Look, Ma! I'm In The News!!

Look what I found on page 21 of this week's Xtra! Magazine...

"Later that night I cruised by the Drake for some Sailor Jerry rum shots with the promo girls. Misty was in fine form, handing out drinks and smiles all around. You may also know Misty as a kickass rock DJ, but (sheds tear) she has just recently retired from nightlife for a real job. The city let out a collective sigh at losing this one."

-Anna Pournikova, Xtra! June 2, 2011

I Return To The Bovine!

One Night Only! (For Now...?)

You like The Clash & Otis Redding but never get to hear both in the same night? Dion and the Belmonts & Iggy Pop? The Rolling Stones & Wanda Jackson?

Don't worry, I gotcha covered. xo.

Ask Me Anything!

Go ahead! If you've ever wondered anything about me, dj'ing, community work, life, love anything go ahead and ask. It's anonymous, and I'll post some questions and answers right on my blog here. So ask away...

http://formspring.me/djmisty

The New Digs

Rob & I moved a few weeks back and living together has been awesome. Since we're both DJ's, there's been no shortage of hip music in our swanky digs and you know we've been listening to plenty...




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Mess Around

It's been one full week in grown up land and my new role as a Community Housing Worker at a women's shelter has been right up my alley. That doesn't mean I haven't been missing the heck out of dj'ing though, which is why I'm so excited to let loose at this Saturday's, MESS AROUND. Rob & I are doing our promised monthly at my longest running DJ night over at Cloak & Dagger (394 College St.) and we're going to bring you the best soul, rock n' roll & punk from the 50s, 60s & 70s. You can expect to hear some of your favorite hits and we'll be digging out some obscure gems as well. Hooray weekend, let's Mess Around!



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The Big Retirement

I know I've cried wolf before but this time I'm serious, I'm retiring from dj'ing. Not because I don't love it (I do!), but because I just got an awesome "big kid" job and want to give it 110%. Now, that doesn't mean I won't dj, it just means that instead of paying the bills dj'ing 2-4 times a week I'm going to do it for fun once or twice a month. Going forward, you can bank on a good MESS AROUND the second Saturday of the month at Cloak & Dagger and a new summer party at 751 but that's all that's currently up my sleeve. Whew. I'm going to miss the heck out of my residencies at Velvet Underground (though I'll surely be back eventually!) and Disgraceland.

But as my pal Brittney who makes up half of the deadly DJ duo, Bangs&Blush says, "It's not a retirement, it's a break."

That means you'd best come out to Disgraceland (965 Bloor St. W.) tonight for the final edition of Rock n' Soul Sundays where I preach the gospels of the 50's, 60's, 70's and beyond. It's my official retirement/break party and I'm coming armed with a stack of vinyl in addition to my big book of cd's so we can hear all of our favorites.

I'll also keep updating my blog; mixtapes, killer songs, DJ stories, playlists, events and more.

Here's to the dawning of a new era...see you tonight!


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Politics On The Dancefloor

Just remember kids, a vote for Harper is a vote for Nickelback. Don't do it.

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I Miss Joey Ramone

It's hard to believe that ten years have gone so quickly, but it has been a decade since Punk Rock legend Joey Ramone passed away. I remember taking the news of his death back when I was 17 pretty hard. Maybe if I'd been a little older, Kurt Cobain's death would have been the first to induce tears but it was Joey Ramone's passing that was my first rockstar death to be followed by immense heartache. The day he died, I dressed my baby brother (then 4) and I alike in matching Ramones tee's, and we wailed around the house with cries of, "HEY HO! LET'S GO!" much to our mother's chagrin. 
I don't have to wax on about the legacy that is Mr. Ramone and the band he sang for, but as one of the first punk rock bands I ever remember hearing and singing along to I can speak on the fact that The Ramones have left an everlasting imprint on my ears, heart and rock & roll music as I know it. Tonight at Velvet Underground (510 Queen St. W.) I'll be including some Ramones to pay tribute to one of the best front men/vocalists alongside the rest of the best 80's, 90's, new rock & alternative that you can dance to. 
Here's hoping you'll join me tonight at the club so we can ALL shout along to Blitzkrieg Bop and remember the one and only, Joey Ramone.





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