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Amy Volume

Music Director & host of The Daily Grind

Passionate about the Lloydminster and District SPCA & all things Rock n Roll.

If you ever want to talk music, don't hesitate to drop me a line - but keep in mind, I am very busy on a daily basis. It is not uncommon for me to take my time responding to your e-mails. 

Contact Volume:

volume@borderrock.com / @amyvolume / Amy Volume on Facebook / AMYVOLUME.com

July 24, 2012

SHINEDOWN

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July 18, 2012

The Kid can Foo.

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July 16, 2012

BILLY TALENT: Dead Silence.

Billy Talent's new album "Dead Silence" will be released worldwide on Friday, September 7th according to the band's official website - the release date here in... more

July 10, 2012

Dating: Star Wars Style!

10 Things Star Wars Taught Us About Dating By Chiara Atik for HowAboutWe 1. Check your lineage. Make sure you're not siblings. 2. When it comes to going in for... more

June 28, 2012

The Rolling Stones: 50 Years of TONGUE!

So whaddya think of the new stones logo:     \      VS. The original:                     50... more

June 15, 2012

The DUDES: Danny Vacon Interview

Hey! Today I spoke with Danny Vacon of The Dudes about their new album, interesting take on men's underwear & headlining show in Saskatoon tomorrow night (Saturday,... more

May 31, 2012

My Darkest Days: Friday, May 18th.

This is my brief & fairly unedited version of what happened backstage in My Darkest Days dressing room! Very cool group of artists, and many thanks to Bill @ Pit Bull Promotions... more

May 22, 2012

SPONSOR ME: SPCA Dog Jog.

Hello all! I will be participating in next month's Lloydminster SPCA Dog Jog! It's been my passion since moving to Lloyd to try and peak interest and bring attention... more

May 17, 2012

It's Been a While!

Ahhh, the long weekend is almost here - I'm going to keep this quick because it's way past (passed? past. passed? see?) my bed time. I've been eating, sleeping &... more

April 22, 2012

Vacation: Chateau Laurier, hometown glory, friends & animals.

  In here are photos from my trip to Ottawa & the valley! Old house I grew up in, folks with Ma n Pa, and many friends! Questions? Comments? Just get at me: -Volume   ... more

April 7, 2012

Goat Gear: Shameless Self-Promotion.

EVERYONE COME SEE HOW GOOD I LOOK (line stolen directly from BFF Sarah Cresswell's photo-album on FB). I'm half kidding, but seriously - I'm so stoked on my new work swag! Feel... more

March 31, 2012

Mud.

This one time/(yesterday) whilst walking dogs at the SPCA, I fell in the mud. There is mud everywhere. I am sorry! ... more

March 24, 2012

Ch-Ch-Chaaaaanges.

***I must start this blog by telling you that I'm trying to resist posting both David Bowie's "Changes" & Tupac's "Changes" music vids within this post. We'll see how that pans... more

March 11, 2012

I LOVE SASKATOON!

***The original date for this blog was March 11th, 2012*** Miller and I hit the road last night from Lloyd to Saskatoon - playing rad tunes the whole way there, naturally. The... more

March 10, 2012

Spring = BBQ Season = Temptation.

It happens once a year, every year... I don't know why I never see it coming. No, I'm not talking about cleaning. No, I'm not talking about "new life." I'm... more

March 4, 2012

Decisions Deci$ions.

  We make choices every day and they bring us to where we are in life: physically & mentally. At 25, I’ve come to the conclusion that being a grown up is hard!... more

March 2, 2012

Moving Mountains: Easier with Friends.

So yesterday was a bit of a rough one for me. My arthritis, which had been pretty awesome/"dormant" for the past two months, came back with a vengeance. I woke up feeling feverish and... more

February 23, 2012

Pull Me Closer.

Here's an audio clip of the boys from Tupelo Honey performing "Pull Me Closer" on 106.1FM The Goat on Saturday, February 18th (2012). Enjoy!     ... more

February 22, 2012

My New Best F(ri)ender.

I've been humming and hawing for years over an acoustic/electric that I can wrap my arms around. There once was a time when I had my own Yamaha acoustic, but the thing was GIGANTIC.... more

February 17, 2012

Homesicker.

I just got a bummer text message from my best friend saying she probably won't be coming to visit this week, despite having booked her flight weeks ago. I completely understand... more

February 12, 2012

Workaholic: Too Much?

Since I was 15 or 16, I've been employed. I've worked many jobs in a decade and discovered my work ethic is somewhere between devotion and addiction. Going to high school... more

February 10, 2012

Countdown to V-Day: Ruff Love.

  GREAT NEWS! So far my furry friends (most pictured here in my blog) Chase, Toby, Tessa, Soya, Foxy, Scarlett and Toby have BEEN ADOPTED!! Amazing! I am so happy that... more

February 9, 2012

Countdown to Valentine's: 5 Days...

Oh boy! Being single on a day dedicated to love... Not sure how I feel about it, but it IS my night off - so that's a good start! Reading up on the 14th has left me with the... more

February 4, 2012

The SPCA Needs YOU!

I love walking the dogs. We've established this, but today I got my ass handed to me! The Lloydminster and District SPCA NEEDS experienced dog walkers. 125lb dog vs. 130lb Volume... more

February 3, 2012

Flashback Friday: Gettin' Deep.

This picture was snapped of me by someone I used to know in a town I grew up in. I think I was eighteen or nineteen - definitely going through my first ever heart-break. Remember... more

February 2, 2012

Guilty Pleasures... By Accident!

I come under fire alot around work for: a) having a ridiculous lunch-kit b) being a vegetarian and  c) eating "gross" stuff. This blog entry... more

February 1, 2012

SPCA: Good News!

Ok, so I've blogged about two special pups semi-recently... Toby, the little black Shih Tzu who's responsible for my repeat visits to the shelter (he inspired me to volunteer because... more

January 29, 2012

2008-2012: Priorities Kill Fun.

Four years ago (waaaaaaay back in 2008) this photo was snapped of me during a lil party at my apartment in Ottawa. Looking back on this photo, it's kinda eerie how art imitates... more

January 28, 2012

Lloyd SPCA: Always A New Friend!

This is Baron! He's a little Rottweiler cross who plays hard! He was foolin' around with a big hound & the SPCA earlier and hurt his foot (nothing serious). He had a little... more

January 27, 2012

Down With Dating!

I will fully & confidently admit that I am boy crazy! Some of them are just so darn cute, but it's hard to meet people here in Lloydminster for a few reasons: 1. I've... more

January 21, 2012

Homesick Blues.

I MISS YOU, OTTAWA!   This website is very nifty: 1900-1945 Byward Market I snaked some photos from the aforementioned City of Ottawa website, but what really... more

January 20, 2012

Keepin' Warm!

You know how we keep warm in Lloydminster, AB/SK?     WE WEAR WEATHER APPROPRIATE CLOTHES! Yes, I have finally broken down & dusted off... more

January 15, 2012

One of the Boys.

Ever since I can remember, I've been a tomboy. Maybe it was growing up in a small town or something, though some articles implicate genetics (seriously - being a tomboy could... more

January 13, 2012

(Un)Lucky?: Friday the 13th.

Since I can remember, people who dig tattoo culture are pretty jazzed when Friday the 13th comes around. I used to work at a shop back in Ottawa and consider myself pretty into that... more

January 8, 2012

Sanity Often Comes at the Price of Insanity!

Okay friends & family, I'm gonna lay it out for you in simple terms: I'm busy. Really busy. My schedule is as follows: Sunday: 9am-5pm (Radio) Monday: 10:30am-6:30pm... more

January 7, 2012

Gettin' Mad: Is Ignorance Bliss?

I want your opinion with regards to something that happened to me only a few weeks of living in Lloydminster. First, you need some backstory. I'm twenty-five years old and... more

January 6, 2012

Volume's Guide to Dating: Lloydminster Style!

How can a single girl keep her mind off anything but babes and bohunks when there are men like THIS that exist in the world? So, as I recall... a hot topic here at the Goat... more

January 5, 2012

2012: Rockin' New Year!

Happy New Year everyone! This pic is of me and sessie Miss Erin Miller (of the Goat's "Morning Breath"). We had such a blast at Phunkin Gruuve's New Year's... more

January 4, 2012

Inside/Out: What's Good for the Body is Good for Yer Soul!

  Today was my fourth or fifth time visiting the Lloydminster SPCA to walk the dogs. 'Twas a beautiful day, so I didn't freeze my toes off this time! Not only is... more


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