Happy Friday “Drivers” fam!
Welcome to this week’s episode.
Last week’s show left me with a plethora of music I wasn’t able to get to within the two hours so I figured let’s continue the journey with a brand new start.
The continued journey will be somewhat the same varied palate of global grooves consisting of some balearic vibes, neo soul, jazz, Latin, Brazilian, Afrobeat(s) and some electronic fusion vibes.
This time around we’ll be keeping the tempo on a somewhat mid tempo consistency with a slight increase as the show unfolds.
Happy listening, thank you all for taking the time and hope you enjoy this week’s offering.
| The Gloves Don't Bite Mildlife - Phase Album - Research Records |
| Just Can't Wait Kokoro - Tuff Times Never Last Album - Brownswood Recordings 
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| É De Manhã Fabio Santanna / Live Motel - Single - Unknown |
| Curly Hair Immy Owusu - Single - Hopestreet Recordings |
| Small Talk Big Problem Frankosun And The Family - Global Afrobeat Movement 4 v/a Album - NYP Records |
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| Puerta Del Sol Los Pirañas - Coco Maria Presents Club Coco ¡AHORA! The Latin sound of now v/a Album - Les Disques Bongo Joe
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| Pot-Pourri De Sambas Akim Bamboo - Forró De Dois Amigos / Pot-Pourri De Sambas Single - Caju Collective / Local Dish 
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| Pifeiro Malandro JKriv feat. Gabriel Oliveira - DJ-Kicks: Quantic v/a Album - !K7 Records
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| Hold The Wine Gianni Brezzo - Sprechiamo! Album - Jakarta Records
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| Two Aquanauts Four Ears - Kurwa Galactica Album - Compost Records |
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| Sans Titre No. 1 Frederic Galliano Electronic Sextet - Live Infinis Album - F Communications |
| Autumn's Call Frank Noviello - Surprise! Album RE - Jazz Room Records |
| Zarzamora Sonido Verde De Moyobamba - Sonido Verde De Moyobamba (Limited Dance Edition No. 17) Album RE - Analog Africa |
| Shirley's Guaguancho Francisco Aguabella & Benny Velarde - Bump & Hustle Music v/a Album - Moochin' About |
| Jazz Salsa Krewcial - Krewcial Edits Single - G.A.M.M. Enterprises |
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| Take Your Time Lucas Moinet Trio - Time Travel Album - Betino's Records |
| Green And Gold (Delfonic Rework) Roy Ayers - Roy Ayers Delfonic Reworked #1 EP - BBE
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| Inflation DjeuhDjoah & Lieutenant Nicholson - Danses Divines Album - Hot Casa Records
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| Afrodiziac Bonbon Vodou - Épopée Métèque Album - Heavenly Sweetness
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| Disunited Prince Osula - Single - Arala / Local Dish
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EVERY TUESDAY AT 7 - 11 PM Open Mic Night hosted by Jess Cole & Ketura Johnson @Cassette Listening Bar 2557 Baseline Road Come jam! EVERY WEDNESDAY AT 10 PM - CLOSE lifeboogie presents: [Why Not] w/ Trevor Walker @27 Club 27 York St. Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/1Zy6cc6XWv/ 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 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 page: https://soundcloud.com/trevorlifeboogiewalker Vibes to get you past the midweek hump! Hope to see you out making moves. EVERY THURSDAY AT 10 PM - 2 AM Take Off Thursday w/ DJ NaUty Nice + Select Shells on rotation weekly @27 Club Ottawa 27 York St. No Cover | 19+ The gateway to your weekend! EVERY FRIDAY AT 7:30 - 10:30 PM Ten Toes Trivia hosted by Floydeeee @Ten Toes Coffee Co. 837 Somerset St. W. Join host Floydeeeee at Ten Toes Somerset every Friday to put your knowledge to the test. Three rounds, free to play with prizes galore. No reservations, first come first serve. EVERY SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 - OCTOBER 11, 2025 AT 7 -9 PM Live From The Booth @56 Sparks St. / 55 Queen St. Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/163F6xDiPJ/ Looking for the perfect way to level up your Saturday nights? Live from the Booth is back, and it’s your new fave downtown vibe Kick things off with free outdoor DJ sets from local Ottawa talent every Saturday from 7-9pm at The Booth on Sparks Street (between Elgin & Metcalfe) Grab dinner, catch some beats, and make a night of it here in the heart of the city. Proudly presented in collaboration with OMIC (Ottawa Music Industry Coalition) teaming up to shine a spotlight on the incredible talent growing right here in our city Bring your crew and start your night here! SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 AT 2 PM - 2 AM Pique Fall Edition @Arts Court 67 Nicholas St Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/1JT25bLxAK/ Tickets: Ticketswww.tixtree.com/e/pique-fall-edition-d8008b0e89ea https://thisispique.com Usher in the fall season with another bold and forward-thinking edition of Pique, coming up on September 27, 2025 at Arts Court. Showcasing experimental and underground music, art, and performance, the quarterly festival features global innovators, local creators, and underground legends converging in downtown Ottawa’s Arts Court complex for a single-day blowout. Taking place indoors and outdoors across 10 stages and spaces, Pique’s programming has something for everyone: from thought-provoking dialogues to ethereal electronic performances to multi-arts convergences, and even puppet dance parties. Joining forces with the Ottawa International Animation Festival (OIAF) to co-produce multidisciplinary and interactive programming, Pique brings together diverse artistic communities to explore, experiment and connect. Animating a club, a cinema, theatre and dance studios with bold, boundary-pushing presentations, Pique offers an immersive multidisciplinary experience that transforms the Arts Court into a playground for the avant-garde. Plus, Topique, the forum for the exchange of forward-thinking ideas at Pique, returns this fall with a series of artist talks and group sessions focused on building an equitable future music industry. With 20+ artists and 10 stages and exhibition spaces, indoors and outdoors, there is so much to experience at Pique! LINEUP Chippy Nonstop esme2k Infatuation New Chance No Plexus Otis Owls Club Music Hour PARTYGIRL Pieces of Us Project INK presented by Katherine Ng and Rachel Gray Rani Jambak UNION a film by Brett Story and Steve Maing XICADA SUBSIDIZED TICKET PROGRAM When you pay $75 or more for a ticket to Pique, you help subsidize a ticket for someone else in need, and promote admission equity and accessibility in the arts Subsidized (choose-your-own-price) tickets are available for registration while supplies last. Visit https://thisispique.com for more info. Please note that subsidized tickets will only be available for purchase online, and are no longer available to purchase at the doors. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 AT 7 PM - CLOSE Kaminsky Selects @Ten Toes Coffee 873 Somerset St. W 100% vinyl: Afro & Latin - Voodoo Funk - Rockers Reggae - Early Dancehall - Ska - Forro - Samba Soul - Antillean - High Life - Caribbean - Congolese Rhumba - Son Cubano - Cumbia - Salsa - Hard Funk 45s SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 AT 9 PM - 3 AM White Rabbit: Rick Laplante Bday xt. set, support: House Of Wayne @City At Night 222 Slater St. Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/19BAdguGdb/ Tickets: Ticketssairyo.app.link/3xNtsp9cnWb Saturday September 27th, it's the annual BIRTHDAY EXTENDED SET by White Rabbit Ottawa's founder and resident DJ, with support from a stellar veteran of our scene: RICK LAPLANTE (Bday X-set!) HOUSE OF WAYNE (HoppyHour from 9-10pm!) We're limiting capacity for this intimate & exclusive dancing experience. Secure your spot now with advance tickets! (Seriously, it's highly recommend to buy in advance, we always hit capacity at some point.) - Walk-ins are available on a first-come, first-served basis (Subject to venue capacity). SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 AT 11 Fade Out Festival Final DAY 4: Rewind 5vs5 (Encore Rewind / Grand Finale) @Hyde & Seek Nightclub 130 George St. Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/fade-out-festival-hyde-seek-closing-tickets-1712454209639 This isn’t just another party — it’s the last chapter of Ottawa’s most talked-about nightlife experience. We’re bringing together the city’s top DJs, artists, and friends of the club for one last run. Expect wall-to-wall energy, surprise guests, and the raw Hyde & Seek vibes that have kept Ottawa dancing for over a decade. Tdot, Fusion, Doubledown, Eazy El Dee, Magnificent Rojo, Messeup, John Arano, Nycky Ghost + Friends TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 7 - 11 PM Music.Art.Ppl + City Of Ottawa pres. Artworks! @Afterlight: 129 Bank St. Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/1A7SFMDHg5/ ArtWorks Launch: Business Planning for Creatives with Double Experience Music.Art.Ppl, in partnership with The City of Ottawa, is launching ArtWorks — a brand-new mentorship program for local creatives. September 30, 2025 7–9 PM Workshop | 9–11 PM DJs & Networking Afterlight, 129 Bank St, Ottawa, ON Free Admission - RSVP Required We’re kicking off with an exclusive workshop by award-winning rock duo Double Experience (winners of the 2025 Capital Music Award for Album of the Year). Their session, Business Planning for Creatives, will help artists take their craft to the next level. Stick around after the workshop for DJs, networking, and a preview of the upcoming mentorship stream + workshops! Register now and apply for the mentorship program: Workshop Registration: https://sairyo.app.link/0EatmbLWpWb Mentorship Applications https://tinyurl.com/ArtWorksMentorshipApp In collaboration with Beyond City Beats, Generation Media, Double Experience, Afterlight, SAIRYŌ & The City of Ottawa. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2025 AT 10 AM - 4 PM Ottawa Record Fair VI @Dominion-Chalmers United Church 355 Cooper St. Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/16Cxutr5Ls/ Early Bird Admission 10 a.m. is $ 10. payable at door cash only. General Admission $ 5. payable at door cash only. EVERY 1st FRIDAY of the month, 2025 7:30 - 10:30 *October 3rd The Ed Lister Group @The Night Oat 750 Gladstone Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/19U5Ym6w6g/ Tonight you can join us the The Ed Lister Group, a quintet featuring a revolving cast of the finest jazz messengers in Ottawa, Montreal and sometimes Toronto sets at 7:30pm and 9:30pm $15 cover SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2025 AT 9 PM - 2 AM “lifeboogie” Saturdaze! @Cassette Listening Bar 2557 Baseline Road Kicking off a brand new monthly on the first Saturday of the month at “Cassette” spinning an open format of vintage and modern Jazz, Funk, Soul, Disco and global grooves on vinyl! Hope to see you out! FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2025 TIMEKODE: TK TAPES “B” Sides Vol.1 @Cassette Listening Bar 2557 Baseline Road The launch of the fall season is on with the Timekode crew featuring a listening party of new and unreleased music produced by DJ Memetic, Seiiizi and Trevor Walker followed by a DJ dance party! TIMEKODE TAPES VOL. 1 – Live Recording + Listening Session Join us for a one-night-only experience as we record the master of TIMEKODE TAPES VOL. 1 in front of a live audience. We’ll open up the creative process with a Q&A about how the record came together, then share unreleased tracks, rough drafts, and works-in-progress to create an exclusive B-side filled with never-heard-before material. The master we make together that night becomes the physical cassette edition, dropping at our anniversary on November 21. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2025 AT 7:30 - 10:30 PM Night Oat Jam Session - Jazz Jams w/ Peter Hum Trio @Night Oat 750 Gladstone Ave. Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/1FVFx3waYh/ Peter Hum – piano Chris Pond – bass Valeriy Nehovora – drums SATURDAY + SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18 + 19, 2025 AT 11 AM - 5 PM Ottawa Retro & Antique Market @955A Gladstone Ave. Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/1EpPvB6Xaw/ Wellington West & Hintonburg This unique event celebrates the charm and nostalgia of yesteryear, bringing together a curated collections of vintage treasures, retro decor, and timeless antiques. Whether you're a collector, a history buff, or simply love the aesthetic of bygone eras, you'll find rare finds and one-of-a-kind pieces that tell their own stories. — VENDOR LIST — M Cassidy Enterprises Inc Dead Lady Things Vintage Bea’s Lazy Sunday 613 Cozy House Vintage Lost & Found Bytown Big Baddies Secondhand Lady Arkenstone Vintage Good Bad Girl Vintage The Vintage Domain Thoroughly Modern Vintage Charm’d Christmas & More H Lion & Son Thriftea’s Vintage Habitat For Humanity Greater Ottawa Legend Records Chelsea Road Vintage Ian's Antiques Bouquet of Finds Jinkies Vintage Cozy Plum Girl --- Explore booths featuring mid-century modern furniture, classic vinyl records, retro fashion, antique jewelry, and quirky collectibles. Chat with passionate vendors, discover hidden gems, and add a touch of vintage flair to your home or wardrobe Join us for a nostalgic journey through time and uncover the beauty of the past at the Antique Retro Show. Vendor Applications are OPEN! https://nextdoorottawa.ca/events-list/ottawa-antique-retro-market?fbclid=IwY2xjawNCPx1leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFreFdhOTAwUmE4MVpPcjIyAR6Z_UYsgiQu7DcbnmgRrPvNQxezg5smHq_X8ReoVELtwpmZkIXjqWfTK50YDg_aem_UBX0IPXUqTkB8nAgaEQUQA FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2025 AT 10 PM - CLOSE DiscoLab: [“Boogie Frights” 3 Year Anniversary!] With Trevor “lifeBOOgie” Walker & Alex “Maleficent” Edwards” @Beyond The Pale 250 City Centre Avenue, Unit 106 Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/19FxV6iwPi/ Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/discolab-boogie-frights-3-year-anniversary-tickets-1708497194099?aff=oddtdtcreator Hey DiscoLab fam can you believe we’re three years old?!? We’re back to celebrate Halloween and DiscoLab’s three year Anniversary since the party’s rebirth. We’re celebrating DiscoLab’s three Anniversary on a “Friday” and been very fortunate that our new home at Beyond The Pale agreed to host us 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 three year Anniversary!!! 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 8, 2025 AT 10 AM - 1 PM CKCU Live Broadcast @The Laff 42 York St. Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/1GVztXwPf9/ Tenured local radio station, CKCU FM 93.1 is celebrating 50 years of broadcasting in Ottawa in November and we are celebrating them at the Laff! Their program, "Canadian Spaces" hosted by Chris White, will go LIVE from 10am to Noon right at the Laff. Featuring many live musical acts, spanning all genres, and featuring some of Ottawa's extremely talented musicians, it's going to be a really cool morning. Immediately following that, "The Back 40", hosted by Pat Moore, long-standing performer at the Laff, will welcome Bluegrass and Classic Country talents, leading into the Lucky Ron Show at 4pm. The Laff will open early at 10am, kitchen and bar, so come on by and get an early start to your Saturday. No cover, as always, come be a part of this unique moment in Ottawa history. Our peameal bacon & egg sandwich will surely compliment this highly Canadian morning! More details to come! THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2025 AT 7:30 PM World Music: Flavia Nascimento + Tio Chorinho @Shenkman 245 Centrum Boulevard Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/1FRoDo9yMX/ Tickets: Ticketsshenkmanarts.ca/en/world-music-flavia-nascimento-tio-chorinho Flávia Nascimento, a renowned singer and musician, joins the upbeat Tio Chorinho 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!” FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14 - SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2025 CKCU 50th Anniversary Weekend Celebration! Info: ckcufm.com/50th-anniversary Email: alumni@ckcufm.com Gala Dinner, Reunion Parties & More! Calling all CKCU alumni! We’re celebrating the Mighty 93.1 FM’s 50th anniversary and you’re invited. Whether you’re a former or current volunteer, we’re looking forward to seeing you at our gala dinner, reunion parties, special anniversary events and more this fall! SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2023 AT 5 - 9 PM Beechwood Night Market @MacKay 39 Dufferin Rd Event: Experience the Best of local food, craft beer and wine at the Beechwood Night Market @ MacKay! Join us at MacKay Memorial Hall on Dufferin Road in New Edinburgh for an unforgettable evening! Satisfy your taste buds with the best local food, craft beer, and wine while supporting local artisans. Enjoy the groovy jazz music as you sip your drink at the market. Don't miss out on this lively 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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