Solid Garage & Footprints

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ron Trent (Prescription Records, Chicago)

Groove Institute (Solid Garage, Toronto)

Jason Palma (Footprints, Higher Ground 89.5FM)

DJ Stuart (Footprints, Basic Soul Unit)

General Eclectic (Footprints, Uma Nota)

 

Samba Elegua (Samba con fusion percussionits)

 

 

 

$30 Advanced Tickets (Stores & Online) 

More at door

Tickets available at:
Play De Record, 357a Yonge St
Rotate This, 801 Queen St W
Soundscapes, 572 College St
Cosmos Records, 607 Queen St W

Online tickets: 
http://solidgaragefootprintsnye.eventbrite.com

**Special Earlybird Offer (Online ONLY)
First 100 @ $20 (offer ends Sat Dec 12th @ midnight)

info: unitedsoul@gmail.com
http://www.unitedsoul.ca
http://www.myspace.com/footprintstoronto

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BIO's

RON TRENT
http://www.myspace.com/rontrent
http://www.myspace.com/jmbpowah

Ron Trent is considered to be one of the architects of the Chicago music scene. Ron studied and collected various types of music as a young boy, taking cues from his father who ran a record pool in the late seventies. By the mid eighties he was already becoming a respected DJ while still in his teens. Ron also began to work on his own productions which lead to his first release, the highly recognized classic "Altered States" in 1990, giving him international acclaim.

In the early 90's, under the direction of renowned House/RnB production team Hula & Fingers, Ron began to develop his skills as producer and musician by incorporating his training as a percussionist along with developing skills on the keyboards. After several releases on Club Records, Hula & Fingers classic imprint, Ron went own to form his own label Prescription Records. Prescription is widely regarded as one of the most influential Deep House imprints of the period

Ron moved to NYC in the late 90’s where he played at respected nights such as Body and Soul, Shelter as well as hosting his own events at the legendary night club Vinyl. In 2000, Ron started his residency with Giant Step at Shine, bringing forth a fusion of Neo Soul, Jazz Funk and World music while merging it into a dance formula. With Ron's vast knowledge of music and Giant Step’s thirst for the cutting edge, the event became one of the most top rated nights in NYC. Together, they began to create a new sound that would lead the way for the future of Giant Step the club and Giant Step the label. Ron's in house productions on the Giant Step/Sony label, featured artists such as Amel Larrieux, Jodey Watley, Anastacia, Donnie, Carl Hancock Rux, Lina, just to name a few. His productions have lead to work with other greats including Tony Allen, Chucho Valdes, Papa Weba, 4Hero, Amp Fiddler, Groove Collective, as well as various other world artists.

Having moved backed to Chicago recently, Ron is concentrating on running his record labels Prescription and the new imprint Future Vision. He is also continuing his work as an in-demand DJ both abroad and in Chicago. With his current monthly Chicago residency AFRICA HI FI (with his partner, Sonia Hassan), Ron is spreading the message of African influence on music and art whether through Jazz, Dance, World Music, Hip Hop or other forms.

GROOVE INSTITUTE
http://www.myspace.com/unitedsoulevents

The men behind Solid Garage, Yogi, Mark and Anand recently celebrated their 11 year anniversary proving their status as one of Toronto's solid foundations of the house scene. All have a deep knowledge of soulful dance music from boogie & disco to house that gives their sets a timeless quality. They've held regular events over the years showcasing our local DJs as well as bringing in top talent to the Toronto crowds like Louie Vega, Osunlade, Glenn Underground, JoshFromBlaze, Byron Stingily, Robert Owens, CeCe Rogers, Arnold Jarvis and Kenny Bobien.

FOOTPRINTS
http://www.myspace.com/footprintstoronto

The Footprints crew of Jason Palma, General Eclectic & DJ Stuart have been bringing the funk as well as jazz, soul, latin, afrobeat, ska, house, hip hop and whatever else their fancy to the dance floors of Toronto for 7+ years. Over the years they've brought distinguished guests like Mr Scruff or Bobbito but really, its all about the 3 local DJs giving it to the loyal crowd they know best!

SAMBA ELEGUA
http://www.sambaelegua.com
http://www.myspace.com/sambaeleguatoronto

Samba Elégua's instruments and rhythms draw on elements of Brazil's samba tradition, but this free percussion group also plays original beats, unites audiences and communities, empowers cooperative musical learning, and brings rump-shaking funk to the streets. They've played everywhere from warehouse parties to nightclubs to Cherry Beach to a bajillion parades and street parties.