This blog is dedicated to various young or emerging artists and shedding some light on their unique talents! Below we have interviews with Richard Hope, Andrew Ward, Sascha Tasmin Bravery, Liam Beckett, Stacey Sexton, Erika Arbour-Nevins, Miles Vernon

Monday, December 6, 2010

Andrew "DJ F.U.N.K." Ward


- Age/Type of Work/years practicing

30 / DJ-Producer / 10 yrs

-How did you get started?

I started producing music after hearing DJ Shadow's "Endtroducing." Years later I started DJing a radio show at CJLO Concordia Radio.



-What draws you to the type of work you do?

I love music.

-If money was no object what kind of project would you like to get involved in?

Probably some kind of large scale audio/visual production with burlesque dancers and ukuleles

-Where do you find your inspiration?

I try and find inspiration in everyday life.



-Have you ever collaborated with another artist in your work, if so where did you find this person and how was/is the experience?

I have collaborated with quite a few other artists both in music and other media like photography and film. Most of the time these projects get organized through networking, friend of friends, student projects, and occasionally more professional projects. EVery project varies depending on the people involved in the creative process and how well we all get along. I've seen some disastrous projects and some really inspiring stuff too. Collaborations are a great source of inspiration regardless of the outcome.

-How would you describe your style of mixing?

Under Construction

-How long did it take from when you started, to playing your first show in front of a crowd? What was that night like?

It was pretty quick for me. I had only been mixing for a few months before I was put up in front of an audience. It was nerve-wracking but I loved it.


Below is an advert for weekly event Andrew participates in called "Grilled Cheese Thursdays" It takes place at Blue Dog on St. Laurent and yes, like the name says you can expect a complimentary cheesy sandwich to accompany all those cheap drinks. So get down there asap and enjoy the end of your semester! Don't forget your dancing shoes.
-Scott

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