Manzone and Strong w/Greg Gow and The Junkies
DJ MANZONE
A veteran in the Toronto scene since the late 80s he posses a keen ear and a vast knowledge of music therefore he is guaranteed to deliver the goods time and time again. Joe Manzone began his career back in 1989 when he became interested in the idea of mixing and cutting up records to create new rhythms from the old. Through-out the years his unique style has echoed throughout the scene thus rewarding him with many nightclub residencies.
DJ FABIAN STRONG
DJ, Producer and self-taught host MC, the multitalented powerhouse has proven himself to be integral part of the Toronto scene since 1990 and since then he has hosted some of the largest nightclub and outdoor events in North America. Apart from his busy dj schedule Fabian Strong became actively involved in music production and eventually leading up to his debut release in 1994 on Stickmen Records entitled “THE TAMBURI PROJECT” which included remix collaborations with JOSH WINK and DAVID ALVARADO.
MANZONE AND STRONG
In 1995 the two joined forces to form a new alliance and a new sound known as MANZONE AND STRONG. Since then the duo have been known as two of the most versatile djs in the scene with having conquered everything from live to airs, nightclubs and now music production. MANZONE AND STRONG have perfected the ideal combination of slamming beats and crowd hype through skilled music programming and effective crowd manipulation. Together they have been in the club circuit for the past 12 years with residencies both in Toronto and Internationally. Their skills have brought them around the world, and they’ve spun alongside dj greats such as Paul Oakenfold, Anne Savage, Eric Morillo, Marco Carola, D-Fuse, Bad Boy Bill, Donald Glaude, Gene Ferris, Hatiras, Harry Choo Choo Romero, Jose Nunez, Johan Gielen, Tommy Lee, George Acosta, Crystal Method, Eddie Halliwell, Lisa Lashes, Jimmy Van M, Doc Martin, Steve Lawler, John Acquaviva, DJ Rooster and Sammy Peralta, Colleen Shannon, Robbie Rivera, Oscar G, Honey Dijon and many others.
Greg Gow
Toronto-based producer and DJ Greg Gow, has long been a crowd favorite in Torontos electronic music scene. As the founder of two internationally selling record labels, Restructured and Kombustion, Greg has fast become an ambassador for Canadian electronic music internationally. His rhythmical sensibility and technical talent has led Greg to join the ranks of premiere Canadian artists such as; DJ Preach, Misstress Barbara, John Acquaviva, Algorithm, Mateo Murphy and Richie Hawtin.
Early in his career Greg was exposed to various styles of music having attended warehouse events in Toronto and Detroit. Initially, he collected hip hop records in the early nineties; but quickly gained recognition as a house music DJ on CHRY 105.5 FM York University radio. While Greg had established himself as a high-profile DJ in the Toronto house music circuit, his sound was rapidly evolving. In 1996, influenced by the harder Detroit and German technological sounds, Greg traded his smooth house sound for dark atmospheric, intense and danceable techno.
In 1997 the rave scene was exploding across Toronto, and it quickly became the ideal environment for Greg to display his hard rhythmic tones and technical brilliance. Yet it was a fresh up-start techno production company, Phryl, where Gregs stature of one of the top techno Djs in Canada was solidified. Playing packed warehouses alongside international headliners such as; Adam Beyer, Joel Mull, Gaetano Parisio, Derrick May and Stacey Pullen. His Phryl sets were regarded as brilliant and often overshadowed the top-billed acts he was playing with. Greg was now a major player in the dance music scene in Toronto, and while the scene was shifting from warehouses to the more intimate club settings, he remained a staple in an ever-changing culture.
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