The Chameleon Posted July 19, 2006 Report Share Posted July 19, 2006 The summer is here and what better time to get crazy and make it funky! We're pulling out all the stops for our upcoming party welcoming back Calgary's S malltown Djs , a group who have been touring North America with our favorite DJs Fort Knox Five, Mat The Alien, Kid Gusto, All Good Funk Alliance, Krafty Kuts and more. Running Canada's label Bigfoot Records , Smalltown Djs (Pete and Mike) are at the heart of Canada's mid tempo funk breaks scene and will be in Toronto on July 28th. Joining us for live sets are Halifax Funk Collective High Plains Drifter , and Toronto's #1 live breaks & drum n bass project The Chameleon Project . Add into the mix our resident funkateer " Big League Chu ", Moses Mayes DJ RPG from Winnepeg, Dave Dub , Farbsie , Red Turtle , Mickey D , Taro and Zirca and you've got a top mix of Canadian Funk talent! Big ups to all who came out to see Matt the Alien vs. Vinyl Richie battle it out on 4 decks! We'll be posting some video and music from that set very soon. Toronto's Full Time Funk Crew Make it Funky presents... Smalltown DJs (Bigfoot Records, Calgary Alberta) www.smalltowndjs.com Big League Chu (Make it Funky Resident) www.bigleaguechu.com High Plains Drifter :: Live:: www.myspace.com/highplainsdrifting The Chameleon Project ::Live:: www.chameleonproject.com The Funk Lounge Red Turtle (2thebeat) Taro (Make It Funky) Mickey D (1 Love) Zirca (Make It Funky) Farbsie (Make It Funky) Dave Dub (Make It Funky) DJ RPG (Moses Mayes, Winnepeg) FRIDAY, JULY 28th, 2006 Location: El Mocambo 464 Spadina Ave. Toronto Admission: $12 with reduced guestlist Email Makeitfunkyparty@hotmail.com subject "Funky Fly" Include full names. More at the door. R.O.A.R., PLUR, 19+event (Id required) Funk Costumes Highly encouraged for more info visit: www.nufunk.ca and www.myspace.com/makeitfunky [color:blue]Smalltown DJs www.smalltowndjs.com Mike Grimes and Pete Emes are those dudes known as Smalltown DJs. Based in Calgary, AB - they currently (since 1999) run a weekly known as Hai Karate. Hai Karate and the Smalltown DJs were born out of the ashes of old style block parties, punk rock shows at community halls and the early nineties rave scene. Hanging with these dudes on any given night you will hear funk, pop, dancehall, rock, hip hop, house, breaks, grime and bmore. No pretension allowed, only party and dance. So please grab yourself a drink, make your way to the dancefloor, and let's go! The Hai Karate Allstar remix Eps are being released in 2006 to celebrate the nights sixth anniversary.Over the past six years the Smalltown Djs have hosted and played alongside such artsits as Afrika Bambaataa, Lateef, Lyrics Born, Dj Assault, Jeru the Damaja, Tommie Sunshine, Chromeo, Mike Relm, Cosmo Baker and Dj Ayres ATrak, Low Budget, Diplo, James Lavelle, Kool Keith, Z-trip and Dj Radar, Fort Knox Five, and Maseo from De la Soul among many [color:green]The Chameleon Project www.chameleonproject.com www.myspace.com/chameleonprojectcom Jazz, jungle, disco, funk, dub, techno� It's all about a groove. What keeps it engaging is improvisation; it keeps changing, it's at the heart of all great music and it's in the DNA of the members of the Chameleon Project. The band has tuned into the growing audience that appreciates a wide range of improvised styles from classic straight ahead jazz to the propulsive rhythms of electronic music. The band is not afraid to take chances night after night and brings loyal followers wherever they play. [color:blue]High Plains Drifter www.myspace.com/highplainsdrifting High Plains Drifter is a rootsy funk and world beat ensemble, whose dynamic live performances are captivating audiences across Canada. Like imagery evoked by the mysterious quality of a traveling vagabond, High Plains Drifter is a collective of musicians traveling town to town bringing the energy of celebration to audiences everywhere. Leaning towards original roots, jazz, funk and world music, High Plains Drifter is a groove force that keeps dancehalls packed and bodies in constant motion. The group, known for their unpredictable stage show, has enjoyed collaborations with a number of Canadian musicians including members of The Jimmy Swift Band, Slowcoaster, Wassabi Collective, The Chameleon Project & Slammin' Jack as well as young horn players, percussionists and turn-tablists. [color:green]Big League Chu www.bigleaguechu.com Colin Chu, better known as Big League Chu, is simply the leading DJ talent in Canada?s breakbeat scene today. After nearly a decade of DJing, his name is synonymous with the funky, party-happy sound that?s become Chu's rallying call - and it's one that crowds answer faithfully. Passion for music and fun are what motivates Chu, who plays the piano, flute and guitar, and counts the Dave Matthews Band and Public Enemy as his big gest musical influences. It's this good-natured respect for good times and eclectic sounds that has garnered this humble DJ of Hong Kong and Singaporean descent to such a steady stream of press, from underground publications like Tribe and Klublife to mainstream outlets like the Toronto Star and Eye weekly. His current projects include Make It Funky and the return of Kickit. Make it Funky ONLINE www.nufunk.ca www.myspace.com/makeitfunky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Funk Dawg Posted July 21, 2006 Report Share Posted July 21, 2006 HIGH PLAINS DRIFTER CHAMELEON PROJECT SEEMLESS SETS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chameleon Posted July 21, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2006 HIGH PLAINS DRIFTER CHAMELEON PROJECT SEaMLESS SETS! And as we all know seamless is sexxxy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chameleon Posted July 23, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2006 I found this picture on the net. Perhaps our new logo. Hahahahaaha! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Funk Dawg Posted July 25, 2006 Report Share Posted July 25, 2006 This is going to be a great jam.. I hope some of you cats can come out to play!!10:30 High Plains Drifter --> Chameleon Project set blender... watch out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Funk Dawg Posted July 26, 2006 Report Share Posted July 26, 2006 FRIDAY PEOPLE!!! HOT JAMZ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnum Posted July 27, 2006 Report Share Posted July 27, 2006 (edited) FRIDAY PEOPLE!!! HOT JAMZ! ...and hot ladies I hope.. ...the Magnum is feeling frisky. T-Dot hunnies watch out, my moustache aka the flavour saver, will be onthe loose this weekend in the T-Dot. Edited July 27, 2006 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Funk Dawg Posted July 27, 2006 Report Share Posted July 27, 2006 (edited) High Plains Drifter 10PMwww.myspace.com/highplainsdrifting High Plains Drifter will be:Jay Cleary - lead guitar Jenna Andrews - voxTyrone Caissie - drums (chameleon project)Josh Laing - guitar (chameleon project)Steve MacDowell - PercussionAdam Jenkins - Bass (skyhook) Edited July 27, 2006 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afro poppa Posted July 27, 2006 Report Share Posted July 27, 2006 I wish this was another day, I wanna be at this show but I am gonna be somewhere else (on a few levels)have fun everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Funk Dawg Posted July 28, 2006 Report Share Posted July 28, 2006 I had a wild practice with the High Plains Drifter band and we're sounding great... pulling out some afrofunk, 70's funk, rock fusion and some motown... Chameleon Project has also reunited with their former bass player Jamie Kidd, who recently played at Harbourfront... it should be a real fun time for those interested in all things funky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boochawan Posted July 28, 2006 Report Share Posted July 28, 2006 Adam Jenkins - Bass (skyhook)Nice Jay! I'm glad to see Jenkins signed on. He's great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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