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bringthebeats / GROOVE GARDEN appreciation party
One incredible year has passed since we launched the bringthebeats / GROOVE GARDEN collaboration at Toika Lounge. 14 parties later, we’re still grooving strong and primed for an incredible summer season, which kicks off with our 1-year appreciation party.
It’s so nice to have Craig Anderson in the booth in an official capacity to open INTIMATE & UNDERGROUND V21. He’s been rocking Friday nights at his Coalition weekly on Queen West, and as you can hear from this bringthebeats exclusive in The LocALe, Craig has some absolute gems to share with world tomorrow…
Cesar Caballero has been a pillar of excellence throughout the entire year. His utmost professionalism in the warm-up capacity and jaw-dropping skills during peak time has solidified GROOVE GARDEN’s head honcho as a true player, not only within our local scene, but globally as well. His recent exclusive for the Pure Lov.e Sessions on Ibiza Global Radio verifies clubbers love Cesar’s vibe worldwide!
And of course, closing it out at Toika, is our international headliner, Greece’s Kosmas Epsilon. This is definitely a bucket-list booking for us, as we’ve admired Kosmas’ talent for over a decade. He’s an absolute wizard in the studio and a master of the DJ mix, the perfect recipe for another memorable installment of the bringthebeats / GROOVE GARDEN collaboration. Get ready for a night of super fresh and funky beats with this most recent Komas Mix. It really doesn’t get any better than this…
$10 extra-reduced tickets for INTIMATE & UNDERGROUND v21 featuring the Canadian debut of Kosmas Epsilon are available until 10pm tomorrow night at www.wantickets.com. It will cost more at the door.
INTIMATE & UNDERGROUND v21 w/ Kosmas Epsilon
Anyone who knows anything about the progressive style of DJing knows Kosmas Epsilon. He’s a DJ and a producer, not a producer trying to be a DJ. Kosmas knows how to build a set, like he constructs a track; with movement and direction. He’s supported bringthebeats online since 2009, but we’ve wanted to book Kosmas for a decade, so we’re super excited to finally make it happen as we reach the one-year mark of the bringthebeats / Groove Garden collaboration.
We could have easily booked a “name” artist for this special event; however, we wanted to stay true to the party’s name, INTIMATE & UNDERGROUND. We’re trying to build your trust as a reliable source of good times and great music. We feel the best way to do that is to debut a talent the masses may not be familiar with. If you take our word for it, you’ll be treated to one of best musical experiences of your clubbing life. The essence of electronic music is discovery, and that’s what this party and promotion is all about.
Thank you!!
We also don’t want to gouge you at the door simply because it’s a milestone event for us. Therefore, to show our sincere appreciation to all who’ve supported our movement this past year, we’ve reduced the advance ticket price to $10. And that’s not all…
Ticket holders will also be granted access to our very first Way of Acting Warm-up sessions featuring live sets streamed around the globe from Kosmas and residents Cesar Caballero and Craig Anderson. We’ll have some snacks for all who arrive early and cheap drinks will also be available throughout the Warm-up Sessions. We’ll even buy your first drink if you arrive within the first half hour.
It’s all about the music for us, but the music wouldn’t be what is without amazing people to share it with. Again, a HUGE THANK YOU to everyone who’s showed us love this past year. Please join us on Saturday, June 8th so we can show you how much we appreciate your support.
INTIMATE & UNDERGROUND v19 w/ Desyn Masiello
Our infatuation with funky house began with “In House We Trust 3” featuring the originators of the genre, Desyn Masiello and Luke Fair. Luke’s been a cornerstone of our promotion since the beginning, and though we’ve supported many of Desyn’s Toronto gigs, he’s never been featured at INTIMATE & UNDERGROUND; until now.
If you ask a cross section of our favourite DJs who their inspirations are, 100% of them would include Desyn within the first few replied. He’s a true DJ’s DJ within our underground and one of the most connected to the dance floor. He’s embraced the party and profession to form the perfect hybrid in the booth. Desyn’s charismatic and incredibly skilled; approachable, yet still professional… we have no idea what’s taken us so long to bring him to Toika Lounge.
“It’s always exciting to share the DJ booth experience with someone like Desyn Masiello. I had the opportunity to warm up for Desyn back in Colombia and I’m happy to do it again for his INTIMATE & UNDERGROUND debut. I’ve always enjoyed Desyn’s musical vision thru his well-recognized DJ-minded sets, the amazing SOS collective and now the important job he has with the Faciendo tribe.” – Cesar Caballero
As founder of the Faciendo tribe, Desyn’s put together one of the freshest collectives in the business. Their bi-weekly podcast, simulcast on over 25 radio stations worldwide, features incredibly eclectic selections showcased within a multitude of formats. The most interesting of which are the community mixes, where the tribe pools tracks under the guidance of one of the Faciendo elders to compile some extremely outside-the-box sets; including a very unique submission for John Digweed’s Transitions.
Desyn’s taken the Faciendo concept into the clubs with parties in the UK, Australia and the WMC. And if you follow their SoundCloud account, you’ll find a steady stream of Faciendo remixes and edits that are as cool and unique as the other aspects of the project. It’s inspiring to watch the brand grow online, as well as in the live environment.
Desyn was recently published in The Sun where he summarizes the direction of the Faciendo project and makes insider observations on the state of the scene. It’s a rallying cry for those in the underground who could be disenchanted, and an educational piece for those who’ve just discovered electronic music. His words represent an unrelenting love and passion for the music, felt with a more experienced heart; more inspiration for our movement.
It’s been too long coming, but the time for our crew to spend at night with Desyn Masiello at INTIMATE & UNDERGROUND has finally come. Reduced tickets are available online at www.wantickets.com. Secure your place on the dance floor now, you know this is going to be another night to remember forever.
DESYN MASIELLO dj sets
Desyn’s Faciendo treats and our favorite mixes. Stay tuned for classic additions…
INTIMATE & UNDERGROUND v18 w/ Ricky Ryan
When you’ve got a great thing going, you have to ride it out. That’s what we have with Ricky Ryan - check that – we have an amazing thing going with Ricky Ryan and that’s why we had to have him back in the Toika Lounge booth as soon as possible.
His “strictly for the love” motto has never held more true. Ricky’s on absolute fire as a DJ, producer and even once again as a promoter with his GURUBOX intimate party series in Argentina. His infatuation with the scene is fueled by an insane drive to make people dance. We plan on tapping into this positive energy once again Saturday March 9th.
INTIMATE & UNDERGROUND has become a very special stop on Ricky’s travels…
“In this day and age, it can be hard to find like-minded crazy people that feel the same about this crazy music. Crazy + Crazy = Vibe, and such vibe is priceless. INTIMATE & UNDERGROUND is the way I like it, aha aha;” says Ricky, a guy who we believe knows a thing or two about vibe.
“I love playing Toronto because you guys make parties for the same reason I play parties, we share the cause. I&U inspires freedom of expression, the Toika crowd wishes to hear us DJs share our deepest and bravest message through music.”
Those are some super-kind words about our movement, but it also piles on the pressure to deliver at INTIMATE & UNDERGROUND v18. Help us live up to this reputation by reserving your spot on the dance floor at www.wantickets.com. We’ve some serious momentum going… let’s get a little twisted and together we’ll ride it out.
INTIMATE & UNDERGROUND v17 w/ Jody Wisternoff
Anyone who’s ever been on the pulse of electronic music knows the name Jody Wisternoff. The “legend” label is pre-maturely attached to a lot of artists these days, but with Jody it’s 100% justified. He’s been around the block and continually evolving; only a select few can make a claim like that.
This is the second opportunity for Jody to wow the bringthebeats crowd. In 2008 he blew the roof off The Mod Club in front of 500 strong. It gives us goose bumps to think of that night’s energy condensed into the cozy confines of Toika Lounge. Jody Wisternoff’s an ideal DJ to be heard INTIMATE & UNDERGROUND.
There’s nobody more pumped about this party than the event’s opening act, Cesar Caballero; also the man who put it all together. “I’m so excited because it’s an honour to perform warm-up duties for one half of the world-famous duo Way Out West. Jody Wisternoff’s one of those artists who can take you on a journey with his DJ-minded sets and also produce quality underground music.”
And you don’t have to take Cesar’s word for it, just feast your ears on Jody’s newly-released debut solo album, Trails We Blaze - 12 tracks of deep house, progressive, Balearic vibes and melodic electronic grooves.
If you’re as thrilled as we are to hear this musical magician finally back in Toronto again, secure your place on the dance floor with advance tickets at www.wantickets.com. Weather permitting; February 9th has the chance to be one of the busiest I&U’s ever, don’t be left out in the cold. Until then, here’s some tunes to help keep you warm….
INTIMATE & UNDERGROUND at The BPM Festival
We used to host an annual party at COCOS in Grand Bend. It was so awesome to be beach side while gettin’ down to underground beats. I’m sure anyone who’s been to the WMC or Ibiza feels the same way. The vibe is always so much better when you’re partying and on vacation.
Throughout the past few years, The BPM Festival in Playa Del Carmen, Mexico has become the hot new vacation-party spot. Established by a Canadian crew, BPM is now an international affair and a can’t-miss industry event. With many of the world’s top EDM acts performing, it’s a big deal to be included on the program and that’s why we’re super excited to announce that INTIMATE & UNDERGROUND is in the mix.
For the first time in a very long time, Luke Fair and Ricky Ryan will share the booth, with the ultimate set up man, Cesar Caballero warming the room. Really, what else needs to be said? Three leaders of the funky house movement in a tropical paradise, within one of the freshest festivals on the circuit; it’s a landmark moment for bringthebeats and Groove Garden.
It all goes down on Monday January 7th from 10pm – 6am in the main room of La Santanera Playa del Carmen. Keep it groovin’ upstairs will be the Digital Delight Showcase featuring Puente & Rosch, Jesse Perez, Damian Uzbiaga and Diego Moreno.
$30 pre-sale tickets are available at www.wanttickets.com or you can purchase three day, seven day or ten day VIP wristbands at www.wantickets.com/bpm. It’s definitely going to be an epic festival from start to finish, hopefully you can fit us in your sched.
bringthebeats 10-year anniversary series
It’s never been our style to heavily promote the bringthebeats birthday, even though we always host events around that time. We truly believe every party we throw is as important as the others. Nevertheless, we feel a decade promoting the scene is a big deal, so we wanted to do something MASSIVE for our 10-year anniversary coming up in October.
However, we’re faced with a dilemma. The bigger our parties are, the further the vibe drifts from the true essence of who we are. We’re INTIMATE & UNDERGROUND… how can we stray from that?
We can’t. But we also can’t celebrate with all our favs within the comfy confines of Toika on one night. So, we’re doing the [next] best thing and booking them all on five separate nights. That’s right, bringthebeats’ first team are confirmed to spin within the greatest party series of our 10-year history!!
Starting with our MVP, Luke Fair on Saturday August 11th, and then every second Saturday of the month right through December, the very best of funky progressive house will be featured in the most INTIMATE & UNDERGROUND environment you’ll ever hear these global superstars perform in.
On Saturday, September 8th, DEMI brings a little UK panache to TIFF week, and then the long-awaited return of our South American brother, Ricky Ryan goes down Saturday October 13th.
The legend Omid 16B touches down exactly one year from his monumental I&U debut on Saturday November 10th, and we close out the series with more Euro style and the always classy Add2Basket on Saturday December 8th.
Of course our resident in the The LocALe, Cesar Caballero from the Groove Garden will assume the early-hour duties in support of this all-star lineup.
Individual event and ticket information will roll out in the coming weeks; we just wanted to get the word out for our global crew so you can get a head start on travel arrangements today. INTIMATE & UNDERGROUND events are truly one of a kind. Wherever you are on this planet, you need to find your way to Toronto to hear the best of the best bringthebeats.
INTIMATE & UNDERGROUND v11 featuring OMID 16B
Party planning was underway the minute we realized 11-11-11 was on a Friday.
We’re some of the millions, maybe billions, who feel an undeniable connection to the time 11:11. Seemingly every day we notice this moment of awakening. It’s a guaranteed minute of hope and attention. It’s a time to wish for the best and dream of favourite things.
I can only imagine an entire day of this feeling. A full 24 hours of conscious optimism… people would call it heaven.
Well my heaven is on the INTIMATE & UNDERGROUND dance floor. And I can tell you now without fear of spoiling the dream; I’ve used many of my 11:11′s wishing the legendary Omid 16B could be in the booth pulling the strings.
I can vividly remember every Omid moment. They occurred at 11:11am while caught in the groove on the Club 1000 hardwood. Every time Luke spun something so emotional, so magnificent we could hardly take it, it was Omid 16B. And every time we experienced this feeling, we looked at the clock and saw exactly what we wanted to see.
So every time you catch 11:11, be sure to make a wish. Dream the most amazing dream knowing that bringthebeats’ has come true. And on Friday November 11, 2011 it would amazing if we could share our six hours of conscious optimism with all of you.
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Omid 16B is a true artist; a DJ/ producer of the highest calibre. His artistic approach to everything he touches has so far seen a prolific 15 years, being hailed as one of the most cutting-edge electronic artists to ever come out of the UK.
He’s the owner/ founder of Sexonwax Recordings, as well as the recently resurrected Alola Records. His artist album “Sounds From Another Room” (Eye Q Recordings), and his mix compilations “Balance 13” (Stomp Australia) and “In House We Trust” (Yoshitoshi) have led to critical acclaim.
Omid’s singles have been signed to major labels like BMG/ Deconstruction. He’s remixed legends the likes of The Cure, Depeche Mode, Gus Gus, François Kevorkian and Deep Dish; and through all this success, Omid’s garnered sponsorships from industry giants Pioneer, Ableton, Roland and Native Instruments.
2011 has been a landmark year for Omid. He joined forces with the world-renown John Digweed, releasing Omid’s hit double A side single “Rain/ The Passion Of Zorro” on John’s own Bedrock Records. It hit No. 1 and 2 on internal charts and No. 18 in the Beatport progressive Top 100. He also signed with AAA management / agency earlier in the year to concentrate on global events and festivals worldwide.
It’s paid off. Omid’s been touring furiously, from Carl Craig’s Planet E stage at Snowbombing, through to DJmag’s 20th anniversary show at Space Ibiza. To the MTV festival in Croatia and a prestigious spot at the Space Closing party, Omid has not let up.
Omid played two big Easter Bedrock events in London and Glasgow and he brought his unique style and textures to “SOS” (Sexonsubstance alongside partner Demi) to the opening of the Ibiza season with Jamie Jones at the aforementioned Club Space. He also performed at high profile festivals SW4 and Bestival.
Currently, Omid’s in the last stages of his new artist album to be released in 2012. It will be documented by the BBC who’s currently making a film about DJ’s based in London with different backgrounds. Omid’s honoured to play a major part in the documentary by providing the world insight into his everyday life as a DJ.
Where our love affair with Omid 16b started.
It’s been a long, beautiful ride…
INTIMATE & UNDERGROUND v10… we’re back baby!
It was so nice to be home. After a 16-month hiatus from Toika we resumed the INTIMATE & UNDERGROUND series with bringthebeats’ marquee artist on the most special weekend of our year…
Nine years ago, on my birthday, I officially launched bringthebeats online. The site was created to help develop my web skills and to support my Breathe guest lists. Over the years we’ve made many variations to the look, but the focus has always remained the same: to share the music we love using the incredible tools of the Internet.
Almost a decade after launch, we remain a grassroots destination committed to the underground nature of house music. Despite the many temptations to sell out and go mainstream, we’re satisfied being a small but mighty crew in the know about music’s most sensational tunes. We’ll forever choose substance over size… everyone who was on the dance floor October 1st totally understands why (see us all here).
The cornerstone of our movement, from 2002 till today, is bringthebeats’ all-time favourite DJ. Luke Fair has the skills to be World No.1, but he’s so humble and enamoured by the music, he can’t be bothered with all that bullshit. He’s the perfect example of what we’re all about.
Both Luke and Toika were in top form for I&U v10, making our nine-year anniversary the most heart-warming party we’ve ever hosted. I forgot about the togetherness of Toika. When the sound’s just right, there’s definitely no other place for us. Huge thanks to Winston and Junior for going the extra mile to insure everything was absolutely perfect. And of course with Luke in the booth, that’s exactly what it was.
We’ve always been much more global than local, so it’s only fair we share the phenomenal memories of this night with our friends worldwide. Each week we’ll upload another hour of Luke’s unforgettable five-plus hour set, starting with a 60-minute section tailor made for his closest friends.
Once the guests started to roll in, this how Luke began. It’s a flawless hour of deep progressive house demonstrating Luke’s impeccable taste. After hearing this you’ll start to realize why this party was so great.
Luke’s still including a lot of deep selections in hour two, but the dance floor is quite busy now, so you can hear him pick up the pace for stretches. There’s some disco-infused stuff and it’s all super funky… the party has most definitely started!
Luke’s our all-time favourite club DJ because he doesn’t need to switch genres to move the room.All he has to do is add a little edge and drive to his funky progressive and you have peak time.Hour three is INTIMATE & UNDERGROUND personified.
This is where Luke begins to mix it up for the masses.There’s no doubt techno is popular these days, but there’s few who can mix tech with house and spin it all progressively like Luke so masterfully does in this hour.It’s time to bring some edge.
We take pride in the I&U vibe being best at the end of the night… you can hear that in this final hour. It’s starts with the peak time pace of Part 4, drives towards some epic progressive selections and ends with some classic moments we’ll all never forget. This party was incredible from beginning to end. Thanks Luke.
INTIMATE & UNDERGROUND v10 featuring LUKE FAIR
I honestly can’t believe I’m writing this post. It’s been a while since we hosted an INTIMATE & UNDERGROUND at Toika. Sixteen months to be exact… a long time to be out of the game.
The last official bringthebeats party was The Rogue Show in August 2010. Though we helped out at School Bakery last month, and with many HouseAddict jams throughout the year, it’s an entirely different animal to lead a promotion. So often I wonder if I still have it in me, but then I put on a funky progressive house mix and instantly get the itch.
Getting these shows off the ground are often a struggle, in the lead up and throughout the night. But after each party, we always look back and know it was well worth the effort. And let’s be honest, there’s a great team supporting INTIMATE & UNDERGROUND.
My right hand woman Adriana – still allowing me to play these games… damn, I love ya babe – is fierce at the door. JD at re.form [avw] is always on point and on time with the media design; he has no idea how much I appreciate that. Junior, Winston and the crew at Toika are always so awesome to work with. They’re ensuring as I type, the system will be tuned to sound just right. So many friends are insanely helpful spreading the word, and for this one, my boy Craig Anderson has some high-tech digs to make the night’s memories extra special.
And of course there’s Luke, who’s gone above and beyond. He’s sacrificed a lot to be here, as his incredible new agent, Joe from Nightlaw, has him constantly on the road with quality gigs. Luke’s given up one of the higher-paying ones to be with us on October 1st. We cannot thank him enough for that.
We’ll have the opportunity to show our appreciation to one of Canada’s all-time best by packing the dance floor and exuding the energy INTIMATE & UNDERGROUND has become famous for. It’s always been the people in the room that take these parties to another level; you’re all why we keep coming back for more.
So join us as we celebrate nine years of bringthebeats and many more for Adriana and me on this earth. It’ll be a party we hope to never forget. That’ll definitely be made true if we’re lucky enough to experience this incredible night with all of you.
INTIMATE & UNDERGROUND v9 featuring SHUR-I-KAN & irGO
We’re doing everything we can to keep the Toronto scene fresh, funky, INTIMATE & UNDERGROUND. In this spirit we bring to you our first full partnership in the I&U series on Friday June 11th when House Addict presents Volume 9 with one of the industry’s hottest producers / DJs, the UK’s Shur-i-kan.
Tom Szirtes aka Shur-I-kan, is considered amongst the top of a new wave of electronic producers thanks to his trademark blend of musicality and cutting edge production techniques. He has been a long-standing key artist for Jimpster’s Freerange Records, and has recently collaborated with Glasgow’s kingpin of house, Milton Jackson, to start Dark Energy Recordings. Representing the deeper side of house, Shur-I-kan will show Toronto his true self for the very first time.
As mentioned, this is our first co-promotion for the INTIMATE & UNDERGROUND series. We definitely couldn’t have chosen a cooler direction than with the House Addict crew’s love for deep, sexy tech house. We know both crowds will appreciate the vibe this sound provides and we couldn’t think of a better venue than Toika to host this soon to be legendary Toronto debut.
There is NO GUEST LIST for this event. Please hook up advance tickets at the extremely low price of $12 at www.gettickets.ca. Cover at the door will be $20 so save yourself a drink at the bar and grab your tickets now.
For pre-party beats leading up to the big event, subscribe to Shur-i-kan’s Dark Energy Podcast on either iTunes or libsyn. Also subscribe to irGO’s Podcast on either iTunes or PodOmatic.
INTIMATE & UNDERGROUND v8 featuring LUKE FAIR & irGO
Finally the 2010 INTIMATE & UNDERGROUND season has arrived. We have big plans for our events at Toika this year and it all begins on Friday March 19th when we take full advantage of Winter Music Conference travel by booking one of our top supported talents, Luke Fair.
We couldn’t let a trip to this side of the pond pass us by, so we’ve brought in Luke for our third consecutive booking right before he heads to the WMC. With how he ended last season’s INTIMATE & UNDERGROUND and the magic of New Year’s Eve, Luke has a lot to live up to at the eighth version of our growing series. We know he’s absolutely up to the challenge and we look forward to letting lose with everyone who can’t make it to Miami and of course, getting it started with those who are.
This opening event also marks the introduction of a true HouseAddict to the bringthebeats crew. irGo is one of the most respected figures in the Toronto club scene and we are thrilled to have him warm the Toika dance floor with his deep tech and tribal house sounds. Luke is incredibly excited to have irGO spinning alongside as he returns to his hometown for another night of super funky fun.
As always there is NO GUEST LIST for this event. Advance Tickets are available at www.gettickets.ca for the extremely reasonable price of $12.00. They are limited so please be sure to get yours now, cover at the door will be $20.00.
For pre-party beats leading up to the big event, please become a Luke Fair fan on Facebook and subscribe to irGO’s Podcast on either iTunes or PodOmatic.
INTIMATE & UNDERGROUND v7… no, THIS IS IT!
After seven years in this promoting biz, you know if a party is going to go off well before the first track is dropped. Call it ‘promoter’s intuition’; the element of surprise is long gone when you obsess over the details as much as we do.
Reason #1 why we knew this INTIMATE & UNDERGROUND would be amazing – advance tickets sales. For many reasons, I cannot thank the people who purchased tickets beforehand enough.
First and foremost we knew walking into Toika that over 100 of our friends were committed to this event, no matter what the weather was like. Guest list is such a farce, everyone is on it, it’s far from VIP and it never guarantees that you’ll have even half the list on the dance floor. Advance tickets, at the very reasonable price we were offering them, provide at least one more drink at the bar for each holder and ease our worries as to whether or not people will attend.
They also save us soooo much hassle at the door. We’re a small shop trying to multitask with a tiny team who has very little venue experience. Accepting pieces of paper or scanning phones is much, much easier than looking for and crossing names off a list, scrambling for change. Again, thanks so much to those who committed to our event by buying an advance ticket, you all made our night so much more enjoyable.
#2 reason why we knew this was going to be a party to remember was the time of year. Fall is definitely the best season for the Toronto club scene. It’s getting dark, but not too cold. School and work is in full swing, but not too crazy that you can’t party it up a bit. And of course it’s the time of year we celebrate our anniversary, an incredible excuse to let loose.
#3 is the phenomenal talent. Despite a few hiccups in the set-up, Diana Livits managed to drop some really nice tracks and stir up a warm, energetic vibe on the dance floor, exactly what’s expected of an opening DJ. And for someone who hasn’t played out in front of a crowd too often, she displayed some fine technical skill under less than ideal circumstances. Diana is too much of a fire cracker to keep settled down, but if she focuses on making this DJ gig a more permanent thing, expect BIG things from this super hotty.
And what more can be said about Luke Fair that hasn’t already been written over the 7yrs of bringthebeats.com? Danny Boy kept slammin’ his arms around my shoulders to get my full attention and let me know how absolutely blown away he was by Luke’s new found edge. I personally think it’s just the natural progression of the most talented DJ on the planet; but I do have to agree that ever since Luke’s left the across continents trips and killer jet lag behind him, he’s elevated his enthusiasm tenfold.
With each conversation we had leading up to the party; it became more and more evident, this was going to be Luke Fair’s best ever performance for bringthebeats. He was focused on the details, raving about tracks and absolutely excited to be home with his friends. It probably helped that he has a wallet full of his own personal bombs that he’s been working like mad producing over the past six months. It just seemed like he’d never been more confident and prepared for a gig in his life.
The results proved this to be true. He was without a doubt on fire like never before. His customary concentration was in full effect, but there was an added kick to his subtle booth groove. Luke was really feeling it. Every track led perfectly to the next. The levels, the sound and the mixes were flawless. This was a perfect 10 performance, thanks for pulling it off for the crew Luke.
And I would be amiss not to mention the crew. I know I continually boast about how incredible our following is and how the btb vibe is really something special; well here I go again, as it was all on display for I&U v7.
I honestly wasn’t feeling that great going into the event. A cold was doing its best to drag me down, but all the love in the room kept lifting me up and it honestly felt like I properly took it all in for the very first time (the absence of alcohol probably helped). I saw a floor full of friends, locked into the tunes and feeling the genuine happiness we continually strive for.
From the gentle giants from Van City having the time of their life, to Tara who offered a heartfelt thank you for bringing back one her best friends and favourite DJs, to Knox who had me gut busting all night, everyone who supported our vision at this very special event contributed to an experience that I will never forget and will always be grateful for. Yeah I know it’s corny, but this is exactly what I’m in all this for.
Don’t forget to check out the pics.
INTIMATE & UNDERGROUND v7 featuring LUKE FAIR & Diana
It’s crazy to think we’ve been in this promotions mess for seven years now, and ironically enough we’ve also reached I&U v7. Both are accomplishments we’re extremely proud of but can not take full credit for. So many have contributed to our success, which is nothing more than some good times on the dance floor.
Most of all we need to give thanks to all of the phenomenal DJs we’ve hosted over the years, and none more than Luke Fair. Luke’s been there from the very beginning; if wasn’t for his support, we would have never made it this far. So as thanks to Luke, we’ve brought him back from his new home in Macedonia to help celebrate our Lucky Number 7 at Toika.
We’ve sorted a very special opening act for this I&U. Diana Livits has been a dear friend and a Deep House connoisseur for all of our time in the underground. It’s going to be great to have such an amazing person, with super cool musical taste to open the night for us. Expect some fresh tunes from our Lady Diana coming soon…they’ll deserve an entire piece on their own.
Thanks to everyone who has ever contributed to, or even just experienced the bringthebeats vibe one time. If it wasn’t for all of you the past seven years wouldn’t have been the best we’ve ever had. Times are sometimes tough doing this promoting thing, but two things that have never let us down are the music and the bringthebeats crew. That is what we’ll be celebrating on October 23rd.
There is no guest list for this party, but advance tickets are available at www.gettickets.ca for an extremely reasonable price of $12 each. Door cover will be $20 and we max out at 120 partiers, so please, buy advanced.
