The Whole Sound Advice Crew

Having begun his path in 2001, Freddy J has been on a focused mission of constant development, molding his unique style to deliver dancefloor mayhem all across western canada. He unfailingly brings you some of the best bassline driven electro funk every time he plays, which can be described as a mixture of electro, funky, dirty, whompy, groovy, bassy, crunky, and falt out good time having house and breaks. His mixes are guaranteed to bring anyone to their feet and you can count on it that he'll set the tone for a good time, every time. Recent years have seem him cementing his status as one of western canada's "must see" dj's all over Canada at numerous events in including the Fractal Forest at Shambhala in 2008, and at Motion Notion in 2009. The only way to explain the vibe to your friends is to tell them that Freddy J will get them shaking their asses all night long.In summary, what more can be said about this one-of-a-kind DJ, other than that his stylish blend of music is like none other, and can only be witnessed by being part of the crowds he rocks each and every time he plays... This is one DJ you won't want to miss.

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As a rising artist in Calgary Kriss Doll has already made an impact with her short time as a practitioner in the art of mixing music, within her first year she had the opportunity to perform for Alberta’s largest electronic music festival Motion Notion in 2008 and again in 2009 among a large smattering of other venue's and events within the city of Calgary. She has caught the eye of many promoters throughout the province with her capability to blend different sounds together, creating a rock solid, 'gonna make you move' style of breaks, rife with infectious hard bass lines. This lady can multitask with the best of them, keeping you on your feet and moving while at the same time locking you into a progressive groove that provides for your every emotional need, filling you with nothing but pure energy & movement in your soul. With a combination of smooth flowing mix's bringing the grimmy basslines along with her energetic stage presence she feeds every crowd with excitement. Kriss Doll’s talent is truly one to be exposed, and as one of the longest running dj's under the banner of sound advice, you know that you expect to see this lady shine with consistency, in every appearance she makes.

He's Pete, he's Wild, and his beats beguile... pretty ladies aplenty that is, out onto the dance floor leaving us lads with little choice but to follow. This local legend has such an old school mentality that educational institutions should be paying him licensing rights. He never misses an opportunity to play exactly what you needed to hear, and he's always in tune with the crowd, drawing people in on or off the decks, you know that you've met someone as essential to the scene as the music itself.

Now considered Western Canada's fastest growing female DJ, Michelle is passionately dedicated to the music she plays, and the people that love it. Ever since she got her hands on the decks, she has evolved to become more than just a music lover, and run of the mill disc jockey, constantly defining herself from the rest with her high energy behind the decks, leaving a lasting mark on everyone who experiences her show. This force of nature known as Michelle C will entertain you... Although mainly recognized for her funky whomping bass lines, Michelle has a diverse and undisputed talent for melding between every type of music and is always ready with a style for every situation, showing unparalleled versatility. Her ability to construct a flow of energy through sound while always giving the crowd what they want makes her a true clubbers DJ. Being featured as a headliner at major outdoor festivals, and currently rocking crowds over 2000 people, Michelle C has only touched the surface. Behind the decks or in the crowd, Michelle has an infectious energy, and every time you hear her play, you'll find that you can’t help but move to the vibration.

The Founder of sound advice broke into the Alberta music scene in 2005 with a heavy vengeance, making it very apparent to the local scene that dirt was in. Playing all the Ultra-Heavy Bass line Fueled sounds that people thought the dance floors were afraid of, paired with his extreme high energy and "too into the music to look at you" attitude he very quickly made a name for himself as a must see dj. You can always catch him bringing epic "hands in the air" drop after drop keeping the floor filled with veteran party-goers screaming for more. The journey through music in the sets he weaves now defy classification, Categorizing this man is just not a possibility. Everything from the heaviest hard hitting sounds to soulful soundscapes, taste it once, and you will be back for seconds. Having released an astounding 13 mix cds in the past 3 years, it is clear that creativity and work ethic come naturally to him. He has a powerful following with a natural talent to attract the masses, and he delivers... every time. The future of this DJ is clear, his fresh attitude, new era style, and passion for music aligns him with the best. Be sure to follow him through the journey he has for you. It will be a long one. You will not be disappointed.

Ever since Big D started spinning in 2001, he's worked hard at specializing in his craft. From the early years rocking house parties, until 2006 when he'd solidified himself as one of calgary's best, our beloved Big delicious has continually carved himself a place in alberta's scene as one of the most pumped up, funked up dj's you could hope to see playing live. You can't help but grow a chip on your shoulder out on the dance floor as he throws down the gauntlet, filling you with old school attitude distilled from over a decade in the scene, 9 years of which have been spent behind the decks. 2009 brought some fantastic new growth, Including teaming up with Pete Wilde to form "Buck Wilde", as well as finding himself playing two of western canada's biggest events, both the Motion Notion and Astral Harvest music festivals, where he did not disappoint. As one of the original Sound Advice DJ's, flying the flag since 2008, he's no stranger to the amazing vibe that only this crew provides, putting in 110% every time he steps to a mixer to solidify to everyone just how much he loves rocking the crowd and to show you that he's not going anywhere but up. He ain't tryin' to flex this, he be on the guestlist.

A malfunctioning satellite orbiting the Centaurus galaxy was once detected by earth-based instruments. The scrambled signal was decoded into a sequence of audio transmissions. After a long and extensive search for an individual that could decipher them, a being who was capable was finally discovered. His codename is Archetype. This wunderkind has had electronic music in his blood since day one. Securing turntables and a mixer at the age of 12 kicked off a nonstop study of music leading to a strong passion for funky atomic breakbeats, twisted hi energy house, forward-thinking drum and bass, and dubstep. Barely out of high school, Archetype's already had the pleasure of providing healing musical frequencies at festivals such as Motion Notion, Astral Harvest and many other amazing events around Alberta, and has been building a strong reputation province wide for his unfailing music selection. Starting in 2008 Archetype dove into creating music, and is quickly becoming known for programming synth-defying cutting edge basslines, Light To Dark, Funky To Sick. Archetype aims to uplift, and his future is the only thing that outshined his present.

He's loud... he's proud... he should probably be disallowed, but his unique fusion of dancefloor bangers and disco soul can pump up the groove in any crowd. You can always feel the intensity and passion for music when you're in the same room as this man, his love of having a good time is infectious. When he zones in and melds into the mix, a certain gravity takes over, and before you know it, you're moving to the beat, with a smile on your face. We're not sure if there's anything more important in the world than the pursuit of happiness and the sharing thereof with Sonny Chiba... You could say he's on a relentless pursuit when it comes to ensuring you have a good time. And, much like his bad-ass, japanese martial arts movie-god namesake, Sonny Chiba plays with no mercy, and we guarantee he will leave you wanting more. (subtitles not included)

Although apparently comfortable speaking in the 3rd person, Knowluck feels a bit too egotistical and self-indulgent (much to the shock of his friends) every time he tries to write his DJ bio.. He really just wants you to have fun, be happy, and flat out dance your ass off to great music with killa beats and a feelgood vibe... and it would thrill him to no end were it his particular feelgood flavor of killer beats to which said ass came danced off...

Having an early and eternal love of music, with a background in playing a variety of instruments, Kryptos Rock is the newest member of the crew to step up to the wheels of steel. Beginning with learning to play acoustic guitar at the age of twelve, he continued on through high school playing electric guitar in several rock and ska bands, while slowly discovering electronic music. These days, the guitar has been shelved on a sabbatical, but he’s sure to bring it out once in a while as a special treat, laying down some funk while in the mix, it’s sure to be an entertaining sight and sound. With a long time passion for the underground, his tastes and repertoire have spanned from punk rock to hip hop, and this spectrum of taste shows when he steps to the turntables. He's continually re-inventing himself as he finds his niche, but no matter what fresh new sound he puts before you, the same amount of passion continues to follow throughout. To him, music is more than just sound, it’s a force to be reckoned with.

Steve Velocity is a DJ/Producer from Calgary, Canada. He grew up playing a diverse range of musical instruments, then in 2002 he discovered his true passion, the production studio. Steve has also played many club nights, parties, and festivals over the years including regular appearances at Inshala, Astral Harvest, and Motion Notion festivals. His tracks have been released on record labels including Audio Planet Recordings, Epidemic Recordings, Malpractice Records, and Badbwoy Bass Records. His music has received DJ support from Far Too Loud, Jay Cunning, Angel Farringdon, Breakfastaz, Degree (of Knight Riderz), Soulfix, Bassnectar, Subvert, and many more.

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