Jay Funk Dawg Posted April 19, 2007 Report Share Posted April 19, 2007 (edited) [blurb][/blurb] First- Annual Freedom Festival welcomes Canada’s Prince of Pot (Toronto, ON) April 26 – Mark Emery, Canada’s Prince of Pot will be the Grand Marshall for the Ninth Annual Global Marijuana March. Emery, a renowned marijuana activist and founder of the BC Marijuana Party is dedicated to changing marijuana policy both locally and globally. “It is only fitting that Mark Emery would be included as Grand Marshall for the global marijuana march. His commitment to protecting our freedom of choice is unparalleledâ€, said Neev Tapiro, Event Organizer. “Last year’s March attracted over 12,000 people, and we anticipate an even stronger turnout this yearâ€, he added. This years March is in partnership with the Toronto Freedom Festival, which is set to take place May 5th at Queen’s Park. The Festival will foster an environment for the celebration of ideas; while providing a forum for dialogue surrounding cherished freedoms. “Several groups have already registered to take part in this years Festival, and we welcome others to get involved by joining us at Queen’s Park,†added Neev. An awareness area at the Festival will showcase organizations at the forefront of defending Human Rights. With groups promoting social justice through equality and advocacy action being given an opportunity to present their message to a young, interested audience. The one-day festival will run from 12pm – 9pm on May 5. Confirmed musical acts include: ILL Scarlett; King Sunshine; The Irie Band; KC Roberts; Dr. Payne; Keeping 6 and more. Guest speakers will include: Mark Emery (Cannabis Culture); Gary Pieters (Committee to Memorialize the Abolition of the Slave Trade), and Allison Myrden (Law Enforcement Against Prohibition Updated). Vendor and speaker information will be available through updates on the Festival’s website. “A person’s choice may not be the same as someone else’s, but their freedom to choose should be. Mark Emery has been a champion for the marijuana movement. We encourage everyone to join us in this year’s festivities, and celebrate their freedom to choose†added Gavin Bryan, Co-Producer of The Festival. About the Toronto Freedom Festival For almost a decade Queen’s Park North has welcomed peaceful events, parades and gatherings. The Toronto Freedom Festival has been developed in the hope of allowing for additional groups to expose themselves to thousands of forward thinking individuals. For more information on participating artists, speakers, vendor and sponsorship opportunities, and schedules, please visit www.torontofreedomfestival.com and/or www.cannabisweek.ca PERFOMRING ARTISTS: Ill Scarlett A filthy dub, punk and reggae brand, wrapped up in a very accessible pop-package. Think Sublime meets No Doubt! With this formula they have become one of Toronto’s most popular offspring, drawing huge crowds everywhere they play! www.illscarlett.com King Sunshine King Sunshine illuminates disco roots and drop inflections of funk and dance rhythms, reinventing house music and driving the whole fusion over the red line. Imagine nine musicians transformed into one live DJ. Comprised of keyboards/synths, heart pounding drums/percussion, deep bass, slick guitar, intense electronics, hefty horns and soulful vocals. King Sunshine has been lighting dance floors on fire since 1998 as a highly skilled and electric live act. With the release of their second album Second Movement in fall 06, King Sunshine is poised to branch out to new segments of music lovers worldwide. www.kingsunshine.com The Irie Band 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. www.irieband.ca KC Roberts Led by singer/songwriter/lead guitarist KC Roberts, this seven-piece band is cleverly composed of drums, bass, trumpet, saxophone and female backup vocals. KC Roberts has already garnered praise from such accomplished artists as Sass Jordan and Juno Award Winner Carlos Morgan (aka Carll Parkes). Look for more shows from KC Roberts at home and across the country in 2006. With more recordings also on the horizon, this band is just getting warmed up. www.kcroberts.ca Dr. Payne & The Diesease Formed in 2003, Dr. Payne and the Disease was originally only a last-minute replacement when guitarist Ben Payne found himself with a gig and no band. He assembled a group of his closest friends and threw together a repertoire of some of their favorite funk and jazz standards. After the performance, the response was so positive that the only logical choice was to continue with the band. www.thedisease.ca Keeping 6 Formed in 2003 by 4 lifelong friends; drummer Matt “Phatty†Wilkinson, guitarist Jason Wilford, bassist Dan Renwick and vocalist Bryan Hotchkiss, KEEPIN’ 6 is a band who’s high energy, and hook-heavy songs blend the best of influences ranging from The Police to Operation Ivy to the Foo Fighters. And truth be told, if there’s a band that can sonically bridge the gap between Billy Talent and Sublime, well that band is definitely KEEPIN’ 6. In late 2004 the band released their first indie CD/EP “KEEPIN’ 6 6-PACKâ€. Tracks from that release have been featured on EDGE 102.1 (Toronto) and charted at Ontario College radio. With another non-stop tour schedule already in the planning - and the imminent release of their debut album - 2007 will undoubtedly be the year that KEEEPIN’ 6 finds legions of new fans world-wide. www.myspace.com/keepin6 and more. Edited April 26, 2007 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarahbelle Posted April 20, 2007 Report Share Posted April 20, 2007 woohoo I'm pretty excited for this.. it's pretty much the best day ever!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Funk Dawg Posted April 20, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2007 ~hippy 420~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baj Posted April 20, 2007 Report Share Posted April 20, 2007 good times last yr with high plains drifter playin'should be another good time this yr ...I remember the park being surrounded by cops spread out watching all the bongs and joints blazin' ... it was a funny feeling! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richbass Posted April 21, 2007 Report Share Posted April 21, 2007 (edited) this is always a great time, glad i caught irie band last year, soo groovy........! always look forward to itHAPPY 420 TO ALL! Edited April 21, 2007 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Funk Dawg Posted April 30, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 30, 2007 this weekend... tell all your friends... it's FREE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarahbelle Posted April 30, 2007 Report Share Posted April 30, 2007 Anyone know what time the actual march is??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Funk Dawg Posted April 30, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 30, 2007 not sure about the actual march, but here's a outline of the talent time slots:1:45 - 12:20 Two Stones Throw 12:30 - 1:00 Dr. Payne & The Disesase 1:00 - 1:15 Absent Minded 1:15 -1:45 The New Episode 2:00 - 2:25 Bombay Doors 2:25 - 2:50 Gratefully Deadicated Sound System2:50 - 3:20 KC Roberts & the Live Revolution3:30 - 4:00 Keeping 6 4:00 -4:15 DJ Stoner Mega Mix 4:15-5:15 Ill Scarlett 5:15 - 5:35 Richard Underhill & Samba Elegua 5:45 - 6:35 Irie Band 6:45 - 8 King Sunshine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bokonon Posted April 30, 2007 Report Share Posted April 30, 2007 Jay, I love your signature, where is that from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Funk Dawg Posted April 30, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 30, 2007 (edited) Jack Kerouac's on the road... It's Sal talking about Dean... Neal Cassady (Dean) and Jack Kerouac (Sal) Edited May 1, 2007 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Funk Dawg Posted April 30, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 30, 2007 Meeting Point: Festival at Queen’s Park North, behind legislature on University Avenue, south of Bloor.March Time: 2 – 3:30pm Global Marijuana March PARADE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Funk Dawg Posted May 1, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2007 Richard Underhill and Samba Elegra have been added woot woot!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyberHippie Posted May 2, 2007 Report Share Posted May 2, 2007 Pretty impressive, I went a few years ago but they totally spaced on the music. This is a pretty sweet looking line up!The weather is looking fine too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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