Make it Funky crew is still reelin' over the good vibes created at the Z-Trip show at Revival in May. Over 700 Fans jammed both floors for an incredible night of music. Big ups to all the fans who witnessed one of most exciting events Toronto has ever seen. Be on the watch out for a new website complete with music and photos of some of Make it Funky's best moments! check out: www.makeitfunky.ca
The Return Of "FORT KNOX FIVE"
touring in support of Fort Knox Reminted
www.fortknoxfiverecording.com
LIVE GUESTS: HIGH PLAINS DRIFTER
www.highplainsdrifter.ca
and the KING SUNSHINE HORNS
www.kingsunshine.com
PLUS DJs:
BIG LEAGUE CHU
www.bigleaguechu.com
LADY LINZEE
www.myspace.com/ladylinzee
ZIRCA
www.djzirca.com
El Mocambo - 464 Spadina Ave. Toronto
1st FLOOR!
Email inquiries at makeitfunkyparty@hotmail.com
R.O.A.R., PLUR, 19+event (Id required)
Funk'd out costumes & enjoyment highly encouraged!
Advance Tickets $15, more at the door
TICKETS AVAILABLE ONLINE
at www.ticketweb.ca and www.nufunk.ca
direct link here: http://www.ticketweb.ca/t3/event/EventListings?orgId=15910
or buy tickets in advance at these fine outlets:
Soundscapes - 572 College St. - (416) 537-1620
Play De Record - 357A Yonge Street - (416) 586-0380
Rotate This - 620 Queen St. W – (416) 504-8447
Shanti Baba - 546 Queen St. W - (416) 504-5034
Sonic Temple - 5165 Yonge St - (416) 222-2004
Slinky Music - 442 Queen Street W - (416) 603-2600
More information and Group tickets can be arranged by emailing makeitfunkyparty@hotmail.com
The Fort Knox Five has had a huge impact on the international funk and breaks scene in just a few short years. With the release of five critically acclaimed singles on their own independent label, Fort Knox Recordings, the FK5 have been thrust into the spotlight and caught the attention of music lovers around the world.
FK5 flawlessly fuse live instrumentation with modern electronics to create their signature funk-driven sound. Their highly sought-after production style has been called upon to remix incredible artists, including: the legendary Tito Puente, Louis Armstrong, Tower of Power, A Skillz and Krafty Kuts, Dynamo Productions, and Mo'Horizons to name a few. They have also been called upon by the godfather himself, Afrika Bambaataa, to produce four tracks on his recent album "Dark Matter" on Tommy Boy Records. Recently, they have been back in the studio with Afrika Bambaataa and King Kamonzi releasing a smoking new single called Radio Free DC.
FK5's unique DJ style ranges from eclectic downbeat & hip hop, to upbeat funk and breaks. Their keen sense of party rocking has gained them countless fans around the globe. They have rocked dancefloors in Russia, Germany, Greece, Spain, Hungary, Holland, Switzerland, Australia, New Zealand, Thailand, and Canada to name a few. As well as mega clubs such as Fabric Live in London, Supercharged in Brighton, La Paloma in Barcelona, and many more....
In 2005 Fort Knox Five was honoured into the prestigious Urb Magazine Next 100, and featured on the Hotel Costes Sept Compilation, FK5 also teamed up with the English Funkateers, Skeewiff, over at Jalapeno Records. Together they compiled a breakbeat funk compilation called, The Raid. It features exclusive tracks and remixes by Skeewiff, the Fort Knox Five, and Kraak en Smaak. These tunes all come from the back catalogs of Fort Knox and Jalapeno.
A major turning point also in that year was when they were selected to be Gwen Stefanis tour and show DJ on the Harajuku Lovers 2005 tour. Being a part of this, they had the opportunity to open sellout shows with Gwen Stefani, and the Black Eyed Peas. They were able to play massive arenas, such as the Hollywood Bowl, Madison Square Gardens, and everywhere else in between.
Returning to Toronto almost a year after his legedary jam with God Made Me Funky in the summer of 2006, Fort Knox Five is also touring to support FORT KNOX REMINTED.
Official Website: http://makeitfunky.ca
Added by hipsterave on June 28, 2007