I'm voting for Bristol Palin.

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Originally posted by DjRendezvousSyx One of the reason I don't post on here anymore. People are so biased and judgmental. I thought it was all about the music? I understand people have their own taste and preference, but when people start bashing you for it, it becomes a problem.

You're a grown ass man dude. Seriously, can you not take criticism?

When you are a Dj you are subject to criticism. It comes with the territory because you become a "public figure." Look at the Deadmau5 thread look at the Max Vangeli thread look at the Luxor thread. All of those could have been EASILY avoided if they would have accepted the criticism instead of crying back and making it worse. How hard is it to roll you're eyes and just not say anything?

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An opener has a job to do. A very important one. Progress and lead into the headliner. Warm up the crowd. It's a difficult position, prob the most difficult of the night, and if a DJ obviously can't handle it up front, then I don't blame the DJ. He did put himself in that timeslot.

Nerologic, I've never seen either of those articles. Good links! The RA article is awesome because it's like they are literally reading my mind with all the stuff I've posted about the importance of openers over the years here on TA.

Good openers are such a rare breed these days. Openers are booked way too much on them purely knowing people or being able to get a few people to come. But this is all at a sacrifice int he quality of music. I remember when there was a time where there were often reviews on here that discussed how awesome every part of the night was. From the openers to the headliner and, if there was a closer, to the closer. We rarely see that type of stuff anymore because so many clubs. Especially here in LA, which has a tendency to book horrible, out of place openers that it's not even worth following anyone as an opener down here. That's not to say that DJs who are versatile and would make great openers don't exist down here. I am sure there plenty who would be great if given the shot. But with the politics here, that's a big challenge.

SF has great openers like Taj, Alain, Syd Gris, etc, DJs who all can really adjust their style depending on the night. I honestly don't know of any openers in LA who really have that ability. But, again, I'm sure they do exist. Just they don't get any type of the proper attention they should be getting.

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Originally posted by chlola I'm voting for Bristol Palin.

hahahahahaha!!!

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Originally posted by DaveT SF has great openers like Taj, Alain, Syd Gris, etc, DJs who all can really adjust their style depending on the night. I honestly don't know of any openers in LA who really have that ability. But, again, I'm sure they do exist. Just they don't get any type of the proper attention they should be getting.

when i caught Alain opening I had one of those moments where i said to myself "this is what an opener is supposed to sound like"

i've experienced the same thing in NY with the likes of zach roth, brad miller, and alter image.

The difference between the great openers and the others is they took in feedback, adjusted, learned...they evolved. It's why they can open for house or trance and play the perfect style to suit them.

If there's a nice, proper opener for a headliner and the headliner shows up early, you'd be shocked how much they actually take notice and mention how the opener is playing great. If I hear that feedback, I usually be sure to tell the opener if they didn't hear. It's like a big highlight for them!

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Originally posted by DaveT An opener has a job to do. A very important one. Progress and lead into the headliner. Warm up the crowd. It's a difficult position, prob the most difficult of the night, and if a DJ obviously can't handle it up front, then I don't blame the DJ. He did put himself in that timeslot. Nerologic, I've never seen either of those articles. Good links! The RA article is awesome because it's like they are literally reading my mind with all the stuff I've posted about the importance of openers over the years here on TA. Good openers are such a rare breed these days. Openers are booked way too much on them purely knowing people or being able to get a few people to come. But this is all at a sacrifice int he quality of music. I remember when there was a time where there were often reviews on here that discussed how awesome every part of the night was. From the openers to the headliner and, if there was a closer, to the closer. We rarely see that type of stuff anymore because so many clubs. Especially here in LA, which has a tendency to book horrible, out of place openers that it's not even worth following anyone as an opener down here. That's not to say that DJs who are versatile and would make great openers don't exist down here. I am sure there plenty who would be great if given the shot. But with the politics here, that's a big challenge. SF has great openers like Taj, Alain, Syd Gris, etc, DJs who all can really adjust their style depending on the night. I honestly don't know of any openers in LA who really have that ability. But, again, I'm sure they do exist. Just they don't get any type of the proper attention they should be getting.

i was always curious why openers are so gay.