Happy Friday Drivers!
I know I should probably be doing a recap of my favourite releases of 2023 on this final episode of the year but the time gods worked their magic to prevent me from getting the music sorted out, sadly.
No promises that I’ll be able to do a proper favs of the year but I’ll be setting aside some releases and hopefully pull something together sometime in January.
Nothing too fancy on today’s show just pulled some tunes that popped while getting ready for this weekend’s shenanigans.
Expect a healthy does of vintage and modern funky vibes, jazzy grooves, Brasilian, Latin and classic Disco and Boogie to get you warmed up for the final weekend of the year and we might go into overtime a tad for all you demanders online.
As always, thank you so much for taking the time to be here, happy listening and I hope you enjoy the show.
| Nameless Dominique Fils-Aimé - Nameless Album - Ensoul Records 
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| Don't Look Away Brian Auger’s Oblivion Express - Oblivion Express Vol. 1 Album - RCA |
| Far Beyond Lance Ferguson - Lance Ferguson's Rare Groove Vol. 2 Album - Freestyle Records |
| Fists Of Fury Kamasi Washington - Heaven And Earth Album - Young Turks |
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| Shakara Sergio Mendes - Home Cooking Album - Elektra |
| Forro Medley Bazeado - Requebra Nega Album - Mr. Bongo |
| Descarga On Las Palmas Pucho And The Latin Soul Brothers - Caliente Con Soul! Album - Cubop |
| Yo La Vi Sonora Dinamita - Ritmo Album - ECO |
| Dança De Duas Maos The Lewis Express - Clap Your Hands Album - ATA Records |
| The Twenty-Nine Eight Steps Outside - Single - Dorado |
| end of first broadcast hour 18h EDT |
| on demand exclusive |
| Feet Sandals - Rite To Silence Album - Open Toe |
| Samba Dee (instrumental) The Southern University Jazz Ensemble - Goes To Africa With Love Album RE - Now Again 
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| DooWhaChaWannaDoo Con Funk Shun - Secrets Album - Mercury |
| Get Up And Party Kingsley Ettienne - Single - Keynote
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| X Rated Miroslav Vitous - Majesty Music Album - Arista |
| Love Is The Thing You Need The Jackson 5 - Joyful Jukebox Music - Motown |
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| Pick Up Your Whistle And Blow Martin Stevens - Single - CBS
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| My Baby Knows (I Like It) The New Yorkers - Single - Camille Records |
| Crystalized Milton Hamilton Crystalized - Disco Madness Album - Disko-Mania Records |
| Magic Madrake Sarr Band - Single - Unidisc
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| I'm Gonna Dance Asha - Single - T.K. Disco |
| Cloudburst Eastbound Expressway - Never Let Go / Cloudburst Single - AVI Records |
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| on demand exclusive |
| Through The Window Azymuth - Cascades Album - Milestone |
| Goree Album Roy Ayers - In The Dark Album - Columbia |
| Funky Business Gene Harris - Nexus Album - Blue Note Records |
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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 Nebula Organ Trio Vinyl Release / Golden Egg Band Afterparty @Irene’s Pub 34 Regent St Event: https://fb.me/e/6WKp7Iq6D Tickets $15: https://www.tickettailor.com/.../id/3258773/chk/67ab/... Two bands that like to boogie. Be prepared for gyration citations; keep those hips in check, yo. Nebula Organ Trio CD Vinyl Release (9:30 pm) and after party with the Golden Egg Band (11 pm) Nebula Organ Trio: Organ: Don Cummings Guitar: Alex Moxon Drums: Michel Delage Golden Egg Band: Mike Essourdry: Drums Bass: Jake von Wurden Keyboards: Steve Boudreau Guitar: Ben Di Millo 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 6 PM NYE Dinner & Dance Party w/ The Village Trio @Motel Chelsea 13 Chemin de la Rivière, Chelsea, QC J9B, Canada Event: https://fb.me/e/4NjiHLNok Tickets: Ticketswww.eventbrite.ca/e/new-years-eve-dinner-dance-at-motel-chelsea-with-the-village-trio-tickets-777950259167 Dinner and live music includes a scrumptious 4 course menu and a night of dancing in the new year! 4 Course Dinner & Party tickets: $120 (+ fees) Party only tickets: (from 9pm): $35 (+ fees) Grab your partner and put on your dancing shoes for a groovy swinging New Year’s celebration with The Village Trio. With a repertoire that includes everything from Sinatra to Britney Spears the Village Trio is an act that is unique in scope and depth. Intimate, expansive and totally original. STAY THE NIGHT!! Ticket holders save 25% on room bookings. Call 819 827 3888. 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 10 PM - Late (8 PM Dinner + Disco packages available) 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 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 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 17, 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. SATURDAY, JANUARY 20, 2024 AT 8 PM - 2 AM Apres-Ski w/ Djs Diskodave & Plush Feat. Bassist Greg Howlett @Kaffe 1870 715 Riverside Dr., Wakefield, QC Event: https://fb.me/e/5lZ8dWh2w APRÈS-SKI - Join us for an upbeat evening of funk 45s & disco, old-school house music, and breakbeats featuring an all-vinyl performance by DJs ‘diskodave’, ‘Plush’ and live bassist ‘Greg Howlett’. Come as you are or dressed in your après-ski attire ready to dance with old and new friends at the intimate Kaffé 1870 in Wakefield. Show starts at 8pm. No cover. Definition from Oxford Dictionary a·près-ski /ˌäprāˈskē/ noun 1. the social activities and entertainment following a day's skiing. "the après-ski disco" ‘diskodave’ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/diskodave/ Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/diskodavedj Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/diskodave.dj ‘Plush’ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dj_plush/ Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/plush 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 PM Laylit @Galerie SAW Gallery 67 Nicholas St. Event: https://fb.me/e/7GYRxTozm Tickets: Ticketswww.eventbrite.ca/e/laylit-tickets-776040918277 Laylit returns January 27 to Club SAW! Lineup to be announced. Laylit is a platform and collective celebrating music and artists from the Arab/SWANA region and its diaspora. Over the last four years their dance parties in New York City and Montreal have carved out an unmatched place in North American nightlife, becoming an anticipated social gathering and unique musical experience. Each party takes you on a genre-spanning journey, highlighting the incredible musical diversity, depth and richness that comes out of the region. Laylit has established its place on the scene with a signature electronic sound blending shaabi, dabke, mahraganat, Arabic pop and hip-hop with contemporary, boundary pushing dance music (techno, breakbeat, hyperpop…) inspired by New York and Montreal’s thriving underground clubs. Featured in multiple publications including the New York Times and Pitchfork, Laylit celebrated its 5-year anniversary this year with a Boiler Room event in NYC and a tour across multiple North American cities. Laylit values inclusivity and unity across cultures, languages, dialects, religions, identity and sexual orientations. 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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