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here's my review by the way:

i havent had this much fun in quite some time. thoroughly enjoyable.

So I had no idea where to find you guys... but I am totally in that Youtube video, ha.

I think Dubfire's set was decent (Ben, enjoyed your opening set, too!), but that venue was pretty crappy IMHO. What was with the sound system? Did they just have the volume up too loud? Eh, guess I like my clubs a little more underground... "trendy" kinda takes away a lot of the mood.

BUT! I had a great time anyway .

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Originally posted by Spliph if i ever try to go there again, someone'll have to drag me. hope it was a good night

Hear, hear. I am not going there again unless I am bound and dragged. And I had presale tickets and didn't even have to deal with the line nonsense... the club was just pretty blah.

I got there at 12:00am........waited in line to 1:45am.


1.) I should have brought "PRE SALE" tickets (fair game ok)


As I waited for almost 2 hrs.....(in the cold) The line pretty much didnt move. "Oh but wait.... Throughout the entire night Soundbar is grabbing woman in groups 3-5. "You'all together" Ok follow me....


Then around 1:40am I hear a bouncer ask another bouncer "Are we still doing the thing with the woman, he replies YES"

Prior to that.... I approach them and ask... "Are you guys following some kind of SYSTEM for the line because it's kinda draggin ass" He replies: Yeah, it's packed in there "If you were a woman I'd let you in"


Poor Management,I know why I banned that place.We can argue all night that i should have bought tickets...but the whole concept of "Oh lets make a huge ass line so more people will wonder whats going on"

I think is non-sense. Instead I went to Smartbar listened to some funky ass Tech-House and blew a 140$ tab. Just ashamed that I had to deal with this crap.

-Paul


EDIT: I realize I will most likely get FLAMMED because of what i said, but i just wanted to express my opinion and hopefully get this out so it wont happen again.

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Originally posted by Dj Spiel As I waited for almost 2 hrs.....(in the cold) The line pretty much didnt move. "Oh but wait.... Throughout the entire night Soundbar is grabbing woman in groups 3-5. "You'all together" Ok follow me....

Fuckin ridiculous, man.... I had no idea you went through all of that.

I had an awesome time at Smartbar when I was there- much more chilled out place and the people there were awesome. At Soundbar people were way more interested in looking really cool than enjoying the music.

Totally understand why you banned the place.

GOT UR VM^^^^ We will talk soon!

-Paul

i ordered Haider to start rounding up the wenches outside. sorry guys.

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Originally posted by neatski Fuckin ridiculous, man.... I had no idea you went through all of that. I had an awesome time at Smartbar when I was there- much more chilled out place and the people there were awesome. At Soundbar people were way more interested in looking really cool than enjoying the music. Totally understand why you banned the place.

not only that, but the way they run the place comes off with an air of arrogance, 'who's better than who'... i managed to sneak the line but apparantly they had no dj's list for BB and said it was a 'special event' and gonna cost me full cover. i was so pissed at this point i didnt even wanna go in anymore. so long for customer service. BLAH. sorry syls for bashing I even wore ''sound-bar safe'' shoes

there's more rules in that corporate club than my mom's house... coat check, not standing on stairs, the fricking black screen....more things to name but... BLAH...

ok, that felt good to get my frustration out

besides that, glad to hear you all had a great time

its been awesome partying with Bossi from Cosmic Gate over the past week's parties! cool chap.

http://www.askmen.com/money/how_to/20_how_to.html

How To: Behave In Nightclubs
By Justin Becker

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It's Friday night and you're ready to get down and get jiggy (okay, rule number one: never use that expression). You and your friends are ready to head down to the trendy hot spot downtown, but you want to make sure you know exactly how to act at the nightclub, let alone get in the club to begin with. Not to worry, here's a guide to help you learn the tricks of nightclub etiquette. Believe me, it's no hidden secret, just an art. cutting the queue Lineups outside a bar that are longer than Gisele Bundchen's legs can be discouraging, but should not be an obstacle to a potentially great night. Here are some ways to make it in the club and avoid waiting outside until last call. You are what you wear If you're going to a trendy, posh nightclub, then dress the part. This means, wear a nice pair of pants, a classy shirt and dressy shoes (relatively dressy). In other words, don't wear jeans, a cotton t-shirt and sneakers. And even if you've got the right style on top, don't spoil your classy look by wearing runners. On the same note, make sure the people you go with know the rules too. Remind them or you may risk being shunned by the bouncer because one member of your posse is wearing jeans. Slip it to him Bouncers may look intimidating, but they're exactly like everyone else when out on the street. When you get to the club, approach the bouncer and be friendly. Casually ask how long the wait will be. If the bouncer looks unresponsive, subtly slip a bill in his palm while shaking his hand. This should work, but remember to be discreet. Avoid being bounced Although bouncers are just like everyone else, when waiting in line to get into a club, they are literally your ticket in. Do not, and I repeat, do not act cocky and arrogant. None of that, "Hey man, come on, can't you do better than that?" or "Buddy, just let us in." Not only will you not get into the club, you will never be able to show your face in line again. Don't try to act cooler than the bouncer. Respect him, and establish a rapport with him by being friendly. If that doesn't work, then slip him a Benjamin. Line up When you get in line, make sure that you're in the right line. Some trendy clubs have one line for VIPs and a second one for the regular folk. You don't want to spend 20 minutes waiting in the VIP line, to then find yourself having to go back to the end of the other line. Mesh and mingle Women have it very easy when it comes to getting into clubs. All they have to do is flash a little bit of this and a little bit of that, smile at the bouncer, and they usually don't wait more than a few minutes to get in. If they do get bounced, it's out of the line and into the club. You can't exactly flaunt your physical attributes in order to get into a club quicker, but what you can do is use women waiting in line as your ticket in. While in line, chat and mingle with women in line. Don't be sleazy and act like you're picking them up, just be friendly with them. Your goal: to blend yourselves in with the hot girls in line so that you get in as a unit. Another thing to remember is that couples are more likely to get into a bar rather than a whole group of people. You are also less likely to get in if you are a large group of males, so keep the size of your crew limited or split up while in line.

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Originally posted by neatski but that venue was pretty crappy IMHO. What was with the sound system? Did they just have the volume up too loud? Eh, guess I like my clubs a little more underground... "trendy" kinda takes away a lot of the mood.

go on Dubfire's Myspace, let him know that he's "trendy" and ask him next time to lower the volume since he controls the main system's volume on his mixer (the one he was standing in front of for 3 hours).

lulz,

and then what do you say to the bombshell inside ? slip her one ?

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Originally posted by haider go on Dubfire's Myspace, let him know that he's "trendy" and ask him next time to lower the volume since he controls the main system's volume on his mixer (the one he was standing in front of for 3 hours).

Wow... I wasn't criticizing Dubfire for being trendy or too loud. I was saying the sound system sucked when turned up to high volume. I was also saying that "trendy" clubs aren't my thing. The whole "exclusive" thing takes away from the music experience.

thank you i like you already

thanks to all who came out.. was a really solid show. ali killed it, as expected


really sorry that some people didn't get the treatment they deserve. it was a very busy night.. lots of people to manage i'm sure. wish i could have helped

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Originally posted by Ben Brown thanks to all who came out.. was a really solid show. ali killed it, as expected really sorry that some people didn't get the treatment they deserve. it was a very busy night.. lots of people to manage i'm sure. wish i could have helped

lol

so conciliatory

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Originally posted by haider lol so conciliatory

always

I was the only person in the "already purchased" line...is that "cool" or "tool"? You make the call...

Anyway, pretty good concert. I went by myself, but I still had a good time. I was the slicked-hair wire-glasses guy all spazzing out in random places getting my dance on. I JUST WANNA DANCE, MAN!!

Also, what was the deal with Dubfire not coming on til after 1am?? Is that normal? 1am til just barely past 3am = W+HAT. I thought the Obama speech sample was freakin' awesome though, and apparently so did everyone else

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Originally posted by haider http://www.askmen.com/money/how_to/20_how_to.html How To: Behave In Nightclubs By Justin Becker

you mean SB is not the only club where this kind of "treatment" exists? OMG!!!

geez have any of you ever been to a big show in Miami? I know Chicago is not Miami, but the fact is, this was a big weekend, and this was a big show, in Chicago.

I remember standing in line for Armada Night at Park West during WMC.. we were standing still for like 45 minutes, nothing was moving. And I was not on one but two lists (for safe measure) - an industry friend's and ARMADA's! And it was like, of no use. They were charging $200+ at the door. Thankfully the friend I was with pulled some strings and finally got us in through the back.

Nobody likes this part of clubbing but guess what it happens sometimes with big shows like this. Ever try standing in line at Crobar? Last time I was there, for Benny Benassi, I was in line for almost 2 hours (this was a few months ago). It was terrible. And, I ended up not going. Yes I waited in line for almost 2 hours, and then got fed up and left. And I was supposed to be taking pics there, but that's a different story. Thankfully there were some people I knew in line so I was shooting some sh*t with them.

Also keep in mind there are safety and security concerns which are at the highest they've ever been, whatwith all the incidents we have seen over the past several years (the big fire at a Chicago club, for instance - caused all security and safety measures to be heightened greatly, as I understand). Things like crowding pose serious risks at any event like this and precautions must be taken to avoid the potential of bad things happening. Why do security people in SB always tell me to get out of the walkways and stairways and other access areas (which don't always seem to be a clear risk)? "GOD those guys are such assholes!!" No they are not. They are doing their job, maintaining a safe, hospitable, and respectable environment for the occupants of their venue.

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Originally posted by delobbo you mean SB is not the only club where this kind of "treatment" exists? OMG!!! geez have any of you ever been to a big show in Miami? I know Chicago is not Miami, but the fact is, this was a big weekend, and this was a big show, in Chicago. I remember standing in line for Armin at Park West during WMC.. we were standing still for like 45 minutes, nothing was moving. And I was not on one but two lists (for safe measure) - an industry friend's and ARMADA's! And it was like, of no use. They were charging $200+ at the door. Thankfully the friend I was with pulled some strings and finally got us in through the back. Nobody likes this part of clubbing but guess what it happens sometimes with big shows like this. Ever try standing in line at Crobar? Last time I was there, for Benny Benassi, I was in line for almost 2 hours (this was a few months ago). It was terrible. And, I ended up not going. Yes I waited in line for almost 2 hours, and then got fed up and left. And I was supposed to be taking pics there, but that's a different story. Also keep in mind there are safety and security concerns which are at the highest they've ever been, whatwith all the incidents we have seen over the past several years (the big fire at a Chicago club, for instance - caused all security and safety measures to be heightened greatly, as I understand). Things like crowding pose serious risks at any event like this and precautions must be taken to avoid the potential of bad things happening. Why do security people in SB always tell me to get out of the walkways and stairways and other access areas (which don't always seem to be a clear risk)? "GOD those guys are such assholes!!" No they are not. They are doing their job, maintaining a safe, hospitable, and respectable environment for the occupants of their venue.

you know this sort of thing never happens to me. i have never in my life been bothered about my attire, or my shoes, i never really had to wait in lines for a long time. either my patience level is substantially higher and what peeves and bothers other people just kinda rolls off my back - or i am just a lucky guy.

there was some more good info on page 2 of that Askmen link..

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tipping Once you're in the bar, there could be a cover charge. Whether or not you drop a tip into the "tip jar" (if they have one) is up to you and should depend on the service you receive at the door. If there is a coat check, you'll usually find a tip jar there as well. Tip at your discretion, and if you need some tips on tipping, check out How To Leave The Perfect Tip.the bar Don't be a hog You've finally made it to the bar and you're ready for some drinks. If the bar is very busy, it's better to either have one person go to the bar for your group, or each of you should go separately to avoid having your whole group bombarding the bartender at once and hogging the bar. But if the barkeep is busy, you should all place your orders when you get his attention, because he might not be able to get to you for another long while. What's your name, who's your daddy? Introduce yourself to the bartender and get to know their name. Later on, when you want a drink and the bartender is crowded by a swarm of eager drunkards flashing Visas and bills in their face, it's hard to get them to notice you and take your order. On the other hand, "Mike, can I get a round of tequila shots..." works a lot better and he'll probably serve you first, if you leave a tip, of course. Shots You can get friendly with the bartender by buying them a shooter. If they buy you a shot, you should definitely buy them one back. On the other hand, if you treat them and they don't return the favor, try to become friendly with another bartender because that's just plain rude and not good service. Tabs Running up a tab on your credit card is not a good idea. The bartender can get confused and overcharge you by mistake, or could purposely try to pull a fast one. It's hard to keep track of how many drinks you bought when you keep treating the beautiful women surrounding you to some Purple Rain shots. Money When ordering your drink at the bar, have your order and money ready. dj booth Don't be a request pest If you want to request a song and dedicate it to the cute brunette you're chatting with, that's no problem. Just don't go back to the DJ several times with more requests, or to remind him to play your song. If you waste his time, he'll dedicate the song "Loser" (by Beck) to you. Who would've thought that there was so much etiquette involved in going to a nightclub? And don't forget the most important rule: Have a blast! Next, how to get that brunette to come home with you...

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Originally posted by Aquadyne you know this sort of thing never happens to me. i have never in my life been bothered about my attire, or my shoes, i never really had to wait in lines for a long time. either my patience level is substantially higher and what peeves and bothers other people just kinda rolls off my back - or i am just a lucky guy.

you are just special ;p

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Originally posted by delobbo its been awesome partying with Bossi from Cosmic Gate over the past week's parties! cool chap.

indeed...he is da man!

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Originally posted by Aquadyne i ordered Haider to start rounding up the wenches outside. sorry guys.

gotto give credits to blakers for the table idea,didnt have to go through line and shit

havin yuris at the same table with us = sex

that line reeked of suck

We arrived before 11 to see a huge line outside. It looked like a bus full of U of I frat and sorority peeps just landed. Not my kinda crowd. Me and the boys had just gotten the text about Marc Houle at Smartbar and headed North.
Our buddies who were at Smartbar and then left for SB around 1 texted me this around 2 "B glad you stayed. Sound is awful, crowd is worse, the music is commercial and way too loud, I wish I was with you at Smartbar."
Sorry Ben.... I was looking forward to seeing you play. Wanted to support the Indy native, but that was not the time nor place.
Bring Dubfire to Spybar and make it a weeknight = heads will come, win will be had!
Houle was VERY nice BTW. Sam needs to practice more over in London though.

realy liked your set ben. docciie a sounded nice on a bigger system. stayed for about an hour of dubfire before heading over to spy. too crowded @ sb but had a decent time. mandatory coat check for the fail, though. afters was fun.

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