Happy Friday "Drivers"!
A small grab bag of some goodies on this weeks offering.
We will be going off to some different destinations with the usual Friday Drive fare of a little of this a little of that with some Jazz, some Funk, a little Soul, some African vibes, Latin fusion, some Disco and contemporary dance grooves as the crates dictate.
Thank you for taking the time and enjoy this week's offerings!
| Faute Ya Commerçant Franco Et Sam Mangwana Avec Le T.P. O.K. Jazz - Franco Et Sam Mangwana Avec Le T.P. O.K. Jazz Album - Edipop Production |
| Nubian Lady Bobbi Humphrey - Dig This Album - Blue Note Records |
| Listen Here Gene Harris - Gene Harris Of The Three Sounds Album - Blue Note Records |
| What The Funk The Memphis Horns - Single - RCA |
| Moondance (Men From U.N.K.L.E. Remix) United Future Organization - The Planet Plan Single - Brownswood |
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| The Five Flies Roy Ayers pres. Ubiquity - Starbooty Album - Elektra |
| Green And Gold Roy Ayers - Virgin Ubiquity Unreleased Recordings 1976 - 1981 Album - BBE |
| Wind Parade Donald Byrd - Dominoes EP - Domino Sounds |
| Partido Alto Airto & Flora - Jazz Bizniz! v/a Album - Counterpoint Records |
| Pastime Paradise Ray Barretto - La Cuna Album - CTI Records |
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| Opposite People Fela And Afrika 70 - Opposite People Album - Decca |
| Elephants Karl Denson's Tiny Universe feat. Fred Wesley & Roy Hargrove - Single - Freestyle Records |
| Get Up And Party Kingsley Ettienne - Single - Keynote Organization 
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| Sugar Hill Groove Sugar Hill Gang - Single - Sugar Hill Records |
| Family Tree (Norman Cook Disco Edit) Family Tree feat. Sharon Brown - Original Block Party Edits Sampler EP - OST |
| Happening In The Streets (V.B. Inspired Domo Domo Rework) (Tribute To Voltage Brothers) Domo Domo - Single - Vega Records 
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FRIDAY OCTOBER 6, 2023 AT 6 PM Pete Woods w/ Miguel De Armas @Cafe Earle, Wakefield Qc. www.cafeearle.com FRIDAY OCTOBER 6, 2023 AT 6:30 Ernesto Cervini’s Turboprop & Mudita (Roddy Ellis/ Petr Cancura) @Arts Court Theatre 2 Daly Ave. Tickets: $22.62 - $27.90 https://www.showpass.com/ernesto-cervinis-turboprop/ 1st set w/ Petr Cancura & Roddy Ellis Duo | 7 PM 2nd set w/ Turboprop | 8 PM An evening of stellar jazz by two groups from Ottawa and Toronto. JUNO award winning drummer and bandleader brings his sextet Turboprop from Toronto. The evening will open with a set by the Ottawa duo of Petr Cancura on woodwinds and Roddy Ellias on guitar. Buy Tickets: https://www.showpass.com/ernesto-cervinis-turboprop/ Doors at 6:30pm 1st set at 7pm: Petr Cancura & Roddy Ellias Duo 2nd set at 8pm: TURBOPROP is: Tara Davidson - Alto Sax Kelly Jefferson - Tenor Sax William Carn - Trombone Adrean Farrugia - Piano Michael Herring - Bass Ernesto Cervini - Drums TURBOPROP Innovative and electrifying, Toronto jazz drummer Ernesto Cervini has energy to burn, whether radiating it from behind his kit or working on any number of musical and educational projects. With his sextet Turboprop Cervini flexes his arranging muscles, creating a vast landscape of musical textures, and moods on which these monster musicians can play. The band features many of Canada’s finest and most in-demand musicians; Tara Davidson on Alto Saxophone, Kelly Jefferson on Tenor Saxophone, William Carn on Trombone, Adrean Farrugia on Piano, Michael Herring on Bass and Cervini on Drums. The band's sound is reminiscent to the hard swinging Jazz Messenger bands of Art Blakey, although they tackle a wide range of music; from Charlie Parker to Claude Debussy to Radiohead, plus originals from all the band members. They have already toured across Canada multiple times to rave reviews, and released their JUNO-award winning third album, Abundance, on ANZIC Records (NYC) in the fall of 2018. MUDITA Comprised of guitarist Roddy Elllias and Petr Cancura on woodwinds, Mudiat explores crossing boundaries between jazz, improv and worldly folk melodies. These world class musicians have been on a musical journey of creating authentic, transcendent music, with an almost telepathic connection. Reminiscent of ECM recordings, Mudita seeks to create sonic warmth and memorable melodies in the hands of two master musicians. Roddy Ellias - His music has been described as “unapologetically beautiful” (All About Jazz) and his creativity “both startling and inspiring” (Just Jazz Guitar). A passionate improviser and prolific composer, Canadian guitarist Roddy Ellias is an artist whose work defies simple definition. His musical journey has taken him from his early roots in pop and R&B bands and classical music, to the improvised world of jazz, through African and other world beats all the way to writing an opera, and everything in between. Along the way he’s performed with some of the great names in music, from Cleo Laine, Michel Legrand, the Montreal Symphony, the NAC Orchestra, Lee Konitz and David Liebman to Joel Frahm and Dr. Lonny Johnston and many more. Petr Cancura - Petr Cancura’s aesthetic blends roots music and jazz to create an authentic, fresh and raw sound. Petr’s Down Home was nominated for the 2015 Best Instrumental Album JUNO, and awarded the Independent Music Award for Best Instrumental Album of the Year. Petr’s most recent album releases include a roots-inspired quartet record on vinyl featuring Kenny Wollesen and Tony Scherr, a cinema/avante-garde induced quartet record featuring Jesse Zubot, Gordon Grdina and Jean Martin and a trio recording featuring the great Charlie Hunter and Geoff Clapp recorded in North Carolina and an early rock and roll inspired trio recording with Charlie Hunter and George Sluppick. Petr has played with everyone from Aretha Franklin, to Danilo Perez and Julian Lage amongst many more. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2023 AT 6 PM Pete Woods w/ Ali Berkok @Options Jazz Lounge, Brookstreet Hotel, Kanata www.brookstreethotel.com/options-jazz-lounge SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2023 AT 10 AM - 12 PM Canadian Spaces 43rd Anniversary @Irene’s Pub 885 Bank St Event: https://fb.me/e/1fmGAEs5q Hey Space Cadets... Celebrate 43 Years of Canadian Spaces at Irene's Pub Saturday, October 7 10:00 am to noon Irene's Pub 885 Bank Street, Ottawa Website: www.irenespub.ca Join the Canadian Spaces hosting collective at Irene's Pub in Ottawa from 10 to noon on Saturday morning, October 7 for a live video and radio broadcast to celebrate the 43rd anniversary of Canada's longest running folk/roots radio program... Canadian Spaces on CKCU! This special celebratory broadcast will be streamed to YouTube and broadcast live on CKCU 93.1 FM and www.ckcufm.com on Saturday morning, October 7 from 10 to noon. The entire two-hour show will consist of live interviews and performances featuring an impressive array of folk/roots musicians. Confirmed musical guests include Willow & The Deep, C.A & Sonny, Ray Harris, Tom Lips and Rachel Beausoleil, with more performers to be added soon. Chris White and other members of the Canadian Spaces hosting collective will be on hand to facilitate the festivities. The broadcast will be archived afterwards on YouTube and on CKCU's website. All 'Space Cadets' and members of the public are cordially invited to be part of the 'studio audience' at Irene's. Food and beverage service will be available. Admission is free. Canadian Spaces on CKCU FM is Canada's longest-running folk/roots radio show, founded in 1980 by the late Chopper McKinnon (1946-2013). The show is now produced and hosted by a Canadian Spaces hosting collective consisting of Anne-Marie Brugger, Carolyn Sutherland, Chris White, Gord Peeling, Kate Greenland, Ray Harris and Teresa Bandrowska. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2023 AT 12 PM BEATS & EATS: Block Party BBQ @The Origin Arts & Community Centre 57 Lyndale Ave Event: https://fb.me/e/8T4V7Yfjg BEATS & EATS: Block Party BBQ is an annual block party put on by the Origin. The Origin Arts & Community Center is a non-profit arts center that fosters the development of artists in Ottawa. It is a FREE event. Music will be provided by various Dj's passing through playing the best in Hip-Hop, R&B, Reggae, Soca, Afro Beats. Open mic for artists. Grilled corn, chicken, refreshments on hand. There will be some complimentary eatables on hand that is free for patrons. All proceeds from the BBQ will go back into the Origin that helps with creating more programming at the center. Come by and show your love. See you there. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2023 AT 9 PM - 2 AM Laylit @Galerie SAW Gallery 67 Nicholas St. Event: https://fb.me/e/17Qg1AmKL Tickets: Tickets · $22.63 - $33.28www.eventbrite.ca/e/laylit-tickets-688135761587 Laylit is a platform and collective celebrating music and artists from the Arab/SWANA region and its diaspora. Over the last four years their dance parties in New York City and Montreal have carved out an unmatched place in North American nightlife, becoming an anticipated social gathering and unique musical experience. Each party takes you on a genre-spanning journey, highlighting the incredible musical diversity, depth and richness that comes out of the region. Laylit has established its place on the scene with a signature electronic sound blending shaabi, dabke, mahraganat, Arabic pop and hip-hop with contemporary, boundary pushing dance music (techno, breakbeat, hyperpop…) inspired by New York and Montreal’s thriving underground clubs. Featured in multiple publications including the New York Times and Pitchfork, Laylit celebrates its 5-year anniversary this year with a Boiler Room event in NYC and a tour across multiple North American cities. Laylit values inclusivity and unity across cultures, languages, dialects, religions, identity and sexual orientations. @ laylitparty WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2023 AT 7 PM Augustin Hadelich, violin & Orion Weiss, piano @Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre Event: https://fb.me/e/3VGAqLSGC The 2023-24 Concert Series opens with a spectacular recital from Grammy award-winning violinist Augustin Hadelich and pianist Orion Weiss, featuring Beethoven’s lyrical Sonata No. 10 and Prokofiev’s haunting Violin Sonata No. 1. The programme also features John Adams’ Road Movies, described as a “joyful romp,” and the reverie of Amy Beach’s “Romance, Op. 23.” Hadelich has performed with every major orchestra in the US, many on numerous occasions, as well as an ever-growing number of major orchestras in the UK, Europe, and Asia, “The essence of Hadelich’s playing is beauty: reveling in the myriad ways of making a phrase come alive on the violin, delivering the musical message with no technical impediments whatsoever, and thereby revealing something from a planet beyond ours” (The Washington Post). Hadelich’s appearances as a soloist include guest engagements with the most celebrated ensembles in the world, including the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Berlin Philharmonic, Boston Symphony Orchestra, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, New York Philharmonic, Mozarteum Orchestra Salzburg, NHK Symphony Orchestra (Tokyo), Oslo Philharmonic, and Philadelphia Orchestra, among others. One of the most sought-after soloists and chamber music collaborators of his generation, Orion Weiss is widely regarded as a “brilliant pianist” (The New York Times) with “powerful technique and exceptional insight” (The Washington Post). With a warmth to his playing that outwardly reflects his engaging personality, Weiss has dazzled audiences with his passionate, lush sound and performed with dozens of orchestras in North America, including the Chicago Symphony, Boston Symphony, Los Angeles Philharmonic, and New York Philharmonic. ____ La série de concerts 2023-24 s’ouvre sur un récital spectaculaire du violoniste Augustin Hadelich, lauréat d’un Grammy, et du pianiste Orion Weiss, avec la lyrique Sonate n° 10 de Beethoven et l’envoûtante Sonate pour violon n° 1 de Prokofiev. Le programme comprend également Road Movies de John Adams, décrit comme un « joyeux délire », et la rêverie de la « Romance, Op. 23 » d’Amy Beach. Hadelich a joué avec tous les grands orchestres des États-Unis, souvent à de nombreuses reprises, ainsi qu’avec un nombre croissant de grands orchestres du Royaume-Uni, d’Europe et d’Asie. « L’essence du jeu de Hadelich est la beauté : se délecter des myriades de façons de faire vivre une phrase au violon, délivrer le message musical sans le moindre obstacle technique, et révéler ainsi quelque chose d’une planète au-delà de la nôtre » (The Washington Post). Martin in the Fields, l’Orchestre philharmonique de Berlin, l’Orchestre symphonique de Boston, l’Orchestre symphonique de Chicago, l’Orchestre philharmonique de New York, l’Orchestre du Mozarteum de Salzbourg, l’Orchestre symphonique NHK (Tokyo), l’Orchestre philharmonique d’Oslo et l’Orchestre de Philadelphie, entre autres. L’un des solistes et collaborateurs de musique de chambre les plus recherchés de sa génération, Orion Weiss est largement considéré comme un » pianiste brillant » (The New York Times) doté d’une » technique puissante et d’une perspicacité exceptionnelle » (The Washington Post). Avec une chaleur dans son jeu qui reflète sa personnalité attachante, Weiss a ébloui le public avec sa sonorité passionnée et luxuriante et s’est produit avec des dizaines d’orchestres en Amérique du Nord, dont l’Orchestre symphonique de Chicago, l’Orchestre symphonique de Boston, l’Orchestre philharmonique de Los Angeles et l’Orchestre philharmonique de New York. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2023 AT 7 PM - 9 PM Art Battle Ottawa @Overflow Brewing Company 2477 Kaladar Ave Tickets: Tickets · $23.73 - $35.60www.eventbrite.com/e/art-battle-ottawa-october-7-2023-tickets-705580549417 Come watch as artists compete with open materials to create their masterpieces in 3 rounds of 20 minutes. Watch the creative process unfold before your eyes and help vote for the Winner; it's a sizzling experience of creation and community! Be a part of the fun as a spectator, or participate as one of the featured artists by applying online at artbattle.com/artists T his is an All Ages event. Follow us on Instagram @ArtBattleOttawa! Wednesday, October 11th Doors @ 7:00pm / Painting @ 8:00pm WHAT IS ART BATTLE? Art Battle® is live competitive painting. Painters create the best work they can in 20 minutes. As they work, patrons move around the easels, closely watching the creative process. At the end of the round, the audience votes democratically for their favourite painting and bids in silent auction to take the work home. Art Battle happens in more than 50 cities worldwide, check artbattle.com for local listings! WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2023 AT 7 PM Jazz Nite with Django Libre @Queen St. Fare 170 Queen Street Event: https://fb.me/e/4XLLlQT2x Calling all jazz enthusiasts! Get ready for a night of Django Libre magic at Bar Robo! If you're a fan of jazz music, mark your calendars for an unforgettable night of mesmerizing melodies and scintillating rhythms. Django Libre will be gracing the stage at Bar Robo, bringing their unique blend of gypsy jazz and Latin influences to create an atmosphere like no other. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to immerse yourself in the captivating sounds of Django Libre. Whether you're a seasoned jazz lover or just discovering the genre, this jazz night is guaranteed to leave you wanting more. So grab your friends, sip on your favorite drink, and let the enchanting music transport you to another world. Get ready to tap your feet and sway to the infectious beats of Django Libre at Bar Robo. See you there! SATURDAY OCT. 14TH, 2023 AT 7 PM “Field Notes” Pete Woods w/ Kyle Jordan @One Up Room, Royal Oak Beechwood www.royaloakpubs.com/beechwood SATURDAY OCT. 14TH, 2023 AT 8 PM Marc Decho Quartet pres. Stevie Wonder “New Works & Classics Reimagined” @La Fab sur Mill 8 Ch Mill, Chelsea QC. J9B 1K8 Event: https://fb.me/e/1oyyWoqvZ Tickets: $27.96 Tickets · $27.96www.eventbrite.com/e/marc-decho-quartet-presents-stevie-wonder-new-works-classics-reimagined-tickets-671455360057 Marc Decho Quartet presents Stevie Wonder "New Works & Classics Reimagined." Bassist/composer Marc Decho pays tribute to the living legend and will perform fresh and innovative arrangements of Stevie Wonder’s classic songs from his vast catalogue. A star at age 11, Wonder released a string of classic albums that fused the soul music of Detroit with elements of R&B, jazz and reggae into a singular vision that was both wildly successful on the charts and respected by critics and musicians of all genres. Le Marc Decho Quartet présente Stevie Wonder "New Works & Classics Reimagined". Le bassiste/compositeur Marc Decho rend hommage à la légende vivante et interprétera des arrangements frais et novateurs des chansons classiques de Stevie Wonder tirées de son vaste catalogue. Star dès l'âge de 11 ans, Stevie Wonder a sorti une série d'albums classiques qui ont fusionné la musique soul de Détroit avec des éléments de R&B, de jazz et de reggae dans une vision singulière qui a connu un succès fulgurant dans les hit-parades et a été respectée par les critiques et les musiciens de tous les genres. SATURDAY OCTOBER 14th, 2023 10 PM - 2 AM Loose Joints Six! @Lounge164 164 Laurier Ave W. Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/loose-joints-6-tickets-732527709097?aff=oddtdtcreator Loose Joints is back to brighten with a fresh portal for you to dance and feel alive. Shining warm, meaningful light onto your evening that is already being transcended by a solar eclipse - an opportunity to look inward and embrace the power of quiet change. Always inspired by the late Arthur Russell, an American disco-cellist/musical visionary (1951-1992) - it is important for us to pay homage to the origin of house music which developed as a Black gay genre. We ask you to come as you are and spread only love in our creative space. In love dancing? Come groove with us. Sounds by Trevor Walker (@lifeboogie), Jose Palacios (@opencloseddoors) and Special Guest DJ Trinidaddy (@trinixdaddy). Lighting by John Cap in collaboration with Tom Vtipil. Floral Therapy by "LL". Graphic Design by Amanda Brown. PLUR. BIAS-FREE. CREATIVE SPACE FOR ALL. WEDNESDAY OCT. 25TH, 2023 AT 5 PM “Field Notes” Pete Woods w/ Kyle Jordan, Erik Johnson-Scherger, Lu Frattoroli @DOMS Southminster Church www.Doms613.com FRIDAY OCT. 27 AT 11 AM - SUNDAY OCT 29 AT 4 PM Day of the Dead Festival 2023 @ByWard Market Square From October 27-29, immerse yourself in Mexican culture in the midst of the historic ByWard Market neighbourhood as the community gathers to celebrate the lives of the deceased with food, drink, parties, festivals, and activities the dead enjoyed in their lifetime. With special programming including Mariachi performances, authentic Mexican cuisine, artisan market, folkloric dancers and much more, the Dead of the Dead Festival is an unforgettable experience. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2023 AT 8 PM Disco Inferno live band! @Overflow Brewing Company 2477 Kaladar Ave Event: https://fb.me/e/19M38Rn3l Tickets: Ticketsoverflowbeer.com/products/1027-discoinferno They're back! 19+ Doors 7pm *Overflow Brewing Co. concerts are standing room only to ensure there is enough room to safely move around the room, we do not take table reservations for concerts. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2023 AT 10 PM - 2:30 AM Pull Up: (10.27.23) @City At Night 222 Slater St. Event: https://fb.me/e/1tJERApHB Tickets: $11.98 - $19.44 Tickets · $11.98 - $19.44www.eventbrite.com/e/pull-up-102723-tickets-726241055547 On Friday, October 27th (Halloween Edition) we're hosting Pull Up at City at Night (222 Slater). Line up: TBA Pull Up. Pull Up is... UK Garage, Jungle, Breaks, Rave Anthems, House & More! Pull Up crew, are you ready? #junglemusic #ukgarage #breaks #ottawalife #house #unreleasedmusic #classics #electronicmusic #ottawa #ottawamusicscene #ottawaevents #ottawalife #junglemusic #ukgarage #breaks #ottawalife #house #unreleasedmusic #classics #electronicmusic #ottawa #ottawamusicscene #ottawaevents #ottawalife SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2023 AT 9 PM Gatineau, QC: Atlantis Jazz Ensemble @Minotaure 3 rue Kent, ruelle Aubry, Gatineau Event: https://fb.me/e/1gBtzBiub Tickets: Ticketsthepointofsale.com/tickets/amb231028001 L'Atlantis Jazz Ensemble lance son tout nouvel album, "Celestial Suite", chez eux, au Minotaure à Gatineau. Attendez-vous à une soirée mémorable, remplie de jazz spirituel, modal, et funky à souhait. The Atlantis Jazz Ensemble is releasing their brand new album, "Celestial Suite", at their home base, the Minotaure in Gatineau. Expect a memorable night of spiritual, modal and soulful jazz at its best. Personnel: Ed Lister - trompette / trumpet Zakari Frantz - sax alto / alto sax Pierre Chrétien - piano électrique / electric piano Chris Pond - contrebasse / double bass Mike Essoudry - batterie / drums Billets / Tickets https://lpdv.co/55b57 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2023 AT 10 PM FLOWERS - Celebrating 50 Years of HIP HOP @Broadhead Brewery 1680 Vimont Court, U 106, Orleans Event: https://fb.me/e/4Oj0q71T1 Tickets: Tickets · $17.31 - $22.63www.eventbrite.ca/e/flowers-celebrating-50-years-of-hip-hop-tickets-715149530497 FLOWERS A Halloween Dance Party, celebrating 50 years of HIP HOP DATE: Saturday October 28th TIME: 10PM – 2AM BEATS BY Party Rockers @iamdjmace @djillo @djkaryen @djducats VIBE: Hip Hop and R&B influenced by Hip Hop…..Mixed with a variety of artists and genres, that took inspiration from Hip Hop to create timeless anthems. STYLE CODE: Vintage T-Shirts, Hoodies, Kicks and all gear celebrating Hip Hop fashion and culture. LOCATION: @broadheadbeer Broadhead Brewery 1680 Vimont Court, Orléans, On HOSTED BY @Oohfest TICKETS: Friends & Fam discounted tickets available at Eventbrite.ca Here’s your direct ticket link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/.../flowers-celebrating-50... HOTEL INFO: Book your room at the Holiday Inn Express - 500 Brisebois Cres. Drive (613) 824-8444 (Located a few minutes away from Broadhead) SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2023 AT 10 PM - 2:30 AM Sashay: Halloween Edition 2023 “There Is No Place Like Space” @27 Club 27 York St Event: https://fb.me/e/2HAwoL0mp Tickets: $25 - $30 via Eventbrite Get ready to blast off into an intergalactic Halloween extravaganza at Sashay: Halloween Edition 2023 "There Is No Place Like Space" Featuring DJ BUGO (Mtl) Warm-up set by Zabella b2b Ashley Gauthier Drag performances by Eden Moore, Jasmine Dymond & Markida Brown + more!! The 27 Club - 27 York Street in the market - Ottawa Doors open at 10pm Sashay: Halloween Edition 2023 "There Is No Place Like Space" Join us for a spooktacular in-person event at The 27 Club, 27 York Street in Ottawa. Get ready to dance the night away in your most fabulous Halloween costumes! This year's theme is "There Is No Place Like Space," so let your imagination soar and come dressed as your favorite intergalactic character. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 31ST, 2023 AT 10 PM DiscoLab One Year Anniversary “Boogie Frights” With Alex “DJ Magnificent” Edwards & Trevor Walker @Parlour 1319 Wellington St. W Details coming! SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2023 AT 8 PM THE SOUL MOTIVATORS with DJ Trevor Walker @Rainbow Bistro 76 Murray St, Ottawa Event: https://fb.me/e/4N5GDHo0r Tickets: Tickets · $22.63www.eventbrite.ca/e/710234840527 The BEAT Network Presents THE SOUL MOTIVATORS 9 pc deep funk & soul explosion with DJ Trevor Walker (LifeBoogie, CKCU) SATURDAY NOVEMBER 4 RAINBOW BISTRO 76 Murray St., Ottawa 8 pm doors | $20 (+ Eventbrite tax) advance - - The Soul Motivators deliver a fresh take on a classic sound, blending 1970’s funk and soul, psychedelic jams and hip-hop breaks. They’ve shared stages with greats like Grandmaster Flash, Afrika Bambaataa, Lee Fields, Bernie Worrell and electrified crowds at major events such as the TD Toronto Jazz Festival, The PanAm Games, Sunfest, and Festival d'Ete. Their debut album, Free to Believe, was released on Do Right! Music in 2015, to national and international acclaim. 2017 saw the release of the Dirt on The Floor EP through Detroit’s Funk Night Records. A string of sold-out tour dates brought their high-octane live show to the masses. Their 2020 album Do The Damn Thing was the first recording to feature the power-house vocal stylings of Shahi Teruko – whose relentless fire and electrifying performances have been shaking up audiences since she joined the band in 2015. Having celebrated their 10th anniversary in 2022, the band returned with a brand new album Do It Together (Do Right! Music) and electrified crowds across Western Canada on their recent summer tour. SATURDDAY, NOVEMBER 4TH, 2023 AT 9 PM Axé WorldFest presents J3M @Queen St. Fare 270 Queen St. Event: https://fb.me/e/4Kcx5hf4W Tickets: Tickets · $14.11www.eventbrite.ca/e/j3m-tickets-732217451107 $12 in advance via www.axeworldfest.com J3M is a slick fusion of pop, disco & R&B, sure to live in your head rent-free. The award-winning singer, songwriter, producer, pianist has backed artists like Tanika Charles, Zaki Ibrahim, The OBGMs & more, locally, Nationally & internationally. Sharing stages with everyone from Kehlani to Weezer, J3M is no stranger to the industry; playing festivals like POP Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto Pride and Afropunk. His debut EP AFRONAUT, which was featured on CBC Q, is out now. FRIDAY NOVEMBER 10, 2023 AT 5 - 11 PM Step Zero: FIRST YEAR @Bronson Centre 211 Bronson Ave Event: https://fb.me/e/3cEwhoTiM Admission : Early Birds Adults ( 15.00 $ ) Kids (10.00$) Door price Adults ( 18.00$) Kids (10.00$) Welcome everyone ! We are proud to announce that Step Zero will be hosting there "FIRST YEAR" event! ***ATTENTION to everyone attending** Step Zero Productions is founded on basis and principle of sobriety we are bringing back the rave scene with a new twist with dry raves and sober events. We ask everyone who would like to participate or attend our events in and outside of the recovery community to ** show up clean and sober and leave clean and sober** !!! This is a substance abstinence based community event We still love to party and go hard and no we are not saints. Please respect our concept and our mission , we do have rights of refusal to admission of entre if we don 't see fit for our events. All ravers come on down and have fun bring your glow sticks and dancing shoes for the love and passion for electronic music and our amazing and talented Dj's in the Ottawa scene. We do have a non alcoholic bar at our event serving a Varity of drinks Lets support each other and have a blast! Featuring: 5:00 - 6:00 PM I.D.E Projekt ( Ottawa ) 6:00 - 7:00 PM X Design ( Ottawa ) 7:00 - 8:00 PM Darken ( Ottawa ) 8:00 - 9:00 PM La Baloche ( Montreal ) 9:00 - 10:00 PM Psycronik ( Ottawa ) 10:00 - 10:30 PM Serpenta Neona ( Ottawa ) Happy raving Sincerely, Step Zero crew We accept non perishable items for the Ottawa Food Bank! Friday November 10th 2023 Usually +19 event ( special event - Family friendly ) Bronson Community Centre - room 098 Basement 211 Bronson Avenue 5pm - 10pm P.L.U.R R.O.A.R FRIDAY NOVEMBER 24, 2023 AT 9 PM Ottawa, ON: Atlantis Jazz Ensemble @Irene’s Pub 885 Bank St Event: https://fb.me/e/7fQmX6N4N The Atlantis Jazz Ensemble is releasing their brand new album, "Celestial Suite", at Irene's in Ottawa. Expect a memorable night of spiritual, modal and soulful jazz at its best. L'Atlantis Jazz Ensemble lance son tout nouvel album, "Celestial Suite", chez Irene's à Ottawa. Attendez-vous à une soirée mémorable, remplie de jazz spirituel, modal, et funky à souhait. Personnel: Ed Lister - trumpet Zakari Frantz - alto sax Pierre Chrétien - electric piano Chris Pond - double bass Mike Essoudry - drums Ticket info to come... FRIDAY NOVEMBER 24, 2023 8 PM AXE Worldfest pres. Nobuntu @Shenkman Arts Centre 245 Centrum Blvd, Orleans Event: https://fb.me/e/RBzkZ5uI Tickets: Ticketsshenkmanarts.ca/en/nobuntu Nobuntu is an all women, five piece a’cappella vocal ensemble from Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. The name Nobuntu is an African concept that values humbleness, love, purpose, unity and family from a woman’s perspective. This group wows audiences with a fusion of traditional Zimbabwean rooted music, Afro Jazz, Gospel and Crossover. They have appeared at festivals both in Zimbabwe, Europe, and have toured in the USA. Plus, they were nominated for the Zimbabwe International Women Awards in Musician of the Year 2015 Category. A unique performance that will entertain from start to finish. “Their sound was mesmeric. It was a unique, contralto blended unison, its richness the result of years of discipline and training.” - The Royal Gazette ------------- Nobuntu est un ensemble vocal a cappella composé de cinq femmes et originaire de Bulawayo, au Zimbabwe. Le nom Nobuntu est un concept africain qui valorise l’humilité, l’amour, le sens de la vie, l’unité et la famille du point de vue d’une femme. Ce groupe séduit le public avec une fusion de musique traditionnelle zimbabwéenne, d’Afro Jazz, de gospel et de crossover. Il a participé à des festivals au Zimbabwe et en Europe, et a effectué des tournées aux États-Unis. De plus, le groupe a été sélectionné pour les Zimbabwe International Women Awards dans la catégorie Musicienne de l’année 2015. Un spectacle unique qui vous divertira du début à la fin. « Le son était hypnotique. C’était un unisson unique, mêlé de contralto, dont la richesse était le résultat d’années de discipline et d’entraînement. » – The Royal Gazette Streaming! 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