On July 11th, 2025, THE BROKEN HOUSE SESSIONS, hosted by EVOTEK, featured a showdown between two individuals with extensive musical knowledge. While many possess musical insight, these two stand out due to their impressive music catalog. On this day, they aimed to recreate the enjoyable atmosphere of past hall parties, playfully anticipating each other’s next track. Most importantly, they embraced a spirit of creativity, experimenting boldly with each mix.  Evotek vs Dank Sinatra is a breaks match that non of us knew we needed.

EVOTEK VS DANK SINATRA: LIVE B2B BREAK OFF_OLD SKOOL RULES

“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

Big Delicious has undergone and exciting rebranding so let’s get to know DANK SINATRA 

As Big Delicious, he was a fixture in Calgary's rave, club, and festival scenes, captivating audiences with his dynamic performances. A true searcher at heart, DANK SINATRA is constantly exploring new mixing techniques and music, drawing inspiration from the philosophies of classic DJs. His sets are meticulously crafted to be both technically impressive and accessible, aiming to revive the artistry of DJing.

After time away from the scene and the art he loves so much, DANK SINATRA was still paying attention to the state of today's music scene; now with an almost zen-like philosophy about DJing called “IN THE POCKET,” DANK uses all his knowledge from almost twenty years as a working DJ to seamlessly transition through genres, effortlessly mixing breakbeats, funk, hip hop, and house, creating a musical journey that resonates deeply with dance floor goers alike Embracing the process and respecting the grind, he finds a certain zen in his pursuit of excellence, making every performance a celebration of the art of DJing.

Breaks, house, and drum and bass since 1999

EVOTEK VS DANK SINATRA: LIVE B2B BREAK OFF_OLD SKOOL RULES

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