DEC. 16 NUFUNK NITE w/ GOD MAD ME FUNKY / High Plains Drifter & DJ FARBSIE

[Jay Funk Dawg]

Saturday Dec. 16th

'Late night Nu-Funk Party'

God Made Me Funky - Toronto's Top 9 piece nufunk mob!

www.godmademefunky.com

High Plains Drifter (acid jazz)

Kayte Burgess (r'nb soul)

plus DJ ?uesquecest & DJ Farbsie (funky breaks & rare grooves)

$12 at the door

Online tickets available here: http://www.ticketweb.ca/t3/event/EventListings?orgId=15910

GOD MADE ME FUNKY

www.godmademefunky.com

www.myspace.com/godmademefunky

As the titanic that was the formulaic music scene (industry) sank beneath the waves of iniquity a new ship dawned on the horizon. It was a small yet potent beacon of a new invasion. An invasion built on the principles of the past with the energy of the future. Baptized (Dipped) by the universal life force: Modern Funk.

God Made Me Funky (GMMF) is the Funky live ensemble, out of Toronto, Ontario, comprised of a diverse array of musicians ranging from classically trained Jazz artists to street schooled Hip-Hop & R&B vocalists, all of which share the common bond of moving crowds and bringing the Nu Funk in to the next millennium. Consisting of Vocalists - Kaybe (Snow, Just Cool) and Breanne Arrigo (Hair Spray), Rapper - PHATT al (Len, Raggadeath), Keys - Sean Nimmons, Bass - Cam Dougall (Graph Nobel, King Latifah), Guitar - Rich Grossman (Jimmy's Groove), Trumpet - Mark Jarvis (Big Rude Jake, Fuzzy Love), Trumpet - Benji Perosin (Directions), Sax - Arthur Kerekes (Monkey), & Drums - Alan Witz (Funky Hi-Life, Millhouse); GMMF has been widely recognized in the Toronto music scene for thier highly energetic and outstanding ORIGINAL music and live remixes of Funk, Soul, R&B, and Hip-Hop classics.

Formed in 1996 GMMF started out as an instrumental Funk fusion experiment. As the bands popularity grew vocalists were added to increase the range of songs the band could cover. Influences such as: Stevie Wonder, James Brown, Marvin Gaye, Sly and the Family Stone, Michael Jackson, Jamiroquai, the Roots, Afrika Bambatta, and D'Angelo were remixed with a 'new school' sound.

Since that inception GMMF has shared the stage with such notable artists as Julie McKnight, Herbie Koffman, & Divine Brown. In 2005 GMMF won the Toronto Independent Music Award for Best R&B Band; Was named the #1 urban band at North By North East by ChartAttack.com; Was chosen by the Parmelat Group (of Dairy Products) to be featured in their national "Pure Filter Milk" campaign; Shot 3 music video's; Had their music featured in the TMN hit show 'G-Spot'; And played at The Cool Jazz Winnipeg Festival, The Beaches Jazz Festival, Canadian Music Week, COCA, and countless club gigs across the country, all after the release of their debut album, titled "God Made Me Funky".

Now the band is poised to do it again , bigger and better, with the release of their latest album: 'We Can All Be Free'. Featuring production from Nigel Williams (of The Pocket Dwellers), SEOK, and Hot Heet Productions; And with guest spots from Michie Mee, Meastro, and Thrust the new disc represents a further allegiance to the betterment of the Nu-Funk Movement they've created. the band. The first single 'Won More Time' feat. Thrust, is currently being serviced to radio nation wide and has already hit #1 on CBC's R-30 radio charts, and #63 on the national CHR (Contemprary Hit Radio) charts; This in cunjunction with the 'Won More Time' video being shot by none other than Marc André Debruyne (Blink Pictures).

As the band continues to tour and build its ever growing base of Funkoknots GMMF continues the trend of the forward thinking funksters that funked the world before them.

High Plains Drifter

www.highplainsdrifter.ca

High Plains Drifter is a rootsy funk-rock 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, The High Plains Drifter is a groove force that keeps dancehalls packed and bodies in constant motion. High Plains Drifter draws inspiration from artists as diverse as James Brown, Herbie Hancock and Jimmy Buffet. 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. HIGH PLAINS DRIFTER has Joined forces with Toronto's IRIE BAND!

Kayte Burgess

www.kayteburgess.com

Kayte Burgess is the product of urban cultural textures that exist in the fabric of Toronto, Canada. Kayte’s smooth deliverance of soul and dynamic vocal technique, topped off with a three and a half octave range, engages her listeners in intricate, sultry and fun performances. Kayte has eagerly pursued every opportunity she could to immerse herself within the music scene.

At age 13, Kayte began studying classical voice, piano and harmony and furthered her education to obtain a degree in Jazz from Toronto’s Humber College. While this musical education served to define her sound, Kayte’s true passion is soul music. She secured opportunities to showcase her skills for Quincy Jones, Lionel Ritchie, Mariah Carey, Erykah Badu and Jill Scott, to name a few.

Kayte’s much anticipated album (for release 2006) embraces the flavor of R&B with hard-hitting hip hop roots. The album features kayte’s hot new single “Now you Know" produced by Ali Shaheed from the Legendary “A Tribe Called Quest†Kayte has teamed up with Production Duo Nu Vintage to create a product that is cutting edge and will be quite a surprise for those in Toronto who think they know Kayte Burgess.

plus DJ ?uesquecest & DJ Farbsie

www.myspace.com/makeitfunky

The Make It Funky promo team hits the decks for the first time together, building the hype before God Made Me Funky hits the stage.

Edited December 2, 2006 by Guest

[Jay Funk Dawg]

edited...

[Jay Funk Dawg]

this was just last week!!!

bring the vibez!!

j

[livingstoned]

sweet been hoping to catch God Made Me Funky one of these days...woohoo I've started my holidays early this year. Holiday extenda-bender starts tonight!

[Deeps]

Who's in High Plains Drifter on this night?

Edited December 15, 2006 by Guest
Grammar Deeps Grammar.

[Jay Funk Dawg]

at the El Mocambo High Plains Drifter will be:

Jay Cleary (guitar/vocals)

Anthony "Tony Rage" Sandler (bass)

Dave Chan (drums)

Suzy Marenik (vocals & backup vocals)

Steve MacDowell (percussion)

special guest Arthur Kerekes on Saxophone from God Made Me Funky

[Deeps]

Good to hear that some horn action is seeping back in.

I really would have liked to have heard the lineup you have on your recording. Seemed like a pretty hot band.

[Jay Funk Dawg]

thanks deeps.. The Original High Plains Drifter played as an emsemble for 2 years when I was based in Nova Scotia and we've reunited for multiple Evolve Festivals and a couple of festival/show tours...

here's the photo of the original group:

looking forward to tonight..

hope to see yas!