JOEL NR POWELL - SPEAKING & PERFORMANCE HISTORY (2002-PRESENT)
​2002-Present
  • October 2002-2008 - "The Layer Show" with Ninja Ryders Sound via Sensimedia.net (Internet Radio), Toronto, ON - Broadcasting weekly, 100,000+ listeners

2004
December 2004
  • December 17 - Club Paradise, Sagittarius Champagne Splash & B-Day Bash, Etobicoke, ON

2005
September 2005
  • Associate Producer - The Mystics "The Way I Feel" album re-release (Juno Award nominated album), Brampton, ON

2009
May 2009
  • May 23 - North Kipling Community Centre Summer Jam, Etobicoke, ON
June 2009
  • June 9 - LIFEmovement PRESENTS: KRS ONE Stop the Violence Movement (Performer), Toronto, ON

2010
February 2010
  • Vibes Entertainment Presents Reggae, Lovers Rock, & Culture, Thymeless Bar & Grill, Toronto, ON
July 2010
  • July 25 - MBNI Canada Entrepreneur Day, Rozz Entertainment Complex, Brampton, ON
August 2010
  • August 6 - Authors & Artist Edition, First Fridays, Toronto, ON
November 2010
  • November 26 - Vibes Entertainment Presents Reggae, Lovers Rock, & Culture, Thymeless Bar & Grill, Toronto, ON
December 2010
  • December 4 - Metalumen Dinner & Dance Christmas Party, Guelph, ON

2011
February 2011
  • Sky's the Limit Black History Celebration, Lincoln Alexander Secondary School, Malton Neighborhood Services, Toronto, ON
May 2011
  • May 19 - Mother's Awareness Luncheon, Brave Services, Jack Astor's Restaurant, Pickering, ON
June 2011
  • June 4 - Top Notch Barbers Customer Appreciation Day, Etobicoke, ON
July 2011
  • July 2 - Each One Teach One, Firgrove Learning Centre, Toronto, ON
  • July 9 - AFROFEST 2011, Queen's Park, Toronto, ON
  • July 10 - AFROFEST 2011, Queen's Park, Toronto, ON
  • July 30 - Rasta One Love Community Trod, Scotiabank Caribbean Festival, Toronto, ON
August 2011
  • August 5 - Youth Unlimited Career Day, Toronto, ON
September 2011
  • September 17 - 106 & York Festival, Earl Haig Secondary School, Toronto, ON
December 2011
  • December 9 - Get Ready To Be Empowered, Knowledge Bookstore (Best Selling Author Award 2011), Brampton, ON

2012
February 2012
  • February 3 - University of Toronto Black History Festival, Toronto, ON
  • February 18 - Lester B. Pearson Collegiate Community Festival, Toronto, ON
  • February 18 - George Brown College Members of Society Event, Toronto, ON
September 2012
  • September 25 - Tech N9ne's "Live In Canada" Tour 2012 (Opening Act), Club One 7 Two, Peterborough, ON
October 2012
  • October 5 - Planet Africa Magazine Managing Director's wedding, Woodbridge, ON
December 2012
  • December 4 - Jadakiss "Canadian Tour 2012" (Opening Act), Marquee Nightclub, Oshawa, ON
  • December 31 - Winner's New Years Bash, Winners Bar & Grill, Scarborough, ON
  • E'clectik Pop Up Shop, Accents Bookstore, Toronto, ON

2013
March 2013
  • March Break Empowerment Tour (4 days), The Boys & Girls Club of Weston Mount Dennis, Toronto, ON

2014
January 2014
  • 50th Business Anniversary Celebration for Itosu-Kai Karate School, Canadiana Restaurant and Banquet Hall, Etobicoke, ON
March 2014
  • March 22 - Creartivity II, United Steel Workers Assembly, Toronto, ON
  • March 29 - Black Continues in March (Robert Nesta Marley Award received), Friends for Life Ministry, Jamaica Canadian Association, Toronto, ON
June 2014
  • June 21 - Nicey's Food Mart Performance, Scarborough, ON
August 2014
  • August 2 - Scotiabank Toronto Caribbean Festival, Lakeshore Grounds, Toronto, ON

2015
June 2015
  • 100% Empowerment Music, Books & More, Willy's Jerk, Mississauga, ON
July 2015 - RUN NRE Empowerment Tour
  • July 3 - RUN NRE Empowerment Tour Day 1, Patty World Restaurant, Etobicoke, ON
  • July 4 - RUN NRE Empowerment Tour Day 2, Mainsha Restaurant, North York, ON
  • July 11 - RUN NRE Empowerment Tour Day 3, Gem's House of Jerk, Brampton, ON
  • July 17 - Original Dancehall Classic Rub A Dub Style Edition, Jamaican Canadian Association, Toronto, ON
  • July 24 - RUN NRE Empowerment Tour Day 4, Patty World Restaurant, Etobicoke, ON
  • July 25 - RUN NRE Empowerment Tour Day 5, Ital Vital Restaurant, Scarborough, ON
  • July 31 - RUN NRE Empowerment Tour Day 6, Jamaica House of Jerk Restaurant, Brampton, ON
August 2015
  • RUN NRE Empowerment Tour Day 7, Jamaica House of Jerk Restaurant (Scotiabank Caribbean Festival), Brampton, ON
September 2015
  • September 8 - Your Ticket to Empowerment, United Order of Mechanics Western Hemisphere Inc., Toronto, ON
  • September 20 - Annual Fall Brunch, Toronto Invincible Lodge #15, Toronto, ON
December 2015
  • Empowerment Brunch, Toronto Invincible Lodge #15 & Big 7 Entertainment, Mazza Gardens, Ajax, ON

2016
February 2016
  • Black History Month Brunch & Gala, United Order of Mechanics Western Hemisphere Inc., Toronto, ON
May 2016
  • May 11 - Joel NR Powell PERFORMING live "Family Ties", The Funkadelic Studios, New York, NY
October 2016
  • October 7 - Speak Life In To It, Kitchen King Restaurant, Scarborough, ON
  • Live Performance & Autograph Signing, Spice Rite Restaurant, Scarborough, ON
October 2016 - January 2017
  • 25 Days of Empowerment (25 consecutive days), Ital Vital Restaurant, Toronto, ON
November 2016
  • November 6 - King David Lodge Fall Brunch, Rameses Shriners Hall, United Order of Mechanics Western Hemisphere Inc., Toronto, ON

2017
February 2017
  • February 22 - 4th Annual Black History Month Celebration, Toronto Housing, Toronto, ON
March 2017
  • March 31 - African-Canadian Literacy Expo, The Melanin Book Expo, Jamaica Canadian Association, Toronto, ON
April 2017
  • April 8 - 2017 Variety Show, United Order of Mechanics Western Hemisphere Inc., Mechanics Hall, Toronto, ON
  • April 29 - The Showcase Part 6: In the 6ix up close & personal, Belleeny's Martini Lounge, Woodbridge, ON




The Ultimate Empowerment Tour 2018
​Book Signings & Live Performances - Georgia, Tennessee
April 2018
  • April 22 - 21st Annual World Natural Hair & Healthy Lifestyle Event, Georgia International Convention Center, College Park, GA
  • April 28 - The Black Experience Expo, Georgia International Convention Center, College Park, GA
  • April 29 - The Black Experience Expo, Georgia International Convention Center, College Park, GA
May 2018
  • May 11 - Mangos Restaurant, Atlanta, GA
  • May 12 - Starbucks Piedmont, Atlanta, GA
  • May 15 - Healthful Essence, Atlanta, GA
  • May 16 - Healthful Essence, Atlanta, GA
  • May 17 - Chelsea's Bakery & Vegetarian Restaurant, Decatur, GA
  • May 18 - My Coffee Shop at Eastlake, Atlanta, GA
  • May 19 - Malcolm X Festival, Atlanta, GA
  • May 20 - Malcolm X Festival, Atlanta, GA
  • May 22 - Dellia Jerk Palace, Decatur, GA
  • May 23 - Dellia Jerk Palace, Decatur, GA
  • May 24 - Alkebu Lan Images, Nashville, TN
  • May 25 - Alkebu Lan Images, Nashville, TN
  • May 26 - Jamrock Restaurant (Moreland location), Atlanta, GA
June 2018
  • June 1 - Creme De La Creme Restaurant, Columbus, GA
  • June 2 - Nappy Roots, Columbus, GA
  • June 8 - Cafe Ulu, Atlanta, GA
  • June 9 - Cafe Ulu, Atlanta, GA
  • June 10 - Jamrock Restaurant (Moreland location), Atlanta, GA
  • June 11 - Jamrock Restaurant (Moreland location), Atlanta, GA
  • June 12 - Atlanta-Fulton Public Library, Atlanta, GA
  • June 15 - Juneteenth Atlanta Parade & Music Festival, Atlanta, GA (Historic - First Canadian recording artist to perform, closed show with Angie Stone)
  • June 16 - Juneteenth Atlanta Parade & Music Festival, Atlanta, GA
  • June 17 - Juneteenth Atlanta Parade & Music Festival, Atlanta, GA
  • June 22 - Rosie's Coffee Cafe, Atlanta, GA
  • June 27 - Afrocentric Clothing, Atlanta, GA
  • June 28 - Starbucks, Atlanta, GA
  • June 29 - Golden Krust, Atlanta, GA
  • June 30 - Nubian Bookstore, Morrow, GA
July 2018
  • July 2 - Nubian Bookstore, Morrow, GA
  • July 3 - Nubian Bookstore, Morrow, GA
  • July 4 - Nubian Bookstore, Morrow, GA
  • July 13 - Lov'n It Live, East Point, GA
  • July 14 - The Shrine of Black Madonna, Atlanta, GA
  • July 15 - Gordon Spice, Decatur, GA
  • July 16 - Gordon Spice, Decatur, GA
  • July 17 - Dellia Jerk Palace, Decatur, GA
  • July 18 - Kool Runnings Jamaican Restaurant, Norcross, GA
  • July 19 - Kool Runnings Jamaican Restaurant, Norcross, GA
  • July 20 - Kool Runnings Jamaican Restaurant, Norcross, GA
  • July 21 - Perkeson Park Bronx Day, Atlanta, GA
  • July 26 - Bev Jerk Center, Decatur, GA
  • July 27 - Axum Culture, Atlanta, GA
  • July 28 - Nubian Bookstore, Morrow, GA
  • July 30 - Nubian Bookstore, Morrow, GA
  • July 31 - Nubian Bookstore, Morrow, GA
August 2018
  • August 2 - Jamrock Restaurant (MLK), Atlanta, GA
  • August 3 - Kelz Kitchen (Midtown), Atlanta, GA
  • August 6 - Nubian Bookstore, Morrow, GA
  • August 7 - Nubian Bookstore, Morrow, GA
  • August 8 - Nubian Bookstore, Morrow, GA
  • August 9 - Nubian Bookstore, Morrow, GA
  • August 11 - Big Daddy's Kitchen, College Park, GA
  • August 12 - Big Daddy's Kitchen, College Park, GA
  • August 23 - Nubian Bookstore, Morrow, GA
  • August 25 - Big Daddy's Kitchen, Atlanta, GA
  • August 26 - Starbucks, Atlanta, GA
  • August 27 - Nubian Bookstore, Morrow, GA
  • August 28 - Nubian Bookstore, Morrow, GA
  • August 29 - Nubian Bookstore, Morrow, GA
  • August 30 - The Fireside Restaurant, Lithonia, GA
  • August 31 - The Jamrock Jerk Center, Atlanta, GA
September 2018
  • September 1 - Soul Village Pop Up Shop, Atlanta, GA
  • September 2 - The Jamrock Jerk Center, Atlanta, GA
  • September 4 - Nubian Bookstore, Morrow, GA
  • September 5 - Nubian Bookstore, Morrow, GA
  • September 6 - Jamaica Jamaica Luxe, College Park, GA
  • September 7 - Jamaica Jamaica Luxe, College Park, GA
  • September 8 - Jamaica Jamaica Luxe, College Park, GA
  • September 9 - Sadiq's Bistro, Atlanta, GA
  • September 10 - Nubian Bookstore, Morrow, GA
  • September 12 - Dellia Jerk Palace, Decatur, GA
  • September 13 - Dellia Jerk Palace, Decatur, GA
  • September 14 - Nice Mon Restaurant, Stone Mountain, GA
  • September 15 - Black Dot Cultural Center, Lithonia, GA
  • September 16 - Jamrock Jerk Center, Atlanta, GA
  • September 17 - Big Daddy's Restaurant, Atlanta, GA
  • September 18 - Nubian Bookstore, Morrow, GA
  • September 19 - Big Daddy's Restaurant, Atlanta, GA
  • September 20 - Jamrock Jerk Center, Atlanta, GA
  • September 21 - Big Daddy's Restaurant, Atlanta, GA
  • September 22 - Big Daddy's Restaurant, Atlanta, GA
  • September 23 - Jamaica Jamaica Luxe, College Park, GA
  • September 24 - Big Daddy's Kitchen, Atlanta, GA
  • September 25 - Big Daddy's Kitchen, Atlanta, GA
  • September 26 - Nubian Book Store, Morrow, GA
  • September 27 - Juiceheads ATL, Atlanta, GA
  • September 28 - Big Daddy's Kitchen, Atlanta, GA
  • September 30 - Sadiq's Bistro, Atlanta, GA
October 2018
  • October 1 - Diaspora Market Place, Savannah, GA
  • October 1 - Boomers Restaurant, Savannah, GA
  • October 2 - Nubian Bookstore, Morrow, GA
  • October 3 - Big Daddy's Kitchen, Atlanta, GA
  • October 4 - Big Daddy's Kitchen, Atlanta, GA
  • October 4 - Book Boutique, Lithonia, GA
  • October 5 - Jamrock Jerk Center, Atlanta, GA
  • October 16 - Moguls Barber and Lounge, Nashville, TN
  • October 17 - Island Vibes Restaurant, Nashville, TN
  • October 18 - Alkebu Lan Images, Nashville, TN
  • October 19 - Alkebu Lan Images, Nashville, TN
  • October 22 - Nubian Bookstore, Morrow, GA
  • October 27 - Nubian Bookstore, Morrow, GA
  • October 28 - Big Daddy's Kitchen, Atlanta, GA
  • October 29 - Big Daddy's Kitchen, Atlanta, GA
  • October 30 - Jamrock Jerk Center, Atlanta, GA
  • October 31 - Jamrock Jerk Center, Atlanta, GA
November 2018
  • November 29 - Restaurant 10, Atlanta, GA
Total 2018: 119 performances

The Ultimate Empowerment Tour 2019
Book Signings & Live Performances - Georgia, Tennessee
February 2019
  • February 3 - Beloved Community Church, Atlanta, GA
  • February 8 - The Sleepy Potato Restaurant, Atlanta, GA
  • February 11 - Walter's Soul Food Cafe, Atlanta, GA
  • February 11 - Artisans Bar & Gallery, Atlanta, GA
  • February 22 - The Brunch Cabana, Atlanta, GA
  • February 23 - T-Mobile, East Point, GA
  • February 24 - Book Boutique Stonecrest Mall, Lithonia, GA
March 2019
  • March 1 - Jay Beauty Cosmetic & Personal Care, Atlanta, GA
  • March 6 - Avocado Vegan Cafe, Alpharetta, GA
  • March 7 - Escobar Restaurant (owned by 2Chainz), Atlanta, GA
  • March 14 - Plant Based Pizzeria, Atlanta, GA
  • March 15 - Irie Mon Cafe, Atlanta, GA
  • March 28 - Local Green Atlanta, Atlanta, GA
  • March 30 - T-Mobile, East Point, GA
April 2019
  • April 12 - Subway Restaurant, Atlanta, GA
  • April 25 - Naomi's Caribbean Cuisine (owned by Soul For Real), Atlanta, GA
  • April 26 - Mo's Caribbean Cuisine, Atlanta, GA
  • April 27 - 22nd Annual World Natural Hair & Healthy Lifestyle Event, Georgia International Convention Center, College Park, GA
  • April 28 - 22nd Annual World Natural Hair & Healthy Lifestyle Event, Georgia International Convention Center, College Park, GA
May 2019
  • May 1 - Island Jerk Center Sports Bar, Stone Mountain, GA
  • May 6 - Cricket Wireless, Atlanta, GA
  • May 11 - Festivals Jerk Chicken Grill, Atlanta, GA
  • May 16 - Soulful Taste Cafe, Atlanta, GA
  • May 17 - Chris Caribbean Bistro, Smyrna, GA
  • May 18 - 285 Soul Food West Restaurant, Atlanta, GA
  • May 19 - 285 Soul Food West Restaurant, Atlanta, GA
June 2019
  • June 1 - Clifton's Jamrock, Atlanta, GA
  • June 16 - Lithonia Park (shared stage with Reggae legends Leroy Sibbles, Thriller U, Monte Blake, Nadine Sutherland), Lithonia, GA
  • June 22 - Festivals Jerk Chicken Grill, Atlanta, GA
  • June 29 - Festivals Jerk Chicken Grill, Atlanta, GA
July 2019
  • July 10 - Fresh Smoothie Cafe, Jonesboro, GA
  • July 12 - Boys & Girls Club of Metro Atlanta (Keynote Speaker), Atlanta, GA
August 2019
  • August 2 - Royal Caribbean Restaurant, Atlanta, GA
  • August 3 - Big Daddy's Restaurant, Atlanta, GA
  • August 10 - The Potter's Wheel Ministry, Atlanta, GA
  • August 10 - Big Daddy's Restaurant, Atlanta, GA
  • August 17 - Big Daddy's Restaurant, Atlanta, GA
  • August 24 - Big Daddy's Restaurant, Atlanta, GA
  • August 31 - Big Daddy's Restaurant, Atlanta, GA
September 2019
  • September 5 - Fireside Restaurant, Lithonia, GA
  • September 6 - Fireside Restaurant, Lithonia, GA
  • September 9 - Jamrock Jerk Center, Atlanta, GA
  • September 11 - Q's Restaurant, Atlanta, GA
  • September 12 - Q's Restaurant, Atlanta, GA
  • September 15 - Island Takeaway, Atlanta, GA
  • September 16 - Jamaica Luxe Restaurant, Atlanta, GA
  • September 16 - The Beautiful Restaurant, Atlanta, GA
  • September 23 - The Beautiful Restaurant, Atlanta, GA
Total 2019: 56 performances

The Ultimate Empowerment Tour
2020
Book Signings & Live Performances - Georgia
February 2020
  • February 1 - Subway Restaurant, Atlanta, GA
  • February 6 - Browns Kitchen, Jamaican Taste, Atlanta, GA
  • February 7 - Yummies Cafe, Atlanta, GA
  • February 8 - Mr Everything Cafe, Atlanta, GA
  • February 13 - Viva La Vegan, Atlanta, GA
  • February 17 - I Love Wings, Atlanta, GA
  • February 20 - Manna House Cafe, Atlanta, GA
  • February 22 - Subway Restaurant, Atlanta, GA
  • February 23 - Cascade United Methodist Church "Meet the Authors Sunday", Atlanta, GA
  • September 26-DBS Sounds Joel NR Powell DJing & Performing LIVE on vinyl
October 2020 - March 2021
  • Multiple dates - Nubian Bookstore (Ongoing Residency), Morrow, GA
Total 2020-2021: 9+ performances plus residency

The Ultimate Empowerment Tour
Canada Edition Part 2 2024
Book Signings & Live Performances - Toronto
February 2024
  • February 17 - Platinum Hair Studio, Toronto, ON
  • February 24 - Treajah Isle Records, Toronto, ON
  • February 25 - City of Toronto 3rd Annual Black History Month Celebration, Toronto, ON
March 2024
  • March 23 - McClure Public School, 2nd Annual Black Authors Book Fair Peel, Peel District School Board, ON
April 2024
  • April 4 - Principle Evolution "Off The Clock Social Mixer", Toronto, ON
 
November 2024
  • November 16 - Treajah Isle Records "Original Dance Inna Rub a Dub Style pt 5", Toronto, ON
Total 2024: 6 performances

Recent Performances
2025
February 2025
  • February 21 - Ninja Ryders Sound & Typhoon Sound with Mixcloud.com & VP Records "When Dance Did Nice 14 Live Stream" (10,000+ plays, Online)
June 2025
  • June 14 - The Record Loft ATL, Atlanta, GA
  • June 21 - The Vinyl Frontier, Atlanta, GA
  • June 28 - Criminal Records, 1154 Euclid Ave NE, Atlanta, GA
August 2025
  • August 15 - Music & Arts, Conyers, GA
Total 2025: 5 performances (1 online, 4 in-person)

CAREER SUMMARY
​GRAND TOTAL: 245+ documented performances and events (2004-2025)
Breakdown by Year:
  • 2002-Present: Ongoing internet radio show (100,000+ weekly listeners)
  • 2004: 1 performance
  • 2005: 1 production credit (Juno-nominated album)
  • 2009: 2 performances
  • 2010: 5 performances
  • 2011: 10 performances
  • 2012: 7 performances (including opening for Tech N9ne & Jadakiss)
  • 2013: 1 tour (4 days)
  • 2014: 4 performances + Robert Nesta Marley Award
  • 2015: 10 performances (RUN NRE Tour + special events)
  • 2016: 5 performances + 25 Days of Empowerment
  • 2017: 4 performances
  • 2018: 119 performances (The Ultimate Empowerment Tour)
  • 2019: 56 performances (The Ultimate Empowerment Tour)
  • 2020-2021: 9+ performances + Nubian Bookstore residency
  • 2024: 6 performances (Canada Edition Part 3)
  • 2025: 5 performances (ongoing)
Geographic Reach:
  • Canada: Toronto, Brampton, Mississauga, Scarborough, Etobicoke, North York, Woodbridge, Ajax, Pickering, Guelph, Peterborough, Oshawa (Ontario)
  • United States: Atlanta, Decatur, College Park, Morrow, Lithonia, Stone Mountain, East Point, Smyrna, Jonesboro, Alpharetta, Savannah (Georgia); Nashville (Tennessee); Columbus (Georgia); New York, NY
Notable Achievements:
  • Closed Juneteenth Atlanta show with legendary artist the late Angie Stone (2018)
  • Opened for Tech N9ne (2012) and Jadakiss (2012)
  • Shared stage with Reggae legends including Leroy Sibbles, Thriller U, Monte Blake, Nadine Sutherland (2019)
  • Robert Nesta Marley Award recipient (2014)
  • Best Selling Author Award - Knowledge Bookstore (2011)
  • Performed at major venues including Georgia International Convention Center (21st & 22nd Annual World Natural Hair & Healthy Lifestyle Events)
  • 25 consecutive days of performances - 25 Days of Empowerment Tour (2016-2017)
  • Over 500 promotional mixtapes distributed across North America, Caribbean, and Europe
  • Alborosie and Friends Mixtape (2015) - 300,000+ plays on SoundCloud via VP Records
  • Internet radio show "The Layer Show" - 100,000+ weekly listeners (2002-2008)
 
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