Not only is Josh Martinez dropping his first solo record in 5 years, but he’s hitting the road hard over the next month to promote the release of “Blotto”. Martinez is starting in the states and making his way through greater Canada. Check out the dates below and join Josh in your city to get #BLOTTO
Oct 26th – Portland, OR
@Hawthorne Theatre
Nov 1st – Boise, ID
@The Reef
Nov 2nd – Ketchum, ID
@Whiskey Jacques
Nov. 6th – Spokane, WA
@Red Room
Nov 7th – Nelson, BC
@Spirit Bar
Nov 8th – Kelowna, BC
@Habitat
Nov 9th – Fernie, BC
@Northern Bar and Stage
Nov 12th – Calgary, AB
@Broken City
Nov 13th – Edmonton, AB
@Wunderbar
Nov 14th – Revelstoke, BC
@Traverse
Nov 15th – Lethbridge, AB
@The Slice Bar and Grill
Nov 16th – Saskatoon, SK
@Louis’ Pub
Nov 21st – Vancouver, BC
@The Portside Pub
Nov 23rd – Whitehorse, YT
@Town and Mountain Hotel
Nov 24th – Bellingham, WA
@Shakedown
Nov 28th – Thunder Bay, ON
@Crocs
Nov 29th – Toronto, ON
@Rancho Relaxo
Dec 3rd – Ottawa, ON
@Ritual
Dec 4th – Kingston, ON
@Overtime Sports Bar
Dec 5th – Toronto, ON
@Sneaky Dee’s
Dec 6th – Stratford, ON
@Molly Blooms
Dec 7th- Hamilton, ON
@Casbah
Snak The Ripper is hitting Canada for the official White Dynamite Tour. Special guests include Jacyln Gee and Merkules. The tour has 22 dates starting in BC and heading East. Check the dates on our tours page HERE.
The Lytics are going on tour with CADENCE WEAPON this October hitting dates across Canada. Their sophomore release “They Told Me” releases October 16th, 2012. Order your copy HERE. Check out the newest video “Stay Calm” below the tour dates, and if they’re coming to a town near you get your TICKETS from Upper Class Recordings HERE.
Oct 19 – Winnipeg, MB @ Park Theatre.
Oct 20 – Saskatoon, SK @ Amigo’s Cafe.
Oct 22 – Calgary, AB @ Commonwealth Bar & Stage.
Oct 23 – Edmonton, AB @ Starlite Room
Oct 25 – Vancouver, BC @ Fortune Sound Club.
Oct 26 – Victoria, BC @ Felicita’s
In support of two WCMA nominations and the release of an EP with Merkules, Evil Ebenezer will be hitting the road on aWestern Canada tour this September through October presented by Ephin Apparel and Stompdown Killaz. Check out the full tour listing below and come out to a show near you.
9/21 @ Olympia – Surrey, BC
9/22 @ Monashee’s – Vernon, BC
9/23 @ Dirty Jersey – Kamloops, BC
9/25 @ Crown Pub – Edmonton, AB
9/26 @ Slumland Theater – Red Deer, AB
9/27 @ Amigos – Saskatoon, SK
9/28 @ O’hanlon’s – Regina, SK (WCMA Showcase)
9/29 @ Pure Ultra Lounge – Regina, SK (WCMA Showcase)
10/01 @ Mario’s Pub – Medicine Hat, AB
10/03 @ Library Square – Vancouver, BC
10/04 @ V Lounge – Victoria, BC
10/13 @ Fernando’s – Kelowna, BC
Summer 2012 is going to mean chaos for Canada. EPHIN APPAREL, STOMPDOWN KILLAZ, CAMOBEAR RECORDS and EXCLAIM! MAGAZINE teamed up to organize a gigantic cross country tour with artists such as SNAK THE RIPPER, EVIL EBENEZER, CASPIAN,MERKULES & PRADA WEST, Capital Q, Craver, Nacs, & special guests in every city. This tour is going to be HUGE. It kicks off June 15th in Vancouver with a BOAT PARTY and after-party before going across BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan & Manitoba.
Make sure to check the CAMOBEAR TOUR CALENDAR for updates, as the tour is still being finalized. Right now it’s looking like we’re hitting the following cities:
June 15 – Fri – Vancouver BC Boat Cruise
June 16 – Sat – Nanaimo BC @Headliners
June 17 – Sun – Campbell River BC @Royal Coachmen
June 18 – Mon – Victoria BC @Club 919
June 19 – Tue – Sidney BC @Sidney Skatepark
June 20 – Wed – Whistler BC @Garfinkles
June 21 – Thu – Chilliwack BC @Echo Room
June 22 – Fri – Nelson BC @Spirit Bar
June 23 – Sat – Kelowna BC @Sapphire
June 24 – Sun – Kamloops BC @TBA
June 25 – Mon – Vernon BC @TBA
June 26 – Tue – Vernon BC @Coldstream Skatepark
June 27 – Wed – P. George BC @TBA
June 28 – Thu – Williams Lake BC @TBA
June 30 – Sat – Quesnel BC @Twin Arena
July 2 – Mon – Ft. St John BC @TBA
July 5 – Thu – Calgary AB @Millennium Skatepark
July 6 – Fri – Calgary AB @Dickens
July 7 – Sat – Edmonton AB @Crown Pub
July 8 – Sun – Red Deere AB @TBA
July 11 – Wed – Medicine Hat AB @Corona Club
July 12 – Thu – Regina SK @306 Hip Hop Shop
July 13 – Fri – Saskatoon SK @TBA
July 14 – Sat – Prince Albert SK @Union Center
July 16 – Mon – Winnipeg MB @Marquee
Stay tuned for updates and look for local events on facebook!
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BAM! CRASH! The P.O.W. tour hits Canada… HARD
WHEN YOU START A CROSS CANADA TOUR WITH 3 GROUPS, 11 MEN, 2 VANS, 1 TRAILER AND 12 SHOWS IN A ROW TO START, YOU RUN THE RISK THAT YOUR HEART AND SOUL WILL BE TORN ASUNDER EARLY ON. AS THE HEAT OF THE LIFESTYLE BURNS A COOL WHITE, AND THE ROLLERCOASTER RIDE OF TOURING CREAKS WITH EVERY TURN OF THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS, THERE IS A VERY GOOD CHANCE THAT THERE WILL BE BLOOD, AND MUD, AND ALSO TEARS. JOSH MARTINEZ AND PISSED OFF WILD, EVIL EBENEZER AND THE LYTICS TEAM UP WITH EXCLAIM MAGAZINE TO THROW THIS PARTY INTO OVERDRIVE FOR 16 DATES ACROSS CANADA.
We also happened to coincide this tour run with the Stanley Cup run of the HomeTown Vancouver Canucks. In fact, The LYTICS, from Winnipeg, MB, are also big sports winners, as their Winnipeg Jets have returned to the flock. I also can say that I heard a great name for the new team, if they are to sway from the former name of the Jets: I propose the Winnipeg Winter – I can’t think of a single thing more intimidating than winter in Winnipeg. First Show is at Lucky Bar in Victoria and after the customary introductions of all members of all groups, we jump to the hotel and watch the Canucks break a scoreless tie with less than a minute to play. Big Wins for Big Times.
The show was packed to the gills with the spillover from the Canucks win and the hungry faithful of the Camobear crew and their sound. 3 incredible performances later, the Victorian cityfolk were satiated, there were towels full of sweat, and no one was dead. This was all to the good. Vancouver was similarly bananas, and night 3 involved the suburban outskirts of Coquitlam, where many confused patrons were won over by the positive upbeat songs of The LYTICS, the stage presence and cadence of EVIL EBENEZER and the overwhelming strut of Ol Man Martinez.
Needless to say we made it through the weekend and things are going great. I did lose my phone and one of the two sets of van keys, so I’m kind of on fire out here, but other than that, we are making many things happen. Come out to our final show in Halifax on the 24th and check the good times.
Tour Dates for Josh Martinez and Pissed Off Wild: June 1, Lucky Bar, Victoria BC June 2, Red Room, Vancouver BC June 4, Pemberton Hotel, Pemberton BC June 5, Sapphire Club, Kelowna BC June 6, Spirit Bar, Nelson BC June 7, Dickens Pub, Calgary AB June 8, Rivers Pub, Kamloops BC June 9, Drake Inn, Canmore AB June 10, Cosmo Centre, Saskatoon SK June 11, Pyramid Club, Winnipeg MB, June 16, El Mocambo, NXNE, Toronto ON June 24, Seahorse Tavern, Halifax NS
This incredible tour goes all the way up your skirts. Get ready for the party of a lifetime. With Josh Martinez and live band Pissed Off Wild (P.O.W.), Evil Ebenezer & The Lytics, this tour is sure to bring happiness to the confused youths, angry adults, and hoodlums the world over.
Josh Martinez/Evil Ebenezer/The Lytics
THE LYTICS
Festival Dates
Before the crazy dawn of the Internets and viral music blogging, Exclaim! was the leading Canadian tastemaker for the independent music scene. Now, as the P.O.W. Canada Tour gets underway, the pairing of this quirky nationwide publication, with Martinez’ reputation for the Great Canadian Music, is a match made in media heaven.Tour Dates:
Ariano Releases new video “Armor”. The second single off his upcoming singer/song writer Ep “Sad Songs Make Me Happy” out this summer on Camobear Records. “Armor” is a mid tempo song with a smooth break beat & guitar chopped up written & produced by Ariano. The song showcases Ariano’s production and writing while blending his melodic singing with […]
Rice and Bread Magazine just posted this in depth interview with Canadian/USA Superstar Josh Martinez, where he discusses everything from the new album Blotto, to how he got the name “The People’s Champ” check it out at Rice and Bread here – http://www.riceandbreadmagazine.com/west-coast-hip-hops-josh-martinez-you-cant-suck/
Brand new video from Josh Martinez for the single “Lay Down My Dogs” from his newest release Blotto. The song and video were produced by Sapient. Check it out!
Following the release of his new album “Eaters Vol. 2: Light Tiger” Sapient is hitting the road through the month of July with more dates in September. He will joined on the stage by AED and will have tour support from battle-rap monster and Sandpeople cohort Illmaculate.
Check out the new mini documentary by Ariano as he discusses his new single & video “Armor” that will be out on July 15th. The 2nd single from his forthcoming EP “Sad Songs Make Me Happy” releasing this summer on Camobear Records.
Camobear is proud to announce that we will be releasing singer/songwriter EP Sad Songs Make Me Happy by Los Angeles based artist Ariano. The first single “When You Can’t Come Home” is an acoustic song written by Ariano with long time collaborator DJ Lobsta of Technicali Sound. The song showcases Ariano’s song writing and soulful singing […]
After all of the hard work, and being overlooked for some time we are really happy to announce that Camobear Records has 3 albums being nominated for this years BreakOut West Western Canadian Music Awards. Including Rap/HipHop Recordings of the year for Josh Martinez – BLOTTO and EVIL EBENEZER – HOWL we also landed a […]
