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http://www.nufunk.ca presents...
Saturday, October 24th, 2009
Annual Tribute to Peter Tosh
with The House of David Gang and friends
http://www.myspace.com/houseofdavidgang
@ El Mocambo - 464 Spadina Ave.
Doors at 9:30 PM - DJ Starts - 2 Sets
$10 at the door with Caned Food Donation to Serving Charity
$15 Without
No Advanced Tickets / First come First Served / No Attitutes
Facebook Link: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=149581811261
Starring:
King Selah
Michael Garrick
Tanny Meadows
High Plains Drifter
http://www.highplainsdrifting.com
and special guest
Petra the Empress
http://www.myspace.com/petraakatheempress
and DJ Reddafire (MUVA SOUNDSYSTEM)
http://www.myspace.com/muvasoundsystem
The tragic and premature death of Peter Tosh on September 11, 1987 has robbed the world of a great reggae artist and political activist. Peter Tosh was one of the most militant reggae recording artists, his name, face and songs stand as a symbol of inspiration to people around the world. PETER TOSH, BOB MARLEY, and BUNNY LIVINGSTONE were the co-founders of the greatest reggae group of all time “THE WAILERS.”
As always, we are looking forward to your support on Saturday, October 24th, 2009 to celebrate the life and legacy a of true reggae legend. Non- perishable food donation will go towards the El Mocambo’s in-house food drive - "Serving Charity".
House of David Gang :: 9 pc. Reggae Orchestra ::
Authentic Tribute to Peter Tosh :: Horns, Guitars, Percussion, Keyboards & Multiple Vocalists Extravaganza!
http://www.myspace.com/houseofdavidgang
After a busy summer playing at festivals and outdoor venues, The House of David Gang completed their third national tour of 2009 and further established their reputation as one of Canada’s finest live roots-reggae-rock acts. Harvest Jazz and Blues Festival (Fredericton, New Burnswick), Salty Jam (Saint John, New Brunswick), Evolve Festival (Antigoniish, Nova Scotia), and Freedom Festival (Toronto, Ontario) round out Kensington Market's Longest running Reggae Band resume. Formed on Queen West in summer 1989, The House of David Gang is celebrating it's 20 Year Anniversary, culminating with a special Tribute to Reggae Legend Peter Tosh.
The House of David Gang sound combines the authentic vocal and poeteic wisdom of frontman/vocalist Desmond “King Selah” Anderson and drummer Collin “Jah-lin” Edwards with the eclectic talents of members guitarist Jay “The High Plains Drifter” Cleary, bass groover Chris Bottomley, ex-Blue Rodeo keyboardist James Gray, Jamaicain-born guitarist Chris Davies augmented by Horn Players Dean Yates (trumpet) and Mike Field (trumpet). The band is a litteral who's who of top players of the reggae, world and jazz music circuit in Toronto. Guest vocalists otfen include commanding and charismatic performers incluing Michael Garrick, Petra The Empress, Tanny Meadows and many others.
The Band frequently produces, collaborates and perform in tribute concerts to Reggae giants such as Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, Bunny Wailer, Dennis Brown, Jackie Mittoo and Culture, however it is their poplular Tribute for Peter Tosh for which gained them noteriety early in their career in Toronto.
House of David Gang goal is to help create a community and through their performance help with local causes and fundraiers. For this event the band encouraging participants to offer goods to El Mocambo's in-house Food Drive "Serving Chairity."
House of David Gang’s highlights include performances at Hillside (Guelph, ON), Evolve (Antigonish, NS), CaribFest (Barrie, ON), and the Toronto Freedom Festival. The have headlined marquee Toronto venues such as Revival, Opera House, El Mocambo, Mod Club & Lee’s Palace; as well as the Paragon Theatre (Halifax), Savoy Theater (Glace Bay, NS), House of Reggae (Montreal) and Starlight Room (Waterloo, ON). They have shared the stage with the likes of two-time Juno nominee Jason Wilson, Chatta, Donna Makeda, Mountain Edge Band, Wassabi Collective, Half-Pint, Tanya P, Makaya, Michael Garrick and many others.
Petra the Empress
http://www.myspace.com/petraakatheempress
Songstress Petra AKA the Empress, whose given name is Petra Grant, was born in the 80s in Leeds, England. From the moment she lined up her teddy bears and sang them old Motown songs at the tender age of 3, it was obvious that music was Petra’s calling and that a superstar was going to emerge. Petra’s love and enthusiasm for music led her to perform in many talent shows, school productions and church. As a child, she spent much of her time writing poetry, which later evolved into a passion for songwriting. When Petra’s family decided to move to Canada in 2003, she decided that this was her chance to really follow her dreams.
Petra has been performing in Canada for the past four years and has an extensive musical resume. She has even had the opportunity to share the stage with artists such as Loon and Mobb Deep and featured on many albums and mix tapes. She has performed across Ontario in numerous events and venues such as Café Mirage, Rastafest 2007, Sensual Lounge, DNA Nightclub, Seneca College, York University, the Living Arts Centre in Mississauga and The Jamaican Canadian Centre (JCC). Petra recently signed with Qryptonik Records and is currently working on her debut album.
Petra’s love for music doesn’t stop there; she has already established herself in the field of Radio broadcasting by being the host and programmer for three radio shows. She currently hosts the shows ‘Breakin Culture’, an arts and entertainment show and ‘Represent’ a UK R ‘n’ B, Garage and Grime show on CHRY 105.5 fm.
DJ Reddafire (Muva Soundsystem)
http://www.myspace.com/muvasoundsystem
The Muva Soundsystem took form in the late 90's and consists of several members who can play anywhere in the world where the people need to hear solid foundation, roots, and Dancehall Reggae... DJ Reddafire (MUVA's main selector) has been at the cutting edge of Reggae for the past decade and travels frequently to Negril's West in Jamaica as a means of keeping his finger on the pulse of the Soundsystem community. With the help and wizardry of the good people at Jah Freedom Recording, MuvaSound has been developing an impressive catalogue of exclusive Dub-Plate recordings by top ranked artists including the likes of Luciano, Pinchers, Culture and John Holt. To hear these new and Vintage rareties one MUST experince the Muva SoundSystem in a live setting to truley get the full experience of our incomperable live-sound.
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Tosh's sarcastic outlook on the world carried over to his lyrics. He would merrily twist words around to better reflect his true feelings[3]. This trick of language was later emulated by many reggae musicians, including Marley[4].
Examples:
* "America" -> "Asadica"
* "Buckingham" -> "Buk-In-Hamm"
* "Bureaucrats" -> "Bureaucraps"
* "Christopher Columbus" -> "Christ-t'ief Come-rob-us"
* "City" -> "ty"
* "Disc jockey" -> "District johncrow" (johncrow is a Jamaican vulture)
* "Ganja (Prohibition)" -> "Gone-Jah"
* "Germany" -> "Germs-many"
* "Judge" -> "Grudge"
* "Inequity" -> "Out-a-quit-ty"
* "Kingston" -> "Killsome"
* "L.A." -> "Hell A" (Los Angeles)
* "Lawyer" -> "Liar"
* "LSD" -> "Lucifer Son of Devil" (referred to as the drug of the devil)
* "Managers" -> "Damagers"
* "Marco Polo" -> "Marc O. Polio"
* "New York City" -> "Boo York ty"
* "Politics" -> "Politricks"
* "Prime Ministers" -> "Crime Ministers"
* "Situation" -> "uation"
* "System" -> "stem"
* "Technology" -> "Tricknology"
* "Trinidad" -> "Trinibad"
* "Producer" -> "Reducer"
* "Unicycle" -> I'n'I-cycle"
* "Understand" -> "Overstand"
Also Tosh was known for his excessive use of words like "bumbo klaat", "rasclaat" and "bloodclaat", which have the same significance in Jamaica as the word in the rest of the English-speaking world. |
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