March 2011
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Toronto Thursday Night (Fashion Week!) Listing...
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TOP 10 Ladies of House
Each week, we will be revealing a new number and release a new ranking every Wednesday. Join us as we count down to our top 10 ladies. Without further ado, here is our first entry.
Introducing #10.
Okay, I know I said it was going to be a Top 10 list… and I will acknowledge that this lady may not have the power in her voice that the others on this list have. But, well, you’ll see...
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Welcome to tumblr DJ Dirty Dale!
Welcoming the one and only Mr. DJ Dirty Dale to tumblr!
Follow him. Trust us. He’s good for the soul.
http://djdirtydale.tumblr.com/
Tune into DJ Dirty Dale Every Monday from 10PM - 12AM on “My Favorite DJ Radio”
http://www.udjradio.com/site/listen-live/
You can find Dale at his residency every Thursday Night @ Li’ly. (656 College St. W. Toronto) alongside...
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Stussy for Japan - #OneLoveJapan
Stussy (Toronto) is located on 431 Richmond St.West. (Just West of Spadina)
“Stussy sends prayers and condolences to the people of Japan and the Japanese (North) American community following the recent tragedy. The friendship and loyalty of the Japanese people have been a blessing to Stussy and to the streetwear community. We are deeply saddened along with the rest of the world by the...
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Toronto Weekend Listings (March 25th-26th)
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Toronto Thursday Listing (March 24th, 2011)
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Loleatta Holloway Tribute: Gilles Peterson... →
RIP Loleatta Holloway (1946 – 2011)
A short tribute with three of Loleatta’s greatest hits: ‘Runaway’, ‘Hit & Run’ and ‘Love Sensation’. Louie Vega & Norman Jay MBE shares their memories of Loleatta in this tribute provided by Gilles Peterson on Gilles Peterson Worldwide
Let’s celebrate the life of Loleatta Halloway, the legacy she left behind and the joy she brought to...
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Nicky Siano speaks on Loleatta Holloway. R.I.P....
Nicky Siano
“I am so saddened by the news that the true QUEEN OF DISCO has passed, diva Loleatta Holloway…I will never forget her very FIRST performance EVER of her then NEW album on SALSOUL, including Hit and Run, Dreamin, and We’re Getting Stronger, a song I used on the Gallery compilation. It was the St. Valentine’s Day Massacre, our space was packed with more then 1500 people,...
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TORONTO LOVES JAPAN. (March 24th & 25th, 2011)
Toronto Loves Japan. 2 special fundraisers have been organized in support of the earthquake and tsunami in Japan. “House 2 Heal” (Thursday March 24th @ Tota) will be selling limited edition T-Shirts (designed by Mary Joe Arias) and leather bracelets at the party. They are on a first-come-first-serve basis, so come early and grab ‘em while they last!
100% of the proceeds will...
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SHOP FOR JAPAN - FOREVER 21
SHOP FOR JAPAN! FASHION FOR A CAUSE: 100% of todays’ online purchases (March 18th) will go towards relief efforts in Japan. KUDOS TO FOREVER 21.
http://canada.forever21.com/
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Toronto Weekend Listings (March 18th -19th)
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2011 STYLUS AWARDS - COLLEGE RADIO SHOW OF THE...
2011 STYLUS AWARDS - COLLEGE RADIO SHOW OF THE YEAR
Make your vote count and nominate a House Radio Show!
• Nu Beginnings (CHRY 105.5 FM)
• F.E.A.R. Edit Radio (CKLN 88.1 FM, DJ Joe Rizla)
• Soul Fusion Express (CKLN 88.1 FM, DJ Nick Holder)
• Vibes n’ Vinyl (CKLN 88.1, DJ Gene King & Ray Prasad)
PS. Did you sign the “Save CKLN” Petition?
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Happy One Year Anniversary- ovrflo wednesdays!
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VOTE FOR YOUR CANADIAN HOUSE DJ & ELECTRO DJ OF...
VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE HOUSE DJ & ELECTRO DJ HERE:
http://www.stylusgroup.ca/votenow/
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VOTING BEGINS: MONDAY MARCH 14TH 2011 AT 12:00 NOON
VOTING ENDS: ...
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26TH ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL DANCE MUSIC AWARD...
1. Best Underground Dance Track
Barbra Streisand - Duck Sauce - Fool’s Gold/Downtown
Brrrat! - Steve Aoki & Armand Van Helden - Dim Mak Records I Can Change - LCD Soundsystem - DFA I Feel Better - Hot Chip - Astralwerks No Worries - Butch - Cecille Paradise Circus - Massive Attack - Virgin Scary Monsters & Nice Sprites - Skrillex - Big Beat/Mau5trap
2. Best...
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Toronto Weekend Listings (March 11th -12th)
Jamie Wichartz (DJ-J-ME)
Jamie Wichartz (DJ-J-ME) www.soulshack.podomatic.com When did you fall in love with House Music? In the early 90’s after being given some cassette tape recordings of LFO and stuff from Kiss FM and then from hearing stuff like Jestofunk’s “I’m Gonna Love You” and “Work it to the Bone”. I first fell in love with soulful house on a record shopping trip...
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WMC Survival Guide
Exhibit A. - Filsonik
1. Say goodbye to Timmy’s. There is a Tim Horton’s on Airport Rd and inside YYZ. After this you will have to adjust to Starbucks. There is one conveniently located on Ocean Drive and on Lincoln Road.
2. Rep the T.Dot. Acceptable forms of attire are Roots, Toronto Maple Leafs Gear, Toronto Raptors Gear, a Jays fitted, 1LOVETO, LL, Molson ‘I am Canadian’ etc. You get...
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Volunteer or Intern At The 2011 Stylus Awards
Do you love music? Club culture? Respect the DJ craft? Love your locals?
Support the presence of our house scene and be a part of the Stylus Awards for 2011. Participate in this special weekend that recognizes and celebrates Canada’s Artists and DJs.
Volunteers: http://stylusgroup.ca/about/contact-us/volunteer-form/
Internship...
Adam Khan - Void Music
Adam Khan (Producer/DJ)
Label: Void Music
When did you fall in love with House Music? Probably 1999/2000…Going to various afterhours and listening to Soul Fusion Express & Fear Edit. (Toronto Radio CKLN 88.1 FM www.ckln.fm )
Biggest music accomplishment to date? I guess starting the promotion company Soulutions with my friends and family in 2000 and then starting Void Music with...
Stéphane Vera - Mixed Signals Music, Nice+Smooth...
Stéphane Vera (Composer / Producer / Remixer / Radio Host / DJ) Chief of Music Operations @ waveDNA (a computational music company)
Label: Mixed Signals, Nice+Smooth Ultramedia, Muti, Noodles, Fabric, etc…
When did you fall in love with House Music? Mid 80s when I first heard house from Chicago on CKCU 93.1 FM (Carleton University radio in Ottawa).
Biggest music accomplishment to...
Uncle D (Darryl Campbell) - Void/Soulutions
Uncle D (Darryl Campbell) Void/Soulutions (Producer, Label Owner, DJ, Promoter)
Label: Void Music
When did you fall in love with House Music? I would have to say that I fell in love with house music in the mid to late 80s. I used to visit my aunt’s place in Malton every weekend where I would always get a good dose of amazing music from my cousins who (I found out later in life) were...
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Bamboo Lily
“Bamboo is the symbol of longevity in the Chinese culture, and a symbol of friendship in India.” http://www.bamboolily.ca
Made with love from an inspired Toronto house music lover, Lily Chiu. An eco-friendly children’s clothing line with some funk. The best part? Made In Canada.
Andy Roberts - Mixed Signals Music
Andy Roberts
(Producer/Promoter/DJ)
Label: Mixed Signals Music
When did you fall in love with House Music? Approx 1988
Biggest music accomplishment to date? Starting Mixed Signals Music and staying relevant.
What is your involvement with WMC 2011? What’s your best WMC story? I began going to WMC in 1998, I would say my wildest WMC story is getting kicked out of our hotel by the...
Kevin Jazzy J - Guerilla Science, Kings of Late...
Kevin Jazzy J (Producer/Promoter/DJ) Guerilla Science, Kings of Late Nite
Label: Mentalinstrum
When did you fall in love with House Music? Everyone remembers their first time right? It was in the early 90’s at raves. The house room showcased a wide variety of sounds ranging from banging to soulful. I was drawn to the soulful sounds and started searching for more. Once I hit the...
Phil Marwood - Soundtrack Recordings
Phil Marwood (Producer, DJ, Label Owner)
Label: Soundtrack Recordings
When did you fall in love with House Music? My first house record was Can you feel it - Mr Fingers around 1987-88. I was hooked from then on:)
Biggest music accomplishment to date? Definitely the official launch of my Label Soundtrack Recordings in 2008.
What brings you to WMC 2011? I’m promoting my new release...
Roland Gonzales
Roland Gonzales (DJ)
When did you fall in love with House Music? Age 12 - grade 7 - a friend stole her older sisters cassette tape that she got in New York and we listened over and over on my walkman at school
Biggest music accomplishment to date? Resident @ Studio+, Deep Soul Radio, WMC 2011, featured DJ of the Week on 1200dreams, guest DJ for 54house.com and Deep Groove Radio
What brings you...
The London Street Wankers
The London Street Wankers (DJ/Promoter)
Label: Soundtrack Recordings
When did you fall in love with House Music? Growing up I listened to primarily blues and jazz artists. It wasn’t until 2006 that I really discovered proper house music a short time after I started a weekly party called “luv . theory” which was every Friday at the...
Cullen Greaves -Guerilla Science, LifeSize Music
Cullen Greaves (Producer/Promoter/DJ) Guerilla Science Producer/DJ, LifeSize Music DJ
Label: Guerilla Science/Brown Tree Music Inc.
When did you fall in love with House Music? I fell hard for sweet Miss House Music back in the early ‘80’s around the time when Chris Sheppard was rockin’ you with things like Hashim’s ‘Al-Naafiysh (The Soul) and stuff. It was more...
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Toronto Weekend Listings (March 4th - 5th)
WatchErykah Badu & DJ Spinna - WMC 2008 @ The Delano (Miami) “I represent the artists who are often unheard. I’m talkin’ about the singers, the dancers, the painters, the photographers, the DJs, the MCs, the bass players, the keyboard players, the hairstylists, the herbalists…”
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T.Dot Talent Invades WMC 2011
Winter Music Conference 2011 in Miami is once again upon us all. In anticipation of this yearly House Music extravaganza, make sure to look out for our Canadian music talents representing in Miami. These guys always rock a sweet party back home in the T.Dot, and there is no doubt that they will be bringing on the same force at this years’ WMC! Check out their individual upcoming parties in...
