[Dynagroove] weekend reviews????

Wed Jul 6 14:56:48 PDT 2005

My weekend started Thursday night, where I played for the magic 10th time at 
the Propaganda Club in Moscow.  This is one of the most solid nights in the 
world, and last week was no exception.  This time my brother came all the 
way from Minnesota to travel in Russia with me for a week, which made it 
special.  I recorded the set and should have it up on the Tropical site, 
along with pictures, by early next week...  See Propaganda's web site (and 
note that Tropical resident Mark E Quark will be making his first 
apprearance there on July 21) at:

http://propagandamoscow.com

Friday night I went to Orenburg, 2 hours flight East of Moscow plus another 
2 hours time difference (totaling 13 from L.A.)  Apparently I was the first 
U.S. Dj to play in this city (pop. 700,000) near the base of the Ural 
mountains, so they made kind of a big deal of it with limos, press 
conference, etc.  Not really my style but it was fun, esp. since my brother 
was with me.  The gig itself was quite strange, combining performances which 
crossed the lines of fashion show, strip tease, weird costumes, firedancers, 
glasswalker, and foam party.  Sometimes in more remote places where there is 
not much exposure to dance music and culture you find these attempts to make 
it into a big show rather than a good old dance party.  Overall though, it 
was highly entertaining and I can't wait to see some of the video my brother 
took there, he promised to get me a copy soon.  If you have a few minutes to 
spare waiting for your browser to load, check out the also highly amusing TV 
spot they did for me in Orenburg at:

http://www.tropical-house.com/orenburg.avi

On Saturday the promoter in Orenburg hired a car to take us to Magnitigorsk, 
about 170 km away.  The driver seemed to have little clue where he was going 
as he drove much of the time at close to 170km/hr yet took 5 hours to get us 
there just the same.  In fairness we did stop for about an hour for a swim 
in  a river we passed by, which was quite nice...

We arrived to Magnitigorsk around 8pm and got some rest before the club that 
night.  I was taken to the club around midnight and had a few minutes before 
starting my set, during which I was informed that many djs wanted to come to 
Magnitigorsk as it had a reputation for very good clubs.  I found this to be 
true, the club lacked performers and foam but instead had a really good 
dance vibe, nice sound and setup, etc.  Definitely ranked among my favorite 
Russian cities and hope to go back there someday.

Now I am back in Moscow but getting ready to fly tomorrow night to Sahalin, 
which is the island north of Japan.  Actually this island was once part of 
Japan but became Russian after WW2.  I'll be interested to see how 
influenced by Japanese culture it is.  Less interesting will be another 10 
hour flight and 10 hours time change -  I feel like I just overcame jet lag 
and diving right back in again.  In any case, I will be sure to take lots of 
pictures and will be able to post a portfolio of my Russia trip by early 
next week.

Well that's my weekend review from Russia!  Sounds like it was a fun weekend 
in L.A. too... Have a rocking summer and I will send news periodically from 
the other side of the globe...

Ben

>From: Peter Natividad <pn236 at yahoo.com>
>To: dynagroove at dynagroove.com
>Subject: Re: [Dynagroove] weekend reviews????
>Date: Tue, 5 Jul 2005 20:34:43 -0700 (PDT)
>
>I'm offended and enlightened;)
>
>Friday: BM to see Nikos off, then FT to hear what all the hype was about. 
>Personally I like the new spot better than Boardners. The place is a piece 
>of Los Angeles history and the patio is much better IMO. Don't like my 
>opinion... suck toe jam:) Then it was off to Inspiration which is always a 
>good time and finally Gravy to say hey. Good times in the shadow hours of 
>the mind.
>
>Saturday: Sub-fucking-Level. Doc still owns L.A. Ran into many, many fun 
>people new and old. Some from high school and others from 7 or 8 years ago. 
>stayed 'til they made us leave. Then there was an after-party of sorts with 
>a most infamous crew of people who shall remain unnamed.
>
>Sunday: Uhhh, well the lords day didn't work out to well for me and that's 
>okay 'cuz I prayed for all of you.
>
>Monday: I'd like to tell you, but none of you got security clearence:)
>
>July 17th Peter Natividad@ Booom Boxx
>Make it happen!
>
>benjamin llamas <dreamcraftmusic at yahoo.com> wrote:
>No it's not rude at all. I do write strange messages
>sometimes to make people wonder about where I'm coming
>from:::THAT'S MY GROOVE::: Since You don't even know
>me on a personal level, I appologize if I offended you
>& your people about this gathering underground shit. I
>think I'm feeling old for the first time in my 27
>years of living, 11 or which was all underground. I'm
>not hear to have a conversation openly on a personal
>subject that involves something more to me than it
>does to you:::LOVE FOR THE MUSIC:::: No offense if
>this response upsets anyboody who thinks differently,
>but if I was to sit down w/ you over at the Canal Club
>this Friday Night, I'd love to open my heart to let
>you & your people know where I'm coming from if you
>take the first step:::COME TO THE WEST SIDE THIS
>FRIDAY NIGHT FOR YOUR MODERATION HOUSE FIX:::: It's
>free, near the beach & I'll even buy you & your
>friends a few drinks if you wish.....The choice I
>leave with you my new friend because remember, I'm
>over the fussin & fightin::::LET'S BE LOVED BY ALL
>like how life should be....
>
>:::ANYONE ON THIS LIST THINKS DEEPER:::::
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>:::But:::: Let me ask you this Sheikdabooty at aol.com:
>
>
>--- Sheikdabooty at aol.com wrote:
>
> >
> > not to be rude, but you're always talkin this
> > friendship underground
> > stuff...what a true gathering is supposed to be
> > etc..etc...you know people have
> > different perspectives. what feels tru to you may
> > not be to others...sorry..but i
> > feel like i should have an inferiority complex when
> > i read your postings,
> > because i have no clue what you're talking
> > about...and i've been to sublevel,
> > freethinking, bodyrock parties, good life, tropical
> > and even focus once and
> > some parties were great, others not so...but damm if
> > i know what this 'true
> > gathering' is all about...does that mean the
> > gathering i was at was not true,
> > real or authentic? i don;t get it. please explain.
> >
> > s.
> >
> > In a message dated 7/5/2005 5:13:26 PM Pacific
> > Standard Time,
> > dreamcraftmusic at yahoo.com writes:
> >
> > ::::You asked, so here's a true heads point of
> > view::::
> >
> > Friday:::Went to freethinkin to spend the last
> > Friday w/ my best
> > friends:::to many close heads to reveal on this
> > review:::: But both DJ's JT & Mes where
> > dropping bombs in DOWNTOWN!
> > Thanks Louis FS & Cade for bringing some true heads
> > down to this town jus
> > one more time...
> >
> > Saturday:::Said goodbye to someone I admired dearly
> > :-( But it's better
> > from here....JAH PROMISES :-). After droppin off my
> > love @ the airport, I went
> > home to recover some more before heading over to
> > SUPPORT MY FRIENDS, LOUISE FS
> > & DOC MARTIN... To the point::Party rocked! The
> > sound system was perfect &
> > Louis FS & Doc Martin Killed it...I hope someone
> > recorded their set's ::::
> >
> > Sunday:::To tired to support a DJ from Chicago how
> > inspired a kid to craft
> > his dream w/ music when he was listening to his
> > mixes back in 95'.....
> >
> > Monday:::After 10 hours of rest, I got a call from
> > my love that started
> > "OUR" anniversary the right way, REMEMBRANCE! Soon
> > after, MY FRIENDS & I all met
> > at in DOWNTOWN for what we call a gathering of
> > friends: BBQ, Kids playing w/
> > other kids, A sick ass sound system (CABINETS)
> > DJ'S: BENJAHMIN, GIL T. BRAD
> > KENT, JOEY & HIS LADY & the vibe of how a real
> > gathering should
> > be>>FRIENDSHIP<<<..there you have it...
> >
> > People, I'm surprised that no one added any reviews
> > to this list cuz I know
> > you guys are waiting for someone to turn off the
> > lights so the underground to
> > come alive again:::SPEAK UP!::: Let's hear what the
> > TRUTH has to say::::
> >
> > JAH LOVE
> >
> > lando wrote:
> > there was lots going on this past weekend? anyone
> > with any reviews on
> > ft/futurehouse/mark farina/d. lazarus & sean
> > dimitrie/etc.......
> >
> > peace//lando
> > --
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