Happy Friday Drivers!
Welcome to this week’s show.
Running through some favs that have been influential & inspirational artists and compositions to a Canadian born person of mixed heritage trying to make sense of life over the years.
Expect some vintage Jazz Funk grooves as a little nod to Black History Month on this week’s offering.
A quick pull today of some favourites with a jazz funk and soul ride in store with selections from The Last Poets, Roy Ayers, The JB’s and Fela to name a few with some extended recorded journeys to make the ride even more fun.
Hope you enjoy the show and thank you for spending the time.
Happy listening!
| Jazzoetry The Last Poets - Chastisement Album - Blue Thumb Records |
| Is It Because I'm Black Syl Johnson - Is It Because I'm Black Album RE - Numero Group / Twinight |
| I Am The Black Gold Of The Sun Rotary Connection - Hey Love Album - Cadet Concept |
| I've Known Rivers Gary Bartz NTU Troop - I've Known Rivers And Other Bodies Album - Milestone Records |
| Black Man's Cry Fela Ransome Kuti And The Africa ’70 Band With Ginger Baker - Live Album - Capitol Records |
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| Damn Right I Am Somebody Fred Wesley & The JB’s - Damn Right I Am Somebody Album - People Records |
| Red, Black & Green Roy Ayers Ubiquity - Red, Black & Green Album - Polydor Records |
| The Black Five Roy Ayers Ubiquity - Mystic Voyage Album - Polydor Records |
| It's Rought Out Here The Modulations - It's Rought Out Here Album - Buddha Records |
| Rain Dance Herbie Hancock - Sextant Album - Columbia Records |
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| Special Job The Movers - Bump Jive - Generation |
| Street Life The Crusaders - Street Life Album - MCA Records |
| Home Is Where The Hatred Is Gil Scott-Heron and Brian Jackson - It's Your World Album - Arista Records |
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| The World Is A Ghetto George Benson - In Flight Album - Warner Brothers |
| The Ghetto Donny Hathaway - Live Album - ATCO Records |
| Theme De Yoyo The Art Ensemble Of Chicago - Les Stances A Sophia Album RE - Soul Jazz Records |
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FRIDAY, FEB 10 AT 6 PM CBF Presents: A Night of Latin Dance RITMO BAILE 12 Byward Market Square, unit 3 Event: https://fb.me/e/5lzAryxIt Tickets: www.simpletix.com/e/cbf-presents-a-night-of-latin-dance-ticket-123307 Join "A Night of Latin Dance" as part of the programming for the 2023 Capital Bachata Festival in partnership with Ritmo Baile Dance School! Aimed at beginner dancers or those with no previous dance experience, your ticket includes a great night intro to the world of Latin dance through activities and performances at two easy to get to locations: ** Ritmo Baile Dance School (12 Byward Market Square)** * 6:00PM - 8:00PM - A 2 Hr Latin Dance Crash Course in Bachata. A sexy dance from the Dominican Republic that is sure to impress anyone on the dance floor! * 8:00PM - 8:30PM - An optional bonus class focusing on how to take your new moves to the social dance floor and look good doing it! ** Palais des Congres de Gatineau (50 Bd Maisonneuve)** 9:30PM - 10:45PM - VIP Seats to watch Latin Dance Performances from local, national and international artists! Doors open at 9:00PM so feel free to drop by early and grab a drink before the show! 10:45PM - 3:00AM - Show off what you learned on the dance floor with top national and international DJs playing the best Salsa, Bachata, Kizomba and Zouk all night long in two rooms! Ticket Costs: No partner is required to take the dance classes or watch the shows. That said, we are offering a discount for those who buy 2 tickets (couples/duos). $50.00 - Individual Pricing $80.00 - Couples/Duo ************************************************* For more information about the Capital Bachata Festival at large, and the programming available for latin dancers, check out our website at: www.CapitalBachataFestival.ca NOTE: If you have already purchased a full festival pass, you are welcome to attend the Bachata Crash Course at Ritmo Baile at no additional charge. FRIDAY, FEB 10 AT 8 PM – 10 PM Alex Moxon Quartet & Nebula Organ Trio @ Red Bird Live Red Bird Live 1165 Bank St. Event: https://fb.me/e/30oydFzzQ Tickets: https://bit.ly/3HxGFCj Back from Edmonton for one night only, The Alex Moxon Quartet will be debuting music from their upcoming album. Reserve your ticket today 8 - 10 PM 15$ advanced, 20$ at the door Alex Moxon - Guitar Steve Boudreau - Piano Chris Pond - Double Bass Michel Delage - Drums Nebula Organ Trio Alex Moxon - Guitar Don Cummings - Hammond Organ Michel Delage - Drums FRIDAY, FEB 10 AT 9 PM Fancy Birthday Dance Party with DJ Akeem Oh Art House 555 Somerset St. W Event: https://fb.me/e/8eYSNA2p9 Tickets: arthouseottawa.square.site/product/fancy-birthday-dance-party-feb-10/2751 Event: https://fb.me/e/8eYSNA2p9 Tickets: arthouseottawa.square.site/product/fancy-birthday-dance-party-feb-10/2751 This weekend, Art House turns 6 and to celebrate we have a whole line-up of amazing events for you! Presented by Art House and Cameron’s Brewing, we are very excited to invite you to our fancy birthday dance party! Put on your best fit and join us on the epic AH dance floor as DJ Akeem Oh leads us through the night with a mix of classics, modern pop and early 2000’s hits. Tickets are available online and in person $10 Advance Tickets* at shop.thearthousecafe.ca/events (limited quantity) or $15 at the door Doors at 9pm. *Please note: this is a whole house event which means advance tickets do not guarantee a seat. If you need accommodations please email us events@thearthousecafe.ca FRIDAY, FEB 10, AT 11 PM SASHAY Winter Edition feat. B'UGO (MTL) & Zabella + Special Performances!! The 27 Club Ottawa Event: https://fb.me/e/2fY3PFXAc Tickets: SashayWinter.eventbrite.ca Ottawa's BIGGEST seasonal LGBTQ+ party is back on Friday February 10th at The 27 Club in Ottawa!!! Featuring DJ B'UGO (Montreal) Warmup by Zabella Special performances by: Markida Brown, Jasmine Dymond & Omari B. Johnson LIMITED REDUCED TICKETS: SASHAY.CA WAVE 1 / VAGUE 1 (SOLD OUT) -- $15 WAVE 2 / VAGUE 2 -- $20 WAVE 3 / VAGUE 3 -- $25 ** DOOR COVER $30 ** ** PRIX À LA PORTE 30$ ** // BILLETS EN QUANTITÉE LIMITÉE: SASHAY.CA Le plus grand évènement LGBTQ+ de la saison est de retour le vendredi 10 février au The 27 Club à Ottawa!!! SASHAY ÉDITION HIBERNALE Mettant en vedette DJ B'UGO (Montréal) Performances par: Markida Brown, Jasmine Dymond & Omari B. Johnson SATURDAY, FEB 11, 10 AM BIRDMAN SOUND POP UP RECORD SHOP 270 Catherine St SATURDAY, FEB 11, AT 9 PM – 2 AM White Rabbit x Basscamp Present: 'V' City At Night 222 Slater St DJ Lineup: DASA b2b TONE A https://soundcloud.com/dasa_musica https://soundcloud.com/tone-a-1 JFUN https://soundcloud.com/jfun-1 MADISON https://soundcloud.com/djjustmadison Event: https://fb.me/e/2DTC67Vlj Tickets: cityatnightFeb1123.eventbrite.ca Join us and Ottawa's best dance music DJs every Saturday from 9pm to 2am for White Rabbit inside City At Night. We invite you to our spin on happy hour: #HoppyHour! Saturdays from 9pm to 10pm we offer half price admission, half price beer, half price bar rail, featured cocktails, and featured DJs! Calling all creatures of the night! The time has come to awaken from your mid-winter slumber and emerge to shake what your vampire-mama gave ya! Ditch your coffins for an evening and join us in the cozy cavernous confines of City at Night, and gather under the red moonlight with your fellow vampiric brothers and sisters to move, groove and nourish your souls with sweet blood (I mean beats)! Though costumes are not necessary, we encourage you to unleash your dark side and come donned in your finest vampire attire. Bass Camp, White Rabbit, and City at Night aim to offer safer and inclusive dance spaces for all. Inappropriate and unsafe behaviour will not be tolerated. We encourage everyone to not hesitate to bring to our attention anything you think that we should be made aware of. - A limited quantity of tickets are available online (valid for admission before 12am) - Table reservations/packages are recommended for groups and available online - Walk-ins are available on a first-come, first-served basis. FAQ: www.cityatnight.ca/FAQ VENUE: www.cityatnight.ca SATURDAY, FEB 11 AT 10 PM ✿ VOILÀ : Vintage French Pop Party @ HAPPY GOAT ✿ Happy Goat Coffee Co. 35 Laurel St VOILÀ: vintage french pop party! 60s YÉYÉ • PSYCH • DISCO • NEW WAVE djs Jas Nasty & Emmett playing retro french artists & songs on vinyl all nite!!!! Event: https://fb.me/e/2qQlzcKJi Tickets: www.eventbrite.ca/e/voila-vintage-french-pop-party-happy-goat-tickets-514408257947 SUNDAY FEB 12, AT 10:15 AM Dance Temple | Love Consciousness Ecstatic Dance 430 Churchill Ave N Event: https://fb.me/e/2IPqXkFR5 Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/love-consciousness-ecstatic-dance-tickets-532244245867?fbclid=IwAR202ZdklHCG-5w6AmCtQDEdypszNQK6VqQChOU7eAmUSgEpw8Xx2BRhY2M SUNDAY, FEB 12 AT 4 PM Ever Deadly Screening / Projection de Chasseuse de son Galerie SAW Gallery 67 Nicholas Event: https://fb.me/e/45IOpeej6 Free Admission Ever Deadly weaves concert footage with stunning sequences filmed on location in Nunavut, seamlessly bridging landscapes, stories and songs with pain, anger and triumph—all through the expressions of Tanya Tagaq, one of the most innovative musical performers of our time. Presented by the SAW Nordic Lab __ Entrée libre Aux images d’un concert, Chasseuse de son entremêle d’impressionnantes séquences filmées sur le terrain, au Nunavut. Les paysages, les récits et les chants s’harmonisent à la douleur, à la colère et au triomphe qu’exprime sous diverses formes l’une des interprètes les plus innovatrices de notre époque. Présenté par le Labo nordique de SAW __ Image : Courtesy of the National Film Board of Canada, 2022 / Avec la permission de l'Office national du film du Canada, 2022 SUNDAY, FEB 12 AT 7:30 PM *FREE CONCERT* THE LIONYLS & SCHOOL HOUSE - LIVE @ THE RAINBOW Rainbow Bistro 76 Murray St. Event: https://fb.me/e/46TluqZTe Free Concert! General Admission Doors 7:30 PM School House 8:00 PM The Lionyls 9:30 PM 19+ Unless Accompanied By An Adult https://schoolhouseband.com https://thelionyls.com WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2023 AT 6 PM Ethnic Heritage Ensemble NAC - National Arts Centre Event: https://fb.me/e/2oFLpvnPT We are thrilled to have this opportunity to present the legendary Ethnic Heritage Ensemble in our public spaces for all to enjoy. The Ethnic Heritage Ensemble has toured internationally, as well as recorded enumerable celebrated projects over the last 45 years. The current line up, featuring Corey Wilkes/trumpet, Alex Harding/ baritone sax, and the bands founder, Dr. Kahil El’Zabar/multipercussion/ composition, is guaranteed to inspire audiences. The EHE is a must-see ensemble, who’s truly making history with each performance! They are 21st century Griot, making Great Black Music for the Mind, Body, and Spirit! WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2023 AT 9:30 PM The Ed Lister Group @ Minotaure Minotaure 3 rue Kent, Gatineau Event: https://fb.me/e/2w53brhbr The Ed Lister Group will be back for a massive night of the hippest music your ears can handle. I'll be joined by my favorite musicians and some very special guests. This will be a party! FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2023 AT 8:30 PM Bob Marley Tribute Night Lounge 164 Event: https://fb.me/e/3ghRgwWps Come celebrate the music of Bob Marley with Nile Groove & special guest, Dan Fiyah Beats from Montreal, and Ottawa's own DJ Hypnotx Soundz!! FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2023 AT 10 PM Trevor Walker's "lifeboogie" @BERLIN 56 Byward Market Sq Event: https://fb.me/e/5HhXxfz8U Tickets: Tickets · $19.56www.eventbrite.ca/e/trevor-walkers-life-boogie-berlin-tickets-542939997147 Trevor Walker is a founding father of the Ottawa House community, his life work has been all about making people get their groove on. From his early days at Zinc in hull in the 90's, to his two decade run as resident at Mercury Lounge, and city wide appearances under his lifeboogie brand. It's all about the boogie! Please join us for this very special homecoming event as we welcome back legendary House Dj Trevor Walker to the room that we all grew up in getting our groove on. SATURDAY, FEB 18 AT 11 AM – FEB 19 AT 5 PM BIG BANG Festival at the NAC | Festival BIG BANG au CNA NAC - National Arts Centre Event: https://fb.me/e/2vI3Bj2F0 Tickets: nac-cna.ca/en/bigbang STEP INTO THE BEAT Exciting concerts, sound machines and more From ages 5 and up February 18 and 19 Get ready for the ultimate musical adventure! The BIG BANG Festival is back with a burst of colorful festivities at a joyful decibel this winter. Follow along for a musical journey featuring exciting concerts, surprise performances, sound machines and wild curiosities all over the building – your eardrums will thank you. Join us February 18 and 19 for a lively weekend with family and friends. Psst! Don’t forget to check out our website for more information: https://nac-cna.ca/en/bigbang *** ENTREZ DANS LE RYTHME Concerts décoiffants, mécaniques sonores et autres curiosités Pour tous les âges à partir de 5 ans 18 et 19 février Préparez-vous pour de nouvelles festivités musicales et colorées! Le Festival BIG BANG promet de faire souffler une rafale de joyeux décibels sur le CNA pas plus tard que cet hiver! Concerts décoiffants, performances-surprises, mécaniques sonores et autres curiosités vous entraîneront dans un parcours musical follement palpitant aux quatre coins de l’édifice. Vos tympans ne se seront jamais aussi bien portés. Passez nous voir en famille ou en bande pour un week-end en fanfare les 18 et 19 février prochain! Psst! N'oubliez pas de visiter notre site web pour plus d’info sur la programmation : https://nac-cna.ca/fr/bigbang SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2023 AT 3:30 PM Drop the Needle in Ottawa ByTowne Cinema 325 Rideau St. Event: https://fb.me/e/3f7BKrBHn Tickets: https://www.bytowne.ca/movies/drop-the-needle/ The Needle Drops in OTTAWA! See Drop the Needle on the big screen at the Bytowne Cinema on Saturday, Feb 18th! Drop the Needle features appearances by Russell Peters, Kardinal Offishall, Skratch Bastid, Marcus Visionary, Nick Holder, Maestro Fresh Wes, RapCity creator Michele Geister, Saukrates, DJ Kemo, Peter & Shams (from legendary house trio Peter, Tyrone & Shams, and many more! SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2023 AT 9 PM – 2 AM White Rabbit: Manoli, Bundarr, Unkl Pauly City At Night Event: https://fb.me/e/2qv6WIckL Tickets: cityatnightFeb1823.eventbrite.ca Join us and Ottawa's best dance music DJs every Saturday from 9pm to 2am for White Rabbit inside City At Night. We invite you to join us for our spin on happy hour: #HoppyHour! Every Saturday from 9pm to 10pm we offer half price admission, half price beer, half price bar rail, featured cocktails, and featured DJs! - A limited quantity of tickets are available online (valid for admission before 12am) - Table reservations/packages are recommended for groups and available online - Walk-ins are available on a first-come, first-served basis. FAQ: www.cityatnight.ca/FAQ VENUE: www.cityatnight.ca SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2023 AT 9 PM – 2 AM Festa de Carnaval 2023 with Florquestra & guests DJ DANM - Brasil Galerie SAW Gallery 67 Nicholas St. Event: https://fb.me/e/43mPJfbFH Tickets: www.eventbrite.ca/e/festa-de-carnaval-2023-tickets-488139106207 A night celebrating Brazilian culture and heritage with the best in marchinha, samba, frevo, from afoxé to Axé!! Florquestra & Guests: Regina Gomes Teixeira / vocals+percussion Julio Santos - vocals+lead guitar Jasmin Lalande - sax Breno Daibes - drums Alexandre Wesley Trindade - baixo SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2023 AT 10 PM - 2 AM DISCOTECA w/ DJs Jas Nasty, Glory Hull, Chris International & Trevor Walker Spinning 100% Vinyl all night! @Lounge 164 164 Laurier Ave. Event: https://fb.me/e/7fKXQDUMT Tickets: $10 early bird / $15 advance $20 *pwyc at the door Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/discoteca-tickets-542966235627 Come on down to Lounge 164 for Discoteca! Djs Jas Nasty, Glory Hull, Chris Int. & Trevor Walker coming together to spin some eclectic & exotic dance floor flavours dug from some of Ottawa’s deepest crates! Expect anything from Disco Boogie, Bass, House, Dembow, Cumbia, Afro, Electro & so much more with rotating B2B2B2B sets all night. Let’s shake off the February blues with beats to move! Spread the word & LET’S GO! SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2023 AT 11 AM – 5 PM Vintage Pop-Up @ Queen St. Fare Queen St. Fare 170 Queen Street Event: https://fb.me/e/2FA7UZLQ8 Join us for the first Vintage Pop-Up of 2023 at Queen St Fare! Stock-up on unique sustainable fashion, thrift & vintage clothing, accessories, oddities & home decor. Sunday, February 19th 2023 | 11am-5pm Queen St. Fare 170 Queen St, Ottawa Vendors: TBA * Free entry * Bar will be open ** We strive to create a safe & welcoming environment for all genders, ages, ethnicities & levels of ability. ** Be prepared for different payment methods. Most of the vendors accept cash, credit, debit & e-transfer but each vendor has their own policies. --- Thank you for supporting local & for being an environmentally conscious consumer. #shoplocalottawa Vendor List TBD Registration is CLOSED Winterlude find out what's going on the same day & nearby for Winterlude 2023 https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/campaigns/winterlude/calendar-events.html SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2023 AT 9 PM – 2:30 AM Sunday Sessions w/ Supernova (Italy), House of Wayne, Rick Laplante City At Night 222 Slater Event: https://fb.me/e/3rg5xbYpF Tickets: cityatnightFeb1923.eventbrite.ca Every long weekend Sunday, White Rabbit Events hosts Sunday Sessions, Ottawa's legendary long weekend dance party, in the national capital's premiere underground dance venue: City At Night. On Sunday Feb 19th, we are proud to host the Ottawa debut of Elrow & Defected artists celebrating their 20th Anniversary: SUPERNOVA w/ support from Ottawa's own: House of Wayne https://www.mixcloud.com/houseofwayne/ & Rick Laplante https://soundcloud.com/whiterabbitevents/sets/rick-laplante Tickets or Table packages are recommended. Ottawa is certainly NOT the town that fun forgot! Many thanks to Ottawa's Underground Dance Community for your continued support. 19+, ID required FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2023 AT 7 PM – 10 PM Art Battle Ottawa: Capital Collaboration! - February 24, 2023 Arts Court/Cour des arts 2 Daly Avenue Event: https://fb.me/e/30iLCPbCz Tickets: www.eventbrite.com/e/art-battle-ottawa-capital-collaboration-february-24-2023-tickets-519749854807 Join us for an inspiring evening of live competitive painting at Art Battle Ottawa: Capital Collaboration! Good music, great company, & teams of Artists stepping up to the easel and putting their skills to the test in 3 fast-paced rounds. 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/ar This is an All Ages event. Follow us on Instagram @ArtBattleOttawa! Friday, February 24th Doors @ 7:00pm / Painting @ 8:00pm Arts Court #240 2 Daly Ave, Ottawa, ON SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2023 AT 9 PM – 2 AM White Rabbit 6th Anniversary w/ NATHAN BARATO (Rawthentic | Hot Creations) City At Night 222 Slater St Event: https://fb.me/e/3rgjqutpx Tickets: cityatnightFeb2523.eventbrite.ca It's the 6th Anniversary of White Rabbit in City At Night! Join us for our spin on happy hour: #HoppyHour! Between 9pm to 10pm we're offering $4 beer & bar rail! DJ's: NATHAN BARATO (RAWthentic | Hot Creations | Hottrax | Relief | Saved Records) w/ support from all 3 White Rabbit residents: Rick Laplante, Tone A, Brink Tickets available online via www.cityatnight.ca : Tier 1 = $20 Tier 2 = $24 Tier 3 = $28 (Door tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis. It's highly recommend to buy in advance - this event will likely reach capacity!) - Table reservations/packages are recommended for groups and available online VENUE: www.cityatnight.ca FAQ: www.cityatnight.ca/FAQ SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2023 AT 7 PM Rakestar & Day of the Dreamweapon Spark Beer 702 Somerset St. W Event: https://fb.me/e/2hCTwHJ7a Free with Suggested Donation Rakestar is an eight-piece group (4 saxes, 2 keys, 2 drums plus electronics) which takes deep inspiration from the great musical explorer Sun Ra. For this IMOO occasion the players will leave the charts at home and take an uncharted musical trip into orbit. Entry to the show is free, donations are welcome. @rakestar.ottawa Day of the Dreamweapon Post Rakestar analog synth ambience provided by David Jackson WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1, 2023 AT 8:30 PM Spring Swing Fling with The Prime Rib Big Band Irene's Pub 885 Bank St Event: https://fb.me/e/4teNPG23m Tickets: buytickets.at/irenespubandrestaurant/833638 Let's face it.........no one enjoys negative 30 degree weather so why not come over to Irene's Pub and help the Prime Rib Big Band warm things up as we approach the spring season! As usual we'll be showcasing brand new material. We suggest arriving early and buying tickets in advance as our last few shows have been packed! FRIDAY, MARCH 3, 2023 AT 7 PM Too Many Zooz, Featurette - Ottawa Bronson Centre Music Theatre 211 Bronson Ave. Event: https://fb.me/e/2DqgPQTYL Tickets: bit.ly/3VVU5g3 Too Many Zooz http://toomanyzooz.com/ with special guest Feaurette http://featurettemusic.com/ SPECTRASONIC PRE-SALE: THU DEC 15 10AM PUBLIC ON SALE: FRI DEC 16 10AM general admission standing floor licensed 19+ - 7pm doors tickets available here: https://bit.ly/3VVU5g3 and Vertigo Records presented with the support of Ontario Creates ----- www.spectrasonic.com @spectrasonic on Instagram/Twitter/Facebook SATURDAY, MARCH 11, 2023 AT 8 PM Salsa party with Fiesta Cubana Queen St. Fare 170 Queen St Event: https://fb.me/e/2sGg1zVCe Tickets: www.eventbrite.ca/e/salsa-party-with-fiesta-cubana-tickets-515097910717 Join us at Queen St Fare for a spicy Latin fiesta with live Cuban music by Miguel de Armas and Fiesta Cubana. SATURDAY, MARCH 11, 2023 AT 10 PM Vinyl Tingz! Cafe Dekcuf 221 Rideau St. Event: https://fb.me/e/5tsB6Y67R Tickets: $10 at the door DJs Pete Shredz Chimo Bass Mati Art Vibes By Dems & Doll More info incoming! THURSDAY, MARCH 30, 2023 AT 9 PM THE HUMAN RIGHTS + Ras Lee & The Vibes Band & DJ Chocolate Rainbow Bistro 76 Murray St. Event: https://fb.me/e/2ync0SfEE Tickets: www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-human-rights-ras-lee-and-the-vibes-band-dj-chocolate-tickets-472645343947 The BEAT Network, CHUO 89.1 FM and Nufunk.ca Present THE HUMAN RIGHTS Live in Ottawa! with special guests Ras Lee & The Vibes Band DJ Chocolate Thursday March 30 @ The Rainbow Bistro (76 Murray Street) 8:00 pm doors $16.50 advance at Eventbrite | $20 door :::: The Human Rights www.thehumanrights.ca When it comes to reggae in Canada, few bands do it better—while remaining true to its founding principles—than Toronto’s The Human Rights. Since forming in 2007 around one of the scene’s true lions, Friendlyness (previously of Culture Shock, Truth And Rights and Big Sugar), The Human Rights have developed a modern, high energy sound that blends Roots Reggae with jazz, funk and R&B influences, courtesy of a blazing three-piece horn section and the soulful lead vocals of Juno award nominee Tréson. On their new album Reggae Strong, The Human Rights more than live up to its title following an extended break since releasing their 2016 self-titled album and the 2018 single “I Need You.” Recorded with producer and former band member Patric McGroarty, and mixed and mastered by renowned Canadian reggae artist Dubmatix, Reggae Strong finds The Human Rights coming as close as they have yet to achieving a truly Canadian reggae sound, with guest appearances by Toronto’s Ras Yunchie, Caddy Cad, I-Sax, and Carol Brown. Ras Lee & The Vibes Band www.raslee.com Ras Lee is a true reggae warrior, born and raised in Montego Bay, Jamaica and currently residing in Ottawa. He is a Canadian Juno award nominee and is well known for his album and single “Who Killed the Lion” which is a tribute to Bob Marley. In 2012 he was crowned Ottawa Reggae Ambassador in recognition of his work over the years in the Ottawa community as a reggae artist. In 2018, Ras Lee released the song “Don’t Give Up”, a track produced by CanJam music. Ras Lee continues to perform in various venues and music festivals throughout Ontario and Quebec as a lead vocalist and with his band The Vibes Band. Ras Lee is actively working on his next album. FRIDAY, APRIL 14, 2023 AT 9 PM THE SOUL MOTIVATORS: Ottawa + DJ Trevor Walker Rainbow Bistro 76 Murray St Event: https://fb.me/e/3j6zo4dHf Tickets: $18.90 www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-soul-motivators-live-in-ottawa-dj-trevor-walker-tickets-530592385107 The BEAT Network Presents THE SOUL MOTIVATORS Live in Ottawa! +DJ TREVOR WALKER FRIDAY APRIL 14 THE RAINBOW BISTRO 76 Murray St., Ottawa Doors @ 9pm $16.50 advance | $20 at the door The Soul Motivators: www.soulmotivators.com The Soul Motivators are here to restore your faith in funk. A fresh take on a classic sound, they blend 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 returns with a brand new album Do It Together (coming out March 24 on Do Right! Music) and cross-Canada tour dates. DJ Trevor Walker: For more than 30 years, Trevor Walker has been one of Canada’s best kept secrets. But talk to anyone who’s danced to his sets, booked him or shared the decks with him and the word legend is often use to praise his work. Collecting and playing music since 1988, he spent 21 years as a resident at Ottawa’s Mercury Lounge, one of the longest lasting and most respected venues in the country, playing alongside DJs such as Derrick Carter, Louie Vega, Joe Claussell, Gilles Peterson, Fred Everything, Quantic, King Britt, Dj Spinna, Osunlade, Roger Sanchez, Josh Wink, and the list goes on. He also shared the bill with bands such as Jamiroquai, The Roots, Gil Scott-Heron, Maceo Parker, Alice Russell, Souljazz Orchestra, The Ethnic Heritage Ensemble, Bembe Segue, Galliano, and many more. SATURDAY, APRIL 29, 2023 AT 10 AM – 5 PM Ottawa Record Fair 2023 Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre 355 Cooper Street Afterlight: weekly Tuesday-Thursday | 19h-late 129 Bank St An underground lounge & listening bar curated by some of the Canadian Capital's most prominent DJs featuring different selectors weekly. 7pm until late 19+ no cover Catch me on twitch.tv/lifeboogie *when possible Tuesday | 20h Open Format Thursday | 20h | Jazz - Funk - Disco - Soul - Afro - Latin - Reggae + stuff Saturday | 20h | Disco - Nu Disco - Deep House - Nujazz - Future Funk - Broken Beat + Good Vibes Socials / Archive: Instagram / Twitch: @lifeboogie Fecesbook: https://www.facebook.com/djtrevorwalker MixCloud: https://www.mixcloud.com/trevor-walker4/ SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/trevorlifeboogiewalker |
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