Time to channel some warm southern vibes to try and give this weather something to latch onto. Although the sounds of Rio De Janeiro were laid to wax under sultry conditions it to their credit that they can be played anywhere anytime and deliver the healing properties their creators invested them with. On today's episode of Friday drive we shall dip our toes into the bottomless ocean that is Brazilian music. Once wet we shall shake ourselves off with some guitar driven funky soul jazz and chill out to some tracks that just speak to me at this time of year such as Shuggie Otis's Inspiration Information and material by one of Cananda's unsung jazz heroes, Montreal's late great Nick Ayoub.
| A Beleza E Voce Menina Bebeto - Cheio De Razao LP 1978 |
| Quero Do VoltaO Meu Padeiro Marcia Maria - S/T LP 1978 |
| Na Boco Do Sol Celia - S/T LP 1972 |
| Flo Isaac “Red “ Holt unltd - Isaac Isaac Isaac LP1974 |
| Inspiration Information Shuggie Otis - Inspiration Information LP 1974 |
| Rainy Day Fun Donald Austin - Crazy Legs LP 1973 |
| Chu Chu Paul Humphrey - Me and My Drums LP 1979 |
| Transcendance Atlantis Jazz Ensemble - Celestial Suite LP 2023 
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| Ossain Tamba Trio - Tamba LP 1973 |
| Vidigal Banda Black Rio - Gafieira Universal LP 1978 |
| Francois Som Nosso - Som Nosso De Cada Dia |
| Ode To My Lady Willie Hutch - Ode To My Lady LP 1975 |
| Bib and I Nick Ayoub Trio - The Montreal Scene LP 1964
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| Carolena Carol Bela Toquinho - S/T LP 1970 |
| Music Is the Key Weldon Irvine - Sinbad LP 1976 |
| Burning Spear S.O.U.L. - What Is It LP 1971 |
| Going To See My Baby The Fatback Band - Let’s Do It Again LP 1972 |
| We Three Little Beaver - When Was the Last Time LP 1976 |
| “Mane Joao” Erasmo Carlos - Sonhos E Memorias |
| Estrada Dos Deuses Azimuth - S/T lp 1975 |
| Beauty Earth Wind and Fire - The Need Of Love LP1971 |
| Soul Power Maceo Parker - US LP 1974 |
| Magic Lady Newban - S/T LP 1977 |
| Delgado Eddy Senay - Step By Step LP 1972 |
| Ponteio Sivuca - Sivuca LP 1973 |
| Tio Macro Dom Salvador - S/T LP 1969 |
| You Don’t Know Me Caetano Veloso - Transa LP 1972 |
| Andiamo Lorraine Desmarais Trio - S/T LP 1986
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| Bela Natureza Pau Brazil - S/T 1980 |
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Karaoke hosted by DJ LP @27 Club Ottawa 27 York St. Karaoke Mondays! Grab your pals, enjoy the drink specials, grab the mic & the stage is yours every Monday. EVERY TUESDAY AT 7 - 11 PM Open Mic Night hosted by Blake Lavogi @Cassette Listening Bar 2557 Baseline Road Come jam! EVERY WEDNESDAY AT AT 7 PM - LATE Hip Hop Night w/ Lil Phil & Friends @Cassette Lounge Bar 2557 Baseline Rd Cassette will be bringing you old school hip hop weekly, with lil Phil and rotating guests. 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 - 10 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 FRIDAY AT 10 PM - 2 AM In D Basement Fridays: Soca Vs DanceHall @56 Byward 56 Byword Market Square Every Friday in the basement at 56 Byward join DJ Magnificent, DJ UP ’N Gone, Selekta Shells, DJ Fusion + Special Guests for an evening of 100% Dancehall & Soca Anthems! EVERY SUNDAY AT 10 PM - LATE Plantains&Caviar @City Afterlight 129 Bank St. Every Sunday Princia hosts a night promoting connection, conversation, community & creativity with various local and international DJs on a weekly basis. An open format event series focused on the promotion of Pan-African electronic music and culture. As a title, Plantains & Caviar represents the plurality of the music I aim to promote. Blending different cultures, sounds, and identities in one space free of isms & phobias. Afrobeat, Dancehall, Amapiano, House, Gqom, Alté, Afro-fusion, Miami Bass, Batida, Baille Funk, Ghetto Tech, UKG, Jungle +++. FRIDAY, MAY 8, 2026 AT 7:30 - 10:30 PM Night Oat presents: Justin Duhaime & Friends @Night Oat 750 Gladstone Ave. Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/1D439TndGH/ Join us every second Friday of the month at Night Oat for an unforgettable evening of live jazz with Ottawa’s own Justin Duhaime and his talented friends. Groove, swing, fusion, & latin jazz music played by three of Ottawa's stalwart jazz musicians under the leadership of guitarist Justin Duhaime. Whether you’re a jazz aficionado or just love great live music, this monthly residency promises to delight and inspire. Pull up a chair, sip a cocktail, and let the music take you away! Cover is $20, and is collected on-site at Night Oat Gladstone. **100% of cover goes to the artist. FRIDAY, MAY 8, 2026 AT 11 PM Juste Du Italo-Disco w/ DJ Grondini @Minotaure 2 Rue Kent, Gatineau Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/1DgXhV3N2H/ Soirée Italo-Disco, Vol.1 Préparez-vous à voyager dans le temps avec une soirée 100% italo-disco, alors que DJ Grondini sera aux platines pour la première fois au Minotaure! . Venez danser jusqu’aux petites heures et faire vibrer le dancefloor comme à la grande époque avec les hits de Gino Soccio, Silver Pozzoli, Ryan Paris, Giorgio Moroder, Valerie Doré, Amanda Lear, Rafaella Carra, Cicciolina et beaucoup plus! . Dès 23 h, entrée gratuite! Italo-Disco Night, Vol.1 Get ready to travel back in time with a 100% Italian-disco evening, as DJ Grondini will be on the decks for the first time at the Minotaur!. Come dance until the wee hours and rock the dancefloor like in the heyday with hits by Gino Soccio, Silver Pozzoli, Ryan Paris, Giorgio Moroder, Valerie Doré, Amanda Lear, Rafaella Carra, Cicciolina and many more!. Starting at 11 p.m., free admission! SATURDAY, MAY 9, 2026 AT 8:30 PM A Tour of Jazz: Siaka Diabaté @Art House Cafe 555 Somerset St W. Tour of Jazz Returns on May 9th featuring Siaka Diabaté An Art House series highlighting any and all varieties of jazz. Nu, afro, blues, funk, latin, hip hop, old timey… from here there and everywhere, get curious and climb aboard. Get tickets through the link in our bio or through the events page of our website: shop.thearthousecafe.ca Doors at 8:30PM | Show at 9PM Siakaba Diabaté is a Mandingue musician and griot, specializing in traditional West African music. He plays the kora and percussion, sharing the rich musical heritage of the Mandingue culture through performances, collaborations, and cultural events. Since arriving in Canada, he has performed at various concerts, festivals, and cultural events, collaborating with renowned artists such as Amadou Kienou and other musicians across the country. Through his music, Siakaba aims to preserve tradition while building bridges between cultures and communities. SATURDAY, MAY 9, 2026 AT 9 PM Mecca Of Stank + NitroTurtle @Irene’s Pub 885 Bank St. Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/18L4h3Qjgg/ Tickets: Ticketsbuytickets.at/irenespubandrestaurant/2110020 Join Mecca of Stank with special guest NitroTurtle for an incredible night of soul, funk, jazz-fusion, old school hip hop with a dash of reggae featuring some of the funkiest musicians in the city! SATURDAY, MAY 9, 2026 AT 10 PM - 3 AM White Rabbit: MARTIN VILLENEUVE + UNKL PAULY + CALLAN FARRELL @City At Night 222 Slater St. Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/14a2WzFDU9G/ Tickets: Ticketssairyo.live/event/4298/white-rabbit-martin-villeneuve-unkl-pauly-callan-farrell-7xjduj Saturday May 9th we're hosting a lineup of some of Ottawa's top DJ talent, featuring: 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: UNKL PAULY CALLAN FARRELL FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2026 AT 6 - 9 PM Moov Ottawa: TH3RD FRIDAYS @George St. Plaza 55 Byword Market Sq. Th3rd Fridays is @moovottawa’s signature battle series (on the 3rd Friday of the month), bringing together dancers, DJs, and the community through street/club dance culture and music. Since 2018, it’s grown from a grassroots jam and now into a touring event across Canada First stop: our hometown 🎧 DJ: Spexialkxy 🎤 MC: Effect 👑 Judge: Vanessa Love STRICTLY HIP HOP MUSIC / ALL STYLES BATTLE Kids u17: 7 to smoke (max 10 dancers) Adults 18+: 1 vs 1 (Max 32 dancers) Prize: 1st place $400 / 2nd place $100 Kids: 1st & 2nd get gift cards 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. FRIDAY, MAY 22, 2026 AT 7 PM - CLOSE lifeboogie Saturdaze *on a Friday @Cassette Lounge Bar 2557 Baseline Road *Normally every first Saturday monthly! Dropping an open format of vintage & contemporary Jazz Funk Soul Afro Latin Reggae Disco Boogie + stuff all on 100% vinyl 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. Also streaming remotely to twitch.tv/lifeboogie on “lifeboogie Vision” Hope to see some fam out to enjoy the selections! FRIDAY, MAY 22, 2026 AT 10 PM - 2:30 AM SPARKLES IN SPACE! White Rabbit’s German Sparkle Party @Gridwrks 221 Rideau St. Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/18UkVJQbrm/ Tickets: Ticketssairyo.live/event/4338/sparkles-in-space-white-rabbits-german-sparkle-party-wg9le6 Calling all Star-Gazers and Glitter-Gliders! Grab your ray guns and party pants, and report to the launchpad for a night of intergalactic glamour!! It's a close encounter of the sparkly kind! White Rabbit Ottawa celebrates its 15th ANNIVERSARY with their most out-of-this-world GERMAN SPARKLE PARTY yet! This year's theme beams back to the golden age of B-movie camp with our theme: SPARKLES IN SPACE! A psychedelic dreamscape that would make a 1950s Drive-In director weep with joy. Our decor team is working overtime to transform City Gridwrks into a shimmering nebula. Expect: Over 100 Disco Balls forming a sparkling constellation above the dance floor! Dazzling Lights, Glow Art, & Lasers set to "Stun." Projection Mapping to transport your physical form to an outer space fantasy! Alien Surprises guaranteed to delight your Earthling senses! TRANSMITTING TOP-NOTCH HOUSE MUSIC: We’ve got serious treats for your feets (rubber boots highly encouraged!) from our stellar DJs: RETURN OF THE JADED SPACE CADETS (Tone A b2b Brink) DANI Creative Design by: Miranda McMahon | Projection Mapping by: Matt Cameron MISSION CONTROL (TICKETS) Advance Tickets via sairyo.live Early Bird = $14+tax&fees Tier 1 = $16+tax&fees Tier 2 = $18+tax&fees Tier 3 = $20+tax&fees More at the door! SO, WHAT IS IT? A German Sparkle Party is a fun and frolicsome celebration of all things shiny, blinky, and dazzly. It’s a global phenomenon inspired by the viral music video by "The Something Experience." It’s our annual excuse to be silly, outrageous, and dance like the gravity’s been turned off! Get Inspired & Watch the Video: [German Sparkle Party [01:09]](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f-jN3vH26NQ) WHAT DO I WEAR? Do you like party pants? We like party pants! Sparkle Party attire is all about being fabulously bright, glowy, glittery, and colourful. Bedazzled outfits are HIGHLY ENCOURAGED. Think: Sequins, shiny fabrics, blinky lights, rhinestones, and glittery makeup. Your goal is to create your most outrageous and fantastical OUTER SPACE-inspired look. FREE ACCESSORIES! Are you feeling woefully unprepared for your moonwalk? Do you need more flash in your Friday? Fear not! Visit our ever-popular SPARKLE STATION for some complimentary sparkly accessories to help you get into the cosmic spirit. SATURDAY, MAY 23, 2026 AT 10 PM White Rabbit: Pithra b2b Jay Function + Warf & Arcy + DJ Tank @City At Night 222 Slater St. Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/18w9mdLwHL/ Tickets: Ticketssairyo.live/event/4300/white-rabbit-pithra-b2b-jay-function-warf-arcy-dj-tank-4orkdq Saturday May 24 we're hosting a lineup of some of Ottawa's top DJ talent, featuring a special b2b of Pithra b2b Jay Function, an appearance by Warf & Arcy, and the White Rabbit debut of DJ Tank, playing nothing but the best underground house/tech-house music in our nation's capital. PITHRA b2b JAY FUNCTION WARF & ARCY DJ TANK Guarantee your spot now with advance tickets to this intimate & exclusive dancing experience via saiyo.live! - Walk-ins are available on a first-come, first-served basis (Subject to venue capacity). DOORS AT 10pm, Hoppy Hour from 10pm-11pm! SUNDAY, MAY 24, 2026 AT 1:30 - 3:30 PM Capital Sessions: Asian Heritage Edition w/ DJ John Arano & Dancer Tangent @NAC 1 Elgin Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/1C9UbA5DFi/ Capital Sessions is back at the NAC on May 24th from 1:30 to 3:30 PM with our Asian Heritage Month Edition featuring DJ John Arano and Dancer Tangent! It's a free community house dance practice brought to you by Tangent and Rise Ashen! 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 dancers. 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 Sessions is June 28th, talent will be announced as we go forward! Tangent House Dancer, B-Girl and designer Tangent has been performing and teaching dance since the nineties. She got hooked on the underground sounds of house and breaks in the first wave of Rave culture and never looked back. As founding member of the all-woman B-Girl Crew DECYPHER CRU (2000-2010), co-director of the house dance collective Capital Sessions (2008-present) and resident instructor at the Flava Factory Dance Studio (2011-2023) she has been choreographing, performing, organizing events, teaching and studying dance for more than 25 years. Having a trained visual eye and a meticulous attention to detail, her approach to dance is conceptual and she bears the name Tangent well, constantly surprising audiences and drawing on art-forms such as Martial Arts, Parkour and Yoga to inform her art. DJ John Arano Born and raised in Ottawa, Canada, John Arano comes from a rich cultural background rooted in the Philippines. His parents hail from Dauis, Bohol, and his father, also a DJ, introduced John to the world of music from an early age. Growing up in a household filled with vibrant melodies and rhythms, John developed a deep appreciation and understanding of various genres. This early exposure laid the foundation for his unique style and expertise as a DJ. For Capital Sessions he is going to bless us with a deep and soulful set! SUNDAY, MAY 24, 2026 AT 3 PM Jim Reilly Celebration of Life @The 27 Club Ottawa 27 York St. Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/18WTo9SVuV/ Please join us as we gather with friends and family to celebrate the life of Jim Reilly. Jim brought music, energy, and countless memories to so many. All who knew Jim are welcome to share stories, laughter, and remembrance as we celebrate his life and the impact he had on our community. Date: May 24 3pm - 9pm Location: Club Twenty Seven We invite you to send along photos, stories, and memories of Jim. These will be compiled into a tribute video to be shared during the celebration. A GoFundMe will be set up in Jim’s honor, with the chosen charity to be announced shortly. Music was at the heart of Jim’s life, and we’re proud to have DJs Trevor Walker, Balu, and Dusty (returning from retirement) playing in his honor. SATURDAY, MAY 30, 2026 AT 7:30 PM BLACK SHEEP FUNK: Smelloship + Mecca of Stank @The Black Sheep Inn 753 Chemin Riverside, Wakefield, Qc. Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/1HKkRNUFDB/ Tickets: Ticketsevents.frontdoor.plus/event/2153 BEHOLD - FUNKY MUSIC AT THE BLACK SHEEP Come dance the night away with the galaxy's finest: Smelloship (southern-soaked funk) - www.smelloship.com Mecca of Stank (soul, funk, r&b) - www.meccaofstank.com 7:30pm doors, 8pm music $20 advance OR $40 entry with bus from Ottawa - highly limited! Grab your seat now. -------------------------------------------------------- FUNKMOBILE PICKUP / DROP OFF INFORMATION: The bus will depart at 6:30 PM from Tom Brown Arena: 141 Bayview Station Rd, Ottawa, ON K1Y 4T1 After the concert, the bus will leave the venue at 11:00 PM and return to Tom Brown Arena for drop-off. FRIDAY, JUNE 5, 2026 AT 7:30 PM The Ed Lister Group feat. Astrid Sweenedy & Lucas Caryk @Night Oat 750 Gladstone Ave. Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/1DYaufsVNW/ Come on out to the awesome 'Night Oat' jazz club on Friday 5th June as The Ed Lister Group welcomes special guests Astrid Sweenedy (drums) and Lucas Caryk (guitar) alongside house band fro the evening, Clayton Connell (keys), JP Lapensee (bass) and Ed Lister (trumpet). This will be a full steam ahead show that will feature the young up and coming heavy hitters in Ottawa! ALL AGES SHOW $20.00 COVER SATURDAY, JUNE 6, 2026 AT 11:30 AM - 9 PM Saravah Brazilian Festival 3rd edition! @Ottawa Sign York St, Byword Market Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/18SA76Rcrt/ Saravah presents The 3rd edition of The Saravah Brazilian Festival June 06, 2026 Location The Ottawa Sign on York Street Plaza (the strip of the street as well) in the Byward Market. **Looking for Vendors, volunteers and sponsors** INTERESTED? get in touch via infosaravah@gmail.com Immerse yourself in the lively music, arts, dance, food, culture and heritage of Brazil with Saravah! Join us in celebrating diverse identities, championing Brazilian artists of all backgrounds. Come engage with stories that resonate across cultures. Don’t miss out— experience Brazil in Ottawa! THIS is a FREE FESTIVAL with activities and performances for the entire family --Street performances, Brazilian dance classes food vendors and much more TO BE ANNOUNCED-- This event is partially funded by the City of Ottawa & Heritage Canada SATURDAY, JUNE 13, 2026 AT 4 PM Pique #20 - 5 Year Anniversary! @Arts Court 10 Daly Ave. Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/1BFKyWhnMM/ Tickets: Ticketswww.tixtree.com/e/pique-20-5-year-anniversary-a52c303c403e After five years of reshaping Ottawa’s underground arts landscape, Pique arrives at its 20th edition with momentum, reflection, and an eye firmly on what’s next. This season’s program brings together returning collaborators and new voices from across local and international scenes, bridging different communities, genres, and styles. Get to know our lineup and grab your tickets now. -------------------- 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. Please note that subsidized tickets will only be available for purchase online, and are no longer available to purchase at the doors. FRIDAY, JUNE 19, 2026 AT 8:30 PM Ottawa Jazz Festival: BADBADNOTGOOD @Confederation Park (OLG Main Stage) Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/1B7bGzQg52/ Tickets: Ticketsprogram.ottawajazzfestival.com/item/30293-BADBADNOTGOOD Chester Hansen - Bass Alexander Sowinski - Drums Leland Whitty - Guitar & Woodwinds Felix Fox-Pappas - Keys Juan Carlos Medrano Magallanes - Percussion Kaelin Murphy - Trumpet / synth Toronto-based jazz ensemble BadBadNotGood make expansive music that straddles the line between '70s soul-jazz, alternative hip-hop, and experimental electronica. The musicians gained attention in the early 2010s playing jazz covers of tracks by the likes of and . BBNG (2011) and BBNG2 (2012), their first two records, further developed that approach with reinterpretations of songs by and as well as and . III (2014), their last fully instrumental LP for a decade, gave them their commercial breakthrough; it crowned Billboard's Contemporary Jazz Albums chart and became the first of many BBNG projects nominated for Canada's Polaris Music Prize. The collaborative IV (2016) brought in guests ranging from frontman to saxophonist and marked the band's Canadian chart debut. Talk Memory (2021), their third straight number one on the Contemporary Jazz Albums chart, explored fusion, new age, and orchestral influences with string arrangements from . Their Instrumental sixth album, Mid Spiral (2024), originally issued as three themed digital EPs, resulted from a week of recordings with several auxiliary players. In addition to their own albums, BadBadNotGood have shared bills with the likes of rap legend (Sour Soul), post-hardcore group (New Heart Designs), and contemporary soul singer (Slow Burn). "Alien Love Call," off the collaboration, earned BBNG their first Grammy nomination (in the category of Best Remixed Recording). JULY 6 - 31, 2026 SUMMER CKCU RADIO CAMP!!! Open for registration! 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. 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. Camp Details & Registration $325 + tax per camper Limited spots available CKCU 93.1 FM at Carleton University Summer Dates! * July 6-10 registration * July 13 – 17 registration * July 20 – 24 registration * July 27 – 31 registration SATURDAY, JULY 25, 2026 AT 7 PM Souls Of Mischief @Overflow Brewing Company 2477 Kaladar Ave. Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/1Gw7nRFqCT/ Tickets: Ticketswww.ticketweb.ca/event/souls-of-mischief-overflow-brewing-co-tickets/14795463 Souls of Mischief soulsofmischief.com with very special guests TBA licensed 19+ w/ photo ID general admission/standing Physical tickets available at Vertigo Records presented with the support of Ontario Creates and Overflow Brewing Co. |
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Sweet ! Loaded with my first love, Brazilian music. Who's in the photo, Nick ?
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