Jay Funk Dawg

Happy b-day ol buddy!

"Hits from the Bong!"

" yeah! " " toke it! "

ATG Presents... www.atgconcerts.com Tuesday, July 8, 2008 NOMO www.myspace.com/nomomusic w/ Special Guests High Plains Drifter www.highplainsdrifter.ca HIGH PLAINS DRIFTER @ 9:30 NOMO @ 10:30 El Mocambo, 464 Spadina Ave. Doors: 9:00 Tickets: $10.50 advance $12.00 @ the door 19+ Tickets available at HS/RT/SS/TM What people are saying about NOMO THE BOSTON GLOBE Whatever you call their music, it's got an infectious groove the makes it impossible to keep your hips from swaying. JAZZ TIMES NOMO mixes various strains of great black music into a single blazing sun of sound, and right from the distorted sounds of the amplified kalimba that open the CD, you know NOMO is going to hit you with a hip-swiveling blast of righteous Afro-funk. THE WASHINGTON POST Elliot Bergman's Nomo is one of the tightest, swingingest Afrobeat world-jazz bands on the planet. DETROIT FREE PRESS NOMO takes a giant step forward with its sophmore release, which will fill dancefloors wherever it's spun. MAGNET It’s party music of the first order, locking into a groove so deep you can practically feel the sweat. FADER When “Better Than That†came in with what sounded like a conga and a Coke bottle percussion duet I sat up on the futon, then I got smoked by both the ensuing free jazz saxophone solo and the mbira passage. I stayed with the music, all the way though to “The Seams†and “La La Laâ€â€”the album’s two brief final songs that masterfully explore both the band’s astro potential and their sure-footed soul foundations. XLR8R Subtly shifting time signatures and grooves, and outfitted with more than capable soloists, Nomo sounds fresh in an otherwise saturated market. URB Elliot Bergman leads these 17 Detroit musicians bangin’ blowin’ and honkin’ through some funk and afrobeat hot enough to melt a Midwest blizzard. High Plains Drifter High Plains Drifter is a eclectic collective who's funk and world beat live performances are captivating audiences across Canada. Leaning towards original jazz-funk, fusion and world music, High Plains Drifter is a groove force who's goal is to keeps dancehalls packed and bodies in constant motion. Known for unpredictable and spontaneous collaborations, High Plains Drifter 's sound knows no boundaries of sonic exploration and discovery. High Plains Drifter has colloborated with members of Wassabi Collective, The Jimmy Swift Band, King Sunshine, God Made Me Funky, Slowcoaster, Chameleon Project, DJ Rainforce, Diesel Dog, Mark Wilson and the way it is, Gisto, Resinators, Irie Band, Caution Jam, Rollin' Cash, Ultra Magnus, House of David Gang, Andru Branch and the Halfway Tree and many other instrumentalists.

I always wanted to be the replacement of Sen-Dog in Cypress Hill - the shout out guy in the group. "in the brain!"

1- Good Morning Miss Brown 2- Corrina 3- I Ain't Gonna Let Nobody Steal My Jellroll 4- Going Up To The Country, Paint My Mailbox Blue 5- Done Change My Way Of Living 6- She Caught The Katy (And Left Me A Mule To Ride) 7- The Cuckoo 8- You Don't Miss Your Water ('Til You Well Runs Dry) 9- Ain't That A Lot Of Love 10- The Cuckoo (Bonus) 11- New Strangers Blues (Bonus) 12- Things Are Gonna Work Out Fine (Bonus)

Contact & Directions Ellington's is located at 805 St.Clair Ave West, between Hendrick and Greensides Avenues. It's approximately 1.5 kilometers west of Bathurst, or 2 km east of Dufferin on the south side of St Clair. The Phone number is: 416-652-9111.

ouch - hope to see them reunite for a couple of shows this summer!

House of David Gang Chris, Uncledropsi, Selah, Jahlin, Mike, Jay * not pictured - Meghan Kelday

House of David Gang www.myspace.com/HouseofDavidGang Ellington's Music Cafe 805 St.Clair Ave West www.ellingtonscafe.net sponsored by Canadian Reggae world Tonight starting at 9:30 pm - 12:30 am

House of David at Ellington's Music Cafe (west of St. Clair and Christie) Footprints 6 year anniversary on Saturday @ El Mocambo

you are thikning of Sidney Poitier

If these two sites are merging - if only for a short while I think digging up the past and getting the real story of why two jamband sites started out of Ottawa is probably a healthy thing. Your collective reactions show that this is a touchy subject. I did not use any offensive language to describe the story that I have been relayed by those same stakeholders. This seems like a good time to discuss the parallels and differences of these sites. I never saw a mean spirited bone in Bouche's body - so I never thought there was any rivalry between the sites other than run of the mill negative messageboard culture by its members, not by the administrators. It is obvious that both boards were successful and became regionalized - one in Ontario and the other in Atlantic Canada. In BC - they use http://www.upstreamentertainment.com/ to discuss jam related bands and shows. Bringing these communities together could be great in bringing more fans together - more discussions and more users. You maybe right that there aren't really any new music in the jamband genre that is especially groundbreaking - I've especially noticed how the 'jam band' genre split up into different. Jambands genre is a catch-all genre that include sub-genre classifications like: live electronica, electro-rock, improvisational rock, fusion, funkrock, world fusion, jazzfunk, reggae-rock, indie-rock, roots rock and others... I know awareness of the 'jam' scene is not as mainstream in Canada as it is in the US. The idiom certainly has it's detractors and social misconceptions - In my mind it is not really a genre to itself other than that "jambands" often fuse elements of other genres into their music. In that way "jamband" music was exciting to me was because it was often not limited to any one style and that group improvisation and musical expression of soloists were key element of the sound. Styles do comes and go - and I do believe that jambands music will have it's day again. I would however have to disagree that stakeholders are limited to the artists, performers and promoters. The websites, venues and fans are also stakeholders in this area. Hamilton, do you not feel any sense of interest to this community after contributing to it for years? I am excited to see Jamhub.ca take a new form and I know that Jason's vision of the site includes connecting with bands and promoters to help with developing a new audience and healthy music community for the East Coast.

my favorite Utah quote: "No matter how new age you get, old age is gonna kick your ass!"

The Other Samba Band is Nunca Antes - they are full of beautiful Brazillian females - they are my favorite samba band - Samba Elegua are my second! They brought the party!!

$10 at the door. $5 with flyer at Lee Perry. consider: DJ ?uesquecest High Plains Drifter Natty Posse & Muva Soundsystem added!

Monday, June 30th - Lee Perry After Party w/ Chameleon Project DJ Chocolate House of David Gang Medicine Man DJ ?uesquecest and more TBA!

pictures anyone?

give'r Willy!

yes Escalate are awesome!!!

Come Together was a blast - it was same warm n crazy vibe that i remember - there's a crew that is growing up with the festival - and there are also lots of new faces! I thought the music was just awesome - I was very happy to be a part of it. Steve Murphy & Friends were hot - we should be Dancin'!! ( the special guests stole the show!) Also Tim Turvey's Ensemble w/ Jonas, Snack! and Chris Mulligan Band were also great! Love to see more pictures!!

P.S. Kensington Festival www.pskensington.ca www.streetsareforpeople.org Time and Place Date: Sunday, May 25, 2008 Time: 1:00pm - 7:00pm Location: Kensington Market City/Town: Toronto, ON Contact Info Phone: 4169294900 Email: info@streetsareforpeople.org Description Get outdoors and join us for our first Pedestrian Sunday of the year where the streets will be swarmed with smiles, buzzing with activity, and bursting with life. Bring the kids for the opening of our giant pinata. Come welcome the return of the Garden Car! And don't miss a flirty swing around the Maypole! The day's roster includes: 2:00 - 7:00 House of David Gang at Denison Park (Denison & Augusta) www.myspace.com/houseofdavidgang 2:00 - 3:00 Kensington Catwalk Fashion Contest on Kensington Avenue. Create your outfit using 'Kensington Bucks' at local shops, and show off your creation at the: 3:00 Fashion Show with Can-Can Girls! Bring your cameras! 3:00 - 6:00 Graffiti's Matinee with The Royal Crowns 3:30 Giant Pinata at Augusta and Baldwin 5:00 Historic Parade - Join a musical procession of the Market's living history. Meet the people that give it its character. Starting from Bellevue Square Park and heading through the Market. Evening (on North Augusta): 7:00 Guh with their sweet and swingin' melodies 8:00 Maypole!

sounds like a nightmare - i wish i had some insights for ya - good luck!

They haven't confirmed yet... ...and it doesn't look likely ...