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It's all going down this Saturday ! The band is well greased after a great night at This Ain't Hollywood last week !!

Tickets are starting to move! A big night of FUNK awaits...see you at the Shoe. Grab your pre-sale tickets now!!!

The date that Toronto goes from hibernation to Motivation! Collective Concerts presents this special night that’s sure to get the city warmed up and jolt it from the winter blues. [color:blue]The Soul Motivators Celebrate their second year of being a 9-piece deep funk explosion by headlining their first show at The Legendary Horseshoe Tavern. These eight soul brothas – and one soul sista – have had a great couple years; CD and vinyl releases, regular rotation on CBC, club and festival dates across Ontario and Quebec and opening spots for some legendary acts such as Bernie Worrell, Afrika Bambaataa and Lee Fields. Also joining the celebrations; The Heavyweights Brass Band Blend the rich legacy of New Orleans jazz with modern funk, RnB and Latin for a high-energy live experience that pulls no punches. Since their formation in 2011 these guys have released two albums, headlined Toronto’s famed Koerner Hall and opened for such contemporary greats as Hypnotic Brass Band and Trombone Shorty. The Julian Taylor Band Plays “baby-making music†– soul-driven pop-rock inspired by The Temptations, Stevie Wonder and Bill Withers. Mr. Taylor is veteran of the Canadian music scene with seven albums, ten top-forty singles and a wealth of high-profile live shows to his name. This band, his latest reincarnation, is sure to get the dancefloor bumping. Grab your pre-sale tickets now!!! The Soul Motivators [Deep Funk/Soul] www.soulmotivators.com Julian Taylor Band [soul/Pop/Rock] www.juliantaylorband.com Heavyweights Brass Band [New Orleans Style Brass Band] www.heavyweightsbrassband.com Cover - $10 at door or online pre-sale, Venue - The Horseshoe Tavern 370 Queen St W (at Spadina) Doors - 9pm

I got a pair of Rochester tix up for sale. Anyone interested...please let me know. $100 for the pair.

DROP BY AFTER MOE FOR SOME DEEP FUNK GET DOWN BIZNESS The Funk Spectrum live music series flexes into it's second week with ABDOMINAL AND THE OBLIQUES live and after that the Dirt On The Floor House Band (feat. members of The Soul Motivators) to drop some BIG live Organ chunky DEEP FUNK, and DJ Son Of S.O.U.L! laying down the goodness... It all kicks off at 9:30pm and we're going all night! THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 26TH SUPERMARKET, 268 AUGUSTA AVE $10 DOOR | 9:30PM START | 19+ $5 With a Moe Stub

DROP BY AFTER MOE FOR SOME DEEP FUNK GET DOWN BIZNESS The Funk Spectrum live music series flexes into it's second week with ABDOMINAL AND THE OBLIQUES live, with the Dirt On The Floor House Band (feat. members of The Soul Motivators), and DJ Son Of S.O.U.L! It all kicks off at 9:30pm and we're going all night! THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 26TH SUPERMARKET, 268 AUGUSTA AVE $10 DOOR | 9:30PM START | 19+ $5 With a Moe Stub About MC Abdominal: Abdominal (aka Andy Bernstein) is a local hip-hop artist, who has been involved in Toronto's music scene for 20 year. What began as a passionate hobby for him, eventually became a career. He's now ben working as a professional musician for over ten years. Abs has worked with many celebrated local musicians (DJ Fase, D-Sisive, Elizabeth Shepherd, Ivana Santilli, etc.), as well as many internationally acclaimed artists (the UK's DJ Format, Chali 2na and Cut Chemist from Jurrasic 5, Gift of Gab from Blackalicious, Kurtis Blow, Young Einstein from Ugly Duckling etc.). He's released three albums, both locally and internationally... "Flowtoation Device" (2001/PIAS), "Escape From The Pigeon Hole" (2007/Do Right! Music), and "Sitting Music" (2012/Pinwheel Music). The song "Pedal Pusher" (from "Escape From The Pigeon Hole") won the 2007 SOCAN ECHO songwriting prize for the best Canadian song of the year. And Abs co-hosted the annual SOCAN awards in both 2008 and 2011. He is also featured prominently on DJ Format's two highly succesful albums, "Music For The Mature B-Boy" (2003) and "If You Can't Join 'Em...Beat 'Em (2005). In addition to performaing regularly around Toronto and Canada, Abdominal has also toured extensively all over the world (England, France, Germany, Japan, Australia, etc.). http://mcabdominal.com/ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abdominal_(rapper)

Not a bad idea Edger...there will be some proper deep funk on the stage, perfect for a post show get down.

[color:purple]The Soul Motivators + Dirt On The Floor present: [color:red]FUNK SPECTRUM | LIVE MUSIC SERIES EVERY THURSDAY FROM SEPTEMBER 19TH TO OCT 31ST The Soul Motivators join forces with the newly minted Dirt On The Floor Productions to bring you a ground-breaking weekly Thursday live music series that showcases a wide spectrum of Toronto's best Funk, Soul, Afro, House, Nu-Jazz & Hip-Hop live acts & DJ's currently moving and shaking the city's musical foundations. Focusing on both well-known music veterans, as well as several hugely promising emerging acts, this series brings together artists and taste makers from across Toronto's Funk spectrum in a showcase that puts a spotlight on what's bubbling in Toronto right now. [color:purple]SUPERMARKET, 268 AUGUSTA AVE $10 DOOR | 9:30PM START | 19+ FEATURING: THE SOUL MOTIVATORS ABDOMINAL & THE OBLIQUES BABALAO STEREO CLUB JOHN KONG (Do Right! Music) JASON PALMA (Higher Ground Radio | Footprints) GENERAL ECLECTIC (Uma Nota! | Footprints) SON OF S.O.U.L. TROPICAL PUNCH THE LUVMENAUTS THE DEEP HOUSE PROJECT ANDY B BADD (Soul Surrender, M.E.C.) MAXIMUM EFFICIENCY CREW SERIES SCHEDULE: SEPTEMBER 19: THE SOUL MOTIVATORS + DJ JOHN KONG (DO RIGHT! MUSIC) SEPTEMBER 26: ABDOMINAL AND THE OBLIQUES + DJ SON OF S.O.U.L. + THE DIRT ON THE FLOOR HOUSE BAND OCTOBER 03: THE SOUL MOTIVATORS + DJ ANDY B BADD & THE MAXIMUM EFFICIENCY CREW BREAKERS OCTOBER 10: THELUVMENAUTS + TROPICAL PUNCH | DJ VOLTAIRE + DJ M.J. SHAPS OCTOBER 17th: THE SOUL MOTIVATORS + SPECIAL INDIE WEEK GUEST (TBA) - W/EXTENDED 4AM BAR HOURS! OCTOBER 24: THE DEEP HOUSE PROJECT (W/MEMBERS OF KING SUNSHINE) + DJ JASON PALMA (HIGHER GROUND RADIO | FOOTPRINTS) OCTOBER 31: SPECIAL LATIN FUNK HALLOWEEN PARTY BABALAO STEREO CLUB + DJ GENERAL ECLECTIC (UMA NOTA! | FOOTPRINTS) for more info visit: www.soulmotivators.com www.supermarkettoronto.com

Homegrown Hamilton presents THE SOUL MOTIVATORS (Toronto) http://www.soulmotivators.com/ Guest dj: LP Featuring veterans of Toronto’s underground funk scene, The Soul Motivators dig deep into their influences, bringing you a fresh revival of a vintage sound. This is a 9-piece rare groove explosion with a hip-hop flair - they will motivate you straight to the dance floor! Recent recordings of the band have been receiving regular airplay on Toronto’s CBC Radio 1, CBC Radio 2 and CIUT FM. Their original track ‘Until the Sun Goes Down’ was recently selected as the song of the week on the CBC Radio 1 show ‘Here and Now’. Garnering attention for their energetic live show, The Soul Motivators have performed at some of Toronto’s finest venues including The Great Hall, The Rivoli, Lee’s Palace and The Opera House – where they recently played to a packed house opening for Lee Fields & The Expressions. A busy summer schedule included appearances at The TD Jazz Festival, NXNE and the Beaches International Jazz Festival. These days they continue to keep things on lock down with a monthly residency at the legendary Orbit Room in Toronto’s Little Italy. With new recordings on the way and dates across Ontario lined-up, this band likes to keep it real, keep it right and keep it tight. Saturday, Dec. 8th 2012. Cover: $8 before 10pm, $10 after. 19+ Doors: 9pm Homegrown Hamilton, 27 King William St. Hamilton

If you guys are looking to keep the party going after the show swing by the Orbit Room for some BIG DEEP FUNK with The Soul Motivators. 9 Pieces of solid deep funk and big hammond organ sounds. The band will be playing three sets and taking it to 2am. Orbit Room - 580 College. CHECK THE WEBSITE FOR VIDEO'S & AUDIO ETC...

Yes! The Soul Motivators are super happy to announce our brand-new monthly show at Toronto's legendary Orbit Room starting Thursday, August 9th. Our 9-piece Deep Funk explosion goes off every 2nd Thursday of the month at one of Toronto's best known venues for genuine Soul, Funk, R&B, Blues & Jazz music. Come party with us at The Orbit Room and help us kick off our new monthly funk throw down! Big funk and Hammond dirt for all ! See you there... THE SOUL MOTIVATORS | ORBIT ROOM MONTHLY! EVERY 2ND THURSDAY OF THE MONTH STARTING THURSDAY, AUGUST 9TH THE ORBIT ROOM 580 COLLEGE ST $8 DOOR | 19+ | 10PM START !!WITH SPECIAL GUESTS VANESS ALEGACY & RON JON LITTLEJOHN!! www.soulmotivators.com www.orbitroom.ca

VIDEO - ORGONE LIVE AT BONNAROO 2012..ENJOY !

Check out some photos of Orgone dropping "BIG FUNK" for the 2012 Bonnaroo crowd.

Fresh from a killer performance at this year's Bonaroo Music Festival, Los Angeles funk and soul band Orgone return to town with Toronto's The Soul Motivators. Orgone appeared on Cee Lo Green's 2011 song "Fool For Love" as well as recordings by Alicia Keys and others. Members of the band have also played with Booker T Jones, Macy Grey, Bun B and more. Toronto funk favourites The Soul Motivators add their signature 9-Piece, deep funk and rare-groove explosion into the mix for a promising evening of heavy funk, afro & soul. Advance tickets are available at Rotate This, Soundscapes and the Horseshoe Front Bar. Orgone (L.A., Ubiquity Records) and The Soul Motivators Lee's Palace 529 Bloor Street West Doors: 8:30pm $11.50 advance $13.00 @ the door 19+ [color:red]ORGONE BIO Orgone dropped Cali Fever, their second album for Ubiquity earlier this year. They have also played a ton of dates including Jazz Fest, the High Sierra Festival, been touring with the Roots, and Greyboy Allstars, and opening for bands as varied as Snoop Dogg, Sharon Jones and Gil Scott-Heron. With new management pushing Orgone out to as many dates as they can handle, the band have been selling out of merch on every road trip - so they decided that it was time for a new album for their newfound and rapidly expanding fanbase. Somehow, amidst their insane schedule they have put together a brand new, exclusive and all-instrumental album for Ubiquity called Killion Vaults. Showcasing the bands instrumental side the album plays (and looks!) like an old-school “library record†– packed with tunes for movies as yet unmade, and chase-scenes not yet driven. Like every Orgone record it shifts through multiple gears encompassing sly downtempo funk like the Hammond-drenched “Dramatic Times†and “The Interloper,†to bouncing percussion driven joints like “Counting One You†and “Impala,†while “Water Pot Pans†and “Dead Reckoning†add a nice new psychedelic-cinematic dimension to the Orgone sound. Killion Vaults could easily be mistaken for a rare old collectible release, but as with all Orgone productions they made their blend of live organics as beefy as possible so it’s a great DJ record as much as it is a good listen. [color:blue]SOUL MOTIVATORS BIO Finding the right groove means digging deep. With a love of vintage soul and funk, The Soul Motivators have mined their musicality to bring you a fresh revival of a retro sound. Featuring numerous veterans of Toronto’s thriving underground funk scene, The Soul Motivators are an 8 piece, 3 horn explosion, whose rough, tough & soulful funk with a hiphop flair that motivates people straight to the dancefloor. It’s that vintage Daptone vibe with a Toronto style all its own, inspired by current and classic funk innovators like The Budos Band, The New Mastersounds, El Michels Affair, Breakestra and Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings. See The Soul Motivators this summer as part of the TD jazz Festival or three days in the streets for the Beaches Jazz Festival. For The Soul Motivators it’s all about keepin’ it real, keepin’ it right, and keepin’ it tight. LIVE SOUL MOTIVATORS VIDEO

Toronto's favourite 9-Piece Live, Deep Funk explosion brings the all-night party to The Central in The Annex this Saturday, April 21st! Digging deep into our bag of obscure, Deep, 70's Hard Funk, The Soul Motivators will be cranking out some serious grooves for you all night long. Featuring an insanely tight 3-piece horn section, monstrous percussion, fierce vocals by soul and funk heavyweight Lydia Persaud, and DJ sets by MJ Shaps, Jimmy Keys and Voltaire, we will definitely be turning out one of the Funkiest nights yet witnessed in The Annex this side of 2012... Don't even think of missing out on this one : ) See ya'll on the dancefloor! DEEP FUNK IN THE ANNEX: THE SOUL MOTIVATORS @ THE CENTRAL SATURDAY, APRIL 21 - 10PM ON. $5 COVER THE CENTRAL 603 MARKHAM STREET (W. OF BATHURST, S. OF BLOOR) FEATURING FUNK, SOUL, BREAKS, RARE GROOVE, HIP-HOP BANGERS BY DJ'S: MJ SHAPS, JIMMY KEYS AND VOLTAIRE CHECK THE WEBSITE FOR INFO/VIDEO AND MORE !

Saturday March 24th Join us at The Winchester - Cabbagetown's premium kitchen and bar for a dominating funk explosion. Arrive early for a meal or appetizers from the hot gourmet menu, featuring special prix fixe and great exclusive drink specials. Feel the groove and sip a few brews to the heavy, deep funk grooves of DJ MJ Shaps/Voltaire/Jimmy Keys. After get ready to dance up a storm to the righteously rare grooves of Toronto's 8-piece funk powerhouse The Soul Motivators. Our evening will whet your appetite, feed your soul, and move your body! The Soul Motivators + DJ MJ Shaps/Voltaire/Jimmy Keys @ The Winchester Special Prix Fixe Menu available! Exclusive Drink Specials! Free before 10pm, $5 after Part of The Winchester Funk Saturdays. See you on the dancefloor!!! SOUL MOTIVATORS VIDEO FROM THEIR GREAT HALL SHOW IN FEBRUARY SOUL MOTIVATORS WEBSITE

Come shake your ass with us tonight !

On Saturday February 25th, join us at The Winchester - Cabbagetown's premium kitchen and bar for a dominating funk explosion. Arrive early for a meal or appetizers from the hot gourmet menu, featuring special prix fixe and great exclusive drink specials. Feel the groove and sip a few brews to the heavy, deep funk grooves of DJ T-Rock. After get ready to dance up a storm to the righteously rare grooves of Toronto's 9-piece funk powerhouse The Soul Motivators. Our evening will whet your appetite, feed your soul, and move your body! The Soul Motivators + DJ T-Rock @ The Winchester Special Prix Fixe Menu available! Exclusive Drink Specials! Free before 10pm, $5 after See you on the dancefloor!!! CHECK OUT THE WEBSITE FOR AUDIO and VIDEO LINKS

Come celebrate your f'n country eh ! With some serious live dance-floor funk ! King Sunshine will be hitting the lovely out door amphitheatre at Mel Lastman square at 9pm followed by a spectacular fireworks display ! Come for the get down baby ! It's FREE ! CHECK OUT SOME KING SUNSHINE SOUNDS AND VIDEO

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A liberating evening of live, explosive, soul shakin' funk, raw disco and deep future sounds. KING SUNSHINE www.kingsunshine.com 9 piece band - King Sunshine was born out of a desire to bring quality dance music back to the live stage. From their humble origins this hardworking collective has been a trailblazer in Canada’s music scene. From working with top producers and supporting the finest DJs to headlining top festivals, King Sunshine have always maintained a renowned reputation and a progressive concert experience. A band of truly universal appeal. Rooted in underground disco and funk, the band continuously strives to push the boundaries of what constitutes the ‘live’ experience. Their understanding and passion for contemporary dance idioms such as deep house and techno inevitably becomes intertwined into their performances creating a sound that is uniquely their own. With commanding arrangements, explosive on-stage energy and a true understanding of how to create a ‘party’ environment, KS have synthesized the quintessential elements that truly move a crowd – physically and emotionally. ....................................................................................................... SPECIAL LIVE OPENING SET BY : FEDERICO AUBELE (ESL MUSIC) www.eslmusic.com/artist/federico_aubele Federico Aubele (born 1974) is an Argentine singer-songwriter whose music blends a variety of genres and styles: Jamaican dub and reggae, American ambient and hip-hop, Mexican bolero, and Argentine tango. He describes his music as a synthesis of styles from throughout the Americas. Born and raised in Buenos Aires, he started playing music at 12, with his early musical influences coming from his mother, an amateur guitarist (although she was a notary by profession). He moved to Berlin in 2001 (during the Argentine crisis), where he lived for several years (he speaks German). After submitting a demo via email to Thievery Corporation's Eighteenth Street Lounge Music, he was signed quickly to the label, and released his debut album Gran Hotel Buenos Aires, produced by Thievery Corporation, in 2004.[1] In 2006, he played at the Austin City Limits Music Festival. His song "Esta Noche" was featured in the 5th season of Alias (TV series) (episode 8) and "La Esquina" was featured in the 2007 movie The Take, starring John Leguizano. After Berlin, he moved to Barcelona where he began working on his new album, Panamericana (a title to indicate the many musical influences and in part named after the Pan-American Highway), which was released on September 18, 2007, also produced by Thievery Corporation.[1] He now lives in Barcelona, Spain, although he frequently returns to Buenos Aires. ....................................................................................................... 70's & 80's Funk -Soul - Disco DJ CURTIS SMITH - Out Of The Ordinary, 88.1 CKLN ....................................................................................................... EL MOCAMBO 464 SPADINA DOORS 9PM -$12 ADV - $15 AT THE DOOR - 19 + TICKETS AVAILABLE AT : www.ticketweb.com www.livenation.com

Check out the "That Rag' video from King Sunshine....this track was recently released on Balanced Records to a great response internationally. Weird quirky rag time funk for that ass ! lJmoOeknFSY CHECK OUT THE REMIXES AND RELEASE AT BALANCED RECORDS

FRIDAY MARCH 11, 2011 Dont miss this rare treat as King Sunshine will be stepping out of hibernation to visit one of their favourite Canadian hot spots, THE BLACKSHEEP INN. King Sunshine has been hard at work writing and recording and they will be highlighting some fresh new music for the ever vibrant Blacksheep dancefloors. A full on funk party awaits, fresh and interesting rhythms all night long...this is music specifically designed for the dancefloor. THE BLACKSHEEP INN 753 Riverside Drive Wakefield Quebec (819) 459-3228 TICKETS AND INFO CHECK OUT KING SUNSHINE ONLINE

FRIDAY AUGUST 6TH 2010 After countless memorable performances , King Sunshine, One of Toronto's most celebratory groups, returns to Yonge Dundas Square! Nine incredible musicians whose sound hits like one gigantic DJ, they light up disco roots with funk accents and dance rhythms for a sound that truly reinvents party music as a live performance form. Come shake your ass under the stars and celebrate with the King Sunshine Band ! THIS IS A FREE EVENT ! Yonge/ Dundas Square 9:30 PM CHECK OUT KING SUNSHINE ONLINE

KING SUNSHINE LIVE TONIGHT ! FRIDAY JULY 16 Dont miss the return of King Sunshine, Toronto's finest dancefloor sensation. 9 Pieces of funk fury will be touching down this evening on the soulful dancefloors of the Mercury Lounge in Ottawa. This will be a hot night of sizzlin summer funk. Dont sleep on this... SHOWTIME 10:30pm * Get in half price with a bluesfest ticket. FOR MORE INFORMATION CHECK OUT THE MERCURY LOUNGE WEBSITE!