Brett Johnson | Friday October 24th | Salon Daomé

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Posted by simonbmtl on Oct-09-2008 21:23:

Brett Johnson | Friday October 24th | Salon Daomé

Bump! Productions & Most Wanted Entertainers in collaboration with Futuristic Funk are proud to present a very rare Montreal appearance by one of the top underground dance music producers of the last decade and all around DJs DJ:

BRETT JOHNSON
DALLAS, TX Aesoteric/Classic/2020/Freerange/Apt

BIOGRAPHY
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. A big believer that a DJ should tell the audience a story, Brett weaves a musical journey full of hope, laughter and drama. His skill behind the turntables has allowed him to play all throughout the world many times over at all of the hottest clubs and festivals around.

FURTHER BACKGROUND
Brett Johnson has developed a serious music career, when not traveling the globe rocking dance floors and leaving no survivors he is at home working on music. When his productions grabbed the attention of Derrick Carter and Luke Solomon's Classic Records they were quick to get him signed to the label, as well as DJ Sneak's Magnetic Recordings. Production projects and remixes for high profile artists like Mark Farina, Robbie Hardkiss, Alexi Delano, Smash TV, Alexkid, Soul Mechanik, Shur-I-Kan, Iz and Diz, Formidable Force, Scoper and Bubba and many others have kept this studio bee buzzing. With the success of his Bounce EP on Classic Recordings and his hit singles "Temptation and Lies", "Broken" and "Where Are You Going?", we can count on Brett to continue bringing the beats and music we love.
It was a progressive evolution over fifteen years that began with the late 80s Rap and Hip House sound, which offered an introduction to DJing and what is now coined as "turntable-ism". Followed by the Techno and House influence in the early 90s, where Brett felt he had found his niche and in those early years his love for all things electronic grew into a deep respect and passion. At the same time, the Dallas House music scene was growing and Brett was being exposed to great event productions and even greater House music talents and legends.
"The early '90s in Dallas were an amazing time for House and Techno music. I was consumed with producers like MAW, Todd Terry, Kerri Chandler, K.O.T., Timmy Regisford and the whole NYC movement, then I was exposed to the new Chicago sound that was making waves and fell in love with its playfulness. I had the chance to hear people like Derrick Carter, DJ Sneak, Ralphi Rosario, the DiY Crew and dozens of others.Though It wasn't until I had the great pleasure of meeting and spending time with house music pioneer Chez Damier, that I understood that making music was the next step for me".
A move to Austin inspired ideas and motivation to make music. While Brett continued to build the DJ aspect of his career, he was consumed with writing music and over the next four years he studied music, absorbed information  and learned all he could about the equipment and production.
Brett started Aesoteric Records with friends in '98, its purpose was to be an outlet to release their music, but it wasn't long before other artists were signed to the label. Iz and Diz, Cpen, Hakan Lidbo and fellow Dallas House heads JT Donaldson, Tim Shumaker aka Home and Garden and Lance Desardi were all people they thought expressed a similar vibe. The label has given Brett and friends the freedom to do and say what they want without any confusion. "I realized a long time ago that my purpose in life was to make myself and others happy, I have chosen music to be the vehicle to do so".
Brett says, "I have only begun to tap my own potential, the future looks quite bright for the world and our music... ".
Brett's new monthly Podcast started in August 2007 and had well over 3000 hits in the first month alone. To see why, you can listen to it here: http://www.garageband.com/user/Bret...on/podcast/main

http://www.myspace.com/robotkarate
http://aptentertainment.com/
http://www.elitemm.co.uk/brett_johnson.php
http://www.discogs.com/artist/Brett+Johnson

Facebook event:
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?e...24798&ref=share

With Peter Anthony & Simon B
Friday October 24th 2008
Salon Daomé
141 Mt.Royal E.
Montreal, Qc

Posted by Dj Nacht on Oct-09-2008 22:22:

Hell yea im there!

Posted by Dj Nacht on Oct-15-2008 01:40:

Thought id share these quality sets!

"Live In La Casa" mixed by Brett Johnson |

http://www.garageband.com/mp3/__34_...=464415&ilike=1

"Live In La Tech" mixed by Brett Johnson |

http://www.garageband.com/mp3/__34_...=464463&ilike=1

Even BETTER is this !

Back to Artist Business As Usual mixed By Brett Johnson For Class by Brett Johnson

http://www.garageband.com/mp3/Business_As_Usual_mixed_By_Brett_Johnson_For_Class-Brett_Johnson.mp3?song_id=474445&ilike=1

Posted by ostrich on Oct-16-2008 04:46:

Will definitely be there, if I'm still in town

Posted by simonbmtl on Oct-21-2008 20:51:

For limited $5 reduced guestlist please send me a PM. Regular cover will be $10. Brett plays 12-3am. See you Friday.

Posted by Allied Nations on Oct-21-2008 22:03:

bought a brett johnson record the first time i went record shopping

Posted by Dj Nacht on Oct-21-2008 22:34:

quote:
Originally posted by Allied Nations
bought a brett johnson record the first time i went record shopping

which one!

Posted by projectgreen on Oct-22-2008 04:38:

How late in the morning does this go?

It sounds pretty good - especially his Techno influences. It might actually be not that bad.

Posted by Allied Nations on Oct-22-2008 05:37:

3 AM... 3:15 consider yourself lucky, unless this turns into a legendary night... and with this lineup it's possible. Simons bday and Peter always brings some people down to keep it going... there will be an afterparty somewhere I'm sure!

Posted by simonbmtl on Oct-24-2008 20:58:

Brett has arrived and is chilling at his hotel getting some rest for tonight. If you're planning on coming I'd suggest you down the same...

Posted by Dj Nacht on Oct-25-2008 19:02:

Holy shit was the place ever packed! Had to leave at 2:15 because could not move anymore inside. Was fun night but im just sad that I didnt stay till the end because Brett just took everything up to another level. By the way does anyone know the name of the choon with the vocals "if you stand by me than ill stand by you" " if you really love somebody bla ble blo bli blo" I heard Kevin Saunderson drop it in a set as well.

Posted by brett johnson on Oct-26-2008 22:42:

Hello. I wanted to talk all of you that came out the other night. I had a very excellent time playing for ya'll.....

that track is Kevin Saunderson "Good Love" (Luciano rmx).

You can download mixes and a free remix i posted @:
My podcast | http://www.garageband.com/user/Bret...on/podcast/main

New releases can be heard @:
Myspace | www.myspace.com/robotkarate

All the best,
brett

Posted by Dj Nacht on Oct-27-2008 01:25:

Cool Brett! Thanks for the reply

Been busting out those sets in the car for the last 2 weeks, good stuff!