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Tonight...READY STEADY GO!

Don't forget those drinking hats because tonight we're gonna get ready to READY STEADY GO! at 751 on Queen St. W! Last week, even a tornado watch and some pretty spectacular lightning couldn't keep you guys away so let's hope the same rings true for tonight. I'm coming equipped with some rockin' tunes and I'll be bringing both my drinking hat and dancing shoes. See you there!

Media From Halloween 2010

I can't believe I never posted this, oops! Here's a blog entry by photographer Edward Kwan from The Nightmare Before Halloween last year at The Phoenix. It was a crazy night, the club was packed (over 1100 people!), and I had a blast DJ'ing. Here are some of the highlights from that night, as well as the above video I took of the dance floor shaking with some of the best costumes anywhere in the city. 


According to Edward Kwan:
"Twas the nightmare before Halloween and all through the club, not a ghoul was sober, not even a Robocop?!? The club was filled with some spectacular looking costumes and the energy throughout the night was electrifying. DJ Misty made sure that everyone was on their feet and having a blast. The costume contest was fun for all, especially for the winner. Congratulations to all the folks that came out to party in costume and all those that were part of the costume contest, you all ROCK!"


Check out Edward's entry with ALL the pictures from that night RIGHT HERE.


Tell me...should I DJ again this coming Halloween? Or just get all dressed up and party with everyone else?? No matter what I'm doing though, I can't wait!!

Mixtape Monday: TGIF

It's back! Mixtape Monday's have returned to get you out of your beginning of the week slump. With a new host (sound cloud) you'll be able to listen to the mix tapes as they were intended, mixed in one consecutive track as if I were actually dj'ing them live!


This first week's mix tape is simply titled, 'TGIF' for the love of Friday's. I had so much fun dj'ing the G33KPRON launch party, partially because I got to play some of my favourite weekend tracks. This is a typical set from my Edge Friday night's over at Velvet Underground where I got to play a mix of new rock, alternative, retro & punk. This is one of the new rock/alt. sets meant to get the dance floor to start moving. These songs almost always never failed me (especially the Crystal Castles & Robert Smith track!) on a Friday night so maybe they will be able to have the same effect but on a Monday morning? Let's hope!


 TGIF by djmistyrocknroll 


You can also check the mix out by going to: www.soundcloud.com/djmistyrocknroll/tgif


TRACKLIST:
1. The Black Keys - Howlin' For You
2. Peaches - Boys Wanna Be Her
3. Crystal Castles ft. Robert Smith - Not In Love
4. Neon Trees - 1983
5. The Killers - Human
6. Peter Bjorn & John - Young Folks
7. Phoenix - Lasso

G33KPRON Launch Party or DIE!

Saturday night, this is gonna be awesome!! Come to the Hard Luck Bar and fulfill all your g33k fantasies, and you WILL be able to...there will be hot babes who love all things g33ky, raffles, bands, live art and two DJ's! You will regret missing this, so I suggest you don't. Straight up.

Check out www.g33kpron.com to see what I'm talking about or you can get more info/RSVP on the Facebook event located RIGHT HERE.

Let's Go To The EX!

Wednesday night was host to one of the most spectacular lightning shows I've ever seen though when it was accompanied by the pouring rain and a tornado watch, I was a bit worried that it wouldn't bode well for that night's READY STEADY GO! or that the weather would prevent us from going to the CNE on Thursday. Well, neither were anything to worry about as it ended up being one of the busiest READY STEADY GO!'s yet and the weather was perfect on Thursday.

 Upon arriving, it was important to get a tasty snack that you can't just get all the time. Dippin' Dots was the winning choice, here's mine with a chocolate/choc. chip cookie dough combo.

Then it was off to the midway and rides, I always stop and stare like I'm stunned when I first enter the midway...so many flashing lights, things happening, games, toys and shouting carnival workers. 

First it's the staring and contemplating where to begin, and then it's serious picture taking time as you can see in the next image. This is my serious picture taking stance.

The haunted mansion was always a favourite growing up. I'm not sure why I never go on it anymore, maybe I'm afraid I won't get scared like I used to? Although, I was never *really* scared, I would just pretend so that I could grip my dad's shirt really tight and he could feel tough.

 Another ride that used to be one of my favourites is the Starship 4000. The last time I went on it there was no line so I rode it a whole bunch of times in a row. When the ride started spinning I would position myself upside down to prove how fearless I was and while I may have been my stomach did not agree. This is the ride I can say I have rode until I puked. Yep. Never again.

The other highlight to going to the CNE this year was for all the deep fried food. I mean, the CNE has always been a heart attack waiting to happen with treats like chocolate covered bacon but this year vendors were pulling out all the stops with deep fried everything. Butter, chocolate bars, macaroni & cheese, cheese curds, Coca Cola, Kool-Aid and who only knows what else. Here was one of the deep frying stations where we looked and I swear I gained about 500 calories just smelling the stuff we were NOT brave enough to eat.

Inside the food building were these haute couture corn doggies. HEY little buddies! NICE HATS!!

I don't eat corn dogs, though, but I do love corn. So this was my CNE treat of treats. Mmmm...

And that just about wrapped it up. I also bought a candy apple because I regretted not getting one last year and I did not want to make that mistake again. The important lessons we learn.


(photos by me and R.F.)

Shakin' All Over 751 for Ready Steady Go!

Earthquake be damned! Let's SHAKE this Wednesday night at 751 for READY STEADY GO!

RIP Jack

Members of The Toronto Roller Derby League pose for a pic at Nuit Blanche with the late Jack Layton and Olivia Chow circa 2007.

It's been almost two days and the devastation of losing NDP leader Jack Layton has been overwhelming. I can't read an article about his life or death without crying and I feel like Canada has lost not only an amazing politician but an amazing man. His commitment to social justice and his activism will live on throughout the NDP party and his involvement within his community will be remembered always through pictures like the one above. 


I remember how exciting meeting him and his wife, NDP MP Olivia Chow was during Toronto's all night art show/party Nuit Blanche in 2007. I was there with other member of the Toronto Roller Derby League handing out promo materials when Jack and Olivia approached us wanting to get their picture taken with some roller derby girls. How cool is that? He was incredibly down to earth and accessible to all who were around him. In fact, most of the people I know have had a chance to meet Jack Layton at some point or another, which is certainly more than I can say for politicians like Michael Ignatieff or Stephen Harper. He really was ingrained in the country that he represented.


Jack Layton's passing is a huge loss for Canada. He was an inspiration, role model, ally and advocate to many; myself included. He inspired me to get out and vote, modelled compassion and was always in the corners of the folks who may not have been able to stick up for themselves. My sincere condolences go out to his family and friends, as well as to Canada for losing an incredible leader. RIP, Jack.