Jay Funk Dawg Posted February 22, 2005 Report Share Posted February 22, 2005 Wassabi Collective w/ DJ Rollin' Cash (Sumkidz, Just Cause) visuals by Aspa (Sumkidz, OM Festival) Friday, April 1st, 2005 El Mocambo (downstairs) www.elmocambo.ca 464 Spadina Ave. Toronto, ON (Spadina @ College) Presented by 360 Degrees Aritsts 360@canoemail.com Wassabi Collective www.wassabi.net Originally forming as a loose arts collective in the winter of 2000, jam sessions in a Penticton basement would sow the seeds for what has become one of Canada's best live independent bands today. Over the course of four years, Wassabi Collective has enthralled audiences from coast to coast with a rotating cast of members and a positive message of environmental and social activism. The latest incarnation of the band is its most potent yet. Longtime members Scott Milne (bass) and Melissa Meretsky (vocals and percussion) welcomed Brent "Gisto" Hongisto (vocals and guitar) to the fold in 2003. In the spring of 2004 the band relocated to Nelson B.C., where they found Jimmy Lewis (vocals and drums). Wassabi's newest member is old friend and dj Rahj "Mahal" Levinson, on keys and guitar. The new line up remains committed to building on a strong foundation of over 400 live shows played and strong sales of their first and second albums "The Masquerade Sessions" and "Blue". With a series of live shows for sale on their last Ontario tour, sales have been in excess of 6500 units. Within four national tours and numerous regional outings, Wassabi has appeared at the Victoria Folk Fest, Penticton Peach Fest, and Koots Roots Festival in the Kooteneys. In 2003 they recieved wide acclaim for their sets at the North Country Fair in Alberta, Come Together Festival in Ontario, and Evolve 4 Music and Awareness Festival in Nova Scotia. In addition to appearences on Breakfast Television, Global, and a half-hour feature "Inside Pandora's Box" (Chum Television), Wassabi headlined a nationally broadcast New Year's Eve show with Randy Bachman and Hot Hot Heat on the New VI Network. The summer of 2004 was their fourth national tour, which futher elevated Wassabi's national reputation. In June they headlined The Om Festival followed by The Come Together Festival a week later, both in southern Ontario. After playing every major city on the way home, in July a coastal tour of the west had great success. August brought now -legendary headlining slots at the Shambhala Music Festival near Nelson and at Evolve 5 in Nova Scotia, where Melissa also played with Michael Franti and Spearhead and East Coast favorites The Jimmy Swift Band. After months of rehearsals and arranging sessions, Wassabi proundly unveils its' first studio e.p., "CATO" in March 2005. Recorded in Kelowna over five busy days, the album documents the band at the beginning of a new era. The five songs take Wassabi's creativity to a new level, and are divided by interlude edits for a consistent listening experience for over forty minutes. It continues the band's evolution as an entity, and the band invites all to witness the live Wassabi experience on stages across Canada in 2005. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PassedOutGuy Posted February 22, 2005 Report Share Posted February 22, 2005 [color:"purple"] Better hope this show doesnt sell out Jay! :: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mister slippery Posted February 22, 2005 Report Share Posted February 22, 2005 s'right POG. damn, if the bus can SELL OUT.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tickler Posted February 22, 2005 Report Share Posted February 22, 2005 any other ontario dates on this tour? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paisley Posted February 22, 2005 Report Share Posted February 22, 2005 any other ontario dates on this tour? pretty sure they're hitting most of the major centers Hamilton - Saturday, April 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark tonin Posted February 22, 2005 Report Share Posted February 22, 2005 According to Wassabi's site, Thur. March 31 at the Starlight in Waterloo ... I think that the band will go over well in that venue. Peace, Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Funk Dawg Posted February 22, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2005 I'll have advance tickets for this one!! Here's info on DJ Rolan Cash: ROLLIN' CASH Toronto ON Omfestival.ca / Sum Kidz Soundscape Artist, ISR, thedistillerydistrict.com Rollin's breakbeat etiquette is a combination of dope breaks, funk, jazz, dub, modern classics, and old favorites, all arranged in proper style with his own supple hands of turntablism. Rollin' has been on the DJ scene since 96. He has performed all across Canada and as far away as Mexico and Switzerland. Over the year's he's held a number of residency in Toronto, from Area 51, The Living Room, Blue Moon, and the IV lounge. And has performed at Evolve 5 Festival, The Harvest Festival and Zvook NYE:05. He is one of the co-founders of the annual Om Summer Solstice Festival, and the Sumkidz Soundsystem. He performs regularly at all Sumkidz events around Toronto, as well for a number of other promoters in the Toronto area and southern Ontario. He's currently the resident Dj at Toronto's newest hot spot, the Historic Distillery District. He performs there regularly with a acid/jazz band, called Manervous, as well as djing the latest in uber lounge grooves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Del Posted February 23, 2005 Report Share Posted February 23, 2005 Couldn't you find a better picture of Melissa? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaggyBalls Posted February 23, 2005 Report Share Posted February 23, 2005 who cares about photos of melissa...that's a hilariously dark photo of little Jimmy. that guy's awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Del Posted February 23, 2005 Report Share Posted February 23, 2005 Well I do Beats, that's why I asked the question... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Funk Dawg Posted February 23, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2005 Del, here's a better picture by Melissa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheebs Posted February 23, 2005 Report Share Posted February 23, 2005 is it gonna be ten bucks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tickler Posted February 23, 2005 Report Share Posted February 23, 2005 is it gonna be ten bucks? :: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmoothedShredder Posted February 23, 2005 Report Share Posted February 23, 2005 Can they park their bus out front? Or would it make too much of a scene? \/\/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tribalstar Posted February 24, 2005 Report Share Posted February 24, 2005 wow....wassabi...in waterloo...I haven't seen brent H. in like 6 years...I thank my good friend Rachel for introducing me to brent and all the good kids...may she be in a better place...I look forward to this show and I may have to go to the t.o show as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Del Posted February 24, 2005 Report Share Posted February 24, 2005 Here's a good picture of Melissa: I won't be at any shows, although I wish Melissa would do something solo or with another band... I'd be all over it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tickler Posted February 24, 2005 Report Share Posted February 24, 2005 Look sliek they will be in Kingston April 5th, I'll be there ogling Melissa and diggin the tunes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shainhouse Posted February 24, 2005 Report Share Posted February 24, 2005 same night as BNB at the Rivoli! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheebs Posted February 24, 2005 Report Share Posted February 24, 2005 the BNB show was actually moved to the second.(sat) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave-O Posted February 24, 2005 Report Share Posted February 24, 2005 I've often thought that warpaint is much under-utilized... by both rock stars and pro wrestlers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Funk Dawg Posted February 25, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2005 the BNB show was actually moved to the second.(sat) because of this show i wonder? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CodyBanks Posted February 26, 2005 Report Share Posted February 26, 2005 the BNB show was actually moved to the second.(sat) because of this show i wonder? Its called RESPECT in the business!! I would guess in your business its called mazimizing revenue? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shainhouse Posted February 27, 2005 Report Share Posted February 27, 2005 well, Wassabi and BNB when I'm back home. sweet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boochawan Posted February 27, 2005 Report Share Posted February 27, 2005 any other ontario dates on this tour? April 8th in Ottawa with Vanderpark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cully Posted February 28, 2005 Report Share Posted February 28, 2005 Melissa eh? I think that you guys are smoking too much Cheeba (there are a lot more talented/beautiful musicians than her out there!!)I could be wrong, but I don't think that the changed Burt date has anything to do with the Wassabi show... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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