Saint Alvia

Jonxer 7″ now available on Paper+Plastick Records

Read More: We're stoked as hell to have this thing out on an amazing label, Paper+Plastick Records. It's got two songs, "Jonxer" and "Get Up And Go" and it's available from our webstore on root-beer colored vinyl. Rumor has it P+P might have some on purple vinyl as well, but those might be gone already. The art is really cool too, (if we do say so ourselves)... it was done by our friend Wellman and it's a four-panel fold out package, with a die-cut logo on the cover. A ton of our favorite bands all put out seven-inches, and to now have ...

NEW WEBSTORE NOW OPEN

We've launched a brand new webstore so if you've been itchin' to grab some Alvia gear, or tunes... there's never been a better time than right now. Click here to check out the store now!

Our Van Was Just Stolen

April 14th, 2010 | By saintalvia

Hi everyone! Please keep your eyes out for our White Ford E-350 passenger van, plate BM9.827. It was taken from Hamilton Ontario this afternoon. You can’t miss this beast.

If you see it, don’t approach it or engage anyone near it, just call police 911 and let them know the location.

thanks for your help.

Saint Alvia

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Amazing New Alvia Shows

April 14th, 2010 | By saintalvia

Huge news…

Saint Alvia has been confirmed on some incredible shows that we’re really stoked to be playing… here’s the info, and head on over to the Tour page for links and specs!

May 6 @ The Fillmore Auditorium in Denver, Colorado with FLOGGING MOLLY and THE RIVERBOAT GAMBLERS!
May 7 @ In The Venue in Salt Lake City, Utahwith FLOGGING MOLLY and THE RIVERBOAT GAMBLERS!

May 9 @ Punk Rock Bowling Festival in Las Vegas Nevada!!! opening for ME FIRST & THE GIMME GIMMES!

May 22 @ the Burlington Ontario YMCA 10th Anniversary show with SILVERSTEIN!

It’s gonna be a great May! Come party.

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webstore launch special – 20 percent off

April 13th, 2010 | By saintalvia

To celebrate the launch of our brand new webstore we’re offering an introductory special! For the first two weeks, everything we’ve ever done or made, is 20% off. Go grab some new (or old!) Saint Alvia stuff, just in time for the nice weather!

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Alvia Twitter Updates For The Week 2010-04-11

April 11th, 2010 | By saintalvia

"i've got the body of a taut pre-teen swedish boy" #
@the_bronx song of Saturday: 'Inveigh' #
Song of the Day: 'Our Weekend Starts on Wednesday' by Hey Mercedes #
@josiedye Green Day doing the Clash … I Fought the Law! in reply to josiedye #
who rhymes 'glue-on-glue' with 'glue-on-glue' .. fuck! #
I cannot fucking stand Kim Mitchell #
@Hollerado on MuchOnDemand comin up, check it out! #
Song of the Day: 'Is There A Ghost' by Band of Horses #
Tell em' Large Marge sent ya' #
In or near the hammer? Listen to @INDI101 #
They should actually make this movie: http://www.funnyordie.com/videos/3231da28bb/weird-the-al-yankovic-story #
Song of the Day: 'Don't Get Me Wrong' by The Pretenders #
Off to our jampspace/studio to make Saint Al' magic #
@StephenEgerton Dude this tune is super rad! Can't wait to hear the rest in reply to StephenEgerton #
See the sled island line-up?? Pretty awesome.. Wish I was goin' #
@cnaumann4 Unwritten Law… That one's a classic! in reply to cnaumann4 #
@briangaslight hahaa, come on.. you're not into his phantom?? in reply to briangaslight #
@cnaumann4 The song? in reply to cnaumann4 #
Song of the Day: 'Mr.Wendel' by Arrested Development #
Song of the Day: 'Cold Piss' by Jon Cougar Concentration Camp #
@Metric New record in the works already?? Nice! in reply to Metric #
Skate Witches! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Az-sD2zsePg&feature=player_embedded# #
Dubbing old tapes to mp3.. Here come some classics! #
Song of the Day: 'Disconnected' by Beat Union … Rad band, check em out #

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Alvia Twitter Updates For The Week 2010-04-04

April 4th, 2010 | By saintalvia

Saturday's Bronx Song of the Day: 'Strobe Life' by.. you guessed it, The Bronx! #
Summer weather is here! Time to dust off your Saint Al' record #
Song of the Day: 'Cry Me A Rivers Cuomo' by The Video Dead (playing Sneaky Dee's tomorrow night!!! heh heh) #
Back from Vegas, whoa. Anyone have a clean liver I can borrow? #
Alice in chains…..pls fuck off. – g #

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Alvia Twitter Updates For The Week 2010-03-28

March 28th, 2010 | By saintalvia

Saturday's Bronx Song of the Day: 'Stop the Bleeding' by The Bronx #
Song of the Day: 'Sick Muse' by Metric #
@jerry_filice Thanks Jerry! Trip is less than 72h, so far so good. Did you get cut off there? in reply to jerry_filice #
Headin to Vegas for the first time on Sunday.. So…. who's got some vegas party tips? #
Old McDonald sittin' on a bench, scratchin' his balls with a monkey wrench #
@arkellsmusic Dudes, thats amazing! Congrats!! Need any roadies?? #
Song of the Day: 'Putting the "F" Back In "Art"' by Dillinger Four #
@warnercanada Cheers, thanks! in reply to warnercanada #
@warnercanada pezz in reply to warnercanada #
@josiedye Well now isn't everyone going to reply with 'have a threesome!' ? I suppose its worth at least asking in reply to josiedye #
k-lite fm on at work.. holy christ this sucks #
@logaaan ooooh what!? what!? rad. in reply to logaaan #
Our homeboys in @theflatliners have a new tune up! Go here –> http://www.myspace.com/theflatliners #
Oi, peoples! You follow us cause you love us right? Uh-huh. Well help spread the word and lets get some more fools following @SaintAlvia ! #
Song of the Day: 'Cokie the Clown' by NOFX … Everyone watch that sxsw show video? Wow #
Song of the Day: 'Dark Horse' by Converge #
Song of the Day: 'Ras Trent' by The Lonely Island #
Song of the Day: 'These Girls' by Ryan Adams #

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Alvia Twitter Updates For The Week 2010-03-21

March 21st, 2010 | By saintalvia

Thanks to everyone who came out last night! Awesome party.. Saturdays Bronx song of the day: 'Gun Without Bullets' by The Bronx #
Did anyone just see that program on Billy Bragg on Bravo? That was great #
Song of the Day: 'Uptight' by Stevie Wonder #
St. Paddy's Song of the Day: 'Jaked On Green Beers' by Alkaline Trio #
Motimer's Bootskin #
Ok, sorry but I just have to do 2 in a row… Song of the Day: 'I Was A Teenage Anarchist' by Against Me! .. Sooo good #
@jerry_filice hey mang, everything you need is here: http://www.theneighbourhoods-watching.com/tnwabout.html# in reply to jerry_filice #
In honor of todays big leak… Song of the Day: 'White Crosses' by Against Me! #
whoa, what a night… cheers to everyone who came to see us @ CMW ! Burlington this Friday for another party #

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Alvia Twitter Updates For The Week 2010-03-14

March 14th, 2010 | By saintalvia

@organthieves Oh yeah, needs me one of these! – richmond in reply to organthieves #
@traviscaine CMW show, tons of bands all night and we go on at 2 a.m. Bovine, queen & bathurst… & beers. in reply to traviscaine #
@misfitporn Nice! Hells yeah, we'll be back in Calgary & Edmonton sometime later this year. You'll be the first to know homie in reply to misfitporn #
@XjanineX If you're near Toronto come by the Bovine tonight! Its gonna be nice, intimate and filled with drunken lunatics (including us) ! in reply to XjanineX #
@misfitporn Comin back?? We've been back in the southern o' since December. What city are you in? We'll come there next in reply to misfitporn #
@stephjoudrey Wow, thats so rad. Thanks! in reply to stephjoudrey #
Lets make Saturdays 'The Bronx' days.. Good? Yeah I thought so.
Song Of The Day: 'Young Bloods' by The Bronx #
Playing before us….. Spooky Ruben. Fucking serious. #
tonight. bovine. 2am (really will be 3am). Come party with us. #
Song of the Day: 'Highway 101' by Social Distortion #
Tune into 93.3 today at 6 if you're in the hamilton area #
Song of the Day: 'Birthday' by The Beatles.. for Sarah, happy birthday! #
Playing the rivoli Thursday night for cmw! Last gang showcase #
@meriDougherty Its a guarantee! Gonna be a late night drink fest party. Can't wait to see ya! in reply to meriDougherty #
Song of the Day: 'Pacific Palisades' by Ash #
Saint Alvia @ CMW Thursday! …. aaaand Saturday?? #
Song of the Day: 'I Shot the Devil' by Suicidal Tendencies #
3 weeks tonight, The Bronx in Toronto. Best band, ever. #
Song of the Day: 'You Make Me So Very Happy' by Alton Ellis #
is overseeing production on our new show, "Whore-ders" where we obsessively collect prostitutes. #
Sunday's Song Of The Day: 'Decorate The Spine' by Knapsack #

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Bovine tonight

March 13th, 2010 | By saintalvia

we’re doing a late-night set at The Bovine tonight. 2am. (really will be 3am, after the clocks change.) Come out with us, let’s shut down CMW with a party!

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Alvia Twitter Updates For The Week 2010-03-07

March 7th, 2010 | By saintalvia

At tattoo rock parlour and that's as lame as it sounds b #
Song of the day: 'I'm So Tired' by Fugazi #
Song of the Day: Tear the Place Apart – American Steel #
Song of the day: Perfect Day – Lou Reed #
If you are anywhere near Burlington you should really check out The Organ Thieves & Monster Truck tonight @ the Red Rooster. Lets get crazy! #
http://twitpic.com/16kx1c – Look at these handsome devils #
Saint Alvia CMW shows! –> Mar. 11th @ the Rivoli & Mar. 13 @ the Bovine.. Who's comin to party? #