Soulfest Lounge featuring The Recipee @ D.W. Alexander, Toronto, ON - Thurs Mar 15th!

iLive Radio presents Soulfest Lounge every 3rd Thursday at DW Alexander

Soulfest Lounge will showcase local and international artists with the focus on soul infused music, backed by the Toronto's own Recipee Band

Hosted by Ray Robinson & Jakie Lu, music by DJ Sessions

This month's featured artist

Darien Dean

Darien Dean is an artist with a purpose. Hailing from Mount Vernon, New York, this soul singer burst onto the scene with alluring vocals and a distinctive stage presence. Fed a healthy diet of Hip Hop and Classic Soul, this multi-talented MC, singer, and dancer, honed his abilities as a producer, arranger and engineer to craft a unique and authentic approach to contemporary songwriting.

A natural born entertainer, Darien’s spirited musical style earned him a coveted spotlight at the 2010 Soul Beach Music Festival in Aruba, opening for Mary J. Blige. He has captured the interest of industry executives and enamored the Capital Jazz Festival audience. He was crowned victor of the Budweiser Superfest 2010 Battle for the Crown of New York and ultimately the Grand Champion of the the competition. His humble, yet star studded rise to fame has placed him amongst the honorable ranks of soul super heavyweights: Kem, Anthony Hamilton, Raheem DeVaughn, Jazmine Sullivan and many more.

Shi Wisdom

Alumi of Soulfest 2017 Shi Wisdom is a singer/songwriter/performer hailing from the West side of Toronto. A long list of accolades consist of a co-write with Canadian superstar, Drake, and a feature with Canadian trailblazer, Kardinal Offishall. Some other noteworthy mentions include 2014 Female R&B Artist of the Year, at the Black Canadian awards, & 2014 AND 2015 SOCAN Songwriting Prize top 10 nominee! Most known around the city for her captivating performances, Shi has no intention of slowing any time soon. She is continuously evolving & the art that she creates will continue to prove it.

Location:  D.W. Alexander, 19 Church Street, Toronto, ON

Time:  8p - 12a

Admission is by RSVP only as space is limited

RSVP here

tSOULfest Lounge ft The DNA Band @ D.W. Alexander, Toronto, ON - Thurs Feb 15th!

iLive Radio presents Soulfest Lounge every 3rd Thursday at DW Alexander

Soulfest Lounge will showcase local and international artists with the focus on soul infused music, backed by the Toronto's own Recipee Band.

#UPDATE Due to scheduling conflicts the DNA band will be filling in for the Recipee Band for this month

Hosted by iLive Radio with DJ Sessions on the ones and twos

This month's featured artists

Lisa Banton
R&B singer/songwriter Lisa Banton has had a lengthy love affair with making music since she was in grade school. What started as a knack for poetry and the written word blossomed into song writing and eventually vocals as she got older. Once she discovered that the voice that best communicated her lyrics was her own, music became her legs and the time arrived for Lisa Banton to step out onto the global stage.

Lisa is a native of Toronto, ON, a city that has high musical standards, yet boasts some of the world’s greatest talents. Inspired by her father, Caribbean Gospel singer George Banton, Lisa grew up listening to R&B greats such as Toni Braxton, Lauryn Hill, Kelly Price, Faith Evans and Mary J Blige. Currently, she draws inspiration from Fantasia, Ledisi and Jazmine Sullivan, all the while remaining focused on developing her craft as a songwriter making her delivery as a performer believable and authentic.

Ray Robinson
A multi-faceted artist, Ray Robinson writes and co-produces all of his music. Exposure to influences that span many decades has given Ray a distinctive approach to today’s rhythm and blues. Ray’s sound is accentuated by the message of Bob Marley, the smoothness of Al Green and Donny Hathaway and the sensuality and emotion of Marvin Gaye with the versatility of Prince.

Location:  D.W. Alexander, 19 Church Street, Toronto, ON

Time:  8p - 1a

Admission is by RSVP only as space is limited

Facebook event page here

Support independent Artists

Hurricane Relief Fundraiser @ Forty2 Supperclub, Toronto, ON - Sat Oct 7th!

It's important for us to come together as a community in times of tragedy. The recent events in the Caribbean has pull together a collection of our peers to host a fundraiser for the victims of Hurricane Irma & Marie.

We can do OUR part to assist the inhabitants of the affected islands and the organizations that work tirelessly to provide help to those in need.

This fundraiser joins the healing power of music with the need for us to exercise community responsibility.

Donating their time for this worthy cause;

Chico Umengan
Mark Anthony
Steven Aldred
Undergroundvibe
Paul E. Lopes
Ronny Charlemagne
Lucia Dee
DJ Sessions - Guests

Hosts: Pradeep Verghese, iLive Radio & The Community Creative

at FORTY2 Supperclub, 42 Mowat Ave, Toronto, ON

Doors open at 9pm

Minimum donation on the door :$10 or donation to the #Everywoman Barrel

Door proceeds will go to GlobalMedic
GlobalMedic sends Canadian volunteers around the world to aid in the aftermath of disaster and crises. For further information please visit their website here

#Everywoman Project will be join us on the night with a barrel for individuals to contribute to.
The #EveryWoman Project is a collective of kind souls who gather together on a monthly basis in different cities across North America to assemble and distribute feminine care packages to women in need. For further information please visit their website https://www.theeverywomanproject.com/

Make a change by making a difference

#OneLove

The Spot : Spoken Word, Poetry And Live Music@ Poetry Jazz Cafe, Toronto, ON - Sun Feb 5th!

Spoken Word, Poetry, Live Music & Community

Partnered with iLive Radio and Poetry Jazz Cafe

~Vibes~ through the city!

Thank you to all who came out last month, now we back at it again!

Putting you on to local canadian talent and its all for a great cause.

Hosted by:
Sheresha Mcintyre (The Community Creative/The Spot Radio Show on iLive Radio)

Music provided by: DJ Sessions from iLive Radio

All proceeds from this event will be going towards The Community Creatives community outreach efforts

See you Sunday Janurary 5th

Location:  Poetry Jazz Café, 224 Augusta Ave, Toronto, ON

Time:  8:00p - 11:30p

Cover: Pay-What-You-Can *suggested $5
(What does this mean?!
It means you can give the dollar amount with which you are comfortable.)

Nobody will be turned away due to lack of funds.

Nothing but raw talent and good music and good ~Vibes~

Facebook event page here

The Spot Live @ Poetry Jazz Café, Toronto, ON - Sun May 1st!

Spoken Word, Poetry, Live Music & Community

Hosted by:
Sheresha Mcintyre (The Community Creative/The Spot Radio Show on iLive Radio)

Music provided by: DJ Sessions from iLive Radio

All proceeds from this event will be going towards The Community Creatives community outreach efforts.

See you Sunday MAY 1st

Cover: Pay-What-You-Can
(What does this mean?!
It means you can give the dollar amount with which you are comfortable.)
Suggested contribution: 5

Nobody will be turned away due to lack of funds.

Nothing but raw talent and good music and good ~Vibes~

Location:  Poetry Jazz Café, 224 Augusta Ave, Toronto, ON

Time: 7:30pm

Facebook event page here