DHP Chicago events | suggestions

[däp]

I have received a lot of feedback (mostly positive) regarding the DHP Chicago events but there's always room for improvement.

I have made dj selections based on my best efforts to put together what I believe to be a good balance of new and seasoned talent and styles. no favoritism.

The parties are always planned well in advance. In fact, the lineup for DHP IV is mostly "in the can." I realize that someone will always have a complaint and I'm not trying to please everyone. There is no DHP party committee and there won't be one. Most of the ideas come from me, you and people who approach me.

I want to get your feedback and ideas about these events. Do you want to play? Who would you like to hear? Should the lineup be limited only to djs who are an active part of DHP (not everyone has a computer)? How many Djs should play given the total hours in a night? Let me know.

There are a lot of djs planned for future events. If you haven't heard from me, that doesn't mean I've forgotten about you but a friendly reminder won't hurt either.

You can "come out" in this post or email me:

torin_e@thaunderground.com

I'm making no promises.

[Dolemite73]

Hey Torin
I think what you are doing is a wonderful thing man. Don't the negative feedback and the "hate" get you down. I for one think you should be an active participant on the board here to be considered to spin at a DHP event. There is plenty of good "unheard" and "heard" talent on the board here to always have a good pool to pull from. Just my 2 cents!

[Light Skinted Wif Good Hur]

Get some food. It's nice to break bread so to speak with the DHP fam! Maybe we'll have a special guest cook--lil Ray I'm looking in your direction!

[Light Skinted Wif Good Hur]

Only thing is people gotta step up and toss in some loot to defray the costs. $3-5 should cover it!

[Dolemite73]

And like some people stated, there has got to be a way for DHP members to be able to identify one another.

[Light Skinted Wif Good Hur]

And for the cheap MFs that wanna eat free--you will be publicly ridiculed on this forum!

[DJ RON C]

Torin, check your PM-I have those pictures of Whyteout I took for our porno site side gig. I think we can use these... graemlins/rofl.gif

[Jamie 3:26]

There's always going to be disagreements on dj line-ups,remember the first party and the "Usual suspects"??That's why I originally opted not to play,cause I wanted someone else to play for a change.

I say let some cats who have not spun at any dhp events to get some tick first.I am not going to start naming names,but we have Boo Williams here in Chi who has yet to play at any dhp events.I am not sure if he has been asked before.We had Harry A. who even volunteered to fly out to Chicago on his own expense.

There's a lot of cats here in chi with heat and some who deserve some shine.

[Jamie 3:26]

Food sounds good to me.Good idea.Just make sure folks don't come to get a plate and then don't socialise with anyone.

[Light Skinted Wif Good Hur]

Originally posted by Beatdown:
Torin, check your PM-I have those pictures of Whyteout I took for our porno site side gig. I think we can use these... graemlins/rofl.gif My porn name is Abe Froman(the sausage King of Chicago)

[richierich]

What Cheez said...no need for me to say it again.

[ December 15, 2003, 03:00 PM: Message edited by: richierich ]

[däp]

Originally posted by richierich:
What Cheez said. oh really. smile.gif

[richierich]

Originally posted by t o r i n:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by richierich:
What Cheez said. oh really. smile.gif </font>[/QUOTE]And there are many more that feel the same way.

[däp]

Originally posted by richierich:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by t o r i n:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by richierich:
What Cheez said. oh really. smile.gif </font>[/QUOTE]And there are many more that feel the same way. </font>[/QUOTE]that's why i posted this. i'm not a mind reader nor am I perfect.

[Terry James]

what Cheeze say?

[DJ RON C]

Whyteout, next time you wanna kick it again, just let a brotha know... graemlins/rofl.gif


Torin, thanks! I will put all your records back in the car and drop them back at your house. That ransom thing was just a joke... graemlins/rofl.gif

[bigg donn a.k.a bigg donn]

Name tags with our screen names on them!
Hi my name is....
''Bigg donn''
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[däp]

re: meeting other DHP memebers.

- members already decided that there would be a designated location for DHP members (at Darkroom, its the area next to the dj booth). That way, those who want to meet others can do so. No name tags, etc. I think some DHP (esp., lurkers) may want to remain anonymous.

- there will be a DHP guest list to ensure that Members are able to get into the club.

[däp]

non-dj input is also welcomed.

[DJ RON C]

My only request is that I don't have to sit next to Jamie-he steals my crayons... graemlins/rofl.gif

[Dj Pat]

Just to name a Few.....
Dj Boo Williams!
Dj Hugo H!
Dj Pat!
Dj Ron C!
Dj Craig loftus!
There all are Dj's in there own Rite, Some are still in the Game, some let go.
Yet, they all have Skills that help Put Chicago on the Map for House Music.
Sometimes you have to wonder, isnt Respect is due?

Blue.
Physical Heat Music

[Dj Pat]

Just another thaugt...
Maybe we could call the press up since House Music originated in Chicago?

Blue

[däp]

Originally posted by Blue:
Just to name a Few.....
Dj Boo Williams!
Dj Hugo H!
Dj Pat!
Dj Ron C!
Dj Craig loftus!
There all are Dj's in there own Rite, Some are still in the Game, some let go.
Yet, they all have Skills that help Put Chicago on the Map for House Music.
Sometimes you have to wonder, isnt Respect is due?

Blue.
Physical Heat Music "This site and board honors and respects those who have made great contributions to this thing we call HOUSE."

[DJ RON C]

Blue, thanks for the nod... graemlins/thumbsup.gif

Including the press sounds like a great idea...at least maybe contacting the Chicago Reader and UR. I bet they'd be interested. graemlins/cool_shades.gif

[Dj Pat]

Originally posted by Beatdown:
Blue, thanks for the nod... graemlins/thumbsup.gif

Including the press sounds like a great idea...at least maybe contacting the Chicago Reader and UR. I bet they'd be interested. graemlins/cool_shades.gif And also CLTV new's, maybe even Fox 32?!

Blue

[däp]

Originally posted by Beatdown:
Blue, thanks for the nod... graemlins/thumbsup.gif

Including the press sounds like a great idea...at least maybe contacting the Chicago Reader and UR. I bet they'd be interested. graemlins/cool_shades.gif - UR is notified. The event is posted in their magazine and on line. Check last month's issue.

[DJ RON C]

Torin, as I am learning more and more, you are definitely on the case... graemlins/cool_shades.gif

[BHouse]

Still thinking of a way I will B'NOTICED... graemlins/all_coholic.gif

[richierich]

My two cents..pass out flyers. Promote at more than the USUAL parties where you see the USUAL people. Think outside of the box. There are so many heads that can be turned on to House as well as DHP. Not everyone has a computer. Posting something on DHP is cool but it doesn't give more people the opportunity to hear about these parties(I wanna see more than just industry at a party). The parties have been good though.

[Jamie 3:26]

Originally posted by BHouse:
Still thinking of a way I will B'NOTICED... graemlins/all_coholic.gif B'Yourself... ;)

[Supine]

Just B'House. And advertise.

Supine

[Disco2go]

I'm kinda late to the topic, but how about:

getting a 'team' together for promotion. A lot of cats will do the word-of-mouth thang but don't like to work flyers. A good way to do it would be to divide the city into Northside, Southside, and Westside. A lot of Heads that still go out aren't DHP members, but they'd still like to know about stuff around town. I go out all the time (mostly North and West, though) and if this idea comes to fruition, I volunteer to be on the team if need be.

[DJ RON C]

B'intoxicated and tell everyone that you:

A) will NEVER EVER post on the DHP again. Then wait two days and come back. This works for some cats here

OR,

B) pick someone on the board and make them your enemy and have long drawn out internet wars that will have you both banned repeatedly.

These are sure fire waysto B'noticed...but you won't B'liked... graemlins/cool_shades.gif

[Discogoddess]

Originally posted by Disco2go:
I'm kinda late to the topic, but how about:

getting a 'team' together for promotion. A lot of cats will do the word-of-mouth thang but don't like to work flyers. A good way to do it would be to divide the city into Northside, Southside, and Westside. A lot of Heads that still go out aren't DHP members, but they'd still like to know about stuff around town. I go out all the time (mostly North and West, though) and if this idea comes to fruition, I volunteer to be on the team if need be. Me too (re: volunteering to promote).

Also, what about promoting on city-alert.com and socialsteppers.com? Places and sites that don't nec. cater to a house crowd still get plenty of visits from "heads," and those who just want to party, regardless of the type of music played.

One more thing: if parking might be an issue (Chicago Ave. can be kinda funny that time of night), is there any way to work something out with a lot owner in the general area, and/or the owner for a valet service? The last weekend in January in Chicago is not known for balmy temps, so if folks can't find nearby parking, they may leave the spot with a sour taste in their mouths, or, come in with an attitude.

[ December 15, 2003, 04:39 PM: Message edited by: Discogoddess ]

[däp]

Originally posted by Discogoddess:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by Disco2go:
I'm kinda late to the topic, but how about:

getting a 'team' together for promotion. A lot of cats will do the word-of-mouth thang but don't like to work flyers. A good way to do it would be to divide the city into Northside, Southside, and Westside. A lot of Heads that still go out aren't DHP members, but they'd still like to know about stuff around town. I go out all the time (mostly North and West, though) and if this idea comes to fruition, I volunteer to be on the team if need be. Me too (re: volunteering to promote).

Also, what about promoting on city-alert.com and socialsteppers.com? Places and sites that don't nec. cater to a house crowd still get plenty of visits from "heads," and those who just want to party, regardless of the type of music played.

One more thing: if parking might be an issue (Chicago Ave. can be kinda funny that time of night), is there any way to work something out with a lot owner in the general area, and/or the owner for a valet service? The last weekend in January in Chicago is not known for balmy temps, so if folks can't find nearby parking, they may leave the spot with a sour taste in their mouths, or, come in with an attitude. </font>[/QUOTE]who are you? graemlins/1luvu.gif

[ December 15, 2003, 04:43 PM: Message edited by: t o r i n ]

[BHouse]

Originally posted by Beatdown:
B'intoxicated and tell everyone that you:

A) will NEVER EVER post on the DHP again. Then wait two days and come back. This works for some cats here

OR,

B) pick someone on the board and make them your enemy and have long drawn out internet wars that will have you both banned repeatedly.

These are sure fire waysto B'noticed...but you won't B'liked... graemlins/cool_shades.gif OR,

C) say something degrading thing about women, gay men, House is dead/alive, anal sex, Dee Dee Sheridan's Mother (joke), three legged dogs, interacial dancing, post nude pics of Whoopi Goldberg, talk about the back of Forest Whitaker's neck and why I like Andrew Dice Clay...

[mr. stan moore]

I really wouldn't mind hearing Julius TMT. graemlins/thumbsup.gif

[DJ RON C]

B-you killin' me!!! graemlins/rofl.gif

You are definetly a member of the DHP community for real! icon_rofl.gif

[JMJ]

Originally posted by BHouse:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by Beatdown:
B'intoxicated and tell everyone that you:

A) will NEVER EVER post on the DHP again. Then wait two days and come back. This works for some cats here

OR,

B) pick someone on the board and make them your enemy and have long drawn out internet wars that will have you both banned repeatedly.

These are sure fire waysto B'noticed...but you won't B'liked... graemlins/cool_shades.gif OR,

C) say something degrading thing about women, gay men, House is dead/alive, anal sex, Dee Dee Sheridan's Mother (joke), three legged dogs, interacial dancing, post nude pics of Whoopi Goldberg, talk about the back of Forest Whitaker's neck and why I like Andrew Dice Clay... </font>[/QUOTE]Stop talking B'shit about me!! I've never said anything bad about Ded Dee's mother........JMJ AR15firing.gif

[DJ RON C]

just don't post nude pics of Whoopi-that's just too disgusting for words, man. I wouldn't do that to my worst enemy (actually I would icon_rofl.gif ). graemlins/cool_shades.gif

[Disco2go]

Also, what about promoting on city-alert.com and socialsteppers.com? Places and sites that don't nec. cater to a house crowd still get plenty of visits from "heads," and those who just want to party, regardless of the type of music played.


That's a bad idea. Not to nitpick, but you KNOW how NON-House heads get when they go o a party that only plays House. And there's nothing worse than some jackass haraasing the DJ all night to play stupid shit. and that's what would happen...

[Jamie 3:26]

How about we just kick anyones ass who comes up to the booth?

Promotion is promotion.Cats coming up asking requests come with the game.Even if it is Beyonce.

[Dolemite73]

Well J at the next Basment party, I want to hear some 50 Cent!! Make it happen! :D

[sammyrock]

Yes Torin do you thing brotha,I pray things continue to work out.Many Blessings. smile.gif

[däp]

Originally posted by Disco2go:
Also, what about promoting on city-alert.com and socialsteppers.com? Places and sites that don't nec. cater to a house crowd still get plenty of visits from "heads," and those who just want to party, regardless of the type of music played.


That's a bad idea. Not to nitpick, but you KNOW how NON-House heads get when they go o a party that only plays House. And there's nothing worse than some jackass haraasing the DJ all night to play stupid shit. and that's what would happen... it should also be noted that the last event (packed with a line down the block) was promoted electronically and by word of mouth.

[ December 15, 2003, 09:01 PM: Message edited by: t o r i n ]

[JMJ]

Originally posted by Jamie 3:26:
How about we just kick anyones ass who comes up to the booth? Now THAT'S house!.......JMJ

[Tony Cano]

i have one question.

what is this dhp you speak of?

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[richierich]

Just get Joe Claussell to do the WHOLE party.

[JMJ]

Originally posted by richierich:
Just get Joe Claussell to do the WHOLE party. Go marry him already.......JMJ ;)

[däp]

- i've also learned that no one really wants to pass out flyers. i mean, a few people will do it but its not desireable. they can be expensive and the returns are not proven (larger, more diverse attendance). i'll reconsider flyers for the next event.

[Terry James]

Man just hook up my boy's, cousins boy. I heard he spin also. Forget about the line up for the next 2 or 3 events. Why isn't so and so on, he's been spining before some of them other cats. Oh by the way, don't make them have to call you first, you should just know that they want to be down!

Seriously, I don't envy your position. People quick to complain but not give credit. You are doing a great job with all of this and the events are improving as you do more. Unfortunately, everyone can't play at the same party at the same time. For some, there will be the next 1 and that's a good thing...

[ December 15, 2003, 05:40 PM: Message edited by: Terry J ]

[däp]

Originally posted by richierich:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by t o r i n:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by richierich:
What Cheez said. oh really. smile.gif </font>[/QUOTE]And there are many more that feel the same way. </font>[/QUOTE]who are these "many more?" there's no conspiracy here. i don't know every dj in chicago and i'm not assuming everyone who is a dj wants to play DHP.

[DOTSmusic]

hey Torin, as you suggested, here's my freindly reminder.
does what we talked about at Harry's (when D.Mancuso played) still stand?

[ December 15, 2003, 09:47 PM: Message edited by: aKiLa ]

[däp]

Originally posted by aKiLa:
hey Torin, as you suggested, here's my freindly reminder.
does what we talked about at Harry's (when D.Mancuso played) still stand? of course. i'll be in touch.

[DOTSmusic]

Originally posted by t o r i n:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by aKiLa:
hey Torin, as you suggested, here's my freindly reminder.
does what we talked about at Harry's (when D.Mancuso played) still stand? of course. i'll be in touch. </font>[/QUOTE]gotcha graemlins/beerchug.gif

[DJ George Bates]

torin...

As someone said earlier..Terry j , i think...i don't envy your position but you're doing a great job at it....

just keep doing it..i haven't been able to attend the events but from what's posted about them... they're on point.

that's all that matters ....

[And]

http://deephousepage.com/smilies/walksmil.gif

[Cordell]

Who is complaining about the damn dj line up??? If you aren't happy with the dj line up then throw your own party! To complain about "why my boy ain't djing" is ridiculious. One thing I've notice, no matter what happens, not everyone is gonna be happy with the "dj" line up. But this is a petty form of hating... Just make a suggestion for future events and leave it at that.

[ December 16, 2003, 01:24 PM: Message edited by: Cordell ]

[DJ RON C]

And on the subject of passing out flyers...

Anyone here that is against passing out flyers is either making a mistake in judgement or just to damn lazy to get out there and do it.

If no one else will, I'll pass out flyers. word of mouth is good, the internet is cool, but what about turning on new people that don't know about the music? The main way they find out is by pluggers.

Sure, (nothing against them-these are all my friends) if you only want DHP heads, Don, Ruth, Erika, and everyone from Why Knot, Zulu, Monie and maybe Khari B and his crew to come out. But don't we want to try and expand this thing we call house?

We really have to get past throwing parties for the same 50 people... graemlins/cool_shades.gif