Shit La Merde: his don’t-carewhat- your-parents-think name grabs your attention, while his upbeat selections pull your ass onto the dance floor and make you sweat profusely.
Dave Binette, the man behind the SLM moniker and the eponymous monthly party, grew up in Thunder Bay and made his way to Toronto back in 1992. His first experience in the art of mixing and selecting came in 2004 when he decided to throw a one-off party to raise some funds for a trip back home. With the help of friend Ian Worang (from Uncut) and Binette’s better half, Pam Hong (known in DJ circles as Pammm), the night was a success, and Shit La Merde quickly became a monthly institution at Sneaky Dee’s. With the support from other DJs and Sneeks—he borrowed the club’s equipment until he purchased his own eight months ago—Binette stumbled upon a hobby he is really good at.
DJing for over three years now, expect Binette to drop a vast range of tracks from edgy pop to indie rock to distorted house, spaceydisco, and heavy beats. Playing favourites by Shocking Pinks or Barrington Levy, Binette knows how to get a crowd moving. And, seriously, what’s a party without a touch of Beastie Boys, Daft Punk, or Michael Jackson?
His favourite part about being a DJ? Ensuring that you are having a good time, whether you’re a) drunk, b) the designated driver, or c) that guy who roams the dance floor dripping sweat on as many people possible (you know who you are).
Currently Binette is working on a Shit La Merde mix CD. Watch for it in December at topshelfmotherfucker.com
