Sunday, June 14, 2015
I didn't shave my armpits or legs for a month and here's what happened
Nothing, absolutely nothing happened.
Thursday, March 6, 2014
JUICY: CANCELLED
Kevin Grimm has just informed me that Juicy this Saturday at Circus has been officially cancelled. It's not that the bar is unable to host the event, but that the owners are afraid that we will get too crazy and destroy what they have done to amp up the venue. Regardless, there is no reason to go to Circus this Saturday.
What they don't understand is that if they had gone about closing and firing everybody at circus the right way, they would have had no need to fear this at all. If it had been announced in a timely and respectful manner the last Thump and the last Juicy would have been a pleasant night to remember. If we had known about it in advance, we could have known to enjoy the last of our time there, and given it a bittersweet goodbye.
The fact is, they have had these plans in line since January. They could have easily let us know that February was the last month we would have to enjoy Circus. Personally, I think they went about it in a horrifying insincere and foolish manner. Except for My Best Friends Party events, and other producers that I know and want to support, I highly doubt I will be venturing into Circus OR Skully's again. Its just bad business.
I am really sad that I won't be able to share any more good times at Circus with you this saturday. And that there will be no more Juicy's to enjoy. However, tonight is FREQ at the shrunken head. Lets all go and enjoy, and see each other there! Don't forget that our girl Lisa Clapp will be there to pour us all drinks and wash the sorrow away with good company and good music!
What they don't understand is that if they had gone about closing and firing everybody at circus the right way, they would have had no need to fear this at all. If it had been announced in a timely and respectful manner the last Thump and the last Juicy would have been a pleasant night to remember. If we had known about it in advance, we could have known to enjoy the last of our time there, and given it a bittersweet goodbye.
The fact is, they have had these plans in line since January. They could have easily let us know that February was the last month we would have to enjoy Circus. Personally, I think they went about it in a horrifying insincere and foolish manner. Except for My Best Friends Party events, and other producers that I know and want to support, I highly doubt I will be venturing into Circus OR Skully's again. Its just bad business.
I am really sad that I won't be able to share any more good times at Circus with you this saturday. And that there will be no more Juicy's to enjoy. However, tonight is FREQ at the shrunken head. Lets all go and enjoy, and see each other there! Don't forget that our girl Lisa Clapp will be there to pour us all drinks and wash the sorrow away with good company and good music!
Tuesday, March 4, 2014
Circus, My Playhouse No Longer
Intro
As many of you are aware, Circus Columbus bar is no longer. The facts are hard to dig up, and speculation abounds. But our overall feelings for our bar, our hangout, our home, is easy to see. Sunday morning bright and early, my feed was covered in mourning posts for Circus. The first one I saw, I didn't believe, then I saw the rest.
From our sweet gogo (and now classical) dancer Stephie, "Going through my newsfeed realizing that Circus Columbus Bar is no longer is bringing tears to my eyes, I have spent legit the best nights of my life there, met my closest friends, its been like my home, I've never had a bar I could call my spot except this one. I am devastated. Where will THUMP be now?"
From Joey VJ Vendetta, "Circus ... It's bittersweet. Thanks for the memories & helping us build. Everything runs it's course. Time to move on. Let's evolve and innovate."
It is true, my friends. Punk Rock Karaoke, Thump, Creme de le femme, Juicy, Funkdefy, and Boys and Girls will no longer be hosted at Circus, or will no longer be. I do have it on advisement that "Damn Girl!" will still be continuing on however. "Because it's Reds show"
But what has happened to our beloved Circus? The one thing we know for certain is why. As it was, Circus was failing. As popular Thump Wednesdays were, and as great as the Creme De Le Femme burlesque nights were getting, it still wasn't enough to keep the bar afloat.
The "who" and the "when" is a different story however. It is a fact that a man, Mike Moffo is partially behind the changes. If you have heard that Circus is turning into a gay bar, this guy is the front-man for it. Supposedly very popular in the GLBT scene Mike was either approached by Skully, or did the approaching himself sometime in January.
Mike himself said that he has been hired be skully as a bar manager, that he was interviewed and selected. I was also told by a source that worked with him prior that he said he went to Skully and offered to pay the bill to convert the bar. It does seem true though that Skully wanted a gay bar, and Red wanted a restaurant.
Regardless of how it happened, around 60k is being dumped into a failing circus to reinvent it, and Mike is the new manager.
How things have progressed is also cause for news. The fact that the bar was changing and hiring all new staff was first exposed by an ad posted on quorum online magazine. Something that spread quickly across facebook, and was the first that our bar staff Lisa and TJ heard of them losing their jobs.
As Lisa says on her feed, "I'm sad to go and hurt and betrayed that it happened the way it did, but I'm eternally grateful to have been able to share my home with all of you wonderful people these past four years. I hope to see you on my final nights behind the bar at Circus this Wednesday and Saturday. "
The outrage from Circus patrons is clear, but so is the overwhelming support for our bar staff and the producers that hosted shows at Circus.
The New Stuff / Some Speculation
This new revamp will be called Circus Community Gathering Place, and will open it's doors Friday, March 14th for a Drag show. It is not necessarily a gay bar, more of a gay staffed restaurant. It will be opening for lunch every day having a food service until 11pm. It will close at 2:30 as it has always done. The staff has already been pre-selected and hired, people who knew they had jobs, even though Lisa and TJ didn't know know they did not have jobs. The entire new staff was under a contractual gag agreement not to spill the beans on the changes, they could not have told us the plans without losing their new jobs.
But why was their that agreement in the first place? Was it Skully, Red, or Mike Moffo who decided that this was a good idea? Mike denies having any part to play in that, but if you're the man hired to fix a broken place, wouldn't you have some say over this? Regardless, Skully is still the owner, and he would have had the final say. Are they purposefully trying to provoke all of their patrons not to come again and visit the new Circus? Or do they think that we don't care about the people who have built up our scene?
What's Happening Now
And they certainly are stepping on toes. Creme de le Femme is a popular burlesque show held once monthly at circus, run by Mike Folker from Secret Song Records. Even though Mike Moffo wanted the dancers, he didn't want to support the producer. Going under the radar, he approached Sex Kittens Purrlesque directly. Obviously unaware of how loyal the people and performers of Columbus are, he proposed hiring them, rather than the show itself. They will not be performing at Circus any longer.
They did however, have enough warning to get a game plan together. Mike Folker also says, "Secret Song is excited for our friends that are staying on at Circus and for all the big changes going on there. As much as we hate to lose our home base it couldn't have happened at a better time for us...We're expanding our booking into Porter's Pub on North High Street and Scarlet and Grey Cafe this Summer. Plus there are a few more developments that I can't officially announce yet... Our signature "Creme de la Femme" burlesque event is moving to Porter's pub... the plan is to keep it on the 4th weekend of the month. Open Mic Sunday performers are being offered slots on our "Unplugged on High Street" Acoustic Showcase at Porter's as well. Our March 14th Rock N Roll MEGASHOW is moving to King Avenue 5 in Grandview. For the latest on all or our events you can go to Secret Song Records here on facebook and click on events. We've got a very busy spring and summer in store. "
It also seems as though Juicy hosted by Kevin Grimm are off the books and will not be relocated. Kevin says, "Sorry guys and gals. Look like next Saturday's Juicy is gonna wind things up. ...and thank you all for 5+ years of awesome support. Let's do this - ONE. MORE. TIME."
And I support this 100%. Everybody should be there for Circus' last hurrah. This Saturday 2/8 come to Circus early for a majorly extended line-up of DJ's and to tell our bar goodbye. Nevermind, its been cancelled. It's even possibly the last time a DJ will be playing there, so we are having ALL the DJ's!
Thump this Wednesday is officially cancelled. And our favorites, My Best Friends Party, have not had time yet to find it's new home. I have spoken to producer Nick Reed and he has promised to keep me informed, and in turn, I promise to keep you informed. Speculation has Kobo, Scarlet and Gray, and Ace of Cups as possible contenders for Thump, but we will have to wait and see where they take us. As my friend Jamie says in support of MBFP, "You name the place and Cbus will fill it for you!!"
And a new place will be found, no doubt about that! Nick Reed says,
"Thump will undoubtedly find a new home, we have already received several offers and we are weighing our options. While its sad to see the end of circus for our event its ok, we will find a new spot hopefully one with better sound, lights, staff and enthusiasm. This will be a time for growth. There are plenty of bars that would love to have the 100-200 people we bring out every week for our free event."
Now, this new Circus' Mike Moffo does have our bartenders Lisa's support, although she will not be working there anymore. "The [new] GM is a super cool dude with really great ideas, drive, and business sense. I wish them the best of luck. It's time for me to do what they did: calmly move on and do what's best for me." Lisa is also not taking a job offer for Skully's Music Diner.
We can however support Lisa this Thursday at FREQ! She will be at the Shrunken Head pouring up drinks for their electronic night! As it is such a transitional period for our girl, and she's going about it with such grace, come out and show her you love her and enjoy some awesome music!
Actually, nobody can say it better than Stephie,
"SO THERE IS NO THUMP THIS WEEK, LET'S GET FREQ-Y INSTEAD!! AND WE ALL NEED TO COME OUT AND SEE OUR FAVORITE BARTENDER Lisa Clapp WHO WILL BE POURINGS DRINKS, LET'S SHOW HER LOVE"
And our very own local live painter/DJ Blake Bower, is also behind taking this change and making the best of it, I am vary sad to announce to all my fans that I will no longer be doing live performances at Circus I hope everyone stays with us through the duration of this change of scenery because if you have any LOVE for what I'm doing with my artistic movement in Columbus we about to BLOW this shit up!
As for our other beloved bartender TJ, I have no news yet, but hopefully Mike Moffo will follow through on his promise to help him find a new position.
There is also some discussion for relocating and continuing the show Funkdefy.
Last Words
Circus closing down so unexpectedly is breaking my heart, it was my home. It was many peoples homes, and we are all family. Now comes a trial to keep our family and our scene together, and relocate to a new and better venue. The important thing is to stay together and to stay strong! As long as we have our people, our DJ's, our producers, and other artists, as long as a place is big enough it will be our new home. I will be updating every time we learn something new, and following MBFP and Secret Song Records success as we delve into this new territory.
As many of you are aware, Circus Columbus bar is no longer. The facts are hard to dig up, and speculation abounds. But our overall feelings for our bar, our hangout, our home, is easy to see. Sunday morning bright and early, my feed was covered in mourning posts for Circus. The first one I saw, I didn't believe, then I saw the rest.
From our sweet gogo (and now classical) dancer Stephie, "Going through my newsfeed realizing that Circus Columbus Bar is no longer is bringing tears to my eyes, I have spent legit the best nights of my life there, met my closest friends, its been like my home, I've never had a bar I could call my spot except this one. I am devastated. Where will THUMP be now?"
From Joey VJ Vendetta, "Circus ... It's bittersweet. Thanks for the memories & helping us build. Everything runs it's course. Time to move on. Let's evolve and innovate."
It is true, my friends. Punk Rock Karaoke, Thump, Creme de le femme, Juicy, Funkdefy, and Boys and Girls will no longer be hosted at Circus, or will no longer be. I do have it on advisement that "Damn Girl!" will still be continuing on however. "Because it's Reds show"
But what has happened to our beloved Circus? The one thing we know for certain is why. As it was, Circus was failing. As popular Thump Wednesdays were, and as great as the Creme De Le Femme burlesque nights were getting, it still wasn't enough to keep the bar afloat.
The "who" and the "when" is a different story however. It is a fact that a man, Mike Moffo is partially behind the changes. If you have heard that Circus is turning into a gay bar, this guy is the front-man for it. Supposedly very popular in the GLBT scene Mike was either approached by Skully, or did the approaching himself sometime in January.
Mike himself said that he has been hired be skully as a bar manager, that he was interviewed and selected. I was also told by a source that worked with him prior that he said he went to Skully and offered to pay the bill to convert the bar. It does seem true though that Skully wanted a gay bar, and Red wanted a restaurant.
Regardless of how it happened, around 60k is being dumped into a failing circus to reinvent it, and Mike is the new manager.
How things have progressed is also cause for news. The fact that the bar was changing and hiring all new staff was first exposed by an ad posted on quorum online magazine. Something that spread quickly across facebook, and was the first that our bar staff Lisa and TJ heard of them losing their jobs.
As Lisa says on her feed, "I'm sad to go and hurt and betrayed that it happened the way it did, but I'm eternally grateful to have been able to share my home with all of you wonderful people these past four years. I hope to see you on my final nights behind the bar at Circus this Wednesday and Saturday. "
The outrage from Circus patrons is clear, but so is the overwhelming support for our bar staff and the producers that hosted shows at Circus.
The New Stuff / Some Speculation
This new revamp will be called Circus Community Gathering Place, and will open it's doors Friday, March 14th for a Drag show. It is not necessarily a gay bar, more of a gay staffed restaurant. It will be opening for lunch every day having a food service until 11pm. It will close at 2:30 as it has always done. The staff has already been pre-selected and hired, people who knew they had jobs, even though Lisa and TJ didn't know know they did not have jobs. The entire new staff was under a contractual gag agreement not to spill the beans on the changes, they could not have told us the plans without losing their new jobs.
But why was their that agreement in the first place? Was it Skully, Red, or Mike Moffo who decided that this was a good idea? Mike denies having any part to play in that, but if you're the man hired to fix a broken place, wouldn't you have some say over this? Regardless, Skully is still the owner, and he would have had the final say. Are they purposefully trying to provoke all of their patrons not to come again and visit the new Circus? Or do they think that we don't care about the people who have built up our scene?
What's Happening Now
And they certainly are stepping on toes. Creme de le Femme is a popular burlesque show held once monthly at circus, run by Mike Folker from Secret Song Records. Even though Mike Moffo wanted the dancers, he didn't want to support the producer. Going under the radar, he approached Sex Kittens Purrlesque directly. Obviously unaware of how loyal the people and performers of Columbus are, he proposed hiring them, rather than the show itself. They will not be performing at Circus any longer.
They did however, have enough warning to get a game plan together. Mike Folker also says, "Secret Song is excited for our friends that are staying on at Circus and for all the big changes going on there. As much as we hate to lose our home base it couldn't have happened at a better time for us...We're expanding our booking into Porter's Pub on North High Street and Scarlet and Grey Cafe this Summer. Plus there are a few more developments that I can't officially announce yet... Our signature "Creme de la Femme" burlesque event is moving to Porter's pub... the plan is to keep it on the 4th weekend of the month. Open Mic Sunday performers are being offered slots on our "Unplugged on High Street" Acoustic Showcase at Porter's as well. Our March 14th Rock N Roll MEGASHOW is moving to King Avenue 5 in Grandview. For the latest on all or our events you can go to Secret Song Records here on facebook and click on events. We've got a very busy spring and summer in store. "
It also seems as though Juicy hosted by Kevin Grimm are off the books and will not be relocated. Kevin says, "Sorry guys and gals. Look like next Saturday's Juicy is gonna wind things up. ...and thank you all for 5+ years of awesome support. Let's do this - ONE. MORE. TIME."
And I support this 100%. Everybody should be there for Circus' last hurrah. This Saturday 2/8 come to Circus early for a majorly extended line-up of DJ's and to tell our bar goodbye. Nevermind, its been cancelled. It's even possibly the last time a DJ will be playing there, so we are having ALL the DJ's!
Thump this Wednesday is officially cancelled. And our favorites, My Best Friends Party, have not had time yet to find it's new home. I have spoken to producer Nick Reed and he has promised to keep me informed, and in turn, I promise to keep you informed. Speculation has Kobo, Scarlet and Gray, and Ace of Cups as possible contenders for Thump, but we will have to wait and see where they take us. As my friend Jamie says in support of MBFP, "You name the place and Cbus will fill it for you!!"
And a new place will be found, no doubt about that! Nick Reed says,
"Thump will undoubtedly find a new home, we have already received several offers and we are weighing our options. While its sad to see the end of circus for our event its ok, we will find a new spot hopefully one with better sound, lights, staff and enthusiasm. This will be a time for growth. There are plenty of bars that would love to have the 100-200 people we bring out every week for our free event."
Now, this new Circus' Mike Moffo does have our bartenders Lisa's support, although she will not be working there anymore. "The [new] GM is a super cool dude with really great ideas, drive, and business sense. I wish them the best of luck. It's time for me to do what they did: calmly move on and do what's best for me." Lisa is also not taking a job offer for Skully's Music Diner.
We can however support Lisa this Thursday at FREQ! She will be at the Shrunken Head pouring up drinks for their electronic night! As it is such a transitional period for our girl, and she's going about it with such grace, come out and show her you love her and enjoy some awesome music!
Actually, nobody can say it better than Stephie,
"SO THERE IS NO THUMP THIS WEEK, LET'S GET FREQ-Y INSTEAD!! AND WE ALL NEED TO COME OUT AND SEE OUR FAVORITE BARTENDER Lisa Clapp WHO WILL BE POURINGS DRINKS, LET'S SHOW HER LOVE"
And our very own local live painter/DJ Blake Bower, is also behind taking this change and making the best of it, I am vary sad to announce to all my fans that I will no longer be doing live performances at Circus I hope everyone stays with us through the duration of this change of scenery because if you have any LOVE for what I'm doing with my artistic movement in Columbus we about to BLOW this shit up!
As for our other beloved bartender TJ, I have no news yet, but hopefully Mike Moffo will follow through on his promise to help him find a new position.
There is also some discussion for relocating and continuing the show Funkdefy.
Last Words
Circus closing down so unexpectedly is breaking my heart, it was my home. It was many peoples homes, and we are all family. Now comes a trial to keep our family and our scene together, and relocate to a new and better venue. The important thing is to stay together and to stay strong! As long as we have our people, our DJ's, our producers, and other artists, as long as a place is big enough it will be our new home. I will be updating every time we learn something new, and following MBFP and Secret Song Records success as we delve into this new territory.
Thursday, April 11, 2013
A very good wednesday night (Kill the Noise and Skullys)
The Kill the Noise show rocked! This
Wednesday night had the type of energy usually reserved for big
Saturday night shows. Starting early in the night the crowd was
dancing, and it kept going all night long.
My night started at the door where I
was waiting for Tom to retrieve my pre-sale tickets, but one lovely
specimen of a man offered me his extra ticket! While I was in line, a
girl complemented me on the necklace I was wearing. It isn't one I
wear often and I offered it to her. She told me a story about how
last week she went to a concert and gave a heart ring away to a
woman. Tonight, for this girl, the universe came full circle. And,
despite my protests she insisted on giving me a silver heart bracelet
that matched the necklace she was wearing. So somewhere on this
planet earth, I will always share an accessory ensemble with a nice
raver girl.
So my night was going pretty good as I
stepped into the club. Nick and Chad (Attak and Carma) were playing
an electro set (unusual for the two of them) but already people were
loving it. High energy and dancing so early in the night is usually
unheard of, so I knew it would be excellent.
After some dancing, mingling, and
meeting new people, Brillz set came on. Another high energy set full
of trap. Usually a genre that I dislike, but tonight it was going so
strong I couldn't help but love it.
The whole time VJ Vendetta was throwing
up some striking visuals on a huge projector screen that ran from the
ceiling to the stage floor.
After Brillz, Style of Eye hopped on
stage. And again, this night could do no wrong. The music could do no
wrong, the dancing just would not stop and the energy was excellent.
And of course, the main act- Kill the
Noise. This set started out with a lot of mainstream tracks. I can't
say I was disappointed, because in this age of electronic music,
hearing songs that you know can be a rare occurrence. He got old
school with some Benny Benassi. After getting the crowd pumped up
with popular tracts though, he dropped some drum and bass and even a
five finger death punch remix! A true feat of Dj'ing and a very fun
set! Sometimes I think that DJ's forget that they are playing a
PARTY. Definitely not a problem for Kill the Noise with his vibrant
set list and friendly demeanor!
It was a party that I am very glad I
didn't miss. There were glovers, dancers, visuals, and great music. I
even saw somebody get glimmered. I also learned a cool summer trick
that I will post in the tips section later. I have pics coming from
one of the photographers so check back soon!
A big shout out to all the DJ's,
Vendetta, and My Best Friends Party and Disco Donny Presents for
throwing such an amazingly fun show with such a great line up! MBFP
throws electronic shows EVERY Wednesday at Circus, so be sure to
check it out.
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
A lack of inspiration
Important: Read Right hand side bar first >
I admit that when I first went off into uncharted grounds with this blog, I had been under the impression that I would be updating a lot more. Unfortunately, my job has been getting in the way of my going out and I haven't had many experiences worth noting. I have, however, decided to look for a new job that will allow me to spend time with my friends here in the scene.
This decision came very suddenly. And I will tell you the motivation behind it. Last Saturday I decided that my fate was in my boyfriend Kets hands, he owned me for the night. Any tom-foolery I got up to would not be my responsibility (even though I had work in the morning). After going out to watch a movie, Ket dragged me to the last couple hours of Juicy. I was greeted enthusiastically by V when I got there, I suppose I haven't been around nearly as much as I thought. And also by everybody else, inlcuding Fluer and Fae. I danced in my gothic finery and had a grand old time.
Ash brought with him a blow up sea horse and a butterfly net, in Kets words "He is hunting for bar flys!" I am not ashamed to say that the second time some unknown boy tried to catch my head with it, I sent him flying into the wall. Note to everybody out there- dont try and touch my head. Other than that though, the crowd was comfortable and fun. There for a good time, not for drama, generally what made me fall in love with the scene in the first place.
Afterwards we went over to Fae's for an afterparty. V had told us that it was going to be a small get together with just friends, similar to gatherings at the Womp-Factory or Purgatory. When we arrived though, it was a full out house party. Beer pong, people (Ket) pissing in the bushes, and strangers. Fortunately NEDM was there to give us entertainment and music.
Parties like that usually make me uncomfortable, so I was surprised when I ended up having a really great time. It helped that I was sober (and therefore not running around and making an ass of myself). I walk out into Fae's wildnerness of a backyard, (basically a forest of lush undergrowth with one narrow path thro the middle), and find her sitting on a lawn chair with just her shorts and her bra on.
And that was my first hint as to what kind of party I had really stumbled into.
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Remember when I mentioned before that I had attended an impromtu "naked-party"? Well, maybe its time to give you the background on that. Basically, at an afterparty we were all chillen in Purgatory. (We were all children in purgatory?)
Anyway, Leroy Jenkins got it into his head that everybody should be naked. He issued the "7 Dollar Naked Challenge". At first, we paid him no mind, but the effects of determination on a crowd on drugs is hard to ignore. Every few minutes or so he brought it up again, "who wants to get naked? I've got 7 whole crisp american dollars for the first person to strip down completely". Until finally Zelda got fed up, and ran in stating that she didn't need seven dollars, she would do it for free. And then she stripped down, did some booty bounces while we cat called and hooted and then got dressed as the rest of us dissolved into laughter.
I thought that would satisfy Leroy (who I would like to mention wasn't acting like this because he is perverted and horny, but simply because he likes to cause trouble and stir up craziness), but no. His witty little mind was un-appeased. Because Z did the challenge for free, the challenge was still issued. Nobody had collected the money. In the meantime, Bambi and Fae both stripped off their shirts, at least down to the bra.
Bambi looked pretty darn cute with her tube dress pulled down over her breasts. (Later she did my hair in very cute braids. I remember now that I was tripping that night, because when I saw my face in the mirror later that night at Kets house, with my eyes all glossy and black, and my hair pulled into otherwordly, dainty feminin and wild braids, I didn't recognize the girl in the mirror. To feminine, petite and alltogether lovely. That girl was not someone I allow myself to be, she was me with no barriers. It was quite an experience).
At any rate, eventually Fae got up the courage to get naked. But she wouldn't do it alone. Pace by pace both she and Leroy stripped down to just underwear. And then, standing back to back they counted to three and pulled that off too, immediately cupping their hands over their genitalia. It was so perfect it looked rehearsed. I am ashamed to say that I looked away in thrilled embarrasment from Leroys man-parts. I am still very much a product of our American society. Although to be honest, I only just got used to seeing penises very recently. Perhaps it is an effect of never seeing porn, but up until recently they gave me spooks! I resolved that night, not to look away again. After all, even if we have different parts, were all human. And I shouldn't be shy to see a naked human body, its entirely natural.
Leroy, Z, and Fae understood this. I feel like I was being taught a lesson that night, like a child learning something new in the classroom. I ended up wanting Ket to get naked (just so I could show him off) but that didn;t happen. And by the time Bambi, Fluer, Fae, and Zelda, had bared at least half of their skin, I refused to participate on the grounds that Leroy didn't deserve to have the credit for getting every single girl at the house out of her shirt!
Admittedly, Fluer was very elegent about it. Showing just half of her simple black bra, her shoulder draped with a luxurious plush blanket, lounging gracefully on the couch. Ciggarette propped daintily between her fingers :)
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Well, I hope you all had a good time on the magic school bus. That field trip is over, and its time to get back to the present story at hand. Anyway, turns out saturday night was a semi planned version of the naked party. I know that they held one soon after the first night, and this was apparently a nother of the series. The girls had their nipples taped and ready and the boys... they had their preperations as well.
Once Zelda got into the house the girls all dissapeared into Faes room to get ready. (I, sadly, was not invited). The boys dissapeared too. Or at least Matt and Leroy (the founder of it all) did. The girls come back through dancing around in the living room in their panties and pasties. And the next time I saw Leroy he was baring it all out in a thong "banana hammock". (Still wearing his customary YES! swagga-hat of course:) But the best part was seeing Matts outfit for the night. His cover-item was in the style of a tuxedo! With a little bow tie and everything. He had two little triangle flaps covering his rear end which confuced me until I realized what they were- coat tails!
I do believe Naked Parties are going to become a thing in columbus :) They are fun, silly, and not at all sexual. I'm actually a fan already, although I have not yet participated. After all the nakedmess (or I suppose during all the nakedness) Ket and I left and went back to my place. It was 6 before I got to sleep, and with work the next day I was exhusted. I almost called in sick (Which I am under no circumstances allowed to do), and I spent the day dragging myself around. Depressed at how hard my job is.
And that is why I think it is important to find a new job. One that I can still go out with. The whole point of the one i've got now was that i could travel with it to different states and discover the scene in those places. But I haven't even been able to maintain my own scene here in columbus! (The point was also to save money for my big investment, but my new apartment has put a damper on that!) So Now I'm looking into new money making jobs. Ones with a sunday off every now and then, and maybe a thursday. We'll see :) Wish me luck!
Oh, btw. The Seven Dollar Naked challenge was never completed. Fae was not awarded the prize because she was aided by Leroy. Before I left that night I saw it laying on the table, I took its picture and considered making of with the money itself. I mighta had it framed :P Anyway, it may still be possible to go up to Leroy, get naked and get handed 7 bucks. Just a thought <3
I admit that when I first went off into uncharted grounds with this blog, I had been under the impression that I would be updating a lot more. Unfortunately, my job has been getting in the way of my going out and I haven't had many experiences worth noting. I have, however, decided to look for a new job that will allow me to spend time with my friends here in the scene.
This decision came very suddenly. And I will tell you the motivation behind it. Last Saturday I decided that my fate was in my boyfriend Kets hands, he owned me for the night. Any tom-foolery I got up to would not be my responsibility (even though I had work in the morning). After going out to watch a movie, Ket dragged me to the last couple hours of Juicy. I was greeted enthusiastically by V when I got there, I suppose I haven't been around nearly as much as I thought. And also by everybody else, inlcuding Fluer and Fae. I danced in my gothic finery and had a grand old time.
Ash brought with him a blow up sea horse and a butterfly net, in Kets words "He is hunting for bar flys!" I am not ashamed to say that the second time some unknown boy tried to catch my head with it, I sent him flying into the wall. Note to everybody out there- dont try and touch my head. Other than that though, the crowd was comfortable and fun. There for a good time, not for drama, generally what made me fall in love with the scene in the first place.
Afterwards we went over to Fae's for an afterparty. V had told us that it was going to be a small get together with just friends, similar to gatherings at the Womp-Factory or Purgatory. When we arrived though, it was a full out house party. Beer pong, people (Ket) pissing in the bushes, and strangers. Fortunately NEDM was there to give us entertainment and music.
Parties like that usually make me uncomfortable, so I was surprised when I ended up having a really great time. It helped that I was sober (and therefore not running around and making an ass of myself). I walk out into Fae's wildnerness of a backyard, (basically a forest of lush undergrowth with one narrow path thro the middle), and find her sitting on a lawn chair with just her shorts and her bra on.
And that was my first hint as to what kind of party I had really stumbled into.
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Remember when I mentioned before that I had attended an impromtu "naked-party"? Well, maybe its time to give you the background on that. Basically, at an afterparty we were all chillen in Purgatory. (We were all children in purgatory?)
Anyway, Leroy Jenkins got it into his head that everybody should be naked. He issued the "7 Dollar Naked Challenge". At first, we paid him no mind, but the effects of determination on a crowd on drugs is hard to ignore. Every few minutes or so he brought it up again, "who wants to get naked? I've got 7 whole crisp american dollars for the first person to strip down completely". Until finally Zelda got fed up, and ran in stating that she didn't need seven dollars, she would do it for free. And then she stripped down, did some booty bounces while we cat called and hooted and then got dressed as the rest of us dissolved into laughter.
I thought that would satisfy Leroy (who I would like to mention wasn't acting like this because he is perverted and horny, but simply because he likes to cause trouble and stir up craziness), but no. His witty little mind was un-appeased. Because Z did the challenge for free, the challenge was still issued. Nobody had collected the money. In the meantime, Bambi and Fae both stripped off their shirts, at least down to the bra.
Bambi looked pretty darn cute with her tube dress pulled down over her breasts. (Later she did my hair in very cute braids. I remember now that I was tripping that night, because when I saw my face in the mirror later that night at Kets house, with my eyes all glossy and black, and my hair pulled into otherwordly, dainty feminin and wild braids, I didn't recognize the girl in the mirror. To feminine, petite and alltogether lovely. That girl was not someone I allow myself to be, she was me with no barriers. It was quite an experience).
At any rate, eventually Fae got up the courage to get naked. But she wouldn't do it alone. Pace by pace both she and Leroy stripped down to just underwear. And then, standing back to back they counted to three and pulled that off too, immediately cupping their hands over their genitalia. It was so perfect it looked rehearsed. I am ashamed to say that I looked away in thrilled embarrasment from Leroys man-parts. I am still very much a product of our American society. Although to be honest, I only just got used to seeing penises very recently. Perhaps it is an effect of never seeing porn, but up until recently they gave me spooks! I resolved that night, not to look away again. After all, even if we have different parts, were all human. And I shouldn't be shy to see a naked human body, its entirely natural.
Leroy, Z, and Fae understood this. I feel like I was being taught a lesson that night, like a child learning something new in the classroom. I ended up wanting Ket to get naked (just so I could show him off) but that didn;t happen. And by the time Bambi, Fluer, Fae, and Zelda, had bared at least half of their skin, I refused to participate on the grounds that Leroy didn't deserve to have the credit for getting every single girl at the house out of her shirt!
Admittedly, Fluer was very elegent about it. Showing just half of her simple black bra, her shoulder draped with a luxurious plush blanket, lounging gracefully on the couch. Ciggarette propped daintily between her fingers :)
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Well, I hope you all had a good time on the magic school bus. That field trip is over, and its time to get back to the present story at hand. Anyway, turns out saturday night was a semi planned version of the naked party. I know that they held one soon after the first night, and this was apparently a nother of the series. The girls had their nipples taped and ready and the boys... they had their preperations as well.
Once Zelda got into the house the girls all dissapeared into Faes room to get ready. (I, sadly, was not invited). The boys dissapeared too. Or at least Matt and Leroy (the founder of it all) did. The girls come back through dancing around in the living room in their panties and pasties. And the next time I saw Leroy he was baring it all out in a thong "banana hammock". (Still wearing his customary YES! swagga-hat of course:) But the best part was seeing Matts outfit for the night. His cover-item was in the style of a tuxedo! With a little bow tie and everything. He had two little triangle flaps covering his rear end which confuced me until I realized what they were- coat tails!
I do believe Naked Parties are going to become a thing in columbus :) They are fun, silly, and not at all sexual. I'm actually a fan already, although I have not yet participated. After all the nakedmess (or I suppose during all the nakedness) Ket and I left and went back to my place. It was 6 before I got to sleep, and with work the next day I was exhusted. I almost called in sick (Which I am under no circumstances allowed to do), and I spent the day dragging myself around. Depressed at how hard my job is.
And that is why I think it is important to find a new job. One that I can still go out with. The whole point of the one i've got now was that i could travel with it to different states and discover the scene in those places. But I haven't even been able to maintain my own scene here in columbus! (The point was also to save money for my big investment, but my new apartment has put a damper on that!) So Now I'm looking into new money making jobs. Ones with a sunday off every now and then, and maybe a thursday. We'll see :) Wish me luck!
Oh, btw. The Seven Dollar Naked challenge was never completed. Fae was not awarded the prize because she was aided by Leroy. Before I left that night I saw it laying on the table, I took its picture and considered making of with the money itself. I mighta had it framed :P Anyway, it may still be possible to go up to Leroy, get naked and get handed 7 bucks. Just a thought <3
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
A Community
Last Sunday was the most caring and important show that I've ever been to. It really gave me hope for Columbus, and it really meant a lot to several people. The show: "Booty Bounce". The Cause: a charity event to raise money for one of our own.
Our bouncer "Handcuffs" has been with us only a few short months, and to be honest we weren't too sure about him right at first. See, the handcuffs threw us off, we thought he was a cop. But that didn't stop us from really putting in time to get to know him, didn't stop us from being friendly and it didn't stop us from getting involved when he needed help.
The sad story behind that is that his brother died recently, only months after Handcuffs spent all of his money to bury his mother. So we stepped in. Steve and Nice Entertainment threw a show in honor of him, all door proceeds going directly into Handcuffs wallet.
It was a good night for a multitude of reasons. For one, it was Stevens first party and he was ecstatic at its success. For another, Handcuffs couldn't get over how many people showed up for him, the day after St. Patricks and only hours after a terrifying tornado warning. Halfway through the night we had raised half the money that he would need to bury his brother. It was not a huge event, but a fair amount of people came and they donated good sized amounts of money. One guy gave Steve 300 dollars, and I think many of us would have been willing to donate that if we had the funds to do so.
What was interesting was the fact that none of the "key" players in this scene came to show support. Well, except for Push. I want to give him credit for that. And maybe they did pop in with some money, but I didn't see them. I think it would have been really good to have them there in person to show that they honestly care about the people that keep them and their people safe.
However, I'm pretty excited about the people that did in fact come. It was everyone that could make it out and that really cared. My boyfriend Ket and I didn't hesitate as soon as we found out about the show, did not consult our schedules, did not even hardly have to talk about it. Simply, we knew we were going to be there.
And the people that threw the party, Steven and Derrick and his partner (names are not changed) are really getting into the scene deep. Steven I know, is certainly doing it. He's only been with us since this winter and already he is deep into our local radio show, throwing parties, considering his own production company, and learning as much as he can about the scene as possible.
I can't tell you how glad I was when he told me that "The scene is 20% the music and 80% the people." I couldn't agree more, and I'm glad that he is being such a go-getter. Steven is what is coming up hot in Columbus, and he is what we need. He's humble, and in it to get people to have a good time. Our conversations often revolve around how unhappy we are about how the scene is so profit-based.
If you ask me, certain players in the scene are trying have more than their share. And Steven may be the guy to found a subculture within the EDM subculture. A group of revolutionaries, intellectuals, and free thinkers. People who know its about the environment and the people. Who still believe in the concept of PLUR. And I am damn excited to be part of it. Look out Columbus, I think this may be happening. Led by the people that I not only respect, but admire. But don't blab about it too soon, apparently Nice Ent even asked for permission from A and C to do the show. So that he wouldn't tick them off. As if doing a charity show for one of our own was stepping on their toes. Big things are afoot, keep your eyes and ears open and hopefully you wont miss them!
We are the true scene in Columbus. I don't care about making the columbus EDM scene into a "legitimate business" I care that my friends and my business partners are legit fucking people. And we are, so watch out!
Our bouncer "Handcuffs" has been with us only a few short months, and to be honest we weren't too sure about him right at first. See, the handcuffs threw us off, we thought he was a cop. But that didn't stop us from really putting in time to get to know him, didn't stop us from being friendly and it didn't stop us from getting involved when he needed help.
The sad story behind that is that his brother died recently, only months after Handcuffs spent all of his money to bury his mother. So we stepped in. Steve and Nice Entertainment threw a show in honor of him, all door proceeds going directly into Handcuffs wallet.
It was a good night for a multitude of reasons. For one, it was Stevens first party and he was ecstatic at its success. For another, Handcuffs couldn't get over how many people showed up for him, the day after St. Patricks and only hours after a terrifying tornado warning. Halfway through the night we had raised half the money that he would need to bury his brother. It was not a huge event, but a fair amount of people came and they donated good sized amounts of money. One guy gave Steve 300 dollars, and I think many of us would have been willing to donate that if we had the funds to do so.
What was interesting was the fact that none of the "key" players in this scene came to show support. Well, except for Push. I want to give him credit for that. And maybe they did pop in with some money, but I didn't see them. I think it would have been really good to have them there in person to show that they honestly care about the people that keep them and their people safe.
However, I'm pretty excited about the people that did in fact come. It was everyone that could make it out and that really cared. My boyfriend Ket and I didn't hesitate as soon as we found out about the show, did not consult our schedules, did not even hardly have to talk about it. Simply, we knew we were going to be there.
And the people that threw the party, Steven and Derrick and his partner (names are not changed) are really getting into the scene deep. Steven I know, is certainly doing it. He's only been with us since this winter and already he is deep into our local radio show, throwing parties, considering his own production company, and learning as much as he can about the scene as possible.
I can't tell you how glad I was when he told me that "The scene is 20% the music and 80% the people." I couldn't agree more, and I'm glad that he is being such a go-getter. Steven is what is coming up hot in Columbus, and he is what we need. He's humble, and in it to get people to have a good time. Our conversations often revolve around how unhappy we are about how the scene is so profit-based.
If you ask me, certain players in the scene are trying have more than their share. And Steven may be the guy to found a subculture within the EDM subculture. A group of revolutionaries, intellectuals, and free thinkers. People who know its about the environment and the people. Who still believe in the concept of PLUR. And I am damn excited to be part of it. Look out Columbus, I think this may be happening. Led by the people that I not only respect, but admire. But don't blab about it too soon, apparently Nice Ent even asked for permission from A and C to do the show. So that he wouldn't tick them off. As if doing a charity show for one of our own was stepping on their toes. Big things are afoot, keep your eyes and ears open and hopefully you wont miss them!
We are the true scene in Columbus. I don't care about making the columbus EDM scene into a "legitimate business" I care that my friends and my business partners are legit fucking people. And we are, so watch out!
Thursday, February 9, 2012
New shit
I am pretty tired and I have work tomorrow so I'm going to write pretty quickly. I may come back later but for now, here are some thoughts for tonight...
V was telling me about a lot of crazy VJ stuff that he plans on doing in the next few weeks and the next who knows when. Lots of fun stuff like live camera feeds and live filtering. 3-D Projector screens and some more stuff that I didn't fully understand. The point is that even though he is very new to visuals he already has a vision. I find his visuals much more stimulating than any others I have seen, and he's about to make shit kinda crazy. Very interactive.
Which got me to thinking about the scene as a whole, and I believe that I have stumbled upon a truth. Columbus has spent years focusing on just the DJ's. Probably that is because all of the party companies are run by music makers and players, but keeping that in mind, its no wonder my local scene is a flaccid 2-D disappointment. Columbus's only focus is on the music, not the party.
I'm glad V got into visuals though, because I think he's about to change all that. His vision is something exciting and hopefully the people "up top" will notice. Parties shouldn't be just about the music, but in columbus that just about covers it.
The end, I am going to go back over this and rewrite it for sure, i'm certian the writing sucks. But thats my thoughts for now, and I do believe they are important ones.
V was telling me about a lot of crazy VJ stuff that he plans on doing in the next few weeks and the next who knows when. Lots of fun stuff like live camera feeds and live filtering. 3-D Projector screens and some more stuff that I didn't fully understand. The point is that even though he is very new to visuals he already has a vision. I find his visuals much more stimulating than any others I have seen, and he's about to make shit kinda crazy. Very interactive.
Which got me to thinking about the scene as a whole, and I believe that I have stumbled upon a truth. Columbus has spent years focusing on just the DJ's. Probably that is because all of the party companies are run by music makers and players, but keeping that in mind, its no wonder my local scene is a flaccid 2-D disappointment. Columbus's only focus is on the music, not the party.
I'm glad V got into visuals though, because I think he's about to change all that. His vision is something exciting and hopefully the people "up top" will notice. Parties shouldn't be just about the music, but in columbus that just about covers it.
The end, I am going to go back over this and rewrite it for sure, i'm certian the writing sucks. But thats my thoughts for now, and I do believe they are important ones.
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
What I will in fact be writing about, and why I am writing again at all.
So this decision to start writing again came up somewhat suddenly. Like a whole half hour ago. Why am I writing again? Because I don't want to forget. I don't want to let all of my experiences be lost to the void. Because I want there to be an accurate and honest portrayal of the scene somewhere. And when I say accurate, I define that as "a truth in perception."
In context with that, I am also writing because I think that there will be a lot to say in the upcoming years. I have decided to go on an adventure. I plan on visiting and living in many cities and discovering what their scene is all about. I am on a quest, a journey to find a place that has a local scene that I connect with. Its going to take a long time, but thats the beauty of it, now I have a kind of purpose that lasts longer than a paltry goals of my peers. Maybe then, I can imagine following through with my larger aspirations.
I have fallen totally out of love with the local scene, but I do have hope for other places. Columbus is corrupt and hostile. Local parties should be a refuge for like minded people, a safe place. But it is an alien environment for most of us. Even once we get comfortable with what we have, it still doesn't feel right. When I say us, I do mean other rave-y individuals, the colorful ones who expect to find great things in the scene, and find only confusion. We shut out others, I do it too. We don't let new people into our lives (even our scene-life) Even people we have seen around for years we refuse to get to know better. It is an envoronment of mistrut.
But I have hope that it is better elsewhere. Cleveland maybe, or pittsburg. I may travel down to california or new york. I'll visit them all and live in them all, but no schedules, Ill travel and leave when the time is right.
What? Don't believe me? Just because I still haven't tried living on my own yet? I've got news for you, I'm an independent. I am happiest by myself and my job lets me travel wherever the hell I want, for however long I want. So this is about to happen, this is my new life.
But I'm not ready yet to break free. I do still have to try that living on my own thing first, here in columbus. I plan on moving out soon, within a few months down to campus.
In the meantime, I'm not writing about the scene as a whole anymore. Its a waste of my time and it doesn't interest me. Instead I will write about the people I know and are friends with. Core members of the scene that the "scene leaders" don't really have much respect for. These are the real deal type people. New to the scene and veterens. People who care about community. These are the friends I have found, these are the people worth paying attention to.
Your welcome. The columbus branch of this blog is about what really goes on behind the scenes. I can couldn't care less for what dj is getting popular or what party companies or planning on doing in the future. I never really did. This is about the people, this is about a part of this scene that more than likely, you will never experience or even be exposed to.
Next post will be a rememberence of a recent impromtu "naked party".
In context with that, I am also writing because I think that there will be a lot to say in the upcoming years. I have decided to go on an adventure. I plan on visiting and living in many cities and discovering what their scene is all about. I am on a quest, a journey to find a place that has a local scene that I connect with. Its going to take a long time, but thats the beauty of it, now I have a kind of purpose that lasts longer than a paltry goals of my peers. Maybe then, I can imagine following through with my larger aspirations.
I have fallen totally out of love with the local scene, but I do have hope for other places. Columbus is corrupt and hostile. Local parties should be a refuge for like minded people, a safe place. But it is an alien environment for most of us. Even once we get comfortable with what we have, it still doesn't feel right. When I say us, I do mean other rave-y individuals, the colorful ones who expect to find great things in the scene, and find only confusion. We shut out others, I do it too. We don't let new people into our lives (even our scene-life) Even people we have seen around for years we refuse to get to know better. It is an envoronment of mistrut.
But I have hope that it is better elsewhere. Cleveland maybe, or pittsburg. I may travel down to california or new york. I'll visit them all and live in them all, but no schedules, Ill travel and leave when the time is right.
What? Don't believe me? Just because I still haven't tried living on my own yet? I've got news for you, I'm an independent. I am happiest by myself and my job lets me travel wherever the hell I want, for however long I want. So this is about to happen, this is my new life.
But I'm not ready yet to break free. I do still have to try that living on my own thing first, here in columbus. I plan on moving out soon, within a few months down to campus.
In the meantime, I'm not writing about the scene as a whole anymore. Its a waste of my time and it doesn't interest me. Instead I will write about the people I know and are friends with. Core members of the scene that the "scene leaders" don't really have much respect for. These are the real deal type people. New to the scene and veterens. People who care about community. These are the friends I have found, these are the people worth paying attention to.
Your welcome. The columbus branch of this blog is about what really goes on behind the scenes. I can couldn't care less for what dj is getting popular or what party companies or planning on doing in the future. I never really did. This is about the people, this is about a part of this scene that more than likely, you will never experience or even be exposed to.
Next post will be a rememberence of a recent impromtu "naked party".
Independent
Alright, so Rave Bright is going back up, but not the way it was before. I'm writing this blog for myself now, nobody else. I'm not posting articles, i'm not posting about people in the scene. I'm writing about myself. This means that my readers (thats you, if your out there) can go fuck themselves. Because I dont give a shit what any of you have to say about my writing or my opinions. If you want to read this shit, do it. But if you don't, X out and shut the fuck up.
We have the right to free speech in America, and I'm going to use it. We have the right to opinions, and I am going to have them. Not only that, I will post all the shit I want about drugs, I
will be as negative as I want, and I will certainly mention if there is some bad shit going on in the scene if I feel like it.
Basically, the people of columbus are trying to take the fun out of the rave scene, but they don't want me to bring that up. Maybe, if I walked into a club and saw a bunch of ravers having a good time, getting along, and feeling colorful I would have more good things to say. However, the Columbus EDM people are trying to make "raves" gritty again, but not in the good way. It seems like the leaders of the "scene" and many of the Dj's want people to go for the music, and only the music. And possibly the drinking. I think they could care less for the people that dance, socialize, do party drugs, laugh, discover something new, make a new friend, etc. They aren't worried about fun, they are worried about profit.
Walk into a Leboom someday, or just flip through the photographs posted about the night, your going to find a room full of black. The photographers in the scene take wide shots of the whole room. Presumably to show just how many people a DJ got into the venue, guess how much they made in door fee's?! Drinks?!, The pictures say, "don't you see how successful the scene is? We are generating loads of faceless people, we are legit because we bring in cash."
I would be much happier with a smaller amount of people that actually matter. An actual scene in Columbus, a community. However, the amount of like-minded people that go to these events is dwindling. We all have different goals, and it seems not enough time to share them with eachother or find common ground.
What you don't see in most photographers work is people having fun. I could look at albums of pictures from the Electric Daisy Carnival, because they all have their own story. You get to glimse a moment in some other persons life. Shots of individuals just don't make it into the albums as much as they should. (However, to be fair, there are some current photographers that are doing a bang up job. But these are not the local photographers that are getting work in columbus, they are not in league with the people that "run the scene").
I'm seriously fucking tired of worrying about what the other people in the columbus scene are going to say about what I write, what my opinions are, etc. Because it is very rarely accepting. Even when Rave Bright first began, it wasn't for the main players, it was for the fans. My target audience was really the glow babies, the raver kids, the kandi kidds, the dancers, the people who take electronic music, and let it become just a part of their culture.
So yes, Rave Bright is back up. Read it if you want, but don't try and use gossip to blow it out of proportion. To all of you "scene leaders" I'm not a threat anymore, I'm not marketing my blog to anybody, or even going to mention it to anybody. Rave Bright is going underground.
To everybody else, if you are indeed reading this, welcome aboard. Shit is about to get real.
We have the right to free speech in America, and I'm going to use it. We have the right to opinions, and I am going to have them. Not only that, I will post all the shit I want about drugs, I
will be as negative as I want, and I will certainly mention if there is some bad shit going on in the scene if I feel like it.
Basically, the people of columbus are trying to take the fun out of the rave scene, but they don't want me to bring that up. Maybe, if I walked into a club and saw a bunch of ravers having a good time, getting along, and feeling colorful I would have more good things to say. However, the Columbus EDM people are trying to make "raves" gritty again, but not in the good way. It seems like the leaders of the "scene" and many of the Dj's want people to go for the music, and only the music. And possibly the drinking. I think they could care less for the people that dance, socialize, do party drugs, laugh, discover something new, make a new friend, etc. They aren't worried about fun, they are worried about profit.
Walk into a Leboom someday, or just flip through the photographs posted about the night, your going to find a room full of black. The photographers in the scene take wide shots of the whole room. Presumably to show just how many people a DJ got into the venue, guess how much they made in door fee's?! Drinks?!, The pictures say, "don't you see how successful the scene is? We are generating loads of faceless people, we are legit because we bring in cash."
I would be much happier with a smaller amount of people that actually matter. An actual scene in Columbus, a community. However, the amount of like-minded people that go to these events is dwindling. We all have different goals, and it seems not enough time to share them with eachother or find common ground.
What you don't see in most photographers work is people having fun. I could look at albums of pictures from the Electric Daisy Carnival, because they all have their own story. You get to glimse a moment in some other persons life. Shots of individuals just don't make it into the albums as much as they should. (However, to be fair, there are some current photographers that are doing a bang up job. But these are not the local photographers that are getting work in columbus, they are not in league with the people that "run the scene").
I'm seriously fucking tired of worrying about what the other people in the columbus scene are going to say about what I write, what my opinions are, etc. Because it is very rarely accepting. Even when Rave Bright first began, it wasn't for the main players, it was for the fans. My target audience was really the glow babies, the raver kids, the kandi kidds, the dancers, the people who take electronic music, and let it become just a part of their culture.
So yes, Rave Bright is back up. Read it if you want, but don't try and use gossip to blow it out of proportion. To all of you "scene leaders" I'm not a threat anymore, I'm not marketing my blog to anybody, or even going to mention it to anybody. Rave Bright is going underground.
To everybody else, if you are indeed reading this, welcome aboard. Shit is about to get real.
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Sabbatical
I'm taking a break from Rave Bright in order to learn the ins and outs of my new job. I also would like to re-evaluate my goals for this blog and consider what I really want to write about. I should be back on-line in one or two weeks. See you then!
-Tigris
-Tigris
Monday, January 9, 2012
13. Mr. Oblivious
I first met Mr. Oblivious after watching his set at Circus a couple weeks back. He and Splicer threw down some hard core electro all night long and gave Columbus a much needed reprieve from dubstep. It was a great night, and I think it really put the duo on the map. This friday they are playing an event with Dj Rocketnerd and Dj Moniker at Tipsy bar, don't miss your chance to see them! EMC Presents Splicer/Mr. Oblivious Event Page
I was inspired to make Jason Rau my first featured citizen when we were chatting one day over facebook. I noticed immediately how much passion he had for the music and the scene. I recognized in him the same kind of soul I have, one that understands that we are building more than a music industry here in Columbus, we are building a community.
One of the first things he said to me was, " Ohh, I have my inner geek. If you really look at society and what they consider nerdy... I would say every huge producer fits that. Yet look at how many people go and embrace it!! Its unreal. I geek out hard trying to learn production. Its an art of its own but if you don't have a passion, geek out, and wanna learn it- it will never happen! Call me a geek, I love it (haha) because I'm already doing what I love."
I was inspired to make Jason Rau my first featured citizen when we were chatting one day over facebook. I noticed immediately how much passion he had for the music and the scene. I recognized in him the same kind of soul I have, one that understands that we are building more than a music industry here in Columbus, we are building a community.
One of the first things he said to me was, " Ohh, I have my inner geek. If you really look at society and what they consider nerdy... I would say every huge producer fits that. Yet look at how many people go and embrace it!! Its unreal. I geek out hard trying to learn production. Its an art of its own but if you don't have a passion, geek out, and wanna learn it- it will never happen! Call me a geek, I love it (haha) because I'm already doing what I love."
When did you first start mixing?
Mr.Oblivious: Well I started mixing dance music about a year ago. But the production aspect of music is what snagged my interest in the EDM scene about 3 years ago.
I got a few music programs for my computer and some small midi based controllers and started working on making music.
Is that mix you sent me your own?
Mr. Oblivious: The ideas and transitions are our own but the songs chosen are others. When it comes to Original tracks the production of our own tracks are slowly getting to the point where, in the near future we will be comfortable mixing them in with others.
When you say "our" are you talking about Splicer?
Mr. Oblivious: Yah Splicer. We both produce in our own studios. Yet we also work on projects together. Being close friends has helped us both learn the ins and outs of production. We both see a lot of potential in each other and in projects to come in the future, whether its solo or a collaboration.
Mixing is always fun. Alone or together. We have just found a good niche together and hope to take it as far as we can.
What are your plans for the future? What do you aspire to?
Mr. Oblivious: We hope to mix out as much as we can. Splicer and I have been asked to play the 13th at Tipsy Bar so we are looking forward to that. For me, I know I am going to finish up this Trance Electro Dance project I have been working on for quite some time now. My goal is to design an amazing Dance show that goes hand and hand with the visual aspect of life. I feel like when you can create an audio and visual experience for the viewer its a double kill! They go so well together that it creates an experience of a life time, an experience one won’t forget:)
I say this because there are many shows and festivals that I have been to have left such a huge impact on my life. No where else will you find so many beautiful people coming together all for the same reason.
Their stories are all different but the Music is the common interests. Its what we can all relate to. It moves and inspires so many people and in so many ways.
What’s one of your best rave-memories?
If i didn't go to EDC 2010, I would have never started mixing. I was inspired to move people. To create the flow of music through me to move people.
No where else have i ever seen 200,000+ people come all for a common intrest everyone indirectly relates to one another. One person puts their hands up and everyone else follows because that emotion start to flow through one another. Creating this endless vib that is powerful:) I love it. You put your hands up with everyone and you feel powerful. Its this power running through everyone called Love.
And thats why i mix and produce a lot more now. I have found my love
How did you discover EDM?
Mr. Oblivious: Well my cousin when I was younger always had turn tables and would go out and Scratch and flip live. I found it to be sooo interesting but always was intimidated by it. Yet me being me, I asked a lot of questions. She would show me old beats and i was awesome. But it wasn't until 2002 when I heard pendulums first album all the way through. It was like Drum and bass. Blew my mind!!!
Who are your influences?
Mr. Oblivious: The prodigy had a huge influence on me. I played bass guitar growing up. I still dabble on it every once in a while. Ill also record my own bass lines for dance music. But when saw they used a band live i was inspired to start applying what i know in music and on Bass to the dance Genre.
Great! Thank you so much. Is there anything else you would like to say before I close the interview?
Mr.Oblivious: Well I wouldn’t be where I am today if it wasn’t for friends and family. They have taught me so much and I’m extremely grateful. I love them always!
Monday, January 2, 2012
12. Surprise Drugs Are Bad
The Problem
An epidemic has started right in the heart of the club scene and has wormed its way into even our most beloved electronic venues. It is a disease that renders us all equal, whether we worship electro or hip hop, dubstep or top 40’s. Men and women are falling prey to accidental and intentional dosing of illegal substances. Even the sage wisdom of our elders has failed to protect us from these random and sometimes terrifying highs. People have been getting dosed, not only with the traditional date rape drugs like Rohypnol, GHB and Ketamine, but also with club drugs like MDMA, researched chemicals like rocketdust, and even hallucinogens, including liquid LSD.
My first question is, who are the plague rats that are carrying this disease? For, certainly it is not the victims that are propagating this black magic. No behavior that I can think of is grounds for such foul play as getting dosed with date-rape drugs, or any drug that he or she doesn’t know about.
My second question is why it is suddenly such a craze to slip drugs in drinks. In years past people wanted to hold on to their drugs, keep them for themselves, all of a sudden that has changed. Not only are people suddenly “generous” but they also don’t even seem to have an ulterior motive. Girls have been getting dosed surrounded by their friends, standing next to who is obviously their boyfriend. They aren’t going to be leaving the club with a stranger! Men have been getting dosed nearly as much as women have, and I often doubt they are in much danger. There aren’t even particular targets anymore, it doesn’t seem to matter who your with, what you look like, what gender you are, or what your drinking. People have just been randomly and wildly getting dosed.
So how to we protect ourselves from this infection? Do we cover our mouths with scarves so we don’t have to smell the contagion? Stuff out pockets with posies? Draw symbols on our doorways to ward off evil? Maybe not quite.
First of all I think we need to discourage creeper behavior in the first place, whether these are the men that are giving out drugs or not, we have a message to send to the general populous, “Don’t fuck with our women”. If you are a woman, the message is “Don’t fuck with me, AND don’t fuck with our women”.
There are a lot of creepers out there, and most are really just regular guys, out “hunting” at the club. Staying sober most of the time has helped me recognize some of the strategies that these men use to pick up girls. For one, when somebody offers you a drink, they are not just trying to be nice and start up a conversation. I’m not saying nobody is like that, but in general they really are just trying to get you drunk. I know this because when I am offered a drink I always ask for a redbull, and I very rarely get it. These men come up to me randomly, offer me a drink, and when I ask for something non-alcoholic I’ve had them look at me with a baffled, almost angry/wounded expression and simply walk away without saying anything more. They apparently don’t have the game to pick up a girl without her being wasted, which is why they stalk the clubs where (who knew it?) girls go and get drunk.
A second game-play I’ve seen used, is the “Repeat-Approach”. This is where strange seeming men (the kind that most girls instinctively avoid) try dancing with a girl at various points in the night. And by dancing, I do mean grinding, humping, and sometimes even attempting to bite and kiss her neck/shoulder/wherever they can reach. They do this, in hopes that the girl is getting drunk enough to accept that kind of behavior. Almost every time I go out I have at least one of these guys dancing beside me. Then behind me… then up on me… then (after I push them away) beside me again… and behind me… The joke’s on them, I’m having a water-and-redbull, but they still make me uncomfortable and I have a harder time having a good time.
The Solution
So the problem is that we have dosers and creepers. The solution is a simple one, if somewhat aggravating and does require some amounts of effort. Basically, take care of yourself and take care of others. Girls can be very timid about rejecting men, hell, even I can be timid. I won’t chase someone away just for making me uncomfortable, I feel like it’s only polite to wait until after they’ve attempted to touch me. Newsflash, if someone is making you uncomfortable by being too close (even if he’s not touching you) and paying too much attention to you (even if your not positive or if they are trying to hide it) you have every right to ask them, or demand that they leave. Kaitlyn Hedges got it right on the money when some creeper dude was dancing too close to us girls, “Go away now. I don’t like you, leave”. That guy had been getting too close to me for comfort, too close to all of us and Kaitlyn fixed the problem, simply by stating to the perpetrator that there was one.
I learned a lot from her that night. I learned that it is okay to stand up for yourself, even if the person you’re standing up against isn’t even really doing anything wrong or outwardly aggressive.
It’s also important to do your best to take care of other girls that you see, that might not know how to say no. Its much easier for me to get between a girl and an assaulter than take care of just myself. I have a protective streak a mile wild. I’m not suggesting that you throw every man that is dancing with his hips up on somebody’s ass out the door, I mean, that is a legitimate way that people dance together. But if you see some guy forcing a girl to dance with him, or you notice that she is completely sloshed and trying to move away from him, but still keep dancing. It hurts nobody for you to come up to her with a glass of water, separate the two of them for just a moment, and simply ask her if she is alright. And then, depending on what she says, you take it from there. Let me repeat that, it does not hurt anybody to go up to somebody and double check that they are okay. With all the drugs going around lately, it only makes sense to look after one another. We are a community, lets act like it.
The same goes for actual dosing. If you see somebody slip something into somebody’s drink, call them out on it please. Don’t just shrug and walk away, or assume that the other person knows about it. Sure, you don’t want to get in the middle of a good time, but please please please ask the person if they know that something is in their drink. In some cases, they might be doing the drug on purpose. But in others, you could be saving their night, or their life. According to the stats lately, I’m going to say that most of the time, the victim is getting dosed unknowingly. VJ Oz has the right idea when he says, “If I ever see that I am going to beat the fuck out of the guy. People don't listen to reason, they listen to punishment”. Whether that punishment is violent or authoritative, whether you choose to hit him or send him to the cops, don’t just walk away.
I’m going to end this post with a list of ways I keep from getting dosed in the clubs, just some hints and tips I’ve either come up with, or picked up from somewhere. I’m pretty sure we’ve all heard the normal tips, “don’t accept drinks from strangers”, “keep an eye on your drink” and “just stay sober!” As far as I’m concerned that’s just stale air, good advise that is not always all that likely to be used. For many girls, going to the club and getting free drinks is all just part of the fun. I don’t want to take that away from you, just make it a little bit safer.
1) 1) First of all, if you do get dosed, or you think there is something in your drink, don’t throw it away. Give it to a bartender to keep safe, make sure he knows you think there are drugs in it.
2) 2)When I get a drink from a stranger (no-matter what it is) I always say Thank you, and then lift the pro-offered drink towards my beneficiaries lips, look them right in the eye and say “Have some”. If they refuse to drink it, or if I get any reaction from them that makes me suspicious, I don’t keep it. ( Being slightly offended is okay, but they should obligingly take a sip after).
3) 3) If you do allow somebody to buy you a drink, look to see if one of your friends is close by and drag them over and introduce them. Hey Ted, this is Jerry, he was just OH SO NICE ENOUGH TO BUY ME A DRINK. Haha, you don’t have to lay on the sarcasm like that, but just make sure he knows that this guy gave you something.
4) 4) Keep a tally of how much you’ve had to drink. No, this isn’t to make sure you “stay within your limits” its so somebody else knows how much you’ve had in case something happens. Either tell somebody each time you get a new one, or keep a pen on you and make a mark on your wrist. That way, if your 5 deep but acting black-out drunk, your behavior won’t get shrugged off as “oh, she’s just had too much to drink” like I have seen happen dozens of times.
6) (Compliments of Liz Hawk) "Most of the time I don't drink at raves, but if I do I never put it down, it will always be in my hand. Also, If I'm on the dance floor with one I usually throw it out after and get a new one. Just in case ya know? Also, I don't share them with anyone, even my friends because they are not always paying attention and I'm not either".
Out of all of these, I tend to always use Tip #2 and Tip#3. Now, you don’t have to be as rude or as obvious as I wrote them out. You can just say, “Thank you, would you like some?” for instance and gauge that reaction, or introduce him as “This is my new friend Jerry, he was just nice enough to buy me a drink!” You can maintain your cuteness and your politeness and still look after yourself. Oh, and tip #3 and #4 always works better with a “wingman” who knows what’s up and what you’re doing.And that’s all for now! Lets make a new years resolution to stay safe and party hard!
Monday, December 26, 2011
11. MERRY PUSH-MAS, A Holiday Party
I’ve never been to anything more similar to an old fashioned warehouse style rave than the Push show at World Pieces Gallery. Although it was promoted for far in advance the space was very obscure. To locate the door I was forced to look for the door man collecting money. Inside it was a very cool space. It has high ceilings; it’s very open, and includes a sweet stage that is easily three times the size of the one at circus. At the back of the stage is a third level where the DJ’s played, their equipment safe from the dancers.
It was BYOB, but also contained a well stocked bar. We not only were allowed to smoke inside the space, but encouraged to do so. That way we could keep the party on the down low. I also discovered that once inside, you had to stay inside. No re-entry. The bouncer said it was to keep the cops off our backs, which is totally legit, but I am sad that I left my glow in the car in the first place!
The line-up was fantastic. Rocketnerd, Push, Network EDM, Carma, Zucco from Digiraatii, Ginsu and Push were all lined up to play. I walked in to Arthur (DJ Rocketnerd) spinning tracks and nodding his head to the music. Not only was the music perfect for his early time slot (fast enough to dance to but relaxed enough for everyone who just wanted to talk and hang out) but Arthur has a way of spinning that I love. He’s really just in it to share his music and have a good time. He always has complete confidence in his selected tracks, and he has skill to back it up. Out of all the Dj’s in Columbus, I would say that Rocketnerd is by far the most pure.
Before I go any further I’d like to compliment Columbus on have Dj’s that care. I recently went to a show in Cleveland and there was one HUGE difference that I noticed, shows in Columbus tend to be about the music. Winter Warm Up seemed to be about each particular DJ. They stopped tracks in the middle of a chorus to talk to the crowd, they cut out of songs to try and encourage people to sing the lyrics, they stopped playing music entirely in order to monologue for a minute or two about themselves. I’ve never been to a show in Columbus that had music being so fully disjointed. These guys felt like they were constantly trying to remind us who they were, and I found it extremely hard to dance when I kept having to stop randomly while they were busy “pumping the crowd up”.
So I was paying particular attention to the flawless transition between Rocketnerd and DJ Push. This show, more than any other was about bringing people together to relax and have a good time. There was no self promotion (which I am absolutely not against by the way) just Dj’s spinning music that they love.
By the way, I’d like to thank DJ Push for throwing this kick-ass party and for spinning a great set! Push Productions, I will remember this party as one of the most fun that I have ever been to!
Next came Network EDM a local duo of incredibly fun and likeable dynamics. The two friends really got me dancing with some hard tracks that made me want to head bang. Seriously, for a minute I really did head bang metal-style because I was so into the music. It was fun, slightly aggressive, and made me want to move lots ;) Remember how I said they were likable? Don’t let me misguide you into thinking that they are nice when it comes to being Dj’s, it seems to me that they have a penchant to fake out drops! They are very nice people, but I am pretty sure that Matt at least gets a huge kick out of watching people misinterpret a drop. I caught his eye on a couple of occasions (after I had just got done slamming my arms down and banging my head to punctuate…a chorus), he looked to be having a grand old time. And yet, something about this pair made me unable to summon any rage at the deceit! It was all in good fun, and even better music!
After that only two more Dj’s got to play. Nameless brought on the dubstep sounds for his set and then at 2:30 Zucco started his solo. During his second song the police showed up. What’s fun is that they showed up and got to hear “You blocked me on facebook; and now you are going to die”. What isn’t fun is that they broke up the party, supposedly for noise complaints. Rocketnerd ended the night by telling me that this is how raves end. Sad, but true. So although this party got broken up at 3 instead of 5, I still consider it a raging success. The people were great, relaxed and knew how much alcohol they could tolerate, the music was pitch-perfect, and the dancing was pure and fun. I had a great time and will definitely be keeping my eyes open for more shows at World Piece and Push Production events!
Thursday, December 22, 2011
10. Fight Club
I’m sorry for taking such a long time to come out with this post for Rave Bright, but it is for reasons that I actually plan to explain within the bulk of this post. Basically, drama. Something that I have spent my entire life turning away from.
I have become very adept at staying away from, and dealing with drama in my life. Which is why it was so surprising when drama broke out among the Rave Scene, all among the rave scene. I’m not talking about one incident; I’m talking about at least a dozen of them. My friend Tom was talking to be about how he has this theory that fights don’t happen among rave goers very often because if truly provoked they would kill each other. And while I can almost assure you that this is an overstatement, I can tell you that fights in the scene can and do get bloody.
Between scuffles at after-parties, strong words at the club, fights among close friends, and misunderstandings between acquaintances, tempers are running high these last few weeks. I don’t know whether it’s the weather, the moon, the fast approach of the year 2012 (which at least some of us are wary of) or simply the stress of listening to Christmas carols in gas stations and drug marts, but this anger and hostility to driving a wedge into the center of our community.
A wedge that I know we can heal from. But I’d like to propose that we start trying to mend this wound right away, the sooner the better. Whenever someone gets angry at my mother for some reason or another, she just pretends like nothing happened and treats them the same, like co-workers and friends. Pretty soon, or at least eventually she smiles at them in the coffee room and they smile back because they have completely forgotten that they were upset in the first place.
Am I asking that guy who got his ear bitten off at Winter Warm Up in Cleveland to try and be besties with the perpetrator? Absolutely not. Probably though, whoever your fighting with (And I have no doubts that almost every single one of you has been feeling the pinch of aggression lately) has NOT taken a chunk out of one of your body parts. You might want to thank them for that.
A great way to dissolve an argument is with humor. So it might help to literally just say “God I’m so angry at you! … But I am grateful you haven’t chosen this moment to bite off my finger”. It would help if they also read this article, because common knowledge is also a good way to break down anger. Try quoting a tv show you both like, something relevant, like what character A says to character B when they are fighting. It helps to remind both of you why you are friends and it rarely fails to invoke a sense of humor if the movie your quoting was a comedy in the first place :p
So, again, I am sorry that it took so long to put up this post, I have been dealing with my own personal drama lately. Drama that is not as simple as a spat with a friend, so if you have been reading this post and thinking “God, this chick has good ideas but its not always that simple!” Let me tell you that I understand completely, some drama cannot be dealt with all that easily. Some of it even requires the authorities or ending a friendship that had lasted you 12 years. And these I do not take lightly, but with all of that crazy type drama already in our lives, who has time for the high school variety? Please, lets remember that we are a fun loving community and lets get out there and dance our asses off. Literally, that way if anybody tries to tell us we have a fat ass, we can laugh because wouldn’t you know? Its on the ground.
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
9. In the year 2012...
Okay, so I'm going to have to come clean with you. I have the Rave Plague. I am feeling quite sick and quite unhappy about that, and to top it all off... I just took a nighttime cold medicine to try and make my cough go away. So if the ending of this post starts to ramble a bit, blame the plague.
I want to use this post to thank all of my steady readers and to welcome all of my new readers. So, thank you very much, Rave Bright would mean very little if it weren't for all of you that read it each week.
I'd also like to share with you my plans for Rave Bright and let you all in on what I am doing all this for. For one thing, I am planning on upping the ante a little bit in the future. I will be having more informative posts on topics relating to the scene, more interviews, and I plan on promoting more for everybody. I will also have plenty of product and website reviews. I want Rave Bright to be a cultural catalyst for Ravers, a wealth of information, kind of an encyclopedia of what we of the EDM scene are all about. I want to document my journey in real-time, and share with everybody the lessons that I learn. (For example, I just learned the Raver handshake!)
My goal is also to entertain you, I want Rave Bright to be a fun stop during your week. So please offer your feedback to me, you can do this by commenting on my posts, answering my weekly poll, or e-mailing me. (ravebright@gmail.com). The Raver populace is all about community and co-promotion and I want to make sure that is a part of this blog as well.
At any rate, that is what I have for you this week; plans for the future, and a note on why Rave Bright is so important to me. I feel like it is important that we are on the same page as we start out together through the complexities and intricacies of the scene. A group of people of all ages and backgrounds with passions for different types of dance, music production, musical and visual execution, fashion, business, and all the rest of the skills that we own. And we are all brought together by a great and powerful force: music.
Oh, and yes I realize that this post is kind of a cop-out, thats why I have a sweet posting on my featured events page! Check it out Featured EVENTS!
I want to use this post to thank all of my steady readers and to welcome all of my new readers. So, thank you very much, Rave Bright would mean very little if it weren't for all of you that read it each week.
I'd also like to share with you my plans for Rave Bright and let you all in on what I am doing all this for. For one thing, I am planning on upping the ante a little bit in the future. I will be having more informative posts on topics relating to the scene, more interviews, and I plan on promoting more for everybody. I will also have plenty of product and website reviews. I want Rave Bright to be a cultural catalyst for Ravers, a wealth of information, kind of an encyclopedia of what we of the EDM scene are all about. I want to document my journey in real-time, and share with everybody the lessons that I learn. (For example, I just learned the Raver handshake!)
My goal is also to entertain you, I want Rave Bright to be a fun stop during your week. So please offer your feedback to me, you can do this by commenting on my posts, answering my weekly poll, or e-mailing me. (ravebright@gmail.com). The Raver populace is all about community and co-promotion and I want to make sure that is a part of this blog as well.
At any rate, that is what I have for you this week; plans for the future, and a note on why Rave Bright is so important to me. I feel like it is important that we are on the same page as we start out together through the complexities and intricacies of the scene. A group of people of all ages and backgrounds with passions for different types of dance, music production, musical and visual execution, fashion, business, and all the rest of the skills that we own. And we are all brought together by a great and powerful force: music.
Oh, and yes I realize that this post is kind of a cop-out, thats why I have a sweet posting on my featured events page! Check it out Featured EVENTS!
Sunday, December 4, 2011
8. Generation K
As I spend more and more time in the Electronic Scene, there is one thing that becomes increasingly obvious. We are divided. It appears to me that people of the EDM scene and Ravers are two different species, each with its own quirks and style. It makes me wonder, is my blog really for the EDM scene? Or is it for ravers? I would like to be compatible with both.
As shocking as it is, I am beginning to think that we are we really two different sub cultures that just merge together on a regular basis. Columbus is dominated by the EDM scene, and by that I mean, the ragers, the dj’s, etc- people who exist for the music. I’ve been hearing a lot that the Rave scene is dead in Columbus, and until I noticed that actual Ravers are few and far between, I didn’t believe it. I mean, our music scene is booming! It’s getting bigger on a regular basis; we even have a party for almost every night of the week. But in reality it seems that Kandi-Kids and Glow Babies are a dying breed.
Never was this so apparent to me than at Dub 101 this past Friday. I was thrilled when at the very beginning of the night, a group of glow dancers popped up on the floor. As the night progressed I found myself surrounded by more and more ravers. We networked together giving and receiving light shows, dancing together and celebrating the night. I saw for the first time (and yes, it has taken me this long to witness this event) a raver with a pacifier in his mouth, strung on a beaded chain and everything. We willingly shared our vibrant energy, and generally had a great time. I met up with an acquaintance of mine I haven’t seen for awhile and when I found out he was rolling, I invited him upstairs and gave him a back rub. I’m sure I wasn’t the only one that night giving massages!
This sudden surplus made me realize what I had been missing for so long. Cumulus Entertainment brought out the ravers from surrounding cities like Cleveland and showed me what Columbus was missing.
The difference between Rave-ING and being a Rave-ER is like the difference between a person that loves hard core music, and a stoner-rocker. They both go to the concerts, but whereas the draw for the music buff is the band, the stoner goes to be with like minded people and share an environment. Both are equally important to the scene, but they are a bit different.
Now, I am not writing this to further divide us, quite the opposite really. It wouldn’t even be a remarkable occurrence if the ratio wasn’t so awfully biased to one side. I would however, totally like to see more raver-types around and about the Columbus venues, but I love seeing all the other familiar faces just as much!
Even though we all look very different, and we all have different passions, we are all part of an ever changing whole, kind of like... Kaleidoscope Kids.We are all essential to the promotion and the success of the EDM scene, I don’t want anybody to forget the importance of their own individual contribution. So if you want, throw on some beaded bracelets, but if not- I still expect to see you out at a venue, tearing it up on the dance floor!
Even though we all look very different, and we all have different passions, we are all part of an ever changing whole, kind of like... Kaleidoscope Kids.We are all essential to the promotion and the success of the EDM scene, I don’t want anybody to forget the importance of their own individual contribution. So if you want, throw on some beaded bracelets, but if not- I still expect to see you out at a venue, tearing it up on the dance floor!
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