The Irie Band is a Toronto-based reggae outfit that delivers dub riddims in a classic, Jamaican late 70s and early 80s style. Formed in January 2006, the band is fronted by seasoned reggae veteran, Steven Cogdell. For six months, the band played a weekly gig called Irie Tuesdays at Cervejaria Downtown, that honed them into a tight, heavy unit.
Irie Band has performed at The Evolve Festival (Nova Scotia), Periwinkle, The Docks Nightclub, Horseshoe Tavern, Casbah (Hamilton ON), Mod Club, Rivoli, Explorer Cafe (Midlland ON), Caribfest (Barrie ON) The El Mocambo, Lula Lounge, Ciao Edie, Parkdale Arts and Crafts Festival, Come Together Music Festival, Hotbox Cafe, The Boat, Barrie South Shore Centre, The Townehouse, Kensington Market Festival, Revival, Reverb, Ellington's, Starlight (Guelph & Waterloo ON), Trane, Fez Baitk, Lee's Palace, Freedom Festival at Queen's Park to over 5,000 people, Live-to-Air for Nuit Blanche on CIUT 89.5 FM and Live-to-Air for Take5 Morning show on CIUT 89.5 FM.
Notable Performances
* Backed Blessed at Bob Marley Birthday Tribute - Feb/06/09 at the El Mocambo
* Backed Michael Garrick at Bob Marley Birthday Tribute - Feb/06/09 at the El Mocambo
* Backed Makaya at Bob Marley Birthday Tribute - Feb/06/09 at the El Mocambo
* Open for Femi Kuti - Sun, July 1/07 at the Docks
* Open for Guru Jazzmatazz "Jazz By Genre" - Sun, Dec 3/06 at the Mod Club
* Open for Wassabi Collective Halloween Masquerade - Fri, Oct 27/06 at the El Mocambo
* Open for DJ Czech - Sat, Apr 28/06 at the Crosstown
* Backed & Open for Rhythmicru "RED BALL" - Sat, Dec 16/06 at the Reverb
* Backed TRUPAZ at Brin Night Club
* Backed CHATTA - Irie Tuesdays at Cervejaria Downtown Bar & Grill
* Backed Kulcha Ites - Irie Tuesdays at Cervejaria Downtown Bar & Grill
"Never put your monkey where your mouth is" He practically threw a fit I covered my laugh and stayed hidden
When I was a kid I never really fit in But got comfortable standing outside of inner circles That were motioning me in
But I liked the taste of "Ah Ah Honey" To much to sell out my monkey jokes Getting excitement from writing in ways others don't comprehend I've pledged "Boo love" to my pen So when I say
"Never hire a lawyer who has no regrets about their turrets" Maybe you'll understand Having fun creating is not my plan It's my "Way King Life"
Canadian Music Week and The Yarlowe Group are pleased to present "Open Eyes, Open Ears" - A World Music and Global Roots Showcase in support of Amnesty International
Friday, March 13, 2009 The Great Hall, 1087 Queen Street West, Toronto
Featuring: 7:45 BRENDA MACINTYRE- Medicine Song Woman- Juno Award Winning Aboriginal Roots Artist 8:20 DYLAN MURRAY- Much Music featured Roots/Reggae/Pop Artist 9:05 ROAM- International Top Ten Contemporary Global Roots Duo 9:50 CASSIUS KHAN- Indian Classical Tabla and Ghazal Wizard 10:40 BEYOND THE PALE- Critically acclaimed Klezmer/ Fusion Ensemble
General Admission $12. 00 or FREE with CMW Executive Badge / Festival Wristband Doors open at 7:00 pm Cash Bar
A portion of ticket sales and $1. 00 from CD and merchandise sales will be donated to Amnesty International
Industry, Programmers, and Media are invited to attend. RSVP info@yarlowegroup.com
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APTN 6:00 NEWS TONIGHT: Interview with Brenda MacIntyre, Medicine Song Woman about Canadian Music Week showcase. Sneak Peek at what you'll get to hear tomorrow!
Channel 71 in Toronto
ONLINE: By about 7:30PM (Eastern Time) - online until March 20/09 Streaming at http://aptn. ca
CLOSE THE LANGUAGE DOOR (THE MOUTH). OPEN THE LOVE WINDOW (THE EYES). THE MOON (THE REFLECTED LIGHT OF THE DIVINE) WON'T USE THE DOOR, ONLY THE WINDOW. MOVING INTO SILENCE WITH A FRIEND, AND WITH WHAT COMES THROUGH THE EYES AND BOTH PRESENCES THEN, WE MAY BECOME THOSE ESCAPEES RUMI CALLS 'THOSE WHO ASSOCIATE IN THE HEART'. -COLEMAN BARKS TRANSLATING RUMI & THE BOOK OF LOVE
Did you notice, Steve? Today the sun was shining in between flurries, as if to say "Here comes the light!" I wish you a Happy Solstice and beautiful new beginnings for 2009!
I invite you to take a Meditation Moment, a 5 minute stress-melting gift of relaxation and healing from me to you and your friends. http://brendamacintyre. com/moment
I am posting a new one for each week in December, so if you have more time, scroll down to see the others I've posted. It's FREE for everyone.
RIPPLE EFFECT "Keeping things conscious and following up their rather eclectic and experimental album Roots All Sorts, the MDV have just birthed a dynamic and vivacious live sound. Once again seasoned with that grounded MDV rootsy signature, the essence of this album speaks commandingly yet beneficently. The songs illustrate the bands live proficiencies - a steady resonance of authentic Roots Reggae, very often abandoned by the sounds of today. Ripple Effect is an intelligent and fresh assemblage of brilliant tunes with a slice of instrumental experimentation. Enjoy!" -AMF68
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