2005
December 14th, 2005
Those of you wondering what the fuck is going on with Halfahalo, well, Dave's been busy on a bunch of other projects. That whore.
Listen to Dave's most recent work with Future Pilot. Dave co-wrote and sings on theses songs, also does all the production.
Dave will be recording the new High Holy Days record in January with Scott Shields (Thornley, Joe Strummer) at Metalworks Studios in Mississauga, Ontario. Dave plays guitar in High Holy Days.
A new full length Halfahalo record will be released in 2007.
November 17th, 2005
Dave will be travelling to Tijeras, New Mexico in December 2nd till Dec 17th to work with Tim Coons (Rob Thomas, Matchbox 20, N'Sync, Jojo, Fleetwood Mac) on a new project with Derek Spaulding, Nick Carter's (Backstreet Boys) cousin. The music is hard and dark. Dave will be producing/writing with Tim engineering.
September 3rd, 2005
Dave will be touring Canada & the UK on a 62 date tour from September 6th till Dec 1st with High Holy Days. Dave will be playing guitar. High Holy Days will be playing a college campus tour with an average of 1,000 fans per show. Check out High Holy Days tour sectionfor a date near you.
July 19th, 2005
Jeff Martin of The Tea Partyis slated to produce the nexy High Holy Days record. Recording starts at Metalworksin Mississauga this week. The new record will be a fusion of the dark and mysterious with the High Holy Days post grunge rock sound. Dave Thompson, guitarist/singer for Halfahalo will be playing guitar and bass on the new record for High Holy Days.
July 9th, 2005
High Holy Dayswill be playing at this years Sarnia Bayfeston July 15th, 2005, opening for David Lee Roth on the mainstage. They join 3 Doors Down, Kid Rock, Staind, Alter Bridge, Kalan Porter and Billy Talent as featured performers at the festival. Click herefor full list of performers.
Dave currently plays guitar in High Holy Days.
June 29th, 2005
www.davethompsononline.comofficially launches.
June 23rd, 2005
Dave Thompson becomes a Gibson artist playing Gibson guitars. Thanks to Shanon Huyter at Gibson.
June 10th, 2005
Alesse have come to Halfahalo and asked to use Losing Sound on the Alesse.ca website. Losing Sound has been chosen as the song to help young ladies aged 14 - 24 learn more about birth control. Go figure.
May 25th 2005
Dave Thompson becomes a proud endorser of Music Man and Spector Basses. Dave will play the SUB line from Music Man and the Performer Series from Spector. Thanks to Derek at Music Man and PJ at Spector.
March 21st, 2005
Dave will be creating and maintaining the www.meanmerch.com web site, a new aggressive clothing company with Barry Stock, 3 Days Grace guitarist and Mike Filsinger, 3 Days Grace DVD producer and LD. Check it out at www.meanmerch.com
March 20th, 2005
Halfahalo will be the featured band on www.thesoundradio.ca on Tuesday, 22nd March. Thanks to Mike Dilts from ww.thesoundradio.ca
Cheers
Halfahalo
March 16th, 2005
Halfahalo announce today that they are looking for a new drummer to replace Collin McFadden. If you are a drummer into Freese and Hawkins and want to play some serious festivals this year, then contact us today. You will need to rock hard and not be a bed shitter.
info@halfahalo
Cheers
Management
March 6th, 2005
Dave is currently writing and producing songs with Leslie Carter in Toronto for the next few weeks. Leslie's brothers are Nick and Aaron Carter, but her musical style is a little rockier than her siblings...It will be interesting to hear the results of this unlikely coupling...
Cheers
March 5th, 2005
CMW, what a fuckin' blast!!
Thanks to the lads in High Holy Days, we spent the past 4 days at the Royal York Fairmont in Toronto at this years 2005 Canadian Music Week...High Holy Days (Dave plays bass with HHD) was nominated for Best New Group in Rock at the Canadian Radio Music Awards and was beaten out by The Trews...Rightfully so too, The Trews rock!!
We had much fun getting pissed and partying at shindigs hosted by Universal, Sony/BMG, Wind Up Canada and TVT records. Thanks to all who hung and partied, fuck it's a good time at CMW..
Cheers
Dave
February 23rd, 2005
I was just thinking about all the people that helped us in 2004 and I wanted to say thank you..Helen Stoumbos, Geoff Kent, Dave Hastings Jr, Ron Mitten, Kriss Shrive, Dan Arcand, Derek Alldritt, Krista Evans, Graham Brewer, Kris Gillies at Machine, Rob and Paul at Stage Door Transportation, Bill Hibbs at Monolith, Chris Chapin, Dan Brodbeck, Glenn Usher, Jason Jansekovich, Kath Thompson at The Bear, Tootall at CHOM FM. I am going to keep adding to the list as I remember those who have helped in 2004...Also, thanks to all the supprt from the fans, we do this because of you.
February 16th, 2004
We welcome new management, Crazy Bitch Management that is. Crazy Bitch Management is Michelle Willis from Toronto, a 10 year veteran as stylist to the stars and industry insider Jane Carter based in Miami, FL, who has established succesful careers for 3 of her children (Nick Carter of Backstreet Boys, Aaron Carter and Leslie Carter).
Cheers
Halfahalo
January 27th, 2005
This just in..
2005 CRMA NOMINEES
BEST NEW GROUP or SOLO ARTIST (ROCK):
THE TREWS - NOT READY TO GO
FINGER ELEVEN - ONE THING
THORNLEY - SO FAR SO GOOD
STABILO - EVERYBODY
HIGH HOLY DAYS - ALL MY REAL FRIENDS
Lead singer/guitarist for Halfahalo, Dave Thompson, is currently playing bass and co-writing with High Holy Days.
January 26th, 2005
Dave Thompson becomes a proud endorser of Levy's Leathers. Thanks to Danica at levy's.
January 19th, 2005
Dave remixed Chris Vrenna's (NIN) solo project Tweaker in a competition held at Acidplanet.com (Sony) and came in 1st place out of 600 entries. This is the 2nd time he has remixed Chris's solo project Tweaker and won both times.
January 18th, 2005
The Thrashing Floor was named one of the top Canadian albums of 2004 on CKMS 100.3FM.
January 9th, 2005
Dave will be going to Puerto Rico in February for 5 days as guitar tech for multi-platinum recording artists SAGA with Toto. SAGA have sold close to 10 million records worldwide.
January 1st, 2005
What a year huh? How was yours, good I hope...
I saw many things this past year, met some really great people and made some lifelong friends, all because of music. Sting says "music is its own reward" but I would say, for me, that making new friends and creating relationships with like minded people makes all this worthwhile. We all have motives for doing what we do. Some want to get laid, some want to change the world, some just do it for love. I am sure your reason for being a musician is as unique as you are....
I spend plenty of time trying to help fellow musicians within the industry. For the music biz to survive, I really have start helping musicians more. I will motivate, support and inspire each musician and person I meet. That's my plan anyway...There's nothing better than seeing the people I know kick major ass and achieve their dreams. I have seen it first hand in 2004...
I'm going to spend 2005 meeting more people and making more friends...
I just hope it brings you all the things you desire too,
Here's to you for 2005..
Cheers
Dave
Those of you wondering what the fuck is going on with Halfahalo, well, Dave's been busy on a bunch of other projects. That whore.
Listen to Dave's most recent work with Future Pilot. Dave co-wrote and sings on theses songs, also does all the production.
Dave will be recording the new High Holy Days record in January with Scott Shields (Thornley, Joe Strummer) at Metalworks Studios in Mississauga, Ontario. Dave plays guitar in High Holy Days.
A new full length Halfahalo record will be released in 2007.
November 17th, 2005
Dave will be travelling to Tijeras, New Mexico in December 2nd till Dec 17th to work with Tim Coons (Rob Thomas, Matchbox 20, N'Sync, Jojo, Fleetwood Mac) on a new project with Derek Spaulding, Nick Carter's (Backstreet Boys) cousin. The music is hard and dark. Dave will be producing/writing with Tim engineering.
September 3rd, 2005
Dave will be touring Canada & the UK on a 62 date tour from September 6th till Dec 1st with High Holy Days. Dave will be playing guitar. High Holy Days will be playing a college campus tour with an average of 1,000 fans per show. Check out High Holy Days tour sectionfor a date near you.
July 19th, 2005
Jeff Martin of The Tea Partyis slated to produce the nexy High Holy Days record. Recording starts at Metalworksin Mississauga this week. The new record will be a fusion of the dark and mysterious with the High Holy Days post grunge rock sound. Dave Thompson, guitarist/singer for Halfahalo will be playing guitar and bass on the new record for High Holy Days.
July 9th, 2005
High Holy Dayswill be playing at this years Sarnia Bayfeston July 15th, 2005, opening for David Lee Roth on the mainstage. They join 3 Doors Down, Kid Rock, Staind, Alter Bridge, Kalan Porter and Billy Talent as featured performers at the festival. Click herefor full list of performers.
Dave currently plays guitar in High Holy Days.
June 29th, 2005
www.davethompsononline.comofficially launches.
June 23rd, 2005
Dave Thompson becomes a Gibson artist playing Gibson guitars. Thanks to Shanon Huyter at Gibson.
June 10th, 2005
Alesse have come to Halfahalo and asked to use Losing Sound on the Alesse.ca website. Losing Sound has been chosen as the song to help young ladies aged 14 - 24 learn more about birth control. Go figure.
May 25th 2005
Dave Thompson becomes a proud endorser of Music Man and Spector Basses. Dave will play the SUB line from Music Man and the Performer Series from Spector. Thanks to Derek at Music Man and PJ at Spector.
March 21st, 2005
Dave will be creating and maintaining the www.meanmerch.com web site, a new aggressive clothing company with Barry Stock, 3 Days Grace guitarist and Mike Filsinger, 3 Days Grace DVD producer and LD. Check it out at www.meanmerch.com
March 20th, 2005
Halfahalo will be the featured band on www.thesoundradio.ca on Tuesday, 22nd March. Thanks to Mike Dilts from ww.thesoundradio.ca
Cheers
Halfahalo
March 16th, 2005
Halfahalo announce today that they are looking for a new drummer to replace Collin McFadden. If you are a drummer into Freese and Hawkins and want to play some serious festivals this year, then contact us today. You will need to rock hard and not be a bed shitter.
info@halfahalo
Cheers
Management
March 6th, 2005
Dave is currently writing and producing songs with Leslie Carter in Toronto for the next few weeks. Leslie's brothers are Nick and Aaron Carter, but her musical style is a little rockier than her siblings...It will be interesting to hear the results of this unlikely coupling...
Cheers
March 5th, 2005
CMW, what a fuckin' blast!!
Thanks to the lads in High Holy Days, we spent the past 4 days at the Royal York Fairmont in Toronto at this years 2005 Canadian Music Week...High Holy Days (Dave plays bass with HHD) was nominated for Best New Group in Rock at the Canadian Radio Music Awards and was beaten out by The Trews...Rightfully so too, The Trews rock!!
We had much fun getting pissed and partying at shindigs hosted by Universal, Sony/BMG, Wind Up Canada and TVT records. Thanks to all who hung and partied, fuck it's a good time at CMW..
Cheers
Dave
February 23rd, 2005
I was just thinking about all the people that helped us in 2004 and I wanted to say thank you..Helen Stoumbos, Geoff Kent, Dave Hastings Jr, Ron Mitten, Kriss Shrive, Dan Arcand, Derek Alldritt, Krista Evans, Graham Brewer, Kris Gillies at Machine, Rob and Paul at Stage Door Transportation, Bill Hibbs at Monolith, Chris Chapin, Dan Brodbeck, Glenn Usher, Jason Jansekovich, Kath Thompson at The Bear, Tootall at CHOM FM. I am going to keep adding to the list as I remember those who have helped in 2004...Also, thanks to all the supprt from the fans, we do this because of you.
February 16th, 2004
We welcome new management, Crazy Bitch Management that is. Crazy Bitch Management is Michelle Willis from Toronto, a 10 year veteran as stylist to the stars and industry insider Jane Carter based in Miami, FL, who has established succesful careers for 3 of her children (Nick Carter of Backstreet Boys, Aaron Carter and Leslie Carter).
Cheers
Halfahalo
January 27th, 2005
This just in..
2005 CRMA NOMINEES
BEST NEW GROUP or SOLO ARTIST (ROCK):
THE TREWS - NOT READY TO GO
FINGER ELEVEN - ONE THING
THORNLEY - SO FAR SO GOOD
STABILO - EVERYBODY
HIGH HOLY DAYS - ALL MY REAL FRIENDS
Lead singer/guitarist for Halfahalo, Dave Thompson, is currently playing bass and co-writing with High Holy Days.
January 26th, 2005
Dave Thompson becomes a proud endorser of Levy's Leathers. Thanks to Danica at levy's.
January 19th, 2005
Dave remixed Chris Vrenna's (NIN) solo project Tweaker in a competition held at Acidplanet.com (Sony) and came in 1st place out of 600 entries. This is the 2nd time he has remixed Chris's solo project Tweaker and won both times.
January 18th, 2005
The Thrashing Floor was named one of the top Canadian albums of 2004 on CKMS 100.3FM.
January 9th, 2005
Dave will be going to Puerto Rico in February for 5 days as guitar tech for multi-platinum recording artists SAGA with Toto. SAGA have sold close to 10 million records worldwide.
January 1st, 2005
What a year huh? How was yours, good I hope...
I saw many things this past year, met some really great people and made some lifelong friends, all because of music. Sting says "music is its own reward" but I would say, for me, that making new friends and creating relationships with like minded people makes all this worthwhile. We all have motives for doing what we do. Some want to get laid, some want to change the world, some just do it for love. I am sure your reason for being a musician is as unique as you are....
I spend plenty of time trying to help fellow musicians within the industry. For the music biz to survive, I really have start helping musicians more. I will motivate, support and inspire each musician and person I meet. That's my plan anyway...There's nothing better than seeing the people I know kick major ass and achieve their dreams. I have seen it first hand in 2004...
I'm going to spend 2005 meeting more people and making more friends...
I just hope it brings you all the things you desire too,
Here's to you for 2005..
Cheers
Dave
