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Lair Driver

A name that has become synonymous with the 'Underground' Toronto Rave scene. A Dj,
Producer and Promoter - he contributes to his cause on 3 levels all with equal passion and
experience. Bitten by the 'Rave-bug' in 1993, he has followed the electronic music scene
for nearly 15 years.

He considers himself an innovator. Not focusing on genres, but feeling the crowd and
using a diverse approach in his sets. He began playing at events as a DJ in July of 1999;
he has built a well travelled resume of bookings in Toronto, South Western Ontario as well
as the U.S.

During the past 8 years Lair Driver has played for a long list of some of Toronto's most
popular production companies, including 2 appearances at the World Electronic Music
Festival hosted by Destiny Productions. In 2001 he played for Phlux Productions for their
Hardhouse Themed stage, where headliners like Alex Peace and Bam Bam played. In 2005 he
played for Terror Inc at the official Hardsounds stage where the likes of Sam Punk and
Thomas Krome headlined.

Originally playing a blend of UK Hardhouse and Techno influenced Trance, he built a solid
following on his track selection and mixing skill. He has always maintained a ‘roll with
the times’ approach and has committed himself to using a progressive approach in his sets.
Taking a trendsetting approach, as opposed to following the crowd. In recent years he has
moved on with his sound and now plays a unique blend of Techno and Hardhouse in his sets.
Combining self produced material and the hottest tracks around for a one of a kind show.

Since 2007, Lairdriver has refocused his efforts to producing and mastering his revamped
version of his live sets. Sensing and seeing the direction that being a DJ in this day and
age is taking people, he looked ahead for a way to reinvent things. In his own words ‘DJ’s
must be more then able to mix on 2 turntables and a mixer now, DJ’s must be resourceful
and utilize the digital age in sets’. Preferring to maintain the integrity of being a
Vinyl DJ, he has a full Torq/Serato/Abelton Live show taking things to a whole new level
for 2008.

Lair Driver built his reputation in the beginning on not just being a local area DJ; he
sought out other places to play as he was eager to experience the different cities and
scenes here. In the 8 years that he has been playing for live crowds he has literally
logged thousands of miles travelling. He has played in London, Kitchener, Guelph, St
Catharines, Niagara Falls, Pickering, Ajax, Oshawa, Sudbury and North Bay on numerous
occasions. In particular he has a close connection with the Niagara and St Catharines area
scene as that is where he made his home for several years. He has made appearance outside
of Canada as well. Playing in Rochester, New York, Buffalo New York, and Pittsburgh. He
has headlined and played alongside on the same bill with some of Canada’s, USA, and the
UK’s biggest and best Techno, Hardhouse and House producers and DJ’s- such as D.A.V.E the
Drummer, Chris Liberator, Roland the Bastard, D.D.R, Mark Tyler, Sam Punk ,Bam Bam, Jelo,
Dekoze, S.O.S, Grimace and Dr Trance to name a few.

In 2002, he soon found himself wanting to produce what he was playing. His musical
background is as diverse as it is dedicated. He has been playing the Piano since the age
of 4, and began composing at the age of 13. Preferring to compose rather than to play what
others have already made. He has been taking music production in recent years seriously,
and has literally been making music in one form or the other for his entire life. He has a
wide area of Techno and House self produced tracks that carry his signature sound.
Preferring to break the mould and add his own influence. He has committed himself to a
multi genre approach of Techno, House and Trance. Allowing him the full creative realm and
not denying himself the creativity that a one genre approach can sometimes limit you too.

In 2008 Lairdriver has plans and aspirations to go ‘Global’. Taking a step back from local
scene gigs to concentrate on the bigger picture and the flourishing producing world.
Putting on the finishing touches for a Summer 2008 release of a full length album. He has
plans to play in Europe and California this year and plans to widen his area of
promotional efforts to broader scale. Quite simply put, he is a student for life of music.
He draws inspiration from cutting edge and original producers like Mauro Picotto, Mario
Piu, Richie Hawtin, and Daft Punk and to many other great names to mention in this space.
Taking bold steps, one step at a time.

Events Thrown By Colourful Darkness Productions:
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Universal Suspension@Xit Nightclub (1999)
Trip or Treat w/Nightmare Productions (1999)
Spunright@Tropicana (2001)
Bloody Valentine w/ DDR (2004)
Spunight 1.5 Spin Cycle@Amerstdam Brewery (2006)
Timebomb 3007@Opium Lounge (2007)
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RADIO SHOWS TO DATE-

November 2000 Jason Marshall Presents “Trancemission” www.twelveinch.com
August 2000 w/Dj Syro on Woofer.Com
MAY 2001 24MusicHrs.com hosted by Twitch &Satori
August 10th,2001 Played 1groove.com ‘Big and Hard’ Mark Grimace’s show


Affiliations:

Terror Inc, White Rabbit, CDP, Jitter Jaw

Demo Materials Released to Date-


July 99 “Faith In Humanity” (60 mins Tape)
(Hardhouse, Trance)

December 99 “Falling Down” (90 Minutes Tape)
(Uk Hardhouse, Trance, Tech Trance)

October 2000 “ Designated Driver” (CD,mp3)
(Uk Hardhouse and Tech Trance)

August 2001, “ DESIGNATED DRIVER 2”(CD,mp3)
(Uk Hardhouse and Techno)

September 2005- Roadside Confession(CD,mp3)
(Hard Techno, Tribal Techno)

April 2006- The Swarm(CD, mp3)
(Hard Techno, Tribal, Hardhouse)

September 2007- Designated Driver 3(CD, mp3)
(Hard Techno Minimix)

Past Bookings 1999
Colourful Darkness July 3-99 UniversalSuspensionT.O
BF3C July 17-99 Rez Smakdown Barrie
Nightmare/CDP Oct 29-99 Trip or Treat T.O
Email Productions November99 Hardcore TrixT.O
Purple Heaven November99 Purple Heaven T.O

2000
Nightmare Jan 2000 Blue Your Mind T.O
RRC Productions Feb2000Devine InterventionGuelph
Colourful Darkness March 2000 Oasis Wednesdays
MDK/Plasid March 2000 Stardust Fridays T.O
Drop of a Dime April 2000 Scooter Fridays Sudbury
Mad Science April 2000 London
Kinetic April 2000 Ground Zero London
RRC Productions May 2000 We Know YouAreStCath..
NightmareJune 2000 Hard By NatureT.O
Jitter Jaw June 2000 Sudbury
Jitter Jaw August 2000 Adrenaline Rush Sudbury
MDK/F3 August 2000 Move The Rhythm T.O
Colourful Darkness August 2000 Spunright T.O
Purple HeavenAugust 2000SmellsLikeStrawberriesT.O
Bite The Bullet September 2000 Bite The Bullet T.O
Abduction October 2000 Groove Reactor North Bay
Jitter Jaw November 2000 Trip2Nite Sudbury
MDK/B-Day November 2000 The Biggest Bash T.O
RRC Productions November 2000We Know..London
Black & White December 2000 N.Y.E Bash T.O
Sonic State December 2000 NYE @ SLY T.O

2001
Hollywood Productions Jan2001 ArmageddonNorthBay
Sonic Violence January 2001 Brampton
Sourkee Productions January 2001TheBeachPartyT.O
Vinyl Febuary 2001 Vinyl Nightclub St Cath..
Fusion Productions March 2001 Fusion V1. London
Jitter Jaw April 2001 Erupt Sudbury
SkratchNSniff May 5-2001 Mix N Match T.O
AudioWerks May 18-2001 As Hard As it Gets’T.O
Nightmare May 19-2001 Return2TheUndrgndT.O
Phlux Productions June 2nd,2001 BUFFALO, NY
AudioWerks June 15th, 2001 T.O
Sour Kitten Canada Day Weekend SPLASH Sudbury
WEMF 2001/ July 20,21,22 Phlux Productions Tent
Jitter Jaw July 28th Jitter’s One Year Sudbury
1Groove.com August 10th,2001 Big and Hard
Nightmare Productions August 12th-2001
Eclipse ProductionsAugust 24th-2001 Owen Sound
WEMF 2005, Terror Inc Stage[/b][/black]

2005

January 15th, Battle Field Techno
WEMF 2005, Terror Inc Hardsounds Stage

2006

NYE St Catharines feat DJ Czech
March 17th, Terror Inc, ‘Trance in Your Pants’
April 20th, Terror Inc/Hitman ‘420’
July 6th, Terror Inc, ‘666’
August 26th, Colourful Darkness, ‘Spin Cycle’
September 30th, Bubonik Kronic, Funkadelic
October 27th, Nightmare , ‘Trip or Treat 2006’

2007

WEMF 2007, Terror Inc Stage, Toronto Raves Stage
Cutting Edge Music Festival, Terror Inc Stage,
August 11th, Purple Heaven, ‘On a Mission’
August 25th, Bass Teasers, ‘Heaven and Hell’
September 15th, Waterfall Martini Lounge,
September 22nd, Babylon Productions, ‘Family Reunion’
September 28th, “Dressed to Impress”, Orange Room/ Guvernment