Sat. Feb. 9th - Bob Marley Birthday Tribute w/ House of David at Lee's

[Jay Funk Dawg]

Toronto's longest running Bob Marley Birthday Tribute announced

for Saturday, February 9th at Lee's Palace with House of David Gang and friends

www.nufunk.ca presents...

7th Annual Bob Marley Birthday Tribute

Saturday, February 9th, 2013

Lee's Palace - 529 Bloor St., Toronto

w/ House of David Gang

plus special guests vocalist: Michael Garrick & Melodic Yoza

Dub Connection with Selecta KZar & DC Posse

plus DJ Chocolate (Regent Radio) & MC Patrick Roots (CUIT 89.5fm)

$10 with non perishable canned food donation, $15 without, Doors 9:00 pm

Food Donations will go The Parkdale Food Bank

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NuFunk.ca 7th Annual Tribute to Bob Marley: Celebrating the immortal musicians’ 68th Birthday

www.NuFunk.ca is pleased to present the 7th Annual Bob Marley Birthday Tribute shows, taking place on Saturday, February 9th at Lee’s Palace as a part of Black History Month. Hosted by Toronto reggae collective House of David Gang jonied by plus vocalists Micheal Garrick, Melodic Yoza and band leader King Selah. Selectors Dub Connection with Selecta KZar & DC Posse join DJ Chocolate MC Patrick Roots plus special guests and prizes. The Bob Marley Tribute presents the who’s who of Toronto’s Roots Rock Reggae scene performing a heartfelt tribute to one of the greatest musical and political figures of our time. This event is sponsored by CIUT 89.5 fm - Univeristy of Toronto Community Campus Radio, with prizes packs donated by Roach-o-Rama.

Focus on performing a wide variety of music from Bob Marley’s catalog; from his early singles on Studio One, Trojan and Tuff Gong to his biggest hits on Island Records including I Shot the Sheriff, Buffalo Soldier, Exodus and No Woman No Cry. As always the musicians and artists are encouraged to showcase their own original material that is influenced by Marley and that brings to light Toronto's burgeoning original reggae scene. In addition to experiencing the great music & great vibes, attendees can help contribute to a good cause. Attendees are encouraged by bring non-perishable food items for The Parkdale Food Bank.

House of David Gang

www.houseofdavidgang.com

After nearly 350 hours of studio time at Toronto’s Playhouse Studios with producer Snappy Homefry and collaborations with over 20 musicians from Toronto’s reggae community, plus the funding support of the Ontario Arts Council Popular Music Program and FACTOR, Toronto roots rock reggae orchestra House of David Gang officially release Reggae Warrior on NuFunk.ca Records.

Throughout their career House of David Gang has been known for their uplifting roots rock reggae sound reminiscent of Kingston, Jamaica's music scene in the late 70's & 80's highly influenced by the works of Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, Bunny Wailer, Dennis Brown and Gregory Isaacs mixed with a modern roots Canadian feel. The band takes its name from The House of David, an after-hours spot on Queen Street West that was a hotspot for artists from the city's burgeoning Rastafarian and reggae community from the late 80s until the mid 90s.

House of David captivated audiences this summer at Rastafest to over 4,000 fans alongside The Mighty Diamonds and Echo Minott; has garnered national attention on CBC Radio; and performed live to 2 million people on CityTV’s Breakfast Television performing their new songs, including the new single "Best I Can Be". The band recently made its first West Coast tour to British Columbia, with gigs in Vancouver, Whistler, Courtenay and Nanaimo, after a 5-date tour of Quebec and the Maritimes earlier this summer.

"One of the most interesting reggae bands in the country" - Matt Galloway, CBC Radio Host

"Irie classic reggae sound with uplifting lyrics. Ya mon! It gets my approval!"

- Carl Harvey, Guitarist for Toots & Maytals

"Canada's #1 Roots Reggae Orchestra" - Reggae Festival Guide

UPCOMING TOUR DATES

Fri. Feb. 9: Lee's Palace, Toronto, ON w/ Dub Connection, Melodic Yoza and more

Wed. Feb. 13: L'Alize, Montreal, PQ w/ King Shadrock

Thurs. Feb. 14: Capitol, Fredericton, NB w/ Big Love

Fri. Feb. 15: Seahorse, Halifax, NS w/ Andru Branch

Sat. Feb. 16: Pepper's Pub, Saint John, NB

Sun. Feb 17: Co-Operative, Quebec, PQ

more info:

www.nufunk.ca

Edited January 11, 2013 by Guest

[Jay Funk Dawg]

watch out for press on HODG on Omni TV, CIUT, CBC and more...

[Jay Funk Dawg]

What's your favorite Bob Marley song?

Edited February 2, 2013 by Guest

[edger]

Too many to choose... Redemption Song, War, Exodus, Concrete Jungle... list goes on.