Monthly Archives: March 2010

04/02/10 – SPKR PUNX, Botnek & Xstatik – Saint John, New Brunswick

pnxandnek Neon Nights Events & Encore Entertainment presents... SPKR PUNX aka (Mat Trouble & Harmsworth) http://www.wickedbad.net MAT TROUBLE http://www.myspace.com/mattrouble Now known as himself “Mat Trouble” or for his plethora of crew’s such as the SPKR PUNX, The Rejects, Smith and Wesson, The No Affiliation, Sour Kids or the Odd couple. Mat has been around the club / dj / producer scene for about 10 years now. Only making it mainstream about 7 years ago when he took the 2002 DJ Olympics by storm finishing first in the prelims coming out of nowhere. Now with 2 Dj Olympic gold medal titles and a crap load of experience this kid has become a milestone for party music everywhere. Never slowing down and never afraid to hit any stage and give the audience one hell of a show every time! HARMSWORTH http://www.wickedbad.net/harmsworth Mark Harmsworth has been rocking the decks for over eight years now and has accomplished much since stepping up and playing live in the last four years. A co-founder of Halifax collective ‘Break Beat Elite’ and ‘Halifield’ . Harmsworth is known for his ability to please a crowd, be it with jungle, breaks, glitch hop , electro, house ,dub step or a combination of all six. Mark has played all over the East Coast including Evolve Festival, and has opened for Big League Chu, Myagi, Mistress Barbera, RCola, Marty McFly, Bombaman and the UK’s J-Bass and Lee Coombs as well as many other local favorites. With a Monthly residencies offering Halifax and Moncton the only regular drum and bass/breaks party, as well as organizing steady 'BBE' and 'Halifield' collective shows and the dedication and skill to win the Reflections DJ Idol, Mark Harmsworth has got to be one of the hardest working DJs in Halifax. A hero to those who love their beats broken, Harmsworth will rinse out the roughest and the toughest of riddims in style! +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ BOTNEK http://www.myspace.com/botnekmusic BOTNEK are serious about dance music. Being a part of a scene that is fuelled by blogs, and an overwhelming amount of fresh-faced producers, BOTNEK realizes there’s no room for more disposable club tracks! Hailing from Halifax, this Canadian duo is the collaboration of producers Snow Picnic and Muise. BOTNEK’s music is quickly gaining momentum in the underground dance scene for their blend of classic rave music, modern electro and tech house. They've had the pleasure of opening for electronic music giants such as MSTRKRFT, SOS, Steve Aoki, Felix Cartel and Boys Noize! They're definitely one of the hottest acts in the east! +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ XSTATIK Xstatik aka Brendan Whitney is an Encore Entertainment resident DJ. Known for seamless pounding DJ sets that merge electro and fidget house, you can guarantee that he'll get the party started proper so get there early to check him out. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Encore After Hours (Below Evolution Night Club) 73 King Street 12am - 6am Cover $10.00 at the door This is a dry event! There will be a canteen with non-alcoholic beverages and assorted confectionery items for purchase. Must be 18+ to attend.


Monday March 29 2010

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THE SPKR PUNX – Halifax, Nova Scotia

26286_390974411600_506716600_4213263_1781274_n FINALLY The Time Has Come !!!!! THE PUNX HIT THE STAGE THIS FRIDAY. IF YOU LIKE JUMP AND BUMP OR BRIGHT AND FRIGHT OR MAYBE YOU JUST WANT TO GET YOUR PARTY ON, THEN The SPKRPUNX ARE THE GROUP TO DO IT WITH. THIS FRIDAY AT THE PARAGON WITH OPENING GUESTS "The Party Smashers" EITHER YOUR SICK OF THE REST OF THE BARS AROUND OR ON YOUR WAY TO ANOTHER THERE IS NO DOUBT STOPPING TO BRUK OUT WITH THIS CREW IS ALWAYS A GOOD TIME COMING !!!! ________________________________________________________________ PARTY SMASHERS (Antigonish) The GTM Group Resident DJ's The Party Smashers is made up of two Antigonish locals GTM & Spudz Mackenzie. Both have been crafting their DJ'ing skills on the decks for over 5 years now. Having Shared sets with some of the East Coast's top DJ Tallent including Jay Hamilton, DJ DVD, Lee Fraser, DJ Dono & Bernto - and playing along side headlining DJ's such as Felguk & Myagi - These two are definitly not shy when it comes to Smashing A Party... Keep your eyes and ears on these two!!


Wednesday March 24 2010

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03/18/10 – Halifield Presents – Halifax, Nova Scotia

hali3 THATS RIGHT KIDS, HALIFAX LEGENDS JAY HAMILTON & STEVE NURSE ARE THROWING DOWN JUNGLE STYLE!!!! IF YOU MISSED SONNY D LAST MONTH DO NOT MISS THIS ONE!!!! Halifield Support from Harmsworth & Method 19+wID $5 10pm - 2am


Monday March 15 2010

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