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DJ John
LePage embraces diversity. A connoisseur of eclectic house,
LePage has an ear for the variety of sounds and beats that
ignite a dance floor. He is a seasoned DJ who has toured
North America for more than a decade, playing at some of the
biggest clubs and venues. And, from his new platform at the
helm of his own record label, Groove Records, LePage has
carved a niche for himself as one of the country’s hottest
up-and-coming music producers.
Born in
Toronto, LePage is one of those rare DJ’s who has managed to
avoid the pinch of the recession and the ups and downs of
the gay party scene.. From the candy ravers scattered
between New York City and San Francisco to the bear scene
that migrates to parties from Mexico to Canada, LePage has
anchored himself as a favorite in the gay community.
LePage
began his career in New York City in the late 1990s, during
the heyday of the city’s club scene. As one of the resident
DJ’s at the iconic gay bar Splash, LePage began to make a
name for himself as an enthusiast of upbeat, happy house
tracks. As his fan base grew, so too did his bookings
including many of the early circuit parties like Black &
Blue in Montreal and Miami’s White and Winter Parties. And,
over the past decade, LePage sealed his reputation as the
jock for the bear scene, playing parties like Sweat,
Northern Exposure in Seattle, Beef Dip in Puerto Vallarta,
Bear Week in Provincetown and The Onyx Ball in Toronto.
LePage
continues to evolve his sound from his home base in San
Francisco, with most recent influences from Paul Goodyear,
Wayne G, Ted Eiel & Joe Gauthreaux. His residencies in San
Francisco, and his bookings across the country, demonstrate
the strength in his diverse, but always inspired sound.
In 2010,
LePage hit the Billboard charts with "Heaven" featuring
Debby Holiday & LFB. 2011 was a busy year in the studio for
LePage as he worked with Debby Holiday & LFB again
releasing "Catch a Fire" & “Take Me Higher”. LePage also
produced "Love So Strong," a collaboration with DJ/Producer
Paul Goodyear featuring the sensational vocals of Peyton.
And, together with his production collaborator Leo Frappier
(LFB), LePage produced remixes for Northernbeat featuring
Lonnie Gordon, Paul Goodyear featuring Caroline Lund and hot
local artist L10.
In 2012,
LePage released his first major self-written track, “Key To
Your Soul,” featuring the vocals of Debby Holiday and
co-written with Holiday and Jeff Fedak.
More than
a decade after his first turn at the decks, LePage is
stronger, and more in demand than ever. And, he’s just
getting started. |