Archive for the 'Parties' Category

DJ Vibe & Victor Calderone on YouTube

[Kiambu, Kenya]
WHY DO I LOVE Dark Progressive House so much? Well, it just gets you pumped up to the point that you have to dance. In addition, world class DJs like Victor Calderone and DJ Vibe are masters of this genre. I was doing a little YouTubing today, and decided to see what I’d find if I did a search on said genre. Lo and behold, I saw lots of video results…so I had to peek a few of them. Can you feel the pulsating progressive sounds in this video at the Shelborne Pool Party which is part of the 2008 Winter Music Conference festivities held in Miami, Florida? The fun really begins at the 20 second mark when the DJ literally changes gears — and revs up the BPMs (beats per minutes). Wicked!!!!

I just wished I was there to dance my behind off. I sooo miss that “dark proggy sound.” Let’s just say that you have to be “part of the scene” to appreciate these beats that DJ Vibe and Calderone are unleashing at the moment. By the way, when I came to Kenya, I brought my only “paid for” Resonate CD by Victor Calderone. Suffice to say, it magically disappeared out of my possession in less than a year. So much for sharing my passion for House music. :-)

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Beach Club Party – Quebec, Canada

[Diani Beach, Kenya]
WELL, IT LOOKS like I missed yet another great party at Beach Club on September 6, 2009  just outside of Montreal, Quebec. Here, you’ll find amazing DJs playing all sorts of delicious EDM (Electronic Dance Music) beats…and the vibe is soooo RELAXED. I gotta give some credit to French Canadians: They know how to party – in sexy style!! Thanks for the pics Robbie…you lucky bastard! :-)

a kick-ass party at the famous Beach Club in Quebec, Canada on Sep6-2009

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Chris Liebing at Love Parade 2007

[Karen, Kenya]
AFTER HEARING Chris Liebing at Swirl 2005 in Montreal, I’ve been searching the Net far and wide for his live set at said event. No luck so far. But I found this YouTube video of him spinning at the huge (1,000,000 + partiers) Love Parade 2007 event in Germany.

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Remembering the SWIRL 2005 Party

[Ngong, Kenya]
I VIVIDLY REMEMBER the amazing Swirl 2005 party at the Olympic Stadium in Montreal . It was an EDM (Electronic Dance Music) event filled with many pleasant surprises. First off, I accidentally discovered the slamming House beats of Montreal’s Martin St. Louis. He’s definitely going to go places…and I wish him all the best. I hung out with him for a bit at his DJ booth, which was on the way to the washrooms at Swirl. He wasn’t one of the main acts…just a side show, and a way to promote upcoming local talent.

Chris Liebing spinning his Techno beats at Swirl 2005 in Montreal

The best moment for me, though, was hearing the UNBELIEVABLE, pulsating Techno beats of Germany’s Chris Liebing.  Up to that point in my EDM life, I’ve never heard such a unique “sound” as I did that night. Hmmnn…how can I describe it? Well, it was upbeat, off the charts, banging, lively…DELICIOUS. He definitely has his own sound. Oh, can someone PLEASE get me a Chris Liebing mix? Better yet, did anyone record his Swirl 2005 set? I NEED it BADLY!! Because of CMr. Liebing, I must visit Germany to hear him spin — some day.

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Wearing White at Bal en Blanc Party

[Ngong, Kenya]
ONE THING
that you’ll quickly notice at the massive (10,000 + clubbers) Bal en Blanc party in Montreal (the greatest party city in Canada) is that almost everyone is wearing white. It’s like huge blissful gathering of The People-Who-Only-Wear-White-Clothing-At-Big-Parties association. And let me just add that the ladies in attendance are as hot as any feline clubbers you’ll see anywhere on the planet. Once again, my hats go off to those spirited Montreal folks who know how to style.

at the Bal en Blanc 2009 pary, styles are always in effect. Don't forget to wear white!

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Arriving at the Bal en Blanc Party

[Ngong, Kenya]
I REMEMBER my first Bal en Blanc party in 2005. Wow, the vibe in the lineup was so upbeat. Everyone was so pumped up to get on the dance floor and listen to some of the world’s biggest EDM DJs spin their delicious House, Techno, and Trance beats. I went with my good pal Robbie and some other mutual friends. That night will remain with me forever because I met so many awesome peeps and discovered the talented local DJ, Martin St. Louis, who was spinning by the entrance (oops, I met him at Swirl 2005…wrong event!). After, we went to a friend’s condo in Montreal and chilled out for most of Sunday.

EDM lovers waiting to get into the Bal en Blanc 2009 party in Montreal

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Bal en Blanc 2009 Party

[Ngong, Kenya]
THE WORD on the street says that Montreal’s hugely popular Bal en Blanc party was a smashing success. I’m sooo there for the Spring 2010 part! The vibe at this event is almost magical…so many kool, chill, friendly peeps who share one thing in common: Love & passion for Electronic Dance Music.

Bal en Blanc 2009 party in Montreal. This event always attracts lots of enthused dancers

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