Today’s post goes out with a huge shout out to Zoo Legacy: a local band that will make you think twice about the hidden talents of a conservative town like Ottawa.

They’re a smooth transitional mix between rock and hip hop. Their music is original, as they proudly write  and produce all of their own sounds. Live instruments include guitar, bass and piano chords. Nick, their lead singer rounds up all the sounds with his soft, raspy voice hopping between rhymes and song.

It’s really a great  marriage of beats and rhymes with appropriately smooth supporting melodies. These guys have found just the right ” ingredient list”  for good music – something that many local bands really struggle to get a grip on.

Listen to some of their music HERE

I’ve been at this spot enough times now that I can confidently say that they {more than} deserve an honorable mention. Trella has apparently been in little Italy for quite some time, but it took them moving to a relatively new building for me to notice. I’ll be honest – I’m really weary of Italian spots…I’ll tell you why: in my experience many of these Italian restaurants can be outdated, the food quality can be poor and the price you pay sometimes just aint worth it. HOWEVER…Trella Bar & Grill is none of the above.

This is such a modern, chic, affordable place, that I just CANNOT stand by and not say anything. I LOVE this spot and I can’t get enough. The food there is FANTASTIC and the prices are surprising! Their menu is quite eclectic – with an Italian spin of course, they combine modern cuisine and traditional elements. The selection is quite rich as well:

They feature classically delicious appetizers like crab cakes, bruschetta, anti pasto, mussels etc

And have a huge range of main dishes: from meal sized hearty salads, grilled meats, fresh fish,  pastas, pizzas, sandwiches etc.

Their dessert menu changes daily as they receive their cakes and pastries fresh daily.

I really like this place also because of their conscious use of local ingredients.

Trella also has a full bar as well, as it turns into a “supper club” on Friday and Saturday nights (10pm -2:30am) – hosted by my good friends at Ebony&Ivory. You can expect really great music all night – hip hop, R&B, Dancehall, Reggae, old school and last time I was there, there was an amazing African drum group drumming to the beat of the dj’s music. The atmosphere was great!

Check out their website for all the details!

Meet me at Trella!

Stay Fly and Bon Appetite!

XoXoX

Big Shouts to the Ebony and Ivory crew for putting together this MASSIVE event starring Bell Biv Devoe From The Legendary R&B Group New Edition.

When: Saturday August 21 @ Parliament Ultra Club (151 George St. Ottawa)

Music By: Mace, Casual, DTrain

Hosted By: The One and Only Richniques

All Ebony and Ivory events SELL OFF early so make sure to arrive EXTRA early for this event!

Here’s a quick tip too: Don’t try and park in the parking lot at Parliament as it gets PACKED and you put your car in danger of getting scratched! Park in the underground garage down the street!

2. The 2010 Ottawa Reggae Festival will be taking place at Lebreton Flats Park in the heart of downtown Ottawa. This year’s festival will feature live performances by some of the hottest artists, featuring reggae, dancehall, reggaeton, soca, R&B and hip hop.

The Festival begins Friday, Aug. 20 at 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. and will run all day Saturday and Sunday from noon to 11 p.m.

3. COME CRASH THIS BDAY BASH: BDAY³: Illo, Iggy, Drastik @ Ritual Nightclub

Ritual is DEF one of Ottawa’s HOT SPOTS and you do not want to miss this night!

Dj Illo, Dj Drastic and Iggy Smalls share a birthday week…

Even if you don’t know these dudes – come crash their bday bash and add to the fun because music will be provided by the birthday trio – trust me – you won’t get that any other weekend!

Ritual Nightclub
137 Besserer St.
Ottawa, ON

4. AIDONIA @ KOOLHAUS in Toronto

This will be a really good time because Aidonia is one of dancehall’s up and coming great artists – and one of my favorites.

WARNING: This event is for the hardcore dancehall lovers

When: Saturday Sept 4th

Where: KOOLHAUS, Toronto

5. Lastly for all my hardcore, LIVE, techno/dance  lovers! Designer Drugs will be @ Ritual

The DD boys produced over 23 remixes and DJ’d over 100 shows around the world. This year, to keep from going crazy, Designer Drugs is putting the focus on original material while continuing to tour the galaxy and party harder than ever.

Most recently, Designer Drugs released their single “ZOMBIES! / Back Up In This” on Iheartcomix Records with Remixes by Nadastrom, Don Rimini, Le Castle Vania and Bird Peterson. Designer Drugs has also completed remixes for labels such as Kitsune, Dim Mak, Fools Gold, Warner Brothers, Ministry Of Sound, Hail Social, Iamsound, Etc Etc, Coco Machette and Calamity Jane for artists such as Little Boots, The Veronicas, Thieves Like Us, Treasure Fingers, Mariah Carey, Jupiter One, Heart’s Revolution, Mission Control, Hail Social, and IAMX.

When: Saturday, October 16th, 2010

Where: Ritual NightClub (137 Besserer St.)

Tickets: $20 in advance

Online at: http://www.ticketweb.ca/

Get Your Tix @ Local Shops:

Reap & Sew (613) 562-4545
Norml Clothing (613) 562-2043
Top of the World (613) 237-4797
Vertigo Records (613) 241-1011
The Lay Up (613) 695-5055

And That’s it for now!

Stay Fly

XoXo

For one night only — FRIDAY JULY 16th —DRAKE will be bringing his entire crew for an Intimate and Interactive evening at PURE LOUNGE (the old 426 in Hull). Fans can get up close and personal with DRAKE while partying all night to his official DJ “FUTURE THE PRINCE”.

Special guest appearance by BELLY!

There is NO GUESTLIST for the EVENT so make sure you get your TICKETS ASAP.

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To GET AT ME FOR TICKETS find me on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/Lexxy.R
Bottle Service:

21 Luxurious VIP bottle service tables available.

To book your bottle service table contact 613-852-2700

PURE LOUNGE
426 SAINT JOSEPH
HULL, Quebec J8P 2X9
Canada
613-983-PURE (7873)
www.pure-lounge.ca

Presented by:
PARISPOLICE CLOTHING, ANGELEYEZ MUZIQ, PROJEKT EVENTS

November 14th, 2009
Coors Light Mystery Mansion BLOCK PARTY

Saturday November 14th

Admittidly, this is the hottest block party in the city! The Block party consists of 3 bars:
Industry Room, Liquor Store and Parliament Ultra Club.
Here’s a little breakdown that might make it easier for you to choose which one you wanna ball out at LOL

Industry Room:

Crowd: 19-28 year olds
Dress Code: trendy (no boots, no bandanas, no hats)
Music: hip hop, reggae, r&b, electro

Liquor Store:

Crowd: 19-23
Dress code: casual
Music: Top 40

Parliament Ultra Club:

Crowd: 23-33
Dress Code: trendy/dressy
Music: House, Electro

November 29th, 2009
Kid Cudi Afterparty @ Parliament Ultra Club

Kid Cudi afterparty @ Parliament Ultra Club

I hope everyone reading this is musically educated and up to date… but for those of you who need a little reminder of who Kid Cudi is…check this:

Day and Night – Kid Cudi

This party is going to be WICKID!

Email me now to get onto my VIP guestlist. I’m only taking 10 people!

Happy Canada Day!

Just wanted to wish everyone a happy and SAFE day and night!!! Let’s show the rest of the country what the Capital has to offer!!!

 Here’s what’s going down in Ottawa for Canada Day…and the day before Canada Day!!!

Well…Every single club, bar and hole in the wall restaurant are having some sort of party…But I’m gonna be where the party is SET TO BE CRAZYYY!!!! Every single year York Street Ent. puts on a HUGE BLOCK PARTY!!! So you get 4 vibes in one!!! Entering one means you got access to all four clubs: Parliament Ultra Club, Liquor Store, Industry Room and Live Lounge. I’m telling you – no matter what type of music that you’re into, they have GOT IT!!! Each room has a different DJ, style, crowd and vibe.

 Get there early though!! There’s seriously nothing worse than waiting in line for hours…in the rain LOL I would suggest arriving at 10:30 ( I know its super early but trust me – you wont get in after 11:00 pm)

 The PARTY STARTS on TUESDAY June 30^th…. Continues on Wednesday June 31^st.

 Here are the best two entrances:

Industry Room – 130 York St.

Parliament Ultra Club – 151 George Street

Click on the pictures to view the full size posters…And holla atcha girl for tickets or more information!

1.) Sunday May 18th – Swagger

Ebony & Ivory Present

SWAGGER!

Music by Mace, Kane & Biko

Victoria Long Weekend!

Heaven Nightclub – 400 Dalhousie St.

2.) Friday May 23rd – Pop Rocks

The New Hot 89.9 Presents POP ROCKS!

Taste the Musical Explosion

Featuring Canada’s Choice Mace & Richniques

10PM/19+

Fashion Forward Dress Code

Industry Room – 130 York St.

3.) Friday May 30th – The Mary Jay Experience

Ebony & Ivory Proudly Presents

The Mary Jay Experience

An upscale evening dedicated to Ebony & Ivory’s two favorite artists Mary Jay Blige and Jay Z.

Parliament Ultra Club – 151 George St.

Doors open at 10 pm

21 + id required

Walk down the red carpet…

Dress to impress!