Friday- stayed home chilled cleaned
Saturday- cleaned some more had a fight w/ PSN but then everything worked out and we were fine. Went to Agami for sum kick ass sushi then saw some badass fireworks on LSD while heading home-
Sunday- we had some natural fun booms
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Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Monday, July 20, 2009
7-20-09
Hello. I am going Durden. Im 25...Now what... Modern debacle / 2 in the stall ( ketchup- is finally done- Kom II release. Had a drunk weekend. firday finished the song and boozed it up at the casa, saturday was Dan and Lisa's Engagement Party Dan is Jen's Half Bro and it was it a booz'n good time. Sunday was a busy day- worked with Jen and her Dad on some cleaning job for her Dad. 35 bucks for 2 hours, not bad. Then through a BBQ that non of my friends came to. Bonnie and Justin came, then Alexandria and Leo came. We drank and smoked tobacco outta a hookah and then Jen made bubbles of smoke with a toilet paper roll and soapy water. it was neat. Been watching a lot of Tru Blood. Its a pretty badass show :)
Thursday, July 16, 2009
7-16/09
Yesterday I set up my first own website. I bought a domain from GoDaddy, I then set up client side FTP service from my home PC and i set up with Virtual host from tweaksmellsfunny- Woot. Talk nerdy to me baby - now I gotta re-learn CSS to make it look pretty 0r cheat and have Howard.C Bass aid in my dreamweaver application
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
marketing
Being in the business of you – 10 great ways to promote yourself
July 14, 2009 by David Sabat
Whether you are a full-time or part-time DJ, if you really want to get to the next level you have to “go to work” everyday. I don’t mean go to an office or punch a clock, but do something productive towards your DJ career on a daily basis. Here is a list of things you can do to stay active:
1. Being seen
Online: Utilizing FaceBook does help quite a bit. Being seen is part of the process and being active in social networks is important. A great way to do this is leaving positive comments on the pages of your friends, fans, and colleagues. Leave feedback on their photos, videos, too. Let them know publicly how much you appreciate fans or how hot a fellow DJ’s last set was. Be supportive of others and they are more likely to be supportive of you.
In person: Support other’s events by showing up. You don’t have to stay long but show face, shake some hands, hand out some CDs, and smile as much as possible. It’s like running for office so kiss a baby or two while you’re at it.
2. Make a new mix and push it
I always say when gigs are down make a new mix. Then use the web to get the word out about downloading it. Promote the mix heavily. I’m assuming of course that it will be a good mix. It is great to burn it to CD and hand it out too if budget allows for this.
3. Write music reviews
Not all of us are cut out for this but if you feel comfortable with your writing ability review a few new tracks and send them into industry magazines. You never know…they may publish it. This will not only get your name out there a bit but it gives you something to add to your press kit. You can even start your own review blog and promote it. Also send feedback about tracks directly to the artists. They sometimes use a line or two from fellow DJs to promote the track. If they like it they may start sending you demos directly for feedback or reviews.
4. Throw and event
I don’t recommend this for everyone unless you really know what you’re doing. The last thing you want to do is throw an event to get your name out there and have no one show up. Also budget may be a concern here as well. If you can afford it, bring in a big name DJ to play with you. Now don’t do this for the sole purpose of having a big name on the bill with you. Do this because you really want to throw a quality event. People will respect you more for throwing a quality event than they will for adding a big name next to yours and they can tell the difference. There are a lot of benefits to doing this but they will come naturally if your intentions for quality come first. Don’t force it.
5. Get in the studio
For the producing DJs out there you already know that when things are slow you need to get in the lab. I have yet to venture into the world of production myself but I do know the makings of a great track. Please don’t jump in just to put your name on production. We have enough crap coming out every week to sort through. Get into production with the intent on making something with substance and quality. Producing mediocre tracks will not help your career at all. It might be a good idea to make your own edits of tracks your currently play just to get started.
6. Write a “top ten”
Writing a monthly top ten track list and posting it publicly may also get you noticed. I don’t personally do this but it is one of my goals. Others will see the type of music you play by scanning your list regularly and it keeps your name out there in an industry-related nature. Producers might want to see their tracks on your list and may start sending you material.
7. Do a photo shoot
Nothing screams “I’m alive and well” like a great photo shoot. I’m in desperate need of a new shoot myself. New pictures sometimes can present a new image. If they’re hot, promoters will see how to promote you and even publications may take an interest. Once you use a hot new image for the first time on a flyer people will notice.
8. Updating content
Update your website, FaceBook, MySpace or any other web content/profile with your latest gigs, bio, and photos. Many biographies end with current projects that are now 2-3 years old. Also update your media kit with new photos, bio or discography information. If you’ve been in the press, add clippings as well.
9. Notify your fans
Use social networks and e-mailing lists to let your friends and fans know what you’ve been up to or what you’re currently working on. Add up-coming event flyers, links to photo galleries, video or mix downloads. Don’t wait for them to find out accidentally. Make it your responsibility to inform them.
10. Planning
Plan to do something…anything…on a regular basis that will get your name out there consistently. Train your fan base to expect to hear from you. You must be seen or people will forget and move on.
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July 14, 2009 by David Sabat
Whether you are a full-time or part-time DJ, if you really want to get to the next level you have to “go to work” everyday. I don’t mean go to an office or punch a clock, but do something productive towards your DJ career on a daily basis. Here is a list of things you can do to stay active:
1. Being seen
Online: Utilizing FaceBook does help quite a bit. Being seen is part of the process and being active in social networks is important. A great way to do this is leaving positive comments on the pages of your friends, fans, and colleagues. Leave feedback on their photos, videos, too. Let them know publicly how much you appreciate fans or how hot a fellow DJ’s last set was. Be supportive of others and they are more likely to be supportive of you.
In person: Support other’s events by showing up. You don’t have to stay long but show face, shake some hands, hand out some CDs, and smile as much as possible. It’s like running for office so kiss a baby or two while you’re at it.
2. Make a new mix and push it
I always say when gigs are down make a new mix. Then use the web to get the word out about downloading it. Promote the mix heavily. I’m assuming of course that it will be a good mix. It is great to burn it to CD and hand it out too if budget allows for this.
3. Write music reviews
Not all of us are cut out for this but if you feel comfortable with your writing ability review a few new tracks and send them into industry magazines. You never know…they may publish it. This will not only get your name out there a bit but it gives you something to add to your press kit. You can even start your own review blog and promote it. Also send feedback about tracks directly to the artists. They sometimes use a line or two from fellow DJs to promote the track. If they like it they may start sending you demos directly for feedback or reviews.
4. Throw and event
I don’t recommend this for everyone unless you really know what you’re doing. The last thing you want to do is throw an event to get your name out there and have no one show up. Also budget may be a concern here as well. If you can afford it, bring in a big name DJ to play with you. Now don’t do this for the sole purpose of having a big name on the bill with you. Do this because you really want to throw a quality event. People will respect you more for throwing a quality event than they will for adding a big name next to yours and they can tell the difference. There are a lot of benefits to doing this but they will come naturally if your intentions for quality come first. Don’t force it.
5. Get in the studio
For the producing DJs out there you already know that when things are slow you need to get in the lab. I have yet to venture into the world of production myself but I do know the makings of a great track. Please don’t jump in just to put your name on production. We have enough crap coming out every week to sort through. Get into production with the intent on making something with substance and quality. Producing mediocre tracks will not help your career at all. It might be a good idea to make your own edits of tracks your currently play just to get started.
6. Write a “top ten”
Writing a monthly top ten track list and posting it publicly may also get you noticed. I don’t personally do this but it is one of my goals. Others will see the type of music you play by scanning your list regularly and it keeps your name out there in an industry-related nature. Producers might want to see their tracks on your list and may start sending you material.
7. Do a photo shoot
Nothing screams “I’m alive and well” like a great photo shoot. I’m in desperate need of a new shoot myself. New pictures sometimes can present a new image. If they’re hot, promoters will see how to promote you and even publications may take an interest. Once you use a hot new image for the first time on a flyer people will notice.
8. Updating content
Update your website, FaceBook, MySpace or any other web content/profile with your latest gigs, bio, and photos. Many biographies end with current projects that are now 2-3 years old. Also update your media kit with new photos, bio or discography information. If you’ve been in the press, add clippings as well.
9. Notify your fans
Use social networks and e-mailing lists to let your friends and fans know what you’ve been up to or what you’re currently working on. Add up-coming event flyers, links to photo galleries, video or mix downloads. Don’t wait for them to find out accidentally. Make it your responsibility to inform them.
10. Planning
Plan to do something…anything…on a regular basis that will get your name out there consistently. Train your fan base to expect to hear from you. You must be seen or people will forget and move on.
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* Social Media in Action
* New Featured Businesses Receiving Free Advertising for October
* Business 2.0
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
wow going crazy at work
insanity has been noted to be doing the same thing over and over expecting different results...am i citizen insane?
Monday, July 13, 2009
07-13-2009
wheew busy weekend, threw a kickass BBQ on sunday (yesterday) It was PSN and I squared and L, Jobby, Bonnie & Justin and alex- We killed like 8 or 9 bottles of wine, like 15 bottles of beer and lots of food- I also rented a Wii but we didnt play. Bruce, Marcos, Zelenkeepants all blew me off :( but its all good. I had a fuckn awesome time. Saturday was suppose to play a party for Z but he never responded and I guess the party sitll happened(?) but not sure... oh well Friday was also chill. I hope my P's are doing ok in Cali, i know my mom already regrets moving out there. maybe things will change by spring. Jeanette has really been helping out at my house with cleaning and its been really great. Ugh still hungover..at work.. oh joy.
**** Nails announced 2 more chicago shows in Aug***
Also
10.23.09 REGGIE’S ROCK CLUB - CHICAGO, ILLINOIS Venetian Snares**
**** Nails announced 2 more chicago shows in Aug***
Also
10.23.09 REGGIE’S ROCK CLUB - CHICAGO, ILLINOIS Venetian Snares**
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
07-07-09
A question I came across was, Do I exist? I believe to find meaning of Human existence is to find a meaning in the suffering in life, only then can one truly understand their own existence - something that came to me from something I thought long ago-
Backup
Backup
Monday, July 6, 2009
07-06-09
Updates from the 3rd-5th of July
Thursday workd until 7 blah Friday We meet up with Zelenkee went to the Beach, Went swimming @ North Ave Beach and got sum Killler Fries and a dog Yum :)~ Firday night did sum booz'n @ PSN's w/ her sis and her sis bf and friends..twas meh sum funny strongbad moments/youtubing - home round 2ish. 4th was a busy day Met up with HowardCraig went to HobbyLobby to aid in his present for his G/F bday in a return favor for helping PSN with her Video project which is due Tomorrow Also got a Frame for the Kick Ass cupcake drawing PSN did for my Mom. Then Went to Squared's he was cleaning we helppd a wee bit then Ribbed it up Back at PSN's and then back to Squareds for boozin and then Ty Warner for Killer Fireworks!! After FW driving back we were blastn Adam Freelands We Want Your Soul - Go back to bed America Your government is in control again. classic Freak out the Normals :) then sum drinkng games to SouthPark and then back to mi casa for sleep. Yesterday went downtown to do a school prjct for PSN - went to a Feminist/ GayLesb bookstore and it was pretty neat. got a Magazine which is fun then to Belmont and Clark for shopping and Her a Shirt from Hollywood Mirror and went to clarkdog for sum tummy turning mass Poop producing hotdogs. later that night Picked up Zelenkee and went to Smartbar where we went to see Richie Hawtin sold Bought alex's ticket and he will hit me back this weekend and Dave and I will play a Party for him. Left Smartbar got home and I enjoyed my and started Revolutionary Road. Cuddling was Extra fun Had a lot of good ideas lastnight/ this morning for futur goals. My Mom leaves tomorrow morning.. it will be very different w.o her here.
Thursday workd until 7 blah Friday We meet up with Zelenkee went to the Beach, Went swimming @ North Ave Beach and got sum Killler Fries and a dog Yum :)~ Firday night did sum booz'n @ PSN's w/ her sis and her sis bf and friends..twas meh sum funny strongbad moments/youtubing - home round 2ish. 4th was a busy day Met up with HowardCraig went to HobbyLobby to aid in his present for his G/F bday in a return favor for helping PSN with her Video project which is due Tomorrow Also got a Frame for the Kick Ass cupcake drawing PSN did for my Mom. Then Went to Squared's he was cleaning we helppd a wee bit then Ribbed it up Back at PSN's and then back to Squareds for boozin and then Ty Warner for Killer Fireworks!! After FW driving back we were blastn Adam Freelands We Want Your Soul - Go back to bed America Your government is in control again. classic Freak out the Normals :) then sum drinkng games to SouthPark and then back to mi casa for sleep. Yesterday went downtown to do a school prjct for PSN - went to a Feminist/ GayLesb bookstore and it was pretty neat. got a Magazine which is fun then to Belmont and Clark for shopping and Her a Shirt from Hollywood Mirror and went to clarkdog for sum tummy turning mass Poop producing hotdogs. later that night Picked up Zelenkee and went to Smartbar where we went to see Richie Hawtin sold Bought alex's ticket and he will hit me back this weekend and Dave and I will play a Party for him. Left Smartbar got home and I enjoyed my and started Revolutionary Road. Cuddling was Extra fun Had a lot of good ideas lastnight/ this morning for futur goals. My Mom leaves tomorrow morning.. it will be very different w.o her here.
Thursday, July 2, 2009
backtrack 07/02/09
back tracking to firday 06/26- working on mastering Ketchupfloor....and dave computer died...it died a few times...and finally we got it back and running just enough to backup on mini external HD.... Sat 6/27 lazy day...went to woodfield didnt do much it was lazy weekend. my mom is moving Monday or tuesday heading on cross country trip with my dad going to Co then Vegas, then Ca to live with my Grandma. I hope everything goes good with them. I care very much about my family. Im lucky to have them :) More to come later __ SIDENOTE__**TxT from PSN "I love squeezing you in bed at night. Every minute spent without basically sucks. I love you even when You're annoying and when i'm annoying. I love your dorky grandpa jokes. I love the way you make cologne smell. I love how i know You'll always be there and care about me when i'm upset or sick. I know i'll never stop enjoying your presence. And i miss you peep. I can't wait to see you in a few hours.*__-- :)
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