Happy Friday Drivers!
Got another jam packed show of goodies for you all this week.
Keeping things lively with some downtempo and drum and bass vibes in the usual unwind portion of the show in the first hour and taking it up with grooves to move and perhaps even some boots & cats in hour two time permitting.
Anyone on demand is in for a bit of a treat since there’s always more music than time allotted I’ll be including some extras that sadly won’t fit in the short two hours that can sometimes feel like an eternity.
| Dans Ce Desert United Future Organization - Dans Ce Desert / Pilgrims Single - Talkin’ Loud |
| Solitude Nautilus - Plays Standards EP - Urban Discos 
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| Tales Of The G Galliano - Prince Of Peace EP - Talkin’ Loud |
| Reflection Emanative - Earth Album - Jazzman Records |
| Calle 23 Marc Decho Quartet - AAAAUM Album - N/A 
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| Before Today (Adam F Remix) Everything But The Girl - Single - Atlantic Records |
| bottom of first broadcast hour 17h30 EDT |
| It's A Jazz Thing (Ladies Mix) Roni Size - Single - V Recordings |
| Breath From Another (Talvin Singh's Hyperjam Edit) Esthero - Single - Work
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| What You See (Ghost Of Flora's Dream) Flora Purim - What You See Single - B+W Music / Esoterica |
| I'll Fly Away The Ballistic Brothers - I'll Fly Away EP - Junior Boys Own |
| The Breeze Is Blowing Black (Moonstarr Remix) Zimpala - The Breeze Is Blowing Black Single - Platinum |
| The Jihad Parts 1 & 2 A Man Called Adam - The Jihad (Holy War) EP - 2 Kool |
| end of first broadcast hour 18h EDT |
| on demand exclusive |
| Suburban Resident (Dharma One Remix) Ben Mono - Plastik Passion EP - Compost R |
| Blow Flying Fish - Single - Federation Records |
| Step Into The Gallery / Step Outro Micatone - Micatone EP - No Zession Recordings |
| start of second broadcast hour |
| Futuristic Dancer New Sector Movements - The Shape Of Things To Come EP - People |
| Before Dzihan & Kamien - Single - Couch Records |
| Grand Larceny (Version Idjut) King Kuf Kuf - Single - Session |
| Get It On Crazy Penis - Single - Paper Recordings |
| Jaz Fook Idjut Boys And Laj - Single - U-Star Records |
| bottom of second broadcast hour 18h30 EDT |
| The Bottle Maysa Leak - Single - Expansion Records |
| The Sbaje Gets Loose Dub Bloodfire - Bloodfier VI Single - Bloodfire |
| Another Day Fertile Ground - Fertile Ground Remixes 01 EP - Blackout Studios |
| Spirals (Club Version) The Mimikoto Project - Spirals EP - Pinyonbay Records
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| Calypso Blues Jack Costanzo - Rewind 12" Single - Ubiquity Records |
| end of on air broadcast 19h EDT |
| on demand exclusive |
| Rise (Acoustic Rhythm Dub) Soul Ascendants - Rise Single - Nuphonic |
| Extra Curriculars:
FRIDAY DECEMBER 1, 2023 - FEBRUARY 11, 2024 Rising Tide 2023 Additions to the City of Ottawa Art Collection @City Hall Gallery FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2023 AT 9 PM - 2 AM Pull Up w/Pals Event: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/pull-up-wpals-tickets-761346597167?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=1 We're back with a special rendition of Pull Up to close off 2023. Pull Up w/ Pals is our celebration of friendships & we have a special one Don't miss this special edition of Pull Up w/Pals this Friday, Dec 1st at City at Night (222 Slater Street, Ottawa, Ontario) Line up: • JFUN b2b Loungeworth • So Durand b2b Sacha Foster • Bleu Pâle • HK Tickets available now! SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2023 AT 7:30 PM IMOO #221 Dans Les Arbre’s with AC/CC and tunu @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 8 PM The LBM Trio “Christmas Show” @Montgomery Scotch Lounge 750 Gladstone Ave, Ottawa Playing all Christmas Jazz standards! SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2023 AT 9 PM White Rabbit: Phil Fairhead 20th DJ Anniversary + 40th Bday! w/ Tone A, Callan Farrell @City At Night 222 Slater St. Event: https://fb.me/e/1xbpOUClb Tickets: Tickets · $17.31 - $500cityatnightdec223.eventbrite.ca Ottawa's best house music DJs every Saturday from 9pm to 2am for White Rabbit inside City At Night! We're celebrating a double-milestone with dj Phil Fairhead, his 20th DJ Anniversary and his 40th 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 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 Event: https://fb.me/e/7NegA8Yiz 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 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 SATURDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2023 AT 9 PM White Rabbit: Brink, D.O.S.E., Warfy @City At Night 222 Slater St. Event: https://fb.me/e/3hGixfqmx Tickets: Tickets · $17.31 - $500cityatnightdec1623.eventbrite.ca 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 FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2023 The LBM Trio “Christmas Show” @Brook Street Hotel 525 Legget Drive, Ottawa Playing all Christmas Jazz standards! 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 SUNDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2023 AT 10 PM - Late (*early) MONDAY JANUARY 1, 2024 DiscoLab NYE 2024 Trevor Walker x Alex Edwards + Visuals: Matt Cameron | NYE Photo Booth: Eric Lee @Parlour 1319 Wellington St. W Event: https://fb.me/e/3MATnod8J Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/discolab-nye-2024-tickets-776917630547?aff=oddtdtcreator $50 “Now” (ltd. availability until 12/26) $75 “Late To The Party” (Advance tickets only) Limited “NYE Dinner + Disco” Packages available through Parlour: (Link forthcoming) Hey DiscoLab fam! We would love to invite you to join Alex & Trevor a very special final DiscoLab to wrap up 2023 and kick off 2024 with a proper boogie bang! We’ve once again teamed up with Parlour for night you won’t forget with limited “Dinner + Disco” packages available for anyone looking to spend the full evening and into the wee hours of the new year. Expect the best Disco Boogie soundtrack, vinyl only, of stellar selections spanning 1975 - 1983 for all to get down & groove in one of the premiere venues in the city. Complimentary bubbles will be provided for our midnight toast and Parlour’s Mixologists will be working their magic on some very special spirits for a night full of joy and celebration. DiscoLab is people coming together and feeling free to the funk in the spirit of the mid 1970’s - early 1980’s. We encourage everyone to take it to the next level by dressing up in your finest NYE disco gear and get ready to GET DOWN to some of the best music and vibes Ottawa has to offer. Don’t miss this truly unique celebration which promises to be the NYE party of a lifetime. Hope you can join us! 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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