It’s tough to say more about DJ Dan than what is most likely known by just about any dance music fan that has ever taken interest in the genre. Just take a look at what some other legends have said:

“Dan is a pivotal ingredient to live DJing and production, a real teacher to all."-DJ Sneak

"The thing I love about Dan is that he's always had a funky spirit and he always pushes the elements of music."-Carl Cox

To those who still may not know all that much on Dan, we’ll help you out from under that rock. As you can tell from just a bit of the praise from musical icons DJ Dan has received, our West Coast bred friend has been around the block a few times (and turning heads all the while). Music has been forever entrenched in Dan’s life, having garnered a superior record collection at the age of 8 that would give Amoeba Records a run for its money. Starting his professional musical career with some smaller clubs in Seattle and then Los Angeles, DJ Dan had a rise to recognition in the dance music community that could be considered meteoric. Forming the Funky Techno Tribe in 1993, DJ Dan fused together breakbeat, house, dub, and techno to create a sound that later was fittingly crowned, “West Coast House”. And with renowned tracks like “Needle Damage”, and remixes for everyone from Depeche Mode to Duck Sauce, Dan’s production prowess is undeniable. The journey that Dan’s talents have taken him on could go on for pages and pages. He has played alongside the likes of fellow legends from Carl Cox to John Digweed with a mission of making club goers unable to fight the urge to dance the night away.

And it’s not just party goers and fellow DJ’s who bow down to Dan, the press have drooled over his music. DJ Mag named DJ Dan the #1 House DJ in 2006 while Urb Magazine named him “America’s Favorite DJ” and “America’s Hardest Working DJ” while he was also DJ Time’s ‘America’s Best DJ’ 2014 Top Ten Finalist. The media has never been more accurate. But one of the proudest moments could be said when THUMP warned partygoers to ‘never fuck with DJ Dan’ much like one unfateful attdendant did this year in Baltimore to which Dan had the most powerful of responses.

Dan’s widely renowned Los Angeles based label Instereo Recordings,has further etched his name into dance music’s core. With TJR, Phunk Investigation, Wolfgang Gartner, DJ PP, DJ Sneak, Hatiras, and DJ Dan being amongst the many artists featured on the Instereo Recordings, the label is hard to ignore in the industry. Dan also has releases on Toolroom, Pacha Recordings, Ultra, Guesthouse, Work, XL Recordings, Magnetic, Rising, and many others. 

In 2014 Dan shows no signs of slowing down. His EDC set was rated as one of the best sets of the weekend by DJOYBEAT.com as well as Magnetic Mag. Similar buzz had Insomniac President/ CEO Pasquale Rotella chiming in:

"We go back since the early 90′s and he DJ’d some of my first warehouse parties. He’s an LA underground staple and music legend.”

And if that wasn’t enough, in the recent major dance music poll ‘America’s Best DJ’, DJ Dan clocked in at #9 in a extremely competitive field; beating out some of the largest names in electronic music.

As this dance music world continues to evolve, it is safe to say that DJ Dan will continue to be one of its strongest voices and most powerful influencers.

Mixes with a retro, warm, and familiar touch. Blended with the latest deep, funky, disco-driven sounds. Crafted for cozy dinners, glowing fireplaces, golden-hour hangs, or heavy pre-parties. Just press play, settle in, and let the vibe take care of itself, your friends will be happy, and you can simply relax, enjoi and vibe.

From me to you.

For booking and inquiries, send me an email iacobmehren@me.com

mail: artbatmusic@gmail.com

label: Upperground

A long time ago in forgotten meadows on the far side of the world , a cosmic meteor struck the earth and from it emerged a creature like mankind had never seen before . Friendly and oddly huggable the local magic folk gave this happy entity the moniker G.I.BLUNT and raised him as one of their own . Once grown to a man in only four and half years , he set out into the cold hash world to forge his path and it was then , in the mid 90s , that he birthed his love for house music , and has never looked back since .

If you've been to an event on the west coast over the last two decades, chances are Kenzie Clarke needs no introduction. Beginning her career playing underground raves and clubs across Vancouver Island as one of the scenes reigning champions, she soon was in demand across the country and even the globe.  After her start as The Sorceress and later as Kenzie Clarke, she soon joined forces to form the wildly successful female fronted DJ duo Bitchin'. Shows at some of North America’s finest festivals followed, including a ten year residency in the Fractal Forest at Shambhala, appearances at Bass Coast festival, and some of the most well noted clubs in Western Canada.

An award winning, crowd pleasing, booty shaking sorceress behind the decks, this high energy dance machine churns out the best in disco, techno, 80s, with a -not at all secret-touch of bass, and has the best time doing it. Whether you're catching a festival set at peak hour, or a packed sweaty club, you know this one's gonna keep you on the floor til closing time.

Bitchin’ is Kenzie Clarke and Mama Miche: best friends since ‘04, licensed unicorn trainers, accomplished wearers of wild outfits, and the reigning Queens of Beats n’ Bass in North America. Since their fateful meeting at a Valentine’s Day party—Miche in a mullet and silk pajamas, Kenzie as the sorceress—the two have been relentless in their quest for global dance floor domination. The Bitchin’ strategy is simple: dropping an endless onslaught of fun and funky bass-bombs on party people’s heads.

Whenever a female DJ act comes up, people waste their time talking about them being girls and not boys. Bitchin’ proves that topic irrelevant. Bitchin’ is rugged beats and raw dog bass. That Kenzie and Miche happen to be women matters not. Not only can Bitchin’ hang. They can—and will—destroy. The Bitchin’ sound, developed over five years of playing together, is singular and eclectic, leaving no dance genres alone. House, techno, electro, disco, 80s funk, booty breaks, whatever. If it’s a bomb, it will be dropped.

Like any successful partnership, Bitchin’ works because each half brings their own toolkit to the table. Kenzie, who held down her two year weekly residency NYPD (Not Your Parents’ Disco) at Lucky Bar in Victoria, and now is a member of the Boom the Box resident team at The Common in Edmonton, is the music fiend. She has an encyclopedic knowledge of dance music and a keen ear for fresh sounds. For her part, Mama Miche has over ten years experience in promotions and artist and tour management—first with Mother’s Cupboard, now with Stirling Agency, repping acts like Smalltown DJs, Wax Romeo and Mat the Alien—has organized and managed tours for Top Billin’, Deekline, Nick Thayer, Jubilee, Cobra Krames and Sammy Bananas.  From her home base in Calgary, Miche brings business savvy and a deep understanding of what it takes to fill a room with enthusiastic party-goers. 

While they both had burgeoning DJ careers before they hooked up, the two-woman Bitchin’ formation has vaulted them to new heights. In spite of operating from different postal codes, the pair has landed gigs around the world, alongside major electronic acts like Classixx, LA Riots, Steve Aoki, Stanton Warriors, Krafty Kuts, Fort Knox 5, Malente, Bassnectar and Glitch Mob. Together Kenzie and Miche have filled dancefloors all over Canada, UK, Spain, Miami and Hawaii. They are also permanent fixtures on Canada’s lively outdoor rave scene, playing for huge crowds at premiere electronic music festivals like Soundwave and Shambhala.

Needless to say, they’re loving every minute of it. Miche sums it up, “I just want to —rock out and play great music with my best friend—really, could it get any better?"  

No, it could not


Norrie Taylor's influence on Vancouver's dance music culture is unquestionable. He has spent two decades rocking rooms of every size, shape and smell, with the same enthusiasm and appreciation for his listeners. Whether it be opening AND closing a packed room for the iconic MOBY, playing a heater slot at your local Festival, a dark sweaty afterhours, or 5 people in a friends kitchen, Norrie's dedication shines through.

Norrie's musical stylings have moved with the times. He is often the first person breaking the next huge track, but always maintains a unique, distinctive feel and deft connection with the floor. Subtle and slamming, you can expect nothing less than top quality selections, a smiling face and tired legs when this night's through.

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