Calgarians were treated to what was arguably the most unique and musically talented Halloween event available for dance-music lovers. Killing on the Dancefloor, presented by Monster Energy and HIFI Club, posted up some of Canada’s best DJ talent at the historic Theatre Junction Grande including the MC and DJ duo of Thunderheist (recognized for their track “Jerk It” from the 2008 critically acclaimed movie The Wrestler with Mickey Rourke). Alongside Thunderheist were the otherworldly turntable skills of Mat the Alien, the vinylpedia of legendary Vinyl Ritchie, the local act with global impact (and featured artist in URB Magazines “Top 25”) Smalltown DJs, Wax Romeo and Homebreakin DJs.

Last week the team at Monster Energy and HIFI club sat in a circle and linked arms in the presence of a toothless clairvoyant. She instructed everyone to stare deep into her steamy Halloween cauldron and with a moldy crooked finger she stirred the pot until there was a ghostly dancer apparition.

The beautiful melancholy dancer spoke of the historical GRANDE theatre built in 1912 and how it’s one of the last few remaining pre-World War I buildings in Canada. She said there is no rest until she shakes it to the ground to a music menu featuring some of Canada’s most incredible party rockers including the MC and DJ duo of Thunderheist (you might recognize their track “Jerk It” from the 2008 critically acclaimed movie The Wrestler with Mickey Rourke).

Alongside Thunderheist will be the otherworldly turntable skills of Mat the Alien, bone crushing party rhythms of Smalltown DJs and casting spells on everyone will be Vinyl Ritchie who’s medium is records only – no digital music. And no parapsychology. Just real deal deadly dance floor anthems.

Rounding out the GRANDE THEATRES most haunting performance will be the supernatural Homebreakin' DJs featuring Wax Romeo, Lorne B and Cal Bass. Hosted by the fiery and lovely Miss Ange from the Vibe 98.5 fm.

9 DJs / PERFORMERS
2 ROOMS
1 HAUNTED STAIRCASE
ALL IN THE HISTORICAL “THEATRE JUNCTION GRANDE” IN THE MIDDLE OF DOWNTOWN.

TICKETS $10 in advance at GIANT 45 and CLUBZONE.com.
A very limited number of tickets will be available at the door.

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Yesterday evening Standard Films Black Winter debuted to a sold out audience of more than 350 people in the prairie city of Calgary, Alberta. People began to amass at The Plaza Theatre over an hour and half before the movie was set to begin and frantically tap the Steam Whistle beer and Monster Energy reserves. Albertans are savages; a reputation supported not only by their massive secret jumps but also by their massive bar tabs (it’s part of their appeal). Especially savage is Calgary’s weather. It might be ‘summer’ as you enter the theatre and ‘winter’ as you leave so it’s in your best interest to pay close attention to the movie and build that trick list because you might be snowboarding sooner than you thought.

Faces began to stream into the theatre and amongst the anticipation some of Canada’s finest riders could be seen shuffling into the theatre including Raewyn Reid, Dustin Craven and late arrival Leanne Pelosi. With a good sprinkling of celebrity athletes in attendance, and the sound of smuggled beers being uncomfortably opened, it was show time! Footage that really had people going was Monster Energy athlete Torstein Horgmo’s insane park follow-cam and Xavier Delerue’s savage rock lines. Chas Guldemond’s part was also one to soak up because he completed an entire video part in spite of spending most of his time at contests landing tricks with obscene rotations and gymnast precision (recall that Chas recently led the TTR World Tour by landing on the podium of almost every major slope style contest in the world). Monster Energy athlete Leanne Pelosi had some respectable rail representation and shares a section with always-colourful Andrew Geeves. There was also abundant avalanche footage in Black Winter, leading one to wonder if perhaps those close calls were the inspiration for the movie’s title.

You may still be wearing flip-flops and those midriff mesh football jerseys but winter is just around the corner. And in Calgary, Alberta, that could be tomorrow. The city with unpredictable weather will be hosting the first premier of Standard Films BLACK WINTER presented by Monster Energy and Mission Snow and Skate Shop.

Standard Film's always pumps out the goods and it will surely get you excited to build that trick list, reconnect with snow friends or just talk jaded industry smack.

It's and ALL AGES event but if you're old enough bring ID if you want to partake in the complimentary malt beverages. And there will be plenty of delicious Monster Energy to guzzle.

Dom Adam from Mission Snow and Skate has ensured that a top-notch event will take place and Dom is great at putting together top-notch things and then celebrating them jubilantly afterwards. What a cheery guy!

Also in the house will be special guest rider and Monster athlete Leanne Pelosi who has a presence in the movie and you know she'll have her MGT Snowboard Camp entourage with her. Let's cheer your native Calgarian on!

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See you in Calgary tonight and stay tuned for a series of BLACK WINTER premiers.

This post comes on the eve of the Round 3 party. I’ll blame it on the 6 days it took to wipe the laser dust from my eyes. Snatch Nightclub, whose name can make even an exotic dancer blush, hosted the 2nd round of the SEND IT party series. Snatch is a beautiful big venue, lavishly decorated with rock n’ roll tapestry like motorbikes, snakeskin, leopardskin, zebraskin, and bare skin. And for this night only, a massive striking laser show; with lasers typical of large stadiums and even larger rock star egos. But this headlining act is made up of humble djs that are bestowed with mad skills. They stepped to the plate armed with 45s (7” records courtesy of DJ Vinyl Ritchie) and a donkey mask (courtesy of Mat the Alien). While most of the crowed was dancing feverishly and oblivious to the musical manifestation surrounding them there was a particular loyal audience present just for these guys. Hanging on to every scratch and juggle in particular was a young guy, and his birthday entourage, who turned 18 that exact day and arrived at the venue promptly at 9pm to not miss a beat. Legit! And not missing a beat, or anyone’s gaze, was Calgary’s premier radio personality Miss Ange, Canada’s famous breaks dj Mama Miche and their sassy female entourage. They were dressed like a bowl of festive fruit and summed up the fun dance vibe.

Now both the lasers and motocross schedule are pointed northward. The SEND IT Party, Round 3, unfolds at Union Rock Bar in Edmonton, Alberta. City of Champions, home of the 2nd largest mall in North America and 1st ranked dance floor on Saturday. See you at Castrol Raceway or among the lasers and hasers at Union Hall Nightclub this Saturday, June 20.

UNION HALL is located on Argyll and 99 Street (6240 99 Street NW).
Edmonton, AB.

Limited number of COMPLIMENTARY TICKETS available at:
* CYCLE WORKS
* EASY RIDER
* THE SOURCE SNOW & SKATE

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