presents…..FILTHY BEATZ

Showtime: Sunday 9pm – 10pm

Alias: Neill MacLeod

Location: Toronto, Canada

Genre(s): Tech/ Funk/ Tribal/ Minimal/ House 

Bio:

This Toronto-based DJ, whose passion, energy and sexy beats have brought dance floors to life for over 10 years, has demonstrated he knows his music. Classically trained on trumpet, this artist has been making music since he was able to get his fingers on the piano at the age of 4, and subsequently any instrument he could get his hands on. Neill started to play and create sounds on the piano and continued his journey through high-school and university, studying many genres including brass, jazz, funk ensemble and singing, to name a few: all while working towards his degree in music education at the University of Ottawa. It is this deep foundation that gives Neill a unique sound that is truly music to your ears. During his studies, Ottawa served as his home and introduced him to the underground scene of house music while he served in the Army reserves; contributing to the Governor General’s Food Guard marching band. Drawn to the tempo and sounds of Ottawa’s house music and vibe, Neill continued to march to the beat of his own drum and quickly took the city by storm as this DJ’s career captured local attention and took off within less than a year. Sharing music in clubs such as Atomic, Icon and The Well, he created his first industry night and year-long residency which successfully continued until he found his new home in Toronto in 2000. New to the country’s largest city, Neill wasted no time: sharing his sound in major clubs such as Fly, 5ive, The Barn, Guvernment, System Sound Bar and Comfort Zone. This DJ’s fresh sound pumped local dance floors full of dynamic and playful beats while creating smooth, sexy sound. The energetic and unpredictable direction of Neill’s sets leaves his crowds anticipating the unexpected and enchanted by his clever fusion of classic beats with electronic instrumental and acoustic sounds. It is Neill’s unique sound and electic style that has created an on-going demand. This demand was noticed and heard in another major Canadian city with a world-renowned reputation – Montreal. Neill made his debut at the respected after hour even ‘Church’ which immediately caught the attention of the local clubs and patrons alike. Neill’s style blended beautifully with the stimulating sounds of Montreal’s scene where his music exploded in clubs such as Stereo & Stereo Bar, Unity, Sky Pub and Parking Nightclub where he held a biweekly residency for over a year and a half. Neill’s music took two of Canada’s major cities by storm where his sound is still in demand at clubs and major parties including both city’s leather scenes and communities. Neill opened for Toronto’s first leather ‘Beef Ball’ during pride 2003 and has since returned each year to head-line this popular event. In the same year Neill was invited to debut at Montreal’s first leather Labour Day event ‘Fuel Party’ at Stereo Nightclub giving him the opportunity to express his unbridled creative potential as he stood at the helms of the world-renown ‘Best analog sound system in North America.’ It wasn’t long before the world’s biggest circuit party organizers from BBCM Black & Blue brought Neill on board to play parties such as Black & Blue Leather Ball, Twist, Hot & Dry, Bal des Boys, Red Party and more. This DJ’s non-stop musical career has gained momentum and brought him to major cities across Canada as far west as Vancouver, over the border to Chicago for IML weekend, summers in California and also a yearly residency down south at the long-running successful ‘Beef Dip’ week-long event in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. It’s no surprise this musician has taken to the studio to create his own remixes and production. This year will be filled with new projects, performances, remixes and original productions as Neill promotes live performance during his sets on trumpet and a plethora of other instruments. When you think of Neill and his music, you can’t help but grin and start moving to a memorable beat. His mind and spirit have always been open to all cultures and forms of music. Undoubtedly, no matter where this artist plays in the world he will always make an impression, energize a dance floor, delight musical perceptions, evoke the dancer from within and leave the listeners dancing with a smile.
Contact Info: bookings@hubvibes.com
URL: http://neillmacleod.com/
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