Quote Originally Posted by mek
The northwest seems pretty laid back... I played at a party in Seattle this summer, an approved and permitted party on a federal airstrip!
Yes, it is true, we are REALLY laid back...probably has to do with the herb 'round here...

The problem here is that so many folks are so close-minded when it comes to techno because

1) People think the rave/dance scene here is a spiritual "church" to bring together "temporary" members for spiritual enlightenment which means they only listen to shitty breaks and trance.

2) Most openly admit that they dont' "get it".

3) Are wacked-out hippies.

Now, many will reply with, "Well, you need to expose more folks to the likes of techno music." Been there, done that, and have the receipts to prove how it doesn't work...Lost waaaay too much dough in throwing techno events in the NW. Jay Denham 2.5 years ago yielded 60 people (half paid). Billy Nasty in 2001, people complained that the music was too repetitive. Its truly frustrating here....That's why I'm glad to hear that shit is going down in places like Minneapolis and what not...