[Dynagroove] survey

[Brandon Anthony]

I usually don't get involved in any conversations or debates, or really
anything that goes on on this list.  But I'm coming out to support every
single word Andy just wrote.  If you didn't read it, well then read it.  If
you already read it...read it again!

This man speaks the truth.  In many people's opinion (and I would
comfortable say more than a few people) feel that Los Angeles house is
strugglin' pretty hard right now.  What Andy wrote is why.  Lets fix it!

Brandon


on 10/10/02 6:23 PM, HouseSound2002 at aol.com at HouseSound2002 at aol.com wrote:

> Most of what everybody said is right on and i agree with. But i have to add,
> kill the free "house" parties. they de-evaluate our dj's and our scene as a
> whole. why would any customer pay for something they can get for free
> somewhere else. it just doesn't make sense. The musically educated may pay
> sure they know, but most people don't really even know who is spinning unless
> it's miguel m, or mark farina, heather and so on. To them it's house or
> dance, i've even heard it called techno.
> Cool, you want to throw a party and come up, but don't hurt yourself and our
> scene at the same time by doing it for free. Yes our economy is not the
> greatest it's been, but you don't see our progressive, or trance counter
> parts doing free shows. In fact they still get a minimum of $20 at the door
> up to $40 and sometimes more. Is the house scene the poor scene? Are we the
> only ones w/ out jobs? Or are we all just tight? Want to see our scene grow,
> spend some more money and support it. Thats what it boils down to. There is
> no reason in the world The house scene should not be as large or larger than
> the other scenes in LA. they have more shows and options than we do on a
> given night. So to say there are too many options, eh not really... The more
> the options the better. options show growth. Like Gerry said "fly by nights
> will die and the strong will survive".
> 
> I.E.: Release is a great club, good location, lots of memories. Right now
> Release is booking some really solid locals, and by all means it should be
> going off. But all the locals being booked there have played for a free
> party. In my opinion this is affecting release and any other party that books
> these same locals. Not the only thing affecting it but one of the major
> things.
> 
> The US has the largest and most technologically powerful economy in the world
> w/ un-employment rate of 4% (give or take a few). and all 4% our in our LA
> house scene...
> 
> i'm rambling here but i think you feel what i'm saying...
> i'd like to say more but i'm at work and have to cut it short
> 
> here is a challenge for all of you:
> each house show you go to, bring someone new w/ you... =0)
> 
> any how i'm crazy so don't listen to me
> 
> crazy hardcore
> andy
> unionsoundsystem.com
> 
> 
> 
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