Drift Communications

General Update!!

// July 19th, 2009 // 3 Comments » // The Drift Journey

WHATS GOING ON!!??

Well, after some time off the team is ready to continue there journey west! There have been several new developments for those who have not been informed.

Rod and the team took some time off, approximately a week or so in the Niagara region which allowed for some rest, seeing friends, as well as allow Rod the chance to play at CicadaFest an amazing Indie music festival organized by Roger Marin and Thom Lepp. (footage to follow)

Rod Standish and the rest of the team are back on the road and surprise surprise there may be a new member or two to the Drift Communications team joining us on the journey to cross the country, for those developments though you’ll need to wait for the next set of videos!

The Map…

Thank you to the wonderful people at Converge Wireless we will shortly be up and running with a system that will update the map on an hourly bases with where ever Rod Standish is allowing you to follow him in real time.

The Converge Wireless Team have sponsored us with a blackberry phone that’s outfitted with custom software that will send a message to our map system every hour with Rods latitude and longitude. My Mileage Genie is the special software outfitted on the phone for our walk. Anyone undertaking a similar project or looking for software to track where you are/flue costs and a number of other things I would encourage you to check it out!

Thank you again to everyone who has helped us along the way thus far and for those who have donated! Its because of you that we’re able to keep this going and continue doing what we can to spread the word and help these charities get out there to the masses!

More footage to come!

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The Walk – June 7th – 3videos

// July 19th, 2009 // No Comments » // Journal Entries, The Drift Journey, Walk Across Canada

Rod Standish:
http://www.vimeo.com/5492788

Paul Lacroix:
http://www.vimeo.com/5485602

Mike Morris:
http://www.vimeo.com/5485024

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The Roberta Rae

// June 2nd, 2009 // 6 Comments » // The Drift Journey, Walk Across Canada

A song for Robert Lattie. During our beautiful stay in Five Islands, Nova Scotia: with Rob Lattie and his wonderful family. We were told about his ship the ‘Roberta Rae’ so this is a song that Mr Standish wrote for Rob Lattie.

The Roberta Rae, and the legend thereof

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Michael Sullivan – Holy Water

// May 28th, 2009 // 1 Comment » // The Drift Journey

This is an impromptu music video we made to Michael Sullivan’s song “Holy Water” from footage and photos we captured while in Edmundston with him and his friends.

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The Rod Standish Music Collection!

// May 9th, 2009 // 2 Comments » // Journal Entries, The Drift Journey, Walk Across Canada

An interesting update for everyone. With a little downtime, a lack of sleep and a lot of code writing, we’re proud to bring you the first album from the Rod Standish music collection:

http://www.driftcommunications.com/media-gallery/music-library/

Using the above listed link you’ll be able to browse and listen to all of Rod’s work. As well you’ll have the option to purchase his work either by individual song or by album. All of the funds received from the sale of his work will go directly towards ‘The Green Tour’ aka: ‘The Walk Across Canada’ to help support Rod.

Once you’ve made a purchase you will receive an e-mail with a download link allowing you to retrieve the song or album. If you are experiencing any difficulties or have something to say about the new music system please send you inquires here: music@driftcommunications.com

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The Walk Has Officially Started!!!

// April 22nd, 2009 // 5 Comments » // The Drift Journey, Walk Across Canada

UPDATE!

Today is Earth Day thus, Rod’s walk from the Atlantic to the Pacific has officially started, and with the beginning of the walk comes a lot of news, a lot of footage and few small updates along the way.

The image gallery page is now fully functional and all images will be sorted by province. By end of day today we’ll have a map on the website where you can track Rod’s progress, and there is a load of new information on how you can help support Rod in his journey so check the “Join The Movement” page. And now on to Rod and where he’s at…

ROD STANDISH

Rod’s been walking since 8am this morning, his leaving point was Point Pleasant Park in Halifax Nova Scotia. Before he left he (more…)

Our Arrival In Halifax.

// April 20th, 2009 // 4 Comments » // Journal Entries, The Drift Journey, Walk Across Canada

http://www.vimeo.com/4246509
So we’ve arrived in Halifax, even though Rod’s walk hasn’t officially started the journey certainly has! We kicked off the arrival with Rod playing a gig at (more…)

General Update.

// April 20th, 2009 // 2 Comments » // Journal Entries, The Drift Journey

Hey Everyone, Mike here. I thought I would leave something here to update everyone as to a few situations.

The sound issue for the videos has been fixed! so you’ll have nothing but high quality sound and video from now on! We were able to stop in a little city and get the issue resolved. We’ve also now equipped Rod with a voice recorder so while he’s on the road walking he can record his thoughts and we’ll be posting those directly to the website!… (more…)

Pre-Trip / Fundraiser!!

// April 14th, 2009 // 8 Comments » // Journal Entries, The Drift Journey, Walk Across Canada

A Message From Mike:

Hey everyone, I just wanted to leave a message here to thank everyone who came out to the fundraiser, and just everyone in general who’s really shown their love and support during the process of getting this adventure underway…… (more…)

Our Declaration Of Intent – Introduction.

// April 5th, 2009 // 6 Comments » // Journal Entries, The Drift Journey, Walk Across Canada

Rod Standish and Seven are hard working musicians walking from Halifax to Victoria raising awareness for Earth Day Canada and The C.A.R.A.S (Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences)….. (more…)