FEBRUARY 26, 2007



Friday, March 2nd (11PM – 5AM) - Toronto, ON
It’s that time of year again when we celebrate the arrival to our world of two of the Toronto club scene’s most beloved characters:  Jenn (of Double J) and Deko-ze (of de decks) fame.  It’s become an annual tradition of mammoth proportions, so by now you should know the drill – get there EARLY to avoid problems getting in – even if you are on the list!  There is always more people wanting in than club capacity at Footwork.  Beyond that, expect a kick-ass good night out, with beats provided by JayForce, Nathan Barato and the birthday boy, Deko-ze.

PPM (Deko-ze/Wade Allan’s) Guest List Form
Deko-ze & Jenn Bday Bash Flyer – front
Deko-ze & Jenn’s Bday Bash Flyer – back
Footwork website

OCTOBER 26, 2006


For the last several years, Deko-ze and the PPM Crew have spent the fall planning and scheming up another wild and wacky ‘MAYHEM’ night for the Hallowe’en season.  Alas, with the closure of System Soundbar, so went the fiendish inspiration for continuing the concept. But Deko-ze will definitely be raising the dead and gyrating the ghouls all this week.  Check it out...

Friday, October 27th (10PM – 6AM) - Toronto, ON
A new Friday night exclusively for edgy boys is about to ‘UNLEASH’ in Toronto.  Held at ALIBI — the originating home of Deko-ze’s ‘Volume Sundays’ when it was called CUBE — opening night features Jamal and Deko-ze, who spins from 10 PM  to 2:30 AM, before heading off to Footwork.

UNLEASH Launch Flyer
ALIBI Website

Friday, October 27th (11PM – 5AM) - Toronto, ON
It’s ‘Hallowe’en Havoc’ at Toronto’s hippest venue.  Footwork residents Deko-ze, Sydney Blu and the Vinyl Junkies, are joined by The Guvernment’s Mark Oliver, plus a vocal performance by Mandy J.  Costumes encouraged!  Deko-ze closes this spooky edition of ‘Domestic Fridays’.

FOOTWORK Website

Saturday, October 28th (10PM – 6AM) - St. John’s, NF
If there is one single place in this wide and diverse country that truly knows how to do up Hallowe’en, it is St. John’s.  The entire city freaks it out for the best ‘holiday’ of the year!  Deko-ze does his part on the decks at one of his favourite residencies at Liquid Ice. Must be seen to be believed!

Tuesday, October 31st (10 PM – 1AM) - Toronto, ON
Lub Lounge is back, and the village is the better for it.  Only PRIDE brings the gay community out in droves (and drag) more than Hallowe’en.  Deko-ze spins from the Skyy Deck for all to see and hear on Church Street.  Add some hot boys in Ginch Gonch, and it’s gonna be one hell of a street party.

LUB LOUNGE HALLO WEEK Flyer

Tuesday, October 31st (8PM – 4AM) - Toronto, ON
Comfort Zone is always a mixture of Heaven and Hell – so where better to spend Hallow’een night!!!  A special edition of the long-weekend Come Get Your Fcuk’in Beats concept features Toronto’s best:  Addy, J-Prez, Manzone & Strong, Vinyl Junkies, Sydney Blu, and Deko-ze, who will be stepping up to the madness that is the CZ DJ booth after 1AM.

COME GET YOUR SCARY BEATS Flyer
COMFORT ZONE INFO COURTESY OF SCENESTER MAGAZINE



OCTOBER 2, 2006

 

Friday, October 6th (9PM – 2:30AM) - Edmonton, AB
Well, this is it . . . The massive DELICIOUS Cross-Canada Tour concludes this week with visits to Deko-ze’s old stomping grounds out west.  Friday night, Normals Welcome Records hosts the tour at Level 2 Lounge (note venue change).  Also spinning:  Dusty Grooves, Johnny 5, Quinn and Villain.

NORMALS WELCOME RECORDS Website  


Saturday, October 7th (9PM – 3AM) - Saskatoon, SK
Good Life Promotions presents “A Delicious Homecoming” for Deko-ze.  DJs J.A.DJ, raSta, Shy Guy and Yetming join Deko-ze behind the decks at Walkers Nightclub for one last Delicious bite.

Sunday, October 8th (10PM – 8am) - Toronto, ON
The Guvernment celebrates 10 years of packing ‘em in to one of North America’s largest and most intense entertainment arenas.  Those on decks in the many rooms include: Deep Dish, Paul Oakenfold, Crystal Method and Nick Fanciulli.  Deko-ze is in The Drink alongside Seb Fontaine, John Aquaviva, Addy, Manzone & Strong and Nathan Barato.

THE GUVERNMENT Website




Monday, October 9th (6AM - 5PM) - Toronto, ON
You know where you’ll be this Thanksgiving . . . And we’re not talking about chowing down on some overgrown poultry!  “Come Get Your Fcuk’en Beats” at Comfort Zone is the place to give thanks!  Deko-ze is on at 9:00AM.  All your Toronto faves fill out the lineup.

COME GET YOUR FCUK’EN BEATS FLYER
COMFORT ZONE INFO Courtesy of Scenester Magazine



SEPTEMBER 28, 2006




Friday, September 29, 2006 (11PM – 6AM) - Toronto, ON
For those of you who have been feeling a little unsatisfied with the frequency of Deko-ze’s Toronto performances since the DELICIOUS tour got under way, here is your chance to make up for lost time.  Deko-ze does an extended set (1AM – 5AM) at his ‘Domestic’ residency at Footwork this Friday!

FOOTWORK September Flyer
FOOTWORK Website




Saturday, September 30, 2006 (9PM – 3AM) - Windsor, ON
Only one date on the DEKO-ZE - DELICIOUS CD Release Tour this week.  Deko-ze heads down to the US border to knock it out at the Boom Boom Room in Windsor.  Also on the bill:  Iain Hamilton and Remo.

BOOM BOOM ROOM Website



SEPTEMBER 20, 2006

The DEKO-ZE – DELICIOUS tour keeps on rolling.  Last week it was the battle of the flying bugs; this week it is the battle of upper versus lower Canada (or for those who failed their high school history courses, Ontario versus Quebec).

Thursday, things get started at the long-running Terminal Nightclub in Quebec City on Friday night.  Saturday sees Deko-ze return to Ottawa to do his thing at Surface.  And Sunday will be ‘Perfect’ one more time at one of Deko-ze’s favourite residencies at Parking in Montreal.  

Who will reign supreme?  Which province has the most up-for-it punters?  Get out there and represent.  And while you’re at it, take a bite out of something delicious!


SEPTEMBER 12, 2006



It’s the battle of the buzzing, airborne creatures this week on the
DEKO-ZE – DELICIOUS Cross-Canada tour.

Wednesday, September 12th (10PM – 3AM) - Niagara Falls, ON
Deko-ze and entourage cruise down the QEW, sample some fine Ontario vino, ride a barrel over the falls, and go round and round the roulette wheel, before stumbling into DRAGONFLY — the nightclub inside the Niagara Fallsview Casino Resort.  The club has been bringing in huge international names all summer to much success.  Who woulda thunk it? Go Niagara!!

DRAGONFLY website


Saturday, September 16th (11PM – 7AM) - Toronto, ON
It is bound to be an intense night out at FLY.  Recent headlining visits by Deko-ze to Toronto’s mega-circuit venue have been among the club’s busiest nights all year.  Dwayne Minard opens; Deko-ze swats it out from 1AM to close.  Along the way, Sofonda does her always amusing drag / performance art thang, and jaQe rejoins the ‘Delicious’ tour to sing Deko-ze’s remix of “Need Your Love” by Nick Fiorucci.

FLY September Flyer
FLY website




Thursday, September 14  (10PM – 3AM) -  Toronto, ON
‘Full Moon Thursdays’ continues it’s mid-week bid-ness on College Street!!  Beba Lounge is the venue; Sydney Blu (weekly), Deko-ze
(bi-weekly), and guests provide the tunes; you get drunk, get silly and dance!  Need we say more!  This Thursday, Jelo and Ryan Carlucci guest for the Bugeyed Records night.

Full Moon Thursdays Flyer – Sept./Oct. - Front
Full Moon Thursdays Flyer – Sept./Oct. - Back


AUGUST 23, 2006




As we head into the third weekend of the ‘DEKO-ZE – DELICIOUS’ Canadian DJ Tour, let us just take a moment to say....THANKS!!!

With dates in Toronto, London, Calgary and Victoria already complete, we can safely say the tour is turning out to be a resounding success!!

The Launch Party at Footwork in Toronto was off the hook.  It turned out to be the single busiest night the club has ever had!!  Not bad, T.O. Massive!!!!  Unfortunately, this did mean that a lot of people got turned away at the door.  Don’t dismay - you get another chance at nearby gigs in Hamilton, Niagara Falls and Kingston, OR right in your own backyard at FLY in Toronto.

The September gig at Fly is also the next opportunity to check out jaQe performing live to Deko-ze’s remix of Nick Fiorucci’s ‘Need Your Love’.  JaQe was overwhelmed with the enthusiasm and support from the crowds at Footwork and The Phoenix in London.  She’s looking forward to belting it out again for the shirtless wonders at upcoming dates at Toronto’s Fly and Montreal’s Parking.



In the meantime, hold on tight Party-People in the West and Party-People in the East, because you’ll be feeling ‘Delicious’ real soon.

Deko-ze hits Reflections in Halifax this Friday, Aug. 25th, followed by what is sure to be another amazing night at Liquid Ice in St. John’s on Saturday, Aug. 26th.  

Long weekend tour dates include an Groove204’s ‘Serendipity Festival’ in Winnipeg on Friday, Sept. 1st.  The tour then moves to Vancouver on Saturday, Sept. 2nd for the ’Believe Audio’ night at Red Room — which just happens to be the launch of a brand new residency for Deko-ze in that city!

REFLECTIONS Website
GROOVE 204 Website
BELIEVE AUDIO Website



DELICIOUS is just too tasty!!!  Many of you have found that Deko-ze’s brand new mix CD was already sold out after the first week of sales!!!  Don’t despair...most HMV stores have it back in stock, or will shortly (and if not, ask them why!?!) Sunrise Records should also now be stocking the title.  

Don’t forget you can go directly to the HI-BIAS RECORDS website to order your copy or purchase a digital download.

DEKO-ZE – DELICIOUS CD PROMO / TOUR E-VITE





Sunday, September 3rd (10PM – very late) - Toronto, ON
It’s that time of year again:  the time when half of Toronto crams into
The Guvernment for one of the biggest one-off club nights in the world!  LABOUR OF LOVE is many things.  A relaxed, low-key evening out is not one of them.

All of the rooms of the venue will be open, so you can weave your way through the 7000 or so people there and check out some phenomenal international talent, including:   John Digweed; Hernan Cattaneo; Benny Benassi; Armin Van Buuren; Ferry Corsten; Junkie XL; Andy C & GQ; Jimmie Sunshine; Princess Superstar; Atomic Hooligan; DJ Craze and more.

Deko-ze and Toronto’s best take over the Orange Room.

LABOUR OF LOVE 2006 E-vite
THE GUVERNMENT Website




Monday, September 4th (6AM - ?) - Toronto, ON
If you go, you know!  If you don’t, it may be for the best.  Or maybe you are missing out on the most insane, intense, messed-up, yet oh so vital party of your life.  Check out the flyer — it says it all!  No guest DJs. They simply don’t deliver like the Zone regulars.   So that’s what you’ll get.  Deko-ze hits the decks at 9AM.  Come Get Your Fcuk’en Beats!

COME GET YOUR FCUK’IN BEATS flyer – front
COME GET YOUR FCUK’IN BEATS flyer – back
COMFORT ZONE INFO courtesy of Scenester Magazine



AUGUST 8, 2006

This day has been a long time coming:  the official release date of Deko-ze’s first licensed mix CD!  But first, a little background. . .

Deko-ze has managed to achieve what many industry insiders would consider the impossible: rising to the top of the DJ ladder WITHOUT the benefit of studio production to back him up.  

Many of today’s ‘top DJs’ are not even adept at mixing or programming, but rather are skilled studio technicians who get booked as DJs on the basis of their tracks’ popularity.  It is rare for a DJ to make it outside their own community without the hype and press that goes along with a hit song.

While this says a lot about Deko-ze’s abilities behind the decks, it has also encouraged him to find the time over the last few years to focus on production.  He has increasingly put his energy into studio work — both alone, and in partnership with several local producers, including Gavin ‘Gavo’ Bradley, Josh Ewert, and Nick ‘Fierce’ Fiorucci.

Creating quality music is only the first step, however.  Getting it out there is another!  Deko-ze has passed on several production contracts in recent years, waiting for just the right moment and just the right deal.  That time has come, as Deko-ze has signed a multi-year artist development deal with Hi-Bias Records.  Deko-ze looks forward to a positive and rewarding experience with the well-established and internationally-entrenched label.

READ THE HI-BIAS PRESS RELEASE:  ‘HI-BIAS SIGNS DEKO-ZE’

“Click on the Delicious CD Flyer to see full size”

In addition to a single release and two remixes in the coming months, one of the initial results of Deko-ze’s deal with Hi-Bias records is an officially licensed DJ Mix.  Entitled  ‘DELICIOUS’, the CD was programmed and mixed by Deko-ze in a style that is entirely his own:  “fresh tribal, electro, and funky house flavours flawlessly blended into one tasty serving!”

The CD includes tracks and remixes by Chus & Ceballos, Tom ‘Superchumbo’ Stephan, Danny Tenaglia, Deux, Mark Knight feat. Katherine Ellis, Starkillers and more.  It also highlights Canadian talent with Paranoid Jack, Carlo Lio, Sherrie Lea, Nick Fiorucci feat. jaQe, and – of course – Deko-ze, included.  

To find out more about the CD, including a track-selection commentary by Deko-ze, and on-line source for ordering CD or MP3, go to the DELICIOUS MIX CD Section.

“Click on the Delicious Tour Flyer to see full size”

In support of his brand new CD, Deko-ze is striking out on an extensive cross-canada journey!  The ‘DEKO-ZE – DELICIOUS 2006 CANADIAN DJ TOUR’ will touch down in almost every major city in the country.  

Coordinated by PPM Promotions, and co-presented by Hi-Bias Records and Klublife Magazine, the tour launches on August 11th in Toronto and concludes on October 7th in Saskatoon, with 18 stops along the way!

To see the complete tour schedule and find out all the details, please see the PPM PROMOTIONS Section.



JULY 22, 2006

If ever there was an occasion for the gay community to congregate and celebrate, it is this one!  The stars have aligned, and history is about to be made!  DIVERS/CITE, Montreal’s PRIDE festivities are always a stand-out.  This year, in addition to the regular party-goers that swarm to Montreal every August Long Weekend for PRIDE, will be thousands of OUT GAMES participants and spectators.

In addition to the multiple club events and BBCM parties going on, the DIVERS/CITE crew host the most integral events of the weekend.  Their Sunday afternoon street party is always off the hook, as are the PM Deluxe / Sunset Party and Pride Ball, which is where you can catch Deko-ze.

DIVERS/CITE 2005 (Montreal Pride) Galleria 1 – La Grande Danse
DIVERS/CITE 2005 (Montreal Pride) Galleria 2 – La Grande Danse
DIVERS/CITE website


Saturday, August 5th (6PM - 11PM)  - Montreal, PQ
Located at Emilie-Gamelin Park, the Divers/cite Sunset Party immediately follows the PM-Deluxe Party at the same location.  Both events are free and in the fresh air!  Deko-ze shares the Loto-Quebec Stage with soon-to-be-superstar-of-the-gay-scene Offer Nissim, from Tel Aviv.

DIVERS/CITE SUNSET PARTY web page


Sunday, August 6th (10PM - late)  - Montreal, PQ
Deko-ze returns for a second year to a spotlight set at the massive PRIDE BALL, located at ARIA.  A sea of shirtless muscle mary’s will bump, sway, grind and sweat to the tunes provided by a truly outstanding line-up:  Montreal native / world-renowned Robert De La Gauthier, Tel Aviv’s Offer Nissim, our little guy, Deko-ze, and the number one gay DJ in the world, New York’s Peter Rauhofer.

DIVERS/CITE PRIDE BALL web page



JULY 3, 2006

PRIDE Toronto has come and gone once again, but it leaves behind one sweet afterglow!  With fantastic weather, an increasingly impressive free street party entertainment line-up (Ultra Nate, David Morales, Vernessa Mitchell, Celeda, Billy Carol, etc.), and a host of great night-time parties, it was a fine return to form after a couple of bumpy years.

Friday night’s Boot Camp was dirty and hot (just the way it ought to be!), while Fly’s Grapefruit was sassy and vocal (just the way it ought to be!) Aqua at The Docks was shimmering with buffed boys and (a few) bronzed girls, while David Morales’ last-minute replacement for Peter Rauhoffer at Sunday’s Revival didn’t keep it from being a stellar party — Sofonda’s show was the stuff legends are made of!!!  

Saturday night saw well-attended and vibe-o-licious parties all over town:  David Morales’ Peep Show at Sonic; the Beef Ball at the Opera House for the tough & leather set; and the PRISM Weekend main event: City of Babylon with Tony Moran and Manny Lehman.

Once again, Deko-ze fans also got their fix during PRIDE.  Unfortunately, Deko-ze’s opening set for New York legend, Junior Vasquez, went out the window when the BOING event planned for CIRCA was cancelled due to construction delays at the venue.

Fortunately, there was plenty of other opportunities to hear Deko-ze, starting with an all-night set at the PRISM Weekend opening party, Ignition, on Thursday at 5ive.  It was a double dose of Deko-ze at Comfort Zone Sunday and Monday mornings, thanks to a special PRIDE edition of Come Get Your Fcuk’en Beats featuring Deko-ze & Sydney Blu, plus great Toronto talent not normally seen at the Zone:  Neill MacLeod, Juniah! and DJ:TK.

And lets not forget the best of all: the Sunday free stages in The Village. This year, Deko-ze managed to squeeze in two sets, starting off at the South Stage and building up to a live performance by Ultra Nate....’Free to do what you want to do’ was definitely a theme for the day.  Next it was off for a street-side interview for an upcoming special on BPM TV.  

Once again — as in years’ past — it was the Wellesley Stage that would prove to be the single best party Toronto witnesses all year.  Mind-blowing fun!  The Collector and DJ:TK got things rolling earlier in the day while Don Berns (aka famous rave DJ, Dr. Trance) took it up a notch with his air guitar and showman style!!  Deko-ze & Jelo finished up the way they do every year — transforming the street into a giant wave of energy, sexiness and positive vibe.

PRIDE TORONTO 2006 Galleria 1 – South Stage / BPM TV Interview

PRIDE TORONTO 2006 Galleria 2 — Wellesley Stage

PRIDE TORONTO 2006 Galleria 3 — Wellesley Stage

PRIDE TORONTO 2005 PROMO VIDEO featuring PRIDE ‘05 Theme:
‘Pena’s Groove’ by Deko-ze feat. Javier Pena

PRIDE TORONTO website
PRISM TORONTO website
CIRCA website

Thursday July 6th / 20th / Aug. 3rd  (10PM – 3AM) - Toronto, ON
Resident / promoter Sydney Blu, continues to pull the crowds in for some vibey, good time “Full Moon Thursdays” at BEBA LOUNGE on College Steet.  Bi-weekly resident, Deko-ze, joins Dayhota and Fabio Palerma on July 6th, and Evan G. & Sydney Blu on July 20th.  August 3rd is a combination repeat of the very popular ‘Bring It Back” and “Glow Night” themes, with Deko-ze & Sydney Blu playing classics all night, and you getting free tan packages!

FULL MOON THURSDAYS @ BEBA July/August Flyer (front)  
FULL MOON THURSDAYS @ BEBA July/August Flyer (back)  

 

Friday, July 7th  (10PM – 3AM) - Rochester, NY, USA
Deko-ze headlines the “Some Like it Harder” party at TILT as part of the Rochester PRIDE weekend.  Resident, Jon Herbert starts things off, with Rob Morley in the ultralounge, and performance art by Florida’s Wild Child also on the bill.

TILT ‘Some Like It Harder’ flyer
TILT Nightclub website

Saturday, July 8th (all day) - Toronto, ON
The Toronto DJ Festival is an industry-focused, seminar/equipment demonstration event geared towards hip hop and electronic DJs, particularly those interested in the current shift towards digital mixing, as well as old-school turntablism.  A major part of the event is the Toronto DMC DJ competition.  There is also an official after party at Tonic (117 Peter St.).  No cover before 12AM with Toronto DJ Festival ticket.

The Festival’s mandate includes “honouring DJ’s, organizations and companies that have contributed to the industry... Toronto DJ Festival is honouring DJs that have contributed in the past, and those who are still representing.  To give recognition to those that have been holding down the DJ industry in Canada, we have dedicated part of the festival to give out Awards to some of Canada’s finest DJs.”

Deko-ze is to be honoured with the ‘BEST ELECTRONIC DJ AWARD’, as voted by members of the industry (DJs, producers, etc.).  The Awards Ceremony takes place at 9PM at the Ryerson Theatre (43 Gerrard St. E.)

TORONTO DJ FESTIVAL website

Sunday, July 9th (6AM – 4AM Monday) - Toronto, ON
It’s gonna be another sweaty one at The Zone!!!  Deko-ze starts the day early with an opening 6AM set so that the world-famous SCUMFROG can take over the 9AM slot.  Sydney Blu and the CZ residents provide the tunes for the rest of the day (and night!)

Comfort Zone SCUMFROG Flyer (front)
Comfort Zone SCUMFROG Flyer (back)

Saturday, July 15th (10PM – 7AM) - Toronto, ON
Deko-ze last headlined at FLY, Toronto’s circuit mecca, in March.  With nearly 1500 up-for-it party boys through the door, it was one of the busiest nights in recent memory — at a club famous for routinely bringing in the likes of Manny Lehman, Tracy Young and Chris Cox.  Once again, it’s set to be a great night with Dwayne Minard opening, and Deko-ze working his magic from 1AM to close.

FLY – JULY 2006 Flyer
FLY website

Sunday, July 16th  (12PM – 5PM) - Toronto Harbour, ON
It’s boat cruise number three of the 2006 season for Deko-ze.  The first two were more fun than you can shake a stick at.  Promoters Double J and Amigo’s routinely ensure a sold-out boat of sexy and stylish girls and boys ready to get down on the water!  Joining Deko-ze behind the decks are Manzone & Strong and J-Prez.  Boarding begins on The Enterprise at 11AM at pier 35 (off Cherry Street).  For more info or tickets, call 416-405-5241.


CLOSE/AMIGO’S CRUISE Galleria Pg 1
CLOSE/AMIGO’S CRUISE Galleria Pg 2
AMIGO’S / DOUBLE J CRUISE Galleria Pg 3
AMIGO’S / DOUBLE J CRUISE Galleria Pg 4

Sunday, July 16th  (12PM – 10:30PM) - Toronto, ON
Folsom Fair North has shortened its name to FFN, but this fourth annual event, modelled after San Francisco’s famous outdoor fetish fair, has been growing every year.  Although still attracting a primarily gay crowd, the event is reaching out to the straight kink world, as well.  Last year’s move to Allan Gardens (Jarvis & Carlton) was a major success, and the Sleeman’s Beer Garden bordering the Conservatory was a great location for the dance area.  Deko-ze (7PM – 9PM) joins Toronto’s finest DJs in rocking the leather and rubber-clad T-dance revellers.  Be a little daring – check it out!

FFN4 Weekend Guide
FFN4 website

Friday, July 21st – Sunday July 23rd  (non-stop) - Tweed, ON
The 12th Annual World Electronic Music Festival (WEMF) takes place in Trudeau Park near Tweed, Ontario this year.  One of the longest running camping / music festivals in the world, WEMF has a storied past, and Deko-ze has been a part of it ever since year two!!!  With multiple stages crossing the wide swath of electronic music genres, the festival has also added a non-electronic stage for the first time ever with Broken Social Scene, Mobile, Pilate and Controller.Controller headlining.  

Back in more familiar dance music territory, DJ headliners include:  John ‘OO’ Fleming, Anne Savage, Chris Liberator, D.A.V.E. The Drummer, Mark EG, Goldie, Krust & Die, Grooverider, Jackal & Hyde and Krafty Kuts.  Deko-ze will bang it out on the main Four-Four Stage on Friday night.

WEMF Flyer
WEMF website

Sunday, July 23rd (6AM – 4AM Monday) - Toronto, ON
Get thee to MASS!!!  It’s time once again for an extended Deko-ze set at Comfort Zone.  Deko-ze’s weekly 9AM sermon gets expanded until 2PM — just enough time to school the masses and convert the heretics!  Following our main man is DJ Kultcha, a recent Toronto transplant, originally hailing over Vancouver.

DEKO-ZE’S ‘MASS’ AT CZ Poster
COMFORT ZONE Info / Residents / DJ Lineup courtesy of Scenester Magazine



JUNE 9, 2006

 

IT’S PRIDE SEASON!!!
That’s right, everyone!!!  It’s PRIDE season, everywhere!!!  Deko-ze is just bursting. . . and so is his PRIDE schedule this summer!   

You can show your pride alongside Deko-ze at:

PRIDE Toronto  (June 19th – 26th)
Full details below

Rochester Pride  (July 7th - 9th)
July 7 — Tilt Nightclub

DIVERS/CITE in Montreal  (July 30th – August 6th)
Sat. Aug. 5 — ‘PM deluxe-Sunset Party’ in the park with Offer Nissim;
Sun. Aug. 6 — ‘Pride Ball’ with Peter Rauhoffer, Robert de la Gauthier & Offer Nissim
DIVERS/CITE (Montreal Pride) website

While you’re priming to party, check out the Deko-ze GALLERIA pages from previous PRIDE events:

PRIDE TORONTO 2005 Galleria 1 – Parade  
PRIDE TORONTO 2005 Galleria 2 – Wellesley Stage
PRIDE TORONTO 2005 Galleria 3 – Wellesley Stage

DIVERS/CITE 2005 (Montreal Pride) Galleria 1 – La Grande Danse
DIVERS/CITE 2005 (Montreal Pride) Galleria 2 – La Grande Danse

PRIDE TORONTO 2004 Galleria 1 – Wellesley Stage  


JUNE 5, 2006

By now, many of you have heard that Deko-ze was recently involved in a car accident on the drive home from a regional gig.  Adding fuel to the fire for the often quoted ‘HARDEST WORKING DJ IN CANADA” tag is Shaun Proulx, XTRA! Magazine columnist and GAY GUIDE TORONTO editor:

“Who can argue that DJ Deko-ze defines dedication?  Following a car accident late one night driving home from a gig in London, the DJ found himself in a hospital in Woodstock.  With no time to go home for fresh clothing or to switch up his music, the DJ found a ride from the hospital straight to Pearson airport, where he then flew to a gig in Edmonton, flying back the next evening to make gigs in both Toronto and Montreal.  Altogether now:  What the fuck?  Kudos to you, Mr. Michael and hope you’re well on the mend.”
- Shaun Proulx, “Cocktail Confessions”, XTRA!
(May 11, 2006 p.47)

Thursday June 8 / June 15th  (10PM – 3AM) - Toronto, ON
Full Moon Thursdays at Beba Lounge on College Street continues to pack ‘em in!  With Deko-ze now an official bi-weekly resident, you’ve got even more reason to head over to Little Italy for a little mid-week shindig.  Resident Sydney Blu and Deko-ze drop current beats on June 8th, but plan to keep things interesting by playing ALL CLASSICS on June 15th.  Style Code In Effect.

FULL MOON THURSDAYS @ BEBA May/June Flyer Front
FULL MOON THURSDAYS @ BEBA May/June Flyer Back

Friday, June 16th  (10PM – 3AM) - Montreal, PQ
While Deko-ze frequently hops to Montreal to have a ‘PERFECT SUNDAY’ at his Parking Bar residency on Sunday nights, he has been asked to come control the ‘TRAFFIC’ on Friday night this month instead.  While the scene on Sundays is quite polysexual, on Friday it’s all boys, boys, boys — or more to the point, Men, Men, Men!

Deko-ze’s PARKING Galleria 1
PARKING Website



MAY 16, 2006

After spending a weekend entertaining the Yanks in Rochester (Tilt) and Detroit (Bleu), Deko-ze is keeping it all Canuck for the kick-off to summer May Long Weekend.  

Whether you like to rough it (camping, tripping & general outdoor madness at Trudeau Park in Tweed), or prefer to stick to the glamourous side (The Guvernment’s annual ‘Freedom’ massive), get sea legs dancing on Lake Ontario (Close/Amigo’s first Boat Cruise of the season), or simply lose the feeling in your legs altogether (Come Get Your Fcuk’in Beats at Comfort Zone), you have many options to choose from – so pick one, or make it easy on yourself and pick them all!

 

Sunday, May 17, 2006 (10PM - late) - Toronto, ON
There’s a lot of big parties in Toronto this weekend, but none bigger than ‘FREEDOM’ at The Guvernment / Kool Haus complex.  House fans will eat up the lineup, with Deep Dish and Nic Fanciulli in the Guvernment, Seb Fontaine, Demi and Deko-ze (5AM – 8AM) in The Drink.   Jungle fans will also be flocking to check out the incredible lineup in the Kool Haus provided by the Theory crew.

THE GUVERNMENT website


APRIL 17, 2006

Thursday, April 20th (10 PM – 3AM) - London, ON
It’s gonna be a big night at THE BARKING FROG, as Deko-ze pops in for the HI-BIAS Records’ Release Party for “Miami  Mix 2006”.  Resident DJ Zoltan, along with Nick ‘Fierce’ Fiorucci mixed the CD, which includes among its track listing Deko-ze ‘N Gavo’s ‘This Time'.  Also on the mix are tracks by Tom Novy, Axwell & Sebastian Ingrosso, Wonderland Avenue, Deep Dish and Armand Van Helden.  The CD can be picked up at all major record stores or through the Hi-Bias website.  Also, watch for a Toronto CD release party in early May.

THE BARKING FROG website
HI-BIAS RECORDS website  



APRIL 11, 2006

Friday, April 14 (10PM – 5AM) - Toronto, ON
Deko-ze’s set at last summer’s MLT “LEATHER BALL” was such a massive success that even non-leather types and circuit queens are talking about heading to MLT’s ‘RESURRECTION’ party at The Opera House for a little Good Friday debauchery.  Deko-ze controls the dance floor all night.  Positive, friendly and tough!  Is it for the faint of heart?  Check out the pics from the Leather Ball in the Galleria.

MLT ‘RESURRECTION’ poster
Deko-ze’s “LEATHER BALL ‘05” Galleria Pg 1  
Deko-ze’s “LEATHER BALL ‘05” Galleria Pg 2


MARCH 22, 2006

It was certainly a warm winter, and March definitely came in like a lamb...so you better believe it’s going to go out like a lion – at least Deko-ze’s schedule is looking that way!  Having just returned from western Canadian gigs in Saskatoon, Calgary (Fahrenheit) and Victoria (Hush), Deko-ze is gearing up to take it to the east with an Anniversary set at Reflections in Halifax this weekend, and his Stereo debut in Montreal next weekend.  That’s not all, of course!  Check out the DJ SCHEDULE Section for a comprehensive listing, plus a peek ahead at what’s in store for April.

Thursday, March 30th  (10PM – 3AM) - Toronto, ON
After nearly a year of frequent guest stints at BEBA LOUNGE’S  ‘Full Moon Thursdays’, Deko-ze has decided to formalize his relationship with the hip College Street mid-weeker.  Every second week, our boy will join weekly resident Sydney Blu for some serious tunes, magic elixirs and outlandish behaviour.  Low cover, cheap drinks, good times! This Thursday’s ‘THRUST’ monthly is hosted by Murray Rowe and Steve Ireson (‘It’s A Boys Life’ / 5ive), so anticipate a larger sprinkling of ‘boyz’ at this generally straight party.

BEBA March Flyer – front  
BEBA March Flyer – back

Saturday, April 1st  (11PM – 8AM) - Montreal, PQ
This is the big one you’ve all been waiting for!!  Following up an amazing year-long residency for PARKING’S “Perfect Sundays”, Deko-ze makes his long overdue STEREO debut!   Also on the bill are Montreal faves, Gilles Jr & Patrick Guay.  The entire Deko-ze team will be heading to Montreal for the weekend.  Look forward to seeing YOU there!!!

STEREO Website

FIERCE @ STEREO Flyer



MARCH 7, 2006

Once again, Jenn (of DoubleJ promotions) and Deko-ze teamed up to celebrate their birthdays in grand raucous style!  Held at FOOTWORK on Friday, February 24th, it was rafters-room-only for everyone who showed up to wish them well, and stayed to go off to the beats of Addy, Jay Force and special guest, Nick ‘Fierce’ Fiorrucci (owner of Hi-Bias Records).  Of course, the birthday boy, himself threw down a set of good-time grooves.

Deko-ze’s ‘J & D BDAY BEATS’ Galleria Pg 1
Deko-ze’s ‘J & D BDAY BEATS’ Galleria Pg 2

Deko-ze’s ‘J & D BDAY BEATS’ Galleria Pg 3

Deko-ze’s FOOTWORK Galleria 1
Deko-ze’s FOOTWORK Galleria 2

FOOTWORK website

FEBRUARY 20, 2006

Deko-ze is now contributing a monthly chart to BPM TV.  You can check out his chart for the national digital TV dance music channel by going to their website.  The included charts represent viewer’s faves, BPM TV’s own video countdown, and a commercial dance singles chart.  Now, the underground / club scene is properly represented by Deko-ze and his ear to the ground, presence in the record stores and record pools — and these days — time spent scouring the internet!

BPM TV Charts

Even more exciting is the Spotlight that BPM TV has been preparing on our favourite DJ.  The BPM cameras have been following Deko-ze around since last spring at Toronto PRIDE.  With subsequent stops at Release Records, a charity / media event, and at Deko-ze’s new Gallery residency, the program is now complete.   The Spotlight on Deko-ze (and another fave, Donald Glaude) will air on Thursday, February 24th at 9:00 PM.  It will then fall into repeat rotation along with past BPM Spotlights on the likes of Ferry Corsten, Rabbit In The Moon, Paul Oakenfold and Tiesto.  Check it out.  

BPM TV website

And also keep your eyes peeled for a rotating ‘BPM TV PRESENTS...” special on ‘THE UNDERGROUND’.  The special had it’s initial airing a couple weeks ago, but will continue to pop up on the channel.  It features many of the places and faces GTA partiers know and love —  Footwork, Fly, Comfort Zone, dj Kenny Glasgow, drag queen Sofonda Cox, promoters Jenn & JJ of Double D, and Scenester Magazine’s Raquel Richards.

BPM TV Programming Schedule

 

In addition to BPM TV, Deko-ze is also contributing to GGT (Gay Guide Toronto’s) DJ PLAY / SAY column.  The GGT chart is not, however, simply a shopping list of names and titles.  Rather, it is a chance for a rotating selection of Toronto’s gay jocks to tell you why they like the tracks they are currently pounding.  Check out Deko-ze’s current Top 10.

GGT - DJ/PLAY/SAY Column

And while you are visiting the Gay Guide Toronto site, don’t miss out on the sometimes controversial, frequently amusing, and always informative ‘Sissy Pulse’, written by Toronto’s number one party personality, Charles Pavia.  Those of you outside big metropolitan areas won’t get the reference to CITY TV’s City Pulse, but suffice it to say, they only THINK they are ‘everwhere’.  And more to the point, SISSY PULSE isn’t everywhere, but it is EVERYWHERE that matters!

GGT – SISSY PULSE Column



JANUARY 24, 2006

Friday, January 27 / February 10/24, 2006 (10PM – 5AM)
Toronto, ON
“DOMESTIC” at Footwork seemed like a gamble when it began last summer.  A new weekly with an all-local line-up, minimal promotion and an obscure location.  Hope you placed your bets wisely, because the night has become a smashing success and favourite haunt of local house-heads!  Hosted by Double J (Jenn & JJ),  Stan Club, Greg & Disco Lyle and the man behind the night, DJ Addy, it also boasts bi-weekly residents, Deko-ze and Manzone & Strong.  Also, in frequent rotation are J-Prez, Carlo Lio, Nathan Barato and Vinyl Junkies.  

Check it out this Friday, and start gearing up for the THIRD ANNUAL JENN & DEKO-ZE BIRTHDAY BASH to be held at Footwork on Friday, February 24th.  

And don’t get lost!  The address is 425 Adelaide Street, but you enter off the first alley south of Adelaide on Brant Street.

Deko-ze’s FOOTWORK Galleria 1
Deko-ze’s FOOTWORK Galleria 2
FOOTWORK website



JANUARY 11, 2006


It’s a New Year, everyone.  Assuming our crystal ball is working properly, we can let you in on a llittle secret — it’s gonna be a big year for Mr. Michael ‘Deko-ze’ Babb.  BIG!  Keep checking back here or sign up for Deko-ze’s mailing list to keep informed on some major upcoming announcements.



DECEMBER 27, 2005


HAPPY HOLIDAYS everyone!  Hope you are all huddled with your loved ones, celebrating — or just getting cosy — in whatever way is your custom.  Also hope you had fun at Deko-ze's various local Christmas / Boxing Day events at Beba Lounge, Comfort Zone, Guvernment and Republik.

Last Friday, the venerable “BREATHE” took its final breath, as System Soundbar prepares to close its doors after providing years of underground beats in the heart of Toronto's mainstream club district.  As one of two original weekly residents, and continuing as a bi-weekly resident to the very end (six years later!!), Deko-ze was an integral part of one of the most influential club nights Toronto has ever witnessed.  ‘Breathe' was entirely responsible for ushering in the progressive house sound and introduced world-class talents like Danny Howells, Steve Lawler, Sander Kleinenberg, Anthony Pappa, Hernon Cattaneo, James Holden, Chris Fortier, Slacker, Cass, Oliver Lieb, Jimmy Van M., Scumfrog and Sister Bliss, to the city.


As this will be the last update of 2006, the focus will be on the busy NEW YEAR'S weekend .  If you're in the Toronto ( Destiny, Guvernment, Comfort Zone ) or Montreal ( Parking ) areas, you'll be able to ring in the New Year with Deko-ze.  And if you're not, he's bound to be hitting up your area soon.  HAPPY NEW YEAR!


DECEMBER 6, 2005

 

Saturdays (11PM – 6AM) - Toronto, ON
Since its amazing opening on November 14th, GALLERY at The Guvernment Complex, has quickly become one of the hottest tickets in town.  The stylish set have found a funky new late-night Saturday home!!  The unique baroque-themed room (flocked wallpaper, cast-iron chandeliers and a friendly antelope!)  plays host to Toronto’s top house jocks:  Sydney Blu, Nathan Barato, Addy, and Deko-ze, who will be spinning whenever he is in town.  The PPM crew (Erin, Wade Allan, Murray) will be hosting on nights when Deko-ze appears.  A diverse, sexy and mixed crowd has been filling the place, so come early (and stay late!)  Style code in effect!  1 Jarvis Street (corner of 132 Queens Quay East & Jarvis)

Deko-ze’s “GALLERY” Galleria Pg 1
Deko-ze’s “GALLERY” Galleria Pg 2
THE GUVERNMENT Website



NOVEMBER 14, 2005


As DEKO-ZE gets ready to head for Quebec this weekend, we have gone back through the past year to collect various media pieces on Deko-ze's emergence as a headlining act in LA BELLE PROVENCE. Though he's been playing the occasional rave or club night in both Montreal and Quebec City for over six years, it was really in 2005, with his new residency at PARKING and high-profile gigs during DIVERSITE (Montreal's Gay Pride festivities), that his status in Quebec has caught up with the rest of the country.

"(Deko-ze) has been going hard behind the decks ever since his noodle first started dripping with butter."
- Danny Legare, The Montreal Mirror (July 21, 2005)

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“Après avoir fait les festivités de la Fierté de Toronto et joué au Folsom Fair North de la ville Reine, voici que DJ Deko-ze, un des meilleurs et des plus prometteurs DJ de Toronto, s'amène pour Divers/Cité.”
- Andre C. Passiour, Fugues, Montreal (July 20, 2005)

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“The double gift of flexibility and perceptiveness lies at the heart of DJ Deko-ze's rising popularity...”
- Jarmila Dikladalova, ToBe Magazine, Montreal (June 6, 2005)

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NOVEMBER 11, 2005

Thanks to everyone for crawling out from under their headstones and, once again, making MAYHEM at System Soundbar a blood-curdling success.  The third annual Hallowe'en tune-and-goon fest promoted by PPM, SCENESTER MAGAZINE and BREATHE was held on Friday, October 28th.  J-PREZ did a great job of setting the mood for DEKO-ZE (in frighteningly fused Michael Jackson / El Debarge Zombie garb), who took over the decks at 1:30 AM and accelerated the mayhem until 8:00 AM.

This year's theme was 'NIGHT OF THE LIVING DREADS' and even though the event was held several days before Hallowe'en, there was plenty of ghoulish zombies, sinister characters, bulging bicep boys and hot chicks with snakes in their hair!  Speaking of snakes... did you see the giant live one, the sword swallower, the fire breather, the hooker from Harveys?  And yes, even Jesus made an appearance.  No Elvis, however. Check out the pics in the Deko-ze Galleria. 

MAYHEM 5 (Night of the Living Dreads) Gallery 1
MAYHEM 5 (Night of the Living Dreads) Gallery 2

MAYHEM 5 (Night of the Living Dreads) Flyer (Front/Back)
MAYHEM 5 (Night of the Living Dreads) Flyer (Inside)
MAYHEM 5 (Night of the Living Dreads) Poster

MAYHEM 5 (Night of the Living Dreads) E-Vite

NOVEMBER 1, 2005

NOW Weekly (Everything Toronto. Every Week) just released its editors'/writers’ choices for the 300 BEST REASONS TO LOVE TORONTO!

Only three categories pertained to DJs:  one for un-mixed track selector (Will Munro); one for hip-hop (Starting from Scratch).  Meanwhile, our boy, Deko-ze was singled out as the best electronic / dance DJ in the city.  Not only that, two of the clubs Deko-ze currently holds residencies at won for Best Big Club (The Guvernment) and Best Boutique Club  (Footwork).   To read more on the awards, and hear why Deko-ze is the best in Toronto, go to the PUBLICITY Section



JUNE 22, 2005

It's PRIDE Season in Toronto and across the globe.  Locally, Deko-ze is set to lift you up with a Pride Week menu sure to serve up what you are craving.  

You can check him out at Comfort Zone (Thursday night / Monday morning after party), on the MLT float during the PRIDE Parade , at the always insane Wellesley Stage street party (considered by many to be THE SINGLE BEST PARTY in Toronto year after year), and playing in the gigantic main room at LUCID along with Manny Lehman and Kristine W. for the massive RISE party Sunday night.

He's also providing the week's showcase tune with the release of the Official Toronto Pride Theme Song, "PENA'S GROOVE" , written & produced by Deko-ze N' Gavo, featuring Javier Pena on guitar and bass.

Click here to see the Pride Toronto promotional video featuring "Pena's Groove"

A limited number of CDs featuring the full club version and radio edit of the track will be available for purchase at the Wellesley Stage during Pride Sunday .  If any remain following PRIDE, they will be available through this website, or by speaking with Deko-ze or his management directly.

Sunday, July 3rd (10PM - 3AM) - Montreal, PQ
Deko-ze's debut in April for "Perfect Sundays" at PARKING was such a success that the club promptly offered him a bi-monthly residency.  This is it's official launch, so one can expect some serious business on the dancefloor!  It's also a little teaser for Deko-ze's big show at Diversite (Montreal Pride) on the August long weekend.

PARKING Website
Deko-ze’s PARKING Galleria Pg 1



JUNE 2, 2005

There is few DJs in North America with such broad cross-over appeal as Deko-ze. Following up his cult-like status in the 90s rave scene with a smooth transition to the main rooms of straight house and progressive clubs across the country, Deko-ze is now finally becoming as well known in the gay scene as he has been in the straight scene for the past decade.  Check it out . . .


Xtra! Magazine's 2004 'Best in Arts' Awards:

BEST in CLUB SCENE:  "DJ Deko-ze:  From Lub, Five and the Comfort Zone to Pride stages and clubs across the country, T.O.'s hardest working DJ embodies great dance music, fun times and mixing scenes."
- Xtra! (Toronto), No. 526, Dec. 23, 2004

The Most FAB (Readers' Choice) Awards:
#1 LOCAL DJ :  Deko-ze
- FAB Magazine (Toronto), #262, Feb. 24 - Mar. 9, 2005

ToBe ' Nightlife Column' by Gaetan Vaudry:
"For those of you in Toronto, you should expect to see your DJ Deko-ze to be coming to Montreal more often.  He last stopped by at PARKING on April 17 (an evening I missed - Mea Culpa ).  Everyone is saying he has literally charmed Montrealers and has several invitations to come back and play."
- ToBe (Montreal), Vol. 4 / No. 4, May 2005

After a few years absence from the airwaves / internet radio, Deko-ze is once again set to invade your home!!!  Way back in Saskatoon, he and co-host McFly, founded a long-running weekly program on CFCR FM called ' Techno Prisoners' .  Upon moving to Toronto, Deko-ze took up the mic and turntables alongside the legendary Dr. Trance for the weekly Global Groove (and later 1Groove.com ) show 'Technopolis' .

Now, every Friday, from 8PM - 10PM EST, you can prime up for your night out with a brand new Deko-ze set courtesy of MANCANDY RADIO .  Just click on the promo below and the tunes are on the way to your desktop.

MANCANDY RADIO Website

APRIL 18, 2005

Issue No. 2 of the hot new pocket zine about the scene - SCENESTER MAGAZINE - features a cover story / DJ Report on our very own, Deko-ze.  Titled 'Future Sound of London' , the report by Miss Raquel is one of the more thorough accounts of Deko-ze's rise from small-town dj to one of Canada's most recognized and revered spin-meisters.

Find it in the PUBLICITY section.

SCENESTER MAGAZINE Website

MARCH 29, 2005

First Thursday Each Month (10PM - 2AM) - Toronto
Deko-ze's "Lick It"  night at the hottest martini bar in the city morphs into a new monthly format and name change appropriate for Spring:   "FRESH" .  Cool drinks and the sexiest boys (and a healthy sprinkling of hot girls) in the city!  Are you fresh enough?
LUB LOUNGE website
Deko-ze¹s ³LUB LOUNGE² Galleria Pg 1


MARCH 17, 2005


At long last, an update for The Shiznit.  Things haven't really slowed down for Deko-ze and team since the Five Gigs in 48 Hours New Year's Marathon!

There has been a lot going on: a four-day birthday weekend (gallery pages from Lub and Film Lounge to come); the movement of Deko-ze's very successful "Volume Sundays" weekly from Cube to his old 'HUNG' hangout at 5ive Nightclub; a feature article in Scenester Mag; gigs from coast to coast and down to Mexico; and a very busy studio production schedule (release details to come shortly).

NOVEMBER 19, 2004

'THE T.O. CHAINSAW MASCARA' was a resounding success.  The tramped up / camped up ghouls and goblins came out in droves to celebrate the 'MAYHEM' ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY.  Sydney Blu and Deko-ze dropped the devious beats while the Circus Orange swallowed flames and blew a few sparks with their surreal metal clothing / grinder show.  It was truly a night where gothic horror met high camp.

MAYHEM 4 (The T.O. Chainsaw Mascara) Poster  
MAYHEM 4 (The T.O. Chainsaw Mascara) Flyer Front/Back  
MAYHEM 4 (The T.O. Chainsaw Mascara) Flyer Inside

MAYHEM 4 (Hallowe'en, 2003) Pictures Courtesy of Ryan Parks ("Mayhem Galleries Located in System Soundbar's 'Breathe' Collection) 

OCTOBER 9, 2004

 

 

On a personal note, Deko-ze wishes to acknowledge the recent passing of Brent Carmichael.  Brent has been the primary resident DJ and main force behind Hush Nightclub (and formerly The Limit) in Victoria, BC for many years.  As such, his influence on the Vancouver Island scene was very broad - as was his sense of humour!  Deko-ze and Brent became friends over the years that Deko-ze has had his residency there, and he will certainly be missed.

Daniel Paquette, music writer for Toronto's FAB Magazine, a gay bi-weekly, recently undertook the arduous task of attempting to rank the top local and international DJs.  Long a favourite of Canada's straight parties and clubs, Deko-ze was a virtual unknown in the Toronto gay scene just one year ago.  That did not stop him from ranking NUMBER 2 in the TORONTO TOP 10.  As expressed by Paquette "Deko-ze is high on this list because of his incredibly rapid rise in 2004 on Church Street from a residency at lub to his highly successful weekly, Hung at 5ive."  He then went on to note that "the most versatile DJ on this list is also the busiest and most in-demand."

"FAB Magazine: "He's hung and versatile: Deko-ze's star is on the rise."

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In addition to the FAB article described above, there are several other new additions to the PUBLICITY Page, including columns on Deko-ze from Vancouver's "The Georgia Straight", Buffalo's "About Magazine", and Toronto's "EYE Weekly" and "XTra!"  Go to the PUBLICITY section now!  

SEPTEMBER 21, 2004