Friday Drive
Friday February 17th, 2023 with Trevor Walker
[RIP Plug2 “3FeetHigh”+ some favs Tribute]
Happy Friday Drivers!
Welcome to this week’s show.
Sadly we lost another musical icon in the passing of “David Jude Jolicoeur”, aka “Trugoy the Dove” aka “Plug 2” one-third member of the groundbreaking group De La Soul, on February 12th.
De La Soul’s album “3 Feet High And Rising” was such a breath of fresh air when it came out in 1989 and became the soundtrack that never seemed to fade or lose relevance for me over the years.
Positive vibes the funkiest of beats combined with deadly, poignant yet funny lyrics and skits.
Sad to be losing Trugoy the Dove and consequently “De La Soul” as an instrumental and groundbreaking, simply one of the best contributors to Hip Hop’s continued legacy.
As a tribute I’ll be running “3 Feet High And Rising” for you all in and continue with excerpts from “De La Soul Is Dead” , “Buhloon Mind State”, “Stakes Is High”, “and the anonymous nobody”
Thanks for being here and happy listening!
De La Soul Discography:
https://www.discogs.com/artist/4091-De-La-Soul
Trugoy The Dove Discogs credits:
https://www.discogs.com/artist/31718-Trugoy-The-Dove
Plug 2 Discogs:
https://www.discogs.com/artist/149162-Plug-2
NPR:
https://www.npr.org/2023/02/13/1156489848/dave-jolicoeur-de-la-soul-trugoy-the-dove-obituary
MSN article:
https://www.msn.com/en-us/music/news/dave-jolicoeur-de-la-soul-s-trugoy-the-dove-dies-at-54/ar-AA17pgVu
wiki:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Jude_Jolicoeur
De La Soul is Not Dead (Documentary) | Mass Appeal:
https://youtu.be/8i346sS-_8Q
| Intro De La Soul - 3 Feet High And Rising Album - Tommy Boy |
| The Magic Number De La Soul - 3 Feet High And Rising Album - Tommy Boy |
| Change In Speak De La Soul - 3 Feet High And Rising Album - Tommy Boy |
| Cool Breeze On The Rocks De La Soul - 3 Feet High And Rising Album - Tommy Boy |
| Can U Keep A Secret De La Soul - 3 Feet High And Rising Album - Tommy Boy |
| Jenifa Taught Me (Derwin's Revenge) De La Soul - 3 Feet High And Rising Album - Tommy Boy |
| Ghetto Thang De La Soul - 3 Feet High And Rising Album - Tommy Boy |
| Transmitting Live From Mars De La Soul - 3 Feet High And Rising Album - Tommy Boy |
| Eye Know De La Soul - 3 Feet High And Rising Album - Tommy Boy |
| Take It Off De La Soul - 3 Feet High And Rising Album - Tommy Boy |
| A Little Bit Of Soap De La Soul - 3 Feet High And Rising Album - Tommy Boy |
| Tread Water De La Soul - 3 Feet High And Rising Album - Tommy Boy |
| bottom of first broadcast hour 17h30 EDT |
| Potholes In My Lawn De La Soul - 3 Feet High And Rising Album - Tommy Boy |
| Say No Go De La Soul - 3 Feet High And Rising Album - Tommy Boy |
| Do As De La Does De La Soul - 3 Feet High And Rising Album - Tommy Boy |
| Plug Tunin' (Last Chance To Comprehend) De La Soul - 3 Feet High And Rising Album - Tommy Boy |
| Buddy (Native Tongue Decision) De La Soul feat. The Jungle Brothers, Q-Tip, Queen Latifah & Monie Love - Buddy & Ghetto Thang EP - Tommy Boy |
| Description De La Soul - 3 Feet High And Rising Album - Tommy Boy |
| Me Myself And I De La Soul - 3 Feet High And Rising Album - Tommy Boy |
| This Is A Recording 4 Living In A Full Time Era (L.I.F.E.) De La Soul - 3 Feet High And Rising Album - Tommy Boy |
| end of first broadcast hour 18h EDT |
| exclusively on demand |
| I Can Do Anything (Delacratic) De La Soul - 3 Feet High And Rising Album - Tommy Boy |
| D.A.I.S.Y. Age De La Soul - 3 Feet High And Rising Album - Tommy Boy |
| beginning of second broadcast hour 18h EDT |
| I Be Blowin' De La Soul feat. Maceo Parker - Buhlōōne Mind State Album - Tommy Boy |
| Millie Pulled A Pistol On Santa De La Soul - De La Soul Is Dead Album - Tommy Boy |
| Talkin' Bout Hey Love De La Soul - De La Soul Is Dead Album - Tommy Boy |
| Supa Emcees De La Soul - Stakes Is High Album - Tommy Boy |
| Stakes Is High De La Soul - Stakes Is High Album - Tommy Boy |
| I Am I Be De La Soul - Buhlōōne Mind State Album - Tommy Boy |
| Breakadawn De La Soul - Buhlōōne Mind State Album - Tommy Boy |
| Ego Trip De La Soul - Buhlōōne Mind State Album - Tommy Boy |
| bottom of the second broadcast hour 18h30 |
| Peas Porridge De La Soul - De La Soul Is Dead Album - Tommy Boy |
| Patti Dooke De La Soul - Buhlōōne Mind State Album - Tommy Boy |
| 4 More De La Soul feat. Zhane - Stakes Is High Album - Tommy Boy |
| Ring Ring Ring (Ha Ha Hey) De La Soul - De La Soul Is Dead Album - Tommy Boy |
| Pain De La Soul feat. Snoop Dog - And The Anonymous Nobody - AOI Records |
| Keepin' The Faith (UK Mix) De La Soul - Single - Tommy Boy |
| end of on air broadcast 19h EDT |
| exclusively on demand |
| A Roller Skating Jam Named "Saturdays" (What Your Life Can Truly Be mix / Disco Fever Mix / Who’s Skating Promo) De La Soul - Single - Tommy Boy |
| Extra Curriculars:
(*Subjective ) FRIDAY FEBRUARY 17, AT 8 PM Sean Duhaime Quartet Art House 555 Somerset Street W Event: https://fb.me/e/2MSI5nPYe Tickets: Ticketsarthouseottawa.square.site/product/sean-duhaime-quartet-feb-17/2758 Sean Duhaime is a Ottawa-based jazz guitarist, composer and bandleader. He has taken private lessons and participated in masterclasses with musicians such as Vic Juris, Ben Monder, Mark Ferguson, John Geggie, Lucas Haneman and The Shine Foundation. He has been inspired by so many musicians, but his main hero will always be John Coltrane. He will perform with jazz masters Mike Tremblay, Tom and Lucas Denison for the first time for this event. // Sean Duhaime - Guitar Mike Tremblay - Tenor Saxophone Tom Denison - Upright Bass Lucas Denison - Drums // https://linktr.ee/seanduhaime // Doors at 8pm. $15 online (recommended due to limited number) or at the door. https://arthouseottawa.square.site/.../sean.../2758... // GIFT SHOP SHOWS: please note that this show is limited to our Gift Shop performance space, so there is a limited capacity. Your ticket does however, guarantee a seat. If you are unable to make the performance please let the us know via a message on FB or emailing us at events@thearthousecafe.ca. // IMPORTANT ACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION: due to the shape and age of the building, we are unfortunately not wheelchair accessible. However, if you require accommodations (like a guaranteed seat) please email us at least 48hrs in advance of the event at event@thearthousecafe.ca and we will do our best to accommodate your needs. 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 Life Boogie 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, FEBRUARY 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! SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2023 AT 10 PM – 2 AM JOE + SEB PRESENT - BERLIN - 02-18-23 - 21:00 56 Byward Market Sq Event: https://fb.me/e/3tb9d9lBv Tickets: Tickets · $17.31www.eventbrite.ca/e/joe-seb-present-berlin-02-18-23-2100-tickets-546421841437 It’s said, “house music was born from the ashes of Disco” and so BERLIN will rise from the illustrious Mercury Lounge. Shuttered no more, the “people’s venue” has been totally renovated, polished, and reincarnated into 56 ByWard, with the anchor of this hallowed institution becoming BERLIN, a bastion of House Music excellence. At the helm of this legacy project are Joe Juarez, and Sébastien Provost, two of Ottawa’s most prominent, and influential event producers. Together Joe and Seb have collaborated extensively over the last 25 years, but it’s their many nights spent on the dance-floor together that have given them a profound understanding of club culture and production. Joe’s personal mantra has been to create elevated experiences that feed the mind, body, and soul, while Sebastien’s mission has been to get people shaking their asses on the dance floor. As we prepare to launch our new concept of Joe + Seb Present on March 4th, join us for an exclusive sneak peek of our new room and concept on Saturday February 18th & 25th. Be warned, anticipation is set to trump capacity, so we encourage you to get tickets while they are available. We are incredibly excited to welcome you back to 56 ByWard as we redefine the nightlife experience in Ottawa. 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 10 AM – 4 PM 613flea Aberdeen Pavilion - Lansdowne Park Event: https://fb.me/e/2oGNrlYZL All Ages Friendly Dogs Welcome Accessible 140+ Vendors! Free Admission! SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2023 AT 8:30 PM – 2 AM Bass Invasion Vol. 1 Cafe Dekcuf 221 Rideau St Event: https://fb.me/e/3cpB71tmt Tickets: Tickets · $11.98www.eventbrite.com/e/bass-invasion-vol1-tickets-502786306377 The Bass Invasion event series plans to bring more of the harder dance styles you know and love. Headliner: AoS Chicago, IL, USA (Hardcore Underground, Mysteria Entertainment) Leading a newer generation of Happy Hardcore producers in recent times AoS is putting himself on the map. Playing events all across North America such as Hardcore Heaven Los Angeles 2019 to Hardcore Underground nights in Toronto Mixing the 8th edition of the Hardcore Underground series in September 2020 put a staple on years of work as a producer in the Happy Hardcore scene. Productions/remixes have been on labels such on Hardcore Underground/CLSM/Scarred Digital/Brutal Kuts to name a few. local support: K4TL0N Presents BABY KAT D.Mize XD3SIGN B2B Steph Solar Garidose Online tickets 10$+fee's Door Price 15$ 19+ government ID required 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 6 PM Pique spring 23 Arts Court/Cour des arts 2 Daly Avenue Event: https://fb.me/e/4iTHEwuin Tickets: Tickets · $20 - $40www.eventbrite.ca/e/pique-spring-23-tickets-536072696867 The 2023 season premiere of ᴘɪQᴜᴇ – the building-wide music and art party bringing music, art and performance to the Arts Court four times per year. Pique spring edition features audio-visual performances, media art installations, live collaborations, and DJ sets by forward-thinking, visionary artists from Algonquin territory and across Turtle Island. Entry is PAY-WHAT-YOU-CAN with a suggested donation of $20-$40. The event is ALL AGES and licensed. Visit thisispique.com for more info. ꜰᴇᴀᴛᴜʀɪɴɢ… Vivek Shraya Joe Rainey Darius Jones & Amirtha Kidambi Mas Aya Diana Lynn VanderMeulen Stefana Fratila Geronimo Inutiq MvB No Tourists Fraud Perry Theland Kicknosway VJ Sleeps-With-Bears MS. BABY Banggz JAYEL natalie hanna, Jennifer Pederson, & Liam Burke Aaron Daniels Casey Pique takes place on the stolen land of the Algonquin Anishinaabeg people. If you support our programming, please consider also donating to a local Indigenous organization or fundraiser. Learn more about this land acknowledgement and find educational resources and ways to support at www.debaser.ca/land-acknowledgement. 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. MONDAY, APRIL 3, 2023 AT 7 PM EDT North Moovment Szn 4: April to June 2023 Bronson Centre 211 Bronson Ave. Event: https://fb.me/e/3ZASw1mzI North Moovment Szn 4 is here and open for registration and auditions! What is morning Moovment? North Moovment is Ottawa/Gatineau's only 12 week Street Dance training program for teens & adults created by Moov Ottawa Dance. With Artistic Directors of Moov, Alea & Arnaldo will be guiding the three groups through Hip Hop and House training, skill building, cypher and battle opportunities, cultural and historical learning, confidence building, performance opportunities and simply learning how to dance! Check out the 3 group options for Szn 4: Thursdays 6-8PM: Introductory/Beginner Training Group Thursdays 8-10PM: Advanced Beginner Training Group Mondays 6-9PM: Training & Performance Hybrid Group ------------------------- How to register (Thursdays groups)? www.moovottawa.com & get 10% off with code "NORTH10" How to audition (Monday group)? www.moovottawa.com & put in your video submission! ------------------------- Questions? Join our live Q & A on Feb 20th & March 7th RSVP @ www.moovottawa.com/north-moovment Follow us on social: @moovottawa @northmoovment 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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