Happiness and Despair, tension and release.The suspenseful thrill that builds before the action , the quiet calm before the storm. Since it’s earliest inception music has been used to evoke mood to re-enforce dramatic effect. As a result some of the best music can be found on soundtracks for film, stage and television. I became fascinated with collecting soundtrack Lp’s in my late teens and quickly came to the realization that not all were created equal, although most had something to offer the curious listener. Over the next two hours I will try to highlight some of the finer moments I've found contained within the the genre. That being said though I will swerve a few times into non soundtrack territory and pull from artists that I feel were influenced by music that was set to screen. Sit back and enjoy, if you’re driving please don’t let the chase scene vibes get the better of you : )
| Opening Johnny Pate - Brother On The Run OST |
| Across 110th Street Bobby Womack - Across 110th Street OST |
| Wilford’s Gone Donald Byrd - Cornbread Earl and Me OST |
| Motapo Manu Dibango Kusini - Kusini OST |
| Fragments Of Fear Johnny Harris - Movements |
| Down and Out In New York City James Brown - Black Ceasar OST |
| Man Alive Keith Mansfield - Contempo KPM library |
| Beauty and the Beast Ju Par Universal Orchestra - Moods and Grooves |
| The Insurance Company Isaac Hayes - Truck Turner OST |
| Scene Des Guerriere Lee Gagnon - Jeremie OST 
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| Overwheight Shark Bait Jimmy McGriff - The Mean Machine |
| Shining Symbol Roy Ayers - Coffy |
| Crystals Thom Janusz - Ron Farrela .... Moves |
| Oblighetto Brother Jack McDuff - Moon Rappin’ |
| Psychedelic Pye Lonnie Smith - Drives |
| Rough Out Here The Modulations - It’s Rough Out Hear |
| "T" Stands For Trouble Marvin Gaye - Trouble Man OST |
| Inner City Blues Reuben Wilson - The Sweet Life |
| Easin’ In Edwin Starr - Hell Up In Harlem OST |
| Ocean Of His Might Mike Longo - 900 Shares Of the Blues |
| Where I’m Coming From Leon Spencer - Where I’m Coming From |
| Opening Galt MacDermot - The Nucleus OST
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| Jessica’s Theme Francis Lai - Beyond The Door…. Chi Sei? OST |
| Hey Pancho Young Holt Unlimited - Plays Super Fly |
| Incense of Essence Charles Earland - Dynamite Brothers |
| Don’t Be Cool Jacky Giordano - Pop-In Devil’s Train Montparnasse Library |
| The Heist Alan Tew - The Hanged Man OST |
| Brother On the Run Johnny Pate - Brother |
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EVERY WEDNESDAY AT 10 PM - 2 AM 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. FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 2026 AT 10 PM - 2:30 AM SpaceCamp presents: Underground Showcase w/ Anthony Cole @27 Club Ottawa 27 York St. Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/1Gix6miYAX/ Tickets: Tickets · CA$13.54www.eventbrite.ca/e/spacecamp-presents-underground-showcase-anthony-cole-tickets-1984627674800 SpaceCamp is touching down once again at the one and only The 27 Club for a late-night trip to the underground built for dancers, listeners, and creatures of the night alike. No themes for this one - just a pure distilled taste of the finest of Ottawa’s underground (complete with signature laser and lights from LH.Fx)! Come as you are and vibe alongside the rest of the SpaceCamp/Ottawa underground community to the deep grooves and heavy energy from two of the city’s heavy hitters: Anthony Cole and DASA. ANTHONY COLE: Born and raised in Canada's capital, Ottawa, Anthony Cole is no stranger to the spotlight. He is known for his wild stage presence and energetic sets that fuse indie dance, dark techno, and tech house. Landing direct support slots for huge names like Mark Knight, Hardwell, Zeds Dead, Drunken Kong, Gene Farris, Rezz, Adrian Hour, and Marc DePulse just to name a few. His sound takes you on a trip that blurs the line between reality and the rave. He is hitting his stride on his original music and his newest release “In My Mind” can be found here: https://www.beatport.com/track/in-my-mind/24055517 For more, follow him at: https://soundcloud.com/anthonycole_music https://www.instagram.com/anthonycole_/ DASA: DASA is a DJ, event promoter and budding producer based in Ottawa, Ontario. Coming from a musical family, he started playing bass in rock and progressive metal bands while growing up in the 90s. His influences draw from a wide range of sounds that filled his home growing up - including disco, rock & roll and heavy metal. He is the co-founder of the House of Kink and SpaceCamp - two of Ottawa’s premier community dance events/raves, both of which aim to capture the essence of some of their favourite festivals, creating welcoming experiences where people feel free and safe to dance, express themselves and make genuine connections. For more, follow him at: https://soundcloud.com/dasa_musica https://www.instagram.com/dasa.musica/ As always, SpaceCamp offers a consent-forward, inclusive, body-positive, queer-affirming space. Come to dance. Come to connect. Come to feel. Come to play. FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 2026 AT 10 PM Tribe # 9 @City At Night 222 Slater St. Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/1DktwB9k5F/ Tickets: Ticketssairyo.live/event/4164 Afro & Latin House // Cultural Connection // Dancefloor Unity TRIBE returns for its 9th gathering — a continued journey into rhythm, culture, and community through the powerful sounds of Afro and Latin House. Hosted by Music.Art.Ppl & Pulse at City At Night, TRIBE 9 will spotlight local rising talent: MAX LALONDE with support from: OZZIE, PITHRA & VIQ Live Painting by SARAH BRADFIELD Expect hypnotic percussion, high-vibration sets, and a community ready to move with purpose. Whether you're returning from previous TRIBE or joining us for the first time, you’re stepping into a journey of sound that transcends borders and brings people together. This time, we welcome: Music by: MAX LALONDE OZZIE PITHRA VIQ Live Painting by: SARAH BRADFIELD More than a party, TRIBE is a space of belonging — a vibrant celebration where movement becomes language and music becomes a unifier. Each edition invites a collective experience rooted in shared energy, cultural pride, and soulful dancefloor expression. Come find your rhythm. Come find your people. Welcome to the TRIBE. Taking place at: City At Night (222 Slater St., Ottawa, ON K1P 5H8, Canada) Don't miss it! Join us!! SATURDAY, MARCH 14, 2026 AT 9 PM FUNK NIGHT @ Irene’s w/ Smelloship @Irene’s Pub 885 Bank St. Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/1DFKXQ85NU/ Tickets: Ticketsbuytickets.at/irenespubandrestaurant/2038731 Two sets of live funk and soul music for you and yours, on Saturday March 14. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Who are Smelloship? Smelloship is a 6-piece instromonstrosity from Canada. Channeling 70s funk, soul, and southern rock, Smelloship rides a starfield where vintage tone and second-line swagger collide in greasy, greasy harmony. Since releasing their debut EP in 2024, Smelloship’s subspace signals have been detected on radios around the globe — including CBC’s Saturday Night Jazz and All in a Day. They've opened for Parliament Funkadelic and collaborated live with artists like Moon Hooch. They're currently back in the studio preparing their third EP. SATURDAY, MARCH 14, 2026 AT 9 PM - 3 AM White Rabbit: Alan Key b2b Rick Laplante + Sokotta + Cubric @City At Night 222 Slater St. Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/16wdMtXtxY/ Saturday March 14th we're bumping the tech-house vibes with a slew of local heroes, and a White Rabbit debut to top it off! ALAN KEY b2b RICK LAPLANTE SOKOTTA CUBRIC (Hoppy Hour debut!) Guarantee your spot now with advance tickets to this intimate & exclusive dancing experience via saiyo.live! (Seriously, it's highly recommend to buy in advance, we consistently hit capacity at some point during the night.) MARCH 16 - 20, 2026 CKCU MARCH BREAK RADIO CAMP 2026 @CKCU FM 1125 Colonel By Drive, # 517 Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes of a radio station? This March Break, kids ages 10–14 are invited to step into the studio for CKCU’s March Break Radio Camp, running March 16–20, 2026. Radio Camp is a hands-on introduction to media creation. Over the week, campers will learn how audio content is made, from scripting and sound editing to interviewing guests and hosting a live radio show broadcast on CKCU 93.1 FM and online at ckcufm.com. Whether your kiddo dreams of being a YouTuber, podcaster, or live radio host, or is just curious about how content gets made, this camp offers a fun and supportive environment to try something new. No experience needed. Find out more and register for March Break Radio Camp on our website! During the week, campers will learn by doing and will: 🎧 Make a radio ad Write a script, record voices, add sound effects, and edit their own audio. 🎭 Create a radio play Work together to write and perform an original story using voices, music, and sound effects. 🎤 Interview a guest Plan questions and host a real interview, just like the pros. 📻 Go LIVE on the radio The week wraps up with a live 2-hour radio show on CKCU 93.1 FM and online at ckcufm.com, featuring everything the campers created. Who It’s For This camp is designed for kids ages 10–14 who are curious about media production, whether they dream of being YouTubers, podcasters, musicians, or just want to see how content gets made. CKCU has been running youth radio camps in Ottawa since 2001, offering a unique creative experience inside a real community radio station. Camp Details & Registration * March 16–20, 2026 * CKCU 93.1 FM at Carleton University * $325 + tax per camper * Limited spots available SATURDAY, MARCH 21, 2026 AT 7 PM Thievery Corporation @Bronson Centre 211 Bronson Ave. Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/14RS233Jfwo/ Tickets: Ticketsvia Ticketmaster SATURDAY, MARCH 21, 2026 AT 9 PM - 3 AM White Rabbit: Disko Dave + Ryan Labelle (B-Day) + Cynful + Rick Laplante @City At Night 222 Slater St. Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/1CwojUqefX/ Tickets: Ticketssairyo.live/event/4110/white-rabbit-disko-dave-ryan-labelle-bday-cynful-rick-laplante-mjw8gn Saturday March 21st we're celebrating a triple birthday and featuring the White Rabbit debut of Cynful for Hoppy Hour! DISKO DAVE & RYAN LABELLE (Double Bday set)! RICK LAPLANTE CYNFUL (Bday) Guarantee your spot now with advance tickets to this intimate & exclusive dancing experience via saiyo.live! (Seriously, it's highly recommend to buy in advance, we consistently hit capacity at some point during the night.) FRIDAY, MARCH 27, 2026 AT 10 PM Gridwrks One Year Anniversary: Doc Martin @Gridwrks 221 Rideau St. Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/1JD2d9qxfo/ Tickets: Ticketsticketscandy.com/e/gridwrks-anniversary-w-doc-martin-pozativ-white-rabbit-15638 One year of GRIDWRKS, we're celebrating on March 27-28 weekend! Opening this space was a commitment to growing the City family and investing in the culture we believe in. Over the last twelve months, we’ve hosted new sounds, new collaborations, and new communities under one roof. It hasn’t been simple — growth never is — but the support from artists, promoters, and the dance floor has made it worthwhile. Thank you for backing the expansion and helping shape what GRIDWRKS has become. _ On Friday March 27th, we open our one-year anniversary weekend at GRIDWRKS with a true pillar of underground house music: Doc Martin. For more than three decades, Doc has been a constant presence on dance floors from San Francisco’s early acid house era to Panorama Bar in Berlin, Fabric in London, DC10 in Ibiza, and Coachella. A former tour DJ for Deee-Lite and a collaborator alongside artists like Daft Punk, Chemical Brothers, James Brown, and Grace Jones, he represents a rare bridge between rave history and the present moment. What defines him isn’t the résumé — it’s the dance floor. Long-form, immersive sets that move through deep, tribal, psychedelic, and tech-leaning house with patience and control. No trends. Just trust, flow, and culture. Co-presented by Pozativ (support by resident DJ Balu) and White Rabbit (support by resident DJ Rick Laplante), night one brings together an international architect of the underground and the local forces who helped shape GRIDWRKS’ first year. SATURDAY, MARCH 28, 2026 AT 7 PM - CLOSE *EVERY LAST SATURDAY of the month Hidden Crates w/ Vektrx & Paarleh @Cassette Bar Lounge 2557 Baseline Road Vektrx & Paarleh will be on the decks dropping Hip Hop gems from the 90’s to present day all on vinyl! Come through for the head nodding grooves, grab some drinks and food and get ready to east coast stomp. SUNDAY, MARCH 29, 2026 AT 8 PM FLAMINGOSIS + TREVOR WALKER + DJ LITTLE FEVER @The 27 Club 27 York St. Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/1ABa4wc3ER/ Tickets: Tickets · CA$31.27 - CA$37.08FLAMINGOSISOTT.eventbrite.ca Flamingosis splices together old school soul, wild funk, and D.I.Y. electronic with a radiant message meant for any moment. Generating 100 million streams, attracting 100K cumulative social media followers, and receiving acclaim from Pitchfork, MTV, ThisSongIsSick, and many more. Expect new music from the new album Sunlight Daydream and celebrate the 10 year anniversary of the album Bright Moments. Listen at: https://open.spotify.com/artist/75cW8FFekyCjj0mfZM1Gfb... with support from TREVOR WALKER https://www.instagram.com/lifeboogie/ DJ LITTLE FEVER https://www.instagram.com/djlittlefever/ March 29 at 27 Club 27 York St, 8pm, 19+ Tickets at : https://FLAMINGOSISOTT.eventbrite.ca Save a few bucks, get your physical tickets at Vertigo Records + The ODDs & SODs Shoppe. SUNDAY, APRIL 5, 2026 AT 12 - 3 AM Industry Night w/ Joeski (NYC) @Cassette Lounge Bar 2557 Baseline Road Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/1DdHLoWJcC/ Super excited about this one. Legendary NYC dj / producer Joeski will be playing at cassette Sunday April 5th. Tickets for sale on eventbrite and at Baked Goods record store. Party starts @10pm , we will be going late! SATURDAY, APRIL 25, 2026 AT 7 PM R&B Period. 2026 @Rogers Centre Ottawa 52 Colonel By Dr. Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/15bJhaK1x9a/ Tickets: https://RANDBPERIOD2026.eventbrite.ca You and 1,500+ R&B lovers, dressed in all black, coming together for an unforgettable dance party, sing-along, and meet-up, carefully curated for Ottawa’s finest. EVENT: R&B PERIOD. DATE: Saturday April 25, 2026 VENUE: Rogers Centre - 85 Colonel By Dr. Ottawa, On, Canada TIME: 7PM - 12:30AM Hosted by Prosper & Mace MUSIC: DJs and guests to be announced. VIBE: An unforgettable dance party, sing-along and meet up, 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. FRIDAY, MAY 8, 2026 Cranium Conference & Showcase @NAC 1 Elgin St. Application link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdYJlnAW1XDXsUpSkGRZXlgxabp5SRRJqdNVUADzJdnp-VaSw/viewform The 2026 Cranium Showcase is an opportunity to display your talents for and network with local, national and international music industry professionals. A Showcase is NOT a regular concert. Cranium Arts Project will be bringing dozens of music professionals (The National Arts Centre, Ottawa, May 8 and 9, 2026) to the event for showcasing artists to demonstrate their talent, meet in person and cultivate relationships to further your career. Showcasing artists are offered an honorarium for attending mandatory meetings and performing at the showcase. FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2026 Atlantis Jazz Ensemble Release Party @Irene’s 885 Bank St Pre order (vinyl LP / CD / digital): https://atlantisjazzensemble.bandcamp.com/ The long awaited new album from Ottawa’s very cherished Atlantis Jazz Ensemble is coming out February 27th in all formats and the band will be celebrating with a release party at Irene’s in case you missed the first party at Minotaure. |
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Hey Nick. Wicked looking playlist choc fulla classics to delight hungry ears and dancing feet and paws. Bring it on.............
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