Monthly Archives: April 2009

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Dear Friends

Did you ever hear the story about the Nufunk Van? In 2005-2007 – Nufunk had the use of a 1984 White VW Westfalia that acted as the company’s transportation to events, help move musical equipment and, helped bands tour around Ontario and Atlantic Canada and visited several festivals across Canada.

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Well! While on tour to Nova Scotia to The Evolve Festival http://www.evolvefestival.com in 2007 – the van mysteriously caught fire. My High Plains Drifter Band members and I had to literally escape for the lives! See more photos below! It was a massive disaster, as the band members lost all their clothes and musical gear and I personally lost my instruments, camera, cell phone, clothes and my beloved ride. We lost an estimated $25,000 worth of stuff collectively and it has been a struggle for us ever since. Luckily we have found support along the way and things are getting better all the time.

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The Band is really hot right now, we have a new song called “Toronto, Ontario” that we are entering into Mayor David Miller’s Contest to write Toronto’s theme song. In addition we have been nominated to the top 500 participants who win win 1 of 50 new Nissan Hypercub Car. This brand new hybrid vehicle could help us as we will be travelling to festivals and clubs all over Canada this summer; check out dates!. We have 1 in 10 chance to win a brand new Hypercube Car (it’s a hybrid electric/gas powered vehicle).

Here’s how to help us!

Go to http://LNK.by/cll to get to the voting page

Click on the red REGISTER TO VOTE button and then fill out the form. Required fields include your name and email address.

Once you’re done registering, make sure you are on the Nufunk Page and if not paste this link:
http://LNK.by/cll or http://www.hypercube.ca/en/Canvas.aspx?id=4875ff84-1658-4c69-9a1f-fb16a3270815&lang=en

you might have to look up ” jay cleary ” if you still can’t find my Page.

It will take you to Nufunk’s ‘canvas’ – There there is some more photos and a new song that will tell the story of why we should get the HyperCUBE!

On top right hand corner of the page is a small red button that says VOTE NOW. Click that and remember you can vote everyday up until May 15th!

Let me know you have entered and send and I will send you a free CD in the mail.

So here’s it all again

>> Go to our canvas: http://LNK.by/cll or find link through http://www.nufunk.ca
>> Login at the top right corner with your email address and password.
>> Click on the small red VOTE NOW!

Thanks for your support !!

Please help us by spread the word, pasting this to your profile etc…

Facebook Link: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=96719165794&ref=ts

you can also twitter, myspace, blog about this !
If we get the car we will be holding a free all night all you can drink party in Toronto that you will be invited to!

We will also be open to helping people by picking up people at the airport while passing through Toronto, helping deliver and sponsor other peoples events.

Even if we don’t win, I’m having fun with this contest and remembering our crazy story. Thanks for listening.

more info here: http://www.nufunk.ca

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MEDIA RELEASE
For Immediate Release

“THE 10th ANNUAL EVOLVE MUSIC AND AWARENESS FESTIVAL”


“Atlantic Canada’s favourite summer music festival is back! Evolve is 3 days and 3 nights of world-class music, environmental awareness, and camping fun set against a spectacular oceanside panorama!”

Publicity: 360 Degrees Artists Jay Cleary, 416.877.4075 jay@evolvefestival.com ****
General Inquiries: info@evolvefestival.com

Featuring over 40 acts including: Xavier Rudd, Jon Lajoie, The New Deal, A.Skillz, The King Khan & BBQ Show, Mat The Alien, Shout Out Out Out Out, Elite Force, Mishka, ill.gates & Masia One, That 1 Guy, Slowcoaster, House Of David Gang, Myagi & Root Sellers feat. Jorah Kai, The Sleepless Nights, Sonny D, Caledonia, Gratefully Deadicated Sound System, Valery Gore, Steve Nurse, Rich Aucoin, Mark Harmsworth, Flotilla, Share, Mizz Maxine, Ghost Bees, Ryan Leblanc, The Strangeboys, Burnto, Aaron MacDonald, Steve The Viking, Run With The Kittens, DVD, Sherman Downey, Tommy Knuckles, Andres Godoy, A/V, Jens Jepperson, The Ukeladies, Cool Dad, Ben Smith and much more.

For complete line-up info visit www.evolvefestival.com.

A limited number of tickets will be sold – only 250 early bird passes available!
Ticket Prices: Early birds $105, advance $125 and $140 at the gate (price includes parking and camping).

Tickets available at various locations across Canada. See www.evolvefestival.com for full list. Online tickets available at www.ticketpro.ca and all Ticketpro locations.

10 Years of Evolving!

The countdown is on for The 10th Annual Evolve Music and Awareness Festival, July 17-19! Set in a spectacular location with breathtaking Atlantic coast vistas just outside Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada, Evolve Festival, staple of the East Coast summer music scene, is guaranteed to be the highlight of the summer.

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Headlining Evolve Festival this year is Australian sensation Xavier Rudd

Xavier Rudd has exploded internationally becoming a
fixture at music festivals worldwide for his unique one-man musical talents. His music mixes rock, folk and indigenous instruments while his lyrics contain socially conscious themes, such as environmentalism, the rights of Aboriginal peoples and world peace. In addition to playing the didgeridoo in many of his songs, Xavier simultaneously plays percussion, guitar and sings. Xavier Rudd has performed with Dave Matthews Band, Michael Franti and Ani DiFranco and Jack Johnson.

With a talent line-up of over 40 acts, Evolve strives to present a uniquely eclectic line-up, including new favourites and old, running the musical spectrum –from rock to jazz to funk, from world music, to hip hop, to electronica, and back again. From live electronic artists; The New Deal, Shout Out Out Out Out and That One Guy; to East Coast mainstays; Slowcoaster, Caledonia, Share and The Sleepless Nights; to globetrotting Djs; A.Skillz, Elite Force, Myagi and Mat the Alien; to hot emerging Canadian talent; Mishka, Valery Gore and The Ukaladies, plus international comedic sensation Jon Lajoie, Evolve continues to push artistic boundaries and audience expectations. See www.evolvefestival.com for the full line up.



Evolve Festival
is a grassroots festival that has grown to become a showcase for music, a forum for environmental awareness, and a celebration of the beauty that is uniquely Maritime. It is entirely dedicated to sustainable environmental stewardship – the largest festival of its kind in Canada. Besides offering an amazing music experience, Evolve is committed to being one of Canada’s greenest events. Evolve strives to set a standard for sustainable festivals — by utilizing renewable energy sources, using recycled paper and vegetable-based inks for all printed materials, biodegradable plates and utensils for food vending, reducing waste and most significantly by providing a forum to network and learn more about social and environmental issues. In addition, the E10 Green Team, a volunteer greening initiatives collective, is facilitating efficient waste disposal and recycling systems at the Evolve festival this year to reduce the environmental impact of the festival. Come get involved!

The three-day Evolve Festival has general camping as well as a quiet/family camping area. There will be full-service facilities including running water, portable washrooms, clean drinking water, and wash stations. There is also a kids’ play zone with organized activities and music for the youngsters and, as usual, a vendor’s area will offer a diverse range of scrumptious food to keep people energized. The vendors’ area will also feature many talented artisans selling crafts, garment, jewelry and one-of-a-kind items.

Exclaim! Magazine says:

“Evolve Serves as the summer’s marquee event of the Maritimes”.

CBC Radio says

“Evolve is one of the Top Ten Summer Festivals of 2008″.


Elizabeth May, Green Party Leader of Canada
says

“Evolve is a great event and rapidly recognized as THE alternative and green music event of the summer. Hats off to the Evolve Team!”


Limited number of tickets will be sold — only 250 early bird passes available!
Ticket Prices: Early birds $105; Advance $125 and $140 at the gate (price includes parking and camping).

Tickets available at various locations across Canada see www.evolvefestival.com for full list. Online tickets available at www.ticketpro.ca and all Ticketpro locations.

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For the 10th consecutive year, the Evolve team has assembled one of the most diverse and daring artist line-ups ever attempted in Atlantic Canada.

Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada
July 17-19, 2009

• Jon Lajoie
• The New Deal
• A.Skillz
• Mat The Alien
• The King Khan & BBQ Show
• Shout Out Out Out Out
• Elite Force
• Mishka
• That 1 Guy
• Slowcoaster
• The Sleepless Nights
• Myagi and Root Sellers feat. Jorah Kai
• House Of David Gang
• Sonny D
• Gratefully Deadicated Sound System
• Caledonia
• Valery Gore
• Steve Nurse
• Rich Aucoin
• Mark Harmsworth
• Flotilla
• Share
• Mizz Maxine
• Ghost Bees
• Ryan LeBlanc
• The Strangeboys
• Burnto
• Aaron MacDonald
• Run With The Kittens
• DVD
• Sherman Downey
• Tommy Knuckles
• Andres Godoy
• A/V
• Jens Jepperson
• The Ukeladies
• Cool Dad

Evolve Festival HQ
http://www.evolvefestival.com
Messageboard
http://users.boardnation.com/~evolve
Twitter
http://twitter.com/evolvefestival
Myspace
http://www.myspace.com/evolvefestival

GENERAL
info@evolvefestival.com

MEDIA INQUIRIES:
Jay Cleary, Publicist
jay@evolvefestival.com
www.evolvefestival.com
416.877.4075 SMS/PRESS