Like any respectable DJ worth their weight in vinyl, Vivie-Ann really knows how to work a room. Along with the taste-making mixes she drops nightly on dance floors across the world, the 23-year-old Montreal DJ carries a reputation for orchestrating a spectacular fusion of mischief, music and mayhem. Glitter pranks, moustache parties and bananas that double as phone devices. Even pepperoni pizzas perfectly matched on turntables. Nothing is sacred – except the music. Although she hides her seriousness about the industry fairly well, the girl gets down behind the booth and more recently in the studio.

A six-year student of conservatory piano and a graduate of McGill University’s computer science program, she has the musical education of a mathematically-inclined composer hell-bent on moving mountains in dance music. Her sets cover everything house with a hint of ping or pong – anything that makes hands fly in the air or bouncing to the beat with a perma-smile. She’ll very likely surprise you with her choice of classics. When asked to describe her sound, Vivie-Ann rattles off the description “bump in the night with a little dynamite,” a twinkle in her eye, adding that her sets could also be called “morally immoral.”

With a list of star-studded gigs, appearances and guest spots under her belt, including clients like Cirque du Soleil, Budapest Love Parade and MTV Europe, she currently holds residencies at some of the most celebrated hotspots across the globe, including (but not limited to) Palladium in Acapulco, Hulala in Rome Mokai in Miami, and last year in Ibiza @ Penelope.

The former prom queen has lent her sexy blend of house music to the Fuck Me I’m Famous Party with David Guetta and Bob Sinclair, the Brahma Beer Tour, the Toronto Film Fest and an unlikely collaboration with the Metro 7 clothing line launch for Wal-Mart® that resulted in a massive amount of dirty dancing in the discount superstore’s Miami Beach location.

She has also worked with some of the biggest names in the music industry, but we won’t bore you with the laundry list of who’s who. We will tell you about her upcoming releases so you can support them. In October 2006, her first major remix release, an amped-up version of Kobbe & Austin Leed’s “Bodyshaker,” produced alongside witty studio partner Maher KD, was released on Peter Rauhofer’s Star69 Record Label. Other releases are due out on Pure Substance and Mile End Records in early 2007. In the mean time look out for her quirky edits.

Most recently, Vivie-Ann is concentrating on a production journey with her partner, DJ Kevin Barnett for their DJ collective, 02music, and the launch of their new DJ-inclined clothing line, ADD (Addicted DJ Designs).

For Vivie-Ann, it’s a natural progression. She lives for the moment when she converts yet another dance floor, another listener or another participant in this journey we call house.

Upcoming shows:
1 Aug 2008 8:00 dj dj dj @ Moscow
4 Aug 2008 8:00 @ Mykonos
8 Aug 2008 8:00 Circus @ Montreal
9 Aug 2008 8:00 BLOND:ISH@ Circa @ Toronto
13 Aug 2008 8:00 BLOND:ISH @ Cherry @ Montreal
17 Aug 2008 8:00 Ibiza Beach Club @ Montreal

Max Graham is a house music producer and remixer from Canada. He was born in the United Kingdom and lived in Spain and the USA before settling in Canada in 1989. In 1994 Max discovered house music, which soon led to his contribution to the Canadian dance music scene. He started his professional production career in 2000, having played house music for ten years previously in Ottawa, Canada at the well-known Atomic night club. His first two releases, “Airtight” and “Tell You” helped him become well-known around the world, and led to him being asked to mix the popular Transport series in 2001. A world tour followed, which furthered his popularity across the globe.

Following the tour Graham took some time off, citing his hectic schedule as a reason. He returned in 2004, and the following year released his globally successful dance hit “Owner of a Lonely Heart“. The song sampled the 1983 Yes song, and made the UK singles chart top ten and Australian ARIAnet top thirty in Spring of 2005. In addition to the release, Max has also since his returned remixed for a DMC mix album, and is set to have two songs released on Sander Kleinenberg’s Little Mountain Recordings label. Graham runs two record labels, Shinemusic and the newly formed Re*brand records.

Upcoming shows:

April 2008
• 11.04.08 > CANADA Ottawa – Heaven
• 18.04.08 > USA Kansas City – Mosaic

May 2008
• 18.05.08 > CANADA Montreal – Parking

In September of 2006 Sultan joined world class Dj agency, Bullitt Bookings. Having toured cities across the Americas, Europe, Asia and Africa over the past two years, Sultan has made his mark as one of the most exciting and technically sound performers in the DJ scene today.

In early 2007, Sultan began working closely with good friend Nadia Ali (Former singer of IIO). The two, alongside Ned Shepard, spent the month of January co-writing and co-producing songs for her forthcoming solo Album to be released later this year. Recently both Sultan and Ned Shepard have joined Nadia on tour with Sultan playing guitars and Ned playing keyboards for her Live Show. Sultan’s Radio show “Connected Live” is now syndicated to over 15 stations around the world such as DI.fm, Danceradio.gr, Proton Radio and Vonyc. Harem Sessions, an exclusive radio show, will also be aired quarterly on friskyRadio as platform to introduce Sultan and Ned’s label: Harem Records to be launched early 2008.

Check out Sultan’s schedule as he embarks on a tour around the world to promote his first solo compilation “Yoshitoshi Montreal”, the latest volume in a popular CD series to come from legendary dance music label Yoshitoshi Recordings.

Upcoming shows:
27 Mar 2008 18:00 get Frisky party – Catalina Hotel – WMC Miami
29 Mar 2008 15:00 Studio Mar – Hotel Marseilles Miami – WMC
29 Mar 2008 20:00 Space -WMC Miami
30 Mar 2008 20:00 WMC – Closing Party Miami
4 Apr 2008 23:00 Kastely Kiscelli Budapest
5 Apr 2008 23:00 DTD @ Kiskunhalas Budapest
11 Apr 2008 20:00 MaXximum Tunisia

Danny Torrence

In 2004, Danny Torrence became a resident at the internationally acclaimed after hours Stereo Nightclub in Montreal, leading up to his first extended set to the delight of his fans and newcomers alike. The party was “Dirty 30”, a monumental occasion for Danny as it created much deserved recognition from his fans and peers alike. As one of three local Montreal DJ’s to behold a Stereo Residency, Danny plays alongside greats such as David Morales, Victor Calderone, Hector Romero and DJ Vibe, just to name a few. Stereo is also the stomping ground for his own night: Climaxxx, a smashing bi-monthly where Danny takes his fans on an all night journey.

Torrence also holds a monthly residency at Red-Lite, one of Canada’s longest running after hours that has been pumping for 11 years and counting. Undeniably impressed by Danny’s unparalleled sound, Red-Lite chose him to represent the compilation that is third in the club’s series, “RED-LITE SERIES 3 mixed by Danny Torrence”. “Everything from house to the deeper stuff had to come across on this CD. When I play, I want my sets to be seamless. The music can travel anywhere from the peak-time stuff, to a set’s deeper & sensual moments.” Montreal’s most prestigious clubs can’t get enough of Danny’s full throttle beats, which is why he not only maintains some of the most wanted after hours residencies, he also still finds time in his busy schedule to hold residencies at House Night Club and Unity.

Danny’s passion for music and his hard work earned him an invite to Bal en Blanc 2006 (White Party), held annually to 15,000 punters in Montreal, to work his dance appeal amongst some of the hottest DJ’s in the world today (Deep Dish, Peter Rauhofer, David Guetta). His unique vibe set the stage for his innovative set at Resolution, New Year’s Eve 2006, at the Bell Centre in Montreal. This massive production put on by Godskitchen & Bal en Blanc which included among others, heavy hitters such as Tiesto and Victor Calderone, was an amazing start to the year for him. Danny was asked to step in at the last minute to fill Tiesto’s slot rather than close the party as he was originally asked and was received to rave reviews…. Give this man a room and he will work it!

2005 was a banner year for Danny on an international level, as he maintained gigs in clubbing hot spots such as Ibiza, Miami and Sicily, where he played alongside DJ superstar Paul Oakenfold. Danny also grooved his sweet and sexy sound at Crobar (NYC), Asseteria (NYC), Sonic (Toronto), Fly (Toronto), Rise (Boston) and Terminal (Quebec City).

The goals are set very high for Danny Torrence, who aside from his residences at the hottest clubs in Montreal and traveling the world over, is focusing on production in 2007. Danny is living proof that if you love what you do and feel it deep inside, there are no boundaries. With an open mind and an intuition that embraces music for what it is, we’re all staying tuned to see what’s next!

Upcoming shows:
26 Mar 2008 20:00 Canada Loves Miami (WMC) Miami, FL
05 Apr 2008 11:00 After8 Blended Anniversary Laval, QB
11 Apr 2008 1:00 Century Room Toronto, ON
19 Apr 2008 2:00 Climaxxx (Blackout Edition) w/Celeda(NY) and Bugo Montreal, QB
03 May 2008 20:00 Evolve w/Victor Calderone at Stereo Montreal, QB
10 May 2008 23:00 Underbar Boston, Massachusetts
29 May 2008 20:00 Tribe Hyperclub Canada, QB