I arrived with high expectations and they were definitely met last night.
I don't think I've ever had so much fun at System.
First off, the music was amazing. I have to give a MAJOR big-up to the Dukes. You guys are fabulously classy and your set was incredible. Finally, a diverse set at System on a Friday night. As soon as that first sample came on (VERY funny sexual innuendo), I knew you guys would blow us away with some really diverse tracks. (Did I hear something from Junkie XL?)
And then the breakbeats came and I was on the floor, beer in hand, arms-a-flapping, head-a-bobbin'. I am SOOOOOOOO proud of you guys and I hope to see more of you in the future. And Adam, hook me up with a cd, dude.
The Dukes reigned supreme. You've singel-handedly taught me that, yes, DJs can be superstars. Thank you for your energy. <--- end butt-kissing.
As for the crowd, I came in to see (literally) 100 familiar faces. Tribe is still a strange concept to me and I was overwhelmed by the turnout. Last night proved that Tribe is a collective of music-loving freakazoids. Much respect to the positive vibe created by the sea of drunken Tribe smiles.
I just got home and I am wired so I have to do some shout-outs:
Kife - HAPPY FREAKIN' BIRTHDAY, dude! I didn't get to say goodbye but I hope you're home safe and sound with yer birthday wife.
Janiecakes - I saw you shaking your rump to breaks. I won't tell anyone.
Jake the Snake - thanks for the gift (winner of best x-mas gift this year!) and I told you it would've been fun.
Jess and Brandon- I warned him but he didn't listen. Now he must die.
PrOnstar - as usual, fun times. Can't wait to see the pics.
Starr - aren't you glad I have a good eye?
Air-bag - I missed you. And you missed out.
JayIsBored - you are such a self-centered doof. Get over yourself!
Finary - he caught the Che disease and decided to violate my personal space. VEry nice to see you. I don't see you enough.
Vinder, Madnezz and Booty Bits - don't tell anyone my shameful secret...
McBee and Basic - Sarah, looking really fly last night. Nice pants Kevin. Hehe.
Gunark - GUUUUUUNNNNNYYYYYY! I'm pissed at how early you left.
I was NOT done with you.
Tearer - finally, after late-nite chats, I get to see you in person. I think I'm in love... with your mesh shirt, that is.
Did any of you happen to meet a shitload of people there who don't post but lurk? It was strange to know that there were guys out there giving me props for my snowballing thread comments. Someone even asked me if I was going to the cottage adventure! Dave (lurker w/ the red shirt), you're a sweetheart, btw. ICQ me, please.
The official MoFo tally:
5 beers
1 redbull and vodka
only 7 smokes
about 2000 hugs
about 2000 "Hi, nice to see you again"'s
6 ass-grabs (I won't say who, ahem)
4 lurker approachers
1 bowl of 4 am pho
4 attack kisses (courtesy of Madnezz and Tearer)
3 hours of sleep
1 missing mouthy Galactic Phantom