Studio Coalition INHALE: Toronto Exhibition 2011
On September 8. 2011, we hosted our first exhibition of the work we captured in the Dominican Republic last year. Myself, Derek Heisler, and Calvin Locke all managed to regroup over 2000kms away from Calgary during TIFF to showcase the work we had compiled. Our wonderful hosts Heather Robertson and Rachelle Wilde were a perfect fit. It was a great opportunitiy to catch up with all the people we had met last year. It was also an amazing night where we were able to connect with some of Toronto’s most talented creatives and industry elite. It was all a bit overwhelming, but exciting nonetheless.
The idea of putting together an event like this in a city I’ve never been to, during it’s busiest time of year proved to be daunting, but it was a challenge I was up for. Together with the help of some extremely amazing people we were able to put together a great night, in an incredible venue. We had resounding support from our sponsors like Absolut Elyx, Schwarzkopf Professional, XTreme Lean, Joga with Jana, MyBlackCard, EnergyXChange, and of course Bite Me Bakery.
Focus and Experiment
Lately I find myself focusing harder on the work I love, rather than the work I have to do, and it’s beginning to pay off. It seems like a slow burn at first, overcoming some of the obvious obstacles, but acting without hesitation is very powerful. These experiment posts are a small tribute to me learning from others, experimenting, and continuing to pair passion and persistence to my work.
Full Circle Annual 2011: Digital Download One Week Only!
Full Circle Annual 2011 Compilation by Joey Camacho
For one week only! Get your hands on it pronto.
Full Circle 2011 CD Release: Sat July 30 + Sun July 31
This long weekend marks the launch of my Full Circle 2011 CD Compilation and I couldn’t be happier to celebrate it at two of Calgary’s most flourishing and incredibly unique venues…
On Saturday July 30 at Habitat Living Sound, I’m excited to showcase what the Full Circle sound is, and always has been, about. Habitat Living Sound is a premiere underground house music club, boasting more forward-thinking and inclusive nights, as well as providing an outlet for the city’s untapped and underestimated electronic music talent. Special thanks goes out to Cary Chang and Mikey Daroza for inviting me to this opportune spot on their jam-packed calendar.
Next up is the Sunday July 31 daytime party RISE:45 on the rooftop patio at West Restaurant and Bar. As I’ve been able to see this event grow and grow (and often get out of hand – in a good way), as one of it’s resident djs – I’m glad to have the opportunity to share the spectrum of Full Circle sounds in an atmosphere that calls for everything from laid back and deep to heavy-hitting summer beats. Special thanks to Brad Chown, West Restaurant and Bar, and the talented Anthony Dzioba – RISE:45′s other resident dj.
The Full Circle sound has always been, for me, one of evolution and diversity, without losing a unifying thread; the ability to move people. I’ve summed it up as “deep, tough, and moving” house music because that is what it is. There are so many facets of house music that it is impossible to be one genre, which we’ve all known for quite some time, but I still think it’s important to be able to communicate what sound you play as a dj. I enjoy playing music that articulates different levels of the aforementioned formula. That’s pretty much it.
For those that have been a part of the Full Circle CD Launches over the years, I can assure you that this will be one of the best. And for those that are just coming around to their first Full Circle Launch Party…well, you’ve got two to choose from this year…so pace yourself.
Full Circle Podcast – Episode 22
Full Circle Podcast Episode 22 by Joey Camacho
This episode of the Full Circle podcast features songs and remixes from Audiofly, Funkwerkstatt, Gorge, Robert Owens, Sandy Rivera, Dennis Ferrer, Nic Fanciulli and more. Download it or subscribe to the Full Circle Podcast on iTunes.
RISE:45 Sundays on West’s Rooftop Patio Launches July 3
West Restaurant and Bar has unleashed a bit of a monster in the form of it’s epic rooftop patio in the heart of Calgary’s downtown core. The weather is finally starting to come around it’s been packed there every evening with music filling the air and people getting to enjoy the nightclub feel outside in the warm air. It’s really quite an experience.
I was asked to help with the direction of the Sunday daytime party both visually and musically. So far, it’s been great. The team at West have been receptive and supportive, and have even met me on the patio at 5:30am to capture the sunrise on the patio. Which leads me to the origins of the concept.
RISE:45 came from the idea of battling the struggles of actually getting up on a Sunday, as well as celebrating the achievement of making it onto the +45 Rooftop Patio. RISE:45 is a combination of time and space – with crazy antics and rewarding customer interaction happening at 45 minutes after the hour all day long. RISE:45 is the opportunity to capture the success of those who make the Sundays memorable. You can count on some pretty interesting things going on that people will be tweeting, sharing, tagging, and updating their pages with.
RISE:45 strips away the conformity of the corporate crowd and open it’s arms to those who are willing and able to enjoy a “Sunday FunDay” feel. Think mimosas, Caesers, bottles of ice cold vodka, and of course great music filling the air. Of course, bathing suits and board shorts are welcome, dancing is highly encouraged, and water-guns and beach balls will most likely might make an appearance.
RISE:45 launch weekends are July 3 and July 10! Don’t miss out and book a reso with West Restaurant and Bar now.
NISI Yachts Compilation Vol. 2
Last year, NISI Yachts asked me to do a mix and design the artwork for them to promote the launch of their new jaw-dropping 2400 series. Now, as it makes its way around Europe and is going to be in the South of France for it’s unveiling, they’ve been nice enough and asked me to do another mix.
It’s a perfect opportunity to put together a mix of deep house reminiscent of the stuff you’d hear on Cafe Mambo CDs and those Balearic compiliations which I’m a sucker for. If you head over to the NISI Yachts website at www.nisiyachts.com you’ll be able to hear some of the choices I picked last year.
Keep an eye out on my SoundCloud page (www.soundcloud.com/joeycamacho) in the upcoming weeks as I’ll be posting it for download. I’m hoping it’ll be a perfect addition to any patio party, road trip, or lazy day in the sun!
New Artwork for Filter Music: Love Again
Jay Klos & Nestor Delano feat. Tonye Aganaba by Jay Klos
Over at Filter Music records, Jay Klos and Nestor Delano have been working hard to fill a gap in the commercial electronic music genre and are slowly, one release at a time, making an impact in Canada. Filter Music Records is an independent dance record label based out of Vancouver BC…
It is run by industry veterans Jay Klos from Aqua Audio and Nestor Delano from Connected Ent. . Filter Music brings you the finest quality of house music from all over the world, showcasing artist’s from the different degrees of the house music genre. “Love Again” (written by Jay Klos, Nestor Delano & Tonye Aganaba) features the electrifying vocals of Tonye Aganaba. A synth driven groove with a heart pounding beat brings this track to an intensifying pulse that captivates the listener while the satin like vocals keep you emerged in the true meaning of the song itself.
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Thursday June 16: Carlos Fauvrelle at Habitat Living Sound
This Thursday I have the pleasure of djing alongside Carlos Fauvrelle at Habitat Living Sound. It’s great to see artists like this coming through Calgary with a unique underground house sound. Definitely a night that will showcase big sounds in a small room. Is it worth kicking off the weekend early for? I’d think so.
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Carlos Fauvrelle is one of the biggest producers in the Portuguese electronic music industry. His current approach to house music has gathered positive support and critics at a worldwide level. He remixed for names like Tom Stephan, Chus & Ceballos, Dean Coleman, Hernan Cattaneo, Peter Bailey & Richie Santana, just to name a few. His big collaborations in the studio with names like DJ Vibe, Peter Bailey and Kobbe has relied on the support given by artists like Danny Tenaglia, Roger Sanchez, Victor Calderone, Dubfire and Chus & Ceballos. Dubfire got so hooked on his sounds that he couldn’t stop himself than including “Operator” in his “Global Underground – TORONTO” compilation.
Recently he co-produced with Portuguese mate Jiggy for the singer “Lula” the track called “Twilo”. The single hit the Beatport Top 20 big time and was the most sold progressive track for 3 weeks.
Outside the studio, Fauvrelle heads regular acts in the major Portuguese clubs, and started an uprising international booking agenda with playing in venues as for i.e. Comfort Zone in Toronto, Womb in Tokyo, Club AM in Caracas, Rise in Boston, Space in Miami, Parking in Montreal, Mansion in Miami, Pacha in NYC and Circus in Montreal (both on a 4 monthly residency), Rex and Red Light in Paris, L’Enfer in Dijon, Danzoo in Madrid and Exit Club in Lithuania – just to mention a few. The famous Pacha (NYC) got so impressed by his warm up´s to names like Victor Calderone and Peter Bailey & Richie Santana that they offered him his own night!
2010 could not have started any better than with a mini tour in Central/North America, including clubs like Mansion, Vanity, and open air parties in Dominican Republic and Mexico!
Full Circle Podcast Episode 21
This episode of the Full Circle podcast features songs and remixes from Stimming, Deadmau5, Mark Fanciulli, Joris Voorn, Maceo Plex, Blaze, Tiefschwarz, Robert Owens, and more. Download it or subscribe to the Full Circle Podcast on iTunes.
