Dan, you're such a beautiful man. We are so lucky for the gifts you have bestowed upon us. Thank you so much! ❤️

What could I possibly whrite about this?, other than "this is somthing we can all enjoy"!

This is a set I put together earlier this year which was meant to be played this summer at 230pm on the beach stage at The Pachena Bay Festival on Saturday. Due to what seemed to be an unfortunate surge from the generator, my USB hub got fried, and therefore I was unable to connect my laptop to my mixer. I was heartbroken. Thankfully I had some of the most important people in my life around me to keep me from a complete breakdown. 

After many attempts to get things to work, the decision was made to play on CDJs, through an external HD, which didn’t have the music for this set on it, so I had to quickly improvise. The set went well, people loved it, but I was left extremely frustrated and discouraged. 

In the 30 years I’ve been playing music, I’ve honestly never put so much time, effort and emotion into building a set as I have this one. After the unfortunate events, I vowed I’d never play this anywhere other than the setting is was meant for, but my amazing Estelle 💖 talked me into making this my first studio recording in almost 8 years, and I’m happy she did. 

I hope you like it. If you do, feel free to share it with people you think would like it too. 

Thank you for hearing 🖤

What Could Have Been

Sleepy, the Salish Sea’s living legacy of house and techno, brings over three decades of
mastery to the decks. His journey began in the mid 90s when him and his lifelong friend Jay Zoney
(Eternal Drive Recordings) were introduced to a vibrant warehouse collective. Embracing this
global movement, Sleepy quickly made a name for himself with his mesmerizing blend of house
and techno, entrancing audiences with driving percussion and powerful basslines.
As a trailblazer, Sleepy co-founded the legendary 25-year annual Carrington Bay Gathering, a
pivotal event in Vancouver Island's underground electronic music culture. Although the
gatherings have retired, his leadership has been essential in sustaining the dynamic scene,
earning him the title of 'Godfather'.
Sleepy is renowned for mastering live remixing using an advanced 4-deck setup, creating
unique auditory experiences with every performance. He has graced high-profile festivals like
Shambhala, Electric Love, Atmosphere, Cumberland Wild, and the Pachena Bay Music
Festival, as well as intimate venues alongside local legends and international techno icons -
Raiz (Droid Behavior), Gary Beck (Bek Audio), and Chris Liebing (CLR).
Beyond performing, Sleepy fosters the music community through his equipment rental company,
Gemini Rentals, providing emerging artists access to top-tier gear. His dedication to innovation,
community building, and sustainable practices continues to elevate the electronic music
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