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saturday december 15th Promise at the Cavalcade of Lights Nathan Philips Square, 6 to 10pm We’re really happy to be invited by the City to contribute to their Cavalcade of Lights event by arranging djs to bookend live bands they’re bringing in. It’s a great idea - mixed with fireworks, lighting, and skating outdoors in the heart of our city. The rink at Nathan Phillips Square is absolutely huge and the weather’s been nice and cold for making ice, so conditions should be great. Bundle up, bring a thermos of hot chocolate and someone’s hand to hold - it’ll be a nice start to a romantic evening. The djs are interspersed in with 2 live bands - the Golden Dogs are punky and ska infused electro rock, and In Flight Safety have a sweet moodiness to their guitars and come from Halifax. 6.00 Ted Dancin’ (deep disco) 7.00 In Flight Safety 7.45 Rollin’ Cash (break beats and scratch) 8.15 Golden Dogs 9.00 Fireworks 9.10 Nick and Pierre (deep funk) The night coincides with Toronto’s Burning Man group’s annual Santarchy, where a jolly group dress up as Santa Clauses and go from Dundas Square through to Nathan Philips Square and on along Queen Street for a pub crawl. We’ll have fun with all the Santas on their way through. Some history of Cavalcade of Lights: This event has an impressive 40 year history. It was created in 1967 to showcase Toronto's newly constructed City Hall and Nathan Phillips Square. Cavalcade of Lights traditionally falls on the final weekend of November to kick off the holiday season with the official illumination of the square and giant christmas tree. Since 2002 it has transformed from a one night format to a month long holiday celebration with the addition of saturday night skating parties to live music at the outdoor rink. This year is under the direction of Canadian designer Brian Gluckstein, and the theme is ‘Enchanted Holiday’. The architecture of City Hall, Toronto's Official Christmas Tree, and the surrounding structures will be lit with 300,000 LED lights in the colours of red, green and white along with the trees throughout the landscape illuminated as if in bloom. At 9pm catch the highlight of the night - a fireworks display in the sky above the square. www.toronto.ca/special_events/cavalcade_lights/about.htm www.thegoldendogs.com www.inflightsafety.ca

awesome times ahead!

blaze it up Paul!

last night was great - the guy has so many hits!

nice too be keeping poking fun of Bobby... what a mess of a person.

wow sick looking poster my friend!

Here's the info for show I'm thinking of going to: alienInFlux + promise + fukhouse new years eve 2008 Friends, Join us for our celebration highlighted by a classic multi-room west-end studio space and a sweet selection of beats from home and abroad. Come early, stay late, and hang with friends and friends of friends. PERFORMERS (in 2 rooms) jeremy p. caufield - dumb unit, berlin adham shaikh - sonic turtle; interchill, nelson BC pan/tone LIVE - kompakt, berlin eccodek LIVE 8pc. band - guelph adam marshall - new kanada, berlin-bound ian guthrie - fukhouse eric downer - fukhouse mike gibbs - box of kittens noah pred - thoughtless music rollin' cash - hot pie records medicineman - CIUT 89.5FM hali - box of kittens VISUALS blankphoto, scott + mike LOCATION Pia Bouman School for Ballet, #6 Noble St. ( one block west of queen + dufferin ) TICKETS $33 @ Toronto * Shanti Baba (546 Queen St. W) * Moog Audio / Slinky Music (442 Queen St. W) * Studio Gang (112 Ossington Ave.) Out of Town * irving@ilovepromise.com CONTACT: events@harvestfestival.org PERFORMER INFO JEREMY P. CAULFIELD Currently based in Berlin, Jeremy is a true Toronto techno legend, having held some of the city's top residencies at Fukhouse, Industry, Blue, and Mission. Since relocating to Europe, Jeremy has quietly infiltrated the top global ranks of the minimal techno scene with his unique and edgy sound. His critically-acclaimed releases have earned him high-profile sets at clubs and festivals around the world, while his Dumb-Unit label has established itself as a force to be reckoned with. ADHAM SHAIKH With beginnings rooted in our favorite downtempo / world fusion label Interchill Records, this West Coast world fusion composer, sound designer, and DJ has created music from his own Sonicturtle mobile recording studio for many years now. His skills have taken him around the globe from the Samothraki Dance Festival in Greece to Japanese events for Dakini Records, Waveform Festival Uk, the Incredible Boom Festival In Portugal and gained him a Juno nomination in 2006. Adham has been one of our favourites for many, many years and back in April he played live for us with his band Dream Tree Project. It was an amazing performance encompassing sitar, tables and electronics at DragonFly in Parkdale. For this visit expect dance floor tempo beats to really move you as Adham takes to the decks. PAN/TONE - live Under his Pan/Tone alias, Sheldon Thompson embarked on a life of music with an aim to rock dance floors and motivated to leave no chin stroking. Currently based in Germany, his prolific studio work has seen him release dozens of records over the past few years on respected imprints including Sub-Static, Onitor, Mule Electronic, 240 Volts, Trapez, and his own Cereal/Killers label. Sheldon's incendiary live sets are second to none, and have taken him to festivals and clubs around the world from Paris to Istanbul, Rome to Tokyo, Portugal, Belgium and beyond. ADAM MARSHALL Running his New Kanada imprint, releasing on Cynosure and DJing all over North America, Adam has been a fixture in Toronto's underground techno and house scene for years. Building his reputation as a solid performer both live and behind the decks, this will be one of your very last opportunities to hear Adam play as he's departing our fair city to ply his trade in Berlin. As one of Toronto's hardest working DJs, he will be missed - so don't miss this chance to celebrate the New Year with one of his distinctive sets and say farewell to the great Adam Marshall. ECCODEK - live Eccodek is a multi-cultural, multi-genre concept created by 2007 Canadian Music Award winner Andrew McPherson. Andrew's production skills (Philosopher Kings, Jane Siberry, National Geographic.com, Vieux Farka Touré) provide the foundation for Eccodek's heady brew of dub, global groove, electronica and ambient. Released internationally on White SwanWorld/Rykodisc, Eccodek's More Africa in Us and Voices Have Eyes have generated high profile appearances on the latest Buddha Bar compilation, National Geographic.com GeoRemix project and elsewhere. With stunning vocal performances from India, Mali, Turkey, Fiji and beyond, the live 6-piece juggernaut weaves an exotic spell of manipulated samples, drums, bass, sax, percussion, flute and keys. If you have difficulty viewing the contents of this email, please follow this link : http://alieninflux.org/mailouts/nye2008/

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have a hippy day!

psyched for this show!

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 29th Make it Funky Presents... www.makeitfunky.ca PHAT CONDUCTOR CD RELEASE PARTY FOR HOME SKOOL featuring special guests: HIGH PLAINS DRIFTER live, DR DFUNKT live, PLUS DJs STEPHANE VERA & FARBSIE vs. MEZ THE RIVOLI - 322- Queen St. W www.rivoli.ca Tickets $10 at the door or online at www.nufunk.ca & www.ticketweb.ca R.O.A.R., PLUR, 19+event (Id required) Join the collective www.myspace.com/makeitfunky or confirm your attendance on facebook: www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=6733134579&ref=mf THE LINE UP The Phat Conductor www.thephatconductor.com www.myspace.com/thephatconductor www.promorecords.ca The artist, instructor and dreadlock genius known as The Phat Conductor is set for a tour from Halifax to Santa Cruz in support of his first album titled “Home Skoolâ€. The Phat Conductor has been bubbling under since he was named in URB Magazine’s "Next 100" a few years back and his debut album is a collage of his best work over the last half decade. It was recorded live in front of a screaming crowd at the 2007 Evolve festival in Nova Scotia and the album boasts collaborations with no less than 9 other artists. Having The Phat Conductor at the controls of a project with so much collaborative work is suiting since his spare time is spent as a self-made “Abelton Live†instructor. “Live†is an all-in-one music production, editing and performance software that has put an unparalleled amount of power into the hands of aspiring artists around the world. It is also the program that was used in the recording of this album. When asked what “Home Skool†means to him: “This album is basically a chronicle of me learning to write music. I signed my first record deal after writing just 2 tunes, so I had to learn and develop my sound much more publicly than other producers. This album is a compilation of all the singles I did during that process. Home skool also refers to my disdain for the ridiculous dichotomy of 'old' vs 'nu' school in music, fuck that shit, I'm home skool baby!†High Plains Drifter www.highplainsdrifter.ca 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. High Plains Drifter draws inspiration from artists as diverse as James Brown, Breakestra Orchestra and Wes Montgomery. The group, known for their unpredictable stage show, has enjoyed collaborations with musicians from all over Canada. Formed in 2003 at Nova Scotia's premier Jazz School, High Plains Drifter has performed at the Evolve Festival, Halifax Jazz Festival, Come Together Festival and clubs across Central and Eastern Canada. In 2005, the band under the tutleage of Jay Cleary relocated to Toronto where they have become a staple on the summer festival and Toronto funk-rock scene. 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, Andru Branch and the Halfway Tree and many other instrumentalists. Dr. Dfunkt Halifax FUNK: FIRST TIME IN TORONTO! www.drdfunkt.com www.myspace.com/drdfunkt The doctor's always on call... Based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Dr. dFunkt is one of the few Canadian acts producing original funk music. In just two years, Dr. dFunkt has released two albums, Nuerotik (2004) and Running Hot (2006). The title track from Running Hot was nominated for Urban Single of the Year at the 2007 East Coast Music Awards. Where Nuerotik was a loop-based eloctro-funk treat, Running Hot delivered a live-off-the-floor funk-rock masterpiece. Still the common thread is the tastefully catchy musicianship of Kamran Abdi - whose dark and funky grooves with soulfully melodic vocals are his trademark. A prolific songwriter, Abdi has written almost all of the material for the next Dr. dFunkt album, which he describes as “perfectly funky pop-rock.†Born in Pakistan, raised in Saudi Arabia, and educated in North America, Kamran Abdi uses the principles of funk music to incorporate his diverse influences. Their tough rhythms and killer riffs have been rocking shows throughout Atlantic Canada. This is their first Toronto appearance! STEPHANE VERA www.nicesmooth.com/teknostep www.myspace.com/stephanevera Stephane Vera (known to many as Teknostep) is a widely skilled and prolific session player, producer, DJ and remixer. Though born in Geneva, Switzerland, and raised in France, Vera has called Toronto his home since 1997; having also previously lived in New York, Ottawa, and Montreal. Having been a piano and drum teacher at the Royal Conservatory of Music for 5 years, his innate talent and polished skills are undisputed. Throughout his childhood, Vera was a student of a wide range of instruments, and his original musical productions continue to enhance the just perception that he is a steady riser in the world of song. In his wealth of musical experience and contribution, Vera has been a radio host (on CKCU 93.1 FM + CHUO 89.1 FM - until 1997), keyboardist for Roy Davis Jr (since 1996), keyboardist and founding member of Toronto's original live house band, Galactica Blast (established in 1996), composer for film & television, and has over 50 singles and compilation appearances, on an extensive list of labels: Fabric (England), ZYX (England), Universal (Germany), Sony BMG (Germany + Canada), Casa Rosso (Germany), Combination (Germany), Blitz (Sweden), Soulstar (Italy), Journees (San Francisco), Tuningspork (Philadelphia), Nite Life Collective (Chicago), Large (Chicago), Undaground Therapy (Chicago), Headphoniq (Chicago), PolyGram (Canada), Fossilfuel (Ottawa), Nice+Smooth (Toronto), Stickman (Toronto), Spot (Toronto), Chair (Toronto), and Hi-Bias (Toronto), amongst others. Recently, Vera has been a very busy body, with several projects on the go. He's played keys on Roy Davis Jr's newest album; performed spoken-word (mc) and played keys on Rise Ashen's new album; he's working on a new compilation CD for Nice+Smooth; a full-length album for Harley & Muscle's Little Angel Records (Milan, Italy); a new compilation CD (with Noah Frank) for Play Records; an EP with Coppe' (Tokyo, Japan); a 12" with Abeté (Eminem + King Sunshine vocalist); he has signed two EP's to Digital Soul (Essex, UK); and he's working on a full-length album (with DJ Shine) for Nice+Smooth! Did you get all of that? He's also remixing tracks for P'taah (Chris Brann), Ivana Santilli, Speakwave (Detroit techno), and Jordan Fields (Chicago house). You'll be hearing a lot from Stéphane Vera, so stayed tuned - Left Of The Dial. [WORDS: MdB, Klublife Magazine] DJ FARBSIE www.makeitfunky.ca Captain Farbsie is a walking musical encyclopaedia. He is the Creative Director of "Make it Funky" underground concert movement and has been hosting & rock'n parties for many years. Some featured Make it Funky acts that put us on the map include: Afrika Bambaataa, Z-Trip, Moses Mayes, Krafty Kuts, God Made me Funky, DJ Czech, The Jimmy Swift Band, and Fort Knox five to name a few. Make it Funky collective continues to grow with quality sound and vibe... DJ MEZ www.myspace.com/djmez www.makeitfunky.ca Make it Funky is a Canadian based Nu Funk; Mid tempo Breaks, Rare Retro Grooves DJ/Turntablism, concert experience. Focusing on introducing new talent both live band and dj alike to the Toronto area, Make It Funky has quicky become the promo team towatch for. The combination of live acts with international djs hashelped to create a fresh new scene with a open-minded vibe. Some of the outstanding acts presented to date include: DJ Krafty Kuts (Brighton, UK), Afrika Bambaata (NYC), Malente (Hamburg, Germany) Freddy Fresh (Mineapolis), DJ Czech (Vancouver, BC), Mat The Alien (Whister, BC), Greg J (San Francisco, CA), Vinyl Ritchie (Victoria), Fort Knox Five (Washington, DC), Wax Romeo (Calgary, AB), Smalltown DJs (Calgary, AB), A-Skillz (Brighton, UK), All Good Funk Alliance (Washington, DC), MC Killa Kella (London, UK), DJ Love (Colorado, US), The Jimmy Swift Band (Halifax, NS), God Made Me Funky (Toronto, ON), King Sunshine (Toronto, ON), High Plains Drifter (Toronto, ON), Chameleon Project (Toronto, ON), Moses Mayes (Winnepeg, MB), Kobayashi (Montreal, PQ), Quartertones (Toronto,ON) Elastocitizens (Toronto, ON)... and the list goes on! And it all started by a group of fans who had the foresight and determination to bring the Canadian underground live funk scene & burgeoning international mid-tempo break scenes together, re-definining dj & live events in Toronto. More information and Group tickets can be arranged by emailing makeitfunkyparty@hotmail.com presented in association with: www.nufunk.ca www.myspace.com/nufunk and www.promorecords.ca www.myspace.com/recordspromo

party time - it's excellent!

the show usually cost $5

yeah that scared me for a second - cuz Josh is going to be at The New Deal show on Saturday, Dec 22nd performing with the Chameleon Project!!!

Ringo said it - Lennon wrote it. love your quote! That is my favorite Sprinsteen song!

I gotta give these guys some props - they travelled to Evolve for the past two years and brought the funkee disco. Their shows in Toronto are always top notch - they are either headlining their own show or supporting top House & Breaks DJs... and this time they've put a great bill and flyer I might add together! See you Dec. 15th! jay

yikes!

raging houseparty sounds best!

whoa looks awesome ... free download.. hello!!

ahah.. thanks Magnum! We did actually flyer as far away as Buffalo for the CanJam spectacular! Looking forward to seeing you at the show. The Facebook invite is here: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=7247667575

Nunca Antes is comprised of some of the sexiest women in Toronto.

I'm gonna refill Rotate this and Shanti Baba by 3:30 pm thx

booya ... i'll have some flyers around the city today.

I was told 550 plenty of room for everyong advance list guestlist: nufunkconcerts@gmail.com jay!!