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 Hey what'sup people..

Just a heads up we are doing a showcase at Harbourfront Centre as part of Breaks, Beats and Culture.. July 4th

Featuring live performances by LAL , iNSiDEaMiND and Moonstarr with Friends..J More details on our event page here

http://www.ptrmusic.com/event.php?event_id=26

We're celebrating our 10th year so definitely come out and support, and best of all its free!

Check out a new video of iNSiDEaMiND doing their live thing, what you can expect on July 4th

Check out LAL's latest Video Wasteland off Deportation exploring images of femininity as prescribed by the fashion industry. Directed by David Fernandes.

Make sure to rate the video and leave a comment.. Also you can subscribe to our youtube channel. www.youtube.com/ptrmusic 

Yes People,  LAL's new album Deportation is Hitting the stores today,  May 27, 2008.. definitely ask for it at you local record store..

Check out LAL on tour supporting their new release Deportation...

Also get your hands on LAL's new album Deporatation from the PTR online store, available on CD and mp3 format.. Support Independent Music...

http://ptrmusic.com/release.php?catalog_id=PTR-CD015

Also check out www.lalforest.com For more info

Here are the upcoming tour dates for LAL...

Thursday may 22 toronto
Wrongbar 1279 queen st W
9:30 doors
with djs: Nik Red & Moonstarr
special guest: Luanda Jones, Humle the Poet

KINGSTON, On
Wednesday May 28th
Sleepless Goat
9pm $5@ the Door
co-sponsor:
CFRC
http://www.cfrc.ca/

Thursday May 29 - Ottawa
Mercury Lounge
56 Byward Market Sq. Side Door - Upstairs
Ottawa, Ontario
http://www.mercurylounge.com
with special guest QR5 & DJ Trevor Walker
Doors open 9pm
$8-10 Sliding Scale

MAYNOOTH, On
Friday May 30th
Arlington Hotel
10pm show with qr5

Sat may 31st - Hamilton - cd release
Pepperjacks
http://www.pepperjackcafe.com
38 King William St.
doors 9pm
with special guests QR5

Friday June 6 - London
Alex P. Keaton
580 Talbot Street, London, Ontario
with special guest QR5
$3

Saturday June 7 - Bayfield
Black Dog Pub
5 Main Street North
Bayfield, Ontario
www.blackdogpubbistro.ca
with special guest QR5

Public Transit Recordings is extremely proud to present "Variations in Time: A Jazz Perspective" compiled by one of Montreal's finest Djs Andy Williams.

This just in.. We've organised a release party in Toronto for Variations in Time co-presented by the Trane Studio.. Featuring Billy Bang and Clifton Joseph. Taking place at the Trane Studio 964 Bathurst St..Saturday May 17th Click the event more more info

http://ptrmusic.com/event.php?event_id=19

Here is some more info on the compilation..

The 13 artists Andy hand-picked to grace Variations do more justice bringing the essence of the "Great Black Music" to life. Whether hip hop, spoken word, soul, free or funky, the diverse artists on this PTR compilation share common ground in the Nile of jazz. Some of the artists include Amiri Baraka, Clifton Joseph, Avram Fefer Trio, Follow Follow and Billy Bang plus more. All proceeds will be going towards the Tyndale St. George Community Centre in Montreal, a place that is close to the heart of Andy.

Now available on all formats, Click here the following link for track previews and the release page.

PTR-1218 Monk Swing

PTR-CD009 Variations in Time: A Jazz Perspective

Peep some interviews with Andy Williams..

http://www.montrealmirror.com/2008/042408/music4.html

http://www.voir.ca/publishing/article.aspx?zone=1§ion=6&article=57963

Yes Peoples.. Check out some new eye Candy courtesy of LAL a new video for Lost in Space an unreleased LAL track. The video was shot guerilla style on the London Bus System and in India.. Hope you enjoy, make sure to leave a comment on youtube..

Also if you want to check out more visuals from the ptr crew, hit up PTRmusic TV on youtube.. click here www.youtube.com/ptrmusic