Happy Friday “Drivers” fam!
Welcome to this week’s show!
This week we’ll be exploring some Jazz, Jazz-Funk and African grooves in the “unwind from the week”, first hour and taking things up a tad in hour two with some evolving variations on the first hour’s theme with a little dip into some Brazilian vibes, uptempo Soul and more funky stuff.
Happy listening, thank you all for taking the time and hope you enjoy this week’s offering.
| That’s How I Feel Sun Ra - Lanquidity Album - Philly Jazz |
| Magnetic Feel Jack McDuff - Magnetic Feel Album - Cadet |
| Freedom For Africa Sahara All Star Band Jos - Sahara All Star Band Jos Album RE - PMG |
| Femme D'Autrui Seigneur Ley Rochereau Orchestre Afrisa International - Seigneur Ley Rochereau Orchestre Afrisa International Album - Genidia |
| bottom of first broadcast hour 17h30 EDT |
| Tail Feathers The Tailfeathers - Fred Spider presents: Chakalaka Jazz v/a Album - Heavenly Sweetness |
| Impeach The President The Soul Surfers feat. Kelly Finnigan - Single - Colemine Records |
| Fear Not For Man Fela And Afrika 70 - Fear Not For Man Album RE - Kalakuta / Barclay |
| Prince Of Peace Pharaoh Sanders - Izipho Zam (My Gifts) Album - Strata-East |
| end of first broadcast hour 18h EDT |
| Palm-Wine Sound Fela And Afrika 70 - Fear Not For Man Album RE - Kalakuta / Barclay |
| Mimosa Azymuth - Pieces Of Ipanema Album - Far-Out Recordings |
| Berimbau Jayme Marques - Brasil Pop Album - RCA Camden |
| bottom of second broadcast hour 18h30 EDT |
| Superstition Dennis Mobley & Fresh Taste - Jazz Bizniz! v/a Album - Counter Point Records |
| Freeze Junie - Freeze Album - Westbound Records |
| Cool It Three Pieces - Vibes Of Truth Album - Fantasy |
| Unity, Sing It, Shout It Tony Aiken and Future 2000 - Unity, Sing It, Shout It Album - Kimsha |
| El Golpé Avisa Groove Collective - Groove Collective Album - Giant Step Record / Reprise |
| end of on air broadcast 19h EDT |
| Extra Curriculars:
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 + Selekta Shells on weekly rotation @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. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2025 AT NOON - 4 PM DJ Zattar @The Record Centre 1099 Wellington St. W. It’s been a minute that DJ Zattar has graced the decks. Pass through this Saturday for some soulful sounds all afternoon and have a dig at the shop. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2025 AT 6 PM - 2 AM Pique Winter Edition @Arts Court 10 Daly Ave. Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/17mMb3GdDj/ Tickets: Ticketswww.tixtree.com/e/pique-winter-edition-bb702db54739 Genre-bending hip hop, ambient-glitch, conceptual installation, and the return of the Queertopia kiki ball – all under one roof at Pique winter edition. Pique winter edition returns to Arts Court on December 13, 2025 with a unique and eclectic program celebrating underground music, forward-thinking art and bold performance. Designed for discovery, community connection and radical self-expression, Pique brings together some of the boldest ground-breaking artists from across Canada to experiment and engage with the local artistic community. QUEERTOPIA KIKI BALL Back by popular demand, Pique will host the Queertopia kiki ball presented by Legendary Mother Maldita and Yéila Siriano, welcoming legends and leaders from ballroom scenes across Canada to not only host a ball, but also mentor emerging ballroom artists through skill-building workshops presented by MAX Ottawa. Community members can sign up to walk the ball here: https://forms.gle/pYcdntvTGQyc8ZnN9. More information about workshops coming soon. MOBILE APP Download our mobile app for all the Pique info you need at your fingertips: https://link.festapp.io/edition/1496 ADMISSION EQUITY AND SUSTAINABILITY When you pay $65 or more for a ticket to Pique, you help subsidize a ticket for someone else in need, and promote admission equity and accessibility in the arts Subsidized (choose-your-own-price) tickets are available for registration here (while supplies last): https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSdc9ztQXGh.../viewform... Please note that subsidized tickets will only be available for purchase online, and are no longer available to purchase at the doors. Support the Pique Sustainability Fund! https://thisispique.com/sustainability-fund Contributions support admission equity—helping us to offer hundreds of ticket subsidies to community members in need for each edition of Pique—while also ensuring fair pay and healthy working conditions for the artists and cultural workers who make it all happen. ACCESSIBILITY GUIDE As always, Pique is all ages and pay-what-you-can. Arts Court is an accessible building, with elevator access to all levels. Check out our full accessibility guide for more info, and contact us at hello@debaser.ca to request support. https://thisispique.com/accessibility The EQUIPE harm reduction team will be on-site to support audience members and hand out free supplies thanks to our partners at MAX Ottawa. Pique staff and volunteers are trained in bystander intervention and harm reduction strategies to support audience members throughout the event. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2025 AT 9 PM Balu’s Birthday Bonanza feat. DJ Heather (Chicago) @The 27 Club 27 York St. Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/1D5tiR3ZoR/ Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.ca/.../balus-birthday-bonanza-ft... Howdy Homies & Homettes , Well it’s that time of year again for my annual Birthday Bonanza!! After absolutely rockin the spot last year Who other than the Queen of Chicago , the legendary DJ HEATHER returns to do it again! EARLY BIRD 20$ +service fee TIER 2 25$ +service fee TIER 3 30$ +service fee CASH ONLY TICKETS $25 msg Balu More at Door 9pm-10pm* *HAPPY HOUR DRINK DEALS MEET & GREET, PRESS AVAILABILITY, AUTOGRAPH BOOTH 1230-CLOSE DJ HEATHER 1100-1230. DJ BALU BDAY SET 1000-1100. JEFF DOUGLER 900-1000. GIANPIERO FURFARO LETS GO!!! FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2025 AT 9 PM Juste du: 70’s-80’s @Minotaure 3 Rue Kent Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/1HiQUsgPPZ/ No Cover | 18+ We have a lot of fun with the 1990s and 2000s, because that's when we grew up and danced, but we thought, hey, our parents danced just as much (if not more!) in the 70s and 80s, so here we are again with Juste du 1970-80, vol. 13. Expected: the great classics of pop, but also a carefully selected soundtrack from the immense repertoire of music of the time: new wave, electro, funk, disco, post-punk, hip-hop, all styles are allowed. One goal: to make you dance!. Four DJs alternating with their vinyl, who will take you back to the 1970s and 1980s as if you were there.. Recommended, but not mandatory, accessories: - Disco shoes. - Way too much eyeliner. - Star/heart glasses. - Jeans with holes.. We'll be expecting you at 9 p.m., for a drink or two, then we'll meet on the dance floor on the 2nd floor.. __________________ __________________ On a beaucoup de fun avec les années 1990 et 2000, parce que c'est pendant cette période qu'on a grandi et dansé nos vies, mais on s'est dit, hey, nos parents dansaient tout autant (sinon plus!) dans les années 70 et 80, voici donc que l'on récidive avec Juste du 1970-80, vol. 13 À prévoir : les grands classiques de la pop, mais aussi des pièces sélectionnées avec soin dans l’immense répertoire de la musique de l’époque : new wave, électro, funk, disco, post-punk, hip-hop, tous les styles sont permis. Un seul objectif : vous faire danser! Quatre DJ en alternance avec leurs vinyles, qui vous feront voyager dans les années 1970 et 1980 comme si vous y étiez. Accessoires conseillés, mais non obligatoires : - Souliers discos. - Beaucoup trop d’eyeliner. - Lunettes en étoiles/cœurs. - Jeans troués. On vous attend dès 21h, pour prendre un verre ou deux, puis on se rejoint sur le plancher de danse du 2e étage. . Gratuit | 18+ SATURDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2025 AT 9 PM - 3 AM I’m Dreaming Of A White…. Rabbit “Come As You Are” Holiday Party @City At Night 222 Slater St. Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/1A68hpETFU/ Tickets: Ticketssairyo.live/event/3998/im-dreaming-of-a-white-rabbit-come-as-you-are-holiday-party-gcq2dx Join us for the city's best house and tech-house DJs every Saturday with White Rabbit Ottawa inside City At Night! * * * SPECIAL HOLIDAY HOPPY HOUR PRICING! * * * FREE COVER + $4 DRINKS from 9pm to 10pm! Our "come as you are" holiday party is back this year! Break out your comfy sweats, casual clothes, ugly Xmas sweater, or even come in your pajamas to our annual super-relaxed gathering. A night to hit the dancefloor with friends one more time before the hustle and bustle of family gatherings keeps us busy the next few days. DJs: ALAMUSIC PERCUSSHUNKIDD HoppyHour: V1NNY SUNDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2025 AT 1:30 - 3:30 PM Capital Sessions w/ Sebastian Nicholson (Dancer) + Trevor Walker (DJ) @NAC 1 Elgin St. Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/17uRpkrCUU/ Free | All Ages Welcome Capital Sessions is back at the NAC on December 21st from 1:30 to 3:30 PM with legendary Ottawa DJ Trevor Walker and Toronto dancer Sebastian Nicholson! It's a free community house dance practice! The DJ plays deep soulful house for 2 hours straight and there are two 30-minute workshops (at 1:30 and 2:30) by our guest dancer. The instruction is visual (no screaming 1-2-3-4) and the class portion is optional, you can do you, or learn some steps! You can hang out, there's seating, an awesome cafe, great family-friendly house music and an awesome community vibe. It's a rare chance to learn some house dance steps from an amazing dancer and hear the freshest new global house music played by a world-class DJ on a great soundsystem! Come share-vibe and enjoy the music! Did I mention it's FREE??? If you want to mark your calendars ahead of time, the next NAC Capital Sesssions are Feb 22, March 22, April 19, May 24 and June 28th, talent will be announced as we go forward! DJ: Trevor Walker For 30 years, Trevor Walker has been one of Canada’s best kept secrets. But talk to anyone who’s danced to his sets, booked him or shared the decks with him and the word legend is often use to praise his work. Collecting and playing music since 1988, he spent 21 years as a resident at Ottawa’s Mercury Lounge, one of the longest lasting and most respected venues in the country, playing alongside DJs such as : Derrick Carter, Louie Vega, Joe Claussell, Gilles Peterson, Fred Everything, Quantic, King Britt, Dj Spinna, Osunlade, Roger Sanchez, Josh Wink, and the list goes on. He also shared the bill with bands such as : Jamiroquai, The Roots, Gil Scott-Heron, Maceo Parker, Alice Russell, Souljazz Orchestra, The Ethnic Heritage Ensemble, Bembe Segue, Galliano, and many more. A walking musical encyclopedia, he’s responsible for shaping the eclectic sound that has defined Ottawa’s club scene for over three decades, partly due to his various radio shows over the years on CKCU FM 93.1 such as : New Soul Collectve Saturdays [1990-2001], Flava Zone Sundays [1991-1996], Undergrove Thursdays [1992-1999] and his current Friday Drive [2005-present]. His radio shows and club nights have showcased a wide spectrum of genres, covering Soul, Funk, Afro, Jazz, Latin, Carribean, Hip Hop, Trip Hop, Acid Jazz as well as his trademark House and Techno sets. He’s particularly known for his use of 4 decks, layering hypnotic beats and adding acapellas over his inspired and informed selection. On top of his long lasting residencies at Atomic and Mercury Lounge, he’s also graced the decks at many of the countries best clubs and festivals, including : Stereo, Piknik Electronik, Salon Daome, Montreal International Jazz Festival, Peopl, Di Salvio,Jai Bar, Squeeze, Black & Blue… [Montreal], Government, Solid Garage, OM Festival [Toronton], National Gallery of Canada, Ontario Art Gallery, Sashay, Sunday Sessions, SAW Gallery,Babylon, Club Zinc, Winterlude Festival [Ottawa]. Internationally, he’s played in Miami (WMC), NY, Amsterdam (ADE), France, Italy and Mexico City… As a producer, he’s released on labels such as : Nordic Trax, Afro Art, Bombay, Fossil Fuel, GotSoul, and collaborated with artists such as Juno nominated Rise Ashen and Miguel Graca, Shawn Escoffery, Luke Mckeehan, Fred Everything, Souljazz Orchestra and The Soul Motivators. Having recently ended his long lasting residency, Trevor Walker is concentrating on studio projects and touring, taking his lifeboogie brand to the next level! twitch.tv/lifeboogie 93.1 FM | ckcufm.com https://cod.ckcufm.com/programs/120/info.html Mixtape, Live Sets + Streaming Audio Archive: www.mixcloud.com/trevor-walker4/ soundcloud.com/trevorlifeboogiewalker +++++++++++++++++++++ Dancer: Sebastian Nicholson Sebastian was first introduced to house music when he was very young through his mom’s love of dance music. Dancing came much later in life, as he found himself too shy to attempt the art form until 2011 where the world of K-Pop helped him break out of his shell. In 2013, he joined the K-Pop dance cover team, Kapital K-Dance. It was through this team that he officially learned about house dancing, as both of his directors were househeads and have even travelled to LA to train in this style. He later joined Culture Shock Ottawa in 2018 where he focused less on K-Pop and more on the foundation and culture of street dance that K-pop drew their choreography from. He explored hip hop, popping, locking, punking/w*aacking, but found himself coming back to house, as the music and movement resonated with him the most. He started training in house dancing in 2021 and has learned from notable teachers such as House of Sole, Moov Ottawa, V. Love, Future, Frankie J, Diana Reyes, and more. Besides being an active member of both the Toronto House community, he is also a member of the Toronto Kiki Ballroom community where he is in the House of Old Navy and walks Face and Pop, Dip, and Spin. He is currently enrolled in graduate studies at the University of Guelph where he studies One Welfare. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2025 AT 10 PM - CLOSE DiscoLab: [“Disco Fights” Boxing Day Edition] With Trevor Walker & Alex “Magnificent” Edwards” @Beyond The Pale 250 City Centre Avenue, Unit 106 Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/1Ah3uXTQzD/ Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/discolab-disco-fights-boxing-day-edition-tickets-1972718292517?aff=oddtdtcreator Hey DiscoLab fam we’re back at Beyond The Pale for our first time celebrating Boxing Day with a boogie boxing match between heavy weights DJ Magnificent and lifeboogie swinging the tunes at you all for what promises to be a match up for the books! 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 throwing down the moves. LET’S GO!!! SATURDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2025 AT 8 PM StankFest: Soul Funk Night @The Rainbow 76 Murray St Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/17WhwoHVHm/ Tickets: Ticketstherainbow.ca/event/6329764/742261308/stankfest-the-groove-bug-10-piece-band-mecca-of-stank Behold the 3rd annual StankFest in Ottawa, showcasing the best soul/funk music in the Capital region! 10-piece ensemble The Groovebug will kick things off, followed by Mecca of Stank for an evening that is guaranteed to get you moving and give you a stank face. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2025 AT 9 PM - 3 AM White Rabbit: Disco Delight & Funk At Night @City At Night 222 Slater St. Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/1FWrcDoG3v/ Tickets: Ticketssairyo.live/event/3999/white-rabbit-disco-delight-funk-at-night-gcoefz * * * SPECIAL HOLIDAY HOPPY HOUR PRICING! * * * FREE COVER + $4 DRINKS from 9pm to 10pm! By popular demand, on Saturday December 27th we're launching the newest recurring theme event by White Rabbit Ottawa in City At Night... featuring disco-house and funky grooves all night long: "DISCO DELIGHT & FUNK AT NIGHT!" We'll be dropping funky beats for both your feets, including disco-house selections, classic disco remixes, funky tech-house, and the freshest nudisco sounds. w/ DJs: WIZARD KELLY SIR DIGBY BRIXTON III (1/2 of dj duo Brickhouse) LITTLE FEVER (HoppyHour) WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2025 AT 9 PM - 4 AM A White Rabbit New Years Eve 2026 @City At Night Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/1SJzKW5DL7/ Tickets: Ticketssairyo.live/event/3997/a-white-rabbit-new-years-eve-2026-f4ytyj On Wednesday December 31st, White Rabbit and City At Night are happy to host... A WHITE RABBIT NEW YEAR'S EVE 2026 Start your night off right with some affordable holiday cheer during Hoppy Hour from 9-10pm, offering $4 drinks!! We're serving until 3am, dancing until 4:00am! Taking us out of the old year and into 2026 with the best house and tech-house, your White Rabbit resident DJs: RICK LAPLANTE https://soundcloud.com/whiterabbitottawa/sets/rick-laplante TONE A https://soundcloud.com/tone-a-1 BRINK https://soundcloud.com/djbrink1 ... and our featured Hoppy Hour DJ is: QUEENYY https://soundcloud.com/queenyymusic _ * * * Securing your tickets or table packages ASAP is HIGHLY recommended as this event ALWAYS sells out. * * * EVERY 1st FRIDAY of the month, 2026 7:30 - 10:30 *Jan 2nd 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, JANUARY 3, 2026 AT 7 PM - CLOSE [lifeboogie Saturdaze] @Cassette Lounge Bar 2557 Baseline Road Dropping an open format of vintage & contemporary Jazz Funk Soul Afro Latin Reggae Disco Boogie + stuff all on 100% vinyl with support from Zach Parker the first Saturday of every month at @cassette.613 Can’t wait to share some good music with you all in an intimate atmosphere where you’re free to dance, vibe, drink, eat and groove to a little taste of what we didn’t know we’ve been missing. Hope to see some fam out to enjoy the selections! SATURDAY, JANUARY 3, 2026 AT 10 PM - 2 AM Back With The Tracks: 56 / Overkill Jam Selekta Shells + DJ Magnificent + Rayaz + DJ Kam + DJ Nauty Nyce + Loacapone @27 Club Ottawa 27 York St. Save the date, call your pals, your baby sitters, your cousins, your sister’s BF, your boy’s GF etc! Come reminisce Bar 56! Your 2026 deserves a Kickstart! Streaming, Archives & 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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