The Toronto African Dance Festival @ Yonge & Dundas Square

Photos by Carol A. Allen

The Toronto African Dance Festival, celebrating the arts and culture of Africa, took place on the weekend of August 16 & 17 at Yonge Dundas Square . The event included a marketplace and craft sale.

Here are some highlights.

Beres Hammond Live @ the Kool Haus - Fri Aug 29

Beres Hammond & Carol Allen @ Reggae Sumfest 2007 in Jamaica

Jamaican music legend Beres Hammond makes a stop in Toronto on his latest tour in support of his upcoming VP Record’s album A Moment in Time. Beres is joined on stage by the Harmony House Singers & Band, and Courtney John.

Melanie Fiona Hall a.k.a Syren opens the show. Preshow and post show entertainment is provided by Mista Jiggz, P-Plus, Agile, Spex, Suppa Natty, DJ Chocolate and D.O.C.

Visit: http://www.ticketmaster.com for more info

Check out the video for Beres' hit song "Rockaway" on You Tube
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cl6bh43ugEs

The Ice Cream Comedy Show - Sat. Sept 6 @ the Rose Theatre Brampton!

Jay Martin TV Presents To You The Comedy Event Of The Year
'THE ICE CREAM COMEDY SHOW'


Y'ALL REMEMBER THE 2 MAN SHOW, THE MOST TALKED ABOUT COMEDY SHOW LAST YEAR!!

WELL IT'S BACK BIGGER AND BETTER AS THE DYNAMIC COMEDY DUO OF JAY MARTIN (THE MAN), AND TRIXX (THE HUMAN JUMP OFF),
RETURN TO MAKE YOUR BELLY EXPLODE......AND THIS TIME THEY ARE BRINGING MORE OF THEIR COMEDIC FRIENDS.

THIS WILL BE THE HOTTEST COMEDY EVENT OF THE YEAR!!!! ME SEH DAT!!


FEATURING: JEAN PAUL

PATRICK HAYE,

DARREL JOYCE FROM (COMEDY CENTRAL)

KYLE GROOMS FROM (THE DAVE CHAPELLE SHOW)


HOSTS: JAY MARTIN AND TRIXX

THIS LINE UP IS CRAZY!!! YOU DO NOT WANT TO MISS THIS ONE!!


DATE: SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 6, 2008

LOCATION: ROSE THEATRE
1 THEATRE LANE
BRAMPTON, ON
TIME: 7:30PM -10:30PM

TICKETS: $32 Cdn

FOR TICKETS CALL 416-949-2766 OR GO TO WWW.MYROSETHEATRE.CA

TICKET LOCATIONS: BLADE RUNNER 905-456-8746 (BRAMPTON)

PLY DE RECORD 416-586-0380 (TORONTO-DOWNTOWN)

LOC N TWIST 905-462-1747 (BRAMPTON)

MAJESTIC BARBER 905-268-111 (MISSISSAUGA)

THIS EVENT WILL DEFINITELY SELL OUT!

BE ABOUT IT.....BECAUSE YOU WILL HEAR ABOUT IT!!

2-for-1 Admission to the CNE on Friday, August 29th!

Earth, Wind & Fire Blaze Up Casino Rama

Photos by Carol A. Allen

Last weekend, legendary R&B group Earth, Wind and Fire, graced the Casino Rama stages for two nights of exciting shows just an hour and a half north of Toronto in Rama, Ontario. The Grammy Award-winning group formed in 1969 in Chicago, Illinois is led by Maurice White and also includes his brother Verdine White on bass, Philip Bailey on vocals, and Ralph Johnson on percussion.

The group belted out many of their top-charting hits such as "Shining Star," "Reasons," "September," and "After the Love Has Gone" with most of the audience on their feet for the majority of the two-hour long show.

Currently signed to an exclusive deal with the Sanctuary Urban Records Group, founded by Matthew Knowles father of Beyonce Knowles, Earth, Wind and Fire continues to carve out an impeccable musical resume while giving their fans outstanding performances every time. With spotlights on all of the band members and each of them showcasing their individual talents, one could truly appreciate why they are undoubtedly one of the best R&B bands ever.

Amongst their many accolades including a Soul Train Award nomination and a Grammy Award nomination for their 23rd album titled Illumination, released in 2005, Earth, Wind and Fire received a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1995 and were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2000. They earned three Grammy Awards in 1978 including one for their remake of the Beatles' "Got to Get You Into My Life" and have had multiple gold and platinum selling albums. This past May, Maurice White, Ralph Johnson, Philip Bailey and Verdine White each received an honorary doctorate degree from the Arts and Media College at Columbia College in Chicago.

While Earth, Wind and Fire continue to tour worldwide, they will launch a fall tour in the U.S. partnering up with vocalist Michael McDonald, beginning this September in New Hampshire.

The group will be celebrating an impressive 40th year in the business in 2009 and show absolutely no signs of slowing down.

Urban Music Association of Canada (UMAC) Launch Party on Mon Aug 18th!

The new Urban Music Association of Canada invites you to join us as we celebrate the official re-launch of UMAC on Monday, August 18, 2008 at 31 Mercer Street.

UMAC's re-organization plan has been launched with a new board of directors & officers. The association's goals moving forward will remain focused on building & serving our member constituency representative of UMAC mandates and mission statement.

Come out and meet the new board and schmooze with industry heads and some of Canada's hottest urban talent!

Invitation only.
Please RSVP to katrina@uomolife.com

Caribfest in Barrie @ Centennial Park, Sat Aug 16 & Sun Aug 17!

Chaka Khan Live @ the Kool Haus, Fri Aug 15!--New Date

The Chaka Khan concert scheduled for LAST Thursday August 7th, 2008 in
Toronto is NOW rescheduled TO this FRIDAY NIGHT August 15th.

Chaka Khan Concert is THIS Friday August 15, 2008.
At the original location The Kool Haus 132 Queens Quay E.
Doors Open @ 7pm.

Your tickets for the August 7th show,WILL be honored at the door, for THIS
Friday's show.

Tickets STILL available at all Ticketmaster Outlets, Rotate This, Sonic
Temple, by phone @ 416-870-8000 or on line at www.livenation.com

Just imagine hearing Chaka, LIVE doing some of her GREATEST hits: Do you
Love what you feel,Through the Fire, Sweet Thang,Tell me Something Good, I
feel for you, I'm Every Woman and much more.

Music for the Official after party by Dj Chris Nice & Da Voice Bobby D

The Official Toronto WBLK End of Summer Reunion Party @ Six Degrees, Sun Aug 31!

GoToAparty.com, Eddie Williams & Andy C Presents

The Official Toronto WBLK End of Summer Reunion Party Throw Back Edition
Labour Day Long Weekend Sunday August 31st, 2008 At Six Degrees Nightclub
2335 Yonge Street (N of Eglinton)

Featuring: All Of Your WBLK Hosts From Back In Da Day
Dj Huk-her~ Al Wood ~The Magic Man

Special Guest: Dj From Buffalo New York Dj Stoney
Also Featuring From the WBLK's Advance remix show Of the 90's
Dj Chris Nice & Dj 12" of pleasure ..("True Old School dj...vinyl only!”)

2 Floors With 2 Different Musical Vibes

Music By Dj Quincy of The Ebony Sound Crew & Dj Glen C Along With Choice
Mc Plus Old School Slow Music Set By The JuiceMan Jonathan Shaw

***Special Advance Tickets ONLY $9 and 37cents ($10) Stay Tuned ***

Visit www.GotoAparty.com for Full Details or Email: eddie@GoToAparty.com

Bobby Brown & Ralph Tresvant Live @ the Sound Academy is POSTPONED!

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UPDATE: 08/20/08
In case some of you were planning to attend the Bobby Brown/Ralph Tresvant concert scheduled at Toronto's Sound Academy this weekend and haven't heard the announcement, this show is now postponed.

For tickets: You can return to your point of purchase and receive a full refund - for instance Play de Record, including your service charge, or from the promoter you purchased it from in the first place. If you purchased on Ticketmaster, call and you will be refunded.

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P O S T P O N E D!!!!!

SATURDAY AUGUST 23RD 2008
THE UNDISPUTED KING OF R&B ~ BOBBY BROWN
ALSO FEATURING RALPH TRESVANT, WITH SPECIAL GUESTS KIM DAVIS, UNTITLED & RAY ROBINSON
at the Triumphant return of the

FEVER ~
The BBQ. The BLOCKO.
THE CONCERT. THE AFTERPARTY.

Location: Sound Academy, Polson Pier, 11 Polson Street, Toronto, ON
DAYTIME // NIGHTTIME :: RAIN OR SHINE EXTRAVAGANZA
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
DAYTIME: 6PM - 10PM OUTSIDE
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Music by the Musical DJ Lineup Dreams are Made of:
STARTING FROM SCRATCH
Canada's Number One Club DJ - [Amnesia, Redemption, Sweet Tears, Flow 93.5fm - Traffic Flow Mixed Show/Critical Mix]
SKIMPY
The Ever Passionate - [Originals, Warner & Associates Events, The Soul Suite]
JESTER
Canada's Most Versatile ~ Stylus Radio Show of the Year - [Soul Kitchen, B-Boy Document, Icon, All Ah We, 89.5fm/Flow 93.5fm]
LINDO P
The DJ. The Artist. Canada's Top Solo Selector - [Black Jays is the Team]
MR. PRESTO
The 45 Magician - [Redemption, CHRY 105.5]
P-PLUS
Stylus Underground DJ of the Year - [Originals, 2000 Til, Cheers]
JASON CHAMBERS ~ ATTITUDE SOUND CREW
The Underground Legend - [Amnesia, Flow 93.5fm - Midday Mix]
DJ DOC
Jet Setter - [CHRY 105.5fm, (Black Jays/Konvict muzik),Kardinal Offishall's DJ]
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
NIGHTTIME: 10PM-3AM
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PERFORMING HITS FROM HIS LIMITLESS CATALOGUE WHICH INCLUDES...
GIRLFRIEND · MY PEROGATIVE

· DON'T BE CRUEL
· RONI
· EVERY LITTLE STEP
· ON OUR OWN • ROCK WITCHA • HUMPIN' AROUND • GOOD ENOUGH • THAT'S THE WAY LOVE IS • SOMETHING IN COMMON • GET AWAY
BBQ STARTS AT 6:30PM :: SHOWTIME 11PM :: PARTY TIL 3AM

Info: 416.826.7497 · 416.293.4812 :: myspace.com/ianespinet

facebook: patrick skimpy lewis · ian espinet
Presented by: Dreamchasers · Jay Martin
· Ian Andre Espinet
· Neddy Nyce
· Dwayne and Dave
Party People Productions

· Eleventh Hour

<<< CLICK HERE TO BUY $35 ADVANCED TICKETS >>>
http://www.ticketmaster.ca/event/100040DB919F5438?artistid=760446&majorcatid=10001&minorcatid=202

Scotiabank Caribana 2008, Bon Voyage Boat Cruise & TD Irie Music Fest Highlights

Pix from Scotiabank Caribana Parade 2008/Eddie William's Bon Voyage Boat Cruise on the River Gambler and the TD Irie Music Fest featuring Jamaica's own Fab 5

Photos by Carol A. Allen