I appreciate the vote of confidence, Nick. We're fans of the name too, but I've got to admit that the name can make for some confusion. While we have a lot of different sub-genres of electronic dance music represented at each event, it's hardly what I'd call 'experimental music.

And don't worry - if you don't make it up here soon enough, we may come down there and bring it to you. There's been some discussion about having events in other cities, a sort of tour if you will. Might just be some crazy dream, but those are usually the best.

~Trilo~

It's the venue more than anything that needs to change. If you're intent on staying at Fat City, please do your best to convince the owner to rip that carpet out in the back room. There is nothing worse than fat beats and carpet, that is if you really like to dance, which I happen to. :)

Seriously, I have heard quite a few people complain about the carpet on more than one occasion, not just at your event, but at other Fat City events, as well. Unfortunately, the same can be said about the venue in general, ie a lot people do not like it...Personally, I've only been to 2, maybe 3 events there in the last 12 years that were off the chain (granted this the 3rd or 4th name/management change in that time). Apart from the carpet in the backroom, the fungshei in the main room is a bit askew, esp for dj parties due the to whole stage thing. That's a whole lotta stage for a dj or two...It'd be kinda cool if that unused stage could be used for dancing...hmm.

About the name change, well, I think you should stick to "The Experiment" cuz you're three parties in and changing it now will only confuse people more. What was the original premise of the party that lead to the name "The Experiment"? I don't think patrons and would-be patrons are put off or confused by the name, though. Just my two cents.

I am a long time Experiment goer. Please keep the name.

Cross

I'm not a fan of Spark... sounds to "poppy" to me... makes me think of shiney shirts

I'm a fan of The Experiment

I don't like the name spark for a party.....it's too......uh, i dunno....it just doesn't feel right....The experiment is a much better name and doesn't necessarily mean that the music needs to be experimental, although compared to the majority in america it really is experimental. It could be called the experiment because of the huge social experiment that is partying and throwing parties. Or maybe the people are the experimental version of a human........that's why i liked that name.....it doesn't have to mean any one thing. It's up to the person attending to decide what it means......just my 53 cents.