I had a ton of fun putting this mix together for Vital Radio about two weeks ago.

I’ve been on a big time house binge lately and gearing up for my Speedboats and Big Explosions project with DJ Endgame. The two of us played our first official gig as a duo at the People Downtown Halloween jam here in Toronto a couple of weeks ago and the place was electric. In terms of bringing our two styles together in to one neat little package, we’re pretty much already there.

This mix is a pretty good representation of, at least a portion, of the Speedboats style. Often techy, and even more frequently kitschy and disco-influenced. From there to progressive and pop and back again.

01. Ramon Tapia – Organized (Original Mix)
02. Segio Fernandez – Playa Del Carmen (Original Club Mix)
03. Alex Kenji – Rabatiry (Original Mix)
04. Dan Castro – Eastern Ensemble (Original Mix)
05. Audio Junkies – Let’s Make a Party feat. Eyal Talmudi (Manuel De La Mare & Alex Kenji Remix)
06. Crazibiza – Everybody (Tommyboy Teque Remix)
07. Manuel De La Mare – Guess What (Original Mix)
08. Ivan Pica – Freak (Vocal Disco Mix)
09. Chris Lake & Marco Lys – The World Around Us (Extended Mix)
10. Benny Royal – Let’s Keep it Coming (Original Mix)
11. Fatoby Slim – Star 69 (Thomas Gold What The F**k Mix)

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When a house music legend like Roger Sanchez names his Breakthrough DJ/Producer of 2009, it’s time to sit up and take notice – meet Abel Ramos.

Born in February 1973 and raised in Madrid, Abel started DJing at a local club, aged just 15, playing anything that was synth-driven from Human League to Nitzer Ebb or Acid House.

It didn’t take long for Abel to establish himself as one of Spain’s most talented DJs, catching the ears of thousands along the way and winning awards such as Best National DJ from Spain’s answer to Mixmag, ‘Deejay Magazine’, gaining top gigs for the likes of Sensation, Rock In Rio, Global Gathering, and frequenting places as far afield as Australia. Abel has also established his SOLO event, which now attracts over 5000 people to the yearly show.

1. Sandro Silva (Abel Ramos & Jose De Mara Booty)
2. Lolas ‘Heat’ (DJ Chus Mashup 2010)
3. Jerry Ropero & Denis The Menace ‘Coracao’ (DJ Pp Remix)
4. The Ting Tings ‘Hands’ (Michael Woods Remix)
5. Disco Electrique vs Good Morning Ibiza (Raul Cremona Edit)
6. Tomcraft vs Jesse Voorn ‘Loneliness’ (Raul Cremona Edit)
7. Yves La Rock ‘Until Tomorrow’ (The Good Guys Remix)
8. Yasmin ‘Le Bon Get Your Music On’ (Original Mix)
9. Bob Sinclar & Axwell ‘What A Wonderful World’ (Eddie Thoneick Bootleg)
10. Afrojack ‘Esther’ (DJ Fist Rio Dela Duna Remix)
11. Shermanology ‘Time Will Tell’ (Joey Suki Remix)
12. Why (DJ Chus vs Edx Edit)
13. Jerry Rekonius ‘Feeling Good’ (Original Mix)
14. Avicii feat. Kathy Brown ‘Bromance’ (RLP Bootlegs 2010)

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He has held gigs at several hot spots including, Toronto’s System Soundbar, Waterloo’s Vault Lounge, Paradigm United’s renegade stage at WEMF 2005, Toronto’s YNot Lounge, Kung Fu Lounge & Maxine Lounge in Miami, Toronto’s Chelsea Room, Toronto’s Kool Lounge and yet many more to come.

Aren’s taste in delicious house, trance and finite progressive music coupled his love for seriously groovy sounds let him energize crowds and keep people moving. Through vinyl and CD collections of tune after tune, he enjoys the rush of spinning for any size crowd and passionately seeks quality in his work and its delivery. Thanks to his training as an audio engineer, Aren has the technical know-how and motivation to take on a career in the entertainment/ music industry.

1. Alex Kenji – Pomente (original mix)
2. Andrea Mattiolo & Skate – In Da Africa (Marshall Remix)
3. James Talk – Moonlanding (original mix)
4. Lutzenkirchen – Stealth Run (original mix)
5. Ulisses Nunes – Act or React (original mix)
6. Jay Lumen, Cosmophunk – Yes (original mix)
7. Yello – Oh Yeah (Bodzin Huntemann Remix)
8. Tek DiLuxe – 32Bits (original mix)
9. Wolfgang Gartner – Latin Fever (original mix)
10. Christian Smith & John Selway – Move! (Steve Angello mix)
11. Voytech – Set it Off

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First there were Heineken and Edam, then came Sander van Doorn. The Dutch musical genius may not be as mature as his predecessors but he’s certainly made as much of an impact in his comparatively short career, not only in The Netherlands but also across the world.

Having made his debut in the world renowned DJ Mag Top 100 at 32 in 2006, before climbing 19 places to No.13 in 2008’s poll; sandwiched between Carl Cox and Paul Oakenfold, the fast rise of Sander van Doorn is a testament to his raw talent and dedication. In just seven years he’s clocked up more dance floor destroyers, sell out gigs and awards than most artists do in a lifetime… and his journey is still in its infancy.

It was Sander’s DJing experiences around the world that prompted him to start up ‘Dusk Till Doorn’, taking clubbing to the next level, offering the ultimate Sander van Doorn experience.. Having already wowed crowds at the launch in May at The Gallery, Ministry of Sound, London and in Ibiza in June, Sander’s musical and visual journey continues to pleasure crowds around the globe.

1. Andy Duguid ft. Leah – Mirical Moments
2. Michael Woods – Dynamik
3. Chemical Brothers vs. Prodigy vs. Abel Ramos
4. Andrew Bayer – The Taxi
5. SVD – Daddyrock
6. Gareth Emery – Global
7. Sander van Doorn presents Purple Haze – Hymn 2.0
8. Adrian Ivan – Alive
9. Mark Sherry – Fractured 2010
10. Marco V – Reaver
11. Claudia Cazacu – Cafe Del Mar

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Your friends at Vital are back with a vengeance and we’re heading back to the College strip for some shenanigans! We’re also celebrating the 26th birthday of resident record-slinger David Akermanis.

So – put on your jeans and kicks and join us at the newly minted Calisto Lounge for another night of house music, an impressive drink menu, and shenanigans!

***** The Entertainment *****

David Akermanis

DJ Endgame

M2J

Aren DeJong

***** The Venue *****

Calisto Lounge

http://www.calisto647.com/

647 College St @ College / Grace -

Be on a guestlist which reduces your cover to $10 – even better: grab 8 friends to split 2 bottles to claim a booth, thereby avoiding cover and if you do the math, it stops you and your 7 friends from spending more than $40 on drinks. – mild dress code in effect – Reduced cover for everyone on this list, courtesy of your friends at Vital

He’s been a dance music icon since his first album “Movin’ Melodies” hit in 1999.  Even if you’re laughing at this post now, in the trendy year of 2010, I guarantee that when you hear the 10 iconic notes of the melody in 9PM (Till I Come) [lol - you just counted on your fingers!] you know who the producer is. We’re talking, of course, about the legendary ATB.

“Dance”, André Tanneberger’s first single as Sequential One, was finally released in February 1993 and this was followed by other, Techno-oriented releases. André was slowly setting up his own little studio.

André, however, did not make his real breakthrough until “9 PM (Till I Come)”, which was released under the name ATB on Kontor Records. This explosive mix of lively dance beats and the unique, characteristic ATB guitar became a massive hit throughout the world. André also entered all important international charts with his follow-up singles “Don’t Stop” and “Killer”, a cover of the Adamski classic, and the success of the three hits inspired him to record his first album “Movin’ Melodies”. André, however, has had a great deal of success not only as a producer but also as a remixer, making tracks by artists such as Moby, William Orbit and A-HA fit for the dance floor..

Here are a few of my favourite ATB tracks from the past 10 years.

“Frayed” is the second in my megamix series. (The first was “The Missing Ace” – if you haven’t checked it!)

Quick-mixed, and fast paced, this mix takes you across an assortment of house and progressive sounds.

Mixed in-time and in-key, this one’s full of enough mashups to keep you guessing. (40 tracks in 61 minutes!). This mix was originally featured on Silk Royal Showcase on Proton Radio.

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Tracklist:

1. Luis Junior – BG (Richie G remix)
2. Tim Berg – Bromance (Avicii’s Arena Mix)
3. Sebastien Drums & Avicii – My Feelings for You (Original Mix)
4. Nick Bridges – Underneath My Skin feat Amanda Wilson (Original Mix)
5. Rubicon 7 – Wonder (Chase Costello Mix)
6. Seamus Haji – Just a Friend (Club Mix)
7. Lena Meyer Landrut – Satellite (Inpetto Remix)
8. Helvetic Nerds – Salto (Original DrumBeat Mix)
9. Pirupa & Pigi – Sweet Devil (Original Mix)
10. Luomo – Tessio (Stimming Remix)
11. Sandy Vee Feat Robin S – Straight To The Sky (Nicky Romero Remix)
12.  Shiloh – Run Away (Original Mix) (teaser)
13. Sander Kleinenberg – This Is Our Night (Sultan and Ned Shepard Remix)
14. Belocca, Midnite Sleaze – Body To This (Prok & Fitch Floorplay Mix)
15. Bass Kleph – Keyboard Cat (Original Mix)
16. Ali Payami feat ADL – Freaky (Original Mix)
17. Fedde Le Grand ft Mr V – Back & Forth (Fedde’s Future Funk Remix)
18. Wippenberg – Pong (Extended Mix)
19. Mark Knight & Funkagenda – Man with the Red Face (Original Club Mix)
20. Sandy Rivera – Dirty Sax (Original Mix)
22. The Real Booty Babes – Played-A-Live (Sunloverz Vs Michael Mind Club)
23. Nalin & Kane – Beachball (Joris Voorn Remix) vs Crazibiza – Spinning Around (Tommyboy Remix) (Dj Endgame Mashup)
24. Squeeeze – Doop (Manuel De La Mare Remix)
25. Mark Knight – Devil Walking (Original Club Mix)
26. Jean Claude Ades – I Begin to Wonder 2008 (Jerome Isma-Ae Remix)
27. Hook N Sling & Adam K – Working King’s Cross (Original Mix)
28. Interactive – Who Is Elvis 2010 (David Amo & Julio Navas Remix)
29. Steve Watt feat Jean-Philippe – Give It Up
30. Menini, Viani – The Revolution feat Terri B (Original Mix)
31. John Dahlback – Bingo (Extended Mix)
32. The One Hundred – Break Me Down (Dean Rigg Remix)
33. Mark Knight & Wolfgang Gartner – Conscindo (Original Club Mix)
34. Laidback Luke feat Jonathan Mendelsohn – Till Tonight (Original Mix)
35. Swedish House Mafia – One (Extended Version)
36. Mark Knight – Sax (Original Club Mix)
37. Simon Baker – The Trick (Original Mix)
38. Morgan Page – Fight For You (Sultan and Ned Shepard Remix) vs Shiloh – Run Away (Ryan Mullin Remix) (Dj Endgame Mashup)
39. Dtolio – Take Another Step (Randay Remix)
40. AN21 vs Max Vangeli – Swedish Beauty Goes On (Gregori Klosman Bootleg)

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Marking a new dawn in British progressive / progressive-trance, his precision-built, evocative electronic soundscapes have fast found the ears of many of the scene’s leading lights. Prog maestros like Sasha, Nick Warren & Dave Seaman are ardent supporters, as are forward-thinking trance legionnaires like Ferry Corsten and Gareth Emery.

No less a talent behind a pair of turntables, he has become the warm up man-of-choice for some of the biggest names one the scene. In the last 3 months of 2009 alone he has supported Calvin Harris and Paul Oakenfold on their respective UK tours. He’s Ad Brown and in 2010 he’s going to be an impossible-to-miss presence.

Tracklist:
1. Andrew Bayer – The Taxi Driver (Jaytech Remix)
2. JES – Closer (Loverush UK Remix)
3. Ad Brown Ft Renne Six – Something For The Pain (Original Mix)
4. G-Tek – Infinito (Dapple Apple Remix)
5. Maxi Valvona – Lost In Vagueness (Soundprank’s Coastal Mix)
6. Ad Brown & Matt Lange ft Kerry Leva – As The Rain Falls (Intercoastal Mix)
7. Ad Brown – Marimba (Urban Breathe Mix)
8. ID: ID
9. PROFF – Abandoned Dream (Original Mix)

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Akermanis entered the dance music scene in summer 2009 with his chart-topping remix of James Nelson’s Relax, which was in high rotation on XM Radio and Music Choice. In 2010, David made several appearances in the Beatport Progressive House Top 100, receiving support from heavyweights like Andy Moor, Matt Darey and Kenneth Thomas.

David also hosts Progressive Aggressive, a monthly podcast and radio show that showcases his own brand of melodic dance music. Frequently including exclusive material from other up-and-coming progressive artists, his radio show has become a must listen for progressive lovers across the globe.

Tracklist:
01. Nadia Ali – Fantasy (Morgan Page Remix)
02. EDX feat. Tamra Keenan – Out of The Rain (Extended Mix)
03. Tone Depth & Vivie-Ann feat. Michelle Narine – Taking Time (Marcelo CIC Remix)
04. Andrea Martini feat. Jason Mc Riod – Eternity (Original Mix)
05. Kaskade – Fire In Your New Shoes feat. Martina of Dragonette (Sultan & Ned Shepard Electric Daisy Remix)
06. Kaskade & Seamus Haji feat Haley – So Far Away (Kaskade Mix)
07. Sultan – GStringz (Original Mix)
08. Mr. Sam, Andy Duguid, Amanda Wilson – Satisfaction Guaranteed feat. Amanda Wilson (Original Mix)
09. Tim Berg – Bromance (The Love You Seek) (Avicii’s Extended Vocal Mix)
10. Dido – Everything To Lose (ATFC Remix)

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Deon Butler is a success story in his “iEMPIRE,” taking a radio show from the nineties and bringing it to the 21st century. Kaeno / Kaenow (Deon Butler) began his musical journey at the age of 13, and began melding vinyl beats not long after. After graduating from high school, he attended Florida International University, where he first started his career as a radio DJ. His first show aired in 1999 called The Vanishing Point, encompassing the EDM genres popular at the time: Progressive, Trance, House and Tribal.

After finishing his residency at Zanzibar, Kaeno graced the decks at some of South Florida’s most legendary clubs and festival. The Vanishing Point went online with iTUNES three years ago, creating an enhanced Podcast for download. Recently, TVP reached 50,000 downloads, making Kaeno’s show one of the most listened to and downloaded EDM shows in the U.S.A and across the world.

Tracklist:
01. Activa – The One You Need
02. John Askew vs. Lange – Vandalism In The Sky (Indecent Noise’s Boycott Mashup)
03. Ronald Van Gelderen – Semper Fi (John O’Callaghan Remix)
04. Hammer & Bennett – Language (Phynn Remix)
05. Robbert Ladiges – Samurai
06. Gareth Emery Feat Lucy Saunders – Sanctuary (Sean Tyas Remix)
07. Neal Scarborough – Kanya
08. Jorn van Deynhoven & Manuel Le Saux – Nardo (Manuel Le Saux Mix)
09. Solarstone – Touchstone (Aly & Fila Rmx)
10. I.D.
11. Ernesto vs Bastian – Hyper Globe (Original Mix)
12. I.D.
13. Hectik Rivero – The Knob (Kaeno & Denzo Remix)

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