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2011.02.05 Annual Nufunk Bob Marley Tribute w/House of David & Friendlyness & HR ++
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http://www.nufunk.ca/ presents
5th Annual NuFunk Bob Marley Tribute
Saturday, February 5th, 2011
w/ House of David Gang
http://www.myspace.com/houseofdavidgang
Friendlyness & The Human Rights
http://www.friendlynessandthehumanrights.com/
plus special guests: Michael Garrick + Tonya P + Sunray Grenan + High Plains Drifter
Hosted by: King David (Positive Vibrations, CHRY 105.5 fm)
+ Niabingi Drums of Freedom + Rocksteady Horns
$10 with Canned Food Donation, $15 without, Doors 9:00 pm
Food Donations to Parkdale Food Bank
Find us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=182581998435906
Come join us in celebrating what would be Bob Marley's 66th Birthday!
House of David Gang
www.houseofdavidgang.com
www.myspace.com/houseofdavidgang
One of Toronto's longest running roots reggae collectives, The House of David Gang specialize in the timeless and classic Jamaican reggae sound of the 1970s and early 80s. "The Gang" is a certifiable reggae orchestra, paying homage to the soulful roots rock reggae sound of the greats such as Bob Marley, Peter Tosh and Bunny Wailer; and adding contemporary influences such as folk, calypso, afrobeat, and classic rock. Formed in Toronto over 15 years ago, the band is fronted by seasoned reggae veteran King Selah, a fixture on the Canadian Jamaican Reggae landscape for two decades. King Selah leads a collective of artists, vocalists, horn players, guitarists, keyboardists and a rock-steady rhythm section. Jah-lin Edwards (drums), Chris & Michael Davies (guitar & keyboards), Snappy (bass) & The High Plains Drifter (lead guitar) round out the current incarnation that includes the Rocksteady Horns. The band takes its name from a legendary rooftop apartment on Queen Street West in downtown Toronto; "The House of David" was the after hours spot of choice for the city's burgeoning reggae scene in the late 1980s, a place where members of Selassie I Power, The Resinators, Explorer Band, Revelation, Imagine Rainbow Warriors and special guest touring musicians who performed at The Legendary Bamboo Club earlier that evening would join together and jam late into the night.
The band is currently hard at work in the studio, recording a new EP "Three the Hard Way" with the singles "Three Wise Men of Jamaica", "Reggae Party" and "Don't Make Me Cry." They are receiving regular airplay across Canada and have recently been played as far away as France and Spain. The House of David Gang delivers an uplifting reggae show, spreading the message of the reggae prophets; Love, Equal Rights, Humanity and Self-empowerment. Come join "the Gang"!
Friendlyness and the Human Rights
www.friendlynessandthehumanrights.com
www.myspace.com/friendlynessandthehumanrights
Friendlyness, a Juno nominated DJ, along with his 7 piece band, "The Human Rights" sing songs of freedom, justice and equality delivered via mightyheavy, ultra-dynamic, new roots reggae music. BIO: In the fall of 2007, drummer Eric Woolston struck up a conversation with Toronto Reggae heavyweight Friendlyness on Toronto’s Queen St West. Friendlyness, a juno nominated vocalist with twenty years of experience on the Toronto music scene, was looking to form a new band; one that would spread the message of love, I-nity and human rights via high quality, modern roots reggae music. Friendlyness and Eric happened to be blessed to know some like minded highly skilled musicians including Toronto foundation riddim keyboard player Bernie Pitters who, over the last 30 years has toured the world with Toots & the Maytals and has recorded gold records with Bruce Cockburn. Over the last two years Friendlyness and the Human Rights have been honoured to warm up the stage for reggae legends Gregory Isaacs, Beres Hammond, John Holt, The English Beat and Clive Chin. They have toured western Canada and have been featured on many festivals including the Calgary Reggae Festival, Toronto's Irie Festival and the Winnipeg Ska/Reggae Festival. On the home front they have enjoyed many packed Toronto venues including the Phoenix, Great Hall, Opera House, Lula Lounge and the Elmocambo. Currently, Friendlyness and the Human Rights are looking forward to a summer full of exciting shows and touring their new album: “One Thing.”
Hosted by
King David - CHRY 105.5fm
Promoted by:
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From Toronto Star:
http://www.thestar.com/entertainmen...-for-bob-marley
• “The official Bob Marley tribute weekend” continues at Lee’s Palace, 529 Bloor St. W., on Saturday at 9 p.m., with House of David Gang, Friendliness and the Human Rights, plus Michael Garrick, Sunray Grenan and High Plains Drifter. The event is hosted by King David of Positive Vibrations on CHRY 105.5 FM. Tickets are $10 with a food donation, $15 without |
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