Red Bull Thre3style - Van City Qualifier

What is Red Bull Thre3style you ask? Well I'll attempt to sum up Thre3style in my own words. It's basically an epic event where the best DJ's throughout the world compete locally, nationally and then eventually internationally in the global finals. During the competition each DJ must spin a 15 minute set incorporating at least 3 genres of music. What happens within those next 15 minutes is insane. 10, 50 maybe 100's of different songs being mixed together to create a one of a kind music never heard before. Creativity played out before your eyes and ears. Seriously talented DJ's with seriously impressive skills. I was lucky enough to be asked to shoot the event for Red Bull so I was privy to access all areas in order to make the following images.

First some portraits of the competitors;

Now the action

Big ups to DJ Hedspin pictured above who took out the Vancouver qualifiers and earned his place in the National Finals being held in Toronto.

BB's Jazz, Blues and Soups

If you ever find yourself in St. Louis, Missouri. You had best make your way to BB's Jazz, Blues and Soups bar for some damn fine listenin'. Perk your ears up and take in the soul these dudes pour out to the audience as they share with you their lifetime passion. Get dancin or stay seated and bob your head in this historic establishment. On the night we were decided to roll on in we were lucky enough to see Grammy nominee Bryan Lee and his talented band play some of his famous old school blues. Here are some photos from the show