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Number 44 • Summer 2005 • © Circuit Noize Magazine, LLC.
The Premier Guide to Dance Events Worldwide
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FROM THE EDITOR
Our land is awash in drugs. Beyond those
meant to address physical illness, the
pharmacopia available to us is filled with
legal and illegal substances that change
our mood, our energy levels, and our
feeling of well-being. Some of us need a
little "boost" to get us through the day (or
night) and we choose between coffee, diet pills, and crystal
meth. Others soothe their nerves with alcohol, pot, Xanax, or
nicotine. Need some balancing? Try Prozac, Zoloft or Ritalin.
But be careful which in this bountiful harvest you choose these drugs are not all created equal.
The brisk underground trade in illegal substances and the
booming pharmaceutical industry are testament to the popular
demand for magical drugs of transformation. Yet despite the
popularity of these substances, we have allowed our
government, at the urging of the religious right, to dictate
what is a right use of drugs and what is not. Worst of all, the
punishments for ignoring the artificial line between legal and
illegal drugs are severe.
Today, most any drug that promises euphoria or vision is likely
to be illegal. It is ironic that the first users of such drugs were
holy men. The shamans of many indigenous tribes have long
used natural drugs for journeying or transformation. Ever since
the hippies were "expanding their minds" there have been
modern users who compare themselves to these journeyers of
the inner realm. Few with such aspirations understand that
shaman are successful at using drugs for transformation
because they follow a rich tradition of ritual, choose the
perfect time to partake, and hold knowledge of proper use
that has passed from master to student through many
generations.
Talk of using drugs with spiritual intent seems rather quaint
considering today's popularity of crystal meth. This drug is
undoubtedly the antithesis of spirituality. It's important to
shine a hard, bright light on the reality of the devastation in
our community caused by addiction to Tina. Yet for all the
horrible things we've seen this drug do, demonizing it and the
people who use it will only cause more harm.
Rather than continuing to focus on this shadow on our
community, we need to find creative new ways to expand the
light in our celebrations. That would sure be easier if someone
would just invent a new drug for that. Sooner or later, they will.
--Steve Kammon
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Pharm Boys
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Falling on Deaf Ears
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Safer Partying
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Home Cookin'
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Questioning Our Drug Laws
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Circuit Power
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Surviving a Police Encounter
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Detoxification
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Summer Circuit Schedule
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The Ears Have It
Senior Editor
J e f f e r y Ta y l o r
Schedule Editor
S c o t t V a n Tu s s e n b r o o k
Art Director
Stephen Ceplenski
Promotions
Circuit Boyz Productions
Cover Artwork
Kat Coric
Circuit Photos
Yu r i A n d r e i
Maui AIDS Foundation
Phillip Bryan
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Scott Goetz
Celso Badaue
Writers and Contributors
Kat Coric
Paul Dillon
Jae
Jamie Nicholes
Rami Ramirez
Milton Shultz
Michael Siebert
M a r y Ta f t - M c P h e e
D . M i c h a e l Ta y l o r
Clovis Thorn
by D. Michael Taylor
by Paul Dillon
by Paul Dillon
by Rami Ramirez
by Mary Taft-McPhee
by Steve Kammon
by Clovis Thorn
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DJ Profile: Stephan Grondin
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Spring Circuit Photo Album
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Music Reviews
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Kat's Rant
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My Evolving Party
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PHARM BOYS
by D. Michael Taylor
I don't do drugs. I am drugs. ~ Salvador Dali
The drug war has become decidedly less sexy in recent years. The sultry
outlaw images of Scarface an
nd the Cali cartel have been replaced by
homegrown redneck meth labs. Black helicopters and poisonouss crop
dusters are a vision of the past; local Midwestern sheriffs now struggle to
keep up with the suddenly brisk cold pill business at local pharmacies. I
recently saw an entire hour of television de
evoted to following a smalltown narcotics agent staking out a CVS in order to track cracked out
metth lab junkies stockpiling pseudo-ephedrine. Not the kind of stuff that
Hollywood will be clamoring to option anytime soon.
I try not to fall prey to too much
useless nostalgia, but I remember
a time when drug culture really
meant something to music-lovers.
In the late eighties and early
nineties you could track the
evolution of dance music by
following drug use trends. When
acid house swept through Europe
there was a seamless conceptual
flow between the bleepy, punky
drum machines, the skittering acid
basslines, the ubiquitous smiley
faces and the LSD that infused the
scene with a psychedelic rawness.
This was a genre literally named
after the drug that created a
perfect mental canvas to enjoy the
sparse, gritty mindfuck of the
underground warehouse party
scene. In the late 70s, cocaine was
the catalyst for the kinetic frivolity
of Studio 54, as well as the early
hip-hop scene in the eighties. The
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revolutionary populism of the rave
scene and the club kids at Limelight in
the early nineties was intimately tied to
ecstasy and a neo-hippy era was born.
Peace, love and glowsticks. The Circuit
fused all of this into a joyous mixture of
diva house, disco, and deep
underground beats fueled by a healthy
array of phar maceuticals. Ecstacy
reigned supreme infusing the
atmosphere and music with a giddy
carnival vibe. In recent years, though,
there's been a shift away from that type
of euphoria in favor of a speed-fueled
intensity that seems to sacrifice the love
of music and dancing for a darker brand
of drug experience.
Don't get me wrong, I tweak out with
the best of them. Or the worst of them,
if that's what I'm in the mood for at the
time. My patriotic streak extends to
supporting the hard-working risk-takers
out there in lonely highway hotel rooms
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cooking up chemical solvents and
cold medicine into Grade-A
metham-phetamines. That whole
crossing the border nonsense?
Tired. We've got our own white
trash drug mules building explosive
science kits in the basement below
their kids' bedrooms. We don't
need your stinking coca leaves
anymore. Just a few years ago it
was so easy to import and obtain
crystal in New York that everyone I
knew in Chelsea was either buying
it or selling it. Without the moblike nature of the trade that typified
the violence and inter national
intrigue of the coke era, it all felt
innocuous and slightly fabulous. It
all seemed more like a raunchy
Tupperware party than a dangerous
drug trade. Simultaneously, the
inter net was evolving into a
powerful tool for sexual networking
and a new breed of bathhouse was
born - our bedrooms.
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Then it all started to unravel. Peter
Staley's posters advertising "Buy
Crystal, Get HIV Free!" popped up on
Eighth Avenue phone booths and the
non-profit world kicked into high-gear
securing more federal funds to fight this
new 'epidemic'. The gays were at it
again, cracking on and fucking
themselves into a new medical
nightmare. People started to go to jail.
We had to deal with the fact that friends
and sex buddies were going up the
river for 5-15 years.
We got greedy, and sloppy, and people
started to notice. For better or worse,
our innocence has been lost. Crystal is
now automatically linked to gay sex
when issues of public health are
discussed. Try to find an article about
the recent super-virus scare that doesn't
mention crystal meth. I feel sorry for law
enforcement sometimes, they're just
trying to do their job. But drug use is
like quantum physics - once you level
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your prohibitive gaze on it, it
changes.
The very act of
observation and censure tends to
create a larger demand for the
substance. Risk is sexy and
inebriating in its own right.
Whatever your philosophical view
of barebacking, it's a simple fact
that the prevalence of it in our
urban communities is off the
charts. It's not simply a choice
anymore, it's a fetish. A fetish that
provides the perfect breeding
ground for another viral nightmare.
What does all of this have to do
with the price of cold medicine in
Kansas? The Midwest is in the
throes of a real drug epidemic, the
kind that destroys families and
even entire communities. Meth
ranks second, only to alcohol, for
rehab admissions now. Meeting
former addicts is a brutal reminder
of what we have to lose if things
get beyond our control.
So should we all stop doing
crystal? Stop having sex with each
other? I don't think that's
necessary, honestly. The existence
of alcoholics is not an argument
against alcohol itself. It is a
constant war ning, though. Be
careful not to let the substance
become more of a burden than a
delightful escape. Some people,
for whatever reason, don't have
the proper internal warning lights
for moderating the use of their
drug of choice. That's to be
expected to some degree. But
there's a pervasive sense right now
that a large number of the rest of
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us are ignoring our moderation signals.
That needs to change or we will have to
admit that this drug is simply more
powerful than we are.
My hope is that we learn to push crystal
out of its prominent role in some of our
lives and make it part of a more
complete drug breakfast. The challenge
is to return drugs to their rightful role as
passports to foreign lands and
fascinating escapes from the mundane.
I'm not preaching abstinence or dour
12-step slogans - on the contrary, it is
precisely my belief that there can be
better living through chemistry that
causes me concern. Pharm boys can be
sexy, fun, and full of life. We need to ask
ourselves if that's what we embody
right now, or if some of us have allowed
a tweaky darkness to overshadow our
enjoyment of music, sex, and life. I've
recently started that conversation with
myself, and it's already been a useful
guide back to a more sane exploration
of the substances that can make life a
bit more interesting. It's time we started
to really enjoy ourselves again, as safely
as possible. We deserve that, right?
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FALLING ON DEAF EARS
by Paul Dillon
Over the years, there have been many messages designed to reduce the
harm associated with drug use. Some of these messages provide
information about particular drugs while others offer controversial tips on
how to use more safely.
No matter what the message, if it
doesn't come from a credible
source or doesn't register as
believable, it has little chance of
being accepted.
It is a problem when messages
don't match users' experiences.
One example is polydrug use using drugs in combination.
Common examples include
drinking alcohol and taking ecstasy
or smoking crystal and doing G
during the same session. One of
the key messages we give around
mixing drugs is that this practice
may increase the effects of each
one dramatically and may produce
different and unpredictable
reactions. As a result, we urge
people not to mix drugs.
However, what we know about
most drug users is that they do mix
their drugs and many of them don't
appear to experience great
problems. In fact, some would say
that mixing actually improves their
drug experience. The experience
doesn't match up to the messages
that we are putting out into the
drug-using community and, as a
result, many people simply decide
not to listen to any of the messages
at all.
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The two drugs that have caused our
community the greatest concern in
recent times are GHB and crystal. Both
drugs have attracted widespread media
attention and attempts have been
made to better educate current and
potential users about the risks involved
with their use.
But some of the messages created for
these two drugs have been
problematic. For example, 'G + Alcohol
= Death'. Without doubt, there is the
possibility of death if you mix these two
depressant drugs. However, we all know
people who have combined these two
substances and didn't die. Does this
mean that what we are saying is untrue?
Certainly not. However, because the
messages we are sending out are often
so simplistic and sensational, they are
often being ignored completely.
In recent times, there has been great
debate about crystal and its links with
HIV transmission. It would appear that
one of the biggest risks involved with
this drug is unprotected and uninhibited
sex while using. The liberating nature of
crystal means that safe sex may be
discarded at the same time sexual
activity increases. As HIV infection rates
rise, it is hard not to cast this drug as
the villain.
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However, painting crystal as the
next 'plague' is dangerous. There
are those people who use the drug
and experience few problems. As a
result, the health information we
provide them does not reflect their
own experience and lacks
credibility. Instead, the message
around crystal needs to be credibly
underground. This can result in even
greater harm.
stated - that crystal does have
unique properties that make it
extremely problematic. It is a very
pure drug and it is often
administered in a way that ensures
the drug reaches the brain quickly.
This increases the risk of
dependence and also psychosis.
topic. Different drugs affect different
people in different ways. This means the
messages are not going to be relevant
to all of the people, all of the time. Still,
we must strive to make our messages as
accurate, meaningful, and credible as
possible lest they fall on deaf ears.
All drug use entails some degree of
risk, and some are definitely more
likely to cause problems than
others, but demonizing a drug is
not going to assist in changing
risky behavior. Experience has
shown us that demonizing, or
painting a drug as particularly bad
or dangerous, can lead to its use
being driven even further
Paul Dillon is the Information Manager
for the National Drug and Alcohol
Research Centre in Sydney, Australia.
He has written regular columns
examining alcohol and drug issues for a
number of different papers, magazines
and websites both in Australia and
internationally.
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Messages need to be simple for people
to understand them and to pick them
up. Drug use is a complicated issue,
however, and sometimes the messages
we create aren't sophisticated enough
to handle all the subtleties around the
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SAFER PARTYING
by Paul Dillon
Even though it has never worked, the naïve still believe that the best way
to address the possible negative consequences of people using drugs is
to prohibit their use. This philosophy is supplemented
d with "education"
campaigns that use a variety of scare tactics to try to prevent people from
trying
g drugs.
But, for many years, a new breed of
health educators has been trying a
different approach called "harm
reduction." This philosophy
recognizes that not everyone will
"Just Say No", so we provide those
that continue to use drugs with
'tips' to help them stay as safe as
possible.
The harm reduction approach to
alcohol and other drug issues is
extremely simple. It includes the
decision to say no, because
ultimately the best way to stay safe
is not to use drugs at all; however,
it addresses use on all levels.
Years ago, the messages we gave
to people who used drugs such as
ecstasy were quite simple. These
messages included 'drink lots of
fluids', 'split the dose' and 'take
regular breaks'. However, as drugs
and drug-taking practices have
changed, the messages have
altered as well.
For a long time the water message
was simple - 'drink lots of fluids'.
Then, in the mid-90s, a number of
young ecstasy users died, and
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these deaths were linked to water
intoxication. As a result, the message
changed to 'drink lots of fluids, but not
too much'. This has since been changed
to 'replace lost fluids':
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500mls per hour - if active
250mls per hour - if inactive
The rest of this column looks at six
popular drugs most likely to be used in
the party places of the world and
attempts to give three simple harm
reduction tips for each one.
Alcohol
This drug, perhaps due to its legality, is
undoubtedly the most popular. The
major risks are associated with
disinhibition and driving while under the
influence.
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Always start your evening with a
non-alcoholic drink. You will drink
much faster if you are thirsty, so
start with a water or soft drink to
quench your thirst.
Pace yourself. Space alcoholic
drinks with non-alcoholic drinks.
If you know you're going to drink -
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don't take your car keys with
you and hide some money
away in your wallet for the cab
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replace those fluids.
If you are wearing a hat, take it off
at least once an hour. The top of
your head is where most of your
body heat escapes - a hat can trap
this heat and cause you to overheat.
Marijuana
Marijuana is the most popular illicit
drug. Most people will not
experience major problems with
this drug but some with a
predisposition to mental illness will
find that it can 'unlock' conditions
such as schizophrenia.
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Don't smoke and drive.
Sniffer dogs can detect
marijuana easily - don't carry
the drug around on you as it is
relatively easy to get caught.
Some people find that mixing
pot with other hallucinogens,
particularly LSD, can cause
unpleasant hallucinogenic
effects and higher anxiety and
paranoia levels.
Crystal
Crystal, Tina or meth can come as a fine
white powder or as clear, almost liquidlike, rice grains. It can be taken by
swallowing, snorting, smoking, anally,
or by injecting.
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Ecstasy
Ecstasy continues to be a very
popular drug on the party scene.
Most ecstasy users are looking for
MDMA when they buy a pill but
actually have no way of knowing
what it is they are actually taking.
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Take a break from dancing (or
other strenuous activity) at
least once an hour. Make sure
your body temperature is able
to drop to a satisfactory level.
Keep hydrated. If you are
sweating or going to the
bathroom a lot, make sure you
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If you are going to buy crystal, buy
it in very small amounts. Besides
the fact that a little goes a long
way, this is a very powerful drug
and people find themselves going
on binges. The smaller amount you
have, the less you will use.
Stock up on condoms, gloves and
lube. This is a very sexual drug and
many become so disinhibited they
forget the basics around safe sex.
If you are going to use Viagra don't use poppers as well. Viagra
and amyl nitrite, especially when
added to Tina, can be a lethal
combination and must be avoided
at all times.
Ketamine
Ketamine or Special K is an anaesthetic
used in both human and animal surgical
procedures. It can produce quite
profound hallucinations and, if too
much is used, users may find
themselves in a 'k-hole', an
anaesthetized state that can be very
frightening.
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Don't share bumpers or
bullets. There is evidence that
some blood-borne viruses, like
Hepatitis C, may be
transmitted by small amounts
of blood from the nasal
passages collecting at the top
of the bumper.
Alcohol and ketamine don't
mix. Although you may know
many people who do use this
combination and don't have
problems, when things do go
wrong it is usually the alcohol
that will make the experience
far worse - and the vomiting
last for much longer.
That 'one bump too many' can
actually be caused by your
nose being blocked. Rinse
your nose out regularly to
ensure that you're not keeping
an extra supply up there
which could suddenly move
and make you very sick.
GHB
Gamma hydroxy-butyrate or GHB
is a powerful depressant and
disinhibitor. If a user takes too
much GHB or if the strength is
greater than they are used to, they
may find themselves unconscious.
Add another depressant like
alcohol or sleeping pills to the mix
and death is a possibility.
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down far more than others you have no way of knowing the
strength until you have taken it.
If someone has overdosed, don't
give them other drugs to bring
them around. This is extremely
dangerous and if anything were to
happen to them, you could be held
responsible.
The most basic rule is don't use any
other depressant with G - this
includes alcohol, sleeping pills, and
even pot.
Remember: If you do not want any
negative consequences, do not use the
drug and no matter how many times
you have used a substance - never be
blasé.
Paul Dillon is the Information Manager
for the National Drug and Alcohol
Research Centre in Sydney, Australia.
He has written regular columns
examining alcohol and drug issues for a
number of different papers, magazines
and websites both in Australia and
internationally.
Try not to mix your suppliers.
If you are getting your G from
one source, it will likely be
relatively similar in strength
each time, although there are
no guarantees. Some
manufacturers water their G
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HOME COOKIN'
by Rami Ramirez
Ingredients:
200 Dristan capsules
1 bottle liquid Draino
1 car battery
lighter fluid or camp fuel
rubber gloves
3 iron pots
1 metal spoon
1 saw
1 ice pick or chisel
commercial-grade food processor
Directions:
1. Empty 200 Dristan capsules into
an iron pot.
2. While you're doing this, heat 2
cups of Draino in another iron pot
on the stove. Continue heating
until a thick film appears at the top.
3. Spoon off the film from the
Draino into the pot with the
Dristan. Let this mixture sit at room
temperature until cool.
6. Coat the inside and lid of a clean iron
pot with lighter fluid or camp fuel. Add
the mixture, cover, and let simmer for
about 10 hours. (Be aware that some
fumes will be produced which smell like
a mixture of bur ning eggs and a
sewage treatment plant, so it's best to
do this somewhere well-ventilated.)
7. What you will have left is a pasty
substance, which you must then clump
into a glass bowl. Microwaving the
mixture at this point for several minutes
helps the subsequent cooling process.
4. Take the car battery and saw it in
half. Depending on what brand of
battery you use, the acid will be in
a different place. Sears batteries
are best because you can saw
them directly down the middle and
hit the acid compartment. Make
sure you are wearing your rubber
gloves for this as the battery acid
will bur n your skin if it makes
contact.
8. Place the bowl in the freezer for a
few days. The pasty substance will
become rock hard. You will need an ice
pick or chisel to get it to come apart.
Grind the chunks in a commercial grade
food processor.
5. Add 16 oz. of the battery acid to
the Draino/Dristan mixture. Stir
vigorously, until even.
The above recipe is not real, but is also
not far from the truth. Think about what
you're putting in your body.
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This is your Tina.
Enjoy.
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QUESTIONING
OUR DRUG LAWS
by Mary Taft-McPhee
Many in this country believe that the drug laws are just. They believe that
the goal of these laws is to prevent the harm that drugs can cause to
both the individual and society at large.
However, a closer examination of
these laws reveals that this is not
the case at all. Instead, these laws
are based on the context in which
substances are used and an
artificial line that dictates what the
right use of drugs should be. This
line determines whether we risk
our health and freedom when
using our drug of choice. Far from
being based on a fair evaluation of
each substance, the laws about
which drugs are legal in our
country came from a complex mix
of history, politics, and fear.
Alcohol and tobacco are socially
sanctioned and regulated by the
government despite the hundreds
of thousands of people they kill
each year. Other drugs, some of
them much safer than alcohol and
tobacco, remain illegal. That leads
one to believe that the
dangerousness
of
certain
substances isn't the real reason
that they have been criminalized.
In some cases, the difference
between legal and illegal drugs
depends on context alone. Crystal
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shares a nearly identical chemical
structure with Adderall and Ritalin.
Desoxyn is the brand name for a
p h a r m a c e u t i c a l - g r a d e
methamphetamine commonly used to
treat attention deficit disorder.
It makes sense that people who are
getting what they need to feel normal
won't have to look for it on the street.
The problem is that access to medical
care is a privilege not everyone has.
For folks who can't afford medical care
or who are afraid that their doctors will
judge or disrespect them, illegal
dealers may be the only option. It's
unfair and deceptive to draw a bright
line between legal and illegal drugs
and point to the consequences of drug
prohibition as evidence for the danger
of a substance itself.
The hypocrisy of the drug laws is
sometimes staggering. Clinics across
the country will dole out highly
addictive narcotics to people living with
AIDS. These same patients, however,
often cannot get access to medical
marijuana - a safe, non-addictive
therapy that has been shown to
effectively treat wasting sickness and a
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host of other conditions. Is it right
to withhold valuable medical
treatment because of misguided
fears about the message children
might
take
from
seeing
desperately ill people smoke pot?
And what of the guy who smokes a
joint at the end of the day to help
relax a sore back or relieve a
headache? There are as many
different reasons for using drugs as
there are people who use them.
What should the criteria be for
judging a right use of drugs and an
illegal use of drugs? Should
anyone be imprisoned simply for
what they choose to put into their
bodies?
Drug addiction and misuse can
have disastrous consequences, but
prisons
only
worsen
the
devastation addiction wreaks on
individuals and their loved ones,
without providing any tools to
combat the underlying problems.
Indeed, the threat of incarceration
and the shame and secrecy that
prevent some from seeking help
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are some of the worst consequences
that come from drug prohibition.
Today's cultural climate and social
pressures exert a subtle but important
influence on people's choices about
what to use and how. As legal
performance-enhancing drugs become
more and more widespread, we all end
up feeling the push to do more faster in
order to keep up. If using drugs
becomes an imperative because we're
trying to meet other people's
expectations, then we've given up the
freedom that led us to experiment in
the first place.
We should have the right to choose
what we put into our bodies, and the
right to be fully conscious about the
larger context that infor ms these
choices. We deserve to be able to use
as safely as possible and with as much
information as we need. We deserve
to live free from addiction and to
receive help in dealing with addiction if
we seek it. Most of all, we deserve to
freely give and experience pleasure,
with and without drugs.
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CIRCUIT POWER
by Steve Kammon
They looked like a mean bunch - Russian, American, French, Australian,
Irish, Italian, and Canadian.. Everyone in the prep-room backstage at the
World Drug-Free Powerlifting Championship in Atlanta wass glowering at
one another. They were trying to psych each other out, trying to show
that they were the badest of the bunch.
While you might think that
powerlifting is won by the
strongest man, the reality is that
the body is only one part of the
equation. To be victorious in this
sport, you really must have the
ability to let your
mind
move
matter. And if you
can get your
competitor
to
doubt himself for
just one moment,
he's
yours.
Instead of staring
down
his
opponents, Chris
Morgan
from
England
was
bouncing around
the prep area,
using the beats of
the Tony Moran
CD
blasting
through
his
headphones to
get him into the
zone. With a big
smile plastered to
his face, he was
once
again
breaking all the rules.
And it worked. Chris Morgan, who
is not only gay but is also a Circuit
boy, brought home a silver medal
from that competition. In a sport
long associated with homophobia,
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Chris is using a unique approach being an in-your-face gay boy who
makes no apologies for who he is. He
is the first gay man (or at least the first
out gay man) to medal in this sport at
the elite level.
Interestingly, Chris is
using his sexuality to his
advantage in this sport.
He is well aware that if
he can plant the
thought, "Oh my god, I
might actually lose to
that little faggot…" in
his competitor's head,
then his own unique
mind game has a good
chance at success.
Chris got his start in
powerlifting when Jim
Atkinson noticed his
natural ability to lift big
weights at Soho Gym in
London.
He
approached Chris and
started asking him
questions about his
lifestyle. In particular,
Jim wanted to know if
Chris was a party boy. Jim, like many
others in the sport world, believed that
athletic performance and the party
world don't mix. Nonetheless, they
began working together, preparing
Chris for the 1998 Gay Games in
Amsterdam.
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These games would be magical for
Chris. The electric welcome given
the masses of athletes at the
opening ceremony in Ajax Stadium
and the experience of lifting a
weight competitively for the first
time was all crowned with the thrill
of walking away from his first
competition with a silver medal. It
was then that his dream to
compete and win at the worldclass level was born.
His success at the Gay Games
convinced him that this was
something worth pursuing. He
began training with a new zeal,
with the goal of qualifying for the
British Championships and then
progressing
to
a
World
Championship. It took him five
years to qualify for his first British
Finals but, by the end of the sixth
year, he had also qualified for the
World Championship where he
took a podium finish in second
place.
Chris maintains spreadsheets of his
workout schedule, plotting out a
path of ever-increasing weights in
squat, bench press, and deadlift.
The process of building the
intensity needed to peak during a
competition requires a level of
discipline that few could fathom.
In addition, in order to achieve the
heavy lifts that he does on the
platform, Chris channels an energy
that might politely be called
"rage". This is not the kind of
energy that you would want to
keep bottled up inside of you.
For Chris, the best postcompetition release comes in the
form of our dance celebrations. It
is on the dance floor that Chris
finds the necessary emotional
connection he craves after
spending months locked away in
the gym. The week after the
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Atlanta World Championships, Chris
was at the White Party in Miami
celebrating his victory.
After winning his silver medal in
Atlanta, Chris was asked to be an
ambassador for the Gay Games. As the
first gay man to make the remarkable
jour ney which started at the Gay
Games and has advanced to
competing at the elite level of his sport,
Chris is undoubtedly the kind of role
model that the Games would like to
embody.
Chris believes that it is all about
moderation; there is room in life for
both work and for play. He is certainly
a model of how the party can be used
to release the emotional and physical
stress from a career requiring
unparalleled dedication and discipline.
For more information about the 2006
Gay Games in Chicago see
www.chicago2006.org. For more
information on powerlifting and Chris
Morgan see www.chunkymuscle.com.
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SURVIVING
A POLICE ENCOUNTER
by Clovis Thorn
You go to parties to relax and have fun. The last thing you need is an
arrest record, a court date,, or a night in jail. Admittedly, drugs and overt
sexuality are part of the scene, so learning to prrotect your constitutional
rights in the event of a police encounter may mean the difference
between getting it on with a cute boy and getting a date with a judge.
Don't be caught with your
constitutional pants down. Part of
being a responsible partier is
about knowing and exercising your
rights, even in tough situations.
Unfortunately, our current drug
policies emphasize criminal
prosecution over health and safety.
This means that, whether you are
innocent or not, police are trained
to make arrests which lead to
prosecutions and convictions, and
your ignorance of your rights is
sometimes their greatest tool.
Here are five simple steps you can
take to effectively assert your
constitutional rights in a police
encounter, thereby increasing the
chances you'll be leaving the party
in a taxi instead of a cop car.
1. Don't be stupid!
Drugs and public sex are illegal. If
an officer sees you engaging in
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illegal activity, most of the following
points don't apply. You're screwed.
Police do not need a search warrant to
confiscate something that is in plain
view. If you choose to break drug
prohibition laws, do so in private. And
remember - never, ever, do something
that harms another person.
2. Don't consent.
Memorize these words: "Officer, I do
not consent to any searches." By saying
this phrase, you significantly raise the
bar for any further action by the police
and prosecutors. Law enforcement
officers are often trained to intimidate
you into forfeiting your right against
unreasonable search and seizure.
Police are allowed to pat you down, or
frisk you, to feel for weapons. To search
for other items, they need your consent,
probable cause, or a search warrant. If
you do not consent, the officer must
either release you or detain you and get
a warrant, which is a significant burden
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on the officer. The fact that you
refuse to consent to a search does
not give the officer probable cause
or grounds to obtain a warrant. If
you do not consent and the officer
searches you without probable
cause, any evidence he or she finds
will likely be suppressed in court.
While you may feel impolite by
refusing when an officer asks to
search your pockets, car, or
belongings, remember that a
police encounter is not the time for
good social graces. In this case,
just say no (even if the officer is hot
and you have a uniform fetish).
3. Don't answer questions.
The first question an officer will ask
you when you are pulled over for
speeding is "Do you know how fast
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you were going?" You politely answer,
"I was barely going over the speed
limit." Bam! You're guilty, and you've
made the officer's job a lot easier.
Even answering what seems like an
innocent question might come back to
haunt you later. Sure, you want to be
polite, but you have a right to remain
silent before and after arrest. If you
have to say something, say, "I will not
answer questions without my attorney.
Is there some other way I can help
you?"
4. Determine if you can leave.
An officer can detain you if he or she
has "reasonable suspicion" that you are
involved in criminal activity. He or she
must be able, at a later time, to
articulate to a judge why you were
being detained. Therefore, it's a good
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idea to ask "Am I being
detained?" If an officer answers no
or can't tell you what illegal activity
he suspects, you are free to go.
5. Cooperate (without consenting
or answering questions).
It might take every fiber of your
being not to jump down the
officer's throat, scream at your
stupid boyfriend, cry like a baby,
or run, but doing any of these
things will make your situation
worse, not better. Stay calm and
cooperate with the officer as much
as possible without compromising
your rights. Address the cop as
"Officer." If he asks you to show
ID, do it. If he asks you to put your
shirt on, do it. If he tells you to get
lost, definitely do it. But don't be
stupid or angry, don't consent to
searches, and don't answer
questions.
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these hints will help you assert those
rights.
- These rights are guaranteed to United
States citizens. If you are not a citizen,
the only guarantee you'll get is a oneway ticket home.
- Parties on private property and with
private security companies are not
bound by these constitutional
protections. However, private security
cannot detain, search without your
consent, or arrest you. You are free to
go at any time.
- A vast majority of police officers are
hard-working, honest people who are
given a tough job, and asserting your
rights in no way denigrates the
integrity of their work. In fact, a good
police officer will respect your
knowledge of your rights if you assert
them.
All of these hints come with
caveats:
- Every police encounter is
different. These are general
hints that will help in most cases.
- None of this is a substitute for
good
advice
from
an
experienced attorney.
- Laws and ordinances vary by
state and locality, and ignorance
of the law is no defense.
However, all laws are subject to
the rights guaranteed in the
United States Constitution, and
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To sum up, remember these
three phrases if you get
stopped by the police:
1. I do not consent to any
searches.
2. I will not answer any
questions without my
lawyer.
3. Am I being detained or
am I free to go?
The Circuit is all about
celebrating and expressing
freedom. Learning to protect
and exercise those freedoms
is an important part of the
party experience.
Clovis Thorn is director of
development for the Drug
Policy Alliance, the nation's
leading organization of
people who believe the war
on drugs is doing more harm
than good.
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If you know your rights, like Partyboy Bob, a police
encounter might go something like this.
Officerr: "Hey you! You and your friend look like
you're up to trouble. You aren't doing any drugs,
are you?"
Bob: "Hi, officer. Is there something I can help you
with?"
Officer: "Yeah. I saw you hand something to your
friend, and I think it was drugs. What's in your
pockets?"
Bob: "Officer, I do not consent to any searches. Is
there something else I can help you with?"
Officer: "I'm going to frisk you. Put your arms out
to the side."
Bob cooperates.
Officer: "What's this bulge in your pocket? Mind if
I take a look?"
Bob: "Officer, as I said before, I do not consent to
any searches. Am I being detained?"
Officer: "Hell, yeah, you're being detained. I think
you guys are up to something. Where are you
guys from? Let me see some ID."
Bob shows his ID.
Officer: "What are you doing in Palm Springs?
You're a long way from New York. Do they let you
do drugs in New York?"
Bob: "Officer, I will not answer any questions
without my lawyer. Am I being detained or am I
free to go?"
Officer (exasperated) : "You boys think you can
come here and do whatever you want. Well, we
have laws here. Put on your shirt and pull up your
pants. I can see your jockstrap."
Bob does as the officer asks.
Officer: "Now get the hell out of here and don't
let me catch you doing anything you're not
supposed to do."
Bob (leaving immediately): "Have a good night,
officer."
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DETOXIFICATION
by Michael Siebert
Internal cleansing is a natural, everyday occurrence in the body. The
body's cleansing processes he
elp to eliminate toxins. But in today's highly
polluted world, our normal body processes can easily be overwhelmed.
And a long party weekend can
bring an entire community of
impurities into the body, creating
an overload condition. Luckily,
there are ways to supplement the
body's
natural
cleansing
mechanisms that can assist in
removing toxins from our bodies.
When they can't be eliminated,
our bodies try to protect us from
toxins by storing them in our cells,
mucous, fat, and skin. Mucus,
organic toxins, and inorganic
chemicals can build up in various
organs and tissues of the body,
severely affecting their operation.
This kind of toxic build-up often
affects the intestinal tract, which
can
develop
microscopic
ulcerations, imbalances in bacteria
and fungus, imbalance in pH
levels, Candida, or hypersecretion
of mucous. Eating healthy is great
for the body, but if the pipes are
not clean, you won't be able to
access all the good stuff you are
eating.
For many, an accumulation of
toxins is not severe enough to be
recognized as a disease unto itself.
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But a build-up of toxins can still lead to
quite a few problems throughout the
body, such as fatigue, memory difficulty,
irritability, sleeplessness, and other
minor ailments. In the long term, if the
necessary steps to cleanse the body are
not taken, toxic build-up can lead to
more serious health problems. In order
to reverse such health issues, the toxic
build-up needs to be removed as part
of an overall healing plan.
There are many different cleansing
techniques available to get yourself
back on the right track after the party.
One of the simplest techniques is to use
the steam room to sweat the toxins out
of your body. The staff of Saturday
Night Live in the late 70s used to visit
the Russian and Turkish Baths in New
York after heavy nights of drugging and
boozing. Green herbal tea is another
powerful tonic that can help detoxify
your body in the aftermath of heavy
partying. These simple remedies are
not going to cleanse a body that has
suffered from years of abuse, however.
For a more thorough detoxification,
there are herbal formulations that can
assist in cleansing our internal systems.
If you have never performed a cleanse, I
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recommend starting with a fullbody 21-day detox program.
For mulated from traditional
cleansing herbs, these programs
guarantee to improve your health
by cleansing all of the major organs
of elimination including the colon,
liver, gallbladder, kidneys, bladder,
lungs, lymph, blood, and skin.
Spring is a time of
renewal
and
rebirth so this is an
excellent time of
the
year
to
perform a cleanse.
It is recommended
to keep the body
war m
and
comfortable , so
cleansings
are
typically done in
war mer weather.
Some people may
prefer to perform a
cleanse during a
vacation from work
so that the work
stress
doesn't
affect the process.
Although you are not required to
alter your diet during the detox,
eliminating certain products such
as caffeine, alcohol, meat, sugar,
and drugs will deepen the
cleansing effects. Also, a cleanse is
not wise if you are bedridden,
recovering from a medical
procedure, fighting an acute
illness, or simply experiencing
extreme weakness.
Another type of detoxification to
consider is a colon cleanse. (I
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would recommend performing a fullbody cleanse prior to the colon cleanse
for best results.) A good colon
cleansing kit is the Colon Cleansing Kit
from
Blessed
Herbs
(www.blessedherbs.com), a five-day
program formulated with traditional
cleansing herbs to give the intestinal
system and colon a deep cleansing.
Included in each kit is a natural herbal
stimulant called
" D i g e s t i v e
Stimulator" that
tones, cleanses,
and purifies the
entire digestive
system. It helps to
eliminate the stored
toxins
released
during the cleanse
as well as those that
have been trapped
in your body's
intestinal walls. It
comes in capsule
form and works to
assure that one has
at least three bowel
movements a day.
The
kit
also
contains "Toxin Absorber", a formula
containing herbs that have been
traditionally used for their strong
absorptive properties and which work
powerfully to cleanse the intestinal
system. Toxin Absorber comes as a
powder that is mixed with organic apple
juice and taken five times a day. You will
be required to follow a liquid-only diet
during the five day cleanse; otherwise,
the Toxin Absorber will simply bind to
the food you are eating, rather than the
waste you are trying to remove. Visit
your local Whole Foods or Wild Oats to
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find other colon cleansing options.
It is not unusual to experience
symptoms of a past illness while
cleansing. This is sometimes
referred to as a "healing crisis".
The symptoms of a healing crisis
are generally not as strong as the
original illness, but you can expect
to feel "off" at various stages of
the cleansing. In addition, past
emotions may resurface, giving
you the opportunity to release
them. Some of the symptoms you
may experience during a cleanse
include fever, headaches, aches
and pains, fatigue, skin eruptions,
emotional
irritability,
gas,
temporary constipation, diarrhea,
swollen glands, and tight muscles.
It is important that you not use
drugs to suppress any cleansing
symptoms you might experience.
Instead, encourage the release of
toxins from the body by allowing
the body to do its job. Persons
with immune system-related
disorders should always begin
taking new supplements in tiny
amounts before cleansing in order
to determine if they are sensitive
to the supplements.
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intestinal cleanses per year may be
necessary. Then, once you are on your
road to healing, you can reduce the
number of yearly cleanses to one or
two. A visit to the steam room after a
cleanse will also help your body
continue eliminating toxins.
When your internal environment is clean
it will be visible on the outside as well.
People will notice the way your skin
glows. After removing years of toxic,
mucus-laden intestinal buildup, one will
feel the body has returned to a more
natural state. You will feel the
difference.
Feel free to contact Dr. Michael Siebert
with any detoxification questions or to
begin your road to good health. He can
be
reached
at
305.672.8513
or www.drmichaelsiebert.com.
While cleanses can be extremely
healing, it is important to balance
the cleansing techniques with
periods of rebuilding and
strengthening. Cleansing without
allowing the body to rebuild will
eventually weaken your system, so
be sure to take plenty of time off
between cleansings. Listen to
your body; it is always your best
guide. Initially, two to four
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SUMMER
CI RCU IT
2005
As the warm weather of summer rolls in across most of the world, many embark
on their long-deserved vacations. Summer comes early to Orlando, where it will
already be balmy when this city hosts Gay Days - which has grown into one of the
largest events on the Circuit today. This is quickly followed
d by the Gay Pride
festivals in most every major city, which kick off this season.
The sunshine also brings a host of outdoor parties and the gay resort towns
along the beaches will all be happening - Provincetown, Laguna, Rehobeth,
Saugatuck and Fire Island are just a few of the towns that become a lot more gay
at this time of year.
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SUMMER CIRCUIT 2005
April 29 - July 23, 2005
QUEER AS FOLK TOUR -
Tour Dates
North America
April 29 Toronto
Fly
Chicago
Crobar
The Ancient city of Babylonia, biblical May 1
Indianapolis Talbott Street
birthplace of all things decadent, is May 6
Montreal
Stereo
coming to your town! Ancient Babylon May 7
Firestone
was destroyed for being overrun with May 14 Orlando
Avalon
sinners and idolaters. Sounds like as May 15 Boston
Velvet Nation
good a reason as any to come re-live May 21 Washington
Avalon
the fun this summer as the Queer As May 22 New York
Space
Folk Ancient Babylon Tour travels to May 27 Miami
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the hottest clubs across the country. In June 10 Dallas
June
11
Los
Angeles
TBA
each venue, Midori, Showtime
Dreams
Networks and Embrace Productions June 24 Denver
Woodruff Arts
reinterpret what Babylon (the famous June 25 Atlanta
Center
nightclub from the popular Queer As
July 1
Vancouver
Celebrities
Folk television series), would look like July 2
Ft. Lauderdale Coliseum
as the ancient city of Babylonia in the July 9
Philadelphia Pure
year 200 B.C. The tour features the July 16 Cleveland
The Grid
hottest talent, including superstar DJs July 23 San Francisco Mezzanine
Abel, Manny Lehman and Roland
Belmares. Each tour date also features
performances by Miami's RKM. Fans get to live the Queer As Folk experience
firsthand by partying with the show's actors, who will make guest appearances
throughout the Tour. Scott Lowell, Robert Gant and Hal Sparks all appeared
during 2004's Tour.
Info: www.ancientbabylontour.com
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May 6-8, 2005
CHERRY - Washington, DC
The season is ripe for the sweet taste of Cherry this year. Now in its 10th year, the
Washington, DC event once again provides the ultimate spring festival. From the
historic streets of DC to the magnificently grand venues, Cherry is prepared to
celebrate the extraordinary. This party features hot boys, hot DJs, and plenty of
cherry-pickin' fun. Experience the power, feel the music, and be part of the
transformation that Washington, DC and the boys and girls of the Cherry Fund
have planned for you. DJs this year include Joe Gauthreaux, Alex Cohen, Alyson
For recent changes or updates to this schedule, please visit us online at:
www.circuitnoize.com and www.partyfinder.com
Search 100’s of events by city, state, date or DJ.
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SUMMER CIRCUIT 2005
Calagna, DeLeón, and Abel. Produced entirely by volunteers, this year's proceeds
benefit Whitman-Walker Clinic, Sexual Minority Youth Assistance League,
Northern Virginia AIDS Ministry Mautner Project, the National Lesbian Health
Organization and The Center-Home for GLBT in Metro DC.
Info: www.cherryfund.org
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May 19-23, 2005
THE HOT & DRY WEEKEND - Montreal, Quebec
In honor of the Eternal Egypt exhibit at Musée des Beaux-Arts de Montréal
(Montreal Fine Arts Museum) this year's theme for the main event at Metropolis is
Egyptian. If you're up for a little culture, you should check out this special
museum exhibit, which features masterworks of ancient art from London's British
Museum. The parties will feature imaginative shows, over the top décor, special
effects and top DJ talent. This year's Fresh party will take place on Sunday at
Aria, the largest and best equipped after-hours venue in Montreal.
Info: www.bbcm.org
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May 20-22, 2005
TRIBE- Long Beach, California
If you live in southern California, Pride season kicks off a little early every year
with the always-festive Long Beach Pride. Will Gorges and Michael Evenstar are
always ready with fun parties and events to help you avoid overindulging in too
much beer-swilling and sunburning. This year is no exception as Tribe 4 - Ghosts
In The Machine, docks on the Queen Mary. The dome parked next to the Queen
Mary once used to house the Spruce Goose. The dome is now a functioning
Cruise Ship Terminal and together the pair make for one of the most unusual
event spaces on the Circuit. Tribe boasts six parties with a main event Sunday
evening within the Queen Mary's enormous Exhibit Hall & Engine Room. DJs
Mike Oldenkamp, Phil B., Alexander, Roland Belmares and Paulo join Long Beach
native DJ Dawna Montel for events Friday through Sunday night. By day, aquataxi over to the Pride Festival set aside the beautiful canals and waterways of
Long Beach Harbor. After-hours in the Naga Ballroom is a particularly fun event.
Stay aboard the Hotel Queen Mary (562-435-3511) in a luxurious stateroom and
take the Ghosts and Legends tour of the ship that is reported to be one of the
most haunted places in the country.
Info: www.michael-evenstar.com / www.willgorges.com
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May 26-30, 2005
MEMORIAL WEEKEND - Pensacola, Florida
This unique gay weekend in Pensacola, Florida, keeps getting bigger and better
every year. Presented by Johnny Chisholm and Oz, this year's event features
shining new venues and the most vibrant entertainment and talent. Don't miss
your Foreplay where DJ Jay-R gets your dancing started at the totally remodeled,
redecorated Emerald City Nightclub. Bounce, the ever-popular poolside T-Dance
on Friday afternoon has a new home at the Hilton Garden Inn - the host hotel.
Tracy Young sets the mood. The Friday night beach party Hurricane hits the
beach in front of the Hilton Garden Inn. The perky Kimberly S. is your mixmistress
of the evening and she'll have you groovin' to the music all night. The natural raw
talent of DJ Alyson Calagna wakes you poolside for an afternoon Tea at the
Hilton Garden Inn. That night, Sweat welcomes the boys to Emerald City with DJ
Roland Belmares. And for the ladies DJ Mary Pappas leads the Forbidden action
at Capt'n Fun on the Beach. DJ David Knapp is champion of the turntables at
Spellbound, the first after-hours party of the weekend, at the Annex. Now in its
eleventh year, Abracadabra will take over the Pensacola Civic Center, with Manny
Lehman blazing through his set in this massive venue. Ladies will enjoy Mary
Pappas at Flounder's on the Beach. The energy will still be sky-high and that's
when Barry Harris takes over to spin the after-hours at the Annex. On Monday,
DJ Dewight Barkley brings you to Climax at Emerald City for the annual drink-ndrown closing party.
Info: www.memorialweekendpensacola.com / www.ozneworleans.com
The Hilton Garden Inn on the Beach 877-782-9444
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MEMORIAL WEEKEND - San Francisco, California
Industry, San Francisco's biggest Saturday night dance party, brings you the
hottest party in the Bay Area. Resident DJ Jamie J Sanchez headlines the night
on the city's only custom-built Funktion One sound system. Mezzanine has just
undergone major remodeling, including the opening of a new room featuring
deep house and mashups. Men, music, muscle...Memorial Weekend! Sanctuary
is where you will find the biggest men and the hottest boys in San Francisco on
any big holiday weekend. Located at the huge Factory nightclub, Sanctuary will
feature top-notch DJs Matt Consola and John Le Page, a monster sound system,
and dancing till six.
Info: www.industrysf.com / www.guspresents.com
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May 27-29, 2005
WHITE PARTY WEEKEND - London, UK
It's no secret that the party animals of Europe live in the UK. So why not bring
the party to them? Now in its second year, this weekend is the result of a
collaboration between some of the biggest names in London including The
Fridge, Crash and Beyond along with one of the biggest party promoters in
Europe - Robert Riedijk. The well-rounded set of international DJ talent includes
Brett Henrichsen, Steven Redant (of Lademence), Paul Heron and Steve Pitron.
The three day party passes will sell out.
Info: www.gayeventts.nl / www.whiteparty.nl
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May 27-29, 2005
THE VALLEY OF THE DOLLS - Dallas, Texas
What started out as an annual social gathering to celebrate the beginning of
summer has turned into an annual event drawing thousands of men and women
of all ages to this incredible and affordable Circuit party weekend. Texas Circuit
Boyz (TCB) hosts a weekend entitled Valley of the Dolls because it is DJ'd by
some of the top female DJ talent on the Circuit. This stellar line-up of "dolls"
includes Kimberly S., DJ Pride, Alyson Calagna and Kris Kono. The luxurious
Sheraton Suites Market Center has been chosen as the host hotel and provides
the venue for the pool party on Sunday. This event benefits the charity
Boys4Toys, a local group that collects toys for underprivileged children in the
Dallas metro area.
Info: www.texascircuitboyz.com / www.Boys4Toys.org
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May 29, 2005
MEMORIAL WEEKEND - Los Angeles, California
After-hours, Monday morning, Evenstar-Mindfold revitalizes the celebration of
Mayfair at Avalon, in Hollywood, with hosts John Brady and many of the
production team who created Vision. LA favorite DJ Casey Alva opens for New
Orleans native Joe Gauthreaux. At the same time, DJs Mike Oldenkamp and
Adien spin a crafty side-by-side set in the Spyder Room. ABEL at The Mayan on
Sunday night.
Info: www.michael-evenstar.com / www.mindfoldentertainment.com /
www.johnbradypresents.com
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MEMORIAL WEEKEND - New York, New York
The ever hot boys of Alegria will be swaying to the sounds of a stellar line up at
this special installation of this infamous event. DJs Tony Moran and Eddie Elias
make for a very powerful dance floor vibe on the main floor, plus DJ Dudu
Marques from Rio will be spinning in the Prop Room. This night promises a
musical journey you won't soon forget. Make your NYC weekend complete with
visits to g lounge for one of their famous Martinis and to Splash for a spin with
the friendliest crowd in town and the hottest stripper boys on the bars.
Info: www.glounge.com / www.splashbar.com / www.alegriaevents.com
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May 26-30, 2005
INTERNATIONAL MR. LEATHERMAN - Chicago, Illinois
The world's hottest leathermen will come together to compete for the title of
"International Mr. Leather 2005" as IML celebrates its 27th anniversary. Expect
loads of muscled, meaty men, an incredible leather market, and some good ol'
no-holds-barred nasty fun. The closing party, The Black and Blue Leather Ball,
explodes into Chicago's Excalibur nightclub with 5 floors of studs, daddies, and
slaves. This night will be about the awesome visuals provided by some of the
world's most amazing leathermen, including the newly crowned winner of Mr.
International Leather making his first appearance as title holder. Rising DJ
Matthew Harvat (aka Circuit Mom) takes on duel roles as producer and DJ. The
Manhunt World Tour also has its start here on IML weekend. DJ Bill Bennett has
created an event with visuals and remixes to send you into orbit.
Info: www.imrl.com / www.circuitmom.com / www.t-besttalentagency.com /
www.manhunt.net
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May 27-28, 2005
GAY PRIDE - Las Vegas, Nevada
Celebrate Pride in the only gay club that is right on the Las Vegas strip - Krave.
This juicy night features DJ Adien at the turntables and the one and only Tiffany
performing.
Info: www.kravelasvegas.com
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June 1-5, 2005
GAY DAYS DISNEY - Orlando, Florida
Get ready for the adventure of a lifetime as Gay Days Orlando takes you on a
fantasy-filled vacation. Whether this is your first visit or your fifth, this year's
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celebration has something new and exciting for you. When the sun goes down,
this tourist town rolls out world-class special events produced by Mark Baker
Productions that are unequaled anywhere. All night, every night, there is
something hot and happening to keep the party going. DJs include Brett
Henrichsen, David Knapp, Roland Belmares, and DJ Abel. One Mighty Party
makes a triumphant return to Disney/MGM on Saturday night. Tracy Young and
Alyson Calagna spin simultaneously on two separate dance floors. Throughout
the night, you'll be treated to amazing state-of-the-art sound and light shows
designed by Disney. The shock of the Tower of Terror, the dizzying rush of the
Rock 'n' Roller Coaster and the nostalgic thrill of The Great Movie Ride just add
to the fun. To cap it all off, OMP will have a huge fireworks extravaganza! The
Wyndham Palace is the host hotel this year and features three days of Reunion
Pool Parties. DJs for these afternoon favorite festivities include Jon Herseth,
Kimberly S., Doug Healy, Don Bishop and Warren Gluck.
Info: www.markbakerpresents.com / www.onemightyparty.com /
www.gaydayevents.com / www.reunionevents.net
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GAY PRIDE LOS ANGELES - Los Angeles, California
On Saturday night Tom Whitman and Manny Lehman present Wonderland. DJs
Tony Moran and Manny Lehman are your ringmasters for a celebration unlike any
other. This is what Los Angeles Pride is meant to be - a dance event of gigantic
proportions. Welcome to Wonderland. Christopher Street West wants to know,
"How do you wear your pride?" It's either a nod to L.A.'s amusingly statusconscious label queens or an important question in the "two steps forward, one
step back" political climate of our country these days. Are you out? Are you
being heard? Well, good. Be seen, too, at the annual West Hollywood Pride
Parade, starting Sunday morning at 11, along the usual route. Then hop over to
the festival, get a few beers, a sunburn, a henna tattoo, a gay checking account,
and your picture taken with a drag queen. On Sunday, Peter Rauhofer and Phil B.
heat up the night at Avalon for Pandora. Come see what's inside.
Info: www.tomwhitmanpresents.com / www.johnbradypresents.com /
www.lapride.org
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June 12-21, 2005
ATLANTIS SAFARI - Kenya
For a sixth year, Atlantis brings back an adventure vacation to one of the most
exotic destinations in the world. Kenya is home to the vast open savannahs of the
Serengeti and the world¹s best game viewing. Atlantis' luxury tour is produced
by leading safari professionals and customized exclusively for Atlantis.
Info: atlantisevents.com
800-6-ATLANTIS
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June 23-26, 2005
GAY PRIDE - Toronto, Canada
Toronto celebrates the 25th Anniversary of its famous Pride Week - one of the
world's largest gay and lesbian celebrations. This Year, Prism is bigger and better
than ever with seven energized events. Get your engines roaring and drive hard
for the pole position on Thursday night at Ignition with DJ Paulo. Friday night
starts with a star-filled black-tie charity event at the newly restored Carlu theatre
and then marches downtown for some harder maneuvers at Bootcamp with DJ
Abel. Come and get wet at Aqua on the city's largest outdoor patio at the Docks
Entertainment Complex on Saturday afternoon with DJ David Knapp. End the
night in style at Joy where DJs Boy George and Tony Moran will make you
happier than you ever thought possible. After the famous million-person-plus
parade on Sunday, you can celebrate your Pride in the sun at Shine and then you
can end your weekend perfectly with the legendary DJ Peter Rauhofer spinning
on The Guvernment's world-famous sound system at Revival. Also this weekend
a new series of events called Rise makes its debut. From the producer of
Toronto's legendary Gay Pride Event Unity and Gairy Brown come five fantastic
events. With a stellar DJ lineup - Manny Lehman, Barry Harris and Brett
Henrichson and performers Flava and Kristine W. Rise will push Toronto's
celebration over the top. Seamlessly presented in some of Toronto's top venues
these celebrations will leave you standing proud. And while you're in Toronto
don't forget to drop by Woody's and check out some of their steamy talent and
the friendliest bartenders in town.
Info: www.prismtoronto.com / www.risetoronto.com / www.woodystoronto.com
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June 24-26, 2005
GAY PRIDE SAN FRANCISCO - San Francisco, California
"Stand Up, Stand Out, Stand Proud" is the theme for this year's 35th anniversary
San Francisco Pride Parade and celebration. Just be sure you pack your activist
hat AND your dancin' shoes. There are a whole slate of parties to keep you up all
night. Just don't sleep through the parade-it's bad karma. Friday Rob Kaftan
and Joe King want you to drop your pants and dance at the red-hot Underworld
underwear party. Saturday afternoon Circuit Noize sponsors another in the
continuing series of earth-based dance rituals. This event is a guided dance
meditation that will put you in a great headspace to launch the rest of your
weekend. The doors open at 2:00pm, you must enter by 3:00pm, when the ritual
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begins. It's located at the Women's building in the Mission district at 3543
Eighteenth St. Superclub Industry @ Mezzanine, San Francisco's hottest Saturday
night party, brings you its biggest Pride weekend ever. International superstar
DJs Chris Cox and Wayne G. provide the sounds. Saturday night Gus Presents
the massive Colossus party with DJ Paulo. Dance under a spectacular 8 story
atrium at the Gift Center Pavilion. At the all-new Ten15 Folsom, Roland Belmares
presides over the new Giant tea dance. Putting the finishing touches on the
weekend Sunday night, Alexander and David Knapp will be spinning in the
Sanctuary, at the Factory.
Info: www.guspresents.com / www.mezzaninesf.com / www.ritualdance.org
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June 24-26, 2005
GAY PRIDE NYC - New York, New York
"Equal Rights - No More, No Less" is Heritage of Pride's message to the world
this year. To get this message out, they host a rally, a march, a festival, and a
dance. That last event is, of course, Dance 19: The Dance on the Pier, happening
on Pier 54 on Sunday, from 4pm - 11pm. Warren Gluck and Randy Bettis will be
mixing sound with Guy Smith on lights. With the sunset over the twinkling
Manhattan skyline, the only thing better would be some fireworks, and they'll
have those too. Sunday night, Ric Sena presents Alegria Pride 2005-wall-to-wall
muscles and the thundering beats of Tony Moran and Abel to keep you going
well into the next day (You do have work off, right?). Meanwhile, over at Spirit,
Tracy Young opens for Junior Vasquez at Speed-O, midnight Sunday night all the
way through to 6pm on Monday. And all weekend, SBNY will be featuring their
famously friendly crowd and easy-on-the-eyes bartenders. And while you're in
Chelsea you'd be foolish not to stop into g lounge for one of those frozen
Cosmos.
Info: www.nycpride.org / www.splashbar.com / www.glounge.com /
www.alegriaevents.com / www.juniorvasquezmusic.com
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June 24, 2005
GAY PRIDE - Manila, Philippines
The new party powerhouse in the east celebrates gay pride in the Philippines.
Experience something exotic and unique in the world of gay parties.
Info: www.circuitasia.com
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July 1-4, 2005
INDEPENDANCE 10 - Laguna Beach, California
By day, guys converge on West Street Beach, but as night falls, the party moves
further inland. So what if you have sand in your shoes? Parties like this are why
we live in California. Dance under the stars, then crash at either host hotel - The
Coast Inn (949-494-7588) or Doubletree Irvine (949-471-8888) - then consider
your summer officially kicked off.
Info: www.willgorges.com
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July 1-7, 2005
FIERY FOURTH OF JULY WEEKEND - Fire Island Pines, New York
It's not a quiet little sandbar when it lights up for this midsummer holiday. And on
the island, the celebration lasts for a full week. The Pavilion is open every night
for your dancing desires. The top New York DJs are in town for the weekend, with
Junior spinning Fever on Saturday night and the amazing Tony Moran spinning
Sunday night. Tea dance DJs include Super Dave, Randy Bettis, Lina and Joe
Gauthreaux.
Info: www.thepinesfireisland.com
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July 2-8, 2005
SUMMER CAMP P-TOWN - Provincetown, Massachusetts
It's the east coast's most popular July Fourth destination and it's easy to see whya cozy New England village with picturesque beaches and a local flavor that
pretty much defines quaint. Plus it turns just as gay as gay gets during this long
weekend of celebrating. In P-Town, everybody is your friend-even the people
you haven't met, because eventually you will (Probably at 2 am in front of Spiritus
Pizza, but you'll figure that out soon enough). David Flower Productions has
once again lined up a stellar array of DJ talent to play at his excellently produced
events. A full week of top DJ talent includes Manny Lehman, Susan Morabito,
Tony Moran, Roland Belmares, Scotty K, Adien, Patrick Guay and Rob Harris. And
don't miss the adventure on the high seas with two different boat cruises - the
world famous Sunset Boat Party features DJ Brett Henrichsen and DJ Abel will be
spinning the even more infamous After Hours Boat Cruise.
Info: www.davidflower.com
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July 2-4, 2005
THE DUNES RESORT - Saugatuck, Michigan
They don't call it "Fire Island West" for nothing, you know. Saugatuck, the
midwest's largest gay resort, and the Dunes, its gay anchor and social hub, play
host to throngs of hot and friendly Midwestern boys this time of year. On July
4th weekend, DJs Brett Henrichsen, David Knapp and Mark Vallese spin those
popular tea dances at the famous Dunes Resort. See the Dunes website for
additional DJ dates and events.
Info: www.dunesresort.com
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July 3, 2005
GIANT TEA DANCE - San Francisco, California
1015 Folsom is back. You knew it would be and after an extensive remodel and
complete revamp of the sound and lights, who better to break it all in and bring
it alive for us than DJ Warren Gluck. He'll be spinning his classic, yet progressive
style of tea music. Dress code for this special July 4th event is red, white and
blue.
Info: www.guspresents.com
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July 6, 2005
HUSTLABALL 2005 - Barcelona, Spain
Rentboy.com and Nois Magazine are teaming up to bring you the latest
Hustlaball - this time at La Paloma in Barcelona. At first glance La Paloma is a
beautiful, restored edifice more than 100 years old, but it also has a bit of a
checkered past. At one time it was known for the pimps and thugs who
frequented it and the dangerous bouncers who kept them in check. In other
words, it's the perfect place to throw a party for special guest Chi Chi LaRue, a
pack of boys from her famous stables and a crowd of hedonistic revelers from
around the world. DJ DeMarco provides the soundtrack. Dress outrageous.
Tickets and Info: www.hustlaball.com / www.lapaloma-bcn.com
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July 10, 2005
WHITE PARTY - Barcelona, Spain
You know you were just looking for a reason to go back to beautiful Barcelonawell, your wish has come true The White Party, at Space Barcelona provides the
perfect excuse to visit this balmy coastal town in Spain. DJs Paul Heron and
Steven Redant combine their magic with the heat of the latin locals to spin this
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party into a dance frenzy.
Info: www.riedijkproductions.com / www.spacebarcelona.com / www.whiteparty.nl
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July 15-17, 2005
FOLSOM FAIR NORTH - Toronto, Canada
The world's sexiest leather and fetish lovers will again converge on Toronto this
July. Saturday night kicks off the nasty fun and kink with Agitator. This is a steamy
leather and fetish dance party featuring DJ Chester Wong, Toronto's own
notorious Master R and a mob of muscle studs from Colt Studios. On Sunday the
main event, Folsom Fair North 3, kicks off at high noon at the Steam Whistle Beer
Garden. An expanded entertainment stage, dance area and a large vendor
market create a kinky carnival atmosphere.
Info: www.folsomfairnorth.com
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July 23, 2005
QUEER AS FOLK TOUR FINALE - San Francisco, California
Industry @ Mezzanine will host the very last Queer as Folk Ancient Babylon stop,
featuring the one-and-only Manny Lehman on the decks. Famed designers RKM
will transform Industry into ancient Babylon with shows, giveaways and dancing
all night.
Info: www.industrysf.com
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July 25-31, 2005
DIVERS/CITÉ - Montréal, Canada
Divers/Cité is Montréal's lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender pride
celebration. A cultural festival, pride parade, community day, and roster of events
and parties that make this a Pride weekend that ranks with the best. Friday night,
HomoRama, features DJ Joffrey Frigid spinning dirty electro and Brooklyn-based
cock-rock band Black Moustache provides live entertainment. LesboMonde is
where the girls will be. And on Sunday, the Pride Ball is at Club Aria - Montreal's
hottest new after-hours space.
Info: www.diverscite.org
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July 29-31, 2005
SAN DIEGO PRIDE - San Diego, California
As always, Pride weekend in San Diego serves up a dizzying array of parties and
events that often looks like a who's who of the DJ world. Friday's Pride Ball is a
boat cruise aboard "The Lord Hornblower"-San Diego's largest luxury charter
vessel - and features spin master Phil B. Saturday's Circuit Daze showcases the
reigning prince Tony Moran at the San Diego Sports Arena. Sunday is the ever
popular Zoo Party at the world famous San Diego Zoo. This year DJ Manny
Lehman is at the helm. The Zoo Party usually sells out, so get your tickets in
advance. And finally Sunday it will be Fete' Accompli with DJ Abel at 4th & B.
Info: www.powerhouse-productions.com
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July 29 - August 1, 2005
RAPTURE PRIDE - Vancouver, Canada
ToyBoxBoys Productions brings you the sixth edition of this widely anticipated
event, which is Vancouver's biggest party. This Pride weekend will feature DJ
Mark Anthony (Montreal), Escape (New York), Paulo (LA), Deko-ze (Toronto),
Mathew Harvat (Chicago) and Rob C (Vancouver). Live on stage will be
performances by Circuit Mom and Derek Daniels (Hawaii). Expect Circuit sounds
with a global flair in a way that only the boys from Vancouver can deliver.
Info: www.RaptureVancouver.com
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July 28 - AUGUST 4, 2005
PINES PARTY - Fire Island Pines, New York
This is one of the only beach parties that happens at night. Décor and
production values over the last years have been top-notch. The Pavillion will also
be jumping throughout the week and features D.C.'s famous Rob Harris on
Saturday night and Susan Morabito on Sunday night. Tea Dance DJs include
Super Dave, Lina, Marco and Carlos Pedraza.
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JOINING HEARTS 18… KALEIDOSCOPE - Atlanta, Georgia
This year's party is an early evening event at the Boisfeuillet Jones Atlanta Civic
Center Plaza, a venue complete with fountains, shade areas, and a breathtaking
view of the downtown skyline. DJ David Knapp is spinning, with a special guest
performance by diva Abigail. Joining Hearts is a community based, volunteer
non-profit organization dedicated to providing housing support to people living
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with HIV and AIDS in Atlanta, Georgia. In 2005, the event celebrates its 18th year
of fundraising; proudly acknowledging that through its 18 year history, 100% of
every dollar raised through ticket sales and tips is donated to its beneficiaries.
Info: www.joininghearts.org
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August 4-7, 2005
GAY PRIDE - Amsterdam, The Netherlands
This year Amsterdam Pride celebrates its ten year anniversary. The kick off party
on Thursday at Cockring is the perfect way to get ready for an exciting weekend
and check out the locals and tourists alike. On Friday night the immensely
popular Salvation party at Escape Venue attracts a great variety of people, from
muscle boys to fashion queens and everything in between. Make sure to get your
ticket in time, because this is a guaranteed sell-out. The party continues with the
Steamy After Salvation at Thermos Day Sauna, with hundreds of horny guys
dancing at the sauna. Most convenient! On Saturday celebrate Pride with
thousands of gays in the streets. For the occasion Amsterdam is one big open-air
club where you can drink your beer or smoke your joint on every corner of the
street! The unique Pride parade, on the Amsterdam canals, features more than
one hundred of the most outrageous floats and over a half million spectators. You
can even buy a ticket to be on the White Party boat and be a part of the parade.
Saturday night's White Party is at Powerzone, which features two floors of
dancing, an outdoor terrace and a swimming pool. The theme for this year is
"White Party Extravagance." Prizes will be given for the best costumes and the
sounds will be provided by DJs Paul Heron, Wayne G. and Steven Redant.
Another party you won't want to miss is Joystick. Held at one of the largest dance
venues in Amsterdam, Joystick has all the ingredients for an incredible party
experience. If you haven't been laid yet, then don't miss the safe-sex party at
Cockring on Sunday afternoon. The full schedule of events includes a Sunday Tdance cruise, street parties and after-hours events all weekend long.
Info: www.whiteparty.nl / www.gayeventseurope.com / 877-GAYEVENTS
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August 13-27, 2005
RSVP MEDITERRANEAN CRUISE- Athens to Istanbul
This year RSVP is sponsoring two back-to-back seven-day cruises. There is no
better way to experience the romance of the sea than on a small ship with RSVP.
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With 170 to 220 guests, these small ships are an intimate, more relaxed way to
feel the joys of an all gay and lesbian cruise. Sail from Athens to Isantbul or from
Istanbul to Athens on one or both fun-filled tours. The exotic ports of call include
the famed Greek islands Santorini and Mykonos, Dikili and Kusadasi/Ephesus.
Enjoy the thrill of a being on board a real sailboat in the Dardanelles channels
and the Sea of Marmara.
Info: www.rsvpvacations.com
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August 18-21, 2005
RED BALL - Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Now in its fourth year, this year's theme is "Touchdown on the Retro Planet".
Friday there is a welcome happy hour at Georgie’s Alibi in Wilton Manors and
later the Welcome Party is at Boom Nightclub with DJ Bryan Reyes. On Saturday
afternoon there is a Red Ball Pool Party with DJ Johnny D sponsored by
Manhunt.net, followed by a pre-party at the world famous Copa Nightclub. On
Sunday a brunch is sponsored by Hamburger Mary's in Wilton Manors and then
it's off to the main event, The Red Ball, with Retro DJ's Marc Scott and Robbie
Leslie. Don't forget to wear your Red. All proceeds from this weekend are
donated to Children's Diagnostics and Treatment Center taking care of Children
living with HIV/AIDS.
Info: www.RedBallFTL.com
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LEATHER BALL XI - Toronto, Canada
Mr. Leatherman Toronto Competition Inc. presents Leather Ball XI, Saturday night
at The Opera House. DJ Deko-ze spins. Dress code enforced.
Info: www.MrLT.com
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August 21, 2005
WHITE PARTY IBIZA - Ibiza, Spain
It's one of the most stunning locales for a party on earth-right there next to the
crashing surf on West Street Beach in Laguna. It's always a perfect Sunday
afternoon. Music this year will be courtesy of DJ Phil B, who will spin from noon
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to 5. By August, the ocean in Laguna is even warm enough to take a quick dip.
And nobody is ever in any mood to run right home, so all the boys from the
party-the entire, sand-coated lot of them-adjourn to the Boom Boom Room for
margaritas and more dancing to the sounds of Kimberly S. Host hotel is the
Coast Inn, the west coast's only oceanfront gay resort and located, quite
conveniently, right upstairs from the Boom.
Info: www.willgorges.com / Coast Inn - 949-494-7588
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August 31 - September 9, 2005
ATLANTIS' MEDITERRANEAN CRUISE - Barcelona, Spain
Atlantis' Mediterranean adventure sails from Barcelona for the largest European
all-gay cruise in history. Travel in style aboard Royal Caribbean's new Brilliance of
the Seas. Unique features of this ship include a rock-climbing wall and dramatic
eleven-story glass elevators overlooking the ocean. The ports of call for this
cruise include Nice, Rome (Civitavecchia), Mykonos, Crete and Naples, before
returning to Barcelona. So you better bring two steamer trunks-you need
beachwear, tourist wear and lots and lots of clubwear because when the ship is at
sea be prepared to party just like it's the land-based Circuit.
Info: www.atlantisevents.com
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September 1-5, 2005
END OF SUMMER BLOW-OUT - Fire Island Pines, New York
It's Labor Day Weekend and the boys of New York descend upon the island for a
farewell to summer celebration. On Saturday night The Incomparable Susan
Morabito rocks the Pavillion. On Sunday night Randy Bettis fills the air with his
beats. Tea Dance DJ's include Super Dave, Randy Bettis, Lina, and Joe
Gauthreaux. The final blowout of the season is the Zenith Party on Monday. This
special event is held at a private house, usually on the water.
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ALEGRIA - New York, New York
It's the end of summer in the land of beautiful boys and after a summer of sun
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and faithfully going to the gym they're all peaking, with a golden glow. Crobar
sparkles with the sweat of the hotties that grace New York's sexiest party.
Info: www.alegriaevents.com
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August 31 - September 5, 2005
SOUTHERN DECADENCE - New Orleans, Louisiana
When you think you're an experienced, well-traveled partier, with all your hardearned, world-weary ways and think you've seen it all, along comes Southern
Decadence to show you that you haven't even been looking at the right map. It's
considered the "Gay Mardi Gras" of New Orleans, it is now one of the largest
free street parties you can attend, and really is something you have to see to
believe. As is so often the case with these things, the actual facts surrounding the
party's inception seem dubious. One can be reasonably certain of at least one
thing-one lovely autumn morning, in or around 1972, something happened, and
mayhem ensued. This occasion is now observed annually with more mayhem, a
parade, costumes, noisemakers, drinking, dancing, and the namesake
decadence, in abundance everywhere (and right out in broad daylight!). Come
see and be seen in the wildest, decadent costumes on Decadence Sunday. New
Orleans hot spot, Oz, has a great balcony above Bourbon St. for overseeing the
street level festivities below and welcomes top Circuit DJs Barry Harris, Tracy
Young, Manny Lehman, and Alyson Calagna for your dancing pleasure. The
infamous Chi-Chi LaRue returns to preside over festivities upstairs at the Parade
Dance Club. Their weekend talent includes DJs Warren Gluck, Kimberly S, Joe
Gauthreaux, Rick Mitchell, Max Rodriguez, Darren Thomas, and Jayskee.
Info: www.southerndecadence.net / www.ozneworleans.com/
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PANDORA - Los Angles, California
Come on, open the box, see what's inside. Labor Day Sunday at L.A.'s hottest
space - Avalon - dance to the sounds of Peter Rauhofer and Paulo.
Info: www.johnbradypresents.com
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FOLSOM ST. FAIR - MAGNITUDE & AFTERSHOCK San Francisco, California
It's a city where "formal dress" on an invitation usually means "don't chicken out
and wear Levis underneath-buttless chaps are that way for a reason!" No
surprise, then, that San Francisco pulls together the hottest leather festival
anywhere, as nearly half a million hot leathermen and their fans descend on this
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city, all looking to scratch that one particular itch. The hottest of the hot will be
looking for it at Magnitude on Saturday night-where the world-class music, laser
lights, and the Dungeon Bed lounge (dark corners will be everywhere) pretty
much guarantee the hottest, sexiest venue to let those fantasies play out.
Immediately following Magnitude, DJ Abel spins Aftershock after-hours. Because
that old saying is wrong-sometimes more is, in fact, more.
Info: www.folsomstreetevents.org/magnitude / www.jito.com
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October 5-11, 2005
BLACK & BLUE FESTIVAL - Montréal, Canada
Black & Blue is a party like none other. A whole week of activities ranging from
art exhibits, movie screenings and athletic events, to the famous dance parties. It
is all crowned by the magnificent Black & Blue main event on Sunday night. This
year is the 15th anniversary and the party has been moved back to the Olympic
Stadium, where no doubt a grand spectacle is being planned to commemorate
the occasion. The crowd at the main event is mixed, as thousands of straight
friends of our gay party community (most of them francophone locals) join us in a
celebration that has earned a reputation for breaking new ground in the gay party
world by hiring DJs and drawing a crowd we don't ordinarily get exposed to and
fostering a kind of cultural interchange that is unique to the Circuit. The parties
the rest of the weekend are, of course, good old back-to-basics Circuit parties.
Montréal has some world-class clubs, and this week they're packed full of hot
guys from all over North America and Europe. World class events include the
Leather Ball, Military Ball, and the ever-popular post-Black & Blue Recovery Party
on Monday night.
Info: www.bbcm.org
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October 15-23, 2005
ATLANTIS MEXICAN RIVIERA CRUISE - San Diego, California
It's Atlantis' most popular cruise of all time, back this year with an all-new
itinerary. Setting sail from San Diego aboard Royal Caribbean's Radiance of the
Seas, the eight-day adventure visits five beautiful Pacific beaches in Ixtapa, Puerto
Vallarta, Mazatlan and Cabo San Lucas. While at sea, the wide-open outdoor
pool deck aboard the Radiance becomes the perfect venue for those famous
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Atlantis dance parties, unlike anything you've ever seen on land, featuring
concert sound and massive light and laser shows. Four leading DJs will keep you
dancing until the sun comes up or the ship docks in yet another glittering seaside
resort. Book your stateroom soon, they're going fast.
Info: www.atlantisevents.com
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October 27-31, 2005
HALLOWEEN - New Orleans, Louisiana
New Orleans is the gay destination for Halloween, especially if you like a costume
ball. There are four days of benefit events that provide funding for Lazarus
House, a residential facility for men and women living with AIDS. Saturday's
costume ball is like none other, with gangs of friends dressing in group themes
with each group getting their moment on stage in the spotlight. A lot of these
boys go all out. The Bourbon Pub video bar and The Parade dance club have a
nonstop weekend planned. Across Bourbon St. is Oz, the other traditional gay
party hot spot in New Orleans. Expect top drawer DJ talent, hot and bad
stripper boys, and a crowd that likes to get rowdy.
Info: www.halloweenneworleans.com / www.gayhalloween.com /
www.ozneworleans.com
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October 30, 2005
ALEGRIA HALLOWEEN - New York, New York
Most of the buff boys of Alegria won't be dressed up for this gay holiday. They'll
be sporting those fabulous physiques that they work so hard on. Resident DJ
Abel provides the deep tribal sound at Crobar, with production design by Ric
Sena.
Info: www.alegriaevents.com
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October 25, 2005
HALLOWEEN - Vancouver, Canada
ToyBoxBoys Productions, in association with the Vancouver Men's Chorus, are
producing the next edition of the largest gay Halloween event in the Pacific
Northwest. This popular local event is a must if you are in the mood for
something a little different for this year's Halloween.
Info: www.HalloweenVancouver.com
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THE EARS HAVE IT
…you never know who’s listening!
"You know you're a party girl when
you add the word 'tweakers' to your
Word dictionary!"
"Boy, were we ever lucky tonight!
We were without, but we were granted
some Karma E."
"Huh?"
"You know, the E that comes back to
you from friends because you've been
generous in the past."
"I don't do drugs
anymore... but I don't
really do them any less
either!"
"Do you want some more?"
"No, I think throwing up in
the trash can was a sign I'm
supposed to stop."
Circuit
"Those kittens were wicked!"
"Yeah, it was a healthy litter!"
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"I can't believe he's acting this
way. He seemed so sweet."
"You're old enough to know
you can't trust drug-assisted
infatuation."
"We're not crack whores.
We're just energetic."
"People who live in
glass vials shouldn't
throw crack rocks."
"He has everything
I'm looking for in a
boyfriend: Tina, X, and K!"
"You're not even going to feel that
one little E."
"Sure, I will… I saved some
serotonin just for this party!"
"I just did some G. It
tastes like shit. You want
some?"
"I said 'no' to drugs,
but they didn't listen."
"I'm drug-free… all
my drugs are free!"
Submit your own “Overheards” to us at
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DJ PROFILE
Stephan Grondin
by Jae
Stephan Grondin, a French-Canadian-born musician, producer and DJ,
traces his musical career back to
o the days of his childhood. As his father's
musical apprentice, Stephan developed a passion for musiic at an early
age.
Yet, it was not until the middle of
his second year of law school that
he came face to face with the
biggest decision of his life. Should
he follow his dream of a career in
music or should he
continue in school,
the more likely path
to a stable future? For
Stephan Grondin, his
heart won out. His life
direction
had
suddenly become
very clear. Music was
his answer.
hobby, he explored splicing methods,
creating remixes of his most cherished
artists. His father, a DJ who played
weddings, would become a mentor to
Stephan, providing him with his first
exposure to the
skills of DJing.
Stephan
would
accompany his dad
on these gigs,
soaking up his
father's knowledge
like a sponge.
By the time he was
seventeen, Stephan
Grondin
had
developed himself
into
a
talent
interesting enough
to
grab
the
attention of a local
discotheque and
they offered him a
job. There was only
one problem - he
was too young to
be in a drinking
establishment. The club wanted him
badly enough that the police were
consulted and a solution was found.
The DJ booth was specially constructed
such that it had its own entry from
The Grondin home
had always been
filled with musical
instruments
and
equipment including
a piano, guitars, and
percussions, as well
as reel-to-reels and
turntables. Everyone
in the family played
at least one musical
instrument. Stephan
played both the drums and piano.
His interest in recorded music
began when he became fascinated
with his father's reel-to-reel. As a
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own unique DJ sound, discovering his
fascination with warm, wood sounds
over hollow, metal sounds. In addition,
the DJ booth was right on the dance
floor, allowing for a unique interaction
with clubgoers in the small, intimate
space. For his Sunday afternoon sermon
at CHURCH, Grondin would unleash his
latest masterpieces.
outside and its only connection to
the club was a window that
overlooked the dance floor.
When it was time to attend postsecondary school, Grondin moved
to Montreal to study law. Although
he was an exemplary student,
Grondin couldn't ignore his heart
and, after two years, switched to
the University of Quebec at
Montreal to study music in earnest.
Grondin made the leap outside of
Montreal when he was noticed by the
promoters of Toronto's FLY nightclub.
He has held court there every six weeks
for the past five years. Grondin has also
graced turntables globally in worldrenowned clubs such as Salvation in
Miami, Queen in Paris, Ministry of
Sound in London, and Stereo in
Montreal.
While there, Grondin started a
residency for the school's club,
which was named La Fac. There he
would gar ner the attention of
Pierre Viens, a promoter at the club
SKY, the city's newest gay hotspot.
Grondin landed the Friday night
gig and held the residency for six
years.
He then scored the Saturday night
residency at the first incarnation of
Unity at a time when it was the
most popular gay club in Montreal.
No stranger to the Circuit scene,
Grondin has played eight consecutive
Black & Blue events in Montreal and
three consecutive Altitude (Gay Ski
Week) events in Whistler, Canada.
Circuit revellers also got a Grondin
education during the 1999 Victory Pride
Party celebration in Toronto. Most
recently he played Living in Mexico City
and Rise in Boston.
Yet, Grondin feels that the
experience that transformed him
the most was at a party named
CHURCH at [Club] Sisters. It was
here that Grondin really found his
Stephan's production career got kicked
off way back in the Unity days when he
met Greg Kuca. Together they formed
the music production partnership XUnion. Their first effort, "By Your Side"
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by Malina was released on Tommy
Boy Records and peaked at
number 13 on Billboard's
Dance/Club
play
charts.
Unfortunately, due to creative
differences, Kuca left X-Union .
Their separation was amicable,
though, allowing Grondin to keep
the name.
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Forthcoming this summer on Star 69
Records is Grondin's hot runway remix
of Club 69's "I Look Good". Check out
Star 69 Records for other stellar mixes
by Grondin including Made By Monkeys
"I Try" or last summer's anthem "Luv 2
Luv" from dance diva Suzanne Palmer.
Stephan Grondin is a cherished
entertainer whom Montrealers hold in
high esteem. His abilities as a DJ and
producer have shown him to be a
natural at manipulating sound to create
new music. He is building a unique,
warm vibe that is already very popular
in Toronto, Vancouver, Paris, and
Boston. Those who have shared in the
Grondin experience will attest he can
deliver nights of unparalleled beauty.
Grondin's remix of "Hit The
Freeway" by Toni Braxton
(Laface/Arista) was a catalyst that
promoted greater recognition for
him in the United States. The
remix, although unofficial, was
created in five hours the night
before the Jock Ball of Montreal's
Black & Blue Festival. The reaction
on the dance floor was
phenomenal. His remix triggered a
curiosity, which was eventually
cured when someone leaked it
onto the internet.
For more information on Stephan
Grondin including recent news,
discography and schedule of upcoming
appearances
please
visit
www.stephangrondin.com.
The future is bright for Stephan
Grondin as he prepares to launch
his own label, having already
signed an original production by
Peter Bailey entitled "Freak Show".
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MUSIC REVIEWS
by Jamie Nicholes
for the most part, they could be played
years from now and still wake you from
the misery hole you were digging for
yourself at the bottom of a cocktail
because "nameless buff circuit guy #14"
groped your friend and not you, and lift
you from your cave in the cor ner,
depositing you in the middle of the skin
carnival. Like the album of the same
name by Junior Vasquez, all tracks are
mixes and productions by Wayne G
himself. Many of these tracks were
unavailable prior and will not be
included on anything but this
compilation.
Anthem 2
Wayne G
Initi8-Zero
Upon first inspection of Wayne G's
Anthem 2, my immediate response
was, "Oh my god, he actually used
[nearly all] the original artists, this is
gonna rock!" My friend's response
was somewhat less enthusiastic:
"Yeah, but who cares about those
songs now?" The answer:
everyone. An anthem is "a song of
devotion or loyalty" and the way I
interpret that is: no matter how old
or frequented the song becomes, it
will still command your love and
respect.
The one that will probably command
the most attention, ironically because
the vocalist is a no-name compared to
track listing companions like Justin
Timberlake, Christina Aguilera,
Anastacia, and Angie Stone, is "I Just
Wanna Dance" by Jerry Springer, which
most will recognize by the yell-a-long
lyrics, "I don't give a fuck no more, if
people think I am a whore… I just
wanna fuckin' dance!" Along with that
poetic beauty, Wayne G's compilation
includes his I-only-play-this-at-HeavenLondon mixes of "Like I Love You",
Not all these tracks are as
"anthem-qualified" as others, but
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"Beautiful", "I'm Outta Love" and
"I W ish I Didn't Miss You"
(corresponding
to
the
aforementioned "big name" artists)
along with a 2005 mix of Tears for
Fears' "Shout", Shauna Jensen's
big-room cover of Britney's
"Everytime", and a fierce "busy
working gal" cover of "Pride (A
Deeper Love)" by Cie. Wayne G's
usually a bit too hokey for me, but
Anthem 2 is pure perfection.
Freedom
Manny Lehman
Tommy Boy
Manny's the man. What more is
there really to say? I knew I was
going to love this one from the first
track - the Offer Nissim Remix of
Kristine W's overdue, but finally
released anthem "The Wonder of It
All". Divided into a "Big Room
Session" and a "Tribal Session",
Freedom takes everything you love
about Circuit music, both peakhour and wee-hour, slathers it with
an enthusiastically uplifting energy
and serves it up continuous and
expertly compiled.
As expected, most of the vocals
are contained within the first disc
and the majority of the second is
tribal beats with the vocals
appearing only sporadically. It
might be described as the
heaviness of Peter Rauhofer with
the inspirational tone of old skool
Frankie Knuckles - it's got all the
Circuit
"wham, bam, thank you Sam" that
makes Circuit music what it is today.
And Manny has chosen enough
"happy" tracks that by the set's
conclusion, your mood matches the
warm, light color scheme of the album's
cover and you want to step into
Manny's smiling, outstretched embrace.
This is the Circuit sound of a
midsummer evening.
In the past, when asked what my
favorite tribal Circuit album was, I was
always immediate to preach the shining
star that is Abel's Alegria , but after
listening to this one, I think that we may
be in for an unexpected eclipse.
Buy these releases and all your other
dance music favorites at
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original into a dark trance construction
that re-shaped one line of the chorus
into a foggy haze that drifts aimlessly
over a low beat and a bass groan.
Miami '05 finds Schulz following that
same trajectory as he stitches together
works by other artists across a 2-disc
mixed set that illustrates the darker side
of a city I've always associated with sun,
sand, and retirement.
Schulz's jour ney is a smooth but
emotionally dynamic one, so get ready
to dance with your eyes shut, your
hands up, and your mind free to wander
through your own memories. It is
stunning. And if you're looking for a
point of departure - a place to start
from as you navigate the discs' tracks (I
can never just start from the beginning.
It's like a magazine, right?), go straight
for "I Know You're Gone" by Max
Graham featuring Jessica Jacobs. It
pretty well sets the tone for an
experience that can only go further
inward from there.
Miami '05
Markus Schulz
Moist Music
Markus Schulz is a name that really
only recently started to mean
something to me, but looking back
has actually been a part of the
music I love for quite some time.
Schulz's trademark brooding,
layered and melodic sound has
been sought out for remixes by
artists like Jewel ("Intuition",
"Stand"), Everything But The Girl
("Lullaby of Clubland"), PQM
featuring Cica ("The Flying Song"),
Andain ("Beautiful Things"),
Oceanlab ("Satellite"), Motorcycle
aka Gabriel & Dresden ("As The
Rush Comes") and Telepopmusik
("Breathe").
Self-described as a "studio geek",
Schulz is known for surprising
crowds during live sets with unique
reconstructions of well-known
songs. The first time I really fell in
love with Markus Schulz's vision
was upon hearing his nearly 10minute "Coldharbour Mix" of
Jewel's "Stand", turning the plunky
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of the album is just production, there is
so much creativity and originality
contained within the beat. Holding true
to the African roots of tribal drumming,
most of the vocals on this album are
employed in the track with no more
significance than any other element.
The voice is used as an instrument not
meant to contrast the beat, but to
deepen it. I can't think of a better
example of this than in "The Hum
Melody 2005" in which a woman's voice
is morphed into what sounds like an
electronic bagpipe and then back
again. The voice is being utilized as just
another way to make sound, layered
with the other tracks to create an
intricate composition in the same way
that a high-hat playing 16th notes is
used to complicate a kick drum
stomping out the rhythm's foundation.
Juicy Music, Vol. 1
Robbie Rivera
Star 69
The subtitle of this album - "A
Beatmix" - holds true; it's just sexyass beats. However, this is not
meant to instantly alienate this
beautifully constructed 2-disc
mixed set from those that comprise
the masses who cry out for divavocal Circuit house. Trust me when
I say that these beats never get
boring and never leave you wishing
a wailing female would come
along.
Robbie Rivera has always been the
underdog, producing quality remixes
but being overshadowed time and
again by companion mixes on the same
single by household producers whose
names tend to more frequently fill the
parentheses following every pop track
that makes a crossover to a club DJ's
playlist. It's not that he was ever
unnoticed or unsuccessful; he just never
seemed to get the recognition or
spotlight time that he deserved.
Regardless, he has struck gold with this
release.
While this type of sound seems to
be most commonly understood as
what fills the dark, heavy air at
after-hours, the energy Robbie
infuses his mix with is absolutely
peak and could easily satisfy a
Saturday night crowd at midnight.
This is the album that should be
kept with you at all times to prove
wrong all the haters who classify all
club music by the sound effect that
I believe originated in the movie
Mallrats - "uhn-tsss-uhn-tsss-uhntsss-uhn-tsss". While the majority
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KAT'S RANT
by Kat Coric
I knew it was coming. And though I tried, I could not stop it. It was a
natural progression, this in
nvasion of my beloved city of Montreal. Like a
slow-moving infection, it spread across the border fro
om the south. Dark,
insidious, it has crippled our community. Is there anything I can say about
crysttal meth that hasn't already been said?
There was a time when I felt total
apathy for crystal users. I avoided
them at all costs. Difficult as it is
for me - instead of turning away
from tweakers, I now try to engage
them. I try to see what makes them
grind. I try to plant seeds, full well
knowing that the earth here is
rather toxic. But I try to be more
understanding of the complicated
circumstances involved in crystal
use. I listen, but I don't condone
the use.
successfully left Crete on the wings
they'd crafted, but Icarus, exhilarated
by the thrill of flying, got careless and
flew too near the sun. The wax melted
and he fell to his death. If you choose
to fly, crystal is a sun that sooner or
later will entice you to fly too near.
The crystal meth experience can be
equated to fast food. It's like when you
walk by one of these places and you
are seduced by the smell of the fries.
That smell lures you in. Against your
better judgement you eat the greasesoaked food, only to find that you are
sick to your stomach afterwards. Is the
party getting super-sized?
In my opinion, all drugs legal and
illegal have the potential to be
dangerous, but crystal meth is the
most harmful I've ever seen. It is
destructive and unforgiving. So
why do we still do it? Are we
hurting ourselves intentionally? Is
crystal use an act of self-directed
civil disobedience?
It is almost like collectively we have a
repetitive motion injury of the brain.
We all know the history and we know
the facts. We've all heard the stories
from friends and others, yet we refuse
to acknowledge them. Are you one of
those with the wide eyes? Like a doe in
the headlights, you don't understand
what is about to hit you.
I have too many friends and
acquaintances who are revolving
around crystal like it's their sun. It is
like the sun in the Greek legend of
Icarus. Remember him? He and his
father, Daedalus, fled Crete using
wings made from feathers and
wax. Daedalus warned his son not
to fly too close to the sun. They
If you're one of the professional party
people and want to collaborate on
creative ways to stop the pandemic
contact me at [email protected]
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MY EVOLVING PARTY
by Milton Shultz
In the beginning, my party landscape was populated with outrageous
fun, friends, and fond memories. There were so many extraordinary
extravaganzas beneath the lights, wearing fabulous outfits with welllplanned accessories, dancing to great DJs on sound systems that you
could feel in your body.
during the 90s. There are so many who
have languished in the creativity and
spirituality that can thrive beneath the
disco ball. Slowly and unknowingly,
they have left the party behind in
search of bigger and better highs. I
think part of it has to do with the
evolution of available drugs.
And always, at the center of the
party were the drugs. They served
as a gateway into a magical world
infused with color, drama, and
glamour. There seemed to be so
much beauty… and a feeling of
acceptance… and the music… and
the dancing. It was good for many
years.
When Coke, X and K were the vogue,
silly reverie and flamboyance were
celebrated. With the advent of GHB
and Crystal, the party has just become
a means to an end. These drugs are
truly the Circuit's WMD. And with them,
the party has changed. In fact, the party
has simply gotten in the way. Party-nPlay has become the ultimate goal,
replacing the party altogether.
But eventually the frolic crossed a
line. It became something
uncontrollable. I changed from a
wild and crazy party boy into an
excessive and unhappy party
monster. Gone were the photo
albums filled with pictures of
looney party antics - in their place
were online pictures of potential
sex tricks. My party experience had
morphed into an insatiable, neverending hunger-lust full of
frightening and dangerous sexual
encounters. I had been feeding my
soul with empty calories and the
more I ate of this seemingly
fulfilling bounty, the hungrier I
became.
In the bur ned-out, unemotional
landscape that became my life in the
aftermath of these drugs, I would often
try to figure out why I would repeatedly
walk out onto those burning coals time
after time knowing that I would end up
engulfed in flames. But the powerful
drug-induced sexual validation
experienced while high was a potent
fuel for a boy who had grown up
feeling inferior and lonely.
My story is shared by many of us
who grew up in the party scene
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After four months in rehab and
countless AA meetings, I could never
get past the first step: admitting that I
am powerless. I have always adhered to
the notion that as long as I work hard
enough, I can do whatever I put my
mind to. I can excel where others have
failed. I am powerful and committed to
winning this battle with unmanageable
elements. I am not convinced that it is
the job of some higher power to enable
this success. This will come from within.
It took me a few years to become
aware of my descent into this
hellish inferno. My first trip to the
ER was not enough. Nor was my
second ER experience which
involved paramedics removing me
from my car - passed out at a red
light. It was the third trip. A nurse
very bluntly suggested that I might
have a problem. I was left to think
about what she'd said, laying
beneath the bright lights in an
open-ended hospital gown with a
catheter in me, hearing the
homeless crack addict in the next
bed rambling incessantly.
I am not ready to accept a life of
abstinence either. I will limit the
selection of things that I choose to use.
But my path right now is about finding
joy in life again. One way I think I can
do this is to rekindle the delight that
parties once brought me. I aim to reignite the laughter and to play with my
friends on the dance floor once again.
As a man in my forties with a loving
partner and family, good health,
and a solid career, I had too much
to lose. I finally took a muchneeded break to re-evaluate the
costs versus the benefits and to realign my strategy.
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