Happy Friday “Drivers” fam!
Some niceness in store for you all during this week’s show with a decent dose of jazz funk, African and Brazilian grooves on a mellow tip to get the first hour rolling and unwind you from the past week and continue inclining the tempo as the weekend wind up goes into effect during our second hour.
Happy listening, thank you all for taking the time and hope you enjoy this week’s offering.
| Part Of Me / Changes Alive! - Alive! Album - Urana Records |
| Ain't No Sunshine Gregory James Edition - Prophets Of Soul Album - Dakar Records |
| A Funky Feelin' Billy Martin - Strawberry Soul Album - Trans-World 
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| What's The Use Jimmy Owens - Look Softly Album - Horizon |
| Kambe Touré Kunda - Émma Africa Album - Celluloïd |
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| Love & Revolution Seun Kuti & Egypt 80 - Heavier Yet Lays The Crownless Head Album - Records Kicks 
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| Azo N'Kplon Doun Noe Gnonnas Pedro & His Dadjes Band - The Band Of Africa Vol. 1 Album - African Songs LTD |
| Straight Jacket Donato - A Bad Donato Album - Blue Thumb |
| I Just Want To Make Love Cold Blood - Cold Blood Album - Atlantic |
| Let 'Em In Billy Paul - Let 'Em In Album - Philadelphia International Records |
| Ecos Da Mata Ivan "Mamão" Conti - Poison Fruit Album - Far Out Recordings |
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| Sambola Tunico - Tunico Album - Far Out Recordings
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| Samba Mana Camayenne Sofa - La Percee Album - Editions Syliphone Conakry |
| Butter (For Yo Popcorn) Brother Jack McDuff - Down Home Style Album - Blue Note Records |
| The Jungle (Medley) War - Outlaw Album - RCA |
| Tropical Horizon Azymuth - Crazy Rhythm Album - Milestone Records |
| Toda Menina Baiana Gilberto Gil - Levanta Poeira v/a Album - Jazz&Mild Recordings |
| Mwuana Mutu Fidèle Zizi - Chérie Maguy Album - Afro Hit Discafrique / Discafrique Records |
| Dove Cymande - Cymande Album - Janus Records |
| Black Family Roy Ayers - Drivin' On Up Album - Uno Melodic Records |
| La Petite Mambo Kenny Burrell - Tin Tin Deo Album - Concord Jazz |
| Blow Your Head (Undubbed Version) The J.B.'s - Single - Urban |
| Mysteries Of The Worldq MFSB - Single - Philadelphia International Records |
| Steven's Theme African Head Charge - My Life In A Hole In The Ground Album - On-U Sound |
| Feel The Real David Bendeth - Adrenaline Album - Inter Global Music
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| Aseni Orlando Julius & The Heliocentrics - Jaiyede Afro Album - Strut |
| Mana Kalapana - Kalapan III Album - Abattoir Records |
| Cause I Love You Turner Bros. - Act 1 Album RE - Luv N' Haight |
| Aquarius / Let Sunshine In Ramsey Lewis - Single - Columbia Records |
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| NaNaNa Song Massada - Astaganaga Album - Kendari Records |
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WEDNESDAYS AT 10 PM - CLOSE lifeboogie presents: [Why Not] w/ Trevor Walker @27 Club 27 York St. Event: https://fb.me/e/4PuYE9sHo No Cover | 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. THURSDAYS AT 7 PM - CLOSE ConcepThursdays @Afterlight 129 Bank St. ConcepThursdays is a weekly event showcasing innovative & forward thinking music. Every week will feature a special Guest DJ offering a true lounge experience. Concept is at Afterlight , a cocktail Lounge that uses the City at Night space which has the best sound system & a beautiful atmosphere overall. On the menu is Cocktails, Natural wines, Craft beers, Drink specials, Eats & more. MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS, SUNDAYS, MARCH - APRIL, 2025 Moov Dance Program “Winter & Spring” Schedule! @Bronson Centre 211 Bronson Ave. @Roughier Community Centre 172 Guigues Ave. Mondays: (Bronson Centre) March 3 - April 14 6PM Beginner Afrobeats Choreography w/ PJ613 7PM Intro to Hip Hop w/ Zomi 8PM Beginner Hip Hop Choreography w/ Zomi Wednesdays: (Routhier Community Centre) March 5 - May 21 6PM Moov: on Stage Beginner / Intermediate program | 12 weeks w/ Valentina 8PM Intermediate Hip Hop Choreography | 6 weeks w/ Valentina Sundays: (Bronson Centre) 10:30AM: Kids advanced beginners breaking | 12 weeks w/ BGirl Lotus | April 6 - June 29 11:30AM: Kids Intro to breaking | 12 weeks w/ BGirl Lotus | April 6 - June 29 FRIDAY, MARCH 28 - SATURDAY, MARCH 29, 2025 AT 6 PM Object // Project Art Book Fair 2025 @Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre 290 Lisgar St. Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/16GPo8yYuF/ Possible Worlds presents Object//Project Art Book Fair, a new multi-day event in Ottawa which celebrates diverse and boundary-pushing artists’ publishing. This inaugural edition of OPABF will spotlight the vibrant Canadian art publishing scene. Object//Project Art Book Fair 2025 Dates: March 28-29, 2025 Location: Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre (290 Lisgar Street) Free and open to the public, OPABF aims to bring together artists, publishers, curators, collectors, educators, cultural workers and the community-at-large to connect, share knowledge, critically reflect, and be inspired. Fair visitors will have the opportunity to discover: > 50+ exhibitors in multiple rooms from Ottawa-Gatineau, Toronto, Montreal and beyond; > A dynamic lineup of talks, workshops and artists’ projects focused on the theme of cultural memory and documentation; > Music performances and DJ sets across two floors; and > Offsite programming with collaborators across the region. More information: objectprojectartbookfair.com Instagram: @objectprojectartbookfair SATURDAY, MARCH 29, 2025 AT 8 PM Mas Aya + Aymara Alvarado Sánchez + DJ Gloryhull @SAW Centre 67 Nicholas St. Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/1HhhArrCz5/ Tickets: Ticketswww.tixtree.com/e/mas-aya-aymara-alvarado-snchez-dj-gloryhull-ed9a7b3694d0 Acclaimed Nicaraguan-Canadian composer, producer, and musician Brandon Miguel Valdivia, also known as Mas Aya, returns to Ottawa for a night of lush atmospheric production and live instrumentation. Following the release of his 2024 LP, Coming and Going, it's evident that Mas Aya's percussion-driven sound has grown even more playful and expansive thanks in part to his closest collaborators: his partner, Lido Pimienta, and his young daughter, who both appear as vocalists on the album. This intimate intermingling of familial vocals, ambient echoes, and Valdivia's signature combination of live drums and flutes creates what critics have called a "quiet, almost restful quality," but Mas Aya's latest work still teems with subtle contradictions and restless intrigue, all the while carving pathways toward the reconciliation of these opposing sonic and thematic forces. Mas Aya is joined by avant-garde improvisational artist Aymara Alvarado Sánchez and eclectic vinyl selector DJ Glory Hull at Club SAW on March 29. SATURDAY, MARCH 29, 2025 AT 8 PM - 2 AM School Of Bass #68.4 @Swizzles Bar And Grill 244 Queen St. Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/1LXGWiwXfv/ Bass House! Electro! Jungle! Drum n Bass! And more! Featuring: Dj Emm (Method of Movement) Dj Nox Dj Kaytaro Dj Mister Mystic Dj Gamma Dj I.D.E Projekt b2b Dubplate Professor Decos by Dems and Doll! Bring your food can for the Ottawa Food Bank! Saturday March 29th 2025 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, MARCH 29TH, 2025 AT 9 PM - 2:30 AM White Rabbit: “Hareraiser” for safe raving w/ Grondini + Rick Laplante + Pithra @City At Night 222 Slater St. Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/15GqDKAFFP/ Tickets: Tickets · CA$17.31 - CA$500cityatnightMarch2925.eventbrite.ca Every Saturday from 9pm to 2am is White Rabbit inside City At Night! Check out our spin on happy hour = #HoppyHour! Between 9pm - 10pm we offer $4 DRINKS + $4 COVER at the door! Introducing White Rabbit Ottawa's "HARERAISER": A New Fundraising Event Series! Join us for the inaugural edition of Hareraiser, a night of pulsating beats and community love, as we raise awareness and funds for Safe Raving nonprofit. Proceeds from tickets will go directly to support SAFE RAVING is a local Ottawa nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting safety, well-being, and inclusivity within the rave community through harm reduction. Their mission is to provide the community with resources, education, and non judgmental support services, so people can make informed, responsible choices. They are dedicated to spreading education and safety, on and off the dance floor, and believe that everyone deserves to experience the joy, connection, and freedom that our rave scene offers, without compromising their health or safety. Safe Raving provides a wide variety of resources to support the community ranging from earplugs, overdose prevention training, condoms, naloxone, jolly ranchers, snacks and water. They are there to keep a look out over the dance floor, and to help make the community safer. https://www.instagram.com/saferaving_official/ Get ready for a sonic journey through the depths of deep and melodic house, nu disco, indie dance, leftfield disco, Italo house, and techno, courtesy of our talented DJ lineup: GRONDINI (12:30am-2:30am) RICK LAPLANTE (11pm - 12:30am) PITHRA (9-11pm, 0ur featured HoppyHour DJ) GRONDINI started DJing and promoting rave parties in 1997. He’s since shared the decks with the likes of Kendal (Ritmo Fatale), Adrian Marth (Italo Moderni) and Jordan Nocturne (Night Institute), making him Montreal's go-to DJ for everything italo. Even Hunee used to borrow his Rane mixer when in town... His fast, high-powered, EQ-heavy DJ style is reminiscent of the Detroit house scene and DJs like Al Ester and DJ Bones. Covering a wide range of musical tastes, his sets pick the best from leftfield disco, krauty EBM, italo house and banging techno. soundcloud.com/matteogrondini instagram.com/grondinidisco/ * RICK LAPLANTE has been professionally DJing for over 30 years, and is the founder of White Rabbit Ottawa, hosting Saturday nights in the legendary City At Night in Canada's Capital since 2017, as well as the notorious annual Black Rabbit Campout. A highly technical mixer, Rick draws influence from the entirety of his eclectic music collection - you can always expect the unexpected as he blends several different auditory flavours into his Dj sets. Over his career, Rick has played events from Montreal to New York City and from Toronto to Boston, performing on stages alongside legends like Richie Hawtin, Deadmau5, Green Velvet, Roger Sanchez, and many more. soundcloud.com/whiterabbitevents/sets/rick-laplante instagram.com/rick_laplante/ * PITHRA'S journey as a DJ started in 2010. From intimate house parties to clubs and festivals. Pithra is a versatile DJ who has a passion for music with a selection ranging through Arabic, Disco, House, R&B, Funk, Soul, Afro Beats, Electronica and much more. Currently based in Ottawa, Pithra is passionate about community and bringing people together. He is the cofounder of the music and art collective Music.Art.PplMusic is the best way to bring people together and it's the DJ's job to read the crowd and perform accordingly while maintaining the authenticity of the music. Pithra does that best! soundcloud.com/pithra instagram.com/pithramusic/ - A limited quantity of tickets are available online - Table reservations/packages are recommended for groups and available online - Walk-ins are always available on a first-come, first-served basis. FAQ: www.cityatnight.ca/FAQ VENUE: www.cityatnight.ca SATURDAY, MARCH 29TH, 2025 AT 10 PM Elmdale Tavern DJ Nights w/ DJ Magnificent @Elmdale Tavern 1084 Wellington St. W. SUNDAY, MARCH 30, 2025 AT 3 - 5 PM CKCU’s Got Talent! @Irene’s Pub 885 Bank St. Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/19riHHyU32/ Come and see your favourite CKCU FM hosts sing, play, dance, rhyme, joke and juggle at the 1st annual 'CKCU's Got Talent' show. Admission is free. Snacks and door prizes will be provided. FRIDAY, APRIL 4, 2025 AT 7:30 PM The Ed Lister Group feat. Mike Lett @750 Gladstone Road Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/1ABLhTaA6y/ The Ed Lister Group will be featuring the Alto Sax virtuoso, Mike Lett for our next residency show at the Night Oat in Ottawa. The show starts at 7:30pm and we perform 2 sets of music. It's $15 per set of if you'd like to stay for both sets it's $25. Seating is first come first served and get down early as the place fills up fast. You won't want to miss out on what we have in store for you this April!! FRIDAY, APRIL 4, 2025 AT 11 PM It’s a Pozativ Thing @27 Club Ottawa 27 York St. Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/18gajJaK4x/ On Friday April 4th join us for a night of proper POZATIV HOUSE MUSIC !! Ain’t no party like a Pozativ party !! DJ BALU 1:00 JEFF DOUGLER 12:00 HOUSE OF WAYNE ( bday set)11:00 10$ cover 7$ with Pozativ Merch Doors open 11pm ( after band clears the stage from the early show ) SATURDAY, APRIL 5, 2025 AT 7PM Stoke Fuji Tokyo Trio + LSD Trio @Glebe-St. James United Church 650 Lyon St. Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/1658rdXvKW/ Tickets: Ticketswww.tixtree.com/e/satoko-fujii-tokyo-trio-lsd-trio-f6eb8b4fdbf2 Satoko Fujii’s Tokyo Trio is a lithe, quick-witted ensemble capable of terrific speed and excitement as well as subtle textures and tone colors. The extraordinary rapport between Fujii and fellow Japanese artists Natto Maki on bass and Oden on drums gives the trio a distinctive group sound full of “grace, sophistication, surprise and ingenuity”. With a deep knowledge and love of the jazz tradition as its foundation, Tokyo Trio ventures into bold, new and thrilling sonic territory. LSD Trio is Linsey Wellman on baritone saxophone, pedals; Scott Warren, tape loops, electronics, percussion; and David Jackson on guitar, modular synth, laptop. The band is based in experimenting and improvising with live performance as its primary output often using samples and field recordings made from their environment. The instrumental configuration for shows is always changing and most always improvised. Primarily though this involves instruments being highly processed in real time with pedals, software, and tape, often resulting in large looped noisy ambiences that shift into funky jaggy instrumental rock. THURSDAY, APRIL 10TH, 2025 AT 8PM VIBECHECK: w/ DYSTOH + Mo The Pro + The Brothership @27 Club 27 York St. Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/152t9ako9Xm/ Tickets: Tickets · CA$7.50 - CA$15www.eventbrite.com/e/vibecheck-feat-dystoh-the-brothership-and-mo-the-pro-27-club-tickets-1269888262979 VIBECHECK feat. Dystoh, The Brothership, + Mo The Pro DYSTOH Dystoh is a dynamic new duo from Ray Tabana and Phil Motion, founding members of the three-time Juno-nominated Souljazz Orchestra. Having debuted live at the Dakar Music Expo in Senegal (2023) and since toured Colombia, Canada, and Europe, the duo blends hard-hitting congas, roaring baritone sax, and tight two-part harmonies, while their sound draws from the more commanding elements of Afrobeat(s), Latin and Reggae influences. Their self-produced debut album, ‘Heat of the Times’ (May 2024), is a journey through the realities, anxieties and hopes in the chaos of our modern world. Standout tracks like ‘All My Life’ and ‘Days Go By’ highlight the best of their hypnotic grooves and polyrhythmic arrangements as they bring forth a new high-energy signature sound that speaks to the duo’s rich history as seasoned performers and to their unwavering dedication to live music. THE BROTHERSHIP The Brothership is a gritty Afro futuristic funk collective harmoniously spawned from Ottawa based rock and soul band The Lionyls. Drawing inspiration from iconic funk acts such as Parliament/Funkadelic, The Meters, War, The Ohio Players, and contemporaries like Ghostnote and Dumpstaphunk, they’re firmly planted in the growing global funk renaissance. Blending deep instrumental grooves with simply irresistible vocal harmonies and tongue-in-cheek humour, The Brothership’s high energy party vibe offers an immersive musical experience for all to enjoy! MO THE PRO Mo, The Pro is a DJ with an ear for rhythm and a heart for culture. He is a Canada-based Nigerian passionate about Afrobeats, Amapiano, Rap, and Pop. Deeply inspired by the vibrant rhythms of Afrobeats, he seamlessly weaves these infectious beats into his sets, crafting unforgettable musical experiences. Mo, The Pro is not just a DJ but a musical storyteller, bringing the spirit of Nigeria to Canada and beyond. SATURDAY, APRIL 12, 2025 AT 11 AM - 4 PM Ottawa Record Fair V @Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre 355 Cooper St. Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/161PTfvFCy/ Ottawa Record Fair V Saturday April 12, 2025 355 Cooper Street, Ottawa @ Carleton-Dominion Chalmers Centre $ 5. Admission and Early Bird $ 10. Admission Early Bird doors at 10:00 a.m. General doors at 11:00 a.m. SATURDAY, APRIL 12, 2025 AT 8 PM - CLOSE Après-Ski: DiskoDave + Trevor Walker @Kaffé 1870 715 Chemin Riverside, Wakefield, QC Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/161E9tDHop/ Tickets: https://sairyo.app.link/g078tAH6RRb DANCE KULTURE PRESENTS - APRÈS L'HIVER Spinning Seasons = Spinning Records! Help us celebrate the spinning of seasons with some spinning of records – A full night of vinyl house music with headliner, Ottawa pioneer and DJ Legend Trevor Walker. The Hills are thawing all around us, and Walker, along with local selectors Diskodave and BeatSciencea and live Bassist Greg Howlett will be bringing the heat for this special APRÉS L'HIVER show at Kaffé 1870. Everyone's invited to this scorcher of a dance party. Tix are $10 (11$ with admin Fee's) in advance and more at the door. See you there! 100% vinyl dance floor vibes all night! SATURDAY, APRIL 19, 2025 AT 10 PM - 2 AM DiscoLab: April [Disco Showers!] W/ DJ Magnificent x Trevor Walker @Beyond The Pale 250 City Centre Avenue, U. 106 Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/1ACKq2a3w2/ Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/discolab-april-disco-showers-tickets-1302693624699?aff=oddtdtcreator We’re back again for April with our fourth dig at Beyond The Pale to bring the vibes! DiscoLab is a 100% vinyl throw down ’75 - ’83 + Funky Disco Boogie Soul vibes all night. There will be some incentive to dress to impress with the offering of a prize for best Disco gear & make sure to sharpen up those boogie moves! DiscoLab is people coming together and feeling free to the funk in the spirit of the mid 1970’s - 1980’s. We encourage everyone to take it to the next level by dressing up in your finest disco gear and get ready to GET DOWN to some of the best music and vibes Ottawa has to offer. Combined, Alex & Trevor have been rocking dancefloors and collecting music for more than 65 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. We hope to see you out on the dance floor dressed to the hilt & sweating like bullets. FRIDAY, APRIL 25, 2025 AT 10 PM Phibes - Ottawa @56 Byward Market 56 Byward Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/15vxC3igUu/ Tickets: Ticketswww.ticketfairy.com/event/phibes-ottawa The biggest headliner in Camo Sessions history is about to touch down! With 100k+ SoundCloud followers, festival takeovers worldwide, and bass lines that hit like Megatron’s blasters … PHIBES is coming to the Capital. In partnership with Vortex, we’re bringing you a transformative night of Drum n Bass like you’ve never seen before. Three floors of incredible talent and eye popping visuals by Dems and Doll to boot. PK Sound from @lycea.ca CAMO CREW ROLL OUT Ticket link Goes Live tomorrow at 10am - FIRST 10 TICKETS ARE FREE SATURDAY, APRIL 26, 2025 AT 7 PM - 1 AM R&B PERIOD. @Rogers Centre 55 Colonel By Drive Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/17zyEtiEJ3/ Tickets: Tickets · CA$22.62 - CA$38.61RANDBPERIOD.eventbrite.ca Tickets for R&B PERIOD are moving extra quick, round up your choir and get ready to vibe out with over 1000 R&B music lovers, this is the one Ottawa, let’s gooooo! HOST: Prosper MUSIC: Mace, Kam, Eazy El Dee, MessemUpBeats, Sax N’ Sip VIBE: An unforgettable dance party / sing-along, carefully curated for R&B music lovers. Featuring breathtaking panoramic views, overlooking the iconic Rideau Canal and historic Parliament Hill. DRESS CODE: All Black Attire. SATURDAY, APRIL 26, 2025 AT 8 PM Rommel @La Grange de la Gatineau 80 Chemin Summer, Cantley, Qc. Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/1Bo5iSDPCJ/ Tickets: Ticketswww.grange.ca/fr/event-details-registration/rommel Rommel, a winner of several awards, is a Brazilian singer-songwriter, musician, and producer who stands out for his talent and versatility. Blending elements of Brazilian popular music with afro-beat, reggae, funk, and jazz, Rommel breathes and sweats authentic and dynamic music with compositions in Portuguese, French, Spanish, and English. His latest album is titled KARAWARA. "Karawara" is a polysemous word of Tupi-Guarani origin (from the family of languages of the lowlands of South America) which, among other meanings, refers to "the spirits of the forest." In this sense, Karawara pays tribute to the indigenous peoples of the world and their history of struggle for fundamental human rights and recognition. Karawara also addresses themes of ancestry, spirituality, and environmental and social issues, using music as a means to spread a message of peace, hope, humanity, and compassion. Video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=FzWLSLN61q0&t=1s SATURDAY, APRIL 26, 2025 AT 9 PM - 2:30 AM White Rabbit w/ Jewel Kid, Larose & Fabre, Rick Laplante @City At Night 222 Slater St Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/1E9P7ZUhQD/ Tickets: Tickets · CA$18.37 - CA$650cityatnightApr2625.eventbrite.ca Join us for our HoppyHour! Between 9pm to 10pm we're offering $4 beer & bar rail + $4 off cover! Saturday April 26th, after a killer performance for us in 2024, we're proud to welcome back to White Rabbit Defected and Toolroom DJ/Producer: JEWEL KID - Malta (Defected, Toolroom, Cr2, Glasgow Underground, Nervous, Suara) Jewel Kid was born in Malta and climbed on the music train way back when he was still illegal to enter clubs. Two decades in, and this journey has fast-tracked Jewel Kid from Dj to Producer with a one way ticket to success. He is the Winner of the Carl Cox Worldwide Remix Competition held by Beatport for “Best House Remix”, and Awarded “Best Dance Production” at the Malta Music Awards. Conductor of numerous tracks in Beatport’s Top 10 Charts, Jewel Kid has signed music with A-Class record labels such as Defected, Toolroom, Cr2, Glasgow Underground, Abode, Nervous, Tronic, Suara and many others. From different platforms around the world, he has embraced the privilege of holding golden tickets and an international gig schedule playing in infamous clubs such as Space (Ibiza), Egg (London), Cielo (New York), Womb (Tokyo), Space (Miami), Sankeys (Ibiza) and many more. His tireless commitment and versatile sound have created a theatre of music for other masters to play and followers to join. This journey is in full speed with a mind full of music and a hand full of dreams. To open for Jewel Kid, we're hosting the White Rabbit debut of one of Quebec's rising stars on the house and techno scene: LAROSE & FABRE Hailing from Québec, Canada, Larose & Fabre are a DJ and producer duo who have made their mark on the electronic music scene with their explosive energy and unique sound. Charley Fabre: Born in Paris, France, Charley began as a Hip-Hop and Reggae DJ before diving into the world of House and Techno in 2006. He established himself in the underground scenes of Toronto and Hamilton, performing at iconic venues like Comfort Zone and The Guvernment. His bouncy Techno-House style earned him a nomination at the World Electronic Music Festival (WEMF) and collaborations with renowned artists such as Flim, Sydney Blu, and Lady Bass. Sébastien Larose: Originally from Alberta, Sébastien cut his teeth in Québec’s club scene, becoming a resident DJ at Le Drague, L’Éclipse, and Kaméléon. With his melodic and underground style, he made a name for himself at events like the Funkhouser Show and Le Cercle nights, while also collaborating with the Monique Musique label. In 2019, Larose and Fabre joined forces to create a sound that transcends borders. Their music, both energetic and innovative, has conquered prestigious stages, from Québec to the French Riviera. Their ability to blend Techno, Tech-House, and powerful basslines has made them a must-see act in the electronic music scene. The duo has shared the decks with renowned artists such as Blondex, Jewel Kid, FLIM, Ludo Lacoste, and many more. Their sets, always intense and creative, promise an immersive and unforgettable experience, whether in intimate clubs or at major festivals. Local support from Ottawa veteran and White Rabbit founder & resident dj RICK LAPLANTE, who is setting the vibe with a RARE HoppyHour set from 9-11pm. Arrive early to beat the line up, and enjoy $4 drinks and $4 off cover between 9-10pm (Door tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis. It's highly recommend to buy in advance - this event will likely reach capacity!) - Table reservations/packages are recommended for groups and available online - Walk-ins are available on a first-come, first-served basis. $4 off cover at the door from 9-10pm VENUE: www.cityatnight.ca FAQ: www.cityatnight.ca/FAQ THURSDAY, MAY 1, 2025 AT 4 - 9 PM Hintonburg Night Market @1088 Somerset st. W. Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/14mvTuTj4e/ The Hintonburg Night Market is back for its third year, bringing together the best local artists, artisans, entrepreneurs, and food vendors in one of Ottawa’s most vibrant neighbourhoods! Join us every Thursday night from spring to fall at 1088 Somerset St. W, hosted by the Urban Art Collective. This market is a celebration of all things local, with a curated lineup of unique handmade goods, delicious eats, and refreshing drinks. Whether you’re on the hunt for one-of-a-kind art, locally crafted products, or simply want to enjoy some great food and drinks with friends, the Hintonburg Night Market has something for everyone. Plus, there’s always an amazing art show to enjoy in the UAC gallery, making it the perfect place to connect with the community, discover new local talent, and experience the best of Ottawa’s creative scene. Don’t miss out—come hang out and be part of the fun! THURSDAY, MAY 8, 9 & 10, 2025 AT 7 PM - 3 AM 5th Annual Empowering Women In The Music Industry @NAC 1 Elgin St. Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/167KpBm4uu/ Axé WorldFest presents the 5th annual edition of their much anticipated conference. Our proposed activities: A three-day conference for women in the music industry Our vision: To bring together industry leaders and emerging talent to forge connections and spark new project ideas. Through panels, workshops, artist pitching, mentorship, showcases, networking events, and after-parties, the conference amplifies the voices and experiences of women, gender minorities, and equity-deserving groups The conference takes place in venues around the National Capital, providing cross-cultural platforms for attendees and economic opportunities for cultural workers and local businesses. All showcases are at the National Arts Centre, our official partner Watch this space for details / More info TBA / for any questions email us at infoaxeworld@gmail.com FRIDAY, MAY 9, 2025 AT 9 PM - 2:30 AM White Rabbit Presents: German Sparkle Party @City Gridwrks 221 Rideau St. Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/1HBwwrJhCa/ Tickets: Ticketssairyo.app.link/qCzaMtyXHRb WHITE RABBIT EVENTS ANNIVERSARY EXTRAVAGANZA... GERMAN SPARKLE PARTY! Do you like to dancey-dance? Do you like to party-party? We go over the top with lights, lasers, projection mapping and lots of sparkly, flashy, glittery deco for this event... we give you plenty of eye candy! This night is not only a visual feast... we've got serious treats for your feets with top-notch house music! DJs: RICK LAPLANTE TONE A BRINK ZABELLA Creative Design by MIRANDA MCMAHON Projection Mapping by MATT CAMERON Light Tech: SADIB SUFIAN SO, WHAT IS IT? A German Sparkle Party is a fun and frolicsome celebration of all things shiny, blinky, glowy and dazzly, set to a soundtrack of the best house music the city has to offer. WHAT'S THE STORY? The German Sparkle Party theme is a global party phenomenon inspired by a worldwide sensation music video of the same name by "The Something Experience". This is our chance every year to be silly and outrageous, dance, let loose, and have fun! WATCH THE VIDEO, GET INSPIRED: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f-jN3vH26NQ WHAT DO I WEAR? Sparkle Party outfits are fun & bright, and bedazzled outfits are HIGHLY ENCOURAGED! Think sequins, sparkles, shiny fabric, blinky lights, glittery makeup, rhinestones, or whatever makes you feel FABULOUS! Get inspired and join us in rocking sparkly accessories, glittery makeup, rubber boots, and of course your party pants! FREE ACCESSORIES! Do you feel you need some more sparkle in your step, more flash in your Friday night? As always, we'll set up our ever-popular SPARKLE STATION, allowing the woefully unprepared to get into the theme with some complimentary sparkle accessories. SATURDAY, MAY 10, 2025 AT 9 AM - 1 PM 32nd Annual Metcalfe Farmers Market: Opening Day! @2821 8th line, Metcalfe, ON. Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/15etFj7Poj/ Join us for our First Saturday of the 32nd Year! -45 plus Local Producers -Free Parking -Dog Friendly -Atm on Site THURSDAY, MAY 22, 2025 AT 8 PM OMIC presents: The 6th Annual Capital Music Awards @NAC (Southam Hall) 1 Elgin St. With renewed financial investment from the City of Ottawa, the Ottawa Music Industry Coalition (OMIC) is proud to announce a new partnership with the National Arts Centre to present the 6th annual Capital Music Awards in person on May 22nd, 2025 at 8:00 PM ET. Taking place for the first time at the prestigious Southam Hall in the National Arts Centre, the Capital Music Awards (CMAs) stand as Ottawa's premier celebration of the region's musical talent. This year, the event promises to captivate audiences on a national stage. Since 2020, the CMAs have brought together artists, music entrepreneurs, businesses, and fans, showcasing creativity, excellence, and innovation in the music industry across 13 award categories. Tickets for the Capital Music Awards go on sale January 17th. For a limited time, music lovers and supporters can take advantage of early bird pricing and a limited number of highly sought-after “VIP Experience” tickets will once again be made available to the public. To purchase tickets, visit the event page on the NAC’s website at https://nac-cna.ca/en/event/37585. Nominees will be announced on Friday, January 17th from 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM at a free in-person event at the National Arts Centre’s Peter A Hendorrf Place featuring live music by DJ Memetic and opportunities to connect with nominees and fellow music-lovers. Media are encouraged to attend, all are welcome. Once again, fans will have a chance to make their voice heard with public voting for the 5 categories opening on January 17th, 2025 at 12:00 PM ET until February 14th, 2025 at 5:00 PM ET. Votes can be cast by visiting ottawamic.com/cma. Only 1 vote per email address will be accepted. Celebrating 10 years as Ottawa’s non-profit music organization this year, OMIC will facilitate events during the inaugural Capital Music Week (CxMW) from May 20-25, 2025, a week-long celebration of showcases, professional development, networking, and business-to-business opportunities. Ways to get involved and CxMW events will be announced in the coming months. The Ottawa Music Industry Coalition thanks the City of Ottawa and the National Arts Centre for their generous support of the Capital Music Awards. For more information about sponsorship opportunities for the Capital Music Awards or Capital Music Week (CxMW), please contact OMIC’s Executive Director Mélanie Brulée at melanie@ottawamic.com and see OMIC’s Sponsorships and Partnerships Package. Quote “The Ottawa Music Industry Coalition is honoured to celebrate our community’s musical excellence on a national stage. As our organization grows exponentially, so do our ambitions to elevate and export our city’s rapidly establishing Music City status. Now more than ever, Ottawa is poised to take centre stage as a flourishing hub within Canada’s music ecosystem, and we are thrilled to welcome music industry professionals and fans from near and far to the most important edition of our marquee event yet.” - Melanie Brulée Ottawa Music Industry Coalition Executive Director About the Capital Music Awards Since 2020, the Capital Music Awards have recognized outstanding achievements in Ottawa’s music industry, celebrating musicians, live music curators, music educators, sound engineers, music venues and more. Produced and presented by the Ottawa Music Industry Coalition (OMIC), the annual awards highlight the diverse talent and vibrant music community of the National Capital Region, acting as a stepping stone for local artists towards accolades such as the Junos, as well as a platform for networking and collaboration within the music sector as Ottawa’s largest music industry gathering. About the Ottawa Music Industry Coalition (OMIC) The Ottawa Music Industry Coalition (OMIC) is a registered bilingual, member-based non-profit organization dedicated to fostering a thriving and inclusive music ecosystem that drives Ottawa’s economic, cultural, and social prosperity. As the leading advocate and first point of contact for Ottawa’s music industry, OMIC connects and supports all facets of the sector—including creators, performers, music and sector-adjacent businesses, entrepreneurs, presenters, venues, technicians, labels, promoters, BIAs, organizations, and the City of Ottawa—while fostering collaboration, innovation, and community engagement. A fast-growing organization with 585 active members and 14,000+ combined online followers, OMIC represents a diverse network of artists, music professionals, businesses, and fans. As the only bilingual, member-driven music office in Ontario, OMIC works to build Ottawa’s reputation as a vibrant Music City. OMIC values accessibility, transparency, equity, diversity, inclusion, collaboration, innovation, excellence, growth, and community engagement. For media inquiries, please contact: Melanie Brulée, Executive Director Ottawa Music Industry Coalition melanie@ottawamic.com SATURDAY, MAY 24, 2025 AT 7 PM Soft Serve: Whacking Dance Battle & Disco Party @27 Club Ottawa 27 York St. Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/1FyBK8yeER/ Tickets: Tickets · CA$17.31 - CA$22.63www.eventbrite.ca/e/soft-serve-waacking-dance-battle-disco-party-tickets-1277923606909 Co-presented by Moov Ottawa Dance & Axé WorldFest What is Soft Serve? A two-part celebration of Waacking/Whacking/Punking, Disco, and self-expression! Part 1 – Waacking 1v1 Dance Battle Waacking is a vibrant, queer dance style that champions individuality, music, and all the dramaaaa! Watch some of the nation’s top waackers battle it out for the cash prize and the title of Soft Serve 2025 Champion. Last year, we had dancers from Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, and Halifax—who’s bringing the heat this year? Battle Lineup Judge: Colours (Toronto) MC: Didi (Ottawa) DJ: Lifeboogie (Ottawa) Prize: Cash + a bouquet of flowers! Part 2 – Disco Party with Lifeboogie Once the battles wrap, it’s time to hit the dance floor! Ottawa’s own Lifeboogie will be spinning disco and funk classics all night long. DANCERS! $20 to sign up online – NO door sign-ups (If this is an issue for you, please contact Alea first at alea@moovottawa.com) Registration closes Friday, May 23, 2025, at 11:59 PM Max 32 dancers Water & snacks provided (first come, first serve) Arrive by 7 PM to prep (no later than 730PM) – battles start at 8 PM sharp! PARTY PEOPLE! $15 – First 10 tickets $20 – Regular price $25 – At the door (cash only) Extras: 18+ event – IDs checked at the door Wear your freshest disco outfit! CLASSES/WORKSHOPS: Want to learn waacking? Check out @moovottawa for classes & workshops! Get ready for a night of battles, beats, and all-out vibes. See you there! SATURDAY, MAY 24, 2025 AT 7:30 PM Smelloship EP Release Party @Rainbow Bistro 76 Murray St. Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/1BG8fCGkA3/ Tickets: Ticketstherainbow.ca/event/6015688/715439602/ep-release-smelloship-wsg-the-archivers LIVE FUNK, SOUL + GROOVE: RELEASE PARTY EDITION Smelloship's new EP "Smelloship 2" is an ode to the instrumental gods of the 70s. From the chilled out "Intersmellactic Highway" to the blistering "Liquid Streets," this is a record made for fun. Come out and celebrate its release with us. Also featuring special guests... Archivers (adventure groove) https://archiversofficial.bandcamp.com/album/live-at-l-l Archivers is a new instrumental project featuring Ottawa music scene veterans Brady Leafloor (Eru-Era/Smelloship), Nathanael Larochette (Musk Ox/ex-The Night Watch) and Dee Mollema (Dismal Aura/ex-The Night Watch). Fusing their combined experiences from the prog, metal, chamber, jazz, funk and soul scenes, Archivers weave sonic narratives guided by nimble arrangements, playful exploration and dynamic musicality. Doors 7:30 pm - Music at 8 - Buy your tickets in advance as we expect this to be "SOULED OUT”. SATURDAY, JUNE 7, 2025 AT 7 - 11 PM A Tribute To The Music Of Hall & Oats @Cornwall K6H 1B3 Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/1YK8mcPEYr/ Tickets: Ticketsshop.theaterfiller.com/PortTheaterEvent Doors Open at 7 pm Show Starts at 8 pm Early Bird $30.00 Early Bird Ends Saturday May 10th Advance $40.00 Door $45.00 Online Tickets Go On Sale Friday Feburary 21st Physical Tickets to be Announced Ticket Locations Melody Music The Port Theatre Box Office during Movie and Concert Hours Buds Records and Kool Things LCBO All Ages Licensed Event 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 -open format pop ups & the occasional raid trains 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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