Jekyll's 'Best of 2006' Extravaganza!

Another year has flown by at break-neck speed, leaving behind it a wake of dust, and a year's worth of memories. Hopefully, memories of all the good times.

It's already over a week into 2007, but I'm usually about a week behind at any given time anyway. As such, I give you my official BEST OF 2006 list! Keep in mind that these are completely my opinion, and based off my personal experiences this past year, if you have some you'd like to share, I encourage you to post them in our new forum. It's fairly lonely in there right now...


Best Party

Shambhala Music Festival '06 (9th annual)



This catergory is a little bit stacked if you ask me. Without a doubt, Western Canada's Largest annual party. In excess of 10,000 party people hidden among the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in beautiful British Columbia. Starting from the 5 themed stages, enormous sound and visuals.. all the way over to sunny days on the beach by the river, a full on week of good times

Needless to say, I have my ticket for '07


Best DJ

DJ Dan
Oddly enough, the first time I had the opportunity to see DJ Dan was in 2004, when we brought him to Edmonton to headline "Metropolis" (along with Cosmic Gate, AK1200, and Capital J. Which was also marked the first appearance of Jekyll and Hyde as well). Dan has been a hot commodity in North America for many years, as well as one of the main driving forces in house music. Dan has moved almost 20 spots this year to land himself at #5 on DJMAG's infamous top 100 DJ list, despite a lesser degree of popularity in Europe. All his insane credentials aside, Dan manages to maintain a down to earth attitude.




He also managed to get me to drink shots of Jager. And I NEVER drink Jager. So that's worth something.




Best Set

The Freestylers @ Shambhala Music Festival

Hands down, the best set last year. If not, the best set I've ever seen. Seemlessly mixing the sickest breaks, with drum and bass, and hip hop. I'll never forget hearing the roaring synth line from Prodigy's "Voodoo People", cut over into the high note hook from Jay Z's "Big Pimpin' ".

Friggin' brilliant.


Best Producer

Lee Coombs

Being a newbie producer has made me think about music in a completely different way. As such, listening to tracks produced by Lee Coombs is more or less mind blowing. Check out the track "Shiver", maybe you'll see what I'm talking about. Also, if you're feeling inclined, a pretty cool interview with Lee Coombs over at Club Planet:

Interview With Lee Coombs


Well, there you have it minions! Another year in the bag. Take care of yourselves!

--- Dr Jekyll