Date: Tue, 2 Mar 1999 00:01:06 -0700 (MST)
From: "<-=Ryan Hagelstrom=->" <rlh8678@silver.sdsmt.edu>
Reply-To: zoop@zoop.org
To: zoop@zoop.org
Cc: mw-raves@hyperreal.org, mtn-raves@hyperreal.org
Subject: Zoop: Topspin Review (long) - Check the audio URL
Oh my god, what a great time we all had in Rapid City, SD on Friday for Topspin. First
off, I would like to thank everyone who came to this event. I would like to give an extra
special thanks to helped us keep this event semi in control, we couldn't have done it
without you.
10 = Awsome
0 = Absolute Shit
Venue 6
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We used this venue before for Gravitate on 1/15/99. It's the VFW in downtown Rapid City.
It's not a typical "rave" venue, but it worked out REALLY well for a couple of
purposes.
1. It has a nice big dance room, the amount of room for dancing about right for out here.
You can also go chill in the back and play pool or whatever if you wish.
2. It's the VFW. Cops out here are going to give us the benifit of the doubt for a
"bust" when it's at the VFW. I don't care what you say, but cops busting on the
VFW isn't going to go over well in this community
3. It has a bar. I'm not too big on the whole bar thing, but out here alcohol = fun.
Alcohol is by far the drug of choice. Very little of any other substances going around.
Sound 5
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Well, er, it sounded fairly well. Bass thumped fairly well, highs sounded good too. I
think it could have been louder and I some of the crowd though so also, it was still
sufficient though. There is a limit to the amount of sound that you can blast out of a VFW
building.Problems with the sound consisted of one faulty bassbin causing problem early.
Jay just took it out of the system. Other problems was the VFW'scircuits being rated too
low for our needs. Blew out the main breaker inwillies set, Jay, moved some cords, problem
solved. Blew out the circuit that that bass was running on at least 5 times. That got
really anoying, but there was nothing that we could do except draw less current.
Thanks again to Tally for letting us use those extra cabinents...:)
Lights 4
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Minimal lights were used this time. We had a couple of TV's running the CG that Rich made
out here (I love that shit) + other various videos. We also had 1 startek and some
christmas lights and black lights.
The lights were nothing spectacular, but it was enough. It was too bad we couldn't accuire
the 2 video projectors we had last time, but with the amout of people at this event, I
don't think they would have worked well.
DJ's 8
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Lets just say Spree and Cloudskipper made this party. OH MY GOD. Ya. HH all over the
place. Nicely mixed, nicely done. I was also impressed with the Rapid City Native's Kine
and Willie. It's really nice to hear them come along, they get better everytime I hear
them play. Brian E spun some goa into progressive. My set wasn't my best, I was a bit
preoccupied that our HH DJ's hadn't arrived yet and Spree went on in less than an hour.
You can check out all the audio from the party becuase we recorded it. Check it out at
http://zoop.org/~party/archive_audio.html
(listen to the crowd go nuts when the mike is on)
Vibe 12
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Holy shit! Vibe all over the place. Crowd was going nuts. Tanya, Spree and Cloudskipper
brought out 6 dozen whistles (I'm not a big whistle fan), and a crap load of inflatable
toys (not sex toys). I bet 80%-90% of the people were dancing the whole time. It was
great. They just ate up everything that Spree and Cloudskipper threw at them too. I don't
know if I have ever seen this many people having such a good time before. YA! We also had
about double the number of people at this event than we expectd (we had about 450). I
think it contributed to the vibe, but it also caused some minor problems due to the fact
that we were understaffed.
Overall 9.5
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I would have given it a 10 if there hadn't been the little fight incident. I heard that
someone got hit with a bottle. Some people are just dumb. Cops also came and told us that
someone rolled their car that came from our party (drinking). That was right at the end
and they didn't do anything (maybe the VFW influence).
It is unfortunate that people can't party responsibly. That is the problem with tix prices
and venues. People screw up and then promoters can't use a
venue again.
VFW is out now for us. Cops came, and the VFW doesn't want to deal with Minors &
Drinking again. It is unfortunate, but I understand and it is their right.
This means that "Night of the Living Bassheads" will have to be moved.Stay
tuned...
Thanks again to the VFW for even letting us throw down there. I had agreat time..
Please check the audio for this party.
http://zoop.org/~party/archive_audio.html
Tilzs - Zoop Productions
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