spoonyd

why? Need new decorations for your tiki bar? I crack me up!

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akabu - your wildest dreams Kinga - last mirror jeepGRRLZ - WIG? If anyone was at the last Leisure Society (frankie), that last track is the one that samples loops and twists Deelite's "What is Love" - Awesome choon.

ugh, no chance I'm setting foot in that club for another shove fest. if I'm out at all, I'll see you there. warm-up at schwingey's? hmmmm? see you under the.... uhm see you by the... wait, uhm I'll let you buy me a... no that doesn't work either, uhm whatever spoony out

I think Sessions is no more. At least check first.

I try to. It's a sound I aspire to anyway when I do my Leisure Society gig.

oh, further to that. The last time he was scheduled to play in New York was almost exactly one year ago on a Friday at the Roxy, but he missed it because of a snow storm. heh - that was the week I moved here and had just seen him the week before at a tiny bar in Toronto. I was still pissed though.

sneak is one of my top 3 easy. he's AWESOME!! unfortunately he is based out of Toronto (has been for about a year and a half now).

It's about fucking time.

and to give props where they are deserved: Hullabaloo parties are probably unmatched for capturing the true Rave experience. They still stand out as the best times I've ever had. The memory of walking into an old bingo hall and seeing 5000 kids jumping around to happy hardcore... there's hardly words to describe. *sniff*

The rave scene isn't to blame per-se, but that doesn't matter. The police and city council have very itchy trigger fingers when it comes to this topic. After a great deal of debate, they decided to leave things be and let the fun continue, and look what happened. They won't let it happen again. About who's fault though, well, Toronto has a really YOUNG scene and that scares a lot of people. Add to that, they're not a real responsible bunch, and the drugs are way out of control. They are at fault because they have let things get that way. Everyone is to blame. There needs to be a check - and now I think it will come.

Docks rave death probed Police sift clues in nightclub stabbing of man Sonia Verma and Harold Levy STAFF REPORTERS When it was all over, Salim Jabaji's body lay motionless, half-hidden behind the bar on the concrete, garbage-strewn floor of The Docks nightclub. It was about 12:30 a.m. yesterday. The 20-year-old Niagara Falls man had been stabbed by another man during an all night rave. At the time of the stabbing, nearly 2,000 people filled three rooms of the cavernous building on Polson St., dancing to the throbbing beat of techno music. The lights went on as security guards combed the crowd for suspects and the DJ instructed the crowd to move from the bar area into the adjoining room, where the party continued. Jabaji was taken by ambulance to St. Michael's Hospital, where he died several hours later. ``It was chaos,'' said 20-year-old William Wills, who was at the Saturday night rave. ``It was so crowded and confusing after the stabbing, it took me 10 minutes to move five feet,'' he said. ``That's the last rave I'll ever go to. I was shocked by what happened,'' he added. Toronto police are still trying to piece together what happened. Yesterday, forensic investigators were combing the deserted building looking for clues. Homicide Detective Steve Bell said late yesterday the investigation could be lengthy because ``it's a very large scene,'' and he was still waiting for preliminary autopsy results. Bell would not say whether police had any suspects. He is asking for assistance from anyone at the party ``who may have witnessed the murder take place.'' Roughly 40 security guards were on the scene, according to Shawn Parsons, spokesperson for High Profile Securities, which patrolled the event. ``There was not a person who entered without being searched,'' Parsons said. Two people were apprehended and later released by his security team, he said. The rave was promoted by well-known Toronto DJ and Hullabaloo rave promoter Chris Samojlenko, also known as Anabolic Frolic. Samojlenko also promoted the rave where Ryerson student Allen Ho died when he overdosed on ecstasy on Oct. 10, 1999. Ho's death sparked a coroner's inquest where Samojlenko testified. Samojlenko, who could not be reached for comment, is also one of the founding members of the Toronto Dance Safety Committee which includes ravers, police, public health and city officials. Although the committee hasn't met for several months, it devised a 14-point rave protocol ratified on a trial basis by city council that called for fire and building code requirements, density security guidelines, ambulance staff, sufficient lighting, water, ventilation, drug education and the use of pay duty police officers at raves. Gerry Sprackman, owner of The Docks could not be reached for comment.

Last Saturday, one of Toronto's preeminant Rave Companies, Hullabaloo, a party that concentrates on Happy Hardcore, jungle, and other similar styles of music, had a stabbing and a 20 yr old student was killed. This is the second death to happen at a Hullabaloo rave (the first being by overdose). This could very likely spell the end of one of North America's most vibrant scenes. Toronto's rave companies have come under intense scrutiny over the last year, narrowly escaping an outright ban, but I personally think it will be hard for them to survive the pressure from the city after this. If anything it is almost certainly the end of Hullabaloo. This is sad, but I think inevitable. This is the kind of news coverage the stabbing received: ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Student stabbed to death during rave at the Docks JOHN SAUNDERS Monday, February 5, 2001 A 20-year-old college student was stabbed to death early yesterday during a rave called Rhythm of Life at the Docks, one of Canada's biggest and loudest clubs, in Toronto's port area. Police said it was not clear what led to the killing of Salim Jabaji, a Hamilton resident studying at the Niagara College of Applied Arts and Technology. There was "an altercation with some other gentleman," Detective Sergeant Mike Davis said, "and he got stabbed." No immediate arrest was made. Police estimated that 1,000 to 2,000 people were in the club, which had been rented for a $30-a-ticket, all-night dance party promoted by a Toronto-based firm, Hullabaloo. It featured disc jockeys on two dance floors playing music in styles labelled happy hardcore, jungle, trance, hard house and nu-nrg. The dancers "had a bunch of pacifiers in their mouths," Det. Sgt. Davis said. "Whether that tells you something, I have no idea." In October, police laid drug-related charges against 11 people after seizing such drugs as ecstasy, methamphetamines and marijuana at a Hullabaloo rave at the Docks. Ecstasy users sometimes suck on oversized baby soothers to help ease jaw clenching and teeth grinding associated with the drug.

it's about fucking time

how do you kill yourself with pastry? ------------------ if you're bored: Sat. Jan 27 - Leisure Society @ The Leopard Lounge

I think you'll see the purist rebellion. Down with progressive anything. Every genre will become like what the techo-snobs have done to techno. Also look to see a splintering of the goa / psy-trance scene. Psy-breaks? As far as trends go.. the techno renaissance I foretold in the spring is well underway. I still see a bright future for the return of Bigbeat. After all, the frat boys need something to dance to right? ------------------ if you're bored: Sat. Jan 27 - Leisure Society @ The Leopard Lounge

I haven't seen any mention of him ever playing here. He plays in Toronto every 4-6 months, but so far here... nothing. I'd like to see him again. I've never heard a more intense techno dj . meh

heh - don't want to be a bitch, but that's "Devil on the deep blue sea behin me." what can I say - I'm a pedantic freek. d

"I'll have some time alone." -R.E.M. ------------------ if you're bored: Sat. Jan 27 - Leisure Society @ The Leopard Lounge

Thanks so much for putting those up. I hope y'all don't mind if we steal some of those for the Leisure Society site. ------------------ if you're bored: Sat. Jan 27 - Leisure Society @ The Leopard Lounge

You should see this in stores by next September/October. ------------------ if you're bored: Sat. Jan 27 - Leisure Society @ The Leopard Lounge

j303j I wouldn't be surprised if that opening hasn't found its way into a track or two. Hey, were you there when I dropped the "What is Love" remix followed by the original? [This message has been edited by spoonyd (edited 01-29-2001).]

free is good ------------------ if you're bored: Sat. Jan 27 - Leisure Society @ The Leopard Lounge

hey thanks everyone for coming by. the night was an unbeleivable success. our monthly is secure and now we might be doing ever more with the lounge so we're all real excited. sorry i couldn't hang with y'all more. sinem, did i even see you? anyway, thanks again, and next time - more dancing. spoony out ------------------ if you're bored: Sat. Jan 27 - Leisure Society @ The Leopard Lounge

bridge envy ------------------ if you're bored: Sat. Jan 27 - Leisure Society @ The Leopard Lounge