"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
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)
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
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
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
Publication title: Edmonton Journal
Pages: B1 / FRONT
Section: City
Publication date: Jun 25, 2001
Author: Stewart, Darren
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
Pages: B3
Section: City
Publication date: Jun 22, 2001
ProQuest document ID: 252807896
Copyright: Copyright Southam Publications Inc. Jun 22, 2001
Author: Stewart, Darren
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
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
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
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
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
Pages: A17
Section: Letters
Publication date: Jun 16, 2001
Copyright: Copyright Southam Publications Inc. Jun 16, 2001
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
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
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.
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.
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
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
Publication title: Edmonton Journal
Pages: C5
Publication date: Jun 3, 2001
ProQuest document ID: 252849186
Author: Nicholls, Liz