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It is fitting that the song that launched Karl Wolf into international success was entitled “Africa.” His inventive 2008 version of the ’80s favourite by Toto became a huge worldwide hit. In Canada, it was certified a triple platinum (and #1) single, and #1 video. It was a massive hit in Japan (half a million downloads) and countless other territories, and it helped Wolf’s second solo album, Bite the Bullet, gain a release in the Middle East, Australia, Japan and Europe.
His much-anticipated third solo record, Nightlife, is out now, and it confirms the multiple talents of the Montreal-based artist and producer. Musically, it’s an accessible and highly melodic fusion of r ’n’ b, hip-hop, pop and dance music elements, a sound fitting both radio and the club dance floor. Wolf has a sweetly soulful delivery, while lyrically he digs deep in explorations of the heart.
Wolf told Tandem recently that he is especially proud of the song “My Ethnicity,” in which he pays tribute to his family’s roots in Lebanon. On the track, Karl repeats the sage advice of his father: “Don’t forget where you came from, don’t forget who you are.”
To Wolf, the song is about “making people proud, making them realize you don’t have to be a particular race to be accepted in this world. We are all beautiful, we’re all peaceful.”
Another example of his cultural pride comes in the title of Nightlife’s lead hit single, the rousing “Yalla Habibi.”
It is Arabic for “let’s go,” and Karl notes that, “it must be the first song with an Arabic title to hit the Top 40 in Canada. It makes me happy to think of Arabic kids here seeing that, and going, ‘that’s the language we use at home and it’s on radio and TV.’ It can give them hope for their future in Canada as immigrants.”
In turn, he has been eagerly embraced in the Middle East. During our interview, Wolf was phoned by the president of EMI in the Middle East, he joked that “now I can call them back. That shows how well we’re doing!” In 2008, he joined Akon and Ludacris on a star-studded lineup that launched MTV Arabia, and his clip for “Africa” was the first ever broadcast on the new station.
Friday March 19th, 2010
Tickets: Adults: $20.00 plus GST/Child: $12 plus GST
Doors: 6:30PM Show: 7PM
"Canada can lay claim to one of the best magicians in the world." The National Post.
Richard Forget is an international award winning magician with a show that places him at the forefront of the magic world. He has created a magnificent magical experience that is inspired by his years traveling throughout the world and living in Toronto, Canada. Richard’s vignettes tell a fascinating tale about Richard’s experiences in an urban setting and in a modern world, with a magical twist.
As a world class magician, Richard has performed in Canada, the United States, Europe and Asia, as well as on live television in front of millions of viewers, mesmerizing a wide variety of audiences with his innovative, thought provoking and visually stunning illusions.
Thursday, March 25th
$31.50 tax included
Doors:7pm Show 7:30PM
Gord Bamford is country through and through. In the way he lives his life and in the way he writes his songs, Gord brings a unique out-look to his music in which his heartfelt sincerity can instantly be heard. Whether in front of 35,000 screaming fans opening for Tim McGraw at Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton Alberta, or playing a quiet small town hall for 150 people, Gord is right at home!
One of the most important goals for Gord is to give to his fans what they have given to him and all it takes is one Gord Bamford concert for everyone to know exactly what he means. The Gord Bamford show is full of emotion, laughter, and energy and he takes special pride in surrounding himself with some of the best musicians in the country. One thing is for certain, Gord Bamford is here to stay! His no nonsense style of country music has created a solid and loyal fan base that will only continue to grow. If you’re in the mood for country music.... the kind of country music that tells a story we all can relate to…. the kind of country music that touches the deepest parts of our soul and stirs emotions we keep deep in our hearts…. the kind of country music that lifts your spirits and makes you laugh out loud ... Gord Bamford will deliver!
“Every time I step off of that bus, my goal is to leave it all out there on that stage….. leave it in the hearts and minds of those people who are there because they want to be entertained. If I am able to enrich the day or touch the hearts of those people, I can get back on that bus knowing that what I do matters! This is all I need to keep me going from coast to coast, and town to town … doing my best to bring my music to anyone who wants to listen!Gord Bamford
This seven member, genre- bending, musical juggernaut, drawing on disparate influences to create a wholly original musical feast won the Rogers Mobile/ Universal Music best unsigned band in Canada in 2008. Now, Down with Webster's Universal Motown debut, Time to Win, vol 1, is the first of two 7- track mini- albums, which will go worldwide in 2010.
Down with Webster’s charismatic, singular stage presence and stellar musicianship results from the hundreds of chaotic live shows performed since forming 10 years ago in junior high. Their personality and sense of humor shines in their off-beat internet videos and use of social media. Their music, live shows and social networking have developed a fiercely loyal and rapidly growing fan-base.
Down with Webster has played with everyone from The Roots to a month-long run on Warped Tour and a slot on Virgin Festival 2009. They have even garnered attention with their ability to write, produce, and perform all of their own music from industry veterans as varied as Timbaland and KISS front man Gene Simmons, both of whom wanted to sign the band to their respective labels.
“As long as any of us can remember, all we wanted to do was make music. While we came from different backgrounds, found inspiration from different influences, and developed different styles, we were united by our love of music. It’s the reason we saved all of our money to buy albums, memorized every word, learned each chord, bass line, and beat. Our love of music is the reason we sleep in the studio and live on the stage. Down with Webster officially formed for a junior high talent show (we won). Since then, we have played more concerts than we can count (hundreds and hundreds). Every show is a party and we dare the audience to have more fun than us. Usually it’s a tie.” -DWW
Friday, April 30th, 2010
Doors: 6PM Show: 7:30PM
Tickets: $26.25 (Tax included) Tickets on Sale: Friday, February 26th, 2010
Faber Drive Highlights:
* Their hit single G-Get Up and Dance! From their highly anticipated sophomore release "can'T keEp A SecrEt" went gold after just 5 weeks of being on iTunes and is now platinum. G-Get Up and Dance! is climbing up the Canadian charts @ #5 on Hot AC and #9 on Top 40. The single peaked at #1 Video on the Much Music Countdown and has gone double platinum on iTunes.
* The new single ‘Give Him Up’ is currently the most added song to Hot AC and Top 40
* Over 6 million plays on their Myspace and counting.
* Faber Drive was nominated for 2008 Junos Best New Group of the year
* Their debut album Seven Second Surgery contained the hit singles “When I'm With You” (#3 on Canadian Hot AC Charts) and “Tongue Tied” the # 1 single/video on Much Music and Musique Plus. Both songs went certified Canadian Gold.
* Touring, Faber Drive is constantly on the road having supported the likes of Nickelback, Simple Plan, Good Charlotte, Metro Station,Sum 41, Hedley, MXPX. Cute Is What We Aim For, Metro Station, Marianas Trench and more.
