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The lovers and leavers of Vancouver’s electronic night life might just know of Blueprintevents.ca ‘s massive presence through-ought the city. These “in the know’ people to whom the previous statement is geared towards are aware of Shine on Water St. and it’s possessors. The early weekly bass business of said venue is spearheaded by one BarLee. The man behind the night curating things in what can stil be described in an underground manner. The regular showcase of talented local movers and shakers is a refreshing sight, a true #Vancouver sight. For this reason we wanted to give BarLee some extra attention. Q’s and A’s and music below. Get familiar!

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Describe yourself in a few words or sentences.

yaooow i’m Neal Washburn a.k.a Barlee, i was born and raised in the city of east van near the commercial drive neighbourhood. i’m just a dude who loves ice cream, blunts, females, music and the best of viiibes. all at the same time has been done. it was the best moment EVER.

What was the main purpose of Lights Out during it’s conception?

i wanted to provide a nice, safe atmosphere where us underground heads, can listen to the best in bass music while mingling and dancing during the week, without having to wait for the weekend to come along.

Do you feel you’ve made good on what you set out to do with your night?

absolutely. i’ve had my ups and downs in the last 3 months, the thing that amazes me most is the people that are coming thru on this night are people that i haven’t even met before, let alone know. we are all coming together as one. which was my main goal.

Has Lights Out filled a void otherwise unfilled in the #Vancouver scene?

i’d say. there isn’t really any other solid spot in our scene where we have a bass night every week on a tuesday, let alone any other day. i’m happy to provide such a place

For those unknowing of the weekly Shine Nightclub event what kind(s) of music are on tap?
well we have everything really – we play rap, trap, juke, footwork, uk funky, house, dnb, proper dubstep. we even had a couple live abelton sets goin on as well. mad variety for all the music lovers

What is your personal connection to bass music in vancouver?

i’d have to say the people. these people in vancouver have a one of kind community where everybody knows each other and respects one another. proud to be a part this special family. we all one.

Can you give some heads up on forthcoming headliners? Will it continue to be predominantly local?

well we have Willisist, one of the main heads of the shah djs coming thru the week after clicks & whistles on june 11th. there are some names that can’t be revealed at the moment, but trust me, it’ll be good.

Clicks & Whistles tomorrow? What can can be expected from tomorrows show?

YES YES YES. clicks & whistles. LIGHTS OUT. this could possibly be one of best shows of the year. don’t sleep. expect the best vibes paired up with the best sounds out right now.

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Any shouts or cudos?

shouts to Matt Exyouth for giving me a shot at making this night happen, Alvaro Prol for having my back, Myles Away for the rad posters and flyers he’s been doin’ for the night, the LIGHTS OUT residents/fam plus the people who have rolled on thru to support this night since day 1.
much love, Barlee

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