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Embrace Presents TURKUAZ - WINTER TOUR with RACHAEL CARDIELLO Ticket link: http://bit.ly/2DCcNFx FB event: https://www.facebook.com/events/498146947227395/ Turkuaz (Brooklyn, NYC FUNK!) http://turkuazband.com/ https://facebook.com/turkuaznation https://twitter.com/Turkuaz https://instagram.com/turkuazband opener: Rachel Cardiello http://rachaelcardiello.com/ https://facebook.com/rachaelcardiellomusic

Illumination Presents and Flat Cat Productions Invite You to Share in an Evening of Grateful Dead and Phish with: Sat. Feb 3rd, 2018 Whose Cat Is Dead&A Solo Acoustic Phish Set by Rich Grossman of The Lizards Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.ca/o/whose-cat-is-dead-13106232889 Relatively new to the scene, the veteran musicians that make up Whose Cat Is Dead are really turning "heads" within the jam community. As a 4-piece act interpreting the catalog of the Grateful Dead, WCID have the luxury of musical space that comes along with a more "stripped down" approach. With a driving, powerful rhythm section, soaring keys, Jerry-like yet still fresh guitar, and some of the best 3-part harmonies in the business, this crew are quickly gaining fans new and old. Adam Bernstein - drums and vocals Kimberly Manning - key and vocals Mark Thackway - guitar and vocals Mikey Vukovich - bass and vocals The Lizards virtuoso guitar slinger, Rich Grossman, has been wowing crowds with the band since making their debut in November of 2013, playing sold out shows and festivals to hundreds of fans. The band’s main goal is to recreate the Phish Experience. Whether it’s their ever changing setlists, synchronized dancing (or trampoline-ing) or touring with their own lighting rig and director (TG5), the band is committed to giving people that same feeling as the one we’ve all felt many times before. The Lizards make it possible to gain that experience in our own backyard, with many feeling it’s been a long time coming that a band can create a community in this country for such a style of music. The Lizards intend to show everyone that they, above all things, can once again bring together a congregation of like-minded people that all want the same things: good times, good music & sore legs! Rich has agreed to perform a special acousitc set of Phish songs for this show. Come and see what he has up his sleeve! ***** PLEASE NOTE THAT DUE TO A SPONSORSHIP FROM OUR FRIENDS AT WHERE HEADS MEET IN HAMILTON THE COST OF BUSSING PLUS ADMISSION HAS DECREASED TO $30! ***** (Tickets will be available at the door for $20)

NuFunk.ca Presents 12th Annual Bob Marley Birthday Tribute Concert Sat. Feb 10th, 2018 Featuring House of David Gang & Friends Special Guest Chester Miller after party with Big Toes Hifi & vintage Wailers 45 opening set by Pressure Drop Selectors Lee's Palace - 529 Bloor St. W. Toronto, On Doors 9:00 PM Tickets $12 Adv $20 at the door or $15 with non perishable canned food donation to Parkdale Food Community Bank Online Tickets / Facebook Link / More info Toronto's longest running Bob Marley Tributes showcasing the best of the city's original reggae music scene and raising important food donations. Sponsored by CIUT 89.5fm, TorontoReggae, Canadian Reggae World, Fusicology & Parkdale Food Bank. STARRING: House of David Gang (Toronto, Ontario) Canada’s Reggae Warriors www.houseofdavidgang.com Dubbed “Canada's Reggae Warriors," House of David Gang is an authentic reggae band from Toronto that delivers late 70s and early 80s-style Jamaican reggae originals; mixed with folk, tropical and Canadiana influences. The band takes its name from the House of David, an after-hours hotspot for the Toronto's burgeoning Rastafarian and reggae community from the late 80’s until the mid-90’s. The band adopted the name "House of David Gang" in 1997 when the House of David venue got closed down by city authorities who were able to evict the band based on zoning and noise bylaws. The band then became well-known for live performances at The Bamboo and El Mocambo and hosting the Peter Tosh Tributes for over 25 years. Now the band continues to be influential for played over hundreds of dates across Canada and have shared the stage with top reggae artists such as Lee Scratch Perry, Xavier Rudd, Major Lazer, The Mighty Diamonds, Big Youth, Bushman, Mad Professor, Dawn Penn, Leroy Sibbles, Echo Minott, The Original Wailers and Ill Scarlett. The David Gang band members include Canada's top reggae artistl have performed in front of enthusiastic crowds at some of Canada’s top music festivals including The Harvest Jazz and Blues Festival, Hillside Festival, Atlantic Jazz Festival, Beaches Jazz Festival, Toronto Festival of Beer, Ottawa Reggae Festival, Word On The Street, Irie Music Festival, Canada 150 Celebrations and more. A career highlight for the band was a performance for over 30,000 people at The Freedom Festival at Queen's Park in Toronto. Chester Miller (reggae/dancehall performer, songwriter) chestermillerreggae.moonfruit.com Chester Miller hails originally from Mandeville Jamaica and today resides in Toronto, Canada. He began singing at the age of sixteen, being greatly influenced by Leroy Sibbles and the late Crown Prince of Reggae music Dennis Emmanuel Brown, which led to him topping the UK pop charts with his first single "Saturday Evening" after only three years in the business. Chester is blessed with a remarkable voice which has made him no stranger to winning several Canadian Reggae Music Awards including Top male performer, Top male vocalist and Top Reggae CD/Album/Cassette award for his CD album "Never let Jah go" and a Juno nomination. Since the 1980's he has dominated the Canadian Reggae music scene performing at countless gigs and festivals alongside renowned artists such as, Ernest Ranglin, Steel Pulse, Third World, Judy Mowatt and Freddie McGregor to name a few. Chester Miller is a very accomplished, authentic and original song writer, which is greatly welcomed in a time when gun lyrics and slackness has tainted dancehall music. Chester's vocal delivery holds the depth, soul and raw emotion of any Motown soul artist along with the quality expected of the Reggae greats. Choppa Chop of Big Toes Hifi Choppa began learning the tools of his trade - 2 turntables and a mixer - in ’94. After spending considerate time in St.Lucia, beginning in 1996, his sets started leaning heavily in Reggae. Continuing his education in another field in Scotland, it is there that his sound “Big Toe’s Hi-Fi” was born and the first hi-fi was built. Choppa Chop ran his sound throughout Scotland and the UK for the next 10 years. There are now three chapters (Toronto area/New Mexico/Leeds), each with their own custom made soundsystem. Currently living in Mono, Ontario, Choppa Chop’s influence by Kilimanjaro and other sounds from that time is still evident in his format and style with a heavy emphasis on playing vinyl. The majority of his selections are presented and played in a unique juggling style. Roots, Rocksteady, Retro Dancehall, Foundation, Rub a Dub are what comprises Choppa’s sets. From the 70’s to what is being created right now. During his annual trips to Jamaica, Choppa has had the opportunity to play out at legendary venues; Dub Club, Jam One International, Wickie Wackie, Vinyl Thursdays (at Veggie Meals on Meals), Vinyl Sundays (in Drapers, Portland) and Edna Manley College. This gave him the chance to perform with, and alongside artists/selectors such as; Ranking Joe, King Harar, Gabre Selassie, Exile di Brave, Kazam Davis, Infinite, TJ (“Likkle Briggie”) and Nesbeth. Pressure Drop DJs Pressure Drop is one of Toronto's most revered monthly events, hosted by legendary Toronto selectors; Chuck Boom & Guv'nor General. They are known for showcasing the best in vintage Ska, Rocksteady, Reggae, Dancehall and Funky sounds from the Caribbean. They have a cult like following in Kensington Market, ramming their events at "Double Double Land" and their monthly residency at Embassy Bar was is a Toronto reggae institution, This event is produced by NuFunk Concerts www.nufunk.ca For more info please contact: Jay Cleary, PR360 Degrees Artistsjay@360degreesartists.comwww.360degreesartists.comwww.nufunk.nyc

good vibes for BradM

haha... maybe if they just raised the key everytime they said Roxanne it would be listenable, near the end it's faster than a "Chipmunks" version.

Do Right Presents Friday, December 8th, 2017 SoulJazz Orchestra (rescheduled!) 'Under Burning Skies' Album Release Party with special guests Tush DJ John Kong & Jason Palma Velvet Underground - 508 Queen St W, Toronto, ON Doors at 9:00PM Facebook Link / Tickets The Souljazz Orchestra album launch party has been rescheduled for Friday December 8th, 20117 at Velvet Underground after show cancellation due to power outage at Lee's Palace. The band's latest LP 'Under Burning Skies’ (Do Right Music / Strut Records) is currently sitting #1 on Earshot - The National International Chart (for 5 week straight and counting). After the disappointment of last Friday's show cancellation, the band is preparing for special explosive show in Toronto, their final show of the year, and have added DJs John Kong and Jason Palma to the bill. Since first arriving on the scene at the turn of the millennium, Ottawa's Souljazz Orchestra has never stopped pushing the limits of its signature sound: an explosive clash of soul, jazz and tropical styles, unleashed by majestic horns, pulsating keyboards, and earthquaking percussion. Turbulent times call for strong voices and the Souljazz Orchestra’s new set 'Under Burning Skies' packs a heavy lyrical punch, with wry observations and an urge for progressive change. Musically, the band continues to progress, recently incorporating ‘80s vintage synthesizers and early drum machines, bringing touches of lo-fi disco, boogie and electro to their trademark sound. Celebrating their 15th year, the three-time Juno nominated ensemble continues to be an unstoppable force. They have played to audiences across the globe and have shared the stage with Stevie Wonder, Bob Dylan, and Femi Kuti. The band is fresh off an incredible 22 shows in 10 countries European album release tour in October 2017. Prior their European tour, they were invited to CBC Toronto HQ to host a "First Play Live' concert for their fans, the full session was filmed live off the floor and available to watch here: http://ow.ly/1zOT30ghgtY

Very sad to hear about BradM's passing. As many of you, I know BradM through the music scene. I've been fortunate to get to know tapers from all over the country, and consider myself a amateur taper, mostly recording the shows I produced for my own use. It's a rare breed of people who dedicate themselves to this craft and I think it's such an admirable and selfless job. The taping scene in Canada is so small and those few who do it really help preserve and document our Canadian culture - and above all so many memories. He mailed me copies of the shows he taped but were not authorized to be uploaded to the archive. I remember once that he wanted to check with one of the bands he taped first before burning me a copy, in spite of the fact that I was the promoter. Outside of his admiral dedication to taping, BradM was a sweet guy. I spent more than a few set breaks with him outside and really enjoyed his different point of views and quirky sense of humour. I'll always remember him enjoying a pint, standing next to his microphones at a show enjoying himself. Much love BradM, I hope you are out there taping the great big gig in the sky.

RIP CHARLES BRADLEY love this rippin' tune that only came out a few months ago.

cool hand luke won!

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https://www.dweezilzappa.com/posts/1983688-trademark-battle-update Pretty sad when you have to go through lawyers to deal with your own family... Frank is probably rolling in his grave right now.

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A night of hard hitting reggae and dancehall Saturday, September 23rd, 2017 Dub Kartel (Halifax), House of David Gang, The Responsables + DJ Quesquecest The Horseshoe Tavern - 370 Queen St W.Doors at 10:00PM$10 at door / Facebook link Atlantic Canada's top reggae act DUB KARTEL is coming back to Toronto with their full seven piece band! The show is going down LIVE at The Horseshoe Tavern on September 23rd joined by Toronto's very own House of David Gang and The Responsables plus NYC's DJ Quesquecest. DUB KARTEL: Over the past six years, the Halifax (NS) based group has honed their sound in the Canadian festival, club, and bar circuits, developing their unique blend of high energy, all-original Reggae, Dancehall, and Hip-Hop. Through positivity and an all-inclusive attitude, Dub Kartel creates an interactive live experience filled with improvisation, that entertains both audience and band members alike. With the release of their debut, self-titled full-length LP, these “B’ys from down the east” could not be more excited to bring their sound “unlike no other” to as many stages as possible. Facebook: Dub Kartel www.dubkartel.com Insta: @DubKartel

Pretty amazing show... Marcus is a powerhouse guitarist/vocalist... a real one of a kind soulful rocker. My buddy Deshawn aka D'vibes played Keys and brought some funky souljazz sounds to the hard hitting Marus King Band.

was a pretty wild time.. super happy to run into so many good people - The Fat Cats were great! I only caught Diesel Dog - KC Roberts - Soul Motivators - Fat Cats & Chameleon Project... every act had great energy!

this is gonna be wild !! can't wait

Lee Scratch Perry & Subatomic Sound System return to Toronto on Sun. May 14th + Toronto Dub All-Stars & DJ Chocolate Embrace in association with NuFunk Presents Lee "Scratch" Perry + Subatomic Sound System featuring Toronto Dub All-Stars / DJ Chocolate Sunday, May 14th, 2017 7:00 PM DOORS Danforth Music Hall - 147 Danforth Ave, Toronto Facebook / Online Tickets Producer, mixer and Grammy-winning reggae dub artist, Lee “Scratch” Perry has been overturning tradition and confounding conventional wisdom for more than five decades. In the process, the widely acknowledged father of dub reggae became arguably the first creatively driven "artist-producer" in modern recorded music. In 2004, Rolling Stone Magazine ranked Perry on their list of the 100 Greatest Artists of All Time. with Toronto Dub All-Starsft. members of Sattalites, Dream Band, House of David Gang & special guests.A group specifically formed for this show, the Toronto Dub All-Stars features a mix of Toronto's top reggae and dub musicians. The core band includes Sunray Grennan, vocalist/drummer Top Canadian Reggae Drummer, son of Winston Grennan (Jimmy Cliff, Aretha Franklin, Paul Simon, Bob Marley) inventor of the One-Drop, Rah Lion, lead vocalist (Dream Band), Fergus Hambleton, guitar/vocalist (Sattalites) Sam Weller, keyboards (Sattalites, House of David Gang), Bruce McGillivray, Bass (Sattalites), Jay Cleary, Guitar (House of David Gang) and special guest Papa Levy (nephew of Barrington Levy). DJ Chocolate DJ Chocolate, also known in legal circles as Lauren Speers, has been one of Toronto’s busiest reggae club, radio, concert and festival DJs for over 20 years, appearing alongside the likes of Beres Hammond, Gregory Isaacs, Damian and Stephen Marley, Lee “Scratch” Perry, Luciano, and as a jungle and dub music aficionado, with recording artists like Congo Natty and the Mad Professor. She is a fiery red-dreadlocked trailblazer who started Toronto’s premier urban and electronic vinyl mastering studio The Scratch Free Press in the late 1990s and ran the record-pressing plant Acme Vinyl Corporation, all while working towards her Master’s degree and teaching English, computers and music business classes at a local college. Chocolate has been instrumental behind the scenes since 1994 in a multi-media capacity as well as on the decks. She has worked on music-based documentaries for the CBC, she has been hosting her popular local radio program Rebel Music since the 1990s, assisting in the founding/implementation of several yearly music festivals and eventually obtained a juris doctorate in law and became a lawyer, assisting many musical entities to make their dreams realities in countless ways. Her djing residencies include the renowned 10-year strong monthly Gathering at Thymeless (which she founded) and the popular live dub music monthly Bredren at the Painted Lady. Whether it’s in court, behind the wheels of steel at least once or twice a week making people dance with the unique blend of joyous conscious reggae goodness for which she is known, this tireless music mama is a dedicated team-player fully committed to spreading a message of positivity and good vibes...

Pretty sad that this all happened on his birthday with all his peers and fans in attendance... but I bet he would be happy that's how he went.. doing what he loved. I got to hang out with him when I promoted a show with him at the Great Hall. He said to me he would guess my birthday... but I should tell him what month...February I said... he had a bit of a think on it .. he said ''hmmm February 21st?' I said no, February 9th.. to which he responded... "Close though!" they are pretty cooking here RIP

Would be really awesome to see some of these shows, but my summer plans are so up in the air i can't commit. at NYE it wasn't hard to get a ticket face-value outside, many friends got in for less than face. I'm sure there will be lots of tix floating around close to the show. -J

look like a great time!

Per Jambase: "Set to premiere on Amazon Prime Video in the United States and United Kingdom on May 26." https://www.jambase.com/article/amazon-acquires-grateful-dead-documentary-long-strange-trip Hoping this gets theatrical run before end of May!

NuFunk.ca Presents11th Annual Bob Marley Birthday Tribute ConcertSat. Feb 11th, 2017Featuring Toronto Reggae All-Stars:Michael Garrick and The Toronto Reggae Orchestra withHouse of David Gang and DJ Chocolate.Plus guest Artists, Selectors & DJs, Prizes and so much moreLee's Palace - 529 Bloor St. W. Toronto, OnDoors 9:00 PMTickets $12 Adv here: http://bit.ly/2jWrB3r $20 at the dooror $15 with canned food donation to Parkdale Food BankToronto's longest running Bob Marley Tributes showcasing the best of the city's original reggae music scene and raising important fooddonations for the Parkdale Food Bank. Hey Friends, I'll be back in Toronto for this jam.. would love to see you!

Looking forward to hear your new solo album Mike.