Happy Friday Drivers!
'Tis the season where we wish for peace on earth and goodwill to all and with the current state of global affairs, I figured it would be perfect timing to do a show where the music reflects some positive vibes, contemplating, commenting and some perhaps some lamenting focused on peace and goodwill to ourselves and each other.
A substantial offering of spiritual Jazz, Funk and soul with a taste of gospel will be on the decks during this episode which will, mostly, hopefully, project some positivity.
Full disclosure, I lost my composure a few times while pulling music for tonights show and hope that we’ll be all moved to spread a little more love to each other, from what I can tell we could all definitely be more compassionate and caring to each other and to ourselves.
There was so much music that there will most definitely be some bonus content on demand for anyone who streams the show beyond the original FM broadcast.
Although I like to mostly play fresh tunes, I dug into the crates and pulled quite a few recognizable tunes from past episodes that long time listeners will remember from over the years.
A lot of the selections are personal favourites that I tend to drop with any little excuse.
Another quick note that this episode was put together before the news of the legendary Amp Fiddler ’s passing, RIP, truly wished I had done a proper tribute, which may still be in the works, just a mention that “Love & War” is included as part of the selections, sadly with no mention of our collective loss.
I want to start the show with what I consider a masterpiece by the late great Pharaoh Sanders from the album “Love In Us All” entitled “Love Is Everywhere” in it’s entirety and send a big shout out to Wyatt for hooking this one up.`
Buț first a short mantra from Emma-Jean Thackray from her album “Yellow” and the cut “ May There Be Peace”.
As always, thank you so much for taking the time to be here, happy listening and I hope you enjoy the show.
Blessings to all!
| May There Be Peace Emma-Jean Thackray - Yellow Album - Movementt |
| Love Is Everywhere Pharaoh Sanders - Love In Us All Album - Impulse |
| Enlightenment Atlantis Jazz Ensemble - Celestial Suite Album - Marlow Records 
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| bottom of first broadcast hour 17h30 EDT |
| You Will Rise Sweetback feat. Amel Larrieux - Sweetback Album - Epic |
| Fight For Love SAULT - 11 Album - Forever Living Originals 
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| Be Thankful For What You've Got William DeVaughn - Be Thankful For What You've Got / Blood Is Thicker Than Water Single RE - Roxbury Records / Castle Music |
| Don't Give Up Gil Scott-Heron - Don't Give Up Single - Mother Records / TVT |
| Make It Better United Future Organization feat. Cleveland Watkiss - No Sound Is Too Taboo Album - Talkin’ Loud |
| Hope Menagerie - Many Worlds Album - Freestyle Records |
| end of first broadcast hour 18h EDT |
| on demand exclusive |
| Spirits Up Above Vibration Society - Spiritual Jazz 6: Vocals v/a Album - Jazzman Records |
| Get Yourself Together (Album Version Young Disciples - Get Yourself Together Single - Talkin’ Loud |
| These Times New Sector Movements - These Times EP - First Word Records |
| Prayer 4 Unity D-Influence - Prayer 4 Unity Album - Atlantic Records |
| The Plan Outside - The Plan Single - Dorado |
| All Good Things Esperanto - Don't Let Love Pass Away / All Good Things Single - Soul Jazz Records |
| Contribution Mica Paris feat. Rakim - Contributions Single - 4th & Broadway |
| Wake Up PTS. 1 & 2 Pure Essence - Wake Up PTS. 1 & 2 RE Single - Soul-Cal / Stones Throw |
| Help Is On The Way The Whatnauts - Single - Harlem International |
| Time (You & I) Khruangbin - Mordechai Album - Dead Oceans / Night Time Stories |
| Hey Brother (Do Unto Others) The Frightnrs - Nothing More To Say Album - Daptone Records |
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| My Favourite Things John Coltrane - Coltranology Album - Byg Records |
| Acknowledgement Vocal Overdub 2 & 3 John Coltrane - A Love Supreme: The Complete Masters RE Album - Impulse |
| Attitude, Belief & Determination Martin L. Dumas Jr. - Attitude, Belief & Determination RE Single - BBE |
| bottom of second broadcast hour 18h30 EDT |
| Love & War Amp Fiddler - Love & War EP - Genuine |
| Happiness Soul II Soul - Keep On Moving Album - Virgin |
| Freedom & Progress Nicola Conte - Umoja Album - Far Out Recordings
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| Rejoice pt. 2 Souljazz Orchestra - Rising Sun Album - Strut
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| Love Theme From Spartacus (4 Hero Main Mix) Terry Callier - Love Theme From Spartacus Single - Talkin’ Loud |
| end of second broadcast hour 19h EDT |
| on demand exclusive |
| Reachin' (Brotherhood Mix) Phase II - Single - Movin' Records |
| People Hold On (The Blaze Mix) Coldcut feat. Lisa Stansfield - Single - Ahead Of Our Time |
| We All Must Live Together (12" Version) Blaze - Single - Motown |
| Cosmic Peace Nicola Conte & Spiritual Galaxy - Let Your Light Shine On Album - MPS |
| Our Time Is Now (I.G. Culture Remix) Kahil El' Zabar & The Kemit Sources - Single - Deeper Soul Recordings |
| Peace & Love (Jazztronic "Mardi Gras" Mix) Fertile Ground - - Counterpoint |
| May There Be Peace Emma-Jean Thackray - Yellow Album - Movementt |
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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2023 The LBM Trio “Christmas Show” @Brook Street Hotel 525 Legget Drive, Ottawa Playing all Christmas Jazz standards! FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2023 AT 10PM The CAMO Sessions - XMAS EDITION @Lounge 164 164 Laurier Ave. W Event: https://fb.me/e/48xp8PhHr 'Twas the night before Camo Sessions When all through the place Every Junglist was stirring To the sound of the BASS Merry HOHO We are hitting the holidays hard with a THROWBACK to some of Ottawas ORIGINAL Drum n Bass & Jungle DJ's ThreeSixty x Haze x Fiver - Vinyl & Digital 3hr set Chimo - Vinyl set ART SHOW & MERCH available in the lounge Jungle Santa ONSITE & PRESENTS Doors at 10pm / $15 cover all night Come celebrate the holidays with your chosen JUNGLE FAMILY PLUR SATURDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2023 9 PM Seiiizi presents: Mix-Mas w/ Bleu Pale | Hug Mosh | Trench Foot |Osita | Grottoli @SAW 67 Nicholas Tickets: eventbrite.ca/e/mix-mas-tickets-773827026467 $10 online | $20 door Holiday dose Of BASS guaranteed! SATURDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2023 9 PM - 2 AM I’m Dreaming of a White… Rabbit: FK Anyway, Rick Laplante, Kaizen @City At Night 222 Slater St. Event: https://fb.me/e/feqhInob9 Tickets: Tickets · $17.31 - $500cityatnightdec2323.eventbrite.ca Ottawa's best house music DJs every Saturday from 9pm to 2am for White Rabbit inside City At Night! Our "come as you are" holiday party is back this year! Break out your comfy sweats, casual clothes, ugly Xmas sweater, or even come in your pajamas to our annual super-relaxed gathering. A night to hit the dancefloor with friends one more time before the hustle and bustle of family gatherings keeps us busy the next few days. Check out our spin on happy hour = #HoppyHour! Every Saturday from 9pm to 10pm we offer 1/2 price admission (excl. special events) + $4 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) FRIDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2023 AT 8:30PM Friday I’m In Love - INDIE POP DANCE PARTY @The 27 Club 27 York St. Event: https://fb.me/e/6zMs1jP70 INDIE POP ROCK POST-PUNK ALT 00s •DJ Emmett (Zaphods Mod Nite) + guests EXPECT YOUR FAVES FROM: ♡ Robyn . Lizzo . Dayglow . Grimes . LCD Soundsystem . M83 . Billie Eilish . Princess Nokia . Phoebe Bridgers . Little Simz . Haim . MIA . MGMT . Lorde . Tyler the Creator . The Smiths . Wallows . Marina . Fontaines DC . The War on Drugs . Lizzo . The Killers. Amy Winehouse . Portugal the Man . Clairo. Blondie . The Strokes . Icona Pop . Jungle . Mitski . Daft Punk . Le Tigre . Kali Uchis . Flume . The 1975 . Anderson Paak . Phoenix . Tove Lo . Joy Division . Janelle Monae . Franz Ferdinand . Maggie Rogers . Vampire Weekend . Weezer . Depeche Mode . Amyl and the Sniffers . Glass Animals . The Clash . Radiohead . Future Islands . Paramore . Leon Bridges . CHVRCHES . The Black Keys . Tame Impala . Superorganism . The Ramones . New Order . Sharon Van Etten . Pulp . Belle and Sebastian . The 1975 . Yeah Yeah Yeahs . Gorillaz . Alt-J . David Bowie . Florence and the Machine . Bloc Party . Charli XCX . Oasis . Arctic Monkeys . Talking Heads . Sylvan Esso . Empire of the Sun . Bastille . TV on the Radio . The Cure . Alvvays FRIDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2023 AT 9 - 10:30 Fever Pitch Hot Jazz @Art House 555 Somerset St. W Event: https://fb.me/e/bkXcStjss We are proud to present our monthly jazz show, Fever Pitch! Travel back in our 1920s speakeasy joint for the hottest of jazz that blends the spirit of ragtime, the magic of the blues, and energy of brass band marches played by a quartet of local musicians! Doors at 8pm. Music starts 9pm. // Tickets CAD $12 + HST online tickets HERE. Tickets can also be purchased at the counter on the night of the event. **Please note that if advance tickets sell out, door tickets will still be available** // Online tickets do not guarantee your seat. We recommend coming early to snag a spot or if you need accommodations, like a guaranteed seat, to please email us at events@thearthousecafe.ca at least 48 hours before the event. // REFUND POLICY: refunds can only be issued to those who bought tickets online. Please send an email with a screenshot or attachment of your ticket/receipt to events@thearthousecafe.ca no later than 24 hours prior to the event. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2023 AT 10 PM - 2 AM “Yeah Yeah…Whatever!” Round III @Lounge164 164 Laurier Ave. W $10 ltd. advanced , $15 advance + before 11 PM door Event: https://fb.me/e/fNRZG7Y0Q Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/yeah-yeah-whatever-iii-tickets-773753967947?aff=oddtdtcreator DJs Alex “Magnificent” Edwards & Trevor “lifeboogie” Walker Back at it for the third forray of our little experiment of taking O-town’s musical breadth to the next level. We’ve been working on a night where we can spread our musical wings and drop some vibes that we feel the city has been missing out on. Pumped to share the plethora of all types of music to move minds, bodies and souls, that we have been accumulating over the years that don’t always make the playlist but that needs to be heard! The goal is for you trust the journey the DJ is offering. You can expect a medley of whatever vintage & contemporary grooves you’ve ever heard us spin with who knows what thrown in for good measure while keeping it bumping, fresh, soulful, deep, jazzy, edgy, banging & groovy. All tempos, genres for days collaged as only Alex & Trevor can. Give it a taste and bring some friends. All are welcome so spread the word! P.L.U.R. no bias vibes always in full effect! 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 8PM - 2AM NYE - Disco Inferno Dance Party (Live Band) @Overflow Brewing Company 2477 Kaladar Ave, Event: https://fb.me/e/gLce6YDqD Tickets: Ticketsoverflowbeer.com/products/nye-disco-inferno The Disco Inferno GROOVY NEW YEARS EVE 2023 Presented by Overflow Brewing Company ** Disco Dress Code in effect! If it shines, sparkles and you look off the hook… You’re welcome inside, cause you’re cool in our books! Doors open at 8:00 for drinks and a snack, Showtime’s at 9:30, then we ain't looking back. Bring your dancing shoes, and your hot looking date, We’re on stage 'till 12:30 but the party runs late We have bubbly at twelve and snacks the whole night, And the music is sure to have you feeling alright. Buy your tickets now cause they simply won't last NYE is coming, and it's coming fast! You’ll have so much fun, you won’t want to leave, Cheers to you & yours and a GROOVY NEW YEARS EVE! Get your tickets now at www.overflowbeer.com note: Tickets are transferrable but non-refundable SUNDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2023 AT 9 PM - 3:30 AM A White Rabbit NYE 2024 w/ Return of the Jaded, Tone A, Brink, Rick Laplante, Zabella @City At Night 222 Slater St. Event: https://fb.me/e/9Wepubbuf Tickets: Tickets · $33.28 - $1,013.09cityatnightdec3123.eventbrite.ca On Sunday December 31st, White Rabbit and City At Night are happy to host... A WHITE RABBIT NEW YEAR'S EVE 2024 Start your night off right with some affordable holiday cheer during Hoppy Hour from 9-10pm, offering $4 drinks! Taking us out of the old year and into 2024, your headliner for the evening: RETURN OF THE JADED https://soundcloud.com/return-of-the-jaded w/ support from: TONE A (White Rabbit) https://soundcloud.com/tone-a-1 BRINK (White Rabbit) https://soundcloud.com/djbrink1 RICK LAPLANTE (White Rabbit) https://soundcloud.com/whiterabbitevents/sets/rick-laplante ... and our featured Hoppy Hour DJ is: ZABELLA https://www.mixcloud.com/zabber/ _ Tickets or Table packages are *highly* recommended as this event always sells out. Thank you to everyone in this community for your ongoing support. 19+, ID required 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/3VY4KkGLR 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: https://www.opentable.com/booking/experiences-availability?rid=1196134&restref=1196134&experienceId=234887 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! SUNDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2023 AT 10 PM Sashay (NYE in the Capital) - A Night at Studio 27 @27 Club 27 York St. Event: https://fb.me/e/1tEGpzuUS Tickets: Ticketssashay.ca Celebrate the arrival of 2024 and Sashay with us through a night at Studio 27 (The 27 Club) - the New Year's Eve bash! Immerse yourself in the glitz and glamour as we transform the night into a music wonderland with house and disco beats that will keep you grooving until the dawn of the new year. Débutez la nouvelle année avec nous dans le style Studio 54 ! Nous vous promettons une soirée scintillante et glamour, transformée en un paradis musical avec des rythmes house et disco qui vous feront danser jusqu'à l'aube de la nouvelle année. SECURE YOUR SPOT EARLY!! / RÉSERVER TÔT!! Featuring: - The iconic New York City house music producer and DJ: Manny Ward!!! Hear Manny here: soundcloud.com/manny-ward - A hot back to back (b2b) set by: Chia (NYC) Ashley Gauthier (Sashay, Throb) Tanner Castro (Sashay, Throb) Special disco vinyl set by: Thomas “Teknobrat” Stepien Listen to Teknobrat on Mixcloud And mesmerizing DRAG performances by / Des spectacles mouvementées de drague par : Jade London - instagram.com/missjadelondon Jasmine Dymond - instagram.com/jazdymond/ Markida Brown - instagram.com/markida_brown Visuals curated by DC Land Tickets / Billets : Wave 1 / Vague 1 - $15 - Early Bird / Lève-tôt (Very Limited / Très limité) Wave 2 / Vague 2 - $20 - Early Bird / Lève-tôt Wave 3 / Vague 3 - $25 - Reduced Online Admission / Prix réduit en ligne Wave 4 / Vague 4 - $30 - Online Admission / Prix en ligne MORE AT THE DOOR / + À LA PORTE SECURE YOUR SPOT EARLY!! / ASSUREZ-VOUS DE RÉSERVER TÔT !! Get ready to dance your way into the new year with us! Bubbly at midnight!!! We're open later as well. 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 FRIDAY, JANUARY 5, 2024 AT 9PM Ska & Reggae Nite - Oscillators + Danny Rebel & KGB + The Taco Bandits + more @House Of TARG 1075 Bank St. Event: https://fb.me/e/1Bvewnol3 Tickets: Tickets · $25.57www.eventbrite.ca/e/all-wknd-dance-party-ska-reggae-nite-funk-soul-nite-tickets-770046468717 Presented by: House of TARG Doors: 9pm / 19+ Cover: $15 at the door | $20 adv for both shows ALL WKND DANCE PARTY: Ska & Reggae Nite + Funk & Soul Nite. Two Shows Back 2 Back. Live Bands, Electrifying DJs & Endless Dancing. SKA & REGGAE NITE w/ ------------------------------------ THE OSCILLATORS (Ott Ska) A 613 Ska Supergroup! DANNY REBEL & THE KGB (MTL SKA/SOUL) Danny Rebel and the KGB are a Canadian Reggae band, formed in 2007 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Consisting of five multitalented musicians and longtime friends, they come to together for a one of a kind experience that highlights good vibes and good times. With a strong core of Reggae, DRKGB deliver heart pumping music with true soul, and an incomparable sound. TACO BANDITS (Ottawa Ska) Ottawa's Freshest Quitters; Promising you that this really is their last time on the stage, they bring the hits, the laughs, the delicious Third Wave Ska you all deserve. PLUS Beloved BANGARANGERS DJ MAGNIFICENT + BJORN LATE keep the Dance Party going! Rocksteady! Sou!l SKA! REGGAE! Spining classic sounds of JAMAICA from STUDIO ONE, TROJAN or PAMA on 45s TUNES & VIDS: http://www.houseoftarg.com/.../all-wknd-dance-party-ska... ------------------------------------ Then on Sat Jan 6 FUNK & SOUL NITE w/ Smelloship & friends (Ottawa southern-soaked funk + Soul) $20 to See both shows and dance ALL WKND www.houseoftarg.com/tix SATURDAY, JANUARY 6, 2024 AT 9PM FUNK & SOUL NITE @House of Targ 1077 Bank St. Event: https://fb.me/e/9ozIcBFEn Tickets: https://www.houseoftarg.com/.../all.../-smelloship-friends Ottawa's Smelloship will be funking TARG with multiple sets of southern-soaked funk + soul, and a few special guests. Come get greasy with us. SMELLOSHIP IS: Garett Barr – bass Chris Elms – guitar Kim Jackson – keyboards Andre Ferraton – drums Brady Leafloor – tenor sax Chris Burling – percussion SATURDAY, JANUARY 6, 2024 AT 9PM - 2AM White Rabbit: Trevor Walker, Rise Ashen, Rick Laplante @City At Night 222 Slater St. Event: https://fb.me/e/5W0XexBaY Tickets: Ticketscityatnightjan624.eventbrite.ca Hey famalam! Ottawa's best house music DJs every Saturday from 9pm to 2am for White Rabbit inside City At Night! Been invited back to “The White Rabbit” by papa @rick.laplante for my first event of 2024 at City At Night alongside my brother from another @Rise Ashen. Expect as always a fantastic time at the “ @White Rabbit Ottawa ”, an amazing crowd and proper vibes with some bumping perhaps slightly deeper but still bumping sounds from this trio of veteran selectors. 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 MONDAY, JANUARY 8, 2024 AT 6PM Moov Ottawa: January 2024 6 Week Classes Tickets + info: Ticketswww.moovottawa.com Moov Ottawa Dance classes are coming back from January 2024! We're so excited to announce that we have 2 days and 3 amazing instructors for the new season. Check out the schedule in the discussion below & register @ moovottawa.com (Link in details) Questions? Contact Alea - Alea@moovottawa.com WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 10, 2024 AT 7PM Jazz Nite - Justin Duhaime @Queen St. Fare 170 Queen St. W Event: https://fb.me/e/2D0O7IHuU Jazz Nite with the incredibly talented Justin Duhaime! Immerse yourself in the mesmerizing melodies and soulful rhythms of jazz as Justin takes the stage and transports you to a world of musical brilliance. Whether you're a die-hard jazz aficionado or simply looking for a memorable night out, this is an event you won't want to miss! So grab your friends, put on your dancing shoes, and get ready to swing and sway to the smooth sounds of Justin Duhaime on November 22. See you there! WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 10, 2024 AT 7PM Jazz Nite - Elaine Kay Band @Queen St. Fare 170 Queen St. W Event: https://fb.me/e/7VPBbhugM Jazz Nite featuring the amazing Elaine Kay Band at Bar Robo! If you're a fan of smooth jazz and live music, this is an event you can't afford to miss. The talented Elaine Kay Band will be taking the stage, delivering an unforgettable performance that will have you tapping your feet and swaying to the rhythm all night long. Not only will you get to experience a fantastic night of jazz music, but Bar Robo is also known for its cozy and intimate setting, creating the perfect atmosphere for an incredible musical experience. So gather your friends, share this post, and make sure to secure your tickets in advance. You don't want to miss out on this Jazz Nite extravaganza! SATURDAY, JANUARY 20, 2024 AT 7 PM The Commotions Album Release Party w/ The Lionyls @Bronson Centre Music Theatre 585 Lisgar St. Event: https://fb.me/e/7MpqQU3a3 Tickets: Ticketsbronsoncentremusictheatre.com/events/event/the-commotions-album-release-party Get your tickets for our album release show! This record means so much to us and we cannot wait to perform it live for you all. We're confident that this show will sell out and we don't want you to miss out. Where: Bronson Centre Music Theatre When: January 20th The Lionyls will start off the night and Matt Chaffey will be joining us as a special guest! SATURDAY, JANUARY 20, 2024 AT 7 PM Musk Ox Inheritance Vinyl Release w/ special guest Nick Schofield @Kailash Mital Theatre 1125 Colonel By Drive Event: https://fb.me/e/6UqMx1h6U Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.ca/.../musk-ox-inheritance-vinyl... Ottawa’s beloved chamber folk trio Musk Ox return with their first concert since 2020, performing their highly acclaimed third release Inheritance in its entirety alongside highlights from the band’s rich catalogue. Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.ca/.../musk-ox-inheritance-vinyl... For over 15 years, Musk Ox have developed a glowing reputation for their acclaimed albums and captivating live performances, sharing stages with dark metal masters Agalloch on numerous tours as well as the celebrated Norwegian folk ensemble Wardruna at the legendary Wave-Gotik Treffen Festival in Leipzig, Germany. The band’s work has appeared on Exclaim, Pitchfork, The Strombo Show and several year-end lists including Sputnik Music and The Needle Drop. With the release of their third full-length Inheritance, Musk Ox have reached new levels of expression. Further refining their singular blend of nature folk intimacy, classical precision, post-rock atmosphere and progressive metal intensity, Inheritance is a captivating and immersive instrumental ode to the past, present and future. THURSDAY, JANUARY 25, 2024 AT 7:30PM YAO: Kintsugi - La Beauty Dans Le Chaos… @Shenkman Arts Centre 245 Centrum Boulevard Event: https://fb.me/e/1GEoyhSRt Tickets: Ticketsshenkmanarts.ca/en/yao Between slam, soul, funk and Afro sounds, YAO explores the themes of pain, resilience and hope in this personal and therapeutic show. Inspired by his new album of the same name (Kintsugi), he uses his talents as a lyricist and performer to transform his life wounds into sensory, poetic and musical immersion. Kintsugi is the Japanese art of repairing broken pottery with gold – thus transforming the cracks, and the object itself, into a more beautiful and stronger work of art. From the idea of making a "person kintsugi", this show will make you experience intimate moments of fragility, vulnerability and introspection; sometimes raw, sometimes brusque, but always true and authentic. After his last show Nomade (from the album Lapsus), presented more than 150 times in 7 different countries, and awarded "Show of the Year" at the Gala Trille Or 2019, YAO offers you a little beauty in chaos with Kintsugi . Design: YAO Scenography and staging: YAO, Gaële & Didier Lucien Musicians: Simon Poirier-Lachance (drums), Liviu Pavel (bass), Elijah Mansevani (guitar), Javier Chacón (keyboards) Sound engineer: Cameron Hanes / Frédérik Hébert Opening act : Woodney Pierre: Singer-songwriter, Woodney Pierre is a city girl, born in Montreal and raised in Toronto. Her music marries beautifully her Haitian roots with her love of soul music. In 2012, she founded The Matty Jae Youth Foundation in support of mental health and suicide prevention awareness through the arts and mentorship. Singing has always been an instrument and a road to expression and communication. 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. SATURDAY, JANUARY 27, 2024 AT 2:30 - 7PM Waacking Workshop & Mini Waacking Battle With Bacardii @Bronson Centre 211 Bronson Ave Event: https://fb.me/e/A8hvFrx0f Tickets: Tickets · $11.98 - $45www.eventbrite.ca/e/773461101977 Moov is back in the city for a quick second to bring on a dope workshop by another Canadian respected artist - Kelvin “Bacardi” from Toronto! And, we’ll be bringing him out to judge a mini battle as well! What: Waacking workshop (Advanced Beginner/Intermediate Level) Date: Saturday January 27th, 2024 Time: 230-430PM (2 hours) Location: Room 221 (2nd floor) Info: This workshop is catered to those who have some Waacking experience to the seasoned dancer. If you have no experience and still want challenge yourself, please join. More info TBA. ——————- What: Mini Waacking Battle Date: Saturday January 27th, 2024 Time: 5-7PM (right after the workshop) Location: Room 103 Info: This is a mini 1vs1 battle welcoming all those to join, although we highly encourage those with less than 5 years to participate. We welcome all to come as it’s all for fun (our DJ will be a specially curated Spotify playlist) and the cash prize will be 50% of the earnings of the event. This event will especially hold space for the BIPOC and queer community. Judge: Bacardii MC: Didi Music: Funk, disco, r&b, pop, house & a few genres in between Prize: 50% of the pot ——————- Prices: Workshop: $30 CAD (By December 31st) $40 CAD (January 1st-January 26th) $45 CAD (Day-of / exact cash only / only if we don’t sell out before) Battle: $10 CAD (By December 31st) $15 CAD (January 1st-January 26th) $20 CAD (Day-of / exact cash only / only if we don’t sell out before) *a small Eventbrite fee will be added to the cost on registration* How to register? Register now via Eventbrite (link in description) Moov Ottawa Dance’s policies are in full effect (www.moovottawa.com) QUESTIONS: Contact Alea at alea@moovottawa.com SATURDAY, JANUARY 27, 2024 AT 9:30PM ERU-ERA - Back on Stage @Irene’s Pub 885 Bank St Event: https://fb.me/e/3nZVwLFSv Yes, that's right, you heard correctly!! ERU-ERA is back on stage after a little bit of a break!! We can't wait to bring the hyper funk back to y'alls ears!! Ed Lister - Trumpet / Compositions / MD Brady Leafloor - Tenor Sax Rich Page - Bari Sax Ben DiMillo - Guitar Clayton Connell - Keyboards Marc Decho - Bass Stephen Adubofuor - Drums 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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