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T O U R S | talent available for bookings
ANDY COMPTON | Rural Soul LP
Americas | tour dates available | BOOKING CONTACT
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The Deep and Soulful House Music legend that is The Rurals has always had two sides to it. Throughout their 16 year recording career, The Rurals producer and the man responsible for all the music, Andy Compton has always given us examples of great Down-Tempo tracks, made by actual musicians in a proper analogue studio. Andy included on nearly every album an example of something either, Jazzy or Funky or Instrumental, with elements of Hip-Hop, New Jazz and Chill-Out. Here for the first time, all of those moments are collected in one amazing package. For many, this is The Rurals at their very best in RURAL SOUL!
LISTEN TO NEW MIX
Accepting offers for bookings
January 22-30 *Jan 23 Seattle *Jan 30 Chicago
March 19-29 *available for WMC events too
Rurals Myspace
Andy Compton Myspace
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THE PEZZNER MIXES | Pezzner on tour
Americas, Asia, Australia, New Zealand | tour dates available | BOOKING CONTACT
NEWS!! Sasha and Digweed opened their set at Global Dance Fest with PEZZNER track Its Lusine - Two Dots (Pezzner Mix) - Ghostly International
Accepting offers for bookings
January 29/30
February 12/13, 26/27
February 19/20 - flight share w. El Paso
March 6, 12/13 - Open for Australia
March 19/20, 26/27
April 2/3, 9/10, 16/17, 23/24, 30
May 1, 7/8, 14/15, 21/22, 28/29
* upcoming tour dates *
February 5 New York
February 6 Seattle
March 5 Sydney Australia
Om is excited to follow up with Pezzner's latest project, The Pezzner Mixes. A 4-track EP featuring remixes of Mark Farina's "Life" from Mushroom Jazz 6, "Domesticated" featuring Derrick Carter and Mike Monday's "I Am Plankton". Pezzner is on tour worldwide from July - December for both DJ and Live PA performances.
Download Release & Tour Info
LISTEN | Pezzner's remix of Mark Farina's "Life"
PRESS | URB Magazine Next 100 (May 2009) | Stompy.com Artist Feature
Pezzner apt EPK
Pezzner on Myspace
JAY-J LOVE ALIVE Album Tour
Worldwide (outside Australia/NZ) | tour dates available | BOOKING CONTACT
** Swingin' soulful grooves shared by Jay-J with Charlene Moore "Love Alive (Dub)" featured on the upcoming Get Salted Volume 2 CD from Miguel Migs **
Accepting offers for bookings
January 29, 30
February 5/6, 12/13, 19/20, 26/27
March 5/6, 12/13, 19/20, 26/27
April 2/3, 9/10, 16/17, 23/24, 30
May 1, 7/8, 14/15, 21/22, 28/29
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Decide is the 3rd single from Jay-J’s debut artist album, LOVE ALIVE. Featuring the vocal brilliance of Big Brooklyn Red, the track showcases Jay-J’s sophisticated RnB production style.
The package includes remixes by Brazil’s top House DJ, and critically acclaimed remixer/producer, DJ Meme and Tortured Soul’s Ethan White. DJ Meme reworks this track, carefully layering melodies atop his signature techy rhythms and beats. The result, a sexy late night musical journey sure to please all who enjoy tech-house to funky, jackin house. Ethan White utilizes his eclectic formal musical training and transforms the track into a Latin infused, synth laden, soulful production. Also included is a special Extended mix based on Jay-J's bumpin Album version.
(August 18, 2009 – NYC) Since this Grammy® nominee burst onto the Dance Music scene, Jay-J’s been creating critically acclaimed songs for the industry’s top labels and Producers. Credited as the “Godfather of the SF sound”, Jay-J’s been shaping House Music with over 150 releases appearing on Ultra, Defected, OM, Naked Music and Moulton Studios. He’s also remixed artists from Jill Scott to Joss Stone and has collaborated with producers from Kaskade to Miguel Migs. Jay-J’s unique productions have caught the attention of Coke®, Apple®, Garageband® and MTV®, resulting in his own Coke® bottle for the 2008 Beijing Olympics to DJ’ing the 2006 MTV AVMAs® feat. Snoop Dogg. On his label, Shifted Music, you’ll find a collection of dancefloor hits, radio friendly house tunes and as well as the Re:Souled | Shifted Music Remix Collection comp series which features some of the best talent Jay-J’s discovered while touring the globe.
"A smooth classic house collection with Jay-J's soulful style."
- Miguel Migs (Salted Music)
"I couldn't expect less than EXCELLENT from one of the most prolific and musical DJs in the market. "LOVE ALIVE" is more than dancefloor music…”
- DJ Meme
Not one to rest on his accomplishments, Jay-J spent the last two years crafting his debut artist album, LOVE ALIVE; a smooth collection of meaningful and positive songs about love and sensuality. More than just ‘dancefloor music’, Jay-J delivers the goods and raises the bar with this strong, lyrically driven, warm and uplifting album. Not bound by any particular genre, Love Alive touches upon a wide range of music ranging from soulful house to downtempo chill to R&B and Electro. Thoughtful lyrics and beautiful vocals are provided by Big “Brooklyn” Red, Michelle Shaprow, Charlene Moore, Brian “BAM” Morgan, Judy Albanese and Fabian Leo with lush sounds and edgy instrumentation performed by Scott Wozniak and Tim K.
Don’t miss your chance to jump on this “organic and soulful ride through Jay-J’s funky neighborhood”
BOOKING CONTACT
Get a taste of the album/video LOVE ALIVE VIDEO
Shifted Music.com
Jay-J on Myspace
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JOSHUA IZ | "IT IZ WHAT IT IZ" Album Tour
Worldwide | tour dates available | BOOKING CONTACT
* JOSHUA IZ new album “It Iz What It Iz” coming soon!
Accepting offers for bookings
January 29/30
February 5/6, 12/13, 19/20, 26/27
March 5/6, 12/13, 19/20, 26/27
April 2/3, 9/10, 16/17, 23/24, 30
May 1, 7/8, 14/15, 21/22, 28/29
NEW RELEASE - OUT NOW!
JOSHUA IZ - Vizual Rydims #2 - Vizual Records - Flower Sparks EP
After wide support and great reviews for Vizual Rydims #1, Joshua is back with four new tracks for the second release on his label Vizual: Flower Sparks.
1. Flower Sparks
2. Rydim Culture
3. Alpha & Omega
4. Tone D
Flower Sparks is a peak time killer delving into serious deep tech territory, mixing up elements of early detroit and driving modern dub house maximalism. This track has already been devastating house and techno floors alike, with full support from Tom Middleton, Phil Weeks, Mark Farina, Diz, Atnarko, Harri, Alland Byallo, Derrick Carter, Asad Risvi, Justin Long, Honey Dijon and many others.
Rydim Culture takes an early 80's Prelude feeling and updates it with a solid chord progression, bouncy melody, a healthy amount of swing and subtle glitchy elements. Futuristic reggae disco for discerning djs and their dancers.
On Alpha & Omega a bubbling bassline and swirling deep textures set the foundation for a powerful spoken word performance about universality, time travel, curly hair, sex and Miles Davis.
Tone D blends bleepy latin-tinged melodies, a right-in-the-pocket beat, a rhythmic staccato heavy bass and some mind blowing spaced-out atmospheric noises and you have what a Loft Classic might sound like in 2029.
Joshua Iz - Vizual Rydims #1 - Vizual Records
Available at Beatport! CLICK TO LISTEN
After working with a slew of well respected labels including Classic, Prescription and Junior Boys Own, Joshua finally decided to start his own imprint. Drawing from a myriad of influences, from heavy Jamaican dub to bleepy Detroit techno, Vizual seeks to develop new musical forms that bridge the gap between pure organic music and abstract electronic sound paintings, yet creating something danceable in the process. This first release features four new original tracks by Joshua. They are stripped down, rydims, ready to play and meant to be mixed! Joshua’s dubby basslines and melodic keys, and reggae-tinged beats are there as usual and these tracks will fit in well in any dj set.
LISTEN | New LIVE Mix
Joshua IZ on Myspace
COLETTE
Americas, Europe
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DJ HEATHER
Worldwide
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In just a few years time, Colette was featured as a "Newcomer to Watch" in JANE Magazine, filed under "Hot New Music" in Interview Magazine, graced the cover of XLR8R, and named in URB's Next 100. Colette’s second artist album "Push" marked the close of an exciting chapter in her life that included gracing the stage at Coachella, performing at E!’s televised Grammy party, seeing her single (“What Will She Do For Love?”) reach #1 on Billboard’s dance music chart and also having her music prominently featured in the hit movie “The Devil Wears Prada.”
Accepting offers for bookings
*** flight shares available! ***
January 29/30
March 5 - open west cost
March 19/20
April 8/9 - flight share w. Istanbul
May 8 - flight share Europe
apt EPK
Artist Website
Facebook
Twitter
**NEW TOUR**
SECOND CITY SESSIONS featuring COLETTE & DJ HEATHER
We’re booking dates for Colette & DJ Heather’s upcoming tour, Second City Sessions. Currently accepting offers for events from March 12 2010 in North America! Don't miss out! BOOKING CONTACT
March 12/13
April 2/3, 16/17, 23/24, 30
May 1, 14/15, 21/22, 28/29
June 4/5, 11/12, 18/19, 25/26
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Dj Heather has become one of the Windy City’s main Dj exports. An artist who defies conformity and defines quality, the Blackcherry label boss was named one of Chicago’s Top Forty-Five Artists alongside Kanye West, Billy Corgan and Green Velvet. Following worldwide accolades, in 2007 Om Records announced 'Summer Sessions 2' mixed by Om members DJ Heather and Onionz. In 2008 she joined fellow Om label artists Colette, Fred Everything and Andy Caldwell on the 'House of Om' tour. At the top of 2009 Heather teamed up with Colette to kick off their annual 3-month tour featuring the two stellar artists performing back to back to hundreds of excited fans each night! Amidst her busy touring schedule, DJ Heather has been tweeking her studio, working on upcoming releases and launched Blackcherry digital this summer. Check out DJ Heather Blackcherry Recordings on tour! LISTEN TO MIX
Accepting offers for bookings
January 29/30
February 12/13 west, 19/20
February 18 - flight share west coast
February 25 - flight share east coast
March 5/6
ilovedjheather | DJ Heather's official website
DJ Heather on Myspace
Blackcherry Recordings on Myspace
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FRED EVERYTHING
North America | tour dates available | BOOKING CONTACT
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After a busy fall touring including Brazil, Canada, US and London @ Fabric's 10th year anniversary, Fred is back in the studio. His recent remix of Aly Us "Follow Me" (with Olivier Desmet) for Strictly Rhythm's 20th year anniversary was #2 on Traxsource for 2 weeks. Look out for new remixes coming out on Teardrop, LCG Music and his own imprint Lazy Days. Fred's also producing a new act for Ben Watt's Buzzin Fly and working on a new full length for 2010.
Accepting offers for bookings
January 29/30
February 5/6, 12/13, 19/20, 26/27
March 5/6, 12/13, 19/20
April 2/3, 9/10, 16/17, 23/24
May 1, 7/8, 14/15, 21/22, 28/29
NEW MIX
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LAWNCHAIR GENERALS
Worldwide | tour dates available | BOOKING CONTACT
Accepting offers for bookings
January 29/30
February 5/6, 12/13, 19/20, 26/27
March 5/6, 12/13, 19/20, 26/27
April 2/3, 9/10, 16/17, 23/24
May 1, 7/8, 14/15, 21/22, 28/29
LCG Official Website
PETE MOSS
Worldwide | tour dates available | BOOKING CONTACT
Listen to Mixes
Accepting offers for bookings
January 29/30
February 5/6, 12/13, 19/20, 26/27
March 5/6, 12/13, 19/20
April 2/3, 9/10, 16/17, 23/24
May 1, 7/8, 14/15, 21/22, 28/29
Recline Records
Pete on Myspace
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JAZZY EYEWEAR
Worldwide | tour dates available | BOOKING CONTACT
Accepting offers for bookings
January 29/30
February 5/6, 12/13, 19/20, 26/27
March 5/6, 12/13, 19/20
April 2/3, 9/10, 16/17, 23/24
May 1, 7/8, 14/15, 21/22, 28/29
SoSound Recordings - Listen to Mixes!
Jazzy Eyewear on Myspace
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JASON HODGES | From the Past LP
Worldwide | tour dates available | BOOKING CONTACT
Listen to Mixes
Mark Farina, San Francisco, CA: "Quality LP from one of Canada's (and North America's) leading Jackers. Some great floor rockers in there like “Ready to party”, “Without you” and “Be Urself”. My only complaint is why didn't I have these jams before!"
Full Length Album from Jason Hodges. It's a retrospect look into the past, a rediscovery of his work dating back as far as 1995 - all of them unreleased tracks! This LP definitely shows his evolution and growth as a producer and proof that Jason had the touch straight out the gate. It’s hard drums and funky grooves with that old school flavor you love. Expect to hear something for everyone on this LP, from deep to Tech House and all in between get ready for the raw drum sound and tight production that Hodges is known for!
Accepting offers for bookings
January 29/30
February 5/6, 12/13, 19/20
March 12/13, 19/20
April 2/3, 9/10, 16/17, 23/24
May 1, 7/8, 14/15, 21/22, 28/29
apt EPK
Jason on Myspace
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MARK FARINA
North America | tour dates available
BOOKING CONTACT
Great Lakes Audio Digital Launch
Coming in 2010!
Accepting offers for bookings
February 13 - flight share east / midwest
February 25 - flight share west coast
March 18 - west coast
April 2 - flight share mid west
April 9 - flight share east coast
April 23 - flight share w. Austin
May 1, 7/8 - west coast
May
28/29 - SF Bay Area, west coast
Mark Farina on Myspace
Mark Farina on iLike
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RAOUL BELMANS (swirl people)
Americas, Asia | BOOKING CONTACT
* Accepting offers for North America *
Available for March 21- April 3 2010
**New from SWIRLED MUSIC
Swirl People – Remastered Bits: We Are (Swirled Music)
LISTEN NOW!
**Bear Who? – It’s House Swirl People Remix (Dusttrax)
OUT NOW
LISTEN | NEW Mix Set!
Raoul on Myspace
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MILES MAEDA
Worldwide | BOOKING CONTACT
Accepting offers for bookings
January 29/30
February 5/6, 12/13, 19/20, 26/27
March 5/6, 12/13, 19/20
April - June --> ASIA
July 2/3, 9/10, 16/17, 23/24, 30/31
Miles Maeda Official Website
LISTEN to mixes
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Best of Ken ECB Album | Collection of Works 1996-2009
Worldwide | tour dates available | BOOKING CONTACT
KEN ECB Mixes LISTEN NOW
Accepting offers for bookings
January 29/30
February 5/6, 12/13, 26/27
March 5/6, 12/13, 19/20, 26/27
April 2/3, 9/10, 16/17, 23/24, 30
May 1, 7/8, 14/15, 21/22, 28/29
* upcoming tour dates *
February 19 Costa Mesa
February 20 Charlotte
February 21 San Francisco
Ken is most notorious for being a global House DJ and music producer. His music has been licensed by some of House music’s greatest artists, such as Derrick Carter, Mark Farina, Miguel Migs and Jay J, DJ Heather, Olivier Desmet, Raoul Belmans. It has also been used on countless mix CD’s of every nature, including Lawrence Welk and the Welk Music Group.
As a touring DJ, Ken frequents clubs around the globe from the Americas to Australia. His wicked downtempo and rare groove DJ sets have landed him gigs alongside such alpha artists as NERD, Common, Cyprus Hill, Mos Def and Rhazel. After a hiatus from touring to recover from deep vein thrombosis, a condition that is often associated with extensive air travel, Ken has returned stronger than ever. With a solid string of releases, including on his label Alphabet Records, Ken ECB's soon to be released "Best of.." album does not disappoint, full of reworked dance floor favorites from his East Coast Boogiemen (ECB) days.
* Alphabet Music label owner
* tracks appear on over 35 labels worldwide
* opened for Common at Dare to Dream Benefit Party at HOB Chicago
* featured in worldwide publications including URB, DJ Magazine, XLR8R, BPM
* remix credits on various labels including OM, Astralwerks, Amenti, Robsoul, Aroma
* licensed to mix cds by artists such as Mark Farina, Derrick Carter, DJ Heather, Jay-J and Miguel Migs
KEN ECB Website
Join Ken ECB on Facebook
BRETT JOHNSON | NORTH AMERICAN FALL / WINTER TOUR
BOOKING CONTACT
Accepting offers for bookings
January 29/30
February 5/6, 12/13
February
26/27
March 5/6, 12/13, 19/20, 26/27
April 2/3, 9/10, 16/17, 23/24, 30
May 1, 7/8, 14/15, 21/22, 28/29
* upcoming tour dates *
February 19 Milwaukee
February 20 Chicago
Over the last several years Brett Johnson has earned himself a reputation for making quality House music with a Techno edge. Brett's passion for combining his love of Soul, Disco, House and Techno music results in one cohesive body of music that explores the rhythmic and melodic complexities of Techno while keeping its warmth and soul intact. Work that not only satisfies his musical needs but he feels also scratches a much needed itch in the world. Having a DJ career that nearly covers 2 decades Brett has gained the experience and musical knowledge to be considered a "DJ's DJ". Like his productions his DJ sets are not bound by any genres. Brett was recently asked to make a special mix for Fabric London! This mix includes some of Brett's own nu music (nu release on Mike Shannon's Cynosure) as well as old and new favourites. He also threw in a few of his "Bredits" (as his friend calls them) for some unique DJ fun. Enjoy!
F A B R I C M I X - L I S T E N N O W
OUT NOW!! LIsten & Buy Click Here
Sometimes a track is so hot it just has to come back around again. About ten years ago Brett Johnson and Dave Barker (Stucco Homes) wrote some unbelievably catching house tunes, one of them being “Temptation and Lies”. So it just seemed right for Cynosure to give this track yet another life. Brett dives into the track again giving you the Oohs and Ahhs Mix. A ten minutes work out with BJ’s patented groove focused on the vocal harmonies in the original. The result is a warped, spaced out, long player that is sure to twist a few heads. Mental just about sums it up. A favorite of everyone involved on the remix project you likely agree that the Temptation and Lies Cynosure mixes do the original some justice.
:: DJ Feedback ::
Ali Wells Drumcode: “I played Brett's new remix in Mexico and it really kicked things off nice and early in my set. All mixes are strong but Brett's new mix is my fave. Excellent release.”
Deetron: “I love love the OHH AHH Brett Johnson Mix, great!”
Eddie Richards: “Temptation &Lies Bretts Oohs & Aahs Mix is my favourite”
Felix Eder (dirt crew): “Strong package! Will be played!”
Mixmag: “Was a bit worried as this is an old favourite but Chic Miniature remix really does the business with that bouncy bassline :)”
Innervisions Alex Prat: “The Brett Johnson mix is the one for me! A fun party record”
Brett's Podcast
Brett on Myspace
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BIG LEAGUE CHU (Breakbeat)
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January 29/30
February 5/6, 12/13, 19/20, 26/27
March 5/6, 12/13, 19/20
April 2/3, 9/10, 16/17, 23/24
May 1, 7/8, 14/15, 21/22, 28/29
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GENE FARRIS
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January 29/30
February 5/6, 12/13, 19/20
March 5/6, 12/13, 19/20
April 2/3, 9/10, 16/17, 23/24
May 1, 7/8, 14/15, 21/22, 28/29
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OLIVIER DESMET
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January 29/30
February 5/6, 12, 19/20, 26/27
March 5/6, 12/13, 19/20
April 2/3, 9/10, 16/17, 23/24
May 1, 7/8, 14/15, 21/22, 28/29
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TIM FULLER & SEAN DIMITRIE
(dj & live vocal set)
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January 29/30
February 5/6, 12/13, 19/20, 26/27
March 5/6, 12/13, 19/20
April 2/3, 9/10, 16/17, 23/24
May 1, 7/8, 14/15, 21/22, 28/29
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INGRID HAKANSON
(vocalist)
Myspace
Facebook
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January 29/30
February 5/6, 12/13, 19/20, 26/27
March 5/6, 12/13, 19/20, 26/27
April 2/3, 9/10, 16/17, 23/24, 30
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MARK RAE (Yes King)
Yes King Records
Mark Rae Facebook
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January 29/30
February 5/6, 12/13, 19/20, 26/27
March 5/6, 12/13, 19/20, 26/27
April 2/3, 9/10, 16/17, 23/24, 30
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THOMAS SAHS | Junkbox
(Honey Claws)
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Accepting offers for Americas for Spring 2010
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