I was the only person in the "already purchased" line...is that "cool" or "tool"? You make the call...
Anyway, pretty good concert. I went by myself, but I still had a good time. I was the slicked-hair wire-glasses guy all spazzing out in random places getting my dance on. I JUST WANNA DANCE, MAN!!
Also, what was the deal with Dubfire not coming on til after 1am?? Is that normal? 1am til just barely past 3am = W+HAT. I thought the Obama speech sample was freakin' awesome though, and apparently so did everyone else :)
you mean SB is not the only club where this kind of "treatment" exists? OMG!!!
geez have any of you ever been to a big show in Miami? I know Chicago is not Miami, but the fact is, this was a big weekend, and this was a big show, in Chicago.
I remember standing in line for Armada Night at Park West during WMC.. we were standing still for like 45 minutes, nothing was moving. And I was not on one but two lists (for safe measure) - an industry friend's and ARMADA's! And it was like, of no use. They were charging $200+ at the door. Thankfully the friend I was with pulled some strings and finally got us in through the back.
Nobody likes this part of clubbing but guess what it happens sometimes with big shows like this. Ever try standing in line at Crobar? Last time I was there, for Benny Benassi, I was in line for almost 2 hours (this was a few months ago). It was terrible. And, I ended up not going. Yes I waited in line for almost 2 hours, and then got fed up and left. And I was supposed to be taking pics there, but that's a different story. Thankfully there were some people I knew in line so I was shooting some sh*t with them.
Also keep in mind there are safety and security concerns which are at the highest they've ever been, whatwith all the incidents we have seen over the past several years (the big fire at a Chicago club, for instance - caused all security and safety measures to be heightened greatly, as I understand). Things like crowding pose serious risks at any event like this and precautions must be taken to avoid the potential of bad things happening. Why do security people in SB always tell me to get out of the walkways and stairways and other access areas (which don't always seem to be a clear risk)? "GOD those guys are such s!!" No they are not. They are doing their job, maintaining a safe, hospitable, and respectable environment for the occupants of their venue.
Aquadyne
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Originally posted by delobbo
you mean SB is not the only club where this kind of "treatment" exists? OMG!!!
geez have any of you ever been to a big show in Miami? I know Chicago is not Miami, but the fact is, this was a big weekend, and this was a big show, in Chicago.
I remember standing in line for Armin at Park West during WMC.. we were standing still for like 45 minutes, nothing was moving. And I was not on one but two lists (for safe measure) - an industry friend's and ARMADA's! And it was like, of no use. They were charging $200+ at the door. Thankfully the friend I was with pulled some strings and finally got us in through the back.
Nobody likes this part of clubbing but guess what it happens sometimes with big shows like this. Ever try standing in line at Crobar? Last time I was there, for Benny Benassi, I was in line for almost 2 hours (this was a few months ago). It was terrible. And, I ended up not going. Yes I waited in line for almost 2 hours, and then got fed up and left. And I was supposed to be taking pics there, but that's a different story.
Also keep in mind there are safety and security concerns which are at the highest they've ever been, whatwith all the incidents we have seen over the past several years (the big fire at a Chicago club, for instance - caused all security and safety measures to be heightened greatly, as I understand). Things like crowding pose serious risks at any event like this and precautions must be taken to avoid the potential of bad things happening. Why do security people in SB always tell me to get out of the walkways and stairways and other access areas (which don't always seem to be a clear risk)? "GOD those guys are such s!!" No they are not. They are doing their job, maintaining a safe, hospitable, and respectable environment for the occupants of their venue.
you know this sort of thing never happens to me. i have never in my life been bothered about my attire, or my shoes, i never really had to wait in lines for a long time. either my patience level is substantially higher and what peeves and bothers other people just kinda rolls off my back - or i am just a lucky guy.
delobbo
there was some more good info on page 2 of that Askmen link..
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tipping
Once you're in the bar, there could be a cover charge. Whether or not you drop a tip into the "tip jar" (if they have one) is up to you and should depend on the service you receive at the door.
If there is a coat check, you'll usually find a tip jar there as well. Tip at your discretion, and if you need some tips on tipping, check out How To Leave The Perfect Tip.the bar
Don't be a hog
You've finally made it to the bar and you're ready for some drinks. If the bar is very busy, it's better to either have one person go to the bar for your group, or each of you should go separately to avoid having your whole group bombarding the bartender at once and hogging the bar. But if the barkeep is busy, you should all place your orders when you get his attention, because he might not be able to get to you for another long while.
What's your name, who's your daddy?
Introduce yourself to the bartender and get to know their name. Later on, when you want a drink and the bartender is crowded by a swarm of eager drunkards flashing Visas and bills in their face, it's hard to get them to notice you and take your order. On the other hand, "Mike, can I get a round of tequila shots..." works a lot better and he'll probably serve you first, if you leave a tip, of course.
Shots
You can get friendly with the bartender by buying them a shooter. If they buy you a shot, you should definitely buy them one back. On the other hand, if you treat them and they don't return the favor, try to become friendly with another bartender because that's just plain rude and not good service.
Tabs
Running up a tab on your credit card is not a good idea. The bartender can get confused and overcharge you by mistake, or could purposely try to pull a fast one. It's hard to keep track of how many drinks you bought when you keep treating the beautiful women surrounding you to some Purple Rain shots.
Money
When ordering your drink at the bar, have your order and money ready.
dj booth
Don't be a request pest
If you want to request a song and dedicate it to the cute brunette you're chatting with, that's no problem. Just don't go back to the DJ several times with more requests, or to remind him to play your song. If you waste his time, he'll dedicate the song "Loser" (by Beck) to you.
Who would've thought that there was so much etiquette involved in going to a nightclub? And don't forget the most important rule: Have a blast! Next, how to get that brunette to come home with you...
delobbo
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Originally posted by Aquadyne
you know this sort of thing never happens to me. i have never in my life been bothered about my attire, or my shoes, i never really had to wait in lines for a long time. either my patience level is substantially higher and what peeves and bothers other people just kinda rolls off my back - or i am just a lucky guy.
you are just special ;p
DjRow
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Originally posted by delobbo
its been awesome partying with Bossi from Cosmic Gate over the past week's parties! cool chap.
indeed...he is da man!
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Originally posted by Aquadyne
i ordered Haider to start rounding up the wenches outside. sorry guys.
gotto give credits to blakers for the table idea,didnt have to go through line and :D
havin yuris at the same table with us = sex
MissNick
We arrived before 11 to see a huge line outside. It looked like a bus full of U of I frat and sorority peeps just landed. Not my kinda crowd. Me and the boys had just gotten the text about Marc Houle at Smartbar and headed North.
Our buddies who were at Smartbar and then left for SB around 1 texted me this around 2 "B glad you stayed. Sound is awful, crowd is worse, the music is commercial and way too loud, I wish I was with you at Smartbar."
Sorry Ben.... I was looking forward to seeing you play. Wanted to support the Indy native, but that was not the time nor place.
Bring Dubfire to Spybar and make it a weeknight = heads will come, win will be had!
Houle was VERY nice BTW. Sam needs to practice more over in London though.
UWM
realy liked your set ben. docciie a sounded nice on a bigger system. stayed for about an hour of dubfire before heading over to spy. too crowded @ sb but had a decent time. mandatory coat check for the fail, though. afters was fun.
haider
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Originally posted by Aquadyne
you know this sort of thing never happens to me. i have never in my life been bothered about my attire, or my shoes, i never really had to wait in lines for a long time. either my patience level is substantially higher and what peeves and bothers other people just kinda rolls off my back - or i am just a lucky guy.
you probably don't roll in with an aura of self-entitlement.
Advance tickets were STRONGLY suggested, I got a text ONE hour after we opened that we were already at capacity. I told all my friends who were on the guestlist to PLEASE get there before 11pm, because it will be a madhouse. When I got there at 10pm, there was already a line. It's Dubfire, one half of the legendary Deep Dish, he is one of the top DJ draws in not just the country, but the world. There will be a line. If you get there late, have no ticket, and don't want to purchase a table, you will wait (tables were already sold out before we opened anyways). It is winter in Chicago, wear a coat, additional space in the club doesn't manifest itself just because it's cold outside. It's not sound-bar's fault that its winter in Chicago and you decided it was warm enough to go out without a coat. So, with these whiners and complainers, you are going to get a few things:
1) The line is too long, it took forever in the cold (it's Dubfire!! It's not going to be dead)
and after they get in
2) its too ing packed (it's Dubfire!! It's not going to be dead)
And yes, after the E2 disaster, we need to keep stairwells, walkways, and fire exits clear and moving, as instructed by the city of chicago, but also common sense. Why would you be an idiot and just stand in the middle of the walkway or the stairs? Are you really just that big of an idiot and want to hamper the traffic of people getting around? The staff has to normally talk at a higher volume due to the loud system, and it usually takes about 4 tries for the person to finally listen. 99.9% of the time someone is asked to move from a certain area, that person wants to have an argument, it gets annoying. Just like Aquadyne, I have NEVER had the issues that you guys seem to have had at clubs, EVER. Don't roll into a club with 5 dudes and dress appropriately, you aren't going to a friend's house. There is a guy on here who bitches and complains about sound-bar, who travels in groups of dudes, wears really baggy jeans with sneakers, a thick wallet chain, fights and argues with the door staff every time he comes (including calling them names) and wonders why the club takes issues with him. Don't disrespect or fight and argue with the door staff, they are not just going to make stuff up to prevent you from entering.
Since some of you guys bitch and complained about sound-bar in the past, I'm not going to expect anything positive to come out of your mouths, you will look at anything and say anything, "the sound sucked," "the club sucked," "the opening DJs sister is not as hot as Haider said she was," "the DJ sucked," "why would they charge a cover for Dubfire, he's not worth $20 or the free admission before 11pm with RSVP or the $10 advance ticket," "the $5 shots are too expensive." The vast majority of people who went had a great time, and it was a great party.
one of the more "mainstream" tracks he played
Aquadyne
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Originally posted by haider
I'm not going to expect anything positive to come out of your mouths, you will look at anything and say anything, "the sound sucked," "the club sucked," "the opening DJs sister is not as hot as Haider said she was," "the DJ sucked," "why would they charge a cover for Dubfire, he's not worth $20 or the free admission before 11pm with RSVP or the $10 advance ticket," "the $5 shots are too expensive." The vast majority of people who went had a great time, and it was a great party.
Ben's sister is alright. I'll give her another chance some day.
m. sylvia
OK, everyone needs to watch this. It's set in Hollywood, but most situations are universally applicable. On top of that B&GGGD is hilarious!
"Boys & Girls Guide to Getting Down[1] is an independent film directed by Paul Sapiano.[2] Part documentary, part narrative, part instructional format, the film aims to teach young inexperienced youth about all things involved with "getting Down", while also pointing out some of the pitfalls associated with the party lifestyle. Boys & Girls Guide to Getting down was the winner of 5 independent film awards at the Los Angeles Film Festival 2006."
