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Holy shit, great news for East Coasters (and especially Wash DC/Baltimore people)

Hey all,

I just got some great news

Buzz @ Nations, one of the best all-night weekly events on the East Coast is now 18+.. It was 19+ for a while, due to an ecstasy drug bust by an undercover TV station crew.

Finally, they went back to being 18 and over.. You have no idea how great that is for kids out here.. From everything I read and heard about Buzz, it's comparable to the best Miami and NYC clubs, and it's right in the center of the East Coast.. Finally, Wash DC comes of age..

Mauro Picotto will be playing there on the 29th, and I can go see him! Woho

-Nennon

I will be going to D.C. to see Picotto as well....can't wait

Im a new clubber...quick question

Though im only 16, i REALLY want to go clubbin at a big club. I live in Baltimore and am wondering if from your experiences, do fake ids work well in getting into clubs? Thanks.

When is Picotto coming? Does he spin trance or NRG?

Last time I was in DC I had a pretty bad experience, I went to Glow and the damn place didn't even have a parking lot for God's sake, I kept searching for that little spot for hours in downtown DC and couldn't find it, to top it all off the music was just stupid kick-and-snare with NO melody and the crowd sucked.

Does Buzz at least have a parking lot... how hard is it to find it?

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Originally posted by Eugene Does he spin trance or NRG?

Hmmm...I'm not too sure but I'd say he's on the border of tech-trance and techno.

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Originally posted by Eugene When is Picotto coming? Does he spin trance or NRG?

June 29th, Friday..

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Last time I was in DC I had a pretty bad experience, I went to Glow and the damn place didn't even have a parking lot for God's sake, I kept searching for that little spot for hours in downtown DC and couldn't find it, to top it all off the music was just stupid kick-and-snare with NO melody and the crowd sucked. Does Buzz at least have a parking lot... how hard is it to find it?

Yeah, Glow kinda sucks. Me and krusader saw Tiesto and Edgar V spin there, they were good.. but the venue sucks, parking is hard to find, and most of all, the temperature inside that club was just unbelievably high.

Eugene, if you ever get a chance.. Hit Platinum on 9th and F street. It's the coolest club in DC, although Nation is more famous, has guest DJs and is just better overall. Platinum is a great place to meet people, have fun and dance to all kinds of music.. Friday nights are best - DJ Rob Clay plays a lot of good trance.. And it sounds especially good if you have a supermodel-looking girl dancing with you for hours

I'm going to Platinum three nights a week now, just cause real life is so boring.. until I go to college in the fall, clubbing is the only fun thing to do around here. However, I'm glad that Buzz is now 18+.. a change of pace can be pretty good sometimes. I'll miss Friday nights at Platinum (Ladies Nights, 1.5-2 girls to every guy.. hell yeah ), but Buzz is worth it. I'm definitely gonna go see Mauro Picotto at the end of June. He's one of my favorite DJs.

-Nennon

Buzz is like this, it's like that...

Ok guys I have some more good news for Wash. DC area. This is the current lineup I know of so far...

Friday 8: Deep Dish at Nation/Buzz
Saturday 9: Taucher at Glow (tracks such as Pictures of a Gallery)
Saturday 23: Talla2XLC AND Bossi from Cosmic Gate at Glow!!!

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Originally posted by Eugene When is Picotto coming? Does he spin trance or NRG? Friday 29: Mauro Picotto at Nation/Buzz!!! (He spins Trance and Tech-Trance mostly, check out his songs "Baguette" and "Like This Like That" [QUOTE]Originally posted by Eugene [B] Last time I was in DC I had a pretty bad experience, I went to Glow and the damn place didn't even have a parking lot for God's sake, I kept searching for that little spot for hours in downtown DC and couldn't find it, to top it all off the music was just stupid kick-and-snare with NO melody and the crowd sucked. Does Buzz at least have a parking lot... how hard is it to find it?

Buzz does have a parking lot, it's 10-15 bucks to park though. The good thing about Glow is their stereo system, incredible bass, the club itself is a bit small though, I love the lasers and bubbles they shoot at various points throughout the night. Buzz itself is a huge club with an outside "patio" area to catch a breather. The sound system is also off the hook. The only thing I don't like about Buzz is the "no dress-code" policy. I dont' know about you guys, but I like to look good when going clubbing, going out at night is your chance to look your best, and wear those clothes you don't/can't wear normally: those black leather pants, those flashy shirts and tank tops, etc. Hope this info helps you all out, looking forward to seeing all those great DJs!!!!!!

Re: Im a new clubber...quick question

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Originally posted by etrance420 Though im only 16, i REALLY want to go clubbin at a big club. I live in Baltimore and am wondering if from your experiences, do fake ids work well in getting into clubs? Thanks.

Depends on the club.. some bouncers look at ID's a lot more carefully than others. I've gotten 21+ wristbands when I showed my REAL id (which clearly says I'm 18), cause I look older than I really am

Some places pay attention, some don't. If you look pretty mature, and dress appropriately (your clothes don't hang off you.. buy medium size clubware, even if you wear large normally), you might be able to get into 7 out of 10 places, as long as your fake ID looks anything like you, and you don't claim to be over 21. I think a 16 year old can get into many clubs with an ID that says he's 18.

-Nennon

hey Spain Trance do u know if Picotto will be an advanced ticketed event?...how does that work...cuz if I drive from Boston I wanna make sure that i get in...does the place fill up quickly?

thanks!

Glow and Platinum

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Originally posted by nennon Yeah, Glow kinda sucks. Me and krusader saw Tiesto and Edgar V spin there, they were good.. but the venue sucks, parking is hard to find, and most of all, the temperature inside that club was just unbelievably high. Eugene, if you ever get a chance.. Hit Platinum on 9th and F street. It's the coolest club in DC, -Nennon

Nennon, I agree that Glow's location does suck, it's a bit small and hot too. The good things are the details they have, bubbles, lasers, good sound system, and most of all GREAT DJS!! They had ATB, Tiesto, Taucher, etc... By the way, I was there when Tiesto and Edgar were spinning, one of the highlights was when Edgar played Norman Bass-How you like Bass? I've never been to Platinum actually, I heard it's good, a friend of mine is a resident DJ next door at Volt, although comments about the Volt haven't been good lately. I definitely have to check out Platinum, my gripe is that they don't really have big name DJs, but that doesn't mean the ones they have are bad... anywayz, this month is gonna be hot!

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Originally posted by DJ Sean hey Spain Trance do u know if Picotto will be an advanced ticketed event?...how does that work...cuz if I drive from Boston I wanna make sure that i get in...does the place fill up quickly? thanks!

Couple more things..

URLs for all three clubs mentioned in this thread, just in case anyone wants to see them:

Glow - http://www.clubglow.com
Buzz @ Nation - http://www.buzzdc.com
Platinum - http://www.platinumclubdc.com

The tickets, I'm not sure about.. I just checked Ticketmaster and the tickets for Mauro Picotto are not on sale.

Picotto Admission

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Originally posted by DJ Sean hey Spain Trance do u know if Picotto will be an advanced ticketed event?...how does that work...cuz if I drive from Boston I wanna make sure that i get in...does the place fill up quickly? thanks!

Good question Sean, Picotto's night will actually be a regular admission event: $12 before 11pm and $15 after 11pm. I went to Buzz last Friday to see Judge Jules, I must've arrived at about 1 am or so, and there were alot of people, but it wasn't extremely packed. If you get there by 12 or 12:30 you should be fine. Anticipate it being crowded though. Even if they do stop letting people in, people are constantly entering and exiting, as soon as someone leaves, people get in. I wouldn't be worried though since Buzz is HUGE. Good luck! BTW, here's the website... www.buzzdc.com

Thanks!

Re: Glow and Platinum

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Originally posted by SpainTrance Nennon, I agree that Glow's location does suck, it's a bit small and hot too. The good things are the details they have, bubbles, lasers, good sound system, and most of all GREAT DJS!! They had ATB, Tiesto, Taucher, etc... By the way, I was there when Tiesto and Edgar were spinning, one of the highlights was when Edgar played Norman Bass-How you like Bass? I've never been to Platinum actually, I heard it's good, a friend of mine is a resident DJ next door at Volt, although comments about the Volt haven't been good lately. I definitely have to check out Platinum, my gripe is that they don't really have big name DJs, but that doesn't mean the ones they have are bad... anywayz, this month is gonna be hot!

Hey Spain

Platinum is badass. They have a huge chandelier in the middle of the room, which casts colored shadows on the dance floor and reflects light in every direction.. It's constantly lit up by different lasers, and makes the whole club look AWESOME.. The main dance floor has a stage in the front, and two levels of balconies above it.. Second level balcony wraps around the whole club and contains the DJ booth; third level has a bar and a lounge. The light effects, the sound system, the temperature inside the club are perfect.. But it's the people there are what really makes the place awesome. I've never seen so many hot 18-24 year old chicks in the same place at the same time, ever.

Volt would be a decent club if they had an air conditioner installed. A few fans don't really do a good job of cooling it down. It sucks :P There is no reason to go to Volt when Platinum is 10 feet away, and has DJ Bassam (who's a friend of mine) and Rob Clay. They are both very good technically, and are total crowd pleasers. I've gone to Platinum 17 times now, and it feels new every time.. Which is amazing, because I'm there for roughly 4-5 hours a night. You'd think that I would know what to expect by now.

Admittedly, Platinum DJs do play a lot of cheese.. Fragma, Darude (that's guaranteed), lots of pop dance stuff.. but the vibe is great, and you don't really mind.

Last week, I was dancing with a good female friend of mine, and at the end of the night, Bassam/Clay played Flesh (tiesto remix), For an angel, and a bunch of other stuff more appropriate for a Tiesto set.. I was really surprised, but it made my night. It's an amazing feeling when you're dancing with someone you really like, and suddenly "For an angel" comes on

That night kicked ass...

Platinum

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Originally posted by nennon Hey Spain Platinum is badass. They have a huge chandelier... It's an amazing feeling when you're dancing with someone you really like, and suddenly "For an angel" comes on That night kicked ass...

Good anecdote hehe! Yeah I definitely need to pass by and check it out, I want to visit all DC clubs at least once. And women definitely MAKE a good party. Thanx for info, I'll let you know how it is when I check it out. Oh by the way, wasn't Sarina Paris supposed to be there soon? I might make a trip to see her, even though it is cheese, it's always cool to see someone you know live, especially if you hear her song on the radio.

P.S. Beam and Yanou Remix of Sarina Paris - Look at Us Now, is the best!

Sarina Paris will be there this Friday. I'm going If you want, we can meet up there.. If you're not going to Buzz this week.

(I might have gone to Buzz, but I already promised a lady friend of mine that I would go with her to Platinum)

Thanks for the info.
I live in Baltimore, but I just *hate* being lost in the DC area, like downtown and stuff.

That time I was talking about, that was when Tiesto and Kimball Collins were playing at Glow. Hell, I left my car by a parking meter nearby (took me several HOURS to find free space) and then, the whole night long, I had to worry about my car possibly being towed away 'cause the meter would expire in half-an-hour, LOL... Although the bouncer told me not to worry about it, I did...

Plus I had a girl in my car and, once we were downtown, I had no freakin' idea where to drive, I kept asking everybody on the street and NOBODY could constructively tell me to do... You know that place, Mount Vernon Square, where like 6 or 7 f*****g streets intersect, you think you know where to go and you ALWAYS -- and I mean always -- end up going the wrong way?

Phew... And multiply that experience by 2, because I had to find my way back to Baltimore, as well... LOL... I didn't exactly enjoy myself then, ya know? Although I hope the girl did.

Lol.. good story, Eugene

Print out Mapquest.com directions next time.. it might help. Or get a real map of DC. That works too

The first time I went clubbing was to see Alice Deejay live at Platinum.. I left my house at 7:40 and barely got to the club by 9.. An hour and twenty minutes.

My record time now? 27 minutes I've learned to drive like a typical Wash DC maniac.. Out of about 30-40 or so lights on the way to the club, I probably have to stop at only 4 or 5.. I've gotten the Wash DC driving thing down to an art..

D.C. Streets

Eugene, LoL, I hear ya bro, DC streets are very hard to drive in if you don't live there. I've gotten lost myself a few times, with all the one-way streets, dead-ends, and crazy intersections. You should always carry a map in your car, whether one you buy or from the 'net.

Nennon, I appreciate the offer bro, If DeepDish weren't going to be at Buzz, this weekend would definitely be the one I check out Platinum. I thought Sarina would be coming later this month It would definitely be cool to check it out with someone that knows it though, here's my email if ya want, [email protected], I attend the University of Maryland College Park, so ya know, you said you were attending in the fall, which one?

I applied to Amherst, Trinity, University of Maryland CP, University of Rochester, Worcester Polytechnic Institute and Goucher College.. I got accepted into all of them except Amherst, although I'm still on the waiting list for Trinity.

Currently, I'm planning to go to University of Rochester. It's a very nice school

Colleges

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Originally posted by nennon I applied to Amherst, Trinity, University of Maryland CP, University of Rochester, Worcester Polytechnic Institute and Goucher College.. I got accepted into all of them except Amherst, although I'm still on the waiting list for Trinity. Currently, I'm planning to go to University of Rochester. It's a very nice school

Very cool bro, Trinity is in DC right? Is that the Trinity you applied to? I don't have a great idea about all universities, but UMCP is a great school in my opinion. Very big, great professors, interesting classes, parties, bars, greek life, all that good stuff. But good luck wherever you go.

Re: Colleges

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Originally posted by SpainTrance Very cool bro, Trinity is in DC right? Is that the Trinity you applied to? I don't have a great idea about all universities, but UMCP is a great school in my opinion. Very big, great professors, interesting classes, parties, bars, greek life, all that good stuff. But good luck wherever you go.

Nope, not that Trinity.. the one I applied to is the #23 liberal arts college in the states, it's located in Hartford, CT.

Amherst is the #1 liberal arts college.. University of Rochester is first-tier, #33 (or something like that) University in the states.. The rest are less famous.

Anyway, if you use AIM, get on it I just added ya.

-Nennon

When i was applying to CP, I missed the deadline... LOL...
So they were supposed to give me some scholarship or whatever, and they didn't...

So I ended up at UMBC... Univ. of Maryland, Baltimore County
lol

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Originally posted by Eugene When i was applying to CP, I missed the deadline... LOL... So they were supposed to give me some scholarship or whatever, and they didn't... So I ended up at UMBC... Univ. of Maryland, Baltimore County lol

I missed it too, although it wasn't my fault.. the idiots in the UMCP admission staff thought they didn't have my year-end report, but they did.. so basically they ignored my application and I never heard anything from them. When my mom got back from a business trip to Europe, she got on the phone with the Dean of Admissions and bitched him out until they started apologizing profusely and accepted me

Lol.

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Originally posted by nennon I missed it too, although it wasn't my fault.. the idiots in the UMCP admission staff thought they didn't have my year-end report, but they did.. so basically they ignored my application and I never heard anything from them. When my mom got back from a business trip to Europe, she got on the phone with the Dean of Admissions and bitched him out until they started apologizing profusely and accepted me Lol.

hahahaha
so it all worked out in the end, huh?
good to hear

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