Intergalactic Sounds
TWO ACRE SHAKER 2011 Line Up
SMALLTOWN DJs (Calgary,AB)
If your ears work, you can't not have fun at a Smalltown DJs gig. That's a scientific fact. Look it up. The Canadian duo's uncanny ability to make crowds feel like schoolkids at recess stems naturally from their focus on maximizing fun for themselves.
'We're just out to consistently have the best time possible,' says Pete Emes, who shares space behind the decks with partner Mike Grimes. This fun maximization philosophy is the unifying force be-hind the Smalltown's genre-warping club sets, which tend to cover vast musical territory but never veer from the good times vibe.
In their focus on music as a means of letting loose and having fun, Smalltown DJs are like the KISS of dance music. Actually, KISS are too theatrical. They're more like AC/DC. Meets Raffi. At a water-slide park. With a lot (a LOT) of beer.
Equally at home playing intimate private jams or massive festivals, Smalltown DJs have have hosted and played alongside a huge array of talent, including Afrika Bambaataa, Dj Assault, Jeru the Damaja, Diplo, Tommie Sunshine, Spankrock, Chromeo, The Rub DJs, A-Trak, XXXchange, Low Budget, James Lavelle, Z-Trip, Fort Knox Five, and more.
On the production side, the duo has released several blends, remixes and re-edits that have been getting play all over the world. Recently they teamed up with Wax Romeo to create Smalltown Romeo, a new production supergroup focused on making fun dance music with a sense of humour. Not surprisingly, Smalltown Romeo's production style resembles the squad's approach to deejaying - polymorphous, party-focused and pretension-free.
Smalltown DJs' quest to maximize fun for themselves and others is an ongoing saga. They continue to tour relentlessly. Look for them in your town soon.
THE FUNKHUNTERS (Vancouver, BC)
THE FUNK HUNTERS (Dunks & The Outlier) have exploded onto the worldwide Ghetto Funk scene with their signature blend of booty-shaking bass heavy party funk. Their unique 4-turntable DJ sets have wreaked havoc on dancefloors across the country, from Vancouver all the way to Montreal, and to crowds of thousands at some of North America’s most popular music festivals, including the Soundwave Music Festival, The BassCoast Project, and performing on two stages at the acclaimed Shambhala Music Festival. 2010 saw them complete their first month-long international tour, playing shows across the country of Brazil.
On the production front, their original music, remixes, and edits have been played around the world in clubs and radio-stations alike. Signed to GhettoFunk, Manmade Records, Roca Records, Big M, and Swing Set Sounds, and working alongside labels like Ghetto Funk, Goodgroove Records, and Homebreakin Records to position Canada on the map as a leader in the funky breaks and bass scene, these two are showing no signs of slowing down.
TOPLESS GAY LOVE TEKNO PARTY (Vancouver, BC)
The revolution is upon us. We are its dirty secret. Formed in a sordid kitchen in Glasgow’s West End, two hearts’ conspiracies converged creating a duo of sluttery and hot pop plots. Crossing oceans and astral planes, TOP LESS GAY LOVE TEKNO PARTY has evolved into a six piece hooker pop powerhouse. THE PARTY combines the frivolous with the serious political agenda of mobilizing everyone to truly celebrate your birthday. Happy Birthday! We love you.
ERICA DEE and HONEY LAROCHELLE (Los Angeles, CA)
HONEY-DEE
“Honey-Dee" is Honey Larochelle and Erica Dee. A feel good, warm but edgy, upbeat experience dubbed “Spontaneous Soul."
One afternoon in a bright orange Hummer, driving around the streets of LA was all it took for these girls to recognize they have all the right things in common: the desire to make people feel good, soul, talent and the ability to make words have sound and meanings that tear at hearts. The combination of Honey's powerful, dynamic soulful and strong voice, with Erica Dee's raspy, hip-hop, jazzy flow creates a sound that is a hybrid of everything your body craves. Their mutual pursuit of fun and happiness shows on their stages and infects their audiences.
Honey who has been traveling the world for years with prominent soul figures including Roberta Flack, Macy Gray, Joss Stone, and the Brand New Heavies, is recognized for her strong soaring soprano and her "bag of tricks." Erica Dee who has been making a name for herself collaborating with Hip hop and electronic acts like Lorin Bassnectar, Chalie 2na and Russ Liquid, is recognized for her soulful catchy melodies, and hip-hop-isms reminiscent of Bahamadia and Salt ‘N Peppa.
Erica Dee was raised in British Columbia while Honey was raised between Texas, Florida and NYC. But the two now both reside in Los Angeles where they have been building and growing "Honey-Dee" and developing a dangerously delicious, dynamite show.
One afternoon in a bright orange hummer was the beginning of a new and beautiful adventure. Honey-Dee. Much Juicy Goodness. ‘Nuff Said.
THE ROOTSELLERS (Whitehorse, YK)
The Root Sellers, AKA Daniel and Galen Ashley, rock the crowd with a stunning blend of hiphop lyrics, djing, acrobatics, live instruments, and more. They have a gift for moving both the bodies and the minds of their audiences with innovative performances constructed with bass heavy hiphop and break beats.
Originally hailing from the Yukon the Root Sellers create a unique blend of beats and sampled sound taken from the diverse areas they travel in Canada and around the world. Working with numerous vocal and instrumental collaborators the Sellers engineer a diverse and dynamic sound.
Root Sellers are no strangers to the stage both at home and abroad. This year composed and performed a twenty-five minute show for opening ceremonies of the 2010 Vancouver Paralympic games. This past summer they electrified crowds from coast to coast at the legendary Shambala Music festival in the rain forests of British Columbia and the Evolve Festival in Nova Scotia. In 2008 they worked their magic at the Beijing Olympics, the Winterlude Festival in Ottawa, and for a crowd of over 10,000 at the North American Indigenous Games.
The Root Sellers’ new singles Rock One and Kacheck hit the airwaves this year following up their self-titled debut album released in the fall of 2008. Floor shaking remixes of the Root Sellers by DJ Myagi and Audited Beats continue to delight dance floors worldwide.
VINYL RITCHIE (Whistler, BC):
In an era saturated with MP3s and electronic music files, Vinyl Ritchie is one of the few DJs who still carts records to each show.
He works exclusively with records, and has a special place in his heart for 45s.
He is also one half of prolific song writing duo Wicked Lester and is always stoked for a skate session and some brew
THE LIBRARIAN (Squamish, BC)
A familiar name in BC's bass music. The Librarian is one of the major forces behind the Bass Coast Project summer festival. She has also been opening for countless major names in Vancouver, up in Whistler, and all around BC. Exquisite taste in music, her sets are deep and moving, energetic yet enveloping. Come and hear for yourself. The Librarian produces a unique blend of bass music that defies categorization. Her sound is rooted in low end frequencies and soulful melody.
This summer you will find The Librarian playing at the 2 Acre Shaker, Shambhala Music Festival, Diversity Festival, Bass Coast Project, SERF, & Crankworks Festival as well as other dates in Kelowna, Victoria, Vancouver, and Whistler. Look for her debut EP- Arctic Swallow on http://www.eastvandigital.com. Release date in July 2011.
Over the past 3 years, The Librarian has played alongside Pinch, DJG, Marty Party, Excision, Mimosa, VIbesquad, Ana Sia, Danny Corn, Rusko, Caspa, Appleblim at DUBFORMS 13, 2562, Propa Tingz, Djunya, FK5, Mat the Alien, XI, Downlink, BSE, Kutz, Megasoid and with all members of Vancouver’s Lighta! Sound. The Librarian also holds residency at Mat the Alien’s Really Good Tuesdays in Whistler BC.
TESSA AMY (Squamish, BC)
With her gutsy voice and her charismatic style, this multi instrumentalist experiments with synth sounds and pop beats to self-produce her unique and versatile sound. Charming our ears with splash of the 80’s, a pinch of French electro and generous infusion of indie pop/soul, Tessa’s music is fun, original and addictive, making the most reserved observer shed their inhibitions and dance to her sugar pop tunes.
Likened to bands such as,Imogen Heap, Hot Chip, Esthero, Zero 7 (and believe it or not... Madonna),Tessa’s strong vocal skills, synth lead riffs and varied electro beats scored her a gig at Live Nation’s Pemberton Festival. With the release of her EP– Electro/Pop, Tessa has received steady play on the Canadian Airways - touted as a “What’s New and Hot” performer as well as being a Featured Artist on CBC Radio 3.
Tessa Amy also composes music for specific projects. She is currently collaborating with a House DJ from Barcelona and also writing a soundtrack for a soon to be released documentary.
DJ SURGEON (Whistler, BC)
DJ Surgeon was born & raised in Toronto, but has made Whistler his home for over 13 years now. In the last 5 years, he has established himself as one of the most popular and diverse local DJ's in the industry. His numerous club nights and recorded studio mixes have collectively showcased many different styles, which continue to attract a a very solid and loyal fan base. With an emphasis on precise mixing and upfront track selection, he is known to seamlessly switch-up the genre & tempo several times during a single set. Whether it's Breakbeats, Drum & Bass, Electro House, Nu-Funk, or Dubstep... Surgeon's bassline-driven beats are sure to fill any dancefloor!
PHROH (Whistler, BC)
For over 10 years now DJ Phroh has been hard at work smashing dancefloors in his home town of Whistler British Columbia. A DJ, a producer, a turntablist, and most importantly a lover of music. He is notorious for his jaw dropping sets at the infamous “Whistler Full Moon Parties” where he scratches over his bass heavy, home grown, original dubplates of jungle, drum & bass and dubstep. A regular in the Canadian DnB Scene, he has been seen mashing up the dance at clubs all over the Canada from Toronto to Vancouver to Victoria and especially at his residency at the famous “Whistler Junglists” nights @ Whistler’s best nightclub, Tommy Africas.
CASA ROSA (Vancouver, BC)
CHEEKY DISCO (Vancouver, BC)
MARLA GULOEIN (Vancouver, BC)
Marla Guloien is a young and inspiring singer/songwriter from Vancouver, Canada. Inspired by her family's love for music, Marla grew up with a passion for singing and songwriting. Her influences range from pop and hip hop to jazz, folk, country, blues and soul.
Her music is composed with hints of soul, blues, folk and jazz, her lyrics are intimate, and her voice is sultry. Every performance is as sincere as the next, and Marla’s romantic songs are beautifully written about life, love, loss but hope; they will work their way into your heart.
Marla’s sound is unique and her music is a refreshing take on nu-jazz, blues and soul singing. With an energy that is motivating and contagious, Marla will never cease to amaze you.
DJ LONNY CASH (Pemberton, BC)
Come check out how rad I am and later we can get drunk. Then I'll tell you about all the famous people a I've played with. See you at the Two Acre Shaker.
A Brief History of Shaker....
On a sunny morning in the Spring of 2008, Kirk Becker was standing in his yard, staring out into the overgrown nether-regions of his recently purchased two and a half acre property in Pemberton, when suddenly, he had a vision; A vision of himself, shirtless, clad in a pair of David Lee Roth era, zebra-striped lycra pants, belting out notes from an impossibly high octave, while legions of adoring fans and groupies gazed upon him in awe. Fortunately for all of us, this fantasy was soon replaced by another vision; A vision of hosting an epic one-day party in his backyard.
Excited to share his inspirational daydream, he called out to his close friends, Lon Flath and Pat McKinnon, who were just a few short yards away, fiercely re-enacting a medieval sword-fight as part of the weekly meeting of their two-member "Knights of the Round Table" club. Eager to hear what Kirk had to say, Pat and Lon put aside their matching Excalibur replica swords and listened intently.
Kirk proceeded to describe, in vivid detail, his vision of creating an independently produced one-day musical festival, where people from throughout the Sea to Sky corridor could gather for an intimate concert experience and have their insatiable thirst for booty-shaking quenched by the sounds of the finest musical minstrels of the west coast and beyond. Pat and Lon were floored by the entirety of Kirk's touchingly inspirational and beautifully delivered speech, but truth be told, he had them 
at "party". From that moment onward, the three gentlemen pledged to join forces and create a legendary merrymaking experience for all to enjoy.
They spent the next few hours wracking the collective powers of their creative minds to come up with a suitable name for the event, and, after coming up with such early favourites as "Big Party", "Really Big Party", and "Super Big Party", they decided that perhaps the title of the event should feature a catchy rhyming couplet.
And so it was that the Two Acre Shaker was born.....