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Too bad more of you didn't come out last night.
When we first got there around 12:30, it was DEAD. I was really worried Fergie would be playing to an empty room. Ironically, that place filled up by 2am, so I guess Viva's regular crowd doesn't mind paying the high late cover charge. Fergie didn't go on til 2:45am tho, cuz they were trying to fix the club's lasers (which didn't happen), so OS/2 had a bit of an extended set. He played some great tunes. The vibe was a little weird last night, since TA's, and non-Asians in general, were at a minimum. There was a large empty gap between the DJ booth and the crowd (the were afraid to come close), so that's where me and my friends danced. Fergie could tell who his supporters were  . He started off a lot harder than I expected him to. I particularly liked the 2nd half of his set, and his last 5-6 tracks were all BXR tunes, or tracks that Mauro plays (including the new Taub "Megamind 2002"). Fergie signed my Dec.2000 copy of Mixmag (which he was on the cover of) for me. Big thanks to Itikia for the hook ups, and for letting us hang in the back room to chat with the Godskitchen rep. Didn't get to actually talk to Fergie when he was done, but he did pose for some pictures, and gave me a kiss on the cheek goodbye, which I thought was real sweet.  On his way out of the club, he stopped and gave my friend Brian a hug- he was the only one he hugged. Brian had been dancing in front of him the whole night. Fergie is a class act. I'm not really sure if the crowd there appreciated his style- I really think they were confused about the hard pounding beats, and the lack of their beloved trance melodies.
Mark Oliver went on after Fergie, and OMG! It was Mark Oliver like I've never heard before!!!!  The complete opposite side of the spectrum from what he plays at the Guv!!!! Brian says he's heard Mark play like that a buncha times when he used to spin at parties, but I've only lived here for 3 yrs, and have only seen him at the Guv. He played some seriously mind-twisting tunes!!! I have a newfound respect for the man after last night.
Met a couple people last night who read TA, but don't post, so to all of you- it was nice meeting you- don't be a stranger. Jenna & Mike- sorry I didn't see you off when you left. Hope to see u around again.
only 10 hrs to go til the next party begins..... 
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Review: Fergie @ Viva
But overall it was a fun night.. Now time to get some rest.. c u all...
