Jay Funk Dawg Posted September 16, 2008 Report Share Posted September 16, 2008 (edited) TOUBAB KREWE! Afrojam insanity Sept 28 @ Revival as part of the 7th Annual Small World Music Festival! ".. setting a new standard for fusions of rock 'n' roll and West African music" ~ Afropop Worldwide "Toubab Krewe's take on African music is about as good as it gets without buying a plane ticket." ~ 7 Days Magazine (Burlington, Vermont) http://www.nufunk.ca presents in association with Small World Music, ComPosition Music & Communications & Batuki Music TOUBAB KREWE http://www.toubabkrewe.com http://www.myspace.com/toubabkrewe with High Plains Drifter & DJ medicineman Sunday, September 28 @ Revival Bar 783 College St. / http:// www.revivalbar.com 416-535-7888 Doors @ 8 pm, show at 9 pm, TK @ 10 pm Tickets: $12 advance at Soundscapes, Rotate This, Slinky Music, Shanti Baba & Sonic Temple or online at http://www.smallworldmusic.com $15 at the door Special $10 advance list - email info@nufunk.ca * Part of the 7th Annual Small World Music Festival, running Sept 18-30 at venues across Toronto * For more information on Toronto's premier independent world-music celebration visit http://www.smallworldmusic.com **** About TOUBAB KREWE http://www.toubabkrewe.com http://www.myspace.com/toubabkrewe "Asheville, N.C., may not seem like a stronghold for African-rooted music, but Toubab Krewe has soaked up the patterns and rhythms of music from Mali, Zimbabwe, Congo, Brazil and the Caribbean and added a hint of Jerry Garcia’s legato guitar. One guitarist doubled on Malian instruments — kora and ngoni — and two drummers played interludes of planned unison rhythms like a Brazilian sambareggae percussion unit. Instead of free-form, jam-band leads, the guitarists expanded the songs with African-style patterns, circling and subtly shifting. The six-beat grooves sneaked up on listeners but then they took hold; midway through one song, two, then four, then dozens of dancers were suddenly bobbing to the music." ~ review of Bonnaroo Music Festival (Manchester, Tennessee) by Jon Pareles, The New York Times Since forming in 2005, this magnetic instrumental quintet from North Carolina has been credited with bridging the gap between West African and American music unlike any group before them, quickly winning a diverse and devoted following at festivals such as Bonnaroo and Voodoo festivals; and venues including the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, DC. Their live shows and self-titled debut album have won international acclaim from the New York Times, Global Rhythm, fRoots, NPR and more. The members of Toubab Krewe developed their unique sound over the course of numerous extended trips to Mali, Guinea, and Ivory Coast, where they immersed themselves in the local culture and studied and performed with luminaries such as Lamine Soumano, Vieux Kante, Madou Dembele and Koungbanan Conde. In 2007 the band played at the the legendary Festival of the Desert in Essakane, Mali, known as the most remote festival in the world. The band is finishing up its new album with Grammy winning producer Steven Heller. **** About High Plains Drifter http://www.highplainsdrifter.ca Led by Toronto guitarist & promoter Jay Cleary alongside a rotating cast of artists, High Plains Drifter is a rootsy funk-rock and worldbeat ensemble whose dynamic live performances have captivated audiences at clubs and festivals across Canada. Like imagery evoked by the mysterious quality of a traveling vagabond, High Plains Drifter is a pan-Canadian collective of musicians traveling town to town bringing the energy of celebration to audiences everywhere. The band draws inspiration from artists as diverse as James Brown, Herbie Hancock and Jimmy Buffet; and has collaborated with Canadian musicians including members of The Jimmy Swift Band, Slowcoaster, Wassabi Collective, The Chameleon Project & Slammin' Jack. About dj medicineman http://www.myspace.com/medicinemanradio DJ medicineman is the host of "No Man's Land" every Wednesday from 12-2 pm on CIUT 89.5 FM/www.ciut.fm. He is one of Canada's foremost global fusion tastemakers, regularly called upon by innovative labels such as Six Degrees Records to introduce cutting-edge electrolive grooves to discerning musical tastebuds. Medicineman is also renowned as Small World Music's resident ethnogrooveologist, keeping the room moving at a remarkably eclectic range of live concerts that showcase sounds from all over the world. Podcasts of his show are online at www.myspace.com/medicinemanradio **** About NuFunk.ca Led by Toronto promoter & musician Jay Cleary, NuFunk has earned a reputation as one of the city's most passionate and eclectic presenters of live music and DJ parties with over 400 events since being founded in 2005. The company also works regularly with industry leaders such as Live Nation and Emerge Entertainment in a promotional support capacity. NuFunk is honoured to partner with Small World Music and present this show as part of the 7th annual Small World Music Festival, an incredible series of 16 culturally-diverse events running from September 18 to 30 at venues all across the city. We are also grateful for the support of Batuki Music, recently started by Toronto's foremost African music and Afrofest artistic director Nadine McNulty with the goal of offering integrated services to help the city's incredible wealth of African talent share their music on a bigger stage. Edited September 16, 2008 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonyak Posted September 16, 2008 Report Share Posted September 16, 2008 oh man.. that is a great show... toubab are an awesome band live.. I loved them when I saw them at moe down 7. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shainhouse Posted September 17, 2008 Report Share Posted September 17, 2008 amazing band.. everyone go see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Funk Dawg Posted September 18, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2008 yes this is an exciting one - check out the review that they are going to get in next week's Now Magazine - I think they are going to get a good spread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Funk Dawg Posted September 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2008 yay this weekend! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Funk Dawg Posted September 26, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2008 Print/Press: Toubab Krewe NOW feature by Tim Perlichhttp://www.nowtoronto.com/music/story.cfm?content=165062 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Funk Dawg Posted September 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2008 Tonight y'all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cully Posted September 28, 2008 Report Share Posted September 28, 2008 Can't wait. These guys are the shit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAlphaNerd Posted September 29, 2008 Report Share Posted September 29, 2008 Jaydawg thanks for throwing an awesome party!Big shout out to Toubab for melting my face off.Cully, it was a pleasure rocking out with you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canadianphan Posted September 29, 2008 Report Share Posted September 29, 2008 Great Show Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cully Posted September 29, 2008 Report Share Posted September 29, 2008 One of the best shows I have seen in a long, long time. AN, great to see you as well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Funk Dawg Posted September 30, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2008 Great to see you all on Sunday - that band was smokin' - Gonna bring these guys back hopefully on a weekend next year!big ups! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradm Posted September 30, 2008 Report Share Posted September 30, 2008 Gonna bring these guys back hopefully on a weekend next year!I'd love to see them in Ottawa (or even Ottawa and Montreal).Aloha,Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Funk Dawg Posted September 30, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2008 p.s. I also recorded the bands that evening.. hopefully get them for listening very soon.jay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradm Posted September 30, 2008 Report Share Posted September 30, 2008 p.s. I also recorded the bands that evening.. hopefully get them for listening very soon. If you want to get the recordings uploaded to the Live Music Archive and need any help, let me know. Aloha, Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cully Posted October 1, 2008 Report Share Posted October 1, 2008 I would love to get a copy Jay!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Funk Dawg Posted October 1, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2008 i'll let you know about the recording soon... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Funk Dawg Posted October 4, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2008 Photo High Plains Drifer opening for Toubab (Uncledropsi - bass, Paul Metcalfe - sax, Jay Cleary - Guitar) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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