Friday Drive
Friday April 4th, 2025 with Trevor Walker
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Happy Friday “Drivers” fam!
Most definitely keeping things kind of mellow this week with a heavy focus on some mostly downtempo grooves especially in the “unwinding from the week” first hour with some rootsy Reggae, Jazz and funky vibes with a little soul to wrap up the hour.
Also, excited to drop some selections from our very own Pierre Chrétien’s latest offering from the “Cinephonic” project with the third album.
If Pierre’s name doesn’t ring a bell let me remind you that he’s one of the founders of Souljazz Orchestra, Atlantis Jazz Ensemble and Cinephonic and also had a big hand in bringing us The Slim Moore & The Mar-Kays album.
In the second hour we’ll be taking things up in tempo slightly to wind you all up for the weekend continuing the vibe with some similar sounds.
Happy listening, thank you all for taking the time and hope you enjoy this week’s offering.
| Heureux D'Un Printemps Paul Piché - Paluche 3.14 Album - Jajou Productions 
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| Mash Up Illiteracy Delroy Wilson - Don’t Be Untrue / Mash Up Illiteracy Single - Federal |
| Rub A Dub Session Ranking Devon - Single - Mighty Cloud |
| No Man's Land Cornell Campbell - Single - Gibbes |
| Tryin' Times Abraham Reunion - Jazz À Veinne: Past & Future v/a Album - Heavenly Sweetness |
| Reflets Dans L'eau Cinephonic - Refuge Album - Marlow Records
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| Cafe Cinephonic - Refuge Album - Marlow Records
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| My Sweet Babe Dianne Brooks - Bob Ruzicka / Dianne Brooks: Broadcast Recording Album - CBC Radio Canada
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| The Avenues Adrian Younge & Ali Shaheed Muhammad - Jazz Is Dead 11 Album - Jazz Is Dead |
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| Asphalte Cinephonic - Refuge Album - Marlow Records
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| Pluie En Ville Cinephonic - Refuge Album - Marlow Records
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| Metropolitain Cinephonic - Refuge Album - Marlow Records
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| The Third Way (Trio Mix) Ute - Free To Be… Free To Breathe Album - 33 Records |
| Love In Them There Hills The Pointer Sisters - That's A Plenty Album - Blue Thumb |
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| Una Mas (One More Time) Kenny Dorham - Una Mas Album RE - Blue Note Records |
| Oduduwa Oluko Imo feat. Fela Anikulapo Kuti - Oduduwa Album RE - Soundway Records |
| In The Middle The Daktaris - Single - Desco International Records |
| Freedom Bill-O-Men - African Music / Freedom Single - A3 Productions |
| Raid Visioneers - Raid / Hurt So Bad Single - Omniverse Recordings
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| La Cite Engloutie Cinephonic - Refuge Album - Marlow Records
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| Love Hangover Penny Church - Single - P.P.X. Enterprises |
| Eat The Apple (Intrumental Version) T-Bones Family - Eat The Apple Album - TBF |
| Father Father Arp Frique - The Another Taste Reworks EP - Space Grapes
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| Sweet Thing Conversion - Bugz In The Attic - Life:Styles v/a Album - Harmless |
| Put A Smile On Time Rhythm Machine - Put A Smile On Time / Brenda And Me Single - Sol Cal |
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| Hold On Norman Weeks & The Revelation - Single RE - Sonar Kollictiv |
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WEDNESDAYS AT 10 PM - CLOSE lifeboogie presents: [Why Not] w/ Trevor Walker @27 Club 27 York St. Event: https://fb.me/e/4PuYE9sHo 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 all on vinyl 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 + MixCloud pages: https://soundcloud.com/trevorlifeboogiewalker https://www.mixcloud.com/trevor-walker4/ Vibes to get you past the midweek hump! Hope to see you out making moves. THURSDAYS AT 7 PM - CLOSE ConcepThursdays @Afterlight 129 Bank St. ConcepThursdays is a weekly event showcasing innovative & forward thinking music. Every week will feature a special Guest DJ offering a true lounge experience. Concept is at Afterlight , a cocktail Lounge that uses the City at Night space which has the best sound system & a beautiful atmosphere overall. On the menu is Cocktails, Natural wines, Craft beers, Drink specials, Eats & more. MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS, SUNDAYS, MARCH - APRIL, 2025 Moov Dance Program “Winter & Spring” Schedule! @Bronson Centre 211 Bronson Ave. @Roughier Community Centre 172 Guigues Ave. Mondays: (Bronson Centre) March 3 - April 14 6PM Beginner Afrobeats Choreography w/ PJ613 7PM Intro to Hip Hop w/ Zomi 8PM Beginner Hip Hop Choreography w/ Zomi Wednesdays: (Routhier Community Centre) March 5 - May 21 6PM Moov: on Stage Beginner / Intermediate program | 12 weeks w/ Valentina 8PM Intermediate Hip Hop Choreography | 6 weeks w/ Valentina Sundays: (Bronson Centre) 10:30AM: Kids advanced beginners breaking | 12 weeks w/ BGirl Lotus | April 6 - June 29 11:30AM: Kids Intro to breaking | 12 weeks w/ BGirl Lotus | April 6 - June 29 FRIDAY, APRIL 4, 2025 AT 7:30 PM The Ed Lister Group feat. Mike Lett @750 Gladstone Road Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/1ABLhTaA6y/ The Ed Lister Group will be featuring the Alto Sax virtuoso, Mike Lett for our next residency show at the Night Oat in Ottawa. The show starts at 7:30pm and we perform 2 sets of music. It's $15 per set of if you'd like to stay for both sets it's $25. Seating is first come first served and get down early as the place fills up fast. You won't want to miss out on what we have in store for you this April!! FRIDAY, APRIL 4, 2025 AT 10 pm - 2:30 AM Groove Society: Alamusic, Sokotta @Poa Tiki Bar 284 Dalhousie St Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/1F2UEZ1oxH/ Tickets: Ticketssairyo.app.link/WbgDFFZT3Rb A big night of incredible House music with 2 of our cities top talents. Alamusic who is coming off her musical high at IGLOOFEST, opening for the legendary Eric Prydes! Playing the first part of the night is local DJ Producer Sokotto who just released a new banger on Return Of The Jaded hot label with many more to come. We are in for a musical treat! We will also be honouring our new initiative "WE HEAR YOU" for mental health awareness. If you or anyone you know is suffereing mentally or financially and need a good night of dancing. Just PM us or Joe Juarez direct and they will anonymously be pit on our guest list before 11PM. Happy dancing! FRIDAY, APRIL 4, 2025 AT 11 PM It’s a Pozativ Thing @27 Club Ottawa 27 York St. Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/18gajJaK4x/ On Friday April 4th join us for a night of proper POZATIV HOUSE MUSIC !! Ain’t no party like a Pozativ party !! DJ BALU 1:00 JEFF DOUGLER 12:00 HOUSE OF WAYNE ( bday set)11:00 10$ cover 7$ with Pozativ Merch Doors open 11pm ( after band clears the stage from the early show ) SATURDAY, APRIL 5, 2025 AT 3 PM Abigail Lapell: In-store Performance @The Record Centre 1099 Wellington St. W Saturday afternoon at 3pm for an in-store show with Abigail Lapell, Abigail is fresh off her trip to this years Juno’s were she was nominated for Contemporary Roots Album of the Year! She’ll play an intimate in store show on our Tiny Stage! We have copies of her Albums Anniversary and Stolen Time! I’m sure we can persuade Abigail to sign your copies (notice I said copies! We think you should buy one of each!) Our DJ for the afternoon is DJ Chris St Jacques spinning a Canadian Set. SATURDAY, APRIL 5, 2025 AT 7PM Stoke Fuji Tokyo Trio + LSD Trio @Glebe-St. James United Church 650 Lyon St. Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/1658rdXvKW/ Tickets: Ticketswww.tixtree.com/e/satoko-fujii-tokyo-trio-lsd-trio-f6eb8b4fdbf2 Satoko Fujii’s Tokyo Trio is a lithe, quick-witted ensemble capable of terrific speed and excitement as well as subtle textures and tone colors. The extraordinary rapport between Fujii and fellow Japanese artists Natto Maki on bass and Oden on drums gives the trio a distinctive group sound full of “grace, sophistication, surprise and ingenuity”. With a deep knowledge and love of the jazz tradition as its foundation, Tokyo Trio ventures into bold, new and thrilling sonic territory. LSD Trio is Linsey Wellman on baritone saxophone, pedals; Scott Warren, tape loops, electronics, percussion; and David Jackson on guitar, modular synth, laptop. The band is based in experimenting and improvising with live performance as its primary output often using samples and field recordings made from their environment. The instrumental configuration for shows is always changing and most always improvised. Primarily though this involves instruments being highly processed in real time with pedals, software, and tape, often resulting in large looped noisy ambiences that shift into funky jaggy instrumental rock. THURSDAY, APRIL 10TH, 2025 AT 8PM VIBECHECK: w/ DYSTOH + Mo The Pro + The Brothership @27 Club 27 York St. Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/152t9ako9Xm/ Tickets: Tickets · CA$7.50 - CA$15www.eventbrite.com/e/vibecheck-feat-dystoh-the-brothership-and-mo-the-pro-27-club-tickets-1269888262979 VIBECHECK feat. Dystoh, The Brothership, + Mo The Pro DYSTOH Dystoh is a dynamic new duo from Ray Tabana and Phil Motion, founding members of the three-time Juno-nominated Souljazz Orchestra. Having debuted live at the Dakar Music Expo in Senegal (2023) and since toured Colombia, Canada, and Europe, the duo blends hard-hitting congas, roaring baritone sax, and tight two-part harmonies, while their sound draws from the more commanding elements of Afrobeat(s), Latin and Reggae influences. Their self-produced debut album, ‘Heat of the Times’ (May 2024), is a journey through the realities, anxieties and hopes in the chaos of our modern world. Standout tracks like ‘All My Life’ and ‘Days Go By’ highlight the best of their hypnotic grooves and polyrhythmic arrangements as they bring forth a new high-energy signature sound that speaks to the duo’s rich history as seasoned performers and to their unwavering dedication to live music. THE BROTHERSHIP The Brothership is a gritty Afro futuristic funk collective harmoniously spawned from Ottawa based rock and soul band The Lionyls. Drawing inspiration from iconic funk acts such as Parliament/Funkadelic, The Meters, War, The Ohio Players, and contemporaries like Ghostnote and Dumpstaphunk, they’re firmly planted in the growing global funk renaissance. Blending deep instrumental grooves with simply irresistible vocal harmonies and tongue-in-cheek humour, The Brothership’s high energy party vibe offers an immersive musical experience for all to enjoy! MO THE PRO Mo, The Pro is a DJ with an ear for rhythm and a heart for culture. He is a Canada-based Nigerian passionate about Afrobeats, Amapiano, Rap, and Pop. Deeply inspired by the vibrant rhythms of Afrobeats, he seamlessly weaves these infectious beats into his sets, crafting unforgettable musical experiences. Mo, The Pro is not just a DJ but a musical storyteller, bringing the spirit of Nigeria to Canada and beyond. FRIDAY, APRIL 11, 2025 AT 10 PM - 2:30 AM Groove Society Jungle Party: Paulo Cardoso, Uncle Pauly, Joe Juarez @Poa Tiki Bar 284 Dalhousie St Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/1Bdc9823JM/ Tickets: Ticketssairyo.app.link/jVCALnDbeSb After a killer high season in Playa, @djpaulocardoso is back home for just a couple of weeks before he returns to paradise. Join us next Friday for a fam jam with @unklpauly and @chefdj_joejuarez on support. SATURDAY, APRIL 12, 2025 AT 11 AM - 4 PM Ottawa Record Fair V @Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre 355 Cooper St. Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/161PTfvFCy/ Ottawa Record Fair V Saturday April 12, 2025 355 Cooper Street, Ottawa @ Carleton-Dominion Chalmers Centre $ 5. Admission and Early Bird $ 10. Admission Early Bird doors at 10:00 a.m. General doors at 11:00 a.m. SATURDAY, APRIL 12, 2025 AT 8 PM - CLOSE Après-Ski: DiskoDave + Trevor Walker @Kaffé 1870 715 Chemin Riverside, Wakefield, QC Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/161E9tDHop/ Tickets: https://sairyo.app.link/g078tAH6RRb DANCE KULTURE PRESENTS - APRÈS L'HIVER Spinning Seasons = Spinning Records! Help us celebrate the spinning of seasons with some spinning of records – A full night of vinyl house music with headliner, Ottawa pioneer and DJ Legend Trevor Walker. The Hills are thawing all around us, and Walker, along with local selectors Diskodave and BeatSciencea and live Bassist Greg Howlett will be bringing the heat for this special APRÉS L'HIVER show at Kaffé 1870. Everyone's invited to this scorcher of a dance party. Tix are $10 (11$ with admin Fee's) in advance and more at the door. See you there! 100% vinyl dance floor vibes all night! FRIDAY, APRIL 18, 2025 AT 10 PM - 2:30 AM TIMEKODE: April 2025 - Soft(?) Relaunch @D’Afrique Restaurant & Bar 349 Dalhousie St. Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/1LWDrC1dzz/ Tickets: Ticketsbuytickets.at/memeticmedia/1650446 Spring is returning. Nature is healing. TIMEKODE is back. Joins us for the soft re-launch of monthly dance floor excursions at our new (old) home in the Byward Market at D'Afrique (now at 349 Dalhousie)! Hopefully spring has fully sprung, but just in case we'll have the heat on the dancefloor to spur things along. Expect the finest musical selections across genres, geographies and time to move your soles with DJ's Memetic, Trevor Walker and Seiiizi at the controls. See you on the dancefloor!! SATURDAY, APRIL 19, 2025 AT 10 PM - 2 AM DiscoLab: April [Disco Showers!] W/ DJ Magnificent x Trevor Walker @Beyond The Pale 250 City Centre Avenue, U. 106 Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/1ACKq2a3w2/ Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/discolab-april-disco-showers-tickets-1302693624699?aff=oddtdtcreator We’re back again for April with our fourth dig at Beyond The Pale to bring the vibes! DiscoLab is a 100% vinyl throw down ’75 - ’83 + Funky Disco Boogie Soul vibes all night. There will be some incentive to dress to impress with the offering of a prize for best Disco gear & 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 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 65 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. We hope to see you out on the dance floor dressed to the hilt & sweating like bullets. FRIDAY, APRIL 25, 2025 AT 10 PM Phibes - Ottawa @56 Byward Market 56 Byward Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/15vxC3igUu/ Tickets: Ticketswww.ticketfairy.com/event/phibes-ottawa The biggest headliner in Camo Sessions history is about to touch down! With 100k+ SoundCloud followers, festival takeovers worldwide, and bass lines that hit like Megatron’s blasters … PHIBES is coming to the Capital. In partnership with Vortex, we’re bringing you a transformative night of Drum n Bass like you’ve never seen before. Three floors of incredible talent and eye popping visuals by Dems and Doll to boot. PK Sound from @lycea.ca CAMO CREW ROLL OUT Ticket link Goes Live tomorrow at 10am - FIRST 10 TICKETS ARE FREE SATURDAY, APRIL 26, 2025 AT 7 PM - 1 AM R&B PERIOD. @Rogers Centre 55 Colonel By Drive Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/17zyEtiEJ3/ Tickets: Tickets · CA$22.62 - CA$38.61RANDBPERIOD.eventbrite.ca Tickets for R&B PERIOD are moving extra quick, round up your choir and get ready to vibe out with over 1000 R&B music lovers, this is the one Ottawa, let’s gooooo! HOST: Prosper MUSIC: Mace, Kam, Eazy El Dee, MessemUpBeats, Sax N’ Sip VIBE: An unforgettable dance party / sing-along, 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. SATURDAY, APRIL 26, 2025 AT 8 PM Rommel @La Grange de la Gatineau 80 Chemin Summer, Cantley, Qc. Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/1Bo5iSDPCJ/ Tickets: Ticketswww.grange.ca/fr/event-details-registration/rommel Rommel, a winner of several awards, is a Brazilian singer-songwriter, musician, and producer who stands out for his talent and versatility. Blending elements of Brazilian popular music with afro-beat, reggae, funk, and jazz, Rommel breathes and sweats authentic and dynamic music with compositions in Portuguese, French, Spanish, and English. His latest album is titled KARAWARA. "Karawara" is a polysemous word of Tupi-Guarani origin (from the family of languages of the lowlands of South America) which, among other meanings, refers to "the spirits of the forest." In this sense, Karawara pays tribute to the indigenous peoples of the world and their history of struggle for fundamental human rights and recognition. Karawara also addresses themes of ancestry, spirituality, and environmental and social issues, using music as a means to spread a message of peace, hope, humanity, and compassion. Video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=FzWLSLN61q0&t=1s SATURDAY, APRIL 26, 2025 AT 9 PM - 2:30 AM White Rabbit w/ Jewel Kid, Larose & Fabre, Rick Laplante @City At Night 222 Slater St Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/1E9P7ZUhQD/ Tickets: Tickets · CA$18.37 - CA$650cityatnightApr2625.eventbrite.ca Join us for our HoppyHour! Between 9pm to 10pm we're offering $4 beer & bar rail + $4 off cover! Saturday April 26th, after a killer performance for us in 2024, we're proud to welcome back to White Rabbit Defected and Toolroom DJ/Producer: JEWEL KID - Malta (Defected, Toolroom, Cr2, Glasgow Underground, Nervous, Suara) Jewel Kid was born in Malta and climbed on the music train way back when he was still illegal to enter clubs. Two decades in, and this journey has fast-tracked Jewel Kid from Dj to Producer with a one way ticket to success. He is the Winner of the Carl Cox Worldwide Remix Competition held by Beatport for “Best House Remix”, and Awarded “Best Dance Production” at the Malta Music Awards. Conductor of numerous tracks in Beatport’s Top 10 Charts, Jewel Kid has signed music with A-Class record labels such as Defected, Toolroom, Cr2, Glasgow Underground, Abode, Nervous, Tronic, Suara and many others. From different platforms around the world, he has embraced the privilege of holding golden tickets and an international gig schedule playing in infamous clubs such as Space (Ibiza), Egg (London), Cielo (New York), Womb (Tokyo), Space (Miami), Sankeys (Ibiza) and many more. His tireless commitment and versatile sound have created a theatre of music for other masters to play and followers to join. This journey is in full speed with a mind full of music and a hand full of dreams. To open for Jewel Kid, we're hosting the White Rabbit debut of one of Quebec's rising stars on the house and techno scene: LAROSE & FABRE Hailing from Québec, Canada, Larose & Fabre are a DJ and producer duo who have made their mark on the electronic music scene with their explosive energy and unique sound. Charley Fabre: Born in Paris, France, Charley began as a Hip-Hop and Reggae DJ before diving into the world of House and Techno in 2006. He established himself in the underground scenes of Toronto and Hamilton, performing at iconic venues like Comfort Zone and The Guvernment. His bouncy Techno-House style earned him a nomination at the World Electronic Music Festival (WEMF) and collaborations with renowned artists such as Flim, Sydney Blu, and Lady Bass. Sébastien Larose: Originally from Alberta, Sébastien cut his teeth in Québec’s club scene, becoming a resident DJ at Le Drague, L’Éclipse, and Kaméléon. With his melodic and underground style, he made a name for himself at events like the Funkhouser Show and Le Cercle nights, while also collaborating with the Monique Musique label. In 2019, Larose and Fabre joined forces to create a sound that transcends borders. Their music, both energetic and innovative, has conquered prestigious stages, from Québec to the French Riviera. Their ability to blend Techno, Tech-House, and powerful basslines has made them a must-see act in the electronic music scene. The duo has shared the decks with renowned artists such as Blondex, Jewel Kid, FLIM, Ludo Lacoste, and many more. Their sets, always intense and creative, promise an immersive and unforgettable experience, whether in intimate clubs or at major festivals. Local support from Ottawa veteran and White Rabbit founder & resident dj RICK LAPLANTE, who is setting the vibe with a RARE HoppyHour set from 9-11pm. Arrive early to beat the line up, and enjoy $4 drinks and $4 off cover between 9-10pm (Door tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis. It's highly recommend to buy in advance - this event will likely reach capacity!) - Table reservations/packages are recommended for groups and available online - Walk-ins are available on a first-come, first-served basis. $4 off cover at the door from 9-10pm VENUE: www.cityatnight.ca FAQ: www.cityatnight.ca/FAQ THURSDAY, MAY 1, 2025 AT 4 - 9 PM Hintonburg Night Market @1088 Somerset st. W. Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/14mvTuTj4e/ The Hintonburg Night Market is back for its third year, bringing together the best local artists, artisans, entrepreneurs, and food vendors in one of Ottawa’s most vibrant neighbourhoods! Join us every Thursday night from spring to fall at 1088 Somerset St. W, hosted by the Urban Art Collective. This market is a celebration of all things local, with a curated lineup of unique handmade goods, delicious eats, and refreshing drinks. Whether you’re on the hunt for one-of-a-kind art, locally crafted products, or simply want to enjoy some great food and drinks with friends, the Hintonburg Night Market has something for everyone. Plus, there’s always an amazing art show to enjoy in the UAC gallery, making it the perfect place to connect with the community, discover new local talent, and experience the best of Ottawa’s creative scene. Don’t miss out—come hang out and be part of the fun! THURSDAY, MAY 8, 9 & 10, 2025 AT 7 PM - 3 AM 5th Annual Empowering Women In The Music Industry @NAC 1 Elgin St. Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/167KpBm4uu/ Axé WorldFest presents the 5th annual edition of their much anticipated conference. Our proposed activities: A three-day conference for women in the music industry Our vision: To bring together industry leaders and emerging talent to forge connections and spark new project ideas. Through panels, workshops, artist pitching, mentorship, showcases, networking events, and after-parties, the conference amplifies the voices and experiences of women, gender minorities, and equity-deserving groups The conference takes place in venues around the National Capital, providing cross-cultural platforms for attendees and economic opportunities for cultural workers and local businesses. All showcases are at the National Arts Centre, our official partner Watch this space for details / More info TBA / for any questions email us at infoaxeworld@gmail.com FRIDAY, MAY 9, 2025 AT 9 PM - 2:30 AM White Rabbit Presents: German Sparkle Party @City Gridwrks 221 Rideau St. Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/1HBwwrJhCa/ Tickets: Ticketssairyo.app.link/qCzaMtyXHRb WHITE RABBIT EVENTS ANNIVERSARY EXTRAVAGANZA... GERMAN SPARKLE PARTY! Do you like to dancey-dance? Do you like to party-party? We go over the top with lights, lasers, projection mapping and lots of sparkly, flashy, glittery deco for this event... we give you plenty of eye candy! This night is not only a visual feast... we've got serious treats for your feets with top-notch house music! DJs: RICK LAPLANTE TONE A BRINK ZABELLA Creative Design by MIRANDA MCMAHON Projection Mapping by MATT CAMERON Light Tech: SADIB SUFIAN SO, WHAT IS IT? A German Sparkle Party is a fun and frolicsome celebration of all things shiny, blinky, glowy and dazzly, set to a soundtrack of the best house music the city has to offer. WHAT'S THE STORY? The German Sparkle Party theme is a global party phenomenon inspired by a worldwide sensation music video of the same name by "The Something Experience". This is our chance every year to be silly and outrageous, dance, let loose, and have fun! WATCH THE VIDEO, GET INSPIRED: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f-jN3vH26NQ WHAT DO I WEAR? Sparkle Party outfits are fun & bright, and bedazzled outfits are HIGHLY ENCOURAGED! Think sequins, sparkles, shiny fabric, blinky lights, glittery makeup, rhinestones, or whatever makes you feel FABULOUS! Get inspired and join us in rocking sparkly accessories, glittery makeup, rubber boots, and of course your party pants! FREE ACCESSORIES! Do you feel you need some more sparkle in your step, more flash in your Friday night? As always, we'll set up our ever-popular SPARKLE STATION, allowing the woefully unprepared to get into the theme with some complimentary sparkle accessories. SATURDAY, MAY 10, 2025 AT 9 AM - 1 PM 32nd Annual Metcalfe Farmers Market: Opening Day! @2821 8th line, Metcalfe, ON. Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/15etFj7Poj/ Join us for our First Saturday of the 32nd Year! -45 plus Local Producers -Free Parking -Dog Friendly -Atm on Site THURSDAY, MAY 22, 2025 AT 8 PM OMIC presents: The 6th Annual Capital Music Awards @NAC (Southam Hall) 1 Elgin St. With renewed financial investment from the City of Ottawa, the Ottawa Music Industry Coalition (OMIC) is proud to announce a new partnership with the National Arts Centre to present the 6th annual Capital Music Awards in person on May 22nd, 2025 at 8:00 PM ET. Taking place for the first time at the prestigious Southam Hall in the National Arts Centre, the Capital Music Awards (CMAs) stand as Ottawa's premier celebration of the region's musical talent. This year, the event promises to captivate audiences on a national stage. Since 2020, the CMAs have brought together artists, music entrepreneurs, businesses, and fans, showcasing creativity, excellence, and innovation in the music industry across 13 award categories. Tickets for the Capital Music Awards go on sale January 17th. For a limited time, music lovers and supporters can take advantage of early bird pricing and a limited number of highly sought-after “VIP Experience” tickets will once again be made available to the public. To purchase tickets, visit the event page on the NAC’s website at https://nac-cna.ca/en/event/37585. Nominees will be announced on Friday, January 17th from 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM at a free in-person event at the National Arts Centre’s Peter A Hendorrf Place featuring live music by DJ Memetic and opportunities to connect with nominees and fellow music-lovers. Media are encouraged to attend, all are welcome. Once again, fans will have a chance to make their voice heard with public voting for the 5 categories opening on January 17th, 2025 at 12:00 PM ET until February 14th, 2025 at 5:00 PM ET. Votes can be cast by visiting ottawamic.com/cma. Only 1 vote per email address will be accepted. Celebrating 10 years as Ottawa’s non-profit music organization this year, OMIC will facilitate events during the inaugural Capital Music Week (CxMW) from May 20-25, 2025, a week-long celebration of showcases, professional development, networking, and business-to-business opportunities. Ways to get involved and CxMW events will be announced in the coming months. The Ottawa Music Industry Coalition thanks the City of Ottawa and the National Arts Centre for their generous support of the Capital Music Awards. For more information about sponsorship opportunities for the Capital Music Awards or Capital Music Week (CxMW), please contact OMIC’s Executive Director Mélanie Brulée at melanie@ottawamic.com and see OMIC’s Sponsorships and Partnerships Package. Quote “The Ottawa Music Industry Coalition is honoured to celebrate our community’s musical excellence on a national stage. As our organization grows exponentially, so do our ambitions to elevate and export our city’s rapidly establishing Music City status. Now more than ever, Ottawa is poised to take centre stage as a flourishing hub within Canada’s music ecosystem, and we are thrilled to welcome music industry professionals and fans from near and far to the most important edition of our marquee event yet.” - Melanie Brulée Ottawa Music Industry Coalition Executive Director About the Capital Music Awards Since 2020, the Capital Music Awards have recognized outstanding achievements in Ottawa’s music industry, celebrating musicians, live music curators, music educators, sound engineers, music venues and more. Produced and presented by the Ottawa Music Industry Coalition (OMIC), the annual awards highlight the diverse talent and vibrant music community of the National Capital Region, acting as a stepping stone for local artists towards accolades such as the Junos, as well as a platform for networking and collaboration within the music sector as Ottawa’s largest music industry gathering. About the Ottawa Music Industry Coalition (OMIC) The Ottawa Music Industry Coalition (OMIC) is a registered bilingual, member-based non-profit organization dedicated to fostering a thriving and inclusive music ecosystem that drives Ottawa’s economic, cultural, and social prosperity. As the leading advocate and first point of contact for Ottawa’s music industry, OMIC connects and supports all facets of the sector—including creators, performers, music and sector-adjacent businesses, entrepreneurs, presenters, venues, technicians, labels, promoters, BIAs, organizations, and the City of Ottawa—while fostering collaboration, innovation, and community engagement. A fast-growing organization with 585 active members and 14,000+ combined online followers, OMIC represents a diverse network of artists, music professionals, businesses, and fans. As the only bilingual, member-driven music office in Ontario, OMIC works to build Ottawa’s reputation as a vibrant Music City. OMIC values accessibility, transparency, equity, diversity, inclusion, collaboration, innovation, excellence, growth, and community engagement. For media inquiries, please contact: Melanie Brulée, Executive Director Ottawa Music Industry Coalition melanie@ottawamic.com SATURDAY, MAY 24, 2025 AT 7 PM Soft Serve: Whacking Dance Battle & Disco Party @27 Club Ottawa 27 York St. Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/1FyBK8yeER/ Tickets: Tickets · CA$17.31 - CA$22.63www.eventbrite.ca/e/soft-serve-waacking-dance-battle-disco-party-tickets-1277923606909 Co-presented by Moov Ottawa Dance & Axé WorldFest What is Soft Serve? A two-part celebration of Waacking/Whacking/Punking, Disco, and self-expression! Part 1 – Waacking 1v1 Dance Battle Waacking is a vibrant, queer dance style that champions individuality, music, and all the dramaaaa! Watch some of the nation’s top waackers battle it out for the cash prize and the title of Soft Serve 2025 Champion. Last year, we had dancers from Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, and Halifax—who’s bringing the heat this year? Battle Lineup Judge: Colours (Toronto) MC: Didi (Ottawa) DJ: Lifeboogie (Ottawa) Prize: Cash + a bouquet of flowers! Part 2 – Disco Party with Lifeboogie Once the battles wrap, it’s time to hit the dance floor! Ottawa’s own Lifeboogie will be spinning disco and funk classics all night long. DANCERS! $20 to sign up online – NO door sign-ups (If this is an issue for you, please contact Alea first at alea@moovottawa.com) Registration closes Friday, May 23, 2025, at 11:59 PM Max 32 dancers Water & snacks provided (first come, first serve) Arrive by 7 PM to prep (no later than 730PM) – battles start at 8 PM sharp! PARTY PEOPLE! $15 – First 10 tickets $20 – Regular price $25 – At the door (cash only) Extras: 18+ event – IDs checked at the door Wear your freshest disco outfit! CLASSES/WORKSHOPS: Want to learn waacking? Check out @moovottawa for classes & workshops! Get ready for a night of battles, beats, and all-out vibes. See you there! SATURDAY, MAY 24, 2025 AT 7:30 PM Smelloship EP Release Party @Rainbow Bistro 76 Murray St. Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/1BG8fCGkA3/ Tickets: Ticketstherainbow.ca/event/6015688/715439602/ep-release-smelloship-wsg-the-archivers LIVE FUNK, SOUL + GROOVE: RELEASE PARTY EDITION Smelloship's new EP "Smelloship 2" is an ode to the instrumental gods of the 70s. From the chilled out "Intersmellactic Highway" to the blistering "Liquid Streets," this is a record made for fun. Come out and celebrate its release with us. Also featuring special guests... Archivers (adventure groove) https://archiversofficial.bandcamp.com/album/live-at-l-l Archivers is a new instrumental project featuring Ottawa music scene veterans Brady Leafloor (Eru-Era/Smelloship), Nathanael Larochette (Musk Ox/ex-The Night Watch) and Dee Mollema (Dismal Aura/ex-The Night Watch). Fusing their combined experiences from the prog, metal, chamber, jazz, funk and soul scenes, Archivers weave sonic narratives guided by nimble arrangements, playful exploration and dynamic musicality. Doors 7:30 pm - Music at 8 - Buy your tickets in advance as we expect this to be "SOULED OUT”. SATURDAY, JUNE 7, 2025 AT 7 - 11 PM A Tribute To The Music Of Hall & Oats @Cornwall K6H 1B3 Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/1YK8mcPEYr/ Tickets: Ticketsshop.theaterfiller.com/PortTheaterEvent Doors Open at 7 pm Show Starts at 8 pm Early Bird $30.00 Early Bird Ends Saturday May 10th Advance $40.00 Door $45.00 Online Tickets Go On Sale Friday Feburary 21st Physical Tickets to be Announced Ticket Locations Melody Music The Port Theatre Box Office during Movie and Concert Hours Buds Records and Kool Things LCBO All Ages Licensed Event Streaming & 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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