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04 April 2012

Lessons from Starfire & Shaikh!

 
Sunset Labs Proudly Presents!:

DAVID STARFIRE & ADHAM SHAIKH
Music Production Workshop & Forum

On Friday April 20th two of North America’s most talented producers hit town for our Cosmic Caravan show at Victoria Event Center. There is a lot these two have in common! They are both successful, full time musicians & producers. They both have tracks that frequent the top 100 of their respective charts. They share many of the same big stages at big festivals throughout North America and beyond!

There is something else they have in common, and if you are an aspiring music producer, prick your ears. On Saturday April 21st these two cats will sit down for 2 hours with a limited number of local producers and answer your questions on music production & making it in the business!

They have together come up with a unique and highly personal format for this workshop – once registered, each guest will be able to submit 3 questions that they have for David & Adham. The duo will group the questions into particular themes, and then respond directly to what it is that you most want to know!

Additionally – each attendee can submit 1 track that they are working on, and our guest intructors will select a couple of the tracks to discuss in the workshop and offer new ideas & feedback for your consideration.

Be prepared for a packed two hours highly tailored to your interests! Only 30 seats available – REGISTER TODAY via paypal here, or you can also buy tickets directly at Sunset Room or DreamCO!

 

DAVID STARFIRE :: 6 Degrees | Los Angeles

David Starfire is a producer, composer, multi-instrumentalist and DJ based in Los Angeles and San Francisco. His production style is eclectic, fusing world music with dance, hip hop and everything in-between. David is signed with the internationally known label Six Degrees Records, home to artists such as The Orb, Bebel Gilberto, Cheb i Sabbah, Karsh Kale, Midival Punditz, Michael Franti, Natacha Atlas, DJ Spooky and many others. He’s released two records, “Bollyhood Bass” in 2010 and “Bombay Beatz” in 2007. His tunes have been played on BBC, NPR, National Geographic, XM radio and various stations around the world. His signature sound landed him several DJ gigs at large scale international festivals all over the world such as Winter Music Conference, Coachella, Love Parade, the Forum, Musikmesse, Electric Picnic, Shambhala, Harmony, Burning Man, Lightning in a Bottle, Lovevolution and Earthdance. He has shared the stage with all the top DJ’s such as Tiesto, Bassnectar and Skrillex. He also sets himself apart from other DJ’s by playing bass guitar and electronic hand drums during his set and for special festival shows he incorporates a live 8+ piece band under the name “David Starfire Live Ensemble”. David’s songs are featured on several CD compilations, DVD’s, video games and TV shows. Over the years, David has collaborated with Afrika Bambaataa, FreQ Nasty, Ooah (Glitch Mob), MC 900 Ft Jesus, Information Society, American Music Club, Wire Train and members of Beck. He is also busy producing side projects with iCatching and the Dub Kirtan All Stars project (with FreQ Nasty) and performs audio/visual shows with VJ Culture under the name StarCulture.
www.davidstarfire.com | www.soundcloud.com/davidstarfire

 

ADHAM SHAIKH :: Sonic Turtle, Interchill | Nelson BC

A fusion of sounds from around the world A blend of styles and traditions, From Electro, Breaks, Dub, Psychedelic Trance, Downtempo, Funk, Bhangra, Latin+Brazilian and Afrobeat to the original compositions Adham blends and remixes into his sets. Transmitting tribal grooves from ancient traditions! Over the years Shaikh has had the pleasure to work and record with many talented musicians playing instruments from India, Bali, Africa, Slovakia, Scandinavia, Turkey, America and Canada. Shaikh weaves soundscapes carried by the tribal dub groove. His renowned sets bridge the gap between organic and electronic. Inner and outer space. He has been heard live at festivals and gatherings in Montreal, Toronto, Vancouver, Victoria, Saltspring Island, Nelson (Canada) and Internationally at Glastonbury UK, London UK. Samothraki (Greece)and Tokyo (Japan). Adham is well loved on Vancouver Island but hasn’t been out this way in some time! Get ready to Shaikh it up with BCs favorite world fusion producer!
www.sonicturtle.com | www.myspace.com/adhamshaikh

 

hosted at Sunset Room | 401 Herald St | all ages
$30pp | limited seating | first come first serve

TO REGISTER: interac transfer to payments@sunsetlabs.ca OR
paypal & credit card are accepted here OR
book your seat in person at Sunset Room or DreamCO.
additional details provided on registration!

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