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June 17 History Channel "Hero Ships" Film Debut Kicks Off "S.S. Jeremiah O'Brien" 65th Anniversary"

2008-06-15T01:57:05Z

64 years ago, a hero fought at Normandy – the S.S. Jeremiah O’Brien. On June 17, she literally gets to toot her own horn by playing host to the premiere of the new History International Channel documentary, “Hero Ships: SS Jeremiah O’Brien.” The event, starting with a 5:30pm reception hosted by Brandy Ho’s Restaurant, will include tours of the WWII ship including her vintage engine room (featured in the film Titanic) and culminate with a screening of the film.

Tickets are $25 in advance, $30 at the door, and may be ordered by phoning (415) 544-0100 or online at www.ssjeremiahobrien.org. Seating is limited.

The screening will take place onboard the O’Brien, home to the National Liberty Ship Memorial at San Francisco’s Pier 45 in Fisherman’s Wharf. The ship will be moored at dockside for this event.

“Hero Ships” is a stirring and historic 13-part series about the most prestigious vessels in US Naval history. Presented in high-definition, with gripping interviews from the veterans who served on their decks, each Hero Ships episode shows the evolution of one ship and retraces the most dramatic moments from her history. After WWII, the ships were forgotten by their country and were destined for sale or destruction before veterans’ groups stepped in to save them.

Now, such hero ships as the O’Brien are moored in some of the nation’s biggest cities as floating museums and gateways to a time when gray-skinned battlewagons prowled our imaginations. During World War II, 2,751 Liberty Ships, constructed at 18 US ship yards, were meant to be built quicker than German U-Boats could sink them. “Built by the mile and chopped off by the yard,” as President Roosevelt said, they were to form a “bridge of ships” across the Atlantic. Winston Churchill wrote, “Without the supply column of Liberty Ships that endlessly plowed the seas between America and England, the war would have been lost.”

Of the 13 naval vessels featured in the Hero Ships series, the O’Brien is the world’s oldest, fully functional and most historically accurate World War II vessel still in Coast Guard-approved operation.

Tuesday, June 17, 5:30 reception followed by screening at 7:30
Pier 45
Tickets are $25 in advance, $30 at the door, and may be ordered by phoning (415) 544-0100 or online at www.ssjeremiahobrien.org.

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A new mix..

2008-06-10T22:20:10Z

Kuze - Straight Down the Drain

http://www.jonathanneil.com/KuzeJune2008.mp3

1. Kolombo - Indigo
2. Oblivion - Marche (Boris Brejcha Remix)
3. Inanna - Butterfly (October Wig Out Rework)
4. Kaliber - Is This For Love
5. Black Strobe - Shining Bright Star (Oliver Huntemann Remix)
6. Navid Taherina - ... I like
7. Smith & Selway - Point to Point
8. Minilogue - Hispaniola
9. Mark Knight, Funkagenda - Shogun (Jimpster Remix)
10. Rick Nicholls, Asher Jones - Mogadon (Infinitize Remix)
11. Anna - Auf Reisen (Boris Brejcha Remix)
12. Anja Schneider - Belize
13. Loco Dice - La Esquina
14. Roland Appel - Dark Soldier
15. Milton Jackson - Ghosts In My Machine
16. Jimpster - Dangly Panther

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Sweat Out Spring Fever at Bender - Friday, May 9th

2008-05-07T20:45:38Z

Hey kids, it's that time again...time for another Bender! It's May and spring is definitely in the air.

Come get sweaty with Six and Candy this Friday @ The Transfer.

There will be hot go-go dancers, hotter music, cheap, stiff drinks and your favorite hostess, Miss Charisma Glitteratti whippin' the crowd into a steamy frenzy!

School's out...and so are we!

Bender at The Transfer - Chruch and Market, SF

Friday, May 9th - 9pm-2am

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Reacharound - featuring Drag Queen Wrestling! - Saturday, March 29th

2008-03-26T17:42:17Z

Saturday, March 29th
Artemis Chase and Bender Present:
Reacharound
The Cat Club
1190 Folsom Street
San Francisco
10pm – 3am
$5 Before 10:30 / $10 After

Three Rounds of Championship Drag Queen Wrestling with Pollo del Mar, Charisma Glitteratti and Anjie Myma
With more to be announced!
Your Hostess and Ring Mistress, Artemis Chase!
Featuring Ring Girl, BeBe Sweetbriar!

Bender's Candy and Six are spinning the newest electro, post-punk and new wave with guests Donimo (Lucky Pierre), Lord Kook (FSLD) and Orko (Shark Attack!)

Knock That Bitch Off Her Stilettos, Let the Make-Up Smear and the Wigs Fly!

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Time to write your supervisors.

2008-03-02T00:49:15Z

All you "fly-by-night promoters":

http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2008/02/29/BALDVB0HH.DTL&tsp=1

"Under the proposed legislation - to be introduced by Supervisor Sophie Maxwell at Tuesday's Board of Supervisors meeting - it would be illegal to loiter within 10 feet of a club for more than three minutes between the hours of 9 p.m. and 3 a.m.

People smoking or waiting for a bus or taxi would be exempted, and police would have to issue a warning before citing a loiterer.

The legislation also would require promoters who hold two or more events at nightclubs within any given year to obtain a permit.

As it is now, the mayor said, "fly-by-night" promoters come and go without anybody keeping track of them. Permits would enable the Police Department and other city agencies to know who is responsible for an event in the case of a security breach or health violation."

How awesome is it to have a loitering law that you can bypass by fucking SMOKING?

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Moving to the area in January

2007-11-06T17:55:55Z

I'm so excited to announce that I will be moving down the the Bay Area in January! I'm excited to become an active part of the promoter community. You can read more about what I do at http://www.infiniteconnections.org. My goal is to unite communities by creating events that bring together different genres and groups. I also teach a class on viral marketing specifically aimed at helping promoters, bands, musicians and energy workers design their collateral and showing them how to effectively use online communities and forums to promote.

If you have any tips and tricks to working in the area, let me know. I look forward to meeting everyone!

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October Events

2007-10-20T18:30:26Z

SF: Fractured w/ Robert Natus & ArkusP Live Battle PA 10.17.07

EGR Records invites you to Fractured on Wednesday October 17th, 2007 at the DNA Lounge in San Francisco.

I'm pleased to be working with two talented and well known international producers from Germany, Robert Natus (Abstract/Bitshift) and Arkus P (Abstract). I've been playing their music for the last 5 years and it will be a treat to have them perform in SF. In support will be myself (Catharsis), Mochipet (Daly City Records), DJ Intoner (Death Guild), Mitch (Death Guild), and Bloody Snowman (Daly City Records). This event will be a full night of quality music covering industrial-techno, breakcore, powernoise, and IDM.

This will be the last EGR event for quite some time, so come out and enjoy it and make this one to remember!

Where: DNA Lounge; 375 11th St. San Francisco CA
When: 10/17/07; SF 9:30pm to 2am
Cost: $7 @ door before 11pm; $10 afterwards
http://www.egregious.net/events/2007/fractured/

***If you would like to sign up for the EGR announcement email list (very low volume) and get a discount on entry send an email to katharsis7@yahoo.com w/ EGR List Entry in the title. This will give you a $5 ticket before 10pm, but if you are in line outside the venue before 9:30pm (opening) you will get in for free (cut off immediately at 9:30pm). If you're on a budget this is quite a deal for the lineup presented at Fractured!***

Check out an older live battle PA from Robert Natus & Arkus P to get an idea of their music if you are not familiar!
http://www.ngoht.hu/dl2/archive/20041225/robert_natus_&_arkus_p._liveact_@_kashmir_20041225_%2802.20-04.00%29.mp3

Lineup (Main Room):
9:30pm to 11:00pm Catharsis (EGR Records; SF) on 3 decks!
11:00pm to 2:00am Robert Natus vs Arkus P Live Battle PA (Abstract; Hamburg/Frankfurt Germany)

Upstairs Room (breakcore/powernoise/IDM)
Time Performer
9:30pm to 10:30pm DJ Intoner (Death Guild; Oakland)
10:30pm to 11:30pm Bloody Snowman (Daly City Records)
11:30pm to 12:00am DJ Intoner (Death Guild; Oakland)
12:00am to 1:00am Mochipet (Daly City Records; SF)
1:00am to 2:00am Mitch (Death Guild; SF)

Go-go dancing by poor impulse control..

Myspace and more info on the artists:
Robert Natus -- http://www.myspace.com/robertnatus
ArkusP -- http://www.myspace.com/arkusp
Catharsis -- http://www.myspace.com/egrrecords
Mochipet -- http://www.myspace.com/mochipet
Bloody Snowman -- http://www.myspace.com/bloodysnowman
DJ Intoner -- http://www.myspace.com/intoner

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Events @ Harbin

2007-10-19T08:51:57Z

Hi folks...

I'm the new Events Coordinator
at Harbin Hot Springs
(http://www.harbin.org)
and I'm just putting the word out there
because I'm going to be seeking talent
and resources.

If anyone here has interest
in either putting something together for Harbin
or presenting here
give me a holla.
This is a pretty unique and special place.

I gotta tell you, upfront
that the emphasis here
is on experiential and interactive presentations.
You should also know
that Harbin is also
the Church of Heart Consciousness
which is a New Age Church.
Your work need not be spiritual
but we are definitely open
to any non-dogmatic, spiritually based works.

Let me know who and what
is out there!

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September Events

2007-09-13T17:54:53Z

Now Hear This! - Thursday, September 13th

Oh yes, it's happening again. Now Hear This! returns TONIGHT at Catalyst Cocktails. The great music you've come to know and love, on a great new night. It's absolutely FREE too. Don't miss it!

Come down, have a drink and shake your ass.

You’ve heard the rest…
Now Hear This!
Thursday, September 13th
With your Cohorts:
DJ Candy (DECADE)
DJ6 (Shadowplay & Lucky Pierre)
DJ Prince Charming (The Pleasure Principle)

Featuring forgotten favorites from the 70s and 80s and the hottest new electro served up with love and lust by DJ Candy (Decade), DJ Prince Charming (The Pleasure Principle) and DJ6 (Lucky Pierre)

There is no cover, plenty of parking, and if things get too out of hand, plenty of bail bondsmen at the ready!

!!!, Ascii Disko, The Au Pairs, Big Country, Black Strobe, Bowie, Client, Cut Copy, Depeche Mode, DFA 1979, Fad Gadget, John Foxx, Gang of Four, Goldfrapp, Heaven 17, Japan, Justice, Killing Joke, Klaxons, Ladytron, LCD Soundsystem, Moving Units, MSTRKRFT, My Life With The Thrill Kill Kult, Gary Numan, The Presets, Royskopp, Shitdisco, Siouxsie and the Banshees, Soulwax, Test Icicles, The The, Tiga, Ultravox, Visage, White Rose Movement, XTC, Yazoo and many, many more!

Catalyst Cocktails
312 Harriet Street
Off Bryant BTW 6th & 7th

9pm – 2am
No Cover
21+ Valid ID

Join us on Tribe and MySpace
www.myspace.com/clubnowhearthis
http://tribes.tribe.net/clubnowhearthis

Hope to see you there!

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August Events

2007-08-06T17:42:58Z

Now Hear This! - Saturday, August 11th

The debut of Now Hear This! last month at Catalyst Cocktails was one for the record books. The dancefloor was packed right up until 2am with DJ Candy (Decade), DJ Prince Charming (The Pleasure Principle) and DJ6 (Lucky Pierre) servin' up the hottest new electro sprinkled liberally with forgotten favorites from the 70s and 80s.

This Saturday night will be harder, better, faster...you know where we're going with this. There is no cover and plenty of parking.

Come down, have a drink and shake your ass.

You’ve heard the rest…
Now Hear This!
Saturday, August 11th
With your Cohorts:
DJ Candy (DECADE)
DJ6 (Shadowplay & Lucky Pierre)
DJ Prince Charming (The Pleasure Principle)

Featuring forgotten favorites from the 70s and 80s and the hottest new electro served up with love and lust by DJ Candy (Decade), DJ Prince Charming (The Pleasure Principle) and DJ6 (Lucky Pierre)

There is no cover, plenty of parking, and if things get too out of hand, plenty of bail bondsmen at the ready! Come down, have a drink and shake your ass to:

!!!, Ascii Disko, The Au Pairs, Big Country, Black Strobe, Bowie, Client, Cut Copy, Depeche Mode, DFA 1979, Fad Gadget, John Foxx, Gang of Four, Goldfrapp, Heaven 17, Japan, Justice, Killing Joke, Klaxons, Ladytron, LCD Soundsystem, Moving Units, MSTRKRFT, My Life With The Thrill Kill Kult, Gary Numan, The Presets, Royskopp, Shitdisco, Siouxsie and the Banshees, Soulwax, Test Icicles, The The, Tiga, Ultravox, Visage, White Rose Movement, XTC, Yazoo and many, many more!

Catalyst Cocktails
312 Harriet Street
Off Bryant BTW 6th & 7th

9pm – 2am
No Cover
21+ Valid ID

Join us on Tribe and MySpace
www.myspace.com/clubnowhearthis
http://tribes.tribe.net/clubnowhearthis

Hope to see you there!

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Don't even bother pole flyering in the Lower Haight

2007-08-01T18:37:34Z

The city has decided that keeping the gutters and poles clean is a top priority. Maybe THAT will stop the senseless shootings?

According to the owner of a record store on Haight, every day but Tuesday someone rips down all pole flyers in the Lower Haight and along Divisidero as well.

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May 2007 events

2007-05-23T20:31:30Z

STRANGELOVE: DARK 80's NIGHT

Join us Friday, May 4th, for Strangelove's DARK 80's NIGHT! DJs John (New Wave City), LowLife (New Wave City), and Tomas Diablo (Strangelove, Rock this Town!) spin all your favorite dark 80's artists like Depeche Mode, New Order, Siouxsie and the Banshees, the Cure, Bauhaus, Kraftwerk, Sisters of Mercy, and so much more. We're gonna party like it's 1989!

Strangelove is now first Fridays at Julie's Supper Club (7th and Folsom)! The spacious dancefloor is in a separate room from the gorgeous bar and lounge, so you always have the option to dance or to enjoy drinks and conversation in the lounge. Julie's also has parking available in the Jiffy Lube lot next door (just ask our doorperson for a parking pass or you could get towed)!

Drink Special: the Blue Monday

Details below...

STRANGELOVE: DARK 80's NIGHT!
Dark Electro - New Wave - Goth - Industrial
Friday, May 4th
with DJs
John (New Wave City)
LowLife (New Wave City)
and Tomas Diablo (Strangelove, Rock This Town!)
now FIRST FRIDAYS
at JULIE'S SUPPER CLUB (1123 Folsom @7th)
21+ . 9PM-2AM . $5 . Free before 10
www.strangelovesf.com

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Psychedelic trance Dj looking for events, parties....

2007-05-10T21:00:14Z

My name is Michael, aka "Faith". If anyone needs a DJ for an event please let me know. I'm interested in playing events and parties in San Francisco and surrounding areas. I can play either the dance floor or the chill room. Please no booty parties. I like the cool spiritual kind with lots of flowers and beautiful energy. Past crews I've played with include The Pranayuga Collective SF, Evolving Arts Hawaii and Psylective Hawaii.

To listen to any of my mixes please go to...www.xstreamist.com and do a search for "Faith"

Thank you and please don't hesitate to email be at Inhalefaith@juno.com if you have an event that you'd like to rock.

Sincerley,

Michael

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April 2007 events

2007-04-23T23:15:49Z

NEW WAVE CITY
The First & Foremost '80s Dance Party (Est. 1992)
Echo & the Bunnymen Tribute
Saturday, April 7, 2007

DNA Lounge
375 11th Street, San Francisco
2 Dance Rooms / 5 New Wave DJ's

IN THE BIG DANCE ROOM-
Featuring Echo & the Bunnymen music and videos
and dancing to the rest of the best of New Wave
Your hosts and DJ's: Skip & Shindog
Video & Visuals by Altered Images

WIN! The Very Best of ECHO & THE BUNNYMEN: More Songs to Learn & Sing
New 20 song CD collection with bonus 8 video DVD from RHINO/WEA

IN THE UPSTAIRS DANCE ROOM-
DEATH GUILD
New and Classic Goth, Industrial, Ambient, Noise, Hard Industrial Synth-Pop, Swirly Weird Stuff and more...
with Death Guild DJ’s The Melting Girl, Decay & Joe Radio

9PM until 3AM
21+ with Valid ID
Cover: $7 before 10PM / $12 after

http://www.newwavecity.com
http://www.dnalounge.com
http://www.deathguild.com

JOIN THE NWC TRIBE:
http://newwavecity.tribe.net

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March 2007 Events

2007-03-22T17:03:03Z

So far I know:

March 3: Burning Man Presents Burnal Equinox at Mighty
March 10: Dustfish MASSIVE at Headless Point East (www.dustfish.com)

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February 2007 events

2007-02-20T20:37:24Z

NEW WAVE CITY
The First & Foremost '80s Dance Party (Est. 1992)
New Romantic Night
Saturday, February 3rd, 2007

DNA Lounge
375 11th Street, San Francisco
2 Dance Rooms / 4 New Wave DJ's

IN THE BIG DANCE ROOM-
A Tribute to the New Romantic era
Featuring music & videos from Visage, Duran Duran, Adam & the Ants,
Spandau Ballet & more plus the rest of the best of New Wave
Your hosts and DJ's Skip & Shindog
Video & Visuals by Altered Images

Makeup Artist extraordinaire Brandy will be doing amazing
New Romantic makeovers from 10pm till 1am.
Like this:
http://newwavecity.tribe.net/photos/96f36333-b46c-411d-a3fa-cc0b0c09971e
http://newwavecity.tribe.net/photos/81cb4155-dc2c-4613-9e24-44e52f6e12c4

WIN! 10 pairs! Tickets to see Gene Loves Jezebel live in concert.
Thursday, March 8th
Red Devil Lounge
http://www.reddevillounge.com

GIVEAWAYS: Passes to see a preview of the new romantic comedy
starring Drew Barrymore and Hugh Grant – "Music & Lyrics"
from Castle Rock Entertainment/Warner Bros. Pictures
to the first 50 customers dressed in New Romantic gear.

IN THE UPSTAIRS DANCE ROOM-
99.9% Pure New Wave – 1977-1985 – All Night
With NWC resident DJ Low-Life & Guest DJ The Melting Girl (Death Guild)

9PM until 3AM
21+ with Valid ID
Cover: $7 before 10PM / $12 after

415 675-LOVE
http://www.newwavecity.com
http://www.dnalounge.com
http://www.deathguild.com

JOIN THE NWC TRIBE:
http://newwavecity.tribe.net

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Event postings- important word from your Mod!

2007-02-01T18:44:45Z

The very first thing in the description above says-
***PLEASE keep actual event promotions in the event listings. Keep the discussion area for discussions only. THANKS!***

However, I still see the occasional promotion in the discussion area. As this is a tribe of event promoters, and the focus is on discussion, if everyone were to "promote" their event in the discussion area, the actual discussion would be lost!! I'm going to delete all the old postings of this kind today without tracking who posted them.
********** Going forward, these postings will be immediately deleted and repeat offenders could possibly find themselves banned. ***************

However, I do understand that as promoters, it is nice to know what is going on so you can plan your flyering campaign, as well as schedule around other events.
In the MV galleries tribe they have one blanket post per week, where all the events of that week can be posted within that thread. That way the word can get out in the discussion list, without spamming the list with a bunch of individual posts. I propose that we have a blanket posting for events for each MONTH. Feel free to list any and all events these threads! Full write-ups ok! If I have not already started a thread for the month of your event, feel free to start it yourself- title it "(month) events!" Feel free to mention if you are willing to do guestlist exchange/club comp and how you wnat that arranged.

That all being said, there are some very acceptable reasons for letting your fellow promoters know about an event(s) in its own post without spamming this list.
1) you are looking to fill positions (paid or volunteer).
2) you are looking for collaborators
3) you want feedback on your write-up before releasing it to "the public".
3) any other advise being asked

If you have any questions, please ask!!!

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A word from the mod- WHEN ASKING TO JOIN THIS TRIBE..

2007-01-25T16:21:58Z

This note is a reminder for anyone who wants to join or who has recently been declined.
As it states in the description-

"PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE
***When asking to join, please indicate what events/crews you work with/have worked with.***
IF YOU DO NOT, YOUR REQUEST WILL BE DENIED. THANKS! "

I am very prompt at accepting someone into the tribe when they follow instructions.
To be honest, I am not prompt at declining. I usually wait until I get many then take care of them all at once. Please avoid delays and follow directions the first time!!!

And if you are offering services to promoters, please tell me exactly what it is you are offering!! Generic "I have a great site for your promoters" and "I have a lot of services!" ,without further info and/or links, will be declined. I have had problems with spammers wanting in, so I need to make sure that what you have is not spam material, but would be a real benefit to the promoters here! :)

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Taking a sabbatical

2007-01-25T16:07:36Z

I've burnt myself out and will be taking a sabbatical from the promoting business for the time being. I will still participate and share my knowledge here though! I still beleive in what *WE* started here! :)

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Booking a Show 101

2007-01-25T15:59:09Z

I have been meaning to post this for awhile. I thought this was pretty good.

Booking a Show 101
by Matt Fanale
original link here-
http://not-eurotic.livejournal.com/766565.html

_____________________________________________________________________________________________
Okay, I've kinda covered this territory before, but here's some stuff to think about if you want to book a show (and it's all just my opinion, so take it for what it's worth):

1) The asking guarantee is the BEST case scenario.

That means if you know the show will bring a huge amount of people, you can cover the guarantee PLUS hospitality PLUS any additional tech requirements PLUS sound PLUS incidentals (and believe me, unexpected stuff can add up), THEN say "that's great-- here Caustic, have $100,000,000!")

Otherwise, figure out what works for you as a promoter and for your scene size and make an offer. Backend percentage deals are a beautiful thing and used frequently. A backend percentage deal is simple-- after you recoup ALL of your expenses the band gets a chunk of the door. This generally keeps both the band and promoter happy, as if the band thinks they deserve more and you think it might but you don't want to possibly lose your ass it allows the chance for a lot more money without as much investment on your part. I've personally had a few shows where the band actually ended up making more than their asking price because of this, so win-win.

Guarantees are good also in that the band knows they'll be coming out with a set amount and can figure it into their budget. Again though, know what you can handle. There's NOTHING more unprofessional than promising something, signing a contract, and then screwing a band over because you thought it would do better. Plus you could get sued. You took the risk-- know the consequences. Most people do not make money on shows as a promoter in this or most other scenes. It's a fact. Minimize loss by being smart, and if the band won't accept your offer it may be for the best. Don't let your ego cost you money.

2) Figure in ALL costs.

I mentioned it in the first bit but it can't be stressed enough. Forgetting something that you either promised a band (contractually or not) or that is vital to pulling the show off (like, y'know, paying a sound person) can add a LOT to the costs in some cases, and nickel and dime shit like water for the bands or even photocopied fliers and tape can add up pretty quickly. You want to do a good job. You want everyone happy so you'll look cool and have other bands think that East Fuck, Louisiana is a hotbed of industrial/goth/polka. Make sure to figure in for this so you don't end up losing money on a show:

a. Guarantees for the bands
b. Hotel/crashpad accomodations
c. Sound
d. Hospitality (food, beer, water, a macaroni portrait of The Hoff)
e. Fliers/advertising
f. DJ
e. Guestlist (this adds up really quickly)
g. Additional lighting/sound rental requirements
h. Possible venue rental/staff charges

Making an actual budget helps. Seriously. I've seen people nearly sell out shows and still lose money. Be smart and honest with yourself on actual costs and you'll be fine.

Also, be aware that you should probably have enough money before the doors even open to cover your butt in case something goes wrong or, worst worst case scenario, nobody shows at all. You're still responsible for the guarantee.

3) Communicate!

It should be obvious, but a lot of people don't realize that communication, duh, makes things run smoothly. Make sure as many details are covered with all parties involved in the show: The bands (and ALL of them, meaning OPENING bands), the venue, the DJs, your street team, the hotel-- whoever. Obviously some people only need to know certain things, but it's important that everyone be on the same page for the show to succeed, plus it keeps things calm. It's a little thing, but it means a lot to a band that they can get easily ahold of you and to confirm that everything's cool. It's the little things, but when you're on the road and heading to a place you've never been it's good to know there's a contact available to help with whatever.

4) Be professional

If a restaurant is slow you don't want the owner to come whine to you about it when you're eating, so use the same philosophy and always try and be upbeat regardless if a show is doing well or not. Appreciate everyone and be a nice host. That's all. Pretty simple. Remember: You're the promoter, and if people chose not to show you didn't do your job. No blaming or making people who did pay feel guilty. Not every show is a rousing success, but give love to the crowd as they're the supporters of what you do and make or break a show.

So that's it. I'm sure there's a few nuances I didn't cover, but all in all follow those basic rules, have a good time and show everyone a good time and you'll be on the right track.

(and per usual with this crap, x-post away if you're so inclined-- just give credit:))

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January 2007 events

2007-01-25T15:34:32Z

Skip and Candy present...

DECADE - The DJ Dance Club
Every hour a different decade!
FREE ~ No Cover Charge All Night
Now on the 2nd Friday of the month

Friday, January 12th, 2007
"WHAT’S THE CONNECTION?" NIGHT
Six Degrees of Songs – Connected in Some Way
Play "What’s the Connection" and win prizes!
Two rounds starting at 10pm

9-10pm
The 1970's
DJ Skip (New Wave City) gets all Glamed up with some Bowie, some T. Rex, and maybe a dash of Roxy Music, and weaves it all together for a connected picture of 70’s music like some giant connect-the-dots portrait of Richard Nixon. Scary, and a little bad too.

10-11pm
The 1980's
DJ Candy (DECADE) starts the "What’s the Connection" contest off with a set that may include "Candy Girl" – New Edition, "Candy" – Iggy Pop, "I Want Candy" – Bow Wow Wow and still more sweet treats from the most delicious DJ around. Four out of five dentists recommend DJ Candy for their patients who eat DJ’s.

11-12am
The 1990’s
Tomas Diablo (Strangelove, Rock This Town) continues with round two of the contest and sends you on a connected song journey through the 90’s with songs like "Pump Up the Jam" and "Pump Up the Volume". Not sure if Tomas will be dressed like Hans or Franz, but it sounds like he’s here to Pump! [handclap] You Up! Hear me now and believe me later...

12-1am
The 1980's
DJ Skip (New Wave City) spins your favorite 80’s connected songs. See if you can follow the links from Depeche Mode to Yaz to Erasure to The Cure to Duran Duran and on and on. Will he Go! or Don’t Go? Either way, as long as you Wake Me Up Before You Go Go ‘cause I’ll need a ride home at the end of the night after collapsing from dancing too hard to this set.

1am-2am
The 2000’s
DJ Candy (DECADE) spins the newest Indie, Pop, Electronica and remixes in what has quickly become a don’t-miss-this-final-set tradition that has been packing the dance floor at every event. Somehow the word must have gotten out because people are showing up just for this set. Find out what all the fuss is about.

Hostess Candy has sweet treats for you from every decade.
9pm until 2am
FREE ~ No Cover Charge All Night
21+ with valid ID

Catalyst Cocktails
(recently picked by CitySearch editors as one of the "Top 10 New Bars")
312 Harriet St. (off Bryant between 6th & 7th) San Francisco
One block from The Endup

http://www.catalystcocktails.com
http://www.newwavecity.com
http://www.strangelovesf.com

JOIN THE DECADE TRIBE-
http://decadedjdanceclub.tribe.net

VISIT US ON MYSPACE -
http://www.myspace.com/decadedjdanceclub

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December 2006 events

2006-12-12T21:23:06Z

NEW WAVE CITY
The First & Foremost '80s Dance Party (Est. 1992)
Tribute to Depeche Mode
Saturday, December 2nd, 2006

DNA Lounge
375 11th Street, San Francisco
2 Dance Rooms / 4 New Wave DJ's

IN THE BIG DANCE ROOM-
A Tribute to Depeche Mode
Featuring the best of Depeche Mode music & videos
and dancing to the rest of the best of New Wave.
Your hosts and DJ's Skip & Shindog
Video & Visuals by Altered Images

WIN! DEPECHE MODE "Touring The Angel: Live in Milan" - 2 DVD + bonus CD Set
WIN! "DEPECHE MODE - THE BEST OF VOLUME 1" CD both on Reprise/Sire/Mute
WIN! DEPECHE MODE Deluxe reissues "Songs of Faith and Devotion", "Some Great Reward",
and "A Broken Frame" includes original CD + extra DVD on Reprise/Sire/Mute/Rhino

IN THE UPSTAIRS DANCE ROOM-
99.9% Pure New Wave – 1977-1985 – All Night
With NWC resident DJ Low-Life & Guest DJ The Melting Girl (Death Guild)

9PM until 3AM
21+ with Valid ID
Cover: $7 before 10PM / $12 after

415 675-LOVE
http://www.newwavecity.com
http://www.dnalounge.com
http://www.deathguild.com

JOIN THE NWC TRIBE:
http://newwavecity.tribe.net

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SF underground venues

2006-11-16T04:43:44Z

yes, venue is a popular question i know... but once again, i am searching for an underground venue IN San francisco to throw an all nite (til at least 6 am) event with amplied sound (read: LOUD). The space should be large enough to comfortably hold 200-300 people. Something with two rooms would be fantastic, but is not a requirement.
Any leads, contacts or other info is appreciated.
FYI the date of the event is December 2

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October Events!

2006-10-19T01:19:18Z

Since our lovely moderator is taking a sabbatical, I thought I'd continue the trend of event listings...

Feel free to list any October events here! Full write-ups ok! Feel free to mention if you are willing/wanting to arrange guestlist exchange/club courtesy and how one should contact you to arrange this.

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Promoters wanted to do shows for Summer Of Love 2007

2006-10-12T17:41:46Z

Promoters wanted to do shows for Summer Of Love 2007

Free listing in the program and web site, yes free.

info at http://www.summeroflovefestival.com

tribe http://tribes.tribe.net/solfpresenters

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Shattuck Down Low?

2006-09-27T22:26:31Z

Have any of you done an event at the Shattuck Down Low (in Berkeley)?

If so, I'm interested in hearing your opinions about the space, the management, etc.

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September Events!

2006-09-18T18:56:15Z

Feel free to list any September events here! Full write-ups ok! Feel free to mention if you are willing/wanting to arrange guestlist exchange/club courtesy and how one should contact you to arrange this.

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SF Venue Reviews?

2006-08-18T18:23:10Z

Would this be a safe place to talk honestly about venues without offending venue owners.

I feel there's so much to be learned from each other before booking venues...what to expect, how to negotiate, when proceed with caution, how's the sound system, these kinds of things.

~Jenn~

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August Events!

2006-08-13T16:12:24Z

Feel free to list any August events here! Full write-ups ok! Feel free to mention if you are willing/wanting to arrange guestlist exchange/club courtesy and how one should contact you to arrange this.

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Strolling Accordion Player

2006-08-11T18:46:22Z

Besides being a promoter, in one of my other guises I am Mister Melodeon, a strolling button accordion player. I play corporate gigs, houseboat and barbecue parties, the occasional club date. I don't have a stage act, but I'm a strolling player who wanders around playing pop, Irish, waltz, do-wop, country, and other kinds of interesting music.

Should you need something a little different for your next event, consider me. I've done everything from an Apple software show to the Good Vibrations Christmas party. Rates are reasonable and I can often do last-minute gigs.

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Flyer printing part II

2006-08-11T06:41:53Z

Has anyone used Copy World in Berkeley for printing club flyers? I just got spammed by them, but their prices are a lot less than PS Print. 5K 3" x 4" flyers for $99. 5K 4" x 6" for $169.

http://www.copyworldinc.com/index.asp

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Do You Have A Party During the Week of LoveFest?

2006-08-07T02:49:50Z

LoveFest being September 23, 2006, are any of you throwing any parties during the week leading up to LoveFest? If so, would you like to be listed on the Lovefest Website? Tribe me if you would like to be listed ASAP. Thanks!

cece

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All-ages/18+

2006-08-06T23:44:37Z

I've had multiple requests for an all-ages or 18+ club night, but I have no idea how to put one one. Going to clubs right when I turned 18 was huge for me and I'd like to show the kids these days what they're missing. The problem is no venues that I know of in the South Bay (San Jose) area are 18+ or all-ages any more. Has anyone had any luck with a one-off all-ages night? Rent out a small warehouse or restaurant? Any suggestions would be helpful!

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Booking contacts - DNA, BOTH, Independent?

2006-07-26T23:27:14Z

Does anyone happen to have the names of the booking contacts for these venues?

Thanks!

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Event advise needed

2006-07-26T22:32:26Z

hi promoter friends! I'm planning a show in November with Venetian Snares (www.venetiansnares.com) as the headliner. Since the music seems to span many genres i'm trying to get an idea of how many people might come to see them. Also, I'm curious if their following tends to be more of an 18+ or 21+ crowd. Trying to decide where to book the show, and any input on these two factors would be a big help.
Thanks in advance
Megan

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Can anyone suggest some venue to book an event at?

2006-07-06T07:09:12Z

My crew and I are coming up on our 3rd anniversary and we are looking to throw an event. We also have a big name coming in from overseas and need a space that could accomodate the crowd. We are new to doing larger parties like this, but have been in contact with Minna and Mighty...and we would like to scope out other places that are similar in size. We do expect a good crowd but not huge. This would be for end of June.

If anyone has recommendations of places, that'd be cool. What should we expect to pay to hold an event? Or what's a good starting point?

thanks!

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what is the perfect event posting website?

2006-06-27T09:31:58Z

I am considering starting a free event listing website.

the purpose is to make it easy for event promoters and event goers to find each other.

What are the characteristics of a really great event website?

There are several event listing websites out there, but they all seem to have major problems.

Tribe is moderately good- but events are very hard to search and when found are hard to read. Also moderately hard to post.

Craigslist is really easy to search, easy to add, but no categories, no date ranges, no prior filtering.

myspace is awful, hard to add, hard to search.

sfstation is brutally difficult to add, very hard to search, too many paid ads.

sfbg very hard and clumbsy to add.

the wave, hard to add, bad sortign and selecting.

laughing squid wants only alternative stuff.

comments?

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Street teams

2006-06-05T17:25:03Z

I've heard so many different things on how much to pay "flier folks"- depending on clubs being hit, pole fliers, coffee shop/store paper routes, all of the above, none of the above, etc.

What IS the "average" rate? do you beleive in "try-outs" or do you pay them from the get go? I know about having a spy network, or following them yourselves in the beginning to make sure things are getting hit.

What is your experience with paid "flier monkeys"?

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Legal pole sign posting in SF- how to avoid those fines!

2006-06-02T08:53:48Z

I know a handful of promters have recently been smacked down with hefty fees for pole flyer postings.
I know some of us count on pole flyers to get the word out.

Here are the official guidelines from the dept of public works.

http://www.sfgov.org/site/uploadedfiles/sfdpw/bsm/signage_code.pdf

Hope this helps!!

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seeking myspace expert

2006-06-02T02:27:31Z

We're looking for someone to help us do promotion on myspace for our club night, Retro Active. (I find myspace to be absolutely confounding, and I hardly ever log in there.)

If you (or someone you know) are a myspace wiz, know how to promote effectively on myspace, and would like to be in charge of Retro Active promotion on myspace (in exchange for free entry to Retro Active for you and a few friends), please get in touch with me.

Thanks!
Mike

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online tickets sales... recommendation?

2006-04-01T21:48:39Z

Hi All...

So far, the best online tickets sales provider I've found has been virtuous. They charge about $3/ticket for $40 tickets.

Does anyone have any better suggestions or comments about Virtuous? I'll be making my decision in the next three days.

Thanks Much!

~Diva (Amy)

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Sat. 25th Looking for a venue!

2006-03-25T07:35:43Z

Looking for a last minute Venue to host a party this weekend, which needed to be moved last minute due to weather concerns. I'm hoping for an intimate place that is possibly indoor/outdoor in SF or Oakland that is willing and able to have DJs, and Drink Specials. Sound and DJ Equipment is already taken care of, and the 3 confirmed DJs are pretty well known. I am open to all and any ideas, so please don't hesitate to post your suggestions. The DJs will be playing breaks, and seeing as its Winter Music Confference this week, there should be no trouble getting a decent sized crowd into the venue.

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April 14th, Lost Vegas show

2006-03-25T02:11:12Z

This will be a big show in my stupid little scene, if anyone was planning on throwing something that night related to me or my world you'll get crushed. It's a fun environment style show, not so much specticle.

I don't do dj's. It's at a performance space. It's not really a club. It's kinda place that you have to become a memeber to go in... it's a little complicated. But if anyone wanted to go to pass out flyers or some other club promoters wanted to come I'd be happy to comp you in, if that's the polite thing all the kids are doing these days. I should go out to some of your dance clubs... it's been a decade or more since I went to a music thing like that....

www.lostvegas.org

Hope everyone is well

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guest list exchanges/club comps

2006-03-16T04:14:07Z

As you all know, it gets bloody expensive to go out and promote to all the events you want to go out and promote to. What are others thoughts on club courtesies/ guest list exchanges?

My feelings- It's all about mutual support, bay-bee!

For the record, I am always happy to do guest list exchange/reciprocal club courtesies.
Spin THIS! (as well as our other events) caters to many, many genres, so I'm sure I'd be able to work with almost all of you! PM me to work something out or get more details.

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Welcome! And introductions!

2006-03-09T04:26:44Z

Hello!
Welcome!
Please take a moment to say HI and tell us who you are!

I'm Christy Anne, I head up the Promotions Team for The Dark-Tekno Collective and one of the promoters of Spin THIS!

Who are you? ;-)

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How has Tribe changes changed your promo strategies?

2006-03-09T04:24:32Z

I was wondering how the the tribe changes has changed how you promote on Tribe?
It does appear that the event listings are still being looked at, so that's good!

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Blogs and promotions?

2006-03-08T22:59:25Z

Wondering if anyone has had success in using specific blogs and/or developing relationships with blog writers for the purpose of announcing events of interest to the topics of that blog? Also, is there a feeling that bloggers are, to at least a certain extent, the "new media" contacts of the future and, as a result, they should be accorded the same courtesy extended to traditional media -- e.g., free tickets to events, invitations to media networking functions, etc.?

thanks for any input

Eric

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Favorite sizes for posters/flyers/handout/postcards?

2006-03-01T13:55:17Z

What sizes, finishes, and color combinations (4/4, 4/1, 4/0) do you use?

Do many use window 24x36 posters?

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02/26 South Bay FA/CPR class

2006-02-18T17:29:19Z

[Note: The following is posted with the gracious permission of the moderator.]

smOdyssey presents -- First Aid and CPR with Jay Wiseman

WHAT: Hands-On First Aid/CPR Training Workshop for Kinksters and Kink-friendly people.

WHEN: Sunday February 26, 2006, from 10am to 6:30pm (Doors open at 9:45am.)

COST: The materials fee is $60.00 per student (a below-market price), but
nobody will be turned away due to lack of funds!

WHERE: private location in the South Bay (exact location will be emailed
when you rsvp)

Go to www.smodyssey.com to register and reserve your spot.

This hands-on workshop is especially recommended for DMs, club
officers, event staff, and pro-Dommes!

Class topics include CPR for adults, training in first aid, infection
control, use of the automatic defibrillator (AED), and very brief
coverage in oxygen therapy.

Those who complete the training will receive a first aid/CPR card which
is OSHA-recognized, and recognized by various other agencies as well,
including the DMA. Card is valid for _two_ years.

Class time is eight and one-half hours total from start to finish
(Whew!), including two fifteen-minute breaks and an hour for lunch.
Bring your own lunch, or go out for lunch, but please be back on time!

This will be a small class, with plenty of opportunity for individual
attention. However, in order to provide such attention to each and
every student, we will be able to accommodate only 6-12 students.

Reserve your space today.
Only the first 14 RSVPs are guaranteed a spot in this class.

(Subsequent RSVPs will be added to a waitlist.)

Visit www.smodyssey.com, and click on "Classes" to register.

Feel free to forward to like-minded individuals, tribes, and lists.

Also please feel free to contact me regarding setting up a class
for your group.

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Blue Cube woes

2006-02-09T13:19:00Z

So there was an event there yesterday (Friday) that I went to. I saw and have heard of a lot of terrible things that security did.

For instance:

The promoter who ran last nights show said:
" i just found out that the security there broke my friends friend's clavicale after slamming him into the door.

my co workers 90lb wife was picked up / choked by security.

both are pressing charges.

i would not be surprised if the blue cube gets shut down. and well deserved if you ask me."

AND

"they even booted our door person who had just worked for 5hrs striaght w/ no break for attempting to call the police to file a police report after witnessing their security ganging up on some guy outfront who DEFINITELY DIDNT deserve getting KICKED IN THE HEAD while crouched in the fetal position! REGARDLESS of what he did!!! my partner straight up almost cried in my arms after she told me what she witnessed."

Another guy I know explains:

"But as far as high strung security, I've never seen a crew in my life like that. Working security, I've worked with security like that, they work 1 show then never again. I was standing there when they pulled the guy out. Dropped him to the ground then 3 of them one on each arm and one on his legs ran him out through the door then on the ground. I followed this cause he was obviously in no position to do anything. When I walked up to security to ask what had happened, cause I was standing there and there was no reason for what they did, I was pushed back against the bar by one of the guards. At this point I was very hot as all I did was ask a question and he agressivly pushed me. In no way did they act anything close to "Professional" any time last night. In peoples faces telling women "FUCK YOU, THATS THE WAY IT IS" repeatedly. Guess what...thats not the way it is."

There's an entire thread on a bulletin board discussing the problems with the security there. I've personally never had this problem at the Blue Cube before but I haven't been there many times. So my question to you all is: Does this happen often there? Should promoters boycott this venue until security can treat their patrons with respect?

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Flyer printing?

2006-02-08T01:10:34Z

Anyone know a good place to get flyers printed locally?

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Print advertising strategy

2006-02-08T01:03:31Z

Questioning my strategy. Wondering what other promoters who do print ads think.

For my little club DECADE that happens on the first Friday of every month. My partner Candy and I are having our 1-Year Anniversary Party in March. We have in our promoting budget one ad in the local free papers (SF Weekly, Guardian). The papers come out every Wednesday.

Question 1. When do you think people read these papers?
As a promoter, I always read them on Wed. or Thur. to see what's happening.

Question 2 (which relates to question 1). If you're only running one ad, would you run it on the Wed. three days before your event, hoping that people read it before the weekend and think, "Yeah, I'm going to that" and then remeber and come? Or would you run it on the Wed. ten days before, and hope people remember? If they don't see the ad in the paper the next week, is that bad? Like, it's not happening because it's not in the paper again?

Thanks for any help with this.

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Dragon Dancers?

2006-02-02T15:39:23Z

trying to find a dragon dancer(s) for the next Spin THIS!
anyone know of any leads?
Thanks!

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Vinyl Banner

2006-01-29T00:03:28Z

We recently got a vinyl banner to hang outside of Spin THIS!
It is super gorgeous cool.
We got it from PSPrint.
I highly recommend them from this kind of work, too!

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how often is too often?

2006-01-18T23:32:45Z

I run an arts & performance space that presents several live shows a week. We don't advertise in the paper, though our shows are regularly listed, we have a monthly print calendar and an email list.

I go back and forth about how often I should send out event info to the email list. I used to send weekly announcements, then people complained that the announcements shouldn't be that frequent, then I went to once every two weeks, but I'd notice a drop off in attendance in the week I didn't send out an announcement. And there'd be folks who'd complain that I should have sent out an announcement that week to remind them of that week's events, because they totally forgot about a show they wanted to see.

Ideas? Experiences?

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Looking for local goth/idustrial music

2006-01-18T21:00:51Z

I'm starting a listening party/dance club night to feature only music from local Bay Area goth/industrial artists. I'd love to get submissions from any of you.

There are a lot of good, locally-produced songs that DJs are reluctant to put into their sets, and some great music that isn't necessarily danceable but certainly worthy of an audience. Now this music has a place to be shared. NO LIVE SHOWS, just DJs spinning CDs.

Induction http://www.clubinduction.com

The Drunken Monkey has agreed to host this--that's Tuesdays at the Cat Club (1190 Folsom in SF) on the 4th Tuesdays of the month (TFN). We're not starting a new club to do this; it's just using the back room of an existing night--so we won't be opening any new competition in the scene.

SO...if you're a DJ (or even a recording artist yourself) then I'd love it if you could send along any band suggestions/contacts/web sites you may have...and especially foward such CDs to me. (I'm sure you get inundated with them all the time.)

CD's can be mailed to:

Danarama
c/o Induction
P.O. Box 596
Brisbane, CA 94005

Thanks for your suggestions, and for your support of local talent. :-)

Please spread the word to the artists/bands you know.

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Mailing Lists

2006-01-04T23:49:51Z

I'm having trouble. I have an email list of about 900 satisfied audience members, media outlets, interested parties, and hangers-on. I used to send out emails to my people via just my regular Yahoo email account.

Then last month they throttled me to 100 addresses per hour. Then last week they throttled it again to 100 addresses per day.

So, fine. I tried to move my email list over to Google Groups. It said I could just paste in my addresses, which I did. Well, that got flagged for review and the site told me that if I attached an explanation as to why I'm inputting so many addresses they'd review it and get back to me in 24 to 48 hours.

Well, 48 hours has come and gone and no response from Google.

I'm up a creek. I don't know where to move my email list now. It seems that nobody wants to touch it unless I set it up as an opt-in list. But these people have have already personally signed my list or are otherwise interested. I have 6 days to go before my next show and I have no way of sending out a simple reminder of the show.

Ideas anyone?

How do you people handle email lists?

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For those who keep asking...

2006-01-04T02:17:24Z

Many people have been asking me, "so are you going to start booking shows now?"...NOW!? What do they mean?

So I thought it was about time to answer that and other questions that have been puzzling me lately. Here is a list of what I've booked over the last few years. Most of this is off the top of my head, and so there will be typos and a show or two missing, but you'll get a feeling for what we've done and the amount of time and effort that was invested in that shit.

http://www.wethepunx.com

Check it out if you have time, and hit me back with any feedback or shows that I may have missed. I'll figure the typos out for myself...eventually.

-Jay Unidos
p.s. There should be a link on the front page of the web site.

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Can anyone suggest online events calendars?

2005-12-30T21:45:03Z

Hi all,
I know about Craig's List, Tribe, Eventbee and some local SF calendars--but I am wondering if there are others people can suggest for SF Bay Area events? I am currently helping promote TantraFest in SF, a benefit for Kapalakiko Hawaiian Band in Mountain View, and a friend's yoga class in Marin.
Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated! Thanks!
Amy

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Tribe Apparently Doesn't Work

2005-12-28T20:02:12Z

Either I or the doorman asks everyone where they found out about my show. At first I was getting 6 or so people saying they saw it on Tribe. Well, last night nobody said Tribe.

It was an incredible show, but it looks like Tribe is toast for promoting things anymore. I wonder how many people here are going to stick around...

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do you think a techno and industrial party would ever succeed?

2005-12-27T22:07:13Z

noticed alot of industrial heads on this list

alot of goths hate ravers though alot of techno heads used to be industrial heads (disconnect raises hand). what's the probability of this being a real draw?

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What works??

2005-12-20T18:49:04Z

We all know about fliers and pole posters as ways to spend $ on promotions. I was wondering what other paid options people have tried and what has/has not worked. Newspapers (which ones)? "Enhanced" listings on various online calendars? Ads on local radio and tv stations?
What brought in #'s and what was a waste of $$??

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photos?

2005-12-19T06:38:31Z

Hi all,
I've been taking pics of shows and my life for the last few years and want to try to see if I can take it to the next level. If anyone is interested in my style and want me to take photos of events, Dj's, whatnot, I'd love to talk. A few of my pics are up on my profile. I have other sites but start there and if youre interested, send me a message. The pics were all taken with a point n shoot digital but now I've upgraded to a semi-professional camera and I'm stoked to see it in action.
Thanks for taking a look,
Katherine

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APOCALYPTIC TOP 10

2005-12-18T06:52:38Z

I am posting this here at the request of a friend. I decided the rant goes with it from our site.

http://tribes.tribe.net/apocalypse_club

PS. Go to Spin This, HOV, Neo Genesis, DG, and MEAT!!
Oh yeah and APOCALYPSE when it happens again:P

I have heard a cry for more APOCALYPSE and/or more APOCALYPTIC events. I myself have asked why? Then again so many angry puppies seems like fun.

APOCALYPTIC TOP 10 THINGS I'VE LEARNED AS A PROMOTER

10. Always use color flyers (we live in the future)
9 . Never trust anyone who insists on not being paid
8 . A club is like a colon.......you got to keep it regular and keep the shit to a minimum.
7 . Never let trouble stand in the way of adventure (Baron Munchausen)
6 . DJs are like actors, there are good ones and there are bads but either way their shows are filled with drama. (dont let that ruin the show)
5 . Never take anything for free from a venue owner. It may come at higher price than expected
4 . If someone says they'll be there, they wont
3 . Never go up against a club that you want to go to!
2 . Never tell the truth, no matter what, because it creates drama. It doesnt matter if you are right, wrong, defending someone else's virtue, showing someone that someone else is a dirtbag, or even saying another DJ sucks (if you dont like 'em, tell 'em they're great and help them get gigs not in your club).
1 . DRAMA, DRAMA, DRAMA!!!!

Now I dont care about drama, and I am willing to shell out the bucks for a venue. I am willing to deal with all the petty problems the people have, because hey all these issues are part of the APOCALYPSE. We are here to dance our asses off to the best old and new music no matter what the genre, as long as it is danceable.

I myself have lost two djs, three or four friends ( maybe not done there yet. LOL!!), have aged like 5 years in 3 months, sleep about 4 hours a night while promoting, lost a venue, been insulted to my face by a peer that I thought was a friend (ask and I will tell you what was said, but I wont say who, it would have been funny if it came from a stranger, heck it was funny any way, just rude).

So as you can see and most promoters know, because a lot of this happens to them, or did in the past. My heart goes out to the valiant promoters who have stood the test of time and finances.

Now after all that.................yes there will be another APOCALYPSE.
I cant say exactly when, because, well.....because of some of the above and I suffer from depression, just like everyone there are good days and bad days but un-medicated, since I hate doctors, sometimes it is difficult when faced with so much stress, adversity, and drama.

I have DJs, I will find a venue, and I will be happy to do this all because I dont believe in failure, only defeat. But most of all because I love it when y'all dance. That makes me happy as I know I have done a good thing.

I had thought of Apocaxmas, but things bubbled and I popped, sorry. But a few people made me realize that we had started something here with APOCALYPSE. Not the end itself, but perhaps a beginning of AN end. A kind of Alpha Omega. We claimed to play primarily Goth/Industrial but we also showed that we are willing to play music from the 80s, 90s, and 00s. Not just within "our" genre but any genre that can sustain the brutal beats of the dance floor.

So forgive my rants and jabs, I am laughing while I type this in between the tears. LOL!! Have a good holiday with a special thanks to those who will and have supported our efforts and we will doing something in the New Year!!

Peace and calm,
V

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Copy-righted material on fliers

2005-12-15T08:19:10Z

When I see an image of a band, or the artwork of their album on a flier I always wonder wither said promoter ever got permission from the copyright holder, or if it's even something they even think about.

When I was creating fliers I also used copyrighted material that the band gave me (or had available) or I would modify the image to such a degree that it became a whole new image.

Has anyone ever been sued or complained to about use of copyright material in fliers?

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Thank you!- a true example of promoters uniting!

2005-12-15T01:42:16Z

This is long overdue, but this past week has been nothing but hectic. This is a true living example of promoters uniting!
The night of the last Spin THIS!, we ran into some venue problems and were unable to put our night on there. We had fellow promoters come out of the woodwork to help us find a new venue within an hour! Many phone calls were made on our behalf. I don't want to mention names cause some folks seemed embarrassed when I thanked them, but THANK YOU!!! And, to be honest, with how rapid the phone tree was growing, I know there are some folks I'd accidently leave out! So many of you showed love to us that night and helped made our night a success despite the setback. Thank you from the bottom of the Dark-Tekno Collective's heart.

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Throwing an event of 500 people or more?

2005-12-05T21:47:24Z

Need medical (first aid), fire safety, or communications (2 way radio, satellite phones, etc) services for your event???

Then check out my company: Mutal Aid Response Services http://www.medicalresponse.org

MARS specializes in events of all types such as festivals, raves, corporate, street faires, and private functions.

MARS has provided service to events as large as the Love Parade, and as small as a couple of hundred people in very remote locations such as Camp n Sons.

Check out the MARS web site for more information!

- Joseph

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Thankful

2005-11-26T01:23:54Z

So, it's Thanksgiving. I'm looking through this tribe and the wonderful information being exchanged. The folks who do desire to learn from and help one another are coming together. I think this is wonderful and makes me happy. Thank you. I'm thankful to each of you. There is so much cut throat politics and bullshit in the event world. It is nice to see that some of us are beyond that and really want something more. Thank you for living this dream with me! :)

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Truth in Advertising/Tribute Nights

2005-11-21T18:24:35Z

There was a topic going on in another tribe…but I thought I’d bring over some of the thoughts from what they are experiencing. I will try not to rehash what’s going on, but I thought it interesting enough and very akin to what we talk about here.

Basically there was an Artist Tribute night at an 80’s club. They received some relatively disappointing feedback. See they took the time to get the right advertising out to the fans and flyering and posters all over the city. They even advertised in the Artist Tribe. They did what all good promoters do. Their club was nicely filled. What they got was a bunch of Fans that were disappointed with the music played. Let’s just say that people were expecting much more than what they got. Which was an 80’s evening with “heavy rotation” of the artist they are doing a tribute to. Though it was a fun night of good 80’s music, I think those going didn’t have time to analyze the flyer and question what would be played or not. They were expecting a CD release party and A LOT of the artist. They got 1 in 4 songs in the back and 1 in 6 in the front and those were repeats of what got played in the back.

They had done a Prince one a few months back and I know of several people who came from San Jose and wanted an evening with Prince and got Little red corvette and Kiss in the hour they were there. They left and went somewhere else…disappointed. I do Prince tribute nights and if I played either song, I’d be lynched because the man has over 25 years of his catalog to be played!

Personally, If I am going to a tribute night, it better be heavily handed with said artist and not just the hits either. If you are bringing in fans, they are going to want to hear something other that the top 3 songs that get played on the radio. Know your audience that may be hip to what you are doing (esp if you do a lot of advertising). This is SF and the particular artists album drops tomorrow…there is a little bit of buzz. Considering there is NOTHING going on to support the album and that other countries and cities are doing CD release parties for this, this was a ripe opportunity for this club. I heard 2 cuts of the album in the time I was there. (11 – 1:15). Judging by the responses some are going to think 2ce before going there again.

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Getting People Into Dead Clubs

2005-11-19T21:00:17Z

What do you do when a venue is dead because people know to stay away because of the really bad shows they've booked in the past? How do people revive a place with a really stink reputation? I was offered a chance to do some shows at a place in the Mission (not naming any names) that can't seem to draw more than 5 people, all friends of the bartender. What's more, there's no advance money available, so performers have to play solely for the door. This isn't such a bad thing, but any ideas people have on how to build an audience would be most welcome.

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Promoting "unknown" authors/speakers/djs/bands

2005-11-07T16:53:07Z

In addition to music based events, we do have a handful of folks in this tribe who do other kinds of events. I would love to hear from you too!
I have experience in planning events for bookstores and, currently, promoting seminars and guest speakers. I find my dual experience gives me very unique angles in how to promote and grow events from both worlds. In other words- your experiences are also very valuable to share here as well. :)

How do you "sell" a great speaker/author/DJ/band that you know is wonderful and should be heard, but no one else has heard of?

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DJs looking for gigs

2005-10-23T11:31:48Z

Well, I thought this could be a good topic for a thread. DJs of all types (brand new, recently started, experienced but not established, or super stars) should post below with their genre of music (maybe also name five bands or so that you favor), their affiliations (if any), and perhaps any specific promotors, events, or venues they are interested in working with

I'll start off. I go by .od. I am affiliated with Blackmail, which is the first Monday of every month at The Cellar on Sutter St. I spin primarily industrial but am slowly growing my ebm collection (which is slow going since I only like to spin vinyl, and ebm isn't exactly plentiful on vinyl).

Bands I spin: Front 242, Assembly 23, Chemlab, KMFDM, Controlled Bleeding, Mussolini Headkick, etc.

I (so is my cohort Verablue) am looking to venture out into some other events/venues to find people that are more akin to appreciating my preference for early industrial. The Monday nights at the Cellar are more appreciative to my selective gothish-borderline-New Wave.

Events/venues/promotors I'd be interested in collaborating with:
Spin This!/Leggy (duh), Die Machinen, MEAT, Pandora's Box (so what if its all women, I'll wear a dress), Death Guild, DNA Lounge, Rawhide.

so yea... jump in, the water's fine.

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freelance sniper(I put up posters)

2005-10-18T16:27:54Z

I'm looking for work in the bay area... I've worked for many record lables, JNCO clothing, Truth.org..

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so i'd like to float an idea...

2005-10-17T16:37:01Z

so i worked in a jazz club for a year and some of my favorite nights were the ones that started of with a tight trio and god knows who would show up with their instruments and sit in... so i was talking to my friend about the idea of bringin a new fresh night to the city. just talking mind you. but i was wondering if all you wonderful souls that produced the music that we all crave would be interested in setting up that kind of atmosphere for edm? maybe once a month?

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Birthdays?!?

2005-10-17T15:40:49Z

So, do you waive cover charges for someone having a valid ID showing it is their b-day that night?
I do it becuase it feels good to do so and I'm flattered when someone chooses to spend their special nite at an event of mine.
I was wondering if this was a norm or not.

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Outdoor venues

2005-10-12T20:21:03Z

hi! so i am mostly interested in organizing outdoor events, but due to all the laws and rescrictions, good outdoor venues are hard to come by. Our last party was 6-7 hours away in the mojave desert (beautiful!! but hard to get peeps down there), the party before was 5-6 hours north at a mineral springs near shasta...
so basically i am wondering if anyone knows of potential outdoor places to throw parties. They must be isolated enough that the constant thud of really loud bass for sometimes up to 24 hours in a row won't piss anyone off and be large enough to accomodate anywhere from 150-500 people and their cars. Private land is preferred but renegade spots are considered as well. and hopefully the roads will be easy enough for any passenger vehicle to navigate.
just thought i'd put it out there, mostly for events next summer but also we are searching for a place for an event on Oct 8.
thanks in advance :)

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Places to poster in Oakland?

2005-10-11T23:41:10Z

Any ideas? I notice that Oakland has an ordinance against it and it seems they put the warning on every pole.

So, where do people put up posters?

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