No way dude!! We have a club here that us asians can call our own for the longest time now and it's been awesome. Although I would like to see more of a mixed crowd since 99% asians there is a bit ridiculous too---maybe say 70% asians and 30% everybody else? LOL just joking.
But seriously tho, if it moved downtown it would turn into another GUVERNMENT guaranteed with lots of ginos, so no thanks! Viva is in my own backyard and I definately want an alternative to Guv. That's why I'm not too thrilled to have Mark Oliver there as resident on Fridays. I really prefer the residents we have there like Peter Ivals and company, they are doing a awesome job!
tru that .. the nearest club to where i live USED to be Paparazzi.. and thank goodness for Viva i don't have to travel all the way downtown to hear good trance. and just cuz Viva is filled with a predominantly Asian clientel is doesn't give off bad vibes like many ppl think.. a lotta those Asians come out every weekend to support their Trance (and E habits) but bottom line is they come out ! and they support and aren't there to pick up like ginos..
I'm not saying that i want the place to stay 99% Asian forever.. i don't care what the makeup of the club is as long as the vibe is good and everyone is there to party. which is one of the reasons why i enjoy going to Systems. Anyways, I like the fact that the club is nearby my place and i don't have any problems giving some of you guys a lift from TTC accessible Toronto if you plan on reaching an event there..
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Sep-24-2002 01:22
oliver
Junior tranceaddict
Registered: Sep 2002
Location: toronto, canada
Just wanted to thank everyone who made it out to Viva last week. I had a blast and am looking forward to my next visit!
Trancewave: don't worry, your favourite residents will still be playing as well. I spoke with Peter the Greek last night and he told me he is not leaving. He'll be taking some time off which was planned long before I accepted the offer to play at the club. The last thing I want to do is step on anyone's toes and I made this very clear to both the resident DJs and the promoters before appearing behind the decks.
Mark
Sep-25-2002 17:20
Durafei
the crazy russian
Registered: Oct 2000
Location: San Francisco, California
Welcome to the board Mark! Hope to hear your next set soon.
Sep-25-2002 21:58
Trancewave
Anti Ayumi Alliance
Registered: Aug 2001
Location: Toronto
quote:
Originally posted by oliver
Just wanted to thank everyone who made it out to Viva last week. I had a blast and am looking forward to my next visit!
Trancewave: don't worry, your favourite residents will still be playing as well. I spoke with Peter the Greek last night and he told me he is not leaving. He'll be taking some time off which was planned long before I accepted the offer to play at the club. The last thing I want to do is step on anyone's toes and I made this very clear to both the resident DJs and the promoters before appearing behind the decks.
Mark
wooohooo! Mark da man is in da house!!! That's good to hear Mark. I'm not trying to say that I'm not really excited to see you at Viva or anything, you've always been one of my favourite local djs and I've always been one of your supporters both for you and the GUV itself when so many people here were down on the club. Although now it's getting harder and harder as each week passes by to defend the GUV due to all their business practices.
I'm at Guv a lot and I see you just about every SAT but lately I haven't been to the GUV as much. What I liked about Viva was that it was a great alternative to the GUV that not a lot of people knew about and which played a lot of trance. I see you on Saturdays anyways so Viva was just rockin'. I'm glad to hear that some of the resident djs there are not leaving.
IF you visit Viva more you will see that the Viva crowd is strictly a trance crowd, no doubt about it. I've been to some house nights where it's completely empty .
So yeah, lots of people are really excited that you have a residency now at Viva now. Within the asian community, you already have a big following. Viva is an up and coming club that you would fit right in perfectly, just remember to play lots of good uplifting trance.
Oh yeah, welcome to Tranceaddict.
Sep-25-2002 23:12
oliver
Junior tranceaddict
Registered: Sep 2002
Location: toronto, canada
No worries. I have no intention of playing any house at Viva (maybe some reggae though). I have always played a variety of music over the 9 hours at Guvernment, but don't expect the same format at Viva. I try to play music which I feel suits the crowd and venue. I love the fact that people flock to Viva for trance and that's the way I'll keep it. Anyone who was there last Friday can confirm that I played trance from start to finish. If you ever hear me play anything but trance at Viva, feel free to egg me.
Mark
Sep-26-2002 02:01
Flec
*********
Registered: Oct 2001
Location: Toronto,Canada
Mark, Welcome to TA
I think its great that you now have a residency at viva because under age people like myself can now have a chance to hear you behind the decks
Sep-26-2002 02:12
Time2Burn
TOTA Beacon
Registered: Mar 2001
Location:
quote:
Originally posted by oliver
No worries. I have no intention of playing any house at Viva (maybe some reggae though). I have always played a variety of music over the 9 hours at Guvernment, but don't expect the same format at Viva. I try to play music which I feel suits the crowd and venue. I love the fact that people flock to Viva for trance and that's the way I'll keep it. Anyone who was there last Friday can confirm that I played trance from start to finish. If you ever hear me play anything but trance at Viva, feel free to egg me.
Mark
Thats great to hear Mark! I hold you responsible for much of my trance addiction! **Remembers the early guv days, Limelight, Meow and Trance Oddessies!!!**
And hell if you actually did play some reggae in there I would be in HEAVEN!!!!!!
Sep-26-2002 02:12
Bizz
In Need of a Break
Registered: Nov 2001
Location: Toronto, Canada
Hey Mark,
Friendly greetings from myself and all the other TA's
p.s. Will bring eggs next time (j/k.. I'm open-minded to any style )
Hope to hear your next set soon.
(j/k.. I'm open-minded to any style 
