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Scott Brown
Scott Brown is a Glasgow-based Scottish DJ and music producer. Brown produces and plays a variety of genres commonly termed as rave. Although he is most associated with bouncy techno, his music ranges from happy hardcore, through hardcore trance, to gabber.
He was heavily involved in the evolution of the UK's hardcore techno scene from the early 1990s, in particular introducing the harder-edged sounds of Belgian and Dutch techno to the UK, and taking the Scottish sounds to Europe. A more detailed background of Brown's music style is given at bouncy techno.
Brown had produced music on his own record labels (Evolution Records, Evolution Plus, Evolved, Evolution Gold, Poosh, Screwdriver and Twisted Vinyl), and under a range of monikers including Plus System, and with his band Q-Tex. In particular, his work has featured on Bonkers, to date the best-selling series of hardcore compilations. His most significant tracks are "Technophobia", "Fly With You", "Now Is The Time", "Elysium", "Neckbreaker", "Boomstick", "Fuzzy Muff", "Turn Up The Music", "Roll The Track" and "Taking Drugs?". He DJs at rave events in the UK, the Netherlands, and elsewhere.
In 2006, his hardcore cult hit "Elysium" was married to vocals and given a trance remix treatment by dance act Ultrabeat, achieving further success for a song which is perceived by many hardcore fans as an anthemic piece of dance music.
In May of 2006 his song Go Berzerk was included in the PlayStation 2 release of beatmania IIDX11 - IIDX RED.
See media help.In 2008 Brown will release a new song, album and DVD called Livewired. (info taken from Wicopidia.com)
MC XYZ
Having seen his MC career flourish post 2002, MC XYZ
has not stopped slowing down his efforts to bring
quality MCn' to the microphone over drum n bass as
well as prosper in various drum n bass business
ventures. His love for music goes back to his youth
where he inherited hundreds and hundreds of old soul,
jazz,, funk, rock and more vinyl from his grandfather
(who himself has a master of ceremonies back in the
1940s and 1950s) and father.
Born into the realm of music MC XYZ was destined to do
something with the art form. Being classically trained
in piano for over 10 years, having a B.S. in Music
from The University of Southern California and working
presently for Universal Music Publishing Group as the
Manager of Music Licensing, MC XYZ's influence in drum
n bass touches all angles of the music. He has been
privileged enough to be booked to play with a who's
who of drum n bass DJs from around the world on many
occasions from the likes of Dillinja, Bailey,
L-Double, Dom & Roland, Tech Itch, Black Sun Empire,
Mampi Swift, Lemon D, Dieselboy, Empress, JJ Frost,
Wickaman, J.Majik, Pendulum, Concord Dawn, DJ Swamp,
Craze, Dara, Teebee, DJ Lee, SS, Photek, Nightstalker,
Shortee, Jayvon, Scooba, XXXL, R.A.W., General Malice
and the list goes on and on. His talents have taken
him from coast to coast in terms of performing from
Miami to San Francisco to Hawaii to New York to
Indiana to Texas to Portland to Hawaii and so much
more. A true fan favorite some of his signature flows
always seem to get the crowd hype as well as his
personality which is one of supreme confidence,
humbleness and also the willingness to accept and
converse with fans and people alike.
Using his connections in the music industry MC XYZ has
also assisted in drum n bass artists get their tunes
published in different media, lent his opinion
regarding artist to record company business plans and
more. From stellar MC to drum n bass activist MC XYZ
is a true talent and soldier pushing drum n bass to
the future and beyond! (info taken from mcxyz.com)
DJ Shortee
In 1998, Shortee made her first production appearance alongside Craze & Shotgun on Faust's "Man or Myth" (1st turntablist album released in history), followed by "The Fathomless EP" w/ Faust & Craze, (1st musical release w/ Drum & Bass comprised solely of scratching). In 1999, Shortee's full- length solo debut "The Dreamer" became the first album produced by a female turntablist, & she's since released multiple joint albums with her production partner Faust ("Digital Soul", "Satisfaction Guaranteed"), singles, remixes, mix cds & appeared numerous compilations.
Shortee's "Drumcircle" (Digital Soul) is the theme song for "MTV SPORTS UNLIMITED AXXESS" & her skills as a DJ/Producer have earned her rave reviews in publications such as Spin, Urb, Rolling Stone, NY Times, Washington Post, DJ Times, Remix, XLR8R, Venus, Vice, etc. & ranked in the coveted URB's Next 100 (2001). Her music has aired on MTV, NBC, CNN, ESPN & in videos by Tribal Gear & Redbull.
Always seamless whether appearing solo or part of a group, Shortee is also well-known for her one-of-a-kind 4-turntable transmissions w/ husband DJ Faust. Together they perform w/ other artists MC Armanni, poet Christopher Longoria (Musical Poetry) & MC Supastion. Recently, Shortee's teamed up w/ fellow female tablist DJ Annalyze on 4 decks.
A seasoned globetrotter, Shortee's rocked nightclubs & special events across the U.S., Canada, France, Germany, Belgium, Switzerland, Korea, Italy, UK, & Holland spinning styles from Hip-Hop, Breaks, DnB, Turntablist Showcases, Funk, Soul, House & Techno. High profile Playboy events include The Mansion, Super Saturday Super Bowl parties, & their 50th Anniversary Club Tour (50 US cities). Shortee also tours w/ corporate giants Coca-Cola/Sprite, Frito Lay/Doritos, Channel One, Activision, Playboy Magazine & Simon Malls. (Info taken from THEDJLIST.com)
Simply Jeff
From the globally influential Southern California dance music scene, Simply Jeff, has emerged as one of it’s most recognized and respected leaders. With a signature sound strongly rooted in Electronic Funk, Simply Jeff, has been headlining clubs, concerts & festivals around the world since 1984.
Being a key DJ/producer in the industry, Jeff is also recognized for his critically acclaimed original productions as well as collaborations with some of the top DJs & producers in the industry. Jeff’s appeal has even branched out into other genres, working with the likes of Andrew Dice Clay and Snoop Dog.
From his home in California to dance music hot spots across the globe, Simply Jeff will forever be advancing his style through his DJ sets, his original music production and his pure love of dance music. (Info taken from Last fm.com)
Not to mention all the Locals we love...
And the Specialty acts:
Tucson's Local Talent is on Fire: Caelestis Aduro
Caelestis Aduro is an upbeat fire troupe comprised of dancers that have been members of several local troupes. Fifty percent of the troupe originally performed with Versatile Voodoo. We’ve added one more dancer and one amazing musician to give birth to Caelestis Aduro. Although based in Tucson Arizona, the members of Caelestis Aduro have been orchestrating fully choreographed fire spectacles internationally since the summer of 2000. Using the art of Poi, a traditional fire dance form, incorporated with martial art style staff work, fire hoops, fan dancing, fire jump ropes, fire snakes, fire eating and breathing,
Caelestis Aduro enchants your eyes.
Caelestis (Tina Wells) the owner/manager has been dancing, choreographing and performing with fire since early 2000. Caelestis specializes in fire hoop, staff, poi, fingers and fire eating and breathing.
Xaphan (Dustin Carroll) has been dancing and performing since early 2000 as well and specializes in staff, poi, fingers and fire eating and breathing.
Hestia (Sarah Wells) has been dancing for about 5 years and is trained in poi, fingers, and breathing.
More to come... stay tuned DSIers!