Rugged, raspy, and roaring with charisma, Ben Caplan’s voice is to song as smoke is to bourbon: perfectly coupled. He is a songwriter and performer who is bold in both range and ferocity. The music is fuelled by a quality of melodrama and powerful lyricism that sets Caplan apart from his peers. Either solo or backed by his band, The Casual Smokers, Ben Caplan has captured the attention of music fans and media across Canada, Australia, and throughout Europe.

Ben Caplan is supported by upright bass, drums, Eastern European inspired strings, and occasionally horns. Ben himself moves between guitar and piano, marking his place in the world's music landscape with an outrageous musicality and a growling spirit. 
 
Besides writing and recording, Ben Caplan is almost perpetually on tour, having played more than 1000 shows since the release of his debut album in late 2011. His songs, his voice, his humour, and his charm collude to create a rhapsodically energetic live show – an elegant cacophony drawing fans in ever widening circles.

On the strength of his debut album, In The Time of the Great Remembering, Ben Caplan won numerous Canadian awards, including Nova Scotia’s 2012 Entertainer of the Year and the East Coast Music Award for Rising Star Recording of the Year for 2013. He’s shared stages with acts ranging from Grizzly Bear and Dirty Projectors to The Staves and Blondie. In addition to his 1000+ club shows, He’s played major festivals around the world including the UK’s Glastonbury in 2013.

In 2015, Ben Caplan will continue to break new ground with dates planned across North America and around the world. His highly anticipated second album, Birds with Broken Wings, is prospected to be released internationally in fall of 2015.

Le travail acharné de Stéfane Lippé lui a valu d’être DJ résident derrière les consoles de plusieurs clubs de Montréal, comme le Sky, le Sisters (Dimanche Church),le Unity , le Parking , le Stereo Nightclub , l 'After 8 ( Stereo club ) , le Circus Afterhours et le Fly de Toronto  et de travailler dans différents clubs prestigieux de la planète tels l’Élysée Montmartre (Paris), le Klub (Nice), le Gorg-O-Mish (Vancouver), le Terminal (Québec), le Red Light (Paris), le Sunrise (Ottawa), le Spartacus (Marseille), le Kingdom (Cologne), ainsi qu’à plusieurs événements majeurs du BBCM (Organisateur du Black &amp; Blue ) , de Divers/Cité et bien d’autres.

Stéfane a amassé un impressionnant bagage artistique, devant les foules les plus imposantes du Nightlife Montréalais. Vous avez peut-être eu la chance de l’entendre au Centre Bell, le 31 décembre 2005, alors qu’il était l’un des invités spéciaux de Célébration, avec les Paul Oakenfold (Londres), Steve Lawler (Londres) et Franco Fabi. L’année 2007 ne sera pas en reste, avec une performance du tonnerre dans le cadre du party Encore 07 à Québec. Toujours en 07 une rencontre avec les grands Peter Rauhofer (NYC), Antoine Clamaran (France), D-Formation (Espagne) et Mark Anthony, alors que Stéfane ouvre la dix-septième édition du Black &amp; Blue (2007), au Stade Olympique de Montréal et en 2009 au Palais des Congres de Montréal avec Franco Fabi , Sasha , John Digwwed et Dave Seaman. Qu’il performe au Circus, au Unity ou encore dans un événement , Stéfane ne laisse rien au hasard, dans le but d’offrir les prestations les plus époustouflantes. De quoi garder en haleine les fêtards jusqu’aux petites heures du matin !!

Constamment à la recherche de nouveaux sons et soucieux d’apprendre de nouvelles techniques, la profondeur et la chaleur des rythmes sexy du house Montréalais sont les plus grandes inspirations de Stéfane. C'est en Septembre 2010 que Stefane lança ses 2 premières productions originales sur le label Montréalais DeepSound Music.Le meilleur reste a venir . 

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His hard work has earned him residencies in several Montreal clubs such as Sky, Sisters (Sunday Church), the Stereo Nightclub, After 8 ( strereo club ) , Parking , Unity ,Fly ( Toronto ) , Circus Afterhours and gigs in various prestigious clubs around the world like the Elysee Montmartre (Paris), Klub (Nice), the Gorg-O-Mish (Vancouver), Terminal (Quebec), Red Light (Paris), Sunrise (Ottawa), Spartacus (Marseille), the Kingdom (Cologne), and several other major events of the BBCM Foundation (Organisers of the Black & Blue Festival), Divers/Cité and many others.

Stéfane Lippé has amassed an impressive artistic background, on tage before the some of Montreal's most imposing crowds of it's nightlife,You may be lucky enough to gave heard him on the Bell Centre's dance floor, December 31, 2006, when he was at Celebration, with Paul Oakenfold (London), Steve Lawler (London) and Franco Fabi.The year 2007 will not be outdone, with a stunning performance  with Peter Rauhofer (NYC), Antoine Clamaran (France), D-Formation (Spain) and Mark Anthony, while Stefane opened the seventeenth edition of Black & Blue (2007) in Montreal's Olympic Stadium and in 2009 at the Palais des Congres with Franco Fabi, Sasha, Dave Seaman and John Digwwed.Whether performing at Circus, Parking, or even Fly, Stéfane Lippé leaves nothing to chance in order to provide the most amazing benefits. What keep the revelers on their toes until the wee hours of the morning!

Constantly looking for new sounds and anxious to learn new skills, depth and warmth of sexy house beats Montrealers are the greatest inspirations for Stéfane.It was in September 2010 that Stefane launched its first 2 original productions on the Montreal label DeepSound Music.



I live for music, the unexpected, and the abnormally traditional.

DJMGJ aka MATTY FORD - Fredericton, NB

Matty Ford is no stranger to the electronic music scene, as founder of Art of Machine Productions and a highly active DJ, this performer has been filling dance floors across the country for the past 7 years. Incorporating heavy sampling, sound manipulation, as well as good old fashion turntablism, Matty has always went above and beyond to bring something new and fresh to the tables each and every time. Being one of, if not the first person to play on 4 turntables at once in his home province of New Brunswick, is just an example of his determination to prove that there is a lot more to this lifestyle than mixing one track into another.

His style is like no other, a is a very versitile performer, yet never sticking to one style of genre. Ranging from Drum & Bass, to Electro, to Drumstep to Moombah, to Dubstep... All within a single session. This performer has a high reputation for keeping people on their feet, hands in the air, and blood pumping threw their veins.

On top of his musical capabilities, Mattys independant label, Art of Machine Productions, has clearly established itself as the leading electronic music event company in New Brunswick, showcasing artists from across Canada, as well as overseas, on a bi-weekly to monthly basis.

When you see this kid in action, you'll be well aware that he is a serious contender.

Promotional:

Facebook - www.facebook.com/DJMGJ 
Soundcloud  - www.soundcloud.com/djmgj

Affiliations:

Art of Machine Productions 
Wickedbad.net 
Future Productions 
East Side Board Supply 
Nixon Watches & Accresiories

Contact:

1(506)262-7833 
hardstyleheretic@hotmail.com

Hello Delaware are an alternative rock band from Halifax Nova Scotia. Currently band leader and songwriter Dana Beeler is hosting the weekly podcast This is Fine: a podcast for the pandemic, which talks to musicians and music industry professionals from across Canada about the current global pandemic and how it's effecting their career and daily life.

WWW.FREDDYJ.CA

Shakin' Booty's since 2001

BIO:
Since his beginnings in 2001, Freddy J has been on a focused mission of constant development, moulding a unique style that is sure to deliver dancefloor mayhem. With twenty years as a leader of the scene, he has cemented himself as one of Canada’s premiere DJ’s.  
He never fails to bring the best bass-driven party funk possible, with a style that can be described as electro meets funky, dirty, whompy, groovy, bassline. Having headlined at a multitude of club and festival events, the experience Freddy J brings to the tables shines through and gets people moving on the dancefloor. 
2024 saw Freddy J open the Fractal Forest as part of his 14th appearance at Shambhala Music Festival, and once again he showed why he keeps getting invited back year after year... this is definitely one DJ you won’t want to miss!

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