Jay Funk Dawg Posted September 23, 2006 Report Share Posted September 23, 2006 Hey Y'all I just joined the IRIE BAND... and it's been a blast playing with these Jamaicains... some of the nicest and down to earth people I've ever met.. Big ups to all who supported the Irie Band at Come Together... come out if you can.. only $5 with a Canned Food Donation! SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7th www.nufunk.ca presents... FREEDOM SERIES REGGAE JAM IRIE BAND CD RELEASE for "BOOK OF DUBS" www.lionheart.ca featuring: Progress Negrus (vocals), The High Plains Drifter (guitar) & Rollin' Cash (samples) plus The Chamelon Project www.chameleonproject.com Freaker's Market and more.. (crafters: email me if you want to run a table jay.cleary@gmail.com) and DJ sets by VIOLET (Peace & DUB) & ROLLIN' CASH (Sumkidz, Hot Pie Records) El Mocambo Upstairs www.elmocambo.ca Doors at 9:00 Show at 10:00 $7 at door, $5 w/canned food donation (proceeds go to Mother Theresa Homeless Shelter & Daily Bread Food Bank). Get event updates/get involved by emailing: info@nufunk.ca Sponsored by Canadian Reggae World, Uprising Book Store & Hot Box Cafe ~ IRIE BAND CD RELEASE for "BOOK OF DUBS" www.lionheart.ca/irieband/irieband.html Irie Band on Myspace www.myspace.com/iriebandtoronto ~ The Irie Band is a Toronto-based reggae outfit that delivers dub riddims in a classic, Jamaican late 70's and early 80's style. Formed in January 2006, the band is fronted by seasoned reggae veteran, Steven Cogdell. For six months, the band played a weekly gig called "Irie Tuesdays" at Cervejaria Downtown, that honed them into a tight, heavy unit. Irie Band has performed at The Marijuana March, Lula Lounge, Ciao Edie, Parkdale Arts and Crafts Festival, Come Together Music Festival in Durham, The Townehouse in Sudbury, Pedestrian Sundays in Kensington Market, Revival's World Cup Kick-Off Party, Ellington's Fez Baitk and Lee's Palace. Steven Cogdell, a foundation member of Sunforce and Revelation, is from Cocoa Beach, Florida. He has appeared on CityTV, MuchMusic, CBC and his original songs and the video "Lost Without Your Love" have been played in Canada, the USA, the Caribbean, Germany, Belgium, France, England and South Africa. Steven combines his steady rhythm guitar with bluesy solos to come forward with a high-energy roots reggae sound. Collin "Jahlin" Edwards on drums was born in Hanover, Germany. In 1987, he began performing as the drummer with reggae band Imagine Rainbow Warriors, led by local activist Steve Hall. He returned to his family roots in Jamaica in 1992 and stayed until 2003. He has worked with such artists as Gregory Isaacs and Yellowman. Collin's dynamic drum work gives the Irie Band its raw, hard-hitting edge. Uncledropsi, a veteran bassist of twelve years, is a crucial part of the heavy sound of the Irie Band. He started his musical career in 1997 with the Selassie I Power Band. They went on to win a Canadian Urban Music Award the next year. Dropsi's highly defined style keeps the crowd on their feet and moving to his powerful rhythm. Dragoslav Tanaskovic on keys was born and raised in Yugoslavia (Serbia) where he graduated from the Music Conservatory in Belgrade. He has collaborated with many Canadian artists on many different projects. He played guitar and keys with Melanie Doane, accompanied John Millard and still plays with the Grammy winning Alannah Myles. Drag's multi-faceted musical background adds a unique element to the Irie Band's melody section. Jay Cleary (aka The High Plains Drifter), on rhythm and lead guitar was born in Toronto. Jay started his performing career while at St. F.X. University in Antigonish, Nova Scotia. With other students of the jazz program, he founded his own funk-fusion project, High Plains Drifter .They released their debut album in 2004, then relocated to Toronto in 2005 where they continue to perform. Over the years, Jay has played with Caution Jam, Duane Andrews, Mark Wilson & The Way It Is and Zion King. As the newest member of the Irie Band, Jay brings his enthusiasm and a unique jazz element to the project. visit: www.myspace.com/highplainsdrifting The Irie Band's debut album, "The Book of Dubs" is a seven song CD of original instrumentals that was recorded live in Kensington Market. The vibe is truly IRIE! Check them out! The Chameleon Project www.chameleonproject.com Dub, Jazz, jungle, disco, funk, techno…it's all about a groove. What keeps it engaging is improvisation. It keeps changing. It never stops. It's at the heart of all great music…and it's in the DNA of the members of the Chameleon Project (CP). CPs guitarist Josh Laing says the band is about using the musical tools pioneered by the masters of the past, to create progressive and distinct music for the future. "We're all trained jazz musicians who've been heavily influenced by groove-oriented music of everyone from Art Blakey and Charlie Parker to James Brown and The Meters, to Lee Scratch Perry, Amon Tobin and the most frenetic drum and bass and free jazz.." 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. Rollin' Cash www.djrollincash.com Rollin' Cash has been making his mark for years as part of OM, Sumkidz and Hotpie Records with his dubfunk sound has been a staple of the Toronto scene. Rollin' will spin dub vibrations that will rock your world and will also play on Serato alongside the Irie Band. This summer Rollin' played at The Harvest Festival, The Distillery, Make it Funky and at OM:Intent. DJ Violet DJ Violet has brought her love of fresh air and a big fat dubby bass-line to a variety of underground functions and festivals including Harvest Festival, Cherry Beach, Boreal, OM Festival, In:TENT, Bigfoot and the Evolve Festival. From hilltops to house parties and lounges, she brings the vibe with a blend of nu-skool dub, roots reggae, soulful downtempo grooves and dub hop. Looking for vendors/crafters: email: jay.cleary@gmail.com if you want to set up a table... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Funk Dawg Posted September 26, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2006 CHAMELEON PROJECT HAS BEEN ADDED!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afro poppa Posted September 26, 2006 Report Share Posted September 26, 2006 sweeeeeet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chameleon Posted September 26, 2006 Report Share Posted September 26, 2006 (edited) [color:purple]Bitchin'! We are superstoked to be a part of this sure fire dubtastic extravaganza. For our part The Chameleon Project will be performing a no holds barred, exclusive dub set with dashs of breakbeat/jungle madness thown in for good measure. Can't wait to hear the Irie band..I've heard wonderful things... Edited September 26, 2006 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Funk Dawg Posted September 27, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2006 * updates...DJ Violet (Sumkidz, DUB9)DJ ?uesquecest (Make it Funky)Rollin' Cash (DUB FUNK)plus The Chameleon Projet & Irie Band with The High Plains Drifter and Progress Neguswww.chameleonproject.comwww.lionheard.comwww.myspace.com/iriebandtorontowww.myspace.com/nufunk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnum Posted September 28, 2006 Report Share Posted September 28, 2006 (edited) [color:blue]Hey Jaydawg,TC and I have been working up a Hawaiin flavoured dub project, in which we do endless versions of the theme song to my show. We also do dub versions of Jimmy Buffett classsics. The real "showstopper" in our set is when TC takes and extended bass solo and I run a metal tined comb through my chest hair, which is miced and fed through a Roland Space Echo. This section of the show is our little drums/space if you will. In essence the manliness of my chesthair and the resistance it creates, produces mad echoes and reverbs, over TC fatbasslines.Anyways we'll be there for this killer looking event and we'll talk more about my "chest hair" dub project. We are looking for gigs off the island. I'm sure your interested already.Magnum Out. Edited September 28, 2006 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Funk Dawg Posted September 29, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2006 Magnum, I might have to take you up on your Hawaiin flavoured dub project...I'd really like to see/hear your chest hair... I'm getting some great interests from vendors, so this show is going to have it's own freakmarket... Reggae CDs, Art, Handmade clothing and more.. gonna be fun!It's also the Irie band's CD Release.. so we gonna party!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Funk Dawg Posted October 2, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2006 (edited) Jammed with the Irie Band on the weekend at a Reggae House party, and we're ready to kill! The deep dub a la Lee "Scratch" Perry and King Tubby will be thunderous! arrggg! Here's some photos of the IRIE band www.myspace.com/iriebandtoronto Steven Codgell Jah-lin Uncle Dropsi Jaydawg special guest MC Progress Negus Edited October 3, 2006 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmoothedShredder Posted October 2, 2006 Report Share Posted October 2, 2006 Yeah, that was a fun party... spilled out in to Nuit Blanche full of funny Reggae Vibes! See you there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boiler Posted October 2, 2006 Report Share Posted October 2, 2006 sounds like fun. I'll do my best to make it.Everybody feel Irie, ya know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edger Posted October 3, 2006 Report Share Posted October 3, 2006 May be tough to make this one due to thanksgiving festivities. Otherwise, I'd be there in a flash. Bring the reggae to Hamilton mon!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chameleon Posted October 3, 2006 Report Share Posted October 3, 2006 I love it Jaydawg is the only white guy in the band! Killer! Jaydawg is this a new dubbish KC & the Sunshine band senario? I hope so. hahahahahaahah! One Love. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Funk Dawg Posted October 4, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2006 (edited) I love it Jaydawg is the only white guy in the band! Killer!actually i'm a bit more pink than white.. and now a big jamaicain.. you can now call me by my rasta name.. Jahmin-Jay-Dawg-Mon. Edited October 4, 2006 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PimpDaddySweetPants Posted October 5, 2006 Report Share Posted October 5, 2006 I love it Jaydawg is the only white guy in the band! Killer!actually i'm a bit more pink than white.. and now a big jamaicain.. you can now call me by my rasta name.. Jahmin-Jay-Dawg-Mon.Ah! Don't fret playa'. If you too white, it ain't right, and if you too black ya' can't go back! But if you a little pink it'll make a brotha' think!At least that's how it go ontha track.Hey Jaydawg, can I donate a ho, instead of canned food, fo' this show. I gots mo' than I know what to do wit! Ya dig!Pimps UP! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mister slippery Posted October 5, 2006 Report Share Posted October 5, 2006 5 bucks, with food?sweet deal, nice affordable show.see you there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chameleon Posted October 6, 2006 Report Share Posted October 6, 2006 Hey y'all, [color:black]I just got word that one of the vendors is a new clothing co. from Ktichener called [color:magenta]Brave Star. [color:magenta]Brave Star specializes in making dreads hats, hippie toys, (like poi etc.) and they are expanding into stylish threads as well. All items are handsewn, super durable and made with funky reclaimed fabric. Check them out at the show in the vendors area... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Funk Dawg Posted October 7, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2006 only 5 bucks, with food!Cool story about the show appeared in 24hrs Magazine on Friday.~see ya for some good times~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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