roam turns one. one year around the sun. to celebrate, we’re bringing together the energy of a party, the power of live music, and the scale of a festival for one very special sunday. three distinct musical forces will take over longboat hall, performing from a stage in the middle of the room, with the dancefloor surrounding them. together, they become the sun we’ve circled around for the past year. the gravitational centre of the room, the source of its energy, and the light that brings everyone together through music, movement, and healing. < < < JOE CLAUSSELL > > > it’s hard to know where to start with Joe Claussell. for more than 30 years, Joe has been a defining force in NYC’s dance music culture. from Body & Soul with François K and Danny Krivit, his label Sacred Rhythm Music, and an extraordinary discography, he’s spent a lifetime pushing house music beyond its usual boundaries — bringing together afro-latin rhythms, jazz, world music, disco, and soul into a sound that, once you hear it, feels unmistakably Joe Claussell. but none of that quite prepares you for Joe in the booth. his sets are deep, soulful, unpredictable, and completely his own. the kind that genuinely leave you thinking “…what did I just witness?” having Joe play in an intimate setting like this feels monumental for our city. < < < ASTRAL RIDDIMS (LIVE) > > > a Toronto-based spiritual jazz ensemble presenting their debut album, The Big Band Theory, live for the first time. expanded from their usual 5-piece into a 12-piece band of seasoned musicians & vocalists, they’ve built this performance specifically for cosmic sun day, and it will not be repeated. the album itself is a masterpiece. taking cues from Mingus’ controlled chaos and Sun Ra’s cosmic mythology, it’s deep, expansive, and highly danceable. it’s only a matter of time before they're discovered by Gilles Peterson once the album is released next month. < < < SKRATCH BASTID (BRAZILIAN SET) > > > a one-off vinyl set from one of the world’s most legendary turntablists, strictly playing Brazilian records. showing us the rhythms and sounds that have made Brazil such an important part of his musical world. if you know Bastid, you know how seriously he digs. this is a side of him we don’t get to see often, especially in this longer format, giving him the space to dig deeeeep into his collection. cosmic sun day sunday, october 18 longboat hall (the great hall) 5-10pm be ready for a spectacle, a masterclass, and one hell of a spiritual experience. tickets on sale wednesday september 2nd at 12pm.