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Originally posted by devnull ... Bring those 2 in a more intimate venue and it will be a killer! ...

Honey was at Footwork not too long ago and was amazing...definitely more suited for smaller, intimate venues. Mirror Ballroom at Circa or the Orange Room at Guv would be other solid options.


I should clarify my 'zero energy' comment. I think going from upbeat, funky breaks to proper house probably had something to do with my perception. Honey, in particular, was spinning good stuff. I just wasn't feeling the more chill vibe in the main room.

weather had to be an issue. apparently several other venues were not nearly at capacity? I'm guessing that anyone outside the downtown core might have been nervous both at their own potential travel drama and the possibility of no-shows?

oh well...fun night, great crowd, and awesome to meet some new people and see several others who I hadn't seen in quite some time.

I had a great time last night at SOULSTICE! The weather definitely scared some people from coming out and although the energy was lacking at times it still felt like an Industry party! Definitely felt kinda nostalgic. Met with alot of people that rarely come out.. that was awesome! The music was lacklustre(in my opinion) at times but it was still a fun party.

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I think Honey Dijon stole the entire night, I had an absolute blast grooving to her tunes. Loved some of the tribal she let out through those speakers - I love her driving basslines!! Song of the night for me:

Marlon D - Jesus Creates Sound (Original Mix)

She had it looped with some diva house vocals it was great!!

I believe the main room at the docks was PERFECT for her style, and it most definately had a "mirror ballroom" -like atmosphere with the decorations and lighting although the sound would be a bit different.

Great party tunes, great group of friends and lots of dancefloor space = one night to remember!

SO HAPPY to have seen D.A.V.E. The Drummer again (finally)!! !! !!

Heard some amazing techno. Had the time of my life dancing to techno!

Got to discuss Henry's (D.A.V.E.) set with him afterwards.

Very, very impressive night! <3

Feel so contented today. Great evening! (Though leaving in the snow storm was a TOTAL buzzkill!)



More later (i hope lol )

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took my buddies out and they did not want to goto footwork

they told me it's not big enough sooooo we get to sound academy before it got filled up... i am such an idiot I try to go through the exit doors and these two cops are looking at me like wtf?? LoL..this sweet girl gave me and my buds half price tix! bonus!

first tune of the night i liked was motorcycle as the rush comes.. not sure who played it.. then dave the drummer comes on..FOOT STOMPIN TIME it was fun dancing w/ya jamie!

the house room was very good and had lots of room at the back.. there was one of the funniest moments last night when my buddy had this Tranny touching him and told him 'i cam here with someone but i want to leave with you' ahahah... I am like DOOD that is a transvestite ! he was shocked! I have only seen this one other tranny @cz jokes.. i felt really bad for the drunk guy grinding her...ummm i mean him! hahah

oh,, does anyone have the mix that honey was playing that had kanye west 'love locked down'

sik





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maybe this one:

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To start, we walked in and I was shocked at how empty it was there (given, the docks is a large venue, but it didn't even come close to filling up for the night). But hey, that means more room to dance!! The best part of the night for me was DEFINITELY D.A.V.E., he impressed me so much, looooooved the HARD FAST techno What set the mood for me was that he dj before D.A.V.E. was playing some trance (which i was not at all expecting to hear that night at all!)
We ventured over to the main room afterwards and caught Derrick Carter and Honey, and I really have to say they impressed me...I was finally able to unleash my inner house head!! Derrick played some funky Chicago house beats, which I really enjoyed, and Honey finished off the night just right.
Overall, AWESOME times with AWESOME friends!! Really nice to meet you Graham, Liam, Andrew and Jenny No regrets whatsoever about this night!!!
And thanks to our awesome personal trance dj (Vince) after the club

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Here's some videos I took of D.A.V.E. (as per your request Jamie!!)

Last night was a lot of fun, D.A.V.E was crazy, dont think i've been to a techno party before but it was a lot of fun. Stone afterwards had some awesome beats but the crowd...or lack of crowd was a major buzz kill.

Honey D was great to hear, really surprised me and tied the night with D.A.V.E for stealing the show

..was it worth $40 admission...well it was a lot of fun....but $40 yikes

What a great night. I love the vibe in the main room and the set up and decor was great. Plenty of room to dance all night long.

Got there first thing to see Andrew at 10. Great set once again man. Chuggy techiness to the max. Got me dancing nice and early.

Then on to check out Matt C. I saw him last at the Industry Reunion a couple of years ago and hearing him again was definately a treat to the ears.

Derrick was decent... the Chicago funkiness was there, but I wasn't fully loving every minute of his set. I wanted Honey.

She ripped it up. Banging it out. Tunes. Her energy behind the decks is ferocious. The sound system was working very nicely in the main room on Saturday night which really made for a great night of clear music. Based on the turn of event for Friday night, I am glad I made it out this weekend to get my dance on.... and it was a great success.

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I had so much old skool fun.
I didn't want to leave.
But bad weather was forcing me to go home at around 4am
and I made it back to Collingwood by 6:30am~ish.


For me Derek Carter was the most fun to dance too.
I was enjoying the house music all night long.
Same with DJ Tasc his set in the breaks room was so much fun to boogie too.

My favorite quote of the night was....
"Someone only give me half a pill... I'm 40 now " !!
hahahah... I saw such a great mix of people.
Some people I hadn't seen in like 10 years.

Favorite hugs of the night was with Jenn Star & Jamie

Thanks to Dmonic, Big League Chu, Tasc, Saddler, & Farbs
for all the fun in the breaks room.
It sure got messy in there and my night was awesome.

Thanks also to Destiny and Industry for coming together for us.


My set @ Soulstice!! (dark w/ audio)

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Originally posted by Wurm Well, it really was a shame that D.A.V.E, Scummy and Stone played to a grand total of 100 people through the course of the night. Their music was more my cup of tea than the chuggy Chicago House for most of the night, but it's hard to get into a proper dancing mood when things are so sparse. Honey finished the night well, but teased us with Boney M's Rasputin, and never delivered. I swear it was that track. More later.

Scumfrog never mande it...his flight was cancelled....and it wasn't even due to bad weather! was looking forward to hearing how hes playing these days.

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Originally posted by MartyMcFly I had so much old skool fun.

So True. So True. Old Skool Jams kick ass!

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