Jay Funk Dawg

I love those flyers!! who did 'em?

looks like a awesome time.. I will be in Antigonish for 4:20! Damn!!

Tonight at Phoenix April 4th Chromeo Champion You say party we say die

Del!! where ya been buddy?? Hope to see you at CTMF!

in!

hmm... not a big fan of that one.. maybe... nattyj? lol

Hey Y'all i'm back! Time to start getting ready for Evolve and all that!! I'm headed out to east this month with my reggae band, The Irie Band... I was asked to join this past summer, and it has been an awesome musical experience playing with authenic Jamaican musicians. IRIE BAND EAST COAST TOUR www.irieband.ca www.myspace.com/iriebandtoronto Wednesday, April 18 The Phoenix, Fredericton, NB w/ Dub Antenna Thursday, April 19th On the Verge, Wolfville, NS $7 w/ High Plains Drifter Friday, April 20th Pat's Place, Antigonish, NS w/ Downtown Saturday, April 21 Nep-tunes, Saint John, NB w/ High Plains Drifter Sunday, April 22 La Salla Rosa, Montreal, PQ $6 here's our bio: 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. Irie Band has performed at The El Mocambo, Lula Lounge, Ciao Edie, Parkdale Arts and Crafts Festival, Come Together Music Festival, The Townehouse, Kensington Market, Revival, Ellington's, Starlight, The Trane, Fez Baitk, Lee's Palace and at the Freedom Festival at Queen's Park to over 5,000 people. Steven 'Lionheart' Cogdell, a foundation member of Sunforce and Revelation, is from Cocoa Beach, Florida. He has appeared on CityTV, MuchMusic, CBC and his original songs and the video "Lost Without Your Love" have been played in Canada, the USA, the Caribbean, Germany, Belgium, France, England and South Africa. Steven combines his steady rhythm guitar with bluesy solos to come forward with a high-energy roots reggae sound. Collin 'Jahlin' Edwards on drums was born in Hanover, Germany. In1987, he began performing as the drummer with reggae band Imagine Rainbow Warriors, led by local activist Steve Hall. He returned to his family roots in Jamaica in 1992 and stayed until 2003. He has worked with such artists as Gregory Isaacs and Yellowman. Collin's dynamic drum work gives the Irie Band its raw, hard-hitting edge. Uncledropsi, a veteran bassist of 16 years, is a crucial part of the heavy sound of the Irie Band. Always musically inclined, Dropsi learned the clarinet as a teenager. In 1997 he joined the Selassie I Power Band with his brothers, Reuben and Fredlocks. Winners of a Canadian Urban Music Award, these road warriors toured Canada for 6 years. Dropsi's highly defined style keeps the crowd on their feet and moving to his powerful rhythm. Jay 'High Plains Drifter' Cleary, on rhythm and lead guitar was born in Toronto. Jay started his performing career while studying jazz at St. F.X. University in Antigonish, Nova Scotia, co-founding his own funk-fusion project, High Plains Drifter. A versatile guitarist, Jay has played with Caution Jam, Duane Andrews, Mark Wilson & The Way It Is and he toured for 3 years with Aaron MacDonald. He has performed at the Atlantic Jazz Festival, Evolve Festival, Toronto Island Jazz Festival and more. Jay adds his enthusiasm and a funky jazz sound to the Irie Band. Henderson 'Killa' King on keys has produced for Freddie McGregor, George Nooks, Steve Knight and Prophecy. Henderson backed Lt Stitchie and Admiral Tibet with his first band, The Bomb Squad Band. He then moved on to play with Juno-nominated band Leejahn, locally, as well as at Reggae Sumfest in Montego Bay, Jamaica. Killa's next band, Mystical Explorer Band, backed artists such as Ken Booth, Mikey Spice, John Holt, Gregory Isaacs, Johnny P, I Wayne, Fatan Mojah and toured with Def Jam recording artist, Sizzla Kalonji. Henderson brings an enormous amount of passion and experience to the Irie Band. here are some photos:

LOL! I'm the pink one. any suggestions on a Rasta Name? Jahdawg is already taken.

I enjoyed it. It was pretty violent though.

thanks for the encouragement folks! here's the poster

Hey Y'all I'm headed out to east this month with my reggae band, The Irie Band... I was asked to join this past summer, and it has been an awesome musical experience playing with authenic Jamaican musicians. Sweet! IRIE BAND EAST COAST TOUR www.irieband.ca www.myspace.com/iriebandtoronto Wednesday, April 18 The Phoenix, Fredericton, NB w/ Dub Antenna Thursday, April 19th On the Verge, Wolfville, NS $7 w/ High Plains Drifter Friday, April 20th Pat's Place, Antigonish, NS w/ Downtown Saturday, April 21 Nep-tunes, Saint John, NB w/ High Plains Drifter Sunday, April 22 La Plage, Montreal, PQ $6 sponsored by PCM Collective here's out bio: 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. Irie Band has performed at The El Mocambo, Lula Lounge, Ciao Edie, Parkdale Arts and Crafts Festival, Come Together Music Festival, The Townehouse, Kensington Market, Revival, Ellington's, Starlight, The Trane, Fez Baitk, Lee's Palace and at the Freedom Festival at Queen's Park to over 5,000 people. Steven 'Lionheart' Cogdell, a foundation member of Sunforce and Revelation, is from Cocoa Beach, Florida. He has appeared on CityTV, MuchMusic, CBC and his original songs and the video "Lost Without Your Love" have been played in Canada, the USA, the Caribbean, Germany, Belgium, France, England and South Africa. Steven combines his steady rhythm guitar with bluesy solos to come forward with a high-energy roots reggae sound. Collin 'Jahlin' Edwards on drums was born in Hanover, Germany. In1987, he began performing as the drummer with reggae band Imagine Rainbow Warriors, led by local activist Steve Hall. He returned to his family roots in Jamaica in 1992 and stayed until 2003. He has worked with such artists as Gregory Isaacs and Yellowman. Collin's dynamic drum work gives the Irie Band its raw, hard-hitting edge. Uncledropsi, a veteran bassist of 16 years, is a crucial part of the heavy sound of the Irie Band. Always musically inclined, Dropsi learned the clarinet as a teenager. In 1997 he joined the Selassie I Power Band with his brothers, Reuben and Fredlocks. Winners of a Canadian Urban Music Award, these road warriors toured Canada for 6 years. Dropsi's highly defined style keeps the crowd on their feet and moving to his powerful rhythm. Jay 'High Plains Drifter' Cleary, on rhythm and lead guitar was born in Toronto. Jay started his performing career while studying jazz at St. F.X. University in Antigonish, Nova Scotia, co-founding his own funk-fusion project, High Plains Drifter. A versatile guitarist, Jay has played with Caution Jam, Duane Andrews, Mark Wilson & The Way It Is and he toured for 3 years with Aaron MacDonald. He has performed at the Atlantic Jazz Festival, Evolve Festival, Toronto Island Jazz Festival and more. Jay adds his enthusiasm and a funky jazz sound to the Irie Band. Henderson 'Killa' King on keys has produced for Freddie McGregor, George Nooks, Steve Knight and Prophecy. Henderson backed Lt Stitchie and Admiral Tibet with his first band, The Bomb Squad Band. He then moved on to play with Juno-nominated band Leejahn, locally, as well as at Reggae Sumfest in Montego Bay, Jamaica. Killa's next band, Mystical Explorer Band, backed artists such as Ken Booth, Mikey Spice, John Holt, Gregory Isaacs, Johnny P, I Wayne, Fatan Mojah and toured with Def Jam recording artist, Sizzla Kalonji. Henderson brings an enormous amount of passion and experience to the Irie Band. here are some photos:

I'd go if King Missle is playing!! Loved that band!!

gotta keep hypin' this puppy! JSB needs to make a big smash!

stillepost.ca has a great show listing for Toronto.. I also use zolius.com but that is a Toronto thing.

I play bongos

this picture of the 'Germans' is even more bizzare.

yea, whatz up with that? I hate to say it, but is that really a girl in the middle?

The second part is what I listened to and I think it was a fun listen. Sonically there is a lot going on in this trio. The new tunes on the website is what I am hoping to hear at the next show.

any good?

lovin' your new avatar william. t'is smooth. here's the poster for y'all www.nufunk.ca presents Saturday, April 7th The Jimmy Swift Band www.thejimmyswiftband.com OPERA HOUSE w/ Special guests Germans www.myspace.com/germans The Dunes www.myspace.com/thedunesrock DJ ?uesquecest $12 Advance TICKETS OUTLETS: Soundscapes- 572 College, 416-537-1620 2 The Beat- 161 Spadina Ave – (416) 598-8120 Play De Record- 357A Yonge Street - (416) 586-0380 Rotate This- 620 Queen St. W – (416) 504-8447 Shanti Baba- 546 Queen St. W - (416) 504-5034 Sonic Temple- 5165 Yonge St - (416) 835-0035 Advance tickets: www.nufunk.ca The Jimmy Swift Band have been forging their own path in Canadian Music for the past seven years. During this time their energetic and improvisational live show has helped the band develop a cult like following throughout Canada and the U.S. They have performed 200 + shows a year for the past three years, selling out venues and packing dance floors across North America. The JSB sound is so original that critics and fans have come up with a new genre to define it - Rocktronica. Coming out of Halifax, Nova Scotia, JSB consists of Craig Mercer on guitar, vocals, and effects,Aaron Collier on keyboards and effects, Mike MacDougall on bass, and Nick Wombolt on drums. Each member brings their own strengths to a powerful sound which is greater than the sum of its parts. Their influences range from Daft Punk to Pink Floyd to Guns and Roses, and they meld aspects of these sounds together to create their original Rocktronica. JSB are currently touring in support of their third studio album, Weight Of The World. For more check out: www.thejimmyswiftband.com Germans www.myspace.com/germans The Dunes www.myspace.com/thedunesrock

lovin' your new avatar william. t'is smooth. here's the poster for y'all www.nufunk.ca presents Saturday, April 7th The Jimmy Swift Band www.thejimmyswiftband.com OPERA HOUSE w/ Special guests Germans www.myspace.com/germans The Dunes www.myspace.com/thedunesrock DJ ?uesquecest $12 Advance TICKETS OUTLETS: Soundscapes- 572 College, 416-537-1620 2 The Beat- 161 Spadina Ave – (416) 598-8120 Play De Record- 357A Yonge Street - (416) 586-0380 Rotate This- 620 Queen St. W – (416) 504-8447 Shanti Baba- 546 Queen St. W - (416) 504-5034 Sonic Temple- 5165 Yonge St - (416) 835-0035 Advance tickets: www.nufunk.ca The Jimmy Swift Band have been forging their own path in Canadian Music for the past seven years. During this time their energetic and improvisational live show has helped the band develop a cult like following throughout Canada and the U.S. They have performed 200 + shows a year for the past three years, selling out venues and packing dance floors across North America. The JSB sound is so original that critics and fans have come up with a new genre to define it - Rocktronica. Coming out of Halifax, Nova Scotia, JSB consists of Craig Mercer on guitar, vocals, and effects,Aaron Collier on keyboards and effects, Mike MacDougall on bass, and Nick Wombolt on drums. Each member brings their own strengths to a powerful sound which is greater than the sum of its parts. Their influences range from Daft Punk to Pink Floyd to Guns and Roses, and they meld aspects of these sounds together to create their original Rocktronica. JSB are currently touring in support of their third studio album, Weight Of The World. For more check out: www.thejimmyswiftband.com Germans www.myspace.com/germans The Dunes www.myspace.com/thedunesrock

have a hippy day!

ya? who's that? The date is going to be Wednesday, April25th...

congrats!

say el mocambo or rivoli maybe each member plays an instrument, but they all do live looping... with laptops. These guys are getting reviews that they are more engaging then the new deal.