Roni Size & MC Dynamite @ The Shores

Sorry my bad.

maybe people are picky about what type of promoter they want to support?

Before this gets out of hand, let me just say that Im stoked this event was wicked and well supported, because Roni certainly deserves that. It is a shame tho that a lot of the jungle crew werent in attendance but that was always going to be expected. Maybe getting adnb crew involved, even at a promotional level, may have been a good idea.

And yes, a lot of the industry types that ALWAYS get in for free will always be put off paying for an event but can you really blame them. Most of these people have invested countless dollars into the scene over the years supporting this music, buying records, bring acts out at a loss etc so its completely fair that they have earned the right to expect free entry. And you find me one dnb indudtry type person, that doesnt spend a fortune over the bar when they go out to shows. I cant think of anyone in this industry that doesnt represent at this level so its not as if its a free ride.

As for me, had I been in town I most probably would have paid or put effort in to get a free ticket. But I was playing a golf championship on the weekend which was very important to me. From my point Roni & Dynamite wasnt a big enough attraction for me to make the effort require to attend. There are plenty of other acts (and I dont care who promotes them) that would have had me travelling the distance and putting myself out to attend - just this wasnt such a show for the reasons I outlined earlier.

And again - Im pissed off I couldnt attend the Black Cat gig because that was right up my alley and by all accounts it was a seriously rockin night and big ups to Dolton & Co for making that happen.

Even though I just have, I dont think I actually need to justify my non-attendance anyway. There arent many shows I havent attended in the last 15 odd years. Id be interested to see how many of the younguns speaking out here are still putting in the effort in 2017. Maybe they should think about that before they have too much of a go at certain people who have done more, and supported more than they could even hope to dream of.

QUOTE (Noddy @ May 16 2005, 11:24 PM)

Id be interested to see how many of the younguns speaking out here are still putting in the effort in 2017.

Big up yo bad self mate.

Anyone dissing Josh for supporting the scene can suck my dick

I might diss myself just for a free crack at your old fella!!

QUOTE (Noddy @ May 16 2005, 11:40 PM)

I might diss myself just for a free crack at your old fella!!

poor sound venue sucked ronnie rocked after party at black was heeps better !@@!@#$#

QUOTE (Piney.. @ May 17 2005, 03:20 AM)

poor sound venue sucked ronnie rocked after party at black was heeps better !@@!@#$#

I have reliable sources that say the sound at Black Cat sucked.

Thought the sound at the shores was spot on. Both from an MCing and punter perspective

QUOTE (Noddy @ May 16 2005, 11:24 PM)

And again - Im pissed off I couldnt attend the Black Cat gig because that was right up my alley and by all accounts it was a seriously rockin night and big ups to Dolton & Co for making that happen.

Take it as a compliment that some people see you as such an important part of the scene that your attendance is that mandatory. But as for the after party, Troy (Dolton) decided to ban you from the venue ages ago for openly supporting WE....ok, and maybe a little to do with slagging Kryto

Boys and their games

i cant believe you have to justify your non-attendance

Jeeze... If it werent for people like Noddy there simply would not be a scene in SA. he is the last person that anyone should be bagging about not attending, or even not supporting a party.

If someone says "I cant be arsed" let them not be arsed... Jeeze-us!!

The sound setup at the shores was superb

QUOTE (muffins @ May 16 2005, 09:36 PM)

QUOTE (Benzaah @ May 16 2005, 07:04 PM) I'm actually surprised by the amount of people who didnt show up, to a show which should really be compulsory for all junglists to attend. Roni played heaps harder than expected and dropped gems at just the right moment. Bit of turntabilism in there too. Wicked vibe. Dance Floor was bouncing. Dynamite was a true showman. Much better than the other 'best party of the year' the other weekend. Pretty much agree with this, I heard a bit of complaining about the ticket price from some junglist quarters What happened to traffic should be enough of a heads up that if we want to keep seeing acts of this calibre we need to pay actual money to see them I reckon. Anyway, sick show

i would have really loved to go.... but $170 shoes got in first

i will be at matrix though, generally saying boh at things.

QUOTE (melly @ May 17 2005, 10:00 AM)

i will be at matrix though, generally saying boh at things.

I wont need to justify my non-attendance at that show.

Wild horses couldnt keep me away. Matrix is one DJ I would miss the birth of a child, wedding, sex with Tyra Banks etc for.......

Well, maybe not sex with Tyra.....

Actually I'd hit her one time with no foreplay, then get in the car and catch at least the last half of his set!!!

QUOTE (muffins @ May 17 2005, 08:48 AM)

The sound setup at the shores was superb

The sound was great! Pity about the early finish time, but the after-party at Black Cat was fantastic!!

I thought the start time was great who wants to wait till 12, 1, 0r even 2 for a DJ to start i think earlier start times would bring more punters to shows because if it starts at lets say 1 and the act plays for 2-2 1/2 hours by then its 3-3.30 and by the time you get home who knows 4 or 5 o'clock. i seriously think that late start times can hinder the turnout for a show in our small state and look what happened on the weekend when the gig finnished early. roni and dynamite were clearly having a great time and felt like keeping the party going so they played even more for us back at black cat. bring on more early shows i say

QUOTE (Matt_1 @ May 17 2005, 01:55 PM)

I thought the start time was great who wants to wait till 12, 1, 0r even 2 for a DJ to start i think earlier start times would bring more punters to shows because if it starts at lets say 1 and the act plays for 2-2 1/2 hours by then its 3-3.30 and by the time you get home who knows 4 or 5 o'clock. i seriously think that late start times can hinder the turnout for a show in our small state and look what happened on the weekend when the gig finnished early. roni and dynamite were clearly having a great time and felt like keeping the party going so they played even more for us back at black cat. bring on more early shows i say

depends on the artist tho dude, yeh i agree for a dnb type act,
but if the act atracts munts- then a 3 or 4 go time is good!

QUOTE (Matt_1 @ May 17 2005, 01:55 PM)

I thought the start time was great who wants to wait till 12, 1, 0r even 2 for a DJ to start i think earlier start times would bring more punters to shows because if it starts at lets say 1 and the act plays for 2-2 1/2 hours by then its 3-3.30 and by the time you get home who knows 4 or 5 o'clock. i seriously think that late start times can hinder the turnout for a show in our small state and look what happened on the weekend when the gig finnished early. roni and dynamite were clearly having a great time and felt like keeping the party going so they played even more for us back at black cat. bring on more early shows i say

I agree with that.

We've had discussions on RA before about internationals playing Thursday nights at Heaven so late, but it doesn't really fill up until later and no promoter is going to put a big act on with a half full dance floor.

But then I guess if it shut earlier like this gig did it might bring them out earlier.
And then generally the clubs will want to stay open if they can to make more money over the bar.

I for one would like to catch earlier acts so it doesn't fuck up my hole weekend.

QUOTE (slide @ May 17 2005, 01:58 PM)

QUOTE (Matt_1 @ May 17 2005, 01:55 PM) I thought the start time was great who wants to wait till 12, 1, 0r even 2 for a DJ to start i think earlier start times would bring more punters to shows because if it starts at lets say 1 and the act plays for 2-2 1/2 hours by then its 3-3.30 and by the time you get home who knows 4 or 5 o'clock. i seriously think that late start times can hinder the turnout for a show in our small state and look what happened on the weekend when the gig finnished early. roni and dynamite were clearly having a great time and felt like keeping the party going so they played even more for us back at black cat. bring on more early shows i say  depends on the artist tho dude, yeh i agree for a dnb type act, but if the act atracts munts- then a 3 or 4 go time is good!

Yeah that is good point about the munters and I totally agree for acts that atract that type of crowd eg hardhouse and hardcore. I think the early starting shows will only work if there is a single international or pair going B2B at the same time and it is the right genre of show like D'n'B as you said. If there is more than one international then one would start earlier and the other would have to start later.

i think its cool to have a day party every now and then for something different, its cool actually being able to go places after as well. but it kinda sux when they are as fantastic as roni was and everywhere you go after cant live up (obviously i did not attend the after party - but should have) ANYWAYS my thoughts on teh matter.

Top show at Black Cat, missed the shores. Remember this though, Roni is a great producer, not necessarily a great DJ. There is a big difference. I heard reports of his dodgy mixing from some people after the show. People, did anyone realise that he was not even playing records??

QUOTE (Sean79 @ May 17 2005, 07:14 PM)

People, did anyone realise that he was not even playing records??

He was using final scratch. Pretty much the same thing though in essence.

QUOTE (Stryke @ May 17 2005, 08:18 PM)

QUOTE (Sean79 @ May 17 2005, 07:14 PM) People, did anyone realise that he was not even playing records?? He was using final scratch. Pretty much the same thing though in essence.

exactly the same! can't notice the difference... its great

on that note, I take it Roni brought all that stuff with him...? or do the promoters have to organise it?

This post has been edited by peteK on May 17 2005, 07:21 PM

QUOTE (Stryke @ May 17 2005, 07:18 PM)

QUOTE (Sean79 @ May 17 2005, 07:14 PM) People, did anyone realise that he was not even playing records?? He was using final scratch. Pretty much the same thing though in essence.

Yeah but it's not. My point is that he was critisised by some for his mixing, but I think that he still put on a nuts show. There are probably many DJ's in SA that are technically better mixers, but he is a great producer, and I think that's what counts.

nah that would have been his own laptop or otherwise there would have been none of his file's on it.

QUOTE (Sean79 @ May 17 2005, 07:26 PM)

QUOTE (Stryke @ May 17 2005, 07:18 PM) QUOTE (Sean79 @ May 17 2005, 07:14 PM) People, did anyone realise that he was not even playing records?? He was using final scratch. Pretty much the same thing though in essence. Yeah but it's not. My point is that he was critisised by some for his mixing, but I think that he still put on a nuts show. There are probably many DJ's in SA that are technically better mixers, but he is a great producer, and I think that's what counts.

Damn strait a DJ is only as good as the tunes he's packing

wah wah wah will you people never be satisfied?
Had a top night, I like that it started earlier, feels weird getting kicked outta somewhere at midnight tho! But we did get to see em play twice and still get home at a reasonable hour... er well if you wanted to anyway!
Luved that they played again at black cat and hung round for a while, they seemed to be having a great time! Was cool to see him chuck some gems in there and the shores is still my fave venue I reckon, hope to see more parties there in the future!

See ya at Matrix

QUOTE (Miss_B_Havin @ May 17 2005, 07:30 PM)

wah wah wah will you people never be satisfied? Had a top night, I like that it started earlier, feels weird getting kicked outta somewhere at midnight tho! But we did get to see em play twice and still get home at a reasonable hour... er well if you wanted to anyway! Luved that they played again at black cat and hung round for a while, they seemed to be having a great time! Was cool to see him chuck some gems in there and the shores is still my fave venue I reckon, hope to see more parties there in the future! See ya at Matrix

I was 100 percent satisfied, when did I say I not???? Was up there with the best shows I have seen.

I said you people not you sean79!

Ok cool. That ! mark is pretty full on for a Tuesday.

once again, wicked night all round!

i was 99% satisfied

great venue
great tunes
great dj'sit
great vibe
great booze
great crowed


the 1% was just that i spent to much but thats a factor needed to provide a great night so in effecr it made my night 100%


BOH

so whos got photos then??

saw loads of cameras out at shores and black cat... put em up!!

QUOTE (Patch @ May 19 2005, 03:23 PM)

so whos got photos then?? saw loads of cameras out at shores and black cat... put em up!!

yeah no shit!!! was gonna show R&T some pics?




but couldnt get any





edit- this is weez.

This post has been edited by Stryke on May 26 2005, 06:09 AM