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blah.... this weekend was bunk... thouroughly disappointed... seriously.. how many times are people going to throw parties at the same place that gets busted everytime.. but w/e today made everything better... blazin up wit sketchy chris, pam and ashley... good times.. chris you make awsome spinach dude. i'm going to listen to some breaks now... oh yea.. thx to global and mateo for keeping good tunes playing at mr.daves
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Jun 14, 04
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We were ten minutes away from getting to the party when we got the call that it was shut down....we were among the lucky few that still got to see Aquasky.....thanks Dave!.....was lovin the couch
Oscar........why you trying to scare everybody?...Im sad I didnt get to meet you, if I dont see you before you leave happy birthday! and I will see you in vic. for the bed jumping olympics....... |
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Jun 14, 04
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Too bad the party got broken up... it sucks when that happens and you've only been inside for llike 15min... i enjoyed my time that i had there...
Thanks Tom... without you we may have never had made it. Tips... Sorry your b-day wasnt the best it could have been... i know i wasnt much help when i was sleeping... InTaKe... We hve got to get you to a rave that last longer then 10min... we have bad luck with that... hopefully I;m FUnk'n sorry will work out better for you... Ever... I hope your walk in the rain wasnt that bad and you had fun sketching at ang's to bad you guys got lost... we hardly hungout at all... maybe next time... Hopefully the next agro party regains the quality were used to... |
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Jun 14, 04
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buddy made a special trip to the states for redbull. So I was looking forward to good night of drunkeness and Caffiene. Got there at about 1145ish and saw it was busted.
This is the main reason I refuse to buy presale. I know that this kinda thing could potentially happen because it is illegal. But it starts to take a hit on the pocket book after a while. We stood outside with a few peeps and talked. Then decided to head home. I am willing to pay door prices if it means i can party all night. And this is another reason why i don't like to get there before 12ish. Cause usually they are getting going and you can tell if its sketchy or not. (man im baked:P) |
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Jun 14, 04
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State of the Scene Address
Its been a long while since I have done one of these, but with the recent events, I feel now is the best time.
Everyone must realize a few things. You'd all be surprised to know that there is almost more work that goes into these smaller underground shows than the big massives. For these underground shows Dave and I, with some help of course, have to do everything ourselves. At the massives, companies are paid to set everything up. So for the amount of hours Agro and I put into the Groove shows and to get shut down so early really truly is awful. People ask why we dont get permits and do legal shows. As any respected promoter would tell you, a legal show for 300 people or so would have n insane budget, and would surely lose lots of money. So no promoter would ever be willing to take the risk. For some time now, the 'underground' scene was able to strive again witht he availability of Douglas College. A lot of promoters who had never done any events ever were able to capatilise on the free venue and do shows. No witht he unfortunate events that happened there, you will see that 90% of the promoters who used it willnever do a show again. On another note, Agro and I always support the local talent, and the DJs who play for us know it. In response to Soda, I agree yes the club scene is the best place for headlining talent, but it so much more fun seing an act in an underground vibey show. We bring in headliners to increase the excitement and bring some originality to the shows. We have the balls to try and risk our money for that chance that some big headlienr can rock some small tight space. This brings me to my next point, even doing KISS for 2 years and other major events over the past many years, I know that a 5000 person show at the PNE or Plaza to me is not a 'true' rave. Its an all night dance party. People shun the word 'rave', but to me it means a great time of my life spent promoting and enjoying the scene. A 'rave' to me isnt a big venue with an escalator, but its a dirty warehouse with sweat dripping off the walls. I dont wanna know where the venue is, or what it looks like. At one point the was so many Plaza raves to me it was simply the city's new legal all ages afterhours. Regardless, I love doing big shows as well, and will continue producing them with Dave, details will be released shortly. However, my true passions will always lie in the underground, the scene that made 'raving' my addiction for so many years. Those who know me best know my passion and myunderstanding of the music, the people, and the scene in general. I support all the promoters and djs, and continue to push on. It is unfortunate that I really feel that last night I stood in the death of Vancouver's underground scene. I only hope some of you out there feel my passion. Look out for George Acosta June 30, and Johan Gielen July 16 and a lot more clubnights from my new company Bassline Entertainment, always alongside my partner in crime AGROculture. one love, Rick |
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A very nice and thorough post.
I especially like the part about a 'Rave' not being a big venue, with an escalator like the Plaza, because to me a 'Rave' is more the experience than anything else. Since I still mildy enjoy the Experience I continue to support the scene you know. |
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we got there at like 11:00 and got to party for a bit, to bad I didnt get the chance to see akwasky, flailing punk style was fun, could this be the end of my undergound partying????? I think not.....
see you all at fever! flail hard or go home |
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Thanks AgroDave and Rick,
Saturday night at your pad watching aquasky was amazing(i wish everyone got to experience that). those guys were so nice and your hospitality was great. |
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From what i remember the short time i was there it was fun, hello to all the people i saw at the party. I remember being tackled onto the ground and people laying on top of me but not sure who. Tipsy, gorgeous, intake, and simon(not sure if you 2 even post on here) fun chillin with you guys after it got shut down except getting lost in the rain i don't even know why we left i didn't even want another beer. Tom, fun going to the party with you as always never seen you so bitter where did you disapear to after we got dropped off at the sky train?
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Jun 15, 04
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...well overall..i'd have to say my b-day wasnt all that bad...
But i think i woulda enjoyed it more at groove..with my Krispy Kreme outfit..I bought it especially for that nite :( Oh well it was fun sketching out at my house... Gorgeous...wat can i say..always have fun with you..no matter where we end up.. thanx for driving..haha it was fun sitting in the front right in between the glove compartment and the seat...still cant believe i acually fit there..haha..good times! InTake- Wow first rave with me n gorgeous..sucks that it ended soo soon..but i hope u had fun..remember our sketchyness on the couch..i swear those black dots jus kept growing..or how about spinning on the floor.wow fun! Tom- haha u can be soo funny..yet so scary..haha jus buggin yaeh..ur a good kid.. thanx again for everything..i really appreciate it..u made my b-day fun and interesting!! Clayton- Haha i know u think im Sexy..u cant deny it! Wasnt i smiley in the car.. Hope u had a good rest..i think u needed it after that 3 hour walk trying to find my house.. Simon- Always a pleasure to party with u... HEY DONT CALL ME A JUNKIE!! U meany! Oh and i tried ur chips..seriously they taste like shit.. why did u buy those? OSCAR- I JUS LOVE THE BRACELET and Necklace!! My mom thought that was very nice of u haha.. i still have a krispy kreme hat if u want it lol To the ppl i saw at the rave..it was nice sseeing you for like an hour...sucks that we couldnt talk longer.. write if u wanna talk Bye! see u all at the next one.. |
