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  1. The Souljazz Orchestra "Chaos Theories" LP Release International Tour The Souljazz Orchestra return with a brand new studio album for our troubled times. Their 9th studio album, ‘Chaos Theories’, was released on Do Right! on September 13th in Canada. The Souljazz Orchestra "Chaos Theories" LP Release Party w/ special guests TBA Saturday November 30th, 2019, 9:00 PM Doors 8:00 PM The Velvet Underground - 508 Queen Street West, Toronto, ON Tickets: Ticketweb / Eventbrite / Soundscapes / Rotate This Facebook Start shootin' fast, ask questions later Too many times, get drunk on power Bully civilians, watch 'em cower Always known for their uncompromising social and political messages, the Canadian collective hit harder than ever on 9 new tracks, outing the hypocrisy of modern day politics, police brutality in North America and the everyday struggle of the working man. Led by chief songwriter and arranger Pierre Chrètien, the band continue to evolve their sound, drawing on a broad palette from their trademark Latin, Afro and Caribbean styles to some of the UK’s political sounds of the early ‘80s, the era of The Clash, The Police, 2-Tone and frontline reggae. "We were basically messing around with the idea of creating our own brand of 'Afro-punk' ”, remembers Chrétien, “something with the aggressive, in-your-face energy of punk rock or free jazz, but still backed by the hypnotic, pulsating grooves of tropical music." The album takes the listener from carefully targeted sonic missiles to more reflective thought-provoking moments. ‘Police The Police’ starts the offensive: “I wrote this after my neighbour was beaten to death by Ottawa police during an arrest,” explains Chrétien. “The authorities downplayed the incident and the officers were working the next day like nothing had happened.” ‘House Of Cards’ takes a thinly veiled swipe at the current US administration on an infectious disco groove: “lies within lies within lies... like so many Russian dolls”; ‘Boat Rockers’ challenges us all to look beyond accepted norms and ‘General Strike’ documents the frustrations of the working class as the pay gap gets increasingly wider; ‘Slumlord’ shines the spotlight on dodgy landlords while the brilliant closer ‘Well Runs Dry’ laments modern day living, with its confused pace and mundane obsessions, remembering simpler days gone by. Leading their field for 17 years, the three-time Juno Award-nominated band have constantly moved forward, and remain an in-demand live band worldwide. They have played to audiences in close to 30 countries across North America, Europe, and Africa and have shared bills along the way with heavyweights such as Stevie Wonder, Bob Dylan, and Femi Kuti. Mastered by The Carvery, ‘Chaos Theories’ will be released on LP, CD, cassette, and all digital formats on September 13th worldwide (Do Right / Strut Records), The band tour Europe and Canada during September, October and November 2019. http://www.souljazzorchestra.com/ Canadian Tour Dates Sep 20 - Babylon, Ottawa ON Nov 02 – Blacksheep, Wakefield QC Nov 03 - Blacksheep, Wakefield QC Nov 21 - La Petite Boîte Noire, Sherbrooke QC Nov 22 - Groove Nation, Montréal QC Nov 23 - L'Anti, Québec QC Nov 28 - Starlight Social Club, Waterloo ON Nov 29 - This Ain't Hollywood, Hamilton ON Nov 30 - Velvet Underground, Toronto ON House Of Cards https://youtu.be/WyXOXXy10oE Police the Police (Official Video) https://youtu.be/YVeHFEpdClo
  2. We're back at Jasper Dandy's (Queen & Broadview) - it's the former Blue Moon, just West of the Opera House.
  3. Collingwood keyboardist, Jay Stiles, has been living in Austin, I wouldn't be surprised if he's being considered. Check this video he did with Big Sugar's Gordie Johnson. Gordie played a lot with Rich over the years.
  4. Do Funk Halloween Skratch Bastid, The Soul Motivators, DJ John Kong & DJ Quesquecest Do Right & Nu Funk present DO FUNK! HALLOWEEN feat. The Soul Motivators (Live) w/ Skratch Bastid + John Kong & DJ Quesquecest Thurs. Oct 31, 2019. 9PM Supermarket 268 Augusta Ave Toronto. M5T 2L9 Tickets Facebook Paul Murphy, better known by his stage name Skratch Bastid, is a world renowned DJ and producer. He is a three-time winner of the coveted Scribble Jam DJ Battle and is currently a global ambassador and judge for Red Bull’s Thre3style DJ competition. Known for his comfort and versatility in different styles – hip hop, funk, disco, club, rock and just about anything that makes people dance – Skratch Bastid has showcased his skills in over 30 countries. Every summer he celebrates his culture in various cities across through an event series called Bastid’s BBQ. In 2016 he was nominated for a JUNO Award for Instrumental Album of The Year for his collaboration with The Afiara String Quartet – proving that he’s just as comfortable in the studio as he is on stage. With unrivalled technical skill, a sixth sense when it comes to play selection and an infectious charisma on stage, many have said that Skratch Bastid is probably your favourite DJ’s favourite DJ. The Soul Motivators are a 9-piece, 3 horn deep funk explosion, with a rough, tough, and soulful flair that motivates people straight to the dance floor. 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, The Soul Motivators are a 9-piece, 3 horn deep funk explosion, with a rough, tough, and soulful flair that motivates people straight to the dance floor.
  5. THURSDAY NIGHT: NuFunk Concerts Presents Thursday, November 28th, 2019, 9:00 PM Reggaddiction & special guest Lord Sassafrass Jasper Dandy's - 725 Queen Street East Toronto, Ontario Doors: 8:00 PM $10 Ticket Purchase Link / Facebook Link VIDEO: Reggaddiction at Beaches Jazz Festival backing Studio One Legend Otis Gayle Delivering cross-over vibes, refreshing vocal harmonies and powerful instrumental riddims, Reggaddiction is one of the top new reggae bands on the Canadian reggae scene. Single releases from the band’s highly anticipated upcoming Neil Young reggae tribute album, Ganja Harvest, has received stellar reviews and national airplay on CBC Radio. Named "Lord" Sassafrass by the great Lee Scratch Perry, Jamaican recording artist Lord Sassafrass is best known as a dancehall Reggae DJ with the Black Scorpio Sound System. On Black Scorpio Sound, Lord Sassafrass introduced the world to General Trees, and the entire Horseman Crew. Sassafrass recorded the album “Horseman Connection” 1982 on Striker Lee’s Starlight label and the top selling album “Pocomania Jump” 1985 on Black Scorpio Records, controlling the number one slot on the charts with “Poco Jump.” He recorded other great songs like “Jamaica Way,” “Murder She Wrote” (with General Trees), and the enormous hits “Step Up In Life” (with Barrington Levy)., and "Green Bay" recorded and released by Lee Scratch Perry on the Lee ''Scratch'' Perry & Friends - The Black Ark Years (The Jamaican 7"s) album.
  6. I'd be interested in any recordings of House of David Gang, High Plains Drifter, Aaron MacDonald Band ... I could help pass along Diesel Dog recordings. I believe BradM recorded Fertile Ground, The Slip, JSB, GTB shows that I was a part of.... although I think many of those are up on etree. Definitely open to getting some of those recordings, thanks for thinking of me . I'll send you this as an email now. BIG UPS TO BRADM!
  7. Yeah this is some pretty smoking stuff! Trey fits in here better than his sit in with Khruangbin, which was still great
  8. House of David Gang are playing a few shows this weekend. We're hoping to meet up with some board skanks. http://www.houseofdavidgang.com/ Friday - Big Rock Festival in Port Dover https://www.facebook.com/events/2560098660684230/ Address: 524 St John's Rd E, Port Dover, ON N0A 1N2, Canada Set Time 9:15 pm Saturday - Hootenany on Hunter St in Peterborough Address: 224 Hunter Street West, Peterborough, ON https://www.facebook.com/events/348348975885424/ Set Time 3:45 pm Sunday - Jerk Festival in Etobicoke Address: 256 Centennial Park Rd, Etobicoke, ON M9C 5N3 Opening for Freddie McGregor Base of Skil Hill https://www.jerkfestival.ca/ Set Time 4:45 pm
  9. Super sad I missed it - I was out rehearsing for my Studio One Tribute show, hopefully it will be available to watch after last night release. Seems like a super intimate portrait of a prolific musician.
  10. dang, same day as my free Groovin in the Park event. Never seen these guys... good live show?
  11. Bones, so sorry I missed this one. How was it?
  12. TRIBUTE TO STUDIO ONE w/ OTIS GAYLE backed REGGADDICTION ft. special guests King Selah, Jay Cleary, Fingazz and Terell Jervis of House of David Gang Friday, July 19th, 2019 - 7 PM - 9 PM Studio One Tribute Otis Gayle (Studio One Artist & Reggae Legend) & Reggadiction + special guests King Selah, Terell Jervis & Jay Cleary of House of David Gang and Dizzy Minott of the Arsenals _ DJs JChameleon & Selectress Sunshine Beaches Jazz Festival OLG Mainstage - Woodbine Park -1695 Queen St E, Toronto, ON M4L 1G7 FREE ! Family Friendly, Delicious Food & Beer Garden Accessible by TTC (501 along Queen St. E), Paid Parking on site, tables, and chairs + dancing area. presented by NuFunk Concerts Festival Site Details / Facebook Link Studio One is one of Jamaica's most renowned record labels and recording studios, having been described as the Motown of Jamaica. The record label was involved with most of the major music movements in Jamaica during the 1960s and 1970s including ska, rocksteady, reggae, dub and dancehall. Otis Gayle is an original Reggae artist from the legendary Studio One Label. Born in Kingston, Jamaica, Otis Gayle began his musical career as a vocalist with The Virtues. Otis performed with the group on the international circuit and in 1968 settled in Canada. Otis Gayle has opened for many notable such as Barry White, Joe Tex and Jackie Mittoo, Ben E King, Beres Hammond, Queen Ifrica, Dennis Brown and many more. By the start of the millennium Gayle had built a solid reputation as a showman releasing such tracks such as: Follow Your Dreams, Give A Little More Love, He Is My Friend, Love Is A Thing, Man On A Mission, One Day, Gayles interpretation of I'll Be Around and his latest coming soon and raising up the charts in an explosive way The Closer I Get To You. Otis Gayle recorded the hit I'll be Around at Studio One with Jackie Mitto, later used by Chronixx for the songQueen Majesty. backed by Reggaddiction www.reggaddiction.com Delivering cross-over vibes, refreshing vocal harmonies and powerful instrumental riddims, Reggaddiction is one of the top new bands within the Canadian reggae scene. Single releases from the band’s highly anticipated upcoming Neil Young reggae tribute album, Ganja Harvest, has received stellar reviews and national airplay on CBC Radio. The band opened up for the legendary Sister Nancy in early 2019 and is currently planning an upcoming album tour. Reggaddiction Live at Adelaide Hall opening for Sister Nancy
  13. I was at the show too. The set list was great and although it was a shit show trying to get out of there I was still happy with the concert. Was really happy to hear some deep cuts like "Before the Make Me Run" --- I grew up on the Some Girls album, my parents would play on all our family trips. I was supposed to see them back in 1994 on the Voodoo Lounge tour at The CNE Stadium ... . Stone Temple Pilots were opening. I was living out near Cobourg for the summer working at a Provincial Park and my Greyhound bus was late leaving and I missed meeting up with my friends who had the tickets. Pre-cell phone days made it near impossible to just show up and meet-up with them. Here's the set list:
  14. Check out the review of the show I did for LiveForLiveMusic: https://liveforlivemusic.com/features/zapp-leo-nocentelli-futuretype-newdeal-brooklynbowl/
  15. Hit me up or reply to this post to get free tickets. REGGAE NIGHT AT JASPER DANDY(Every last Thursday of the month)Address: 725 Queen Street EastTime: 9pm | Tickets: $10Thursday, June 27thWith performances by Reggaddiction, The Memberz, Ras Morgan, and DJ Brigadier ShazbadREGGADDICTION: https://www.reggaddiction.comThe band will be performing songs off their upcoming "Ganja Harvest" album and will be opening the night off with some reggae classics. The upcoming album pays tribute to the Canadian legend Neil Young’s Harvest Album. Harvest is reinterpreted in a reggae dub version, mixed by the 2018 Juno winner producer/dub composer Dubmatix.THE MEMBERZwww.thememberz.comThe Memberz are a collection of Toronto's finest musicians who have chosen Reggae as the genre in which they prefer to express themselves musically, lyrically, socially and politically. They draw upon the energy of the Jamaican-Canadian cross-cultural experience, supported by a throbbing bass, polished rhythms and powerful vocal harmony, to break the boundaries of traditional genre-fication. RAS MORGANhttps://www.reverbnation.com/rasmorganRas Morgan is a roots rock reggae and dancehall artist with his own unique style. He has been involved in the Canadian Reggae music scene for quite some time. He has assisted other well-known artists and even hosts a weekly radio show on www.rootzreggaeradio.caDJ BRIGADIER SHAZBADhttps://soundcloud.com/shazam-freebuju-chowderberry Spreading rare & mystical roots & culture, mostly from the 60s, 70s, and 80s, strictly vinyl. You won't hear these songs often...
  16. That was great, I ran into some many people, it was hugs all around. Wish I ran into more of ya. I did meet-up with Mr Slippery, hadn't seem him in 10 years, except briefly over a year ago downtown. Hoping to run into ya again brother, I hope you had a great one. Seemed pretty packed last night, I hope that they come back in a few years. My only small gripe is that they ended on an unknown song, if curfew was 11pm, they still had 7 mins to crush one last one. Did any of you see Yo? He was so smashed. https://www.instagram.com/stories/synappsmusic/ Setlist and Some videos here: https://livemusicblog.com/news/phish-toronto-setlist-stream/
  17. Curious to what you said before editing the post. Did you tone down your comment... lol.
  18. ha, I was expecting that! Not much discussion on the SlipLive board: http://www.area216.net/sliplive/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=4324
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