Happy Friday “Drivers” fam and welcome to this week’s show!
Happy New Year and blessings to you all in 2026 to the “Friday Drive” famalam!
Hoping to have a little fun on this week’s show to make up for the luxury of having New Year’s Eve off for the first time in as long as I can remember.
Kicking off 2026 with a mix bag of vintage and contemporary jazz / funk, soul and boogie tunes to get this year off to a proper groovy & vibing start.
More music and less talk will be the motto to let you all get your groove on with as few interruptions as possible.
Happy listening, thank you all for taking the time and hope you enjoy this week’s offering.
| Portals Jimetta Rose & The Voices Of Creation - Things Are Getting Better Album - Day Dreamer |
| It's Your World Gil Scott-Heron and Brian Jackson - It's Your World Album - Arista |
| Victory RSN & Electric Quartet feat. Quilombo & MC Yinka - Single - Agogo Records |
| Quimere Pellegrinö & Zödyacö - Single - Early Sounds Recordings |
| Do It Good A Taste Of Honey - Single - Capitol Records |
| Yala M'Le Boncana Maïga - Hoyma Hondo EP - Hot Casa Records |
| Crawled Back Home Ill considered - Crawled Back Home / Soul Provider Single - Jazz 45 |
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| The Horseman Breakdown Brass - Mary Jane / The Horseman Single - Misto Music |
| When You Gonna Learn Jamiroquai - Emergency On Planet Earth Album - Orenda / Sony Music |
| Night Flight Str4ta - When You Call Me / Night Flight Single - Brownswood Recordings |
| Show You The Way To Go The Jacksons - Torture EP - Epic |
| Life Is Something Special New York City Peech Boys - Single - Garage Records / Island |
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| The World Of Children Shamek Farrah / Sonelius Smith - The World Of Children Album - Strata-East |
| Do I Do Stevie Wonder - Single - Motown Records |
| We Rap More Mellow The Younger Generation - Single - Brass Records |
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| Buttermilk Ticklah - Polydemic Album - Razorfish |
| Quantum Connection Jimi Tenor - Order Of Nothingness Album - Philophon |
| Cookin' Tortilla Factory - Single - Athens Of The North |
| Have A Good Time The New York Community Choir - Express Yourself / Have A Good Time Single - RCA |
| Stellar Fungk Slave - Single - Atlantic Records |
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| 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. 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 FRIDAY, JANUARY 2, 2026 AT 10 PM - 2:30 AM Substance At Night: Jares + Alain M b2b Boraa + Steve Finney @City At Night 222 Slater St. Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/1awvErpTdk/ Tickets: Ticketsticketscandy.com/e/jares-at-city-at-night-substance-14248 City and Ottawa Prog Vibes present Substance on Friday, January 2 at City at Night, featuring Montreal-based DJ and producer Jares, with support from Alain M b2b Boraa and Steve Finney; A night to come together, reset, and ease back into the flow of the new year... Rooted in progressive house, this event focuses on depth, atmosphere, and emotional flow rather than peaks alone. Jares is known for blending ethereal and orchestral elements with detailed, driving rhythms, creating immersive sets that lean into both euphoria and introspection. His music has been released on labels such as Katermukke, Steyoyoke, ICONYC, Beatfreak and UV, and has received support from artists including John Digweed, Hernan Cattaneo, Sasha and Markus Schulz. He has played at venues and events such as Stereo Afterhours, Coachella and Burning Man, and shared stages with artists like ARTBAT, Adriatique, Miss Monique and Henry Saiz. Support on the night comes from Alain M b2b BORAA and Steve Finney. 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! SATURDAY, JANUARY 10, 2026 AT 9 PM - 3 AM White Rabbit: Martin Villeneuve + House Of Wayne + He-Menace @City At Night 222 Slater St. Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/1C15RqzG83/ Tickets: Ticketssairyo.live/event/4028/white-rabbit-martin-villeneuve-house-of-wayne-he-menace-l0rtl5 Saturday January 10th we're hosting some of Ottawa's top house music afficionados MARTIN VILLENEUVE www.instagram.com/martin.villeneuve/ www.soundcloud.com/martin-villeneuve Accomplished Canadian DJ & producer, Martin Villeneuve aka MV / Envy has released numerous productions on industry heavyweights such as PinkStar Black (SUI), Hotfingers (Italy), Housesession (GER), Yoshitoshi (USA), Pornostar (HUN) and countless others. His music has been featured by international brands such as Armani, Hed Kandi, Ultra, Bacardi, Global Underground, Pacha, Privilege, Tranceport, Heineken and Tuborg. His productions have received support from such notables as Pete Tong, Danny Tenaglia, UMEK, Deep Dish (Sharam & Dubfire), Manuel De La Mare, Crazibiza, My Digital Enemy, John Digweed, Roger Sanchez, Steve Lawler, and numerous others. His music regularly charts on all the major music sites. In 2006, his rework of the Styx classic “Mr. Roboto” reached the #1 spot overall on Beatport and 40 of his releases have made their way in Beatport’s top 100. From 2006 to 2009 he owned and operated Heaven nightclub in Ottawa, Canada. Leading British music site, Trackitdown(dot)net once hailed "Martin is one of the most exciting producers of the last 12 months". Past residencies include Stereo, Circus and New City Gas in Montreal, all clubs that have been featured in DJ Mag’s Top 100 clubs in the world. w/ local support from: HOUSE OF WAYNE HE-MENACE (Hoppy Hour) FRIDAY, JANUARY 23, 2026 AT 10 PM - 2:30 AM Pozativ + Kapacity present: Mark Farina @Gridwrks 221 Rideau St. Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/1CR47NheJ1/ Tickets: Ticketsticketscandy.com/e/mark-farina-at-gridwrks-pozativ-kapacity-11406 ***New date Friday January 23 - all tickets purchased for the original September date will be valid for the new date*** GRIDWRKS — sibling to the long-running City At Night — is thrilled to host MARK FARINA's return to Ottawa, in collaboration with Pozativ and Kapacity, Friday Friday January 23, 2026 (new date), with support from DJ BALU & JEFF DOUGLER, and DJ ILLO. Housin’ for Mikey - Support Our Friend, Our Brother, Our Promoter... We’re coming together to raise funds for Mikey, a beloved member of our music community. Mikey suffered a devastating stroke that left him paralyzed on his left side. If you’ve danced at a party, vibed at a Hip Hop, D&B or Electronic music show from 2000 onward chances are Mikey Aka Kapacity Entertainment made it happen. He’s been a tireless promoter, pushing the underground scene and lifting up artists and fans alike. Now it’s our turn to lift him up. Mikey needs our help so a portion of every ticket sold will help with his recovery. Let’s show Mikey the love he’s given to all of us___ MARK FARINA is the legendary DJ and producer behind the iconic Mushroom Jazz series. He has been moving dance floors worldwide for over three decades with his signature blend of house, jazz-infused grooves, and laidback beats. From Chicago’s underground to global festival stages, his sets are a masterclass in deep, soulful rhythm. ___ From 10pm 19+ ID Required Tickets & Tables Packages via Ticketscandy: https://ticketscandy.com/.../mark-farina-at-gridwrks... Limited tickets at the door (first-come, first-served) Non-refundable FRIDAY, JANUARY 30, 2026 AT 9 PM - 3 AM White Rabbit + Axé Worldfest Present: Hector Romero (NYC) + Rick LaPlante + Queenyy Celebrating Claudia Balladelli’s Birthday! @City At Night 222 Slater St. Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/1G5wCxHXww/ Tickets: Ticketssairyo.live/event/4018/white-rabbit-axe-worldfest-present-hector-romero-nyc-o2f5pl FRIDAY January 30th, to help us celebrate Claudia Balladelli's birthday, WHITE RABBIT & AXÉ WORDLFEST proudly present, for his first appearance in City At Night: HECTOR ROMERO (Orianna Records/ Def Mix NYC) There have been lots of changes over the past four decades in New York Nightlife. The sounds have gone from Disco to Freestyle to House to Techno; the venues have gone from Studio 54 to Palladium to Sound Factory and Pacha to Output; and the borough to dance in has gone from Manhattan to Brooklyn. But there has been one element in the community that has been able to survive the ever–evolving landscape, and that is the DJ. Not many of course, but a few talented, Inspired DJ / Artists have remained at the forefront of the industry during this time. One of those is Hector Romero. Born and raised in The Bronx, Hector’s DJ experiences include playing legendary venues like Red Zone, Limelight, Palladium, Save The Robots, The Roxy, Cielo and Output. Over the years he has evolved into one of New York City’s prime ambassadors of House music, bringing his unique Soulful and Latin inspired House vibe to venues around the world. With 40+ years of experience this career jock is now throwing his musical diversity and eclectic taste as a sought-after A&R in the music business. Under his belt are various mix compilations that he has curated, King Street’s “Soulful House Journey”, Nervous Record’s “Weaving Genres” Vol.1 & 2. These projects showcase Hector’s abilities not only as a DJ but as an A&R exec that has an ear for quality music. He attributes his business savvy by having worked with industry legend Judy Weinstein during his 20 plus years at Def Mix Productions. This is where he matured as a record executive working alongside Grammy awards winning DJs David Morales, Frankie Knuckles and Satoshi Tomiie. Those relationships taught him essential lessons about the equal importance of a great beat and a great song. Currently Hector acts as A&R Director of Orianna Music, a Latin Electronic boutique label owned and operated by Sony Music, a position he truly loves. Although New York is still his home, Hector spends a great deal of time traveling where he can be found stirring up dance floors in Italy, Greece, Japan, Spain, Canada and various parts of the world. http://www.facebook.com/hectorromeronyc https://www.facebook.com/defmixproductions/ http://twitter.com/DJHectorRomero Soundcloud http://soundcloud.com/hectorromero http://instagram.com/hectorromero/ W/ LOCAL SUPPORT FROM: RICK LAPLANTE QUEENYY FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2026 AT 9 PM - 2 AM Brazilian CARNAVAL 2026 @27 Club Ottawa 27 York St. Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/1Cz5CbAeqB/ Tickets: Tickets · Free - CA$27.96www.eventbrite.com/e/brazilian-carnaval-2026-tickets-1978205569109 Saravah presents: Brazilian C A R N I V A L Featuring the best in Brazilian culture: live music, DJ, food, drinks, costumes and dancing Friday, February 13 2026 Flávia Nascimento and Dj JolyB bringing you the best of Carnival! We have tickets available at a very special EARLY BIRD price, get yours!! Only $10 + taxes SOLD OUT The 27 Club (located at 27 York St, Ottawa) Doors at 9pm Tickets $25 We have a limited amount of FREE tickets for Brazilian NEWCOMERS - JOIN US! SOLD OUT !!! This event is 19+ **Tickets are non-refundable. We appreciate your support and understanding** 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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