So now it's President Obama. What an amazing time, what an amazing period in our history. I'm reminded of Maya Angelou's words on the day that Bill Clinton was inaugurated, when she wrote that "the horizon leans forward, offering [us] space to place new steps of change." It's perhaps even more relevant for this President's arrival than it was the last time we had a Democrat ready to take the controls, 16 years ago. Exciting times.

My interview with Andy Moor is up - I've been a fan of Andy Moor for many years, and so it was a real privilege to have a good chat with him about so many topics. In case you didn't know, Andy's playing Tantra here in Calgary on November 10th, and since the 11th is a provincial statutory holiday, hows abouts you plan to come out and make a proper night of it? Should be an excellent show.

I've also interviewed Melbourne's Nick Thayer this month for the mag - interview here. Those of you from Melbourne surely know Nick's name and tunes already, but for those of you who aren't familiar with him, Nick is a long-time resident of Melbourne institution Revolver, arguably the grooviest (and hardest to get into) 24 hour venue in the entire city. He's playing the Hi-Fi on November 22nd, and I'd encourage all those who won't be at Seven to give that show a go.

Not much else on the go at present. There's a private party on at Seven this weekend and they've brought their own DJ in, so I won't be at Seven this weekend, but will be back in fine form the Saturday that follows, and every Saturday from there on. Also, mark your calendars for the 28th of the month, when I'll be back at the Rhino alongside Area709's Wes Straub for another night of wham-bam big-beat mayhem.

Rotated through the mashups I've got posted up - and as promised, a new mix is in the works, too. Hoping to have it sorted by the end of the month.

Wow, what an interesting two months it's been.  The US election - now in full swing (godspeed Barack) - has certainly held my interest, as has the implosion of the global economy.  Funny, but it seems Calgary's probably the safest place this side of Dubai to be in such uncertain economic times...  if you don't count Ft McMurray, at least.  Sure, people's stocks have tanked, but at least business here is still booming, and our nightclubs are still filled with cashed up cowboys and cowgirls.

Seven's been rocking lately, so much so that management has asked Rob and I to each take over and brand our own evening - Rob with Fridays, and me with Saturdays.  Those of you who have been coming down on a regular basis to see us, this is likely good news, as you now know for once and for all when and where you can find us there.  My first 'official' Saturday night is this coming one, so if you're in the mood to come have a boogie and help me christen the new night, by all means, come on down!  

This coming Friday is a night I've been looking forward to for some time.  For the first time since early summer, Wes and I will be rocking it steady downstairs at the Rhino, from 9pm to 230AM.  I've got a heap of new tunes, and there's an even-better sound system down there, and as the weather gets colder that place really seems to heat up.  Can't wait.

On the writing front, I had the privilege of interviewing Andy Moor recently, both for the lead dance music story for the November issue of BeatRoute, and for an in-depth feature article right here on Area709.  We had a really interesting, wide-ranging discussion, and fans of Andy's are sure to learn plenty.  Also interviewed for BeatRoute this month, Nick Thayer, a Melbourne institution who's coming to town to the Hi-Fi Bar in early November.  Those in the know will be at that show, believe you me.

That's about it for now...  I've been taking weekly guitar lessons from a very talented chap by the name of Ben - and all I can say is wow, I'm having a blast.  Calgarians, if you've ever thought of learning guitar, this is your man.  From the Xbox in the waiting room to the 'jam along with Tiesto' we've been doing at the end of each lesson, I'm turning into Eddie Van Halen one power chord at a time.

New mix is starting to take shape, too.  Hoping to have it put together by the end of November.