[Dynagroove] The great park party + the fiasco...

[Ami D.]

Great job guys!! I'm really happy that the party kept going despite the
obvious disapproval from the Rangers. I am also very proud of ALL of you for
sticking it out and being game regardless of whether or not we could smoke or
drink. I think it speaks volumes of the dedication and support we all have for
one another. IT IS about the music :)

> Some things to note..  There was a time when 3 Frisbees, a giant badmitten,
> rockets, & a soccerball were flying around like it was a war zone.  people
> were ducking and jumping and grabbing and hurling it back.  It was pretty
> funny and everyone was laughing their asses off.

Pete and I were sitting on a blanket pretty close to the front of the dance
floor. He had his back turned to all of the activity that was spawning before
my eyes while he was having a conversation with someone. I was sitting there
laughing all wide-eyed and he turns around as I said, "this is crazier than a
Dead concert."  It seemed like things were picking up and I really enjoyed my
time there and wish we could've stayed longer, but we had to leave early to
make it back to Orange County for a prior engagement.  Thanks again for making
it happen!!

Ami D.
Our House Melodies

www.myspace.com/akaspirit



> Date: Mon, 5 May 2008 11:17:30 -0700
> From: cade at dynagroove.com
> To: Dynagroove at dynagroove.com
> Subject: [Dynagroove] The great park party + the fiasco...
>
> The first thing I would like to do is that Ben and Marcus for dedicating
all
> there time and hard work to make this party happen.  I know it was very
hard
> for them to get the permits and then very stressful for them to deal with
> the park rangers.
>
> >From what I understand when Ben and Marcus applied for the permit to have
> amplified sound the rangers asked them "Do you want to have beer and wine?"
> and of course they said yes.   The permit for was around 200 people with
> beer and wine.  I saw the permit I read it was all there in plain english.
> However the morning of the party the rangers announced no alcohol.  Ben and
> marcus showed them the permit that had payed for (this was not cheap) and
> they just did not care and said no.  What were the boys to do?   So cups
> were scrambled and warning were given by all of when people arrived.  I
> myself have over 30 beers to give away in my cooler lol (I don't even
> drink).
>
> The show must go on.   Again I have to commend the boys for keeping there
> cool when talent got demanding, came late, and even tried to encroach on
> their own time slot. lol Me I would have lost it and bitched some people
out
> lol what can I say other then Ben and Marcus are a lot nicer then me.
> These poor guys I could see their stress on there faces.  They felt
> responsible for any problems that people were having with the rangers.
>
> When I arrived around 3. I was surprised that there was already about 20
> people there set up in shade and just kicking back.  Marcus was letting
some
> CDs play since Marty was not playing and Madam Modesty had not shown up.  I
> knew Marcus had plenty other things to do so I asked if he wanted me to
> throw on some mellow tracks until Madam Modesty showed up.  He said that it
> would be great.  SO i jumped up and played some of my more mellow stuff.
> Just had some fun and watched as people started to trickle in.  ABout and
> hour later Madam Modesty showed up.  Now I hate to be a dick but she was an
> hour and a half late.  I find that this is just unprofessional and rude.  I
> understand it is a free party and your not getting payed.  But have some
> respect for the promoters and other DJs.  Least you can do is give the
> promoter a ring and tell them your going to be late.  They could then tell
> you if they want you n the line up or not.  After hooking up her Serato
> Madam Modesty went on and played some cool tech minimal stuff.  It was good
> and the people kept trickling in bobbing their head.   I think she played
> about 45 minutes or so and then it was decided that Marty was going to go
> on.  Another thing to note is after Madam Modesty played she just packed
her
> stuff up and left.  She showed up late played and then left.  No support of
> the event whatsoever.  Maybe she had to be somewhere I don't know.  I
> certainly hope that was the situation.  Nothing is more insulting to a
> promoter then talent that does not support their event.  EVEN IF IT IS
FREE.
>
> Marty went on next.  It reminded me of the soundtrack of blackhawk down
> lol.  IT was interesting and marty has a distinct voice.  It was mellow and
> people all sat down and just listened.  A lot of people asked me "what
would
> you call this?"  I didn't know.  there was elements of some elctronica,
> Armenian chants, and herby handcock-ish..
>
> Mine a joesh's set was up next.  DJ Mes had shown up and and was squeezed
in
> with us.  We decided to go 3 records each in a rotation.  Joesh went first
> then me and Mes rock paper scissored for who went after.  I won.. I went
> after.  Joesh immediately started dropping the funk and people started to
> get up and dance.  We rotated out for a while and the grass in front of the
> DJ booth started to get thick with dancers.  Hooting and hollaring.  But
> most importantly really cute girls shaking it for this old pervert to look
> at lol  We switched out for about an hour then we gave Mes the last 20
> minutes to play of our alloted time slot.
>
> Some things to note..  There was a time when 3 Frisbees, a giant badmitten,
> rockets, & a soccerball were flying around like it was a war zone.  people
> were ducking and jumping and grabbing and hurling it back.  It was pretty
> funny and everyone was laughing their asses off.  Also Justin cooked the
> baddest most bestest tri-tip I have had in a long time.  It was DAMN good.
> Thank you mr justin.
>
> The Bodyrockdjs went on next and played some good stuff.  I was making fun
> of Marcus for playing a greenskeepers mix but he smiles and said "It is my
> re-edit" so I couldn't make fun of him anymore. Not that I don't love
> Greenskeepers I just never thought I would hear Marcus play them lol.  BRs
> got the crowd really going and played superb.  They even went into some
> breaks.  It got dark and the music finally stopped around 9.
>
> The park Rangers were very aggressive.  Watching us with Binoculars and
> swooping in to give people tickets for smoking and drinking.  Smoking I
> understand we don't want any brush fires.  However the drinking there was a
> permit for.  It seems to me the Rangers really wanted to write as many
> tickets as possible.  They were not compassionate nor friendly.  I talked
to
> one and he was nothing but attitude towards me.  He asked me what was in my
> can I told him sunkist (it was a sunkist can) and he said "Poor some out
> right here."  I did and it was obviously orange he just walked away.  No
> "sorry, pardon me, thanks." nothing just walked away.   I think in the end
I
> saw 4 tickets given out. I heard of more.  But it was really frustrating.
I
> think if the BRDJs had hair it would be grey.  They were so stressed out.
>
> BUT I must say.  The spot is much better then woodley park,  the dance vibe
> is better, and I honestly think it was a fun event.  I had a great time
> despite the man watching over us.  I would not mind looking into doing
> something again at Griffith park.  However we would need to have some
things
> ironed out with the rangers first.   Of course there are a few other parks
> we should look at as well.   But there is no reason LA can not have a go to
> party in the summer.  I know the BRDJs are working hard to build it and I
am
> hopping to help them.
>
> Ben and Marcus I know you busted your ass on this one more so then any
> other.  I think for the circumstances you did very good.  I thank you for
> your hard work.
>
> Cade
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