Jay Funk Dawg

where's my Czech supporters when I need 'em! http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w51/twirlindiva/MIRbanner.swf you'll have to click that link to see the banner we made, it's a swf file, i'm not sure if there is a html code for that...

PYITE / Landlady that an "Run like an Antelope" got me first hooked

I heard that Mrs. Roy Orbison wasn't allowing a reprint of the first album, not sure if there's any truth to this though. V.1 is one of my favorite albums, almost every song on V.1 is a hit at campfires & house parties everywhere... When I played in country rock bands in Nova Scotia, we used to listen to the album on long trips to shows, and we always admired The Wilbury's arrangements and the use of multi-ple vocalists. Well it's Alright!! thanks for posting this!

oh yes Femi is a legend... He was in his father's band for many years, and kept the band going when Fela went to prison. He has continued to carry-on the Afro-beat movement many years after his father's death. If you've ever seen him perform, you will know that his band & their energy is a must see. Femi continues to travel the world, spreading his message of "power to the people" and isn't afraid to challege or criticize his audience. He is the true heir to the Afrobeat throne! THIS SHOW IS GOING TO ROCK!!

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Heya Mobe, out bass player, Uncle Dropsi can spit freestyle over drum n bass and dub... maybe there will be a collaboration that night. -jay

i did enjoy the poets, i helped them do one of their first Toronto show at the El Mocambo, they've gone on to do some impressive shows in their short live-span... I will have to check to see where they are at now...

ok, The House Party ended up being one of the best nights of the tour. Partly because we were tight as nails, and were very surprised by the last minute turn out. The hosts, has insano amounts of beer on hand, and when all the bars let out on the streets, the house got packed. High Plains Drifter opened the night, with original HPD member James Dalzell on Keys, and Colin & Dropsi also on board. We were playing pretty quietly, we didn't want the house party to get busted too quickly. Irie Band played two sets, we played almost every song we knew! Thanks SJ for the good times! What a great music loving scene! Anyways the ride back was not really fun at all, we had not really slept for a week at this point, and if it wasn't for the all the weed we had on board, we probabbly wouldn't have made it home. Everyone was feelin the wear, no one was awake enough to even drive; we had to crash at a rest stop on the way back, just to recharge. Basically the tour was rough, we did a pretty good splash on the East Coast, we are determined to make it a prime market for the Irie Band. As anyone who has gone on a tour before knows, breaking into a new area can be tough. Luckily we did it and we'll live to tell.. We're booked back in Atlantic Canada on August 3rd @ Evolve. thanks for readin' jay www.irieband.ca p.s. we play next:

last night was a blast, 420 party... whoa.. more on that later, tonight it's another adventure, we're here in Saint John and they've moved our show to a house party, it's a bootleg hot summer night all night party in SJ, the word is just getting out today... we just arrived and the beer and the jager are already out... gotta set up my amp... but a quick post to say.... hello! Cheers all!{

Last nigt was a blast... We pulled into Wolfville, nova Scotia by noon, and we were beat tired, but we hung out at the promoter's house, just after setting up in this really nice restaurant / club vibe. After an afternoon nap, we had dinner back at the club, one of the best meals I have had in a long time, that venue "ON THE VERGE" has one sweet cook, who hooked us large, it was crazy feast! High Plains Drifter opened, which was a trio of myself & Irie Band's drummer Colin & bass player Uncle Dropsi... we did mostly a calypso & afrofunk set. Which was followed by a solid 2 hour Irie band show. We were joined by Verbal Warnin' ( a Halifax based reggae band http://www.myspace.com/verbalwarnin ) percussionists who joined in on congas, bells & tamborine. Dave Carmichael, a East Coast singer/songwriter type was there and also played some percussion. We had about 50 people out dancin' until about 2am, it was a small but enthusiastic crowd. Fast forward to an after-party with jamhub.ca kids and Acadia Students, we got pretty irie all night, crashing back at the promoter's pad, got up early for the drive to Antigonish. So here I am in the 'Nish, we're playing a 420 Jam at Pat's Place, it's exam times, but tonight should be an old school reunion; my old school St. F.X. & Evolve Festival conconspirators will be there. The band is feelin' a bit of the wear on the road, but we're all pretty optimistic about tonight and the rest of the summer.

~hippy 420~

wow this is a saawweeat line up. I'm going BIG UPS OTTAWA!

[blurb][/blurb] First- Annual Freedom Festival welcomes Canada’s Prince of Pot (Toronto, ON) April 26 – Mark Emery, Canada’s Prince of Pot will be the Grand Marshall for the Ninth Annual Global Marijuana March. Emery, a renowned marijuana activist and founder of the BC Marijuana Party is dedicated to changing marijuana policy both locally and globally. “It is only fitting that Mark Emery would be included as Grand Marshall for the global marijuana march. His commitment to protecting our freedom of choice is unparalleledâ€, said Neev Tapiro, Event Organizer. “Last year’s March attracted over 12,000 people, and we anticipate an even stronger turnout this yearâ€, he added. This years March is in partnership with the Toronto Freedom Festival, which is set to take place May 5th at Queen’s Park. The Festival will foster an environment for the celebration of ideas; while providing a forum for dialogue surrounding cherished freedoms. “Several groups have already registered to take part in this years Festival, and we welcome others to get involved by joining us at Queen’s Park,†added Neev. An awareness area at the Festival will showcase organizations at the forefront of defending Human Rights. With groups promoting social justice through equality and advocacy action being given an opportunity to present their message to a young, interested audience. The one-day festival will run from 12pm – 9pm on May 5. Confirmed musical acts include: ILL Scarlett; King Sunshine; The Irie Band; KC Roberts; Dr. Payne; Keeping 6 and more. Guest speakers will include: Mark Emery (Cannabis Culture); Gary Pieters (Committee to Memorialize the Abolition of the Slave Trade), and Allison Myrden (Law Enforcement Against Prohibition Updated). Vendor and speaker information will be available through updates on the Festival’s website. “A person’s choice may not be the same as someone else’s, but their freedom to choose should be. Mark Emery has been a champion for the marijuana movement. We encourage everyone to join us in this year’s festivities, and celebrate their freedom to choose†added Gavin Bryan, Co-Producer of The Festival. About the Toronto Freedom Festival For almost a decade Queen’s Park North has welcomed peaceful events, parades and gatherings. The Toronto Freedom Festival has been developed in the hope of allowing for additional groups to expose themselves to thousands of forward thinking individuals. For more information on participating artists, speakers, vendor and sponsorship opportunities, and schedules, please visit www.torontofreedomfestival.com and/or www.cannabisweek.ca PERFOMRING ARTISTS: Ill Scarlett A filthy dub, punk and reggae brand, wrapped up in a very accessible pop-package. Think Sublime meets No Doubt! With this formula they have become one of Toronto’s most popular offspring, drawing huge crowds everywhere they play! www.illscarlett.com King Sunshine King Sunshine illuminates disco roots and drop inflections of funk and dance rhythms, reinventing house music and driving the whole fusion over the red line. Imagine nine musicians transformed into one live DJ. Comprised of keyboards/synths, heart pounding drums/percussion, deep bass, slick guitar, intense electronics, hefty horns and soulful vocals. King Sunshine has been lighting dance floors on fire since 1998 as a highly skilled and electric live act. With the release of their second album Second Movement in fall 06, King Sunshine is poised to branch out to new segments of music lovers worldwide. www.kingsunshine.com The Irie Band The Irie Band is a Toronto-based reggae outfit that delivers dub riddims in a classic, Jamaican late 70s and early 80s style. Formed in January 2006, the band is fronted by seasoned reggae veteran, Steven Cogdell. For six months, the band played a weekly gig called Irie Tuesdays at Cervejaria Downtown, that honed them into a tight, heavy unit. www.irieband.ca KC Roberts Led by singer/songwriter/lead guitarist KC Roberts, this seven-piece band is cleverly composed of drums, bass, trumpet, saxophone and female backup vocals. KC Roberts has already garnered praise from such accomplished artists as Sass Jordan and Juno Award Winner Carlos Morgan (aka Carll Parkes). Look for more shows from KC Roberts at home and across the country in 2006. With more recordings also on the horizon, this band is just getting warmed up. www.kcroberts.ca Dr. Payne & The Diesease Formed in 2003, Dr. Payne and the Disease was originally only a last-minute replacement when guitarist Ben Payne found himself with a gig and no band. He assembled a group of his closest friends and threw together a repertoire of some of their favorite funk and jazz standards. After the performance, the response was so positive that the only logical choice was to continue with the band. www.thedisease.ca Keeping 6 Formed in 2003 by 4 lifelong friends; drummer Matt “Phatty†Wilkinson, guitarist Jason Wilford, bassist Dan Renwick and vocalist Bryan Hotchkiss, KEEPIN’ 6 is a band who’s high energy, and hook-heavy songs blend the best of influences ranging from The Police to Operation Ivy to the Foo Fighters. And truth be told, if there’s a band that can sonically bridge the gap between Billy Talent and Sublime, well that band is definitely KEEPIN’ 6. In late 2004 the band released their first indie CD/EP “KEEPIN’ 6 6-PACKâ€. Tracks from that release have been featured on EDGE 102.1 (Toronto) and charted at Ontario College radio. With another non-stop tour schedule already in the planning - and the imminent release of their debut album - 2007 will undoubtedly be the year that KEEEPIN’ 6 finds legions of new fans world-wide. www.myspace.com/keepin6 and more.

Last night at The Phoenix was wikked! Big Ups to Dub Antenna for having us join them, it was a really great treat to be a part of that night, it was truly Fredericton's Reggae scene in the House. DJ Violet I interviewed the band on CHSR just before the show, and gave us some great energy and welcome to the East. Irie Band played a hour set, we did about 5-6 dubs, 3-4 originals and a couple of Bob Marley songs that had everyone singing... that was a special night for all of us. Irie Band was very impressed with DUB ANTENNA!! they had some great cover songs, really showed that they did their reggae dub homework, they are holdin' down the scene here!! Thanks to everyone who showed some love and bought a CD & T-shirt, every bit helps! After the show we headed straight for Wolfville, we're playing at a really nice & intimate venue called On The Verge, it's a restaurant/bar with some good vibez, clean and sophisticated look, we're just about to sound check, so more about it later.

** IRIE BAND EAST COAST TOUR www.irieband.ca www.myspace.com/iriebandtoronto Wednesday, April 18 The Phoenix, Fredericton, NB w/ Dub Antenna www.myspace.com/dubantenna Thursday, April 19th On the Verge, Wolfville, NS $7 w/ High Plains Drifter www.gatherontheverge.ca Friday, April 20th Pat's Place, Antigonish, NS w/ Downtown Saturday, April 21 ** show moved ** Nep-tunes, Saint John, NB w/ High Plains Drifter www.myspace.com/neptunesbar Sunday, April 22 La Plage, Montreal, PQ $6 w/ High Plains Drifter www.myspace.com/pcmusiccollective Saturday, April 28th Crosstown, Toronto, On $15 w/ DJ CZECH & MUVA SOUNDSYSTEM www.myspace.com/makeitfunky & www.nufunk.ca ************* Whoa... what a night, just arrived here in Fredericton, and who would have thought that there would be so much snow!! I pretty much slept the entire way... just getting my act together now and getting ready for the first show tonight with Dub Antenna, really great act, check out their myspace www.myspace.com/dubantenna . We're doing a a radio show with DJ Violet I on CHRY UNB Radio.... more info to follow... jay

Irie Band heads out today! Wish us luck!!

I'm really dissapointed in you Luke. We go way back and I think your behaviour lately has been so erratic & strange, I really am having a hard time with your constant accusations and cryptic posts. Our paths have crossed many times and we have shared ideas and good times. We actually met at a BNB show in Halifax at the Graywood, I was covering the show for The Dal Gazette. Those were great days in Halifax as we were all bubbling with ideas & possibility. As the Evolve phenomenon blew up, something changed and you have had some beef with our success. You've slagged the DJ line-up on Jambase.com, which Evolve Guy has been tireless working every year, and which was totally uncalled for. Evolve has a legacy of great DJs, and is known internationally for it's ground-breaking line up. ( Mark Farina, Doc Martin, Dj Dan, M0S7, Kid Koala, NERAV, Simply Jeff, Donald Glaude, Sonny D, Bassnectar -- these are some heavy names! You've slagged the event as a drug fest, you've personally criticized the staff. Like whoa! We go through this same argument every year. What motivates you to be so angry at Evolve? I feel you maliciousness is coming from a really dark place, and i do feel sorry for you. But I feel a lot of this stems from a festival you tried to get off the ground around the time of Evolve when you lived in Halifax. A corporate sponsored event, with great big headliners, you had talk of getting Phil Lesh... sponsors such as Greco, land in Truro... Then you had a breakdown in Halifax, that's when things started to get ugly. From my estimation you think that the world revolves around you, and that you are the grand master of the so called jam -scene. The reaction I get from you is that you hate the festival's success. From someone who is claiming to be the saviour of the scene, you actions are aiming more towards the catalyst of it's undoing. Here is the list of live performers who have played Evolve, Fans you make the decision is this is a professional, internationally appealing festival: Past International performers include: Michael Franti and Spearhead (San Francisco, CA) Medeski Martin and Wood (New York City, NY) Antibalas Afrobeat Orchestra (NYC) Mike Gordon & Ramble Dove (Burlington, VT) The Slip (Boston, MA) Vorzca (Burlington, VT) Mark Farina (San Francisco, CA) Doc Martin (Los Angeles, CA) Steve Kimock (Bethlehem, PA) Surprise Me Mr. Davis (Northern California) Jungle Brothers (New York City, NY) DJ Harry (Boulder, Colorado) Notable Canadian Artists who have performed at EVOLVE include: The Trews (Antigonish) The Rheostatics (Toronto) Luther Wright and the Wrongs (Kingston) Bulfrog w/Kid Koala (Montreal) The Jimmy Swift Band (Halifax) Chris Brown and Kate Fenner (Toronto) Wassabi Collective (Nelson, BC) Burt Neilson Band (Thunder Bay) Stephen Franke and the Noises From the Toolshed (Victoria) Nero (Ottawa, ON) Tala (Montreal, PQ) High Plains Drifter Chris Colepaugh and the Cosmic Crew (Moncton, NB) The Chameleon Project (Toronto, ON) Caution Jam (Toronto, ON) Les Paiens (Moncton, NB) Hot Toddy (Fredericton, NB) Andru Branch & Halfway Tree Be Good Tanyas

thanks guigys. what do you think of the line up?

I'm only the messenger folks, I do not claim responsibility of Evolve's business management. I have been working as the festival's publicist for the past 8 years, and I am very proud of the festival's accomplishments & especially this year's line-up. Truth is this festival needs to happen so that they can afford to pay back their past debts (which are in excess of $30,000). This festival has played a large role in Canada in developing artists and the so-called jamband scene. The festival has had it's share of failures and successes. Let it be known that this festival has not made enough money for the Evolve Team to spend months organizing it, it is simply a labour of love, each year the festival attempts to out do itself, and sometimes that philosophy is the festival's undoing. The former head organizer of Evolve, J. Dorey, has stepped down from leading the festival. Evolve and the community would like to sincerely thank him for his years of service in harnessing this musical community. However many of the deals & arrangements that have not been kept are the result of his abscene from this year's process. If you have any questions or concerns about this year's Evolve please direct them to hi@evolvefestival.com I would say that last year's festival (EVOLVE 7) was, from a fan's standpoint, one of the best organized Evolve's yet. The site was perfect, plenty of clean rest-rooms, lots of food choices and 4 stages of entertainment... and much less of a drug culture vibe, acts such as The Be Good Tanyas, Antibalas Afrobeat Orchestra & Mike Gordon's Bluegrass Band Ramble Dove helped bring a level a maturity to the event that proved that Evolve is not a "drugged out rave," but a highly respected festival. In short, I am very proud of this year's line up and I very much am looking forward to making this year a success.

Be carefull with that stuff Beats!

EVOLVE FESTIVAL LINE UP JUST ANNOUCED! [blurb] Headliners: BRAZILIAN GIRLS ~ DJ HEATHER ~ KELLER WILLIAMS ~ LOTUS ~ SLOWCOASTER ~ PHAT CONDUCTOR ~ THAT 1 GUY Plus: ROBB G ~ KING SUNSHINE ~ KID BEYOND ~ GORDON STONE BAND ~KJ SAWKA ~ GRAND THEFT BUS ~ SONNY D ~ TOM FUN ORCHESTRA ~ NURSE ~ CARMEN TOWNSEND ~ JAY HAMILTON ~ THE DIVORCEES ~ SEAN K ~ IRIE BAND ~ MISS MAXINE VS. STEVE THE VIKING ~ ALL OF GREEN ~ SOUND SYSTER ~ DOWN WITH THE BUTTERFLY ~ DALE MANNETTE ~ HEY ROSETTA! ~ DR.T ~ CHILLIN ROOM ~ ROO ~ HEYOCEAN! ~ NOISES FROM THE TOOLSHED ~ 0LYMPIC SYMPHONIUM ~ JOHNNY SLEEP DEP ~ GRASSROOTS DEVIATION ~ BURNTO VS. NTB ~ TANYA DAVIS ~ BRIAN TALBOT ~ RED BARN ~ CRIMINAL INTENT [/blurb]

$15 tickets by emailing nufunkconcerts@gmail.com

you can do it Trey!

do you have a link to said jam ? i miss ... phish!

Friday April 13, 2007 CEASE SCUFF & THE MAKE IT FUNKY BUNCH PRESENTS KING SUNSHINE & BIG LEAGUE CHU King Sunshine www.kingsunshine.com King Sunshine’s raw explosive energy takes dance music off of vinyl and brings it to the live stage. Emulating a DJ approach by building up their climaxes and breakdowns, and mixing their songs together into one continuous seamless set of music. People have described their concerts as “deep and moving†and "a powerful, unforgettable, rhythmic experience". www.myspace.com/kingsunshine for songs, pic's etc. BIG LEAGUE CHU www.myspace.com/bigleaguechu Colin Chu, better known as Big League Chu, is simply the leading DJ talent in Canada's breakbeat scene today. After over a decade of DJing, his name is synonymous with the funky, party-happy sound that's become Chu's rallying call - it's one that crowds answer faithfully and he's coming to Guelph to get down funky styles with the cease scuff and make it funky bunch. Chu has played alongside the worlds finest, allowing him to develop his own distinct style of breaks, that will surely put tha funk in yo rump. SUNPREDICTABLE www.myspace.com/sunpredictablemusic Sunnypea bridging tha gap with tha boom bap, track and hi-hat. Local to Guelph, 2 yr Resident DJ for the much loved Make it Funky crew based in Toronto, HipHopCoop's percussive Turntablist/ Drummer and resident NUDGE / Vision Wings performer in Kitchener. It Sundenyably RAW 'n Sunquestionably FUNKY, sure to make you dance! DJ FARBSIE www.myspace.com/makeitfunky 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, Moses Mayes, Krafty Kuts, God Made me Funky, DJ Czech, Jimmy Swift Band, and Fort Knox five to name a few. Make it Funky collective continues to grow with quality sound and vibe... Check it...check it out..Rock on...till the break-a break-a dawn, it's on! 52 Macdonnel St. Guelph Friday April 13, 2007 19+ ID required $10 door 10pm