Well, I guess that to keep things exciting, you have to find a right balance with guests that people loved, and of course new stuff. Taking controled risks, while boosting the nights that are arleady working nice.

I love neon is a great example, they take huge booking risks, like DJ Hell, and they say: yeah I know you don't know who that guy is but thrust us, he's good"

And they make a good night out of it. Cause it's not just about the DJ, it's about the people. Their people. And good music.

All big DJs in Montreal have played once for the first time here. Either we love them, or not. And that's good. I rather experience one bad night then go seeing the same DJ 10 times in a row.

There are FANTASTIC artists out there that I want't too bring, let's hope people are open minded enough to make those nights successful.

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Originally posted by Ravemontreal I rather experience one bad night then go seeing the same DJ 10 times in a row. There are FANTASTIC artists out there that I want't too bring, let's hope people are open minded enough to make those nights successful.

This sums up a lot of my sentiments concerning bookings in this city.

Just as an example.. for a stretch of a few years Chris Liebing was booked about every 4 or 5 months in Montreal, and as much as I love Chris (well.. moreso what he played back then versus his shift these days), I don't think it makes much sense to book him that often.
I know there are quite a few Liebing fans here, but at some point couldn't those same people be curious enough to check out the DJ that Chris Liebing considers "The Future of Techno"!?. That's basically the best endorsement you can get, and on the promoter side, this guy is probably about 1/3 the cost.

Fresh names is only a good thing, I haven't heard of Andres Doria but I hope the night goes well!
props

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Originally posted by Kate Manus This sums up a lot of my sentiments concerning bookings in this city. Just as an example.. for a stretch of a few years Chris Liebing was booked about every 4 or 5 months in Montreal, and as much as I love Chris (well.. moreso what he played back then versus his shift these days), I don't think it makes much sense to book him that often. I know there are quite a few Liebing fans here, but at some point couldn't those same people be curious enough to check out the DJ that Chris Liebing considers "The Future of Techno"!?. That's basically the best endorsement you can get, and on the promoter side, this guy is probably about 1/3 the cost. Fresh names is only a good thing, I haven't heard of Andres Doria but I hope the night goes well! props

and which dj are we talking about here?

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Originally posted by all-nite-freak and which dj are we talking about here?

excerpt from a Chris Liebing interview last year... my bad though, someone else called him the 'future of techno'.. Murphy has no shortage of techno big wigs singing his praises...

15. Is there any DJ you think we should keep our eyes out for?
• There is a guy from Brazil called DJ Murphy, he really blew my mind. Technically, he’s so amazing. They still have a bit of a problem in Brazil getting a hold of the good music, but what he does with the records he has, it’s absolutely fantastic!

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ahh yes senor Scratch Master

one of the better dj's, his sets have more energy in them than anyone else right now IMO.I know Preach thinks alot of him too from what i have read.

Ummmmmmmmmmmmmm I like how there's lots of ..."like Lawler" this and ..."like Lawler" that. I love Lawler yay

I can't wait to hear this dude Andrea, I love that name teehee!

And imo, ANYONE spinning alongside Martin or who is spinning because of him is VERY worthy of my listening/dancing time.

I trust you Martin, 10000% hehe...and I really like the way things are going for Aria in June/beginning of July. I hope to see more of your input in the future months

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at least liebing has keep his ideology, he's not turning minimal techno like eveyone else, so ... much respect for him !!!!

i still think montreal has a place for a techno night !! hehehe
i wont stop saying it !!


8 i would like to see HENRIK B :P

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Originally posted by noway at least liebing has keep his ideology, he's not turning minimal techno like eveyone else, so ... much respect for him !!!! i still think montreal has a place for a techno night !! hehehe i wont stop saying it !! 8 i would like to see HENRIK B :P

Liebing is starting to add more minimal to his sets.He is also not playing anywhere near as hard as in the past.

His Double CD Live @ Beograd is how i chose to think of him, because liebing and soft makes my want to cry.

yeap true, but he still keep it hard !!

The thing about Liebing is that even though I wouldn't classify him now as a minimal techno dj or anything, he has gradually shifted to a softer sound, and most of the recent sets of his that I have heard usually start pretty mellow with stuff like releases on M-nus or Border Community but then builds it up a bit harder until the end. He's certainly not alone, but since for many people here Chris Liebing is basically the definition of hard techno.. I am a bit disheartened myself.
I buy a lot of his productions and the stuff he has released in the last year or so is typical Liebing for the most part.

anyway.. this thread is about Aria!

and Henrik B would be a solid booking for sure

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electro @ aria is going to be a blast !!

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