Disco on the Boat

Disco In The Park and The Grindstone proudly present:

DISCO ON THE BOAT

on the Edmonton Riverboat.
This year we're extending Disco in the Park's river valley music festival experience right onto the river for one very special festival opening VIP event! And we're going with an all classic 70s and 80s Disco vibe with international guest Disco selectors and Edmonton favourites.

 

Featuring:

SISTA STROKE (Freak Freely, UK)

with

JUNIOR BROWN (The Bower)

JOSES (Spa in Disco, SWEAT)

BEAUBIEN (Non-Stop Disco, Vancouver)

 

Dress Code: Wear your best classic Disco Attire

 

$75 Admission (INCLUDES 1 DRINK TICKET)

or

$1000 VIP Table Sponsorship (INCLUDES 5 ADMISSIONS TO THIS EVENT, 3 DRINK TICKETS PER ADMISSION [15 total.], RESERVED PRIVATE TABLE [tables seat 8 each, additional admissions extra], TABLE BRANDING AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.)

*General Admission Disco In The Park Passes and All Access Passes will not be accepted for entrance to this event

 

Two after party events follow Disco on the Boat, separate tickets required in advance or available at the doors to each event.

 

SISTA STROKE BIO:

Blessed with natural musical talent and the uncanny ability to nurture her gift through a relentless pursuit of inspiration, Sista Stroke is an emerging force in modern underground music. Her musical roots run deep and span the boundaries of genre and geography. She is a child of the b-boy generation whose journey through life has included living in Houston, San Antonio, Panama, Chicago, and Los Angeles; more recently establishing her home base in London, England. The rich cultural textures of these cities reverberate in her music.

Sista Stroke came up musically as a member of the legendary Rebel Crew, a musical family founded in Houston in the mid 80s by Joe B. and Rick Partida. As part of the Rebel Crew she played styles ranging from Hip Hop to Dance Hall, Jungle to Jazz, and Breaks to House always remaining anchored in soulful music. Her skills did not go unnoticed and she soon developed a following which called her to the road. In virtually no time Sista Stroke developed a hardcore fan base in cities around the United States, England and Mexico. She is known for beatin it hard, yet strokin’ the soul with an incredibly moving blend of deep, funky, and spiritual house music (however, she has more than just house in her arsenal).

As an accomplished drummer, pianist, and producer, Sista Stroke discovered her musical niche where she can truly explore the depths of her creativity and took her passion for soulful sound to the next level. Over the past thirteen years she has released original works and remixes ranging from House to Hip Hop to down-tempo on Mother Tongue, D’Lectable Records, Privat Box Music, Dusttrax, Hook-Up Tunes, Klassik Fiasco, House Sound of LA, and Revolutionary Music, along with some of the most sought after white labels in the industry. In 2004 she became the preeminent in-house producer/remixer for Mother Tongue and Innuendo Records because of her gifted ability to produce quality material. Through persistence in her original creations and remix work, Sista Stroke has made a name for herself in underground music.

She often appears alongside noteworthy acts ranging from house to hip-hop such as Afrika Bambaattaa, The Executioners, Tortured Soul, King Britt, Derrick Carter, Joey Beltram, Donald Glaude, DJ Dan, Method Man, Boo Williams, Mark Farina, Kaskade, Jason Hodges, and Super Jane (Lady D, Colette, Dayhota, and DJ Heather). Through development of her fanbase and a growing discography of successful production releases, she has established herself as a solid headlining act.
Sista Stroke hosts her successful weekly Freak Freely Fridays show to syndication on Amsterdam’s Most Wanted, establishing her global brand through her infectious motto, “Freak Freely”.

Sista Stroke makes it personal for the dancer and the listener; you can expect the funk, the sweat, the tracks that make you jump up and down, put the bounce in your step, and the smile on your face. And that’s what her fans have come to know and love about her.

 

BEAUBIEN BIO:

Beaubien is a West Coast DJ who has been bringing her signature blend of Disco and Soulful House to dance floors for over a decade. Uplifting vocals, happy keys, and rich bass lines bring depth and warmth to her mixes. She is the resident DJ of the Non Stop Disco Party at the Fox Cabaret in Vancouver, BC. The party has a passionate following and Beaubien books a diverse lineup of guest DJs to share the Disco magic behind the decks.

Her online radio show Carte Blanche aired on SpinzFM (New York) and Save On Radio (Vancouver) and evolved into streaming on Twitch. Beaubien hosts Blends + Friends, a DJ livestream that explores the connections between House and Disco with her exuberance, fans, and love of Cheezies mixed in. She has performed at several outdoor events, including the Vancouver Street Dance Festival, Vancouver Mural Festival, and Public Disco, and she is excited to take the stage at Disco in the Park!

JUNIOR BROWN BIO:

Junior Brown has been around music his whole life. Growing up in the 80’s his parents often hosted basement parties with DJs spinning Funk, Soul, Disco, and Reggae. This musical influence at a young age lead Junior Brown to start spinning records in the mid 90’s, hosting club nights, and now co-owning 2 bars (The Bower and Red Star). Currently, he is the resident DJ and host at the For Those Who Know... club night at The Bower, which focuses on the sound of Soulful House, Deep House, and Disco! Since 2001, For Those Who Know... Saturdays has been an institution for many Edmontonian’s and out of towners. Over the years Junior Brown has played alongside DJs such as Frankie Knuckles, Louie Vega, Jellybean Benitez, Mark Farina, Osunlade, DJ Sneak, Felix Da Housecat, Claptone, Roy Davis Jr, and many more.

JOSES BIO:

Like Jesus and Moses mixed together, Joses music style takes dance floor lessons from New York in the 70s, Italy in the 80s, London in the 90s and France in the 2000s, with which this talented Canadian has created a remarkably unique yet familiar sound connecting disco edits to spaced out indie synth tunes.

Joses is the founder of Edmonton, Canada's Disco/House/Indie Dance party SWEAT and annual international festival Disco In The Park.

In 2021 Joses release his debut EP "Watch Me" on Kiko Records reaching multiple chart topping positions including the #1 Traxsource Jackin House spot for the Angelo Ferreri Remix.
His debut music video "Peanut Butter" made waves with its fever dream style, and his collaboration with the legendary Kathy Brown and London flow king TAZ "Don't Turn Off The Lights" is a summer anthem including remixes from James Curd & Drop Out Orchestra. With a new release on Spa In Disco, there is much more to come.

 

Tickets to other Disco in the Park events:

DISCO IN THE PARK at Louise McKinney Park - August 5 & 6

Friday August 4

FRENCH HORN REBELLION @ The Grindstone

SISTA STROKE @ The Faculty (10151 82 Ave NW)

Saturday August 5

FRED FALKE and NEVER DULL @ The Grindstone

HUMANS (DJ Set) and ESETTE & DEUS @ 9910

Sunday August 6

ZERNELL @ The Bower

PAT LOK and NEIGHBOUR @ The Grindstone