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Post by unoclay on Jun 26, 2006 20:05:29 GMT -5
Yeah im not tryign to suggest that parties are somehow more important than the music, to clarify. I think we're on the same wavelength though. People are more receptive to everything if alcohol is involved, and communities have certainly been formed around worse things than a little good-time debauchery.
What ive seen with Tris is something difficult to replicate, but easy to imitate: get lots of people together, create oportunites for "it" to happen, and repeat. The success of the endeavor can take time, but as we've all seen, is well worth the effort.
Yeah i'll keep looking for houses...its tougher than i expected right now, but success is always surprisingly easier to achieve than i think.
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Post by unoclay on Jun 26, 2006 19:34:26 GMT -5
You know i will help in any way possible. Caleb and i are working on something with a p22 show for the night before chuck's fram. I dont know if the bill will include tDS or not, it is caleb's thing and i think he was leaning toward getting some indie-punk bands to comingle. We shall see. More info to come.
As far as getting on the scene.....something like what Danger Danger is doing. Honestly, in (almost) 5 years (5 more days til the aniversary) of living in this city, i have never seen a movement picking up steam like Tris & co. And he has been working at it for 4 years. I would say a crucial step is to bring the family vibe (ala state college) to philly, which would mean lots of parties and free/cheap shows to get the name out. Tris has been hosting monthly parties at his house with between 2 and 10 bands and that really gets the attention and energy going. Really, just ask Caleb, its really something to see. Rumor has it that the RedRocket/Grandchildren/Etc show (sponsored by Rocket) at the Northstar was within 50 people of selling out. Parties at his/their house are literally becoming famous, all night afairs that go on to 6 in the AM with 100 people.
That is an acomplishment, no? And a good place to start?
He is suceeding due to a LOT of hard work and constant dedication to move the scene (i,e. the scene he is semi-creating) forward. I know i am willing to be a help with this.
One idea would be to have a couple/a lot well-timed aftershow parties (ala Quagmire, Caveman, Biscuits, anything) that are heavily fliered and promoted. Sharing bills with anyone of a similar nature. Latching onto existing vibes and excitement. This city is up for grabs.
I know you know these things already but the ideas are worth re-remembering i think. The basic maintenance and vibration are most important. Share a lot of bills with Brendon's band and feed eachother's energy. Have the boys play accoustic nights at Absynia. Jams in the park. Shows on the porch.
I do know a few peeps who have parties (ask me about Alex from Phishtour) who apparently have big parties with bands that might be suitable to contact.
I am willing to help, though my abilities are not always tangible. Lets keep the wheels turning.
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Post by unoclay on Jul 17, 2006 10:20:01 GMT -5
Hey, people that play instruments in planet22, what ever happened to the song called "the tunnel". I always like that version that is on the econocank (the dj drum machine and keyboards). Maybe the september show could include a revised performance of this little ditty for a hootinany!
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Post by unoclay on Jul 12, 2006 23:00:05 GMT -5
Yeah bill i kind of thougt the same thing (i.e. 900+ songs), but somehow (perhaps through the magic of cellular mutation) i seem to end up listening to the same 50 tracks on a regular basis. And no kidding, ever since joe gave me the entire econocank subscription, i have absorbed much of it in previous lives. So perhaps the problem is not "randomization" but rahter "hey joe we're looking forward to the sequel to automatic writings"
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Post by unoclay on Jul 10, 2006 21:10:03 GMT -5
I would definitely add my vote to the pile for a randomixation factor on the radio site.
And another project for down the road would be a 'popular link' generator, akin to the highly secret google algorithm. The concept is that a user's individual preferences (generated via click-history) generates matches to other links that the user might prefer. So that the jukebox could gradually become personalized to the individual user.
However this might be costly in terms of time, and unnecessarily delimit exposure to the hidden gems. So forget it, and maybe just worry about the random button when you have a chance, keep up the good work!!!!
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Post by unoclay on Jun 26, 2006 19:35:07 GMT -5
excellent work. I told u this already.
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Post by unoclay on Jun 26, 2006 20:10:00 GMT -5
sounds like a good time.
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Jun 16, 2006 10:34:26 GMT -5
Post by unoclay on Jun 16, 2006 10:34:26 GMT -5
If the billboard reads:
The billboard reads: For a good time. . . read billboards I am in too
then i am in too, for sure.
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Jun 14, 2006 18:48:02 GMT -5
Post by unoclay on Jun 14, 2006 18:48:02 GMT -5
Make it say "disco biscuits rule suckaz" and im in
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Post by unoclay on Jun 13, 2006 21:50:00 GMT -5
Actually you'd only need a thousand-aire to rent the billboard at those prices.
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Post by unoclay on Jun 13, 2006 22:29:02 GMT -5
wow have fun. Hey i just checked my schedule and i will be in philly on Thursday, so that means tDS at the Millcreek!!
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Post by unoclay on Jun 13, 2006 21:52:00 GMT -5
wow this is news. Sorry to hear about the change for sure considering you have chops and valuable essence in the band. Will you be playing at the show in July at chucks?
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Post by unoclay on Jun 13, 2006 23:08:51 GMT -5
My favorites right now are the DevilFakeFest jams. Very awesome, i never heard of this.
Q: is there a way to load several tracks all at once into the windows media player, rather than having to go to the index page and select individual tracks? Please send me a message if someone has a reply b/c i might not see this thread in time to get the answer. Unoclay@hotmail.com, include subject DEGICLANK in the subject line. I appreciate the help.
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Post by unoclay on Jun 14, 2006 18:52:23 GMT -5
the DJ YIP video is excellent.
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Post by unoclay on Mar 14, 2006 12:41:17 GMT -5
sometimes the red rocket guys have parties and host lots of bands at their rather large house. The only consideration is that their music is usually of the 'punk' genre. tDS might be a little too refined for the sensibilties of the audience.....not sure. Tris is an open minded cat, but you'd have to ask him.
Other than that....hmmmm. Friday nights might be a different story than other nigths. One place to contact could be the Millcreek Tavern in west philly. I would do flyers for that since i live in the right area, and Caleb could help too.
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