September 2011
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MUSIC: Live set from the Studio+ Tribute Party...
STUDIO+ TRIBUTE by Joe Rizla - 26AUG11 by STUDIO+
Recorded live set from the Studio+ Tribute Party with Joe Rizla at Parlour.
Like what you hear? More of this TONIGHT! Details below.
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Let There Be House Exclusive Interview: Joe Rizla
Let There Be House sat down with Joe Rizla last month on the eve of the Studio+ Tribute Party/Closing Party, to discuss a bit of CKLN history, Black Keys Recordings, and his inspirations during the early years of house music in Toronto.
“Watching guys like Tyrone, Peter & Shams. When they were playing the records they’d all be white labels…’What the HELL is that...
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Close Out Party+
This summer Studio+ ended off an era. From its initial beginnings at Octapus, brief stay at Riva, white snowy winters at Block 22 (many thought it was called Studio for some time), to some warm FOMO summer lovin’.
For those of you who don’t know, Studio+ (and http://www.lettherebehouse.ca) represent two things: House Music and Toronto. (And wonderful bottle contests, can’t...
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Toronto Party Listings (Tuesday September 27th -...
”RUUTED” Friday, Sept 30th | Stone Lounge | Drum influenced house W/ Corey Dawkins & Vinny Gruvhunter | can you hear the drum?
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Nite Beat Radio. Tonight at 9:00 EST.
Tuesdays at 9pm EST on http://dubplate.fm/
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Zaki Ibrahim Live At Dundas Square (Toronto)
“South Africa to Canada, Johannesburg to Toronto…My Name is Zaki Ibrahim. I love you.”
And Toronto loves you too. Zaki left the Manifesto stage with crowds chanting her name, (followed by a chant for Heartbeat.) Clearly a set that was way too short, she left everyone begging for more; but she gave Toronto a genuine and heartfelt performance, with a powerful stage presence full...
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The Movement. Solid Ground: All Styles Dance...
Highlights from Manifesto’s ‘The Movement’. Solid Ground: All Styles Dance Showcase.
The energy of the crowd is so amazing, the sound goes out but the dancing continues…
Hosted By Big Norm. Music By DJ Dirty Dale and Son of S.O.U.L.
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Watchdjdirtydale:
I just uploaded “HousE 4 U . sepT 2011” to www.mixcloud.com - listen now!
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Remembering Roxy – Roxy Blu, that is.
Tonight, we are reminded of a sweet little spot once located in the heart of TDot, tucked away on Brant St., North of King St. W. Oh Roxy Blu, how you housed so many happy souls and provided shelter for many many more music lovers. In keeping with the bustling excitement of our city’s Manifesto event, check out this gem of a video featuring J.Dilla at Roxy Blu back in 2003. Courtesy of...
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Zaki Ibrahim Live @ Dundas Sq. (Sunday September...
Attention House Nation! Catch Zaki Ibrahim for a FREE LIVE performance at Dundas Sq. this Sunday.
Zaki is set to hit the stage at 5.55 PM. Manifesto Fresh Goods Market & Festivities run from 12PM-11PM. Come early to catch a good seat -don’t say we didn’t warn you!
More about Zaki at: http://www.zakiibrahim.com/
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Get to know Zaki Ibrahim
“I’ve been called a hip-hop artist, like “[a] new hip-hop artist” on the CBC and stuff like that, or for certain festivals and things, because they needed to have the hip-hop or ‘urban’ [element] or whatever. I wonder what it is about hip-hop that comes through… but I guess that makes sense, ‘cause the way I followed the musical path was through hip hop, or the formula of what hip hop is...
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Happy Birthday Guru Bros!
Happy Birthday to the Guru Bros, (http://www.gurubrothers.com/) the Sweet Tears percussion team. These cool cats have long been serving up healthy doses of percussion drum beats to liven up every jam and event that they hit in and out of the city. Dedicating their passion to their craft and vice versa, we thank them for the love that they bring each time, with full throttle.
As for Scratch -...
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THE MOVEMENT: THE FLOOR AWARDS & SOLID GROUND...
House Nation is gonna rock it out alongside the BBoys tonight @ 99 Sudbury at the All Styles showcase and Exhibition Battles. Come support your favorites dancers!! BBoys & Househeads unite! Music by Son of S.O.U.L. & DJ Dirty Dale.
Details: http://themanifesto.ca/festival/event10.php
Manifesto & DOSE Present:
THE MOVEMENT: THE FLOOR AWARDS & SOLID GROUND Celebrating...
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Peven Everett (Live): Sweet Tears 5 Year...
Last summer the Sweet Tears family brought in Mr.Peven Everett to help celebrate their 5 year anniversary party. Gotta love Peven in his Canada flag T. I guess he was just as happy as we were that he finally made it here!
Sweet Tears returns this Saturday September 24th, celebrating the birthday of The Guru Bros. Details below.
Peven - Intro
Gabriel
Burnin Hot
In and Out
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Toronto Party Listings (Wednesday September 21st -...
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Nite Beat Radio w/DJ Ali Black
Urban Boogie Channel http://dubplate.fm/
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Albert Assoon's Twilight Zone Mix →
A tribute to The Twilight Zone, a legendary after hours club formed by the Assoon Brothers back in 1980. The “Zone” was Toronto’s favourite dance club known for pushing the boundaries of dance music on one of the best sound systems (RLA) in North America.
Click the link above to check out Albert’s Twilight Zone Mix.
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Toronto's Legendary Twilight Zone
MuchMusic goes to “The Zone” circa 1989 to cover the new house music explosion, with Frankie Knuckles, David Delvalle and Tony Assoon.
“Did you know that “back in the day” Toronto was a thriving force in the nightlife internationally, locally, and way ahead of the European scene at some points in time. Ahead for dance clubs and dance music. Richard Long (RLA) the...
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Roy Davis Jr. Afternoon Delight 2011 L.A. Mix
Roy Davis Jr. Afternoon Delight 2011 L.A. SET
★ Roy Davis Jr. ★ (http://www.myspace.com/theofficialroydavisjr orhttp://www.twitter.com/RoyDavisJr) The one and only Roy Davis Jr., born in California and raised in the southern suburbs of Chicago. This is another awesome House Music moment from Afternoon Delight, West Coast Edition L.A. 2011 July 16th! This set was recorded live at...
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Night & Day: DJ Andy Roberts (By: Denise Benson)
Night & Day: DJ Andy Roberts
Welcome to Night & Day, a new recurring feature in which we talk to players in Toronto’s dance-music scene about the work they do when the sun comes up. In this edition: veteran spinner Andy Roberts takes us underground—literally, with his ground-penetrating radar company. BY: DENISE BENSON
Name: Andrew Robert Billington a.k.a. Andy Roberts
By...
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Let There Be House Exclusive Interview with the...
Let There Be House got to sit down and chat with the Mixed Signals Music Family during one of their studio sessions a few months back. If you listen closely, you can hear all the goodness cookin’ up in the back…
Happy 7 Years Mixed Signals Music!
Details below for the anniversary celebration on Saturday September 17th, 2011.
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LIVE on CKLN.fm at 4PM to 6PM w/Roberto Brito
LIVE on http://www.ckln.fm/ at 4PM to 6PM feat surprises new and old feat. music from BeBe Winans, MAW, Roy Davis Jr, Grace Jones, Crusaders, Moodymann, etc. It’s our first show ever and I am as excited as I am grateful to everyone involved. TUNE IN for that Friday night jump start in to the weekend and Happy Sunshine folks!
REGENT PARK LIVE
-Roberto Brito
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Free Download: Detroit City Stand Up.
Detroit City Stand Up.
Here’s a little taste below from Omar S & Theo Parrish:
To download the entire five song release, called ‘High School Grafitti’
CLICK HERE: http://www.thedeepnorth.ca/home/2011/9/15/the-tunes-are-still-good.html ENJOY!
via: The Deep North Music Blog http://www.thedeepnorth.ca
Follow The Deep North on Twitter @DeepNorthBlog
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World Of Dance (Sunday September 18th, 12:00 PM)
Attention House Nation!
This Sunday there will be a 1 on 1 House Battle in the All Styles Room.
More details & register here: https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=209465112416223
The fun begins at noon. What a way to spend a Sunday.
HEADLINING PERFORMANCE BY: *THE INFAMOUS FLAVORSHOP TRIBE* http://vimeo.com/28048002 *FRANK BOOGIE - BOOGIE BRATZ *TONY - BTX *I.aM.mE - ABDC Season 6...
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The September Mix: Andy Roberts (Mixed Signals...
Check out The September Mix, courtesy of Andy Roberts (Mixed Signals Music). Mixed Signals Music celebrates its 7 Year Anniversary this Saturday at Revival in Toronto. Details Below.
SEPTEMBER 2011-SIGNALSRADIO-MIXED BY ANDYROBERTS by Mixed Signals Music
Andy Roberts (Our House, December 2010, Toronto)
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The September Mix: DJ Romain (Nu Faze Records,...
Check out The September Mix, courtesy of DJ Romain (Nu Faze Records, Mixed Signals Music New York). Mixed Signals Music celebrates its 7 Year Anniversary this Saturday at Revival in Toronto. Details Below.
ROMAINS DEEP HOUSE MIX SEPT 8 2011 by Jack Declared
DJ Romain (Our House, December 2010, Toronto)
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TIFF Week Toronto Listings!! (Wednesday September...
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Guerilla Press @ Blondie's (coming this wed. sept....
guerillascience:
Guerilla Science presents the Guerilla Press every Wednesday at Blondie’s Bar 1378 Queen St W, Toronto. The Press churns out only the finest in house music and all sounds soulfully related. Hosted and spun by Cullen & Kevin with a variety of guest selectors.
Never a COVER and Blondie’s pints are always on tap, cold and served up by some of Toronto’s finest bartenders.
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DJ OF THE WEEK 9.12.11: OSUNLADE - 9/11 SPECIAL →
We send our prayers and love to NYC for their resilience and remember…
1200dreams:
Sometimes, you need to shut the music off, but you always have to turn it back on again. By Inti J. Some of you may have noticed we didn’t post a Weekend mix this past weekend. To be honest, the…
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Happy 16th Anniversary Hot Stepper Productions...
Let There Be House wishes Hot Stepper a very Happy 16th Anniversary!
Check out the clip of last years’ 15 Year Anniversary bash with Caron Wheeler.
Learn more about Hot Stepper Productions here: http://www.hotstepper.com/bio.htm
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Team Hip Hop: DJ Grouch
Elements of Soul. Jazz. Funk. and most importantly BEATS. House? or Hip Hop?
MUSIC LOVERS unite! Shouts out to Team Hip Hop.
VIDEO: DJ Grouch in action alongside DJ Starting From Scratch.
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Team House: Soul Fusion Express: Deep House Mix... →
Here’s a throwback we found from The Soul Fusion Express show, taken from various sets during 2006 / 2007 from DJs Nick Holder & Johnny Lopez on CKLN 88.1 FM. (Toronto).
Reunited on Friday! Details below.
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Team House: Beats United Radio
Johnny Lopez & Jeff Graham have been blazing the airwaves on “Beats United Radio” CHRY 105.5FM for over ten years with the preceeding two years as part of the “Soul Fusion Express Radio Show” on CKLN 88.1FM. One of Toronto’s most underrated dynamic duos, Beats United Radio’s ultimate goal is to present the eclectic sounds of urban electronic dance music...
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Toronto *TIFF WEEK* Party Listings (Wednesday...
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House Dance Battles: I ♥ HOUSE DANCE w/DJ Dirty...
Toronto’s community gathered by the water for the last installment of Harbourfront’s ‘Dancing On The Pier’ series. People of all ages, from children to seniors, gathered to take part in a free House Dance Workshop run by GADFLY and got to spectate some rounds of friendly House Battles while the sun went down. Tunes provided by DJ Dirty Dale, a house dancer himself. A...
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Beats United Radio: September Soulful House Mix....
Jeff Graham, Beats United Radio.
Johnny Lopez, Beats United Radio.
No Planking on the DJ Booth Please. Planks acceptable on the stage.
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Questions? Comments?
We would love to hear from you. Email us: Jack@lettherebehouse.ca
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Throwback: WMC's 1st Body & Soul (Miami, March...
Originally scheduled to take place at Nikki Beach, the party was moved indoors to Mansion, to create the authentic ‘Body & Soul’ experience. The next WMC edition was moved poolside to The Shelbourne Hotel, Miami for 2011.
Check out our exclusive vid of WMC’s 1st Body & Soul. What a crazy celebration.
R.I.P Luckyy Starr
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Body & Soul. 15th Anniversary Warehouse Party...
Body & Soul took their anniversary celebration to Industry City, a warehouse space in Brooklyn, New York. Done perfectly by throwing the party in true old school fashion, we were taken back in time for the evening. Happy Anniversary Body & Soul!
Video Clips below of the party and the live percussion performance from the “Heritage OP” Percussion Orchestra.
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Body & Soul. The Canadian Debut. (Toronto, July...
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Joe Clausell, Francois K, Danny Krivit. (Toronto, July 2011)
Once upon a time in a land before facebook, house music message boards went wild with the discussions of Francois K and Joe Clausell having a party together at 99 Sudbury. Shit hit the fan about the possibility of Body & Soul coming to Toronto.
Some celebrated that Body & Soul was finally coming to the city, but those who...
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Round #2. Do You ♥ House? / We Are One Encore...
Happy Anniversary! Here’s a clip from last night. You can’t see the crowd, but you can hear ‘em. Vibes!
United Soul, Junior Palmer & Awe Promotions proudly present the
Do You ♥ House? / We Are One Encore Party featuring Special Guest DJs: ♥♥ Stan Zeff ♥♥ (Tambor, Atlanta) http://tamborparty.blogspot.com/
♥♥ Josh Milan ♥♥ (Blaze, New Jersey)...
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DY♥H? 2yr Anniversary Mix Set by Gene King →
Click on the link above for the DY♥H? 2yr Anniversary Mix Set by Gene King
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Get to know Marko Milicevic, a.k.a. Gramophonedzie
GRAMOPHONEDZIE: Interviews from Asia & UK
Get to know Marko Milicevic, aka. Gramophonedzie. http://www.myspace.com/gramophonedzie
He likes JACK. (Daniels) How appropriate. My kinda man. -Jack.
Email: kingsoflatenite@gmail.com for requests and info.
2011 Interview (Asia)
2010 Interview (UK)
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Free Download: Nick Holder & Jason B (unreleased) →
Happy Friday!
Hit the link above to download: Jason B & Nick Holder (unreleased)
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Genki Japan! Cooks! Crafts! Community! House...
Genki Japan! – Cooks! Crafts! Community!
Japanese Chefs Cook to Help Orphans in Japan
Come join us for a celebration of global community spirit through delicious food specially prepared for this event by Japanese chefs from the GTA area! Each chef will have his or her own yatai or booth to offer a dish. All proceeds will go to help children who were orphaned by earthquakes and the tsunami...
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GRAMOPHONEDZIE - June 2011 Mix from Montreal
Gramophonedzie : DJ Mix (June 2011 - Live @ Cafe Del Monko (Montreal) : Part One) by Gramophonedzie
kingsoflatenite@gmail.com for requests and info.
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I ♥ HOUSE DANCE -House Dance Workshop W/DJ Dirty...
Gadfly and Harbourfront Centre present ‘House dance Workshop and Battle’ at Dancing on the Pier Music by DJ Dirty Dale Join us in celebrating the final Dancing on the Pier instalment, with a House Dance Workshop and Battle. Always wanted to learn House dancing? Bring your comfortable shoes because Apolonia & Ofilio from Gadfly will be teaching some basic foundation steps and...
