Council to look at rave age of 16

Publication title: Edmonton Journal
Pages: B1 / FRONT
Publication date: Aug 23, 2001
Section: City
ProQuest document ID: 252834957
Author: Sarah O'Donnell and Darren Stewart, Journal Staff Writers

VURBan Legends


Awake the Deadmonton


Publication title: Vue Weekly
Page: 49
Publication date: August 23, 2001
Document type: Opinion
Article Author: Dave Johnston 
Transcribed by: MW

Phony tickets spark suit over packed-out rave

Nexus claims that TicketMaster gave assurance of quality

Publication title: Edmonton Journal

Section: City
Pages: B4
Publication date: Aug 15, 2001
ProQuest document ID: 252844116
Copyright: Copyright Southam Publications Inc. Aug 15, 2001
Author: McConnell, Rick

Ravers Into 'Harsher, Dirtier' Drug

Speed Replacing Ecstasy, Making Users More Combative, Says Cop

Published: 2001-07-26
Source: Edmonton Sun

VURBan Legends

The columnist always goes down with his ship 

Publication title: Vue Weekly
Page: 27
Publication date: July 12, 2001
Document type: Opinion
Article author: Dave Johnston
Transcribed by: MW

"Footloose" bylaw to be re-evaluated


Did pro-dance demonstration soften City Hall's position on raves?

Publication title: Vue Weekly
Page(s): 6, 11
Publication date: June 28, 2001
Document type: Article
Article author: Phil Duperron
Transcribed by: MW

Ravers win two-month reprieve

Council needs more time to study all- night dancing

Publication title: Edmonton Journal
Pages: B1 / FRONT
Section: City
Publication date: Jun 27, 2001
Copyright: Copyright Southam Publications Inc. Jun 27, 2001
Author: O'Donnell, Sarah

Footloose, Take Two?

Edmonton Prepares To Ban Dancing After 3 A.M.

Published On: 2001-06-26
Source: National Post (Canada)

It's my teenage daughter and my decision

Dancing the night away

Publication title: Edmonton Journal
Pages: A15 

Section: Letters
Publication date: Jun 26, 2001
ProQuest document ID: 252805897
Copyright: Copyright Southam Publications Inc. Jun 26, 2001
Author: Knebel, John A

Ravers take protest to City Hall

More than 1,000 protest bylaw to close raves at 3 a.m.

Publication title: Edmonton Journal
Pages: B1 / FRONT 

Section: City
Publication date: Jun 25, 2001
Author: Stewart, Darren

Pro-rave protest aims to tell city 'dancing doesn't hurt'

Publication title: Edmonton Journal
Pages: B3 

Section: City
Publication date: Jun 22, 2001
ProQuest document ID: 252807896
Copyright: Copyright Southam Publications Inc. Jun 22, 2001
Author: Stewart, Darren

Come Together


Publication title: Vue Weekly
Publication date: June 21, 2001
Document type: Promotion
Transcribed by: MW

Music Notes


Down, bylaw!

Publication title: Vue Weekly
Page: 13
Publication date: June 21, 2001
Document type: Opinion
Article author: Wayne Arthurson
Transcribed by: MW

VURBan Legends

Dance and be heard

Publication title: Vue Weekly
Publication date: June 21, 2001
Document type: Article
Article author: Dave Johnston
Transcribed by: MW

VURBan Legends


One More Dance

Publication title: Vue Weekly
Page: 33
Publication date: June 28, 2001
Document type: Opinion
Article author: Dave Johnston
Transcribed by: MW

City's do-gooder rules just hopeless

Publication title: Edmonton Journal
Pages: E5 Column: Alan Kellogg 

Section: Sunday Reader
Publication date: Jun 17, 2001
ProQuest document ID: 252910677
Copyright: Copyright Southam Publications Inc. Jun 17, 2001
Author: Kellogg, Alan

Ravers lobby for right to dance

Critics say bylaw makes us look like a 'backwater town'

Publication title: Edmonton Journal
Pages: B1 / FRONT Section: City
Publication date: Jun 16, 2001
ProQuest document ID: 252826327
Copyright: Copyright Southam Publications Inc. Jun 16, 2001
Author: Foster, Scott

Cracking Down on Raves

Views from the Dance Scene

Publication title: Edmonton Journal
Pages: A17 
Section: Letters
Publication date: Jun 16, 2001
Copyright: Copyright Southam Publications Inc. Jun 16, 2001

Rave promoters, supporters rallying to fight curfew

Publication title: Edmonton Journal
Pages: B4 Section: City
Publication date: Jun 14, 2001
ProQuest document ID: 252911938
Copyright: Copyright Southam Publications Inc. Jun 14, 2001
Author: Stewart, Darren

Proposed bylaw could put an end to rave parties

No more dancing the Night Away

Publication title: Edmonton Journal
Pages: B4 Section: City
Publication date: Jun 14, 2001
ProQuest document ID: 252827177
Copyright: Copyright Southam Publications Inc. Jun 14, 2001
Author: Sinnema, Jodie

Deep-six Bylaw 12610 (VURBan Legends)


Publication title: Vue Weekly
Page: 42
Publication date: June 14, 2001
Document type: Opinion
Article author: Dave Johnston
Transcribed by: MW

Drum 'n' bass will rattle your face

DJ Freaky Flow may make you fling your glowsticks

Publication title: Edmonton Journal
Pages: C3
Section: Entertainment
Publication date: Jun 7, 2001
Author: Sperounes, Sandra


In the world of dance music, drum 'n' bass (or jungle) is equivalent to the much-derided, misunderstood cousin in anyone's family.

While everyone loves house and trance music, drum 'n' bass is not easily as accessible. With its fast and fluctuating beats, many club- goers find d 'n' b evil, if not impossible, to dance to without getting their feet in knots or flinging their glowsticks across the room.

Yet Freaky Flow remains undaunted. The Toronto drum 'n' bass DJ recently released his latest mixed disc, World Domination, featuring vocalists such as Nelly Furtado and rapper Choclair. (It's his first for Moonshine Records.)

"I'd like to bring pure drum 'n' bass to more people without compromising the sound," says Freaky Flow.

He knows his mission will require buckets of determination, but he's already walked to the well a few times. Last year, Flow was determined to finish his film studies degree at the University of Toronto -- even though his DJ career was taking off. "I always had a passion for learning and I like the sense of closure," he says. "I don't like leaving things unfinished."

But finishing the degree wasn't easy, Flow admits. While writing his final papers in December, he would stare at his sampling and studio equipment, sitting unused at the opposite end of his room. "It was a nightmare," he remembers.

With his degree now in hand, Flow doesn't plan on directing films but he is interested in composing soundtracks. That's still down the road -- he's currently touring with his long-time MC, Flipside.

The two met in the mid-'90s and since then, Flow has rarely played a gig without his sidekick. In fact, Flow's last solo gig was an Edmonton party hosted by his clothing sponsor, Fiction. Flipside wasn't allowed to appear because he was sponsored by Snug.

"It was really strange," Flow remembers. "That was one reason we decided to sign with the same sponsor when our other contracts expired."

Flow and Flipside, both in Modrobes duds, will be performing tonight at Parliament, 10551 Whyte Avenue. Tix are available at the door.

Viva Las Vegas: Those with tickets to Saturday's big rave, Viva Las Vegas, are still wondering where the party is. The location is yet to be announced ... and won't be until Saturday. The event features DJ Keoki and techno/house specialist Cajmere a.k.a. Green Velvet. Some tickets are still available at Colourblind, Foosh, Feroshus and DV8.

Gatecrasher, indeed! One of the U.K.'s top clubs is relocating to Edmonton.

Well, for one night only. The Gatecrasher tour hits Red's on Friday, July 13. For those who don't read Mixer or Jockey Slut, Gatecrasher is a club in Sheffield, England, which also produces its own line of mixed discs.

Headlining the event are two of the world's top female DJs -- Sandra Collins and Jon Pleased Wimmin, who is actually a drag queen.

Earlybird tickets are $20 and available at Feroshus on Whyte Ave. Regular advance tickets are $28 at TicketMaster (451-8000). The event is not open to minors.

Seeking Electronica: It looks like electronic music is gearing to go mainstream.

Kahlua and Benson & Hedges are now sponsoring DJ nights across Canada, agent Sam Feldman is actively seeking electronic acts, and two huge festivals are travelling across North America this summer. Moby's Area: One -- featuring New Order and DJ Timo Maas -- hits Vancouver on Thursday, Aug. 2.

Two days later, Mekka kicks off a 10-date tour in Montreal with the likes of Armand Van Helden, Danny Tenaglia, BT, Roni Size and the Crystal Method.

Neither festival is slated to hit Edmonton, but wait until next year. Just as Lollapalooza spawned dozens of alt-rock festivals including Summersault, look for Area: One and Mekka to birth a bunch of electronica festivals.

IllustrationPhoto: Supplied / Freaky Flow does a little d 'n' b tonight at Parliament.

VURBan Legends

Party Crasher

Publication title: Vue Weekly
Publication date: June 7, 2001 
Document type: Article
Article author: Dave Johnston
Transcribed by: MW

Wonderland new virtual reality

Multidisciplinary celebration of cutting-edge talent

Publication title: Edmonton Journal
Pages: C5
Publication date: Jun 3, 2001
ProQuest document ID: 252849186
Author: Nicholls, Liz

What about boozers?

Publication title: Edmonton Journal
Pages: A15 Section: Letters
Publication date: May 28, 2001
ProQuest document ID: 252796643
Copyright: Copyright Southam Publications Inc. May 28, 2001
Author: Daniels, C

City's nightspots sizzle

Publication title: Edmonton Journal
Pages: (Special Insert)
Publication date: May 26, 2001
ProQuest document ID: 252809125
Copyright: Copyright Southam Publications Inc. May 26, 2001

VURBan Legends

Nexus Guess

Publication title: Vue Weekly
Publication date: April 12, 2001
Document type: Opinion
Article Author: Dave Johnston
Transcribed by: MW

Raving is about peace and respect, not drugs

Publication title: Edmonton Journal
Pages: A15 Section: Letters
Publication date: Apr 11, 2000
ProQuest document ID: 252798895
Copyright: Copyright Southam Publications Inc. Apr 11, 2000

Media has gone stark, raving mad (Letter)

Publication title: Edmonton Journal
Pages: A19 

Section: Letters
Publication date: Mar 30, 2001
ProQuest document ID: 252779048
Copyright: Copyright Southam Publications Inc. Mar 30, 2001
Author: Murphy, C

Late night walkabout opens mayor's eyes to city club scene

Publication title: Edmonton Journal
Pages: B1 / FRONT  
Section: City
Publication date: May 20, 2001
ProQuest document ID: 252893825
Copyright: Copyright Southam Publications Inc. May 20, 2001
Author: Loyie, Florence

Unlicensed club owner angry at city's delay

Fines hurting business as review on raves put on hold

Publication title: Edmonton Journal
Pages: B2      
Section: City
Publication date: Mar 1, 2001
ProQuest document ID: 252790582
Copyright: Copyright Southam Publications Inc. Mar 1, 2001
Author: Loyie, Florence

Rave bylaw delay riles Smith

Rave bylaw delay riles Smith


Publication title: Edmonton Journal
Pages: B5 Section: City
Publication date: Feb 24, 2001
ProQuest document ID: 252876410
Copyright: Copyright Southam Publications Inc. Feb 24, 2001
Author: Journal Staff

Viagra may hurt vision if taken in big doses

Reports of Viagra being used by teens at U.S. rave parties

Publication title: Edmonton Journal
Pages: A3 Section: Top Copy
Publication date: Feb 15, 2001
Dateline: Vancouver
ProQuest document ID: 252928142
Copyright: Copyright Southam Publications Inc. Feb 15, 2001
Author: Fayerman, Pamela

Clubs will rock on

City backtracks on threat to pull licences at 3 clubs

Publication title: Edmonton Journal
Pages: B1 / FRONT              
Section: City
Publication date: Feb 3, 2001
ProQuest document ID: 252853276
Copyright: Copyright Southam Publications Inc. Feb 3, 2001
Author: Hall, Vicki

Old Citadel Still Singing

Historic building has been home to the holy and hot

Publication title: Edmonton Journal
Pages: B2
Section: City
Publication date: Jan 25, 2001
ProQuest document ID: 252841598
Copyright: Copyright Southam Publications Inc. Jan 25, 2001
Author: Sadava, Mike

Dancing to different tunes

The clubs want to stay in business. The neighbours want some peace. And the kids just want to have fun

Publication title: Edmonton Journal
Pages: A1 / FRONT  
Section: News
Publication date: Jan 13, 2001
ProQuest document ID: 252781766
Copyright: Copyright Southam Publications Inc. Jan 13, 2001
Author: Hagan, Susan

All-night rave ban is too draconian

Publication title: Edmonton Journal
Pages: A14 Section: Opinion 

Document type: Editorial
Publication date: Jun 11, 2001
ProQuest document ID: 252882080
Copyright: Copyright Southam Publications Inc. Jun 11, 2001

Don't unplug The Rev -- it's trying to tone things down

Crackdown against fights, litter should placate neighbours of noisy nightclubs

Publication title: Edmonton Journal
Pages: B3
Section: City
Publication date: Jan 5, 2001
ProQuest document ID: 252768040
Copyright: Copyright Southam Publications Inc. Jan 5, 2001
Author: Chalmers, Ron

Nightclubs, neighbours not in step

Noise, litter, graffitti blamed on clubs

Publication title: Edmonton Journal
Pages: B1 / FRONT   Section: City
Publication date: Jan 4, 2001
ProQuest document ID: 252856789
Copyright: Copyright Southam Publications Inc. Jan 4, 2001
Author: Susan Hagan and Vicki Hall, Journal Staff Writers