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Jay Funk Dawg

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  1. I was in Amsterdam this past weekend for a music conference called ADE (Amsterdam Dance Event), I just got back home late last night after a crazy 5 day networking/partying session. What a great city - really love how many of the downtown streets are walking only. I was fortunate also to run into Shain Shapiro - we had a great chat and went for a couple of beers with Brasstronaut front man Edo. I caught DJ sets by Flying Lotus, Reiner Truby, Dorian Concept, Little Louis Vegas, and many others... I'd love to live there - what an advanced city!
  2. ROBERT RANDOLPH & THE FAMILY BAND WITH TAUK WESNESDAY, OCTOBER 27TH, 2010 THE MOD CLUB THEATRE – TORONTO Doors: 8:00PM Show: 9:00PM We started playing and touring around New York City in 2000, playing clubs like Wetlands, and things started to take off. We were selling out large New York clubs with no record deal, and it started to spread to Philly and Boston. Soon, we signed to Warner Brothers, and word began to get around about us nationally. Great artists like Eric Clapton and Dave Matthews and B.B. King accepted us. Young artists, too: we toured with the Roots and Pharrell and John Mayer. We have been fortunate to be accepted by a wide range of fan bases, and we have been able to build from there. I definitely feel as if everything has been working up to this moment, to this record. I’m very excited to play these tracks live. Those people who have been our fans and followers should see the progression from our last record to this one, and the road we’ve taken won’t seem too foreign to them. When people come to see us, they know that it’s really about the message, about making them feel good. Hopefully, this record will inspire them in the same way. It certainly makes me feel happy. I can’t see myself recording depressing lyrics, lyrics that leave people without a sense of hope. It’s not in me to use the power of the microphone to make music like that. That’s why this record is uplifting - it’s got great messages. It’s all there. My goal is to open the door for people, in the same way that musical doors have been opened for me. I want to take this musical history and make it relevant to give people a better idea of who I am and where I came from. I think even though I’m a young guy who was born into the era of hip-hop and contemporary gospel, I can help bridge the cultural gap between people who are seventy-five years old and kids who are fifteen years old by reaching back into this history of music. We Walk This Road was done in our belief in what we all need right now: young voices saying something positive without preaching in hopes of inspiring people. When you stick to what you believe in, and with the roots of where you come from, things will always work out.
  3. Marco was great! Definitely got the warm and fuzzy feeling when he played... Toronto show ended up being alot of fun!
  4. The 3rd Annual NuJazz Festival featuring DJ Shadow, Aloe Blacc, Rich Medina, Tortured Soul, Mark de Clive-Lowe, Souljazz Orchestra & many more fantastic artists from the nu-jazz universe. Links Official site: www.nujazz.ca Twitter: www.twitter.com/nujazzfestival Facebook: http://on.fb.me/9dSjZU www.nufunk.ca presents... The 3rd Annual NuJazz Festival Friday, November 5th, 2010 Nu Jazz Launch Party Rich Medina (Jump N Funk, NYC) Souljazz Orchestra (Strut Records, Ottawa) Minotaurs (Static Clang, Toronto) dj NaNa @ The Great Hall (1087 Queen St. W.) $15.00 Get Tickets >> http://bit.ly/cZzck9 Produced in association with Fusicology Thursday, November 11th, 2010 Mark de Clive-Lowe featuring Sy Smith + Sunny Albeau (Australia) @ Revival Bar (783 College St.) $15.00 Get Tickets >> http://bit.ly/dbyXol presented in association with Fusicology & The Main Ingredient Friday, November 12th, 2010 "Live from the Shadowsphere" with DJ Shadow + special guests The Phoenix (410 Sherbourne St.) $15.00 Get Tickets >> http://bit.ly/cfHCq6 presented in association with Union Events Saturday, November 13th, 2010 Tortured Soul (NYC) Live + King Sunshine $15.00 Get Tickets >> http://bit.ly/cxLBax @ The Great Hall (1087 Queen St W) presented in association with Music Stylist Tuesday, November 15th, 2010 NuJazz Festival Wrap Party Aloe Blacc + Maya Jupiter & Special Guests @ Wrongbar (1279 Queen St. W.) $15.00 Get Tickets >> http://bit.ly/a6Akkn presented in association with Embrace Presents The NuJazz Festival is made possible by the support of The Ontario Council of the Arts.
  5. World-renowned avant-garde jazz/indie rock guru Marco Benevento celebrates his new release in Toronto this Sunday, October 17, 2010 at the El Mocambo (464 Spadina Ave.) at 8pm / $15 Here are 4 good reasons to see the show: 1/ The Marco Benevento Trio features Dave Dreiwitz from WEEN on Bass and Andrew Borger from Tom Waits and Norah Jones on drums - hot musicians! http://www.marcobenevento.com/ 2/ Check out this incredible video of the song "Risd" performered Live at Mo Boogie Loft http://www.moboogie.com/videos/2883 3/ The Ottawa Citizen Article says "Benevento toys with new blend of electric and acoustic music" http://bit.ly/9FXlhq 4/ Local support Elizabeth Shepherd returns to Toronto after an incredible trip through the USA - welcome her back! http://www.elizabethsheperd.com/ The show is a guaranteed jaw dropper for any indie-rock-jazz-head-crossover type. Marco’s truly an original act and very delightful to watch, always attracting new fans and prominent musicians alike, as evident by the artists he plays or has played with, including Stanton Moore, Skerik, Mike Dillon, Bobby Previte, Charlie Hunter, Joe Russo, Nathan Moore, Marc Friedman, Andrew Barr, Brad Barr, Reed Mathis, Trey Anastasio and Mike Gordon - some of the best in the business. Sunday, October 17, 2010 @ El Mocambo - 464 Spadina Ave 8PM Doors – 19+ :: $15 ADV local support Elizabeth Shepherd (Do Right Music) http://www.elmocambo.ca/ Advanced tickets only $15, available through www.Ticketweb.ca (online and over the phone 1-888-222-6608), Soundscapes, Rotate This, and Play De Record Buy online here: http://www.ticketweb.ca/t3/sale/SaleEventDetail?dispatch=loadSelectionData&eventId=3213925 thanks and hope to see you! -Jay http://www.twitter.com/nufunk *follow us for live updates*
  6. TICKETS: http://www.ticketweb.ca/t3/sale/SaleEventDetail?dispatch=loadSelectionData&eventId=3213925 Doors 8 pm / Show at 9 pm NOT TO BE MISSED!
  7. The Show is just about to get Started DAFT PUNK's HOMEWORK in it's entirety - #Toronto Lee's Palace
  8. follow us on Twitter for live updates www.twitter.com/nufunk here's a live show of Dynamo & Badnutbeats playing live right now.
  9. Friday Night just can't come soon enough! Join us this Friday at Lee's Palace (529 Bloor St W) for one of the most talked about shows of the fall. Halifax's Scientists of Sound (featuring members of The Jimmy Swift Band, Grand Theft Bus, Isis...) do Daft Punk's HOMEWORK in it's entirety! Add into them mix the dynamic duo of Dynamo & Badnutbeats who will be showcasing new songs from their forthcoming album and DJ ?uesquecest. HOMEWORK, Daft Punk's debut album and was released on January 20, 1997. Now 13 years later Daft Punk it continues to be a pioneering force on the electronic scene, pushing back the boundaries of the genre to integrate elements of other musical styles such as disco, rock and groove. It's a big venue so they'll be plenty of tickets left at the door - so please show your support by sharing the event on your wall and telling people you are coming down! Here's the Event Link: http://on.fb.me/bUe5k2 #Post to Profile# Here's the schedule: 9:00 PM Doors & DJ ?uesquecest 10:15 PM Dynamo & Badnutbeats 11:00 PM Special Guest DJ Set 11:30 PM Scientists of Sound does Daft Punk's HOMEWORK 12:30 PM Special Encore Check out a video of SOS doing Around the World Here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IZ4KJFM8Zys Tickets will be $15 at the door $12 Advance Tickets available at: Play De Record, Soundscapes, Rotate This and Ticketweb.ca or Online Here: http://www.ticketweb.ca/t3/sale/SaleEventDetail?dispatch=loadSelectionData&eventId=3213995 Win tickets & get a free SOS Track here: http://www.wickedbad.net/freedomdanish/sos-homework.html see you there! Jay jay@nufunk.ca
  10. Join us as we give thanks for all things funky and celebrate the long awaited return to Canada of the godfather of hip hop, electro sounds and nufunk... Saturday October 9th, 2010 ::: AFRIKA BAMBAATAA (nyc) ::: Father of the Electro Funk Sounds along side The Get By :: live! ROBB G Big League Chu Farbsie vs. MickeyD Annex WreckRoom - 794 Bathurst Street Northwest Corner of Bloor and Bathurst http://www.theannexwreckroom.com Advance tickets $25 - more at the door Tickets available at Soundscapes, Rotate This, Play De Record & Proper Reserve Order Tickets for Afrika Bambaataa Here Facebook Link During Bambaataa's early years, he was a founding member of the Bronx River Projects-area street gang, The Savage Seven. Due to the explosive growth of the gang, it later became known as the Black Spades, and he rose to the position of Division Leader. After a life-changing visit to Africa, he changed his name to Afrika Bambaataa Aasim. Bambaataa was influenced by the depiction of the Zulu warriors attacking British troops at Rorke's Drift in the Michael Caine film Zulu. After the visit, Bambaataa decided to use his leadership to turn those involved in the gang life into something more positive to the community. This began the development of The Organization, which soon later became known as the Zulu Nation, a group of racially and politically aware rappers, B-boys, graffiti artists and other people involved in hip hop culture that gained fame in the early eighties to mid nineties. By 1977, inspired by DJ Kool Herc, Bambaataa had begun organizing block parties all around the South Bronx, and he was soon renowned as one of the best DJs in the business. In 1980, he produced Soul Sonic Force's landmark single, "Zulu Nation Throwdown". In 1982, Bambaataa organized the very first European hip hop tour. Along with himself were rapper and graffiti artist Rammellzee, Zulu Nation DJ Grand Mixer DXT (formerly Grand Mixer D.St), B-boy and B-girl crews the Rock Steady Crew, and the Double Dutch Girls, as well as legendary graffiti artists Fab 5 Freddy, Phase 2, Futura 2000, and Dondi. Planet Rock (1981) Also in 1982, Bambaataa became a solo artist (having produced several other singles) and released "Jazzy Sensation" on Tommy Boy Records in that year. "Planet Rock", a popular single, came out that June under the name Afrika Bambaataa and the Soulsonic Force. The song melded electronic hip hop beats with the main melody from Kraftwerk's "Trans-Europe Express", as well as portions from records by Ennio Morricone and Captain Sky - thus creating a new style of music altogether, electro funk. It influenced many styles of electronic and dance music, e.g. freestyle music, house music and techno music. In 1984, Bambaataa recorded "Unity" with James Brown and released "World Destruction" under the name Time Zone (with John Lydon, better known as Johnny Rotten). Shango Funk Theology, a full length album, came out under the name Shango. This was followed by "Funk You" in 1985 and then his formal full album debut, Beware (The Funk Is Everywhere). Peace, Love, Unity and Having Fun (1983) Bambaataa then left Tommy Boy and signed with Capitol Records, released The Light (as Afrika Bambaataa & the Family), which included aid from George Clinton, Bootsy Collins, Boy George and UB40. 1990-2000: Decade of Darkness was released in 1991. It included both hip house tracks that were produced by the Italian team De Point (most of those have been collected on ZYX record's The 12" Mixes compilation) as well as hip hop and electro funk tracks. On Warlocks and Witches, Bam (as his name is often abbreviated) focused on hip hop. From the mid-1990s, Bam returned to his electro roots, collaborating with Westbam (who was named after him) and culminating in 2004's album Dark Matter Moving at the Speed of Light which featured Gary Numan and many others. In 2000, Rage Against the Machine covered Afrika's song "Renegades of Funk" for their album Renegades. In 2006, he featured on the British singer Jamelia's album Walk With Me on a song called Do Me Right. Bambaataa's fourth son is a drum and bass/Jungle MC known as TC Izlam, who frequently performs at the popular drum and bass event Konkrete Jungle in New York City. On September 27, 2007, it was announced that Afrika Bambaataa was one of the nine nominees for the 2008 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductions. Freestyle (2006) On December 22, 2007, he made a surprise appearance performing at the First Annual Tribute Fit For the King of King Records, Mr. Dynamite James Brown in Covington, KY. As of Summer 2008, he was featured as part of the Rock the Bells 2008 tour, dj-ing on the second stage on select dates. Shift w/ Fort Knox Five (2010) The story of Bambaataa’s early experimentation and rise to cultural-stardom is important in realizing that the hip-hop/electro fusion of the last decade is no new development. In fact, most of modern urban/pop music wouldn’t have been possible were it not for his early innovation. To this point, the widespread use of grinding electro mixed with the rhymes of everyone from B.o.B. to Rick Ross, is historically rooted in the Bambaataa-Kraftwerk synthesis. The recent revival of Biggie by smashup artists and DJs alike is yet another example of creative fusion first made possible by Bambaataa. Promoted by www.NuFunk.ca www.Make it Funky.ca Activate Events
  11. Check out the review here: http://torontoist.com/2010/10/sound_tracks_aerobics_in_space_by_maylee_todd.php
  12. .. it's a part of the 3rd Annual NuJazz Festival !
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