Large Marge Posted January 26, 2006 Report Share Posted January 26, 2006 It's the "Winter City" festival in Toronto this week (and it's supposed to warm up). If I weren't going to be in Kitchener this weekend, I'd be heading down for some free tunes!!! Anyone want to meet up for skating and Something Something next Saturday? I got a fabulous new thermos from my secret skank (thanx Sharon!) and I imagine it'll work great for coffee & baileys Nathan Phillips Square Friday, January 27, 2006 Following the WinterCity Opening Celebration Spectacle Show, grab your skates and head to the ice rink for live music! 7:30 – 8:30 pm Les Batinses This young sextet plays world music with a Québécois slant. They embrace music from anywhere and everywhere to marry old-style folk and roots ballads with funk-driven acoustics. 8:30 – 11 pm WinterCity Club Night DJ Paul E. Lopes Born and raised in Toronto, Paul E. Lopes is one of our city's veteran DJs. He's made his mark in the field of music journalism and is a favourite of community radio. Most importantly, Lopes has been spinning in the dance clubs for more than 20 years... Lopes continues to bring the funk! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Nathan Phillips Square Saturday, January 28, 2006 Sizzling Hot! Latin Dance Music 12 – 7 pm DJ Billy Bryans Get on the ice and move! DJ Billy Bryans drops the latest in Latin music, reggaeton, salsa and the hottest timba cuts directly from Havana. 12:30 pm Chiva Stacked with brilliant musicians, Toronto’s Chiva fuses seductive Colombian rhythms with funk grooves and urban hip-hop beats against a Latin-jazz backdrop. 2 pm Latin Roots Orchestra With a nod to the golden age of Latin music, this Toronto group blends the hottest sounds of classic salsa with the latest hip-shaking Latin grooves guaranteed to burn up the dance floor. 3:30 pm Tumbao Inc. As one of Toronto’s newest Latin orchestras, Tumbao Inc. offers catchy lyrics and memorable melodies combined with powerful percussive beats in merengue music and electronica. 5 pm Brownman & CRUZAO featuring Fito Blanko Led by multi award-winning trumpeter & 2005 NOW Magazine Jazz Artist of the Year Brownman, CRUZAO mixes authentic Latin rhythms, jazz harmonies and modern urban grooves. CRUZAO will be joined by special guest Fito Blanko, Toronto's rising reggaeton star. 6:30 pm Ricky Franco Talented singer/songwriter/composer, Ricky Franco delivers slick vocals layered over powerful Salsa with a soulful edge and the popular dance rhythms of Bachata. Don’t miss the Wild On Winter Spectacle Show starting at 7 pm. 7:30 – 11 pm WinterCity Club Night Global Dance Syndicate feat. Tribalismo Electro-World Orchestra A fresh showcase of funky fusion electro-world musical talent (provided by Tribalismo) alongside top international DJ's from diverse musical traditions: DJ Sathish - South Asian DJ Alvaro C - Latin Vintage & New DJ Jazzmin - Middle Eastern, Traditional remix DJ Kidconga - Indian & Afro-Latin house beats -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Nathan Phillips Square Sunday, January 29, 2006 Cool Winter Blues 12 - 7 pm DJ Tony Sutherland Skate to the beat of your favourite tunes throughout the day. 12:30 pm Ndidi Onukwulu A new voice in Toronto's blues community, singer/songwriter Ndidi Onukwulu was born in BC and grew up listening to a variety of music including Nigerian juju. Set for release early in 2006, her eclectic debut album defies labels. 2 pm Tyler Yarema Originally from Thunder Bay, Toronto pianist-vocalist Tyler Yarema dishes up high-energy boogie-woogie complemented by a smooth, fiery vocal delivery. 3:30 pm Wickens-Knight Winners of the 2005 Toronto Blues Society New Talent category, Wickens-Knight blends blues, rock & roll, country, funk and a little rockabilly to create their own unique sound. 5 pm Reuben Cherry Toronto rock 'n' soul band, Reuben Cherry, have created a distinctive combination of rhythm & blues, rock, gospel and soul. Watch for their new album scheduled for release in April 2006. 6:30 pm Carlos del Junco Born in Cuba, del Junco is a two-time Gold Medal World Champion harmonica player. His daring and sophisticated style is at once sensitive, soulful, and sexy while never forgetting the rawness inherent in blues music. Don’t miss the Wild On Winter Spectacle Show starting at 7 pm. 7:30 – 10 pm WinterCity Club Night DJ Paul E. Lopes Born and raised in Toronto, Paul E. Lopes is one of our city's veteran DJs. He's made his mark in the field of music journalism and is a favourite of community radio. Most importantly, Lopes has been spinning in the dance clubs for more than 20 years... Lopes continues to bring the funk! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Nathan Phillips Square Friday, February 3, 2006 Don’t miss the Wild On Winter Spectacle Show starting at 7 pm. 8 – 11 pm WinterCity Club Night DJ Paul E. Lopes Born and raised in Toronto, Paul E. Lopes is one of our city's veteran DJs. He's made his mark in the field of music journalism and is a favourite of community radio. Most importantly, Lopes has been spinning in the dance clubs for more than 20 years... Lopes continues to bring the funk! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Nathan Phillips Square Saturday, February 4, 2006 Hot Rising Stars of Pop, R&B, Hip Hop & Rock 12 - 7 pm DJ Tony Sutherland Take a spin on the rink and dance to Toronto's favourite tunes throughout the day. 12:30 pm Mr. Something Something With a reputation for wildly energized live shows, this Afrofunk-inspired band brings the danceable rhythms of Nigeria, Senegal, Mali and Ghana to Toronto stages. 2 pm Christine Evans From Victoria, B.C, this extraordinary gifted singer/ songwriter is emerging as one of Canada’s great, young talents. Her debut CD “Take Me Home†is a collection of evocative modern pop. 3:30 pm Matthew Barber and Union Dues Singer-songwriter Matthew Barber’s music is lyrically captivating, melodically sophisticated and disarmingly personal without forsaking the importance of the groove, the hooks and ultimately the rock. 5 pm Blues Underdog After touring with the Black Eyed Peas, this seven-piece band is back in Toronto rocking the masses with their blend of hip-hop, funk and alternative rock. 6:30 pm Belinda Brady Having performed with the likes of Shaggy, this Jamaican-born Canadian singer blends elements of rock, reggae and soul. Brady’s debut album will be available in Spring 2006. Don’t miss the Wild On Winter Spectacle Show starting at 7 pm. 8 – 11 pm WinterCity Club Night Winterbeats Join host Do Right! for this special WinterCity highlight of Canada's leading groove makers. John Kong, Circle Research and MC Abdominal will get your booties moving with funk, new and old soul, hip hop, boogie/disco with a dash of reggae and Latin. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Nathan Phillips Square Sunday, February 5, 2006 Songs for a Winter’s Day - Folk/Roots 12 pm DJ Tony Sutherland Rink-side grooves throughout the day. 12:30 pm Liam Titcomb with band This young Torontonian’s music is steeped in thick, lush melodies, indelible pop/roots hooks and expressive lyrics. His self-titled debut CD includes the hit single Counting Headlights. 2 pm JP Cormier A bluegrass balladeer since the age of 16, Cormier has performed with all the country greats and was awarded the Bluegrass Recording of the Year at the 2005 East Coast Music Awards. 3:30 pm Tribute to Gordon Lightfoot Luke Doucet, Katherine Wheatley, Liam Titcomb & JP Cormier pay tribute to one of Canada’s finest songwriters. 5 pm Katherine Wheatley Singer-songwriter Katherine Wheatley has been captivating audiences with her vibrant lyrics and infectious grooves at folk festivals, concert series and clubs across Canada since 1992. 6:30 pm Luke Doucet A 15 year veteran with three solo records and three with the band Veal under his belt, Doucet brings his sharp wit and fiery intensity to the world of alternative roots and country rock. 7 – 10 pm WinterCity Club Night Quadrasonic Orchestra While eight turntables spin a blend of house soul/funk, a six-piece live electronic dance music orchestra weaves in and out of the mix to create a visually stunning spectacle of sound and movement. Featured DJs include: DJ Ray Prasad DJ Dale Arsenault DJ Chia DJ Kidconga DJ Alvaro C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingstoned Posted January 26, 2006 Report Share Posted January 26, 2006 in - for SS&skating note to self: Get skates sharpened! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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