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One Step Beyond also was the name of a new wave club back in the early 80's in Totowa NJ, it was previously called The Towpath...DJ Brian and Joe LaValle used to spin there...it was ok but it was crushed by the other more established NW clubs like The mEadowbrook and Hitsville and Aldos - peace,Greg

Hang tight - I havent forgot you...sealing up a partnership...call me in a couple weeks, thanx Greg

Hey Man - just wanted to say sup and was at Joes party that day but left a lil early - sorry we didnt meet...Im sure Ill see you at the openin in October ...speakin of vanilla Ice - I remember the story of when Sug Knight dangled his ass upside down over a 10 story balcony unless he signed his money rights away to "Ice , Ice , Baby" - needless to say he signed quickly...peace, Greg

Hey man - hows it going....Im opening but I didnt want to rush shit...plus I am getting down with my old partner Wayne Gardner whois taking a peice of the venture. We are looking at October 1st or around there...The girl that used to book Zanzabar, Lisa Patterson; is doing promtions on the weekends. We'll have guests tho ...thanx for thinking about things..take care and I'll be posting soon...Greg PS - That Church St. thing is in NYC...it has NOTHING to do with NJ or me...thanx again

sup tech; Slikks is having his party soon at his crib for graduation..lets meet over there. Im not going to rush my opening and Im bringing in 2 partners who have more $ than me to insure a success for the place...Im going to open after the summer so I wont have to stress the whole situation its the best biz decision I can make right now. HOWEVER, I am aware of who can make or break the place and want you guys along with me at the start...lets talk more when we meet up at Joe's party and we can talk more. Sorry I wasnt on the board the last 2 weeks as Ive had a death of a close friend of mine from cancer and another uncle pass away which took away alot of time but things are pickin up and I'm sure everything wiill be hunky dory come September...Ill talk to you soon, peace out, Greg

new after hours club located in Bloomfield opens in 3 weeks..I'd say its the biggest new thing happening in NJ... 252 252 liberty St., Bloomfield NJ Fri, Sat. - 11pm to 7am Sun. - 9-3am 973-743-6443 spread the news...thanx

3 weeks to go for North Jerseys only after hours chill spot: 252 opens memorial Day weekend...with the killer late night loungey action...its BYOB, 21 and over please ! 10 bucks before 2am and 12 bucks after 2am...Dont dress bummy and bring a date - door policy selective as we retain the right to refuse admission to anyone...Bottled water and Mixer 's available...open till 7am. BYOB policy: NO GLASS - Bring 1 ounce airline bottles only of your fav drink - you are responsible for what you consume ! Beer only in CANS - 1 six pack limit per man/woman..Opening Night - Its Chris Lewis on the Triamped Stacks with only the best Harder Edged Underground - NO POP MUSIC damnit...Guest Dj's TBA and yours truly Strolling memory lane with the retro jams from Club Nights gone by plus re-edits of the best of the new...252's decor speaks for itself with a one of a kind art deco look: 35 foot ceilings, couches, cocktail tables, TV - fun all night to the AM join us: http://www.illbient.com/thespace/ 252 - 252 Liberty St., Bloomfield NJ - 1 block from Willies Diner Right off Bloomfield Ave - Ceeeya 973-743-6443

uh-oh....(dragnet music overdub); The Story you are about to hear is true - the names have been changed to protect the insolent... dum dee dum dum - Duhm dee duhm duhm daaaaaa "On saturday may 11 , a riotous incident occured at The Zone in Cedar Grove NJ when an unknown crazy italian man arriving in a sleek yellow pantera wearing what seamed to be a white tuxedo shirt and black trousers and black Nike slip on sneak-slippers forced his way into the club with a large group of angry italian men led by another going by the name of Mr. Slicks....Mayhem broke out as perpetrator number 1 continued screaming "Where is that tooth pick sporting unibrow" as he circle kicked the entire bouncing staff into semi-conciousness - needless to say after a considerable tirade the man (obviously unable to locate said unibrow) was last seen exiting the club screaming something about "TECH POWER and CMB1975 YOU ARE FUCKIN NEXT" jumped into previously stated automobile and was last seen speeding down Bloomfield Ave towards JJ's Hot Dog Truck.....This is Sgt. Joe Friday...dum dee dum dum

To any promoters or patrons interested in the whats up with the club...In the next 4 weeks the club is opening, the start off schedule is Fridays - 11pm to 7am, Saturdays 11pm to 6am and Sundays 9pm to 3am Sundays is a Goth-Industrial night run by Damian from QXT so lets concentrate and please focus your attention on Fri and Sat. - To promoters: ARE YOU INTERESTED IN MAKING MONEY HERE ? - if you are heres what I have to offer, cut and dry - at this point I'm not offering exclusivity to any 1 promoter so if you'd like to take a crack on showing me how you can draw I'm all ears...the price to get in is 10 bucks before 2am and 12 bucks after 2am...promoters can call me and let me know that you want to bring your following THEN after calling me _ ill make up a master list of what promoters are coming down, it's then your responsibility to get the message about the night to your people and however you do this its on you - you want to create an invite go right ahead as I will furnish you with all the basic information - ie, schedule, directions, BYOB policy - everything (so on and so forth). promoters get 3 dollars a head for every person they bring BUT youll have to figure out how your people will identify themselves to me either by your invite or by mentioning "I am here for So and So's guest list". You arent responsable for anything else - you dont have to pay for a staff or rent a sound system or hire an act or DJ - your job is to bring your people. I will have my own invites if you dont want to create your own but if you want to use mine you'll have to mark the back so I know its you that is responsable for that persons admission. Youll make the same with my invite: 3 bucks a head, so bring me 100 people and make 300 bucks, bring me 200 and make 600 bucks, bring me 300 and make 900 bucks...I think you get the jist. Any un-identified admission goes to me as I am advertising myself so either make your invites specifically so that your people will bring them with admission if you want to get credit for an admission or just have your people mention 'Im here for Joe Schmo's guest list", it goes without saying you should make yourself available to sit at the promoter table at the door with your clicker to confirm your list but I can tell you right now that its my pleasure to pay you for bringing me buisness and it doesnt bother me 1 smidgeon to shell out this percentage to you guys. You just have to understand Ive heard alot of people (with the best intentions) say "Ill pack the place", well seeing is beleiving so heres the chance to do it. Also its not like Ill have 100 promoters hanging by the door - Im looking for no more than 5 per night and thats why I'd like you to call me before hand and mention youd like to bring some people down - if you have a dj that youd like to expose talk to me about that on the phone- Chris Lewis runs the show up in the dj booth here at 252 but if you bring a significant amount of people and you'd like a dj to do a guest set we can figure something out beforehand but your responsible for your guests compensation and right off the bat IF Chris Ok's it - the guest set is UP TO HIM as far as time alloted to play...on that end of things its better to discuss things beforehand as I said; Just mention it when you call...Thats about it...also starting next week I will be having someone else handle all promoters and taking inquirys, answering questions IE an assistant Mgr....etc, etc,etc for now you can call me at 973-743-6443 - Ill be contacting several of the promoters who responded initially to go over this new policy but any 1 reading this and is interested is welcome to call...the full Grand opening Announcement is a week away and will be posted here, thank you, Greg

The Meadowbrook used to be the JOINT back in 81, Fridays was new wave - sats was disco; Fridays Rooled...I saw Iggy Pop, Sylvain Sylvain , Kaja Goo Goo, David Johanssen and Robert Gordon - great fuckin artists...The DJ was Dennis who still plays at Aldo's...I allways thought they were gonna knock it down and build condos on that property? - anyway great memories Chris....

Wayne Gardner aka Strictly Rythym recording artist "Logic" - my partner since 1983, Unitas Lewis whois partners with Wayne and myself - i will be doing a future post about this amazing producer and dj who is unfortunately very ill with cancer right now.... Rob Gee....the kiNg a ringa ding... there are many more favs I could list...but thas it fer now...

hehe...point takin scorpion king but me valet ?...(buzzer sound) - NAH...youse can eat all the shrimp youse want...Ill be at the front door in back of the register collectin ded presidents...seriously tho Im hopin you guys do well with this new promo at shark's...when are you gonna pop down wit joey and see the room? and I have a couple questions you and him can weigh in on...hope ta see youse soon, greg ps Joe tried to call you but cell phone number was out of order, whats up with that...if you got a new number ring me up and leave it with me...peace

Hey Mr. Slickks - How bout a place where I can put a huge couch on stage where the curtain would open and all night it would just feature you laying there in your killer Scicilian glory and all the chicks can watch you spread out all night in boxers gettin a pedicure and eatin stuffed clams orreganatta and takin calls on that 400$ cellphone u gotz ? You havent called me lately, stay in touch, cuzin Greg PS - Oh yeah dont forget the mini bar on stage w/Vip-Tech as yer own private bartender...

Qwest: - tentative date: June 9th Sunday's is Goth-Industro with Damian Plague from QXT promoing, 21 and over : 9pm to 3am No final decision has been made yet on Fri or Sat events and/or promoters...I'll certainly post any relevant decisions or announcements..thanx, Greg

"OK... First of all Danny hardly needs to promote himself, he's one of the most wanted DJ's throughout the COUNTRY. I don't think he (or his management) is going to take into consideration the fact that you're not able to sell liquor and you're only going to make money off the door, so.. sorry, but Danny you'll have to settle for $12,000!" - Im well aware that he is 1 of the countrys hottest dj's - I can only explain my situation and make him the best offer I can, whether or not he would accept is on him.... every artist knows whats best for him or her. There ae allways situations where people make exceptions, stipulations..so on, so forth. God gave us mouths so we could communicate and i.e. negotiatiate, he could do a shorter set or just make a personal appearance...again its on the artist as to what gigs they'll accept under what conditions....Id love to have him play - IF HE WOULD LIKE to...if not, Im still going to open North Jerseys ONLY late night after hours spot, thanx - Greg

As i said Ive never been to Abyss and I certainly wouldnt want to comment on anything Ive not "seen" directly but you just cant compare my place to Abyss... I have a large single room on a 2nd floor of a building its about 7000 square feet and theres a stage and small balcony with VIP area where the dj plays from...its an art deco ballroom with a 40's type look and fixtures... my bathrooms are smaller than Abyss's Im sure but as far as style and classiness my rooms got it - its a really nice lookin retro room and its perfect for an after hours place...my bars are porta bars and we sell bottled water and all mixers, I also have free coffee and cookies as well as some fruit on ice that Ill give away...its a cozy chill atmosphere totally unlike anything Ive seen in jersey...Im sure any 1 who isnt expecting a huge glitzy disco but a comfortable late night chill spot would be pleasantly surprized...as far as DT goes if he did want to play my place and again an artist knows whats best for his own promotion I dont think he would charge me or a venue my size the same as what he would charge a bigger place.

what a room holds and what a room is rated for are 2 different things....Im sure my room can "hold" 1200 people but in Bloomfield NJ its legal occupancy rating is 450 - and I can only put 50 more in without gettin shutdown by the fire dept. and Im not fucking around with any 1. A person whos been djing 18 years and knows Abyss well told me my room is bigger than abyss's main room and tho I have never been there (to Abyss) Ive no reason to doubt him....thanx, Greg

thanx ceepee and saleen - yeah I know he's not around on the weekend but if I could book him on a wed or thurs I would do a weekday grand opening as its the event and not really the night that makes a grand opening better...someone wrote me that he gets 20 g's for a weeknight date...now Im not saying that he isnt worth that but thats alot of fucking money to pay someone for a weeknight....I worked a night with Danny 4 years ago at Columbia University - I was downstairs in the lounge and he was upstairs in a gym on his Tribal Mobile system and I know he didnt take half of that fee for his night on HIS OWN system.....I dont know what to say...Theres only 1 thing I can think of and thats maybe to try to talk to him directly by going to see him some night..maybe he could appear just to do a short set or just make a special appearance...at this point I've got nothing to lose from trying to talk to him, I know he remembers me from that night at Columbia as I helped them break down the system after the jam and we talked for awhile...as far as 20 g's thats out. I have no fucking bar to make money on, gimme a break - I could get him 7 or 8 grand doing the advanced ticket thing but I cant think of charging people more than 30 or 35 for an event...anyway bummer but Ill see what I can do...as for the pics saleen I have 1 up now but its not a good 1...I'll take some of the room this week and put them up for peeps to see...every 1 please feel free to continue responding, thanx all, Greg

Can anyone one help me get in touch with either Danny or his agent, a phone number, an email address...anything ? If I could do it I'd possibly like to book this guy for my grand opening...Im wondering if its: A. Possible - is he available for another jersey date at it's only after hours venue ( I will open 11pm to 6 or 7 am) B. Feasable - My room holds ONLY 500, altho Ive been told that my room is bigger than Abyss's main room C. Marketable - The only way Id want to do this is by advanced ticket sales - I do not have a liquor license, my money comes from the door so I would not consider anything but advanced ticket sales...I was thinking $30 - $35 a head no comps, everyone pays. Seeing how popular this guy is I doubt he would have a problem selling out my place D. Most importantly would people want to come to my place - a place with no liquor license but 1 that would permit them to bring thier own airline size (1 ounce plastic) bottles of thier fav liquor. A place thats open late from 11pm to 6 or 7 to see Danny T. If the answer is yes to the above questions and if someone can put me in touch with DT - Im willing to do this...I use to have a contact to DT but the guy moved out off the area and I dont know where he is...hopefully one of you can help please - thanx for the help, Greg

heres your answer...coming soon: 252 - New jersey will never be the same... 252 252 Liberty St, Bloomfield NJ open 11pm to 7am - Fri 11 pm to 6am - Sat

Im not sure bout what he's refferrin to but I know Joey Slikks (and hopefully Vip-tech) will be at 252 on opening night and I damn well know it's got the NY feel.....252 open till 7am, boom

Nice role model for a dad....that guy needs a good hard kick right in his balls...he's primimg up his kids for a future in state prison; wait till his son gets locked up the first time, he'll have more than a binky in his mouth to suck on - future heroin addicts...later

Blue - can you help me plan a Grand opening party ? -if so contact me: greg@illbient.com

ignore this thread, thanx all - Greg

thanx Brian, Greg