Happy Friday to all the “Drive” family out there and welcome to this week’s show!
We’re definitely going to get a little funky on this week’s episode with a dive into the very first, self released, self titled album by Ottawa’s very own “Funk Yo Self”, coming out on vinyl and all formats today!
Funk Yo Self are also on a mini tour to celebrate the release and they will have some of the very limited album on vinyl for sale at tonight’s show at SAW gallery but if you can’t attend you can still support them on their Bandcamp page and coincidentally the release is perfectly timed with this month’s “Bandcamp Friday” (today) and will also be available at many of the fine record shops in town.
You can also check out an interview with flutist and saxophone player Tariq Amery of Funk Yo Self with Joe Reilly on this week’s edition of “The Guest List” available on demand for which I will provide a link in the show’s description.
Link:
https://cod.ckcufm.com/programs/107/77005.html
There will be some heavy sampling from the album with the remainder of the show showcasing some of the funky tunes that surfaced while pulling for tonight.
Hope you all enjoy this week’s offering and thank you for taking the time to tune in whenever and wherever you are.
Keep it locked!
| Rocky Road Funk Yo Self - Funk Yo Self - Independent / Self Released 
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| Udunondunon Funk Yo Self - Funk Yo Self - Independent / Self Released
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| Funkanova Funk Yo Self - Funk Yo Self - Independent / Self Released
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| Juicy feat. Jermaine Holmes Funk Yo Self - Funk Yo Self - Independent / Self Released
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| Dirty Sally Funk Yo Self - Funk Yo Self - Independent / Self Released
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| Future Afrodizz - From Outer Space - Independent / Self Released
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| Funk In The Hole Roy Ayers - Virgin Ubiquity II (Unreleased Recordings 1976-1981) - BBE |
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| Celestial Blues The Souljazz Orchestra - Inner Fire - Strut Records
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| Keep It Up Milton Wright - Original Friends And Buddies RE - Athens Of The North |
| Zodiac The Du-Rites - Zodiac / Monster Single - Old Maid Entertainment Inc. |
| Crimson Skies The Budos Band - The Budos Band III - Daptone Records |
| Shway Shway Nu Genea with Celinatique - People Of The Moon - NG Records
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| Plus Plus The Poets Of Rhythm - Discern / Define - Ninja Tune |
| A Chance For Peace Lonnie Liston Smith & The Cosmic Echoes - Visions Of A New World - Flying Dutchman |
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| Sangandongo Niagara - Niagara RE - PMG |
| No Condition Is Permanent Marijata - This Is Marijata RE - Soundway Records |
| Afro-Disco Makossa Adrian Younge - Afro-Disco Makossa - Linear Labs
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| I Love The Funk uan Laya & Jorge Montiel feat. Eckee Cheff & AJ Soulz - Single - Imagenes |
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| Skunk Funk Galliano - A Joyful Noise Unto The Creator - Talkin' Loud |
| Nhiazinha (lifeboogie Remix) Rômmel Ribeiro - Unreleased - Unreleased
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| Chukka Chukka Funk Funk Yo Self - Funk Yo Self - Independent / Self Released
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| Kryè Mwen (Patchworks Remix) David Walters - Kryè Mwen Remix 2026 Single - Heavenly Sweetness
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| Garden Funk Funk Yo Self - Funk Yo Self - Independent / Self Released
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| J.E.’s Disco feat. Killah Priest, Aspects, Illyah Rose Funk Yo Self - Funk Yo Self - Independent / Self Released
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| end of on air broadcast 18h EDT |
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| Over The Hill Funk Yo Self - Funk Yo Self - Independent / Self Released
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| Dark n' Stormy Funk Yo Self - Funk Yo Self - Independent / Self Released
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| E-Fu(n) Funk Funk Yo Self - Funk Yo Self - Independent / Self Released
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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 curated by Vektrx @Cassette Lounge Bar 2557 Baseline Rd Cassette brings you old school hip hop weekly, with Vektrx and rotating guests. The best in old school 80’s, 90’s and y2k hip hop & R&B. EVERY 2ND THURSDAY OF THE MONTH AT 7 - 10 PM Trivia Night hosted by Emmett Morrison, soundtrack by Zach Parker @Cassette 2557 Baseline Rd Trivia Night with host Emmett Morrison and Zach Parker on the decks!!! This is a monthly event (second Thursday of the month) and features 3 rounds (prizes for each round) and is free to play! Grab some wings and a drink (it’s also wing night Thursdays) and test your musical knowledge at the same time! Come for the trivia then stay for some drinks and the eclectic musical vibes provided by Zach blessing the decks! Trivia: 7pm-10pm Zach spinning vinyl: 10pm-Late EVERY THURSDAY AT 9 PM - LATE Concept Thursdays @Gridwirks / Annx 221 Rideau St. No cover | 19+ Every Thursday explore a different musical concept & vibe with two floors providing a different environment featuring a plethora of DJs on rotation bring the flavour on a weekly basis. 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 SATURDAY AT 7 - 11 PM DJ Night @Ten Toes Coffee 837 Somerset St. W. Different DJ’s on rotation providing the soundtrack! EVERY SUNDAY AT 6 PM - LATE Industry Night @Cassette 2557 Baseline Rd. Every Sunday we will bring you Industry Night, with the focus on classic House music! Whether you are a fellow hospitality specialist looking to unwind on your day off or just want to cap the weekend off with one last vibe filled evening, come check out Industry Night, every Sunday with DJ Adam Lord & Friends! EVERY SUNDAY AT 10 PM - LATE Plantains&Caviar @City Afterlight 129 Bank St. 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, SEPTEMBER 4 AT 8 PM Funk Yo Self | Album release w/ Jermaine Holmes + Trevor Walker @SAW Centre 67 Nicholas St. Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/1FRwgsVv33/ Tickets: Ticketsfunk-yo-self.bloomtickets.ca/event/2243 FINALLY, the moment you've all been waiting for. FUNK YO SELF, the album! After all these years, Funk Yo Self will release their debut album. Come enjoy the fruits of our labour with a night of music, featuring Jermaine Holmes and his quartet, with Trevor Walker on the 1s and 2s. Join us for an epic celebration of love, juice, and funk. Jermaine Holmes: Jermaine Holmes is a 2x Grammy Award-winning Singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist & performer hailing from New Brunswick, New Jersey, USA. Coming from a family deeply rooted in church soul, Jermaine is a vocal powerhouse for the ages with an unparalled level of artistic versatility. Jermaine Holmes brings you into his world one song at a time with his introspective lyricism and production heavily inspired by the gospel quartet music tradition, carefully blending elements of old-school Hip-Hop and modern R&B together to bring his notable sound to life. As a member of D'Angelo & The Vanguard, Jermaine was part of the Grammy Award-winning album "Black Messiah" (2016), which took home the award for Best R&B Album at the 58th Annual Grammy Awards. The album also won Best R&B Song for "Really Love." https://jermaineholmes.net/music/ Trevor Walker: Providing the world with top notch tunes from Afro, Latin, Jazz, Reggae, Disco, Funk, Soul, Hip Hop + Legendary Ottawa based DJ Trevor walker has been a staple of the scene for over 20 years. He will be gracing us with his legendary grooves to keep the party slamming. FUNK YO SELF Funk Yo Self is a high energy and sophisticated party-band sensation hailing from the Outaouais region. Funk Yo Self keeps fans reeling with their unique blend of psychedelic, funk and jazz fusion. Performing in clubs from Toronto to Montreal, in the Ottawa Jazz Fest, as well as different festivals across Ontario and Quebec, their superbly executed, unassailable grooves, and unstoppable energy keeps the dance floor FUNKIN' all Night-long! Their sound is influenced and reminiscent of James Brown, Jamiroquai, the late era Miles Davis, and Lettuce, making their live performance one of the most original, funkiest, and soulful musical experiences in the country. Come party with us! FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 AT 8 PM - LATE Friday On 45 w/ DJ Lewis + unj3000 @Pubwells 96 Preston St. Well, the weather is certainly feeling fall-like (boo) here in Canada's capital, which means it's time for BACK TO SOUL SEPTEMBER at Pubwells on Preston! This Friday, join guest selector @unj3000 (Mod Nite Ottawa) and I for an all-vinyl evening of the soulfulest sounds from the Sixties, Seventies and onward. Preston Street's best British pub is the place! SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2026 AT 1 PM - 2 AM School of Bass # 68.915: 16 years of Bass @Login Lounge 354 Elgin St. 16 years of Bass! New additional venue, 13 hours of programming! Are you ready Ottawa?! Featuring: Dj Optional (Portugal) Dj Tampered DNA Dj ADN Mutant Dj Lazirus Dj Slant.Six Dj Tixology Dj Jason Skillz Dj Mister Mystic Dj Dubplate Professor Dj EMMETT Dj D.Mize Dj Mimsey Demon (CKCU 93.1FM) Dj DJRJ Dj Ide Projekt MC JJAMES (Alius) Login Lounge - 354 Elgin Street (2nd floor) 1PM - 2AM Pay what you can at the door +19 with valid photo I.D. required. P.L.U.R R.O.A.R Bring your food can for the Ottawa food bank! Support your local scene SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2026 AT 7 PM The Social Distance @Roots RV Resort 120 Reids Lk Ln, Renfrew, ON. K7V 3Z7, Renfrew, Ontario Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/19AftDawDS/ See you all at the Root RV Resort in Renfrew! SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2026 AT 8 PM - LATE lifeboogie Saturdaze @Cassette 2557 Baseline Rd. 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! Last Time SoundCloud (Archive): https://soundcloud.com/trevorlifeboogiewalker/2026-07-04-lifeboogie SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2026 AT 8 PM DJ Zattar @FONO 473 Bronson Ave. DJ Zattar will be on the decks with many shades of soulful music all on vinyl! SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2026 AT 10 PM - 3 AM White Rabbit: Sean Vincent (Bday) + Balu + No Clue @City At Night 222 Slater St. Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/1Bq2aQu4LL/ Tickets: Ticketssairyo.live/event/4550/white-rabbit-sean-vincent-bday-balu-no-clue-latjaq We're hosting a lineup of some of Ottawa's top DJ talent, featuring nothing but the best underground house/tech-house music in our nation's capital. Celebrating Sean Vincent's birthday! SEAN VINCENT BALU NO CLUE SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2026 AT 1 - 4 PM Reverie Sundays: Daytime Rooftop Patio Party w/ MusicSpasms + House Of Wayne @Rabbit Hole Tiki Bar (Rooftop Patio) 208 Sparks St. Eventbrite: Link iconReverie Sundays Ticketsreveriesundaysott.eventbrite.com It's official, September 6th is Volume 2 of Reverie Sundays and we are so excited. RSVP your FREE tickets at ReverieSundaysOTT on Eventbrite. Link in Bio! NOTE: In the event of rain, we will be taking the party indoors. We learned from the last event that the weather is NOT always on our side, so we have you covered, rain or shine! SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2026 AT 5 - 11 PM Star Disco Vinyl Disco Party @The Origin Arts & Community Centre 57 Lyndale Ave. Star Disco will be taking a Time Machine back to 1978 so grab your grooviest outfits and meet us at The Origin Arts & Community Centre Sunday, September 6th for and end of summer party to remember. DJ Seiiizi will be on deck providing the soundtrack featuring 70’s Disco, Funk, Highlife, Motown, Jungle and much more! SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2026 AT 9 PM - 6 AM Industry Night w/ Adam Lord + Felon Hardtimes @Cassette 2557 Baseline Rd. This Sunday Sept 6th we have a special industry night planned to celebrate the long weekend. Adam Lord will be taking you on a journey well into the early morning. You don’t want to miss this one. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 - SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2026 Cranium Festival 2026 @Red Bird: 1165 Bank St. | 8 - 11 PM | Thursday 09/09 @Bronson Centre: 211 Bronson Ave. | 7:30 - 11 PM | Friday 09/10 @Club SAW: 67 Nicholas St. | 7 - 11 PM | Saturday 09/11 + Afterparty 11 PM - 2 AM @Ogilvy Square: (between Besserer / Rideau) | 2 - 7 PM | Sunday 09/12 @Club SAW: 67 Nicholas St. | 7 - 11 PM | Sunday 09/12 @Ogilvy Square: (between Besserer / Rideau) | 1 - 6 PM | Monday 09/13 Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/cranium-festival-4863169 Cranium Festival 2026 will be happening September 9 - 13 at various locations in the Ottawa area and will feature numerous local and international artists, DJs and speakers. Lineup: - Talib Kweli - Che_Nous - Geefaizel - Circabeatz - Nico - Jev. - King K LV - Yujen - DJ Karyen - Cheko7evn - Lindasson - SLM - Romeo Don’t Die - Simora - Avery Jane - DJ Kam - Bojangles - Skratch Bastid - Illo - Talia Aoude - Mayspoken - Bella Blaq - Christophelle - Mauvey - DJ Proper - DJ Velvet - Vladir Jean-Gilles The Outsiders: Spade, DJ Killah Bex, Mathematik, Keysha Fresh, DJ Mel Boogie, DJ Mercilles, Saint Jaysn FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 - SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2026 Afrofestival Ottawa @Mooney’s Bay Park + Beach Mooney’s Bay Afrofestival Ottawa 2026 is Ottawa's biggest African celebrations and one of Canada’s leading African cultural festivals, celebrating the diversity, creativity, and vibrant spirit of African communities from across the continent and diaspora. Taking place at Mooney’s Bay Park and Beach in Ottawa since 2021, this FREE family-friendly festival features live music performances, DJs, dance showcases, African fashion, cultural exhibitions, food vendors, artisan markets, and interactive community experiences. Festival attendees can explore authentic African cuisine, discover local businesses and creators, and enjoy performances ranging from Afrobeats and Amapiano to traditional dance and contemporary African music. Afrofestival Ottawa welcomes visitors of all backgrounds to experience African culture through entertainment, art, storytelling, and community connection in one of Ottawa’s largest multicultural outdoor festivals. Event highlights include: • Live African music and dance performances • Food vendors and cultural cuisine • African fashion and artisan marketplace • Family-friendly activities • Cultural exhibitions and community engagement • Local and international performers FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2026 AT 5 - 10 PM Walls Of Change @Metcalfe Plaza 151 Metcalfe St. FREE! Music.Art.Ppl, with support from The City of Ottawa and AMASHOWZA, presents WALLS OF CHANGE — an evening of live art, music and community celebrating the artists, stories and creative energy that make our city what it is. At the centre of it all: Mique Michelle, Art Baobab + CoBlou — three incredible local muralists creating giant works of art LIVE and in real time. Watch blank canvases transform before your eyes as vibrant colours, bold imagery and personal stories emerge brushstroke by brushstroke. From culturally rooted work and large-scale graffiti to dreamlike and expressive contemporary art, these artists bring three distinct perspectives to the same canvas — and to the city we share. And we’re bringing the soundtrack. Tr!ck • Zuzzon • Pithra • QUEENYY • Nikoli • O:K • Jay Function Deep grooves, global sounds, B2B sets and an eclectic soundtrack while the art comes to life around you. Come for the art. Stay for the music. Connect with the community. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2026 AT 8 PM Harea Band & Prehistoric w/ DJ Trevor Walker @Rainbow Bistro 76 Murray St. Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/1DkzmR6aFj/ Tickets: Ticketstherainbow.ca/event/6655108/771164375/harea-band-prehistoric-with-dj-trevor-walker Harea Band returns to the Rainbow for a night built around live funk, hip-hop, soul, and a packed dance floor. The Ottawa group is a 5-piece pop, soul, and R&B outfit, known for bringing a high-energy live show shaped by deep grooves, strong vocals, and tight musicianship. For this special show, Harea Band joins forces with Prehistoric, one of Ottawa’s long-running hip-hop MCs. Known to many as Papa Pre, he brings a technical and clever independent rap style that gives this collaboration a different edge. Keeping the room moving throughout the night is DJ Trevor Walker. A respected figure in Ottawa nightlife, Trevor collected and played records for decades and spent 21 years as a resident DJ at Mercury Lounge. Expect thoughtful selections, serious rhythm, and no dead space between sets. Come early, stay late, and catch three established Ottawa artists sharing one room for a proper night at the Rainbow. https://www.instagram.com/harea_band/ https://www.instagram.com/papapre613/ https://www.instagram.com/lifeboogie/ 8 pm doors 9 pm start SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 AT 7 PM DYSTOH @Le Minotaure 3 rue kent, Gatineau Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/1ByydHNDM1/ Tickets: https://lpdv.co/827aa DYSTOH: www.dystoh.com DYSTOH is the duo formed by Ray Tabana and Phil Motion, founding members of the three-time Juno Award-nominated Souljazz Orchestra. Their music combines congas, baritone saxophone and vocal harmonies, drawing its energy from Afrobeat, Latin rhythms and reggae. Born during the pandemic, the duo made their debut at the Dakar Music Expo in 2022 before touring Colombia, Canada and Europe. Their debut album, Heat of the Times (2024), offers a raw and poetic reflection on the upheavals of today's world. With more than twenty years of experience on international stages, DYSTOH offers energetic performances, carried by hypnotic grooves and a remarkable stage presence. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 - SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 Five For Flava @The Flava Factory 1076B Wellington St. W That’s a wrap on the Summer session! With Fall right around the corner… Five For Flava is almost here! A Full Flava ™️ week of $5 classes, for all styles, levels, classes and ages❗️ WHAT: More Flava comin at you all classes on the Fall schedule are $5 WHEN: Sept 14-19, this week only! FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2026 AT 7 - 11 PM Bi Vis 2.0 “A Social & Dance Party for Bi+ Visibility Day” @Ottawa Bike Cafe 79 Sparks St. Hold onto your hats divas, it's time for Bi Vis 2.0! This is our 2nd annual dance party & social to celebrate Bi+ Visibility Day, held every year in September (chosen to honour bicon Freddie Mercury's bday) Tickets go on sale at 12PM EST TODAY Sept. 3, link in bio. This is the last Capital Bi's event so don't wait on getting that ticket ! (Link on Homo Phono ig) - Masked event with outdoor space to sip your delicious alcoholic or non-alc drinks - PWYC ticket pricing - Tunes provided by the incomparable DJ del Pilar - More accessibility info available on the Eventbrite page - Event is open to all bi+ folks (bi, pan, omni, queer, etc.) and anyone who is in community with bi+ folks Thank you to our pals at Ottawa Bike Cafe for hosting the 2nd edition of our party. Msg us if you have questions and we will see you ON THE DANCEFLOOR! Image description: pink background with disco ball and white text describing Bi Vis 2.0 event information, hosted by Homo Phono and Capital Bi's SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2026 AT 10 AM - 5 PM Ottawa Anime-Fest @Hilton Garden Inn Ottawa Airport 2400 Chemin Alert Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/1Rde5qtoWH/ Join us on Saturday September 19 2026 here in Ottawa, Ontario at the Hilton Garden Inn Airport Hotel from 10am to 5pm. It's fun for the whole family and kids enter FREE. Voice Actors, Vendors, Attractions and so much more. Plus Huge Cosplay Contest. For more info please visit https://linktr.ee/OttawaAnimeFest FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2026 AT 5 - 9 PM Vegans Who Snack Food + Art Festival Hosted by DJ del Pilar + Mar x Maracle + Viva Mexico! (Dance Performance) @Pardale Public Market 366 Parkdale Ave DJ del Pilar is a Queer Afro-Latine DJ and vocalist. A longtime performer and event producer, del Pilar brings the beats to stages big and small. DJ del Pilar is also the co-founder of Ottawa’s longest-running and coziest queer dance party, Homo Phono. Growing up in the 80s and 90s, she has been heavily influenced by old-school hip hop, funk, disco, and house music, putting a fresh spin on dance floor classics! @djdelpilar Mar x Maracle is a genre-bending powerhouse duo carving out a unique space for themselves in today’s music scene. The creative partnership between Lucila Al Mar and Jacob Maracle craft a sound that’s as bold as it is soulful - weaving together threads of soul, country, and punk into something entirely their own. With lyrics that speak to resilience and rhythms that lift the spirit, their music is a celebration of identity, unity, and the transformative power of sound as a sincere reclamation of hope. Viva Mexico! Ottawa is a non-profit organization who has promoted Mexican traditions and culture through their colorful folkloric dances for over 20 years. The members of Viva Mexico! Ottawa dance group are of all ages born and raised in Canada with a Mexican background. These dancers have a deep and infinite love for their parents’ Mexican culture. With the most beautiful and sincere dedication to promote our culture through our folklore, we invite you to visit our Facebook and Instagram pages (vivamexicoottawa), we promise you would love it! Next day emergency storm date: Saturday September 26th 5pm-9pm (we do not cancel for rain) FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2026 AT 9 PM Bill Withers Tribute @Irene’s Pub 885 Bank St. Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/18LhaTYq5Y/ Tickets: Ticketsirenespub.ca/events/mecca-of-stank-with-sg Mecca of Stank returns to Irene’s Pub to pay tribute to Bill Withers, celebrating the soul, warmth, and timeless rhythm of a music legend. They'll perform a set of his most recognizable songs, followed by a set of Withers-inspired original music from one of Ottawa's premiere soul/funk bands. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2026 Pique @Arts Court 2 Daly Ave. Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/14qt1iunvGB/ Pique returns with its most ambitious edition yet—and for the first time ever, admission is FREE. Transforming Arts Court into a vibrant playground of adventurous music, immersive art, performance, and unexpected encounters, Pique #21 brings together boundary-pushing artists from across disciplines, genres, and geographies. Featuring artists from across Canada and beyond, this season's programming spans genre-defying electronics, contemporary Indigenous practices, ballroom cultures, futuristic experiments in sound, multimedia installation, unexpected creative interventions, and more. Presented as part of Nuit Blanche Ottawa and the Ottawa 200 anniversary celebrations, this landmark edition is free to attend for the first time, inviting audiences to experience one of the city's most eclectic cultural events. EXPLORE THE LINEUP https://thisispique.com/lineup-26-09 Across multiple floors of Arts Court, Pique #21 brings together an expansive mix of experimental music, contemporary club culture, live performance, immersive installation, and participatory art. The program spans electronic, noise, hip hop, hyperpop, ambient, contemporary classical, improvisation, and global club sounds, with artists drawing from Indigenous, Black, and queer cultural traditions. Audiences will encounter everything from live a/v, film, and multimedia production, to participatory performance, immersive installation and collective art-making. The program moves between intimate and ecstatic, analog and digital, traditional and futuristic—centering artists who use their practices to explore identity, land, technology, disability, memory, community, and new forms of cultural expression. QUEERTOPIA 3000 https://thisispique.com/queertopia-3000 One of Pique's signature annual celebrations also returns with the third annual Queertopia Kiki Ball 3000, presented by Legendary Overall Motha Maldita Siriano and Yéila Siriano. Celebrating ballroom culture through performance, fashion, creativity, and chosen family, Queertopia has become one of Ottawa's most joyful queer cultural events, welcoming both renowned legends and new audiences into the world of kiki ballroom culture. TOPIQUE https://thisispique.com/topique Running alongside the festival, Topique, Pique's artist-led symposium exploring equity, sustainability, and creative practice, returns on September 26 with a dedicated day of conversations, workshops, and knowledge exchange. This year's program will explore themes including community-led world building, music distribution in the age of platform capitalism, and the role of archives, memory, and cultural stewardship in shaping independent creative futures. Admission to Topique will once again be pay-what-you-can, ensuring accessibility for artists, cultural workers, and the public. The full symposium program will be announced in the coming weeks. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2026 AT 8 PM Atlantis Jazz Ensemble @Minotaure 3 rue kent, Gatineau Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/19K9txgvby/ Tickets: Ticketslepointdevente.com/billets/mti260930001 ATLANTIS JAZZ ENSEMBLE https://atlantisjazzensemble.bandcamp.com/ The Atlantis Jazz Ensemble back at Minotaure! Expect a memorable night of spiritual jazz mixed with just a hint of soul and tropical sounds. Personnel: Ed Lister - trompette et flugelhorn Zakari Frantz - saxophone alto et percussion Pierre Chrétien - piano électrique Fender Rhodes et percussion Chris Pond - contrebasse Mike Essoudry - batterie avec: Petr Cancura - saxophone ténor et percussion Marielle Rivard - percussion SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2026 AT 2 PM The Garden Party @Terrasse Secrète 175 Promenade du Portage Tickets: https://sairyo.live/event/4453/the-garden-party-vtev16 Join us for the summer closing event with a special 2hr closing set dedicated to classic electronic anthems. The rooftop will be HEATED . DJ Lineup: RYAN LABELLE (Give it to me Old School closing set) BIGSTUFF CYNFUL PAULO CARDOSO ANTHONY DUNN We can’t wait for the summer closing party Oct 3. A special Give it to me Old school will close out the last 2 hrs. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2026 AT 10 AM - 4 PM Ottawa Record Fair VIII @Carleton-Dominion Chalmers Centre 355 Cooper St. OVER 30 vendors from Ontario and Quebec! Thousands of new and 2nd hand vinyl LPs, CDs and Cassettes. THIS IS NOT A YARD SALE ! Twice a year a mind blowing selection of recorded music (spanning the genres) is presented for your perusal. Loads of cheap parking available on site and free on the streets in surrounding area of the venue. Early admission is $ 10. at 10 a.m. General admission at 11 a.m. is $5. Mark it on the calendar Saturday, OCTOBER 17, 2026 ...76 days away...time flies! SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2026 Hiltons perform “Bella Simone” @Gavan’s Hotel 1157 Rue de Clarendon, Quyon QC. Tickets: https://themanxist.com Info: https://festivalfantome.com Hiltons perform “Bella Simone” for a 20 year vinyl release party with their original 2006 band line-up. This night promises high energy electro punk along with grinding synths from The Retrospects Band and a solo noice-clown by Jesse Buck. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2026 AT 11 PM Shub X Handsome Tiger present: The Electric Pow Wow @27 Club 27 York St. Tickets: Spectrasonic.com & Vertigo Records Shub x Handsome Tiger present the Electric Pow Wow tour 🔥 Fri Oct 17 at The 27 Club Ottawa for a late show! Tickets on sale Wed 1pm at spectrasonic.com & @vertigoottawa Two albums dropped this year - Heritage (Part Two) and First People II — both built on the same idea: powwow drums and sound system bass, side by side. Now they’re bringing that to one stage, together. For over a decade, Shub (formerly known as DJ Shub) has been at the forefront of a movement that reshaped the landscape of Indigenous electronic music. A trailblazer who coined the powwow-step genre and a former member of the Juno-winning A Tribe Called Red, Shub has spent years blending the ancient rhythms of powwow music with the pulse of modern beats, scratching, and bass-heavy production. With a new name and vision, Shub is stepping beyond the DJ booth, emerging as a composer, storyteller, and artist dedicated to expanding the reach of Indigenous music. Handsome Tiger, an Anishinaabe Métis and North African music producer/DJ hailing from Turtle Island and currently based in Vancouver, BC, blends traditional sounds from his heritage with other Indigenous and contemporary electronic bass music. His DJ sets fuse various flavors of sound system culture and global club sounds, igniting dance floors wherever he performs. Streaming, Archives & stuff! Catch me on twitch.tv/lifeboogie *when possible -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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