Party: SUNDAY SKOOL LONG WEEKEND EDITION w/ DJ RICE, JAIDENE VEDA & AARON O

Party: SUNDAY SKOOL LONG WEEKEND EDITION w/ DJ RICE, JAIDENE VEDA & AARON O

Since 1996 and nearly 19 years to the day SUNDAY SKOOL has been a Calgary Institution. We've all been students for a long-time, but who better to have as a teacher than Calgary Skateboard/DJ/House Music pioneer DJ RICE.

The HiFi Club is proud to Present Sunday Skool Long Weekend Edition featuring DJ Rice, Jaidene Veda (JAIVEDA PRODUCTIONS CANADA) & Aaron O (Vancouver), BURNIS STUBBS "master of percussion" Sunday April 5th.

*9:30-11:00

We invite you to start the night off by joining us for a Listening Party to debut Calgary's own international recording artist JAIDENE VEDA'S latest Album "Wunderlust". It's been amazing seeing our friend transform from a Sunday Skool regular at the Night Gallery to one of the hardest working Deep House/Jazz vocalists in the business. This Songstress can bring tear's to your eyes with her sultry vocals and moving lyrics and over the years she's teamed up with some of the Worlds great legendary music producers like Josh Milan, Mr.V. Andy Compton aka Rurals. Little Louie Vega and many more including Calgary producers Jon Delerious and Todd Omotani. There will be opportunity to purchase the new CD, giveaways and a chance to meet the Artist.

JAIDENE VEDA
http://www.aheadpr.com/article/568/879
• https://jaideneveda.bandcamp.com/album/wanderlust

After four co-written & self produced indie albums, two Billboard club singles, and several international chart topping records including 'SUNDAY', 'FLOW' & 'SOUL SIZE LOVE', Jaidene Veda has become a recognizable voice in both the underground house community & top 40 club circuits around the world. Having worked with groundbreaking Artists such as Ursula Rucker, Joaquin "Joe" Claussell & Josh Milan, as well as renowned Producers including Glen Underground, Jimpster, Ananda Project, The Rurals (Andy Compton), Nick Holder, Reelsoul & Ralf Gum, Veda's continually maturing sound has been praised as inimitable. Often described as 'Bjork meets Sade'… the UK's "Kula Records" dubbed her a "modern day Tracey Thorn"… and NYC's "GIANT STEP RECORDS" recognized her distinctive talent via their 'Next Step' contest http://www.giantstep.net/index.php/2012/07/next-step-may-winner-jaidene-veda/.

Also an award winning Filmmaker and Sound Designer, Jaidene (an Audio Grad from the Vancouver Film School) was recognized at several International Graduate Film Festivals, for 'Outstanding Video-making Achievement', as well as nominations for 'Best Experimental' & 'Best Original Music', for her debut short film in 2005. Receiving awards for 'Best Sound' in both Toronto and Vancouver, she continued to direct and post an award winning commercial for the sponsoring executives at 'PEPSI'. She continues working behind the lens and is now well known for experimenting with indie music videos and film shorts along side fellow Canadian performance Artists, including a guerrilla documentary focused on the Calgary underground scene that influenced a younger Veda. Paying tribute to a local legend and personal mentor, DJ Rice, Veda elaborates on the inspiration behind her most infamous single, by exposing what most believe to be the longest running deep house residency in all of North America, "SUNDAY SKOOL" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i6LMxEMCMWI).

Singer, Songwriter, Producer, Sound Designer, Filmmaker… this "Jane of all trades" and proud DIY Artist, wrapped her fourth successful crowd sourcing effort in order to bring her latest labour of love, "WANDERLUST", to life. Already applauded by critics as her best work yet, the fan funded album is a 'curtain call' to be proud of, as Veda formally announces it will be her last LP via JAIVEDA PRODUCTIONS.



"Gorgeous work as ever from Ms Veda" Sumsuch (5 Magazine)

"Nice album, great vocals, jazzy vibes" BRUNO FROM IBIZA

"Above and beyond amazing. Full support" JASK

"Great Collection" Robert Owens

"Wanderlust is truly eclectic, with the genres ranging from down tempo to trip hop, nu jazz, deep house and soulful house. Jaidene Veda's inimitable sultry vocals shine on each of the songs, the versatility she showcases is truly awe-inspiring. Quite simply, this album takes you on a blissful musical journey you wish would never end...And finally, what else can we say besides this album is by no means to be missed..." Spirit of House

*11:00-3:00

Dj Aaron O

originally from Calgary now residing in Vancouver is a friend that has been in the House scene from the the days of "Empire/Detour", last time he was in town he layed down a Bumpin' set.

We'll be Jamming till 3:00...see ya on the Floor!


DJ Rice

Born and raised in Calgary, a pioneer of the electronic music scene, Mark Quan AKA DJ Rice, has been spinning sweet sounds since the late 80’s.The legendary “DJ Rice’s Sunday Skool” is currently held every Sunday night at The HiFi Club in Calgary and is one of the longest running club nights in the world. “Sunday Skool” is where he spins his brand of deep soulful house music. He has also expressed many other genres of music over the years. With such a vast number of musical styles and experiences has come a large record album and music collection. DJ Rice held a University of Calgary Radio show on CJSW 90.0FM, called The Power Move. For 5 years he performed this 2 hour radio show weekly, with now world renowned artist, Tim Okamura. DJ Rice has also had residencies in a wide variety of Calgary and area Lounges and Nightclubs. Some places he has played at are The Republik, The Banke, The Empire, The Embassy, The Night Gallery Cabaret, The Ship & Anchor, Cherry Lounge, The Venue, Habitat, NoName Lounge, and The HiFi Club. He has played alongside many other notable DJ legends such as, Little Louis Vega, Marques Wyatt, Diz, Marshall Jefferson, DJ Heather, Roy Davis Jr, just to name a few.
DJ Rice is dedicated to and plays his heart out to, those who come to hear him and dance on his dance floor. DJ Rice is dedicated to the underground music scene.

Invited: Eleni Kappos, Kate Pickering, Sara Ricard, Adam At Sea, Jason Der, Anne Drysdale, Devin Giles, Jessa Ryan, Tim Neis, Dennis Horvath, Taylor Wasiluk, Richard Wilson, William Sharpe Staples, James Sowers, Kelsie Rose, Jeff Wilson, Krista Gibbons, Jry Obrg, Jessie Donaghy, TyIz Aprettyshield, Manda R, Alex Caithness, Remy Stanbury, Bethy Muyrica, Jazz Gill, Missy Lette, Nadi Ge, Joanne Bourassa, Janelle Brind, Umi Shareef Ali, Katelyn Corkey, Amanda Huggnkiss, Tracy Vandendriessche, Mikyla Zolpys, Dasha Danger Taikh, Danny Mcmillan, Adam Maltby, Leigh Nielsen, Diana Muiznieks, Amanda Mander, Aleks Samardzija, Steve Andy Ray StJean, Rude Johnson, Laura Jean, Marty Funkhauser, Megan Cote, Jeff Mikolajow, Melissa Hale, Taya Moodie, Lisa Sexsmith, Sarmad Rizvi, Amanda Jane, Andrew Kominek, Krizia Canvas Carlos, Ryan Squad Yontz, Jamey Harrow, Jacque Smith, Alexandra Rasko, Aline AJ, Yana Read, Anna Sarkissova, Cody Spence, Jane Paek, Dipsy Doodle Poodle, Briana Sherman, Jenn Lau Gillies, Randene Seeman, Jesse Hills, Carol-Ann Beswick, Nick Wheelan, Trina Laine Atchison, Julio Cesar B Boy Keko, Cristina Moldoveanu-Constantinescu, Johnn Arum, Darci Disko Thomson, Victoria Marilyn Grimes, Aaron Olasker, Colin Canning, Jared Tobias Herring, Aleah Dunfield, Rhyno Saurus, Erin Leigh, Bert Biffert, Zack Troy K, Ben Tsui, Leo Casuga, Janice Yuen, Scott Wong, Desi Raver Bear, Tess Joy Maher, Jon Delerious, Darren Leibham, Alix Broadway, Christine Gillies, Adrian Anderson, Keith Boucher, Travis Stoddard, Priscilla Vollmer, Daniel James, Jason Cathcart show more »