That's fine Bliss, Stereo is a legendary institution and I was very proud to be a resident there. All clubs have pros and cons, I enjoy both for different reasons. It would never cross my mind to compare them, or try to convince you otherwise.

What event are you talking about? The Yoji night?

One thing is for sure, the vibe and the people in a club will change significantly according to the night showcased. My night for instance, is based on educated techno lovers, the vibe is probably the best I have seen in 10 years and that kind of music is not really what attracts meat markets.

So you have to chose your night wisely. Going to Stereo on a David Morales night, is def not like a Ritchie Hawtin night...

On the other hand, the club scene will never be like the rave scene, that's what it made it so unique.

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Just to clear up a few things, a lot of opinions about Circus are old and outdated (but I do agree with the issues the club had previously). The staff as changed, as well as the way the place is managed.

I can assure you that the vibe is off the hook and very enjoyable for my Black Out nights. I invited in the last year Tommy Four Seven, Brian Sanhaji, Subfractal, Erphun, Alex Bau, Chris Liebing, and we have Monoloc tonight! A lot of those artists have never been to Canada, even North America!

So I think that in terms of underground techno in clubs, we are doing a banging job. Most of them tell me that Black Out is unique in North America.

I am not trying to sell you the place, but I do believe that the place as gone through major changes in the last 2 years. If you are into that kind of techno, it would be stupid not to try it because of older facts. I know that the new generation that didn't witness the old Circus vs Stereo debate don't have any issue with the club as of today.

I am not, really. But if somebody says I must get out of there, I can at least explain my position.

Not everything is so black and white. That was my point. There's no axes of evil, just people, some good, some bad. People are quick to put ideas in boxes, I just try to stay objective.

The nightlife is very, very shady ( that includes afters, bars, restaurants, independant raves ...). I have friends that have tried to open a clean bar, and was shut down in a month. Myself, I have been taken over by gang members while I was doing my own events. They would come a few hours before, and basically told you that you were fucked.

It's not a pretty picture. I heard so many stories, saw so many things. Today I learned that unless something affects me personally, or I know something for a fact, I just keep doing what I love to do. I will make the proper decisions in time.

As for issues against Circus, I am not trying to convince you otherwise really. I had my own issues when I left there when they opened a few years ago, and wasn't sure when I went back. But I can really say that a lot of things have changes, musically, with the staff, and the clientele. Some opinions stated, are very true, but also often from a while back. Like I said, not everything is so black & white.

I really hope that the police can make sense out of all this. It's in everybody's interest.

Yes I am a resident of Circus. I was also a resident at Aria, Stereo, Level, Revolution... All places that people had huge grudges against, and advised me not to play there.

I don't do club politics, I play music. And I make up my own mind and opinions. Everybody is crying about Aria today, but few remember how many people hated that place. I went, against some people's will, and had one of the greatest time.

I can honestly say that my Black Out night at Circus is the best night I have built in the last 10 years. I never had so much fun, the vibe is incredible, and I have tons of videos to prove it, and I have a huge following of people that really enjoys the night. (if you want to see them, feel free to ask). To say that the music is always shitty and commercial and things like that is nonsense.

98% of people do think it is Circus. Yes. But I can also find at least 10 other reasons why Stereo could be burned down. DOn't worry, when they do find the person that did it, if it concerns me in any way, I will make the proper decisions as I have always been a person with integrity.

So far, Circus has been nothing but great to me. Showing me respect, and carte blanche and my bookings, and promotion of my night.

As an ex-Stereo resident and a lover of our scene, I am deeply sadden by what is going on. But I don't consider myself a police investigator and I will wait for the result to make my opinion.

I don't need to get a grip Bliss, I am a fairly intelligent and sober guy.

I am sorry to say Lynzyn that the most hate I have saw in the last 2 days was coming from yourself. Invading forums and FB with hate against circus replies, without of course having any proof.

No one showed hate against Stereo, everyone gave their support and condemned the action.

There is no Stereo haters, aside the person, or small group of people that commited the action. Whatever that reason should be.

By doing this, you are doing terrible PR for Stereo, and the last thing they need is club wars propaganda.

Debates we have right now about Djing, beatmatching, vinyls, Cds, laptop, sync are totally irrelevant (as long as you don't trainwreck, but a monkey could mix with CDs).

The new generation of DJs will be totally digital. They will never even consider buying a turntable, a CDJ, or even a mixer (as you can also use the software internal mixer).

There's only one thing that stays true to the art. You. Your work, your performance, your personality, your feelings, and your ability to build a flow, control your sound and your crowd. The rest are just tools.

Also, a DJ as to pull is ass out of bad every week-end in the middle of the night, even after 10-15-20 years. That is more than hobby. Even passion is not enough. It's just what you are.

I meant BED, not BAD, obviously.

Well I wish Stereo crew all the best, I really enjoyed playing there, but I am very very happy with my Black Out nights at Circus.



Very true. That system is a beast, and I have seen some people totally rape it (in a bad way, not in a sexy fun kind of way). But towards the end the system needed some love and tweaking because it was lacking in bass power and the highs were hard on the ears. At the end, the sound wasn't very good. Especially when the pioneer mixer was on and some were not too friendly with the volume. But I am sure they will make it good again, it just needed some maintenance.

Never understood why they didn't want to add a EQ unit in the booth instead of the pioneer....

Stereo has never been minimal-techno oriented. There was a few nights here and there, but the owners were never really into that sound. It was more about house, tribal, funk and some progressive... But let's see who are the next guests and new residents, maybe they will add more minimal this time around.

Merci

La date n'est aucunement problématique.

Non pas une stratégie, après le 19e événement c'était très clair dans ma tête que c'était terminé et que je venais de vivre mon dernier. MAIS, ma décision a pris les gens par surprise, et j'ai eu une grosse demande pour faire un vrai événement final, annoncé d'avance, pour donner la chance à tout le monde d'y être.

;-) thanks that's nice of you

FRIDAY MAY 11th

It's with a lot of joy, a little bit of nostalgia and also sadness, that I announce the 20th and last ravemontreal event, Friday May 11th at Stereo!

Stereobar : 10 pm @ 3 am
JEFF FONTAINE & X-CUBE

Main room: 2 am @ 10 am
THE AUTIST & VEGA

CREATOR 5hrs extended set

VJ EUTERKE on 2 giants screens

After8: 9h30 am @ …

MAÜS


For this last edition, please allow me to play an extended 5hrs set for you, as I will live and share those last moments with all of you. My way to say thanks for your support in making the 19 events a huge success, and nights that we will remember forever. (Maybe some more than others lol)

ONLY 400 TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR THAT NIGHT,
AND ONLY 200 in PRE-SALE!!
So that means sold-out guaranteed. So if you REALLY want to be there, go get your tickets starting this Friday April 27th at Moog Audio, 3828 Saint-Laurent.
Also online at

[ Ravemontreal.com ] would also like to say thank you to:

Stereo nightclub, Aria nightclub, MP3 after-hours, Gravity after-hours, 514 Productions, Bain Mathieu, Société des Arts Technologiques, Level after-hours.

Also Uppercut, Pink Feria, Wizz, Pheek, Michel Simard, Euterke, Martin Villeneuve, Marco G, The Autist, Vega, Mini, X-Cube, Maüs, Mateo Murphy, Indica, Yaz, PureForm, Kal, Tao-Nhan, G'Obrien, Monika Kruse, Green Velvet, Miss Kittin, Alex Bau, Moshic, The Scumfrog, Thomas Krome, DJ Rush, Sven Dedek, Nuclear Ramjet, Dave The Drummer, Stanny Franssen, Devil Fish.

Link the interview with Creator about RM20 on [ Indamix.ca ]

Thank you for all those memorable nights. And do NOT miss this one.

Hi everyone, we are merging efforts between boards to come up with a best of 2006 list. On the January 18th, we will close the topic and merge results. RM, TA and MTLnights are doing it, maybe Ravewave would like to participate also? here's the list to answer, simply do a Best of 2006 topic if you want to join in.

Best Rave:

Best Overall Club :

Best Club Event :

Best Overall Afterhour :

Best Afterhour Event :

Favorite Up&coming Mtl Dj :

Favorite Up&coming Internationnal Dj :

Favorite Producer :

Favorite Dj :

Favorite Local Dj of 2006 :

Hi everybody!

Was really happy to know this one was recorded since I had so much fun, so this one is a keeper for me, nice memories... beautiful day, beautiful crowd. ;-)

Creator Live @ Piknic Electronik August 13th, 2 hours.
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enjoy!

Also, X-Cube, Laflèche, and Maus sets available at [ web.choq.fm ]

Hi Everybody, hope you are doing well. Here's my latest online mix, and at the same time, totally forgot if I had posted my march set. So here's both of them. Hope you enjoy :-)

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[ www.ravemontreal.com ]

[ www.ravemontreal.com ]

6 am tracklist:

1. Jon Gurd & Dave Robertson - Camel
2. Tronso & inkfish - I can't get Enough
3. Alex Gomez - Final Solitar
4. Alex Dolby - Smokin Moutain
5. D-Formation - Shah
6. Alex Dolby - Obsessive sound (dub)
7. Anticipation - Beatapella
8. Andrea Doria - Miss Fear
9. Alkemy - Bass 2 Break
10. Jhon Aquaviva - Zombie
11. Thomas Penton - Everything is Wrong
12. Chris Scott & Richie Virus - Big One
13. Low End Specialists - It comes from inside
14. Cass Mangan - I didn't mean to turn you on (eames dub)

Black tracklist:

1. Intro + Hugg & Pepp Remixes Vol. 1 - Pellefant (Qualia Systems rmx)
2. Rekorder 3.1
3. Rekorder 3.2
4. Jungen Driessen - Planet Crash
5. Oliver Loletzki - Da Bleibter Ganz Cool
6. Oliver Klein - Let The Music Take Control
7. Peace Division - Blacklight Sleaze
8. Peace Division - Club Therapy
9. Marc Romboy Vs Blake Baxter - House Ya
10. Neo Filigrante - Pink Colored men
11. Jimmy Van M Feat 16 bit Lolitas - Stereo Control
12. Royskopp - Only this Moment (Headman mix) + Outro

Thank you so much. And yes you can be sure he and Alex will be back, it's the first thing Rush asked me too when I dropped him at the airport. ;-) He said man, what a night, I got to come back soon!

I totally understand what you are saying, yes it would have been cool having more people . The thing is with Europe is that techno is much stronger, if promoters would charge only 8 euro, that means it would take at least about 400 people to get Rush alone. So if you want to make up for the venue, staff, set-up, well you need a lot of people.

Oh and guess what? My man Alex recorded the whole set!!! I will put up his set on Ravemontreal tonight. It's so GOOD!

I meant Alex DID an amazing (not didn't), personally the best set I have ever heard live. It was beyond good, just pure greatness.

the ticket was 20$ for 2 months until one hour before the event, and work my ass off telling everybody to go get the ticket in advance with a lot of promo. If people want to wait at the door, it's a choice. This was one hell of a set-up, for Club Soda only, a + 12,000$ show. A break even of more than 400 people. Believe me, I was FAR by making any money that night. VERY FAR. After 18 partys in 5 years, I don't think Ravemontreal has to make a name for itself. Rush said he was way impress with the organisation. I gave everthing I had to make this techno party in montreal.

If he didn't play all night or both venues, it's because he performs max 2 hours in his contract. He went for 2:30 and gave so much energy I told the guy would pass out. He gave everything he got.

Rush loved it so much, he says he wants to come back asap. He felled in love with Montreal and says he had the best time, and will write something about it on his webiste at [ www.djrush.net. ] He was just the nicest guy, incredible performer, and Alex Bau didn't an amazing job at Aria. Musically, one of the best night I have ever heard.

Thank you very much Clown! Much appreciated.

Well, I don't know much about psytrance and the community, I guess I have to make my homework on that ;-)

2 DAYZ LEFT!

Don't forget, you can buy your ticket only for RUsh if you don't feel like going out all night long. DJ Rush + alcool = WAAAAAA!

only 4 DAYZ left to this super techno night!

He was wicked when I invited in 2003 and 2004... playing on 3 decks, so talented, and such a nice guy.

Alex Bau is an amazing producer and DJ. with Rush it should be a techno night to remember.

Plenty of booze before 3 am, you will have more than enoughtime to get drunk.

Alex Bau just sent me a 2 hours live set from Germany on January 1st 2006. Going from minimal to hard techno.

Alex Bau LIVE part 1: [ www.ravemontreal.com ]

Alex Bau LIVE part 2: [ www.ravemontreal.com ]

Not only he hasn't been here since 3 years, but's RM is almost is ONLY date in america!!!

Here's his schedule

Now you can see why it's hard and that ravemontreal is very lucky to have him... here's his schedule for the next weeks!

2006
January11 TINI MARTINI / Chicago Birthday Bash
27 Rave / Montreal

March03 Club Outland / Rotterdam
10 Bernabeum / Bernburg "A Night Of Pure Energy"
11 Tor3 / Dusseldorf
17 Hard Club / Portugal
18 Florida 135 / Fraga
24 Piramida / Chorzow
25 Rohstofflager / Zurich
29 On-Club / Reutlingen "A Night Of Pure Energy"

And you can add your name to the event here: [ www.rave.ca ]

Hope to see you there for this great techno night. Both AWESOME Djs and producers.

i'm proud to announce that the 18th Ravemontreal event will take place on Friday January 27th 2006, for a very special techno night.

TICKETS ON SALE DEC 29th 2005

* No charge at Moog Audio
** Reduce tickets ONLY at Moog Audio
*** Service charge online ++, and 1.25$ at Club Soda

100 tickets @ 20$ (Rush @ Club Soda)
Next @ 25$

50 tickets @ 30$ (Rush + Aria)
Next 35$

Online on [ Ticketpro.ca ]

Moog Audio 3828 Saint-Laurent
Club Soda 1225 Saint-Laurent
Aria 1280 St-Denis

event has been added in the event calendar, you can now toggle up!

TICKETS ON SALE DEC 29th 2005

* No charge at Moog Audio
** Reduce tickets ONLY at Moog Audio
*** Service charge of 4.10$ online, and 1.25$ at Club Soda

100 tickets @ 20$ (Rush @ Club Soda) reduced
Next @ 25$

50 tickets @ 30$ (Rush + Aria) reduced
Next 35$

Online on [ Ticketpro.ca ] [ www.ticketpro.ca ]

Moog Audio 3828 Saint-Laurent
Club Soda 1225 Saint-Laurent
Aria 1280 St-Denis

If people want to leave and just listen to him, it's their choice. Most of the people will stay for Pink feria, some will go home, some will transfert to Aria...

You do what you want. It's a nice line-up in a nice venue with a Dj we haven't seen in 3 years, and the second part at Aria looks equally good. The cards are on the table, you take what you like. This is the concept of the party that worked very well when I did Miss Kttin, nobody left after her performance, and most went top Aria afterwards.

Really smooth? why would it be smooth?

It will be techno all night long, Rush is just really hard.... doesn't mean that the rest will be deep house.

Please wait to see the rest of the line-up.

This is only half of the night, with 3 more DJs to come. Rush is very hard, and if most of the people don't want to have a heart attack it will be preferable to hear him early in the night. He could go on later (Maybe 2am, maybe 2h30) but it will be up to him and I can't advertise on something i'm not sure about.

There you go!

Here's the first part of the flyer, second part coming soon.

TICKETS WILL BE ON SALE AT THE END OF THE WEEK. Stay tuned.

Friday January 27th 2006, you are in for a real techno night with the one and only DJ Rush at Club Soda! With guests DJ Yaz and Pink Feria, and visuals by Euterke on giant screen.

Buy your tickets at Moog Audio and you could win a great prize that I will announce at the end of the week.

Second part of Flyer will be the after party @ Aria, coming soon....

I'm proud to announce that the 18th Ravemontreal event will take place on Friday January 27th 2006, for a very special techno night.

This will be THE Techno party not to miss beginning 2006.

Already, I can say that the first of the 2 headliners will be techno legend...

DJ RUSH (Chicago, US)



You the know the legend, will be his first visit since at least 3 years.

And also Pink Feria will make a special comeback for this event. ;-)

All info, flyers, 2nd headliner, venue... coming soon.

Tickets out next week or at least before Christmas!.

Keep you posted.

Creator

Yeah, when I saw Alain Thibault with Yan Breuleux @ blackbox, I said to myself: i have to get me this! incredible talent, musically and visually....

But having a screen box wasn't a good idea, the crowd was too big and putting the box in the middle seperated the crowd....

But this time, the screens will be more along the walls.

Thanks for posting the info Pat ;-) I lost my password and the request fell in my spam folder.

5 days left, and even if I know a lot of people on [ rave.ca ] are not crazy about house, I hope some of you will be there.

The Scumfrog is an incredible performer, dark, powerful and twisted rock-house, it's going to be intense.

Keep your eyes open for the RM bookings of 2006, I KNOW some of you will go nuts on the futur events. ;-)