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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 29th
Make it Funky Presents...
www.makeitfunky.ca
PHAT CONDUCTOR CD RELEASE PARTY FOR HOME SKOOL
featuring special guests:
HIGH PLAINS DRIFTER live,
DR DFUNKT live,
PLUS DJs STEPHANE VERA & FARBSIE vs. MEZ
THE RIVOLI - 322- Queen St. W
www.rivoli.ca
Tickets $10 at the door or online at www.nufunk.ca & www.ticketweb.ca
R.O.A.R., PLUR, 19+event (Id required)
Join the collective www.myspace.com/makeitfunky
or confirm your attendance on facebook:
www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=6733134579&ref=mf
THE LINE UP
The Phat Conductor
www.thephatconductor.com
www.myspace.com/thephatconductor
www.promorecords.ca
The artist, instructor and dreadlock genius known as The Phat Conductor is set for a tour from Halifax to Santa Cruz in support of his first album titled "Home Skool". The Phat Conductor has been bubbling under since he was named in URB Magazine's "Next 100" a few years back and his debut album is a collage of his best work over the last half decade. It was recorded live in front of a screaming crowd at the 2007 Evolve festival in Nova Scotia and the album boasts collaborations with no less than 9 other artists. Having The Phat Conductor at the controls of a project with so much collaborative work is suiting since his spare time is spent as a self-made "Abelton Live" instructor. "Live" is an all-in-one music production, editing and performance software that has put an unparalleled amount of power into the hands of aspiring artists around the world. It is also the program that was used in the recording of this album.
When asked what "Home Skool" means to him:
"This album is basically a chronicle of me learning to write music. I signed my first record deal after writing just 2 tunes, so I had to learn and develop my sound much more publicly than other producers. This album is a compilation of all the singles I did during that process. Home skool also refers to my disdain for the ridiculous dichotomy of 'old' vs 'nu' school in music, that , I'm home skool baby!"
High Plains Drifter
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. High Plains Drifter has colloborated with members of Wassabi Collective, The Jimmy Swift Band, King Sunshine, God Made Me Funky, Slowcoaster, Chameleon Project, DJ Rainforce, Diesel Dog, Mark Wilson and the way it is, Gisto, Resinators, Irie Band, Caution Jam, Andru Branch and the Halfway Tree and many other instrumentalists.
Dr. Dfunkt Halifax FUNK: FIRST TIME IN TORONTO!
www.drdfunkt.com
www.myspace.com/drdfunkt
The doctor's always on call... Based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Dr. dFunkt is one of the few Canadian acts producing original funk music. In just two years, Dr. dFunkt has released two albums, Nuerotik (2004) and Running Hot (2006). The title track from Running Hot was nominated for Urban Single of the Year at the 2007 East Coast Music Awards. Where Nuerotik was a loop-based eloctro-funk treat, Running Hot delivered a live-off-the-floor funk-rock masterpiece. Still the common thread is the tastefully catchy musicianship of Kamran Abdi - whose dark and funky grooves with soulfully melodic vocals are his trademark. A prolific songwriter, Abdi has written almost all of the material for the next Dr. dFunkt album, which he describes as "perfectly funky pop-rock." Born in Pakistan, raised in Saudi Arabia, and educated in North America, Kamran Abdi uses the principles of funk music to incorporate his diverse influences. Their tough rhythms and killer riffs have been rocking shows throughout Atlantic Canada. This is their first Toronto appearance!
STEPHANE VERA
www.nicesmooth.com/teknostep
http://www.myspace.com/stephanevera
Stephane Vera (known to many as Teknostep) is a widely skilled and prolific session player, producer, DJ and remixer. Though born in Geneva, Switzerland, and raised in France, Vera has called Toronto his home since 1997; having also previously lived in New York, Ottawa, and Montreal. Having been a piano and drum teacher at the Royal Conservatory of Music for 5 years, his innate talent and polished skills are undisputed. Throughout his childhood, Vera was a student of a wide range of instruments, and his original musical productions continue to enhance the just perception that he is a steady riser in the world of song. In his wealth of musical experience and contribution, Vera has been a radio host (on CKCU 93.1 FM + CHUO 89.1 FM - until 1997), keyboardist for Roy Davis Jr (since 1996), keyboardist and founding member of Toronto's original live house band, Galactica Blast (established in 1996), composer for film & television, and has over 50 singles and compilation appearances, on an extensive list of labels: Fabric (England), ZYX (England), Universal (Germany), Sony BMG (Germany + Canada), Casa Rosso (Germany), Combination (Germany), Blitz (Sweden), Soulstar (Italy), Journees (San Francisco), Tuningspork (Philadelphia), Nite Life Collective (Chicago), Large (Chicago), Undaground Therapy (Chicago), Headphoniq (Chicago), PolyGram (Canada), Fossilfuel (Ottawa), Nice+Smooth (Toronto), Stickman (Toronto), Spot (Toronto), Chair (Toronto), and Hi-Bias (Toronto), amongst others. Recently, Vera has been a very busy body, with several projects on the go. He's played keys on Roy Davis Jr's newest album; performed spoken-word (mc) and played keys on Rise Ashen's new album; he's working on a new compilation CD for Nice+Smooth; a full-length album for Harley & Muscle's Little Angel Records (Milan, Italy); a new compilation CD (with Noah Frank) for Play Records; an EP with Coppe' (Tokyo, Japan); a 12" with Abeté (Eminem + King Sunshine vocalist); he has signed two EP's to Digital Soul (Essex, UK); and he's working on a full-length album (with DJ Shine) for Nice+Smooth! Did you get all of that? He's also remixing tracks for P'taah (Chris Brann), Ivana Santilli, Speakwave (Detroit techno), and Jordan Fields (Chicago house). You'll be hearing a lot from Stéphane Vera, so stayed tuned - Left Of The Dial. [WORDS: MdB, Klublife Magazine]
DJ FARBSIE
www.makeitfunky.ca
Captain Farbsie is a walking musical encyclopaedia. He is the Creative Director of "Make it Funky" underground concert movement and has been
hosting & rock'n parties for many years. Some featured Make it Funky acts that put us on the map include: Afrika Bambaataa, Z-Trip, Moses Mayes, Krafty Kuts, God Made me Funky, DJ Czech, The Jimmy Swift Band, and Fort Knox five to name a few. Make it Funky collective continues to grow with quality sound and vibe...
DJ MEZ
www.myspace.com/djmez
DJ MEZ has burst onto the Toronto breaks scene in a flurry of energy and enthusiasm. While keeping his roots in funky breaks, Mez has evolved to include the newest, freshest bassline breaks out of the UK, dirty, as well as including a tripped out, glitchy feel that can only come from the west coast breaks scenes. Recently, dirty, grinding electro-house has found it's way into Mez's non-stop sets. As well as dropping the most upto-date tracks available, expect incredible energy and dancefloor antics whenever Mez spins. Keep an eye on him when he is on stage; you'll be sure to catch a DJ that is dancing around, climbing on things, throwing items, yelling at the crowd and is just all around rowdy.
www.makeitfunky.ca
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.
More information and Group tickets can be arranged by emailing makeitfunkyparty@hotmail.com
presented in association with:
www.nufunk.ca
www.myspace.com/nufunk
and
www.promorecords.ca
www.myspace.com/recordspromo |
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