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Here is a little sneak peek at Moonstarr's latest project called ILL Harmonics, coming soon, more previews to come.]]> http://www.ptrmusic.com/news.php?news_id=80
FREE BEER ALL NIGHT!! Sponsored by Brixton and Converse. Alibi Boutique 506 Rachel St. Est Montreal, QC More info...]]> http://www.ptrmusic.com/news.php?news_id=78
Solid'Ayiti is an initiative of artists and activists in Montreal working to build longterm solidarity between people in Montreal and movements for social justice in Haiti. Artists for Haiti, an initiative of Solid'Ayiti is launching in the wake of the catastrophic earthquake in Haiti, that has left tens-of-thousands death, major elements of the public infrastructure destroyed and a country already the poorest in the western hemisphere severely wounded. Solid'Ayiti will work to promote self-sufficiency, independence, social justice and peace in Haiti.

Artists for Haiti I will be raising funds for Lycée Jean-Baptiste Cinéas in Limbé, Haiti. For many years the Lycee was using the space of l'ecole nationale des filles until its construction during the 1st term Rene Preval government. The Lycee has 2 sets of classes, morning and afternoon, of approximately 2000 students, boys and girls and 100 staff. However it has no funding, no library, no cafetaria, no computer labs, no court to play in. All funds received will be directed towards this school to secure funding for continued education, all the more important given the devastating events since Jan 12th.

Read more about the event here...
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Hatian-born Vox Sambou is a personal friend and artist on PTR. Vox has been on a mission raising awareness about Haiti, culminating over the last couple of years with a community centre project in his hometown of Limbé, Haiti.  PTR has supported Vox by helping organize fundraisers to aid in his efforts. 'Sit to Learn' was one of them, where we helped raise cash to purchase badly-needed chairs.

If you're thinking about sending cash to Haiti to help in aid efforts, please consider supporting Vox and his community work back home.

Read more about Vox or check out his website. http://www.voxsambou.com/

Any amount you can give to Vox will be an enormous boost to help him, his friends and relatives in Haiti whose lives have been seriously affected by this earthquake.

Vox was on Montreal's CBC Radio earlier today where he spoke about the situation and gave good and bad news.  He talked about hearing news on losing close friends yet at the same time was relived to hear that his father in the north is safe.

Right now, CBC News reports:

"Quake death toll may top 100,000: Haitian PM
UN secretary general appeals for aid"
read more...

Let's get the word out and support our friends in need.

Send any amount to us < info@ptrmusic.com > or directly to Vox at < info@voxsambou.com > via paypal
https://www.paypal.ca/sendmoney

We will be delivering donations to Vox over the coming days and will update our progress on www.ptrmusic.com
We can also personally deliver cheques or money orders. Please get in touch!
info@ptrmusic.com

Thank you - Moonstarr & The PTR Crew

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Etes vous prêt pour FUTUR SHOCK 2010?Une nouvelle décennie est née alors venez célébrer avec nous Tony Ezzy et son live spiritual funk nous guiderons dans une nouvelle ère de lumière et possibilité,il sera accompagné par les Masters Of the Universe et sa section de cuivre . Sur les tables tournantes on retrouvera Tashish ,Moonstarr et Kobal qui feront  tourner des rare 80 funk classiques et autres boogie venus tout droit de leur collection respectives . La piste de danse sera poudrée a la poudre a bébé pour vous garantir un meilleur mouvement durant vos performances .Au plaisir de vous voir au départ de cette nouvelle décennie.

Click here for full event details...
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The mixtape you have to have for the holidays.. Get your toes tapping, heads nodding while you are doing your holiday shopping, or wearing the lamp shade at your next holiday party..  Featuring a mashup of Moonstar's beats from the past, present and future.  Featuring tracks from Instrumentals Forever, Mathology, Montreal ILL Harmonics, guests, unreleased remixes and works in progress.

Check it out here:
http://ptrmusic.com/radio_show.php?radio_id=92

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PTR is extremely exited to announce the release of our first 7inch, by Moonstarr called Farfisa 45, featuring Tony Ezzy on the Farfisa Organ.  The songs pay homage to great Brazilian organists like Walter Wanderley and Ed Lincon. Featuring dirty drum breaks and samples played by Moonstarr and jazzy Farfisa Organ work by Tony Ezzy.

Its a limited edition so make sure you get your hands on one,  its available through Groove Distribution.  For you Digital Heads check out Juno download , you can download it exclusively from there..

Here is what people are saying about it..

“Dope Stuff”, DJ Morpheus
“Nice Funky Vibes” DJ Makossa
“Brilliant Release ..” Dom Servini (Wah Wah 45s)
“Absolutely Love it!!” Laurent Garnier
“Baaad” Michael Stukes (Mystic Vibes Radio, NYC)

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Just a quick reminder that Pursuit Grooves will be kicking a live set at the Boat (Toronto) on October 15.  Don't miss the live PA and Live Beat Programming !! check out the event link here
http://ptrmusic.com/event.php?event_id=44  She will be joined by Toronto's ProF and Vangel..

For more info on Pursuit Grooves check out her myspace http://www.myspace.com/vjsmith

Check out Pursuit Grooves latest podcast..

http://pursuitgrooves.podomatic.com/entry/2009-10-08T10_24_54-07_00
]]> http://www.ptrmusic.com/news.php?news_id=67 Montreal Headz.. Please join us in celebrating Sarah Linhares' Messages From The Future  EP launch party and art exhibit. The soiree will include a live performance by Sarah along with Montreal DJs Moonstarr & Kenlo.  The art exhibit includes an exclusive look at Gene Pendon's new solo works and a photography showing by Tag Team.  Here are the details..
 

AUGUST 21, 2009
6pm-9pm
Off The Hook Gallery
1021 Ste-Catherine Ouest
3rd floor
Montréal, QC
FREE ADMISSION

Check out our event page here:
http://ptrmusic.com/event.php?event_id=43

The Messages from the Future EP, (MFTF) is the debut release from Red Bull Music Academy Alum and  Montrealer Sarah Linhares.  The EP is laced with Sarah’s steady dose of thought provoking lyrics and melodic vocals and blessed with the beats, arrangements from Moonstarr, Camplaix and Aklimatize, resulting in an original take on future soul music for the dancefloor. 

Fans of Erykah Badu, Bembe Segue, Kissy Asplund and J. Davey definitely take note!

MFTF getting some love in exclaim..
http://exclaim.ca/articles/generalarticlesynopsfullart.aspx?csid1=135&csid2=804&fid1=40175

Check out samples, more info, or pick up a copy of the EP here:
http://ptrmusic.com/release.php?catalog_id=PTR-DA018

or Check out the release on iTunes world wide:
http://itunes.com/sarahlinhares


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