Jay Funk Dawg Posted December 18, 2006 Report Share Posted December 18, 2006 ~FREEDOM~ A Bob Marley Birthday Tribute Sat. Feb.3th, 2006 A benefit for Daily Bread Food & Serving Charity $6 w/ Canned Food Donation $10 at the Door featuring: - THE IRIE BAND - www.irieband.ca featuring guests musicians: MICHAEL GARRICK DONNA MAKEDA BLACK CHILD KING SELAH I-SAX Plus RESINATORS live HIGH PLAINS DRIFTER live RASTA REUBEN & SELLASIE I POWER live & DJ Jeremiah from SUPERHEAVY REGGAE plus more guest MCs, DJs and Musicians TBA! @ El Mocambo Upstairs 464 Spadina Ave. $6 w/ non-perishable food item or $10 at the door Doors open at: 9pm Show at: 9pm LOCAL VENDORS WANTED For vendors, show updates and other info please contact: info@nufunk.ca Bob Marley www.bobmarley.com On February 6, 2007, International music star Bob Marley would have been 62 years old if he had not succumbed to cancer on Monday May 11, 1981 at the young age 36-years-old. Today almost anywhere in the world when the name Bob Marley is mentioned it is recognized by old and young. He remains enormously popular and well known all over the world. Reggae's most transcendent and iconic figure, Bob Marley was the first Jamaican artist to achieve international superstardom, in the process introducing the music of his native island nation to the far-flung corners of the globe. Marley's music gave voice to the day-to-day struggles of the Jamaican experience, vividly capturing not only the plight of the country's impoverished and oppressed but also the devout spirituality that remains their source of strength. His songs of faith, devotion, and revolution created a legacy that continues to live on not only through the music of his extended family but also through generations of artists the world over touched by his genius. With a special cast of Toronto Musicians, Djs and MCs, a celebration of Bob Marley's legacy of music, peace and love will take at the EL MOCAMBO UPSTAIRS on Saturday February 4th. FEATURED ARTISTS: Irie Band www.myspace.com/iriebandtoronto www.lionheart.ca The Irie Band is a Toronto-based reggae outfit that delivers dub riddims in a classic, Jamaican late 70s and early 80s 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 El Mocambo, Lula Lounge, Ciao Edie, Parkdale Arts and Crafts Festival, Come Together Music Festival, The Townehouse, Kensington Market, Revival, Ellington's, Starlight, The Trane, Fez Baitk, Lee's Palace and at The Marijuana March at Queen's Park to over 5,000 people. The Irie Band will play two sets, one solo set and another set featuring vocalists: MICHAEL GARRICK, BLACK CHILD, KING SELAH, DONNA MAKEDA and MORE! Donna Makeda www.myspace.com/donnamakeda Donna Makeda is definitely a musical force to be reckoned with. She recently released yet another single off of her upcoming 3rd album entitled HOLD ON which was mixed in Kingston Jamaica by the legendary Dr. Marshall of Anchor Studio. She also picked up yet another award from the Toronto International Reggae Music Awards (June 2005) for Roots & Culture Album of the Year for her album Jah Ah De Rulah, making it her 10th award to date. She performed at the Calgary International Reggae Festival - August 2004, and created quite am impact on the 6000-strong audience with her dynamic and impressive stage show. Donnas other awards include: Top Reggae Newcomer in 1993, Top Reggae Dancehall DJ (female) in 1995, 1996 and 1999 and 2003 and Top Reggae Music Video (for her video Jah Great Woman) in 1995 from the Canadian Reggae Music Awards. The Resinators featuring Rasta Reuben of Selassie I Power The Resinators create lush soundscape with a "maximum" dub feel; full, rich and as haunting as good dub should be. The strong rhythm section (veteran drummer Raffa Dean, who has played with every reggae great from Gregory Isaacs to Capleton, alongside bassist J-Bass) is overlaid with spacy guitar riffs provided by G-Star that are alternately melodious and purposefully discordant and then topped with judicious samples, sweet keyboards and effects. The Resinators perform a full gamut of raw and sonorous dubs that have helped to earn this Toronto band the good-sized following that turn up in full force at their gigs. Michael Garrick Frequently @ The Original Motorcycle Company, Micheal is a veteran of Toronto's reggae scene and has entertained local and international audiences for many years. Michael is easily one of the industry's most entertaining front men for his emotional vocal performances and percussion playing. This tune, "African Children" an Aswad cover tune was performed live @ The Bamboo prior to its closing in 2002. DJ Jeremiah from superheavy REGGAE www.myspace.com/superheavyreggaemusic Created in 2000, superheavyREGGAE was formed by Jeremiah, Friendlyness and I-sax with a mission to give the reggae massive the best in Modern Roots, Lovers Rock and Classic Dubs. Starting off with some scattered shows here and there throughout the city of Toronto, superheavy originally settled in at 56 Kensington Ave in the heart of the famous Kensington Market, holding a regular session on the second Saturday of each month . After 56 closed down they made the move over to Thymeless, home of the First Trumpet sound system. Now, after about 3 years of holding it steady at Thymeless, superheavy going on stronger than ever. superheavyREGGAE draws the people because they play music FOR the people. 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. This special evening of music is sponsored by: www.elmocambo.ca, www.canadianreggaeworld.com, www.roachorama.com, www.fusicology.com, www.hiddenjungle.ca, Shanti Baba, www.nufunk.ca and more brought to you by: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Funk Dawg Posted December 29, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2006 we're also looking for vendors and volunteers!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Funk Dawg Posted January 2, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2007 any vendors looking to sell crafts and other merch contact me at jay.cleary@gmail.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Funk Dawg Posted January 7, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2007 here's the updated poster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irie Guy Posted January 8, 2007 Report Share Posted January 8, 2007 Jay I sent you a private mail off the board with regards to vending.MAtt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarahbelle Posted January 9, 2007 Report Share Posted January 9, 2007 Hey! I heard the Irie Band on CBC this morning..~ crraazy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Funk Dawg Posted January 10, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2007 wowzers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Funk Dawg Posted January 19, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2007 Now Hosted by Canadian Reggae World's Julien King. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Funk Dawg Posted February 1, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2007 ok last bump... see you at the show!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richbass Posted February 3, 2007 Report Share Posted February 3, 2007 (edited) Right onnnnnnn Tonight! HAPPY BIRTHDAY BOB MARLEY!Thanks you for such wonderful music! Edited February 3, 2007 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StoneMtn Posted February 3, 2007 Report Share Posted February 3, 2007 I may just see you there.Good work, Jay.BTW: What time does High Plains Drifer go on? (That is your band, right? If I come down, I want to be sure to see you play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Funk Dawg Posted February 3, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2007 Hey Stone Mountain, ya High Plains Drifter is on early.. say just after 10:00 PM, we're playing for about 30mins.ok!!let's get crazee! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Funk Dawg Posted February 5, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2007 High Plains Drifter opened the show ... and got caught on tape for City Plus CP24 11PM Newscast as a part of the Bob Marley Birthday Bash. Resinators Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richbass Posted February 6, 2007 Report Share Posted February 6, 2007 (edited) What a party! Great crowd and the women..........vaaaaaaarry nice! Thanks Jay and those others who put this bash on! Edited February 6, 2007 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Funk Dawg Posted February 8, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2007 http://www.lionheart.ca/irieband/photos-ib.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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