A fun and FREE night of tunes this Friday, October 11th at The Carleton!  Join us for dinner and the song stylings of new-to-Hali singer/keyboardist Michaele Rhodes from 6:30 – 8:30 pm.  Then stick around as DJ Karate Kactus mixes tunes to get you moving and grooving with great vibes from 9:00 – midnight.

Canadian DJ/ Producer Jason O’Grady better known as Karate Kactus is slowly on the rise in the east coast scene. His sound is said to be the perfect blend of good vibes and electro energy. His official debut single “Shy” came out April 2019, on Dreaming Out Loud Records, with fellow Canadian artist FAANGS racked up over a million total streams and was nominated for an East Coast Music Award. He then followed up with 2 collaborations: “Wildfire” with Maura Whitman and a remake of La Roux’s “Bulletproof” with Willa.  Maintaining a steady tour schedule across Canada, Karate Kactus also holds down multiple club residencies along the East Coast. Being raised in Africa, Europe, the Middle East and North America it’s not hard to understand the influence of world music in Karate Kactus’ global sound. And you can hear this unique blend in his upcoming release “Shut Up & Say It”, a strong pop tune with tropical flair that has the potential to be a fresh summer anthem.

Michaele Rhodes is a singer-songwriter who got his start performing on stages in Jasper, Alberta.  This will be his first show since moving east after fires devastated that sleepy mountain town.  His lyrics are clever and his voice is soulful, taking inspiration from his own experiences as well as observations of those around him. He draws from nature and memory to create intricate melodies on his piano.