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Kittie lead guitarist Tara McLeod has uploaded a video of herself playing the main title theme to Showtime’s hit show ‘Dexter.’

In the clip, McLeod plays the familiar tune alone on an acoustic guitar, but its sparseness lends the song an even eerier feel than the already creepy original version has.

‘Dexter Main Title’ was originally written by English film composer Rolfe Kent. He also composed the music for films like ‘Wedding Crashers,’ ‘Up in the Air,’ and ‘Election.’ Rolfe’s ‘Dexter’ theme was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Main Title Theme Music in 2007.

Kittie will be embarking on a massive North American tour in February. The Canadian combo will be out in support of ‘I’ve Failed You,’ their 2011 album.

Kittie 2012 tour dates:

2/17/12 London, ONT Music Hall
2/18/12 Montréal, CAN Opera House
2/25/12 Brisbane, AUS RNA Showgrounds
2/26/12 Sydney, AUS Olympic Park
3/2/12 Melbourne, AUS Showgrounds
3/3/12 Adelaide, AUS Bonython Park
3/5/12 Perth, AUS Claremont Showgrounds
4/10/12 Poughkeepsie, NY The Loft
4/11/12 Albany, NY Bogie’s
4/12/12 Reading, PA Reverb
4/13/12 Rochester, NY Montage Music Hall
4/14/12 Portage, IN Camelot Hall
4/15/12 Waterloo, IA Spicoli’s Grill
4/16/12 Peoria IL Brass Rail
4/17/12 Milwaukee, WI Rave
4/18/12 St Paul, MN Station 4
4/19/12 Winnipeg, MB Park Theatre
4/20/12 Regina, SK The Exchange
4/21/12 Edmonton, AL Pawn Shop
4/22/12 Prince George, BC The Generator
4/23/12 Vancouver, BC Red Room
4/24/12 Seattle WA El Corazon
4/25/12 Portland, OR Hawthorne Theatre
4/26/12 San Francisco, CA The Grand Ballroom
4/27/12 Anaheim, CA The Grove
4/28/12 Bakersfield, CA Jerry’s
4/29/12 Las Vegas, NV Cheyenne Saloon
4/30/12 Salt Lake City, UT Vertigo
5/1/12 Englewood, CO Moe’s
5/2/12 Albuquerque, NM Sunshine Theater
5/3/12 Odessa, TX Dos Amigos
5/4/12 Dallas, TX Trees
5/5/12 Houston, TX Scout Bar
5/6/12 Tyler, TX Clicks
5/7/12 Oklahoma City, OK The Roxy
5/8/12 Tulsa, OK Marquee
5/9/12 Kansas City, MO The Beaumont Club
5/10/12 St Louis, MO The Firebird
5/11/12 Joliet, Il Mojoes
5/12/12 Detroit, MI Blondie’s
5/13/12 Cleveland, OH Peabody’s
5/14/12 West Springfield, VA Jaxx
5/15/12 Baltimore, MD Soundstage
5/16/12 New York, NY The Gramercy Theatre
5/17/12 Hampton Beach, NH Wallys Pub
5/18/12 Worcester, MA Tammany Hall
5/19/12 Boston, MA Middle East Downstairs
5/20/12 Auburn, ME Club Texas
5/21/12 Montreal, QUE FouFounes
5/22/12 Ottawa, ON Mavericks
5/23/12 Hartford, CT Webster Theater
5/24/12 Trenton, NJ Championship Bar and Grill
5/25/12 Providence, RI The Ruins at Coliseum

As the details of your wedding are coming together, one of the most important parts of your pre-nuptial preparations is your invitation. Not only will your invitation let your guests know you are getting married, but it will set the tone for your big day. With that in mind, there are several things to note when determining the style of your invite.

First, consider what type of setting you are getting married in. A traditional New Orleans wedding might call for elegant, hand-written wording in an elegant calligraphy on a formal, Italian cotton cardstock. For an out-of-the-box, more contemporary wedding, you might try something with handmade flourishes and folds. The “Big Easy” is known for is eccentricity, so use this as an opportunity to capture the uniqueness of your style as couple.

A traditional black on ivory color scheme is always a classic favorite, but lately colors are trending toward metallic tones of gold, bronze, and bold shades. Fabrics and accessories can also be incorporated into the invite in form of a silk ribbon with a jewel-toned brooch to seal it.

If you have an overall theme, be sure and design your invitations to suit it. Theme can be woven in around the season or holiday in which you are tying the knot. Creating a purple a purple, gold, and green monogram on the top of your cardstock will surely give your guests the festive feel of Mardi Gras. Whatever you do, make sure it is an asset to your theme and it mirrors your style as a couple.

The most important aspect of your invitation is the content. Many stationers offer the option to write your own message. This gives your invitation a unique flair that can be customized to suit your needs.

Keep in mind the options are endless and it should ultimately be an expression of your personalities. If writing your own words makes you a little apprehensive, do not fret. Your stationers are professionals, and they are there to guide you in ready-made verses or other approaches that are best fitting to you as a couple.

The content should reflect your relationship with your significant other, and it must be worded in a way in which both of you are comfortable. If you are unsure about proper etiquette, this is the time to ask. There are different circumstances and there are rules that can accompany each situation. “Etiquette provides many options so that family members’ feelings don’t get hurt and so you can capture and convey the uniqueness of this occasion to your guests,” said Fergie Lewis, owner of Stationery Studio.

When considering final touches, it is imperative to concentration on the envelope. This will be the first impression of your big day as your guests pull it out of their mailboxes. Hand-written calligraphy is extraordinarily beautiful, but it can be time consuming, so make sure you and your calligrapher are clear on timelines and procedures.

If you decide to go the computerized route when addressing, there are many fonts that are just as striking. Consider a modern block print that gives your invitation a contemporary, sophisticated touch, or a formal font for a more elegant invite. Whichever way you choose to address your envelopes, ensure that it remains consistent with the style of the invitation inside.

Also make sure you consider an attractive stamp. While this sounds like a minor detail, you have gone through all the work of creating a beautiful, custom invitation, so don’t ruin it with a cartoon stamp or the liberty bell, unless, of course, you are planning a 4th of July wedding! “A custom stamp is the perfect way to continue personalizing the design of your event your paper trousseau,” said Lewis. Consider using websites like Zazzle.com and Photostamps.com for a custom postage approach.

By following the proper protocol for invitation etiquette and selecting a style most reflective of you as a couple, you will make certain your invitations will  not only be fitting, but they will be a constant reminder of your special day for years to come.