Jay Funk Dawg Posted January 21, 2009 Report Share Posted January 21, 2009 (edited) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NuFunk.ca brings One Love across Canada in tribute to reggae giant Bob Marley Announcing the Bob Marley Birthday Tribute 2009 Canadian Tour featuring: House of David Gang, King Selah, High Plains Drifter & DJ ?uesquecest more! Fri Feb 6: Collingwood, ON @ JD’s Bar & Grill * Sat Feb 7: Toronto, ON @ Lee’s Palace * Wed Feb 11: Montreal, QC @ House of Reggae * Thu Feb 12: Fredericton, NB @ The Cellar Pub * Fri Feb 13: Saint John, NB @ The Blue Olive * Sat Feb 14: Halifax, NS @ The Seahorse Tavern * Sun Feb 15: Glace Bay, NS @ The Savoy Theatre (Complete show details below) **** January 19, Toronto ~ One of Canada’s rising concert promotion stars, Toronto-based NuFunk.ca, is proud to announce the dates for its Bob Marley Birthday Tribute Canadian Tour – honouring the life of the immortal reggae legend who would have been 64 years of age on February 6. From its origins as a single Toronto club date, this fourth edition will be 7-night celebration stretching from Collingwood on the shores of Georgian Bay to Glace Bay in Cape Breton Island. “This tour is shaping up as something truly special,†says tour promoter Jay Cleary, artistic director of NuFunk.ca. “Not only has it grown in terms of the number shows for the fourth straight year, but we’re connecting with food banks in communities around the country in order to help people in need. To me, that represents the true spirit and legacy of Bob Marley, giving of ourselves so that others may find inspiration and prosper.†The tour will be headlined by one of Canada’s top roots reggae collectives House of David Gang. Formed in Toronto over 15 years ago, the band’s specialty is the timeless and classic Jamaican reggae of the 1970s and early 80s, the sound that made Bob Marley the first international superstar of reggae music. Fronted by seasoned reggae veteran King Selah, the band includes members of a who’s who of the Toronto reggae scene: Resinators, Irie Band, Explorer Band, Revelation, Selassie I Power and many others. For the past 15 years King Selah and the House of David Gang have hosted Toronto tributes to Bob Marley, Peter Tosh and Bunny Wailer, which have helped bring light to the city’s burgeoning reggae community. Joining core members Jah-Lin (drums) and The High Plains Drifter (guitar) for this tour will be two exciting new additions who promise to push the House of David sound to new heights -- James Gray (formerly of Blue Rodeo) on keyboards and bass thumper Chis Bottomley (Tulpa, The Look People, Brainfudge, Donne Roberts). Opening on the tour is High Plains Drifter, a rootsy funk-rock and world beat ensemble whose dynamic live performances are captivating audiences across Canada. Like 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. Publicity: Sebastian Cook, Composition Music & Communications (416) 567-5016 / sebastiancook@gmail.com Tour Promoter: Jay Cleary, NuFunk Concerts (416) 877-4075 / jay.cleary@gmail.com **** About Bob Marley www.bobmarley.com Even today, 28 years after he succumbed to cancer at the age of 36, the name Bob Marley is recognized by people young and old in every corner of the globe. Reggae's most transcendent and iconic figure, Bob Marley brought the music of his native island nation to the world, becoming the first Jamaican artist to achieve international superstardom. Marley's music gave voice to the day-to-day struggles of the Jamaican experience, vividly capturing the plight of the country's impoverished and oppressed, its colonial-rooted political corruption and most of all the devout spirituality that is the source of strength for Rastafarians everywhere. His songs of faith, devotion, and revolution created a legacy that continues to live on – through the music of his family including sons Ziggy, Damien and Stephen and through generations of artists the world over touched by his genius. **** 2009 BOB MARLEY TRIBUTE TOUR SHOW DETAILS Fri Feb 6: Collingwood, ON @ JD’s Bar & Grill 94 Pine St. / (705) 446-0808 / www.jdsbarandgrill.ca Doors @ 9 pm $COVER FREE!! Lineup: House of David Gang with High Plains Drifter & DJ ?uestcequecest -- Sat Feb 7: Toronto, ON @ Lee’s Palace 529 Bloor St. / / www.leespalace.com / (416) 532-1598 Doors @ 9 pm $15 at the door or $10 w/donation to Daily Bread Food Bank $9 advance @ Shanti Baba, Play de Record, Rotate This, Slinky Music Online @ www.ticketweb.ca Lineup: House of David Gang with High Plains Drifter also featuring: Empress Iniffa (former Jimmy Cliff Band vocalist) Michael Garrick (golden-voiced Toronto singer) Humble (acoustic reggae & vocal sensation) DJ Chocolate (host of ‘Rebel’ Music, CKLN 88.1 FM) And many more! Presented with the support of: Brown Eyes Entertainment, Fusicology Toronto, CanadianReggaeWorld.com, Long & McQuade Musical Instruments -- Wed Feb 11: Montreal, QC @ House of Reggae 1693A rue St.-Denis / www.houseofreggae.com / (514) 223-6233 Doors @ 9 pm, $5 Lineup: House of David Gang with High Plains Drifter & DJ ?uestcequecest Presented in association with: Positive Creations -- Thu Feb 12: Fredericton, NB @ The Cellar Pub On campus of University of New Brunswick / www.su.unbf.ca/cellar (506) 451-1009 Doors @ 9 pm $8 at the door or $6 with canned food donation to Fredericton Food Bank Lineup: House of David Gang with High Plains Drifter & DJ ?uestcequecest with special surprise guests -- Fri Feb 13: Saint John, NB @ The Blue Olive 419 Rothesay Ave. / www.medrestaurant.com / (506) 634-3183 Doors @ 9 pm $12 at the door or $8 with canned food donation to Romero House Soup Kitchen Lineup: House of David Gang with High Plains Drifter & DJ ?uestcequecest with special surprise guests -- Sat Feb 14: Halifax, NS @ The Seahorse Tavern 1665 Argyle St. / www.theseahorse.ca / (902) 423-7200 $10 at the door or $8 with canned food donation to Feed Nova Scotia Lineup: House of David Gang with High Plains Drifter & DJ ?uestcequecest with special surprise guests -- Sun Feb 15: Glace Bay, NS @ The Savoy Theatre 116 Commercial St. / www.savoytheatre.com / (902) 842-1577 $12 advance at: Savoy Box Office, Centre 200 Box Box Office (481 George St., Sydney) or online at www.savoytheatre.com $15 at the door or $12 with canned food donation to Glace Bay Food Bank Lineup: House of David Gang with High Plains Drifter & DJ ?uestcequecest with special surprise guests Edited January 22, 2009 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Funk Dawg Posted January 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2009 yes rasta! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUITARZAN Posted January 22, 2009 Report Share Posted January 22, 2009 Cool, i just found out I am Errol Blackwoods guitar player for a Bob Marley tribute at the end of January (on Bobs Birthday)...Should be fun, I have never played a full set of marley before...!mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Funk Dawg Posted January 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2009 that's awesome news Mike - here's my set list:Bob Marley Birthday Set ListSoul RebelPimper's ParadiseThree Little BirdsWaiting in VainJammin'So Much Things to sayConcrete JungleSun is ShiningWarXRedemption Song (acoustic)Chances areTime will tellRastaman ChantTurn you Lamp down lowI Shot the SherrifDreamland - Bunny WailerLegalize it Peter ToshCollinRoots Rock Reggae in Exodus AmStir it UpLive-y up yourselfHigh Plains DrifterRainbow CountryJames GrayLegalize it (2nd Set)She's GoneChris BottomleyBelize City BakingLet's get togetherMichael GarrickRat RaceHeathenCould You CouldIs this LoveAfican ChildrenBest to RiseHumbleSmall axeRat raceRevolutionMisty MorningCrisis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Funk Dawg Posted January 26, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2009 check out the facebook page for the tour here:http://www.facebook.com/editevent.php?guests&eid=127054745376#/event.php?eid=45348242214Fri Feb 6: Collingwood, ON @ JD’s Bar & GrillSat Feb 7: Toronto, ON @ Lee’s PalaceWed Feb 11: Montreal, QC @ House of ReggaeThu Feb 12: Fredericton, NB @ The Cellar PubFri Feb 13: Saint John, NB @ The Blue OliveSat Feb 14: Halifax, NS @ The Seahorse TavernSun Feb 15: Glace Bay, NS @ The Savoy Theatre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Funk Dawg Posted February 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2009 i'm so pumped for this!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afro poppa Posted February 3, 2009 Report Share Posted February 3, 2009 hope i can make it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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