FOOTWERK
Brace yourself Kelowna! Get your dancing shoes on and get to Oasis Nightclub in Kelowna tomorrow night. The launch event features local DJs COLIN SYCK & GRIZZ LEE, FILTER FUNKER, & JGIRL & MANOUSOS.
Schedule: FOOTWERK.COM.
Footwerk on Facebook: FOOTWERK.COM.
Rustic Robot 3
Only 20 days until RUSTIC ROBOT 3! This one day festival is taking place in the Penticton BC area and is slated to be one of the most talked about summer outdoor jams!! RR was founded in 2007 on the belief that the people make the party. RR believes that flashy frills, big egos, & high ticket prices are unnecessary.
What makes RR3 so special? This is a BY DONATION event with GRASSROOTS vibes, good old fashioned hard work & creativity, an amazing friend-of-a-friend crowd, and FULL FLYDJS SUPPORT!!!
The Rustic team, volunteers, DJs, & bands want YOU TO BE OUR GUEST on June 20! Have a good time with us!!!
Visit Rustic Robot online to pre-purchase your bracelet: RUSTICROBOT.COM.
Peace, love, & rocking beats!
HOUSE OF BREAKS 5
Friday night in Penticton, it's House Of Breaks 5!
THURSDAY THIS WEEK
The Grateful Fed Thursday Mar19-09
509 Bernard Ave Kelowna
DJs LOLA, TROUBLE, & BREO jump the Fed!
DnB - Electro - Bassline - Breaks!
9PM to 1AM
no cover + drink specials
bouncy lil dance floor.
Spring fever is here... Last week's Thursday night was packed by 10PM.
WAG + WAG Unleashed
The Wearable Art Gala + "Unleashed" after party was a big night with about 500 people in attendance! Pics, video, and reviews coming soon.
BREO @ Pendulum Live in Vancouver!
BreO has been invited to warm up the Commodore Ballroom tonight at the Pendulum Live show in Vancouver!! WOHOOO!!!!
New MIX!!
BreO vs JGirl from Jan24-09 Kelowna Women's Shelter fundraiser @ Level.
-- TRACK LISTING --
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Love Sic - The British Knights (DJ Godfather Detroit Ghetto Tek Mix)
12 Inch Therapy - Robb G
Creepin' In Your Keyhole - E's Cool Key Edit
Head Trick - Santiago & Bushido
Assbackwards - Sexual Chocolate (Guy Herman rmx)
Double Dutch Buzz - Jaimie Fanatic & DJ Rockid
Fidget - Butter Party
Fixed Mind - fRew
Snatch Racket - Robb G / Phat Conductor
Party In My Pants - Sexual Chocolate (Rudder's Acronym Mix)
Autograph - Hatiras & MC Flipside (Original Dirty Mix)
Dirt Driver - Klaus Hill
Bring It Back - Kelevra (KC Adam Sharpe rmx Moloko)
Dum - The Martin Brothers
bwomp! enjoy...
BreO vs JGirl | Live From the Kelowna Women's Shelter Fundraiser. | Jan 09
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Off the hook!!
Holycrapp! Saturday night @ LeVel 3rd floor w/Toronto's Robb G was off the hook. Thanks to every dancer in the house. Thanks event team: Manousos flyer guy & go to guy, Duane One Love lighting guy WOW, Luke & JGirl warm up DJs, Dani & Si decor, SPL sound, Lydia & Holliby candy gals, Wen & Sinead for promos, Tim video guy, and Robb G for slamming the place; a full dance dance floor all night.
Pics by Nasim here: PICS ON FB.
and here:
Spellcast Productions VIDEO.
Tdano VIDEO.
-JGirl
Chatter & Whirr in eVent!
The Kelowna Daily Courier's entertainment mag "eVent" has a cover story about the Chatter & Whirr + Music & Media Arts Festival set for this Sat Feb7-09 at the Atrium!
Tdano VIDEO.
Two weeks until
-- ROBB G-- Promo Records, Activate, Toronto
Level Nightclub's 3rd floor space.
Wear dancing shoes.
New MIX!
Nowadays, mentioning that a mix is made using only vinyl records is kind of a big deal. Lola turns on the decks, grabs her headphones, check levels, hits records, and goes for it. No pre-planning making her mixes on the fly and it's great! Lola's "Live From The Livingroom Vol 3" contains 100% vinyl selections that are old, new, & pre-loved and is for serious shredders!
Catch her at the Alternator's MUSIC & MEDIA ARTS FESTIVAL at the Atrium in Kelowna BC on Sat Feb7-09. Wear sneakers.
-- TRACK LISTING --
Bye bye – jb & dj spice
Iron lung – andy c.
Hornet – d. stien
Ganja man – Aphrodite feat. Deadly huntah
Spider monkey – stakka & skynet feat. Shimon
Inside your mind – cartridge
Defcon one remix – hive
Kill a sound boy – krinjah
The path – teebee vs future prophecies
India – sunchase
Brainstitch – noisia
Planet rock – Africa bambaata and the soul sonic force (strakka & skynet remix)
Defender II – nico ruckus
Sickness – crystal clear & code:breaker
Make me feel (the feel good remix) – total science
Screamer vip – ram trilogy
Brazil – chase and status
Astral dub – rhythm beater + T1
Rapier – fallen angels
Lola | Live From The Livingroom Vol 3 | Jan 09
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Happy NEW YEAR!
We hope the year brings you all happiness, love, success, health, & wealth!
Happy Fly Holidays!
<-- visit the image thumb for HOLIDAY WISHES FROM FLYDJS!
Congrats
Congrats to our latest DJ BASiX graduates Tracey! Wohoo!!! Cant wait to catch up with you in a few months!
Next BASiX session begins Jan 8-09!
Square2
New Mix!!
by JGirl & Manousos.
East meets West. J&M still won't shake the East-side sass & class of House music, which surrounds the bottom-heavy, fidgetty funk in the middle of the mix, which is grindy enough in our books for the Shambhala dusty sneakers crew. We included 3 hot tracks from up & coming Canadian talent like Calgary's "Neighbour" from Homebreakin Records, Victoria's "Rudder," making waves in the West Coast Electro scene, & Toronto's "Anatone," a longtime friend and skilled Minimal Techno producer. Square 2 is filled with tunes to make you smile, shake your ass, or bop your head with that West-Coast approved "Bassface."
JGirl & Manousos | "Square2" | House Mix download!
Join their fresh new page --> JGirl & Manousos on fb.
The page includes their story, some mixes, upcoming appearances, and the ability to hump their wall. Become a fan!
Congrats!
Congrats to our latest DJ BASiX Graduate: KAISHA!
She attended a Junior BASiX class tailored for those 16&Under. Her instructors JGirl & Lola worked with many genres using vinyl & CDs. Kaisha is totally confident with CDJs & the basic aspects of the mixer & a few effects! We beatmixed a few of her favorite tracks.
She is stoked on DJing with CDJs and her favorite genres are Dupstep & Drum&Bass. Great work Kaisha!! Hope to jam with you again soon!
-JGirl&Lola
Lyssa Design Lab
Dreams become realities. Since we've known her, Lyss has been making the wildest hand-made creations. Bursting with enthusiasm and magnificent ideas, she makes fashion pieces and accessories that scream "wow."
In the simplest form, her "Hoodie/Mitties/Booties" makes you feel warm & cozy while dancing at the outdoor festivals. This combo is the best warm hug on a chilly winter day.
She is lucky to have a great eye for design and a lineup around the block of friends looking to wear her pieces.
Be sure to join her group, check her pictures, and email her with your idea. She is based out of Victoria BC and can custom make what you desire.
Photo by Rebecca Danielson
Lyssa Design Lab.
Kayak Winter Expedition
Kelowna Womens Shelter Fundraiser...
James Kelly, local kayaker and employee of Kelowna Kayak & Outdoor is setting out early on the 27th of December from Rotary Beach, Kelowna. His aim? To paddle the whole distance around Okanagan Lake, 240 km, in the dead of winter, in 3 days, alone and unsupported. Why would a young man be putting himself willingly into harm’s way? This time of year? In his own words;
“After witnessing what the women at the [Kelowna] Women’s shelter have to deal with every day, I think I can put up with three days of pure misery to make my point”
James’s point being despite all efforts to raise awareness and reach out to those women in desperate need of assistance, especially those with children, this time of year, still more can and should be done.
The Kelowna Women’s Shelter is a safe haven for women and their families struggling to detach themselves from lives wrought with all forms of abuse. The Shelter is continually running awareness and fund raising campaigns, as funds are constantly in short supply.
One such aim is to upgrade the shelters residences. This is an ongoing, multiple partner project which is in need of public support and fund raising efforts.
James recognizes that his short term journey through pain and physical suffering, mental/emotional distress, isolation, and fear heightened by the holiday season is as close as he will probably get in his life to what some of the women at the shelter go through.
James is hoping that by undergoing such an extreme protest, he will be able to reach those within the community with the means to help out but were otherwise unaware of the need for their help.
Another aspect to the fundraising and awareness efforts is a club night taking place on Friday January 9, 2008 at Level nightclub. James has reached out to Flydjs to offer entertainment for the show! We have some neat tricks up our sleeve and are proud of his efforts! We're stoked to support the cause! Admission is $10 with all proceeds going to the shelter. More event details to come in the meanwhile, keep up to date with James' expedition by joining his Facebook group here: Women's Shelter Kelowna.
Basement Beats
Imagine spending a Thursday evening in a relaxed and cozy atmosphere lined with couches and cool friends tapping your toe to some great Techno, Prog, House, & Electro? Toss in a 'no cover' policy and imagine adding a Beer and Pizza combo for only five bones? Now you're talking....
This Thursday December 4, 2008 marks the first of a series of weekly DJ events called Basement Beats hosted by three fine ladies alongside Vancouver's largest wax depot Vinyl Records. Catch Dj hBrink, Kasania, and Marcella on rotation. Basement Beats is being held at Goldie's Rustic Pizza & Beer Lounge at 605 West Pender in the Basement.
Get Basement --> Basement Beats on fb.
Vinyl Records.
Happy Funkin' New Year!
Okay, okay... Do you know how it goes every New Years? You try to make plans and figure out what to do and where to go. Your friends ask, "Hey man, what are you doing for New Year's Eve?" You reply, "Well, I don't know yet. I might head up to the ski resort with my buddies or I might go to some house party or maybe I'll watch a movie with my mom."
This year, leave the house parties at home where they belong! You can tell you pals you'll be partying until 4am at LEVEL NIGHTCLUB with all of your friends, rippin' up the dance floor to some big bangers on 2 badass sound systems.
Top Rope Entertainment is taking care of the mainroom with DJs Neighbour (Homebreakin Records - Calgary) and locals DJ Joe & Disco Dave. The 3rd floor space is hosted by Flydjs with JGirl & Manousos and friends tbc.
Admission is $20 in advance and with that you get admission to the entire nightclub, champagne at midnight, party hats & noise makers, & shwag from sponsors.
Tickets @:
HEMP CITY - 250.868.3088
YOUR GYM BAG - 250.860.0607
BOOSTER JUICE - 250.717.1700
LEVEL NITECLUB - 250.861.5851
!!!
Congrats to our latest DJ BASiX graduates Lori and Tiffany and returning friend Josh!!! Great session of lessons and learning!! Let's hit the decks!
WANTED TO BUY:
Aw YEAH! One of our latest DJ BASiX gals is ready to buy DJ gear!! WOHOO! Her first DJ set up!! We live in Kelowna (West side) =)
We're looking for:
- 2x Technic 1200 turntables in decent shape
- basic mixer in decent shape (2 channel)
- suitable cartridges in decent shape
If you have any of these items for sale or if you know someone who does, get in touch!
New Guest Mix!
In the mood for some fresh beats? Heck YEAH!
Our good buddy Luke has a new mix! Aside from pushing beer kegs around all day with his best friends over at Kelowna's booze headquarters, he has spent the past few months geeking out on some of the coolest Techno vibes from around the world - aka internet radio streaming. From there, he compiled a master list of his favorites and threw them together for our dancing benefit. Stick this in your IPod ... =) This mix is pretty darn good so I'd recomend wearing a helmet for extra safety precautions.
Luke Out | "Life Styles" | Techno Mix download!
Natay Dezine
On the fashion front, Natalie's unique hand-crafted feather earings are taking Kelowna by storm. Hemp City is having a tough time keeping their rack stocked of these brillant little pieces.
Visit Natalie's Etsy page for pics and to pick up your own pair. It can be shipped right to your home. How devine.
Natay Dezine.
DJ BREE
The Flydjs crew welcomes DJ BREE! Longtime friend and super Fly lady from Edmonton has been rocking Bassline/Garage for years and is a resident DJ at "The Y" aka Y Afterhours. As one half of "Garage Girls" with Amanda Rude, Bree shares the Basslines love with fans all over BC and Alberta and even the UK. We're thrilled to have her on board so let's welcome her! Pics'n'mixes coming soon =)
DJ Basix GRADUATE
Congratulations to Kenzie! She is our latest BASiX graduate! We spent a couple of sessions learning the essentials of vinyl DJing and she's a natural. She's stoked on her new skill and is looking to buy DJ gear and get started at home. Thanks for the Kinders..... xoxo ;)
DJ Basix
DJ Basix lessons for ladies is back this fall! We are into our fourth year of hosting lessons for curious ladies wishing to learn about vinyl DJing. To date, some 65+ ladies and gents have taken part in our DJ Basix classes, which is offered free of charge or for barter or exchange.
Our community grows with kindness and generosity. In exchange for vinyl DJ lessons, the fly gals have shared skills & crafts including poi / fire poi spinning lessons, spinnach dip, baskets of wine & cheese, hand-made jewelry, clothing, massage, hair styling, art space usage, hoola hoops, dinner, wakeboard lessons, the ability to host our own stage at summer festivals, performance opportunities, and more. Most importantly, we meet new and exciting people who share a common passion for music, friendship, and dancing.
This fall, Basix has expanded. As per usual, JGirl is hosting lessons for gals in her home in Kelowna. Also, Lola is hosting a special session for her Cream Hair Salon gals in Kelowna, and Lyssa has received some interest from gals in the Victoria area wanting to learn and has Basix in the works. Also, our good friend Tyler continues to offer our Basix graduates a lesson in Scratching / Turntablism using top-of-the-line equipment & "battle" music samples.
Wanna contribute or learn? Get in touch!
NIGHTMATE AT THE CASTLE 2 Oct31-08
The Castle Crew have been in touch with JGirl about hosting a wild & crazy Halloween party on Friday October 31, 2008. Last year's Halloween Castle party was one of the most memorable of 2007. Since then, the Castle Crew have put a lot of work into renovations and they're ready to open their doors!
They've checked with local gobblins, out-of-town ghouls, ghosts, and local DJs, and everything is set. NATC2 is ready to go! Flydjs & Crew are excited to transform the Castle into a dungeon of freakish mayhem and we dare you to party with us!
The main room has Shambhala & Solaris favorite DJ BRYX from Nelson and our friend EYEDAWG from Grand Forks alongside JGIRL & MANOUSOS, TROUBLE, & MISHADOW vs LUKE OUT. We've got Fineline Prods on board hosting the lair downstairs with DJs NEO 1 & KRAVEN RAVEN from Victoria, HAPPY MIKE & MODE. Sound by Deleterious, lighthing & production by One Love & Herbal Bass, security by Randy's team. Prizes for best costume, sick decor to scare your shorts off, and DJs to keep you moving to Garage, Breaks, House, Electro, & Mash-ups/Turnablism from 9PM to 6AM.
Tickets are $25 and are available at Hemp City 526A Bernard Ave in Kelowna (service fee applies).
NATC2 on FB.
Also, for those attending SHIP WRECK'D on the Fintry Queen, get your "reduced" ticket to NATC2 via LUKE & CRYSTAL. You'll save ten bucks off the door charge and be able to party until 6AM.
Happy Fly Day!
HAPPY FLY DAY!
3 years later and we're still keeping the vibe alive. Our weekend was a blast much thanks to all those who attended our Anniversary Bash on Saturday night & our Warm Up Jam on Thursday night prior! The Level 3rd floor space hasn't looked that good all year and it was filled with dancing, smiling friends.
Thursday's Warm Up Jam knocked the socks off with Bastet, Natty Dread, & Lyssa... Sickness on Saturday night from Trouble, Lola, BreO, JGirl, Amanda Rude & our guest MC Erica Dee from Luscious Beats Nelson BC. THANKS to our event production crew: Level Nightclub, Manousos (Sanchez), Deleterious, One Love Soundsystem, Herbal Bass, Sleepy Cuts on live visual scratchin', Adrian @ The Door Team, & all our amazing friends keeping the dance floor vibe solid all night long. Thanks to Concept2Creation crew & Mayo for aftervibes... DOPE... Pics posted in the gallery.
Lyssa - JGirl - BreO - Amanda Rude - Erica Dee - Trouble
Comments from our friends & fans:
"You girls totally delivered last night. I've pretty much watched all of you develop your skills and style from the start and last night was a testiment to how much all you girls have grown and how you all can lay down a sick-ass set. I was really stoked on all the music, props to you girls!"
"It's amazing to hear how everyone has gotten so damn good! The girls aren't just awesome for being girls, they're awesome because they can lay down like the pros! Everyone played so well and the dancefloor was PACKED..."
"Amazing show last night! Thats the kind of show I have been looking for. Look forward to hearing more from you girls."
"You did the sweetest job last night. I had so much fun and I am PROUD of you gals. Keep up the good work ladies!"
"Amazing amazing amazing! It's a special feeling to feel like you are with family when you are in the club..."
"So thank you for everything you do and for creating this amazing community that is continually growing. I deeply really appreciate being able to be a part of it."
"Great event girls!! Best sets I've heard in a long time. When is the next one?"
"It's all about sharing the love."
JGirl's Minimix from the night download!
If you have a comment or a vibe to share, sign our guestbook or email us at:
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Catch BreO on tour!
Our queen of Breaks DJ BreO will be playing alongside Excision in Edmonton AB at LEVEL2LOUNGE on Oct 23-08, at "BASSFACE" in Saskatoon SK on Oct 24-08, and in Calgary AB at SODA'S on Oct 25-08.
BASSLINE MOVEMENT TOUR
<-- visit the image thumb for Thursday night event details!
Congrats LYSSA!
A msg from Ed & Anthrowolf Productions out of Victoria BC:
"Anthrowolf Productions welcomes New Associate Lyssa affiliated with Flydjs out of Kelowna BC. to Victoria BC. where she now takes up permanent residence. I had the Pleasure of hearing Lyssa do a simply off the hook Chicago House Set to Close the Dance Club Co-op event at Sunset Room last evening! Great Set Lyssa Victoria you are most definitely in for a Treat!"
Join Anthrowolf Productions on FB.
BBS Wrap-Up!
Bound By Sound was off the hook! Many thank to all those who attended, danced, stayed until the very end, tidied up, helped out, volunteered, DJed & Set up/Tear down. We could not have done it that well without the help of some key friends like Duane, Matt, Jenn&Manousos, Jonathon, Heather, Adrian, Katrina, Luke, Crystal, Mark, Devon2, and the clean-up team!
There were about 250 in attendance and wik vibes all around. Hats off to our guest DJs Joseph Martin & Dee Bass who made the trip to the bush from Vancouver!
Huge respect going out to One Love Sound System & Herbal Bass Productions for their dedicated & incredible work at Stage 1 & 2.
Lost & Found includes:
--> One green wallet belonging to William Hawley
--> One Rip Curl men's grey hoodie
--> a pair of Shure M447s cartridges belonging to Devon I believe?
Next Slam: FLYDJS' 3 YEAR BASH @ LEVEL OCT4-08
Recommended sites for BASSLINE downloads! DJS & NON-DJS!
DJ DOWNLOADS:
Dubplate MP3.
This site is relatively new with loads of tunes old and new. Must check it out!
Ecko Records Digital.
This is coming soon!!! Keep it on your favorites if you're into the sound. I'm also bringing two of the boys from Ecko Records for a special event next month in Western Canada. STAY TUNED.
BASSLINE HOUSE & GARAGE MIXES:
Slick'n'Fresh.
THE WORKS! This is jam packed full of mixes so you'll be guaranteed to find something you'll like. There's a huge variety so hit me up if you need help finding something extra grimey/floaty or whatever your preference is. This site also gives you free DJ quality mp3s once and awhile straight from the source.
I hope you like!
xo
Amanda
John Tejada LIVE West Coast Tour!
A rare opportunity to catch Techno great John Tejada at a West Coast Canadian Date. Dj hBrink is part of the bill for the Calgary show - hosted by Blip & PK - happening at the
Royal Canadian Legion right downtown. Get your ticket - this will be a night to remeber.
Tejada Calgary Event on Facebook.
Shambhala is here!!
Pack your socks, prep your cooler, check your tent, take a tarp, prime your dancing shoes, grab a buddy, & get ready to tear up a piece of the Salmo River Ranch!! Jenn, Manousos, & Tomas are off to Nelson this afternoon to pick up Amanda, then they're off to SHAMBHALA! Remember to catch up with us at THE ROCK PIT tonight at 11PM! Erica Dee from Vancouver joins Amanda Rude! Erica will be reppin' the mic - stoked.
We're amped to see our friends from all over the West Coast as well as some of our DJ friends! A few of our picks include:
Neighbour Saturday AM @ Fractal
B.Traits Sunday Night @ Rock Pit
Stickypod Sunday @ Fracal
Excision Friday @ Village
Bassline Tour!
The Bassline Movement Tour w/Ecko Records UK + The Garage Girls hitting up Vancouver, Edmonton, and Grand Prairie in September - stay tuned!
eVent Mag
Kelowna Daily Courier's eVent Mag cover story!
Solaris Music Festival story in The Daily Courier's eVent Mag about the Kelowna based performers making their way to the festival next weekend! We made the cover story!!! YEAGH! Take a peak at the article interviews with event organizer Trevor Murdok and also with JGirl. Author: Sarah Willard.
Story here: eVent Mag
Catch Dj hBrink!
Hannah's got a few sweet upcomming gigs:
July 12 Sous La Mer! @ Croation Cultural Center in Vancouver
July 16 Tour De Gastown in Vancouver [bike race fundraiser for cancer!!!! ya!]
July 19 Rustic Robot II in Pentiction
July 25 En Masse @ Sunset Room, Victoria
Aston FM live!
Mid-afternoon UK goodies?
BOH!
Dial: Aston FM to catch Dub Malitia & Amanda Rude & DJ Bree on Birmingham UK radio steamed LIVE! Also including Dj Sparks & Andy M.
Today
11-2am (Birmingham Time)
3-6pm (Vancouver Time)
Get your fonz & tune in!!!
2 New Mixes!
Lyssa has a brand-spankin' new mix! WOOT! It's filled with House grooviness!
Also, Amanda Rude has a new mix too!! This one's a full-on Garage banger. It's a pre-release. Manda will have tracked CD with dope art available at Shambhala.
"About us" takes you to our profiles where the gal's mixes are. Enjoy!! Thanks for listening.
WOAH DAWG!
AMANDA RUDE & DJ BREE @ ADDICTED TO BASS @ HIDDEN NIGHTCLUB in BIRMINGHAM UK! June 14!!!
HI-5 GALZ!! WAAOOOAAOOO!!
New Mix from Dj hBrink!
Sweet new Techno mix! Check out Dj hBrink's latest promo "Orange" - visit her profile for the link.
