THE RABBIT HOLE (JACK'S BIG 1ST BDAY BASH)

THE RABBIT HOLE @ THE HARBORSIDE CONVENTION CENTER (DOWNTOWN FORT MYERS, FL) -- July 9th, 2011









OH MY.... where do I begin???  First off, let me thank JC and his entire production crew, event staff, DJ's, promoters, video/audio crew, and ofcourse the fabulous Electro Kittens.  I knew this event would make history.... and hot damn, I was right !!!

See in life, there are only a couple moments where you can be a part of something larger than life.  It's these moments that change the way you look at life, who you call friends, and where you go next.  It's these events that shape and define the EDM scene as we know it.

The minute I walked through the double doors and was greeted by a massive stage, towers of speakers, and killer visuals and lazers.... I was simply stunned and in complete shock.  I didn't expect anything this wild would ever happen here in SWFL.  I mean, this is the kind of shit you see in Miami, Las Vegas, Ibiza, London.... and yes, Fort Myers just got a taste of what that is like now, and we are forever grateful.

I was honored to bring the fabulous night to a close with thumping techno & trance with a big room touch.  Many people showed me tons of love, support, and respect.  This show also gave many local unsung heroes (DJ's) a chance to remind SWFL once more of their superior skills.

I want to personally thank Blake Fricker and his beautiful other half Ashley Dull for coming all the way from Miami to come catch my set and record history, Dave Armstrong for being a team player and always helping out without question -- total MVP !!!  I'd also like to thank all my other wonderful friends for showing me love and support.

There are many other people that deserve credit for being such awesome supporters of my music,

too many to list them all.  But I want you to know that all of you made the night extremely special.  But most importantly, without the fans and supporters, we are NOTHING.

I wish you all much love, support, and respect !!!

♥ ♥ ♥ DJ TELSO

P.s.  I am recording my Rabbit Hole set this coming week and will have CD's available !!! Please let me know if you would like one by posting on my wall....

http://www.facebook.com/DJ.TELSO

JACK'S "THE RAVE RABBIT" BDAY BASH !!!

JACK THE RAVE RABBIT'S BDAY BASH, July 9th @ (To Be Announced VERY SOON !!!)

So by now (hopefully) you know who JACK is, what JACK does, and we know JACK throws the best parties in SWFL.  Not only has his successful underground warehouse events made him a local celebrity, but his birthday is coming up.... and that only means ONE THING....

ONE BIG ASS PARTY !!!!  .... AGAIN !!!!

JC Productions is following up the record shattering RABBIT HOLE party that launched just under two months ago with JACK'S BDAY BASH party on July 9th, but also celebrating the inception of the WHERE!?HOUSE parties that changes the EDM landscape of SWFL forever. 

As always the location is disclosed days before the event... AND THIS TIME IT IS A NEW BETTER LOCATION !!!!

So buckle up, and start planning ahead for this one.  There is a lot of buzz about how awesome the last party was and whether or not that could ever be topped.  Well JACK gave me a sneak peak of what's to come... and all I can say is....

WOW !!!!

All you RABBIT HOLE heads will never expect what's coming next !!!

For more information or to get the latest updates on this bad ass event check out:

http://www.facebook.com/DJ.TELSO#!/home.php?sk=group_157786217583607

NAPLES' HIDDEN GEM

Friday Nights w/ DJ PAUL & Friends @ Absinthe Lounge (Naples)

It's been a bit over a year since I last hit this upscale lounge, and I was definitely impressed in how this venue has stepped up their game and blossomed into a legitimate hot spot for sexy people and great vibes. They've since upgraded their sound and lighting giving it boost in appeal and quality. The drink specials were rediculous too, $10 all-u-can-drink, and you can still taste the alcohol !!! Staff was friendly, no doorman bullshit.

My good friend DJ PAUL was holding down the patio deck with sexy house and uplifting trance, while DJ FUMO was pumping out Top 40 remixes for the mainstream types. The crowd was proper, no club rats, or thugged out wanna-be's, no cliques or small town politics... just positive vibes all night long.

Although the location of this lounge was tucked deep into a relatively low-key plaza, it's definitely worth treasure hunting for because this gem is worth seeking. It's good to see that EDM still has a heartbeat in Naples, and hope to see that venue continue to flourish.

I know in the past this venue has struggled to draw a decent crowd and some shows have flopped, but after this Friday, I am convinced that Absinthe has got the formula right this time. If you've never been or haven't been in a while, definitely go check it out.... ESPECIALLY if you live in Naples !!!

Support your local EDM scene !!!

For more information on DJ PAUL check out:
http://www.facebook.com/#!/halilo2

or his fabulous "In Search Of Moonrise" compilation series:
http://paul2.podomatic.com/entry/2011-06-05T22_40_53-07_00

REALITY AFTER REALITY CHECK

Reality Check Party @ Jack's Ranch, June 4, 2011

Hmmm... where do i start?? Should I start with the fact that this party was professionally executed, with zero interference from the police, and no drama?? Or maybe starting by talking about how all the best DJ's in SWFL came together to bring you (the fans) the best in EDM??? Decisions, decisions.

I suppose I can start by saying thanks to the REALITY CHECK PRODUCTION & THE RABBIT HOLE crew for hosting the event @ JACK'S RANCH. The place is nothing short of magical, with a perfect indoor room with club sound and lighting, and a chill tiki-hut style outdoors to get a breather from all the dancing and fist pumpin action indoors.

DJ's from all over SWFL came together to represent every genre you fans crave. They even booked the super Phabulous Phunk & Blake Fricker from Miami & Adam Steele from Tampa. When it comes to bringing on a bad ass party, the REALITY CHECK crew stops at nothing to import the best talent around without breaking your wallet at the door.

Pre-sales continue to show strong results, and the SWFL scene continues to grow. But on the other hand, the scene was already here... we just needed the right promoters and DJ's to unlock it's true potential. In other words.... SWFL needed a REALITY CHECK.

Not only was the lighting, sound, and DJ's on point... but the FANS really brought their game last night. With that said, the fans are truly what made the night what it was last night. Girls came correct with their dancing shoes and dayglow shirts and glasses. Fellas came correct with their energy and dancing abilities on the dancefloor. No fights, no drama, no bullshit from the cops.

Just P.L.U.R.

There is already discussion about the next RABBIT HOLE event, which is a special edition that will raise the bar another notch. SWFL, get ready... because 2011 is going to be jammed packed with kick-ass summer parties brought to you by the same people bringing you parties like last night.

Special thanks to :

JC Gutierrez & the RABBIT HOLE crew

Brad Duffy & the REALITY CHECK PRODUCTION crew

Chris Black & the ELECTRO FAMILY crew

Dubsonic (for saving my ass last night with an extra USB cord !!!!)

AND all the great DJ's that rocked the party last night !!!

REALITY CHECK PARTY

REALITY CHECK þ PARTY, June 4th, 2011

 

WHEN:

- June 4th, 2011 // Doors open at 8pm till 6am

WHERE:

- TBA

WHO:

- DJ PHUNK (From Granite & Phunk) (Miami)

- DJ TELSO

- Blake Fricker (Miami)

- Mike Zink & Les Bank$

- Triple D’z (Dubsonic, Dirtybitbass, The Definition)

- RedStar (Adam Steele) (Tampa)

- Doug Carnegie (Naples)

WHY:

So it appears that SWFL is making a comeback by introducing a slew of EDM events that is redefining the club culture as we know it. Many club owners, promoters, and DJ's in SWFL have doubted and shunned EDM as some niche music culture that isn't worthy of having a proper home for it's followers.

THEY NEED A REALITY CHECK...

Because you can no longer ignore the fact that OUR local underground warehouse parties are pulling more people in one night than most clubs can in a single month.

Because DJ/Producers like TIESTO, ARMIN VAN BUUREN, AFROJACK, DEADMAU5 are packing stadiums full of EDM fans from all walks of life, from all ages, AND selling out tickets at record rates.

Because world-class events like ULTRA MUSIC FESTIVAL, DETROIT ELECTRONIC MUSIC FESTIVAL, COACHELLA have proven to pull club heads from all around the world year after year pumping millions of dollars into our economy.... and yet people still doubt the influence that this music culture has???

THEY NEED A REALITY CHECK...

The well known definition of insanity is" to keep repeating the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result" .... so why do clubs keep offering "the same old shit every single night," playing the same damn tracks, with the same DJ's, offering the same lame nights and drink specials, creating fake ass hype AND still expect their club to remain solvent???? Does that not meet the full criteria of INSANITY???

THEY NEED A REALITY CHECK...

So let's send another clear message with ONE VOICE to our local clubs, promoters, and DJ's that IF YOU BUILD IT, THEY WILL COME. Let's show them how a proper club night should really be like, where people come as they are, dance till their legs fall off, and beg/bribe the DJ for one more track when the record stops and the night comes to a close...

I mean... is that not what a BAD ASS TIME is all about??? Is that not why people go out, to have such a BAD ASS TIME that you shit it all over your facebook, twitter, and upload all your favorite moments from your camera phone the first chance you get???

For more information and updates on this event check out: http://www.facebook.com/?sk=events&ap=1#!/event.php?eid=194324717270429

THE RABBIT RE-CAP

The Rabbit Hole, May 21, 2011

 

Last Saturday night was definitely one for the books here in SWFL. Top-notch talent blessed the dancefloor with all genres of EDM, and their performances were flawless. Like I said before, this event would be a local promoter's WET DREAM, and boy was I right.

As a guest of JACK, I observed and danced my ass off with the many club heads, candy ravers, and noobs alike united on one dancefloor and drama-free. This phenomenon is what many call "P.L.U.R.," a familiar acronym which stands for...

Peace

Love

Unity

Respect

Contrary to popular belief, EDM and raves are not sponsors for drugs, promiscuous and unsafe sex, and other related illegal activity. Rather, it's a sponsor of PEACE-ful gathering of EDM lovers under one roof, LOVE of music that crosses between genders, race, and socioeconomic status, UNITY between other EDM scenes that co-exist, DJ's, promoters, community officials, and other skeptics alike... and last but definitely not least.... RESPECT to all who join the movement and freedom to express oneself and to worship the dancefloor as one pleases without judgement, harassment, or exploitation.

When you think about it, the philosophy is simple - yet the meaning is so deep and profound and knows no boundaries.

There are many stereotypes that surround the world of EDM and raves, which stem deep from the 80's but it's our scene, a lot has changed since then, and we should set the record straight (pun intended, as many have warped the image of our scene) !!!

The official total number of attendance was 1,786. Up 19% (approximately 286 more guests) since the last sponsored event. It's an amazing accomplishment for JC and his team, and they promised to bring us more soon. Currently this event has taken a quarterly-like schedule so most are anticipating a new event to crop up within another 2-3 months.... so stay tuned !!

THE RABBIT HOLE -- A NEW FRONTIER?

The Rabbit Hole @ ???? (SEE BELOW FOR DIRECTIONS), May 21, 2011

JC Gutierrez, the genius behind "Where?House!" underground warehouse parties has launched a new edition of his warehouse rave legacy here in Naples, FL. The Rabbit Hole series is taking a more galactic theme for a trip of a lifetime. The Where?House! parties pulled just over 1500 clubbers, and lasted deep in the 3-4am mark, which is a promoter's wet dream in the SWFL region.

"The Launch" is scheduled for "Blast-Off" @ 21:00 and expected return @ 05:00 ....or.... in layman's @ 9pm till 5am.

Your Discjockstronauts are:

*Dave Armstrong – Cruise control Chief.

*DJ Rage – Video Communications Specialist.

*Legion of Doom – Space Topography.

*Dew Williams – Instruments Engineer.

*d???b – Time Travel Engineer.

*DirtyBitBass – CyberSpace Specialist.

*The TwinFlamez – Fire Ignition Engineering and HotNess Redefinition x2.
 

$10 cover for the early birds, limited amount of entry at this rate. Otherwise, expect to pay $20 if you like to roll in around midnight or so. Space is limited, and the last event capped out... meaning, people couldn't get in even after waiting hours in line. GET THERE EARLY !!

It's a rave... wear comfortable shoes and clothes, bring your LED toys, and costumes are always welcomed !!!

It's a BYOB, but no soda, juice, etc. (mixers) allowed. Just alcohol contents. They sell mixers inside.
 

DIRECTIONS TO THE RABBITHOLE:
(From All Stellar Points in the Universe...)

Get on I-75 and head SOUTH
TURN RIGHT on EXIT 105 (GOLDEN GATE PKWY)
TURN RIGHT at the first light and head WEST on GOLDEN GATE PKWY
TURN LEFT @ AIRPORT RD and head SOUTH. (Note: You will see an overpass/bridge, but you will yield to the rampe on the right where you will come across a light "AIRPORT RD")
TURN LEFT @ MERCHANTILE AVE and head EAST. (Note: You will see SAM GALLOWAY FORD car dealership)
Go all the way to the first STOP SIGN, and KEEP STRAIGHT

The Rabbit Hole will be on your LEFT.


For more info: http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=213728848655435

See you all there tonight !!!