Representing one half of the Toronto based funky brother duo “The Goons”, Marc Gleeson grew up on a steady diet of golden age hip hop and breaks. The jacking sounds of Chicago house were a natural progression as he is a student of the drum. Never sticking to one sound or style his sets flow through various genres seamlessly while maintaining a strong, rhythmic, jacking backbone. Expect the unexpected.
2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 Scout Fredericton, NB In a nutshell, the wheels are in full motion for this Frederictonian DJ. From humble beginnings at CHSR and running the Capitals weekly open mic hip hop night, this party rocking DJ has been keeping feet moving on the dance floor for over…
2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 Colour Code Colour Code is a 5 piece ensemble hailing from Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. Their music mixes big thick orchestra textures with light indie pop sensibilities. At the forefront are the girl-guy call backs effervescently telling stories as they float on top of string arrangements and driven bass….
2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 The Esquire Trio Truro, NS This groove trio is deeply inspired by the smooth sounds of blues, soul, jazz, & reggae. This Fredericton, NB musician is accompanied by the Latin styles of guitarist Camilo V. & percussionist Juan Morales. Together, they create a musical sound…
2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 Johnny Sleep Dep Antigonish, NS You know when you’re out dancing to a really great set, and you completely lose track of time, of your sense of self even? You suddenly come to the realization that you’ve been dancing for an hour straight without thinking…
2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 Corduroy Mavericks Lexington, KY Hailing from Lexington, Kentucky, Matt Mason and Rick Nielsen, better known as the Corduroy Mavericks, are quickly smashing the stereotype that the Bluegrass State and surrounding areas are lacking in prolific house music producers. With their quirky range of jazzy, soulful,…
2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 Coree Jamez Cape Breton, NS This Fierce Nova Scotian has been slaying beats across the Maritimes for over a decade. With residency for Halifax promoters Underdog Productions and recently grabbing a monthly resident spot at a Club in his home town called The Carriage House,…