Juice Joint feat. Amanda Movio
Juice Joint is a seven-piece jazz-fusion and hip-hop band based in London, Ontario, that formed while working on a student recording project at Fanshawe College. The group had immediate chemistry, which inspired bandleader Nathan Nykor to seize the opportunity and take it further, composing original instrumental music for the band in the same realm as Casiopea, Robert Glasper, and Jamiroquai. Since then, Juice Joint has played over 40 shows, including opening for Toronto based jazz band, Moneka Arabic Jazz, neo-soul fusion band Bitter & Broke and accompanying R&B artist Eleanor Gebrou. Juice Joint has also been running a very successful bi-weekly jam session at a local bar, where the band plays a short-set and then attendees are encouraged to jam with them. On April 19, 2024, Juice Joint released their first single, titled "Grapevine”, and on May 3, 2024 they released their debut album.
Sharing her inspiring journey with a soulful, authentic voice on and off the stage, 26-year-old London Artist Amanda Movio emerges as the next Mega in music and creativity.
This independent force has built up a symphony in just one year, amassing over 1,000,000 streams across 167 countries. With an upcoming EP slated for the Fall of 2024 and an eagerly anticipated Eastern Canada Tour in collaboration with LOVETOWN Records, Amanda carries herself with poise, passion, and a playful heart, that continues to elevate her artistic prowess to new heights.
With a sound inspired by Jazz, Funk, Soul, Hip Hop, RnB, and Alternative Rock, Amanda’s voice has been refined and played with over decades; as soon as she starts singing, people stop to take note. Attending an Amanda Movio show is attending peace and pleasure. Pushing the intention further with each performance, she incorporates props, set design, a playful spirit, and a strong encouraging message. It’s an experience that will be remembered and revisited.
Setting herself apart from the rest, Amanda shares a vulnerable take on social media by fearlessly documenting the journey which is set apart from the rest. With her single BRINE going viral, racking up 500K+ Spotify streams, a CBC Radio Article, Spotify Curated PLaylists, and 1M views on TikTok, she intends to continue to use her knowledge in media, storytelling, and life coaching to create lasting impact and build community.
Amanda's message isn't just about music; it's about the transformation of the individual and the collective. Her compositions & performances resonate with intention, using stories and her voice to encourage listeners stop what their doing and listen. It is a message to be well in their mind, body and soul, and to trust their hearts, their way, and the unpredictable cadences of life.
She’s not just an artist; but a curator of an authentic, holistic movement. Amanda is a true testament to the power of passion, perseverance, and faith, with accolades echoing across various platforms, press, performances, and fervent anticipation for her upcoming EP and tour.
Saturday, January 11, 2025 @ 8:30PM – 10:30PM
