Happy Friday "Drivers"!
Lots of goodies in store for you all in this week’s episode!
Digging into the much neglected drives for today’s episode with a heavier than usual emphasis on the Heavenly Sweetness label who are celebrating their 15th Birthday with the release of three fantastic retrospective compilations encompassing some of the amazing releases showcasing their Jazz, Tropical & Electronic catalogue.
All that alongside new releases from AO8 formerly known as Africaine 808, Lagos Thugs, samplings from MELO-T & Rise Ashen’s "Music Is A Journey" and Fred Everything's latest to name a few!
Also wanted to again thank the 69 "Drivers" who contributed to this year's CKCU funding drive helping achieve, what I believe is a Friday Drive funding drive record of $4865.69 of my $5000 goal!
A few additions to the donor list that came in after last week's show:
-Pedro Diaz (The Groove Bunker)
For cheap records by appointment you can email thegroovebunker@gmail.com for a dig!
-David Lajeunesse (Diskodave)
-Jay Jaknunas
-Dar Danesh
-Scott Birksted
-Jas Nasty
Hosts:
“Heavy Friends” | Saturdays | 20h - 22h EDT
As always, thank you for taking the time to be here and I hope you enjoy this week's offering.
| Sunset A08 - Waiting For Zion Album - Compost Records 
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| Bijou Caillou Voyou Florian Pellissier Quintet - Heavenly Sweetness 15th Birthday - Jazz Album - Heavenly Sweetness
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| Train' Times Abraham Reunion - Heavenly Sweetness 15th Birthday - Jazz Album - Heavenly Sweetness
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| Calling England Home Anthony Joseph - Heavenly Sweetness 15th Birthday - Jazz Album - Heavenly Sweetness
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| Friends Guts - Heavenly Sweetness 15th Birthday - Jazz Album - Heavenly Sweetness
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| Bubbles A08 - Waiting For Zion Album - Compost Records
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| Innocent Blood (Let It Be Known) Lagos Thugs - Chaos Album - Tangential Music
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| Something Inside Leon Phal feat. Lorine Chia - Heavenly Sweetness 15th Birthday - Jazz Album - Heavenly Sweetness
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| Big City Blues A08 - Waiting For Zion Album - Compost Records
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| Life A08 - Waiting For Zion Album - Compost Records
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| Wetin I See Lagos Thugs feat. Kiala Nzavotunga - Chaos Album - Tangential Music
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| Ol' Cheddar Smelloship - Single - Unknown 
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| I Want More A08 - Waiting For Zion Album - Compost Records
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| An Ba Jouk (Olivier Portal Playin’ 4 The Beach Remix) Edmony Krater - Heavenly Sweetness 15th Birthday - Electronic Album - Heavenly Sweetness
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| Vanished MELO-T x Rise Ashen - Music Is A Journey Album - Balanced Records
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| Brilliant Tomorrow MELO-T x Rise Ashen - Music Is A Journey Album - Balanced Records
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| Kryè Mwen (Patchworks Remix David Walters - Heavenly Sweetness 15th Birthday - Electronic Album - Heavenly Sweetness
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| Pé Di Bissilon (Detroit Swindle Remix) Bandé-Gamboa - Heavenly Sweetness 15th Birthday - Electronic Album - Heavenly Sweetness
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| The Journey Continues MELO-T x Rise Ashen - Music Is A Journey Album - Balanced Records
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| Mönchhof Amour KAYYAK feat. Xenia Lasareva - Single - Rumplemusig
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| Totem (David Walters Remix) Anthony Joseph - Heavenly Sweetness 15th Birthday - Electronic Album - Heavenly Sweetness
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| Indian Summer Offshore And Coen - Offshore And Coen - Everything Passes EP - Lazy Days Recordings
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| At Well (Night Version) All Is Well - At Well EP - Compost Records
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MONDAYS IN NOVEMBER! 27 & DECEMBER 4 Moov Ottawa Hip Hop Classes with Valentina @Bronson Centre 211 Bronson Ave Information + registration: www.moovottawa.com Intro Hip Hop | 6-7 pm (4 weeks) Beginner Hip Hop | 7-8 pm (4 weeks) Beginner / Intermediate Choreography | 8-9 pm (Drop in) FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2023 AT 6 PM The Locksmiths at Mayfair Theatre! @Mayfair Theatre 20 Euclid Ave., Ottawa Event: https://fb.me/e/3kTindM5b Tickets: Tickets · $14.64www.eventbrite.com/e/the-locksmiths-movie-release-mayfair-theatre--tickets-734825993327 Best Comedy Feature Winner 2022 Vancouver Independent Film Festival! ONE NIGHT ONLY! This is Ottawa's premiere screening of the cult comedy, The Locksmiths! See https://thelocksmiths.ca/ for more details. Doors 6pm Movie 6:30pm The movie will be followed by an after party at House Of Targ (conveniently right across the street from the Mayfair Theatre!), including sets by Lives Like Skyscrapers, the 7-piece, Ottawa/Toronto based shoegazers, with support from local indie rockers Area Resident and classically trained, metal influenced cellist Raphael Weinroth-Browne. Doors 8pm Show 8:30 $8 in advance $10 door FRIDAY NOVEMBER 24, 2023 AT 8 PM Black Owned @The Origin Arts & Community Centre 57 Lyndale Ave. Event: https://fb.me/e/Gk13cAj9 Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.ca/.../black-art-inspired-by-first... Black Art Inspired by First Black Owned Businesses in Ottawa. Do you love art, supporting local artists and old school RnB? If the answer was yes to one or all the above this is for you! Immerse yourself in visual art, featuring striking acrylic on canvas as you Meet the creative force behind this exhibition as the artist themselves takes the stage. Gain insights into the inspiration, stories, and significance of each piece. It's a unique opportunity to connect with the artist and understand the art on a deeper level. Let the good times roll and the Dj spin! Show your love for local artistry and Black-owned businesses by attending this event. It's an opportunity to embrace the vibrant culture and talent that thrives in our city. This isn't just an art exhibition; it's a night of cultural enrichment, unity, and celebration. Don't miss out on this one-of-a-kind event, where art, history, and music converge. Your presence will make it all the more special. See you at 'Celebration of Blackness'!" FRIDAY NOVEMBER 24, 2023 AT 9 PM 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 SATURDAY NOVEMBER 25, 2023 AT 12 PM - 4 PM ADAAWE Indigenous Holiday Market 338 Somerset St. W Event: https://fb.me/e/1HEBibheq Join us for a festive gathering and Indigenous Holiday Market at the ADAAWE Indigenous Business Hub! Join us for a festive gathering at the ADAAWE Indigenous Business Hub! Highlights: Shop Indigenous: Explore various products and gifts from over 30 local Indigenous vendors. Perfect for unique holiday shopping! Savour the Flavour: Warm up with complimentary bannock and tea, traditional favourites that will surely get you in the holiday spirit. Giveaways & Surprises: Try your luck with exciting giveaways and enjoy the festive ambiance filled with good cheer. Community Vibes: This is more than just a market – a gathering of community, culture, and celebration. Reconnect with old friends and make some new ones! Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Indigenous artistry and entrepreneurship. Whether you're shopping for holiday gifts or wish to experience the warmth of the Indigenous community during the festive season, the ADAAWE Indigenous Holiday Market is the place to be. See you there! SATURDAY NOVEMBER 25, 2023 AT 2 - 7 PM Bazar da Brasileiras / Pop Up Bazaar @386F Bank St. Event: https://fb.me/e/6gxkGQDeG Tickets: Freewww.eventbrite.ca/e/738018472117 Saravah presents Bazar das Brasileiras / Pop up Bazaar Saturday, November 25th 2023 Location: 386F Bank Street (Downstairs) 2pm till 7pm Venham para nosso bazar - Teremos marcas famosas Brasileiras como Forum e Farm e muitas marcas de fora como: Tommy, Guess, Zara, H&M, Michael Kors, Ralph Lauren e muito mais. *Nos ofereceremos um saco de items gratuitos para Brasileiros recem chegados (nos avise em antecedencia para sabermos quem estiver interessads) Expect gently used clothing, fashion finds and great brands for very low prices. Clothes for all genders and ages. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2023 7 - 11 PM KAMINSKY SELECTS @ Ten Toes Coffee 837 Somerset St. W Event: https://lh3.google.com/u/0/d/1cTJ4TzHi0hxEJ1LDmIvYVPPFr6D0uqWG=w526-h395-p-k-nu-iv1 Afro & Latin - Voodoo Funk - Rockers Reggae - Early Dancehall - Ska - Forro - Samba Soul - Antillean - High Life - Caribbean - Congolese Rumba - Son Cubano - Cumbia - Salsa - Hard Funk 45s SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2023 AT 9 PM - 2 AM White Rabbit: Rick Laplante, Ashley Gauthier, Unkl Pauly @City At Night 222 Slater St. Event: https://fb.me/e/4ENRZkYFS Tickets: Tickets · $15 - $580cityatnightnov2523.eventbrite.ca Join us and Ottawa's best house 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! - A limited quantity of tickets are available online (before 12am) - Table reservations/packages are recommended for groups and available online - Walk-ins are always available on a first-come, first-served basis. FAQ: www.cityatnight.ca/FAQ VENUE: www.cityatnight.ca SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2023 AT 9:30 PM The CAMO Sessions Vol. 2 [Marcus Visionary] @Lounge 164 Event: https://fb.me/e/P5cj5Syw Tickets: $20 The Second Edition of The CAMO Sessions We’re coming in hot! MARCUS VISIONARY - Digital SoundBoy, Toronto (Inner City Dance, Tribal Life, Kool FM) Sparkee Live Trenchfoot Dj k ART SHOW and Clothing Release By Dems and Doll Our goal is to bring local Jungle / Drum n Bass DJs and Supporters together- ALL THINGS CAMO & JUNGLE Doors at 9:30PM / $20 All Night PLUR SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2023 AT 10 AM - 5 PM Idle Hands Art Craft And Vintage Sale 2023 @AllSaints Event Space 10 Blackburn Ave Event: https://fb.me/e/vSoZuQs2b Ottawa's most anticipated and longest-running indie sale is back! We are thrilled to announce our new venue, All Saints Event Space in Sandy Hill. Featuring local independent businesses, artists, crafters and vintage wares. Original art, prints, jewellery, clothing, furniture, home decor, apothecary, toys, edible delights and so much more. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 27 - DECEMBER 11, 2023 AT 6:30 PM Moov Ottawa: $5 Open Dance Practice @Routhier Community Centre 172 Guigues Ave, Ottawa Event: https://fb.me/e/2SOGRVbfq GUESS WHAT OTTAWA!? It’s with great excitement that we announce that our project to run “$5 open dance practices” has been selected for the @artsottawa #ActivArt Community program. With their support, we are able to (continue) to run our community sessions in this accessible space in the Downtown Ottawa core which is facilitated by local dancers. If funds are a barrier, please note no one will be turned away! Not familiar with this initiative? Check out what this is about: —————— $5 OPEN DANCE PRACTICE Routhier Community Cenre (172 Guigues Ave.) 2nd floor 630-9PM EST (2.5 hours) Mondays in November & December $5 exact cash —————— Use this space to: -drill your foundations -practice your moves -cypher with your peers -stretch and condition -explore and get creative -share with others (someone will teach you something!) And who is this for? -Street / Club dancers -All levels - beginners to seasoned (if you’re just starting off, this space is for you to practice!) -Teens & Adults (at parent’s discretion) -We highly encourage BIPOC folks to use the space but we welcome everyone from any background What to bring: -Indoor shoes mandatory -Water bottle (water fountains available) What music is being played? -Break beats, Hip Hop -House, Funk -Disco, Afrobeats etc -You can BYOM and contribute What is this space NOT for: -Teaching your own class -Non-Street / Club Dance styles (Please respect the type of space this is meant for -Using the whole space to create choreography NOT A DANCE CLASS —————— Check out the schedule below and don’t miss out on training space! —————— DATES: Monday Nov 27th 630-9PM Facilitated by @spinelessfruit - Waacking music focused BUT ALL STYLES ARE WELCOMED Monday Dec 4th 630-9PM Facilitated by @karlito_j96 Monday Dec 11th 630-9PM Facilitated by @karlito_j96 Monday Dec 18th 630-9PM Facilitated by @karlito_j96 ——————————— Questions? Send us a DM Thank you again for the support @artsottawa WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 29, 2023 AT 7 PM - LATE Afterlight - PVTR!CK :D, House Of Wayne, The A.I.O. @Afterlight 129 Bank St. DJs, Cocktails, Natural Wines, Eats, Vibes Tuesday - Wednesday - Thursday THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2023 AT 7 PM - 2 AM Concept Thursdays - MELO-T x Rise Ashen: “Music Is A Journey” Album Launch @Afterlight 129 Bank St., Ottawa Event: https://fb.me/e/vKHKt4cRU Free 19+ On November 30th, we've got a very special edition of ConcepThursdays. MELO-T & Rise Ashen will be launching their highly anticipated album; Music Is a Journey. Come celebrate the album, the artists as well as just some great music all night. - Free Entry $4 Tequila Event is 7pm until 2am (music starts at 8pm) 7-9pm happy hour with more drink specials 129 bank st. (City Afterlight aka City At Night) THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2023 AT 8 PM All Is Well (Fred Everything) - A Break In Time / Spectacle @PHI Centre 315 Rue St-Paul O, Montréal, QC H2Y 2A5 Event: https://fb.me/e/3gpOzX5Zi Tickets: Ticketsbilletterie.phi.ca/main/fred-everything-presente-all-is-well-a-break-in-time To celebrate the release of the album, we invite you to an immersive performance by the artist. A new experience presented under our Habitat Sonore brand. Doors : 7PM Show : 8PM All ages Price in advance : 21,74$ Price at the entrance : 26,74$ FRIDAY DECEMBER 1, 2023 - FEBRUARY 11, 2024 Rising Tide 2023 Additions to the City of Ottawa Art Collection @City Hall Gallery SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2023 AT 7:30 PM IMOO #221 Dans Les Arbor’s with AC/CC and tuna @135 rue Eddy, Hull Event: https://fb.me/e/7SJXDzK4Q Tickets: $20 Suggested, PWYC, NOTAFLOF Xavier Charles – clarinet Ivar Grydeland – guitar Christian Wallumrød – piano Ingar Zach – percussion Dans les arbres is an improvising ensemble comprising French clarinettist Xavier Charles and the three Norwegians pianist Christian Wallumrød, guitarist Ivar Grydeland, and percussionist Ingar Zach. “This unique improvising quartet (…) continues to fine-tune its artistic concept with a rare sense of accord, and shared responsibilities.” (ECM Records) The group’s idiosyncratic inhabitants form unusual combinations of airy, wooden, metallic sounds, prepared strings and tampered drum heads. Their world of sounds and the fine sense of communication, lead to collective playing and spontaneous group- composing named to be in a “class of its own”. Their music moves gently but steadily ahead on broad planes of sound. The dynamic textural sceneries evolve as Dans les arbres harnesses its wealth of unorthodox extended techniques. Since the recording of their first album in 2006, Dans les arbres has performed more than 150 concerts around the globe. The two releases on ECM Records and one on Hubro – the self-titled debut “Dans Les Arbres” (2008), “Canopée” (2012) and “Phosphorescence” (2017) have received praise from reviewers and audiences alike. In October 2019 the group’s fourth album “Volatil” was released on the label SOFA, and in November 2019 they launched “Mausoleum” – their first download-only-album on Bandcamp. Dans les arbres was nominated for the prestigious Nordic Music Prize 2015. Dans les arbres have performed with guest musicians such as Yumiko Tanaka, Otomo Yoshihide, Jim O ́Rourke, Alexander Ruck Santos, Australian Speak Percussion, the Norwegian duo Vilde & Inga and The Norwegian Wind Ensemble. Together with singers and Oslo Sinfonietta they performed the piece “About Nature” by Henrik Hellstenius at the Oslo Opera House in 2015. “There’s no end to the delights of this quite magical disc. The finest composition, like improvisation, ultimately relies on intuition, and these players seem to have an innate grasp of the right combination of sounds and textures. Dans les arbres must be one of the finest ECM Improv releases – indeed, releases from any label – in recent years.” (The Wire) SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2023 AT 10 PM Ultraviolet @Lounge 164 164 Laurier Ave. W. Event: https://fb.me/e/3WuvF8XzV Tickets: Tickets · $11.98www.eventbrite.ca/e/ultraviolet-progressive-house-tickets-747558687157 A new Progressive House, Melodic House & Techno night in the nations capital! Featuring: ------------ JOE ROWE ------------ Farris Wheel//MK837//Peroxide A veteran of the underground electronic music scene, Ottawa based DJ/Producer Joe Rowe has performed at some of the top venues and events in the world, including The Guvernment, Circa, The Trinity Rooms in Ireland, several appearances at Revolution in New York City, and the World Electronic Music Festival to name a few. In recent years Joe has been busy in the studio focusing on Tech House, Progressive, Melodic House & Techno. His single "The Pursuit of Loneliness" saw support from artists such as Judge Jules, Korolova and Sean & Dee, and hit #1 on the Progressive House Hype Top 100 on Beatport, even breaking into the overall Top 100 for all genres combined! Also, his recent track "Concentrate" has been signed to the legendary Farris Wheel Recordings, which will be releasing soon! An experienced producer, promoter and performer, Joe is always happy to share his industry knowledge with others, and enjoys doing his part to foster the next generation of Canadian talent. ---------- ALAIN M. ---------- Future Avenue//Bekool Records//Ottawa Prog Vibes Alain M has been a DJ, off and on, for over 25 years. His sound is resolutely progressive, thoughtfully melodic and infectiously groovy and rhythmic. He produces the weekly radio show and podcast Ottawa Prog Vibes, now in its fifth year, which is broadcast on Beach Radio (UK) and Chill Lover Radio (New York) every Saturday. He is also a resident on Belgium's XBeat Radio (once a month) and Dutch FM station Meer Radio (once a month). As founder of Ottawa Prog Vibes he has also produced a number of live events including the Expeditions series, Shake my Thursday, Sit Down Sessions, Levitar, and has appeared as a guest DJ at events including Gaiafest, Echoes 2 and Black Rabbit Festival. ------ Boraa ------ AH Digital//BC2/UV Noir/Three Records Ottawa Prog Vibes is thrilled and proud to introduce Boraa as our newest resident DJ. He joins Steve Finney in our roster of talented prog DJ/producers. Starting his electronic music career when he was only 17 years old, Boraa fed off the eclectic music scene of Istanbul and incorporated his experience into his productions. Playing in parties across Turkey, including but not limited to major cities like Istanbul, and Izmir, as well as Antalya, Bodrum, and Baku, Boraa also contributed to the development of the electronic scene in Baku, Azerbaijan, where he worked with event organizations and working with big names. More recently, Boraa supported the first and best music platform in Baku, solong.live, and worked as a lineup coordinator, connecting the big names with the fans. Boraa has also shared the stage and collaborated with names such as Guy J, Tantum, Kasper Koman, Frankey & Sandrino, Alex O’Rion, Martin Roth, and Kadosh. The first production experience of Boraa dates back to 2015, with more recent releases such as “Mind Field” with Three Records, “Melancholia” with Ah Digital, and “Clouds” with BC2 Records, and an upcoming track release on UV NOIR (Nov. 17th). Please help us wish Boraa a warm welcome to the OPV family! THURSDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2023 AT 7 PM Concept Thursdays - Diskodave & Paulo Cardoso @Afterlight 129 Bank St., Ottawa Listen, Taste & Feel the Vibe - A Pre-Holiday Special with Paulo & Diskodave FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2023 AT 9 PM Marc Decho Quartet - AAAAUM Vinyl Release Party @Motel Chelsea 13 Chemin de La Riviere, Chelsea, QC Event: https://fb.me/e/3HLTu4MA2 Tickets: (Limited seating so grab your tickets here!) https://www.eventbrite.ca/.../motel-chelsea-presents-marc... "Om or aum (pronounced ah-uu-mm) is a sacred sound considered by many ancient philosophical texts to be the sound of the universe, encompassing all other sounds within it" AAAUM the debut album from Canadian electric bassist-composer Marc Decho has finally arrived on vinyl and we're thrilled to bring it to you LIVE !! Recorded live off the floor in Toronto, Canada the album features Canadian jazz heavyweights. GRAMMY-nominated and Juno Award-winning alto saxophonist Luis Deniz, Juno Award-winning pianist, composer and producer Jeremy Ledbetter and Grammy, Latin Grammy and Juno-nominated drummer and producer Marito Marques. The mixing and mastering was handled by Helik Hadar who has won 2 GRAMMY Awards and is nominated 4 times for best engineered album (Herbie Hancock, Joni Mitchell, Mike Stern). "The music has been described as beautiful, angular, spiritual and complex" Loads of vinyl on hand !! and even some of those CD do-dadz Featuring: Marc Decho - electric bass Steve Adubufuor - drums Sam Cousineau - alto Sax Deniz Lim-Sersan - keys 9PM. 2 Sets. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2023 AT 5 PM Pique Winter Edition ’23 @Arts Court 67 Nicholas St Event: https://fb.me/e/92EuHjATt Tickets: Tickets · $27.96 - $54.58www.eventbrite.ca/e/pique-winter-edition-2023-tickets-751730956527 December 9, 2023 marks the return of Pique winter edition, as it once again transforms the Arts Court into a vibrant hub for its renowned building-wide celebration, spotlighting underground music and art from across Turtle Island. Pique is a platform for multidisciplinary and collaborative presentation like no other in the region, bringing together artists and audience members from a diverse network of underground and emerging cultural scenes. Working in partnership with leading contemporary arts organizations, Pique programming brings together a variety of curatorial perspectives, combining music, visual arts, movement and screen-based presentation in a variety of traditional, interactive, and immersive formats. The all-ages festival will present 20 artists across 10 stages and exhibition spaces all at the Arts Court building complex in downtown Ottawa. Tickets to Pique are pay-what-you-can, and the Piquee live stream is free to watch online. Admission is PAY-WHAT-YOU-CAN with a suggested contribution of $25-$50. To purchase a ticket below or above the suggested sliding scale, please register for our pay-what-you-can ticket program: https://forms.gle/Fk36U919hQgw7zT47 T he event is ALL AGES and licensed. Visit thisispique.com for more info. FEATURING... Regularfantasy* DJ Kookum^ poolblood Venus in Foil* Naïka Champaïgne^ Eazy Finesse^ 4theworld Arthritis Kid Monsieurmadam DJ Crip Time* L CON + Emma Ongman Annie Socoria Amanda Lowe Warnakulasuriya SHHH!! Ensemble City Fidelia^ Marie-Louise Theodat^ DJ Velvet^ Nycky Ghost + J Chinnasz Ajeebsir Bénédicte Günsu Hayriye Ozan + Eylül Bozok Guest curators: Crip Rave * Kingsley Swim ^ MORE TBA! F or more information, including our health and safety policies, and accessibility information, please visit thisispique.com SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2023 AT 9 PM - 2 AM White Rabbit: Balu’s Birthday! w/ House Of Wayne & Queen Aga @City At Night 222 Slater St., Ottawa Event: https://fb.me/e/4X3m9fbPl Tickets: Tickets · $17.31 - $500cityatnightdec923.eventbrite.ca Join us and Ottawa's best house music DJs every Saturday from 9pm to 2am for White Rabbit inside City At Night. This week we're celebrating Balu's birthday! 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! - A limited quantity of tickets are available online (before 12am) - Table reservations/packages are recommended for groups and available online - Walk-ins are always available on a first-come, first-served basis. FAQ: www.cityatnight.ca/FAQ VENUE: www.cityatnight.ca FRIDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2023 AT 8 PM - 2 AM Roda de Samba con Rommel @Queen St. Fare 170 Queen St Event: https://fb.me/e/3ToCvTEMd Tickets: Tickets · Free - $17.31www.eventbrite.ca/e/roda-de-samba-com-rommel-tickets-738011922527 Saravah & Axé WorldFest present Roda de Samba com Rommel Friday, December 29th 2023 at Queen St. Fare Doors at 8pm Roda live at 9pm Tickets in advance $10 early bird $15 advance / $20 at the door FREE limited tickets for Brazilian newcomers. We would like to encourage new Brazilians in the area to join us ! (Pls note, ID will be required to match "newcomer status" - max 3 years in Canada) SATURDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2023 AT 7 - 11 PM KAMINSKY SELECTS @ Ten Toes Coffee 837 Somerset St. W Afro & Latin - Voodoo Funk - Rockers Reggae - Early Dancehall - Ska - Forro - Samba Soul - Antillean - High Life - Caribbean - Congolese Rumba - Son Cubano - Cumbia - Salsa - Hard Funk 45s SATURDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2023 AT 9 PM - 2 AM White Rabbit: Sokotta Record Release Party, w/ Rick Laplante, Percusshunkidd @City At Night 222 Slater St., Ottawa Event: https://fb.me/e/4YeF15eod Tickets: Tickets · $17.31 - $533.83cityatnightdec3023.eventbrite.ca Join us and Ottawa's best house 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! We're excited to host this record release party for local DJ/Producer Sokotta! Keep an eye peeled to his socials for details: instagram.com/sokottamusic/ - A limited quantity of tickets are available online (before 12am) - Table reservations/packages are recommended for groups and available online - Walk-ins are always available on a first-come, first-served basis. FAQ: www.cityatnight.ca/FAQ VENUE: www.cityatnight.ca MONDAY, JANUARY 1, 2024 AT 2 PM - 10 PM HOW WE ROLL. - A New Year’s Day Roller Skating Jam! @4 Wheelies - Roller Skating Center 1101 Baxter Rood, Ottawa Event: https://fb.me/e/3fXsOXcNo Tickets: Tickets · $10.38 - $19.42howwerollottawa.eventbrite.ca Beats by @iamdjmace X @kamgilani X @messemupbeats & Friends *Dance floor available for the non-skaters. Skate, Dance and vibe out to R&B, Hip Hop, Old School, Throwbacks, Funk, Afro, Amapiano, Soulful House, Future Soul, Dancehall, Soca & more... From the ones that brought you SOLÉ The music lovers day party. Hosted by @soledayparty @Oohfest @wethegrooverz SATURDAY, JANUARY 27, 2024 AT 2 PM REWIND - A Roller Skating Jam - Volume 1 @4 Wheelies - Roller Skating Center 1101 Baxter Rood, Ottawa Event: https://fb.me/e/1AauBHdUv Tickets: https://rewindrollerskatingjam.eventbrite.ca/ The follow up to HOW WE ROLL..... REWIND  A Roller Skating Jam - Volume 1 You requested it, so we REWIND. ~ Fresh since 1998 ~ Saturday January 27, 2024 2PM - 8PM | 9PM - 2AM *Dance floor available for the non-skaters. Music by MACE x TREVOR WALKER x KAM x HOUSE OF WAYNE playing the very best in Old School, ‘90s R&B / Hip Hop, ‘90s Dancehall, Early 2000’s, Funk, Rare Grooves, Soulful House and so much more… From the ones that brought you SOLÉ The music lovers day party and THE ORIGINAL 'REWIND' Hosted by @soledayparty @Oohfest Skate, vibe out, dance, shop and skate some more. Streaming! 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 + -Open format pop ups 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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