Jay Funk Dawg Posted June 4, 2010 Report Share Posted June 4, 2010 http://www.nufunk.ca/ presents A Funk, Reggae & Jazz SUMMER SOLSTICE WEEK PARTY! Featuring 3 Great Canadian songwriters: Chris Bottomley, Lyndon John & Odel Johnson. Come celebrate the start of Summer 2010 with some of Toronto's finest performers and enablers of all things funky. It's a warm night of funk, jazz and reggae done up to treat you right! When: Thursday June 24th Where: The Supermarket ( 268 Augusta Avenue in Kensington Market) http://www.supermarkettoronto.com/ Cost: $10 Doors open at 9pm, show at 9:30pm Facebook link: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=114073701964684&ref=ts BRAINFUDGE: Chris Bottomley - Bass & Vocals Great Bob Scott - Drums Rich Underhill - Saxophonics James Gray - Keys & Vocals Donne' Roberts - Guitar & Vocals CHRIS BOTTOMLEY http://www.chrisbottomley.com/ http://www.myspace.com/chrisbottomleymusic Chris is a dynamic live performer who plays with some of Toronto's finest musical cohorts - legendary drummer Great Bob Scott, Donne' Roberts on guitar, James Gray on keys and Saxophonics by Richard Underhill and Perry White. He has shared the stage with Living Colour, Grupo Fantasma and Adrian Belew's Power Trio He has 3 CD Releases: "Brainfudge" "Knotty Bits" & "Cerebral Lubrication" http://www.cdbaby.com/all/topley Some of the other people he's performed and toured with include; The Look People, Toronto's Boogiewall Soundsystem, Vancouver's Mofunk Collective, Rich Underhill's Funk Explosion, Wayne Lavallee, John Bottomley, The Kensington Horns, Ainike, House of David Gang, & High Plains Drifter LYNDON JOHN (LJX) http://www.myspace.com/lyndonjohnx LJX, better known as Lyndon John X is a singer-songwriter and guitarist from Toronto Ontario, Canada that burst onto the reggae music scene in 2007 with his first independent Reggae album titled ‘Two Chord Skankin’. 2008 brought many exciting things for Lyndon. He was nominated for a Juno for Best Reggae Recording of the Year, as well as Best Male Newcomer at the Canadian Reggae Music Awards. Lyndon is looking forward to the release of his sophomore album, Brighter Days, in April 2010 so he can continue to deliver his roots reggae vibes and positive uplifting music to his fans, both new and old. ODEL JOHNSON http://www.myspace.com/odeljohnson Odel has a strong CD out there called " Mind & Body Sold". With strong contributions from Fullwood, Scientist, Tony Chin, Tony Barrett and more, Odel's album showcases his roots, highlights his talent both as a drummer and singer and offers the listener much more than a typical Reggae release. Along with Fully Fullwood, the famous bass player best-known for his brilliant work with Peter Tosh, he has toured extensively and globally with Joe Higgs, Dennis Brown, Micheal Rose, the Mighty Diamonds, Andrew Tosh, Mikey Dread and Scientist. Odel is currently recording a new FACTOR funded record with Scientist. visit: www.nufunk.ca Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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edger Posted June 7, 2010 Report Share Posted June 7, 2010 I believe I recognize Donne Roberts of Brainfudge from The African Guitar Summit. That's a plus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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