After thrilling audiences and critics across Canada and Europe for the last several years, The Souljazz Orchestra is excited to be embarking on its first major tour of the United States, a 10-date run that includes stops at some of the top venues in the Northeast and Midwest. 

Souljazz Orchestra Tour Dates:

Saturday, January 21st, 2012 - Mavericks - Ottawa, ON
Wednesday, February 15th, 2012 - Fête - Providence, RI
Thursday, February 16th, 2012 - Scullers Jazz Club - Boston, MA
Friday, February 17th, 2012 - Nectar's - Burlington, VT
Saturday, February 18th, 2012 - Webster Hall (The Studio) - New York, NY
Monday, February 20th, 2012 - World Cafe Live - Philadelphia, PA
Tuesday, February 21st, 2012 - Rock N Roll Hotel - Washington, DC
Wednesday, February 22nd, 2012 - Grog Shop - Cleveland, OH
Thursday, February 23rd, 2012 - The Strutt - Kalamazoo, MI
Friday, February 24th, 2012 - Double Door - Chicago, IL
Saturday, February 25th, 2012 - Triple Rock - Minneapolis, MN

Following up on 2008’s Avalanche to Wandering Bear, Valery Gore is hard at work recording her new album, and getting ready for an European spring tour. To get a taste of what’s in store, check out this new video for “Clean Break”

Valery Gore:  European Tour 2012

March 16: Berlin, Germany @ Gelegenheiten
March 17: Erfurt, Germany @ Predigerkeller  
April 4: Görlitz, Germany @ Stille Post
April 6: Leipzig, Germany @ Horns Erben
May 17: Biel, Switzerland @ Cafe du Commerce
May 22: Kressbronn, Germany @  Fugunt
May 23: Stuttgart, Germany @ Cafe Galao

Check www.valerygore.com for more dates as they’re announced.

Holiday party season is in full swing, and there’s no better way to cap it off than Do Right’s 8th annual Do Right! New Years Eve Party at Supermarket. Featuring DJ John Kong alongside Circle Research, and hosted by MC Abdominal, this party sells out in advance every year! There are still a few early bird $15 tickets, so grab yours before they’re gone and join us for this Toronto New Year’s Party institution. 

Maylee Todd is back with a brand new single 'Hieroglyphics'!

Right now the original version is featured as a free download on mayleetodd.com, but for those of you who prefer their music in analog, Do Right will be releasing an limited edition 7" single on Feb 6, along with a remix by Kon & The Gang. 

'Tis the season for stocking up on good music! Right now for a limited time only, we’re offering a selection of great CD & vinyl titles from the likes of Lee Fields, Elizabeth Shepherd, Brassroots for just $5! Visit our Sale Section for the complete selection. 

Just in time for the holidays, Do Right commemorates our 10th Anniversary with a fantastic deal on our 10 Ans: Ten Years of Do Right! compilation. For just $10, you’ll get 22 soul, funk, jazz, Afrobeat, house and hiphop joints -- personally selected by label boss John Kong from Do Right’s 10-year archive -- by great artists like Souljazz Orchestra, Elizabeth Shepherd, Maylee Todd, Abdominal, Lee Fields, Brassroots and many more. 

“These selections represent the the definitive moments in Do Right history,” says John. “They’re the singles that inspired me to release the albums, the remixes that got an instant reaction from the crowds in the clubs, and the ones that gave me a special feeling of pride when I heard them on the radio. This compilation is the soundtrack of Do Right Music so far, and it keeps on evolving. I feel very fortunate and honoured to have worked with all of these great artists, past and present, whose musical contributions have put Do Right on the worldwide map.”  

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Maylee started off 2011 with bang in January by showcasing at MIDEM in Cannes, France last January. In June, she opened for Janelle Monae at C/O Pop in Cologne, Germany. Now, Maylee Todd is wrapping up a phenomenal year by going back to Europe one more time! After starting with two club dates -- at Paradiso in Amsterdam on December 30, followed by Bar du Matin in Brussels on December 1, Maylee will be performing at the Trans Musicales Festival in Rennes, France on Friday, December 2. For the grand finale on Monday, December 5, Maylee drops by Rich Mix in London, UK as part of the CIMA “Canadian Blast vs. Oui Love” Christmas Party; where she’ll share the stage with Zooey and Saida Baba Taliba.

We are thrilled to announce the first confirmed dates for Maylee Todd’s 2011 European summer tour, supporting the European release of her acclaimed debut album Choose Your Own Adventure 

On Wednesday, June 22, Maylee will be opening for American soul & funk phenomenon Janelle Monae at the 7,000-capacity Theatre am Tanzbrunnen in Cologne, Germany. On Friday June 24, she headlines the legendary Cologne jazz venue, Stadtgarden, as part of the C/O Pop Festival.

The following week, Maylee takes London by storm at The Barbican as part of
Canadian Blast, a two-day Canada Day celebration curated by the Canadian Independent Music Association that represents the largest Canada Day celebrations outside of Canada itself. Maylee will be in the company of such luminary Canadian artists as, Chilly Gonzales, The Hidden Cameras, Woodpigeon, Devon Sproule,Mantler, Sandro Perri, Ryan Driver, and Linda McRae. 

Maylee Todd 2011 European Summer Tour Dates:
 June 22: Cologne, Germany, Theatre am Tanzbrunnen (opening for Janelle Monae)
June 24: Cologne, Germany, Stadtgarten (c/o pop Festival)
July 2: London, England, The Barbican (CIMA - Canadian Blast)

Stay tuned for more European date confirmations.

In the meantime, check out Maylee's brand-new video for 'Heartthrob', inspired by Nobuhiko Obayashi's 1977 cult classic film Hausu

Announcing the limited edition Do Right! Serato Pressing featuring Maylee Todd + Prommer & Barck!

In 2004, Serato debuted its Scratch Live software, allowing DJs to mix and scratch files from their computer using regular turntables or CDJs. While Serato may be the world leader in advanced digital DJing, they’re still vinyl junkies at heart. The limited-quantity Serato Pressings series is one way they pay tribute to the vinyl they love. Do Right Music is truly honoured to be the featured record label for the 17th edition of this prestigious series -- joining the company of Def Jam, Ninja Tune, Stones Throw, Ubiquity and Tru Thoughts Records. Maylee Todd’s hot single ‘Aerobics in Space’ and the “Spaced-Out” remix by Prommer & Barck (Christian Prommer and Alex of Jazzanova) will appear on the flip side of the record, with the Serato Control Vinyl on the other side. 

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Lee Fields & The Expressions are going to be playing the Canadian Jazz Festival circuit this summer. Renowned throughout the global Funk community, Lee Fields has poured his grunts and screams over a legacy of funk and soul from the early seventies. Lee Fields is the real deal.

Catch Fields in a city near you:

June 29 - Montreal Jazz Festival
June 30 - Ottawa Jazz Festival
July 1 - This Ain’t Hollywood - Hamilton
July 2 - Toronto Jazz Festival -The Horseshoe Tavern 

In the meantime get a load of “Ladies” off the acclaimed My World album, and find out why this was on everyone’s playlist last summer. 

Starting on March 18 in Winnipeg, Elizabeth Shepherd embarks on a sprawling 18-date spring tour across Ontario and Western Canada! If you’ve seen her before, you know she and her Trio always deliver an incredible live show, and if you haven’t yet experienced her yet, it’s time for you to discover why she’s considered one of Canada’s brightest young talents. 

Do Right! and Exclaim! Magazine do not want you to miss out on Elizabeth Shepherd's amazing live performance, so we're giving away tickets to every performance on her tour plus a handful of lucky winners will receive a copy of her acclaimed album, Heavy Falls the Night. 

Enter the contest here

TOUR DATES:
March 18 @ The Park Theatre - Winnipeg, MB
March 20 @ The Bassment - Saskatoon, SK
March 22 @ Jeffrey's Cafe & Wine Bar - Edmonton, AB
March 23 @ The Matchbox Theatre - Red Deer, AB
March 24 @ Communitea - Canmore, AB
March 25 @ Caffe Motivo - Kamloops, BC
March 26 @ The Dream Cafe - Penticton, BC
March 27 @ Elk's Hall - Courtenay, BC
March 29 @ Hermann's - Victoria, BC
March 30 @ The Garage Showroom - Duncan, BC
March 31 @ St. James Hall - Vancouver, BC
April 2 @ Minstrel Cafe - Kelowna, BC
April 3 @ Cantos - Calgary, AB
April 4 @ Mauro's - Medicine Hat, AB
April 5 @ The Artesian - Regina, SK
April 8 @ The Apollo - Thunder Bay, ON
April 9 @ Lop Lop's - Sault Ste. Marie, ON
April 17 @ Trinity St. Paul's United Church - Toronto, ON

Cop this exclusive Do Right 2011 Calendar free when you order any Do Right CDs from our web store this month. For limited time only and while supplies last.

Do Right! Music is crossing the pond to share a little musical joy with their British pals and ex Canucks seeking a taste of the T dot.

The acts to hit London town will be the much talked about Maylee Todd, the quirky Toronto-based singer/songwriter who is turning heads by reinventing tropical grooves. Her debut album “Choose Your Own Adventure” which has received rave reviews both at home and abroad will be released in the UK next month.

Next up will be Brassroots, the explosive 8-piece horn and percussion ensemble from East London. Their funk version of “Good Life” has been on heavy rotation throughout Europe, spun by the likes of Giles Peterson, Rob Da Bank and Dimitri from Paris, and topped the year-end charts of 2010. There’s no sign of slowing down for these guys as they hit the studio once more to complete their album for 2011.

Also on the bill is Nostalgia 77 aka Skeletons, whose unique ethio-groove and afro-jazz sounds have been building a strong cult following as well as being featured on the popular TV show Entourage. This time, he’ll be on DJ Duty with Do Right’s label boss, DJ John Kong, as together they wrap up a night of funk and soul with some eclectic beats. 

Do Right! London Session:

featuring 
Live performances by: Maylee Todd, & Brassroots
DJs: Nostalgia 77 aka Skeletons, and label boss: John Kong

ONE NIGHT ONLY.
Sunday, January 23^rd at Rich Mix in Bethnal Green. 7pm ‘til late.

If you’ve been on the club circuit recently you will most likely have shaken your stuff to the awesome brass band version of ‘Good Life’ by none other than Do Right’s Brassroots. Born on the streets of East London, this explosive 8 piece horn & percussion ensemble ooze an energy fed by incredible musicians from the UK, France, Greece, America & Israel. You can read more about them here and indulge in the EP which is now available in 12" vinyl format.

Have you seen this? Brand new video from Maylee Todd!

Check out this special interview with label boss John Kong talking about our label and the eclectic music scene in the big T.O. Read the full article right here.

Do Right Music is proud to announce the release of Nostalgia 77's alter-ego "Skeletons" album Smile. Originally a private pressing of 300 Vinyl LPs, Do Right has now obtained exclusive rights to the vinyl release which will hit stores on September 13th in Europe. Digital/CD formats available through Tru Thoughts Records.

Benedic Lamdin is a musician, producer and engineer from London, UK. He has produced a string of LP's as Nostalgia 77 for Tru Thoughts Recording. This time though he has summoned a new style of work with a heavily African influenced record: inspired by Fela Kuti's minor-key Afrobeat moves, Mulatu Astatke's Ethio-groove and what sounds like some vaguely Afro-jazzy Italian sound library joint.

Smile, was almost entirely written by Lamdin, whilst actually being played by various musicians as they passed through his studio. The result is an incredible musical collage that has taken on its own identity.

We'd like to congratulate Elizabeth Shepherd on making the Polaris Prize long list for her new album Heavy Falls The Night. In addition she has been nominated as a Galaxie Rising Star and will be playing Jazz Festival's across Canada including East coast. She will also be playing on July 2nd in Toronto supporting Jose James at Revival Bar. Please vote now at the following Galaxie Rising Star link... Many thanks!

We are happy to announce Maylee Todd's debut album 'Choose Your Own Adventure' which hits the stores on June 22nd. If you can't wait that long, then why not preview and order the full album today by clicking here. Ordering this CD today will entitle you to an immediate album download, plus 3 very special bonus remixes by Circle Research, Vitaminsforyou, and Jeremy Glenn!