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Check out the review here: http://torontoist.com/2010/10/sound_tracks_aerobics_in_space_by_maylee_todd.php

.. it's a part of the 3rd Annual NuJazz Festival !

aerobics in space yeah!

what did you think?? Comments Please!

I'll give you an external hard-driver! Check out Future shop.. i was blow away by the deals

I just found this posted on the FB wall.. ! lol

The NuJazz Festival’s mission is to celebrate the ongoing evolution of jazz music by presenting cutting-edge, contemporary artists from around the world whose music is inspired by and pushes the boundaries of the traditional jazz idiom. 3rd Annual NuJazz Festival http://www.nujazz.ca Nov. 5 - 15, 2010 Various Venues - Toronto, ON Check out last year's video trailer here : Join us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/bmwQr5 We are thrilled to announce the 3rd Annual NuJazz Festival at various venues in Toronto. The spirit of nu-jazz is to bringing jazz into a modern context by blending this essential improvisation-based art form with other styles like funk, hiphop, electronica and more. Confirmed artists this year include: Tortured Soul, Rich Medina, The Souljazz Orchestra, DJ John Kong and much much more Former festival headliners include: Jazzanova (Germany), The Herbaliser Band (London, UK) and Hypnotic Brass Ensemble (NYC). They were joined by some of the most exciting live acts from all across the country, including: Elizabeth Shepherd, High Plains Drifter, King Sunshine, Grand Analog, Planet Earth and The National Parcs. Rounding out the festival is a who's who of Canadian and local DJs who introduce us all to so many cutting-edge sounds and keep the city's scene moving into the future: The Footprints DJ crew (General Eclectic / Jason Palma & Stuart Li aka basicsoulunit), Medicineman (CIUT 89.5fm), John Kong (Do Right!), DJ Goldfinger (CIUT 89.5fm) and many more. Bands Submissions via Sonic Bids: http://bit.ly/9LqyIR Other Inquiries: jay@nufunk.ca Confirmed Schedule: Launch Party Nov. 5th - Rich Media (Jump & Funk, NYC) w/ Souljazz Orchestra @ The Great Hall $15 Nov. 11th - TBA @ Revival Nov. 12th - TBA @ Opera House Nov. 13th - Tortured Soul @ The Great Hall Wrap up Party Nov. 15th - Aloe Blacc @ Wrongbar $15 The NuJazz Festival presented Jose James' Blackmagic Band in July and will be presenting Marco Benevento this October. See http://www.nufunk.ca for more details. www.nujazz.ca

Queen West usually has all the action!

NuFunk.ca presents... Scientists of Sound does Daft Punk's HOMEWORK ::LIVE!:: Scientists of Sound on MySpace w/ Dynamo & Badnutbeats (LIVE) Dynamo and Badnutbeats on MySpace Friday, October 15 at 9:00pm Lee's Palace 529 Bloor St W Toronto, ON Lee's Palace Tickets $12 available at Soundscapes, Rotate This, Play De Record or by emailing jay@nufunk.ca Or Buy Tickets Here: Order Tickets for Scientists of Sound does Daft Punk's Homework Facebook Link: Official Facebook SOS Does Daft Punk's Homework!! +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Halifax based Scientists of Sound (SOS) are coming to Toronto for a performance of their wildly successful show "SOS does Daft Punk's HOMEWORK". Featuring New Brunswick drummer Bob Deveau from Grand Theft Bus, guitarist Craig Mercer and keyboardist Aaron Collier of The Jimmy Swift Band, SOS crank out an amazing tribute to one of the greatest dance albums of all time with incredible visuals and special effects. Don't miss it! ...SOS will also be performing original songs from their debut album coming out summer of 2010 and joined by Toronto live-electronic act Dynamo & Badnutbeats. Daft Punk DAFT PUNK on MySpace Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo and Thomas Bangalter, the two French twenty-something DJs who make up Daft Punk, are relentless dance-music aficionados and historians. And unlike many of their contemporaries, their interests don't just lie in the electronic beats that have been rockin' the clubs since the mid-80s. The two knob-twiddlers are just as well-versed in Eurodisco grooves, Chic, and the old-school rhythms of Afrika Bambaata and the Sugarhill Records catalog, as they are in the Chicago house and Detroit techno traditions. When they're not assembling catchy-as-hell bits of electro-pop ("Around The World"), throwing down slabs of minimalist funk ("Da Funk"), or marrying Miami bass to Kraftwerkian blips ("Oh Yeah"), Homem-Christo and Bangalter try to impart a little knowledge. On "Teachers," they use a Ween-esque distorted vocal line to name-check a broad list of influences that includes Brian Wilson, Dr. Dre, and Armand Van Helden. Their broad focus, utopian determination and, of course, their way with a beat earn Daft Punk's HOMEWORK a well-deserved "A". "Da Funk" was nominated for a 1998 Grammy Award for Best Dance Recording. "Around The World" was nominated for the 1999 Grammy Award for Best Dance Recording. Spin - Ranked #76 in Spin Magazine's "90 Greatest Albums of the '90s & Ranked #16 on Spin's list of the "Top 20 Albums Of The Year." "...Weirdo-funk, then, with lashings of trash-culture, cool and crunchy breakbeats. Daft Punk always sound original, inventive, exciting and dangerous..." Melody Maker Ranked #17 on Melody Maker's list of 1997's "Albums Of The Year." NME (Magazine) - Ranked #11 in NME's 1997 Critics' Poll. Daft Punk are currently working on the soundtrack to the upcoming sequel TRON: Legacy. Preview it here: Daft Punk for Tron Legacy Soundtrack | HYPETRAK Scientists of Sound (Halifax) scientists of sound on MySpace Music This new electro supergroup features Craig Mercer (JSB) on guitar, bass, and effects, Aaron Collier (JSB) on keyboards, bass, and effects, Bob Deveau (Grand Theft Bus) on drums, and Colin Crowell (Ruby Jean and the Thoughtful Bees) on trumpet and production. Their performance features live looping and manipulation on a veritable space ship of knobs, faders, and buttons, and a fully programmed light and video show. Performed in full costume and face masks, the visual impact of an SOS performance is as powerful as the heavy hitting beats they create. Live Videos: Around The World IZ4KJFM8Zys Rollin' & Scratchin' 77ho_dViCSU Dynamo & Badnutbeats (Toronto, ON) Dynamo and Badnutbeats on MySpace A couple of trouble-makers who will remain a mystery until further notice, due to the fact that they must endure secret lives as humanoids who fuction in normal society working for a very large corporation that makes pretty much everything, so as to further their musical and artistic goals in hopes of beautifying this world we are slowly destroying.... and intriguing the minds of the many beautiful souls who live here with a glorious onslaught of sound and light with which they can lose their minds to, and not be judged. A hommage to the ages of enlightenment, and great psychedelic experiences still shared by a vast majority of truth-seekers. Come trip with us, and enjoy the ride. plus special guest Djs TBA See you there! promoted by: NuFunk.ca

Hey Toronto Peeps... I've got some hot shows coming up and I'd love to have your help getting the word out. Here are 5 great shows coming up and if you could help spread the word about these ones on Facebook that would be really helpful. Either post it to your profile, make some comments on the pages or add some invites is what I'm looking for. I'm also looking for people who are interested in helping promote & work the shows. So hit me up if interested jay@nufunk.ca Thanks! -Jay Upcoming http://www.NuFunk.ca shows: Oct. 8 Tribute to Peter Tosh http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=154061614624361&ref=ts Oct. 9 Afrika Bambaataa http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=156309134398857 Oct. 15 SOS Does Daft Punk's Homework http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=151541141546160 Oct. 17th Marco Benevento http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=154578924570157 December 8th Wood Brothers http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=155791107774962

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I noticed that my favorite movie streaming site was shut down recently.. tvshack.net... what are the other sites worth checking? j

Wow you are really doing some nice work! is your guitar set up now almost completely custom? I'm almost running entirely on BOSS pedals - my first set of pedals burned to the ground in VW fire... I had a mix of DOD, Boss, Ibanez pedals then... any advice to getting a sweet JJ Cale tone?

Good Reasons that Karkwa won http://www.aux.tv/newmusic/features/karkwa-polaris-prize-introduction/

Big love to Bouche for keeping this going and to the community who are a part of it!

I'd pick Capsule Music's repair department. Capsule Music www.capsulemusic.com‎ http://maps.google.ca/places/ca/toronto/queen-st-w/921/-capsule-music?gl=ca

I was at the show and I went in rooting for the underdogs - The Sadies. They were great, but the best performances were by Dan Managan, Broken Social Scene, Tegan & Sarah, Owen Pallett, Karkwa and Caribou. It was a surprising pick, i think though that it was great that an relatively unknown band won - sort of makes the event feel like it's not a popularity contest, but a true pick of great art. Each band who performers, said that they were just happy to be chosen and felt that it was a good celebration of Canadian music. I felt the same. The event was at the Concert Hall, aka The Masonic Temple... what a great space.. i really hope they start using that place for more concerts!

Tonight!

Maylee Todd’s debut album Choose Your Own Adventure is a light-hearted romp through classic jazzy funk, spiced up with her harp playing and goofy sense of humour. It you live in Parkdale, you may have noticed dozens of people in crazy costumes wandering around Queen and Brock about a month ago. Well it turns out they were extras in her new video for Aerobics In Space, which she’s launching Thursday night at the Drake Hotel Underground. NOW Magazine obtained an exclusive look behind the scenes, which should give you a taste of what to expect. Behind the scenes with Maylee Todd from NOW Magazine on Vimeo.

I can't believe I'm missing this! Arrg! Reviews please!

Great to hear you all had a great one. I really love what Todd said "As has become standard in my adult life, every summer gets better and better." - Can't wait till adult hood.

I had a great summer, it was quite incredible. Love to hear about the best parts of your summers! Highlights: Come Together & Midland House of David Gang Tour Jose James w/ Elizabeth Shepherd Montreal Jazz Fest (Elizabeth Shepherd & Taj Mahal) Phish outside Rochester On tour with Donnie Dumphy & Meateus Gib Rap Challenge (SJ, Freddy, Moncton, Charlottetown, Halifax, Port Hawkesbury, Antigonish) Evolve Festival, Antigonish (Easy Star Allstars, Fred Penner, Maylee Todd, Skratch Bastid, Fort Knox Five - Jamming with Gratefully Deadicated) Furthur in Buffalo Algonquin Park Cottaging & Waterskiing Shambhala Festival (Beardyman, ASkillz, OKA, Adham Shaihk, Five Alarm Funk) Tour around Vancouver Island Got Engaged in Tofino Rainforest Watching Shooting Stars & Seeing Whales on Sunshine Coast House of David Gang Festival Tour (Ottawa-Muskoka) Playing with Richard Underhill, Chris Bottomley, Great Bob Scott & Samba Elegua at Pedestrian Sundays in Kensington Market to 500 people. Cottaging in Algonquin Park again SUMMER 2010 ROCKED!

yay! jay@nufunk.ca