Bringin’ It Back: The latest video from God Made Me Funky’s latest album ‘Enter The Beat’ Available iTunes and CD.

These guys were a BLAST to hang out with at NXNE back in June — a total blast. I caught their show at Sunshine Records on Yonge and then followed up the show with burritos and story time down the street. All around great people and fantastic musicians! Sadly all of my hilarious video footage from that day’s been lost. I’ll sum it up for you: It started with awesome, awesome music and ended with a talking burrito and Coke coming out of my nose. Got the picture?

Now, these guys have a small request from us (you and me and all of you who love awesome music, that is): The latest GMMF single, ‘Too Shy’, has just been released to radio nation wide. Go, request the single (please?). Call into your college station mix shows and ask them for some God Made Me Funky! Shout it from the roof tops, etc. Give these guys some love!

(Wanna see another super cool video from GMMF? Check this out! I have this song in my head for days at a time.)

18 Sep 2008 21:30 Lydia’s Pub SASKATOON, Saskatchewan
19 Sep 2008 22:00 Dickens Pub CALGARY, Alberta
20 Sep 2008 22:00 Lyrics Bar GOLDEN, British Columbia
21 Sep 2008 21:30 Rose and Crown BANFF, British Columbia
23 Sep 2008 21:30 The Drake Inn CANMORE, British Columbia
27 Sep 2008 19:00 Cincinnati MidPoint Music Festival CINCINNATI, Ohio
28 Sep 2008 21:00 Boulder Coffee Co. ROCHESTER, New York
1 Oct 2008 22:00 Arlene’s Grocery NEW YORK, New York
2 Oct 2008 21:30 Merlin’s BUFFALO, New York
4 Oct 2008 20:30 Funk N’ Waffles SYRACUSE, New York
16 Oct 2008 22:00 The Mansion House St. CATHERINES, Ontario
18 Oct 2008 22:00 Revival Toronto, Ontario

Haven’t heard of Jon McKiel yet? Perhaps its because he’s spent the last year hauled up in his hometown of Halifax, Nova Scotia, in a dim lit house, armed with a guitar and a cigarette, writing beautifully affecting indie-pop songs. Joined by his bandmates Josh Kogon (bass), Cory LeBlanc (drums), Mike D’Eon (guitar) and Colin Crowell (synth and trumpet), Jon improves on the tradition of fellow Canadian bands like The Stills and Great Lake Swimmers by combining deep pop sensibilities with rich descriptive lyrics and haunting melodies. On songs like “Poor Heart” and “Get Caught,” Jon McKiel delivers the genuineness that has attracted many to fellow singer/songwriters like Andrew Bird, Stephen Malkmus, and Ryan Adams.

Jon’s new album, “The Nature of Things,” was released by Wednesday Records on February 12, 2008. The album follows Jon’s self-titled debut, which was dubbed The Coast’s “Top 50 Albums of 2006.” “The Nature of Things” was recorded at the old Fort Apache in Boston (home of the Pixies’ “Come on Pilgrim,” Radiohead’s “The Bends,” and Dinosaur Jr.’s “Green Mind”) by Thom Flowers. The record was mastered by Noah Mintz (The Dears, Stars, and Broken Social Scene) at Lacquer Channel in Toronto.

Upcoming shows:

28 Jun 2008      20:00    Sled Island Festival @ Marquee Room  Calgary, Alberta
29 Jun 2008     22:00    Canmore Hotel     Canmore, Alberta
01 Jul 2008     20:00    Ottomon Lounge     Medicine Hat, Alberta
04 Jul 2008     20:00    Lydia’s     Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
08 Jul 2008     21:00    Albion     Guelph, Ontario
09 Jul 2008     20:00    Casbah     Hamilton, Ontario
10 Jul 2008     21:00    Rancho Relaxo     Toronto, Ontario
19 Jul 2008     20:00    Green Mountain Festival  Nanimo, British Columbia