THE OFFICIAL HOME PAGE OF
'77 HOODLUM ROCKERS
THE UGLY

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Jan 18 2012
Not sure why I did not post this before.. but you can download your own PDF copy of the all Ugly issue of Equalizing X Distort (Vol. 10 #3) right here!

June 9 2011
Hi all, just a note to mention that Ugly front man Greg Dick was very saddened to learn of the passing of Imants Crummings, on the morning of June 9th.
He was a good friend, and will be missed.

May 30 2011
There are some new pics on the photo page from the May 4th gig.

May 9 2011
Here is a cool vid from the May 4th 2011 show at the Garrison. Filmed by the lovely Viva Vulgaris of pentagram666.com fame, click here to peep it.

You can also see some reviews of the show @ Now Magazine, Self Serve Gas Station, and Hype Lighter.

Still want more? Then check out some cool pics of the gig taken by Margaret Catto here.

Apr. 9 2011
Here is some more info on the May 4th gig.
They have announced a new slew of guests for the launch of Trouble In The Camera Club, the forthcoming book by Don Pyle.

Mike Belitsky, Sean Dean and Dallas Good of The Sadies will perform a set of the best of first-wave Toronto punk rock.

Joining them will be guest vocalists Martin Farkas of those precocious kids Career Suicide; Chris Colohan, the awesome voice of Burning Love; Damian Abraham, international sex symbol and frontperson for Fucked Up, and the legendary Caroline Azar of groundbreaking musical gang Fifth Column. Teenage Head are spotlighted in the book with a selection of images that pre-date their debut album, and we are fortunate to be joined by Gord Lewis, lead guitarist and songwriter of that band.

The evening will begin at 8pm with Don Pyle's Out-of-Focus Talking Slide Show. A rare live performance by the always epic The Ugly will follow and the evening will conclude with Belitsky, Dean, Good and heavy friends.

The launch is Wed May 4 at The Garrison. Admission is $8 or free with book purchase. More details are Here.

Mar. 22 2011
Well fellow hoodlums, if you think it's been too long since you've had a chance to see the Ugly, and have them smash your sorry face in live, then I have some good news, the wait is over!

The Ugly will be playing live, Wednesday May 4 2011 at the Garrison, to help launch photographer Don Pyle's new book "Trouble In The Camera Club" (A Photographic Narrative Of Toronto's Punk History 1976 - 1980). Check out the poster below for all the details.

You can also check out "Screamin' Sam" version of the poster here.

Feb. 5 2011
Hey punks, today we have a very cool 16 minute interview with everyone's favourite front man, Greg Dick to share with you. The interview was done by the stunning Viva Vulgaris for PENTAGRAM666.com. You can check it out at PENTAGRAM666 or on you tube!

Oct. 21 2010
Hey kids, check this out! You can now download the live songs the band played live at the CIUT Studio 3 session back in May of '09. Check it here!
Plus, here is a review of Equalizing X Distort Vol. 10 # 3 (that was all about the Ugly) from Maximum Rocknroll #330, November 2010.

Sept. 21 2010
The boys made the Eye Weekly paper for thier TIFF gig at Cherry Cola's.

Sept. 18 2010
Check out the photos I took at the L.A. Zombie after party. There are 69 of 'em posted on the PHOTOS & VIDEO page.

Sept. 7 2010
Well, here is some great news straight out of left field! The Ugly will be headlining the TIFF Premiere After Party for Director Bruce LaBruce's latest ultra-controversial film "L.A. Zombie". Yes that L.A. Zombie, the movie that was banned outright in Australia for being too sexually and violently graphic. Here are the details;

Event: TIFF L.A. ZOMBIE Premier After Party
Organizers: Rafi Ghanaghounian and Art Metropole
When: Thursday, September 16, 11-4am
Where: Cherry Cola's Rock N' Rolla Cabaret and Lounge
Address: 200 Bathurst Street, Toronto (unmarked red door, north of Queen St. W.)

July 18 2010
The good dudes over at Equalize & Distort have just posted a transcript of the Ugly interview Greg Dick did back in '07 before he joined the band, check it out here.

They also posted a downloadable PDF version here. Check 'em out if you have not in the past.

May 11 2010
Here comes the news you've been waiting for....
The Ugly will be headlining what may be the coolest gig of the freakin' year!

When: Sat. July 17, 2010.
Where: The Garrison 1197 Dundas St. West.
Time: 9:00 PM.
Price: $10.

Support will come from some seriously cool bands;
Delinquints
DieMonds
City SweetHearts

DO NOT MISS THIS SHOW!

Feb 21 2010
Just a quick update to point out our fav band at "The Gem", check it out here!

Jan 15 2010
Hello all, it's been a while. Just wanted to let you all know of this killer new book out there that can school you all on the late 70's punk scene in Toronto. It's called "Treat Me Like Dirt: An Oral History Of Punk In Toronto And Beyond" by Liz Worth. Our boys from the Ugly appear frequently, so it's a must read for any fans of the band, or the genre and era in general. You can snag your own copy at Bongobeat.com. Act fast, as the first printing is limited to only 500 copies!!

Aug 28 2009
Hey kids, here's a vid of the Ugly performing the song "Disorder" on youtube from the July 23 2009 show at the Dakota Tavern. Click here to peep it.

Plus, photographer extraordinaire, Fast Eddie, has posted some killer pics from the same gig, check 'em out on flickr by clicking here!

Jun 10 2009
Here is a short vid of the band from the June 6 2009 show at Sneaky Dees. Click here to peep it. The sound is kind of crap-tacular, but we takes what we gets.

Jun 9 2009
Hey all, if ya missed the boys on CIUT on May 31, there is a podcast of the whole show you can download right here. Check it out!

Apr 19 2009
I just received word that on May 31, the Sunday before the June 6 gig at Sneaky Dee's, the band will do a live broadcast on University of Toronto radio. The band will be interviewed and play a live set on the weekly punk show "Equalize & Distort" starting at 10:00 PM. Anyone who wants to come on down and witness the festivities first hand is more than welcome. To listen live on-line, check out CIUT 89.5 FM).

Apr 13 2009
It is now official, the next chance to see The Ugly tear it up live will be Sat. June 6 2009 at Sneaky Dee's in Toronto. Also on the bill will be The Mods, and the Superstitions. Plus, spinning some old-school wax will be DJ O.P.P. of Toronto record store "Hits n' Misses". Should be a helluv a night!

Dec 21 2008
Hey kids, if ya weren't at the Horseshoe on Nov. 29, man did you ever miss a show. The Ugly were on fire. I have scads of photos and some insane video from the show. First up for your viewing pleasure are some killer photos taken by Kevin Lamb of KRL Photography and Margaret Catto, check 'em out on the photo page here!

Nov 6 2008
OK, we thought we were done, but here is the NEW final band line up for the Last Pogo show on Nov. 29 at the Horseshoe:
- Cardboard Brains
- Mickey Desadist (of The Forgotten Rebels)
- The Scenics
- The Mods
- Steven Leckie and The Solutions!
- The Ugly

Plus, don't forget, there will be a screening of The Last Pogo documentary, and spinning wax will be DJ O.P.P. of Toronto record store Hits n' Misses

Nov 3 2008
Hey, check out the band on CBC Radio 3.

Oct 20 2008
Remembering Frankie Venom (Teenage Head) r.i.p. 1956 - 2008
Here is a link to a video memorial filmed at Frankie Venom's wake on Sunday, Oct. 19, 2008. After the visitation at the funeral home, many people (including our own Greg Dick) gathered for a wake at The West End for a drink and to share memories of Frankie.
Remembering Frankie - youtube link
Video by Henry Martinuk, Chernozym Video.

Oct 15 2008
The Ugly are sad to hear of the passing of their good friend Frankie Venom (Frank Kerr) of Teenage Head on Oct. 15, 2008. He will be missed.

Oct 8 2008
Hey all, vocalist Greg Dick will be doing a radio interview on Sunday Oct. 19th with Colin Brunton, director of the infamous Last Pogo documentary. Which just so happens to come out on DVD Oct 14th. This will take place at 10:00 PM ET on U of T's CIUT 89.5 FM. Don't miss it!

Sept 4 2008
Finally we have an official photo of the reformed Ugly. Click here to peep it. The photo was taken by Patrick Klauss, and you can check out his other work at klenophotography.com.

Sept 2 2008
Hey all, there is a killer vid of the Ugly performing the song "Disorder" on youtube from the July 12 show at the Bovine. Click here to peep it.

Aug. 11 2008
Hey all, if ya missed the big reunion show at the Bovine (which was phenomenal) a second Ugly show has been officially added. It will take place on Sept. 13, 2008, in Hamilton Ontario at Club Absinthe. Support for the show will come from The Lorrainas and The Barettas! This should be a good one!

May 20 2008
This just in, the Ugly will play another Toronto area headline gig, this time at the legendary Queen Street den of sleaze and debauchery known as the Bovine Sex Club. This is set to go down Saturday July 12, 2008.

Jan. 8 2008
Just an update to let you know that there are some cool photos floating around the 'ol inter-tubes of Greg fronting The Ugly at the Last Pogo anniversary show at the Horseshoe in Dec. Check out Fast Eddie's site here.

Nov. 6 2007
Hey kids, just a note to let you all know that Mr. Dick's interview with legendary Toronto punks the Ugly will finally air, and it's so big, it's split into two parts. Part one airs Sunday Nov. 25, and part two will be broadcast Dec. 2. As always, same bat-time (10:00 PM), same bat-station (CIUT 89.5 FM).

Oct. 22 2007
Well it looks like our Dream Dates front man will be making another live appearance in Toronto. The date is Dec. 1 2007, the location is the legendary Horseshoe Tavern. The occasion is the celebration of the 29th anniversary of the "Last Pogo". Performing this night will be the Mods, The Existers, Cheetah Chrome of the Dead Boys, and The Ugly featuring Greg Dick (Dikky Fix) on vox, Steve Koch (Demics / Viletones) on guitar, Screamin' Sam Ferrara (Ugly / Viletones) on bass, and Cleave Anderson (Blue Rodeo / Battered Wives) on drums. Other acts to be added.

Sept. 30 2007
Hi all, just a little update to let you know that while the Dream Dates might not be too active these days, vocalist Greg Dick (Dikky Fix) still manages to show up in the oddest places securing his ties to the local punk scene. On Aug. 20, 2007, Greg was part of a CD release party for the late Keith Whittaker's (Demics) solo CD entitled "Drink To Me". The party started at Amadeu's in Toronto's Kensington Market, and later moved to Grafitti's for the actual gig. The main band for the night was the Screwed (original Blue Rodeo drummer Cleave Anderson (also of the Battered Wives), veteran bassist John Borra, the Sinisters' Saint on vocals and Demics' guitarist Steve Koch). Many others performed as well, and Greg sang a number of songs with Cleave, Steve, Iain Atkinson (Demics bassist), Screaming Sam Ferrara (Ugly), and Greg Keller (Blue Rodeo). The whole gig was well received by a star-studded punk rock crowd.

May 29 2007
OK, our boy Greg (AKA the Brian Linehan of Toronto punk) is at it again, two more Punk interview on CIUT. First up on June 10th is the Diodes! Then, Sunday July 8 2007 Greg will talk to members of the legendary "Ugly". In attendance will be Sam Ferrara (aka Sam Ugly), Tony Vincent (aka Tony Torture), and Raymi (aka Ray Gunner). As always, same bat-time (10:00 PM), same bat-station (CIUT 89.5 FM).

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