The Parkdale Funk Show

Babalao Stereo Club
The Latin Bang Theory ‐ CD Release Party
with special guests Samba Squad, award‐winning Venezuelan guitarist Pinguino
and DJ Double K from Parkdale Funk
Doors @ 8pm | Show @ 9pm | Admission $10
Information: 647‐401‐9247 | www.babalaostereoclub.com

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There ain‘t no party like a Babalao party…
…’cause the Babalao party don’t stop!

Toronto’s Babalao Stereo Club are quickly making a serious name for themselves in the city’s Latin‐Funk music scene with their high‐energy grooves and sultry sound. Thursday, September 15th marks the debut of their long‐awaited first full‐length CD, The Latin Bang Theory, at Toronto’s historic Gladstone Hotel. Special guests for the evening will include Toronto’s percussion posse Samba Squad, award‐winning Venezuelan guitarist Pinguino and DJ Double K from Parkdale Funk.

Formed in 2006, Babalao Stereo Club is an impressive Latin‐Funk group consisting of five highly skilled and extremely talented musicians – Samba Squad co‐director and front man, percussionist David Figliano, guitarist Manuel Rivas, bassist Jamie Sanchez, pianist Adam Silver and drummer Luis Bertolotti. Citing influences that include Los Amigos Invisibles, Carlos Santana and Los Tetas, this innovative five piece band blends spicy Latin elements such as Salsa, Merengue and Mambo with North American Funk, House, Afrobeat and contemporary dance rhythms.

Babalao Stereo Club enjoyed a successful EP release in 2008 as well as a series of high‐profile gigs such as opening for Femi Abosede and Grammy Award winning Latin sensation Alex Cuba. They have also been featured on various popular radio programs including CIUT’s Dos Mundos with Sergio Elmir, Jason Palma’s Higher Ground and BBC Radio’s The Craig Charles Funk and Soul Show.

With Babalao Stereo Club you’re always guaranteed an exceptionally good time. They never fail to get the crowd pumped and energized with their tight, infectious grooves and intoxicating sound. The Latin Bang Theory lives up to their reputation, launching an arsenal of hot original tracks and ingenious fresh new mixes. This fierce and funky quintet is a never‐ending dance party delivering a unique and distinctive heart thumping experience.

“There is no mistaking their musical message from the way they instantly engage the crowd, urging them closer to the stage and sharing pure energy. Babalao Stereo Club have a great mix of songs and samples and it’s a bonus too that they all carry strong vocals to support the power of the instrumentation.”
Eryn Vogn – Link Promotions

 

 Double K Vs Mogpaws [122:04m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (837)

My good mate Mogpaws of Simmer Down fame moved back to Toronto recently from a little stint in Brazil. He ended up moving literally around the corner from me, so we decided to get together one rainy Sunday afternoon and have a meeting of the minds. He arrived with some delicious vinyl and we went 3 songs back and forth until we reached the 120-minute mark. I’m very happy to have for the fist time on this site a mix created by two people going on musical journey through the realms of soul, funk, jazz, Brazilian and Latin music.

Enjoy the funk.

Playlist:

1. Jermy Steig - Howlin’ For Judy (Solid State)
2. Mulatu Astatke - Yakatit (L’Arome)
3. Ray Bryant - Up ABove The Rock (Cadet)
4. Hugh Masekela - The Boy’s Doin’ It (Casablanca)
5. Guynamukat - Ghana Boogie Baby (Aromatic Seasoned Lard edit)
6. Budos Band - Rise of the Ancients (Daptone)
7. El Michels Affair - Walk On By (Truth & Soul)
8. Revelation Funk - Bear Funk (Gold Plate)
9. Syl Johnson - Concrete Reservation (Twilight)
10. Cee-Lo Green - Georgia (Instrumental) (Elektra)
11. Eugene Blacknell - The Trip (Luv n’ Haight)
12. Ballin Jack - Found a Child(edit) (On Track)
13. The Capprels - Close Your Eyes (Bano)
14. Darrow Fletcher - What Have I Got Now (Jacklyn)
15. Gene Chandler - I’m My Body’s House (Checker)
16. Bronx River Pkwy - Deixa Pra La (Latin Express)
17. Orlandivo - Ondo Ando a Meu Amor (Mr.Bongo)
18. Cymande - Equatorial Forest (Janus)
19. Geraldo Pino _Power To The People (Suzumi)
20. Joe Thomas - Chitlins And Cuchifritos (Today)
21. The Motifs - Baby, You Got It (Galactic)
22. Fred Wesley & the J.Bs - I’m Payin’ My Taxes, What Am I Buyin? (People)
23. Lou Rawls - Evil Woman (Capitol)
24. Lee Fields - My World (Truth & Soul)

Download .m4a (256 kbps with track breaks) HERE
Download .mp3 (128 kbps) HERE
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Aint no party like b.club party!

Saturday, February 13, 2010

BSC is returning to The Central for a spicy night of hot latin funk!

We’ve had a blast every time we’ve played here and we’re coming back for more. But it’s not just any BSC show, as joining us on stage will be many musical guests; including:

Patrick Silk
Greg Margau
and more…

And to make this night truly dance-worthy, from the wildly popular Parkdale Funk podcast and Latin Funk Friday, DJ DOUBLE K will be digging into his collection of ultra-rare latin grooves to ensure you don’t stop ’till you get enough!

All this for only $5 !!

Come early, stay late.
9:00pm-2:30am

The Central Nightclub
603 Markham Street
Toronto, ON

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Funk Friday: Latin Edition
Friday July 10th 2009

Starving Artists presents a very special Latin soul night. DJs Double K (Parkdale Funk) & Alvaro Fantastico will be playing the finest in Latin soul,funk & salsa. All vinyl!

Put on your dancing shoes and get ready to boogaloo!

Starving Artist
10PM
584 Lansdowne Ave
Lansdowne & Paton (just north of Bloor)

 

 SICK & TIRED OF SNOW [60:10m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (646)

After a long and cold winter in Toronto, the snow is slowly melting and Alvaro Fantastico is back with an all new salsa mix to warm up your soul. A good friend of the show, Mr. Fantastico brings us another  amazing Latin mix filled with tunes that simmer and sizzle

“From start to finish, Guaranteed Salsa Heat to help melt the  #$%@* snow!!!”

Download .m4a HERE
Download .mp3 HERE
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Playlist:

1. Plastico - Willie Colon & Ruben Blades
2. Coro Miyare - J. Pacheco
3. Fuego a la Jicotea - Marvin Santiago
4.Guarare -  From Barretto Live “Tomorrow”
Gil Lopez - Arrangement
Tito Gomez - Vocal
“El Negro” Vivar - Trumpet Solo
5. En Que Quedemos - Celia Cruz & Ray Barretto
6. Mis Hijos - Oscar de Leon
7. Ban Ban Quere - From Barretto Live “Tomorrow”
Gil Lopez - Arrangement
Ruben Blades - vocal
Artie Webb - Flute solo
8. Juan Pachanga (Daylight) - J. Masucci
L. Ramirez
R. Blades
9.The War Gods - Fania All Stars (California Jam)

DoubleK@ParkdaleFunk.com

 

 LATTE & LECHE [61:00m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (573)

DJ Double K would like to welcome Alvaro Fantastico to The Parkdale Funk Show. Alvaro Fantastico is one of Toronto’s best latin DJ’s and this mix that he was so kindly to make for the show proves it. Thank you Alvaro for gracing the show and being our very first special guest DJ.

Download .m4a HERE
Download .mp3 HERE
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Playlist:

01. Yerba Buena- Rompe El Cuero
02. Los Dinamicos Exciters featuring Ralph Weeks- Let Me Do My Thing
03. Maximo Rodriguez y Sus Estrellas Panamenos- Mambologia
04. Ray Barretto-  Indestructible
05. Los Caballeros De Colon- Con Los Caballeros
06. Ruben Blades- Isabel
07. Los Exagerados- Panama Esta Bueno Y….Ma
08. Fania Allstars, California Jam- Vente Commigo
09. Ray Barretto- Ahora Si Que Vamo A Gosar
10. Cheo Feliciano- Anacaona
11. Celia Cruz & Tito Puente- Pachito Eche
12. Roberto Rodriguez & Ray Barretto & Special Guest Solo from Tito Puente-  Que Viva La Musica

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DoubleK@ParkdaleFunk.com

 

 Latin Soul Mini Mix [43:16m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (330)

Here is the second I wish it was summer mix on this cold cold Monday. Grab your beer, close your eyes and pretend you’re on a beach in Cuba. Enjoy this website exclusive all Latin 45 mini mix.

Download .m4a HERE
Download .mp3 HERE
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Playlist:

1. La Lupe - Fever
2. Willie Colon - Che Che Cole
3. Bronx River Prky & Candela All Stars Ft. Zoe Velez - Agua Con Sal
4. Joe Bataan - Es Tu Cosa
5. Willie Bobo - Ain’t to Proud To Beg
6. Bronx River Prky - Deixa Pra La
7. Bobby Valentin - Geronimo
8. Bronx River Prky -La Valla
9. Joe Bataan - Jumping With Symphony Sid
10. Noro Morales - Soana
11. Pete Rodriguez - I Like It Like That
12. Willie Bobo - It’s Not Unusual
13. Tito Puente - Cochise
14. Roberto Roena - Te Lo Voy A Jurar

DoubleK@ParkdaleFunk.com