Thursday, September 23, 2004

September 24 - 25, 2004

Well, there seem to be a few compelling parties this weekend. Next weekend, of course, is the Love Parade in San Francisco, an attempt at throwing Berlin’s most famous party in the US. Suggested donation is $5 and the line-up is stellar.

Friday night (September 24)
My friends, UNEAQ, are playing in the VIP room at 1015 Folsom in San Francisco, with DJ Dyno and others. I’m not sure what the cover is or what time they’re on, but they really rip it up. You should have heard them at Sunday Drive! in San José last Sunday.

It’s also Remedy’s 5 year anniversary this Friday. The talent behind the turntables includes David Harness, Ruben Mancias, Julius Papp, Patrick Wilson, and Trevor Mijares. This is going to be a mind-blowing party and tops my list at the moment. Cover is pricy, but you can still get on the reduced cover door list if you hurry.

Saturday night (September 25)
Another classic underground party in a secret location is going on, with M3, Solar, Tracy, Nikola, Carlos, and others. It’s going to be pretty sweet. This looks like my Saturday spot. I think this one’s just for the mailing list people, but if you contact me, I’ll hook you up with the phone line.

So, where are you gonna be?

Thursday, September 09, 2004

September 10 - 11, 2004

Last weekend, I got an education in commuting to and from the parties in San Francisco. I live about 35 miles (56 km) south of the city. On Sunday, I headed up to Devotion, a weekly at The End Up, at the request of a friend. Turns out she had plans to stay in the city (instead of heading south like she usually does), so I caught SamTrans 397 home. Not only was the bus on time, it was pretty fast (I thought it would be 2.5 hours). Armed with the knowledge that I can catch the bus at 20 after the hour through the small hours of the morning, I can go out whenever and wherever I feel like. So, without further ado, here is what I might do this weekend.

Friday night (September 10)
I’ve been invited to a party in San José, which I might attend. Christian Intrigue and Danny Evans are spinning at a place called Blue Monkey at San Fernando and South First.

It looks like Om is returning to Remedy with monthly in October and this Friday’s party features Ben Watts in a special event. Expect this cover to be about $20 a head, but also expect it to go off.

Saturday night (September 11)
In a strange stroke of circumstances, the party I’m most interested in this weekend is on Saturday night. This party is called Fool Us Twice? and is at DNA Lounge. A politically-oriented party, this shindig features a serious line-up — Ming & FS (live), Miss Honey Dijon, M3, Dano, Michael Tello, Ren the Vinyl Archaeologist, and more. This party will go into the very wee hours and only costs $5. I know where I’m gonna be.

So, where are you gonna be?