Jay Funk Dawg

Welcome Kristelle, I'm looking forward to seeing the Dead & Company next week at MSG - here's hoping it's a good show! You're the first new member in as long as I can remember - enjoy

Embrace Presents in association with NuFunk, Fusicology and Toronto Reggae Wednesday, October 14th, 2015 Soja w/ Smashing Satellites Mod Club - 722 College St. Facebook / Online Tickets more on the acts: SOJA: https://www.facebook.com/soja http://sojamusic.com/ SMASHING SATELLITES: https://www.facebook.com/SmashingSatellites http://smashingsatellites.com/

this Friday!

Edger, that article is horrifying - it's like the Tea Party runs Canada. Ideology trumps the facts. Good chance that we'll get stuck living in the US if Conservatives win again, they dismantled most of the funding for science research, which was the reason why we left in the first place.

THE LOST FINGERS By exercising remarkable musicianship, heavenly vocals and creative arrangements, along with a keen sense of humor and eccentric fashion, this quartet transforms pop/rock music classics performed in a Django gypsy jazz style with a hint of blue grass. Their creativity and virtuosity allows them to take the listener on a entertaining music journey through everything from AC/DC to Earth, Wind and Fire to Michael Jackson to Deee-lite to Dolly Parton to Daft Punk. This is a remarkable, high energy and fun show JASON WILSON Dr. Jason Wilson is a two-time Juno-Awards nominee, Canadian Reggae Music Award winner and an acclaimed Canadian historian from Downsview, Ontario. He is the protégé of Studio One keyboardist Jackie Mittoo and has performed and recorded with, among others, UB40, Pee Wee Ellis, Alanis Morissette, Ernest Ranglin, Sly & Robbie, Dick Gaughan, Dave Swarbrick, Ron Sexsmith and Percy Sledge. Jason is currently completing Perennials, the first volume of a three-volume set entitled The Valley Road Trilogy. Visit him at www.jasonwilsonmusic.com

Hear Hear Salon Presents Friday, October 9th Hear Here Salon: literature+art+music with live guests The Lost Fingers, Jason Wilson, DJs Splattermoney & General Eclectic Secret Downtown location Facebook / Online Tickets Here's a pretty unique event for Toronto - downtown secret location, art, music and literature... perfect show for those looking for something unique! Hear Here presents Lost + Found featuring The Lost Fingers, Jason Wilson, DJs General Eclectic & Splattermonkey + who's who of Canada's literary and visual arts community October 9th, 2015 at 8.00p Secret pop-up location, downtown Toronto Tickets are $25 (Tickets are available online www.hear-here.org and in-store at Soundscapes and Rotate This) Full Info: www.hear-here.org Hear Here a Canadian non-profit which raises awareness for literacy, are proud to announce their next event, themed Lost + Found, will be held on October 9th at 8.00p featuring the Juno-nominated music of The Lost Fingers and Jason Wilson. The event showcases the best artists from across Canada and their creations. The evening will be hosted by the very talented R&B singer Shelly Hamilton, at a secret pop-up location in downtown Toronto. Among our special guests are esteemed Canadian writers Clifton Joseph, Gianna Patriarca, Valentino Assenza, Justin Lauzon, and Slava Slapenshine, who are reading from the their most recent work; and two very special artists, Darius King and Scout Bostley, are performing their poem ‘Lost Voices’, which has become a viral sensation on Youtube. In Hear Here’s Art Gallery, many of Canada's most talented artists are showcasing their recent work, including Daniel Riitano, Christie Lau,Jan Schoof, David Brown, Scott Anderson, Robert Marra, Milena Vujanovic, Antonio Cangemi, Laurie Skantzos,Andrew Duff, Raw’n’ Wild and Rino Noto. Hear Here is a volunteer non-profit arts collective promoting literacy and the arts community in Toronto. Our goal is to organize popular, culturally significant events at different locations around the city. Each event involves bringing together local artists working in a variety of mediums, designing a dynamic space wherein to showcase their work, and collaborating to create an experience that is as enriching as possible to a broad demographic of patrons. Why are we so special? Hear Here is a roaming Salon: each event is held in a different location around Toronto (office towers, commercial areas, store fronts, lobbies) but the precise location will not be released until shortly before the event. Instead, to give you a hint as to the hidden location, our Be Here page will be changing on a regular basis. As the event draws ever closer, the map of Toronto will gradually zero-in on Hear Here's new address. After each event, the map will return to show Toronto in full and then repeat the process for the next event's new location. Join Hear Here's FB page here: http://on.fb.me/1L8X8eB and visit the website: www.hear-here.org

some good interplay here: https://soundcloud.com/robert-wilson-735527449/dead-company-rehearsals

Nice to hear.. the boys have had a blast this summer.. here's a video from Lethbridge:

I wasn't at Magna Balll but I've been hearing from multiple sources that the DJ Set on Sunday night was incredible. I was pleased to find out it was Montreal's DJ Freeworm & Franky Selector formerly of the group National Parcs. Here's a download of the DJ set, which features Souljazz Orchestra, Fatback Band, Gramatik, Phenomenal Hand clapping band, The Motet and more here's the link to the MagaBall Drive Inn set: https://www.dropbox.com/s/9gl6galesz3w4ba/MagnaBall%202015%20Drive-Inn%20Set.mp3?dl=0

Thurs Sept 10th, 2015 The Fugitive Minds Album Release w/ The Human Rights & The Chronicles Dub Trio Revival Bar - 783 College St. 9PM / $10 PM NuFunk Records proudly presentsThe Fugitive Minds, a Toronto based Roots Reggae and Afrobeat band who play original politically and spiritually charged music along with some Reggae and Afrobeat classics’. The band is releasing their debut album with the help of Toronto's reggae crew The Human Rights & GTA dub crew Chronicles Dub Trio. The Fugitive Minds are a Toronto based Roots Reggae and Afrobeat band. They play original politically and spiritually charged music along with some Reggae and Afrobeat classics’. The band has played many of Toronto’s hot spots like: Lee's Palace, The Rivoli, The Handlebar, Mosquito and Bite, The Hotbox Cafe, Annette Studios, The Chillwomb, and The Only Cafe.

got tickets for the Sunday MSG show - I'm hoping Mayer brings his A game!

For your listening pleasure, Magnaball is on youtube. 8/20 soundcheck (audio only): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tzOj5HEecR0 8/21 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vvnqfcXKGec&index=2&list=PLrYfrKyq7_HJAHFaagtDQlDiGnPxk5Fi0 8/22 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ok2-n78Q8SI 8/23 – Drive in Jam (audio only): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DzfgHUsw1HI&index=4&list=PLrYfrKyq7_HJAHFaagtDQlDiGnP xk5Fi0

I was surprised that Mayer discovered the Dead a mere 4 years ago. He's 37 now, but how could you escape hearing songs like Truckin' and Casey Jones on classic rock radio, or be oblivious to the bumper stickers, tie-dye T-shirts & US cultural significance of the band? Interesting that they originally called themselves 'Los Muertos' - although I think Dead & Company is a better name, at least should cement that they are playing Grateful Dead songs, not a new project that has new songs or one that is playing Mayer's hits.

SCI just announced a NYC show the week before: http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/3B004F01DD581098?camefrom=AEGLIVE_PSCIRNYC102315AEG001&et_cid=NYC_StringCheeseIncident_PSE_080515_V-NewYork&jobid=36476572&et_rid=JESSEGUGLIELMO@GMAIL.COM&bid=10850289 MSG Theater Presale: Thursday @ 11am Password: CHEESELIVE General Onsale: Friday @ 11am

My sources say that they have night 2 (Nov 1) on hold depending on demand. John Mayer is a great guitar player, however I think i'd be way more excited to see a Steve Kimock, Jimmy Herring, Warren Haynes, Jackie Green or even John Scofield as the guitar player.

Just got fwd'd an email from Concert Joe's NYC show list:

Just announced. No Phil... he's playing a sold out show that night at Capitol Theatre. Overheard: "Phil quit the Dead" -Col Bruce Hampton, "Oteil will replace him." Not sure how I feel about this since they said Farewell, but its in my city so probably a no brainer. some more info here; http://www.jambands.com/news/2015/08/05/weir-hart-and-kreutzmann-to-play-msg-on-halloween-with-john-mayer/

some great memories from seeing this band in Toronto, Rochester, Evolve Festival... When Marco joined the band they were like a modern day "The Band"

Here's some links to the new songs: https://soundcloud.com/patrickhickey/phish-blaze-on https://soundcloud.com/patrickhickey/phish-shade https://soundcloud.com/patrickhickey/phish-no-men-in-no-mans-land

definitely want to see this!

This news may have cancelled Finley Quaye's show in Toronto.

Hey Friends, my boys the House of David Gang are headed on summer tour this summer, it's a crazy 26+ date tour throughout BC and Alberta. The band is touring behind their new single "Rock & Roll Queen" and are hooking up with former Wassabi Collective vocalist Gisto. Should be a pretty wild time, I wish I could be on the road for this! If you know anyone in these cities and they are reggae lovers, please let them know. Cheers, Jay Toronto Reggae Warriors House of David Gang are headed out on another West Coast Tour booked by Spherical Productions. We're looking forward to seeing some old and new friends. We're also playing a bunch of shows with our good friend Gisto! Come check we! SPHERICAL PRODUCTIONS presents ********************************************************** HOUSE OF DAVID GANG Western Canadian Tour Thu, Jul 23 – Calabash Bistro - Vancouver, BC w/ Gisto Fri, Jul 24 – Garibaldi Lift Co. - Whistler, BC Sat, July 25 – Prospect Pub – Pemberton, BC Sun, Jul 26 – Unity Music Festival – Slocan, BC (5:30pm) Wed, Jul 29 – Overlander Pub - Williams Lake, BC Thu, July 30 - The Occidental - Quesnel, BC w/ The Party on high Street July 31-Aug 3 - Artswells Festival - Wells, BC Tue, Aug 4 – Nancy O’s - Prince George, BC Wed, Aug 5 – Boston Pizza - Smithers, BC Thu, Aug 6 – Wheelhouse Brewing Company - Prince Rupert, BC Aug 7-9 - Edge of the World Festival - Haidu Gwaii, BC Thu, Aug 13 – The Slice - Lethbridge, AB w/ Hachey the MouthPEACE Fri, Aug 14 – The Canmore Hotel – Canmore, AB w/ Gisto Sat, Aug 15 - Calgary Reggae Festival - Calgary, AB Sun, Aug 16 – Wild Bills – Banff, AB Tues, Aug 18 - Rockwaters - Golden, BC Thur, Aug 20 - Rivercity Pub - Revelstoke, BC Fri, Aug 21 - Byng's Roadhouse - Cranbrook, BC Sat, Aug 22 - Spirit Bar - Nelson, BC w/ The Boom Booms + Gisto Sun, Aug 23 - Mama Sita’s Cafe - Winlaw, BC Thu, Aug 27 - Elite After 6 - Penticton, BC Fri, Aug 28 - Doc Willoughby’s – Kelowna, BC Sat, Aug 29 - The Dirty Jersey - Kamloops, BC Fri, Sept 4 - Avalanche - Courtenay, BC Sat, Sept 5 - Coombs Musical Hall - Coombs, BC Sun, Sept 6 - Port Alberni Festival - Port Alberni, BC Tour FB page here: http://on.fb.me/1JfBZIQ -- STREAM THE LATEST ALBUM http://houseofdavidgang.bandcamp.com/ -- WEBLINKS: Official: www.houseofdavidgang.com Twitter: www.twitter.com/House_of_David Facebook: www.facebook.com/HouseofDavidGang New CBC Music Profile: http://music.cbc.ca/#/artists/House-of-David-Gang Reverbnation: www.reverbnation.com/houseofdavidgang

updates here: https://www.facebook.com/EvolveFestivalCanada

DId anyone see the set break video: