Whatever the highest form of joy, gratitude, and excitement might be when mixed together is something we would say if there were a word for it. Maybe there is...Community. Fuente Eterno '08 seemed like an uphill battle from the start. Our intention as organizers was to do whatever it took to ensure that the Oasis that had become our second home, and the family that had become an extension of our own could endure. We wanted to make sure that our community could again share in this magical place of cleansing, connection, and contrast. We put the call out, and it was answered in such a profound and deafening way, that we were humbled.

This event happened because of YOU.

With the resources that we gathered through advanced ticket sales we were able to send crews down to clean, build, and create the Paradise that you all experienced when you arrived. We REALLY hope that as you looked around at the bridges, showers, hot springs, re-built structures, and faces of the family there, that you saw your own reflection. There was a TON of work, but when we started seeing the joy on everyone's faces, and that familiar excited buzz started to fill up the canyon... it was more than worth it. We will never be able to express how deeply we love and appreciate our community that allows us to run around like maniacs ( or lushes, depending on who you're talking about ). Thank you guys SO MUCH for not only sharing this intention, but embracing it, and making it yours. We are honored to have friends and family like each and every one of you.

With that, there are some specific people whose efforts before, during, and after the experience was so key, that it could not go unspoken. TURO and FLASH ( Dru ). There is nothing that can be said short of: If these 2 were not involved, Fuente would not have happened. If you walked on a bridge, showered, used most of the hot tubs or bathrooms on the non-stage side of the canyon, danced on the stage, laid on the RLD beds, stayed in the RLD at all, camped somewhere that wasn't covered in piles of ash, or snuck in a sip of almond cordial... you did so because of these 2. They spent a total of about 3 weeks before, during, and after Fuente working their butts off so we could have the experience that we had. We all owe them a tremendous leg humping.

Mike Insane by the same token came down and spent over a week building with us and getting the event ready. Not only that but was constantly on top of everything during the event INCLUDING a KICK ASS SET.

Shiho and her fearless Rangers were on top of everything. They added a level of safety and comfort to the event and certainly made it easier for us to breathe. They are a total staple of future events.

Rabbit and 20Meat from Fluid Sound have had our backs since the first Fuente, and once again, they pulled of clean sound in a crazy remote location. Only these guys can do it.

Lisa Han was behind organizing all of the performances that you might have encountered and she did so with her unique style and flava. Our sista from anotha mista.

Brutus lugged out the stage for us the weekend before and returned later in the week to lug it back out. Not only that, but did you hear his music? The man is unstoppable.

The Phat Elvis Chicken Shack was turning out some STELLAR grub all weekend. They gave us that tasty fuel for all the dancing we did.

Riff took the reigns and launched what we suspect might become a Fuente Tradition of Fire Spinner Karaoke.

To every Artist, DJ, and performer that came to create this experience with all of us. Thank you. To every beautiful soul, muse, god, goddess, freak, and fool that joined us. Thank you.

Thank You.
Thank You
Thank YOU.

All love and Respect,

SAYNT & BLUE

Plans for Alma Paradiso 2008 (June 20-22) on Catalina Island are underway! Stay Tuned! (www.almaparadiso.com)