Collective Groove Theory, 2BHappy/Soda-Licious, Syrious Styles, and Earthdance International
Present
EARTHDANCE FESTIVAL 08: RETURN TO THE SOURCE
Earthdance Festival 08 will be a 15 hour long event, starting at 2pm. and ending after 5am. There will be 3 MASSIVE MAIN STAGES of both imported and local talent, with bone crushing bass, themed lighting, mind melting video, and state of the art laser shows. Musical genres will range from Hippie Jam Bands during the day to Dj's spinning your favorite Trance, HHC, DnB, Jungle, Techno, Hardcore, Freestyle, House, and Breaks all night long. There will be an elevated Buddhist Temple & Meditation Area with REAL monks, as well as one of AZ LARGEST drum circles of the year!!!!!
We are honored to have the Venerable ZaChoeje Rinpoche the spiritual leader of the Emaho Foundation hosting the temple and also leading the prayer for peace.
 | of The Emaho Foundation. Rinpoche studied at the Drepung Loseling Monastery and received the Geshe Lharampa degree, equal to a doctorate in Tibetan Buddhism. After leading the Mystical Arts of Tibet cultural tour in America in 1998, he traveled to Phoenix with a group of monks, where he found himself personally drawn to the desert. He decided to settle there and began teaching. On September 10, 2001, he, together with Dharma friends and students, founded Emaho Foundation. The Sanskrit word emaho (pronounced ay-mah-ho) is an expression of joy and wonder, and an invocation for auspiciousness. Emaho Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization led by its spiritual director ZaChoeje Rinpoche and a volunteer board of directors. The Emaho Foundation is dedicated to preserving and sharing Tibetan culture, supporting humanitarian projects, and assisting with spiritual development and to make the world a better place through adopting universal responsibility and joyously practicing nonviolence, wisdom, love and compassion. It is the intent of the members of Emaho Foundation to create an inclusive environment for all people that models the six perfections: Generosity, Ethics, Patience, Enthusiasm, Concentration + Understanding |  |
JOIN US, this 13th of September, 2008 as we come together to promote peace and humanitarian efforts through the global language of dance and music. With DONATIONS going to two international charities, EARTHDANCE INTERNATIONAL and THE EMAHO FOUNDATION !!!!
This is NOT the Earthdance of recently past years, this event WILL bring back what the Earthdance Festival was meant to be!!! As it was here in Phoenix back in the 90's. We will be holding this event at a BRAND NEW VIRGIN VENUE near the Phoenix Metro Area..... It will be easily accessible from all sides of the state, Tucson, Phoenix, and Northern Arizona!!!!! There will be more then adequate parking for thousands upon thousands of people, and this event WILL GO ALL NIGHT LONG WITHOUT A DOUBT!!!!!!
Stage 1: Happy Hardcore/UK Hardcore/Freestyle
Presented By: Collective Groove Theory
DYLOOT (Blue Moon F-8) San Francisco CALIFORNIA
Best known for his warm stage presence and alluring DJ performance, Dyloot elevates the dance floor with his progressive blend of deep and melodic trance. As a professional and talented DJ, Dyloot has maintained his status as one of the biggest Trance DJ´s in the Bay Area. He has punctuated his style with new waves of flowing and sweet-sounding tracks, providing audial pleasure to any listener. With a quality and professional performance always at the top of his list, Dyloot continuously spins the newest tracks, with rhythmical moves, including one smooth mix after another.
Beginning in 1995, Dyloot began DJing in the San Francisco underground scene spinning Progressive Techno. As the scene quickly grew, so did Dyloot´s DJ career. In 1997 he stepped into the realm of event promotion and started SKILLS Productions with, then partner and DJ, Tom Slik. SKILLS quickly became the biggest electronic music event promoters in California, and then in the U.S. Two years later, in 1999, Dyloot and Tom Slik opened their record store Skills DJ Workshop in Berkeley, which continues to provide one of the largest vinyl selections for electronic music. 1999 also marked the shift in Dyloot´s DJ style from Progressive Techno to Trance. This shift was the catalyst in skyrocketing Dyloot´s sustained career and popularity among fans and DJ´s alike.
Simon Apex - (NU energy - http://www.myspace.com/simonapex) LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA
Simon Apex has been at the forefront of the United States, UK Hardcore movement for over a decade. He was first introduced to the intoxicating sound of Hardcore in 1991 at the ripe old age of sixteen through bootleg tapes supplied by his friends at school. Hooked on the high-octane break beats Simon started collecting tape packs and then just after his 18th birthday the legendary Rhythm Station opened just miles from his Bracknell home in the south of England where he became an immediate regular.
RABBIT Vs. MAD HATTER - (EMA, AMS, UMF) FT. LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA
A love for listening to the music led to wanting to make the music. At the age of 22 Rabbit found himself living in South Florida where he met DJ Christopher Allen. DJ Christopher Allen taught Rabbit the basics of beat matching and allowed him to practice on his turntables. This was the start of the career name DJ RABBIT. Rabbit finally purchased his own set of turntables only a year later at the age of 23. He has been spinning with his partner in crime, the infamous DJ MadHatter, and they form Rabbit vs. Mad Hatter. He received his first gig at club X-It in Hollywood, Florida at the age of 24 and distroyed the dance floor with the Mad hatter and there high energy records. Rabbits career in the world of DJ´s has begun its explosion, watch out.
CL McSpadden - (Limbo, UK)
From his humble beginnings learning to spin on two JVC turntables, to producing hard driving progressive trance in his self owned studio, CL McSpadden has become one of the most sought after and respected Producers-Remixers-DJ´s in Arizona. For the past 15 years, CL has witnessed and led the Arizona progressive music movement CL has opened for top name artists B.T., Christopher Lawrence, Donald Glaude, and Taylor.
The ever changing path of progressive music will leave some unrecognized. It is his talent, innovation, and sincere passion for music that will continue to propel CL McSpadden to the forefront of the global pack.
Matty - (London West Records)
Owner / Manager of London West Records in Phoenix AZ. Matty plays everything from Deep Tech House to big room Progressive. He has been DJing for more than 12 years and is always surrounded by the newest music in existence. Playing clubs to raves Matty will deliver the smoothest newest Progressive and House music around.
Spear - (London West Records)
Spinning since March 2006 and playing out since September 2006, I started out by playing open decks and house parties; the scene is what I live for at the moment. My first official booking was on April 7th at SHAZAAM. This will was a special birthday set for me so it was some crazy stuff. Genre wise, I mainly spin Hardstyle. Hardstyle is right in between Hardcore and Hard Trance, with screaming synths, multiple breaks and "kick-your-ass" drums. Hardstyle is my love; it calms myself down and keeps me sane in the insanity of the world I live in today. However, Hardstyle isn't my only genre, I also spin hardtrance, UK Hardhouse & Club House. One day, I WILL be on stage at Decibel, and I will tag with DJ Chi-Gu Kom at a Q-Dance event. This is my goal as a DJ and no one will stop me.
Stage 2:LIVE BANDS/Trance/Techno/House
Presented By: 2BHappy/Soda-Licious
Phunk Junkeez www.phunkjunkeez.com
Through their consistent touring, record sales and visibility, the Junkeez have developed a core underground fan base. It´s the fans that have always kept this band moving forward and upward. The PJ´s have sold over 250,000 units and gained a dedicated 50,000 plus MySpace fans, who have already checked out the sneak-peak release of the song & video for "JOIN IN". The PJ´s perform over 120 shows a year in the United States, and with Japan on the rise, they are gaining a strong international following. The Phunk Junkeez have toured extensively over the years and performed with the likes of Primus, Kottonmouth Kings, No Doubt, Pennywise, Incubus, Run DMC, Lenny Kravitz, Insane Clown Posse, Wu Tang Clan, Slightly Stoopid, Pepper, Linkin Park and most recently 311.
Brian Ffar - (Siteholder Records, UnCut) CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
He has been DJing for almost a decade now, and over the years his sound has always had an affinity for the techier side of things. While current techno has been polarized by European influence, He has been trying to push all of the freshest, most innovative music available,and the response has been extremely enthusiastic. His goal, when He started DJing, was to evolve as an artist that works creatively with respect to programming. Light-speed innovations in music technology have brought all kinds of music closer to what can be considered "mainstream", which has been a blessing as well as a challenge. He is still a huge fan of digging through the crates for vinyl, and finding obscure records that nobody else is playing at the moment. You won´t find many "new this week" tracklistings or mixes with only old obscure stuff on them. He loves music, no matter when it was made, and trys to mix old and new as he enjoy the challenge it brings to programming sets. Throughout his career, he has been able to meld my love for house, techno, and electro into an experience that has caught the eyes and ears of many contemporary DJ´s, clubgoers, and listeners worldwide.
Dj Inertia - (RepublikRecords.com)
For nearly 2 decades Inertia has been at the forefront of electronic music, both as a DJ and Producer.
Something like a musical android, long time Phoenix resident Ryan Jeffs is constantly bridging the gap between human and machine, laying down syncopated atmospheres of computer generated music without sacrificing the heart and soul that people long for on the dance floor.
Substation (LIVE) - 100% Natural Groove/DTS
A founding member of 100% Natural Groove and the Desert Trance Society in Arizona, Jay Bitsue also known as Substation, is an all-electronic LIVE PA based out of Tempe whose melodic Trance sound can be heard at raves in "The Valley of the Sun" in Phoenix, Arizona. The Substation sound can be characterized as driving, uplifting, even moody at times, but most importantly VERY melodic and energetic with a strong nod to the dance floor. The focus of the Substation project is on the LIVE element of Electronic Dance Music incorporating an array of synthesizers, drum machines and sequencer to engage the audience like a DJ, but with the hands-on maneuverability of remixing and/or restructuring of original compositions in real-time for a maximum charismatic musical effect.
The 2BHappy Sound System - (3 X 6 House set !!!!!)
Harmonious, Jeff Trevors, Luminous
(2Bhappy/Vibe Netwerk/London West)
This sound system consists of Dj Harmonious, Jeff Trevors, and Dj Luminous. Though this may seem normal for our events I can assure you it has a twist. For your pleasure these guys will be doing a 3x6 of Electro, Progressive, Deep, funky and Tech House! These guys have been hanging out and playing together for 10+ years now, there chemistry together can be seen anytime they play side by side. Get ready AZ to dance your asses off to this SPECIAL 3X6 PERFORMANCE!!!!
Steve Edwards- (FWD Entertainment)
Steve Edwards has been pioneering the sounds of tech house and minimal techno music throughout the Phoenix valley for some time now. His musical tastes vary between tech house, electro house, progressive, and minimalist sounds, while his sets take an eclectic journey through all of the darker shades of house music. His style is both technical and experimental, and what he plays for a crowd always proves to be unique and infectious.
Sonique des Fleurs - (100% Natural Groove/DTS)
This Dancefloor-Diva has been rockin' crowds up and down the West Coast for 7 years strong! During her career, she's performed at 2 of the Phoenix Festivals (Pacific NW), on Groovetech Radio, Energy Radio, numerous clubs including Club Freedom (Tempe, AZ), MYST(Scottsdale, AZ), etc., several larger events like Philter (Phoenix, AZ), Acid Reign VI and VII (Phoenix, AZ), Earthdance 2003 and 2005 (Tucson, AZ), even expanding into the realm of fashion, by deejaying the Glamour Magazine on Campus Tour at The University of Arizona in October of 2003, the Labelhorde Fashion Ball in November 2003, and Stitch in May 2004. Further more this shejay has played at a diverse assortment of venues, here are a few names... Opened for The Beauty and the Beats Tour (Colette, Reid Speed, J-Flip), BK, John Bishop, DJ Mea, Radar, Antonio Ocasio, Phoenix´s "high priests of house" Pete Salaz and Senbad. Today, she can be found jackin´ crowds from Phoenix to Seattle with her driving, emotive style.
(b)randon (d)e(c)arlo - TINY Management- NYC Uptown Underground- NYC, PHX, Frankfurt Germany
From his infamous live pa´s in the NYC area in the 90´s, to working for Label/Distribution Giant ELP Medien in Frankfurt, to his countless DJ gigs and Mix Compilations through the 2000´s and beyond, Brandon embodies intelligent dance music at its finest. Voted by the AZ EDM Community as 2005´s top Techno DJ, his performances since calling AZ his home 5 years ago have been well documented. Recently added to the DJ roster for one of the US's biggest Booking Agencies, and back into production after a 3 year hiatus, Earthdance is proud to bring to you one of best in the game...
Victor Gonzales - Binge Records, Biohazard Digital, FWD Entertainment
DJ and producer in the Pheonix area over the last 8 years, Victor Gonzales uses a wide array of genres to keep things fresh. He is best known for his dark and hard style of music whether it be progressive, techno, tribal or minimal. His technical skills on the decks are only surpassed by his drive for producing. Victor currently has tracks signed to Siteholder Uncut, Reticent Recordings,Biohazard Digital, Mochico Primo, Wreckless Recordings, Binge Records and Solo Groove.
Dj Qwik - Breakz Inc, Nightowl Production, www.urban-anarchy.com
Originally out of Madison, Wisconsin in 2000, Owik has slowly but surely starting making a name for himself in the valley of the sun. Starting out as a Trance and Hard House Dj, Qwik found his true calling in 2005, ..... BREAKS. Since then he has formed Breakz Inc and is in the process of releasing his own tracks threw Beatport.com. Both Qwik and Breakz Inc have dedicated themselves to spreading the gospel of breaks, as he says, "I don't just play breaks, I live them.."
Stage 3: Drum & Bass/Jungle/Hardcore - Presented By: Syrious Styles
LINE UP TBA SOON !!!!
Lighting By: PLL, LIT, Celestial and MORE !!!!
- This will be for sure one of the most amazingly lit events of the year with MASSIVE THEMED LIGHTING RIGS on EVERY STAGE and everywhere in between!!!!
Sound By: Flock Pro Audio, DA Pro Audio, GOD and MORE !!!!
- Sound for this event will be above and beyond ANYONE'S expectations, with over 100 cabs of sound POUNDING in the sounds of love and peace until the early morning hours!!!
Video By: Fry Goblin Films, PLL, AAA Posse, Stimulate Productions and MORE - Multiple video screens melting you retina's on EVERY stage presented by some of the BEST VJ's this state has to offer
Lasers By: Laser Wizardry - Multiple STATE OF THE ART laser show systems!
Creative Environments and Deco By: Stimulate Productions and Eleven11 Entertainment - Stimulate will be coming out to decorate up some of our areas to add another amazing facet to this already amazing undertaking
WEBSITE and INFO LINE'S to be released VERY SOON !!!!! MUCH MORE INFO COMING IN THE MONTHS AHEAD !!!!!
PRE-SALE TICKETS COMING SOON !!!!
Limited Presales Starting @ $15
After those run out $20
When those run out they'll be $25
Then $30 @ the door
THIS WILL BE AN EVENT YOU DO NOT WANT TO MISS !!!!!!
Be on the look out for SEVERAL flier designs .... don't forget to collect them all !!!
HUGE thanks goes out to ALL the crews who are involved in helping us with the HUGE undertaking of reviving the TRUE spirit of Earthdance. Without all of you this would not be possible !!! As well a HUGE thanks goes out to Earthdance International who has been behind us and will be behind us EVERY STEP OF THE WAY !!!!!
One Love
Collective Groove Theory, 2BHappy/Soda-Licious, Syrious Styles, and Earthdance International