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Do be patient with the "crossover" though Heh heh. PS got your email, responding now. -Oo

I gotta argue this m'dear. I think that there are a lot of folks out there that consider this part of his set their favorite. Personally, I really enjoy it and I think it compliments his closings/more vocally periods all the more. My personal favorite thing about Junior is that he doesn't stick to one "sound" throughout the night. My personal favorite is when his hard/tribal sound runs later into the afternoon and drifts into his more "well known" sound and then into the closing. His tribal/deep/dark period is just so mad sexy. As a friend of mine said who introduced me to Junior "She takes you on a journey." I have to agree and this is a definite part of the journey that I just *love* and I think many others who aren't as into vocals/happier house agree. If his entire set was closure to the end of his set I think I would find myself a bit bored. -Oo

I was chatting on another board with another Junior fan about this week. Overall I thinkt the night was musically excellent...accept for the last hour or so. I actually liked that the energy was a bit calmer. I think it was a good antithesis and compliment to last week. Hopefully...things will swing the other direction this week and we'll be jelly on the floor by the end of afternoon Thus far, none have his closings at Exit have hit me (yet) the way quite a few of his closings at Twilo did. (Unfortunately I missed Arena so I can't comment there.) I'm hopeful that as he gets use to Exit and Exit gets use to him we'll experience those amazing closings again. Till then...its still great but boy I can't wait for what we KNOW can happen. And...heh, I really do miss that blue afternoon light that Mike D gave us :-( I'm betting that he'll go later this week simply because (I hope) there'll be a little less holding him back from going full out. This was a bit of a crazy week both politically and I'm sure for the party itself. The second/third night of a new party often is the roughest I've found. Junyahsboy...you're right...Junior can be frustrating as all hell sometimes. Ya know..kinda like foreplay that takes FOREVER. But...that's part of the magic I think. The teasing and then really nailing ya eventually makes it even better. There are some "well knowns" that I wish we'd hear but I've a gut feeling will will soon enough. Heh, and there's nothing cheesy about that...well, okay maybe a little bit but I'm guilty too. I'm jonsing to hear Pure Energy on a system again and I haven't yet. Maybe he's been playing it earlier than I arrive...not sure. Beyond that, even on the "off nights" this party has grown to mean a lot to me. Even if musically it isn't one of his best (so long as he doesn't opt to torture us for an evening with thankfully he hasn't done in a while but we all know he's capable of it ) the energy, crowd, familiar faces and vibe are always a huge pleasure. I think Earth has a lot of potential and its still young and I'm sure will evolve. But already I think we've seen a lot of great things/changes from Twilo which is wonderful since it is a VERY different party. Seeing Kevin perform regularly again! Great fun. And perhaps its just me but there seems to be a LOT less of an overall sense of drama than there was at the end of Twilo: many more smiles and people on their feet. Very few clustures of folks just sitting and "looking fierce" if you catch my drift. -Oo

This is just a suggestion, not a judgement. Please take it as that...not agressive at all. Now...seeing a heterosexual couple getting it on in a very very aggressive and overly exposed way bugs me. I find it a bit invasive. Same would be the case with a homosexual couple. Now, I've been going to gay parties for a long time and its been VERY rare that I've seen a gay couple doing much more than kissing, touching sexually etc. There are exceptions but its rare. Same thing with heterosexual couples. Honestly hon, I think you're letting your fear and your lack of exposure to this kind of lifestyle get to you. And if you see a couple doing more than you'd like to see...rather than getting all wigged out...walk away. Getting all uncomfortable by it doesn't do you any good at all...just makes you well, uncomfortable and no one likes to feel that way. YOU can choose how you feel about it. I've a feeling your issues aren't really based on bigotry at all, just social stigma, what we all are told by society as "straights" and what men are especially taught, say to eachother and socially trained to do. Honestly, I can't imagine why living with that much anxiety and discomfort with other people can be a fun or nice way to live. Move on from it...it ain't worth it :-) And ya never know..you might learn to appreciate something new even if its not your thing or something you'd particpate in. And...you might exposed to new people that you enjoy being around. And I know I don't speak for all women here but for myself...a man that is homophobic even slightly is an immediate turn off. I know many other women who feel that way. So if you need to motivate yourself that way...go for it ;-) The motivator may not be the "best" one but the result would be the same. Good luck! And hope to share the dancefloor one day. -Oo

Rumor has it that its basically been retired with Twilo but may be spun on only special ocassions. I doubt it'll ever be released. That mean bitch Ah well...keep your ears open, we might hear it at Earth one of these days. Please correct me, anyone if I'm wrong here. -Oo

My pleasure. Glad I could help out. Its a really fantastic song...one of my favs. I'm a bit sorry to hear KTU is playing it though Thank goodness I don't listen to KTU...I won't get sick of it. Enjoy!!! There are a ton of great remixes of it out there including one by Danny Tenaglia that's really fantastic. -Oo

Quite a few who are confident enough, mature enough and intelligent enough to have no ISSUES with using it. And of course...are fierce. I'm a straight woman and no heterosexual guy is half as sexy as one who knows how to be fierce. God people...you preech how much the music and club scene has opened your mind and your hearts and made you feel "part of something" and then you sling this homophobic crap left and right. You're being downright silly and immature. If you get out of this pattern, you'll be far happier since wow...you'd be able to ENJOY an experience rather than focus entirely on how uncomfortable you are. And boys...women get hit on by people we're not interested in all the time. We deal with it. A rude straight man and a rude gay man are both JUST as bad. But if you stop being so afraid you'll realize...its rare that ANYONE would be unnecessarily agressive with you. You guys are truly missing out on an amazing experience/culture because of your insecurities and fears. I hope you all try to change the way you're looking at things. -Oo

I think a couple factors contributed to this. 1) Junior's crowd just needs to warm back up to a weekly party again. Its been awhile...we gotta get our Junior gear back on 2) MOST clubs were empty this weekend because of the warnings the FBI gave. I know MANY people who opted to stay home. Me...I'm an addict and needed my full dose of Junior. 3) The party is very new. I've a feeling the Exit regulars will go in two directions. Some, won't be able to handle the new party...will feel uncomfortable what have you. To each their own but I think that's downright silly. Some friendly given advice. Give it another try. Realize of course that his sets are VERY different than his CDs. The party doesn't really start till around 5/6am so take a disco nap then come check it out then. Also...take a breath and realize that any sexual energy you see or feel isn't harmful or a threat to you. Hey...we gals put up with a level of that ALL the time. Its not hard to deal with and honestly...there's nothing disgusting about it if you just don't focus on it and focus on what you do like...the music, your friends, the vibe what have you :-) For many people, Junior's parties are a truly amazing experience. Go with an open mind. No matter if you're straight....so long as you're not narrow you're good to go. Saynotodrama...share the dancefloor with you soon! :-) -Oo

Might be Kings Of Tomorrow, Finally. Chorus is "Time marches on never ending. Time ain't nothin' but time" etc. etc. -Oo

Amen! Thank you

I don't think this comparison will really do much good but for sake of arguement I'll compare the two then explain why I don't think such a comparison is helpful. In my opinion it isn't as good but that's probably due to a number of factors including the sheer *size* of Exit's main dancefloor (hight of ceilings etc. etc.) Its a very different sound. But it isn't painful and its getting better, at least it seems to be, step by step. It definitely is one of the MUCH better sound systems in any of the clubs we have right now. Comparing it to Twilo's Phazon is pointless simply because the space is different, the system is different and they will never be the same. Phazon may be the standard we tend to use to compare everything to, but that was Phazon in ONE location. I'm not a sound enginer but from what little I do know and from what my ears tell me, the system does sound good. I think it'll only get better. But hoping to hear Phazon as we all remember it just won't happen. Also, how much someone likes a sysetm seems to sometimes be a matter of personal taste. Yes, most agreed that Phazon was amazing, but I even heard some people state that they didn't like it compared to other systems they had heard. I think we're just gonna have to wait and see what happens with Exit as it continues its overhaul and mantainance and cross our fingers that we'll be REALLY enjoying it. -Oo

I have to agree that out of the 3 parties so far at Exit this one was my least favorite. He was a bit "off." Who knows the whys of it. However, I still had a wonderful time and its still a great party. Something about the energy/vibe/almost family atmosphere of Junior's afterhours makes it all good. Real glad I went again and props to you, junyahsboy for a good review and for closing it out. Yes, you're right...very frustrating that it ended so early and so abrubtly. But he started slowing things down far far earlier than normal...I had a feeling it was gonna be an early night. See you next week or the week after! -Oo

Ichi...I knew I adored you for some reason. Werk, hubby, werk ;-) -Oo

My gut is telling me that this is just a rumor. The party may not last long (I hope that isn't the case) but I do believe it'll run for at least a few months.

Sue and Ichi and my problem with what fabio had to say is that there were TOO MANY GAYs. No one is saying that straight people shouldn't be there...(I'm straight for example and a woman). But to even SUGGEST that a Junior party has too many gay people is ignorant, stupid and downright rude to Junior, his fans, and the history of his parties...as well as the gay community. Junior wants a particular "feel" to his parties. And that feel does require a primarily gay audience. He has the right to desire that and mould his party in such a way. If you don't like that...don't go and don't promote it. I really really hope that Junior and his management stick out the next few months as Earth develops, because my gut is telling me that the first few months may be a rough road with ignorant and insulting people like Fabio here.

Here's a link to a review I posted: http://bbs.clubplanet.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=55849

Last time I was there it was not prodominantly gay at all. A good percentage, yes...prodominantly? No. Prodominantly would be Roxy Sat or Junior. You might really enjoy it. As a woman, I definitely do. Its wonderful to have a change of pace and completely let go and not worry much at all about being hit on and when a man wants to dance with you..they dance WITH you, play off you...don't dance at you or <cough> try to dance in you -Oo

I totally hear what you're saying. I'll take this a step further and say that these venues right now aren't really fostered toward the kind of partying I'm talking about either. Right now, the parties are either small or far between that I think really foster that kind of energy. Some people do still go to Vinyl for the music...absolutely. But the vibe and the crowd has changed...TREMENDOUSLY, and for someone like me or those who went for the same reasons I did, I have to say its for the worst. I'm delighted so many of you are loving Danny's work. But the party itself just isn't what it was when *I* loved it. Once again, I'm not saying that its BAD its just different and not my type of thing anymore (accept from 7am till closing). Will more venues open that are more focused on the music, the passion for the music and loving the dance culture? I think so...and I hope so. It'll take awhile and there are lots of obsticles but there are a few people out there with enough passion and ghussto who are fighting for it. Till then, I'll take it in small doses, even in small venues...or with my friends at home. Just don't forget what made you REALLY love it in the first place...or what you discovered down the line that made you say "holy shit, THIS is what its really about." And try not to get too cynical. It doesn't help. I learned this recently and I'm glad I did. Sorry I sound a bit like a preacher.

I just don't get this. None of my straight male friends who go to parties where there's a high gay population respond this way. Yes, sometimes people can be too aggressive...and straight men do this to women all the time. But there are ways to handle it and fend it off in a method that doesn't become all encompassing or make you uncomfortable. I spent the entire day yesterday at Junior with a straight male friend of mine. He is very good looking with a wonderful body and yes, he got hit on. But he handled it with style and grace and a polite attitude and from what he's told me....it didn't ruin his time at all. If you walk in with a defensive "Oh no I'm around gay men and they're all gonna wanna try and touch me or fuck me! I better watch out or tell em' to fuck off when they try!" Yes, you will feel louzy. Yes you will feel threatend. Any woman can tell you if they walk into a space with that attitude...men can make them feel JUST as uncomfortable. -Oo

Check your PMs Jmik

I agree 100%, but not everyone feels that way. It use to piss me off, I can't lie. But now, its pointless to let it get to me. That won't change anything nor will it bring the people who feel the same way closer so we can enjoy what we do together. To each their own I say. And I just tend to stay away from the parties where the same perspective as I have tends to be in the minority. I just don't enjoy it.

I'm rarely on this board anymore but would love to finally meet you. Drop me an email at ooana@naughtybooth.com or PM me and maybe we can say howdy in sept! Glad you had a blast

The parties like what Be Yourself once was aren't totally gone. They're smaller now and the scene is...shifting/changing. Right now is a difficult time for those who aren't into the glitz/glamour/drugs/pick up scene (which isnt necessarily a BAD thing, just not what everyone likes) because we're going through a huge transition I think. I'm hopeful that more parties will emerge that are tailored toward the crowd who love the music and aren't into the other stuff. I'm not saying those who ARE into the other stuff don't love the music, its just a different style/attitude about partying that not everyone is into. All parties change and I'd be lieing if I said I wish Be Yourself hadn't changed to what it is now. It ain't for me anymore and I miss what it was, I miss my friday nights there. But there ain't nothin' I can do about it other than keep looking for the good parites, dance my ass off and do my small part to keep the spirit that I adore alive. One piece of advice to those of you who party a lot and tend to really enjoy the rush of getting high, meeting people etc. One night...go to a party you love and MAKE yourself stay sober. Listen to the music and dance...alone. Don't look to meet people or meet any friends. Just enjoy the music. For some of you, might be a really amazing experience. For others, its just not what you do and that's alright too. I just won't be partying with ya.

Ichi...your grace under how much things have changed at Vinyl is wonderful and quite admerable. I'm glad so many others have discovered Danny's talent and appreciate his music. But I very much miss how the Be Yourself party once was and I wish you guys got to see it. I will say this though...I'd like to smack whoever decided to sell those I Love Danny Tshirts and Be Yourself underware. Okay yeah, I'm not quite over that one yet For a small taste of how Be Yourself once was...stay from 7/8 till closing. Everyone dancing, room to dance and an overall 'I'm here for the music not to get fucked up' vibe is how it use to feel. It was unusual to see people talking about drugs when it came to this party..at all. Don't get me wrong, I'm not criticizing drug use, I'm simply saying, that's not what this party was about and it was a very very nice change of pace for those who just loved the music and they wanted to get just get high on that. I can say this honestly, despite not having a liquor licence, once upon a time it was honestly rare to see people cracked out there. Now, it seems to be standard. It was a delight. Very very special. And just for kicks and memories (Shhhh...don't tell anyone about Vinyl )

Here's a copy of my review of Junior's night at Earth/Exit that I hope is more informative and not just my speaking out of delerium . This is all based on just MY personal experience. I'm sure others have different thoughts. I warn ya...its long. Heh. Hope its informative for those of you interested. Note: When I talk about the regulars at exit I'm not putting those of you who love the place down, its just not *my scene* on regular nights. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Okay here's a little more thoughtful review. Obviously I loved the party. I really had a great time but of course, that's totally personal and arbitrary as well as based a great deal on the mindset I walked in with...ignore the drama, the politics, the industry itself and just enjoy the party. I'd never been to Exit and didn't know what to expect other than it being HUGE. And it is...its gigantic. In my opinion, too big. However, the size did allow for pleanty of room to wander and find some personal space. The second floor also lets you look down on the dancefloor, hear the DJ and have pleanty of room to dance. I really liked that since I hate getting smushed. It was a bit hot but as the night went on the AC was very very good. Later in the party when I was on the dancefloor I was quite comfortable even though it was packed. What I noticed of the crowd was that it was mostly Junior fans. Lots of regulars from Twilo Sat. I saw a few people that *seemed* to be there more for Exit and less for the party but I didn't have any problems with it...perhaps because I got there at 6am and many may have left. Or maybe because I was ignoring them and paying attention to what I wanted to pay attention to which was pretty easy to do since the majority of people there were music lovers. Compared to Twilo, one thing that was really really nice was that very few people were just sitting near the dance floor hanging out or dishing out attitude. Everyone was either moving or watching what was going on intently...including Kevin Aviance which was delightful. Of course, there was a very high male gay population. That's always the case at a Junior party. But there was also a nice mix of straight men and women, more so than I've seen at some other junior nights. The sounds system..well..after Twilo its hard to really be pleased by anything. But it didn't hurt my ears and it was much better than some other systems I've heard. It still needs tweaking and Shorty is going ot be doing that so I'm hopeful. The problem is the space though, its huge and its a rectangle...not easy to work with. It'll never be Phazon but I'm sure it'll be better. Security was not rough on me when I entered but I heard from others that the checks were very rough and almost uncomfortable. I feel mixed about that. After seeing the insanity that would sometimes happen at Twilo, I'm glad they're being so strict. With luck, it'll make the amount of problems less which is ultimately good for the party. I wish there were a way to keep things safe without making people uncomfortable but I'm not sure there is (at least to a degree.) Junior's set was fantastic. There was about an hour period where I felt he wasn't sure where he was going with it but I think that can easily happen with a set as long as this one. The set was definitely hard and deep for most of the night, but tons of fun. He dropped some lighter tracks here and there that kept the vibe really light hearted. My only other complaint is that it SEEMED he rushed into his closing. Junior's closings are usually very elegant and feel great. This one was rushed and choppy, imho. I think Exit wasn't prepared for him to play till 9 as he had hoped and told him to call it quits before he was ready. I hope this doesn't continue to happen cause Junior can get real pissy about stuff like that from what I've heard. And a pissy DJ, can be really downright horrible to listen to especially when its Junior. Heh. The peformances were great. I loved seeing people swinging from trapeezes, the shows on stage. Made for nice breaks and variety in the party. And this was definitely...a party. It wasn't just a "club night." Very refreshing. I'd suggest to everyone to check it out just once. If you are uncomfortable around that many gay men then well, I don't know what to tell ya other than...get over it. As a woman, its not fun to be grabbed, groped or hit on by men when you aren't interested either. But there are ways to block it out or give out the "I'm not interested in that vibe" or...just the "thanks for the compliment but that's not what I'm looking for so lets just dance" attitude. Women learn to do it. So can you guys It wasn't a perfect party, but there isn't such a thing. Some things about how the venue is managed leaves a bit of an icky taste in my throat (for example they run your ID through a machine that checks to be sure it isn't fake AND takes a photo of your address so that you are added to the mailing list....I'm definitely not keen on the latter part.) But, I'm chosing to be aware of that but ignore it and just enjoy the party for what it was. Lets see anything else (I know this is long but its for those of you who really wanted to know what went on, at least from my perspective) Bathrooms are pretty damn clean. The venue itself is very "light" which was a nice change of pace too. Also, the size provides lots of areas with pleanty of room to spread out or just wander and get a change of pace. I found security very polite and not overbearing. They were there but they didn't feel threatening to me in the slightest. That's very personal though. A few fun treats: They dropped this snowy stuff from the ceiling that felt great. The lights and the discoball can be moved lower toward the dance floor (which is very good because the ceilings, imho are too damn tall. Both the lights and the sound get lost.) Lighting...this was the only thing that I ever noticed that I didn't like. But, I'm slightly biased since Mike D is a buddy of mine and he was not doing the lights. However, I do believe that no one knows Junior's style as well as Mike when it comes to the lightening and I could definitely feel the difference without him there. I very much hope that this is changed. I also had a moment at closing where I really missed Mike's style of bringing up the lights gently (and that blue light of course.) I found the lighting at the end far far too harsh. There's tons more I can say but I'll stop here. Thanks to those who took the time to read this and I hope it was informative. -Oo