Happy Friday "Drivers"!
It's Spring and being the eve of 4/20 I figured why not drop some Reggae vibes, since it's been a while.
I've also lucked in to some some killer Congolese Rumba and miscellaneous Caribbean grooves that I’m hoping to get into alongside some Jazzy Fusion, Soul & a little House perhaps in hour two if time allows.
Thank you for taking the time and indulging me.
Hope you all enjoy the selections!
| Heureux Du Printemps (Miguel Smokin’ Graça Remix) Paul Piché - Paluche 3.14 Album - Jajou 
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| Children Playing In The Streets Melody Makers - Single - Tuff Gong |
| Reggae Music Barrington Levy - Single - Busy Records |
| Many Are Called I Threes - Single - Tuff Gong |
| Man To Man Version Rita Marley - Single - Tuff Gong |
| Victorious Dub Linton Kwesi Johnson - L.K.J. In Dub Album - Mango |
| Cold War Dub Linton Kwesi Johnson - L.K.J. In Dub Volume Two Album - LKJ Records |
| Cease Fire Bunny Wailer - Roots Radis Rockers Reggae Album - Shanachie |
| Ghetto Slum Joe Gibbs & The Professionals - African Dub Chapter 4 Album - Joe Gibbs |
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| I Don't Wanna Be Left Outside Horace Andy - Single - Wackies's |
| Masdov Sesselesse Orchestre Le Peuple Trio CE.PA.KO - Orchestre Le Peuple Trio CE.PA.KO Album - Pathé |
| Gnizako Ernesto Djédjé - Vol. 1 Gnoantre Dans Zibote Album - Badmos |
| Accident Y Peuple Moutouari Come Kosmos - Spécial Moutouari Come Kosmos: Les Grands Succès Africains Vol. 7 Album - Pathé |
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| Inga Clifford Jordan & Magic Triangle - Firm Roots Album - Inner City |
| Voices Deep Within Me Clifford Jordan & Magic Triangle - Firm Roots Album - Inner City |
| Little Sunflower Freddie Hubbard - Love Connection Album - Columbia Records |
| Emebe Jean Marie Emile Kangué - Emebe Album - Africa Oumba |
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| Tchy-Tchy Orchestre Sinza - 76 Album - Pathé |
| Nellya Orchestre Le Peuple Trio CE.PA.KOS - Orchestre Le Peuple Trio CE.PA.KOS Album - Pathé |
| Compliment Charles Adolphe - Fusion Album - Musique Des Antilles |
| Springtime Magic Lonnie Liston Smith - Loveland Album - Columbia Records |
| The Season (Swag's Vocal Mix) Beanfield - Single - Compost Records |
| 6/8 Drumz (Yoru-Pean Drumz Remix By Pathless) Eternal Sun - Talkin' Inside The Beat v/a Album - Talkin' Loud |
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| April Osunlade - Elements Beyond Pt. Three EP - Strictly Rhythm |
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EVERY TUESDAY AT 6:30 - 9 PM Life Drawing @Art House Cafe 555 Somerset St., W. $15 SESSION GROUND RULES We want to make sure that all of our artists and models are comfortable, respected, and able to work effectively! Here are some ground rules for our Life Drawing sessions to help make that happen. 1. Please keep all electronics off or silenced during the session. 2. Please only enter/exit the session in the breaks between poses. 3. Keep your voices down and conversations to a minimum while the model is posing. We love when local artists connect, but please wait for the halfway break or step outside to do so! 4. Artists own the work they produce during the session, and may share and distribute it how they wish. Models will never be identified by their full names. 5. Under no circumstances is the model to be touched or photographed by artists. 6. Comments, concerns, or feedback about any part of the session should be discussed directly with the facilitator. If you have any questions or input for our ground rules, send us a message! TUESDAYS, AT 7-8 PM + 8-9 PM Dancehall Workshops @Flava Factory 1076 Wellington St. W, Ottawa WEDNESDAYS, STARTING APRIL 10, 2024 AT 12 PM The Ed Lister Group: Noon Hour Series @Southminster United Church 15 Aylmer Avenue, Ottawa Event: https://fb.me/e/gRawqD4Uv Tickets: Southminster United Church, Ottawa The Ed Lister Group......Featuring..... Ed Lister - Trumpet Ben DiMillo - Guitar Deniz Lim Sersan - Piano JP Lapensee - Bass Jose Monchito Hernandez Garcia - Drums Show starts at 12pm sharp. This is a fantastic long running music series that runs on donations. Looking forward to seeing you all there!! WEDNESDAYS AT 10 PM - CLOSE lifeboogie presents: [Why Wednesday]: “Vibrations Running Deep” w/ Trevor Walker @27 Club 27 York St. Event: https://fb.me/e/4PuYE9sHo Free (for now) | 19+ Every Wednesday @27clubottawa everyone’s welcome to pass through for my weekly jam where I stretch out and drop a diverse open format soundtrack of solid vibes for Ottawa’s music lovers. You can expect all the favourite tunes you’ve never heard before. Always trying to keep if fresh with 100% vinyl sets ranging from Funk, Soul, Boogie, dance floor Jazz, Breaks, House, Hip Hop, Drum & Bass, Bruk, Afro, Latin, Brazilian, Reggae and whatever moves our souls all on vinyl selected for dancers. Always trying for a taste of what I didn't know we're all missing. Trust the DJ! Also been live streaming for the global fam and couch clubbers! twitch.tv/lifeboogie You can also find archived sets on my SoundCloud + MixCloud pages: https://soundcloud.com/trevorlifeboogiewalker https://www.mixcloud.com/trevor-walker4/ Vibes to get you past the midweek hump! Hope to see you out making moves. EVERY THURSDAYS AT 6 - 9 PM Open Mic Jams @Art House Cafe 555 Somerset St., W. Come out for a fun jam! All are welcome. Come hang out with fellow Ottawa musicians and play original tunes, covers, or poetry! EVERY THURSDAY STARTING APRIL 18th AT 6 PM- CLOSE Raw Bar Thursday: Soundtrack by Trevor Walker @Angelina’s 5530 Manotick Main St, Unit 2 & 4, Manotick, CA K4M 1A2 If you’re looking for something to do Thursdays, look no further! Starting April 4th Trevor Walker will be providing the soundtrack for “Raw Bar Thursday” at Angelina’s on their stunning patio in Manotick village until the weather says no more. Hope to see you out! MONDAYS, APRIL 8 - MAY 13, 2024 AT 6 PM - 9 PM MOOV Ottawa pres: 6 Week Spring Dance Class! @Bronson Centre 221 Bronson Ave. 6-7 pm Beginner Hip Hop Choreo w/ Zomi 7-8 pm Beginner / Intermediate Hip Hop Choreo w/ Zomi [NEW] 8-9 PM Intro / Beginner Breaking “Break Dance” w/ Karlito [NEW] WEDNESDAYS, APRIL 10 - MAY 15, 2024 6 PM - 9 PM MOOV Ottawa pres: 6 Week Spring Dance Class! @Routhier Community Centre 172 Guigues Ave. 6-7 pm Intro to Hip Hop w/ Valentina 7-8 pm Beginner Hip Hop Choreo w/ Valentina 8-9 pm “Ladies First” Beginner Choreo w/ Valentina [NEW] (Women Only Classes) FRIDAY, APRIL 19, 2024 AT 10 PM - 3 AM Quata Quata w/ Xannie | DJ Seiiizi | Molim + Chady Tam-Tam on percussion @Lounge 164 164 Laurier Ave. W Good times going down at The Lounge 164 tonight with DJs Xannie, Seiiizi, Moline and featuring the percussion stylings of Chady Tam-Tam! SATURDAY, APRIL 20, 2024 AT 2 PM Chrontact: lifeboogie Vibes “A 4/20 Celebration”! @Chrontact Cannabis 2280 Carling Ave. I’ll be providing the soundtrack + streaming to twitch.tv/lifeboogie at Chrontact Cannabis for this year’s 4/20 celebration! Pass through and visit the shop and enjoy the soundtrack Saturday afternoon. Hope to see a few familiar faces. SATURDAY, APRIL 20, 2024 AT 9 PM Laylit @SAW Gallery 67 Nicholas St., Ottawa Event: https://fb.me/e/1vdS6PAvD Tickets: Tickets · CA$25.57 - CA$37.61www.eventbrite.ca/e/laylit-tickets-863962875217 Laylit returns April 20 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, APRIL 20, 2024 AT 9 PM - 2 AM Reggae Flavours & Vibes @OB&O African Caribbean Restaurant 3059 Carling Ave Event: https://fb.me/e/5a2kEHdPR Admission: $20.00 Join us for a night of Live Music, Good Vibes, Food, Drinks, Giveaways & A Special Raffle! Get Ready to jam to the rhythm of the Roots Movement and DJ Mike Miller & Rush SATURDAY, APRIL 20 2024 | 9:00PM - 2:00AM EST. OB&O AFRO-CARIBBEAN RESTAURANT 3059 CARLING AVE, UNIT E (BESIDE DOMINO'S PIZZA) Join us for a night of Live Music, Good Vibes, Food, Drinks, Giveaways & A Special Raffle SATURDAY, APRIL 20, 2024 AT 9 PM - 2 AM White Rabbit: Phil Fairhead, Dashi b2b Tone A, Callan Farrell @City At Night 222 Slater St. Ottawa Event: https://fb.me/e/4ja0JVlST Tickets: Tickets · CA$17.31 - CA$500cityatnightApril2024.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 THURSDAY, APRIL 25th AT 8 PM - SUNDAY, APRIL 28th AT 2 AM Axe World Fest pres: 4th Annual Empowering Women In The Music Industry 230 Gloucester St. Event: https://fb.me/e/52EJxhg5U Axé WorldFest presents the 4th annual EMPOWERING WOMEN IN THE MUSIC INDUSTRY CONFERENCE APRIL 25, 26 & 27, 2024 THE NATIONAL ARTS CENTRE is our partner venue with programming also at: CLUB SAW, ARTS COURT & The 27 CLUB Stay tuned as we will release the full line up and details on how to get tickets soon We Are Axé WorldFest Did You Know? Axé, ase, or ashe – from Yoruba àse and pronounced ah-SHEH – is a West African philosophical concept through which the Yoruba of Nigeria conceive the power to make things happen and produce change–a “life force.” In capoeira, the term means “energy.” Axé WorldFest provides audiences with a positive experience of cultural activities showcasing world music in Canada’s capital. Music inspires and motivates positivity in our communities. Bringing international acts together with local acts strengthens the essential elements of a culture of diversity. Our mandate is to deepen the appreciation and knowledge of world music through music programs that underscore the diversity of international artists, in an environment that provides an inclusive, interactive, safe and energetic space for people to learn about and experience musical sounds from all over the world axeworldfest.com Thank you to our funders: The Canada Council for the Arts Ontario Creates FACTOR Heritage Canada THURSDAY, APRIL 25, 2024 AT 11:00 AM Brazilian Percussion Workshop w/ LARA KLAUS @Arts Court 2 Daly Ave. Free! (Registration required ltd. space) RSVP As part of our conference for women in music presented on April 25, 26 and 27 2024. We have Lara Klaus doing a Brazilian percussion workshop for free. This event has limited space, so I wanted to be sure that you and your close friends know about it. If you are thinking of attending please RSVP here. The workshop starts at 11am on April 25 2024 at Arts Court located at 2 Daily Ave. FRIDAY, APRIL 26, 2024 AT 5:30 PM - 2 AM EWIMI 2024: BBQ Networking & Showcases @SAW Centre 67 Nicholas St. Event: https://fb.me/e/1ZvCWkULC Tickets: Tickets · Free - CA$27.96www.eventbrite.ca/e/empowering-women-in-the-music-industry-ewimi-2024-tickets-859211774547 This conference is an essential gathering to continue much-needed conversations about gender roles in the industry, to network, spark new ideas, and connections through eclectic musical showcases, panels, and networking events over three days. This groundbreaking event continues its mission to connect, network, and amplify marginalized voices within the music industry. Friday, April 26th 2024 DAY TWO Club SAW - Networking BBQ and Showcases - 67 Nicholas Street, Ottawa Opening doors at 5:30 pm DJ Mari Rossi Her visionary talent and musical insights are sought after and she is constantly on the cusp of new sounds, finding a home in, broken beats, Brazilian rare grooves, disco, soulful rhythms, and house music https://www.instagram.com/marirossi/ MC Jade London From walking the runway to magazine spreads, recording music and competing in pageants, she truly has the rights to being two time Miss Capital Pride winner and Ottawa/Canada's Next Drag Superstar. With her background in dance, hair stylings and fashion, she uses her abilities to own all of her success. https://www.instagram.com/missjadelondon/ Showcases Mia Kelly - Folk roots w/ a twist of rock & soul https://www.miakellymusic.com/press Honeypaw - Ancient Lithuanian and Finnish Kalevala traditions, fusing them w/ modern soundscapes & rhythms. https://www.honeypawband.com/ Lara Klaus - Brazilian influences w/ a soul-pop flavor www.laraklaus.com pHoenix Pagliacci - R&B/Hip-Hop http://www.itsmepagliacci.com/ Djely Tapa - Sahelian, blues and electro atmospheres https://djelytapa.com/ more info at www.axeworldfest.com Funding for this conference was made possible in part by the following: The Canada Council for the Arts // FACTOR // Ontario Creates FRIDAY, APRIL 26, 2024 AT 9 PM SWITCHED-ON SYNTHS: DarkWave ed. Featuring: Dancing Plague (Portland) | Renounce (Mtl) | Wire Spine (Van) + @House of TARG 1077 Bank St. Event: https://fb.me/e/57NJeLa8B Tickets: Tickets · CA$19.56www.eventbrite.ca/e/switched-on-synths-darkwave-edition-w-dancing-plague-renonce-more-tickets-874137728477 DANCING PLAGUE (Portland Darkwave/Goth) linktr.ee/dancingplaguemusic RENONCE (Mtl Industrial) Renonce est un projet musical industriel/électronique de Montréal. Les séquences percutantes des boîtes à rythmes industriels accompagnent les murs de sons des synthétiseurs et guitares saturés de distorsion. Son premier album Ombre produit par le duo industriel torontois Odonis Odonis sortira en avril 2023. WIRE SPINE (Vancouver, ElectroPunk) Dark & Dysphoric, Slow & Swift, Dance & Despair. ”In the darkened streets of Vancouver’s lively underground music scene, a post-industrial/darkwave duo known as Wire Spine emerged in 2015. The electric combination of Robert Katerwol from Weird Candle and the enigmatic Jesi Tekahionwake conceived a sound filled with brooding beats, dark melodies, and haunting synth leads.” - post-punk.com VOYAGEUR STATIQUE (Mtl/Ottawa Darkwave) a playful collaboration between Eric Trottier (Violence) and Guillaume Cliche (Willliam Crop). PLUS DJ REVERIE DJ Reverie is a DJ in Ottawa’s Goth / Industrial scene. His current residency is PSTRNC (3rd Saturday of the month at The Underground) and his past residencies have included Death Disco, La Danse Macabre, to name a few. He’s the host of the #PositronicRadio podcast (since 2009) and was the radio host of Future Pop on CKCU 93.1 FM (2011 - 2013.) https://linktr.ee/djreverie_ottawa ------------------ THE CICADA INTERACTIVE SYNTH LAB Twiddle some knobs & make some bleeps & blurps of your own at the Cicada Interactive Synth Lab. Our pals from Cicada Sound will be bringing some fun devices of the modular variety to get your hands on. CICADA SOUND is an independent music shop for sonic exploration located up the street at 1198 Bank St. They specialize in modular, synths, pedals, desktop, books and more. We also stock a curated collection of gently used gear. ---------------- TUNES & VIDS: http://www.houseoftarg.com/.../switched-on-synths-dancing... SATURDAY, APRIL 27, 2024 AT 7 PM EWIMI: Artist Showcase Featuring: Kellylee Evans | Janice Jo Lee | Lorraine Klaasen | The Joy Lapps Project @NAC 1 Elgin St. Event: https://fb.me/e/3LFIr5nmD Tickets: Ticketsarts.nac-cna.ca/en/booking/production/bestavailable/9650 This edition we have the following showcases: Kellylee Evans 2018 JUNO nominee Kellylee Evans is a high-octane, chameleon-like performer whose natural charm and improvisational vocal style embody jazz, soul, pop, and hip-hop. The singer-songwriter won a 2011 JUNO Award and has been captivating audiences along the way, opening for stars such as John Legend, George Benson and Willie Nelson. Janice Jo Lee Janice Jo Lee (born in Tkaronto, Canada) aka Sing Hey, is a contemporary folk artist of Korean settler ancestry. Lee is a folk-soul singer-songwriter, spoken word poet, actor, bouffon, playwright, and educator. They are an award-winning performer who creates looping landscapes with their voice, guitar, trumpet and Korean jangu drum. Lee is a hard femme queer radical. They speak their truth and get in trouble for it often, on stage and off. Lee is interested in using art to build flourishing communities based in justice and joy. Their work explores gender justice, antiracism, friendship, burnout, community, ancestry and the Earth. Lorraine Klaasen Lorraine Klaasen, the daughter of the late legendary South African Jazz singer Thandie Klaasen, is one of the few South African artists who have preserved the classic sound of Township Music, one of the most distinctive sounds to come out of South Africa. Born and raised in Soweto and now based in London, Lorraine has electrified audiences worldwide with her dynamic stage presence and showmanship. In 2008, Lorraine released the highly charged album Africa Calling – it was produced by South African record producer Mongezi Chris Ntaka, and features bassist Bakhiti Khumalo (Paul Simon’s "Graceland"). Her album A Tribute To Miriam Makeba won Lorraine the 2013 Juno Award for World Music Album of the Year and is a tribute to the legendary songstress. The Joy Lapps Project Multi-modal artist and composer Joy Lapps issues Girl in the Yard, her fifth leader release and first full-length album exclusively featuring original music and arrangements. Informed by a vibrant palette of styles, Girl in the Yard, released July 8, 2022 pays tribute to the community, especially the many women who have helped facilitate her mastery of the steelpan and supported her success in the steelband movement. For the complete program of the conference please access: www.axeworldfest.com SATURDAY, APRIL 27, 2024 AT 9 PM White Rabbit: JEWEL KID + Rise Ashen @City At Night 222 Slater St. Event: https://fb.me/e/mLaGW0LUw Tickets: Tickets · CA$22.63 - CA$600cityatnightApril2724.eventbrite.ca Every Saturday from 9pm to 10pm we offer $4 beer & bar rail, featured cocktails, and featured DJs! Saturday April 27th, we're proud to host the White Rabbit debut of Defected and Toolroom DJ/Producer: JEWEL KID - Malta (Defected, Toolroom, Cr2, Glasgow Underground, Nervous, Suara) Jewel Kid was born in Malta and climbed on the music train way back when he was still illegal to enter clubs. Two decades in, and this journey has fast-tracked Jewel Kid from Dj to Producer with a one way ticket to success. He is the Winner of the Carl Cox Worldwide Remix Competition held by Beatport for “Best House Remix”, and Awarded “Best Dance Production” at the Malta Music Awards. Conductor of numerous tracks in Beatport’s Top 10 Charts, Jewel Kid has signed music with A-Class record labels such as Defected, Toolroom, Cr2, Glasgow Underground, Abode, Nervous, Tronic, Suara and many others. From different platforms around the world, he has embraced the privilege of holding golden tickets and an international gig schedule playing in infamous clubs such as Space (Ibiza), Egg (London), Cielo (New York), Womb (Tokyo), Space (Miami), Sankeys (Ibiza) and many more. His tireless commitment andversatile sound have created a theatre of music for other masters to play andfollowers to join. This journey is in full speed with a mind full of music and ahand full of dreams. Local support from Ottawa legend RISE ASHEN setting the vibe during HoppyHour, and White Rabbit resident dj RICK LAPLANTE on opening duties. - A limited quantity of tickets are available online (before 12am) - Table reservations/packages are recommended for groups and available online - Walk-ins are available on a first-come, first-served basis. FAQ: www.cityatnight.ca/FAQ VENUE: www.cityatnight.ca SATURDAY, APRIL 27, 2024 AT 10:30 PM - 2 AM DiscoLab: [Disco Fools 2] w/ Trevor “lifeboogie” Walker & Alex “DJ Magnificent” Edwards Parlour 1319 Wellington Street W. Facebook: https://fb.me/e/8h7wmVWd1 Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/discolab-disco-fools-2-tickets-874764733867 Tickets ltd. $15 Tier 1 | $20 adv. | More at the door Alex & Trevor getting ready to celebrate the warm weather and the Spring season with the next DiscoLab! 100% vinyl throw down ’75 - ’83 + Funky Disco Boogie Soul vibes all night. Dress to impress for the get down & make sure to sharpen up those boogie moves! DiscoLab is people coming together and feeling free to the funk in the spirit of the mid 1970’s - 1980’s. We encourage everyone to take it to the next level by dressing up in your finest disco gear and get ready to GET DOWN to some of the best music and vibes Ottawa has to offer. Combined, Alex & Trevor have been rocking dancefloors and collecting music for more than 60 years! They have been and will continuing to bring that experience and understanding of the era to enhance the DiscoLab experience trying to introduce and play lesser known underground classics coupled with a dash of your favourite anthems. DiscoLab has had the very good fortune to be partnered with Parlour as one of Ottawa’s premiere venues giving the party a unique and magical vibe. We hope to see you out on the dance floor dressed to the hilt & sweating like bullets. TIME TO GET BOOGIE!!! SUNDAY, APRIL 28, 2024 AT 1:30 - 3:30 PM Capital Sessions: DJ Mari Rossi (Brazil) + Abria @NAC 1 Elgin St. Event: https://fb.me/e/27Jkf4Wq0 Free All Ages! Capital Sessions Community House Dance Practice is back at the NAC on April 28th from 1:30 to 3:30! This month we are featuring the Brazilian DJ Mari Rossi and local Dancehall sensation Abria! It's FREE, and it's family and beginner-friendly! The DJ plays deep soulful house music from 1:30 to 3:30 and the dancer leads two 30-minute workshops at 1:30 and 2:30. You can just dance, learn or just listen and vibe out, it's a beautiful space with amazing music! There's a great cafe and underground pay-parking at the NAC, or free street-parking downtown! Mari Rossi Mari Rossi is a DJ and Brazilian electronic music pioneer with a 25-year career spanning global stages. Known for her eclectic blend of grooves and rhythms, she's a veteran at inspiring people to dance. Mari Rossi’s avant-garde perspective nods to electronic music’s past while shaping its future. She's graced major festivals like Skol Beats and Sonar Sounds, with international residencies including at Ottawa's Mercury Lounge. Beyond DJing, Mari leads innovative projects like Friends Casa, merging club and dance culture. In São Paulo, she’s a fixture at Gaspar, Seen São Paulo and Na Manteiga radio, blending British breaks, Afro, and soulful house. Mari Rossi connects with fellow artists through waacking and house music gatherings, and as a producer with releases on international labels. A champion of Brazilian artists, Mari Ross’s music is a testament to unity and resilience, embodying the beauty and power of electronic sound. Abria Meet a seasoned Jamaican dance instructor with over a decade of experience in Dancehall and Hip-Hop. Their style embodies freedom of movement, infused with the captivating warmth of Dancehall. They’re thrilled to bring their West Indian feel as a guest dancer for a Capital Session! Join them on the dance floor for an afternoon of captivating rhythms and pure energy! THURSDAY, MAY 2, 2024 AT 8 PM - 11 PM Annie-Claude Deschenes (+TBA) @SAW Centre 67 Nicholas St. Event: https://fb.me/e/1uTwO7IAw Tickets: Tickets · $17.31 - $22.63www.eventbrite.ca/e/annie-claude-deschenes-tickets-811735271047 Multidisciplinarity is an integral part of Annie-Claude Deschênes’ creative process, who continues her perpetual personal quest of uniting music and performance art by bending the pre-established conventions of stage presence. A key figure on the Montreal independent music scene for almost twenty years, she made her mark as a singer, musician, songwriter, performer and visual artist with Duchess Says and PyPy, two bands that are renowned as much for their electrifying performances as for their artistic sensibility. Her exploratory approach to staging and sound design takes a new direction with the genesis of this solo project: the urgency that characterizes her work remains, but frustration and aggression give way to introspection and vulnerability. Annie-Claude Deschênes explores and reinvents herself under her own name, driven by a constant need to create outside her comfort zone. Inspired by minimal pop and the pioneers of electronic music, Les manières de table, her first solo album due out in spring 2024, is as danceable and melodic as it is disquieting and dystopian, proposing to set the table differently by deconstructing the social codes of politeness imposed on us. https://www.bonsound.com/en/artist/annie-claude-deschenes/ All ages / licensed event. For detailed accessibility info, visit: https://www.debaser.ca/event/annie-claude-deschenes SATURDAY, MAY 4th, 2024 AT 9 AM - 1 PM Spring En Plein Air Landscape Painting Workshop @Meech Creek Covered Bridge Event: https://fb.me/e/gRalniahC The "En plein air" Landscape painting workshops are starting to fill up and I wanted to let you know there is still some room. SPRING "En plein air" landscape painting workshop Saturday May 4th 9am-noon $95 3 only spots left https://www.zap-art.ca/product/paintingworkshop/178 Summer "En plain air" Landscape painting workshop Saturday August 19th 9am-noon $80/person(Early bird) 5 spots left https://www.zap-art.ca/.../-en-plein-air-learn-to.../202 Fall "En plein air" Landscape painting workshop Saturday September 28th 9am-noon $80 (Early bird) 5 spots left http://www.zap-art.ca/.../-en-plein-air-learn-to.../284 Afterpay available on my website at checkout(4 easy payments) Payment to book your spot accepted via e transfer to zanetapayment@gmail.com Specify the date in message when making payment $95/person supplies included no experience necessary FRIDAY, MAY 10, 2024 AT 8PM Mary Ancheta Quartet @NAC Fourth Stage 1 Elgin St. Tickets: Buy tickets Mary Ancheta Quartet is based out of Vancouver, BC. Keyboardist Mary Ancheta is a Canadian / Filipina artist who steps into the spotlight with her genre-bending, organic, modern take on jazz and electro-funk. Inspired by the likes of Squarepusher, The Meters, John Scofield, and Prince, Ancheta knows what’s up when it comes to arresting melodies and irresistible grooves with Trent Otter on drums, Dominic Conway on sax, and Matt Reid on bass. Encompassing her experience in film scoring, Ancheta seeks to tap into raw-fuelled moments favouring grittiness over perfection. The Mary Ancheta Quartet will perform songs from their highly anticipated debut EP, Level Up. Last summer, they played on the Mainstage to Jazz Festival audiences all across Canada alongside Herbie Hancock, George Benson, Sun Ra Arkestra, Domi & JD Beck, Melody Gardot, and more. Links: maryancheta.com @maryancheta MaryAnchetaMusic... Spotify YouTube FRIDAY, MAY 10, 2024 AT 7 PM Art Battle Ottawa @Overflow Brewing Company 2477 Kaladar Ave. Event: https://fb.me/e/6TvcmuhwP Tickets: Tickets · CA$23.73 - CA$35.60www.eventbrite.com/e/art-battle-ottawa-may-10-2024-tickets-866935085177 Come watch as artists compete with open materials to create their masterpieces in 3 rounds of 20 minutes. Watch the creative process unfold before your eyes and help vote for the Winner; it's a sizzling experience of creation and community! Be a part of the fun as a spectator, or participate as one of the featured artists by applying online at artbattle.com/artists! T his is an All Ages event. Follow us on Instagram @ArtBattleOttawa! Friday, May 10th Doors @ 7:00pm / Painting @ 8:00pm Overflow Brewing 2477 Kaladar Ave, Ottawa, ON TICKETS - https://www.eventbrite.com/.../art-battle-ottawa-may-10... WHAT IS ART BATTLE? Art Battle® is live competitive painting. Painters create the best work they can in 20 minutes. As they work, patrons move around the easels, closely watching the creative process. At the end of the round, the audience votes democratically for their favourite painting and bids in silent auction to take the work home. Art Battle happens in more than 50 cities worldwide, check artbattle.com for local listings! SATURDAY, MAY 11th, 2024 AT 7 PM - 2 AM Soft Serve 2024! - Waacking Battle & Disco Party @27 Club 27 York St. Event: https://fb.me/e/4n7SglU9E Tickets: Tickets · $17.31 - $22.63www.eventbrite.ca/e/waacking-battle-disco-party-tickets-852482256377 Join us at SOFT SERVE 2024 - WAACKING BATTLE & DISCO PARTY Co-presented by Moov Ottawa Dance and Axé Worldfest What: Waacking Dance Battle & Party Where: Club 27 (27 York St.) Ottawa, ON When: Sat. May 11th, 2024 Battle DJ: Mari Rossi (Brazil) Party DJ: LifeBoogie (Ottawa) MC: Didi (Ottawa) Judge: Sam I Am (Montreal) Doors for the public open at 7PM Battles Begin at 8PM Party, Prelims and finals between 8PM-11PM After party 11PM-2AM Tickets (Same price for dancers and party people) $15 Early bird $20 Regular tickets $25 Door tickets General info: No refunds - all sales are final This is a queer and BIPOC welcoming space Dress to impress! Moov Ottawa Dance’s Code of Conduct is in full effect (www.moovottawa.com) Questions? E-mail us at alea@moovottawa.com ————— Co-presented by Moov Ottawa Dance and Axé Worldfest Supported by Saravah Big thank you to Club 27 for having us in this space! WEDNESDAY, MAY 15th, 2024 AT 7 PM - 10 PM Colin Stetson, FUJI||||||||||TA (2nd show) @St. Albans Church 454 KIng Edward Ave. Event: https://fb.me/e/3f6HuugTB Tickets: Tickets · $31.59 - $43.63www.eventbrite.ca/e/colin-stetson-fujita-tickets-839235926247 Avant-garde saxophonist & multireedist Colin Stetson returns to Ottawa for an intimate performance at St Albans Church, joined by sound artist FUJI||||||||||TA Colin Stetson’s recorded output, not to mention studio and live collaborations – with, among others, Lou Reed, LCD Soundsystem, The National, Chemical Brothers, Bon Iver and Bill Laswell – has proven as prolific as it’s praiseworthy. Since the 21st century’s early years, he’s gained a well-deserved reputation as an exceptional musician, his devotion to craft consummate, his commitment to innovation indisputable. Known for assertive, powerhouse performances on the saxophone – chiefly bass and alto, but also soprano, tenor and baritone – for many years he was a wrestler, a sport whose “insane physical extremes” he credits with his style, alongside, among other things, a love for acts like Pixies and Fugazi. He’s similarly at home, though, whatever the musical context, on clarinet, flute, French Horn and cornet. One might even say he operates in a field all his own. It was at university that Stetson first began playing regularly, “searching, reaching, and exploring the instrument” with Transmission (later Transmission Trio), before heading to San Francisco after graduating and, six years later, Brooklyn. Contributions were made to other artists’ recordings, not least Tom Waits’, and he made his own lowkey records too. It wasn’t, though, until 2007 that his breakthrough album, New History Warfare Vol. 1, was released, and this coincided with his drafting by Arcade Fire, with whom he’d play until 2010. That year he moved to Montreal to join his future (but now ex-) wife, the band’s Sarah Neufeld, with whom he recorded 2015’s Never Were The Way She Was, and the following year he released Sorrow, an extraordinary reimagining of Gorecki’s legendary Symphony of Sorrow. In-between he completed the New History Warfare trilogy, a virtuosic illustration of the “world-building”, as he calls it, that’s critical to much of his solo work, while 2017’s All This I Do for Glory consolidated his reputation, earning multiple nominations for critics’ Album of the Year lists. Stetson’s nature is defiantly single-minded, and his dogged focus is always evident, his swooping, circling and soaring motifs displaying as much sensitivity as strength. This is something to which his striking – and diverse – contributions to film, TV and game scores also powerfully attest, including, most recently, 2018’s Hereditary and Red Dead Redemption 2, 2021’s Among The Stars, and 2022’s Texas Chainsaw Massacre and The Menu. As distinguished broadcaster Mary Anne Hobbs once observed, Colin Stetson is “an artist that can change the way you actually think about music.” colinstetson.com FUJI||||||||||TA is a Sound Artist living in Japan. His unique practice utilizes various natural phenomena that respond to his interest in wanting to hear unheard sounds and noises. In 2009 Fujita hand fabricated a Pipe Organ that has only 11 pipes and no keyboard. Fujita conceived and built it using his imagination, without any prior or specialized knowledge. Designed to create a landscape rather than function as a musical instrument, he took the idea from the Japanese “gagaku”. The air pump (called “FUIGO”) which is kept moving by the left hand when playing, and is based on associations with an ancient blacksmith. This is a unique instrument that Fujita had to learn to play. Recently, he has added a water element, with sound synthesized water tanks, to his performance repertoire. The music consists of water sounds from multiple aquariums alongside his pipe organ and his voice. Since 2006 he has had many solo performances and collaborative works with musicians, including ∈Ｙ∋ (Boredoms), Akio Suzuki, Keiji Haino, and Koichi Makigami. He has presented his sound installation works in many contexts: the work “CELL”, which made audible the sounds of black soldier fly maggots buried in dirt, was exhibited in Sapporo International Art Festival 2017 and attracted a great deal of interest in Fujita’s artistic practice. A performance with an organ and 4 water tanks were performed in MODE (London) in 2019. In 2020, he released the albums “iki” [Hallow Ground] and “KŌMORI” [Boomkat Editions] https://soundcloud.com/fujita-yosuke all ages / licensed event THURSDAY, MAY 16, 2024 AT 8 PM OMIC: 5th Annual Capital Music Awards 2024 @Bronson Centre Music Theatre 211 Bronson Ave. The Ottawa Music Industry Coalition (OMIC) is thrilled to announce nomination process for the 5th Annual Capital Music Awards (CMAs) is now open until February 19th, 2024. Since 2020, thanks to investment from the City of Ottawa as well as numerous public and private sponsors, the Ottawa Music Industry Coalition has presented the CMAs to recognize music creators, performers, and entrepreneurs who contribute to Ottawa’s flourishing music sector. This 5th edition of the awards will spotlight some of the region’s finest musical talent, promoting Ottawa’s music industry to the rest of Canada and beyond. With three new categories added this year, the 2024 CMAs will once again be the year’s premiere gathering of hardworking music industry professionals. Kinaxis—a global leader in supply chain management solutions headquartered in Ottawa—is the inaugural presenting sponsor of the 5th Annual Capital Music Awards (CMAs). This groundbreaking partnership marks a significant milestone in the intersection of Ottawa arts and the private sector. Affirming Kinaxis’ dedication to investing in the future of Ottawa music, this partnership reflects a collective commitment to economic growth, sustainability, and cultural richness in the Ottawa region by unifying the leadership missions of Kinaxis and the Ottawa Music Industry Coalition. Anyone based in the Ottawa-Gatineau region is eligible to be recognized with an award, however, only OMIC members in good standing are eligible to submit nominations. Music professionals who wish to become new OMIC members can access a promotional code through any nomination form at www.ottawamic.com/cma. All 13 categories will be vetted by juries composed of industry professionals. Five (5) categories will then be decided by public vote. All winners will be announced during the awards ceremony on May 16th, 2024, at the Bronson Centre Music Theatre. Those who cannot attend can watch the livestream produced by Kilam Media online. Reserve tickets now at ottawamic.com/cma as the event is likely to sell out. Early Bird pricing of $15 for OMIC members and $20 for non-members is available until March 25th. A limited number of VIP Experience $100 tickets are already 50% sold out. 2024 Capital Music Awards Categories: Nominations are open until February 19th, 2024 at 4:59 pm ET. Album of the Year Solo Artist of the Year Group of the Year Songwriter of the Year Best Production and Arrangements Community Impact Award Single of the Year (+public vote) Newcomer of the Year (+public vote) Video of the Year (+public vote) Live Music Venue of the Year (+public vote) *new this year! Live Music Curator of the Year (+public vote) *new this year! Music Educator of the Year *new this year! Sound Engineer of the Year For more information on eligibility and how to nominate, please visit www.ottawamic.com/cma. Join us for the 5th annual Capital Music Awards, celebrating and acknowledging the incredible achievements of Ottawa's music creatives and entrepreneurs. Following 2 consecutive years of sold-out shows, we highly recommend you get your tickets now! Tickets: Early bird (until Monday, March 25, 11:59 PM ET): $15 OMIC members, $20 non-members Regular price: $25 OMIC members, $30 non-members Tickets at door: $30 OMIC members, $35 non-members (if available) VIP Experience - $100 (see below) A limited number of VIP Experience tickets are available to the public, granting exclusive access to the pre-show mixer where you'll get to mingle with nominees, performers, presenters, media, sponsors, and VIPs. Plus, you will be given a backstage tour and will have professional photos taken in the same style as the CMA winners. Catering and champagne will be provided! In case you missed it: Early Bird Tickets for the 5th annual Capital Music Awards on May 16th, 2024 at the Bronson Centre are live! Secure your tickets at this special price before they sell out: $15 for OMIC members, $20 for non-members. Mark you calendars: Nominations for all categories—including two new categories— open this coming Thursday, January 25th! Visit our website for up-to-date Capital Music Awards announcements. SATURDAY, MAY 18, 2024 AT 9 PM White Rabbit: FK ANYWAY’s 30th DJ Anniversary @City At Night 222 Slater St. Event: https://fb.me/e/1MekatQok Tickets: Tickets · CA$19.44 - CA$550cityatnightMay1824.eventbrite.ca Ottawa's best dance music DJs every Saturday inside City At Night. Check out our spin on happy hour = #HoppyHour! From 9pm to 10pm, we offer $4 beer & bar rail, and 1/2 price cover on most events! We're marking the 30 year career milestone as a DJ/Producer for our headliner, international DJ/Producer from Italy, by way of Montreal: FK ANYWAY (Nervous Records - Trax Records - King Street - GoDeeva Records - Ibiza Undreground - Phunk Traxx - Rezongar Music) BIO - Flavio Kirilli, aka FK ANYWAY: From an early age, Flavio was a lover of music and all it encompassed. All the nuances of sounds and the intricacies of a musical composition is where he found his happy place and it has helped form his unique, creative ear. His first step towards being a dj, was at age 16 when he bought his first console and played in a few clubs, where he grew up in the South of Italy. This gave him a real taste of what was soon to become an insatiable passion. In 2002, he moved to Riccione where the best clubs and nightlife were located, setting up shop to make his mark. Working in a top record store by day; producing and playing by night, his knowledge and taste in music were expanding and all the hard work was paying off. For over 30 years Flavio has been rocking dance floors in clubs all over the world. Bookings in Italy include: Matis, Pascià, Echoes, Divinae Follie, Kamaloca, Nafoura, Peter, Villa delle Rose, PickUp, Miu J’Adore, Chalet delle Rose, Des Alpes, Meet Compact Club, Vanilla, and at international hot spots 43 Scott (Brooklyn-NY), The Door (NYC), NiteFlight (Liebnitz, Austria), Fiesta Club (Brussels), Penthouse (Copenhagen) among others. Flavio hosts his own radio show SUBTERRANEA every week with guest djs. He has been a guest on other radio shows such as: Rhythm is Rhythm, Ibiza Global Radio, NYC House Radio and many others. As a person, Flavio is solid! He is professional and takes his music very seriously. Watching the dancefloor go wild is a rewarding feeling and one that he always strives for. He becomes the maestro, taking the crowd on a musical journey when he plays. With an infectious smile and great attitude on life, it’s all about the vibe. https://soundcloud.com/fkanyway https://www.beatport.com/artist/fk-anyway/265412 FRIDAY, MAY 24, 2024 AT 9 PM DJ DAY + DYSTOH (Album Release) + Trevor Walker @27 Club 27 York St. Event: https://fb.me/e/3xKwpQcPI Tickets: Tickets · CA$22.63www.eventbrite.ca/e/dj-day-dystoh-trevor-walker-tickets-870481041227 The BEAT Network & lifeboogie present DJ DAY (Palm Springs, California)Live in Ottawa with DYSTOH (Ottawa) “Heat Of The Times” Album Release DJ TREVOR WALKER FRIDAY MAY 24 @ THE 27 CLUB 27 York St., $20 advance | $25 door DJ Day DJ Day (Damien Beebe) is a DJ, producer and musician from Palm Springs, California. His contributions to the various avant-garde music scenes in Southern California run deep and span over two decades. From the historic Root Down parties of Los Angeles to the infamous Do-Over, Day has garnered respect from peers and fans alike for his eclectic, well-executed DJ sets and diverse taste in music. His debut album, The Day Before, rose to the top of numerous notable charts including those of Gilles Peterson (BBC), Jeremy Sole (KCRW) and Philly's Cosmo Baker. His talent in transitioning between DJ/turntablist, musician and beat maker is best exemplified by his ambitious studio release, Land Of 1000 Chances. He has toured over 20 countries worldwide as a solo artist and performed with artists such as Aloe Blacc, Eminem, Amy Winehouse, People Under the Stairs, Grandmaster Flash, Moodymann, and more. Day was nominated for Song of the Year awards both by the BBC and The Village Voice and his music has been licensed for commercials by DC Shoes, Red Bull Music Academy, Rane/Serato, and numerous full length feature films. He has also been a participant in DJ Jazzy Jeff’s Playlist Retreat since it’s conception. Dystoh With hard-hitting congas, syncopated bells and blocks, roaring baritone saxophone and tight two-part vocal harmonies, Dystoh brings together the spirit of blues and soul, the rhythmic fire of latin salsa, the unbridled creativity of reggae and dub, and the deep groove of modern-day afro sounds. Created by two original core members of the three-time Juno-nominated Souljazz Orchestra, Ray Tabana and Phil Motion enter the musical foray with their new duo, sharing original up-tempo creations and deep lyrical reflections in their debut album 'Heat of the Times', an album that explores the delicate and fragile interplay of our personal and global struggles in a new dangerous age. Dystoh brings 20 years of international touring experience and infuses it into this new duo for an exciting and dynamic live show where the pounding of sub-bass frequencies and electronic drum machines meet a fiery mix of afro latin percussion, freight-train baritone saxophone lines, and the raw emotion of the humanvoice. Ultrafox Ultrafox is a funk/jazz band based out of Montreal. We've got one goal: to bring dancing back to live music! Trevor “lifeboogie” Walker For 30 years, Trevor Walker has been one of Canada’s best kept secrets. But talk to anyone who’s danced to his sets, booked him or shared the decks with him and the word legend is often use to praise his work. Collecting and playing music since 1988, he spent 21 years as a resident at Ottawa’s Mercury Lounge, one of the longest lasting and most respected venues in the country, playing alongside DJs such as Derrick Carter, Louie Vega, Joe Claussell, Gilles Peterson, Fred Everything, Quantic, King Britt, Dj Spinna, Osunlade, Roger Sanchez, Josh Wink, and the list goes on. He has also shared the bill with bands such as Jamiroquai, The Roots, Gil Scott-Heron, Maceo Parker, Alice Russell, Souljazz Orchestra, The Ethnic Heritage Ensemble, Bembe Segue, Galliano, and many more. As a producer, he’s released on labels such as : Nordic Trax, Afro Art, Bombay, Fossil Fuel, GotSoul, and collaborated with artists such as Juno-nominated Rise Ashen and Miguel Graca, Shawn Escoffery, Luke Mckeehan, Fred Everything, Souljazz Orchestra and The Soul Motivators. SATURDAY, MAY 25, 2024 AT 9 PM White Rabbit: Martin Villeneuve | Ryan Dunlop & 3ROC @City At Night 222 Slater St. Event: https://fb.me/e/55AF3jHZw Tickets: Tickets · CA$17.31 - CA$500cityatnightMay2524.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 between 9pm - 10pm we offer 1/2 price admission (excl. special events) + $4 drinks! - 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, MAY 26, 2024 AT 10 AM - 3 PM 2024 Ottawa Guitar Show @Jim Durrell Recreation Centre 1265 Walkley Road Event: https://fb.me/e/1O6JJ6Q3h Sunday May 26th, 2024, 10 - 3 pm at Jim Durrell Recreation Centre 1265 Walkley Rd. Variety of musical gear from different exhibitors, selection of used, newer, and vintage guitars, vintage and boutique amps, pedals, cases and guitar parts. Musical instruments for the beginner to the professionals and collectors. Buy, Sell and Trade. Want to participate? Have your own boutique product? Downsizing? Or just have music room clutter? Limited tables available, vendors please contact Darwin Demers: Ottawaguitarshow@gmail.com FRIDAY, MAY 31, 2024 AT 9:30 PM White Rabbit pres: GERMAN SPARKLE PARTY @27 Club 27 York St. Event: https://fb.me/e/16Bkr26JO Tickets: Tickets · $21.57 - $26.89germansparkleparty2024.eventbrite.ca WHITE RABBIT EVENTS (formerly Framework Music) 12th Anniversary Extravaganza... GERMAN SPARKLE PARTY! We go over the top with sparkly, flashy, glittery deco for this event. If you went to any of our previous German Sparkle Parties, you know we like to give you plenty of eye candy! But this night is not only about a visual feast... we've got serious treats for your feets in the way of some top-notch music lined up for you as well! DJs: MIKE SWELLS (Brooklyn, NYC) Slanted Black | Major Records NYC Mike Swells is a Boston-born, Brooklyn-based DJ and producer. He has performed at clubs and festivals across North and South America, sharing the decks with an extensive roster of the world's most highly regarded house & techno artists. Time and place define his sound, unbound by genres or tempos - spontaneity is a vibe! Prior to moving to New York, Mike was best known as resident DJ and managing partner of RISE Club, Boston’s only legal after-hours from 1998-2015. After the club's closure, while transitioning to New York full-time, Mike stayed involved with his hometown scene as resident at Make It New, another Massachusetts dance music institution that brought house & techno to Cambridge every Thursday from 2004-2019. Today Mike is fully immersed in the abundant creative inspiration found in Brooklyn and throughout North America's queer dance community. https://soundcloud.com/mikeswells https://www.beatport.com/artist/mike-swells/50459 w/ support from: Rick Laplante Tone A Brink Projection Mapping Visuals by MATT CAMERON! Creative Design by MIRANDA MCMAHON ========================== TICKETS: 1) T-REX = $19 2) GARY GLITTER = $22 3) ZIGGY STARDUST = $25 More at the door - Doors at 9:30pm! *** FOR THOSE WHO PURCHASED 2020 GERMAN SPARKLE PARTY TICKETS... we will FABSOLUTELY honour those tickets. Simply send an email to: info@whiterabbitevents.ca Let us know the name and email under which the 2020 tickets were purchased and we'll get you a ticket(s) for our 2024 edition! Thank you for your patience! *** =========================== Do you like to dancey-dance? Do you like to party-party? The German Sparkle Party theme is inspired by a worldwide sensation music video of the same name by "The Something Experience". This is our chance every year to be silly and outrageous, let loose and have fun. WATCH THE VIDEO, GET INSPIRED: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f-jN3vH26NQ SO, WHAT IS IT? A German Sparkle Party (GSP) is a fun and frolicsome celebration of all things shiny, blinky, glowy and dazzly, set to a soundtrack of the best underground house and techno the city has to offer. Trust us... it's the PERFECT bright and light-hearted way to celebrate the arrival of spring after the dark winter months that seem to drag on forever in the national capital region. AND, WHAT DO I WEAR? SPARKLE PARTY COSTUMES, fun and bright outfits are HIGHLY ENCOURAGED! This year's theme is "Glitz & Glam"... glitz (ɡlɪts) noun ostentatious showiness; gaudiness or glitter * glam (glæm) adjective Flamboyant, extravagantly flashy glamour; Relating to glam rock. * GLITZ: All the glittering and sparkling extravagance of Hollywood fashion, filled with metallics, sequins... the more ostentatious the better! Just let your imagination run wild! GLAM: David Bowie was a pioneer of this fashion trend; glam rock men and women embraced metallics, ruffles, satin blouses, bold colours, tight pants, platform shoes, unique makeup and dyed hair. Watch the German Sparkle Party video linked above to get some great ideas for your outfit - you'll be inspired along with us to rock sparkly accessories and makeup, rubber boots and of course your party pants! FREE ACCESSORIES! Do you feel you need some more sparkle in your step, more flash in your Friday night? As always, we'll set up our ever-popular SPARKLE STATION, allowing the woefully unprepared to get into the theme with some complimentary sparkle accessories. FRIDAY, JUNE 21, 2024 AT 9 PM - 3 AM Sunrise: 20 years of Nostalgia! @Mavericks 204 Rideau St. Event: https://fb.me/e/3iE7xgbaF Tickets: Tickets · $15.18 - $20.50sunrise20year20240621.eventbrite.ca Join us at Mavericks on FRIDAY JUNE 21 for a nostalgic night out with your favourite original Sunrise Afterhours Residents, playing all the best tracks you remember from the glory days of 2004 - 2008. This will be a dynamic tag set with a continuous flow of your favourite tracks from the Sunrise at Mavericks era. Make sure you come early and catch all the best music you remember from those epic nights and daze... DJ lineup (in alphabetical order): Ashley Gauthier Deedot Easton Ellis General Mayhem J. Bradley Jason Jesse Luc Labelle Rick Laplante Terry Bevvan Tim Foran =================== Mavericks is at 221 Rideau Street - Doors at 9pm, dancing until 3am | Advance tickets via: https://sunrise20year20240621.eventbrite.ca | 19+ w/ ID SATURDAY, JUNE 22, 2024 AT 8:30 PM Ottawa Jazz Festival 2024: Parliament Funkadelic feat. George Clinton @Confederation Park Event: https://fb.me/e/3C15yxV1r Tickets: Ticketsprogram.ottawajazzfestival.com/item/12592-Parliament-Funkadelic-feat-George-Clinton Ottawa Jazz Festival presents: Parliament Funkadelic feat. George Clinton Saturday, June 22 | Main Stage, Confederation Park | 8:30pm  Purchase online: bit.ly/3J6ST4S George Clinton is an American treasure. As one of the foremost innovators of Funk, Clinton is the mastermind behind the legendary Parliament/Funkadelic, creating a uniquely identifiable and timeless art which has lifted Funk to an internationally recognized and respected musical genre. His ingenuity has earned Clinton and Parliament/Funkadelic a prominent seat in music history: Clinton was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1997 and received the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2019. THURSDAY, JUNE 27, 2024 AT 8:30 PM Lake Street Drive | Ottawa Jazz Festival @Confederation Park Laurier Ave. W Event: https://fb.me/e/1L5QwS5DV Tickets: Ticketsprogram.ottawajazzfestival.com/item/12307-Lake-Street-Dive Ottawa Jazz Festival presents: Lake Street Dive Thursday, June 27 | Main Stage, Confederation Park | 8:30pm Purchase online: ottawajazzfestival.com/tickets Since forming in 2004, Lake Street Dive have matched their sophisticated musicianship with a fearless refusal to limit their sound. As shown on their most recent full-length album, 2021‘s critically acclaimed Obviously, the Boston-bred band also possess a keen talent for combining sociopolitical commentary with immediately catchy pop gems. With their current lineup comprised of founding members Rachael Price (vocals), Bridget Kearney (bass), and Michael Calabrese (drums) — as well as keyboardist/vocalist Akie Bermiss and touring guitarist James Cornelison — Lake Street Dive continue to create joyously soulful rock & roll with equal parts ingenuity, intelligence, and irresistible abandon. Although a certain spirited eclecticism has defined Lake Street Dive since their earliest days, the band‘s four original members (including former guitarist/trumpet player Michael “McDuck” Olson) first crossed paths while studying jazz at Boston‘s New England Conservatory of Music. Their full-length debut In This Episode… arrived in 2007, followed by three more independently released and rapturously received albums. As the band‘s energetic live show continued to earn them a devoted following, Lake Street Dive made their Nonesuch Records debut with Side Pony: a 2016 effort that instantly shot to No. 1 on three Billboard charts and later landed on Paste‘s 50 Best Albums of 2016 list. The following year, the group experienced a new infusion of creative energy with the addition of Bermiss (previously their touring keyboardist), who has since begun sharing writing and arrangement duties. Arriving in 2018, Lake Street Dive‘s self-produced sixth album Free Yourself Up debuted in the top ten on the Billboard 200 and spent seven-and-a-half months on the non-commercial radio charts, with the smoldering hit single “Good Kisser” holding steady in the top five at Americana radio for over a month. In recent years, Lake Street Dive have brought even more boldness to their kaleidoscopic sound while deliberately expanding their songcraft. To that end, Obviously finds the band examining such complex matters as gender inequality (on “Being a Woman”) and the monumental challenges faced by younger generations (on “Making Do”), shaping each track with a profound intentionality and ineffable mastery of melody and groove — a process Price refers to as “putting these messages into three and a half minute snippets, dropping whatever truth we can and hoping it‘s the type of thing that people want to ruminate on.” Made with producer Mike Elizondo (Fiona Apple, Mary J. Blige), the result is an endlessly illuminating body of work that‘s earned praise from the likes of Rolling Stone (who noted that “[a]t a moment when pop strives for lo-fi, solitary-world intimacy, the jazz-pop-whatever band refuse to think small”). Last fall, to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of their first covers EP, Lake Street Dive released Fun Machine: The Sequel, a 6-track EP of cover songs produced by Robin MacMillan and recorded at Figure 8 Recording in Brooklyn and Lucy‘s Meat Market in Los Angeles. This new collection of songs reveals what makes the group so unique and their curations so special. Lake Street Dive don‘t just inhabit these interpretations; they knock the walls down, re-finish the floors, and on some of them add a new room or two — it‘s a way to both acknowledge their inspirations while also advancing their own musical foundation, inspiring a new generation of fans along the way. And as always, it‘s their signature combination of immaculate musicianship, exceptional, inventive chops, and free-wheeling, playful sense of fun and originality leading the way. Over the years, they‘ve captivated massive audiences at such esteemed festivals as Newport Folk Festival, Telluride Bluegrass Festival, and Toronto Jazz Festival, in addition to headlining tours all across the globe and sharing stages with acts like Brandi Carlile and Sheryl Crow. And through their fierce commitment to constantly elevating their artistry, Lake Street Dive have ultimately emerged as one of the most compelling voices in alternative music today, both reliably sublime and thrilling unpredictable. FRIDAY, JUNE 28 AT 5 PM - MONDAY, JULY 1 AT 11 PM SOLÉ - Canada Day Weekend @CTV Parking Lot 62 1/2 York St. (Beside Starbucks) Ottawa, On Event: https://fb.me/e/1SKK5eZ2j Tickets: Tickets · $27.94 - $74.80www.eventbrite.ca/e/sole-canada-day-weekend-tickets-845094499397 SOLÉ celebrates Canada Day Weekend with a 4 day open-air dance party, in the heart of Ottawa’s Byward Market. Featuring our country’s absolute best event curators, creatives and DJ’s. Expect nothing less than good music, good food, good drinks, good vibes and good people. SOLÉ The music lovers day party. Canada Day Weekend July 28-July 1, 2024 3PM - 11PM CTV Parking Lot 62 1/2 York St. (Beside Starbucks) Ottawa, On Friday June 28th Solé X Discolab 5PM - 11PM Saturday June 29th Solé X Rewind X Flowers 3PM - 11PM Sunday June 30th Solé X Pull Up Ottawa 3PM - 11PM Monday July 1st Solé X Bam Bam Canada 3PM - 11PM It’s more fun in the day! TICKETS: https://www.eventbrite.ca/.../sole-canada-day-weekend... #soledayparty #soledaypartyott #sole #themusicloversdayparty FRIDAY, JULY 19 AT 10 PM - SUNDAY, JULY 21 AT 9 PM CARIVIBE / REACH THE BEACH WEEKEND 2024 Event: https://fb.me/e/3fZfPlIAG Tickets: Tickets · Free - $86.52www.eventbrite.ca/e/carivibe-reach-the-beach-weekend-2024-events-tickets-798071422107 An unforgettable Caribbean Festival taking place in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, featuring the very best in Tropical Cuisine, Tropical Drinks & Tropical Ice Cream. All mixed with sweet Soca, Dancehall, Reggae and Afro VIBES. Enjoy 3 days of Non-stop Caribbean entertainment! Friday July 19th - J’Ouvert J’Ouvert Saturday July 20th - Reach The Beach 'Canada's Best Caribbean Beach Party' Saturday July 20th - Bam Bam Block Party Sunday July 21st - Carivibe Rum & Food Festival, Trinidad VS Jamaica Comedy Clash, Reggae VS Soca Day Party No long talk, just vibes. 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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