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Macy was fun - she had some ramblings about love that seemed a bit misguided - I also caught Chaka Khan - I didn't know I'd know so many of her songs. Big crowds!! Toronto rocks for all the free concerts this summer!

CHARLIE WINSTON (Canadian Debut!) http://www.charliewinston.com/ http://www.myspace.com/charliewinston Charlie Winston is a British singer/songwriter associated with Peter Gabriel's label, Real World Records. He broke through to mainstream success in France in 2009 with the chart-topping smash hit "Like a Hobo." Born in 1978 in Cornwall, he grew up in Bungay, Suffolk, where his parents ran a hotel. He is the brother of Tom Baxter, a singer/songwriter popular in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Winston made his full-length debut with the self-produced album Make Way (2007) in association with Gabriel's Real World label. He toured with Gabriel as well. His second album, Hobo (2009), was also released on Real World. Whereas Make Way failed to find a mass audience, Hobo became a major commercial success in France, where it was released on the label Atmosphériques. The album's lead single, "Like a Hobo," topped the French singles chart. It also reached the Top Five in Belgium and the Top 30 in Switzerland. In support of the breakthrough success of "Like a Hobo," Winston toured France Videos: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UpWpfTZN5zA Charlie plays in Toronto coming up: Eggplant Presents Charlie Winston with special guest Ko The Mod Club Theatre 722 College Street Friday, July 9th early show - doors at 7:00pm Tickets: $17.50 Tickets available at ticketmaster.ca, criminal records, rotate this and soundscapes

more info www.nujazz.ca

can't wait to see 'em!

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=137322736278225&ref=ts http://www.nufunk.ca/ & Supermarket presents... Thursday, July 1st Canada Day Funk & Reggae Bash House of David Gang High Plains Drifter & DJ ?uesquecest Supermarket $8 at the door High Plains Drifter Check out song "Salif" http://www.nufunk.ca/Saliflive.mp3 ------------------------------------ High Plains Drifter is a Pan Canadian world beat ensemble, lead by multi-instrumentalist Jay Cleary, whose dynamic live performances are captivating audiences across Canada. Like imagery evoked by the mysterious quality of a traveling vagabond, High Plains Drifter is a collective of musicians traveling town to town bringing the energy of celebration to audiences everywhere. Leaning towards original roots, jazz, funk and world music, The High Plains Drifter is a groove force that keeps dancehalls packed and bodies in constant motion. High Plains Drifter draws inspiration from artists as diverse as James Brown, Herbie Hancock and Jimmy Buffet. The group, known for their unpredictable stage show, has enjoyed collaborations with a number of Canadian musicians including members of The Jimmy Swift Band, Slowcoaster, Wassabi Collective, The Chameleon Project & Slammin' Jack as well as young horn players, percussionists and turn-tablists. http://www.highplainsdrifter.ca/ House of David Gang Check out song "Toronto, Ontario" http://www.nufunk.ca/torontoontario.mp3 ------------------------------------ One of Canada's top roots reggae collectives, The House of David Gang specialize in the timeless and classic Jamaican reggae sound of the 1970s and early 80s. Faithfully recreating the soulful roots rock reggae sound, The House of David Gang is a certifiable reggae orchestra. Comprised of a collective of artists, vocalists, horn players, guitars, keyboards and backed by a rock-steady rhythm section, The House of David Gang have headlined Rock, World Music, Caribbean and Reggae Festivals, made appearances on live to air radio and performed at Private, Fundraisers and Community events. http://www.myspace.com/houseofdavidgang plus special guest selectors Gratefully Deadicated Soundsystem Rory Levy has brought together two of his greatest passions to produce what is the gratefully deadicated experience. By fusing together his extensive collection of live Grateful Dead music he has created an experience that is truly unique. Throughout the experience you will hear live Grateful Dead music in a seamless set. The Gratefully Deadicated Sound System represents a unique mix of legendary Grateful Dead songs and jams from memorable concerts fused together to create the ultimate Grateful Dead experience. Tracks are chosen from the exclusive high quality CD and DAT library of the Gratefully Deadicated Sound Systems collection of more then 600 concerts. DJ ?uesquecest and more!

OLD CROW MEDICINE SHOW TUESDAY, JULY 13TH, 2010 PHOENIX CONCERT THEATRE – TORONTO Doors: 7:00PM Show: 8:00PM Tickets available all Ticketmaster Outlets, Rotate This, Soundscapes Call 416-870-8000 to charge by phone. Tickets (incl. GST) $24.50 (plus FMF and service charges) 19+/General Admission Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=129041387106163&index=1 OLD CROW MEDICINE SHOW www.crowmedicine.com www.myspace.com/oldcrowmedicineshow With combined sales totaling over 280,000 albums, an appearance on Austin City Limits, two performances on Late Night With Conan O’Brien, and multiple appearances on A Prairie Home Companion, various NPR programs and the Grand Ole Opry, Old Crow Medicine Show is celebrating the release of Tennessee Pusher, their third album for Nettwerk Music Group and their most personal album to date. Tennessee Pusher, produced by Don Was (Bob Dylan, The Rolling Stones, Bonnie Raitt), features 13 infectious tracks that offer a virtual American road trip, populated with characters that seem to span a century of the South. OCMS continues to create their special blend of American roots, rock, blues and country, but on Tennessee Pusher, the band has truly found their own voice. When asked why he chose to work with OCMS, Don Was explains: “People ask me what The Old Crow Medicine Show are all about. If I’m in a hurry, I just say that they’re The Clash of bluegrass music, but that doesn’t really do anyone any justice. I could tell ‘em that they’re a rock ‘n roll band who use fiddles and acoustic guitars instead of Les Pauls and Marshal stacks, but that’s only one small part of the story. They’re an American Band - even more so than Grand Funk Railroad! In fact, it’s not hyperbolic to say that, as musicians, songwriters and singers, they are the smartest and finest purveyors of American music to come down the pike in decades.†With most of their time spent on the road, OCMS has made a name for themselves as energetic performers with an unbridled spirit. It’s a live show not to be missed.

this show is going to slay - I hope you guys check out those videos, they are pure gold!

Saturday, June 26th Mansion presents... Reggae Party! w/ House of David Gang, High Plains Drifter & special guests Brad Smith The Mansion http://www.themansionkingston.com/ 506 Princess St. cover $5 House of David Gang http://www.myspace.com/houseofdavidgang THE HOUSE OF DAVID GANG is a Toronto-based reggae collective that delivers late 70s and early 80s style Jamaican reggae classics . Formed in Toronto over 15 years ago, the band is fronted by seasoned reggae veteran King Selah and whose members have included members of Resinators, Irie Band, Explorer Band, Revelation, Selassie I Power and many others. The House of David Gang got it's name from a House that a group of like minded Toronto Reggae Musicians lived in and who held after-hour reggae parties for several years which developed the musicians into some of Toronto's Top session players. For the past 15 years King Selah and the House of David Gang have hosted the Toronto Bob Marley, Peter Tosh and Bunny Wailer Tributes which have helped bring light to Toronto's burgeoning roots rock reggae scene. plus special opening set by High Plains Drifter http://www.highplainsdrifter.ca

How was GSH ? any good??

After Party for John Scofield on July 2nd is at Revival w/ Jose James see full info here: www.nujazz.ca check this video:

tonight!

I don't think that the industry is tanking exactly, it's that in the world of supertours, they keep uping the ticket price without the artist having anything new to promote. Who really needs to see Poison, Bon Jovi, Scorpions, Triumph on tour again? It's interesting that The Grateful Dead, Widespread Panic and Phish often get referenced in Lefsetz newsletters. They are always heralded for their ability to draw and how hard they work to please their fans, from a cheaper ticket point of view, long show, funny zany or one of a kind moment that happens at each show that keeps the fans coming back.

apparently he's still a bit of a complex figure in music... he abandoned his new album halfway through citing he wasn't feeling it. It was released anyway in a shorter format. I'd love to bring this guy to Toronto, love to hear the reviews!

awesome man!

great NXNE so far... Busy weekend in Toronto. I'm going to this show case tonight..

This is great news, still Canadians pay more for their cell phones than anywhere else in the world!

new poster! yay - good times ahead!

Elizabeth Shepherd - Heavy Falls The Night (Toronto)

I have your Slash book, if you got some tickets, maybe I can get it back to you. Tues/Weds/Thurs works!