As the sun sets on a season of missed connections , market corrections, and instant reflections, we ring in year 3 of ShoMerde Live!, the monthly oasis of vinyl diggery , runnin the floor like CB4 with more in store for lovers of intricate rhythm. Come join us kick off the double digits this Saturday January 9, at the Embassy, 223 Augusta Ave. , where you’ll hear sounds like … (courtesy of Nuno Gee and Joe Dias)
Forget the fact that she was Miles Davis’ wife, or that she introduced him to Jimmy Hendrix. And while you’re there, forget the fact that she penned a song for the Chambers Brothers first album at the tender age of 21. And you might as well forget the modelling spreads in Ebony and Glamour magazines No, forget all of that and focus on the one thing that sets her above all the rest, Betty Davis was born to funk.
Here’s a quality interview from the folks at The Sounds of Young America and her first in probably close to 30 years. It’s definitely worth a peep. Plus if you’re feeling froggy make the leap to our friends at Light In the Attic who have done a fine job re-releasing her catalog.
Roadside sightings of Wild Turkeys and other potential holiday dishes must mean that it’s time again for the annual ShoMerde Tryptophan Meltdown, served up this Saturday, October 10th, at our home away from home: The Embassy, 223 Augusta Ave. Come reunite with the extended family of funk, soul and bossa, for a feast of beats, libations and calorie blasting, as we give thanks for the abundance of nourishing wax that overfloweth our platters. And for a little appetizer, something from the preserves ….
ShoMerde Productions in association with The Embassy presents “Hot Shit” a Dopeadelic Assemblage of Original Soundtrack Selections , featuring cameo appearances by Kaewonder, FamousLee, Emdee, Cinqo55, Catalist, NunoGee, Murr and Blaz. This Saturday’s red stripe gala at 223 Augusta Ave., is sure to be attended by the creme de la creme of the listening set, for as music is the soundtrack of our lives, soundtracks give life of the shadow and light factory. And on that not so lofty premise , get in the spirit with a little ShoMerde Live prequel, appropriately titled “August 8 ”
Figured we’d throw something in the goody-bag for the people that make it to the party…courtesy of the peeps at www.neurosonicsaudiomedical.com…putting the stereo in mysterio. enjoy.
This weekend, Burnt Sugar, under the direction of Greg Tate Greg Tate take to the stage. Now we aren’t entirely sure whats with the early matinee get up,(12pm) for the workshops, but previous Lula samples of symphonic funk as played on traditional and discontinued formats and instrumentation, serve as mentaphysical reminders that its something worth checking while you digest the morning coffee and grapefruit. In any case be sure to check the live performances at the Brigantine room , Saturday and Sunday night.
Here it is for y’all that missed it. Exclusive to ShoMerde Radio, Sassa’ Le live in the mix from this months ShoMerde Live! throwdown at the Embassy. Our man digs deep in the bag pulling out a rare dose of trip hop, dub, and drum and bass riddim’ …
Join us this Saturday, August 8 at the Embassy, 223 Augusta, as the usual gang of musical miscreants are joined by none other than Version Xcursion founder, and SystemEcho main man Sassa’Le. Shaking down the house with bass heavy dub, trip hop, drum and bass and whatever else pops out of the bag, this one’s sure to put some flames on the charcoal. Check out some hits from his current compendium “Az It Waz” 1988-98 Back In the Way Vol.1, a reminder of headier times and a cue on things to come …
E double said it best: Ka-rank the boombox as my sound knock from blocks
As I chill, and bust grills you take snapshots
Certainly, one of the key technologies synonomous with the golden age of hip hop (along with the immortal technics 1200 turntable), the ghettoblaster has seen better days pass it by. With all this 80’s revivalism running rampant is now the time to bring back the O.G.? Peep l’histoire that these guys lay down and then let us break you off a lil’ sumthin’ sumthin’:
Friday July 3, marks a rare Toronto appearance by Joyce Moreno, at the Supermarket, 268 Augusta Ave., as part of the Toronto Jazz festival.Having been noticed at an early age by Roberto Menescal and Eumir Deodato , “Joyce” has spanned four decades as a bossa nova inspired composer, singer, and musician, who’s 30 + recordings include the classic “Feminina”, a staple in global underground crates ….
Here it is for y’all that missed it. Exclusive to ShoMerde Radio, 
Friday July 3, marks a rare Toronto appearance by 
