Happy Friday Drivers and welcome to this week’s show!
Ready to drop some nice goodies for you this evening with a true work week unwind in this first hour with a focus on more downtempo Jazzy Funk fusion with some Trip Hoppy type vibes and taking it up in the second hour with a more dance floor focus to wind you all up for your weekend.
Basically, the usual Friday Drive fare.
Thank you for tuning in and hope you all enjoy the selections!
| Miss Kane Donald Byrd - Street Lady Album - Blue Note |
| Zoraia Walter Branco - DJ Koco - Brazil45: Mr Bongo x DJ Koco v/a Album - Mr. Bongo |
| Compared To What Brian Auger's Oblivion Express - Live Oblivion Vol. 2 Album - RCA |
| Freedom Jazz Dance Robin Kenyatta - Terra Nova Album - Atlantic |
| Moth The Sorcerers - I Too Am A Stranger Album - ATA 
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| It's Alright Now Eddie Harris - That's Why You're Overweight Album - Atlantic |
| Revisiting The Sunshine Jorun Bombay - Revisiting The Sunshine / Funky Sensation Single - Black Buffalo 
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| Dub Do Pardal Maluco Digital Bled - Caravana Album - Sony |
| NH Thirteen DJ Brace - The Electric Nosehair Orchestra In Nostomania Albunm - Balanced Records
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| Funky Ain't A Word Bunny Green - Transformations Album - Vanguard |
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| A Love Supreme Skinnerbox - Darkroom Dubs Edits 1 Single - Darkroom Dubs |
| A Love Supreme The Ballistic Brothers - Single - Soundboy Entertainment |
| Strike Hard Troubleman - Strikehard / Change Is What We Need Single - Far Out Recordings |
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| Juan Pablo Ezra Collective - Juan Pablo The Philosopher EP - Enter The Jungle Records |
| Kariba Faze Action feat. Zeke Manyika - Single - Nuphonic |
| Unsung Wami (The Busy Twist Remix) Zé Da Lua - London Luanda Remix Series EP - Galletas Calientes |
| Movin' On Remix Moonstarr - The Dupon And Christie EP - Public Transit Recordings Inc. / P-Vine Records
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| Stand New Sector Movements - These Times - First Word |
| Zombie 2003 Bugz In The Attic feat. Wunmi - Single - Bitasweet Records |
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TUESDAYS, AT 7-8 PM + 8-9 PM Dancehall Workshops @Flava Factory 1076 Wellington St. W, Ottawa WEDNESDAYS 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 THURSDAY, MAY 30 - SEPT. 26, 2024 AT 5 - 10 PM HIntonburg Night Market 1088 Somerset St. W Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/380034087933487/ Join us in one of Ottawa's Hottest Neighbourhoods Every Thursday Night from 5PM-10PM, Starting May 30th until September 26th. Located in our Parking Lot at 1088 Somerset St.W, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, at the Urban Art Collective. Stroll through the Hintonburg Night Market to Pickup Local Eats, Treats & All Things Handmade. Sit Back, Relax, Eat and be Entertained by Local Musicians, Buskers and Entertainers. All Markets are Carefully Curated to Bring you New Vendors and the Best of the Best Each Week, so you'll Always find Something New and all your Familiar Favs! EVERY THURSDAY AT 6 PM- CLOSE Seafood & Soul Sounds: 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 18th 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! THURSDAY, JUNE 13th - 20th, 2024 Ottawa Jazz Festival / Collective Arts present: Homegrown Series! Program Link: https://program.ottawajazzfestival.com/homegrown We are excited to partner with Collective Arts to welcome back the Homegrown Series! From June 13th to 20th, we will be showcasing FREE performances by local Ottawa musicians in some of the best venues in the city that present jazz on a regular basis. This series is our way of thanking Ottawa’s vibrant music community of artists, venues, and audiences. All shows are free. Ask about food and beverage discounts with your 2024 Jazz Festival pass (or email proof of purchase) at participating venues. FRIDAY, JUNE 14, 2024 AT 11 PM The Pozativ Pink Party @27 Club 27 York St. Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/JiD8CHSiHv4u4ZY2/ $10 cover $ 5 wearing pink MARTIN VILLENEUVE 1:15-230ish ANGIE SPENCE 12:15-1:15 ( Omaha / Ottawa) BALU 11-1215 To kick off the summer, and celebrate the bday & homecoming of our girl & Pozativ Family the lovely and talented ANGIE SPENCE . We naturally had to do something special….. Sooooo Ask her favourite Dj Martin Villeneuve to throw down and everyone to wear Pink? ….Boooom!!! The Pozativ Pink Party was born A night of proper House Music surrounded by familuar faces on a booming sound system $10 cover $ 5 wearing pink Angie Spence From Dance Floor to DJ Booth Angie's love for House Music began in the 90's, after attending her first rave in her hometown of Ottawa, Canada. She fell in love with the dance floor and the feeling of unity that the music and people brought to the underground scene. Angie quickly became passionate about the music and worked to promote events for local and international clubs and DJs. More than 20 years later, her love for the music, the scene and the dance floor led her to pursue the inevitable dream of becoming a DJ herself, and sharing her passion. She has played for many events and clubs over the past four years. Angie is a resident DJ for the past three years at Omaha Fashion Week, as well as playing local music Omaha music event, MAHA festival for the past three years. She continues to throw her own events with other top DJs including veterans to the scene, Moonbeam Jones, Joeski, David Harness, Colette, Jason Hodges, Phantoms, Ducky, Walker & Royce, Gettoblaster & Alexis Tucci. With residencies at local clubs such as Barnato, The Tavern , 10 Forward & Thé Cottonwood Hotel, she continues her quest to bring underground House Music to Omaha, one raver at a time. Angie is dedicated to the dance floor and all the beautiful souls on it! Martin Villeneuve Accomplished Canadian DJ & producer, Martin Villeneuve aka MV / Envy has put together an impressive track record over the span of his career. He has released numerous productions on industry heavyweights such as Unity (CAN), PinkStar Black (SUI), Hotfingers (Italy), Beat Therapy (CAN), No Definition (EU), Vudu (UK), Housesession (GER), Jungle Funk (CAN), Yoshitoshi (USA), SAW (USA), Pornostar (HUN) and countless others. His music has appeared on numerous compilations around the world and has been featured by international brands such as Armani, Hed Kandi, Ultra, Bacardi, Global Underground, Pacha, Privilege, Tranceport, Heineken and Tuborg. His productions have received support from such notables as Pete Tong, Danny Tenaglia, UMEK, Deep Dish (Sharam & Dubfire), Manuel De La Mare, Crazibiza, My Digital Enemy, John Digweed, Roger S., DJ Vibe, Steve Lawler, EDX and numerous others. His music regularly charts on all the major music sites. In 2006, his rework of the Styx classic “Mr. Roboto” reached the #1 spot overall on Beatport and 40 of his releases have made their way in Beatport’s top 100. Furthermore, he shared mixing duties with Behrouz on Yoshitoshi’s 2XCD compilation ‘In House We Trust vol.2’ (2002) and with Sultan for Montreal’s legendary White Party compilation 2XCD “White is Pure vol. 5” (2006). From 2006 to 2009 he owned and operated Heaven nightclub in Ottawa, Canada. Leading British music site, Trackitdown(dot)net once hailed "Martin is one of the most exciting producers of the last 12 months". Past residencies include Stereo, Circus and New City Gas in Montreal, all clubs that have been featured in DJ Mag’s Top 100 clubs in the world. SATURDAY, JUNE 15, 2024 AT 12 PM First Annual True North Eager Beaver MENtal Health Walk @Canadian Museum of Nature 240 McLeod St. Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/aBQUJs9N8q4AyCGV/ Studies have shown that when asked with whom it is they talk when they are going through tough times, most men reply: "Nobody!" We would like to change that. Inspired by Walk for a Bloke in Australia, our MENtal Health Walk encourages male-identifying people, from coast to coast to coast, to invite other male-identifying people out for a good walk on June 15th, and make time to discuss their mental health. Of course, the event is not-limited to male-identifying people only. We very strongly encourage female-identifying and genderqueer Canadians to also "walk for the men in their lives", invite them for a walk, organize a small group to walk together, or agree to be the walk partner of someone who asks you. While on the walk, take a few pictures, share them, and the reason for which you walked, to our social media sites (this page, the True North Eager Beaver Facebook page, or @TrueEager on X) using "#MENtalHealthWalk". If you are in Ottawa, join us in the parking lot of the Canadian Museum of Nature [240 McLeod St.] for noon on the day, and we can walk together. If you are in Ottawa, but can't join us at that time, do make your own time on June 15th, to walk. The Honourable Senator Patrick Brazeau and his spouse have graciously agreed to walk with us and lend their good names to our event. Following the walk, we will host, starting at 3 p.m. EDT our monthly PubCast show, LIVE from the Lieutenant's Pump in Ottawa, with the Senator and his spouse as our guest, and we will speak of men's mental health. The event will be broadcast on our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/@truenortheagerbeavermedia [subscribe today, to be sure you don't miss it!] Please note that out of respect for the Senator's sobriety, though it is happening at a Pub, all participants in the broadcast have agreed that it will be a 'dry' show, while the Senator is with us. The purpose of this first edition of the #MENtalHealthWalk is primarily to raise awareness, but we also hope to raise a little bit of money, if possible. If you would like to solicit donations from friends and family for your walk, or make a donation yourself, we will have soon-to-be-announced community beneficiaries and portals via which you can donate. Finally, our super stylish MENtal Health Walk t-shirts are also ready. You can get yours for $35 (tax and shipping, within Canada, included), with all net proceeds going to our beneficiaries. If you want yours, send an e-transfer with your shirt size [we can do 2XL and kids sizes, if requested] to truenortheagerbeaver@gmail.com. Though our first walk is being put together rapidly, so that we can do it on Father's Day Weekend, we do plan for it to become an annual event that will grow over time to truly be a coast to coast to coast happening. Thanks to the enthusiasm of so many, this year's event is already way larger and ambitious than we had hoped it would be when we started. Let's get together and make good things grow. Be kind to, and gentle with, yourself, Your Mr. Beaver and Mr. Grizzly SATURDAY, JUNE 15, 2024 AT 9 PM - 2:30 AM White Rabbit: FLiM (Maetta | Thailand), Rick Laplante, Cole Huyssen @City At Night 222 Slater St Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/WnAvpEVaKR4my8KY/ Tickets: Tickets · CA$19.44 - CA$550cityatnightJune1524.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 excited to host the White Rabbit debut of one of Thailand's best DJ exports to Canada, playing a rare tech-house set: FLiM (Maetta | Mainframe Artists) www.djflim.com soundcloud.com/djflimofficial beatport.com/artist/flm/1070658 BIO: Hailing from Thailand’s southern region, Flim has for the past twenty-five years been passionately contributing to the global techno scene, bringing his high-energy performances and abstract energetic productions to dance-floors throughout the world. Trained originally as a rock drummer, Flim became attracted to the tribal sounds of techno early on, and could soon be found deejaying in venues throughout the infamous southern islands of Koh-Samui and Koh-Panghan. His infectious and energetic performances proved addictive, leading to residencies at Thailand’s world-renowned Full Moon, Black Moon, and Half Moon parties! After relocating to the epicenter of electronic music in Canada – Toronto, he founded Blackmoon Productions, quickly making his name synonymous with Canada’s free tekno scene thanks to his memorable squat parties and deep talent for keeping dance-floors moving. Before long, Flim was gracing premier electronic clubs such as Montreal’s Circus, and Toronto’s Circa, as well as top tier Canadian festivals such as WEMF, and the Eclipse Festival. In the studio, Flim was also building an international fan base. Quietly perfecting his production technique, he joined the roster of Henry Cullen & Pattrix’s stripped down UK label Mutate to Survive, for the release of his first EP, Killing It. Setting the tone for what has become a signature cross-genre brand of techno, the EP mixed the best sounds of minimal, tribal and hard-groove together into a fresh sound not to be missed whether played in the club or on the home stereo. A year later, Flim continued with the release of the EP, New Planet, again on Mutate to Survive. Quickly gaining traction in the international electronic community, New Planet was featured in France’s renowned music magazine Tsugi, it appeared on French artists The Hacker’s Top 10 Chart, and cracked Beatport’s Top 50 globally. Building on this success, Flim teamed up with Toronto’s Jane Void to produce the unusual sounding minimal floor grinder, Press My Button. Featuring Void’s distorted vocals, the track originally aired on French national radio Oui FM, and has since been hitting dance-floors worldwide. Behind the decks, Flim has become renowned for bringing the energy, charisma and sound that only a seasoned producer and deejay can. From dark vibes and slamming beats, to rolling climaxes and funky grooves, Flim perfectly blends his original production tracks with other ground breaking techno, making his international performances a must see event that will keep people talking long after the music has stopped. White Rabbit honcho Rick Laplante is on opening duties for our headliner. Our featured #HoppyHour DJ is also making his White Rabbit Ottawa debut: Cole Huyssen! - A limited quantity of tickets are available online - Online table reservations/drink packages represent a discount, and are recommended for groups - Walk-ins are available on a first-come, first-served basis. SUNDAY, JUNE 16, 2024 AT 1:30 -3:30 PM Capital Sessions: Pride Editions! w/ DJ Seiiizi + Joelle Ciccarelli @NAC Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/opxEfWxi6idQFNsW/ Free All Ages! Capital Sessions Community House Dance Practice is back at the NAC on June 16 from 1:30 to 3:30 pm! This month we are featuring DJ Seiiizi and dancer Joelle Ciccarelli. It's FREE, and it's family and beginner-friendly! The DJ plays deep soulful house music from 1:30 to 3:30 pm and the dancer leads two 30-minute workshops at 1:30 and 2:30 pm. You can just dance, learn or listen and vibe out, it's a beautiful space with amazing music! DJ Seiiizi DJ Seiiizi is a highly versatile DJ, producer and audiovisual technician based in Ottawa, Ontario. Known for creating immersive sonic experiences, Seiiizi attributes a passion for the intersection of technology and music, Using both Analog and Digital formats Seiiizi’s passion has become her foundation in the industry, combining technical expertise with artistic creativity. Seiiizi’s commitment to pushing the boundaries of sound and technology has led to collaborations with other industry organizations such as Debaser, Gallery 101, National Gallery Canada, House of Paint and Cranium festival. This commitment has been reflected in their studio work and their live performances, where DJ Seiiizi creates a seamless blend of audio and visuals, captivating audiences through nostalgia and rhythm. Socials: IG: @seiiizi Twitch : @SeiiiziX Twitter : @S3IIIZI Joelle Ciccarelli Joelle Ciccarelli (she/her), was born and raised in Cornwall, ON. She has been dancing for over 15 years and has trained in numerous street styles including hiphop, house, breaking and locking. She has been part of various dance groups in Ottawa including Bloom, North Moovement and Culture Shock Ottawa (CSOT), and was artistic director for CSOT for 3 years. Joelle has been w*acking for a cumulative 2 years and has learned from different mentors in her community. She has found waacking to be a style that she navigates with comfort, presence and curiosity. Joelle is passionate about creating a space for folks to feel comfortable moving their bodies in a way that feels good for them! IG: @jodcelle SUNDAY, JUNE 16, 2024 AT 4 PM - CLOSE Fuego En La Cocina: DYSTOH (live set) Vs lifeboogie (DJ set) @El Camino 380 Elgin (Back patio on Gladstone) Free show come vibe! Fuego En La Cocina is back this Sunday with DYSTOH: Phil Motion + Ray Tabana Vs Trevor Walker providing the soundtrack for Father’s day! WEDNESDAY, JUNE 19, 2024 AT 8:30 PM Ottawa Jazz Festival: Atlantis Jazz Ensemble @Irene’s Pub 885 Bank St. Free Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/oew2p634uv8z9APY/ Free concert! The Atlantis Jazz Ensemble returns to Irene's as part of the Ottawa Jazz Festival's Homegrown Club Series. The quintet will be featuring original tunes from its latest spiritual soul-jazz album, "Celestial Suite" (now on its 3rd vinyl pressing!), as well as some deeper cuts, and a few surprises along the way. Plus, it's a free show, don't sleep! Personnel: Ed Lister - trumpet Zakari Frantz - alto sax Pierre Chrétien - electric piano Chris Pond - bass Mike Essoudry - drums WEDNESDAY, JUNE 19, 2024 AT 8:30 PM Atlantis Jazz Ensemble @Irene’s Pub 885 Bank St. Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/CwKdHhL89xWR5X9c/ Free 19+ Free concert! The Atlantis Jazz Ensemble returns to Irene's as part of the Ottawa Jazz Festival's Homegrown Club Series. The quintet will be featuring original tunes from its latest spiritual soul-jazz album, "Celestial Suite" (now on its 3rd vinyl pressing!), as well as some deeper cuts, and a few surprises along the way. Plus, it's a free show, don't sleep! Personnel: Ed Lister - trumpet Zakari Frantz - alto sax Pierre Chrétien - electric piano Chris Pond - bass Mike Essoudry - drums FRIDAY, JUNE 21, 2024 AT 8:30 PM Ottawa Jazz Fest: Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue @Confederation Park Laurier Ave W. Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/Zp5Bwyx47V37DBLi/ Tickets: Ticketsprogram.ottawajazzfestival.com/item/12324-Trombone-Shorty-Orleans-Avenue Take a listen to Lifted, Trombone Shorty’s second release for Blue Note Records, and you’ll hear that same ecstatic energy coursing through the entire collection. Recorded at Shorty’s own Buckjump Studio with producer Chris Seefried (Fitz and the Tantrums, Andra Day), the album finds the GRAMMY-nominated NOLA icon and his bandmates tapping into the raw power and exhilarating grooves of their legendary live show, channeling it all into a series of tight, explosive performances that blur the lines between funk, soul, R&B, and psychedelic rock. 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. SUNDAY, JUNE 23, 2024 AT 10 AM - 4 PM Centretown Flea Market @154 O’Connor Street Exciting News! Ottawa's Biggest Outdoor Flea Market is almost here! Get ready for a treasure trove of unique finds, delicious treats, and endless fun, because on June 23rd, we're kicking off the season with a bang! We're thrilled to announce that applications are now OPEN for vendors to join us in making this year's market the best one yet! Whether you're a vintage aficionado, a crafty creator, or a culinary genius, we want YOU to be a part of the magic. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to showcase your talents and products to the wonderful people of Ottawa and beyond. Spots are filling up fast, so secure your place today and let's make memories together at Ottawa's ultimate outdoor shopping extravaganza! Apply now and mark your calendars for June 23rd - it's going to be epic! See you there! Vendor Registration form: https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSdo2q7Lwnxe7k.../viewform SUNDAY, JUNE 23, 2024 AT 7:30 PM Ottawa Jazz Festival: Evening of São João w/ Flávia Nascimento & Nation Beat @Marion Dewar Plaza 116 Laurier Ave. W. Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/p7mFeRLR5N9tYi9i/ Tickets: Ticketswww.showpass.com/nation-beat-olg-after-dark-2024 The Ottawa Jazz Fest and Axé Worldfest present an Evening of São João with Flávia Nascimento & Nation Beat. Join us to experience a celebration of Brazilian culture and heritage! Old school Forró Pé de Serra and the best of Sivuca, Luiz Gonzaga, Gilberto Gil, Alceu Valença, Jackson do Pandeiro and Dominguinhos. Dress up in São João (San Jean) style – think urban cowboys and modern Farm girls 7:30pm: Flavia Nascimento Forró set 10:30pm: Nation Beat (Brooklyn) Expect typical Brazilian festival food such as Bolo de Milho, pop corn, Macaxeira, Canjica, curau, and much more. Festa Junina, São João or the June Festival, are a few names of this type of celebration used in Brazil - a Portuguese Catholic tradition that was introduced to Brazil hundreds of years ago. Its events are based on the European Midsummer festivities celebrating the harvest and the saints (Saint Anthony, Saint John the Baptist, and Saint Peter). Despite its religious origins, the significance of Festa Junina is that of a large social gathering with dance, drinks, and of course food. June is also a month to honor rain, the harvest season, and marital union. These celebrations feature typical Brazilian food and participants dress up like farmers, enjoy bonfires and dance the Quadrilha, a typical square dance. This event has the promotional support of Saravah.ca. Saravah is a non profit in Ottawa dedicated to organizing and promoting Brazilian culturally diverse events and supports the settlement of Brazilian newcomers in Ottawa. SATURDAY, JUNE 22, 2024 AT 8:30 PM Ottawa Jazz Festival: Preservation Hall Jazz Band @Confederation Part Laurier Ave. W. Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/zVV4LHFdcaCSWCA2/ Tickets: Ticketsprogram.ottawajazzfestival.com/item/12424-Preservation-Hall-Jazz-Band Preservation Hall Jazz Band has held the torch of New Orleans music aloft for more than 50 years, all the while carrying it enthusiastically forward as a reminder that the history they were founded to preserve is a vibrantly living history. MONDAY, JUNE 24, 2024 AT 8 - 9 PM Moov Ottawa: Intro To House Dance w/ Effect @Bronson Centre 211 Bronson Ave., room 221 $26 MONDAY, JUNE 24, 2024 AT 9 - 10 PM Moov Ottawa: Intro To Waacking w/ Didi @Bronson Centre 211 Bronson Ave., room 221 $26 Link: Join now WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26, 2024 AT 2 PM Lunchtime Jazz: Side-eye & Grace @Queen St. Fare 170 Queen St. Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/2TcjvbPfNnXjQCeu/ Get ready to groove and grub as the Ottawa Jazz Fest and Bar Robo join forces to present an unforgettable lunchtime experience: Side-Eye & Grace! Join us at Bar Robo for an electrifying midday musical extravaganza featuring the sensational sounds of Side-Eye and the soulful melodies of Grace. Settle in with your favorite lunchtime bites and let the smooth rhythms of chamber-jazz wash over you as you unwind in the cozy ambiance of one of Ottawa's hottest spots. Side-Eye & Grace, renowned for their innovative fusion of jazz, East-coast fiddle and improvisation will kick things off with their infectious energy and irresistible grooves. Side-Eye & Grace promises to deliver a performance that will have you tapping your toes and swaying to the beat. So, whether you're looking for the perfect way to break up your workday or simply craving some good music and great food, join us at Bar Robo for Side-Eye & Grace lunch show. It's an experience you won't want to miss! 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. THURSDAY, JUNE 27, 2024 AT 9 PM Miguel de Armas & Friends @Montgomery Scotch Lounge 750 Gladstone Ave. Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/j9HJbwtRzFT8fyCf/ Tickets (free): Freewww.eventbrite.ca/e/multicultural-celebration-day-with-miguel-de-armas-friends-tickets-907192967587 Axé Worldfest presents A Multicultural Celebration Day with Miguel de Armas & friends Thursday, June 27th 2024 - 9pm Come join us for a vibrant evening filled with music, dance, and cultural fusion! Our event will feature the talented Miguel de Armas and his friends, promising a night of unforgettable performances. The venue for this exciting gathering is the Montgomery Scotch Lounge. Get ready to immerse yourself in a celebration of diversity and unity through the universal language of music. Don't miss out on this unique experience! Band: Samantha Christ François - vocals Ariel Cubría - guitar José Hernández - drums Miguel de Armas - piano FREE with RSVP Venue: Montgomery Scotch Lounge 750 Gladstone Avenue / Ottawa, ON, K1R 6X5 Call for reservations: 613-230-6287 https://montgomeryscotchlounge.com/live-music/ 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 · Free - CA$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 AMASHOWZA Saturday June 29th - SOLÉ x REWIND x FLOWERS Sunday June 30th - SOLÉ x PULL UP OTTAWA Monday July 1st - SOLÉ x BAM BAM SATURDAY, JUNE 29, 2024 AT 3 PM - MONDAY, JULY 1 AT 2 AM Saravah Brazilian Festival! @SAW Centre 67 Nicholas St. Event: https://fb.me/e/1Dw5Mjp8d Tickets $15 (day pass) $20(full festival pass) Saravah Brazilian Festival June 29 & 30 2024 LOCATION: SAW Club 67 Nicholas Street Ottawa Line Up: Alberto Salgado - Brazil Maracatu Mar Aberto - Toronto Luciano LU Capoeira Dendê Do Recife Regina Teixeira Victor Anastacio Trio QI de Abelha DJ Sassy Beatz DJ DANM DJ JolyB Brazily Dance (Performing Brazilian Choreography) Mariana Moral Sabo (Performing Samba Song) Alegria Tropical (Performing Samba Song) Tickets: *A limited number of tickets will be available to Brazilian newcomers *Children up to 12 years old are free if accompanied by their parents *Tickets are $15 per day or $20 for the full festival pass *** The list of vendors will be announced soon! Funding by The City of Ottawa and support by Co-operators Investments e Mario's food center. SATURDAY, JUNE 29, 7 PM - CLOSE Kaminsky Selects @Ten Toes Coffee 873 Somerset St. W 100% vinyl: 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, JUNE 29, 2024 AT 8 PM School of Bass # 68.1 @Swizzles Bar and Grill 244 Queen St. Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/fqgEEfawjo8t7ztL/ Techno! Breaks! Breakcore! Jungle! DnB! And more! Featuring: Dj Optional Dj Bassmati Dj Serpenta Dj Mimsey Daemon Dj Emmett Dj Mister Mystic Dj I.D.E Projekt Decos by Dems & Doll Bring your food can for the Ottawa Food Bank! Saturday June 29th 2024 Swizzles Bar and Grill - 246 Queen street (Basement) +19 event. Valid photo I.D. required. Pay what you can at the door! P.L.U.R R.O.A.R SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL SCENE SATURDAY, JUNE 29, 2024 AT 8:30 PM Ottawa Jazz Festival: Norah Jones @Confederation Park 100 Elgin St. Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/t7CLcrQVCCMy2Ziz/ Tickets: Ticketsottawajazzfestival.com/tickets SATURDAY, JUNE 29, 2024 AT 10:30 PM - 2 AM DiscoLab: JUNE! @Parlour 1319 Wellington St. W., Ottawa Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1740957469774918/ Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/discolab-june-tickets-911470822767?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl Hey DiscoLab family! DiscoLab is back at @Parlour for our very first summertime DiscoLab on Saturday June the 29th! Expect all the good vibes, music, visuals, Photo Booth, dancing and hope to see you all out in full Disco attire with the moves to boot. DiscoLab is people coming together and feeling free to the funk in the spirit of the mid 1970’s to early 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. We hope to see you out on the dance floor dressed to the hilt & sweating bullets. SUNDAY, JUNE 30, 2024 AT 8:30 PM Ottawa Jazz Festival: The Yussef Dayes Experience @Marion Dewar Plaza 110 Laurier Ave Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/h6jvPdH2J4kyuC6z/ Tickets: Ticketsbit.ly/3IGQH3D Day Passes for June 30 include performances by: 6:30pm, Main Stage - Jazz Youth Summit 8:30pm, Main Stage - Veronica Swift 10:30pm, OLG Stage - The Yussef Dayes Experience WEDNESDAY, JULY 3, 2024 AT 8:30 PM The Prime Rib Big Band: Full Swingin’ Summer! @Irene’s Pub 885 Bank St. Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/HWj5oYTZhLK2Bk4x/ Tickets: Ticketsbuytickets.at/irenespubandrestaurant/1273025 The Prime Rib Big Band will be blazing a trail to Irene's Pub on Wednesday 3rd July to get the summer vibes into full swing!! As always, get down early to grab yourself a good spot!! See you there!! JULY 8 - 12, 2024 FIVE FOR FLAVA! @Flava Factory 1076 Wellington St. W. Info / registration: flavafactory.ca | (613) 798-7878 New Summer, new semester, so you know what that means: New Five For Flava! Swing by the week of July 8-12 to try ANY of our classes for only $5. Registration is live for this upcoming semester, secure your spot today! SATURDAY, JULY 13, 2024 AT 7:30 PM Gilsons @NAC Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/zSQBkv1EGUqxQQkt/ Tickets: Ticketsnac-cna.ca/en/event/36326 Formed in 2018, Gilsons is the musical collaboration of Francisco, João, and José Gil, blending influences of pop rock, samba, reggae, and Bahian rhythms, while paying homage to the classic MPB of their father and grandfather, Gilberto Gil. With successful releases like “Várias Queixas” and “Devagarinho,” the band's debut album Pra Gente Acordar has garnered attention, earning a Latin Grammy nomination for Best Contemporary Pop Album in Portuguese Language. The trio, after participating in major festivals across Brazil, recently graced the Sunset Stage at Rock In Rio alongside Jorge Aragão, captivating an audience of over 100,000 people. Excitingly, they are confirmed for the Lollapalooza Brazil 2023 lineup. What is MPB? MPB stands for “Música Popular Brasileira,” which translates to “Brazilian Popular Music” in English. It is a genre that encompasses a broad spectrum of Brazilian music styles, including bossa nova, samba, tropicália, and other popular music genres. MPB emerged in the 1960s and has been a significant cultural and musical movement in Brazil, blending traditional Brazilian rhythms with modern influences and often incorporating socially and politically charged lyrics. Artists like Gilberto Gil, Caetano Veloso, Elis Regina, and Tom Jobim are associated with the MPB genre. *** Actif depuis 2018, le trio Gilsons, formé de Francisco, João et José Gil, mêle influences pop rock, samba, reggae et rythmes de Bahia dans un cocktail musical qui rend hommage à la musique populaire brésilienne classique de leur père et grand-père, Gilberto Gil. Grâce à des titres à succès comme « Várias Queixas » et « Devagarinho », le premier album du groupe, Pra Gente Acordar, a retenu l’attention. Il a d’ailleurs été finaliste aux prix Latin GRAMMY dans la catégorie du meilleur album pop contemporain en langue portugaise. Après avoir participé aux plus grands festivals brésiliens, le trio est récemment monté sur la Sunset Stage de Rock In Rio aux côtés de Jorge Aragão devant un public conquis de plus de 100 000 personnes. Le groupe s’est également produit au festival Lollapalooza Brazil en 2023. Qu’est-ce que la MPB? MPB signifie « Música Popular Brasileira », à savoir « musique populaire brésilienne » en français. C’est un genre qui englobe un vaste éventail de styles musicaux brésiliens, dont la bossa nova, la samba, le tropicália et d’autres genres populaires. Née dans les années 60, la MPB a donné lieu à un mouvement culturel et musical important au Brésil mêlant rythmes brésiliens traditionnels et sonorités modernes, le tout souvent accompagné de paroles socialement et politiquement engagées. On associe à ce courant des artistes comme Gilberto Gil, Caetano Veloso, Elis Regina et Antônio Carlos Jobim. 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. SATURDAY, JULY 20, 2024 AT 7:30 PM The Ed Lister Group msg/ Dan Weiss @Montgomery Scotch Lounge 750 Gladstone Ave. Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/Gp9pHviwuNdFV1nF/ Tickets: Ticketsmontgomeryscotchlounge.com/event/the-ed-lister-group-2 The Ed Lister Group is comprised of.... Ed Lister ~ Trumpet / MD / Compositions Dan Weiss ~ Tenor Sax Deniz Lim Sersan ~ Piano Chris Pond ~ Double Bass Jose Garcia ~ Drums SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2024 AT 11 AM - 4 PM Ottawa Record Fair IV 355 Cooper St. Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/odLC6ZB5Co1Q3mEa/ $ 5 Admission. 1000's of New and 2nd hand Vinyl LPs, Cds, Cassettes and more! Streaming! Catch me on twitch.tv/lifeboogie *when possible -Tuesday | 20h Open Format -Wednesday | 22h | “Why Wednesday” Remote Stream @27 Club Open format 100% vinyl for dancing -Thursday | 18h - 23h EDT | MuyAfroFunkE “Seafood + Soul Sounds” Remote Stream @Angelina 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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