Jay Funk Dawg

big ups !!

Electric Meat added!

just announced! Nufunk & Jambands.ca present... Thursday, March 4th Kevin Breit & Sisters Euclid High Plains Drifter @ The Rivoli 9pm 9:45 High Plains Drifter 10:30 Sisters Euclid for two sets intermission music by DJ ?uesquecest The incomparable rock/jazz/jam eclectic stew of The Sisters Euclid, led by one of Canada's greatest guitarists Kevin Breit (Norah Jones, Supergenerous, Harry Manx) with appetizers from pan-Canadian groove collective High Plains Drifter.

I'm going by now!

This is a really hot track off her new album! download the track off her website wwww.elizabethshepherd.com

yeah maybe I should mp3 it... sorry

what did you think?

House of David Gang is doing 6 show across Ontario to Nova Scotia and we need your help to spread the word. Check out the dates and facebook pages below, we'd really like to have as many people and warm you up with the soothing music on Bob Marley. We are working in conjunction with Food banks across the country and there will be savings at the door if you bring canned food donation to the local food banks. If you have friends in any of these places please help up pass on the word! House of David Gang Bob Marley Tribtute Tour http://www.myspace.com/houseofdavidgang Saturday, February 6, 2010 Lee's Palace - Toronto, Ontario http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=242554565911 Thursday, February 11, 2010 The Oxygen - Moncton, NB http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=301752783199 Friday, February 12, 2010 The Paragon Theatre - Halifax, NS http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=248441187115 Saturday, February 13, 2010 The Blue Olive - Saint John, NB http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=355562765461 Sunday, February 14, 2010 Nicky Zees - Fredericton, NB http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=254194192317 Tuesday, February 16, 2010 Mansion House - Kingston, ON http://www.themansionkingston.com Wednesday, February 17th, 2010 Rainbow Room - Ottawa, ON http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=308894823948

Tonight at Lee's Palace!

I'm celebrating my birthday this weekend - come join me for some Bob Marley action! --- Greetings, we've got a lot of great events in store for 2010! Strap on your seat belts for another great year! Thanks for supporting live music and I look forward to seeing you on the dance floor!. Check out upcoming events including Bob Marley Tribute shows in Toronto and Cross Canada Tour, plus Lotus, Chameleon Project, DJ Czech That One Guy, SoulJazz Orchestra and more! Friday, February 5th @ El Mocambo and Saturday, February 6th @ Lee's Palace 9:00 PM EST BOB MARLEY BIRTHDAY WEEKEND at El Mocambo and Lee's Palace - Toronto,ON $12.00 Get Tickets >> height=600> height=600> height=600> height=600> height=600> src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v609/jaydawg420/find_us_on_facebook_badge.gif" border="0" alt="Photobucket"> Online tickets

Remember the VW Van story of 2007? Well it's now a new song by the House of David Gang... This version of the song features Big John and Raffa Dean on drums and Percussion, Guitar & Keyboards by myself and Gisto, plus vocals by King Selah. Take a listen! Link to file: https://rcpt.yousendit.com/812071804/f42a07401e126efabdd2255c07200e07

greetings from france! i was just at a big music conference in Cannes where i met Burning Spear! big ups to our sponsor; http://www.canadianreggaeworld.com

i saw them on tuesday in Cannes; it was pretty cool, but i still dont get why people are so crazy about them, it was only rock n roll to me

i just read the Clapton autobiography ... what a crazy life he had, love him even more now ; i really want to see that Jeff Beck/Clapton tour : its pricy though

In Toronto; Play De Record, Paridise Bound, Penguin Music, Rotate This, Kopps Records and Cosmos Records have the best vinyl selections. my favorite new purchase is the vinyl album for Menahan Street Band

Tour dates: Sat. Feb 7 El Mocambo, Toronto, Ontairo Sat. Feb 6 Lee’s Palace, Toronto, Ontairo Thurs. Feb 11 Oxygen NightClub, Moncton, New Brunswick Fri. Feb 12 Paragon Theatre, Halifax, Nova Scotia Sat. Feb 13 The Blue Olive, Saint John, New Brunswick Sun. Feb 14 Nicky Zee’s, Fredericton, New Brunswick Tues. Feb 16 The Mansion House, Kingston, ON Wed. Feb 17 Rainbow Room, Ottawa, ON for more information visit: http://www.nufunk.ca or http://www.myspace.com/houseofdavidgang (TORONTO) Jamaican-Canadian Reggae group House of David Gang is excited to be returning to Atlantic Canada for its 2nd Annual Bob Marley Food Drive & Black History Month tour! This 7-show swing honours the life and messages of peace and hope of reggae's spiritual father, the immortal Bob Marley, who would have turned 65 years old this year. The House of David Gang has rapidly developed a following on the East Coast; having performed at the Harvest Jazz and Blues Festival, Evolve Festival and Salty Jam as well as over a dozen club shows across the Maritimes. They have earned a reputation as one of Canada's top Roots Reggae outfits. Robert “Bob†Nesta Marley (February 6, 1945 – May 11, 1981) was a Jamaican musician, singer-songwriter and Rastafarian. He was the lead singer, songwriter and guitarist for the ska, rocksteady and reggae bands: The Wailers (1964 – 1974) and Bob Marley & the Wailers (1974 – 1981). Marley remains the most widely known and revered performer of reggae music, and is credited for helping spread Jamaican music to the worldwide audience. Marley’s best known hits include “I Shot the Sheriffâ€, “No Woman, No Cryâ€, “Exodusâ€, “Could You Be Lovedâ€, “Stir It Upâ€, “Jammingâ€, “Redemption Songâ€, “One Love†and, together with The Wailers, “â€Three Little Birdsâ€, as well as the posthumous releases “Buffalo Soldier†and “Iron Lion Zionâ€. The compilation album, Legend, released in 1984, three years after his death, is the best-selling reggae album ever (10 times platinum), with sales of more than 12 million copies. Even today nearly 30 years after his death, the name Bob Marley is recognized by old and young alike around the world. Reggae’s most transcendent and iconic figure, Bob Marley was the first Jamaican artist to achieve international superstardom, in the process introducing the music of his native island nation to the far-flung corners of the globe. Marley’s music gave voice to the day-to-day struggles of the Jamaican experience, vividly capturing not only the plight of the country’s impoverished and oppressed but also the devout spirituality that remains their source of strength. His songs of faith, devotion, and revolution created a legacy that continues to live on through the music of his extended family as well as generations of artists the world over touched by his genius. HOUSE OF DAVID GANG (Toronto) http://www.myspace.com/houseofdavidgang One of Canada's top roots reggae collectives, The House of David Gang specialize in the timeless and classic Jamaican sound of the 1970s and early 80s. Faithfully recreating the soulful roots rock reggae sound, The House of David Gang is a collective of artists, vocalists, horn players, guitars, and keyboards, 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 dozens of Private, Fundraisers and Community events. Listen/Download to "Come with Me" New Brunswick Dub/Reggae Song here: http://www.nufunk.ca/House_of_David_Gang-Come_With_Me.mp3 HIGH PLAINS DRIFTER (Toronto) http://www.highplainsdrifter.ca http://www.myspace.com/highplainsdrifting Opening on the tour is High Plains Drifter, Pan Canadian world beat ensemble whose dynamic live performances are captivating audiences across Canada. Like a traveling vagabond, High Plains Drifter is a pan-Canadian collective of musicians traveling town to town, bringing the energy of celebration to audiences everywhere. DJ ?uesquecest (Reggae Classics/Breaks) Last year's tour was a blast and was a sell out! Don't miss it and don't forget your non-perishable food donation for local food banks in Halifax, Moncton, Fredericton and Saint John.

Thank RobL for all those spots!

Check out the contest! http://www.jambands.ca/sanctuary/showtopic.php?fid/2/tid/255551/pid/631234/post/631234/#631234

45 rpm! d'oh - I'm such a newb!

Happy New Years to you all. I have recently bought a DJ mixer off Tungsten Gruven and I'm now happily DJying at home - on two Techinic 1200s. I've dusted off my old record collection of mostly classic rock albums. I've got rarities from Jimi Hendrix's Band of Gypsy, Steven Stills solo albums (that also feature Hendrix on them), David Bowie, Elivis Colstello, CCR, Derek & The Dominos, Simon & Garfunkel, Talking Heads, The Police, Alice Cooper, Lots of Zepplin and it's been great to hear all the great music again. I've got some lesser known stuff by Booker T & The MGs, Robin Trower, Gill Scott Herron, Weather Report, Ahmad Jamal, War, Santata and a great copy of the Dead's Anthem of the Sun. There's something about handling the vinyl and the needle to the record that really enhancing the music enjoyment experience. There's a warm to the music from that era and hearing it on CD doesn't have the same je-ne-sais-quoi! In that spirit, I've been drawn lately to the 45 inch singles, specifically reggae and funk 45s. I'm on a quest to build a strong collection. It's inspiring to talk to the collectors and record stores about the medium. One thing the say about 45s is that the grooves on the record are deeper than the LPs, and because the 45 record is spinning at a higher speed, the quality is much better than what you'd find on the full length. I'm finding it a lot of fun and once I have a mix to share with you I'll post it here. I'm going to be traveling for the next month, first to France and then to Atlantic Canada & back - planning on spending any off time looking for rare grooves. Can anyone help suggest some good record stores in Southern Ontario that would be worth Checking out. I'm going to be in Ottawa, Kingston, Fredericton, Saint John, Halifax, Montreal. Anyone have some old vinyl for sale? big ups to all the skanks in 2010! Jay jay@nufunk.ca

p.s. check this link:

Mr. Scruff will be in Toronto will be DJing at Wrongbar, Tonight - Friday, January 15, 2010. A lot of things have happened since a young Andy Carthy started answering to the name Mr Scruff – making a name for himself under the shadow of Manchester’s mid 90s club scene. Not only has he released four critically acclaimed albums, with countless tours and club events he has cemented his now legendary DJ status. This is a DJ that can sell out the 1500 capacity London KoKo armed only with his records, some turntables and a few spare packets of teabags! Scruff will be at the controls for 4 hours, serving up a melting pot of jazz, soul, hip hop, funk, disco, deep house, reggae, dubstep, afrobeat, latin, and plenty of goodies that don’t fit into any category... If you want a way to keep fit without the expense of a gym or the chill of pounding the winter streets, there can be few better ways to work off excess pounds than dancing the night away in the company of Mr. Scruff. Don’t miss Mr. Scruff's 4 hour DJ set at Wrongbar on Friday, January 15, 2010. GA TICKETS $15.00 Advance (plus s.c.) • 19+ Event • Doors @ 10PM TICKETS ON SALE TODAY AT HTTP://WWW.WANTICKETS.COM/EMBRACE, ROTATE THIS, SOUNDSCAPES & PLAY DE RECORD

Chameleon Project is confirmed opener!