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Originally posted by LYNDSAYwhaaat? DUDE! Me too! (don't know if it was F8, but definetely 2nd & Jackson...) gawd, that was, like, 10 years ago...sheesh.

I remember it pretty clearly too... Tinrib was performing for the first time for F8 record release/anniversary... Mars afterwards, than Taj... and I thought to myself... this guys looks fuck'n CRAZY... just integrating some sick breaks in to his set!!

kudos!!

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I cant tell ya what Taj and 1015 have done for me but I know that they are the leading light in many of our lives when it comes to the scene.... I dont know what to say but damn we love you Taj.


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Taj is the best!!!!!!

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Originally posted by TSG I'm still waiting for Taj to come back and play at CIRCUS! Oh and he can bring Blurr too!

Book him and he'll spins for y'all.

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Originally posted by TSG I'm sure it would be a pleasure to have you play down here but Taj has to come with you too! Let me ask the BOSSes.

Please do.

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I've asked and now I just need to wait for a response.

I remember the 1st time I saw TAJ play which was about 8 yrs ago... I thought to myself, "WOW! How neat that a biker dude is DJing/playing the kind of music I like! I thought most biker dudes were all about ROCK music!"

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Originally posted by TSG I've asked and now I just need to wait for a response. I remember the 1st time I saw TAJ play which was about 8 yrs ago... I thought to myself, "WOW! How neat that a biker dude is DJing/playing the kind of music I like! I thought most biker dudes were all about ROCK music!"

Can't imagine Taj as a biker dude. But yeah, I think I remember thinking something like, "That crazy lookin rocker dude is a DJ?" Oh no, I'm doing it again. I feel a novel comin on. I do enjoy coming home from work and touching base with everyone on TA. Wait, I mean I enjoy coming home from work, taking a hit, reading and writing novels on TA.

I'm feeling so drained right now though. I think the weekend finally hit me. Plus, stayed up too late last night watching America's Best Dance Crew. Anyways, lost my train of thought.

Doesn't matter, I had to go clean the kitchen anyways. Beautiful day outside was pulling some weeds before I cleaned the kitchen. Love my garden.

Oh yeah, wanted to say, "Thank you TA and thank you Taj."

Seriously, "Thank You." You've been very generous to me and all of us here on TA. You're the SFTA GodFather Baby! SFTA, what a group of people - love em!

Godfather.....Why I gotta go to another venue to hear your house set?

Hope everyone is having a great week so far. I was draggin ass at work today; let me tell you. So, any takers on Mutaytor Friday?

When I first met Taj, he was kind enough to hold records for me that he recommended when I used to shop at Spundae records back in like 2001-2002. Me and Nancy used to go every week like religion to get the latest on tuesdays when thier shipments came in. I think Taj had a beard back then too!! Also thats when I met Scott Carelli and J. Ojeda.

I'd always go check out Taj open for big djs then and he was always ripping it and hasn't stopped since. The early Spundae days with Taj, Gianni and jonathan Ojeda, Scott Carelli, Alex Whalen were the best times and I'm glad to see Taj is still holding strong as SF's original pioneers and he's still tearing dance floors everywhere!!

I used to play 1015 for many years in the basement because it was almost impossible to get booked in the main room in the early days and I was lucky enough to play one time thanks to Scott Carelli who asked me if i could play in his place after Markus Shulze.

But today, I've been soo grateful to Taj because he's believed in me and has given me countless opportunities for me the to play with headliners in the best club in SF (1015) for over a year now and I could'nt have ever had that opportunity with anyone else running 1015 on saturdays. Taj has opened doors for alot of people and has been a great inspiration to me seeing him play with the best dj's in the world. I hold Taj in great respect as well as his friendship for helping me out even in my personal life.

Taj has created a new buzz on Saturdays and it feels like the good- old days except it's even better now. There's a new following of EDM folks and It wouldnt have gotten to this point without Taj's vision of giving us a new place to call home.

Thank you Taj for you believing in us djs, your friendship and your passion for the scene.

Every year keeps getting better and better!!

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Originally posted by Ismael Rodriguez Taj has created a new buzz on Saturdays and it feels like the good- old days except it's even better now. There's a new following of EDM folks and It wouldnt have gotten to this point without Taj's vision of giving us a new place to call home.

Nicely said. The amount of talent rocking the decks at 1015 for the past few years has been crazy. Ive been having sooo much fun, its not even funny

I thank each & every one of you for the kind words & support! Without you i am meaningless. I do what i do for you! TRULY!!! Each of you are my passion, desire & inspiration.

I also sincerely thank 1015, Ira Sandler & Dave Helm for the wonderful opportunity that has been given to me as a Saturday night promoter & resident DJ. 1015 has been a home for me since 1992! The past 3 years have been some the best & MOST trying times of my life & DJ career.

I only wish & hope for the best in the future for all of us in our scene, @ 1015 & other venues i am involved with.

Keep your eyes & ears tuned into some incredible events that are coming via 1015, Endup & DJ TAJ!!!

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Yo taj you the shit, if it wasnt for you and 1015 i wouldnt be were i am now so a BIG THANK YOU You opened the doors for me big time . Man time passes by quick a year and half every saturday thanks to you puerto rico hahaha. and many more years to come.
Thanks taj keep up the good work.

No one can rock 1015 like this.







I think you are the biggest influence in me moving to the city, which is an incredible life change for me. Can't say that about anyone else. Your passion and dedication to the music and the scene is unparallel to anyone.

Thanks for being a friend and always putting others before yourself.

And thanks for the crazy insane sets I go nuts to every Saturday night and Sunday mornings!