“I AM NOT OK” is a call to action. It’s about not being content with anything that you are doing or anything that you have done. Each of us can do more — for ourselves and each other. There’s no time to “take it easy”. It’s not about being greedy, but it is about wanting more for yourself (there is a difference). It’s about pushing the limits (numbers and people) — as far as they can go. I AM NOT OK. -Joe Nice(Dubwar)
Archive for April, 2009
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Apr
09
Call to action
MayDay Masquerade!!! A Benefit for Hollis Hawthorne & Pre-Shpongle Extravaganza..
Friday May 1st in Williamsburg, Brooklyn
Featuring Live Performances By:
Disco Monkeys & Your Boyfriend’s Band Sucks!
Psytrance, Dub, Electro, Tech House & Drum n’ Bass DJs:
Liquid Kids (DJ Zola Vs. Drift Dodgers) http://www.myspace.com/driftdodgers
DJ HiFONIX (NYCRAVERS) http://www.myspace.com/djhifonix
Higher Nebulae http://www.jambase.com/Artists/61054/Higher-Nebulae
DJ Stress (2Tuff, Alteration)
Todd Fatjo (Jack Productions, Dealin’ Records) http://www.myspace.com/JackProductions
Morgan Stoner (Funky Communication, Team Ewok)
DJ Atom C (NYCRAVERS) http://www.djatomc.com
Reverend Dr. Shamus (PsySystem/Kostume Kult)
Lighting & Sound By Power Trip Lighting & NYCRavers.com
Visuals by Dr. Light (DoctorLight.net) http://drlight.fleitellassociates.com/wp/videopop.php?vid=1153901283&url=http://drlight.fleitellassociates.com
Live Art Performances, Canvas & Bodypainting provided by ART BATTLES! (ArtBattles.com)
OPEN BAR, ALL BEER & LIQUOR 11 – 12!
Bodypainted Dancers, Poi Spinners, Giveaways and much more!
We have a great 1000-person capacity space with a balcony, separate bar with seating and VIP room!
The party also has a greater meaning, it is a benefit for Hollis Hawthorne. Hollis is an incredible, innovative artist, dancer and Burning Man worker who was hit by a bus on February 28th while riding a motorbike in India. She has been in a coma ever since, and her friends and the Burning Man community have raised over $100,000 to transport her back to the states and for medical expenses.
She seems to be improving slowly and is opening her eyes, responding to stimuli, making verbal noises and moving fingers and toes on command. She is currently at St. Luke’s hospital in San Francisco and the goal is to raise $200,000 for her complete rehabilitation and care. All proceeds from the event will go toward this fund.
The story has completely captivated us as we’ve learned of the beauty of this person and about the incredible response from her friends and the entire tribe. It is a moving testament to this great woman and the huge, powerful family that she is a part of.
Blog with updates on her progress and more information: http://friendsofhollis.blogspot.com
Facebook event: http://www.facebook.com/inbox/?drop&ref=mb#/event.php?eid=77821571525&ref=mf
Discount Advance Tickets at: http://theliquidkids.wordpress.com
For VIP Table Reservations, contact Leah_Rucinski@yahoo.com
Its going to be a blast and an opportunity to do something special for a member of the artistic community in need!
10 pm – DAWN!
CA$H Bar, No ATM
“21+”
At The Factory – 98 Bayard St., Williamsburg, Brooklyn
Bet. Leonard St. and Manhattan Ave.
By train take the L to the Bedford Ave stop, walk 2 blocks to Roebling & turn left. Continue past McCarren Park till you hit Bayard!
By car take the BQE. From points west, exit McGuiness Blvd and turn left on McGuiness. Make a left on Driggs Ave and a sharp right onto Graham Ave. Turn right onto Bayard and you’re there! From Points east get off at Meeker/Morgan & make a right at McGuiness then follow the directions above.
$12 Advance, $15 Before Midnight or with Costume, $20 After Midnight, for the best of causes!
Live Web-Streaming/Podcast of the Event provided by Movement19 -
http://www.movement19.org , http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=49110472802
A Liquid Kids Production…
Don’t Miss it!
This is a unique opportunity to be a part of a meaningful event
uniting interesting people around a fallen member of the Burning Man
and artistic communities through a mutual love of underground music
and culture. Please join us!
14
Apr
09
Keeping it downtempo….but not
When I go out its not for the people, place, coolness, etc. its for he music. Many people that agree with this or not, both live for those big breaks and builds alongside some ‘jackin’ beats. For me personally, a super eclectic music listener/producer?DJ, the best of what catches my ears is not only listen-able on the dance floor, but also at home, in bed, and in my own head. Sure every now and then we all love the “IN YO FACE” sweaty hard club banger nights, but its more than that for the trained few. As an example one of my favorite DJ collectives Orchard Lounge captures this perfectly. Spencer Lokken award winnng “land of Nod” captures this perfectly. While it may take some aquiring for some, for me it seems the pinnicle of perfect blending, beat selection, and all around timing. It might not be your favorite or best party mix out there but give it a shot….hear the skills and let the sounds flow from head to toe.
Spencer Lokken – \”The Land Of Nod\” (Downtempo, 2004)
Ben Silver – Mechanical Sunset (House/Tech, 2004) . [another fave]
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“Spencer Lokken, one-third of local DJ collective, Orchard Lounge, he’s currently a resident at Lava Lounge, Funky Buddha Lounge, and Moonshine, and regularly plays gigs outside of Chicago. Chosen as BPM magazine’s Next On the Decks grand prize winner for his “Land of Nod” downtempo mix, he’s also been featured in the Home Grown section of UR Chicago. Spencer ended his seven year relationship with corporate America in late 2006 to concentrate on making Style Matters the first company Chicagoans think of when you’re in need of booking highly talented and creative DJs. He also teaches the violin, and has been focusing on his own original production work.”
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