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| » hipsterave replied on Wed Aug 21, 2013 @ 12:33am. Posted in This weekend Campstock - Southern Ontario Campout DJ Overwerk +more. |
 Coolness: 35450 |  Campstock is this summer's best kept secret [ campstockparty.com ] There's something interesting happening near Dundalk Ontario this weekend. The first annual Campstock will take place over 3 days and 2 nights on an open field North of Toronto, August 22-25. The 3 day party has all the elements of a live music festival that transforms into a late night EDM rave and includes fully serviced campgrounds directly onsite. CampStock Music Group started in 2011 as a music tour around Summer camps. It gives young artists the chance to play in front of a guaranteed audience and the experience of what life is like on the road. The event was created by Mitch Maters, Ryan Freedman and Matt Sobhy and it's purpose is too help support the CampStock Music Tour and help raise money for The Music Therapy Program at Sick Kids Hospital. Besides the impressive line up (see below) the festival is unique in that it offers a community vibe full of daily activities. "Festival goers can experience an array of daily activities". Explains music director Masters. "you can dip in one of the 16 pools, cruise down our 100 ft. slip n' side, play a round of volleyball or participate in many of our crazy games." A hot beach oasis, beer pong and the crowning of the official king and queen of the festival are only some of the other unique experiences available. There is also a thrift shop for local merchandise not to be found anywhere else. Food trucks, water, washrooms, safety and security are all on-site making it as safe and comfortable as possible. The line up is a mix of EDM, Rock and Pop and include the always controversial punk/ska band The Johnstone's and DJ Overwerk who performed at this year's VELD Festival in Downsview park. The talent doesn't stop there: Dr. Ozi, Shaun Frank, A-Lo, Domeno, D3FF & AKTCH, Neon Knights and local favourite DJ Joe Ghost will be playing until midnight each night, followed by a Camp Fire Acoustic session with Eric Ethridge. Techno Colour Dreams Paint Party will be onsite to provide the Saturday night entertainment.  Promo Video: [ www.youtube.com ] If you are looking for the best kept secret of the summer you've found it. Limited tickets are still available Ticket Link: [ www.showclix.com ] |
| » hipsterave replied on Tue Feb 28, 2012 @ 8:39pm. Posted in TORONTO: Sat March 10 - Make it Funky 7 YR w/ A.Skillz, KJ Sawka .... |
| Coolness: 35450 |   [ www.MakeItFunky.ca ] & the NuFunk Festival Presents MAKE IT FUNKY'S 7 Year Anniversary Party! FUNK THE PLANET! To celebrate 7 years of great jams we sought out the best in funky music from around the world. Prepare to funk. Saturday, March 10, 2012, 9:00 PM featuring: A.Skillz (Insane Bangers, UK) KJ Sawka of Pendulum LIVE! (USA) DJ Slynk (Ghetto Funk, AZ) DJ dBoom Farbsie Funk (Make it Funky) & Mickey D (Major Rager) Opera House, 722 Queen St. E [ www.theoperahousetoronto.com ] Tickets $25 advanced, Limited Early Bird $20 Tickets are [ Ticketweb.ca ] Rotate This, Soundscapes & Play DeRecord Online Tickets: [ tktwb.tw ] VIP PKG 65.00 - Includes 1 entry, USB hard drive with photos, statistics and short videos from Make it Funky Parties and T-Shirt, Line Bypass and Artist Meet and Greet VIP PKG for two $120 Includes 2 entry, USB hard drive with photos, statistics and short videos from Make it Funky Parties and T-Shirt, Line Bypass and Artist Meet and Greet For VIP tickets contact Farbsie@makeitfunky.ca  A.Skillz (Insane Bangers, UK) - Set Time 12:45 am - 2:15 am [ soundcloud.com ] His reputation as a true party rocker has won him prime-time slots across the world at a who's who of major events, festivals and music industry parties including FabricLive (London), The Hit Factory (New York), WMC (Miami), Shambhala (Canada), Field Day (Sydney) and Glastonbury. Whether he's in a club or at a festival, A.Skillz always gets the place jumpin'...As a producer A.Skillz has established himself as one of the most highly regarded in his scene, releasing countless bullets, including the infamous Insane Bangers series, a host of impressive remixes for the likes of stadium rockers Queen, dance legend Don Diablo and Northern Soul Groovers Smoove & Turrell, together with singles on the legendary Finger Lickin' Records and the now classic artist album 'Tricka Technology' with breakbeat heavyweight Krafty Kuts. Mixes: Beats Working Vol. 1 - 2011 [ soundcloud.com ] A Skillz & Krafty Kuts - Box Fresh Mix [ soundcloud.com ] Beatles Mini-mix - December 2009 [ soundcloud.com ] Videos: A Skillz @ Shambhala 2011 (California Soul) [ www.youtube.com ] Jay Z & Kayne West - Otis (A.Skillz Remix) [ www.youtube.com ] Jackson 5 ABC - A Skillz Remix [ www.youtube.com ] A Skillz intro in the Fractal Forrest @ Shambhala 2011 [ www.youtube.com ]  KJ Sawka of Pendulum LIVE! (USA) - Set Time 11:30 pm - 12:45 am Live Drum Set Performance !! [ kjsdrumline.com ] Hailing from Seattle, Sawka was initially drawn to electronic music by the sounds of Dieselboy, LTJ Bukem and Roni Size. His first breakthrough came with the cult all-improvisatory avant-garde drum 'n' bass trio Siamese who toured North America in 2002-2003 with shows ranging from support slots with LTJ Bukem and MC Conrad to a performance at the New Orleans Jazzfest. His recent career has included rapturously received solo shows, tours with BT and the development of the innovate iPhone app DrumBanger. Pendulum edge even closer to super-group status with the news that world renowned electronic drummer Kevin Sawka – better known as KJ SAWKA – has joined the band. Sawka has already contributed to the recording of Pendulum's eagerly anticipated third album "Immersion" and was introduced to international audiences when he joined the band's tour that features a landmark show at London's Wembley Arena & Madison Square Gardens. Live Video: [ www.youtube.com ]  DJ Slynk (Ghetto Funk, AUSTRALIA) - Set Time 2:15 am - 3:30 am Evan Chandler, aka Slynk from Brisbane, Australia performs and produces a mix of different styles and is most known for my funky-hiphop-bootleg-b-boy-breaks style productions. Rocking everything from hiphop, breaks, reggae, drum and bass, swing, rockabilly and of course a large dose of FUNK. Basically just whole lot of awesome shit! Hot "Shambhala" Mix [ soundcloud.com ] Video [ www.youtube.com ]  DJ DBoom - Set Times 10:00 pm - 11:30 pm Hailing from Toronto, Canada, dBoom was introduced into music at an early age, and more than 13 years ago, he began his venture into d.j.ing while living in Europe, playing at underground squat parties and raves before returning to Canada. His musical tastes range from broken beat Bass music, dubstep, glitch hop, funk and hip hop, to minimal techno and world beat and recently he’s shown off that taste at the successful weekly known as Archi-Textures, the Promise NYE party and various CirQlar and Suma events over the years. Farbsie Funk & Mickey D - Set Time: 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm Make It Funky founders Farbsie & Mickey D start out the night with a blend of funky beats that Make It Funky is known for. Farbsie has been spreading the funk gospel and grooving dancefloors across the country. Fusing funky breaks with mowtown sounds, hiphop, calypso, reggae, and classic rock while Mickey D will drop funky house and breaks always heating up the dancefloor.  About Make it Funky [ www.makeitfunky.ca ] Deep in the UK Funk, Turntablism, Funky Breaks, HipHop and Mash-up scenes - Make it Funky is a one of a kind dance party experience. Now celebrating their 7 year, Make it Funky has become a Toronto party institution that has hosted the hottest turntablist DJs on the planet such as Z-Trip, DJ NuMark, DJ Q-Bert, Herbaliser, A.Skillz, and hottest breakbeat producers Krafty Kuts, Fort Knox Five, All Good Funk Alliance, Bassnectar, Featurecast, Ursula 1000, the funkiest bands Breakestra, Galactic SoulJazz Orchestra plus Hiphop & Breakbeat legend Afrika Bambaataa and Beatbox Champions Killa Kela, Beardyman, Dub/FX. Also a showcase for the Canadian scene MIF has hosted Mat The Alien, Wicked Lester, Funk Hunters, Stickybuds, Big League Chu, Smalltown DJs, DJ Audit and bands King Sunshine, KC Roberts & The Live Revolution, God Made Me Funky, High Plains Drfter, Ninja Funk Orchestra and so many others. Founded in 2005, Make it Funky has stood apart of the competition because of cutting edge DJs line-ups and positive, fun vibe. With a promise to delivers an exceptional night of music, dancing and good fun, Make it Funky focuses on bringing the best of funk, breaks, hip hop, and beat-driven live music to the masses.Re: Sat March 10 - Make it Funky 7 YR w/ A.Skillz, KJ Sawka... |
| » hipsterave replied on Sun Feb 5, 2012 @ 11:21pm. Posted in Feb 25 Make It Funky Legends of Funk DJ Czech Dave Saddler & BIODIESEL. |
| Coolness: 35450 |  www.garrisontoronto.com ] Garrison Facebook Link: [ on.fb.me ] Browser | Facebook Buy Tickets Online: [ ] - Your One Stop Funk Source  DJ Czech (Prague, Czech Republic) [ soundcloud.com ] Czech's Spotlight page on SoundCloud - Create, record and share your sounds for free [ www.myspace.com ] | Free Music, Tour Dates, Photos, Videos Quite simply the Godfather of Canada's breakbeat scene. DJ Czech's been involved with some of the biggest events ever in North America - from headlining festivals such as Shambhala, WEMF, Summer Breaks Festival to playing the Olympic Festival opening party in Vancouver. Currently living in Prauge, DJ Czech continues to take continues to take his breakbeat and funk sound global.  Biodiesel (live Drums & Bass) [ www.biodieselband.com ] Band BioDiesel lies in razor-thin space between band and DJ, synthetic and human, man and machine. The duo is an inventive collaboration between Johnny Rabb (pioneer of the freehand technique & the original World’s Fastest Drummer) and Clay Parnell (Brother's Past & go-to bassist in the Live Electronic genre) Naturally, when you take a world-class drummer and a celebrated bassist who are also passionate producers, the elements are there for a super-charged ensemble that shatters boundaries and dares to take the musical genres they explore to thrilling new places. Blowing the doors off a theatre or working a festival audience into a frenzy … BioDiesel is the cutting edge of tangible electronic music. plus:  Dave Saddler His set consists of some of the funkiest breaks around, alongside some dope tech breaks to round things out. Known as a pioneer in the Toronto scene for his residency at System along with Big League Chu.  Farbsie Funk (Make it Funky) [ www.makeitfunky.ca ] It Funky | Just another WordPress site DJ Farbsie, founder of the Make It Funky Collective got deep into funk at Mo’ Gravy in London, Ontario in 1996 prior to that his musical influences were formed in the jam band scene traveling to over 400 shows across North America. Having collected thousands of records over the years in 2000 He first stepped up to the decks and the formative years for the Make It Funky Collective began. In the years to follow Farbsie has been spreading the funk gospel and grooving dancefloors across the country. Fusing funky breaks with mowtown sounds, hiphop, calypso, reggae, and classic rock, Farbsie continues to push the boundries of where a dj can take you. Building a journey for the dancefloor that will have you smiling, shouting and singing along as you dance the night away. Make it Funky is a monthly party that has hosted DJs such as Z-Trip, DJ NuMark, DJ Q-Bert, Herbaliser, Afrika Bambaataa, Krafty Kuts, Featurecast, Nickodemus, Beardyman, Dub/FX and so many others. Founded in 2005, Make it Funky has stood apart of the competition because of cutting edge DJs line-ups and positive, fun vibe. With a promise to delivers an exceptional night of music, dancing and good fun, Make it Funky focuses on bringing the best of funk, breaks, hip hop, and beat-driven live music to the masses. [ Make">www.makeitfunky.ca ] It Funky |
| » hipsterave replied on Mon Oct 24, 2011 @ 12:56am. Posted in Nov 19 NuJazz Fest & Make it Funky:Breakestra Krafty Kuts Stickbuds. |
| Coolness: 35450 |  The 4th Annual Nujazz Festival & Make It Funky Present BREAKESTRA feat. Afrodyete (L.A., Strut) Saturday, November 19th, 2011 The Phoenix Concert Theatre 410 Sherbourne St. 9:30 pm doors $25 early bird advance online on sale now @ [ Ticketweb.ca ]  
 BREAKESTRA feat. Afrodyete (L.A., Strut) [ www.breakestra.com ] Welcome To The Breakestra Website :: If we were to construct a family tree of LA bands, Breakestra would be mentioned in the same breath as Weapon of Choice, Very Be Careful. Jurassic 5, Fishbone, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Jane’s Addiction and Ozomatli. These bands began in backyard jam sessions and random open mics held throughout the city from Echo Park to Venice, Highland Park to Topanga Canyon. Those early days were just after the ’92 Riots. Musicians from all over the city became tighter and many experimental jam sessions occurred fusing genres like funk, hip-hop, rock and acoustic soul resulting in truly innovative, multiculturaL music. Musical friendships between cats like Miles, Mixmaster Wolf, Cut Chemist, Peaunut Butter Wolf, Carlos Guaico and many others became the seeds for landmark clubs and two indie record labels that still flourish to this day. Original members of the Breakestra have gone on to either play or write songs for/with the Black Eyed Peas, Macy Gray, The Rebirth, Dakah, the list goes on. The current Breakestra live show line-up for 2011 is: Miles Tackett, bassist/cellist & vocalist Mix Master Wolf -soul shoutin’, sangin’ & percussion Afrodyete the african goddess of funky soul & love-vocals & percussion Jud Mcdaniel of (Simple Citizens)-guitar & bass Pat “The Snake” Bailey - guitar (also the guitarist for The Rebirth) Chuck Boogie-Fender Rhodes, organ & percussion Nate Ketner & David Moyer- Saxophones & flute Jason Pipkin, John Montgomery & Miles Senzaki- drums Josh Welchez,Mike Rocha & Eitan Avineri-trumpet --  KRAFTY KUTS (Finger Lickin,Against the Grain, Instant Vibes, UK) [ www.kraftykuts.com ] website of worldclass DJ/Producer - Krafty Kuts For the release of his new album LET IT RIDE Martin Reeves, AKA Krafty Kuts, is without doubt one of the world’s greatest DJ's. Lauded in the UK, worshiped in Australia, acclaimed in America, where ever he plays he is guaranteed to cause a commotion with his riotous skills. So far in a glittering career he has gained dance music’s top accolades including Best International DJ at the Australian Dance Music Awards, Breakspoll’s Face of Breaks 2003 and Best Breaks DJ at the M8 Ibiza awards 2006, in only his first year as a resident on the white isle. A stunning haul at Breakspoll 2007 saw him claiming Best Album for his debut long player ‘Freakshow’, Best DJ for a record third consecutive year and to cap it off, the richly deserved Outstanding Contribution to Breakbeat award that acknowledged his long journey to the acme of club culture. --  STICKYBUDS (Goodgroove, BC) [ www.stickybuds.com ] From the funkafied west coast of Canada, Stickybuds has been making his mark on music all over the globe, captivating fans on tours in Brazil, UK, Hungary, Spain, Australia and New Zealand. His work ethic and passion have also earned him a residency at Canada’s Shambhala music festival from 2005 – 2011. With 14 releases under his belt on esteemed labels like Goodgroove Records, Jungle Cakes, Bombastic Jam, Fort Knox Recordings and recent Ghetto Funk EP release, he brings to the table his unique mix of funk breaks, hip hop, reggae, dnb and big basslines. His tracks have received global play from his heroes like Featurecast, A.Skillz and Fort Knox Five, while frequently hitting number one on best seller charts like the well respected Juno Records store. AND MORE TO BE ADDED! FULL 2nd room lineup coming soon FB Link [url=on.fb.me/nPa8i4]Log In | Facebook Check out the festival video! [ ] Fourth Annual Nujazz Festival on Vimeo [vv]30887405[/vv] [ www.makeitfunky.ca ] [ Toronto">www.nujazz.ca ] Nujazz Festival 2011 - Toronto Nujazz Festival 2011 |
| » hipsterave replied on Tue Nov 9, 2010 @ 9:47am. Posted in Fri Dec 3 Toronto Make It Funky 5 Year Anniversary W/Dj Qbert + More. |
| Coolness: 35450 | DEC 3rd: Make it Funky 5 Year Anniversary w/ DJ Qbert, Marcus Visionary, KC Roberts ----   www.djqbert.com ] to Thud Rumble : Thud Rumble [ www.myspace.com ] - DJ Qbert - 72 - Male - San Francisco, CA &, California - [ myspace.com ] WINNER OF AMERICA"S BEST DJ 2010 NOMINATED FOR "GREATEST DJ OF ALL TIME"- MIXMAG 2010 DMC WORLD CHAMPION 1991-1994 DMC HALL OF FAMER FEATURE DJ IN DJ HERO 2, HANG THE DJ, SCRATCH (THE MOVIE), WAVE TWISTERS, MODULATIONS FORMER MEMBER OF THE LEGENDARY INVISIBL SKRATCH PIKLZ  As perhaps the world’s most innovative and mindboggling skratch DJ, recently crowned American's Best DJ is set to wow crowds in Toronto for Make it Funky's 5 Year Anniversary. DJ Qbert,first emerged in the underground DJ battle scene/turntablist scene of the San Francisco Bay Area of the late 1980's. History established that Qbert, formerly a member of the legendary Invisible Skratch Piklz (ISP), heralded a new era in the DJ/turntablist community, and helped raise the art to its new form. Heavily influenced by the styles of world-renowned jazz musician Miles Davis and famous electric guitarists Jimmi Hendrix Qbert interprets their compositions and creates sounds and styles that continue to generate a worldwide following. It is QBert who is credited for championing the turntable as a musical instrument. A former DMC World Champion and DMC Hall of Fame inductee, DJ QBert has developed some of the most important works that have shaped the Hip-Hop and Electronic music landscape to what it is today. To his innovations with his very own skratch records that set the stage for DJs to rebuild all their elements ready to manipulate through custom created vinyl. His turntable & mixer equipment inventions hold as today's blueprints for turntablism. DJ QBert's latest hardware concept was the QFO for Vestax, a lightweight all in one turntable and mixer combination. Limited to only a few thousand made, it set the explosion of portable musicianship for the digital disc jockey. DJ QBert live performances are to be witnessed by jaw dropping fans in total standing about-face solidarity. Entire dancefloors stop and just amaze in the turntable wizardry that no other DJ can perform. He is often referred to as the Jimi Hendrix of the turntables, known to make them sing in complex and subtle ways. HOSTED BY PLAIN ENGLISH ALSO FEATURING:  [SIZE="5"]KC Roberts and the live revolution[/SIZE] :: Toronto's Lethal 7 Pc Funk Explosion :: [ www.kcroberts.ca ] Funk Music in Toronto | KC Roberts  Canada's Top Drum 'n Bass Producer [ www.marcusvisionary.blogspot.com ] Visionary  Canada's Breakbeat Ambassador [ www.bigleaguechu.com ] to welcome page... plus Lady Linzee Mickey D Hotmess Djs Farbsie Thunder Sunpredictable $25 advanced tickets: @ [ www.TicketWeb.ca ] - independent music concert tickets and more Play De Record Rotate This Soundscapes Shanti Baba or from your local Make it Funky DJs email us at makeitfunkyparty@hotmail.com with inquiries Facebook Link: [url=on.fb.me/9PVwO1]Login | Facebook Buy Online: [url=bit.ly/anjni5]TicketWeb - Order Tickets for DJ Qbert featuring Marcus Vision... Make it Funky HQ: [ Make">www.makeitfunky.ca ] it Funky |
| » hipsterave replied on Thu Jul 15, 2010 @ 6:39pm. Posted in Thurs July 22 MAKE IT FUNK pres BEARDYMAN(UK) BEATBOX CHAMP! YOUTUBE S. |
| Coolness: 35450 |   Make it Funky Presents... BEARDYMAN (UK) ::Toronto Premiere:: w/ DJs Big League Chu, Thunder, Farbsie, MickeyD & More Thursday, July 22nd, 2010 Revival Bar - 783 College St. Doors: 9 PM Advance Tickets: $15 at Play de Record, Slinky Music, Rotate This & Soundscapes Facebook Link: [ www.facebook.com ] Online Tickets: [ www.ticketweb.ca ]  BEARDYMAN [ www.myspace.com ] [ www.beardyman.co.uk ] [ en.wikipedia.org ] The overwhelmingly talented Darren Foreman is Beardyman. UK BEATBOX CHAMPION… Beardyman career began by smashing up the standard for beatboxing, becoming the heavyweight UK champion, ticking the WIN box twice for title of UK Beatboxer back to back in 2006/07. In 2008 he was the judge. LIVE MUSIC PRODUCTION… But Beatboxing has its musical limits so Beardyman went a step further to inject it full of knife‐edge music technology. Using up to 4 Korg Kaoss Pad IIIs and state of the art looping technology enables him to improvise live on stage to create tracks that that may take weeks in the studio, using the very vanguard of Live Music Production to build sonic soundscapes; a pistol duel at dawn with the capabilities of top DJs. Like some sort of musical Victor Frankenstein, on stage he works the sonic vernacular into mind‐expanding mashups using the sole instrument of his voice. His diversity and ability to musically evolve makes his skills truly exciting, probably the reason guru Rob Da Bank calls him “literally the most entertaining live human being I’ve seen in donkey’s years”. NEW MODEL ARTIST… Casting off the traditional shackles of the music industry, and using the very apex of cutting edge technology in his performances and marketing, Beardyman is a revolutionary in the media platforms he uses and is at the forefront of a new movement that is redefining the silhouette of what a musical act should be in the digital world of Web 2.0 and 3.0. Without a record deal he has played to hundreds of thousands of fans and gained a database of over 50,000 online subscribers across his interactive fan sites. YOUTUBE SUPERSTAR… Beardyman is widely known for being a YouTube “Star”, famed for his comedic and jaw‐dropping virals beginning with Kitchen Diaries which has garnered over 5 MILLION views. Kitchen Diaries: [ www.youtube.com ] In the truest sense of the word viral, the talents of Beardyman have pervaded every last corner of the globe, gaining tens of millions of viewers, surfing into homes on the most prolific medium of the 21st century. In November 2008 Beardyman was beamed LIVE into your computer as a main headliner on the first ever streamed concert, YouTube Live, becoming a supernova of the world wide web and personal hero of the entire Google empire (owners of the earth). Google offices: [ www.youtube.com ] Pre Youtube Live and since, Beardyman has been personally invited several times to headline Google‘s international Zeitgeist, climate and internal development conferences. FESTIVAL HEADLINER… On stage Beardyman has been playfully twisting the brains of ravers the world over with his unique brand of beatboxing‐technological‐mash‐ups, leading them on sonic adventures with their addled minds. He’s graced the famed mainstages of Lovebox, Rise, Sonar by Night, Turning Point (the Roundhouse), Bestival, Snowbombing and many more, giving incredible performances that embraced the musical variety of the festival scene, memorably opening Glastonbury 2009 with a set in the Dance Village that was the flagstone for a sensational festival. His eye for talent has led him to join forces with artists of fearsome calibre, such as Fatboy Slim, Imogen Heap, Reggie Watts, Groove Armada, proving his dexterity as an artist. In November 2009 he made world history by performing and improvised show with a full sized orchestra in his collaboration with The Heritage Orchestra; sharing conducting duties with Jules Buckley, Beardyman used the sections of the orchestra as he would use his loopstation building full‐scale improvised tunage from Dubstep to Disco, House to Drum and Bass. COMEDY TIMING… Central to all Beardyman performances is a playful sense of humour. Well aware that his incredible career is based on his ability to “tune a raspberry”, Beardyman is able to make fun of himself and the audience with a natural comedic ability, leading to standing ovations at sell‐out shows at the Edinburgh Fringe festival 2009, both with his own shows in the Udderbelly, Underbelly and at the Time Out comedy revue ‘For One Night Only’, as well as the Udderbelly on London’s South Bank proving an ability to cross over genres. In July 2010 Beardyman will be debuting at Montreal Comedy Festival: ‘Just For Laughs’. BATTLEJAM… Bringing it all home is Battlejam, Beardyman’s world‐renowned underground club night, which sees unprecedented quantities of ravers flock in unprecedented droves to clubs in London and Brighton, the respective hometowns of Beardyman and turntable mentalist and 2008 DMC Champion JFB. Battlejam is famous for its crowd interaction and quirky collaborations, between freestyle MCs, DJs and musicians. Ready to smash your expectations all over again, Beardyman is getting into the studio to record the stuff in his mind, and outside of the constraints of looping, the outcome should be intergalactic. The next step for Beardyman could well be one giant leap for mankind... LINKS: Monkeyjazz: [ www.youtube.com ] CANADIAN TOUR DATES: July 14 Amp’d - Just for laughs Montreal, QC July 15 Amp’d - Just for laughs Montreal, QC July 21 The Park Theatre Winnipeg, MB July 22 Revival, Toronto, ON July 23 Hillside Festival, Guelph, ON July 24 Evolve Festival, Antigonish, NS July 27 Sugar Nightclub Victoria, BC |
| » hipsterave replied on Thu Oct 22, 2009 @ 7:43am. Posted in Make It Funky Halloween w/ Krafty Kuts & A.Skillz TORONTO. |
| Coolness: 35450 | It is worth the drive. It will be the biggest and best show we have ever thrown hands down. A.Skillz & Krafty Kuts one stage 3 hours Cosutme jam and Halloween. |
| » hipsterave replied on Mon Oct 5, 2009 @ 8:13pm. Posted in Make It Funky Halloween w/ Krafty Kuts & A.Skillz TORONTO. |
| Coolness: 35450 | [ www.omfestival.com ] MAKE IT FUNKY HALLOWEEN SPECTACULAR 2009! Welcome to the Freakshow! Make it Funky Halloween Funk Monster's Costume Ball have long been celebrated in Toronto for their insane musical line-up and amazing costumes and top notch feel-good vibe. This year is no different, as Make it Funky pushes the envelope again with a monster double bill with UK DJs Krafty Kuts and A.Skillz. Previous Halloween performers include legendary hiphop statesman Afrika Bambaata, Halifax Rocktronia The Jimmy Swift band, San Francisco Bass Hound Bassnectar and last years Freak the Funk out with American's #1 DJ, Z-Trip and UK Remixer Duo Dekline and Wizard. Quick Links: Get Tickets: [ www.wantickets.com ] See Facebook Link: [ www.facebook.com ] Official Site: [ www.makeitfunky.ca ]  Make it Funky Presents... [ www.makeitfunky.ca ] ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀ ★ MAIN EVENT★▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀ Krafty Kuts (Against the Grain, UK) [ www.myspace.com ] A.Skillz (Fingerlickin' Records, UK) [ www.myspace.com ] ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀ ★ MAKE IT FUNKY ALL STARS ★▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀ Big League Chu [ ww.myspace.com ] Robb G Featuring Peej (Promo Records, Toronto) [ www.myspace.com ] DJ Farbsie [ www.myspace.com ] ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀ ★ROOM 2 SPECTACULAR★▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀ JUSTIN TYCE THUNDER SUNPREDICTABLE SPLATTERMONKEY KACPER SOZE ** special 3 hour set from Krafty Kuts & A.Skillz ** Special Haunted House Decorations at The Legendary El Mocambo 464 Spadina Ave (at College St.) 2 Rooms of late night dancing Designated Smoking Area Air Conditioning Costume Contest much much more to be announced! Get INFO by contacting: Makeitfunkyparty@hotmail.com Tickets $25 plus services charges Ordre online tickets here: [ www.wantickets.com ] Tickets in now in stores: Soundscapes, Play De Record, Rotate This, Shanti Baba, Slinky Music & NuFunk Records Get them off your Make it Funky DJs and hosts Thunder, Megz, Phil, Sunpredictable, Farbsie and Jay Get them also by calling Make it Funky hotline: 416-877-4075  Welcome to the Freakshow! Make it Funky Halloween Funk Monster's Costume Ball have long been celebrated in Toronto for their insane musical line-up and amazing costumes and top notch feel good vibe. This year is no different, as Make it Funky pushes the envelope again with a monster double bill with UK DJs Krafty Kuts and A.Skillz. Previous Halloween performers include legendary hiphop statesman Afrika Bambaata, Halifax Rocktronia The Jimmy Swift band, San Francisco Bass Hound Bassnectar and last years Freak the Funk out with American's #1 DJ, Z-Trip and UK Remixer Duo Dekline and Wizard. This is a one of a kind event that will not soon be repeated. Grab a costume and get ready to funk with the best! Halloween is always our biggest and best jam of the year and with Krafty Kuts and A.Skillz this year is going to be off the hook! Introducing for one night only The Bass Phenomenon, Krafty Kuts and the Breakbeat wunderkind A.Skillz!  Krafty Kuts (Against The Grain, UK) [ www.kraftykuts.com ] Krafty Kuts has been instrumental in pushing the breakbeat sound to a world-wide audience is without doubt one of the world’s greatest and most prolific DJs. Truly be recognised as a member of the breakbeat elite, he has gained dance music’s top accolades including Best Breaks DJ at the M8 Ibiza awards and Best DJ at The International Breakspoll Awards, three years in a row. His DJ shows have expanded from night clubs to 20,000 + capacity festival stages including Big Day Out, Glastonbury, Glade, Shambhala, and more! Bringing funk breaks hip-hop, dub and drum n bass to the dancefloor, this bass phenomenon is the ultimate party rocker.  A.Skillz (Finger Lickin', UK) [ www.fingerlickin.co.uk ] His incredible deck talents involve fusing funk, hip-hop and breaks with his unique style of scratching and mixing, whilst his reputation as a true party rocker has won him prime-time slots across the UK at Fabric Live, Spectrum, Chew The Fat, Supercharged, and gigs around the world at major events. Ladies and gentlemen.... this is A.Skillz. plus Make it Funky Residents Big League Chu, Farbsie plus Robb G of Promo Records! ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀ ★ FREE MIXES ★▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀ KRAFTY KUTS MIX -"Then & Now" It's a set with with all flavors of Breaks old and new. [ www.makeitfunky.ca ] **Krafty Kuts' newest album is to be released on Finger Lickin' Records this year!** A.SKiLLz Winter 2009 Mix [ makeitfunky.ca ] Big League Chu and Dave Saddler Present: The Bronx Shuffle (Recorded 29/08/2009) [ www.makeitfunky.ca ] more sets at [ www.makeitfunky.ca ] ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀ ★ TICKETS★▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀ Special 3 hour set from Krafty Kuts & A.Skillz get your tickets by contacting: makeitfunkyparty@hotmail.com or by calling Make it Funky hotline: 416-877-4075 or get them off your Make it Funky DJs and hosts Thunder, Megz, Sunpredictable, Phil, Farbsie and Jay online tickets here: [ www.wantickets.com ] See Facebook Link: [ www.facebook.com ] Tickets in now in stores: Soundscapes- 572 College, 416-537-1620 Play De Record- 357A Yonge Street - (416) 586-0380 Rotate This- 801 Queen St. W - (416) 504-8447 Shanti Baba- 546 Queen St. W - (416) 504-5034 Slinky Music- 442 Queen St - (416) 603-2600 NuFunk Records - (416) 877-4075 - 875 Queen St. (by appointment only)  [ www.makeitfunky.ca ] produced in association with [ www.nufunk.ca ] |
| » hipsterave replied on Thu May 7, 2009 @ 12:41am. Posted in May 23 MAKE IT FUNKY 4 YEAR DJ NUMARK(JURASSIC 5) & GOD MADE ME FUNKY. |
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 [CENTER]MAKE IT FUNKY! 4-YEAR ANNIVERSARY Saturday, May 23 Revival Bar 783 College St. / [ www.revivalbar.com ] / 416-535-7888 Doors @ 9:30pm [ www.makeitfunky.ca ] with special guest [size=4]DJ Nu-Mark Juassic 5 // Blend Crafters [ www.myspace.com ] Los Angeles God Made Me Funky [ www.godmademefunky.com ] 8 Piece Funk Sensation Big League Chu [ www.myspace.com ] Farbsie VS Sunpredictable STONE LOUNGE DJ TASC LADY LINZEE VS THUNDER MICKEY D TRAVIS ROBINSON SYSTEMATIC $20 advance tickets: Slinky Music/Moog Audio (442 Queen St. W.) Soundscapes (572 College St.) Shanti Baba (546 Queen St. W.) Play De Record (357A Yonge St.) Rotate This (801 Queen St. W.) Online @ [ www.nufunk.ca ] & [ www.ticketweb.ca ] Join the Make It Funky Collective on Facbook [ www.facebook.com ] And mark your attendance here [ www.facebook.com ] Tell a friend about us they will thank you! [/size] ****  Make it Funky is thrilled to celebrate FOUR YEARS of bringing top local and top international funky breaks and live touring artists to Toronto – with legendary L.A.-based deckmaster DJ NU-MARK in the house to mark the special occasion! Joining us on this night are God Made Me Funky 8 piece funk sensation as well as Big League Chu and Farbsie who celebrates his birthday this night! The big 4 year anniversary bash drops Saturday, March 23, taking over both floors at Revival and Stone Lounge (783 College St.). Doors are at 9:30 pm, with $20 advance tickets available online at [ www.nufunk.ca ] and select retail locations. [/CENTER] ****  About DJ Nu-Mark Juassic 5 // Blend Crafters [ www.myspace.com ] Los Angeles, CA Nu-Mark began DJing as a teenager in Los Angeles. Over the course of the last two decades, he has amassed a collection of over 35,000 records and refined his technical skills and performance style to the point where he is widely recognized as one of the key figures in the late-90s DJ explosion that pushed the DJ to the front of the culture’s awareness. He has been featured in a diversity of publications and in several films: the critically acclaimed documentary “Scratch,” “KeepinTime” (which features impromptu collaborations with Mad Lib, Cut Chemist, Babu, J-Rocc, and drummers James Gatson and Paul Humphrey), “Coachella: The Movie,” and “Rock the Bells – The Documentary.” His innovative DJ routines and creative on-stage antics have made him a favorite of crowds all over the world. Nu-Mark revels in surprising an audience with a forgotten gem, an unknown banger, or a fresh take on a well-known hit. From Sao Paolo to Sydney, from Toronto to Tokyo, Nu-Mark’s carefully crafted, explosively energetic DJ sets never fail to get a party rocking! A member of the gold-selling hiphop collective Jurassic 5, Nu-Mark is responsible for half of the production of Jurassic 5’s entire body of work: Jurassic 5 EP (1997), Quality Control (2000), Power In Numbers (2002), and Feedback (2006). His most famous J-5 joints are the raw anthem “What’s Golden” and the smooth and soulful “Work It Out” featuring Dave Matthews. Known for their thrilling stage show, Jurassic 5 toured the globe several times over, and have made numerous television appearances. With Jurassic 5, Nu-Mark has performed at many of the world’s most important and exciting music festivals – Coachella, Bonnaroo, Lollapalooza 2003, Australia’s Big Day Out, The UK’s Reading Festival, and Japan’s Summer Sonic – where his mastery of a complex, six-piece DJ rig and his playful incorporation of children’s musical toys have amazed and delighted crowds of up to 50,000 fans. Jurassic 5 has appeared alongside some of the biggest names in music, including: A Tribe Called Quest, the Wu-Tang Clan, Outkast, The Roots, Run DMC, Green Day, and even Bruce Springsteen. Nu-Mark has also released his own projects: Blend Crafters, an instrumental album created in the spirit of allowing beats to speak for themselvesl and Hands On, a mix CD. Hands On assembles a diverse and eclectic set of sounds, everything from soulful breaks to comedic skits, as well as classic underground jams, and includes a special section devoted to hip-hop from around the world. By turns hilarious and impressive, this project displays both Nu-Mark’s eccentric sense of humor and his devotion to solid, simply dope music. Currently, Nu-Mark is placing his beats on a number of projects in a variety of genres. About God Made Me Funky [ www.godmademefunky.com ]  Toronto based God Made Me Funky (GMMF) is a funky live ensemble, comprised of a diverse array of musicians ranging from a classically trained Jazz artist to street schooled Hip-Hop and RnB vocalists. With a common bond of moving crowds with their infectious energy, the band consists of Vocalists - Kaybe (Snow, Just Cool) and Lynzie Kent, Rapper - PHATT al (Len, Raggadeath), Keys - Danny Argyle, Bass - Cam Dougall (Graph Nobel, King Latifah), Guitar - Rich Grossman (Jimmy`s Groove), Trumpet - Benji Perosin (Directions), Sax - Arthur Kerekes (Monkey), and Drums - Alan Witz (Funky Hi-Life, Directions), who all share the passion of bringing the "Nu-Funk" sound into the next millennium. Formed in 1996, GMMF started out as an instrumental funk fusion experiment. As the bands popularity grew, vocalists were added to increase the range of songs the band could cover. Influences including Stevie Wonder, James Brown, Marvin Gaye, Sly and the Family Stone, Michael Jackson, Jamiroquai, the Roots, Afrika Bambatta, and D`Angelo were remixed with a `new school` sound, defining the bands unique style. The band has further developed the NuFunk revolushun with the release of their third album `Enter The Beat` (2008). An eclectic mix of old school hip-hop with a new school twist; funk, rap, rock, and RnB come together to produce the band's "NuFunk" genre. GMMF continues to expand their musical reach with the first single, also titled "Enter The Beat", currently being featured in the new Coors Light media campaign. ****  About Big League Chu [ www.bigleaguechu.com ] [ www.myspace.com ] Colin Chu, better known as Big League Chu, is simply the leading DJ talent in Canada's breakbeat scene today. After over a decade of DJing, his name is synonymous with the funky, party-happy sound - and it's one that crowds answer faithfully whether it's at his residencies at Toronto's legendary Breakfest events, The Make It Funky Jams, or the large one-off shows that Toronto boasts. In a city renowned as one of North America's largest party scenes, Chu has played alongside the worlds finest, allowing him to develop his own distinct style of breaks. Chu's sets can vary from hard beats to melodic funky down tempo sounds, but always remains a crowd mover. Chu is a mainstay for Toronto's largest party companies like Metro Productions (Kickit and Out of Hand), Lifeforce Industries (Dose, Syrous and Renegades), Empire, and Liquid Adrenaline. Chu is working on tracks again in the studio as we speak, so keep your ears to the ground on upcoming new beats! Make It Funky was founded in 2005, when like-minded heads frustrated by the Toronto scene set out to create a party that could help the city put the funk back in its rump. What has help set Make it Funky apart is the combination of live band sets with a focus on DJs as a headliner, a move that has helped to create a fresh new cross over scene with an open-minded attitude. Make it Funky’s mission is to explore the funkier side of all things breakbeat. MiF promises and always delivers an exceptional night of music, dancing and good fun, with a focus on bringing the cutting edge of funk, breaks, hip hop, and beat-driven live music to the masses. Just a few of Make It Funky’s many highlight performers include: Afrika Baambaataa, Z-Trip, Krafty Kuts, The Herbaliser, Fort Knox Five, Ursula 1000, Killa Kella, and DJ A.Skillz and we are just getting started! |
| » hipsterave replied on Wed Oct 22, 2008 @ 2:38pm. Posted in NOV 1 - Freak the Funk Out - Z-Trip, Grooverider, Lemon D, TC and more. |
| Coolness: 35450 |  www.makeitfunky.ca ] it Funky present: FREAK the funk OUT! Saturday, November 1st, 2008 Sound Academy [ www.FREAKthefunkOUT.ca ] In the beginning there was Jack… Jack-o-lantern! And from this lantern shone the evil lighting of all evil lighting. And while one day viciously blinding the dance floor, Jack boldly declared, “Let there be FUNK!” and Freak The Funk Out was born. I am, you see, I AM the creator of endless years of torment called Freakout and this is my foul pier! And on my vile pier there is only evil funk. But I am not the only one condemned to Freak The Funk Out because once you enter my horrible pier then it becomes OUR freaky funk! And, you see, no man owns the freaky funk, the sinful breaks, the criminal trance or the wicked jungle because sinful dance music and thumping base is a universal language, uttered and consumed by all. You see, funk is a feeling and on Saturday, November 1st we invite you shake the dirt from your grave and join us back where it all began! And this is FREAK THE FUNK OUT! ON HALLOWEEN - THIS IS ALWAYS THE BIG ONE!  EVENT FEATURES: * - One of the world’s best and loudest soundsystems bringing you over 100 000 watts of digital sound! * - 100% 19+ environment with no area separations, all bars fully stocked and serving. (Bottle service available). * - The ultimate party environment with our most freaky & funky Halloween decor to date * - The incredible Destiny Light, Video & Laser show you have come to expect! * - FREAK the funk OUT Best Costume Contest: Win CASH and guestlist to all Destiny & Make It Funky events for a full year! * - Three separate rooms of pounding bass showcasing all styles of electronic music including Drum and Bass, Trance, Jungle, House, Breaks & Techno! * - Heated outdoor smoking and chill areas! * - The 'oldskool Destiny & Make It Funky party vibe' that can't be felt anywhere else! DESTINY JUNGLE / DRUM & BASS FREAKOUT ARENA:  GROOVERIDER – (UK – Formation) 1st North American appearance since the eveil lockdown! TC – (UK – Dub Recordings) Hottest breakthrough produced returning to T.O. on world tour LEMON D – (UK – Valve Recordings) DnB pioneer and patent holder of the "Valve Sound" Mystical Influence Marcus Visionary Lush Everfresh Crash *Birthday Jam* ::MCs:: Caddy Cad MC JD MC Trajady MAKE IT FUNKY MASHUP, BREAKS, FUNK AND PARTY VIBES:  DJ Z-TRIP – (USA – Universal, [ djztrip.com ] The biggest DJ of our time and party rockin king leaving no genre untouched Recent Email from Z-Trip: "I recently finished an Obama mix and I've made it available for download, for everyone, for free... Please give it a listen and pass it along to those you think should also hear it. You can click on the link below and it will take you to the page where you can download it. [ www.djztrip.com ] Again, please feel free to share this link (and the music) with anybody you feel needs to hear it. I think this election is way too important to just be silent, so I am trying to do my part here."  DEEKLINE & WIZARD *LIVE* (UK – Rat Records, Bounce!, Botchit) The kings of booty funk beats...live! Big League Chu Tasc & D-Monic Farbsie vs Mickey D featuring Sunpredictable :TERRIFYING TRANCE, HAUNTED HOUSE & FREAKY TECHNO:  JELO – (Canada – bugeyeedrecords, [ djjelo.com ] 3 Hour set on 3 Decks + Abelton LIVE! OS/2 TightKnit DJs: Justin Tyce, Fawn B.C., Eklectik Dyslexik & Tomi Le Filth NuEra Walter Rosati VENUE : SOUND ACADEMY, 11 Polson St, Downtown Toronto Doors: 10PM – 5 AM MUST BE 19+ WITH VALID I.D. This location will create the ultimate Halloween environment, complete with the most advanced installation of Sound, Lighting and Visuals you have come to expect from Destiny & Make It Funky. TICKET PRICES: $25 Super Early Bird (First 200 Tickets @ Numb, Play De Record) $30 Early Bird (While supplies last) $35 Last Minute Tickets (While supplies last) More @ Door… * VIP * TICKETS: $66 (limited available!) Includes express VIP entry to party, vip laminate/lanyard, access to private artist VIP balcony looking over the entire main room! BOTTLE SERVICE RESERVATIONS: For bottle service table reservations, please email vip2008@wemf.com DESTINY events are never oversold! Advance tickets for last year's event completely sold out! Avoid disappointment - purchase your tickets in advance! Arrive extra early if paying at the door. ONLY purchase tickets from the official outlets listed on this flyer. We will be scanning all tickets for fakes and will not honor counterfeit tickets in anyway! TICKET OUTLETS: CANADA/USA All TICKETMASTER locations across Canada & USA. Charge by phone @ 416.870.8000 or online at [ www.ticketmaster.ca ] or [ www.ticketmaster.com ] ONLINE only retailers: [ www.ticketweb.com ] - CAN [ www.Groovetickets.com ] - USA TORONTO * Numb – 250 Queen St W – 416.599.5424 * Play De Record – 357a Yonge St – 416.586.0380 * Rotate This – 620 Queen St W – 416.504.8447 * Soundscapes – 572 College St – 416.537.1620 * Shanti Baba – 546 Queen St W – 416.504.5034 * Slinky Music (Moog Audio) – 422 Queen St W – 416.603.2300 NORTH YORK * Zoam – 2503 Yonge St – 416.491.0151 * Sonic Temple – 5165 Yonge St – 416.835.0035 MISSISSAUGA * Unicus – Square One – 905.897.6900 ORANGEVILLE * The Altered Native – 172 Broadway Ave, Unit 1 – 519-9422828 OAKVILLE * Hustler – 111 Kerr St – 905.844.1688 HAMILTON * Dr. Disc – 20 Wilson St – 905.523.1010 ST CATHARINES * Mixed Styles – 213 St.Paul St – 905.984.4442 * Sunrise - Pen Center -905.682.4355 COLLINGWOOD * The Altered Native – 168 Hurontario St Unit A – 705-445-0228 GEORGETOWN * The Altered Native – 134 Guelph St Unit 1 – 905-877-7884 KITCHENER * Shakedown – 109 King St. W – 519.570.0440 LONDON * From Mars – 347 Talbot Street – 519.438.6277 * Grooves - 353 Clarence Street - 519.640.6714 FREAKthefunkOUT BEST COSTUME CONTEST: Win Cash & Guestlist to everything Destiny & Make It Funky for an entire year! Arrive early if you plan on entering the contest! Costume categories and contest details available online @ [ www.freakthefunkout.ca ] NEED TO BUY OR RENT A COSTUME? We have arranged for special 'destiny discounts' at: Amazing Party & Costume Supply - 923 Oxford St., Etobicoke - 416.259.5959 [ www.damndjs.com ] src="http://www.damndjs.com/freakthefunk/freakthefunk-outsidesm.jpg" border="0"> [ |
| » hipsterave replied on Wed Jul 9, 2008 @ 11:36pm. Posted in Friday, July 11: Make it Funky w/ Z-Trip & King Sunshine Toronto. |
| Coolness: 35450 | here is what last years show looked like! I CANT FRIKKEN WAIT FOR THIS!  |
| » hipsterave replied on Wed Jun 25, 2008 @ 12:41am. Posted in Friday, July 11: Make it Funky w/ Z-Trip & King Sunshine Toronto. |
| Coolness: 35450 |  [ www.makeitfunky.ca ] presents... Friday, July 11th, 2008 DJ Z-TRIP ( LA, CALIFORNIA) [ www.myspace.com ] w/ Special Live Guests KING SUNSHINE ( TO, ONTARIO) [ www.kingsunshine.com ] and DJs Tasc, Big League Chu, Lady Linzee, Corey Dawkins, Thunder and Mickey D Revival Bar [ www.revivalbar.com ] 783 College St. $25 advance, More at the door 2 Rooms / Big Sound / Visuals / Good times Tickets available at: Soundscapes, Rotate This, Slinky Music, Play De Record and online at [ www.nufunk.ca ] & [ www.ticketweb.ca ] Confirm your attendance on Facebook here: [ www.facebook.com ]  DJ Z-TRIP [ www.myspace.com ] [ www.djztrip.com ] Z-Trip is one of the biggest DJs of our time, doing over 100 shows a year, every year. Considered by many to be a founder of the mash-up movement, his musical tastes are eclectic and his mixing style rejects simple classification. His early independent releases have become highly sought after collectibles. Uneasy Listening, the collaboration with DJ P, was one of the first of its kind, and has sold for as much as $500 on eBay. No other DJ can claim playing to 500,000 people opening for the Rolling Stones at Sars-stock in Toronto, playing the Bonaroo main stage to over 70,000 people 2 years in a row, in addition to headlining a tent at Coachella twice. He's also been busy around the world doing the Good Vibrations Festival in Australia 2006, as a headliner. All of this in addition to his US and international headlining sold out shows, and multiple club residencies. Z-Trip's major label debut "Shifting Gears" was given 4 stars by Rolling Stone—it's highest honor. The first single "Walking Dead" went Top 20 and featured Chester Bennington of Linkin Park. The album also had two Number 1s on the college chart. "Listen to the DJ" featuring Soup of Jurassic 5 and "Shock and Awe" featuring Chuck D. He's also a master of the remix, with a stand out re-working of The Jackson 5's "I Want You Back" on "Motown Remixed". Z-Trip can be seen in the movie "Scratch" (and "Scratch Live") alongside Q-Bert, Mix Master Mike and originators of the art form like Afrika Bambaataa and Jazzy Jay. In addition, he's appeared in "Brainfreeze" and "Product Placement", two live concert movies, both of which feature friends DJ Shadow and Cut Chemist.  King Sunshine [ www.kingsunshine.com ] [ www.myspace.com ] King Sunshine illuminates disco roots and drop inflections of funk and dance rhythms, reinventing house music and driving the whole fusion over the red line. Imagine nine musicians transformed into one live DJ. Comprised of keyboards/synths, heart pounding drums/percussion, deep bass, slick guitar, intense electronics, hefty horns and soulful vocals. King Sunshine has been lighting dance floors on fire since 1998 as a highly skilled and electric live act. KS has redefined the concert going experience. With the release of their second album Second Movement in fall 06, King Sunshine is poised to branch out to new segments of music lovers worldwide. Experiences at Canadas largest music festivals including the Montreal Jazz Festival in 2005 and 2006, Ottawa Blues Festival, Toronto Jazz Festival, Toronto Harbourfront Festivals and Nova Scotia's Evolve Festival has brought KS nationwide recognition. Years of sold out club shows and underground parties have led to shared stages with music's finest DJs, including Theo Parrish, DJ Sneak, Mark Farina, Derrick Carter, Ron Trent and Little Louis Vega. King Sunshines raw explosive energy takes dance music off of vinyl and brings it to the live stage. Emulating a DJ approach by building up their climaxes and breakdowns, and mixing their songs together into one continuous seamless set of music. People have described their concerts as deep and moving and "a powerful, unforgettable, rhythmic experience". The weathers beautiful on the dancefloor! Add us on myspace: [ www.myspace.com ] Make it Funky is a Canadian based Nu Funk; Mid tempo Breaks, Rare Grooves DJ/Turntablism, concert experience & collective. MIF began when like minded heads frustrated by the vibes around the city came together and decided to put on a show that could help Toronto put the funk back in its rump. With a focus on mixing live bands and djs, Make It Funky has raised the bar for events in Toronto and is recognized across Canada, Korea, UK and parts of the USA for its unique vibe and dream lineups You are guaranteed an exceptional night of music, dancing and good fun - check it out!! Join our email list by emailing: makeitfunkyparty@hotmail.com $25 Advanced available at Rotate This, Play De Record, Shanti Baba, Soundscapes, Slinky Music and online at [ www.ticketweb.ca ] & [ www.nufunk.ca ] Ticket Outlets: Soundscapes 572 College St. - (416) 537-1620 Play De Record 357A Yonge Street - (416) 586-0380 Rotate This 620 Queen St. W _ (416) 504-8447 Shanti Baba 546 Queen St. W - (416) 504-5034 Slinky Music / Moog Audio 422 Queen St. W. - (416) 603-2600 Doors 9:30 PM Show starts at 10 PM Ends at 4 AM P.L.U.R. and R.O.A.R 2 Rooms / Big Sound / Visuals / Good times BUY YOUR TICKETS EARLY TO AVOID DISSAPOINTMENT! Promoted in conjunction with [ www.nufunk.ca ]  OFFICIAL AFTER PARTY of the Film "BOMB IT"  GELASKINS presents Friday, July 11th Bomb It: a Global Graffiti Documentary (with director Q&A) [ www.bombit-themovie.com ] Bloor Cinema 7pm $8 |
| » hipsterave replied on Thu May 29, 2008 @ 5:53pm. Posted in June 21 Make It Funky w/ MAT THE ALIEN VS FORT KNOX FIVE 4 DECKS. |
| Coolness: 35450 | June 21 Make it Funky w/ MAT THE ALIEN vs. FORT KNOX FIVE  [ www.makeitfunky.ca ] presents... THE FUNK THROWDOWN ! MAT THE ALIEN vs. FORT KNOX FIVE BC vs. DC on 4 Turntables! plus DJ Tasc, Farbsie, Mickey D, Lady Linsee, Mez, Chiclet, Corey Dawkins and Sunpredictable. Saturday, June 21st, 2008 Revival Bar -783 College St. W [ www.revivalbar.com ] Facebook Event Link: [ www.facebook.com ] ~ invite your friends - they will thank you~ MAKE IT FUNKY COLLECTVE Facebook group: [ www.facebook.com ] Join our email list by emailing: makeitfunkyparty@hotmail.com $15 Advanced available at Rotate This, Play De Record, Shanti Baba, Soundscapes, Slinky Music and online at [ www.ticketweb.ca ] & [ www.nufunk.ca ] Ticket Outlets: Soundscapes - 572 College St. - (416) 537-1620 Play De Record - 357A Yonge Street - (416) 586-0380 Rotate This - 620 Queen St. W – (416) 504-8447 Shanti Baba - 546 Queen St. W - (416) 504-5034 Slinky Music / Moog Audio - 422 Queen St. W. - (416) 603-2600 and from your Make it Funky DJs  MAT THE ALIEN [ www.myspace.com ] Let's clear something up. Technically Mat is not an alien. He was born near Manchester and moved to Canada in the mid 90's to follow his snowboarding addiction But that's where things get weird. On the flight over, the airplane was overtaken by what appeared to be a massive electrical storm over the Atlantic and was out of contact for thirty minutes and when it reappeared it was in essentially the same spot as before-." Alien contact? I don't know, have you ever heard Mat spin records? He had been dj'ing since 1998 and developed his style while working in his family's record store in Bury, England (opened by his dad at age 4, but it wasn't until after he arrived in Canada that his turntable abilities suddenly jumped to new heights. Heights later described by Knowledge Magazine as, "Awe inspiring. Some next level shit." "Who knows what happened on the plane?" he says. "I think If I can reproduce that alien sound , I should be able control minds and communicate through sound to people from all over the world." Mat has toured across the globe , pioneering 4-turntable club nights in Whistler and Vancouver, and with crates as deep as a black hole combined with mixing and scratching skills he is considered among the best by anyone who sees him , Mat was chosen to represent Canada and rock the party at Canada House during the 2006 Winter Olympics. He has produced many mix c.d.'s, released his debut self produced c.d. Downtime and been busy making music for T.V. show's and scratching on video games including N.B.A. street Homecourt for ea sports. Mix c.d. highlights are the 2002 C1RCA Presents Knowledge Magazine Mix CD, which showcased his ability to blend several styles of music seamlessly. Over 50,000 copies of the CD were distributed worldwide, to critical and popular acclaim. The follow up was C1RCA Presents C1pher 2004 which also featured DJ Dopey, the 2003 World DMC Champion and made big waves throughout the global d.j. community.Next up was a collaboration c.d. with u.k. beatboxer Killa Kela and next in line is a mix with the scribble jam 3 time champion Scratch Bastid. Mat has also changed the way people play records with "Mats Mats," slipmats for 45's allowing Dj's to scratch and cue 45 rpm records the same as they would a 12-inch, there is also Boca 45 (dynamo productions ) run of Matsmats At shows mats , pristine mixing of many genres and scratching techniques really does sound like it came from another world. Did Mat really get abducted by aliens that night,We'll never know but one thing is certain- Mat the Alien is capable of some out of this world shit and when Mat does find "that mind-control sound" the world will become a safer place. NEW Mat The Alien mixes: 20 minutes of funk mix 06- Mat the Alien: [ www.zshare.net ] Mat the Alien - live mix fm4 2003 - tribe vibes vienna austria: [ www.zshare.net ] killa kela mta mix shambhala 06: [ www.zshare.net ] youtube links: Mat the Alien - shambhala - the village 2007: [ www.youtube.com ] Mat the Alien - beat juggling in korea at remix: [ www.youtube.com ]  FORT KNOX FIVE [ www.fortknoxfiverecordings.com ] [ www.myspace.com ] Fort Knox Five (Fort Knox Recordings) The Fort Knox Five have had a huge impact on the international funk and breaks scene over the past couple of years. With the release of five critically acclaimed singles on their own independent label, Fort Knox Recordings, the FK5 have been thrust into the spotlight and caught the attention of music lovers around the world. FK5 flawlessly fuse live instrumentation with modern electronics to create their signature funk-driven sound. Their highly sought-after production style has been called upon to remix incredible artists, including: the legendary Tito Puente, Louis Armstrong, Tower of Power, A Skillz and Krafty Kuts, Dynamo Productions,and Mo'Horizons. They have also been called upon by the godfather himself, Afrika Bambaataa, to produce four tracks on his recent album "Dark Matter" on Tommy Boy Records. Recently, they have been back in the studio with Afrika Bambaataa and King Kamonzi to record a smoking new single called "Radio Free DC." FK5's unique DJ style ranges from eclectic downbeat & hip hop, to upbeat funk and breaks. Their keen sense of party rocking has gained them countless fans around the globe. They have rocked dancefloors in Russia, Germany, Hungary, Holland, Switzerland, Australia, Thailand, and Canada to name a few. 2005 was a pinnacle year for the Fort Knox Five, having just been selected into the prestigious Urb Magazine Next 100, and featured on the Hotel Costes Sept Compilation, FK5 have also teamed up with the English Funkateers, Skeewiff, over at Jalapeno Records. Together they compiled a breakbeat funk compilation called, The Raid. It featured exclusive tracks and remixes by Skeewiff, the Fort Knox Five, and Kraak en Smaak. These tunes all come from the back catalogs of Fort Knox and Jalapeno. A major turning point in 2005 was when they were selected to be Gwen Stefani's tour and show dj on the Harajuku Lovers 2005 tour. Being a part of this, they had the opportunity to open sellout shows with Gwen Stefani, and the Black Eyed Peas. They were able to play massive arenas, such as the Hollywood Bowl, Madison Square Gardens, and everywhere else in between. Next up for the Fort Knox Five was the release of the New Gold Standard Vol 1, which was the first CD release for Fort Knox. It is a compilation of songs coming from the vaults of Fort Knox. Solid 24K Gold! They released in 2007 a mix CD of their best remix work entitled "Fort Knox Reminted". FK5 worked closely with Krafty Kuts, Afrika Bambaataa, and Wicked Lester. Keep an eye out for their first full length album out Spring of 2008. NEW Fort Knox Five mix: [ www.fortknoxrecordings.com ] Downloadable version of Downtown Saturday Night Make It Funky began when like minded heads frustrated by the vibes around the city came together and decided to put on a show that could help Toronto put the funk back in its rump. With a focus on mixing live bands and djs, Make It Funky has raised the bar for events in Toronto and is recognized across Canada, Korea, UK and parts of the USA for its unique vibe and dream lineups. promoted in conjunction with: [ www.nufunk.ca ] |
| » hipsterave replied on Sat Mar 22, 2008 @ 5:29am. Posted in March 22nd - CASPIAN SKYHOOK - THE CHAMELEON PROJECT @ PETIT CAFE. |
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| » hipsterave replied on Wed Mar 12, 2008 @ 7:06pm. Posted in Mar 22 Toronto MAKE IT FUNKY 3 year w/TITTSWORTH (DC) & DJ SWAMP (LA). |
| Coolness: 35450 | Its going to be our biggest and best event yet! |
| » hipsterave replied on Tue Mar 4, 2008 @ 9:10am. Posted in Mar 22 Toronto MAKE IT FUNKY 3 year w/TITTSWORTH (DC) & DJ SWAMP (LA). |
| Coolness: 35450 | It will be worth the drive. Make it Funky is throwing some of the best jams anywhere in the nation and continue to raise the bar. |
| » hipsterave replied on Thu Feb 28, 2008 @ 12:48pm. Posted in Mar 22 Toronto MAKE IT FUNKY 3 year w/TITTSWORTH (DC) & DJ SWAMP (LA). |
| Coolness: 35450 |  Make it Funky Presents... [ www.makeitfunky.ca ] Saturday March 22, 2008 MAKE IT FUNKY 3 YEAR ANNIVERSARY Featuring: DJ SWAMP (DMC Champion, DJ for Beck) TITTSWORTH (T&A, Plant, [ Tittsworth.com ] DC) RHYTHMICRU (Live organic hip-hop collective, SuperToke, Toronto) with Big League Chu vs Dave Saddler and Farbsie vs. Sunpredictable plus DJs: Mickey D, Zirca, Tasc, Corey Dawkins, Lady Linzee and Mez [ www.makeitfunky.ca ] REVIVAL BAR [ www.revivalbar.com ] & THE STONE LOUNGE ** TWO FLOORS OF FUN(K)** 783 College Street W. Toronto, ON Advanced Tickets are $20 and are available at: Play De Record, Rotate This, Shanti Baba, Sonic Temple, Soundscapes and online at [ www.nufunk.ca ] & [ www.ticketweb.ca ]  Its been 3 years since JonH of Fort Knox Five first took to the decks in fine style get funky out on the dancefloor in what was to become the final show at the Legendary 360. Out of the 360's demise came the birth of a new type of event in Toronto - Make It Funky was born. Combining the best Canadian and touring international live funk talent with top International Breaks, Funk, Rare Groove, Turntablist, Classic hip-hop legends and Dj's, Make It Funky has found a winning forumla for giving up the funk! Now into our 3rd year - we are reflecting on the over 30 installments of The Make it Funky Experience - we've put on some of Toronto's Top party experiences. We're also on the brink of launching a new web community that will be dedicated to the funk. Keep your eyes on [ www.makeitfunky.ca ] for all the details. Our mission is simple: to explore the funkier side of all things breakbeat. From Afrika Bambaata, Herbaliser, Mat The Alien, Krafty Kuts, A-Skillz, Z-Trip, Fort Knox Five, Greg J, Smalltown DJs to bands such as Wassabi Collective, The Jimmy Swift Band, High Plains Drifter, God Made Me Funky, King Sunshine, Chameleon Project and many others... quite simply Make it Funky has thrived because of our dedication to promoting top quality music and providing a fun and no holds barred dancing experience. What has help set Make it Funky apart is the combination of live band sets with a focus on djs as a headliner, a move that has helped to create a fresh new cross over scene with an open-minded attitude. Check out what the fuss is about here: [ www.myspace.com ] and join the collective on facebook [ www.facebook.com ] FACEBOOK EVENT PAGE: [ www.facebook.com ]  DJ Swamp [ www.djswamp.com ] [ www.myspace.com ] Swamp began mastering his DJ skills more than 15 years ago. In 1996, his rookie year, he took the title of USA DMC CHAMPION. Being true to his nature in an arena that was predominantly influenced by a very hip hop-esque culture, Swamp stepped up to the decks looking like some kind of junky punk. He was well received by the audience despite his counter-culture appearance because he exhibited skills that defied perception and already possessed a stage presence that many of his contemporaries still lacked. The finale came when he closed his set by freakin' Deep Purple's 'Smoke on the Water' and then smashing his records. Notorious for mischief, while he's on the turntables his shows are highly anticipated by those who know that they can expect to see something spectacular. Although he's a hip-hop/d&b artist, his demeanor and appearance are closer to that of a metal head. He has been referred to as "the Sid Vicious of the DJ's", and has been known to have violent on-stage fits more characteristic of a rock star than of a hip-hop turntablist. While it's easy to compare him to rock/punk legends, in the world of DJ's he stands alone. Roguish behaviors such as: breaking his records then cutting himself with the fragmented remains; spitting fire; and performing cunnilingus on diamond-tipped phonograph needles really only provides the frame work to showcase what those that are in the 'know' recognize as extraordinary turntable skills. Breakbeats, scratching, juggling, and mutilating LPs and vinyl without losing the beat are all a part of a day at the 'office' for Swamp. Sometimes they end with a trip to the hospital: "I had to go to the hospital in Phoenix recently with second-degree burns," Swamp said from his publicist's office in New York. "I lit my hand on fire and then blew fire on it and basically became a blow torch. I don't use fire retardant or anything because this is low budget. Dude, I'm just a fire retard." For four years DJ swamp toured as a member of beck's band. Immediately following his decision to depart from the band, swamp released his solo debut album, 'never is now' and toured to back the release. His decision to go out on his own gave him just the independence that he was looking for and opened up the avenue to self-expression that both he and the fans were seeking. Contrary to how he flows when rhyming (eg. "How can I dis you, I've never even heard of you"-lyrics from 'Worship the Robot'), he expresses a certain sense of reverence when reflecting on the path he's traveled. When considering how he's managed to maintain critical mass his response is typically "I'm the luckiest person you'll ever meet. Something's always popping up. I'm just in the right place at the right time." Statements like that shouldn't suggest that he hasn't worked hard or employed incredible ingenuity to get where he is. He procured the spot with Beck by posing as a reporter to pass off his demo in person. Swamp says that he draws off of his environment and a ten year affinity with a nameless muse for inspiration. He observes "what's going on" and converts his impressions into his art. His musical influences range from hip hop, to metal, punk, industrial and anything in between. DJ Swamp has graced the pages of: Rolling Stone, Spin, Subculture, Raygun, Mean, DJ Times, Keyboard, Rap Sheet, Mixer, Rap Pages, The LA Times, and Urb. Urb magazine says "Witnessing Swamp torture the 1200's is like watching a magic show." VIDEO: [ youtube.com ] [ youtube.com ] MIX: [ www.djswamp.com ] more at [ www.djswamp.com ]  Tittsworth (T&A, Plant, [ Tittsworth.com ] – DC) [ www.tittsworth.com ] [ www.myspace.com ] Tittsworth is an accomplished turntablist whose blend of Baltimore Club, hip-hop, '80s mashups and remixes drops jaws as well as booties will move you on the dancefloor. From a performance aspect, Tittsworth has continuously dominated decks at a plate-a-minute's pace. His diverse, high energy sets seamlessly blend club, rock, rave, electro, house, hip-hop, and other guilty pleasures. He has grossly exceeded promoter expectations from Europe to South America. Titts is regularly invited to play Fabric (London), widely considered one of the most esteemed club nights in the world. He remains a favorite in Scandinavia, Australia, all throughout North America and countless cities both large and small. Tittsworth sells out in Sao Paulo, providing their best nights to date. He performed at Good Vibrations, a 40,000+ traveling festival featuring Kanye West, Cypress Hill, The Rapture, Pharoahe Monch and a myriad other A-list acts. Headlining a massive club opening in Bangkok, Titts is also no stranger in Asia. He is extremely well received in cities such as Beijing and has been featured on the Asian equivalent of MTV. Globally assisting the spread of Baltimore club music, he has recently received invitations to Japan and Russia. In 2007, Tittsworth was personally invited by DJ Craze to perform in Miami. The very next day he was asked to join the Contagious Musiq roster alongside Goldie, Jazzy Jeff, A-trak, etc. Tittsworth is now a permanent fixture of the Bass Sessions family alongside Craze and Klever. Titts sets have been religiously grouped amongst the best that many popular tour stop cities have experienced. He has appeared on is MTV live and on V TV (an Asian equivalent). From heavy-weight industry parties to regular international appearances, Titts provides consistently energetic sets and memorable club experiences. Tittsworth has released 8 critically acclaimed club records, selling out within months of their debut. His releases cement themselves in press charts and top TurntableLab's sales charts (one of, if not the most prestigious stateside shops for cutting edge dance and hip-hop). Even in a day of declining vinyl sales, his EP's sell out in a matter of weeks and demand repress. He has produced with/for Pitbull, Nina Sky, The Federation, Kid Sister, DJ Assault, and more. From Fader to XLR8R to The Wire, his production continues to gain high praise worldwide. From blogs to A-list DJ's, Tittsworth's music is consistently well received around the globe. Countless celebrities reach out for new Tittsworth tracks, from Gorillaz producers and Z-Trip, to DJ AM and the band Good Charlotte. His "success is the culmination of his numerous appearances on top 10 lists and play lists, as well as critical praise for his releases... so, keep a look out" VIDEO: [ youtube.com ] [ youtube.com ] [ youtube.com ] MIXES: [ www.zshare.net ] [ www.zshare.net ]  Rhythmicru featuring Uncledropsi [ www.rhythmicru.ca ] [ www.myspace.com ] Rhythmicru has launched their brand new project – SuperToke 2. The follow-up to last year's critically acclaimed Supertoke 1. This release is the Cru's fourth full length album, and it will go down in history as the first release on their new imprint Label Heads Connect Entertainment started by Rhythmicru members SnowyOwl and D-Ray and Distributed by Fontana North. Production is by MC/Producer D-Ray with guest appearances by a handful dope Canadian MC's including: More or Les, Wordburglar, Shad, Graph Nobel, 2nd Thought, Vandal, Atherton, Lameck Wiliams, UncleDropsi, Arowbe, Memo, Sporadic, and cuts by DJ Sawtay.  Big League Chu VS Dave Saddler on 4 decks The two Toronto breaks icons get set for a back to back throwdown on 2 mixers and 4 turntables. These two fantastic funky djs will keep the floor grooving as only they can in this rare appearance together on the decks. plus DJs Mickey D, Zirca, Tasc, Corey Dawkins, Lady Linzee and Mez Advanced Tickets $20 Tickets available at: Play De Record- 357A Yonge St-(416)586-0380 Rotate This- 620 Queen St W-(416)504-8447 Shanti Baba- 546 Queen St W-(416)504-5034 Sonic Temple- 5165 Yonge St-(416)835-0035 soundscapes- 572 College -(416)-537-1620 or online at [ www.ticketweb.ca ] and [ ww.nufunk.ca ] 19+ event ID required PLUR ROAR inquiries: makeitfunkyparty@hotmail.com OUR SUPPORTERS & SPONSORS: Tribe, [ Nufunk.ca ] [ Makeitfunky.ca ] Play de Record, Fusicology, Ticketweb, Moog audio, Slinky Music, [ Ducktape.ca ] AFFILIATIONS:    _________________________________________________________________ |
| » hipsterave replied on Sat Feb 23, 2008 @ 3:37am. Posted in FEB 23 MAKE IT FUNKY w/ MAT THE ALIEN KING SUNSHINE GREG J TORONTO. |
| Coolness: 35450 | If you are reading this WHAT ARE YOU DOING AT HOME! GET IN YOUR CAR AND HEAD FOR TORONTO! THIS SHOW IS GOING TO BE NUTS! |
| » hipsterave replied on Sat Feb 16, 2008 @ 2:32pm. Posted in FEB 23 MAKE IT FUNKY w/ MAT THE ALIEN KING SUNSHINE GREG J TORONTO. |
| Coolness: 35450 | I havnt been this excited for a Make It funky in a long time. Its going to be amazing. |
| » hipsterave replied on Tue Feb 12, 2008 @ 6:29am. Posted in March 1 Nufunk presents BONOBO. |
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 [SIZE="6"]SATURDAY, MARCH 1st [ www.nufunk.ca ] presents... GALA NUFUNK FESTIVAL FINALE BONOBO (NINJA TUNE) - DJ Set ELIZABETH SHEPERD & MEDICINEMAN (CIUT 89.5 FM)[/center] [/SIZE] REVIVAL (783 College St.) [ www.revivalbar.com ] $20 Adv. ($18 + service charges) $25 at the door Doors 9 PM SHOW 10PM– 4 AM @ [ www.Nufunk.ca ] [ www.TicketWeb.ca ] Rotate This, Soundscapes, Play De Record, Shanti Baba FACECRACK LINK: [ www.facebook.com ] [ NuFunk.ca ] is STOKED to bring Simon "Bonobo" Green to Toronto to help close off the NuFunk Festival. Bonobo's mixes travel the spectrum from jazzy and funky to ethereal and exotic. His first two albums on the Ninja Tune label received great reviews from fans and critics alike. His most recent release "Days to Come" was voted as the best album of 2006 by BBC dj Giles Peterson and his fans. [ www.bonobomusic.com ] [ www.myspace.com ] Setting the scene for Bonobo will be an energetic hometown crew. The beautiful Elizabeth Shepherd has gained acclaim both at home and abroad for her debut album "Start to Move" and the recent "Besides" collection of rarities & remixes (both on DoRight! Records) which have captured the ears of jazz tastemakers around the world including no less than Gilles Peterson. Elizabeth was nominated for nominated for a Best Vocal Jazz Juno Award in 2007. Her Trio features her sultry and funky vocal jazz and piano sound backed by the hard-swinging rhythm section of Scott Kemp (bass) and Colin Kingsmore (drums). [ www.myspace.com ] Richard Martin, aka medicineman, is one of Toronto's most respected global fusion tastemakers. He hosts "No Man's Land", one of the most popular and long-running shows on CIUT 89.5 FM, airing Wednesdays from 12-2 pm. He is also the resident ethnogroovologist for Toronto's premier independent world music presenter Small World Music. Downloads of his show are available at: [ www.myspace.com ] ARTIST BIOS:  Bonobo (Ninja Tune) [ www.bonobomusic.com ] [ www.myspace.com ] It never fails to amaze me how swiftly a moment of fortune can so easily become a noose round the neck. Especially in the oh so fickle world of the music biz. In the case of Bonobo the moment, or perhaps the year, of fortune came when he released his debut album 'Animal Magic', at the precise time that 'chill' was the buzz word on everyone's lips. Never mind the fact that, even on the evidence of those first efforts, he was a truly gifted producer, you can't beat the power of the buzz. As is the way of these things, the buzz became the murmur, and soon became the background hum, as endless chillout comps, ads, and media campaigns swamped the shore of our consciousness. A young Simon Green (for it is he who is the monkey king) refused to be dragged down by the lazy journalistic prose that labeled him 'chillout' and 'downtempo'. Far from it. He upped the stakes, and indeed, even stuck his neck out, moving from his original label Tru Thoughts to Ninja Tune, and set about taking things to the next level. Cos it's all about the levels with Bonobo. Not in a techy, studio kinda way, but in the levels of involvement with his music. On the surface there are the organic, pastoral atmospheres, the catchy melodies, the elements that caught people from his first album. You can engage with a Bonobo tune in that way if you wish, and will be well rewarded for it. But it's the deeper, slightly hidden levels that you should investigate, for they bring the greatest prize. It's these elements that he explored on 'Dial M For Monkey', as a greater focus on live instruments, the intricacies of rhythm, the darker shades of the soul, and almost a sleight of hand, that meant that you could be in one mood one minute, and the next you would somewhere different. 'Dial M For Monkey' showed the set of brass balls that Bonobo (like his namesake) had, and these would be tested again as he set about building his live band. He duly found the right musicians, self financing rehearsals, and fine tuning a live show that brought out the elements of his music that had hitherto gone largely unnoticed, as the band swung and rocked their way through shows at Glastonbury, The Big Chill, Jazz Cafe, and internationally exotic settings from Italy to Russia. He set about building his DJ style in the same way, refusing to conform to the preconceived ideas of a laid back style, and aiming headlong for the dancefloor, with a heavy mixture of hip hop, weighty jazz, broken beats, Latin, funk, and soul, with the occasional cheeky bit of psyche rock and drum and bass thrown in. Just to keep you on yer toes right? Now a DJ of international repute, Bonobo has played all over the world, including playing to huge audiences in the USA and Canada with Amon Tobin, a progress culminating in Ninja Tune asking him to put together a Solid Steel mix album. Bugger the lounge, lets dance. Now, with the expectations duly dispatched with the good hiding they deserve, the field is wide open for Bonobo to push himself even further, and we await the next album, due late 2005 / early 2006, with our minds well and truly opened to the possibilities. "Lots of live shit", says Bonobo."Strings, horns, drums and vocals. More energy and a bigger, heavier sound". Come on then son.  Elizabeth Shepherd [ www.myspace.com ] [ www.dorightmusic.com ] Juno Award Nominated "Vocal Jazz Album of the Year" 2007 for Debut Album 'START TO MOVE' Voted #3 Jazz Album of the Year 2006 on Gilles Peterson's Worldwide BBC Radio 1 London Imagine a cold winter night in Toronto, walking past a small jazz club, when you catch through the folds of your scarf the warm deep grooves of a jazz trio playing to an intimate crowd. Welcome to the scene a fresh new sound from singer/songwriter Elizabeth Shepherd. There are times when something new comes along at once familiar and yet completely original. The album 'Start to Move' from the Elizabeth Shepherd Trio is just that. But what's more she has added her own unique blend of jazz-funk, soul, blues, and samba to the fundamentals of Jazz – improvising a deep driving bass from Scott Kemp, the swinging beat of the drum from Colin Kingsmore, and Elizabeth's playful piano and captivating voice to tie it all together. Recorded over the winter of 2005/2006, you can feel yourself with them, locked away in a small studio, protected from the cold winter night, pushing through track after track for that deep warm sound. Elizabeth strives to push the boundaries of what is considered conventional jazz to create a sound all her own. Raised by ministers of the Salvation Army, an early exposure to the sounds of the Army Band mixed with her love for house, disco, classical and hip hop, to lay the foundations of a soulful musician. Having trained extensively in conservatories from Alberta to France, and completing a degree in music from McGill University in Montreal, Elizabeth has emerged onto the Toronto jazz scene where she has already established herself as someone to be watched. Playing in some of Toronto's most popular spots, the Rex Hotel, the Montreal Bistro, Supermarket, and the Distillery District, and has grace the stages from around the world including London UK's Jazz Cafe twice within one year!. She has also appeared on numerous 'Live in Session' including Gilles Peterson's Worldwide show on BBC Radio 1 UK, and Matt Galloway's Here And Now show on CBC Radio One Toronto. As far as being a "jazz performer", Elizabeth does not count herself as one to be defined by a particular genre; her music comes straight from the soul, and is more than just what she does, but what she loves. The album, 'Start to Move' is Elizabeth's debut with Do Right Music, a label which seeks out new talent playing music that is out of the ordinary, and marks the inaugural release of the "Do Jazz" series. Co-produced with Do Right's label boss John Kong, Elizabeth has put together a mix of original tracks and timeless classics. Her lyrics sing to us her struggle to find a place in a dynamic yet crowded jazz scene, as well as drawing on stories of love and life. From the jazz funk of 'Reversed' to the samba beats of 'Melon', the hip hop influenced 'George's Dilemma' and the swinging modal of 'Roots', the Elizabeth Shepherd Trio has given us music that seems effortless in its perfection, displaying her talents and the remarkable chemistry she shares with her band to never compromise her style for those seeking tradition. "Proper vocal Jazz, a name to watch." Straight No Chaser, UK "This is hard-bopping jazz that commands you to move." NOW Magazine "Adding to the worldwide roster of new jazz artists who are bringing something fresh to an old blueprint" DJ Mag, UK "A contemporary jazz artist who isn't afraid to do her thing." Montreal Mirror "Refreshing in their lack of artifice....righteous grooves." Exclaim!  MEDICINEMAN (CIUT 89.5FM) [ www.myspace.com ] Following an extended teaching journey in Europe, Richard Martin aka medicineman staked his tent in the studio of CIUT radio in the heart of downtown Toronto. For the past 8 years, I've hosted NO MAN'S LAND and have earned a reputation among a loyal audience for unique, groove-driven explorations into the evolution of world music & global electronica From Indo-Arabic dub to Afro-Latin funk, sets flow seamlessly from soothing ancient rhythms and textures through rippling primitive & progressive beats, always challenging cultural boundaries and musical traditions. This style of genre-bending mixology continues to win fans over the airwaves and on dancefloors. NO MAN'S LAND is considered by many to be the top world fusion radio show in Canada Working closely with a number of clubs and promoters on local and international concerts & parties and through consistent work as an educator, radio producer and DJ, I strive to be instrumental in pushing the world music scene forward, and in exposing the international airwaves to the best emerging & established artists in the scene. That was a serious run-on sentence folks. Nevertheless, the recipe is to diligently seek out the finest independent grooves, hook into the leading music labels and spread a weekly healing dose to the masses. Music is indeed our medicine [center]  [ www.NuFunk.ca ] is proud to announce the 1st Annual NuFunk Festival a two-week celebration of the local and international flavours of funk - DJs to Live from organic to electronic. Highlighting an incredible lineup for the first year of what's sure to become a yearly favourite are: * International heavies such as: one of the world's greatest jazz guitarists Charlie Hunter and downtempo wizard Bonobo * Local luminaries including Best Vocal Jazz Juno nominee Elizabeth Shepherd; big-band funk swingers King Sunshine; live improv innovators Chameleon Project; and the classic funk vibes of KC Roberts. * Favourites from around the country such as Whister, BC's Mat the Alien; and world-groove collective High Plains Drifter The funk hits the fan with our launch party this coming Friday, February 1 @ The Drake Hotel; and we wrap it up in style Saturday, March 1 at Revival with Bonobo and Elizabeth Shepherd. Check [ www.nufunk.ca ] for more information.  [/center] |
| » hipsterave replied on Tue Feb 12, 2008 @ 6:21am. Posted in FEB 23 MAKE IT FUNKY w/ MAT THE ALIEN KING SUNSHINE GREG J TORONTO. |
| Coolness: 35450 |  SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23rd @ REVIVAL (783 College St.) [ www.revivalbar.com ] GALA NUFUNK FESTIVAL EVENT MAKE IT FUNKY PARTY with... [ www.makeitfunky.ca ] GREGJ (SAN FRANCISCO) KING SUNSHINE (TORONTO) - 9 Piece Live MAT THE ALIEN (WHISTLER) With BIG LEAGUE CHU, MIKEY D, COREY DAWKINS, RED TURTLE, FARBSIE VS SUNPREDICTABLE, MEZ, LADY LINZEE, SUMMITT ROUSS $20 advance @ [ Nufunk.ca ] [ TicketWeb.ca ] Rotate This, Soundscapes, Play De Record, Shanti Baba & Slinky Music( MOOG Audio) Doors 9 PM SHOW 10PM– 4 AM WEB> [ www.MakeitFunky.ca ] MYSPACE> [ www.myspace.com ] FESTIVAL INFO> [ www.nufunk.ca ] FACEBOOK GROUP> MAKE IT FUNKY COLLECTIVE FACEBOOK EVENT LISTING> [ www.facebook.com ] ONLINE TICKETS> [ www.nufunk.ca ] FESTIVAL PASS [ www.nufunk.ca ] DIRECT TICKET [ www.ticketweb.ca ] or buy tickets in advance at these fine outlets: Soundscapes - 572 College St. - (416) 537-1620 Play De Record - 357A Yonge Street - (416) 586-0380 Rotate This - 620 Queen St. W – (416) 504-8447 Shanti Baba - 546 Queen St. W - (416) 504-5034 Sonic Temple - 5165 Yonge St - (416) 222-2004 Slinky Music / Moog Audio - 422 Queen St. W. - (416) 603-2600 THE ARTIST LINE UP KING SUNSHINE [ www.kingsunshine.com ] [ www.myspace.com ] King Sunshine illuminates disco roots and drop inflections of funk and dance rhythms, reinventing house music and driving the whole fusion over the red line. Imagine nine musicians transformed into one live DJ. Comprised of keyboards/synths, heart pounding drums/percussion, deep bass, slick guitar, intense electronics, hefty horns and soulful vocals. King Sunshine has been lighting dance floors on fire since 1998 as a highly skilled and electric live act. KS has redefined the concert going experience. With the release of their second album Second Movement in fall 06, King Sunshine is poised to branch out to new segments of music lovers worldwide. Experiences at Canadas largest music festivals including the Montreal Jazz Festival in 2005 and 2006, Ottawa Blues Festival, Toronto Jazz Festival, Toronto Harbourfront Festivals and Halifaxs Evolve Festival has brought KS nationwide recognition. Years of sold out club shows and underground parties have led to shared stages with music's finest DJs, including Theo Parrish, DJ Sneak, Mark Farina, Derrick Carter, Ron Trent and Little Louis Vega. King Sunshines raw explosive energy takes dance music off of vinyl and brings it to the live stage. Emulating a DJ approach by building up their climaxes and breakdowns, and mixing their songs together into one continuous seamless set of music. People have described their concerts as deep and moving and "a powerful, unforgettable, rhythmic experience". The weathers beautiful on the dancefloor! MAT THE ALIEN [ www.myspace.com ] Let's clear something up. Technically Mat is not an alien. He was born near Manchester and moved to Canada in the mid 90's to follow his snowboarding addiction But that's where things get weird. On the flight over, the airplane was overtaken by what appeared to be a massive electrical storm over the Atlantic and was out of contact for thirty minutes and when it reappeared it was in essentially the same spot as before-." Alien contact? I don't know, have you ever heard Mat spin records? He had been dj'ing since 1998 and developed his style while working in his family's record store in Bury, England (opened by his dad at age 4, but it wasn't until after he arrived in Canada that his turntable abilities suddenly jumped to new heights. Heights later described by Knowledge Magazine as, "Awe inspiring. Some next level shit." "Who knows what happened on the plane?" he says. "I think If I can reproduce that alien sound , I should be able control minds and communicate through sound to people from all over the world." Mat has toured across the globe , pioneering 4-turntable club nights in Whistler and Vancouver, and with crates as deep as a black hole combined with mixing and scratching skills he is considered among the best by anyone who sees him , Mat was chosen to represent Canada and rock the party at Canada House during the 2006 Winter Olympics. He has produced many mix c.d.'s, released his debut self produced c.d. Downtime and been busy making music for T.V. show's and scratching on video games including N.B.A. street Homecourt for ea sports. Mix c.d. highlights are the 2002 C1RCA Presents Knowledge Magazine Mix CD, which showcased his ability to blend several styles of music seamlessly. Over 50,000 copies of the CD were distributed worldwide, to critical and popular acclaim. The follow up was C1RCA Presents C1pher 2004 which also featured DJ Dopey, the 2003 World DMC Champion and made big waves throughout the global d.j. community.Next up was a collaboration c.d. with u.k. beatboxer Killa Kela and next in line is a mix with the scribble jam 3 time champion Scratch Bastid. Mat has also changed the way people play records with "Mats Mats," slipmats for 45's allowing Dj's to scratch and cue 45 rpm records the same as they would a 12-inch, there is also Boca 45 (dynamo productions ) run of Matsmats At shows mats , pristine mixing of many genres and scratching techniques really does sound like it came from another world. Did Mat really get abducted by aliens that night,We'll never know but one thing is certain- Mat the Alien is capable of some out of this world shit and when Mat does find "that mind-control sound" the world will become a safer place. NEW Mat The Alien mixes: 20 minutes of funk mix 06- Mat the Alien: [ www.zshare.net ] Mat the Alien - live mix fm4 2003 - tribe vibes vienna austria: [ www.zshare.net ] killa kela mta mix shambhala 06: [ www.zshare.net ] youtube links: Mat the Alien - shambhala - the village 2007: [ www.youtube.com ] Mat the Alien - beat juggling in korea at remix: [ www.youtube.com ] GREG J [ www.djgregj.com ] [ www.myspace.com ] DJ Greg J knows how to rock a party. During 15 years of working hard at his craft behind the decks he has developed the skills to use turntables as instruments, but Greg never forgot that partying is all about having fun. Greg has rocked all kinds of parties, from clubs to private events to massive raves. He's DJ'ed at clubs and events all across the United States in almost every major city, as well as in Toronto, Paris, Madrid, and other cities around the world. In his hometown he is a local headliner, fortunate to have headlined many incredible events and very fortunate to have opened for legends Run-DMC, De La Soul, Sugarhill Gang, Del Tha Funky Homosapien, Grandmaster Flash, Mixmaster Mike, DJ Q-Bert, DJ Z-Trip, DJ Dan, Bad Boy Bill, DJ Rap, Goldie, Afrika Bambaataa, and many other great performers and DJ's. His latest mix CD titled The Mash Up is a leader in DJ mix compilation sales on iTunes, and he is a featured remixer / producer for the hottest mashup and remix service in the world, Crooklyn Clan's Vault. He holds down a residency at Blend, along with Scotty Boy from Las Vegas, and has headlined at every other major club in San Francisco, including Ruby Skye, 1015, Mezzanine, Mighty, DNA Lounge, and Aura. When he's behind the decks, expect him to mix and scratch an incredible selection of music that will keep the crowd hype and the party live. DJ Greg J is one DJ not to miss. Live @ make it funky [ www.kidbippy.com ]  Colin Chu, better known as Big League Chu, is simply the leading DJ talent in Canada´s breakbeat scene today. After nearly a decade of DJing, his name is synonymous with the funky, party-happy sound that´s become Chu´s rallying call - and it´s one that crowds answer faithfully. Whether it´s at his residencies at Toronto´s legendary Breaksfest events, playing slowburn mid-tempo sets for his Make It Funky outings, or one offs around the nation and international destinations. In a city renowned as one of North America's largest party scenes, Chu has played alongside the worlds finest, allowing him to develop his own distinct style of breaks. Chu's sets can vary from hard beats to melodic funky down tempo sounds, but always remains a crowd mover. [ www.makeitfunky.ca ] Make It Funky began when like minded heads frustrated by the vibes around the city came together and decided to put on a show that could help Toronto put the funk back in its rump. With a focus on mixing live bands and djs, Make It Funky has raised the bar for events in Toronto and is recognized across Canada, Korea, UK and parts of the USA for its unique vibe and dream lineups [ Makeitfunky.ca ] is in development and will be ready shortly! [ www.Makeitfunky.ca ] official launch in 2008! |
| » hipsterave replied on Wed Jan 30, 2008 @ 1:36pm. Posted in JAZZ FUNK BEATS - SUNDAY, FEB 3rd @ DIVAN ORANGE w/ CHAMELEON PROJECT. |
| Coolness: 35450 |  Out to Lunch East Coast CD Release Tour Out to Lunch [ www.outtolunchmusic.com ] w/ The Chameleon Project [ www.chameleonproejct.com ] Sunday, February 3rd February 3rd, 2008 Le Divan Orange, Montreal 8 PM Bios: [img width=360 [ a426.ac-images.myspacecdn.com ] Preview the album here: [ www.outtolunchmusic.com ] [ www.myspace.com ] Canadian-born multi-instrumentalist David Levy is the founder and leader of Out to Lunch. David is a graduate of New England Conservatory's contemporary improvisation program, and McGill University's jazz and classical performance program. David can be heard as a sideman on Verve Remixed 3 (Universal Records), as well as on the Junior Boys, So This Is Goodbye, and Last Exit (Domino Records). David plays bass clarinet, alto saxophone and bansuri flute; as well, he is heavily involved in electronic production. Tenor and soprano saxophonist Petr Cancura was born in Jindrichuv Hradec, Czech Republic. Petr completed a masters degree at the prestigious New England Conservatory of Music in Boston. Apart from his work with Out to Lunch, Petr plays along side The Mighty Popo, Holly Larocque Big Band, and People Music. Josiah Woodson completed his masters degree in jazz performance in trumpet and flute at New England Conservatory under full scholarship. He works as a sideman touring throughout the United States with groups based in Boston, New York and Oakland. When not on the road, Josiah spends much of his time composing for both jazz ensemble and orchestra. Eric Lane's prodigious talents have allowed him to carve out a niche for himself as one of the most interesting pianists and keyboard players on the east coast. Eric's ability to understand the nature of groove oriented music, combined with his depth as an interpreter of avant-garde has made him an extraordinarily well-rounded and compelling musician. Eric is currently finishing a jazz degree at the New England Conservatory. Electric and Upright bassist Matt Wigton joined Out to Lunch in 2006 after it relocated from Boston to New York City. His ability to move effortlessly from funk grooves to walking jazz bass lines made him the perfect fit. Apart from Out to Lunch he is busy on the New York music scene playing in a variety of bands that include Lily Maase's: The Suite Unraveling, Zach Brock and the Coffee Achievers, and Elizabeth and the Catapult. Originally from Halifax, Nova Scotia, drummer and sound designer Frederick Kennedy studied with Ed Soph at the University of North Texas and now makes his home in New York City. Recently, Fred has completed tours to Europe, California, and Ecuador. Fred has had the opportunity to perform with many notable artists, including David Krakauer, Sheryl Bailey, Tim Hagans, Ben Monder, Bobby Shew, Joe LoCascio, Lynn Seaton, Philip Glass, Iva Bitova, Trevor Dunn, Andrew D’Angelo, Chris Speed, Ralph Allessi, and Shane Endsley. [img width=600 [ a813.ac-images.myspacecdn.com ] [ www.myspace.com ] [ www.chameleonproject.com ] The Chameleon Project delivers sleek and progressive dance music, using all the tools at their disposal. Urgent and infectious beats meet deep pocket angular grooves. Surprising textures and cleaver arrangements unite in an atmosphere where anything can happen for the sake of the groove. This tightly knit trio pushes musical limits while remaining melodic. With backgrounds in improvisation, jazz, electronic music, dub, and funk they lay down dance music with a brain and improvisation with a purpose. Extracting the musical innovations from the masters of the past and the vanguards of today, the Chameleon Project distill their disparate influences, the likes of Roni Size, LTJ Bukem, Grant Green, Miles Davis, Chic, Funkadelic, The Grateful Dead, Little Feat, & King Tubby, into a cohesive sound that delivers exciting soundscapes and dangerous beats. This is a band that you have to experience live. No two shows are ever the same. Be prepared for anything, but count on moving your body while thoughtful melodies and pastoral textures entrance your mind. |
| » hipsterave replied on Thu Jan 24, 2008 @ 2:15am. Posted in Fri. Feb 1 Bob Marley Birthday Tribute @ Club Lambi. |
| Coolness: 35450 |   FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1st SOULSISTA & [ NUFUNK.ca ] PRESENT: BIRTHDAY TRIBUTE TO BOB MARLEY CLUB LAMBI - 4465 St. LAURENT ST. MONTREAL for more info email: soulsistah@graffiti.net or visit [ www.nufunk.ca ] Montreal and Toronto's top reggae arists come together to celebrate Bob Marley's life and music! A HOT NIGHT OF ROOTS, ROCK REGGAE, AND DANCEHALL! Live DJ's Bands and Singers! THIS IS NOT A REGULAR BOB MARLEY TRIBUTE. 10 DIFFERENT ARTISTS WILL SHOW SHOW US HOW BOB MARLEY HAS INSPIRED THEIR MUSIC! A PORTION OF THE PROCEEDS ARE GOING TO SOS CHILDRENS VILLAGE IN JAMAICA. THIS IS ALSO A FOOD DRIVE FOR NDG FOOD DEPOT AND MILE END MISSION. Featuring from Toronto: HOUSE OF DAVID BAND KING SELAH MEGHAN "MAKAYA" KELDAY THE HIGH PLAINS DRIFTER JAH LIN AND UNCLEDROPSI FROM MONTREAL: KYA KINDU KALI DAN BEATS AURESIA KING SHADROCK STILL WATERS SELECTAH KILLAH-MAN-JAHRO plus Rosemary Currie & Michelle Tompkins BOB MARLEY WAS A LEGENDARY MAN, HIS MUSIC HAS INSPIRED PEOPLE ALL OVER THE WORLD. HIS DEDICATION TO ONE LOVE, RASTAFARI AND REGGAE WILL BE CELEBRATED ON THIS ONE NIGHT! Tickets: 8$ in advance (available at JamCan) $10 at the door with a non-perishable food donation 12$ with no food donation FACEBOOK INVITE: [ www.facebook.com ]  Bob Marley  House of David Gang [ www.myspace.com ]  Featuring King Selah THE HOUSE OF DAVID GANG is a Toronto-based reggae outfit that delivers late 70s and early 80s style Jamaican reggae classics . Formed in Toronto over 15 years ago, the band is fronted by seasoned reggae veteran King Selah and whose members have included members of Resinators, Irie Band, Explorer Band, Revelation, Sellasie I Power and many others. The House of David Gang got it's name from a House that a group of like minded Toronto Reggae Musicians lived in and who held after-hour reggae parties for several years which developed the musicians into some of Toronto's Top session players. For the past 15 years King Selah and the House of David Gang have hosted the Toronto Bob Marley, Peter Tosh and Bunny Wailer Tributes which have helped bring light to Toronto's burgeoning roots rock reggae scene. Now with a new line-up - The House of David Gang faithfully recreates the Bob Marley Sound - which includes 2 guitarists, 2 keyboardists and a strong rhythm section of Jah-Lin (drums) and Uncledropsi (bass). The House of David Gang is: King Selah - Lead Vocals Collin Edwards - Drums & Backup Vocals Uncledropsi - Hip Hop MC,Bass Jay Cleary - Rhythm & Lead guitar Killa Henderson - Keyboards Gerry-Ikungeuna - Keyboards Meghan "Makaya" Kelday - Lead and Backup Vocals Lucas Edwards - Rhythm & Lead guitar  Jah-Lin, Uncledropsi & Jaydawg from The Irie Band [ www.myspace.com ] [ www.irieband.ca ] The Irie Band is a Toronto-based reggae outfit that delivers dub riddims in a classic, Jamaican late 70s and early 80s style. Formed in January 2006, the band is fronted by seasoned reggae veteran, Steven Cogdell. For six months, the band played a weekly gig called Irie Tuesdays at Cervejaria Downtown, that honed them into a tight, heavy unit. Irie Band has performed at The El Mocambo, Lula Lounge, Ciao Edie, Parkdale Arts and Crafts Festival, Come Together Music Festival, The Townehouse, Kensington Market, Revival, Ellington's, Starlight, The Trane, Fez Baitk, Lee's Palace and at The Marijuana March at Queen's Park to over 5,000 people.  High Plains Drifter [ www.highplainsdrifter.ca ] High Plains Drifter is a rootsy funk-rock and world beat ensemble, whose dynamic live performances are captivating audiences across Canada. Like imagery evoked by the mysterious quality of a traveling vagabond, High Plains Drifter is a collective of musicians traveling town to town bringing the energy of celebration to audiences everywhere. Leaning towards original roots, jazz, funk and world music, The High Plains Drifter is a groove force that keeps dancehalls packed and bodies in constant motion. High Plains Drifter draws inspiration from artists as diverse as James Brown, Herbie Hanthingy and Jimmy Buffet. The group, known for their unpredictable stage show, has enjoyed collaborations with a number of Canadian musicians including members of The Jimmy Swift Band, Slowcoaster, Wassabi Collective, The Chameleon Project & Slammin' Jack as well as young horn players, percussionists and turn-tablists. presented in association with: [img width=170 [ i43.photobucket.com ] [ www.nufunk.ca ] [ www.myspace.com/nufunk">www.myspace.com ] [ www.myspace.com ] [ www.myspace.com ] |
| » hipsterave replied on Wed Oct 24, 2007 @ 4:42pm. Posted in Oct 27 TORONTOMake It Funky-Krafty Kuts-Killa Kela-Jimmy Swift Band. |
| Coolness: 35450 | the Funk Monsters are comin out! |
| » hipsterave replied on Wed Oct 17, 2007 @ 7:12am. Posted in Oct 27 TORONTOMake It Funky-Krafty Kuts-Killa Kela-Jimmy Swift Band. |
| Coolness: 35450 | I got my costume! This night is looking better and better! out of towners grab your advanced tickets at [ www.ticketweb.ca ] |
| » hipsterave replied on Mon Oct 15, 2007 @ 8:01pm. Posted in Where The Fuck Are All The Halloween Partys Happening????. |
| Coolness: 35450 | Check out make it funky with KRAFTY KUTS, KILLA KELA & THE JIMMY SWIFT BAND! @REVIVAL Oct 27. Mark My Words: HALLOWEEN 2007's most fun event! |
| » hipsterave replied on Sat Oct 13, 2007 @ 10:42am. Posted in Oct 27 TORONTOMake It Funky-Krafty Kuts-Killa Kela-Jimmy Swift Band. |
| Coolness: 35450 | Great to hear! Its definately going to be one of our best parties ever! you can purchase advanced tix out of town at [ www.nufunk.ca ] |
| » hipsterave replied on Fri Oct 12, 2007 @ 1:36am. Posted in Oct 27 TORONTOMake It Funky-Krafty Kuts-Killa Kela-Jimmy Swift Band. |
| Coolness: 35450 | Thanks for the kind words guys. We work really hard to put these events on and its all for the love of good music. Every penny we have taken in goes back into making the next show better and better. We have almost been at it 3 years now and its really great to hear that we are making a difference. Breakin till dawn on and on and on... |
| » hipsterave replied on Mon Oct 8, 2007 @ 8:45pm. Posted in Oct 27 TORONTOMake It Funky-Krafty Kuts-Killa Kela-Jimmy Swift Band. |
| Coolness: 35450 |  Make it Funky presents... [ www.makeitfunky.ca ] [ www.myspace.com ] FUNK MONSTER'S BALL Saturday, October 27th, 2007 Revival Bar & Stone Lounge [ www.revivalbar.com ] 783 College St. 2 Floors of Music! Featuring: Krafty Kuts (UK) [ www.kraftykuts.com ] The Jimmy Swift Band (Halifax, NS) [ www.TheJimmySwiftBand.com ] Killa Kela (UK) [ www.killakela.com ] Robb G (Promo Records) [ www.robbg.com ] Big League Chu (Make It Funky) [ www.bigleaguechu.com ] plus DJs Corey Dawkins (Funk'd Out) Farsbsie Vs Sunpredictable (Make It Funky) Zirca (Make It Funky) Dave Dub (DSV, Make It Funky) Mickey D (Make It Funky) Thunder (Funky Two-step) Email inquiries at makeitfunkyparty@hotmail.com R.O.A.R., PLUR, 19+event (Id required) Funk'd out costumes & enjoyment highly encouraged! Advance Tickets $25, more at the door TICKETS AVAILABLE ONLINE at [ www.ticketweb.ca ] and [ www.nufunk.ca ] direct link here: [ www.ticketweb.ca ] or buy tickets in advance at these fine outlets: Soundscapes - 572 College St. - (416) 537-1620 Play De Record - 357A Yonge Street - (416) 586-0380 Rotate This - 620 Queen St. W – (416) 504-8447 Shanti Baba - 546 Queen St. W - (416) 504-5034 Sonic Temple - 5165 Yonge St - (416) 222-2004 Slinky Music / Moog Audio - 422 Queen St. W. - (416) 603-2600  Krafty Kuts Contagious Musiq / Against the Grain [ www.kraftykuts.com ] [ www.myspace.com ] When you enter a DJ'ing competition, having never DJ'd before, and get to the finals, you know you must have chosen the right career path - Krafty Kuts was born. Having been responsible for the massively successful Finger Lickin' Funk EP, remixes of Flint and 2InDaBush as well as DJ'ing regularly under the Finger Lickin' banner, Martin Reeves aka Krafty Kuts is now firmly part of the Finger Lickin' family. He was voted Best International DJ at the Australian Dance Music Awards and the Face of Breaks 2003 at the International Breakspoll Awards. These were the ultimate accolades for his efforts. However, this success didn't just happen overnight. Krafty Kuts' first ventures on the wheels of steel occurred in the mid 80's when he was bitten by the hip-hop and Electro bug. It was during this period that he developed his cutting and scratching skills, which are now a trademark of his party rocking sets. While Krafty Kuts was rocking down the house with his DJ skills, he was also busy working on his own music. In 1996 he was signed to FSUK, one of the Ministry of Sound's offshoot labels. 3 EP's were released to critical acclaim, along with 'Gimme the Funk'; a one-off release for Fatboy Slim's label Southern Fried that was hammered by every DJ worth their salt. The success of these releases led to Krafty Kuts becoming one of the most in demand remixers within the UK dance music scene. Today, the list of people Krafty Kuts has remixed reads like an A-List, including the likes of Jurassic 5, Utah Saints, Arthur Baker, Eric B & Rakim and the classic 'Humanoid' by Stakker Humanoid. His remixing talents were cemented at the 2003 International Breakspoll Awards, where he won Best Remix for Afrika Bambaataa's 'Funky Heroes'. As well as dishing out killer remixes, he's also managed to compile 'Slam The Breaks On' 1 & 2, both classic overviews of the breakbeat sound. Whilst producing and remixing, Krafty Kuts has also managed to maintain his Djing commitments the world over, playing alongside such luminaries as Fatboy Slim, The Rolling Stones, The Prodigy, and Roni Size. Amazingly, Krafty still manages to hold down his residency club at Supercharged. Krafty's seminal music has been used for a Coca-Cola advert, Playstation 2, and for Guy Ritchie's film 'Mean Machine'. In 2003, he, along with production partner A Skillz, released their album 'Tricka Technology' on Finger Lickin' Records to critical acclaim featuring hip hop legend Kurtis Blow as well as new talents Real Elements and ever reliable funky bass player Dr Luke. Today, Krafty Kuts is still working harder than ever. At the 2004, 2005 and 2006 International Breakspoll Awards he took out the much coveted BEST DJ award,also winning best Breaks DJ at the recent M8 awards in Ibiza and has been booked solid ever since. Krafty has finished working on his debut solo album on Against the Grain featuring collaborations with Tim Deluxe, Ashley Slater, Be Spoke, Dynamite MC, Dr. Luke, A.Skillz and the Scratch Perverts, among others. In the words of Krafty himself, the album is going to be a monster!  The Jimmy Swift Band [ www.the ] [ jimmyswiftband.com ] [ www.myspace.com ] The Jimmy Swift Band have been forging their own path in Canadian Music for the past seven years. During this time their energetic and improvisational live show has helped the band develop a cult like following throughout Canada and the U.S. They have performed 200 + shows a year for the past three years, selling out venues and packing dance floors across North America. The JSB sound is so original that critics and fans have come up with a new genre to define it - Rocktronica. Coming out of Halifax, Nova Scotia, JSB consists of Craig Mercer on guitar, vocals, and effects,Aaron Collier on keyboards and effects, Mike MacDougall on bass, and Nick Wombolt on drums. Each member brings their own strengths to a powerful sound which is greater than the sum of its parts. Their influences range from Daft Punk to Pink Floyd to Guns and Roses, and they meld aspects of these sounds together to create their original Rocktronica. JSB are currently touring in support of their third studio album, Weight Of The World.  Killa Kela Human Beatbox, Contagious Musiq [ www.killakela.com ] [ www.myspace.com ] KILLA KELA is arguably one of the worlds most talented and forward thinking Multivocalists. From song writing to producing, sound tracks to sound effects, KK is at the forefront of the beatbox culture. Member of the Legendary ROCKSTEADY CREW, Plus head honcho of the UK collective SPITKINGDOM, He has toured worldwide many times over plus has a wealth of recorded material under his belt. He has performed/recorded along side such heavyweights as; Pharrel/N*E*R*D, Justin Timberlake, Travis Barker, DJ AM, Roots Manuva, DJ Craze, Z-Trip, Scratch Perverts, World Of DN'B, Does It Offend You? Yeah?, Shy FX, Plan B, Dizzee Raskel, Hadouken, Marc Ronson, Bassment Jaxx, Morcheeba, Super Furry Animals, Lady Sov, TestIcicles, Adam Freeland to name a few. His skills and creativity go from strength to strength. If you don't know, Get to know.  Big League Chu [ www.BigLeagueChu.com ] Colin Chu, better known as Big League Chu, is simply the leading DJ talent in Canada's breakbeat scene today. After nearly a decade of DJing, his name is synonymous with the funky, party-happy sound that?s become Chu's rallying call - and it's one that crowds answer faithfully. Passion for music and fun are what motivates Chu, who plays the piano, flute and guitar, and counts the Dave Matthews Band and Public Enemy as his biggest musical influences. It's this good-natured respect for good times and eclectic sounds that has garnered this humble DJ of Hong Kong and Singaporean descent to such a steady stream of press, from underground publications like Tribe and Klublife to mainstream outlets like the Toronto Star and Eye weekly. As Make It Funky's main resident, Colin dynamic sets and down to earth nature has made him Toronto's most sought after performer.  Robb G (Promo Records) [ www.robbg.com ] Behind the decks, Robb G's known for speedy, continuous mixing charged with a head-banging body thrash. Seeing him live, there is no questioning that this is a man who truly loves what he does. He landed his first residency at the young age of 15 and in the decade and a half since, his hard work ethic and electric performances have taken him to Europe, across the US and more than 30 Canadian cities. He's had releases and remixes on Streetwise, Eastern Bloc, 2 Wars, Botchit as well as his own Promo Records imprint. Annie Nightengale played his track "Disaster", co-written with Paranoid Jack, so much on her acclaimed BBC Radio 1 show, that she invited the duo for a guest appearance. Robb G's upcoming single, titled "12 Inch Therapy", was declared "THE tune of Miami" by DJ Icey as it was played (sometimes twice) at every major event at this year's Winter Music Conference. When you add that Krafty Kuts is calling it "massive" and the Stanton Warriors are confessing to "busting it everywhere", it is a true hit in the making. With his label poised to drop 12 stellar releases in 2007, the support of all his peers behind him and a passion for everything he takes on, Robb G is set for a stratospheric year. He's been called "one of Canada's breakbeat pioneers" and is responsible for founding the country's first breaks label, Laidback Lab Records. Created in 1998, the imprint was an outlet for Robb to express his early exploits in music production as well as being home to the first releases of other soon to be stars such as Jelo. Robb's second release "Stick up kid" topped charts across the continent all the while gaining him the respect of his peers back home. The underground hit was the final icebreaker for him to penetrate the incredibly competitive Toronto DJ market. During the peak of Canada's rave scene in 1999, Robb was a resident for the now legendary Lifeforce productions. He was on the bill of every major event in southern Ontario, including Syrous's 6 year Anniversary with Daft Punk, Moonshine's over Canada Tour, Dose's "Throwdown" with the Freestyler's and Kickit's inaugural event with Adam Freeland & Q-bert. Email inquiries at makeitfunkyparty@hotmail.com R.O.A.R., PLUR, 19+event (Id required) Funk'd out costumes & enjoyment highly encouraged! Advance Tickets $25, more at the door TICKETS AVAILABLE ONLINE at [ www.ticketweb.ca ] and [ www.nufunk.ca ] or buy tickets in advance at these fine outlets: Soundscapes - 572 College St. - (416) 537-1620 Play De Record - 357A Yonge Street - (416) 586-0380 Rotate This - 620 Queen St. W – (416) 504-8447 Shanti Baba - 546 Queen St. W - (416) 504-5034 Sonic Temple - 5165 Yonge St - (416) 222-2004 Slinky Music / Moog Audio - 422 Queen St. W. - (416) 603-2600 More information and Group tickets can be arranged by emailing makeitfunkyparty@hotmail.com presented in association with:  [ www.nufunk.ca ] [ www.myspace.com ] Make it Funky is a Canadian based Nu Funk; Mid tempo Breaks, Rare Retro Grooves DJ/Turntablism, concert experience. Focusing on introducing new talent both live band and dj alike to the Toronto area, Make It Funky has quicky become the promo team towatch for. The combination of live acts with international djs hashelped to create a fresh new scene with a open-minded vibe. Some of the outstanding acts presented to date include: DJ Krafty Kuts (Brighton, UK), Afrika Bambaata (NYC), Malente (Hamburg, Germany) Freddy Fresh (Mineapolis), DJ Czech (Vancouver, BC), Mat The Alien (Whister, BC), Greg J (San Francisco, CA), Vinyl Ritchie (Victoria), Fort Knox Five (Washington, DC), Wax Romeo (Calgary, AB), Smalltown DJs (Calgary, AB), A-Skillz (Brighton, UK), All Good Funk Alliance (Washington, DC), MC Killa Kella (London, UK), DJ Love (Colorado, US), The Jimmy Swift Band (Halifax, NS), God Made Me Funky (Toronto, ON), King Sunshine (Toronto, ON), High Plains Drifter (Toronto, ON), Chameleon Project (Toronto, ON), Moses Mayes (Winnepeg, MB), Kobayashi (Montreal, PQ), Quartertones (Toronto,ON) Elastocitizens (Toronto, ON)... and the list goes on! And it all started by a group of fans who had the foresight and determination to bring the Canadian underground live funk scene & burgeoning international mid-tempo break scenes together, re-definining dj & live events in Toronto. |
| » hipsterave replied on Thu Jun 28, 2007 @ 10:26am. Posted in Make it Funky present the return of FORT KNOX FIVE!!!. |
| Coolness: 35450 | Make it Funky crew is still reelin' over the good vibes created at the Z-Trip show at Revival in May. Over 700 Fans jammed both floors for an incredible night of music. Big ups to all the fans who witnessed one of most exciting events Toronto has ever seen. Be on the watch out for a new website complete with music and photos of some of Make it Funky's best moments! check out: [ www.makeitfunky.ca ] Saturday, July 14, 2007  The Return Of "FORT KNOX FIVE" touring in support of Fort Knox Reminted [ www.fortknoxfiverecording.com ] LIVE GUESTS: HIGH PLAINS DRIFTER [ www.highplainsdrifter.ca ] and the KING SUNSHINE HORNS [ www.kingsunshine.com ] PLUS DJs: BIG LEAGUE CHU [ www.bigleaguechu.com ] LADY LINZEE [ www.myspace.com ] ZIRCA [ www.djzirca.com ] El Mocambo - 464 Spadina Ave. Toronto 1st FLOOR! Email inquiries at makeitfunkyparty@hotmail.com R.O.A.R., PLUR, 19+event (Id required) Funk'd out costumes & enjoyment highly encouraged! Advance Tickets $15, more at the door TICKETS AVAILABLE ONLINE at [ www.ticketweb.ca ] and [ www.nufunk.ca ] direct link here: [ www.ticketweb.ca ] or buy tickets in advance at these fine outlets: Soundscapes - 572 College St. - (416) 537-1620 Play De Record - 357A Yonge Street - (416) 586-0380 Rotate This - 620 Queen St. W – (416) 504-8447 Shanti Baba - 546 Queen St. W - (416) 504-5034 Sonic Temple - 5165 Yonge St - (416) 222-2004 Slinky Music - 442 Queen Street W - (416) 603-2600 More information and Group tickets can be arranged by emailing makeitfunkyparty@hotmail.com THE RETURN OF FORT KNOX FIVE Make it Funky is back at it again this summer with the artist who started the whole thing off ~ FORT KNOX FIVE ~ an artist that will be making his 4th Make it Funky throwdown. With special live guests High Plains Drifter and the King Sunshine Horns plus Toronto's finest Big League Chu, Zirca and Lady Linsee, you won't want to miss this event! Get your tickets early and let's get funkee!  Fort Knox Five (Fort Knox Recordings) [ www.fortknoxrecordings.com ] The Fort Knox Five has had a huge impact on the international funk and breaks scene in just a few short years. With the release of five critically acclaimed singles on their own independent label, Fort Knox Recordings, the FK5 have been thrust into the spotlight and caught the attention of music lovers around the world. FK5 flawlessly fuse live instrumentation with modern electronics to create their signature funk-driven sound. Their highly sought-after production style has been called upon to remix incredible artists, including: the legendary Tito Puente, Louis Armstrong, Tower of Power, A Skillz and Krafty Kuts, Dynamo Productions, and Mo'Horizons to name a few. They have also been called upon by the godfather himself, Afrika Bambaataa, to produce four tracks on his recent album "Dark Matter" on Tommy Boy Records. Recently, they have been back in the studio with Afrika Bambaataa and King Kamonzi releasing a smoking new single called Radio Free DC. FK5's unique DJ style ranges from eclectic downbeat & hip hop, to upbeat funk and breaks. Their keen sense of party rocking has gained them countless fans around the globe. They have rocked dancefloors in Russia, Germany, Greece, Spain, Hungary, Holland, Switzerland, Australia, New Zealand, Thailand, and Canada to name a few. As well as mega clubs such as Fabric Live in London, Supercharged in Brighton, La Paloma in Barcelona, and many more.... In 2005 Fort Knox Five was honoured into the prestigious Urb Magazine Next 100, and featured on the Hotel Costes Sept Compilation, FK5 also teamed up with the English Funkateers, Skeewiff, over at Jalapeno Records. Together they compiled a breakbeat funk compilation called, The Raid. It features exclusive tracks and remixes by Skeewiff, the Fort Knox Five, and Kraak en Smaak. These tunes all come from the back catalogs of Fort Knox and Jalapeno. A major turning point also in that year was when they were selected to be Gwen Stefanis tour and show DJ on the Harajuku Lovers 2005 tour. Being a part of this, they had the opportunity to open sellout shows with Gwen Stefani, and the Black Eyed Peas. They were able to play massive arenas, such as the Hollywood Bowl, Madison Square Gardens, and everywhere else in between. Returning to Toronto almost a year after his legedary jam with God Made Me Funky in the summer of 2006, Fort Knox Five is also touring to support FORT KNOX REMINTED. Reminted is the second CD release from Fort Knox Recordings, featuring a selection of Fort Knox Five's remixes, compiled & mixed in their signature, party-rocking DJ style. Sid Barcelona, Jon Horvath, Rob Myers and Steve Raskin are the mastermind production team behind the Fort Knox Five. They have coined the term 'Reminted' to represent their unique remixing style. The Fort Knox Five are known for creating songs that go beyond the average remix by extensively incorporating their own live instrumentation and highly sought after production skills. With this release, FK5 dig into their vast remix vault to select 12 tracks to create a continuously-mixed DJ set that takes you on a journey through some of their favorite performances. Celebrated masters Tito Puente and Joe Bataan, overlap vibes with current dancefloor artists A. Skillz & Krafty Kuts, Dynamo Productions, Skeewiff and Ursula 1000, to name a few. This collection puts you at the center of the floor at a raging Fort Knox Five party. for more information please visit: [ www.fortknoxrecordings.com ]  High Plains Drifter (360 Degrees Artists) [ www.highplainsdrifter.ca ] High Plains Drifter is a eclectic collective who's funk and world beat live performances are captivating audiences across Canada. Leaning towards original jazz-funk, fusion and world music, High Plains Drifter is a groove force who's goal is to keeps dancehalls packed and bodies in constant motion. High Plains Drifter draws inspiration from artists as diverse as James Brown, Breakestra Orchestra and Wes Montgomery. The group, known for their unpredictable stage show, has enjoyed collaborations with musicians from all over Canada. Formed in 2003 at Nova Scotia's premier Jazz School, High Plains Drifter has performed at the Evolve Festival, Halifax Jazz Festival, Come Together Festival and clubs across Central and Eastern Canada. In 2005, the band under the tutleage of Jay Cleary relocated to Toronto where they have become a staple on the summer festival and Toronto funk-rock scene. Known for unpredictable and spontaneous collaborations, High Plains Drifter 's sound knows no boundaries of sonic exploration and discovery. KING SUNSHINE HORN SECTION (Soul Motion Recordings) [ www.kingsunshine.com ] Toronto's deep funk collective King Sunshine shared the stage with Fort Knox Five at an intense Make it Funky in 2005 and Make it Funky thought it would be fitting that King Sunshine's Horn section should come play live as Fort Knox Five's recent productions feature some great horns arrangements. In the spirit of Make Funky's penchant to offering once in a lifetime ~ off the chain musical collaborations ( Fort Knox Five and Killa Kella, Z-Trip and KC Roberts & The Raw Blue, DJ Serious & The Quartertones, CZECH vs CHU and more), King Sunshine's lead Brassman, Charlie Findlay will lead the horn assault with High Plains Drifter. BIG LEAGUE CHU (Make it Funky) [ www.bigleaguechu.com ] Colin Chu, better known as Big League Chu, is simply the leading DJ talent in Canada's breakbeat scene today. After nearly a decade of DJing, his name is synonymous with the funky, party-happy sound that?s become Chu's rallying call - and it's one that crowds answer faithfully. Passion for music and fun are what motivates Chu, who plays the piano, flute and guitar, and counts the Dave Matthews Band and Public Enemy as his biggest musical influences. It's this good-natured respect for good times and eclectic sounds that has garnered this humble DJ of Hong Kong and Singaporean descent to such a steady stream of press, from underground publications like Tribe and Klublife to mainstream outlets like the Toronto Star and Eye weekly. As Make It Funky's main resident, Colin's dynamic sets and down to earth nature has made him one of Toronto's most sought after performers.  Zirca (Make it Funky, Mixed Bag) [ www.djzirca.com ] Zirca has been spinning Drum & Bass since 2002. Although a fan of all genres of DnB, he prefers the smoother, funked out rollers and all that is liquid funk. He plays gigs regularly in Toronto and has touched down on local radio shows such as [ 1groove.com ] [ partyradio.ca ] & [ club246.com ] and internationally on proxima.fm. He is a resident for Make It Funky and the founder of Mixed Bag: Downtempo & Breakbeat Sessions & the forthcoming liquid funk/reggae/dub monthly, SoulFULL. With two monthly's under his belt Zirca is one to watch.  Lady Linzee [ www.myspace.com ] Linzee (or Lady Linzee as we now know her) first became aware of her love for music back in the mid-nineties, in her soon to be hometown of Toronto, Canada. Always one of the first clubgoers on the dancefloor and one of the last one's to leave, she was inspired by some of the Detroit techno, house and trance greats such as Kenny Glasgow, Richie Hawtin, John Debo and DJ Dan. Today when Linzee is not on the dancefloor, she can be found bopping behind the decks of some of the smaller, more intimate parties around Toronto where she uses the music as a catalyst to create a funky explosion of energy. She has built a name for herself spinning tunes on the chunky and funky edge of house music, gracing the decks in such clubs as the Ministry of Sound (London, UK), Heaven (London UK), Buzz (Washington, DC), Trade (Turnmills, London, UK), Faces (Ayia Napa, Cyprus), Volkesgarten (Vienna, Austria). Since her return to Toronto she held a monthly residency at Element Bar (Toronto, Canada), played to a crowd of thousands at the Docks for Reconnected in April 2005 opening up for the world renowned Crystal Method and held a year-long residency alongside a wide range of international superstars at Toronto's System Soundbar. Two years running she has funked up the stage at Toronto's Pride. Seeing Linzee spin, you can't help but catch on to her infectious grooves as she bops along behind the decks. Her boundless enthusiasm, tremendous skill and overall presence behind the decks definitely makes her a DJ not to be missed. Make it Funky is one of Toronto's largest Breaks & Live Funk Production Companies. Since 2005, Make it Funky has presented top international Breaks, Rare Groove, Turntablism, Classic old school hip-hop and live touring artists to venues across Canada. Make it Funky is a concert experience whose mission is to explore the funkier side of music fusing the live show with the dj experience in a single night that will have you shakin your shoes on the dancefloor. You'll get an exceptional night of music, dancing and good fun ~ with a focus on bringing the cutting edge of funky electronic based music and live music to the masses all in one show. With a strong foundation of almost 3 years of importing the world's finest breakbeat talent to Canada and as well developping top new Canadian talent, Make it Funky is where it's at for what is new on the international DJ and live funk scene. What has help set Make it Funky apart is the combination of live band sets with djs, a move that has helped to create a fresh new cross over scene with a open-minded attitude. Check out what the fuss is about here: [ www.myspace.com ] and [ www.makeitfunky.ca ] Presented in association with [ www.nufunk.ca ] [ www.mypace.com ] Visit [ www.makeitfunky.ca ] for more details.[/img] |
| » hipsterave replied on Tue May 8, 2007 @ 12:16am. Posted in May 19 ~Make It Funky Presents DJ Z-TRIP~ KC ROBERTS AND MORE @REVIVAL. |
| Coolness: 35450 |  [CENTER] Make It Funky & Boxfresh present.... [SIZE=6]DJ Z-Trip (Los Angeles) [ www.djztrip.com ] WATCH THESE VIDEOS [ www.youtube.com ] [ www.youtube.com ] [SIZE=5]In Two rooms of funky mayhem! @ Revival / Stones Lounge 783 College W. [ www.revivalbar.com ] Advance Tickets for this special event $20 more at the door Doors 10pm Tickets Available at: [ www.ticketweb.ca ] [ www.nufunk.ca ] In stores shortly: 2thebeat shanti baba sonic temple Rotate This Play De Record[/SIZE] [ www.myspace.com ] Join the Make It Funky Collective group on facebook! To join our mailing list send an email to makeitfunkyparty@hotmail.com[/CENTER] |
| » hipsterave replied on Wed Apr 25, 2007 @ 11:19pm. Posted in April 28 MAKE IT REGGAE! w/Czech vs Big League Chu & The Irie Band @ C. |
| Coolness: 35450 | [size=22]DJ CZECH VS BIG LEAGUE CHU (REGGAE BREAKS SET) [ www.myspace.com ] [ www.myspace.com ] THE IRIE BAND- (Live dub roots rockers) [ www.irieband.ca ] THE MUVA SOUNDSYSTEM (Original Dub Plates) [ www.muva.ca ] DJ ZIRCA (Liquid dub rock) [ www.djzirca.com ]  |
| » hipsterave replied on Fri Mar 23, 2007 @ 9:40am. Posted in Mar 31 Make It Funky 2 Year Ann W/ DJ A-SKILLZ (UK, Finger Lickin). |
| Coolness: 35450 | This is going to be amazing. Lots of lil' surprises coming! |
| » hipsterave replied on Wed Mar 14, 2007 @ 6:49pm. Posted in March 31 Toronto MAKE IT FUNKY 2 YEAR ANN featuring DJ A-Skillz. |
| Coolness: 35450 | DJ A-SKILLZ MAKE HIS TORONTO DEBUT - SATURDAY MARCH 31st @ MAKE IT FUNKY'S 2 YEAR ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION ! MAKE IT FUNKY PRESENTSMIF's 2 YEAR ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION!! FeaturingDJ A-SKILLZ (Finger Lickin, [ www.myspace.com ] wordPEOPLE(7 Piece Hip Hop Funk Collective) [ www.myspace.com ] Also featured on this massive lineup: BIG LEAGUE CHU (Make It Funky) [ www.bigleaguechu.com ] G (Make It Funky, Promo [ www.promorecords.caJAMIE ] (Make It Funky, Mixed Bag) [ www.djzirca.com ] DUB (Make It Funky) FARBSIE VS SUNPREDICTABLE (Make It Funky) [ www.myspace.com ] D (Make It Funky)Taro (Make It Funky) REVERB, 651 Queen St. W , Toronto, ONTICKETS $15 advanced more at the door get your tickets early this one will be big! Tickets available at ( Rotate This , Play De Record, Sonic Temple, Sound Scapes, 2TheBeat, Shanti Baba and [ www.ticketweb.ca ] ROAR PLUR 10PM - 4AM A-SKILLZ Adam 'A.Skillz' is one of Sussex's most talented beatmeisters. At just 23 years of age, Adam has been producing music and DJing for more than five years. Since starting out playing drums in the rock band Sabio, which for several years took him on regular tours across Europe, Adam has fast gained a reputation for himself as studio wizard, musical maestro and tantalizing turntablist. His incredible deck talents involve fusing funk, hip-hop and breaks with his own style of highly innovative scratching and sampling, and have won him prime-time slots across the UK including FabricLive, Ministry of Sound, The Apollo, 93 Feet East and Chew The Fat in London; Supercharged, The Boutique, Catskills, Ocean Rooms and The Event in Brighton and Blowpop in Bristol, as well as gigs across the world playing at major events and music industry parties such as the Hit Factory Studio (New York) and Transmusicales Festival (France). A.Skillz has also been a busy boy in the studio with his impeccable engineering talents being utilised by high profile labels such as Defunked, Arista, Curious Records and Planet Funk. He also co-produced the flip to the UK No.1 smash hit "Breathe" by Blu Cantrell with fellow producers Ed Funk & D Rok, as well as "Feel The Love" with Funk n' Flex. Adam has also mixed and engineered compilations for the UK's leading dance music magazine Mixmag, and has written and produced tracks for pop groups T-Girl and Tribe. Over the past two years, Mr Skillz has been working in the studio with a certain other Brighton breakbeater and scratchmaster: Finger Lickin's very own Krafty Kuts, producing their highly acclaimed album "Tricka Technology". With a nod towards De La Soul, Ugly Duckling, Gorillaz and Jurassic 5, it is true Finger Lickin' Funk, and the future certainly looks bright for these two! Enlisting the talents of some of the world's best hip-hop and funk artists including Kurtis Blow, Real Elements and Ashley "Freakpower" Slater, the duo have created an album that just oozes a summertime vibe full of hip-hop beats, party licks, deck tricks and spontaneous skits. He is currently working on his first solo artist album which will see him team up with DJ partner Krafty Kuts as well as other major names for some seriously hot collaborations! You read it hear first: you'll be seeing plenty more of the amazing Skillz in the future! wordPEOPLE [ www.myspace.com ] Sometimes timing is everything. Driven by the common objective to assemble an all-live manifestation of a love for beats, rhymes and life, wordPEOPLE was formed in summer of 2003.The band's desire to record the material that had matured in front of live audiences materialized when 91.5fm The Beat hosted the "Rhythm of the Future Showcase" in Kitchener, Ontario. An outstanding performance of original music earned wordPEOPLE first prize in the group performance category and $18, 000 in studio time. The resulting recording, a five song EP entitled Vol. 1: PLAYONWORDS, musically and thematically fulfills the emcee's lyrical declaration; it is a mix of "the physical and digital, the sensible and whimsical". With current online distribution through Maple Music, wordPEOPLE is poised to continue the soul mission to make music that satisfies the mind and body. wordPEOPLE's positive vibe and live instrumentation is at the heart of their ability to entertain audiences of all ages and musical interests. wordPEOPLE has garnered the attention of festival promoters, propelling the act into the public eye at such events as the Nike "Who Runs This Town?" rock festival in spring of 2005. In the same year wordPEOPLE was well received at the 2005 Oakville Jazz Festival, where festival-goers eagerly embraced the contemporary urban sounds alongside a line-up of traditional jazz ensembles. More recent dates have seen wordPEOPLE share the stage with God Made Me Funky, Mr. Something Something, Ike Turner, The Pocket Dwellers, K'naan, Sekoya and Nick Ali's GruvAsylum. Currently recording their first full-length offering set for release in mid-March 2007, wordPEOPLE continues to perform for steadily increasing and receptive crowds, proudly delivering carefully crafted Canadian urban music. THANK YOU!What an incredible two years for the fledging collective! Make it Funky has raised the bar in Toronto by putting the party back in party. The collective has focused on introducing new acts and old favorites to the Toronto scene and has developed a loyal following. Some of the outstanding acts presented to date include: DJ Krafty Kuts (Brighton, UK), Afrika Bambaata (NYC), Malente (Hamburg, Germany) Freddy Fresh (Mineapolis), DJ Czech (Vancouver, BC), Mat The Alien (Whister, BC), Greg J (San Francisco, CA), Vinyl Ritchie (Victoria), Fort Knox Five (Washington, DC), Wax Romeo (Calgary, AB), Smalltown DJs (Calgary, AB), All Good Funk Alliance (Washington, DC), MC Killa Kella (London, UK), The Jimmy Swift Band (Halifax, NS), God Made Me Funky (Toronto, ON), King Sunshine (Toronto, ON), High Plains Drifter (Toronto, ON), Chameleon Project (Toronto, ON), Moses Mayes (Winnepeg, MB), Kobayashi (Montreal, PQ)... and the list goes on! And it all started by a group of fans who had the foresight and determination to bring the Canadian underground funk scene & burgeoning international mid-tempo break scenes together, re-definining dj & live events in Toronto. We would like to take a moment to thank all our fans and supporters who have come out to make Make It Funky what it has become. We could not do it without your unwavering support. |
| » hipsterave replied on Mon Mar 12, 2007 @ 2:17pm. Posted in Mar 31 Make It Funky 2 Year Ann W/ DJ A-SKILLZ (UK, Finger Lickin). |
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| » hipsterave replied on Thu Feb 8, 2007 @ 2:03am. Posted in Make It Funky Presents Freddy Fresh~king Sunshine~big League Chu~robb. |
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 [FONT="Tahoma"] [SIZE=6]FREDDY FRESH [ www.freddyfresh.com ] [/SIZE] [SIZE=5] WATCH THE VIDEO [ www.vimeo.com ] [/SIZE] [SIZE=6]KING SUNSHINE [ www.kingsunshine.com ] [/SIZE] [SIZE=5]WATCH THE VIDEO [ vids.myspace.com ] [/SIZE] [SIZE=4]$16 Advance more at the door Advanced tickets available at: 2 The Beat - 161 Spadina Ave – (416) 598-8120 PlayDeRecord - 357A Yonge Street - (416) 586-0380 Rotate This - 620 Queen St. W – (416) 504-8447 Shanti Baba - 546 Queen St. W - (416) 504-5034 Sonic Temple - 5165 Yonge St - (416) 835-0035 or online at [ www.ticketweb.ca ] tickets on sale Jan 31[/SIZE] also available for a limited time through your favorite Make It Funky DJS |
| » hipsterave replied on Wed Jan 31, 2007 @ 3:05pm. Posted in FEB 24 Make It Funky Pres:FREDDY FRESH & KING SUNSHINE w/Robb g & more. |
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FREDDY FRESH (Minneapolis, [ www.freddyfresh.com ] King Sunshine(9 piece funk band!) Big League Chu (Make It Funky) Robb G (Promo Records) Zirca (Make It Funky) Dave Dub (Make It Funky) Farbsie Vs Sunpredictable (Make It Funky) Mickey D Vs Taro (Make It Funky) Caz THE REVERB / HOLY JOES 651 Queen st W $16 Advance more at the door Advanced tickets available at: 2 The Beat - 161 Spadina Ave – (416) 598-8120 PlayDeRecord - 357A Yonge Street - (416) 586-0380 Rotate This - 620 Queen St. W – (416) 504-8447 Shanti Baba - 546 Queen St. W - (416) 504-5034 Sonic Temple - 5165 Yonge St - (416) 835-0035 or online at [ www.ticketweb.ca ] tickets on sale Jan 31 also available for a limited time through your favorite Make It Funky DJS BUY YOUR TICKETS EARLY TO AVOID DISSAPOINTMENT! 19+ Event ID Required PLUR ROAR For further info Contact Makeitfunkyparty@hotmail.com  FREDDY FRESH! Freddy Fresh is among the most active and prolific American underground dance music artists, having released more than a hundred records on dozens of different labels worldwide . Born and bred in St. Paul Minnesota, Fresh's name is more often associated with the London UK scene, to which he relocated in the late '90s after having top 40 chart success with 2 of his songs. Fresh's first record label was formed in late 1992 and was called Analog Recordings. His label empire then grew to include a host of sublabels (Analog UK, Butterbeat, Electric Music Foundation and then Socket and Boriqua labels) In addition to a growing stateside audience, Fresh is also one of the few contemporary non-Detroit techno/electro musicians to have a strong European following, and his records for Experimental, Harthouse, and Martin "Biochip C" Damm's Anodyne label have strengthened his international presence. Although Freddy's release history has included tracks in just about every style from hip-hop and house to techno and trance, his roots and most consistently pursued affectation lay in electro and breaks; his records thrive on buzzing modular analog noises and resolutely dirty production techniques, resulting in a distinct, instantly recognizable brand of funky, minimal, somewhat experimental dance music. Although Fresh grew up a gothic rock/new wave junkie, a trip to the "boogie down" Bronx in 1984 introduced him to the thriving N.Y.C. hip-hop scene. Instantly smitten, Fresh began collecting DJ tapes (Shep Pettibone, The Latin Rascals, Marley Marl, anything he could get his hands on) and, of course, records -- everything from Jonzun Crew and Newcleus to Liquid Liquid and Cerrone, Shannon and Cat Stevens -- and his collection has since grown to thousands of phonograph records(making his side gigs as a DJ a bit easier). Fresh's first work behind the boards came via Bronx legends Boogie Down Productions, with Fred remixing a track for a B-side release and from there, Freddy began piecing together a studio, collecting many of the ancient analog and modular synthesizers that give his records their distinct, almost studio-jam feel (he mixes all his tracks live and sequences with an MPC 2oooXL and an MPC 4000). In 1992, after releasing debut singles on Nu Groove and Silvo Tancredis' Experimental imprint, Fresh established his first label, Analog, to release his own tracks. The label and its offshoots have since attracted such weighty names as Thomas Heckman, Tim Taylor, Cari Lekebusch, DJ Slip, the Bassbin Twins, and Biochip C. In 1995, Fresh inked a contract with noted German techno label Harthouse, and his second full-length, Accidentally Classic, was released by the label's U.K. arm in late 1996, with a Harthouse U.S. reissue following close behind. His third album, The Last True Family Man, followed on Harthouse Eye Q and spawned 2 international chart hits along with a song featuring Fat Boy Slim. Several singles and a mix album followed until the release of his next full-length, Music for Swingers in 2001. Additionally, Fresh has released records through Wisconsin-based acid stronghold Drop Bass Network, Labworks, and noted German electro label Electrecord. Fresh also formed a collectors label specializing in 45 RPM singles called Howlin' Record in the year 2000 and has since released over 35 singles and 4 full length CD's on the Howlin' imprint with the following titles.. "Have Records Will Travel", "Outstanding In His Field", "Diggin' Up Ghosts" and "Surrounded By Funk", as well as Howlin’ Greatest Hits. Freddy has also revamped his Electric Music Foundation label for a CD only full length releases debuting with the album called "Textura" these recordings center around electronic synthesized music and electronica while the Howlin' releases are more funky breaks and party style hip hop tracks. In the year 2004 Fresh released a reference book dealing with the history of the early independent old school rap scene that catalogues every conceivable rap label from 1979 to 1989, this book has been featured in The Source, Vibe, The New York Times, Village Voice and has gone on to win journalism awards in the United States and has been recognized as the only reference book on this subject. The book is called Freddy Fresh presents The Rap Records (Nerby Publishing LLC). Currently Fresh is working on a second book dealing with his experiences as an Electronic artist and his time spent with Sony music and his ups and downs in the electronic music industry. In 2007 Fresh will be starting up a new label called Stark Raving Records which will feature conscientious hip hop by St. Paul rapper Conductor Crucified which will of course feature Fresh's trademarked beats and production styles. Fresh's music has also enjoyed commercial success with releases featured in films like Austin Powers, Goldmember, Jackie Chan's Tuxedo and commercials by Adidas, Budweiser and Coors Lite etc.. Fresh also tours regularly and has DJ'd in over 34 countries and has performed for televised programs MTV Canada, Club TV, S2, House Viva TV, Club Spain etc.. and over 300 radio programs throughout the world including 2 sessions for the legendary late John Peel of famed Radio One BBC England. More information on Freddy Fresh can be found in The Guiness Book of British Hit Singles (UK), The Rough Guide to Techno (Penguin Books UK), All Music Guide to Electronica (Backbeat Books USA), All Music Guide to Hip Hop (Backbeat Books USA) and Downloader’s Music Source Book 20,000 of the World’s Best Songs (Carlton Press) KING SUNSHINE [ www.kingsunshine.com ]  King Sunshine illuminates disco roots and drop inflections of funk and dance rhythms, reinventing house music and driving the whole fusion over the red line. Imagine… nine musicians transformed into one “live” DJ. Comprised of keyboards/synths, heart pounding drums/percussion, deep bass, slick guitar, intense electronics, tight horns and soulful vocals. King Sunshine has been lighting dance floors on fire since 1998 as a highly skilled and electric live act. KS has redefined the concert going experience. With the release of their second album “Second Movement” in fall ’06, King Sunshine is poised to branch out to new segments of music lovers worldwide. Experiences at Canada’s largest music festivals including the Montreal Jazz Festival in 2005 and 2006, Ottawa Blues Festival, Toronto Jazz Festival, Toronto Harbourfront Festivals and Halifax’s Evolve Festival has brought KS nationwide recognition. Years of sold out club shows and underground parties have led to shared stages with music's finest DJs, including DJ Sneak, Mark Farina, Derrick Carter, Ron Trent and Little Louis Vega. King Sunshine’s raw explosive energy takes dance music off of vinyl and brings it to the live stage. Emulating a DJ approach by building up their climaxes and breakdowns, and mixing their songs together into one continuous seamless set of music. People have described their concerts as “deep and moving” and "a powerful, unforgettable, rhythmic experience". “The weather’s beautiful on the dancefloor!”  Make it Funky is a Canadian based Nu Funk; Mid tempo Breaks, Rare Retro Grooves DJ/Turntablism, concert experience. You are guaranteed an exceptional night of music, dancing and good fun. Focusing on introducing new talent both live band and dj alike to the Toronto area, Make It Funky has quicky become the promo team towatch for. The combination of live acts with international djs has helped to create a fresh new scene with a open-minded vibe. [ www.myspace.com ] [ www.nufunk.ca ] |
| » hipsterave replied on Wed Jan 31, 2007 @ 2:52pm. Posted in Feb 24 Make It Funky Pres: Freddy Fresh And King Sunshine @ Reverb. |
| Coolness: 35450 | [FONT="Tahoma"] FREDDY FRESH [ www.freddyfresh.com ] WATCH THE VIDEO [ www.vimeo.com ] KING SUNSHINE [ www.kingsunshine.com ] WATCH THE VIDEO [ vids.myspace.com ] AND THATS NOT ALL! FOR THIS MASSIVE EVENT WE ALSO FEATURE: Big League Chu (Make It Funky)Robb G (Promo Records)Zirca (Make It Funky)Dave Dub (Make It Funky)Farbsie Vs Sunpredictable (Make It Funky)Mickey D Vs Taro (Make It Funky)Caz (Mixed Bag) SATURDAY FEBRUARY 24 2007THE REVERB / HOLY JOES 651 Queen st W$16 Advance more at the door Advanced tickets available at:2 The Beat - 161 Spadina Ave – (416) 598-8120PlayDeRecord - 357A Yonge Street - (416) 586-0380Rotate This - 620 Queen St. W – (416) 504-8447Shanti Baba - 546 Queen St. W - (416) 504-5034Sonic Temple - 5165 Yonge St - (416) 835-0035 or online at [ www.ticketweb.ca ] tickets on sale Jan 31also available for a limited time through your favorite Make It Funky DJS BUY YOUR TICKETS EARLY TO AVOID DISSAPOINTMENT! 19+ Event ID Required PLUR ROAR For further info Contact Makeitfunkyparty@hotmail.com FREDDY FRESH [ www.freddyfresh.com ] Fresh is among the most active and prolific American underground dance music artists, having released more than a hundred records on dozens of different labels worldwide . Born and bred in St. Paul Minnesota, Fresh's name is more often associated with the London UK scene, to which he relocated in the late '90s after having top 40 chart success with 2 of his songs. Fresh's first record label was formed in late 1992 and was called Analog Recordings. His label empire then grew to include a host of sublabels (Analog UK, Butterbeat, Electric Music Foundation and then Socket and Boriqua labels) In addition to a growing stateside audience, Fresh is also one of the few contemporary non-Detroit techno/electro musicians to have a strong European following, and his records for Experimental, Harthouse, and Martin "Biochip C" Damm's Anodyne label have strengthened his international presence. Although Freddy's release history has included tracks in just about every style from hip-hop and house to techno and trance, his roots and most consistently pursued affectation lay in electro and breaks; his records thrive on buzzing modular analog noises and resolutely dirty production techniques, resulting in a distinct, instantly recognizable brand of funky, minimal, somewhat experimental dance music. Although Fresh grew up a gothic rock/new wave junkie, a trip to the "boogie down" Bronx in 1984 introduced him to the thriving N.Y.C. hip-hop scene. Instantly smitten, Fresh began collecting DJ tapes (Shep Pettibone, The Latin Rascals, Marley Marl, anything he could get his hands on) and, of course, records -- everything from Jonzun Crew and Newcleus to Liquid Liquid and Cerrone, Shannon and Cat Stevens -- and his collection has since grown to thousands of phonograph records(making his side gigs as a DJ a bit easier). Fresh's first work behind the boards came via Bronx legends Boogie Down Productions, with Fred remixing a track for a B-side release and from there, Freddy began piecing together a studio, collecting many of the ancient analog and modular synthesizers that give his records their distinct, almost studio-jam feel (he mixes all his tracks live and sequences with an MPC 2oooXL and an MPC 4000). In 1992, after releasing debut singles on Nu Groove and Silvo Tancredis' Experimental imprint, Fresh established his first label, Analog, to release his own tracks. The label and its offshoots have since attracted such weighty names as Thomas Heckman, Tim Taylor, Cari Lekebusch, DJ Slip, the Bassbin Twins, and Biochip C. In 1995, Fresh inked a contract with noted German techno label Harthouse, and his second full-length, Accidentally Classic, was released by the label's U.K. arm in late 1996, with a Harthouse U.S. reissue following close behind. His third album, The Last True Family Man, followed on Harthouse Eye Q and spawned 2 international chart hits along with a song featuring Fat Boy Slim. Several singles and a mix album followed until the release of his next full-length, Music for Swingers in 2001. Additionally, Fresh has released records through Wisconsin-based acid stronghold Drop Bass Network, Labworks, and noted German electro label Electrecord. Fresh also formed a collectors label specializing in 45 RPM singles called Howlin' Record in the year 2000 and has since released over 35 singles and 4 full length CD's on the Howlin' imprint with the following titles.. "Have Records Will Travel", "Outstanding In His Field", "Diggin' Up Ghosts" and "Surrounded By Funk", as well as Howlin’ Greatest Hits. Freddy has also revamped his Electric Music Foundation label for a CD only full length releases debuting with the album called "Textura" these recordings center around electronic synthesized music and electronica while the Howlin' releases are more funky breaks and party style hip hop tracks. In the year 2004 Fresh released a reference book dealing with the history of the early independent old school rap scene that catalogues every conceivable rap label from 1979 to 1989, this book has been featured in The Source, Vibe, The New York Times, Village Voice and has gone on to win journalism awards in the United States and has been recognized as the only reference book on this subject. The book is called Freddy Fresh presents The Rap Records (Nerby Publishing LLC). Currently Fresh is working on a second book dealing with his experiences as an Electronic artist and his time spent with Sony music and his ups and downs in the electronic music industry. In 2007 Fresh will be starting up a new label called Stark Raving Records which will feature conscientious hip hop by St. Paul rapper Conductor Crucified which will of course feature Fresh's trademarked beats and production styles. Fresh's music has also enjoyed commercial success with releases featured in films like Austin Powers, Goldmember, Jackie Chan's Tuxedo and commercials by Adidas, Budweiser and Coors Lite etc.. Fresh also tours regularly and has DJ'd in over 34 countries and has performed for televised programs MTV Canada, Club TV, S2, House Viva TV, Club Spain etc.. and over 300 radio programs throughout the world including 2 sessions for the legendary late John Peel of famed Radio One BBC England. More information on Freddy Fresh can be found in The Guiness Book of British Hit Singles (UK), The Rough Guide to Techno (Penguin Books UK), All Music Guide to Electronica (Backbeat Books USA), All Music Guide to Hip Hop (Backbeat Books USA) and Downloader’s Music Source Book 20,000 of the World’s Best Songs (Carlton Press) KING SUNSHINE [ www.kingsunshine.com ] WATCH THE VIDEO [ vids.myspace.com ] King Sunshine illuminates disco roots and drop inflections of funk and dance rhythms, reinventing house music and driving the whole fusion over the red line. Imagine… nine musicians transformed into one “live” DJ. Comprised of keyboards/synths, heart pounding drums/percussion, deep bass, slick guitar, intense electronics, tight horns and soulful vocals. King Sunshine has been lighting dance floors on fire since 1998 as a highly skilled and electric live act. KS has redefined the concert going experience. With the release of their second album “Second Movement” in fall ’06, King Sunshine is poised to branch out to new segments of music lovers worldwide. Experiences at Canada’s largest music festivals including the Montreal Jazz Festival in 2005 and 2006, Ottawa Blues Festival, Toronto Jazz Festival, Toronto Harbourfront Festivals and Halifax’s Evolve Festival has brought KS nationwide recognition. Years of sold out club shows and underground parties have led to shared stages with music's finest DJs, including DJ Sneak, Mark Farina, Derrick Carter, Ron Trent and Little Louis Vega. King Sunshine’s raw explosive energy takes dance music off of vinyl and brings it to the live stage. Emulating a DJ approach by building up their climaxes and breakdowns, and mixing their songs together into one continuous seamless set of music. People have described their concerts as “deep and moving” and "a powerful, unforgettable, rhythmic experience". “The weather’s beautiful on the dancefloor!” Make it Funky is a Canadian based Nu Funk; Mid tempo Breaks, Rare Retro Grooves DJ/Turntablism, concert experience. You are guaranteed an exceptional night of music, dancing and good fun. Focusing on introducing new talent both live band and dj alike to the Toronto area, Make It Funky has quicky become the promo team towatch for. The combination of live acts with international djs has helped to create a fresh new scene with a open-minded vibe [ www.myspace.com ] [ www.nufunk.ca ] |
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