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07-17-2009, 09:37 PM
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With resident DJ Torin Edmond and hosted by Larissa J.
Guest DJ Sean Haley and a live performance by Sorrow.
Underground Groove theory is the concept of Torin Edmond and Larissa J. Known for their ability to produce quality events, Groove Theory is the evolution of musical freedom. Collectively, they've worked with most notable DJ's and producers on the house music scene, locally and nationally.
Torin Edmond:
Growing up in Chicago, Torin was influenced by the city’s legendary House music scene. Beginning as a DJ in the early eighties, Torin was introduced to House Music in its infancy, absorbing the rhythm and the groove at such renowned Chicago nightspots as The Warehouse, C.O.D., The Powerhouse, and The Gallery. Reflecting on the early days, "I was definitely influenced by DJ’s and Producers like Frankie Knuckles, Ron Hardy, and Steve "Silk" Hurley." In fact, in 1992 Torin decided to accept an offer to work with one of the most successful DJ, producer / remixers - Steve "Silk" Hurley as a producer / remixer at Steve’s Silk Entertainment.
Torin has produced events throughout the Chicago area for more than a decade. He continues to blaze the 1s and 2s with a residency at the internationally recognized sonotheque - chicago. Serving up aural delicacies, Torin has a sense for moving the dance floor. In addition to his live sets, his mixes have been heard on the nationally syndicated "Tom Joyner Morning Show", on the web at www.thaunderground.comand www.deephousepage.com . Torin is also an administrator for deephousepage.com.
DJ Sean Haley:
As a resident of Chicago, it is almost impossible to escape the rich musical heritage that has laid the foundations for today’s underground music scene. From Jazz to Blues to Soul, all have had a profound impact on DJ Sean Haley.
During his early teenage years, like most kids in Chicago, Sean Haley developed an interest in the Disco and Electronic records that would eventually become known to the world as House music. After years of listening to House music as a fan and music lover, it was only natural that he would make the transition to being a DJ.
It was during this time that Sean seriously began learning the ins and outs of music production. “A lot of guys were taking a hint from guys like Steve Hurley, Larry Heard, and Lil’ Louis and began buying drum machines and keyboards, because by that time, playing good music wasn’t enough…you had to be playing your own music. A lot of good stuff came from guys messing around with Roland drum machines and Casio keyboards in their basements. Even though a lot of the stuff we used was inferior entry-level equipment, it was a time of great creativity. If you ask me, a lot of the guys who inspired me were my contemporaries—the guys who were learning production around the same time.”
The Windimoto story begins when Sean Haley had a chance encounter with Scorpeze when he visited Chicago.
Sean Haley let it be known that he’d been a solo artist/producer prior to that, and had no use for a partner—let alone go through the hassle of working with undependable people.
His DJ skills add another dimension to the Windimoto sound. When he spins live, he plays a mixture of Deep soulful House, Brazilian, Broken Beat, and just about anything that will elevate the vibe of wherever he’s playing. As one of the co-promoters of the highly influential Inner Sound System parties at Chicago’s acclaimed Sonotheque nightclub, Sean Haley worked with Torin Edmond, Glenn Underground, and Anthony Nicholson to create one of the hottest and most creative experiences in modern Chicago dance scene. He remembers it fondly. “Even if I’d never hadn’t been involved, I would’ve still been there as a paying customer. It was an unbelievable time for me…”
He’s graced the decks in some of the best venues all over Chicago; including Sonotheque, Slick’s, Zentra, Bungalow Lounge, Tini Martini, Ice Bar, and The Silver Room, to name a few. He’s also been fortunate enough to have traveled around the country to showcase his DJ talents; playing in cities such as New York, Atlanta and Phoenix. His record collecting journeys have taken him to such foreign locales as Jamaica, the United Kingdom, and Canada; not to mention undisclosed locations that collectors may not know about yet. “I can’t tell you all my spots”, he jokes. As a DJ, Sean Haley feels it is his duty to bring music to the masses. However, he also feels that in order to keep pace with the best DJs in the game, he can’t rest on past accomplishments or allow himself to ‘go through the motions’ when playing gigs. “I’ve been around too many good DJs and producers to get out here and go through the motions. I might not be the best, but I always give my best. I think I’m pretty damned good though.”, he adds.
Sean Haley’s quest for new musical experiences is never-ending. Whether making music as part of Windimoto or spreading the gospel of music with his DJ gigs, his sound is evolving constantly.
Check out DJ Sean Haley online at http://www.myspace.com/djseanhaley.
With resident DJ Torin Edmond and hosted by Larissa J.
Guest DJ Sean Haley and a live performance by Sorrow.
Underground Groove theory is the concept of Torin Edmond and Larissa J. Known for their ability to produce quality events, Groove Theory is the evolution of musical freedom. Collectively, they've worked with most notable DJ's and producers on the house music scene, locally and nationally.
Torin Edmond:
Growing up in Chicago, Torin was influenced by the city’s legendary House music scene. Beginning as a DJ in the early eighties, Torin was introduced to House Music in its infancy, absorbing the rhythm and the groove at such renowned Chicago nightspots as The Warehouse, C.O.D., The Powerhouse, and The Gallery. Reflecting on the early days, "I was definitely influenced by DJ’s and Producers like Frankie Knuckles, Ron Hardy, and Steve "Silk" Hurley." In fact, in 1992 Torin decided to accept an offer to work with one of the most successful DJ, producer / remixers - Steve "Silk" Hurley as a producer / remixer at Steve’s Silk Entertainment.
Torin has produced events throughout the Chicago area for more than a decade. He continues to blaze the 1s and 2s with a residency at the internationally recognized sonotheque - chicago. Serving up aural delicacies, Torin has a sense for moving the dance floor. In addition to his live sets, his mixes have been heard on the nationally syndicated "Tom Joyner Morning Show", on the web at www.thaunderground.comand www.deephousepage.com . Torin is also an administrator for deephousepage.com.
DJ Sean Haley:
As a resident of Chicago, it is almost impossible to escape the rich musical heritage that has laid the foundations for today’s underground music scene. From Jazz to Blues to Soul, all have had a profound impact on DJ Sean Haley.
During his early teenage years, like most kids in Chicago, Sean Haley developed an interest in the Disco and Electronic records that would eventually become known to the world as House music. After years of listening to House music as a fan and music lover, it was only natural that he would make the transition to being a DJ.
It was during this time that Sean seriously began learning the ins and outs of music production. “A lot of guys were taking a hint from guys like Steve Hurley, Larry Heard, and Lil’ Louis and began buying drum machines and keyboards, because by that time, playing good music wasn’t enough…you had to be playing your own music. A lot of good stuff came from guys messing around with Roland drum machines and Casio keyboards in their basements. Even though a lot of the stuff we used was inferior entry-level equipment, it was a time of great creativity. If you ask me, a lot of the guys who inspired me were my contemporaries—the guys who were learning production around the same time.”
The Windimoto story begins when Sean Haley had a chance encounter with Scorpeze when he visited Chicago.
Sean Haley let it be known that he’d been a solo artist/producer prior to that, and had no use for a partner—let alone go through the hassle of working with undependable people.
His DJ skills add another dimension to the Windimoto sound. When he spins live, he plays a mixture of Deep soulful House, Brazilian, Broken Beat, and just about anything that will elevate the vibe of wherever he’s playing. As one of the co-promoters of the highly influential Inner Sound System parties at Chicago’s acclaimed Sonotheque nightclub, Sean Haley worked with Torin Edmond, Glenn Underground, and Anthony Nicholson to create one of the hottest and most creative experiences in modern Chicago dance scene. He remembers it fondly. “Even if I’d never hadn’t been involved, I would’ve still been there as a paying customer. It was an unbelievable time for me…”
He’s graced the decks in some of the best venues all over Chicago; including Sonotheque, Slick’s, Zentra, Bungalow Lounge, Tini Martini, Ice Bar, and The Silver Room, to name a few. He’s also been fortunate enough to have traveled around the country to showcase his DJ talents; playing in cities such as New York, Atlanta and Phoenix. His record collecting journeys have taken him to such foreign locales as Jamaica, the United Kingdom, and Canada; not to mention undisclosed locations that collectors may not know about yet. “I can’t tell you all my spots”, he jokes. As a DJ, Sean Haley feels it is his duty to bring music to the masses. However, he also feels that in order to keep pace with the best DJs in the game, he can’t rest on past accomplishments or allow himself to ‘go through the motions’ when playing gigs. “I’ve been around too many good DJs and producers to get out here and go through the motions. I might not be the best, but I always give my best. I think I’m pretty damned good though.”, he adds.
Sean Haley’s quest for new musical experiences is never-ending. Whether making music as part of Windimoto or spreading the gospel of music with his DJ gigs, his sound is evolving constantly.
Check out DJ Sean Haley online at http://www.myspace.com/djseanhaley.