I Miss You!

What a fun summer and fall it's been! I spent 3 months in a cast for a broken foot and still managed to DJ so many wonderful weddings and events. The cast came off, I spent nearly a month in Japan and now I'm back in Toronto and haven't slowed down for a second. In fact, last night I even DJ'ed the 3rd annual Shelter Movers Gala, which was a perfect way for me to combine the two things I'm most passionate about; social work and DJ'ing.

So in other words, life is good and I am forever grateful. I know I need to update more soon and can't wait to post more pictures from my latest trip to Japan; from DJ'ing The Halloween Ball in Tokyo to THE BEAT in Osaka, it was truly memorable and I want to share it all with you.

If you don't already follow me on instagram (@djmisty) - please do! It's more of a real time snapshot into my life and you can always see what I'm up to there. Same goes for my Facebook page, I keep that up to date with all my upcoming events and parties.

I have lots of parties to add to my site ASAP, but you can catch me next at Handlebar on Friday December 14 for DOO LANG an all vinyl party featuring women in soul, vintage r&b and rock n' roll (with some songs playing tribute to women as well). Let's dance!!

xo
Misty

December with DJ Misty!

DJ Misty on VRA Monday Night Radio in LA!

I had a blast in Los Angeles! I got to see some of my favourite sights, friends and was so lucky to get to DJ alongside James (Night Beat Records) with the Beat Bait gang at Footsies as well as with the Vinyl Record Association on radiocore.org!

You can tune into the show on Radiocore where I play a set, James plays a set X 2 and then we go back and forth together! You don't want to miss this!!

VRA DJ's: Zorch, James, Misty & Astro 138 on www.radiocore.org

November is GREAT!

HALLOWEEN!

Also known as my favourite time of year, it's Halloween! And because it's Halloween, you'd better believe there's going to be some awesome parties. 

Here's where I'll be this weekend, and on Halloween night:

FRIDAY: DRAGONSTONE HALLOWEEN @ THE GLADSTONE HOTEL

9pm | Get tickets here! | 1214 Queen St. W.

SATURDAY: GOOD TIMES HALLOWEEN @ SWAN DIVE

10pm | FREE |1631 Dundas St. W. 

HALLOWEEN: BIG CITY SOCIAL @ LULA LOUNGE

7pm | Get tickets here! | 1585 Dundas St. W.

LET'S GET WEIRD!

SQUAD GOALS: A Golden Girls Party

This just in, you've been warned: This is going to be the absolute best. 

See you in Shady Pines aka The Steady on September 22nd!! 

Get your tickets before they sell out HERE

More GHOSTED!

I play bass in a band called Ghosted and we just released a fun cover of BANANARAMA's 'Cruel Summer' - give it a listen below!

We've also released a couple of songs on spotify, itunes and bandcamp and are releasing a 7" this summer (A side: Swan Song / B side: Heatwaved) so lookout for that!

In the meanwhile we are playing this Friday night with our friends Dany Laj and the Looks (releasing their new album!) and The New Enchanters at Bovine Sex Club!

100% DYNAMITE

This mix is a preview of the sweet tings we will be DJing at "100% DYNAMITE", a new monthly event featuring DJ's General Eclectic, Parkdale Funk & myself every last Friday of the month at The Piston (937 Bloor St.) in Toronto, Canada. Check it out and come dance with us starting Friday January 27th, 2017!

LISTEN TO: HOLD TIGHT VOL. 9

DJ Blush and I are coming back to STONES PLACE this Friday night to bring you the best SOUL TRAIN in the city with our 60's and 70's soul, funk, disco & rock n' roll dance party! Get the party started with our newest playlist and HOLD TIGHT!

HOLD TIGHT! VOL. 9 from djblush on 8tracks Radio.

HOLD TIGHT! has a new home!

On Friday February 5th, HOLD TIGHT! moved to its new home, The Rivoli (334 Queen St. W.) and DJ Blush and I had the best time! Thank you so much to everyone who came out and shook their asses, to the amazing women of GO-GO TO, and to all the Rivoli staff. We look forward to coming back on Friday March 4 and every first Friday of the month after that. See you on the dancefloor soon! 

Thanks to Ogi S. for the photos!

Don't miss next month's HOLD TIGHT!

Tribute | #FNLROM | 11/06/15

 

See all the pictures from Friday Night Live at the ROM here & here

DJ Misty at The ROM Friday Night Live

Join me this Friday November 6th from 7pm-10pm at #FNLROM at the Royal Ontario Museum. I'll be playing a mix of old and new on the 2nd floor in Bronfman Hall but the party is happening all over the museum. This is one of the coolest events in the city, and the only one where you can have a drink and party next to the dinosaurs! I'll be joined by musical group Unbuttoned in the Hall, and each floor will have awesome DJ's and entertainment along with food, drinks and the exhibits. The ROM is located at 100 Queens Park, right at Bloor St.

HOLD TIGHT this FRIDAY NIGHT!

HOLD TIGHT!

DJ's BLUSH & MISTY are bringing you the best of 60's and 70's 

SOUL + FUNK + ROCK'N'ROLL all night long!

FRIDAY AUGUST 7th

11PM

ADELAIDE HALL

250 Adelaide St. W.

(Hidden entrance through back alley off Duncan St!)

RSVP: facebook

DJ Misty at PANAMANIA!

Don't miss DJ Misty at the Toronto 2015 Pan Am Games! 

You can find me at Pan Am Park (the CNE grounds) on Friday July 17 and Tuesday July 21 from 4pm to 10pm in between awesome acts like Colin James.

See you there!

Mississauga Arts Council: The MARTYS

Come see DJ Misty performing at The Martys!

Who will have their MARTYS moment this year? Join us as we celebrate the best and brightest talent in Mississauga! The MARTY Awards are May 7!

This year’s event features a cocktail hour with an extravagant street fair scene featuring local artists across all the disciplines of art, delicious dinner, exciting entertainment and some very special guests.

This year’s host is Rogers Television Talk Show personality Randy Persaud! Join us and meet the best and brightest talent Mississauga has to offer. Be interviewed like a star on the Red Carpet during the Cocktail Reception.

The red carpet will feature performances from nominees; The New Electric, DanceShala, and Sarah Smith. Our pre-party is hosted by Arlene Paculan, singer-songwirter and 2014 MARTY winner.  Our after party features; Issac Eng, Uniqu3 and Matt “Zaddy” Zadkovich. Dance the night away with DJ Misty Rock n’Roll.

The main show will feature a thrilling ensemble dance performance with some of the best dance companies in the city including; Fiesta Filipina Dance Company, Barvinok Ukranian Dance School, Marie Ann Longlade School of Dance, Crossbane School of Irish Dance, Kaleidoscope Chinese Performing Arts Society, I Rock with the One, and Sampradaya Dance Creations.

MAC is delighted to be presenting the “Lifetime Achievement in Arts Award” to the Honorable Madame Hazel McCallion who has contributed tremendously towards Arts and Culture during her tenure as mayor.

Event coverage by Rogers TV.

This year’s MARTYS also feature the Arts in Community Conference featuring speakers from across Ontario covering topics such as community art, and why public art is good to enhance our neighbourhoods.
At the conference we will also present opportunity for community artists to compete for additional mentorship for their projects with the “The MAC Open Pitch”. Shortlisted community artists will have 5 minutes to convince a panel of judges to support their project and the winners will be announced at the MARTYS Red Carpet!

Big Things 2015!

Happy New Year!! We're only a few weeks in and life is already awesome and exciting and busy. There's lots to look forward to, and lots to share with you. 

DJ Skate Nights are back at Harbourfront Centre and I'll be behind the decks this year reppin' Motown Party with Good Kids. It's free, family friendly and sure to be a lot of fun. I'll be there sipping hot chocolate and dj'ing Motown and soul hits along with DJ's Steve Rock & Caff on Saturday, January 24th. Can't wait!

Where else can you find me in 2015? I'm still a housing worker in a women's shelter by day, and forever brainstorming brilliant ways to combine my love of music with my passion for social and community work. More on that in a little bit! Truthfully, I won't be taking on as many DJ gigs this year but I'll still be found DJ'ing new rock, alternative, retro and guilty pleasures once a month at Velvet Underground for Born To Party and I'll be posting updates on facebook about when you'll be able to find me at Bovine Sex Club, Junction City Music Hall or parties like Shake Rattle & Roll @ Clinton's and Motown Party @ 751. 

The first party up on Saturday, January 31 is a rockabilly show at Junction City Music Hall with bands Christian D and the Hangovers, and Buzz Deluxe. I'll be making you bop in between and after with sets of rebellious rock n' roll.

You can also come and see me a couple times a week VIDEO DJ'ing! I'm the newest addition to the DJ team at Toronto's two premium dive bars, El Furniture Warehouse in the Annex and Queen St. Warehouse on Queen W.

El Furniture and it's sister spot Queen St. Warehouse have been a non-stop party ever since they opened their doors in Toronto in 2014, and they are just going to keep blowing up. I'll be there VIDEO dj'ing every week, and I'll be posting updates of when I'll be there on my facebook page. 

El Furniture DJ's Gee, Misty & Mike Angel

El Furniture DJ's Misty & Shel

DJ Misty & party animal, C.C. Top

What else is good? Well back to attempting to blend social/community work in with music: I decided to make an important purchase... I bought the domain, www.goodvibesradio.ca and am going to try branching out into online radio and a positive thinking/recovery blog! Ever since I DJ'ed 'The Demon's Lair' on CKLN 88.1FM here in Toronto, I've been itching to get back on the airwaves. Or in lieu of actual airwaves, I'll be happy to make some noise on your computers, tablets and phones. I want to use music and discussion to try and promote having a PMA (positive mental attitude). This project is in its verrrrrrrry early stages and will come along with a blog later this year. I'll keep you posted, but for now I feel so lucky that 2014 was everything that it was and that I received the love and support that I did. I want to keep that going into 2015 and hope you'll all come with me. X

MOJO WORKOUT - All-Star Edition!

True Fact: Nights like these are the reason I wanted to become a DJ. 

I would go to people's vinyl DJ nights when I was in my late teens and early twenties and watch in awe as the cool kids compared killer record and 45 collections while simultaneously setting the dance floor on fire with their perfectly timed selections. I wanted to be part of that cool club so bad....

And now here I am. I don't think I'm any cooler than I ever was but there aren't very many parties in this city anywhere near as cool as DJ Chico's, MOJO WORKOUT. Friday night, I'll be bringing my own killer selection of 45's and joining 6 of my favourite DJ's and record collectors to nerd out behind the decks and make a room full of the best people dance the night away. So make sure your plans include popping by The Yukon on Queen St. W. because everytime I've ever been there the night has turned into a house party where everyone at the bar becomes friends. 

The first time I DJ'ed MOJO WORKOUT w/ DJ's Chico and Sean Dean

Records, killer DJ's, dancing and the best people becoming the best friends. Sounds like a pretty perfect start to the weekend!! RSVP: here

SNAILOWEEN

So, it kinda goes without saying but yeah. The annual Silver Snail Comics party was massive and filled with the most epic costumes in the whole city. Here are a few of my favourites but you can find the whole gallery right here!