THE ASYLUM REUNION - SPRINGFIELD, MA - September 4th, 2005

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:TRUE CREW & COLUMNS OF KNOWLEDGE COMBINE TO PRESENT TO YOU:

THE ASYLUM REUNION 2005

Sunday September 4th, 2005 - Club Rain, Springfield, MA

FEATURING PERFORMERS::::

MAIN FLOOR:

DAVID CHRISTOPHERE DJ Set (of Rabbit in the Moon)

(www.rabbitinthemoon.com)Los Angeles

1st time dj set in NE in 8 YEARS!!!!

R.I.T.M. is the most original electronic group in the world, with the release of their 12" singles, remix work, and exploration in live performance, R.I.T.M. have established an enormous fan base that continues to grow. The prime motivational force behind the creation of their global sound is David Christophere. David has not djed in the New England area before EVER so this is RARE. Most people's first exposure to Rabbit was their song called out-of- body experience, from ’93. In a 2003 issue of Muzik magazine, O.B.E. was listed as the number one most sought after record in the last decade. They began collaborating and doing remix work for everyone from Goldie, Sarah McLachlan, BT, and Garbage, to The Smashing Pumpkins, Sven Vath, Stone Roses, and Eric Clapton. They have been called the Grateful Dead & Pink Floyd of electronic music. People have tattoos of their logo! David is the man behind the music. The man who makes it all happen… the spark that ignites the blowtorch! This is as RARE as it gets people! Miss this and hear the “I told you so’s†all week…. 12:30-2:00AM

VENOM

(www.volumeproductions.com, RI)

VENOM IS NEW ENGLAND! He was NE’s 1st headliner to travel almost from the 2nd generation of djs. He has vinyl and has SOLD 10’s of THOUSANDS of cds worldwide. This hard house LEGEND has worked with everyone in the industry and has shared stages with top names. Tonight our long time friend brings it back again for us to do what he does best. Pound his sound into your skull! 8:45-9:45PM

X-DREAM VS MICHAEL MYERS

(Local 13 / Stuck On Earth / Organica Recordings / www.djxdream.com, NY) vs (Local 13, 611 Records, Liquid Music PA)

NY VS PHILLY! 1st time EVER! DJ X-Dream has produced several singles for many labels and his fourth CD “Trance Sessions 01†is out in stores worldwide. Myers just made an intro and had 2 songs used for “Greg Hastings Tournament Paintball†on X-BOX! Myers and X-Dream have djed overseas and in Canada. These two icons of trance, a global sound, will represent their past and future for your dancing pleasure! 11:00-12:00AM PRE-RELEASE PARTY FOR MICHAEL MYERS/DJ MACGUYVER’s “Ride These Rhythmz†EP on Liquid Music!

KNOWLEGDE

(www.columnsofknowledge.com, Columns of Knowledge Recordings, Subliminal Intuition)

A pioneer and a motivator for change, this dj and promoter continues to evolve and trend set the stages his travels to across the country and across the world. Be on the watch for his new music projects and new t-shirt company coming soon! Tonight’s set will be a blend of the past and the future. 10:15-11:00PM

MIDAS VS TOMMIE GUNN

(Fortune 500/Nocturnal Vybz/6 Foot DJ Crew, NH) vs (www.netwerkone.com, NH)

1st TIME ANYWHERE TAGTEAM!!

Midas is one of New Englands most consistantly fresh DJ's. He cannot be classifed into any particular genre, other than "exciting". He's hosted tons of events, owned a records store, ran crews, worked for Satellite, WFNX, and other high profile companies all the while keepin it real. Tommie has thrown events for a decade, djed a TON, and has become INFAMOUS for his appearances and his events. These 2 LEGENDS of Manch-Vegas are going at this WWF style tonight with vinyl! 7:45-8:45PM

GYVER VS SOMA

(NewRaveOrder, DarkSide of the Moon, MA) vs (www.audiophilerecordings.com, NYC) 1st TIME EVER!

NE vs NYC! Their 2 dominators in the scene combined represent event production, message boards, and most of all longevity and musik! This is an original performance! 6:45-7:45PM

GIN & JUICE (Mike Manson vs Kay-Dub)

(Spiritual Emporium, Mike-Manson.com, Ct) (Spiritual Emporium, Ct) 5:45-6:45PM

Manson’s techno and Kay-Dub’s smooth grooves lay the foundation for a solid dancefloor experience that keeps the heads bobbin’. Get ya Gin and Juice on ya’ll!!!

C-TAG

(Kindkidz.com, NY) 4:45-5:45PM

With their new record label, cutting edge techno events, and a collaboration tagteam feat Round-N-Round vs Invisible Friend, C-Tag always represent techno propa!

MC AUDIO V & ZYON

(Nocturnal Vybz, Groove Method-NH) & (Nocturnal Vybz,Groove Method, 1 Luv,NERU- MA)

NH kicks it off CORRECT! Learn about these up and comers! Be there @ 4PM! 4:00-4:45PM

ROOM 2/DOWNSTAIRS:

HOSTED by MCs:

TNOC & NAPALM

(Abstract Traxx, Nocturnal Vybz, Ill Magic, BMC Empires, Skys the Limit, Spread the Word, 40 oz, CT)

Connecticut based MC Tnoc began writing hip hop lyrics at the age of 13.

Now with over 11 years experience, this veteran lyricist has become a

staple in the northeast rave scene. Tnoc's multiple syllable rhyming

style combined with intelligent metaphors leaves him a force to be

reckoned with. MC Napalm first became immersed in hip hop culture in

the late 80's in New Jersey where he learned the art of b-boyin',

poppin', and lockin'. After moving to CT, Napalm began to hone his

skills as a freestyle MC at age 14. Napalm is known for picking apart

the competition and cutting them down to size with his fierce delivery

and clever battle rhymes.Recently forming an unstoppable duo, the two

have been creating a serious buzz in new England and the Tri-State area

for their work in both hip hop and drum n' bass.

TECH ITCH

(Obscene, Freak, Tech Itch Recordings, Penetration, UK)

With strong links to Moving Shadow over the years Tech Itch Recordings has been playing a major part in the Drum and Bass worldwide scene. Mark's original tracks are widely renowned for their unique style, high level of production and programming, examples of which can be heard in recent tunes such tunes as “The Rukusâ€, “Whrilwind†and “Heavy Metalâ€. With over 32 releases on the Tech Itch label and a new sister label, Penetration - Mark’s stronghold over the drum and bass community is without question. Easily one of the most sought after and heralded producers in the scene. A favorite of Asylum fans and a favorite of ours. 12:30-2:00AM

OMAR SANTANA

(Omar Santana, H20H recordings, Moonshine, Tricked out, Adreniline AM/ LA) 10:45-11:30PM

Omar Santana is one of the most popular DJs in the US. His musical style ranges from Hardcore and Breakbeat to Trip Hop and his signature ´Hard Hop´ sound. Omar Santana created his own label H2O Recordings which is quit successful and now has a sister label called Tricked Out Recordings. He has also remixed for artists such as The Rolling Stones, Public Enemy, Janet Jackson, and Quincy Jones. Santana also often records with Freddy Fresh together as Imperial Stormtroopers

JEN MAS

(Vitus Productions, Versatile Groove, Hardstep Sistaz, www.jenmas.com, NYC)

Jen is becoming a widely sought after DJ in the States for her hard-hitting sets and intense mixing and scratching abilities. She'll be spinning the usual hardcore and jungle madness that will make you move til the last beat drops. 10:00-10:45PM

TODD BUCKLER vs TOM B ILL

(Columns of Knowledge, TrueBrooklyn, NY) vs (Spiritual Emporium, CT)

Buckler drops his own beats, Tom B Ill does what he does with the scratchin and the blendin’. Ya’ll raise up ya lighters and we’ll do it like ‘dis! 9:00-10:00PM

TERRAVITA *aka Chris Crisis & Mr. Matt*

(Trainspotters Music, NEI) RI

A new store, a new sound, and some good education abounds! 11:30-12:30AM

D MONYK

(Floorburners, Generation X, 40oz Productions, CT)

DJ DmonyK expresses his power through the hardest hardstyle and hardhouse, sending the crowd into a colossal of insanity and head bangin' madness! 4:45-5:30PM

DADDY GREEN JEANS

(Atari Safari, ri-dnb.com, MA)

Mass’s latest daddy-mack of techstep/darkstep! Daddy Green Jeans has been interested in rave culture since his first visit to the asylum back in 2001.Portal Tecnology was his foundation for tossing shows. Atari Safari, his current crew started by making The Spot infamous. He continues with events, music, and keeping things in good spirits wherever he goes! 4:00-4:45PM

UPSTAIRS:

HUSH

(Growroom RIP, Greenhouse effect, Mother Tounge rec., MA)

Hushie to his friends, this man has traveled the WORLD and still knows where home is. Welcome back to OUR house Hushie!! 12:30-1:15AM

MADAME BUDDAFLY

(www.madamebuddafly.com, www.columnsofknowledge.com, CT)

From past to present COK’s own lady of techno has dominated and continues to dominate the decks for over a decade now! SPECIAL OLD SKOOL TEKNO SET! 1:15-2:00AM

PARALLAX

(True Crew, Parallax Soundz, Two4Seven, SoulChampion, Reloaded Records, MA) 11:00-11:45PM

Recently returned from his European & Canadian tours, PaRaLLaX has been gracing the decks for nearly a decade. His signature style of 4x4 Garage and Speed Garage has gained him recognition all across the globe, delivering only the biggest basslines and the best floor stomping beats.

WILLOW & DAN GARCIA

(www.truecrew.com, MA)

In the studio, together, and on the decks these two unite to bring progressive breaks, raga breaks, nu skool bizness, and emotional musik to the floor! True’s rising production stars! 10:00-11:00PM

DL

(www.truecrew.com, MA)

Scratching and mixing and cutting and juggling and breaking and more breakin’ more breakin’ more breakin’! 9:15-10:00PM

GEMINI-7 *aka DJ Caezar -80's set!*

(True Crew, Digital Domain, Parallax Soundz) 11:45-12:30AM

It is what it says! GET DRUNK 2 ‘DIS SHIT!!

BREAKADAWN & SNAFU

(www.breakadawn.net, www.muckcrew.com, www.detroitcollective.com) 8:15-9:15PM

You've seen these two on their own, now get ready for some funky ass house and breakbeats to do some damage to your new adidas. Co- founders of We Wont Stop Wednesdays and Tiki Time in CT, these two DJ's have been a major part of the dance music community for years now and know what the dancefloor wants to hear. Free Day Breaks CD's, Breaka Dawn!

TRACATAK vs MANNCHILD, aka "Search and Destroy"

(Vitus Prod./Hardmind Prod., NYC) 6:30-7:30PM

Vitus and Hardmind are teaming up once again to bring you their latest project - Search and Destroy - which has been making waves in the local scene. Mind-blistering hard techno!

MEGRIM

(www.truecrew.com, MA) SPECIAL BDAY SET!!!

Infamous cigar smoking gabber bastard Megrim brings western MASS to its KNEES! Duck the flying nunchuks! 7:30-8:15PM

CRISP

(Two4Seven, True Crew, MA)

Breaks and props and playaz and hustling and pimpin and movin it all around the goddamn dancefloor, got it? See ya! 4:45-5:30PM

PINKY & THE BRAIN (a.k.a. Dupont and Soundstream)

(Floorburnerz, CT)

One is a genius, The other's insane.... Narf! For 3 yrs these 2 local favs have been perfecting a sound! With Dupont mastering his mixing skills and Soundstream perfecting his scratch box style these two are a one-of-a-kind tag-team, known for their high energy UK hardcore style. 5:30-6:30PM

VITO G

(www.vitog.zoomshare.com, Buckle Up Beats, We Don’t Stop Weds, CT)

Whether it's breaks or garage, Vito takes you through a rollercoaster of emotions to connect everyone through muzik! 4:00-4:45PM

LOCATION:

CLUB RAIN

10 Stearn Square

Springfield, MA 01103

http://www.rainspringfield.com/

HOURS: 4pm-2am

PRICE: $20 Early Bird Tickets (Ends August 19th, 2005) http://www.TRUETIX.COM

$25 in advance after August 19th, 2005 -- MORE AT THE DOOR!

ADVANCE TICKET LOCATIONS:

(WEB) http://www.truetix.com

(MA) GOVONI'S MARKET - (413) 732 8042

(MA) SATELLITE RECORDS - (617) 536 5432

(CT) SPIRITUAL EMPORIUM - (860) 524 9719

(ME & NH): ANY BULLMOOSE OUTLET - http://www.bullmoose.com

MORE INFORMATION:

http://www.truecrew.com (413) 781 9003

http://www.columnsofknowledge.com (860) 347 2225

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