Recorded live at Otherworld, June 8-9, 2024,Mother Tree stage, 10:50pm - 1am, post Temple Burn.

Live From The Mother Tree

Toronto to BC dude who digs new stuff that sounds old and old stuff that sounds new.

“You can teach someone how to mix, but you can’t teach them how to be a DJ.”

In an era of pre-recorded sets and prima donnas who are more in love with the spotlight than they are the music, it’s words like these that solidify Ian’s reputation as a premier house DJ. A rōnin who’s traded swords for turntables, Ian’s been a veteran of the U.K. music scene since 1989. From Spain to Holland, from Hawaii and beyond, Ian’s sought-after skills have landed him gigs in cities around the world. And now as a resident of Victoria, B.C., Ian brings his hard-hitting beats to venues across Canada. One simple rule guides him and the party-goers in attendance: if you come out soaking wet, then you know you had a good night.
Music has always been in Ian’s blood. A classic rock father and a pianist mother ignited the flame that he carries with him today, a pedigree that his daughters now share. For Ian, music isn’t something for your ears to enjoy; it’s a way of life—something that you live and breathe. As Ian states, “I can’t relate to people who say, ‘I used to be a DJ.’” 
For more than 20 years, Ian has been revitalizing dance floors.  Along with his own label (Keep Warm Recordings) and shows around the world, his decisive passion for the industry shows no sign of slowing down. What keeps him invigorated is that rapport with the crowd. Whether a state-of-the-art venue or a 300-person room, everything hinges on that connection.  
“Get them up there and keep them up there. At the end of the day, it’s entertainment and not education; if people aren’t dancing then you’re not doing your job.”—Ian Devlin

Vibrating at all the right frequencies!!

A DJ since 1996. A music junkie since 1979. Ecstatic dancer. 5 Rhythms devotee. Dance facilitator.
Records released on Truffle Music, History Clock, Common Edit, Beard Science, Friendly Monster and Free Association. 

DJ support and warm up duty for such luminaries as….

Mark Rae (Rae & Christian), Twilight Circus Dub Soundsystem, Akufen, Deadbeat, Nicodemus, M.A.N.D.Y., Zombie Nation, Disco D, Steve Bug, Morgan Geist, Munk, Mu, DJ Andy Smith , Freeform Five, Prins Thomas, Lee Douglas, DJ Spun, Sonns , Chris Duckenfield, Marc Romboy
DJ T AKA MATHEMI, , Steve Spacek, Skyrager (Psychemagik), Daniel Pol, Andrea Parker , Manitoba aka Caribou aka Daphni, Bonobo, 
Tim Hecker, Mike Shannon, James Teej, Coldcut, DJ Food, Edu K, . Daniel Haaksman, Peter Hook (New Order),Junior Sanchez 

Instagram @ andrewallsgood

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Drawing inspiration from a diverse array of influences, ranging from classical composers to contemporary electronic artists, Laurila’s music defies easy categorization, transcending traditional boundaries to create a signature sound that is uniquely his own. 

Immerse yourself in the sonic world of Shane Laurila.

Live From The Mother Tree

Andrew Allsgood