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SoulJazz Orchestra @ Revival

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The 2nd Annual NUFUNK FESTIVAL Nu World: Earthbeat Friday, Mar 6 Revival Bar & The Stone Lounge (783 College St.) Doors: 10 pm Tix: $15 @ www.ticketweb.ca, Soundscapes, Play De Record, Rotate This, Slinky Music & Shanti Baba. The NuFunk Festival goes global in a big way with Nu World: Earthbeat. On Friday, Mar 6 both floors of Revival will come alive with a spectacular array of live and DJ worldfusion and dub sounds. This sonic feast features two Juno nominees for Best World Music Recording-- Canada's finest global rhythms DJ Adham Shaikh and its premier live fusion band Eccodek. Joining these masters are one of T.O's most innovative new fusion projects Huelepega Soundsystem, the city's foremost ethnogroovolist dj medicineman, Zumba from the legendary Sumkidz collective -- and just announced, the sublime Indocentric beatsmith Jacob Cino & Third Eye Tribe. we invite you to enjoy what promises to be an unforgettable night of sonic travels. www.nufunk.ca www.sonicturtle.com www.eccodek.com www.myspace.com/huelepegasoundsystem www.myspace.com/medicinemanradio www.zumbaland.net

NUFUNK FESTIVAL PAYS TRIBUTE TO REGGAE/SOULJAZZ GIANT JACKIE MITTOO Jason Wilson & House of David Gang & DJ David Dacks Mar 5 @ Revival "Without Jackie Mittoo," says Downie passionately, "there would be no reggae. He was an integral part of the Skatalites and the whole creation of rock steady. The evolution from rock steady to reggae is Jackie Mittoo. Is him really create reggae and even the piano skank on the rock steady bassline dem, is Jackie Mittoo. I don't know if we can ever pay back Jackie Mittoo for what he did for Jamaican music." - The Jamaican Observer "Jackie Mittoo has been credited as the most influential musician ever produced by Jamaica." - David Dacks, Exclaim! Magazine The NUFUNK FESTIVAL presents CHAMPION IN THE ARENA: 2nd Annual Tribute to the Keyboard King of Studio One JACKIE MITTOO with JASON WILSON (2009 Juno nominee for Best Reggae Recording) & friends including KRYSTAL MITTOO, CAROL BROWN, CARL HARVEY, FERGUS HAMBLETON, BERNIE PITTERS & MORE plus: HOUSE OF DAVID GANG & DJ David Dacks (CIUT 89.5 FM) Thursday, March 5th Revival Bar (783 College St.) 8 pm doors, $15 @ ticketweb.ca, Play de Record, Soundscapes, Slinky Music, Rotate This & Shanti Baba $20 @ the door Artist Links: http://www.jasonwilsonmusic.com]http://www.jasonwilsonmusic.com http://www.myspace.com/houseofdavidgang]http://www.myspace.com/houseofdavidgang http://www.abstractindex.blogspot.com]http://www.abstractindex.blogspot.com After hugely enjoying this tribute's first edition last year at Lula Lounge as part of the Small World Jazz Series, NuFunk Concerts is honoured to present this year's tribute to the "champion in the arena", the legendary reggae/souljazz keyboardist, songwriter and musical director JACKIE MITTOO -- whose 61st birthday would have been March 3 and whose widow & daughter will take the stage for this special night. Mittoo was one of the most influential musicians in Jamaican history, a man who was also profoundly responsible for the music of his native country taking such strong root here in Canada. Mittoo's melodies shaped hundreds of reggae hits, including Bob Marley's "Duppy Conqueror" and Freddie McGregor's "Bobby Babylon". He moved to Toronto in the late 1960s as one of the original "Jamaica to Toronto" trailblazers; proceeding to the sounds of North American artists such as Earth, Wind and Fire, the Juno Award-winning Sattalites and the reformed Skatalites. The Keyboard King of Studio One, rhythms from the studio of the legendary Clement "Coxsone" Dodd, is perhaps the seminal collection of Mittoo's work. The scope of his contribution is especially astounding considering he died at the age of 42. One of many great musicians touched by Mittoo's genius is JASON WILSON, considered by many to be Canada's most visionary reggae artist. Wilson is indeed the Canadian torchbearer for the Jamaican soul-jazz reggae tradition, epitomized by his mentor Mittoo. Wilson's new Juno-nominated double CD, "The Peacemaker's Chauffeur", is the most ambitious reggae recording in Canadian reggae history, featuring Mittoo's last recordings and guest appearances by Ron Sexsmith, David Francey, Pee Wee Ellis (James Brown & Van Morrison musical director) and many others. "His writing was just astounding — it just stuck out," says Brinsley Forde, leader of the legendary British dancehall reggae band ASWAD with whom Wilson has toured extensively. "It’s not trying to copy traditional reggae, it’s just completely fresh, it’s Jason — it’s the Canadian voice!†Another of the many Toronto reggae bands who have been touched in some ways by Mittoo's legacy is THE HOUSE OF DAVID GANG, who recently enjoyed a massively successful Bob Marley Birthday Tribute Tour in Atlantic Canada after a sold-out Toronto show at Lee's Palace on Feb 7. "The Gang" is a roots reggae collective that features veteran Jamaican-Canadian reggae vocalist King Selah, NuFunk's own Jay Cleary, and a revolving cast of Jamaican and Canadian all-star musicians, paying homage to the classic Jamaican roots reggae of the 1970s and early 1980s. Speaking of David Dacks, we are lucky to have his incredibly rich knowledge of souljazz, dub and funk music from around the world behind the decks to round out the night. There's a good chance you may not have heard of a lot of the tunes this CIUT radio host, Eye Weekly and Exclaim writer will spin for your dancing pleasure, but there's a better chance you'll find yourself asking him, "Dude, what was THAT killer groove?!?" at least once. This is the Mitto song that Lilly Allen used for her hit "SMILE" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lSYZrXGoOFU here's Lilly's song so you can compare: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=od7BNY9HUEQ

that's an awful recording of him - but what I can make out sounds like a great impersonation.

it's not over - we're just getting going!! 4 shows coming at you this week!! check it out!

yay!

that was big! Thanks to all who showed up!

Check us out tonight at El Mocambo and Revival !!

this Sat!

lol! I could smuggle House of David Gang to europe and beyond!

NUFUNK FESTIVAL 2009 FACEBOOK EVENT LISTING: http://www.nufunk.ca Saturday, February 28th, 2009 NUFUNK FESTIVAL: Launch Party & Black History Month Celebration God Made Me Funky, Souljazz Orchestra & DJ John Kong http://www.godmademefunky.com http://www.souljazzorchestra.com Revival, 783 College St. W, Toronto http://www.revivalbar.com 10 pm, $15 adv. Play de Record, Slinky Music, Soundscapes, Rotate This, Shanti Baba & ticketweb.ca http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=53990966764 Saturday, February 28 PLANET UBIQUITY (New York City live mashup: alt-rock/soul/hiphop/jazz/African) with special guest BROWNMAN plus the BROWNMAN ELECTRYC TRIO & SUPERTOKE (Wordburglar, D-Ray the Kid & Sawtay) @ The El Mocambo (downstairs) 464 Spadina Ave. 10 pm doors http://www.elmocambo.ca http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=68821896688 Thursday, March 5, 2009 NUFUNK FESTIVAL: 2nd Annual Tribute to Jackie Mittoo Jason Wilson & Friends, House of David Gang & DJ David Dacks http://www.jasonwilsonmusic.com http://www.myspace.com/houseofdavidgang Revival, 783 College St. W, Toronto http://www.revivalbar.com 10 pm, $15 adv. Play de Record, Slinky Music, Soundscapes, Rotate This, Shanti Baba & ticketweb.ca http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=51726303186 Friday, March 6th, 2009 NUFUNK FESTIVAL: Nu World: Earthbeat Adham Shaikh, Eccodek, Huelepega Sound System, Zumba & DJ Medicineman http://www.sonicturtle.com http://www.eccodek.com http://www.zumbaland.net Revival, 783 College St. W, Toronto http://www.revivalbar.com 10 pm, $12 adv. Play de Record, Slinky Music, Soundscapes, Rotate This, Shanti Baba & ticketweb.ca http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=63490926163 Friday, March 6th, 2009 NUFUNK FESTIVAL: Rare Grooves Tribute to James Brown and his Funky People DJ DoubleK (Parkdale Funk) The Jive Express (Sweetback DJs) & Live guest Jay Spectre http://www.jayspectre.com @ The El Mocambo (downstairs) 464 Spadina Ave. 10 pm doors http://www.elmocambo.ca http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=69780961627 Saturday, March 7th, 2009 NUFUNK FESTIVAL: Make it Funky http://www.makeitfunky.ca DJ Audit, Dr. dFunkt & Big League Chu vs. Dave Saddler Lee's Palace, 529 Bloor St. W http://www.leespalace.com 10 pm, $15 adv. Play de Record, Slinky Music, Soundscapes, Rotate This, Shanti Baba & ticketweb.ca http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=56453205043 Visit for more info and tickets http://www.nufunk.ca Buy Tickets at: Soundscapes - 572 College St. - (416) 537-1620 Play De Record - 357A Yonge Street - (416) 586-0380 Rotate This - 620 Queen St. W – (416) 504-8447 Shanti Baba - 546 Queen St. W - (416) 504-5034 Slinky Music / Moog Audio - 442 Queen St. W. - (416) 603-2600 also visit our sister site: http://www.makeitfunky.ca

that is a great space! gorgeous!

PLANET UBIQUITY- NYC, USA www.myspace.com/planetubiquity WWW.PLANETUBIQUITY.COM DJ AUDIT - New Zealand www.myspace.com/djaudit However, Eccodek, Adham Shaikh, God Made Me Funky and Souljazz Orchestra have international profiles - this year because of the changing economy and other factors, NUFUNK is focusing on Canadian talent. I think this is a great line up!

Sorry to hear buddy! I got into a pretty big spill on Friday at Blue Mountain, luckily I was ok, but for a second there I thought i was a goner... <<>>

The 2nd Annual NuFunk Festival @ Various Venues in Toronto NuFunk Concerts is excited to welcome you to our 2nd Annual NuFunk Festival-- launching Saturday, February 28 and then running from March 5-7. This year's edition is a true celebration of the best in Canadian grooves, featuring no less than four current and past Juno Award nominees.

Check it out - House of David Gang Live at the Savoy Theatre in Glace-Bay, Cape Breton. First couple of songs of each set are High Plains Drifter originals, followed by House of David Gang's Tribute to Bob Marley Set 1 http://www.nufunk.ca/live@savoyset1.mp3 Set 2 http://www.nufunk.ca/live@savoyset2.mp3 Please let me know what you think. Thanks for all the support on the East Coast! -Jay & House of David Gang http://www.myspace.com/houseofdavidgang

that hurts my eyes!

weird. thanks guys!

I've hosted a banner here on jambands.ca and on my computer i see instead a highlighted link that says bob marley tribute... can you let me know if you are seeing this banner?

I want to be there!!

Happy Birthday Margaret! Have a great day! Let us know where you are partying tonight!