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House of David Gang on Tour this February!

Throughout their career House of David Gang has been known for their uplifting roots rock reggae sound reminiscent of Kingston, Jamaica's music scene in the late 70's & 80's mixed with a modern rootsy Canadian feel. The band takes its name from The House of David, an after-hours spot on Queen Street West in Toronto, Canada that was a Rasta hotspot for reasoning, dancing and reggae music from the late 80s until the mid 90s.

After a hiatus in which lead singer King Selah went solo, the band re-energized in 2004 with a revamped line-up and toured relentlessly to clubs & festivals building a cult-like grassroots following. Emerging from bass player/producer Snappy Homefry's Playhouse Studios after collaborations with over 20 musicians from Canada’s reggae community and with the wisdom of 20 years of songwriting, performing and recording Toronto roots rock reggae orchestra House of David Gang officially release their best album yet: Reggae Warrior on NuFunk.ca Records.

Watch the band perform "Rain" live on CityTV's Breakfast Television

BUY NEW ALBUM REGGAE WARRIOR!

Digital

Itunes: http://itun.es/i6Jg88J

Digital & Physical

Bandcamp: www.houseofdavidgang.bandcamp.com

CD Baby: http://www.cdbaby.com/Artist/HouseofDavidGang

or contact houseofdavidgang@gmail.com

QUOTES

"One of the most interesting reggae bands in the country" - Matt Galloway, CBC Radio Host

"Irie classic reggae sound with uplifting lyrics. Ya mon! It gets my approval!"

- Carl Harvey, Producer/Guitarist for Toots & Maytals

"Canada's #1 Roots Reggae Orchestra" - Reggae Festival Guide

UPCOMING TOUR DATES

Fri. Feb. 8: Van Gogh's Ear, Guelph, ON w/ DJ Nicky Dread

Sat. Feb. 9: Lee's Palace, Toronto, ON w/ Dub Connection, Melodic Yoza, DJ Chocolate, Patrick Roots and more

Wed. Feb. 13: L'Alize, Montreal, PQ w/ King Shadrock

Thurs. Feb. 14: Capitol, Fredericton, NB w/ Big Love

Fri. Feb. 15: Seahorse, Halifax, NS w/ Compassion Hifi and guest Andru Branch

Sat. Feb. 16: Plan B, Moncton, NB (matinee)

Sat. Feb. 16: Pepper's Pub, Saint John, NB

Sun. Feb. 17: Co-Operative, Quebec, PQ

Toronto's longest running Bob Marley Birthday Tribute announced

for Saturday, February 9th at Lee's Palace with House of David Gang and friends

www.nufunk.ca presents...

7th Annual Bob Marley Birthday Tribute

Saturday, February 9th, 2013

Lee's Palace - 529 Bloor St., Toronto

w/ House of David Gang

plus special guests vocalist: Michael Garrick & Melodic Yoza

Dub Connection with Selecta KZar & DC Posse

plus DJ Chocolate (Regent Radio) & MC Patrick Roots (CUIT 89.5fm)

$10 with non perishable canned food donation, $15 without, Doors 9:00 pm

Food Donations will go The Parkdale Food Bank

Adv. Tickets Through Ticketweb.ca: http://tktwb.tw/UqPhda

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NuFunk.ca 7th Annual Tribute to Bob Marley: Celebrating the immortal musicians’ 68th Birthday

www.NuFunk.ca is pleased to present the 7th Annual Bob Marley Birthday Tribute shows, taking place on Saturday, February 9th at Lee’s Palace as a part of Black History Month. Hosted by Toronto reggae collective House of David Gang jonied by plus vocalists Micheal Garrick, Melodic Yoza and band leader King Selah. Selectors Dub Connection with Selecta KZar & DC Posse join DJ Chocolate MC Patrick Roots plus special guests and prizes. The Bob Marley Tribute presents the who’s who of Toronto’s Roots Rock Reggae scene performing a heartfelt tribute to one of the greatest musical and political figures of our time. This event is sponsored by CIUT 89.5 fm - Univeristy of Toronto Community Campus Radio, with prizes packs donated by Roach-o-Rama.

Focus on performing a wide variety of music from Bob Marley’s catalog; from his early singles on Studio One, Trojan and Tuff Gong to his biggest hits on Island Records including I Shot the Sheriff, Buffalo Soldier, Exodus and No Woman No Cry. As always the musicians and artists are encouraged to showcase their own original material that is influenced by Marley and that brings to light Toronto's burgeoning original reggae scene. In addition to experiencing the great music & great vibes, attendees can help contribute to a good cause. Attendees are encouraged by bring non-perishable food items for The Parkdale Food Bank.

House of David Gang

www.houseofdavidgang.com

After nearly 350 hours of studio time at Toronto’s Playhouse Studios with producer Snappy Homefry and collaborations with over 20 musicians from Toronto’s reggae community, plus the funding support of the Ontario Arts Council Popular Music Program and FACTOR, Toronto roots rock reggae orchestra House of David Gang officially release Reggae Warrior on NuFunk.ca Records.

Throughout their career House of David Gang has been known for their uplifting roots rock reggae sound reminiscent of Kingston, Jamaica's music scene in the late 70's & 80's highly influenced by the works of Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, Bunny Wailer, Dennis Brown and Gregory Isaacs mixed with a modern roots Canadian feel. The band takes its name from The House of David, an after-hours spot on Queen Street West that was a hotspot for artists from the city's burgeoning Rastafarian and reggae community from the late 80s until the mid 90s.

House of David captivated audiences this summer at Rastafest to over 4,000 fans alongside The Mighty Diamonds and Echo Minott; has garnered national attention on CBC Radio; and performed live to 2 million people on CityTV’s Breakfast Television performing their new songs, including the new single "Best I Can Be". The band recently made its first West Coast tour to British Columbia, with gigs in Vancouver, Whistler, Courtenay and Nanaimo, after a 5-date tour of Quebec and the Maritimes earlier this summer.

"One of the most interesting reggae bands in the country" - Matt Galloway, CBC Radio Host

"Irie classic reggae sound with uplifting lyrics. Ya mon! It gets my approval!"

- Carl Harvey, Guitarist for Toots & Maytals

"Canada's #1 Roots Reggae Orchestra" - Reggae Festival Guide

UPCOMING TOUR DATES

Fri. Feb. 9: Lee's Palace, Toronto, ON w/ Dub Connection, Melodic Yoza and more

Wed. Feb. 13: L'Alize, Montreal, PQ w/ King Shadrock

Thurs. Feb. 14: Capitol, Fredericton, NB w/ Big Love

Fri. Feb. 15: Seahorse, Halifax, NS w/ Andru Branch

Sat. Feb. 16: Pepper's Pub, Saint John, NB

Sun. Feb 17: Co-Operative, Quebec, PQ

more info:

www.nufunk.ca

Hi Folks,

So this past year has been a little transitional, I was rocking some great Canadian Projects... NuJazz Festival, Evolve Festival, House of David Gang CD Release, Havana Cultura, shows with Jose James, Lee Fields, Afrika Bambaataa, Stickybuds, A.Skillz, Fat Cats, Easy Star All-Stars etc... all the while living in Manhattan. It was a little crazy with so much traveling and being away from my wife.

Now I'm focusing on finding a job here in NYC, if any of you have any contacts in the music, events, marketing or sponsorship industry or any general tips etc.. that would be great.

Will keep you posted on my progress. Please wish me luck!

-J

TONIGHT: Dog Gone Presents

Alex Bleeker and the Freaks + Prince Rupert's Drops @ Mercury Lounge. Show kicks off around 1130. Phish fans can take the F train to 2nd Ave from MSG.

https://www.facebook.com/events/593321240694151/

LIVE in HAMILTON!

Join and help spread the word on FB:

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I met Lance on a couple occasions. Once after a gig the Aaron MacDonald Band did with Nero circa 2002 or 2003, The band stayed up with him, his brother or brother in law and his dog and had our own little all night party.

Lance had so many stories and he'd be talking so fast and for so long that we all couldn't help but loose concentration on what he was saying.

He was definitely a kind spirited man and I'm sure a legend of Rock n Roll in Canada. He's not a man that you could easily forget. I saw him do the door, tend to the bar, adjust the sound and still have time to play with the lights... he was an incredible host and I'm sure it's a huge loss to Ottawa Music Scene.

I will say though there's a hard living side to Lance and I can't only surmise that it caught up to him in the end.

Lots of love to you Lance - you're a original RIP.

This Friday!

I didn't like Kanye's performance, but maybe I just don't like Kanye in general...

Lyrics like "Suicide in my bedroom" or repeating the word "Clit" just seemed wrong.

I didn't see Alicia Keys earlier bit, but I do like the NY song she did, wish it had Jay-Z and that rocking drum intro.

Winner of the ticket contest was Sarah Bolton. Congrats! And thanks to all who took part.

Make sure you all get your tickets tomorrow at 10 am for the on-sale here:

http://bit.ly/XZB4JR

was that also the birth of Kev'O show page?

THE FINAL PROFESSOR QUIGLEY’S BIG EXPERIMENT…

of 2012.

** Amazing Music ** Wonderful People ** Fire Spinning ** Art ** Beautiful Atmosphere ** Friends **

Starting in the new-year we will be hosting the Big Experiment on the last Friday of every month!! That means bigger bands, later starts, and later finish times = MORE RAGE!!

Thursday December 27th

Club Absinthe [ (38 King William St.) the old Pepper Jack Café ]

Not quite Christmas, Not quite New Years but the perfect excuse for a party... Professor Quigley's Big Experiment.

This month’s special guests come in the forms of a Reggae band that started in Toronto over 15 years ago and has recently submitted their brand new album Reggae Warrior for Juno Nomination; in support for the release of their new album. House of David Gang.

Stream and DL the new album "Reggae Warrior" at:

http://houseofdavidgang.bandcamp.com/

Toadhouse and Iain Leslie have had to cancel their spots on this bill which opened up a big gap in the night. Only to be filled by Hamilton's specialists in early reggae, dub, soul and sexiness.....

**THE BAUDELAIRES**

Professor Quigley’s Big Experiment: A monthly gathering of family and friends that took place usually the last Thursday of every month at Club Absinthe. We have a beautiful venue that allows us to be ourselves and enjoy the atmosphere we are creating in peace of mind…

House of David Gang (T.O)

http://www.houseofdavidgang.com/

http://www.houseofdavidgang.bandcamp.com/

http://www.twitter.com/House_of_David

http://www.myspace.com/houseofdavidgang

http://www.360degreesartists.com/

http://www.canadianreggaeworld.com/

The Baudelaires (Ham/KW)

http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Baudelaires/196311490416305?fref=ts

http://www.myspace.com/meetthebaudelaires

Thursday December 27th

Club Absinthe [ (38 King William St.) the old Pepper Jack Café ]

$10

19+ w/ Valid I.D.

House of David Gang

The Baudelaires

Doors at 9:30

we're gonna announce Thursday night!

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Belleville for Christmas! woot woot!