Local legends KTNY welcome CHKLZ from Arizona for a steamy night on the dancefloor!
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Based out of Phoenix, Arizona, CHKLZ (pronounced “Chuckles”) is an electrifying EDM duo redefining the electronic dance music scene. Named Best Dance Artist by Phoenix New Times in 2023, they blend explosive live percussion with innovative modulation techniques — described as DRUM CHAOS — to craft immersive and unforgettable sets that captivate audiences worldwide. Their unique approach bridges the gap between live performance and EDM, offering a sensory journey like no other that pushes the boundaries of dance music.
Bouncing with high energy, self-taught Kootenay DJ and music producer KTNY made major moves in 2023. His track “Greecy” held the #1 position on Beatport’s Bass House Releases, which earned himself Phunk Junk Records’ #1 Artist. Playing multiple festivals across western Canada in 2023, including Bass In The Bush and Friendzy Fest, he also released tracks through KF Records, Phunk Junk and Pharoh Phonix. The man behind KTNY, Derek Pettigrew, bought his first DJ controller at 13. While his roots lie in Creston, the move to Fernie and influence from DJs in the Elk Valley saw his creativity thrive. Driven by an appetite for the stoke, his creative expression craves the atmosphere of electronic music.
Fragrant with an assortment of house, halftime, and DnB, KTNY prides himself on maintaining an aura of cheekiness, topping off sets with dropping, dirty tunes. He feels the rooms’ vibe and has a finger on the pulse of each beat, attracting bodies to the dance floor at any hour. KTNY’s core competency is to get the crowd going, and he never fails to deliver.