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I'm so glad I went to this. Such a great roster of musicians! It was a packed house for the first hour of the night but then cleared out quite a lot. I'd never really heard Melissa McLelland before and was drawn in by her slow bluesy tunes. Luke Doucet is as amazing as I remember him being. First time heading NQ Arbuckle too and I thought he was great. He was also the MC and was handsomely smashed by Midnight. Funniest part of the night was when Bidini told him to FUCK OFF - he got the hint pretty quickly and exited the stage. Bidini's new tunes were good too. Lots of sit-ins; particularly Royal Wood did a stand-up job on the keys for a lot of the night.

Happy birthday from one Kev to another. Heyoo!

Gonna be a good time! See you there.

I haven't heard of them in a looonnng time but I used to put their shows up on my shows listings page 10 years ago. Never actually saw them though. I love those old school websites! Where's Pointe Claire, QC? (Their next show)

Has anyone here seen the movie? (called '8') http://www.ldmproductions.fr/8/

THis was a fun event last night despite the rain. I only saw Lee from Warsaw Pack with DJ Realistic, which I really enjoyed. I love the Hammer!

That was actually THIS Kev you were going to pull out some The Band stuff for. Anyhoo, thanks for the great tunes.

How can you tell its Jonas Brothers Kev?

I'm just giving this a listen now (the Fela tribute) and I must say, this is great stuff! Creative, fresh and really interesting remixes of Fela's music interspersed with quotes from Fela himself and interview-like clips of K'Naan talking about Fela, and new tracks from K'Naan himself that are inspired by Fela. Not sure if I'm describing it so well but this is awesome! A great tribute and interesting take on biography.

Has anyone else heard of this? I'm downloading it now (free). http://jperiod.com/knaanpr/ New York, NY (August 18, 2009) – Some artists are defined by their environment. Some redefine their environment. Still others push the boundaries of convention so fully that their influence is felt around the globe, and across generations. Their music compels us not only to dance but to think, not only to celebrate but to strive, not only to listen but to truly hear. Fela Kuti, Nigeria’s eminent musical activist; Bob Marley, Jamaica’s emissary of struggle and unity; and Bob Dylan, America’s reluctant Civil Rights song leader, are three such artists. These are “The Messengers.†Today, August 18, 2009, acclaimed DJ/Producer, J.Period, and rising Somali-born MC, K’NAAN, are pleased to announce a unique and powerful remix project, paying tribute to the lasting legacy of these musical giants. Weaving afro-beat, reggae, ska, folk music and rock into this genre-bending musical experience, The Messengers stretches the boundaries of hip hop—and the mixtape genre itself. Remixing the classic work of Fela, Marley and Dylan, The Messengers captures the timelessness of their sounds and the continued urgency of their messages. The result, as fans have come to expect from J.Period, is like no mixtape you’ve ever heard. The Messengers arrives on the heels of K'NAAN's sophomore release, Troubadour (A&M/Octone Records), released January 2009. Having already made a powerful mark with his breakthrough debut, K’NAAN’s Troubadour debuted at #32 on Billboard’s Top 200, continuing his rapid rise on the world stage. Filled with eloquent and thought-provoking lyrics in the tradition of great folk singers and protest songs, the album also features all-star collaborations with Damian Marley, Mos Def, Kirk Hammett (Metallica), Adam Levine & James Valentine (Maroon 5) and Chubb Rock. With a track record for game-changing remix projects (his recent collaboration with Q-Tip yielded over 600,000 downloads), J.Period’s ever-expanding highlight reel boasts remixes for heavyweights from Mary J. Bilge to The Roots to Kanye West, as well as original production for blockbuster films and video games. Commissioned by labels, artists and lifestyle brands for his groundbreaking promo campaigns, J.Period has not only elevated the mixtape to an art form, but consistently proved its viability as a potent promotional tool. Each release raises the bar, and with The Messengers, J.Period proves that his musical ear and signature documentary style are at home in any genre K’NAAN’s compelling personal story (raised in war-torn Mogadishu, descendant of famed Somali singers and poets) has also fueled his international appeal: bridging styles and audiences; re-invigorating hip hop’s global influence; and altering perception of his homeland, Somalia (recently hailed as the world’s “Most Dangerous Destination†by Forbes Magazine). In hip hop, where MCs wear bullet wounds like badges of honor, few have actually lived through war, and even fewer emerged with a message of peace. K’NAAN has, making his lyrics on “The Messengers†not just a tribute to Fela, Marley and Dylan, but a testament to the transformative power of music itself. "This project is really special to me,†says K’NAAN, “Not the product of ego but of passion. Far from a marketing tool, it is an honest musical offering. Nothing gives a better window into the root and concept of my own sound than The Messengers" “A lot of people say hip hop is in a stagnant place, but I see few actually doing something about it,†says J.Period. “I love the The Messengers because the concept is completely unique, but still true to the original spirit of hip hop: combining the best elements from everywhere to create something fresh, to make a new statement. Fela, Marley and Dylan proved that when great music meets a powerful message, the result lives forever. I hope K’NAAN and I have done their legacies justice with this project.†After an Invitation-Only Launch Party in Toronto (K’NAAN’s current home) on August 15, The Messengers will be released in 5 parts over the course of 5 weeks, beginning with the first installment—a 3-song digital EP featuring one Fela remix, one Marley, and one Dylan—on Tuesday, August 18. Following the EP release, J.Period & K’NAAN will pay tribute to each of “The Messengers†individually with a new release every Tuesday in September, beginning with a tribute to Fela Kuti (September 1), Bob Marley (September 8), Bob Dylan (September 15), and culminating in the release of The Messengers in its entirety (including additional bonus tracks and artwork) on September 22. Each digital release will also be accompanied by an exclusive illustration by graphic artist, Fuse Green (http://www.fusegreen.com), the tremendous talent behind J.Period’s iconic cover art (Q-Tip, Lauryn Hill, The Roots, Game Rebellion) The Messengers boasts a lineup of talented guest artists from around the globe: New York’s M1 (Dead Prez), Toronto’s Kardinal Offishall, Sierra Leone's rising talent Bajah + Dry Eye Crew (http://planetbajah.com), Brooklyn’s Steele (Smif’N’Wessun), Oakland’s Zumbi (Zion I), Game Rebellion front man Netic the Rebel, bassist Brian Satz, talented producer DJ Preservation, and mixer/engineer, Alex Moulton (www.expansionteam.org).

Special gift from moe. to Anne: The entire band, wearing shirts with no sleeves.

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Tix $23.50 Just got myself one for the Saturday!

10-12 years ago (eek - seriously?) I remember going down to Buffalo to see Max Creek a few times at the Showplace Theatre. Scott Murawski blew me away back then. Such a great vibe at those shows, I remember feeling like well this'll be the closest I ever come to a Dead live experience (at least in terms of the essence of what that community was). I think Murawski tried out for The Other Ones for their summer tour 1997 (beat out by Kimock).

Sounds like a great show, would have loved to be there. I will make a point of checking out this venue! ANything good on the horizon for Nov/Dec?

National Film Board?

Did they announce the winner of that moe. ticket contest yet? I'm waiting to see if I win before I buy my tix. ps - nice lineup up shows Jay!

That has to be Helen's (right beside the Elmdale Tavern). Amazing hummous and good hospitality. The other day I had her spaghetti with homemade meatballs, a bargain at $6.99. As mentioned before, their shawarma isn't so great, but she has other good options at least. I'm curious about the Persian place though, I have no idea where it is on the strip though. The Wellington Diner has a "breakfast poutine" option: hollandaise, home fries, cheesecurds.

I know, just razzin' y'all. Clocktower for wings is duly noted!

Here's an article on the venue" http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/arts/koerner-hall-gutsy-vision-great-vibrations/article1301660/

That's cool they pulled out Thugs! Love that tune and have never heard them do it live. Looking forward to the show on Monday night.

I'm hoping to make it, the Golden Dogs = good times! I don't think I've heard Acres before. Too bad that Hypnotic Chicago Brass Band is the same night! (i know i'm off on that band's name)

Well that burn backfired didn't it!

That's ok, Clocktower doesn't count because it's not in Centretown or near U of Ottawa!!! I ended up having some dingers at Hooley's, at Elgin and Maclaren. Priced at $11, but Wednesday nights the whole menu is 1/2 price so $5.50... Got a pound of heavily battered wing dings, medium. Comes with sour cream, blue cheese will cost you an unsightly $2 extra. All in all, the dingers were pretty good but not worth $11 IMO. I think Monday night is their wing night with cheaper wings.