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.  

A lack of inspiration

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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

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!

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.