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Friday Drive
Friday October 18th, 2024 with Trevor Waker
LongSongs+LeftTurnsGrab&Go]

Happy Friday "Drivers"! Here we go with the last show before we launch CKCU’s annual funding drive. Here’s the link to the “Friday Drive” funding drive page for anyone who wants to get a head start on supporting CKCU and this show. Don’t be shy! Canada Helps Page: https://www.canadahelps.org/me/64Z4muwJ Got a nice mixed bag of the usual Friday Drive fare on the menu with a little of this and that on offer while trying to keep things interesting for all of you over the airwaves and interwebs. Been on a bit of a dub and Reggae kick lately and it’s going to spill over to the first few selections and see where the sonic safari takes us this week. Hope you enjoy this weeks selections!
Easter Island
Rico - Jama Rico Album - 2 Tone
The Champion Version
King Tubby And Friends - Dub Gone Crazy - The Evolution Of Dub At King Tubby’s 1975 - 1979 Album - Blood & Fire
Dread Dread Collie
I. Roy - H. Lewis, Ja. All Stars - Single - Humbres
Heads Down
Blue Mitchell - Bantu Village Album RE - Blue Note
Ire
Ginger Johnson & His African Messengers - African Party Album - Stone Records
Malanga
Niagara - Niagara Album RE - United Artists / The Everland Music Group
bottom of first broadcast hour 17h30 EDT
To Y Van Hecho
Carlos “Patato” Valdez - Ready For Freddy Album - Latin Percussion Ventures, Inc.
Las Computadoras Tambien Somos Seres Humanos
Romperaryo - Insurgentes Carismáticos Album - Discos Elgozo / Girando Records New
Los Cambios De La Vida
Orquesta Tabu - Orquesta Tabu Album - TTH
Daylight
Jaimie Finlay feat. Ellen Beth Abdi - Sun Dogs Album - Wah Wah 45s New
end of first broadcast hour 18h EDT
A Dance Fantasy
Montana - Single - Atlantic
Gina
L’Orchestre Choc Stars - Defao Album - Afro Rythmes
Sans Titre Nº4
Frederic Galliano Electronic Sextet - Live Infinis Album - F Communications
bottom of second broadcast hour 18h30 EDT
Angelo
!Deladap - Single - Ecco.Chamber
Mozalounge
Louie Vega - Single - Vega Records
Heart Beat Parts 1 & 2
Fini Dolo feat. Miss Sonja Sohn - Single - People
Expensive
Ezra Collective - Dance, No One’s Watching Album - Partisan Records New
end of broadcast 19h EDT
Extra Curriculars:

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 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/




FRIDAY, OCT 18 - SATURDAY, OCT. 19 AT 7 - 9:30 PM
Ottawa New Music Festival: Triple Header
@Ottawa Art Gallery
50 Mackenzie King Bridge
Event:
https://www.facebook.com/share/NY5YjUhnYbSm5dxw/
Tickets:
Tickets · CA$20 - CA$50www.eventbrite.ca/e/ottawa-new-music-festival-tickets-933286403757

October 18th, 7pm - "Triple Header”

The second event of this year's fest features an epic triple header bringing together Halifax-based cellist, composer, and improviser India Gailey, Montreal-based percussionist David Brongo, and Ottawa-based harpist Michelle Gott. Each artist will perform a 30-40 minute set, followed by a short intermission.
Gailey and Brongo will perform selections from their latest albums (Problematica and Confluence respectively), which includes music by Nicole Lizée, Claude Vivier, Thanya Iyer, Patrick Giguère, and more; while Gott will perform works by Ottawa-based composer John Gordon Armstrong and herself, alongside other pieces by Andrew Staniland, and Takashi Yoshimatsu.
After the show (and at the intermissions), hang out with the ONMC Festival Artists in the OAG's Skylounge where refreshments will be available.
We can't wait for YOU to hear THIS!
ONMC's 2024 Festival is made possible through the generous support of the City of Ottawa, Ontario Arts Council, and the SOCAN Foundation; the Canadian Music Centre, and community partnerships with the Ottawa Art Gallery and Steinway Piano Gallery Ottawa.
ONMC is committed to showcasing the very best in new music, with a focus on Canadian and Ottawa-based artists. The Ottawa New Music Festival's 2024 edition features the world premiere of one Ottawa based work (by Michelle Gott), the world premiere of Ottawa-born (and Toronto-based) Frank Horvat's "Almost Homeless", and the entirety of the festival features 98% Canadian music by length!




SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2024 AT 9 PM
White Rabbit: THE WIG (Brooklyn N.Y.) + Rick Laplante, Deedot
@City At Night
222 Slater St.
Event:
https://www.facebook.com/share/1UKanJELQmmPiPXA/
Tickets:
Tickets · CA$20.50 - CA$600cityatnightOct1924.eventbrite.ca

THE WIG (Brooklyn, NY)
Ultra Music - SOUP NYC - Good Company Records - Kult Records - LTHM - Usessions Records

The Wig is a classically trained Brooklyn-based DJ, music + event producer and radio show host who skillfully crafts his tracks and live sets to create unique musical moments for international dance floors.
Known for his creative compositions, technical efficiency, and infectious energy, The Wig has performed at some of the world’s best dance floors including Tresor (Berlin), Output (Brooklyn), Cielo (Manhattan), House of Yes (Brooklyn), Age Ha (Tokyo), and Womb (Tokyo).
He is also a winner of Danny Tenaglia’s Vinyl Reunion #11 mix competition, earning him a spot opening for the NYC dance music icon. As head of A&R for NYC-based legacy labels King Street Sounds, Nite Grooves, and Street King until 2023, The Wig has worked directly with some of house music’s biggest names such as Kerri Chandler, Louie Vega, David Morales, Joeski, SoulClap and more.
His popular Weekend Escape Plan, WIGout and illBehavior parties draw crowds from all aspects of dance music, with focus on NYC’s legendary dance music pioneers. The Wig's highly popular monthly FM radio show "Weekend Escape Plan" can be heard on the last Friday of each month from 00:00-02:00(EST) on WOMR 92.1FM Provincetown, or womr.org.
https://soundcloud.com/thewigmusic

w / local support from Ottawa scenesters Rick Laplante on opening duties, and Deedot will be marking his 30th DJ anniversary as your featured HoppyHour DJ!




SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20th, 2024 AT 1:30 - 3:30 PM
Capital Sessions!
@NAC
1 Elgin St.
Event:
https://fb.me/e/1Ze9jeGyw
Free | All Ages

Capital Sessions Community House Dance Practice is back at the NAC - National Arts Centre SUNDAY October 20th from 1:30 to 3:30 pm!
We are kicking off this season with the founders of Capital Sessions - DJ Rise Ashen and House Dancer Tangent!
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 choose to dance on your own, or learn some steps, or listen and vibe out, there's plenty of seating in the bleachers, great people all around, there's a fantastic little coffee shop, it’s a beautiful space with amazing music, it's family friendly and did we mention it's FREE???!!!!




TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2024 AT 8 PM
Lemon Bucket Orkestra
@Shenkman Arts Centre
245 Centrum Blvd.,
Event:
https://www.facebook.com/share/x8Ff7T69mMeqao8K/
Tickets:
Ticketsshenkmanarts.ca/en/lemon-bucket-orkestra

Lemon Bucket Orkestra are Toronto's original Slavic-Balkan-Klezmer-Party-Punks. The multi-award-winning ensemble has been heralded as a groundbreaking, genre-bending phenomenon by media and fans. Having performed around the world from England, New Zealand, Slovakia and back to Canada these exhilarating shows are not to be missed.
Lemon Bucket Orkestra’s live shows are a truly immersive experience ranging from the ecstatic to the cathartic and all points in between. The band will be stopping in at Shenkman Arts Centre as part of their US and Canada tour with their powerful new album Cuckoo.
Lemon Bucket Orkestra is:
Ian Tulloch (sousaphone), Os Kar (savage drums, screams), Marichka Marczyk (vocals), Michael Louis Johnson (trumpet), Julian Selody (alto sax, bb clarinet), Jaash Singh (darbouka). Alex Nahirny (guitar, vocals), Mark Marczyk (violin, vocals), Stephania Woloshyn (dance, percussion, vocals), Nathan Dell-vandenberg (trombone, vocals), James Mckie (violin), Max Forster (trumpet), Conrad Gluch (baritone horn, eb clarinet).




WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2024 AT 7 PM
Jazz Nite w/ Pete Woods
@Queen St. Fare
170 Queen St
Event:
https://www.facebook.com/share/31rE3ysEfNTrJYzX/

Join us at Bar Robo for an enchanting evening of Jazz Nite with the illustrious Peter Woods. Wednesday at 7 pm, let the smooth, soulful melodies transport you to a realm of timeless elegance and vibrant artistry. Immerse yourself in the sophisticated ambiance of Bar Robo, where live jazz creates the perfect backdrop for a night of musical magic. Indulge in an experience that harmoniously blends classic charm with modern flair, making every Wednesday an unforgettable celebration of jazz. No cover charge.




THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24th, 2024 AT 7:30 PM
Black Out Night featuring BLKDOG
@The NAC
Tickets:
Buy
Tickets Here

The first Black Out Night of the NAC season is just around the corner. On October 24th, NAC's dance department is welcoming the company of BLKDOG to Ottawa as part of their very first North American tour. Choreographed by award-winning Congolese-British dancer and choreographer Botis Seva, BLKDOG is a powerful piece that infuses storytelling and Hip Hop dance to tell the story of a young man processing his life and experiences.

The show will be followed by a post-show reception with light snacks, a cash bar, drinks, and an interactive installation created by Ottawa's own Olivia Onuk, founder of inBloom and Art As Therapy.





SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2024 AT 9 PM
Atlantis Jazz Ensemble
@Irene’s Pub
885 Bank St
Event:
https://www.facebook.com/share/UQF9CqijZtB4mM3r/
Tickets:
Ticketswww.tickettailor.com/events/irenespubandrestaurant/1371527

The Atlantis Jazz Ensemble is back at Irene's for another mesmerizing night of modal, soulful, and spiritual jazz.
Personnel:
Ed Lister - trumpet & flugelhorn
Zakari Frantz - alto sax
Pierre Chrétien - Fender Rhodes electric piano
Chris Pond - double bass
Mike Essoudry - drums




SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2024 AT 9 PM
White Rabbit Halloween: Tone A b2b FK Anyway All Night Long!
@City At Night
222 Slater St.
Event:
https://www.facebook.com/share/MkJqQjZuBikq2pxP/
Tickets:
Tickets · CA$20 - CA$850cityatnightOct2624.eventbrite.ca

Ottawa's best dance 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 $4 drinks, featured cocktails, and featured DJs!
For our annual Halloween edition of White Rabbit celebrating Tone A's birthday, we're getting spooooooky on the dancefloor! Halloween deco in effect! Costumes fully encouraged!

w/ DJs:
TONE A b2b FK ANYWAY - All night long!

- 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




WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2024 AT 7 PM
Jazz Nite w/ Justin Duhaime
@Queen St. Fare
170 Queen St
Event:
https://www.facebook.com/share/RT5pH9VBMmYX2Axi/

Jazz Nite with guitarist Justin Duhaime is an evening of captivating music, showcasing Duhaime’s exceptional skill and passion for jazz guitar. Known for his dynamic playing and rich, soulful interpretations, Justin leads a usthrough a blend of jazz standards, improvisations, and original compositions. Whether you're a jazz aficionado or new to the genre, this performance promises an intimate and memorable night of music.



THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2024 AT 10 PM - 2 AM
DiscoLab: Boogie Frights 2 Year Anniversary!
@Parlour
1319 Wellington St. W.
Event:
https://www.facebook.com/share/Y6Bx8ChzuT4tZCH9/
Tickets:
Tickets · CA$17.31 - CA$22.63www.eventbrite.ca/e/discolab-boogie-frights-2-year-anniversary-tickets-1025451130937

Hey DiscoLab fam can you believe we’re two years old?!?
We’re back to celebrate Halloween and DiscoLab’s two year Anniversary since the party’s rebirth after relaunching at Parlour.
We’ve had fantastic feedback on celebrating DiscoLab’s Anniversary on a “school night” and been very fortunate that Parlour, our true home, agreed to have us back on all Halloween for an authentic celebration of all hallows eve.
DiscoLab has been a true blessing and has exceeded all of our expectations thanks to all the amazing support from all of you who have helped take the party to new heights with your enthusiasm and participation.
Hoping to see a whole lot of you “Boogie Frighteners” out for our Halloween extravaganza celebrating our two year Anniversary and keep in mind you only live once in this lifetime.
DiscoLab is a 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 with a Halloween twist 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!
We have been and will continue 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.
LET’S GO!!!




SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2nd, 2024 AT 11 PM - 3 AM
PH03: Fred Everything + Pithra + Saman (Rise With Rhythm)
@27 Club
27 York St.



FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8th, 2024 AT 9 PM - CLOSE
DYSTOH w/ special guests WOKE STUDIOS COLLECTIVE feat. KAR33M, BANGGZ, T. CHANDY & more
DJ Set by Trevor Walker
@27 Club
27 York St.
Tickets:
$15 Advance
$20 Door



SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 13th, 2024 AT 9 PM
Atlantis Jazz Ensemble
@Minotaure
3 Rue Kent, Gatineau
Event:
https://www.facebook.com/share/124LeidNzpE/
Tickets:
Ticketsthepointofsale.com/tickets/amb241113001

L'Atlantis Jazz Ensemble est de retour au Minotaure! Attendez-vous à une soirée mouvementée remplie de jazz modal, ésotérique et spirituel...
The Atlantis Jazz Ensemble is back at Minotaure! Expect a spirited night of modal, esoteric, and spiritual jazz...
Personnel:
Ed Lister - trompette
Zakari Frantz - sax alto
Pierre Chrétien - piano électrique Fender Rhodes
Chris Pond - contrebasse
Mike Essoudry - batterie




FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2024 AT 8 PM
Soul Funk Revival
@Overflow Brewery
2477 Kaladar Ave.
Event:
https://www.facebook.com/share/AZX8X7Xa2ZytgjyA/
Tickets:
Ticketsoverflowbeer.com/products/mecca-of-stank-soul-funk-revival

A showcase of the best soul, funk, r&b and jazz-fusion the in the city! Take your soul higher at Overflow Brewery with an insane triple bill featuring Mecca of Stank, The Lionyls & Nitro Turtle



SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 30th, 2024 AT 8 PM - 2 AM
School of Bass # 68.3
@Swizzles Bar and Grill
244 Queen St.
Event:
https://www.facebook.com/share/qoTrP5wmvmzcUEQW/

Bass House! Electro! Jungle! Drum n Bass! Hardstyle! And more!
Featuring:
Dj Mz. Revolution
Dj TYPE-ZERO
Dj White Rabbit
Dj Gamma
Dj Nox
Dj I.D.E Projekt
Bring your food can for the Ottawa Food Bank!
Saturday Nov 30th 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


THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2025 AT 7:30 PM
World Music | Musique Du Monde:
Flavia Nascimento & Tio Chorinho
@Shenkman Arts Centre
Event:
https://www.facebook.com/share/KkMmX7be3C6dpm9r/
Tickets:
Ticketsshenkmanarts.ca/en/world-music-flavia-nascimento-tio-chorinho

Flávia Nascimento, a renowned singer and musician, joins the upbeat Tio Chorinho trio for a Brazilian show that will have you dancing in your seat.
Tio Chorinho is the first ensemble in Canada dedicated to performing Brazilian choro music. Founded over a decade ago, the group performs frequently throughout Toronto and southern Ontario and has also toured parts of the United States. The group’s debut album "Chora Brazil," earned two Canadian Folk Music Awards nominations (World Music Album of the Year and Instrumental Group of the Year) and was described by Wholenote Magazine as “an absolute delight from start to finish…a terrific debut CD; play it on a grey day and your room will be filled with sunshine!”





Streaming & stuff!

Catch me on twitch.tv/lifeboogie
*when possible

-Wednesday | 22h | “Why Wednesday” Remote Stream @27 Club
Open format 100% vinyl or digital for dancing

-Thursday | 18h - 23h EDT | MuyAfroFunkE “Seafood + Soul Sounds” Remote Stream @Angelina
Jazz - Funk - Disco - Soul - Afro - Latin - Reggae + stuff

-open format pop ups & the occasional raid trains

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Interactive CKCU
Trevor Walker (host)
TGIF Drive!

12:10 PM, October 18th, 2024
Johnny G
Hi Trevor. Looking forward to the show. I have not heard Orquesta Tabú in a while, so thanks! Also a fan of Louie Vega.

1:54 PM, October 18th, 2024
Trevor Walker (host)
Hey Johnny G. Thanks for the early comments and hope you enjoy the selections!

2:12 PM, October 18th, 2024
Neil & The Dancing Labrador
Dub and reggae kick always rocks the house!!!

4:53 PM, October 18th, 2024
Trevor Walker (host)
Neil & The Dancing Labrador, Your love of dub & reggae came to mind

5:22 PM, October 18th, 2024
robert p in gatineau
Enjoying the tunes ! Thank you very much.

6:28 PM, October 18th, 2024
Trevor Walker (host)
Always most welcome robert p!

6:32 PM, October 18th, 2024
Buzz TightGear
Already had Niagara in tha wishlist, - in fact it was Illustrious Elorious who schooled me to Sangandongo - but add Malanga to the "Walker WTF Wantlist". What a serious Man's Jam!!

2:09 PM, October 19th, 2024
Trevor Walker (host)
Buzz TightGear, We should talk, I have an extra ;)

3:47 PM, October 20th, 2024