Friday April 26, 2013
Make It Funky presents
Our 8 Year Anniversary
The Funky Throwdown
A full on funky costume ball
DOOR PRIZES T-SHIRTS, FREE MIXES, FREE TRACKS FOR THOSE IN THE BEST FUNKY COSTUMES

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Krafty Kuts (Finger Lickin’, Instant Vibes)
Multi- award winning DJ Krafty Kuts is the hands down King of Breakbeats. His electrifying sets spanning breaks, electro, dnb, and hiphop represent mashup in its truest form never failing to get the floor bouncing!

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KJ Sawka (Pendulum, Conspirator, Destroid)
As a member of some of the top electronic music acts in the world KJ Sawka has made a name for himself as a live musician making waves in the DNB, Breaks and Drumming world. We are thrilled to have him on board to let you witness the spectacle.

with support from:
JD MACK (Opulent Temple)
Mr BROWN (Prophecy Radio)
FARBSIE FUNK (Make It Funky)
And MC FREQUENCY

Video Artistry by NUID
Art Direction: Kyleidoscope Designs
Hosted by: 777, Kyleidoscope Designs, BNE, Mark C, Chris Sommerville
Dylan Slim, Coma Cozer
Flyer by Jay Tripper

DOOR PRIZES T-SHIRTS, FREE MIXES, FREE TRACKS FOR THOSE IN THE BEST FUNKY COSTUMES
Advance Tickets $25 available at:

Ticketweb http://tktwb.tw/WWha3f
Shanti Baba – 546 Queen W- (416) 504-5034
Rotate This – 801 Queen St. W – (416) 504-8447
Play De Record – 357 Yonge St – (416) 586-0380
Soundscapes – 572 College St – (416) 537-1620
GRAB YOUR TICKETS EARLY TO AVOID DISSAPOINTMENT
Bottle service & Group enquiries Guestlist@makeitfunky.ca

Krafty Kuts (Fingerlickin’, Instant Vibes) www.kraftykuts.com

Multi award winning DJ Krafty Kuts, started 2011 with an audible bang. Collecting THREE Breakspoll awards (including Outstanding Contribution) has only further cemented his legendary reputation in the global DJ scene. Now with his schedule firmly packed out until next year, things are only going to get crazier for one of dance music’s most in-demand and highly revered artists

Effortlessly maintaining hierarchy status in every genre across the breaks, electro, dubstep, drum & bass and hip hop spectrums, Krafty’s music represents mash-up in its truest form. His high octane sets never fail to boost his fanbase and his regular teaming with Dynamite MC and obsession with only the biggest new tracks and remixes keep his show fresh and exciting with every minute that passes.

His ability to rock even the most diverse crowd will see him hit every major global festival throughout 2011, and with a Canadian and Asian tour completed and more mapped out in Australia, New Zealand and North America it’s clear to see this is set to end as one of his biggest years yet. For anyone a little closer to home, keep your eyes peeled for upcoming ‘A Night With Krafty Kuts’ events and a university tour plus his second iPhone app which is currently under construction.

Those who know this highly skilled DJ will agree that his incredibly warm nature and passion for the scene sets him apart time after time. This, coupled with an unfaltering ability to deliver the finest, most eclectic and endlessly inspiring beats to his fans, will ensure Krafty continues to sweep the board and inspire a global scene for 2011 and beyond.

KJ Sawka (Consirator, Pendulum, Destoid) www.kjsawka.com

Seeing Kevin Sawka on the drums is the only way to believe the hype. He can play the most complex of jungle, drum’n'bass and breakbeats utilizing no loops and no extended samples -only his two hands and two feet. If you can catch him in the right moment –live, at a show, or in a studio session- you’ll witness him perform each and every 808 bass kick, snare slap, and compressed highhat tick himself, in real-time.

Live and in the dj scene, Sawka is pushing the envelope with his one-man balls-to-the-wall dancefloor show, which now does include a laptop, samplers, loops, and a rack of gear to produce a full-on production -plus projections, live-action cameras, and intelligent. For many live music venue gigs, Kevin also employs a full featuring ethereal female vocals, a keyboardist, and a cellist performing similar material in an in-your-face way that only the reverse-engineering, seemingly bionic Mr. Sawka can bring.

Mr. Brown (Soul In Motion / Heavyweght / Junglist Movement / Prophecy FM)

Mr. Brown has been in the game over 21 years and is a well-respected member of the Toronto Drum n Bass community. Originally playing ska, reggae, and house for the first 8 years then made the transition to dnb; but this early music preference is still transmitted through his sets today. In 2002 he started a production company known as Soul In Motion that throw events that promote the best local and international DnB producers and DJ’s around. Mr. Brown isn’t just local to Toronto, as he’s played all over Canada, the US as well the UK. Not to mention, he’s been played alongside talent such as: Netsky, Sigma, Brookes Brothers, Shy FX, Fabio, Andy C, and Break just to name a few. Currently, aside from working on a series of side promotional projects; Junglist Movement and Heavyweight Productions, he is a rotating host on Canada’s longest running DnB radio show “The Prophecy. Mr. Brown’s high energy behind the decks are pure crowd pleasers and he has no sign of stopping anytime soon.

Mixcloud: http://www.mixcloud.com/djmrbrown2/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/dj_mrbrown

Farbsie Funk (Make It Funky)

DJ Farbsie, founder of the Make It Funky Collective got deep into funk at Mo’ Gravy in london in 1996 prior to that his musical influences were formed in the jam band scene traveling to over 400 shows across North America. Having collected thousands of records over the years in 2000 He first stepped up to the decks and the formative years for the Make It Funky Collective began. In the years to follow Farbsie has been spreading the funk gospel and grooving dancefloors across the country. Fusing funky breaks with mowtown sounds, hiphop, calypso, reggae, and classic rock, Farbsie continues to push the boundries of where a dj can take you. Building a journey for the dancefloor that will have you smiling, shouting and singing along as you dance the night away.

Farbsie Funk Down The Rabbit Hole Mix March 2013:
http://soundcloud.com/farbsiefunk/farbsie-funk-down-the-rabbit

JD MACK (Opulent Temple)

A man of many words and mighty basslines, JD Mack has emerged as Toronto’s go-to guy for in your face breakbeat funk. He has held a residency at Burning Man’s legendary Opulent Temple stage for the last five years, alongside heavyweights like Carl Cox, DJ Dan, Felguk, MANDY and D. Ramirez to name a few. He has rocked dancefloors from Bangkok to Bondi Beach, and if you have been to one of Toronto’s many Burning Man themed events of the last few years, chances are you’ve seen him break beats with the best of them.

Soundcloud:  https://soundcloud.com/jd-mack
Featured mix: https://soundcloud.com/jd-mack/jd-mack-live-at-toronto-decomp
Opulent Temple podcast mix:http://podbay.fm/show/357581543/e/1333171910

MC Frequency

Dave Vance, aka MC Frequency, has been moving crowds and tearing up stages for over a decade now. His smooth flow and discernable delivery has made him a crowd favourite in Toronto among promoters and party-goers alike. In 2001, Freq began writing and performing, heavily inspired by oldschool hip hop. His debut performance at Big Bud’s Urban Music Festival helped him quickly gain notoriety.Soon after, he hooked up with some oldschool Toronto veterans and earned a spot as part of the Chronic Sound System crew where he helped run the long-standing CSS Thursdays @ Down One Lounge for over 5 years. Frequency has performed for virtually all of the city’s large promoters, hosting sets for Fabio, Benny Page, Phantasy, Rene LaVice, Total Science, Dub Phizix, Marcus Visionary and countless others. A marathon 8 hour long performance at the World Electronic Music Festival (WEMF) earned him a spot on the main stage lineup next to many of Canada’s elite veterans.

Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Ikebe Shakedown (NYC, Ubiquity Records)w/ The Soul Motivators & DJ General Eclectic
MOSKITO + BITE 423 College St.
9PM Start | $10 at the door | 19+
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Due to popular Toronto demand, Brooklyn NY’s Ikebe Shakedown has added A SECOND TORONTO SHOW!!! Flanked by 9-piece Toronto deep funk powerhouse The Soul Motivators, and DJ General Eclectic, this will be a sure-fire evening of Deep Funk, AfroBeat, and Cinematic Soul. Get ready for some serious, deep & sweaty dance floor vibes next Wednesday night at Moskuito + Bite!

“East Meets West Reggae Showcase featuring Seoul Korea’s Windy City and Toronto’s House of David Gang”

Canadian Music Festival Presents…

East Meets West Reggae Showcase
Wednesday March 20, 2013
Lula Lounge, 1585 Dundas Street West
19+ $10 at the door or CMF Festival Wristband, 9:00 PM Doors

10:00 PM Windy City (Seoul, Korea) www.windycity.co.kr
11:00 PM House of David Gang (Toronto, ON) www.houseofdavidgang.com
plus DJ Sess.ion (Dub Connection, Toronto, ON)
and live painting by Tai Kim http://taimiru.wordpress.com/
Online Tickets: http://canadianmusicfest.com/tickets/ticket-detail …
Facebook Link: http://on.fb.me/102p5cd

If you were walking the streets of Korea and overheard someone saying, Man, I saw the sickest reggae show last night, you might first do a double take. Second, you might ask, “Reggae music exists in Korea?” Yes it does, and it’s growing in popularity. There are a handful of Korean reggae inspired bands that have been playing for several years now including Seoul’s Windy City. You’re probably saying to yourself, “It’s Korean reggae music. How good can it be?” That’s a fair question to ask. However you might be surprised because it’s quite good. Windy CIty, formed by front man Kim Ban Jang combines elements of African music in addition to reggae and salsa, creating a fusion of new sounds while simultaneously paying homage to classic roots music. Having played around the world, including festival gigs in Japan, Brazil, England and even Jamaica, Windy City is a serious band who’s international presence continues to expand. www.windycity.co.kr

Throughout their career House of David Gang has been known for their uplifting roots rock reggae sound reminiscent of Kingston, Jamaica’s music scene in the late 70′s mixed with a modern roots Canadian feel. The band takes its name from The House of David, an after-hours spot on Queen Street West that was a hot spot for artists from the city’s burgeoning Rastafarian and reggae community from the late 80s until the mid 90s. Now with the release of their album “Reggae Warrior” on NuFunk Records, the band continues to pave their own road as Canada’s hardest touring reggae band. Currently #10 on the Canadian Reggae Music Charts! www.houseofdavidgang.com

Visual Artist Tai Kim is a Canadian artist of Korean decent and is a member of The Propeller Center of Visual Art and currently teaching at the Koffler Center of Art. She’s been following the work of Windy City for sometime and helped connect the band to the Canadian Music Festival. Tai runs the Art department of the House of David Gang, designing and making t-shirts, mini comic and .created the artwork for the band’s new CD “Reggae Warrior.” She often sings back up with House of David and her own roots rock reggae band Roots Vibe. She is a part of a Canadian-Korean-Jamaican cultural movement in Canada and has provided her artwork for the poster of this show. More on Tai Kim here: http://taimiru.wordpress.com/

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Make it Funky presents
Friday, February 8th, 2013 10:00 PM
JFB (Brighton UK): 2 Time UK DMC Champion & Beardyman’s partner for Battlejam! Featuring Marcus Visionary, Mr. Brown, Farbsie Funk, Adrian Go & MC Frequency
CHROMA – 132 Queens Quay East Toronto (at the Guvernment complex)
Adv. Tickets $20 more at the door
Tickets at Shanti Baba, Rotate This, Play De Record & Soundscapes / Facebook

SHAMBHALA FRACTAL FOREST/BURNING MAN PERFORMER AND GHETTOFUNK/DRUM&BASS/BASS MUSIC PIONEER STICKYBUDS RETURNS TO TORONTO IN AN INCREDIBLE WORLD CLASS VENUE FOR A SPECIAL EVENING OF BASS MUSIC AND CULTURE.

Make it Funky Presents…

Friday, December 7th, 2012

STICKYBUDS – 1230-2:00 am
(Ghettofunk/DNB/Bass Music)
www.Stickybuds.com

FREEDOM DANISH of the Root Sellers – 2:05-3:00 am
(Gypsy Crunk, Opulent Temple)
www.FREEDOMDANISH.COM

FARBSIE FUNK – 11:25-12:25 am
(Breaks/Ghettofunk/Bass music)
www.MAKEITFUNKY.CA

MYTHROPHAN 3:05-Close
(Psytrance)
www.SOUNDCLOUD.COM/mythrophan

dBOOM 10:00-11:25 pm
(CirQlar, Ghettofunk)
www.DJdBOOM.COM

Burlesque show throughout the evening featuring:
Dolly Berlin (Great Canadian Burlesque)
Charlie Howl
Miss S
As well as circus aerial artist insanity!

Hosted by Dan Goulet, Chris of NYL, BNE and Richeetah

Chroma (at the Guvernment)
http://theguvernment.com/chroma/
132 Queens Quay East Toronto

Advanced Tickets $15/More at the door
Available at Ticketweb.ca: http://tktwb.tw/Q1Y8VK
Bottle service or VIP inquiries at Guestlist@makeitfunky.ca
Facebook: http://on.fb.me/QtResg

Bottle service is $150 + Gratuity or $180 all in for Bottles of Smirnoff or Bacardi

Make it Funky welcomes back Dj STICKYBUDS who has been making his mark on music all over the globe, captivating fans on tours in Brazil, UK, Hungary, Spain, Australia and New Zealand. His work ethic and passion have also earned him a residency at Canada’s Shambhala music festival. With 14 releases under his belt on esteemed labels like Goodgroove Records, Jungle Cakes, Bombastic Jam, Fort Knox Recordings and recent Ghetto Funk EP release, he brings to the table his unique mix of funk breaks, hip hop, reggae and more. We’re looking back to have him at the space age Chroma Venue on Fri. December 7th with a great team of support DJs including dBoom, Freedom Danish, Farbsie and Mythrophan plus a Burlesque show! Don’t sit this one out! www.makeitfunky.ca

Stickybuds
www.stickybuds.com
www.soundcloud.com/stickybuds

From the funkafied west coast of Canada, Stickybuds has been making his mark on music all over the globe. In the last few years he’s found himself performing in 14 different countries, captivating fans wherever he goes. His work ethic and passion have also earned him a residency at Canada’s Shambhala music festival (2005 – 2012), as well as performances at Glastonbury (UK), Splore Festival (NZ), Burning Man (USA) and the legendary Space club in Ibiza (ES).

With 19 releases on multiple labels, Sticky loves to create and play dance floor friendly music of many different tempo’s. His sets are filled with Funk, DNB, Glitch Hop, Reggae and Breaks all intricately woven through countless hours in the studio.

The end of 2012 will be an exciting one as lots of new music is on the way from the Sticky one. Tours in CA / AU / NZ / UK / US and Europe are also all being planned as you read this.

Expect even bigger things to come from the forward thinking and all around nice guy Stickybuds.

Freedom Danish of The Root Sellers
(Pop and Lock Records, Opulent Temple, Freakeasy, Toronto)

This is the kind of guy you would bring home to your family and wind up getting caught in confessional with, only to discover the location of a missing pirate treasure. Although Freedom has been DJing internationally since 1999 and performing with The Root Sellers since 2007, they’ve recently stormed the international scene with a shortlist for Best Remix in last year’s Breakspoll awards (Utah Saints remix of their monster hit with Myagi “Rock One”) releases on Muti Music, Swingset Sounds, Pop and Lock Records, Basement Freaks, Westway and False Profit. After accidentally selling his flatulation noises to the world’s biggest computer company for loads of cash, Freedom has become more focussed on sound design and production, sharing a studio with the mighty ill.Gates for all of 2011 was also an inspirational game changer.

He produces and tours with The Root Sellers, cultural ambassadors from the north who composed the 2012 Arctic Winter Games theme, played for the 2010 Vancouver Olympics and Paralympics and the 2008 Beijing Olympics among other massive cultural events. With nearly 100 live shows last year including coast to coast shows at Shambhala Music Festival, Evolve Festival, Burning Man, these Pastafarians jam out original bangers that ignite sound systems. Freedom Danish & The Root Sellers always pack a wallop.

DJ Farbsie Funk (Toronto, ON)
www.makeitfunky.ca

DJ Farbsie, founder of the Make It Funky Collective got deep into funk at Mo’ Gravy in london in 1996 prior to that his musical influences were formed in the jam band scene traveling to over 400 shows across North America. Having collected thousands of records over the years in 2000 He first stepped up to the decks and the formative years for the Make It Funky Collective began.

In 2005 Make It Funky was born. In the years to follow Farbsie has been spreading the funk gospel and grooving dancefloors across the country. Fusing funky breaks with mowtown sounds, hiphop, calypso, reggae, and classic rock, Farbsie continues to push the boundries of where a dj can take you. Building a journey for the dancefloor that will have you smiling, shouting and singing along as you dance the night away.

Farbsie working with Make It Funky partner Jay Cleary (NuFunk, NuJazz Festival) spent years developing the funk/breaks scene presenting local and top international Breaks, Rare Groove, Turntablism, Classic old school hip-hop and live touring artists to venues across Canada. Farbsie dj skills and addictive flow and track selection has allowed him to share the stage with internationally acclaimed artists like Dj Z-Trip, Afrika Bambaataa, Krafty Kuts, Freddy Fresh, Herbaliser, A.Skillz, Mat the Alien, Fort Knox Five, Dj Czech, Bassnectar, and Deekline and Wizard.

Farbsie’s vision is a concert experience whose mission is to explore the funkier side of all things breakbeat and it’s a mission he brings directly to the dance massive. You’ll get an exceptional night of music, dancing and good fun, with a focus on bringing the cutting edge of funk breaks hip hop and beat driven live music to the masses. Farbsie is just getting started and will shake booty’s on a dancefloor near you. Watch out!

dBoom (cirQlar)
www.djdboom.com

Hailing from Toronto, Canada, dBoom was introduced into music at an early age, and more than 13 years ago, he began his venture into d.j.ing while living in Europe, playing at underground squat parties and raves before returning to Canada. His musical tastes range from broken beat Bass music, dubstep, glitch hop, funk and hip hop, to minimal techno and world beat and recently he’s shown off that taste at the successful weekly known as Archi-Textures, the Promise NYE party and various CirQlar and Suma events over the years.

DJ Mythrophan
http://soundcloud.com/mythrophan

DJ Mythrophan has been involved in Toronto’s psychedelic trance scene since 2004. His interest in sharing his passion for music pushed Mythrophan to start to DJ in 2008, and his name has been growing ever since.   Mythrophan has already started to leave a lasting mark on Toronto’s psytrance scene, and he has earned a reputation for his impressive mixing talent and music selection. Mythrophan’s style of music can be best described as groovy progressive psychedelic trance, with minimal, techno, dub, goa and full-on elements. His sets are known for being very interactive and powerful, and for creating a blissful vibe on the dance floor. Expect a lot of creative mixes and transitions in his sets!

Make it Funky, Activate & NuFunk Presents

Afrika Bambaataa (Zulu Nation)
The Ahmen Ra of Universal Hip Hop Culture
w/ Soul Motivators Live 9 pc Explosive Funk Collective
plus MC K-Swift, Farbsie Funk, EvanG and more…
Revival Bar, 783 College Street

Advance Tickets $25 available at:
Rotate This, Play De Record, Soundscapes
and available from hosts: Manifesto, The Gerbz, BNE
Buy Tickets Online
Facebook Link

Afrika Bambaataa (NYC / ZULU NATION)
The Ah men Ra of Universal Hip Hop Culture
www.zulunation.com

Named by LIFE Magazine as one of the MOST IMPORTANT Americans of the 20th Century, Afrika Bambaataa is a Musical visionary, DJ extraordinaire, living legend and founder of the Zulu Nation. Bam, as he’s affectionately known, has done more for the culture and music of hip-hop, funk and electro than most could dream of. In fact, he’s even the person responsible for coining the term “Hip Hop” in reference to the movement.

The man behind Hip Hop/Electro Funk classic ‘Planet Rock’ over the years has co-produced and performed with the likes of James Brown, George Clinton, Fortknox Five, Leftfield, Uberzone and Tribe Called Quest among many others.

Bam’s futuristic soundscapes became a major influence in the development of not only hip-hop, but have been instrumental in laying the foundation for Breaks, Electro, Freestyle, Techno and House music as well. “Planet Rock” has become arguably the most sampled song in music history, having been remixed and sampled by the likes of Paul Oakenfold, Westbam, George Acosta, LL Cool J and countless others. Bam’s track “Renegades of Funk” was also famously covered by Rage Against The Machine.

Still extremely active, Bam continues to record, tour and educate, maintaining his status as a living legend and forefather of the art. In 2006, Bam was honored for his incredible achievements by VH1 at the annual ‘Hip Hip Honors’ show. In 2007, he was nominated for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. In 2012 Bam accepted an appointment at Cornell University where he will speak to classes, meet with students, community groups and perform the music he helped create and expand.

Soul Motivators
www.soulmotivators.com

Finding the right groove means digging deep. With a love of vintage soul and funk, The Soul Motivators have mined their musicality to bring you a fresh revival of a retro sound. Featuring numerous veterans of Toronto’s thriving underground funk scene, this 9-piece rare groove explosion has a rough, tough, soulful flair that motivates you straight to the dance floor.
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DJ Tasc (Channel One)
djtasc.com

TASC has been heating up parties for centuries, both locally and internationally. Known for versatile selection, capable of rockin all types of parties and crowds — from backyard hip-hop sessions to late-night afterhour bass rave-cans.

He helps run the popular blog www.spaceballers.com, he is a two time regional DMC Champion, a resident for channelonestation.com and is now collaborating on some interesting productions with Marcus Visionary.

Farbsie Funk (Make it Funky)

Farbsie spent years developing the funk/breaks scene presenting local and top international Breaks, Rare Groove, Turntablism, Classic old school hip-hop and live touring artists to venues across Canada. Farbsie dj skills and addictive flow and track selection has allowed him to share the stage with internationally acclaimed artists like Dj Z-Trip, Krafty Kuts, Freddy Fresh, Herbaliser, A.Skillz, Mat the Alien, Fort Knox Five, Dj Czech, Bassnectar, and Deekline and Wizard.

Farbsie’s vision is a concert experience whose mission is to explore the funkier side of all things breakbeat and it’s a mission he brings directly to the dance massive. You’ll get an exceptional night of music, dancing and good fun, with a focus on bringing the cutting edge of funk breaks hip hop and beat driven live music to the masses. Farbsie is just getting started and will shake booty’s on a dancefloor near you. Watch out!

Evan G (Activate)
soundcloud.com/evan-g

All star promoter and DJ from Toronto, Evan G has a finely tuned ear for dance music. He is at the forefront of the dance music scene, and is responsible for putting together some of the city’s most legendary parties. Having played for Toronto’s Virgin Music Festival 3 times, in addition to residencies at The Guvernment Nightclub and Footwork Bar, he has shared the bill with such varied artists as DJ Dan, John Dahlback, L’il Louie Vega, Deadmau5, Mark Farina, Crystal Method, A-Trak, and Crystal Castles to name a few, he’s a class clown done right, and will keep you smiling and dancing all night!