Night Vision 1.24

(Co-Written with Clifford Brown)

The sun is shining but the heat is gone.

We don't know about the sun, but our scientific research team estimates that the heat will be back on by Labor Day week-end.

Week-End Review

We swung by Academy last Friday for Angel Moraes, who played a special "Back to my roots" sets. Fun at times, unbearable at others. Nevertheless, hearing Imagination's "Just an Illusion" played way too loud was delightful.

On Saturday, Voyeur 07 presented us with the UK's Motor, and we have to agree with Mr. Oatmon: seen as an art exhibit, it was great. As a live act, however, it sounded a bit too much like their CD. As far as we're concerned, Jordan Dare once again stole the show. Why Alex Why left us wondering: Why Alex Why?

We hit Aria afterwards and we were lucky to catch Creator playing a textured prog house set. Were' not big on the harder ranger of his selection, but when he plays like that he's just amazing. Marco G concluded the evening with a selection of electro thumpers that never disappoints.

On Tuesday, MightyKat played an extended set for Academy's Dizzy nights which left few unconvinced as to the quality of her selection.


News en Vrac

Of course the big news is that fuckin' SOULWAX will be in town on September 19th. That's right, folks, Neon are bringing these guys over on a Tuesday and frankly I couldn't care less about the fact that's it's happening midweek – I just want to hear those night versions LIVE. If that's not enough, the brother Dewaele will also be performing as 2ManyDJs. More news as the story develops!

Tech legend Adam Beyer will be at Parking on Thursday October 26th.

Sadly, Thomas Schumacher will not be visiting us in November. Stephan Bodzin is still on, and another special guest should be sharing the bill.

And a Balls & Shades exclusive: Freeform Five will be at Lola Lounge for Coconutz on Wednesday September 6th.

We're also taking this opportunity to welcome Mr. Jack Oatmon to the Balls & Shades family. So, welcome Jack!


Thursday 10/08

Overdose welcomes G O'Brien, who is really on fire right now, and Omni. Not a bad choice for the electro-inclined.

Maus takes over Jet Nightclub's Phonogenic night, turning the place into a tech-house party for one night only.


Friday 11/08

The "Chic" boys are doing it again : SAT will turn into a prom party for electroheads. You're encouraged to "dress sharp", and by this I don't think they mean sticking sharp objects in the other dancer's orifices with your elbow moves. The stars of the night includes Omni, Naughty Mart, OSG, and their special guest is Alice & the Serial Numbers ! And tell yourself you're as likely as me to be elected homecoming queen !

Thomas Von Party's night at Green Room rages on.


Saturday 12/08

Chuck Daniels is a Detroit legend and he'll spin alongside a Montreal legend at Stereobar. Let's see if he can bring some kind of atmosphere in this reputedly difficult venue !

At Aria, Maus opens and Creator closes. $15 for guys, $5 for the ladies.


Sunday 13/08

Already heard Maus' exquisite tech-house DJ sets? Curious about what her own music sounds like? Well, folks, she'll be playing her very first live set for this week's edition of Piknic Electronik, exceptionally taking place at Jardin Des Floralies, from 7pm 'til closing time. X-Cube, Laflèche & Creator open.

Romeo Kardec. Sean Kosa. No Excuse. At Balroom.


Tuesday 15/08

Dizzy Nights, dizzy drinks, dizzy Mossa, dizzy me. At Academy, 4445 St-Laurent.


Wednesday 16/08

The palm tree of life is shaken, and so the Coconutz fall, always landing at Lola Lounge on Wednesday night. Thomas Von Party leads this tribal dance.


Next Week

Kenny Hawkes will be in town and that's about it. Let's take bets and see if people remember who the fuck he is.


Until then: keep the blood flowin' !