<HTML><FONT FACE=arial,helvetica><FONT SIZE=2 FAMILY="SANSSERIF" FACE="Arial" LANG="0">We'd like to thank Beatnick from San Deigo and Dj Santo from Transistor Lounge/LA for coming out and blessing us with some beautiful music last night at the open minds downtempo jazz patio! The music and mixing was on, the vibe was there, just a plain DOPE session! You can check out beatnick every sat at the Pirates Den in San Diego, and Dj Santo rocking the dope Transistor Lounge Events throughout LA!! <BR>
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Also thanks to everyone for your continuous support! I cherish all the beautiful people that have been there since day one in support of GOOD MUSIC!!! <BR>
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Just to let you know how thankful I am, I'd like to extend a FREE GUEST LIST OFFER!!!! THE FIRST 5 PEOPLE THAT REPLY TO THIS EMAIL WILL BE ON THE GUEST LIST NEXT WEEK MAY 1ST!!! PLUS ONE GUEST!!!!!! I encourage people that have never been to electric to take me up on this offer!! <BR>
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For all of you peeps that haven't been to electric wednesdays or the downtempo patio yet, then you must not know what your missing! Ok so maybe you don't want to loose sleep for work the next morning but trust me when I say.... IT'S WORTH IT!! <BR>
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the open minds & the electric crew<BR>
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OPEN MINDS UPCOMING EVENTS<BR>
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Electric Wednesdays Presents... <BR>
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THE OPEN MINDS DOWNTEMPO JAZZ PATIO!!<BR>
sit back, relax, sip a drink, and smoke sum... oh and dance if you feel like it! <BR>
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spinnin'downtempo,funk,soul,jazz,hiphop,deep house and organic <U>MUSIC</U>!!<BR>
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with resident: Theory (open minds, poopan) <-lessons in jazz<BR>
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and special weekly guests: <BR>
5/01 Josh One and Cocoe (abstract workshop, natural rhythm, seasons, OC)<BR>
5/08 Raul Campos (kcrw 89.9fm), Paola (open minds)<BR>
5/15 Lars LB (Compost records, globalhouseconnection.com, Germany) <BR>
5/22 Dj Presto (concrete grooves, mushroom jazz 3), Jimmy (groove riders)<BR>
5/29 Mike Breul (golden rule), Soul (dsof)<BR>
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and of course we can't forget the main room..<BR>
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with rotating residents: Steve Loria, Oscure, Jimmy, Mike Breul<BR>
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special guests: <BR>
05/01 steve loria (dulce, electric), theory (open minds special deep house set!)<BR>
opening set by: Outer (open minds collective)<BR>
05/08 jesse brooks (kinetic, special breaks set)<BR>
05/15 ted mg and soul (primal, dsof)<BR>
05/22 lance desardi (aroma undercover agency)<BR>
05/29 eric davenport (giesha house)<BR>
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@ Studio 56. (7000 Santa Monica Blvd. @ Orange)<BR>
Age Limit: NOW 18+, full bar 21/over<BR>
$5 before 11pm and all night w/flyer. $8 after 11pm<BR>
www.distantbeat.com<BR>
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Thursday May 23rd<BR>
Blue Vinyl<BR>
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A FREE live electronic showcase featuring awesome, world-class musicians! <BR>
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INSIDE: <BR>
Charles Feelgood (Moonshine)<BR>
Christian (Moonshine)<BR>
JT Taylor (Golden Rule)<BR>
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OUTSIDE: Bringing you Urban Alternative music:<BR>
PooPan Hooligan (open minds) <BR>
Modern Groove Assembly (live electronic act)<BR>
Theory (open minds)<BR>
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9:30 PM - 2:00 AM <BR>
at Boardner’s, 1652 N. Cherokee Ave. Hollywood, CA. <BR>
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RSVP is required. Email to RSVP. bluevinyl2002@yahoo.com<BR>
This event is 21 and over with ID. <BR>
FREE CD's all night long. Info 818.994.5984 <BR>
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Friday June 7th 2002<BR>
Free Thinking <BR>
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with The VinylTribe!! Dj's Zack Hill, Basskick, and Emi<BR>
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on the downtempo patio: <BR>
Theory (open minds collective, poopan)<BR>
Dj Presto (concrete grooves recordings, mushroom jazz 3)<BR>
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Located @ Boardner's<BR>
1652 N. Cherokee, Just south of Hollywood Blvd.<BR>
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www.vinyltribe.com www.reelhouse.net www.concretegrooves.com<BR>
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Saturday June 8th 2002.. 12 noon till midnight<BR>
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An Open Minds BBBQ.. (the extra B is for BYOBB) - homer simpson<BR>
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Come Celebrate the beginning of summer and theory's BDay with us! <BR>
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Beat Sessions Provided by: <BR>
The Open Minds (Theory, Outer, Jeff, & Paola) plus more tba... <BR>
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*All Open Minded individuals welcome, we'd love to meet n greet! <BR>
*FREE admission (although your alcohol, earb and food contributions are welcome!)<BR>
*Swimming Pool in full effect so bring your suits or just get naked! j/k<BR>
*Please party responsibly or we'll throw your ass in the pool naked! <BR>
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RSVP Required to: AbstraktJazz@aol.com <BR>
or call 818.398.4061 <BR>
Directions will be sent out the night before.. <BR>
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Slinky III (An Outdoor Event)<BR>
Saturday, June 15th, 2002<BR>
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Area 1:<BR>
John Kelley (Moontribe/Moonshine Music-LA)<BR>
Theory (Open Minds Collective, 26C) <--morning triphop/downtempo set<BR>
Physe (Techno)<BR>
Frank E (JAM On It Prods)<BR>
Jeff K (Outta Nowhere)<BR>
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Area 2:<BR>
Jesse Saunders (Broken Records/Undercover/Sony/Warner Music-CHICAGO)<BR>
Justin Hale (Simply Cosmic/Soul Bookings-SF)<BR>
Zack Hill (VinylTribe-LA)<BR>
Gil Gruve (Love On Music, Soulbookings.com)<BR>
Lando (JAM On It Prods)<BR>
Vlady (JAM On It Prods)<BR>
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This event will be taking place in the great outdoors. If you've gone to any of our outdoor parties in the past you know how truly unique they are. <BR>
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We'll have firepits, tent areas, fun lighting and great visual screens.<BR>
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$10, all night!<BR>
All responsible people welcome.<BR>
323-960-7850 www.jamonitproductions.com<BR>
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Wild Tuesdays ...by the Golden Rule<BR>
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with residents: <BR>
JT & Mike Breul (golden rule)<BR>
Oscure (laba)<BR>
Gio (soundstation records)<BR>
Jeff Ramirez (open minds, soundstation records) & guests... <BR>
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call for info 818-773-3749<BR>
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@ THE WILD, 22917 Ventura Bl. Woodland Hills,CA <BR>
no cover 21 w/ ID CHEAP DRINKS<BR>
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