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Tonight!

Time to get thread back in high-gear as we're getting closer to the election. And it's getting more bizarre by the second. John Stewart, Stephen Colbert and David Letterman have really field day with Romney, they're almost saying - this stuff just writes itself in regards to Romney. Here's random list of things that Romney Campaign flubs: * Calling Medium Income (Middle Class Income) - $250,000 household income or less * "47% of American's believe that they are victims" Comment * 2012 London Olympics Insult * Foreign Policy Fluff criticizing Obama for Egypt & Libya Embassy Attacks * “Join me in welcoming the next president of the United States, Paul Ryan.†* Clint Eastwood and the chair * Not releasing his taxes * Mitt Romney app spells America wrong "A Better Amercia" * Apparently having a fake tan to appeal to Latinos on recent Latino TV show. ( He also previously said too bad he wasn't Mexican because of the possible votes that would have helped with) How can this guy possibly win? Polls are still only showing a slight 3-6 point lead in the polls, but if there's problems with the new voting rules, who knows what could happen... I mean Rob Ford got into office!

Big ups!

DJ Love at 528Hz added... gonna be a sweet night - Chameleon Project has a new Live Album to drop - Company boys are fired - up - it's gonna be a wild folks!

booya!

After 40 years in the music business, American Soul singer Lee Fields sings “I still got it.†Do Right & NuFunk.ca - Your One Stop Funk Source present LEE FIELDS & THE EXPRESSIONS LIVE! Lee Fields & The Expressions w/ Soul Motivators www.soulmotivators.com and DJ Jason Palma Friday, October 5th, 2012, 9 PM 19+ The Opera House - 735 Queen St. W The Opera House Advance Tickets $22.50 Available at Play De Record, Rotate This, Soundscapes & Ticketweb.ca Get Tickets Online: Online Tickets Facebook Page: Facebook Page Read the in depth Lee Fields interview on CBC Music: Q&A: Lee Fields talks James Brown, ladies, the essence of soul CBC Music Free download of New Reggae Remix of "You're The Kind Of Girl" from Paris DJs at Home - Truth and Soul Records Lee Fields & The Expressions Lee Fields & The Expressions There aren’t many artists who keep their cool well into their fifth decade in the business, but R&B veteran Lee Fields is one. After over 40 years of of touring the world with his signature raucous yet tender voice, the music he’s making today is the best of his career. Fields’ new album with his band The Expressions, Faithful Man, released on Brooklyn’s Truth & Soul Records, a label which reinvents the Motown-style soul factory for a brand new era. The album interprets and pushes the formulas of great soul - thanks to Truth & Soul producers Jeff Silverman and Leon Michels and the high level of musicianship of everyone involved. These are the same individuals that co-wrote, produced, and played on Aloe Blacc’s global smash I Need A Dollar, and have provided the backdrop for records by El Michels Affair, Adele, Liam Bailey, Ghostface Killah and Jay-Z, to name a few. Faithful Man is Fields’ follow-up to the well-received 2009 album My World (Do Right/Truth & Soul). Born and raised in the small town of Wilson, North Carolina, Fields spent his teenage years singing in church and listening to the classic sound of ’60s Memphis. By the late sixties, Lee was touring with foundational funk bands such as Kool and the Gang, Sammy Gordon and the Hip-Huggers, and Little Royal. In fact, Fields was nicknamed Little JB for his similarity to James Brown. From those beginnings, he’s created a sound that’s all his own. With a catalog that ranges from funk to lo-fi blues, to contemporary Southern soul and collaborations with French house DJ/producer Martin Solveig, Lee Fields has done it all. With A Faithful Man, he takes it right back to the old school, with a modern take on a vintage sound, telling tales of love, heartbreak and blues in the time-honored way. And i f there were any doubt at all, take heed of Lee’s own words: “Take it from me,†he says on one track, “I still got it.†Soul Motivators www.soulmotivators.com Finding the right groove means digging deep. With a love of vintage soul and funk, The Soul Motivators have mined their musicality to bring you a fresh revival of a retro sound.

 Featuring numerous veterans of Toronto’s thriving underground funk scene, this 9-piece rare groove explosion has a rough, tough, soulful flair that motivates you straight to the dance floor. Known for one of the most energetic shows in town, the band has been heard in many different places. The list so far includes the 2011 Toronto NuJazz Festival, CBC Radio 1 and CIUT FM to name a few. Now the band’s impressive summer schedule includes appearances at NXNE, TD Toronto Jazz Fest, and Toronto Beaches International Jazz Fest. Jason Palma Play De Record - Play De Academy, Music store, Production tools

Please check out House of David Gang this Saturday on CBC Radio's Big City Small World Show at 5pm 99.1fm #Toronto or live stream CBC live stream 5pm-6pm hosted by guest host Errol Nazareth House of David Gang Album Fundraiser now 80% completed! Visit this link: www.indiegogo.com/houseofdavidgang Grab newest single "Best I Can Be" here The House of David Gang's honest to goodnes goal is to get a nomination in the reggae category at the 2011-2012 Junos and we are looking to our friends, family and supporters for their support, input and blessings. Please take a moment to check out our new House of David Gang music video that includes a preview and info about pre-sales for the new album that is very much near to completion. Take a look at the initiative we set up on http://www.indiegogo.com/houseofdavidgang Be a part of Canadian Reggae Music History by pledging what you can. $5 will get you a EP of the bands top single releases, $5 for our 45 rpm single (split with Friendlyness & The Human RIghts) and you help Canada's original Reggae Warriors to push their album around North America and beyond. Visit this link: www.indiegogo.com/houseofdavidgang to find out the recording process story and preview. Or check video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NPjRsvP6mI8 thank you for your support!

yeah that's where i read it. why quit now? they just released the new CD and they don't play a whole bunch anyways... very sad!

Did I hear this right?

loved it! Congrats Brad!

We are very proud to announce our very first event outside of the New York area! On September 7, Dog Gone Enterprises (the global wing of Dog Gone Blog) will be traveling to the Great North for the first-ever Canadian show with rising Brooklyn experimental act Superhuman Happiness. For those not familiar, Superhuman consists of a core segment of musicians from the illustrious Afro-Beat group Antibalas, along with a carefully selected group of top Brooklyn session musicians, under the spiritual and musical guidance of Antibalas/Iron & Wine sax player Stuart Bogie. It's a groove-centric astral stew that is quickly becoming one of Brooklyn's most talked about groups on the scene today. We're very psyched to be presenting Superhuman in Canada for the very first time. Taking place at the much-loved Toronto haunt Lee's Palace, the show will also feature a brand new Brooklyn psych-rock act called Wild Sick Horses, featuring current and former members of Citay, Bizi Gara, Persephonee's Bees, Ka and more. Lastly, the show will also feature rising Toronto indie act Atom and the Volumes, who have been storming the city for the past year with their gritty brand of garage rock. Liquid visual projections will be provided by Jason Steidman. Should be a freak family affair. Come shake your shit and zone out. DOG GONE BLOG PRESENTS: ( in association with NuFunk Concerts) ** SUPERHUMAN HAPPINESS ** ** WILD SICK HORSES ** ** ATOM AND THE VOLUMES ** September 7, 2012 Lee's Palace Toronto, Ontario 9PM Facebook Link: http://www.facebook.com/events/192545234212032/ Tickets http://www.ticketweb.ca/t3/sale/SaleEventDetail?dispatch=loadSelectionData&eventId=4868705

I'd say 10 Flicker and 11:15 Bus I'm leaving it up to the bands to feel it out, but that should be close.

Come join us tonight at The Rivoli!

good call.. still whaaaa!

damn.. seems too long to wait!

"House of David Gang is one of Toronto's best Reggae Bands" - Metro Morning - CBC Radio August 25 Rasta Fest w/ Mighty Diamonds, Toronto August 26 Muskoka Reggae Fest, Bracebridge, ON September 14 Thunderbay, ON September 15 Thunderbay, ON September 21 Jamaica 50th, Port Theatre Nanaimo, BC September 22 Jamaica 50th Vancouver, BC Greetings From House of David Gang. The debut album by House of David Gang "Reggae Warriors" is only weeks away from official release. Produced with the financial support of The Ontario Arts Council and Canada's FACTOR grant programs. Producer/engineer Snappy Homefry from PlayHouse Studios is putting the final touches on the 11 song album that is to be released in September 2012. Here's the exclusive release of the new singles "Reggae Party" & "Best I Can Be" - original House of David Gang compositions which showcases the bands' a positive and uplifting message. Download/Listen the new track by House of David Gang here: http://www.nufunk.ca/HouseofDavidGang-ReggaeParty.mp3 On Wednesday, August 1st, House of David Gang played to 2 million people on Breakfast Television performing the new songs, including single Best I can Be. That song as also been garnering airplay across Canada on Satellite Radio and CBC" The band returned to Toronto after a 5 date tour of Quebec and The Maritimes this past weekend. Singles "Reggae Party," "Come with Me (to New Brunswick)" and "Toronto, ON" have been garnering airplay across Canada and the new album contains some very strong tracks that mix Roots Reggae and Roots Canadiana. This album is a contender for the Reggae Album of the year for the 2013 Junos. The band is doing an online fundraiser at www.indiegogo.com/houseofdavidgang to help with the marketing and distribution of the new recording project. At that link you can also pre-purchase the album and get your name in the line notes as well be as an upcoming video shoot.

I'm crushed! Anyone planning on checking this one out?

Just got upto date... I don't really understand why Walt doesn't want to get out and start trying to put his family back together. He says "Cooking Meth is all I have left" Walt wants to be the King of an Empire, but at what costs? his family's life? Walt's character has turned maniacal, tables haver sure turned, Jesse is now the voice of reason, yo! I just read in Rolling Stone about the new blonde kid - apparently there's a big surprise about him coming up. This is “Breaking Bad,†where no one wins.

I just caught the most recent episode (about the Train) and I'm just shocked. The writing is so amazing they constantly remind you that these guys are criminals. Just when they have you rooting for Jesse and Walt they throw tragedy and/or malicious violence into play. not sure how i'd like to see this end, but I dont think it would be fitting to have these guys go on with their lives without karma getting them. The story arc is that Jesse gets more likeable as Walt becomes more despicable. It was surprising that it was Walt's 51 birthday - hard to believe everything that apparently happened in the 5 season was only a little over 365 days. How the story has moved away from the "Bill the Science" guy Walt to Heisenburg the gangster. Although I think Walt's biggest scene was walking into Tuco's crack headquarters with that explosive chemical. IMHO that was still his most exciting moment. Anyone know the death kill for these guys?

got to the party late, how's it going so far?

Loving the Zappaesque... with a bullet! Here's the Amazon link: http://www.amazon.com/Scabbard/dp/B008SDR6XA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1344370059&sr=8-1

#OssingtonVibes a Latin American Culture Festival this weekend in Toronto Havana Club presents #OssingtonVibes a Latin American Culture Festival this weekend Thursday August 16th to Sunday August 17th All along Ossington Avenue in Toronto Havana Club presents Cuban & Latin Vibes on Ossington Ave! | Facebook Havana Club is pleased to present a weekend of Latin American Music & Culture from Thursday August 16th to Sunday August 17th on Ossington Avenue in Toronto. Musical performances by ¡Bom Senso! DJs Catalist and FamousLee, Uma Nota/Footprints DJ General Eclectic, CIUT 89.5fm’s Dos Mundos DJs, Live Latin Jazz from the Reposadists, Cuban Hip Hop and Spoken word with Telmary plus Mojito & Cuba Libre Sampling, Drinks Specials and Hand Rolled Cuban Cigars Sessions! Inspired by the Havana Cultura festival in 2010 & 2011 that was headlined by UK taste-maker DJ Gilles Peterson, the Ossington Vibes Festival is the new celebration of Latin American music & culture on Toronto's Ossington street. Join us for #OssingtonVibes w/ Havana Club this weekend! Toronto's finest DJs and musicians come together this weekend for a celebration of Toronto's bumping tropical music movement, featuring: Cuban MC Telmary, who's poetic touch has made her a mainstay on Canada's world-music stages including the Montreal Jazz Festival, Luminato, Harbourfront Centre and Lula Lounge. ¡Bom Senso! DJs Catalist and Famous Lee have been shaking up Toronto for years with their signature Afro, Tropical, Brazilian flavoured beats! Uma Nota and Footprints founder and resident General Eclectic is one of Toronto's best-known DJs, recognized for making a lot of hips shake with his deep crates and vintage grooves. Finally, Toronto tropical-bass up-starts Dos Mundos DJs are quickly building a reputation for taking all things tropical and giving them a modern twist for today's dance floors. Check out full schedule: Thursday Aug 16 - The Ossington: 61 Ossington Ave. Mojito & Cuba Libre Sampling, Drinks Specials 6PM–9PM Resident DJs from 10PM till LATE The Ossington : Home Thursday Aug 16 Levack Block: 88 Ossington Ave. Mojito & Cuba Libre Sampling, Drinks Specials 10PM–1AM. ¡Bom Senso! DJ’s Catalist and Famous Lee from 10PM-CLOSE Levack Block Friday Aug 17 - Sweaty Betty’s: 13 Ossington Ave. Mojito & Cuba Libre Sampling, Drinks Specials from 6PM–9PM Uma Nota/Footprints DJ General Eclectic 10PM–CLOSE General Eclectic: Sights and Sounds | Uma Nota Friday Aug 17 - Reposado: 136 Ossington Ave. Mojito & Cuba Libre Sampling, Drinks Specials 10PM–1AM Hand Rolled Cuban Cigars available from 10PM until 1AM on the patio plus Live Latin Jazz from the Reposadists 10PM-CLOSE Reposado Tequila Bar Toronto Saturday Aug 18 – Crooked Star: 202 Ossington Ave. Mojito & Cuba Libre Sampling, Drinks Specials 6PM–9PM CIUT’s Dos Mundos DJs 10PM - Close Dos Mundos Sunday Aug 19 Julies Cuban: 202 Dovercourt Rd. Mojito & Cuba Libre Sampling, Drinks Specials 5.30-8.30PM Enjoy Havana Club cocktails and Toronto’s best authentic Cuban food with live Cuban guitar playing. Julie's Cuban Cafe Sunday Aug 19 The Painted Lady: 218 Ossington Ave. Mojito & Cuba Libre Sampling, Drinks Specials 9PM–1AM Cuban Hip Hop/Spoken Word with Telmary plus DJ D'Boys and MC Bas 9.30PM – Midnight telmarypagina More info: Havana Club presents Cuban & Latin Vibes on Ossington Ave! | Facebook

I know the sentiment is that Obama didn't do enough... was it his fault or was it the situation he inherited? Was more progress possible if he didn't lose the house 1/2 through his term? Maybe health care ended up taking up too much of his time? Any thoughts to why they are so disappointed in Obama? There definitely is a sentiment that Obama is the lesser of two evils, I'd say he's actually done a lot in terms of reshaping how the world sees the USA. Not since Ronald Regan has their been a president that's not only a politician but a celebrity.