after eight years, DUBTRIBE SOUND SYSTEM announces their long-anticipated return to toronto for a final live performance of beautiful and organic, deep, funky house grooves. during the height of the underground party movement of the 90's, dubtribe helped define the era with favourites such as "equitoreal" "do it now", and "sunshine's theme", while boasting releases on top labels such as bmg, jive electro + defected, as well as their own imprint, imperial dub recordings. this loving san francisco duo is world-renowned, attracting caravans from far and wide to witness their awe-inspiring and infectious live sets that spread the message of goodwill, peace and love. please join us as we celebrate their farewell performance and share one more dance together in the beautiful and historic steamwhistle brewery.
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So I arrived at the steamwhistle brewery just around 11:30pm (my bike ride allowed me to get there in 15 minutes! yes!!!! LOL) to check out this show. By the time I got there, Hali was at the deck already mixing for his set.
I was supposed to meet a frind, Charles there, so I looked for him, only bumping into so many of my great old buddies there. I was especially so very happy to see Melanie.
This girl has such a warm and truly sweet smile. The words can not describe the way this girl smiles. One thing that I can tell ya is that she is REAL. She is so honest with her feelings and she is a very strong gal. I love and admire such part of her, and it makes me feel great whenever I see her smile, cause I know she is not faking it, but being true to her feelings, ya know??????
She was hanging around with Matt and Pete, a couple other music lovers and musically talented individuals, whom I have known since I first moved here in the year of 2000. It was absolutely wicked how I got to share a little bit of my life update with them. I felt like blushing after I shared what I had to say (because Mel, Matt and Pete surrounded me and just quietly listened to what I had to share with them when there is great music playing and dance flor to bust your moves!! LOL), but it was very very touching how they shared their time listening to my story and engaging in a talk with me.
You know, I never dislike the idea of going to the club or party for the sake of socializing with others. I go there to listen and feel the music and gain positive energy from the experience and apply the gained elements and energy into my own life (inspiration/insightful/nurturing/fulfilling/manifesting/new creative ideas, you name it, being a part of wonderful music performance is my passion, as it has always reminded me to be true to who I am). So if I encounter a soul that gives me great vibe, I am happy for such treasure, but not something that I expect, knowing the nature of clubbing business and how people tend to use the venue to get off their negative energy in such openly and sometime reluctant manner.
Anyway, my point was that, I was very glad that after years of partying, these people that I met from the online music community, tribe are kind of individuals who are there for the music and all about sharing the great vibes, because just like my another friend, Norm puts it, "there is no meaning in life if there is no music". ;) So enuff of my rants about my great buddies here in Toronto (i just wanted to express how thankful I am to have them here!!)
The show It was one of the most touching, inspiring, insightful, beautiful, deep, and soulfully and musically wonderful live PA I have ever experienced in my life. I experienced so many different emotions during their performance: excitement, craziness, funkiness, deep, insightful, touching, sadness, appreciation, wishful, hopeful, fulfilled and thankful… A couple moments and at the end of the show, I could not help but let my tears fall off my eyes. I am very thankful that Hali (the poundhouse crew) made this happen and bringing them to Toronto for their farewell tour. All I want to say to DSS is "thank you" for all the love and positive will that they have shared and spread thru their wonderful music. I feel that whenever I remember this show, I will get to remind myself to be always true to myself and be loving and friendly to all around me and all we have in our life :)
One of my favorite dubtribe songs: "Do it now"
You say you're lonely
Don't care anymore
Emptiness abounds
and love surrounds
the hole besides your heart
You're feeling so sad,
And it's never been this bad before
Don't wanna change the world
But I'm gonna change your mind
I'll only say that if you stay
Love is what you'll find
But you're gone... 'cause love takes so long
You say you're empty
Don't feel anymore
Loneliness abounds
And the music pounds around and around and around...
You're moving way too fast
Like nothing ever lasts
Just keep on ... pushing
Could be anything you want
Could do anything you feel
Love is all around you
but you don't believe it's real
Just be fearless
Baby be fearless...
Do it now.
Do it now.
Do it now.
Do it now.
All my life I sit and wonder
Why you put yourself down
What's so bad, what's so bad, what's so bad, what's so bad
About what we have now?
Raise your hands... in the twilight
Raise your hands... to the sky
and say "I love you"
No fear anymore
Happiness is found
Let love come down
and shine inside your heart
You're beautiful inside
I'm in love with your mind and your heart and your soul and your eyes
Could be anything you want
Could do anything you feel
Love is all around you
but you don't believe it's real
Open up your mind
Listen to your heart
Leave loneliness behind
Come on, come on, come on
Do it now.
Do it now.
Do it now.
Do it now... :)
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