My friends from Home forwarded this to me... take it for what it's worth...
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From: PleasureSean [mailto:heysean@pleasuresean.com]
Sent: Thursday, August 14, 2008 7:17 PM
To: undisclosed-recipients:
Subject: PleasureSean's Playa Guide
Well, it turns out a couple of people are going to Burningman after all.
So here's my totally opionated guide to what looks like good music (and
some art) up there this year. There's obviously a ton of stuff I don't
know about as there are like 1,000 parties going on at once, so it's
always a wise choice to explore to your hearts content, but these camps
are going to be a better bet than most I'd say music wise.
And remember (1) pretty much no moonlight at all during the night this
year, so bring extra flashlights and light up your bike so you don't get
run over, and (2) it was a drought again last year, so it's going to be
dusty like last year - bring goggles and a breathing mask for when it
gets ridiculous, and (3) the drive up and back is the most dangerous
part of the whole thing - please remember to be careful.
Oh - and usually some additional info comes in after I send this out, so
I'll probably update this with tidbits of new info and park it on my
website here...
http://www.pleasuresean.com/Thoughts/Playa08.pdf
if you want to download it before you leave. The Acrobat version prints
out a lot better too.
See ya at the beach.
PleasureSean
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ART
A few art pieces/events some friends are involved in that you should
not/will not miss:
- Tantalus - Hudzo's (from the swinging Monkey piece last year) newest
stroboscopic art piece with an American theme twist
- Black Rock City Ballet (7:30 & Esplanade) - performance stage with
dancers from San Francisco Ballet, Smuin Ballet, Sacramento Ballet, and
San Jose Ballet. I understand the performances will be classical dance
pieces performed from sunset to about midnight daily (but check at the
stage about times) = very, very nice.
- Mutopia - The Flaming Lotus Girls do it again. About the size and
scale of the Serpent Mother - look for the huge metal sculpture with
flames coming out of it.
- Elevation by Michael Christian and crew - 54 foot climb-able pyramid
sculpture.
- Altered States by Kate Raudenbush - sculpture resembles the top of the
Capital in Washington DC
MUSIC - DAY PARTIES
Deep End (9:00 & F)
House & progressive house music - massive Ibiza style day party with an
open bar. Those involved say it is their last year on the playa so it
will be even more completely nutso...in a good way. DJ schedule at
http://www.thedeependcamp.com/music/line_up_2008.htm
Pink Mammoth (8:30 & F)
Deep house music for dancing the afternoon away - a bit less hectic than
the Deep End, both are good and are close to each other.
Soulicious (7:30 & B)
I've heard nothing but good things about this house music crew so check
out their afternoon and evening parties if you are in the hood.
MUSIC - NIGHT PARTIES
Nexus (2:00 & A)
Glitch/breaks with some great DJs - definitely worth a check if you're
in the neighborhood - http://www.nexusnebula.com/
Cyphertown (2:00 & F)
Hip hop/breakbeat/dubstep - yes, live hip hop performances on the playa
along with some stylin DJs - http://www.cyphertown.org/
Opulent Temple (2:00 & Esplanade)
Progressive house & breaks mostly. Although lots of people like this
sound camp, I'm not one of them as I've had some really bad interactions
with this camp's leader, so I skip it completely. YMMV. DJ schedule at
http://www.opulenttemple.org/
False Profit (4:30 & Esplanade)
Not a full time sound camp this year as they won't be doing the mondo
Tuesday night party with the Mog this year, but there might be a smaller
shindig some time during the week at camp with a breaks/glitch feel so
keep an eye out if you pass by.
Red Nose District (5:00 & Esplanade)
Circus performance and rock - Schedule at http://www.rednosedistrict.org/
Plug 4 (5:30 & Esplanade)
Funk/soul/hip hop from the playa old skoolas - small cozy scene with
some cool music
Philadelphia Experiment (8:00 & Esplanade)
House/breakbeat from the Philly crew - def worth checkin out
Root Society (10:00 & Esplanade)
Massive setup on the corner. DJ tent and Rock/performance tent this
year. First year they were kinda so-so, but last year lots of people
loved the vibe, so check it out this year. Full schedule at
http://jefrtale.com/rootspace/lineup08.html
Green Gorilla Lounge (10:00 & A)
One of my fave music camps as the house/electro music tends to be on the
funkier side of things rather than the harder grindy stuff that is
pretty prevalent up in most dance camps. They're bringing a new larger
dome setup and also have an open bar - bring your own cup and an alcohol
donation if you want to chip in.
Gravity Point (10:00 & A)
Breakbeat/various DJs - can be really bumpin or can be kinda empty,
worth checkin out as it's completely original when it's on.
Here's a couple of events that look good - way subjective again. And
remember, it's the last year of the Deep End on the playa, so definitely
get a day or two in before it evaporates.
MONDAY
- Tantalus opening party at the art piece after dark where Hudzo's
stoboscopic art piece gets fired up for the first time
TUESDAY
- Closing set by Lee Burridge at The Deep End (6-7:30 or so)
- Late night minimal techno with NYC's Wolf + Lamb on Disorient Bus DEX
out near the trash fence (10pm till morning)
WEDNESDAY
- Temple of Breaks - breakbeat music on artcars all night at the Basura
Sagruda Temple - wasn't sure if this was going on or not this year, but
it looks like it's a go now.
- DJ Dan at Root Society (1:30-3:00am)
THURSDAY
- Juke Joint at Cyphertown (night) - super solid music front to back
AfroBoogieFunk from Santa Rosa's DJ Malarkey 7-9 sunset saki party, 9-10
Senor Oz & PleasureMaker, 10-11 Wicked Lester, 11-12 All Good Funk
Alliance, 12-1 Malarkey, 1-2 Anthony Mansfield, 2-3 Ali B, 3-4 Fort Knox
5, 4-5 M3, 5-6 Motion Potion, 6-7 I&I
- Root Society - great music lineup, probably will be packed but worth a
couple of hours
at least 9-10 Dylan Rhymes, 10-11:30 Lee Coombs, 11:30-12:30 Fort Knox
Five, 12:30-2:30 Special "Bass" Guest (probably Lorin), 2:30-4:00
An-Ten-Nae, 4-5:30 Ali B
- Cirque Bezerk vs. Vau de Vire Society with Muytator and Gooferman at
Red Nose District (5 & Esplanade)
FRIDAY
- Soulbrunch party at Solicious - high noon through the afternoon with
breakfast burritos, mojitos and house music.
- Late night/early morning party at Hudzo's Tantalus art piece
(midnight-daylight) with DJs Lee Coombs and Dylan Rhymes & sound by
Garage Mahal and Deep End artcars.
SATURDAY
- Last day of the Deep End (sniff)
- I'd say the Lorin Sunday morning sunrise set (assuming he makes it to
the playa) is usually a highlight for playa energy. Check out your
favorite music camps after the burn.
SUNDAY
- Friends of Otto and Sharon will be meeting in front of the Garage
Mahal art car at the Temple Burn for a communal goodbye. I'm bringing
some fine wine.
- Root Society Closing Party - thank god someone is keeping their sound
system up for Sunday night, it ain't over till it's over.
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