Happy Friday Drivers family and welcome to this week’s show!
Firstly I’d like to offer my sincere apologies for having to air a re-run for last week’s broadcast.
Hopefully I can make it up on this week’s show.
A big open format grab and go on this week’s show with many favourites from past episodes as well as a few new offering to delight your auditory senses.
Expect the usual build to unwind you from your week in our first hour and hopefully wind you all up for whatever your weekend may have in store in hour two.
Thanks for being here and hope you all enjoy this week’s playlist selections!
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| Tiago Pass The Yussef Dayes Experience feat. Rocco Palladino - Live From Malibu Album - Brownswood Recordings |
| Freedom Now V5 feat. Ibrahim on guitar - Freedom Now / Valley Of The Kings Single - Dynamite Joint Recordings |
| Hold Us Down (G-Corp Mix) Rae & Christian feat. The Congos - Single - !K7 |
| Heritage Nicola Conte - Umoja Album - Far Out Recordings |
| Jungle Fever El Currante - Improvisto 2! v/a Album - Hi Top |
| Sun Phase Futvrist - Lustre / Sun Phase Single - Star Creature Universal Vibrations |
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| Baker's Dozen The Simonsound - Tour De Mars / Baker's Dozen Single - Project Blue Book |
| Rubber Feet 2day & 2Moro - Disney On Acid / Rubber Feet Single - Omniverse Recordings |
| Southern Freeez Sonzeira - Single - Talkin' Loud |
| Cactus Nivaldo Ornela - Fusion Global Sounds Vol. 2 (1976-1984) v/a Album - Favorite Recordings |
| Paradise DJ Center + Sly5thave feat. Thalma de Freitas - Single - Push The Fader |
| La Guadeloupéene Malavoi - Malavoi Album - GD Productions |
| I Believe It's Alright Jack Jacobs feat. Zariiya Zekkariyas (FKA Linda Womack) - Single RE - Melodies International |
| Hui Hui Opensouls pres. The Tornadoes - You Got Me Thinkin' / Hui Hui Single - From The Crate Records |
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| Zin-Zin Sun Treader - Zin-Zin Album - Island Records |
| Terminator (Randy Barracuda's Magic Wand Mix) Jesse - Single - Haita / Harmönia |
| Day In Day Out Cotonete feat. Leron Thomas - Single - Heavenly Sweetness |
| Rule Of The Bone Ballistic Brothers - Rude System Album - Soundboy Entertainment |
| Get Carter Peak - Single - Afro Art |
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| Gandys The Sure Fire Soul Ensemble - Live At Panama 66 Album - All-Town Sound |
| My Only Nova Vida feat. Klei - Single - BDQ Records |
| Persecución La Nueva Banda Santisteban - Improvisto 2 pre-release Single - Hi Top |
| Hands Interlude / Hands Agent K - Feed The Cat Album - Laws Of Motion |
| Have You Ever Felt This Way Before Directions - Have You Ever Felt This Way Before / Deep Talkin' Single - Diaspora In Session |
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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]: “Why Not?” 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 vinyl + digital 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! 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/ EVERY SATURDAY IN AUGUST, 2024 AT 1 - 3 PM MOOV Ottawa: Free Hip Hop Class + Dance Social @Rideau Centre 50 Rideau St. August 24 - Waacking August 31 - Breaking If you missed the first free Hip Hop class, don’t worry! We got one more this Saturday! Level 1 by Bento Sushi 1-2PM Free Hip Hop Class w/ @aleadecastro 2-3PM Dance social + all styles cypher (Hip Hop music) - all ages - all levels HOW TO JOIN? Sign up for FREE online @ moovottawa.com (link in bio) Sign the waiver on arrival at @cfrideaucentre @ 1PM Let’s dance! See you Saturday! ——————————————————————————— BONUS - Participants who stick around will get a discount code for our Fall 2024 program www.moovottawa.com EVERY SATURDAY, UNTIL - OCTOBER 12, 2024 AT 6 - 8 PM Live From The Booth @Sparks St & Elgin St (between Elgin St & Metcalfe St near 56 Sparks St) Free All Ages August 24th | Don’t Trust Ryan August 31st | Coach Bruno A collaboration between the Sparks Street BIA and the Ottawa Music Industry Coalition (OMIC) is bringing local music to The Booth on Sparks St all summer long! The concert series featuring electronic artists and DJs, Live from the Booth, will take place every Saturday from 6pm-8pm. Music lovers from the Ottawa region are invited to come start their Saturday evenings with good tunes on Sparks Street. The project will be run by Ottawa’s own Fabien Pleur, local music producer, vocalist, DJ, event coordinator, multimedia artist, and arts administrator. EVERY SUNDAY Golden: Rooftop Sundown Party w/ DJ Kam + DJ So Nice @Rabbit Hole 208 Sparks St. DJ Kam & DJ So Nice providing the soundtrack for your sunset every Sunday at The Rabbit Hole! Expect anything from Yacht Rock to 80’s R&B, 70’s Funk, modern Neo-Soul & golden era Hip Hop. FRIDAY, AUGUST 23, 2024 AT 6 PM - MIDNIGHT Somerset Stage: Bumpah2Bumpah @Capital Pride Rogers Somerset Stage Bumpah2Bumpah is a free party prioritizing enjoyment and creating a safe space for QTBIPOC, showcasing Black LGBTQ+ DJs from Ottawa, Toronto and Montreal. Enjoy sets from OMIC members and many more! Lineup: 6:30 PM – Gothbitch 7:00 PM DJ Del Pilar B2B DJ Avenue 8:00 PM DJ Celestial B2B JU!CE 9:00 PM DJ KAA$H B2B BUHUBUHLO 10:00 PM TTRILLS B2B Incognita 11:00 PM Jayel B2B Ace Dillinger Accessibility: * Accessible Entrances: Accessible via Bank Street and Slater Street * Accessible Parking/Transportation: There is no dedicated accessible parking. The closest Para Transpo pickup is Gilmour and Darby Ln. * Accessible Washrooms: There are accessible portable washrooms in the stage area * Designated Seating: Accessible Viewing Area is available on the right hand side by the stage. It will be marked with signage and a tent. * Known Triggers/Warnings: loud, stage lighting, crowds, flashing lights * Known Limitations: event will take place outdoors please consider weather conditions, there is some uneven ground from broken asphalt. * Additional Information: Earplugs available at info tent FRIDAY, AUGUST 23, 2024 AT 10 PM - 2 AM THROB Underground - PRIDE EDITION feat. Tanner Castro, Technatalie & Ashou 221 Rideau St Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/xFCRjrN48auK4TzC/ Tickets: Tickets · CA$13.54 - CA$28.25via Eventbrite Get ready for a wild night at THROB Underground - PRIDE EDITION with fierce underground music by Tanner Castro, Technatalie, and Ashou! Join us for THROB Underground - PRIDE EDITION featuring performances by Tanner Castro , Technatalie , and Ashou at Mavericks in Ottawa ! Get ready to dance, celebrate, and show your pride with an incredible lineup of talented artists. Expect a night filled with hard and sexy music, energy, and fierce love-dancing. FRIDAY, AUGUST 23, 2024 AT 10 PM - 2 AM The Queer Mafia + Basscamp present: Taste The Rainbow @27 Club Ottawa 27 York St. Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/37tdU8Von2WPfj59/ Tickets: Tickets · CA$22.63 - CA$27.96www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-queer-mafia-basscamp-present-taste-the-rainbow-tickets-955866371047 $20 Early Bird $25 General Admission $30 Door Craving something a little different? Get ready to unleash your inner unicorn at Taste the Rainbow, a fierce celebration of love and diversity. Club 27 will transform into a rainbow wonderland for a night of wild dancing and unforgettable fun. Our DJs will take you on a musical journey, kicking off with infectious house and techno beats, ramping up to the highly anticipated return of Queer Mafia legend, D-Luxx, and her booty-shaking anthems! Prepare to lose yourself on the dance floor and let the music take control! Dress Code : Unleash your most colorful, magical self! Rock your brightest outfits, unicorn accessories, or anything that screams your unique or magical vibe. Check out our Pinterest board for some inspo: https://www.pinterest.ca/basscampevents/taste-the-rainbow/ Basscamp, Queer Mafia, and Club 27 aim to create a safe space for all genders, orientations, and expressions. Let’s Taste the Rainbow together! *Limited community access tickets available upon special request Partial proceeds will be donated to Capital Rainbow Refuge Please note: The 27 Club is a cash only bar, so please come prepared. ATM is available on site. ********************************************************************* Capital Rainbow Refuge Partial proceeds from Taste the Rainbow will be donated to Capital Rainbow Refuge, an Ottawa-based registered non-profit organization that helps LGBTQI+ refugees and newcomers arrive and thrive in Eastern Ontario. Sponsorship support for LGBTQI+ refugees is the core activity for Capital Rainbow Refuge. Through volunteer-led sponsorship groups, Capital Rainbow Refuge helps navigate the immigration process and bring those fleeing persecution to safety. For more information, or to make a direct donation, please visit: https://capitalrainbow.ca/ ********************************************************************** DJs: D-Luxx Brown: D-Luxx Brown is a Queer Punjabi DJ, born and raised in Montreal who is coming out of retirement to bring you the tunes that many of you have been missing. In 2011, she and a few friends co-founded the Queer Mafia. An organization that raised money for various Queer organizations throughout the Ottawa/Gatineau region but also did a monthly take-over of the former Ottawa infamous club, Babylon. This party is the first comeback for the Queer Mafia and what better way to make a comeback with pals from Basscamp. D-Luxx Brown will take you down memory lane to 90’s hip hop and dancehall. She’ll be mixing in some bumpin’ new tunes and also infusing some Punjabi flava! In the past, she’s DJ’d at various festivals (including Capital Pride) and DJ’d for various charity events throughout the city. She’s also DJ’d with A Tribe Called Red, Yes Yes Y’all and others. DASA: DASA is a local Ottawa DJ/producer and Basscamp founder/resident DJ who got started with music playing bass in progressive metal bands. Growing up in the 90s, his influences draw from the sounds of classic video games, punk, grunge and metal. With a focus on Deep, Progressive and Techno genres - he aims to bring people together, make them feel and make them move. He made his debut with MAP (Music.Art.Ppl) in Ottawa, and has since graced stages across Ottawa (City At Night, Mercury Lounge), Montreal and Toronto. He, along with his beautiful partner Stacey, run Basscamp - a local event group that aims to capture the essence of some of their favorite festivals, creating welcoming experiences where people feel free and safe to dance, express themselves and make genuine connections. He will be returning to the festival circuit in summer 2024 with dates at Sonic Springs, Summerdaze, Black Rabbit Campout, Front Rite Republic as well as River & Sky Festivals! LINKS: https://soundcloud.com/dasa_musica https://www.instagram.com/dasa.musica/ https://www.facebook.com/dasa.musica.official/ SATURDAY, AUGUST 24, 2024 AT NOON BARNSTORM # 24 @15328 Concession 3-4, Finch, ON. K0C 1K0 Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/Kt2PFeLRDEygbMsE/ Tickets: Ticketswww.universe.com/events/barnstorm-24-tickets-32JSQG Once a year, usually the first Saturday before Labour Day Weekend, our 150-year-old barn, the “Odditorium”, located at “The Sanctuary” in Finch, Ontario, comes to life with friends, locals, and music lovers at Barnstorm. Five live bands of various genres, along with DJ’s in the “Chill Zone” spinning tunes, make Barnstorm an event you won’t want to miss. SATURDAY, AUGUST 24, 2024 AT NOON - 8 PM Community Stage @Bank & Florence - Free - Live Music - Drag Performances - DJs Please join us at our Community Stage for a weekend full of programming. In addition to local performers, we will also be joined by community partner, MAX Ottawa who will be promoting health around substance use. Be sure to check out Knyota’s alcohol-free bar! Schedule: 12:30 PM – In Harmony A Women’s Choir 1:00 PM – Marie-Celine Charron 1:30 PM – Kin of Chlorophyll ft Doctor Androbox & Guitar 2:00 PM – Karaoke w/ China Doll & Ruby Foxglove 3:30 PM – Open Community Stage (Youth) w/ Aimee Yoncé Shennel 5:00 PM – N’nerjie 6:00 PM – Grey Brisson 7:00 PM – Pass the Vibes Our mission is to create opportunities to celebrate, advocate, educate and connect people, respecting the full diversity of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. SATURDAY, AUGUST 24, 2024 AT 1 PM SHAKE THE ROOM: Dance Battles @EY Centre 4899 Uplands Dr. Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/8bSjj76G36ETXnoC/ Tickets: Ticketswww.moovottawa.com/shake-the-room SHAKE THE ROOM IS HERE @drivenshow, one of Canada’s top touring car shows, will be coming to Ottawa this Summer and the @moovottawa team will be hosting its dance battle segment! ——————————————— SHAKE THE ROOM @moovottawa @drivenshow SATURDAY AUGUST 24TH, 2024 (1-6PM) @eycentre (indoors - exact location tba) 1 vs 1 Hip Hop • 1 vs 1 Breaking DJ @kamlet.beats (Ottawa) MC @bboy_effect (Ottawa/Montreal/Havana) JUDGE @the.twrecks (Ottawa/Montreal) JUDGE @soulvibezzz (Montreal) Cash prizes Top 32 per category only Hip Hop & Break beats (80’s, 90’s, 2000’s & that new new) ——————————————— SCHEDULE Doors open @ 1PM for dancers & public / Dancer check-in Battles begin @ 2PM & end @ 530PM / Music until 6PM *will announce which category will start the day-of* ——————————————— DANCER INFO (20$ tickets) Mandatory sign up online via Eventbrite by Thursday August 22nd, 2024 @ 1159PM. No sign ups will be accepted on Friday or Saturday because your funds won’t go to support the battle after! Only buy your ticket and sign up through our website/Eventbrite and not a direct ticket from the car show website. Your ticket through us will get you access to the show. Only 1 water bottle will be provided to each dancer but you can bring your own - fountains available. SPECTATOR INFO (20$ tickets & up) Buy your tickets only through the link in our bio (it supports our event directly!) Prices will increase August 17th Tickets available at the door but the funds will not directly support the dance portion (so please purchase by Thursday August 22nd!) Kids & youth (discounted tickets) are welcomed but not all music will be *clean* - please decide appropriately if you choose to attend! - MOOV OTTAWA DANCE’s code of conduct will be in full effect - ——————————————— TICKETS & DANCER SIGN UP (32 ONLY) NOW OPEN via www.moovottawa.com Questions? Send us a DM SATURDAY, AUGUST 24, 2024 AT 4 - 6 PM City Sounds: Dhrubo & Opartheeb @Bells Corners 35 Fitzgerald Road, Lot #101 Free | All Ages City Sounds Live is a travelling music festival presented in partnership with BIAs and co-curators in various neighbourhoods around Ottawa. Created in 2021, thanks to funding from the City of Ottawa’s Economic Development Department, City Sounds Live promotes diverse local emerging artists and encourages economic growth. The concerts aim to provide residents and visitors of Ottawa with free, family-friendly, and inclusive outdoor live music experiences that foster community involvement, social cohesion, and increased spending in the surrounding areas. By producing evening events near music venues in various neighbourhoods around the City of Ottawa, OMIC is directly contributing to Downtown Revitalization and supporting Ottawa's Nightlife Economy Action Plan. Each performance takes place in a neighbourhood with a live music venue nearby—event hosts encourage attendees and passers-by to explore the venue's regularly scheduled programming after the show. The 2023 City Sounds Live program saw a total of 99 individual artists paid through 55 different performances across 20 concerts. SATURDAY, AUGUST 24, 2024 AT 6:30 - 10:30 PM The Huge Groove featuring Ezra Silva @Brookstreet Hotel 525 Legget Dr. Smooth jazz vibes! SATURDAY, AUGUST 24, 2024 AT 7 - 11 PM Disco Delights w/ Joshua Wick @Ten Toes Coffee House 837 Somerset St. W A little disco to make your weekend right! SATURDAY, AUGUST 24, 2024 AT 9 PM - 2 AM Les OdasCieux D’Ottawa, Odas + Special Guests @Lusitania Portuguese Club 63 Grenfell Cres. Tickets: $50 Adv | $60 Door Eventbrite Info: (613) 400-4513 | (613) 697-9946 Live Compa band! SATURDAY, AUGUST 24, 2024 AT 9 PM - 3 AM White Rabbit Capital Pride: KARSTEN SOLLORS, Rick Laplante, Andrei Soprano @City At Night 222 Slater St. Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/eppWXgBgEpA8UKG4/ Tickets: Tickets · CA$20.50 - CA$600cityatnightAug2424.eventbrite.ca Join us for a special event to celebrate Capital Pride at White Rabbit inside City At Night. Check out our spin on happy hour = #HoppyHour! Every Saturday from 9pm to 10pm we offer $4 beer & bar rail! Our Capital Pride weekend headliner is international DJ/Producer based in Chicago: KARSTEN SOLLORS (Sollors Systems, Toolroom Records, Repopulate Mars, Circus, Nervous Records, Simma Black, Farris Wheel Recordings, King Street Sounds, Great Stuff Recordings + more) Largely defined by earnest transmissions of sincere and soulful energy, Karsten’s unique passion for the music through his decades of experience within the industry speaks for itself. Proudly advocating the Chicago sound, Karsten takes considerable influence from some of the scene’s most acclaimed names. With a strong penchant for soulful vocals and infectious grooves, Karsten’s undeniable drive and dedication have proven to be the constants in ensuring his arrival to the international dance music scene. Consciously honoring the pioneers that came before him, he has evolved into a devoted representative of contemporary house music. Having commercially released more than 60 original tracks and remixes to date, Karsten’s impressive output has recently earned him a spot in the Grammy Recording Academy both as a key voting member and in 2022 elected as governor on the board of the midwest chapter. Signed to a wealth of highly respected imprints, the likes of Toolroom Records, Repopulate Mars, Circus, Material Series, Nervous Records, Simma Black, Undr The Radr, We Jack, Stashed, Farris Wheel Recordings, King Street Sounds, Sleazy Deep, Great Stuff Recordings and more. Boasting an extensive back-catalogue with numerous other Top 10 and Top 100 charting tracks. Stand-out releases from the Canadian export include ‘The Run Around’ which attained #1 spot in the tech house top 100 chart and was also featured on BBC Radio 1. ‘Weekend Warrior’ which attained #1 ‘Best New Tech House’ track, ‘Step Into It’ on Repopulate Mars landing at #3 for tech house on Beatport. As well as his remix of Gettoblaster’s ‘Break Em Off’ which landed at #2 on the tech house top 100 chart. Always active on the scene, Karsten continues to champion the very best in house music with his intense touring schedule which expands across all continents, and continually thriving in multiple national and international DJ residencies. Having built a solid foundation through his productions and DJ career, Karsten turned his attentions to launching his own record label & lifestyle imprint [ Sollors Systems ] bringing in a new approach to label identity. An ethos of being exclusively inclusive, releasing an array of house music with a solid balance between high profile names and new comers, with an intentional spotlight on minority talent. Following up on this success, 2024 is set up to be a very busy year for the Canadian with a significant nonstop multinational tour schedule, and many heavily anticipated releases. Karsten Sollors: linktr.ee/karstensollors w / local support from Ottawa scenesters Rick Laplante on opening duties, and Andrei Soprano is making his White Rabbit debut as your featured HoppyHour DJ! - 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. FAQ: www.cityatnight.ca/FAQ VENUE: www.cityatnight.ca SUNDAY, AUGUST 25, 2024 AT 11 AM - 4PM LOLA’S FEST vol. 2 by Lola’s Kitchen @Vanier Hub 271 Marier Ave Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/tVJHRuXAtnvbP1FH/ Free | All Ages !!!!!!!!!!!! FREE ADMISSION !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!! FREE ACTIVITIES !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! -Dance battles ( Flava Factory ) 2 vs 2 all styles $400 cash prize -Free haircuts for the youth ( Prophetic Cutz ) -Art battles -Dj's -Emcee's -Vendors -Fundraising for the community -Filipino street food ( Lola's Kitchen ) -Filipino street games -Filipino Folk dance ( PDTO ) -Free Magic show / workshop (Tyler) More to be announced. For vendor / artist submission please email : lolasfestottawa@gmail.com COMMUNITY EVENT. FAMILY EVENT. ALL AGES !!!!!!!!!!!!! FREE ADMISSION !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! FRIDAY, AUGUST 30th, 2024 AT 7 - 9 PM Full Flava Friday w/ DJ Hamlet @The Flava Factory 1076 Wellington St. W. Cypher jam at The Flava Factory with DJ Kamlet providing the soundtrack! SATURDAY, AUGUST 31st, 2024 AT 3 PM - LATE SUN (SETS) W/ Trackstars | House Of Wayne & The A.I.O | Andrew Carter | Jeff Doubler & Balu | Joe Juarez @Il Vicolo 118 Dalhousie St SATURDAY, AUGUST 31st, 2024 AT 7 PM - CLOSE Kaminsky Selects: “lifeboogie” Edition (Trevor Walker Guest Spot) @Ten Toes Coffee 873 Somerset St. W 100% vinyl: Afro & Latin - Voodoo Funk - Reggae - Ska - Forro - Samba Soul - Antillean - High Life - Caribbean - Congolese Rumba - Son Cubano - Cumbia - Salsa SATURDAY, AUGUST 31, 2024 AT 9 PM - 2:30 AM White Rabbit: Return Of The Jaded + Tone A + Grottoli @City At Night 222 Slater st. Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/ALdpeocsU3qmjc7y/ Tickets: Tickets · CA$19.44 - CA$600cityatnightAug3124.eventbrite.ca Our favourite hometown hero Return Of The Jaded is back headlining at White Rabbit. We couldn't be more proud of our friend for representing Ottawa on the international stage. Tone A on opening duties and the White Rabbit debut of Grottoli as our featured HoppyHour dj. 1/2 price cover and $4 drinks between 9-10pm! SATURDAY, AUGUST 31st - SEPTEMBER 1st, 2024 AT 7 PM Merhaba Festival 2024 @Terry Fox Recreational Center (Moonies Bay) The Beach Shack, 2960 Riverside Dr. Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/P7DRxT8wrQ4GNzUS/ GET EXCITEDDDDD OTTAWA!!!! Anabs Eritrean Sports Club (Anabs) is happy to announce that we are going to be hosting our fourth annual Merhaba Festival which will be taking place between Saturday August 31 and Sunday September 1, 2024 at the Terry Fox Recreational Center (Mooney’s Bay) in Ottawa, Ontario Merhaba Festival will consist of exciting activities including, but not limited to, soccer tournaments, running competitions, community BBQ, music as well as different kinds of games for children. We will have soccer teams coming from Montreal and Toronto!!! https://anabsclub.ca/merhaba-festival-2024/ SATURDAY, AUGUST 31, 2024 AT 8 PM Salsa Nite with Sabor 19! @Queen St. Fare 50 O’Connor St. Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/LZAaBSkwzyuHhezS/ Tickets: Tickets · CA$22.63www.eventbrite.ca/e/samba-nite-with-sabor-19-tickets-927252135097 Get ready to dance the night away at Salsa Nite with Sabor 19 at Bar Robo! Join us for an electrifying evening filled with vibrant salsa rhythms and infectious energy. Whether you're a seasoned dancer or just looking to have a great time, this night promises non-stop dancing and fun. Don't miss out on the ultimate salsa experience—bring your friends and let's hit the dance floor! SATURDAY, AUGUST 31, 2024 AT 8 PM - 2 AM School Of Bass #68.2: Rush Deliver, Overdrive Canada, Copacetic, Synergy reunion, with friends! @Swizzles Bar & Grill 244 Queen St. Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/8t1P6pRKnSd6iUdP/ Trance! Hardstyle! UK Hardcore! And more! Rush Delivery, Overdrive Canada, Copacetic, Synergy reunion, with friends! Featuring: Dj Doc Savage Dj Emm Dj Dainja Dj Optional Dj Type Z.E.R.O Dj I.D.E Projekt Bring your food can for the Ottawa Food Bank! Saturday August 31th 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 SEPTEMBER - DECEMBER! MOOV FALL / WINTER 2024 Mondays: @Bronson Centre (221 Bronson Ave.) - 6-7PM: Intro To Afro Beats (Adults 18+) w/ PJ613 - 7-8PM: Intro to Hip Hop (Adults 18+) w/ Alicia - 8-9PM: Beginner Hip Hop Choreo (Adults 18+) w/ Alicia Wednesdays: @Routhier Community Centre (172 Guigues Ave.) - 6-7PM: Beginner Hip Hop Choreo (Teens 13-17) w/ Valentina - 7-8PM: Intermediate Hip Hop Choreo (Adults 18+) w/ Valentina - 8-9PM: “Ladies First”: Beginner Choreo (Adults 18+) w/ Valentina (Women’s Only Classes) Thursdays: @Routhier Community Centre (172 Guigues Ave.) - 6:30-9PM: $2 Open Practice (All Ages - not a class) w/ Karl Saturdays: @Bronson Centre (221 Bronson Ave.) - 10-11AM: Intro To Breaking (Kids 7-9) w/ B-Girl Lotus - 11AM-Noon: Intro To Breaking (Youth 10-12) w/ B-Girl Lotus - Noon-1PM: Intro / Beginner Hip Hop (Youth 10-12) w/ Melissa Register + info @ moovottawa.com (6 weeks | 12 weeks | 10 months available) WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 2024 AT 7 PM Jazz Nite with Peter Woods @Queent St. Fare 50 O’Connor St. Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/2gLUDP3boKFQaGRg/ Indulge in the timeless elegance of Jazz Nite with Peter Woods at Bar Robo, Wednesday at 7 PM. Set against the backdrop of our intimate, retro-inspired venue, Peter Woods and his talented ensemble transport you to a world of sophisticated melodies and smooth rhythms. Join us for an evening where every note tells a story, and every sip of our artisanal cocktails enhance the experience. With no cover charge, it’s the perfect midweek escape for jazz aficionados and casual listeners alike. Discover the magic of live jazz at Bar Robo – where music and ambiance create an unforgettable night. FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 6 AT 3 PM - SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 8 AT 5 PM Ottawa Comic-Con 2024 @EY Centre 4899 Uplands Dr. Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/HvdNuycPAjQU1Yo5/ Tickets: Ticketsottawacomiccon.com/tickets Ottawa Comiccon is back from September 6 to 8, 2024 at EY Centre! 2024 Tickets will be on sale very soon. Keep it locked on our socials or subscribe to our newsletter: https://app.cyberimpact.com/.../79CB7D4C-57A0-4B87-BA44... *** Ottawa Comiccon is a pop-culture fan convention that showcases artists and products from entertainment genres like: Sci-fi, Horror, Anime, Gaming in all its forms, and, of course, bande dessinée and comic books. It features a large array of exhibits with several companies demonstrating their wares and a few vehicles or set pieces from film or television are on display, a shopping experience like no other, aimed at fans that are looking for games, T-Shirts, comics, toys, statues, replicas and more collector items. Fans have the opportunity come to meet their favourite creators from the world of comics get their autographs, buy a sketch or thank them for their work. Additionally, one of the biggest draws, fans get to meet the personalities behind their favourite TV shows and movies. Celebrities participate in autograph sessions, photo opportunities and stage appearances. Fans are encouraged (but not obliged) to come dressed as their favourite pop culture characters, be they from movies, TV, video games or comics. It culminates at the Masquerade, the big costuming competition that brings in judges from across the globe, over 40 competitors, and fans to cheer them on when they hit the big stage. Over the course of three days, fans are treated to over 50 different panel discussions and workshops that help further promote comics, costuming, gaming and pop culture in general. FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 6, 2024 AT 7 PM The Ed Lister Group - Residency @Montgomery Scotch Lounge 750 Gladstone Ave. Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/3YYVHaxfs7WMh9pG/ Tickets: Ticketsmontgomeryscotchlounge.com/event/ed-lister-group-3 The Ed Lister Group residency is firing on all cylinders at Montgomery Scotch Lounge.!! Come and join the hottest jazz messengers that the City has to offer as we usher in the fall season! FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 6, 2024 AT 9 PM Laylit @SAW Centre 67 Nicholas St. Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/eCmDSXGi7uzb6K6j/ Tickets: Tickets · CA$25.57 - CA$37.61www.eventbrite.ca/e/laylit-tickets-946577838797 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. @ laylitparty Lineup to be announced! 19+ / licensed Made possible with the support of Ontario Creates For more info visit https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/laylit-tickets-946577838797 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2024 AT NOON - 5 PM Antique & Vintage Market 2 @Urban Art Collective.ca 1088 Somerset St. W. Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/2QakNr4rHtXv1bNL/ Shop for Vintage Clothes, Housewares, Vinyl Records, Tools, Toys and more from our Amazing Vendors. Plus, Grab some Hearty Eats, Tasty Treats from our Delectable Food Vendors! The Antique & Vintage Market Saturday, September 7th at 1088 Somerset St. W. (the Urban Art Collective). Our Market Vibe is Curated & Intimate. You can stroll through the Market to Pickup Local Eats, Treats & All Things Vintage. All Markets are Carefully Curated. We also have a Non-Alcoholic Dry Bar on-site, plus a Gallery and Art Shop. The Market is Family & Pet Friendly and if you’ve not seen our outdoor space yet, it is one of the most unique spaces in Ottawa. Looking Forward to Seeing you All at the Market! SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2024 AT 1 - 11 PM Afrofestival Ottawa 2024 @2960 Riverside Dr. Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/DjwaF9NoP521GmuG/ Tickets: Ticketsvia Eventbrite 5TH ANNUAL AFROFESTIVAL OTTAWA 2024 Join thousands of Festival Goers for our 4th Annual Afrofestival Ottawa. Date: Saturday September 7th and Sunday September 8th. Time: 1pm to 11pm AfroFestival Ottawa is a free, yearly Music and Arts festival that showcases the best of African culture and entertainment in the nation’s Capital. This festival gives all Canadians a chance to experience the beauty and wonder of African culture and expression. It promotes a sense of integration and representation for African Canadians, and celebrates a culture that is often misunderstood or undervalued. This festival highlights local artists who struggle to find opportunities to showcase themselves in the Ottawa music scene, and provides artisans of African fashion, goods and crafts with a chance to display their wares. We strongly encourage you to get your free ticket now, Buy VIP Tickert to skip the line or get a table or booth to support this festival. There is also a place for authentic African cuisine food vendors and restaurants to promote their businesses, sample and sell their food. With live performances from both local and international artists, children's activities and fashion shows, this is a festival the whole family can enjoy. Last year was our 4th year and was in person at Mooney's Bay Park, Over 10,000 people attended the Festival with Positive feed back, this year we plan to make it better and bigger. This year, we are happy to announce that we will be hosting in person festival at our well known beach in OTTAWA on September 7th and 8th 2024. Come have fun while discovering local talents and diverse African culture at our free festival. THINGS TO KNOW & WHAT TO EXPECT: -2 Days Festival -Festival gates opens at 1pm -Festival ends at 11pm -Either Rain or Sun Festival will happen so come prepared. -There will be multiple tents for shade. -Everyone MUST have a ticket to access the Festival Site. -Family Friendly Festival, bring the kids to have fun. -General Admission LIMITED FREE AMOUNT -PLEASE NOTE ONCE FREE TICKETS ARE SOLD OUT THEN THE REGULAR TICKETS WILL BE SOLD AT $30 FOR EACH DAY. -PLEASE NOTE: AS WE ARE NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION, THE AMOUNT OF FREE TICKETS WE RELEASE IS BASED ON HOW MUCH FUNDING WE RECEIVE FOR THIS YEAR'S FESTIVAL. WE HIGHLY ENCOURAGE PEOPLE TO GRAB THEIR FREE TICKET ASAP. -VIP SKIP THE LINE AND UNDER THE TENT CLOSE TO STAGE $40 -LIMITED VIP Admission TICKET (Dedicated EXPRESS ENTRANCE/EXIT for only VIP TICKET HOLDERS ONLY Paid Ticket) -There will be a POS machine on site. (you are encouraged to bring cash) -There will be a Restricted BEER TENT AREA for 19+ to purchase Alcoholic Beverages. -You can book a VIP BOOTH in advance (Call/Text 6134021195 ), which will come with food and drinks. Close to the stage MUST be 19+ -NO FOOD or DRINKS are allowed INTO the festival site. -There will be a full Security Check. -There will be Different Flavors of food and food tents -There will be an African Village section where you can buy all things African -Washrooms on site -Sanitizing Stations on site -Please come ready to support Local Businesses. -Come ready to support local Artists -After 8 pm you won't be allowed to enter the festival site, Please come early there will be lots of activities to keep you busy and entertained. -Feel free to bring a folding chair and umbrella -8pm no reentry. -For more information please call/text 6134021195 or 6138799534 BECOME A SPONSOR: Are you interested in your company to become one of our sponsors? And enjoy the benefit that comes with our Sponsorship package? Please send us an email Sponsors@afrofestivalottawa.ca BECOME A VOLUNTEER: This Festival won't be possible without the help of dedicated Volunteers. This festival is run by Volunteers. Please head to our website www.afrofestivalottawa.ca and fill out the application form. You can also email volunteers@afrofestivalottawa.ca ARTIST APPLICATION: Do you want to perform at our Festival or have any Talent you want to showcase? please head to our website www.afrofestivalottawa.ca and fill out the application form once the Application Opens. VENDOR APPLICATION: Are you looking for a Vendor Stand to showcase your Business, promote your business, and sell your products? please head to our website www.afrofestivalottawa.ca and fill out the Vendor application form once the Application Opens. THIS IS A FREE FESTIVAL (General Admission) BUT PLEASE WATCH OUT FOR THE FREE TICKET LINK SO YOU CAN GET YOUR FREE TICKET TO THE FESTIVAL!! SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2024 AT 9 PM - 2 AM Celebrating Brazil’s Independence Day! Featuring Rômmel & DJ Sassy Beatz @SAW Centre 67 Nicholas St Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/EzQFUtZK3nqadi3F/ Tickets: Tickets · Free - CA$17.31www.eventbrite.com/e/celebrating-the-brazilian-independence-day-tickets-978203933297 Saravah Nights: Celebrating Brazil's Independence day! Saturday, September 7 2024 Featuring Rommel live show & DJ Sassy Beatz special (closing) set *Baile Funk* Multiple awards winner ROMMEL is a Brazilian singer-songwriter, guitarist and producer who stands-out for his talent and versatility. Mixing elements of popular Brazilian music with Afro-beat, Reggae, Funk and Jazz, Rommel breathes and transpires authentic and upbeat music with compositions in Portuguese, French, Spanish and English. SASSY BEATZ plays a mix of Axé, Forró, Frevo, Samba, Funk, Samba-Rock, MPB, Marchinha, Pop. Closing the event with a Baile-Funk fiery set. Event at SAW Club 67 Nicholas st. Ottawa Doors at 9pm This event is 19+ Tickets online at $15 Limited FREE tickets for Brazilian Newcomers This event is possible by the City of Ottawa SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2024 AT 9:30 PM - 1:30 AM Pocket Rave @Le Hibou 757 Chemin Riverside, Wakefield 18+ | $15 - $25 Nikoli Batak Second Sight Jewels SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7th, 2024 AT 10 PM - 2:30 AM DiscoLab Road Show: Skoolin’ @27Club_Ottawa 27 York Street Hey DiscoLab family! Trevor & Alex are the road again back to 27 Club for our second instalment of the DiscoLab Road Show: Skoolin’! Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/Qn18E3gQWEmrp7GL/ Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/discolab-road-show-skoolin-tickets-998386349447 (Also in @discolab613 bio) Expect all the good vibes, music, visuals, Photo Booth, dancing. 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 continue to bring that experience and understanding of the era to enhance DiscoLab by trying to introduce and play lesser known underground classics alongside favourite anthems. We hope to see you out on the dance floor dressed to the hilt & sweating bullets. JOIN US Saturday, September 7th, 2024 AT 10 PM - 2:30 AM DiscoLab: Skoolin’ @27ClubOttawa 27 York Street flyer design: Alexandre Mattar | @deejayzattar #DiscoLab613 #Ottawa #lifeboogie #MaggyFresh #lifeboogieVision #Saturday #LiveRemote #twichstream #Parlour #Disco #Funk #Boogie #Soul #goodvibes #follow #subscribe #ShareWidely #thankyou #onelove SEPTEMBER 9th - 14th FIVE FOR FLAVA @Flava Factory 1076 Wellington St. W. Check out the new Five For Flava schedule sale during September 9-14 any class for $5 flavafactory.ca |
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