I had a great time.
As mentioned many times over, the security were overly picky, though maleable. They gave us serious guff, but eventually let us our way after some sweet talkin', each time. The cops... what can ya do... It's Kitchener...
Most of the things I found irritating had all to do with the security or the bar. Though the coat check and door security were pretty understaffed, it still didn't take that long to get through (memories of PVD last weekend... shudder..) The smoking law is irritating at a place like Inner City, where there really is no 'outside' place to go to comply with the rule.
Again, the tech house was absolutely irritating, but not surprising, as it is the curse of Kitchener. And again, being in the drinking area sufficiently dimmed out the static, repetitive, boring beats enough for me to enjoy conversation and cocktails with many interesting people. Personally, I would have preferred if Subsonic Chronic could have swapped slots with Bam Bam; and I suspect I am not alone in that boat.
The turnout was really good! I was very impressed in that respect. I hope this turnout can be repeated though, as many of the locals I've spoken with since then expressed disappointment with the (earlier) music, and that it would affect their decision to attend future events.
All that crap notwithstanding, I had a great time.
-jM
, jamie, jeff, john, . jen it was good to finally meet you.