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I wasn't there, but it was better.
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First, Aleksandra...I was that clumsy clown who stepped on your foot...I was drunk or something...you had open toed shoes on right? Sorry again!!
Secondly, my synopsis:
1. EARLY OPENING: I loved the early opening for drinks etc. and had a great time chatting with everyone...although I did start getting a bit antsy when Sasha told me that DH was late getting in from the airport and something about lost luggage...I started remembering the Sasha/Digweed fiasco but wiped the beads of panic sweat away when reports of a 10:15 start started circulating...
2. THE SET: Wow...he did it again...flawless programming through out...I stood by the booth at the front of the dance floor just watching the master at work. I loved it aside from the "slow down" around 330 or so...but Danny even APOLOGIZED to the crowd (if you were near the front you could hear him) right at the end for "losing focus" near the end as well...must have been thinking about his lost set of vinyl. An apology like that show again what kind of respect he has for his audience...
3. COMPARED TO LAST YEAR: It was going to be hard, if not impossible, to top last year's set...2007 was THAT good but also because expectations for this year were also THAT high. I noticed his programming was more methodical last year...he punctuated his set with a regular techier track every 3-5 tracks whereas this year it wasn't as noticeable. But, I'm splitting hair. Because of the "slow" period at 3:30 this show gets a 9 instead of a 9.5/10 last year. I can never give a 10...who knows what the future holds LOL?
4. FOOTWORK STAFF: Hats off to Stef, Joel, Jon Jon, Karolina, and all the other good people at FW. That club has really nailed it for doing things right!! Not a single complaint to anyone! And THANK-YOU for not getting greedy and ramming the place with people...I'm sorry for all those that came late and did not get in but it really made for a better experience inside. DON'T BE LATE for Lee Burridge! I think FW is gaining a lot of momentum now and shows like Burridge and Howells will likely sell out at FW from now on...
PS Jon Jon....you and I agree on the show all around...this is rare! Cool! 
And Peter, I told you that it would be worth coming for the last 3 hours for $30 anyway!!
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