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personally i'm pumped for this show.. I hope some of you can come out...

nice one!

There are some contests online to win tickets follow: www.twiiter.com/nujazzfestival to find them

here's a video i did for tND at Evolve Fest - ENJOY!

I did catch a Dickey Betts show in Toronto at the Opera House and I thought it was great. I think Dickey is probably hit or miss, the reviews of his shows can go from absolutely amazing to waste of time. Substance abuse is a toughie.

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NuFunk Concerts Presents Saturday, Dec 17, 2011 10:00 PM EST / doors @ 09:00 PM The New Deal at The Opera House - Toronto,ON $20.00 - $55.00 Get Tickets >> The New Deal has decided that 2011 will mark the end of a spectacular 12-year career. A note from the band: It has been an amazing run for the band and we appreciate the loyal and dedicated tND fanbase across North America and Asia. Our individual lives have taken very different paths with family, living abroad, and other various projects. We have come to a point where the time and commitment that it takes to maintain our band at its best is no longer possible. As a group, we’ve never been known to go halfway, so we have decided to end things with a great run of summer and fall shows that we hope to be the best yet. We're looking forward to this very special hometown show in a big way. Our fans have been fantastically devoted and supportive, and we hope to give them a final performance that will be truly memorable. hope to see you! - TND MORE INFO: NuFunk.ca

The 4th Annual Nujazz Festival & Manifesto present... Nujazz Festival Closing Party featuring live in concert: ROY AYERS also featuring: IAN KAMAU BADBADNOTGOOD DJ JOHN KONG (do right music) and hosted: JAY CLEARY and WAN LUV SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20 Virgin Mobile Mod Club 722 College St. THE MOD CLUB Doors @ 8pm Facebook event link TICKETS: Limited Early Bird $25 tickets | exclusively TicketWeb - Order Tickets for Roy Ayers plus DJ John Kong / Ia... $35 advance | more at door Soundscapes (572 College St.) Rotate This (801 Queen St. W.) Play De Record (357A Yonge St.) MOOG Audio (442 Queen St West) Circus Books & Music (866 Danforth Ave.) ROY AYERS Vibraphonist/vocalist Roy Ayers is among the best-known, most loved and respected jazz/R&B artist on the music-scene today. In his 40-plus years as a vibraphonist, Ayers has produced a string of soul and funk classics, like “We Live In Brooklyn Baby†and “Everybody Loves the Sunshine,†that has arguably made him the second-most sampled musician in hip-hop, after James Brown. You may have heard snippets of his music in songs by 50 Cent protégé Tony Yayo (“Fake Loveâ€) or A Tribe Called Quest (“Bonita Applebumâ€). But while the exposure of his extensive catalogue is enough to boost any man’s ego, the 68-year-old Ayers remains humble and busy. Known as the Godfather of Neo-soul, Ayers continues to bridge the gap between generations of music lovers. In the 60’s he was an award-winning jazz vibraphonist, and transformed into a popular R&B band leader in the 70's/80's. Today, the dynamic music man is an iconic figure still in great demand and whose music industry heavyweights, including Mary J. Blige, Erykah Badu, 50 Cent, A Tribe Called Quest, Tupac and Ice Cube. Ayers recently recorded with hip hop artist Talib Kweli (produced by Kanye West) and jazz/R&B singer Wil Downing. IAN KAMAU "Distilling the many elements laid out in those previous efforts, the new long-player finds the gifted wordsmith varying his ever-present, analytical diatribes that in the past were notably held at arm's length with a series of more personal tales, balancing his expressions of the world's struggles with those of his, to welcome effect.†~ review of Ian Kamau’s 2011 EP ‘One Day Soon’ by Kevin Jones, Exclaim! Ian Kamau is a writer, producer and a graphic/visual artist, born and raised in Toronto to Trinidadian parents who are renowned documentary filmmakers. He grew up around ideas, information, education and art. Music and art has taken him around the world --from painting murals in downtown neighbourhoods in Toronto, to volunteering with youth hip-hop projects in Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver and Nairobi to working with the Royal Conservatory of Music. BADBADNOTGOOD Students in Humber College’s world-renowed jazz program, 20-year old Torontonians Matt Tavares, Alex Sowinski and Chester Hansen are envisioning and bringing to life a different take on rap music. Or, if you’re a jazz fan, a different take on Bop music. BadBadNotGood could easily be described as the band that brings Jazz lovers and Rap lovers together under one roof, appreciating each other’s genres. What started as an afterschool jam session quickly grew into much more. Bonded by a love of 40s, Hip-Hop and a disdain for traditional Jazz, BadBadNotGood are pushing to the forefront of modern music. Whether it’s doing interpretations of infamous thug emcees such as Gucci Mane or of 90’s legends A Tribe Called Quest, rap music has never sounded so different, so fresh, yet so familiar. Their talent is quickly being recognized across North America by the likes of LA Weekly, Exclaim and Prefix. DJ JOHN KONG DJ John Kong has close to 20 years’ experience as a musical aficionado & DJ, and a well-known jazz, funk, hip-hop and soul-inspired electronic music tastemaker. Some of the city’s foundational parties such as Movement and the Do Right! Revue bear his indelible stamp of party-rocking great taste. Since founding Do Right! Music in 2002, John has single-handedly developed the label’s international stature, through high-quality Canadian and international releases from a varying genres. He has gradually evolved Do Right! from a DJ oriented boutique label to a turnkey service label that provides A&R, management, publishing, music production and music marketing. Toronto Nujazz Festival 2011 - Toronto Nujazz Festival 2011 www.vimeo.com/30887405

Toronto Nujazz Festival 2011 Launch Party! Featuring the Toronto debut of SLIM MOORE & THE MAR-KAYS *Explosively funky soul featuring the entire cast of The Souljazz Orchestra!* The 4th Annual Nujazz Festival & Do Right! Music Present SLIM MOORE & THE MAR-KAYS Toronto CD Release & Debut Saturday, November 5th, 2011 El Mocambo, 464 Spadina Ave. with The Soul Motivators & DJ General Eclectic (Footprints, Una Nota, Shindig, Magnificent 7) 9:30 pm doors $12 advance Get tickets => Order Tickets Soundscapes (572 College St.), Rotate This (801 Queen St. W.), Play De Record (357A Yonge St.) & Circus Books & Music (866 Danforth Ave.) $15 at the door Facebook:Link Links: Slim Moore and the Mar-Kays The Soul Motivators Foot Prints Toronto Nujazz Festival 2011 Do Right! Music SLIM MOORE & THE MAR-KAYS "One of the best new funk albums we've heard in years" ~ global funk authority Dusty Groove, Chicago The new debut album from Slim Moore & the Mar-Kays is finally out! Featuring the entire cast of The Souljazz Orchestra, as well as the One Faith Gospel Singers, this album was recorded in the basement of Metropolitan Studios on a vintage eight-track tape machine, and it captures some of the baddest orchestral soul sounds ever to come out of the Great Canadian North. From the cinematic hues of "Cityscape" to the fuzzed-out psychedelia of "Reachin' Higher", from the sweet doo-wop harmonies of "Get Back Home" to the urban blues of Syl Johnson's 1970 classic "Is It Because I'm Black", this baby's off the hook. Acclaim for Slim Moore & The Mar-Kays: "Top Albums of September 2011" ~ Radio Nova, Paris France "One of the best new funk albums we've heard in years" ~ Dusty Groove, Chicago "In the mould of the best of Al Green, Otis Redding or Isaac Hayes" ~ Voir, Montreal QC "Keeping the soul train chugging!" ~ The Gazette, Montreal "This one will bring tears to the eyes of fans of Black Moses Isaac, Superfly Curties or Bobby 110th Street"~ 90BPM, Paris France "A soul album of high caliber, with massive orchestration and conceptual mastery! We love it!"~ Fonkadelica, France "Missing out on this album would be a mistake. A huge one at that." ~ Soul Bag Magazine, Paris "Like Sharon Jones and Lee Fields have done in New York, Slim Moore is a worthy Canadian representative of the soul renewal. With a lot of life experience, brass and sweat." ~ Planète Jazz, Montréal SOUL MOTIVATORS Featuring numerous veterans of Toronto’s thriving underground funk scene, The Soul Motivators are an a 8-piece, 3-horn explosion, whose rough, tough & soulful funk with a hiphop flair motivates people straight to the dancefloor. It’s that vintage Daptone vibe with a Toronto style all its own, inspired by current and classic funk innovators like The Budos Band, The New Mastersounds, El Michels Affair, Breakestra, Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings. The Soul Motivators are: James Robinson (keyboards), Voltaire Ramos (guitar), Doug Melville (drums), Marc Shapiro (bass), Nathan Dell-Vandenberg (trombone), Aubrey McGhee (saxophone), Marie Goudy (trumpet) and Danny DePoe (trumpet) GENERAL ECLECTIC (Footprints, Una Nota) Vintage Soul/Funk/Reggae Uma Nota co-founder General Eclectic always rocks a sizzling set. Get ready for the most danceable history lesson of your life! No studying necessary! Instead the only prerequisites are your dancing shoes and your open ears to riddimental goodness and polyrhythmic glory as our man keeps the music eclectic, the visuals delectable and the environment of the highest vibe. DJ GENERAL ECLECTIC | Facebook Toronto Nujazz Festival 2011

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This one's been a long time in the making, and we're stoked to get the 4th Annual Nujazz Festival rolling! "...[Toubab Krewe] has essentially created the intersection of West African traditional music and American rock." ~ Billboard Magazine Nufunk.ca & THE 4th annual NUJAZZ FESTIVAL ... in association with Small World Music and Cadence Music & Marketing presents TOUBAB KREWE (Asheville, North Carolina) Latest album TK2 now available on Nat Geo Music with lightsweetcrude & DJ medicineman (CIUT 89.5 FM) THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17th REVIVAL BAR 783 College St. / http:/www.revivalbar.com $15 advance at ticketweb.ca, Soundscapes (572 College St.), Rotate This (801 Queen St. W.) & Play de Record (357A Yonge St.) Online tickets => http://tktwb.tw/nU2lSG Facebook Link: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=230143253702593 Artist Links: http://www.toubabkrewe.com/ http://www.lightsweetcrude.ca/ http://www.myspace.com/medicinemanradio -- "deep, Malian desert blues and electric, iconoclastic rock 'n' roll bombast." ~ Relix Magazine "a futuristic, psychedelic, neo-griot frenzy." ~ The Village Voice (NYC) "Their music avoids cliché with authentic extrapolations of traditional Manding beats, percussion, and a jam-band flare." ~ The New Yorker Some music cannot be found on a map or within iTunes categories. Some music is so original it seems snatched from the great, invisible substrata that runs below all human activity, a sound aching to be born without a flag or fixed allegiance – free, questing, overflowing with immediate, tangible life. This is the music of Toubab Krewe, the vibrant Asheville, NC-based instrumental powerhouse that creates a sonic Pangaea that lustily swirls together rock, African traditions, jam sensibilities, international folk strains and more. While nearly impossible to put into any box, it takes only a few moments to realize in a very palpable way that one is face-to-face with a true original who recognizes no borders in a march towards a muscular, original, globally switched-on sound. Formed in 2005, Toubab Krewe has tenaciously honed their craft through relentless touring and a fierce dedication to carving out something they can truly call their own. The fruits of this hard work can be heard on their scintillating new long-player, TK2, released on Nat Geo Music. What Justin Perkins (Kora, Kamelngoni, guitar, percussion), Teal Brown (drums, congas), Drew Heller (guitar, piano, fiddle), David Pransky (bass, guitar), and Luke Quaranta (Djembe, percussion) have wrought on TK2 reflects the many miles and musical journeys that have transpired since their studio debut. "It's five years later since our last studio album, and we've been doing almost nothing but playing together," says Drew Heller. "We've had a lot of time to further our musical relationships. I feel like this album was recorded at a really perfect time. The last track on the new album is an improvisation that was the very first sounds captured, and other things came out of that initial rush." This process of recording in the spirit and sifting for gold afterwards mirrors the Beastie Boys approach during the creative peak that produced Check Your Head and The In Sound From Way Out! Toubab Krewe exhibits a similar take-no-prisoners singularity in their work. This is a band that actively draws inspiration from whatever source floats into their purview, something they've exhibited in their half decade of heavy gigging, including regular appearances at major U.S. festivals like Bonnaroo, High Sierra, Rothbury and Wakarusa, and abroad at such legendary gatherings as Festival In The Desert in Mali. Their globe-hopping propensity has made them an emerging headliner at their hometown's famous Orange Peel and a familiar face as similar venues throughout the country. Whether on their own or collaborating with luminaries like the Last Poets' Umar Bin Hassan or Uncle Earl's Rayna Gellert, Toubab Krewe has already earned the attention and respect of a broad musical community. Toubab carries echoes of African greats like Ali Farka Toure, Orchestra Baobab and Salif Keita, no doubt picked up during the group's many visits to the Mother Continent to study and live in Guinea, Ivory Coast and Mali. What differentiates Toubab Krewe from other Statesiders inspired by African music is how they innovate on what they've learned, not simply recreating tradition but carving out a new trail that honors the African originators they admire by making something alive and contemporary that moves the line forward, something that's easy to pick up on with TK2. "We had a month and a half in the studio, and we were able to relax and play, almost a smudging process getting the energy in the right place," says Heller. "The time we had to record this album was conducive to not worrying about anything and just having fun, playing and getting into the creative process." From the ragtime piano tinged opener "Mariama" to the percussion fueled, slide guitar glide of "Gine Fare" to the subtle, inviting African echoes of "Konkoba" to the hypnotic, psychedelic slow burn of "Holy Grail," TK2 reveals Toubab Krewe to be rare innovators in a modern age often too ready to settle for more of what's been. Toubab Krewe is happily an exception to this rule, and those willing to take the journey with them are in for one hell of a cool, exciting ride. -- lightsweetcrude Ancient Fuel -> Modern Engine™ The ragas of North India are the musical 'fossil fuel' for this cutting edge Toronto-based instrumental project. This ancient fuel has been injected into the modern 'engine' of psychedelic laptop rock, and the group's extended improvisations and ambient excursions are constantly pushing the music's miles-per-gallon potential. Toronto is certainly one of the few cities from which a cutting-edge project like lightsweetcrude could emerge. This blend of Indian Classical music with modern sounds and production certainly evokes the experimental spirit of '60s and '70s psychedelic culture, as do the oil-based liquid light projections that frame the band's performance. -- medicineman (CIUT 89.5 FM) Canada's most highly respected global fusion tastemaker and DJ, Richard ‘Medicineman’ Martin will spin you around the world with a mix of global groove, world beat and ethno electro hits! Martin’s radio show, No Man’s Land, on CIUT 89.5 FM, is considered to be one of the best programs of its kind in the country, and has been instrumental in broadening the world music landscape for the past 10 years. As a dance DJ, medicineman’s unique cross-cultural mixology has earned a loyal throng of fans who crave a connection between primitive rhythms and progressive beats. His DJ sets flow seamlessly from Indo-Arabic beats to Afro-Latin grooves, always challenging musical genres and boundaries. He has produced shows and played DJ sets with dozens of major international artists and producers, including Femi Kuti, Baaba Maal, Tinariwen, Rachid Taha, Talvin Singh, Balkan Beat Box, Cheb i Sabbah and Bajofondo.

Some tix still avail - major rager!

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Nujazz Festival breaks it wide open with L.A. funk legends BREAKESTRA & KRAFTY KUTS live & direct from London! The 4th Annual Nujazz Festival & Make It Funky Present BREAKESTRA feat. Afrodyete (L.A., Strut) KRAFTY KUTS (London, UK) + Stickybuds (Goodgroove, BC) Saturday, November 19th, 2011 The Phoenix Concert Theatre 410 Sherbourne St. 9:30 pm doors $25 advance online @ Ticketweb.ca: http://tktwb.tw/rnmbgp Soundscapes (572 College St.), Rotate This (801 Queen St. W.), Play De Record (357A Yonge St.) & Circus Books & Music (866 Danforth Ave.) $30 at the door Links: www.breakestra.com www.kraftykuts.com www.stickybuds.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=280435491979934 -- If we were to construct a family tree of LA bands, Breakestra would be mentioned in the same breath as Weapon of Choice, Very Be Careful. Jurassic 5, Fishbone, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Jane’s Addiction and Ozomatli. These bands began in backyard jam sessions and random open mics held throughout the city from Echo Park to Venice, Highland Park to Topanga Canyon. Those early days were just after the ’92 Riots. Musicians from all over the city became tighter and many experimental jam sessions occurred fusing genres like funk, hip-hop, rock and acoustic soul resulting in truly innovative, multiculturaL music. Musical friendships between cats like Miles, Mixmaster Wolf, Cut Chemist, Peaunut Butter Wolf, Carlos Guaico and many others became the seeds for landmark clubs and two indie record labels that still flourish to this day. Original members of the Breakestra have gone on to either play or write songs for/with the Black Eyed Peas, Macy Gray, The Rebirth, Dakah, the list goes on. The current Breakestra live show line-up for 2011 is: Miles Tackett, bassist/cellist & vocalist Mix Master Wolf -soul shoutin’, sangin’ & percussion Afrodyete the african goddess of funky soul & love-vocals & percussion Jud Mcdaniel of (Simple Citizens)-guitar & bass Pat “The Snake†Bailey - guitar (also the guitarist for The Rebirth) Chuck Boogie-Fender Rhodes, organ & percussion Nate Ketner & David Moyer- Saxophones & flute Jason Pipkin, John Montgomery & Miles Senzaki- drums Josh Welchez,Mike Rocha & Eitan Avineri-trumpet -- Martin Reeves, AKA Krafty Kuts, is without doubt one of the world’s greatest DJ's. Lauded in the UK, worshiped in Australia, acclaimed in America, where ever he plays he is guaranteed to cause a commotion with his riotous skills. So far in a glittering career he has gained dance music’s top accolades including Best International DJ at the Australian Dance Music Awards, Breakspoll’s Face of Breaks 2003 and Best Breaks DJ at the M8 Ibiza awards 2006, in only his first year as a resident on the white isle. A stunning haul at Breakspoll 2007 saw him claiming Best Album for his debut long player ‘Freakshow’, Best DJ for a record third consecutive year and to cap it off, the richly deserved Outstanding Contribution to Breakbeat award that acknowledged his long journey to the acme of club culture. -- From the funkafied west coast of Canada, Stickybuds has been making his mark on music all over the globe, captivating fans on tours in Brazil, UK, Hungary, Spain, Australia and New Zealand. His work ethic and passion have also earned him a residency at Canada’s Shambhala music festival from 2005 – 2011. With 14 releases under his belt on esteemed labels like Goodgroove Records, Jungle Cakes, Bombastic Jam, Fort Knox Recordings and recent Ghetto Funk EP release, he brings to the table his unique mix of funk breaks, hip hop, reggae, dnb and big basslines. His tracks have received global play from his heroes like Featurecast, A.Skillz and Fort Knox Five, while frequently hitting number one on best seller charts like the well respected Juno Records store.

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Falling somewhere in the space between country and folk, Serena Jean draws her inspiration from the glory days of Laurel Canyon in the late 60s. Originally hailing from Vancouver, SJ now calls New York City her home, but her vibe is all West Coast. She will be returning to the North Country for a string of Canadian dates as she gears up for the 2012 release of her new record, "Primrose Path". Supporting her on this tour will be Joe Grass and Lil Andy. Soundcloud link to a sampler of Serena's new record here is a video shot at pete's candy store in brooklyn: you can find some more here: http://www.serenajean.com and/or http://www.facebook.com/pages/Serena-Jean/

c'mon Hamilton!

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Nice little showcase tonight at Apple Store in NYC. Short Set when something like this: Beggars in the morning Old Mythologies Chelsea Deacon's Son new song they did acoustic... Really small crowd, maybe 40 people, ran into some great people including Serena Jean, Sam Davis, Meghan Clinton Barr ...

SATURDAY NIGHT!