It's tough to say more about DJ Dan than what is most likely known by just about any dance music fan that has ever taken interest in the genre. Just take a look at what some other legends have said:

“Dan is a pivotal ingredient to live DJing and production, a real teacher to all."-DJ Sneak

"The thing I love about Dan is that he's always had a funky spirit and he always pushes the elements of music."-Carl Cox

To those who still may not know all that much on Dan, we'll help you out from under that rock. As you can tell from just a bit of the praise from musical icons DJ Dan has received, our West Coast bred friend has been around the block a few times (and turning heads all the while). Music has been forever entrenched in Dan's life, having garnered a superior record collection at the age of 8 that would give Amoeba Records a run for its money. Starting his professional musical career with some smaller clubs in Seattle and then Los Angeles, DJ Dan had a rise to recognition in the dance music community that could be considered meteoric. Forming the Funky Techno Tribe in 1993, DJ Dan fused together breakbeat, house, dub, and techno to create a sound that later was fittingly crowned, “West Coast House". And with renowned tracks like “Needle Damage", and remixes for everyone from Depeche Mode to Duck Sauce, Dan's production prowess is undeniable. The journey that Dan's talents have taken him on could go on for pages and pages. He has played alongside the likes of fellow legends from Carl Cox to John Digweed with a mission of making club goers unable to fight the urge to dance the night away.

And it's not just party goers and fellow DJ's who bow down to Dan, the press have drooled over his music. DJ Mag named DJ Dan the #1 House DJ in 2006 while Urb Magazine named him “America's Favorite DJ" and "America's Hardest Working DJ". The media has never been more accurate. But one of the proudest moments could be said when THUMP warned partygoers to 'never fuck with DJ Dan' much like one unfateful attendant did this year in Baltimore to which Dan had the most powerful of responses.

Dan's widely renowned Los Angeles based label Instereo Recordings, has further etched his name into dance music's core. With TJR, Phunk Investigation, Wolfgang Gartner, DJ PP, DJ Sneak, Hatiras, and DJ Dan being amongst the many artists featured on the Instereo Recordings, the label is hard to ignore in the industry. Dan also has releases on Toolroom, Pacha Recordings, Ultra, Guesthouse, Work, XL Recordings, Magnetic, Rising, and many others.

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With his discovery of electronic music in the 90's Pat has since committed his life to the discovery and creation of synthesized sounds he finds unique and inspiring. An evolving relationship with music as a dancer, dj, producer and audiophile enthusiast, he always has sound waves on his mind and close to his soul. A love for community and sharing his passion with others of a like mind has led to his involvement in the formation of a growing sound company Pk. Their interest lies in breaking the rigid mould of "rock" focused sound systems to a more contemporary emphasis on sub frequencies that electronic music is designed for. Performing events of varying sizes from the intimate to the massive Pats musical path is still only beginning with endless prospects of enjoyment for himself and others intrigued by his unmistakable style.

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Having begun his path in 2001, Freddy J has been on a focused mission of constant development, molding his unique style to deliver dancefloor mayhem wherever he performs. He unfailingly brings you some of the best bassline driven party funk every time he plays, which can be described as a mixture of electro, funky, dirty, groovy, bassy, crunky, and a flat out good time. His mixes are guaranteed to bring anyone to their feet and you can count on it that he'll set the tone for a good time, every time. Recent years have seem him cementing his status as one of Canada's "must see" dj's all over Canada at numerous events including the Fractal Forest at Shambhala, 7 times now. Also playing at Motion Notion numerous times, the notorious Burning Man Festival, countless other festivals, and just recently Costa Rica. The only way to explain the vibe to your friends is to tell them that Freddy J will get them shaking their asses all night long. What more can be said about this one-of-a-kind DJ, other than that his stylish blend of music is like none other, and can only be witnessed by being part of the crowds he rocks each and every time he plays... This is one DJ you won't want to miss.

Daniel James first started mixing music back in 91', after being inspired by his first rave in Toronto's old underground party scene. Spending many night's digging for the vibe and feel that rang true to him, he found his home deep routed in Techno! Though he's been known to throw down set's from deep house all the way to progressive psy, he's better known for pushing 4 turntables and the music to the extreme side of Deep to Dirty....Its his deep connection to the driving bass of techno that always allows him to make the dance floor bounce.

Over the years, he has played many clubs and events all over Southern Ontario. Quebec and down to Chicago and New York. Including holding down residencies at clubs like System Soundbar(T.O.) and Tonic(T.O.) and playing festivals such as WEMF, Eclipse, OM, Fozzyfest and Treemendus.

After taking a few years off from the scene and with his recent move to Calgary, AB a few years ago, he has had the pleasure to play events at Habitat Living Sound and for Dirtytones Entertainment

Now he's looking forward to another festival season coming soon!

Names Bob, aka BAWB. Been raving since 1999 DJing since 2001. My spinning passion is hard house, electro anything super danceable. I had the opportunity to residence at Social Sound with Robbie C in Canmore, AB. It's been an honour to play Treemendus, this will be my 4th year. Looking forward to rockin this one.

Inspired by exposure to artists like Jean Michel Jarre, Tangerine Dream, Yello and Kraftwerk at a very young age, Elaine became increasingly interested in electronic music and began to experiment with synthesizers and an Amiga.

Her journey into the dance music scene began when she produced and hosted a local TV show about dance clubs in Calgary, taking her into the DJ and club world. She was fascinated by the interaction between the DJ and dance floor so she became the light technician at a local nightclub called The Banke, eventually landing the DJ residency in 1989, playing deep jazzy funky House and Techno.

Her passion for the underground electronic music scene grew, loving the music, artistic atmosphere, peaceful attitude and open minded dancers, so she decided to start throwing events as one half of Honeey n Nutty Ink.

Over the years, Honeey Mustard has regularly appeared at many noted events, clubs and festivals around Canada and abroad, playing deep to hard Techno, Acid Techno, and Drum n Bass sets on vinyl and Ableton Live, with ongoing monthly residencies at Quincy’s and The House in Calgary.

In 2004, Elaine decided to take things to the next level and started learning Ableton Live. She began to create music inspired by her experiences in the electronic music scene, eventually performing live sets exploring Ambient and Techno realms, with a desire to move people physically and mentally. In 2009, with a growing obsession for Drum n Bass, spawned from many epic times dancing and playing at clubs and festivals like Soda, Quincys, and Motion Notion, Elaine has been taken to a whole new level of inspiration and Misselaineous is born. Drum n Bass melded with the Techno soul to create a new hybrid entity.

In the early 90's Billy was introduced to the Toronto rave/club scene. This is what sparked his musical path and the purchase of his very own 1200's and a mixer. Billy has remained loyal to that same funky house sound. Billy considers his style to be funky, groovy, deep, jacking, tech house, with a splash of soul.

In 2000, Billy headed west and started to DJ for a popular hip hop group called Brothaz Grimm. He performed at shows such as the 06 Lake Louise Spring Episode, and was part of a live performance of the Vancouver group Dna6.

In 2011, Billy stepped into the Calgary club scene. Billy has showcased his talent at various Calgary venues including, Concept Lounge, TYN Lounge, Sals, Habitat, Dickens Pub, Blowfish Lounge, Broken City and Lord Nelsons. In 2013, Billy was a finalist and two time participant in the annual Calgary DJ competition hosted by Dirty Tones Entertainment.

Currently, Billy is a founding member of the annual ever expanding, outdoor summer music festival known as Treemendus.

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Billy hosts the Treemendus Radio show, that broadcasts live monthly and features different local guest djs. He records a live set of every episode of the show each week, and often features other special guest djs. Tune in at www.ustream.tv/channel/treemendus-radio

Billy also currently organizes, promotes and performs at regular Treemendus music events held in Calgary.

“In the beginning there was Jack, and Jack had a groove. And from this groove, came the grooves of all grooves. And while one day viciously throwing down on his box, Jack boldly declared, “Let there be HOUSE!” And House music was born.”