Friday Drive
Friday March 10th, 2023 with Trevor Walker + Rise Ashen
[DeepworldVsEquatorialWarmUpRiseAshenGuestSpot]
Happy Friday Drivers!
Welcome to this week’s show.
I have Rise Ashen joining me to share some of his musical breadth for this week’s show with a focus on some deep Afro and Latin House, Amapiano and some Afrobeats along with all kinds of goodies to make your rush hour speed by.
Rise Ashen has been involved in house and hip dance culture intermittently since the mid 1980’s and his love for the music drove him to start making his own music with an amazing evolution to his sound throughout the years.
Over the years Rise has had projects with Blissom, Silla, Ammoye, Citizen Sound, Ethnic Heritage, Fred Everything and even yours truly to name a few with all kinds of remixes and singles under his belt.
Rise Ashen links:
Bio:
https://nac-cna.ca/en/bio/rise-ashen
YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/riseashen
Bandcamp:
https://riseashen.bandcamp.com
Soundcloud:
https://soundcloud.com/rise-ashen
Discogs:
https://www.discogs.com/artist/52858-Rise-Ashen
Traxsource:
https://www.traxsource.com/search?term=Rise+Ashen
| Ori Space Ron Trent - From The Archive Vol. 2 v/a Album - BBE |
| The Message Mike Steva - Birds Of Paradise EP - Yoruba Records |
| Dakiti (Melo T. Amapiano Remix) Bad Bunny X Jhayco - Single - Unknown 
|
| Sukendleleni Jobe London & Mphow69 feat. Komi - Single - Unknown |
| Amantombazane Kabza De Small & DJ Maphorisa feat. Samthing Soweto & MFR Souls - Single - Unknown |
| bottom of first broadcast hour 17h30 EDT |
| Mali (Nash La Musica Mix) Matisse - Single - Unknown |
| Akulaleki (DJ Maphorisa & Kabza De Small Remix) Samthing Soweto feat. Sha Sha - Single - Unknown |
| Djougou Yah Raoul K feat. Ahmed Sosso - Single - Compost Records |
| Balobi (Zed Bias Dub Mix) Afriquoi - Single - Afriquoi 
|
| Ama Waltz (You Make Me High Breaka - Single - Breaka Recordings |
| end of first broadcast hour 18h EDT |
| Deep Heat Ausecuma Beats feat. Rara Zulu - Deep Heat / Tropical Storm Single - Music In Exile |
| More Cowbells Giovanni Damico - Single - Star Creature Universal Vibrations
|
| Universality Rise Ashen & Boddhi Satva - Single - Balanced Records
|
| The Akan Caiiro - Single - OwnIt Music |
| Abiro (Riot Stereo & SURAJ Remix) Kato Change, Winyo - Single - Aluku Records |
| bottom of second broadcast hour 18h30 EDT |
| Make It (Coflo Remix) Alton Miller - Make it / Amazed Single - Ocha Records |
| Are We Safe Lemon & Herb, Miči - Single - Mixed In Motion Recordings |
| Take Me To My Love Monique Bingham & Ralf Gum - Best Of The Last (Anthology: 1995-2015) Album - House Afrika |
| Legacy OVEOUS & Don Kamares - Single - Yoruba Records |
| Nibiru (lifeboogie Version) Trevor Walker & Rise Ashen - Single - Pronto Musique
|
| Coco Ashen & Walker - Afro Art EP Single - Afro Art
|
| end of broadcast 19h EDT |
| Extra Curriculars:
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 8 PM Marc Decho Quartet @Montgomery Scotch Lounge Montgomery Scotch Lounge 750 Gladstone Avenue Event: https://fb.me/e/Bf0TcCBC Back again for another evening of high energy - original modern jazz from my upcoming album. Last time the club filled up lighting fast, so ensure to make your reservations NOW or you'll miss all the funz. 8PM. 2 Sets. MD - tunes + bass Ben Di Millo : Guitar Richard Page: Alto sax Steven Adubufuor: drums + Special Guest TBA SATURDAY MARCH 11, 2023 AT 9 PM BIG SHINY TUNES LIVE! w VJ Jeff The Temp + Big Shiny 90's (Alt Rock Hits Tribute) @House of TARG 1077 Bank St. Event: https://fb.me/e/2GFuZssWW Doors: 9pm / Show at 10pm / 19+ Cover: $12 BIG SHINY TUNES LIVE! - ALT ROCK MEGA SHOW SATURDAY AT 9 PM – 3 AM White Rabbit: Rick Laplante, Chefnier, Kaizen City At Night 222 Slater St. Event: https://fb.me/e/E79FyV44 Tickets: Tickets · $15 - $450cityatnightMar1123.eventbrite.ca Ottawa's best dance music DJs every Saturday from 9pm to 2am for White Rabbit inside City At Night. Check out our spin on happy hour = #HoppyHour! Every Saturday from 9pm to 10pm we offer 1/2 price admission (excl. special events), 1/2 price beer & bar rail, featured cocktails, and featured DJs! This week, White Rabbit honcho Rick Laplante is headlining, with a WR debut opening house set and cheeky b2b with the one and only Chefnier! As if that wasn't enough, #HoppyHour features the White Rabbit debut of Kaizen! - A limited quantity of tickets are available online (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, MARCH 11, 2023 AT 10 PM – 1 AM EQUATORIAL meets DEEPWORLD Trevor Walker + Rise Ashen Lounge 164 164 Laurier W Event: https://fb.me/e/4OBYMw4hW Tickets: Tickets · $11.98 - $17.31www.eventbrite.com/e/equatorial-meets-deepworld-trevor-walker-rise-ashen-tickets-560587471217 $10 ltd. early bird ends 03/06 $15 adv. Door $15 before 11 pm Feels like it’s been more than four years since long time friends, DJs and music collaborators Trevor Walker & Rise Ashen have united for a proper DJ night. Combining Rise Ashen’s “Deep World” with Trevor Walker’s “Equatorial” bringing Deep Afro and Latin House, heavy percussion global dance grooves for a night of serious moving and grooving. Rise and Trevor will bring a unique vibe and sound not easily found in the national capital’s venues with an underground vibe that could only come from these two long time curator, selector, collectors and producers. Hope you can join us and share your vibes with our grooves! Rise Ashen bio: Rise Ashen has devoted his life to the study of sound and movement. From his early years as a B-Boy in Montreal in the 80s to his studies at Fanshawe College (North America's Oldest Recording School) and the Banff Centre for the Arts, his focus has been on applying hi-fi knowhow to underground music. His record collection spans the 4 corners of the world with club music of all tempos as his primary focus. As a DJ, he blends it all in a worldy mash and is always the sweaty and dynamic life of the party. He has played in clubs and festivals across the US, Canada, Europe and Asia and has licensed music for use in dozens of countries. His study of Yoga has led him to combine his musical journey with his Yogi journey and he has been DJing extensively for yoga classes, festivals and events since 2012. He has remixed and collaborated countless artists including Mali’s Issa Bagayogo, Montreal (Juno award winner) Miguel Graca, Jojo Flores, Fred Everything and Kat 5 of the KALMUNITY collective, Toronto based (2-time Juno nominated) Ammoye, (Juno Award winner) Dubmatix, Version XCursion, LAL, (Juno Award Winner) Eccodek, (Juno Award Winner) Kobotown, King Sunshine, the New Deal and Bageshree, UK’s Sean Escofferey, John Beltran, Steph Lefrancois and Josef Malik, New York’s Angel Moraes and Nickodemus, Winnipeg’s Paris to Kiev, Kasm and Seed Organisation, and Trevor “Lifeboogie” Walker, John Akpata, and Shegun Beautiful Nubia Akinlolu, Brandon Wint, Bhavan2 , Tara Proter, Lucila Al Mar Ottawa Algonquin Singer Flying Down Thunder with whom he received a Juno nomination in 2012 for their debut album: One Nation, as well as a Native American Music Awards nomination in 2014 for their sophomore album: North Wind. His music gets played played by the likes of Larry Heard, Masters at Work, Roger Sanchez, Paul Murphy, Gilles Peterson, Laurent Garnier, Maurice Fulton, Bonobo, Mr. V, Rainer Truby, and Quentin Harris among others. He has shared the stage with such varied greats as K’Naan, The Ethnic Heritage Ensemble, Kid Koala and Jully Black among others. Recently he has been collaborating with Silla, the Inuit throat-singing duet made up of Cynthia Pitsiulak and Charlotte Qamaniq, with whom he just released a full-length debut which was long-listed for the Polaris Prize and nominated for a Juno Award for Best Indigenous Recording. They perform as a trio with rise playing electronic percussion. He is currently working on a full length album with Kahil El Zabaar and the Ethnic Heritage Ensemble of Chicago. He believes music and dance are essential to human culture and that united, artists can lead humanity towards a more enlightened way of living. He aspires to embody the wise words of Fela Kuti: "when the higher forces give you the gift of musicianship …it must be well used for the good of humanity" Trevor Walker bio: For 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. A walking musical encyclopedia, he’s responsible for shaping the eclectic sound that has defined Ottawa’s club scene for over two and a half decades, partly due to his various radio shows over the years on CKCU FM 93.1 such as : New Soul Collectve Saturdays [1990-2001], Flava Zone Sundays [1991-1996], Undergrove Thursdays [1992-1999] and his current Friday Drive [2005-present]. His radio shows and club nights have showcased a wide spectrum of genres, covering Soul, Funk, Afro, Jazz, Latin, Carribean, Hip Hop, Trip Hop, Acid Jazz as well as his trademark House and Techno sets. He’s particularly known for his use of 4 decks, layering hypnotic beats and adding acapellas over his inspired and informed selection. #lifeboogie #RiseAshen #Equatorial613 #Deepworld #Lounge164 #DeepHouse #AfroHouse #Percussion #Dancing #sharewidely #letsgo 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! SATURDAY, MARCH 18, 2023 AT 9 PM – 2 AM White Rabbit: Ryan Labelle & Disko Dave, Sean Vincent City At Night 222 Slater Event: https://fb.me/e/2G8XCtrCk Tickets: Tickets · $15 - $450cityatnightMar1823.eventbrite.ca Some of Ottawa's best dance music DJs every Saturday from 9pm to 2am for White Rabbit inside City At Night. Check out our spin on happy hour = #HoppyHour! Every Saturday from 9pm to 10pm we offer 1/2 price admission (excl. special events), 1/2 price beer & bar rail, featured cocktails, and featured DJs! This week, White Rabbit celebrates the double birthday of co-headliners Ryan Labelle & Disko Dave! Our featured DJ dropping the house grooves for #HoppyHour is Sean Vincent! - A limited quantity of tickets are available online (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 MARCH 18, 2023 AT 10 PM FUEGO EN LA COCINA! w/ Trevor Walker & Dystoh @Lounge164 164 Laurier Ave W Event: https://fb.me/e/3oXNzlOby Tickets: Tickets · $12 - $17.31www.eventbrite.com/e/fuego-en-la-cocina-tickets-574429643527 “Fuego En La Cocina” is the brainchild of Phil Motion & Trevor Walker consisting of the duo performing in a jam session combining DJ running tunes enhanced with live percussion. Resurrecting those few high energy DJ/live perc 'Fuego en la cocina' hot/sweaty nights back in 2019, Trevor Walker + Dystoh (Phil Motion [perc, vox] and Ray Tabana [bari sax, perc, vox] bring back the heat for a solid night of jazz-funk-afro-latin-breaks-bruk-house-disco-soul+stuff You won’t want to miss this heat! Saturday March 25 | 10pm - 2am Loose Joints Part III with Trevor Walker Jose Palacios @Lounge164 164 Laurier Avenue Tickets: Ltd. $10 Early Bird, $15 adv. $20 door (cash) Event: https://fb.me/e/3lLPVnEcd Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/loose-joints-3-tickets-576350007387?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=escb Jose Palacios and Trevor Walker back for our third mission to bring some dance floor joy to music lovers needing joints to be loosened. Trying to push some boundaries and broaden minds with an open format melange of music to move and lose ourselves in hypnotic exotic grooves. Let’s close our eyes, dance like no ones watching, be free, feel alive, connect and smile! Brightening the dark glowing to grooves that move! Love Dancing? Let’s go “Loose Joints”! 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. SATURDAY APRIL 1st, 2023 AT 10 PM DiscoLab “Disco Fools” w/ Trevor “lifeboogie” Walker & Alex “DJ Magnificent” Edwards @Parlour 1319 Wellington St W Alex & Trevor are back to make you all act the fool April 1st at Parlour with another 100% vinyl throw down of 1975 - 1983 funky Disco Boogie Soul. Dress to impress and get in front of that mirror to practice those boogie moves! Deets forthcoming! 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 WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5, 2023 AT 8:30 PM The Prime Rib Big Band ~ Swinging with the Easter Bunny! Irene's Pub 885 Bank Street Event: https://fb.me/e/yNQwJx6U Tickets: Ticketsbuytickets.at/irenespubandrestaurant/862564 Come and join the mighty Prime Rib Big Band as we swing our way in to the Easter season! The finest players in the City grace the stage at Irene's Pub so don't miss out on this show. A big shout out to our beer sponsor 'Beyond the pale' brewing company. FRIDAY, APRIL 7, 2023 AT 10 PM – 2:30 AM Skratch Bastid at BERLIN 56 Byward Market sq. Event: https://fb.me/e/vZMBeh1S Tickets: Tickets · $20via Eventbrite Dreammind & Kapacity Entertainment is ecstatic to host Skratch Bastid back in the nations capital for his first time since 2017! Dreammind Group & Kapacity Entertainment present SKRATCH BASTID at BERLIN inside 56 ByWard on Friday April 7th, 2023 @ 10pm For the past two decades, Skratch Bastid has been rocking parties and wowing crowds all over the globe, becoming one of the world`s best-known and most-loved DJs. Known for his electric stage presence, technical prowess and versatile selections that span the complete musical spectrum—from hip hop to house, disco to dancehall, reggae to funk and back again—Bastid is a true crowd favourite with an unrivaled ability to create unforgettable moments with music. From humble beginnings in Bedford, Nova Scotia, Bastid cut his teeth in the battle scene of the late 90s and early 2000s, competing in the DMcs, ITF and Scribble Jam. The latter produced one of his most iconic moments, the "Imperial March" routine that became his first brush with viral fame, and has over 7 million views on YouTube alone (and countless others from before social media even officially existed). And while he`s clearly always had a knack for creating shareable videos, Bastid proved early on that he offered much more than just impressive tricks. His demanding touring schedule has brought him all over the world, sometimes playing up to 200 shows a year in over 50 countries. When he`s not keeping dance floors moving behind the decks, he`s also an accomplished producer with multiple Juno nominations, known for his collaborations with artists like Shad and DJ Jazzy Jeff. In addition to his genius as a DJ, Bastid has been expanding his empire into many other successful creative ventures, including his Skratch School DJ School, his eponymous line of hot sauces and of course, the infamous Bastid`s BBQ. This beloved traveling party has drawn sold-out crowds in a handful of global cities, and has played host to a who`s who of hip hop and DJ culture, with appearances by DJ Premier, Maseo, Brother Ali, A-Trak, Pete Rock, Lord Finesse and many, many more. With touring temporarily on hold, Bastid recently added Twitch streaming to his repertoire. Thanks to his high-energy sets, charismatic personality and unbound musical knowledge, he has quickly become one of the most watched and followed DJs on the platform. Even after two decades in the game, Skratch Bastid is showing no signs of slowing, and only continues to evolve and further cement his legend status. http://www.skratchbastid.com http://www.instagram.com/skratchbastid http://www.youtube.com/skratchbastidtv http://www.twitch.tv/skratchbastid http://www.facebook.com/skratchbastid http://www.twitter.com/skratchbastid http://www.soundcloud.com/skratch 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 22, 2023 AT 5 PM – 10:30 PM Soft Serve Waacking Dance Battle Galerie SAW Gallery 67 Nicholas St. Event: https://fb.me/e/2GUXND3WU From the Artistic Director of Moov Ottawa Dance, Soft Serve’s founder Didi is bringing you Ottawa’s Waacking battle! Soft Serve, founded by Didi, but supported by the community, is a hub for the new generation of Waackers in the city to share, dance, learn and create a space where they can build! The battle (and let’s be honest, it’s a party) is going to be one hell of an event! We welcome you to witness and participate in this celebration of this dance & culture to see Waackers/Waackers/Punkers battle it out on stage for the Win! Expect some drama, vulnerability, posing, story telling, extravagant outfits & more! Details: Soft Serve 1 vs 1 Waacking Dance Battle Saturday April 22nd, 2023 MC: Didi (Ottawa) JUDGE: Drama (Toronto) DJ: Haze (Montreal) Prize: TBA ———————————- Schedule: Dancer check-in between 445PM-545PM (don’t be late!) Doors open @ 5PM for the public spectators Battles begin @ 6PM sharp (don’t be late) Location: SAW Gallery (67 Nicholas st, Ottawa, ON) ———————————- Tickets: -Early bird tickets (Purchase by February 28th): 22$ (*UPDATED MARCH 3RD - Extended until March 31st for anyone under 24 years old - supported by YAN Ottawa -Regular tickets (Purchase between March 1st to April 21st): 27$ -At the door (Not guaranteed): 35$ cash only *Tickets are available for purchase via Eventbrite (link in description) *Dancers & spectator prices are the same for the battle. ———————————- Dancer registration: Dancers will register once they purchase their ticket via Eventbrite. Dancers will also get a discount for Drama’s workshop on registration. ———————————- Important information: This is a 18+ event but if someone who wishes to battle is underage, they must contact Didi first. This a welcoming environment for the LGBTQ+ BIPOC community as the roots of Waacking are primarily through gay Black & Latino men. We welcome those from all backgrounds, but highly suggest those of the BIPOC LGBTQ+ community to celebrate this dance and event. Any acts that are unruly and go against MOOV Ottawa Dance’s Code of Conduct will not be tolerated. Drinks will be available at the bar (cash & credit accepted). Please drink responsibly! No refunds We ENCOURAGE dressing FLY! Think funky, disco, flare, suave, hip, juicy, fresh, and everything else in between! ———————————- Extra opportunities to learn Waacking: Drama will be running a workshop on Sunday April 23rd, 2023 (post-battle workshop) Didi will be running a PWYC battle prep workshop in early April Didi will also be running a 4-week program for Intro/Beginner and Advanced Beginner/Intermediate students in May 2023 ———————————- Dancers Sign up (Register via Eventbrite): 1. Miss Triss (Ottawa) 2. Flo (Ottawa) 3. Robin (Ottawa) 4. Sunshine (Ottawa) 5. Lisa (Ottawa) 6. Missy (Toronto) 7. SCozz (Ottawa) 8. Q (Toronto) 9. Le Geek (Toronto - C'est Chic) 10. Krackle (Toronto 11. Joelle (Ottawa) 12. Ginko (Ottawa & Johannesburg) 13. Meatballs (Toronto) 14. Chawla (Toronto) 15. 16. ———————————- Questions? Hit up alea@moovottawa.com ------------- UPDATE MARCH 3RD - With the support of YAN Ottawa, we've been able to extend the Early Bird Tickets for the youth (under 24 y/o) until March 31st! If this is a barrier to you, you'd like to attend out event and you are under 24, please reach out to us directly. 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 |
Subscribe to Friday Drive
TGIF Drive!
1:44 PM, March 9th, 2023