bus trip to the rave act protest-09/06/02 Springfield, MA ->Washington, DC

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Hello fellow electronic music lover,
True will be running a bus trip on September 6th, 2002 - to the US Capitol in Washington, DC from the Asylum in Springfield, MA, in order to Protest the "rave act."
The only info We can currently offer is that the bus will leave on September 6th at 8 am from the Asylum, and will be hopefully arriving into DC by 4 pm. We will later be leaving the protest, and going straight to BUZZ afterwards to celebrate electronic music. We will then leave Buzz at 6am to return home to the Asylum.
We apologize that this is the only info we have to offer at the present. More info is to come in with in the next week, so stay tuned. We wanted to let you know the 411 A.S.A.P. so everyone could make the proper work schedule arrangements or what have you. Check www.truecrew.com by next Friday for more updates on this Bus Trip (ie. schedule, costs, parking, sign ups, etc.)
For BUZZ's lineup info on September 6th, you can check www.buzzlife.com
Thank you for your time, and please forward this to anyone who would be interested.
True Productions
www.truecrew.com
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ROAR! RAVERS ORGANIZED AGAINST THE RAVE ACT
PROTEST AND RAVE AT THE US CAPITOL!!!
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6TH, 2002. 3-8PM!!
WEST LAWN OF THE US CAPITOL
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FREE music from DJs
Ty-T
DJ Sun
Switchstance
Lexus King
Deinfamous w/MC Son of Nun
Speakers include:
Sam the Man Burns
Amanda Huie, Buzzlife Productions
Shawn Heller, Students for a Sensible Drug Policy
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Senate Bill 2633 (The RAVE Act) is an attempt by legislators to reduce the
illegal use of ecstasy (MDMA) by re-writing the "crack house law" so that
it can be better used to shut down raves, clubs, bars, etc.. In addition,
this legislation adds a $250,000 civil liability clause to the existing
criminal penalties of up to 20 years imprisonment and $500,000 fine. This
legislation could have a devastating effect on the electronic dance music
community. (for more info goto www.rpmonline.org/roar)
This gives the government the power to shut down clubs and arrest the
owners,
managers, or promoters on the grounds that they are providing these places
for the purpose of drug use. Without letting your Senator know to vote
against
the RAVE act, the bill will force clubs in many cities and states to close.
BRING THE FOLKS, YOUR YOUNGER BROTHER AND SISTERS!! THIS IS ALL AGES.
EVERYONE
IS WELCOME!!!! MAKE SIGNS TO PROTEST!!
For directions and more, please see www.rpmonline.org/ROAR or email Legba
([email protected]), Joey ([email protected]) Jill
([email protected])
or Eric ([email protected])
PLEASE FORWARD THIS TO ANYONE YOU MAY THINK IS INTERESTED OR ANY MAILING
LISTS.
Eric
The Responsible Party Movement
Ravers Organized Against the RAVE ACT (ROAR!)
www.rpmonline.org/roar
IM: Trancenik42
[ 20 August 2002: Message edited by: MrJaMaL ]
 
that's perfect....I have to drive back home to MD from NY for the Jewish holidays that day anyway, I'll be sure to make an effort to attend.
 
IM taking off work to go to this! Also just so you all know, Dara, Scott Henry, and Icey are going to be at Club nation the same night. I say we have a bluelight meetup at this protest, then take it over to Buzz @ Nation.
http://www.buzzlife.com/bz/index.php?pg=events&event_date=2002-09-01
PROTEST! Also I would like to add that, lets all make this a SOBER protest, show em partying is about music, not drugs at all.
See you all there!
[ 21 August 2002: Message edited by: THE WOOD ]
 
i'll be on the bus it's gonna be hot :) strippers hookers booze drugs and random SEX WOOOOO just kidding but the bus trip will be a blast :)
 
I would like to go as well but I cant take off from work to go so if I can get my shift picked up ro am not scheduled It will be a def possibility :)
 
DC represent! ok, so im in the area and wont be needin this bus trip obviously, but i just wanted to stress how important it is that everyone comes out to demonstrate the love and community! i hope madd amounts of people come out for this, and im glad to know a bustrip is being organized. lets show those fuckers in congress what we're made of!!!
 
I'm going to try to make it down for this. THE WOOD, going to Buzz afterwards sounds like a great idea!
 
CHECK OUT STEREO!
If you are in town for the protest (We will definately be there Friday!) Saturday at STEREO we have:
DJ CRAZE!
Rob Paine (Dubby House)
Tom B (House)
CL MCspadden (Progressive/Trance)
Lysa Oldhams (Progressive/Trance)
and more! There is also a break dancing compeition for CRAZE in the Back Room/Warehouse... should be hot!!!
www.stereodc.com
 
*****UPDATE*****
True Productions & 2am Artist Management
::are bringing you to::
!!SAVE THE RAVE!!
September 6th, 2k2 - September 7th, 2k2
Friday September 6th we will be departing from The Asylum inSpringfield, MA to attend the "Save The Rave" protest in Washington, DC. We will be traveling comfortably in a cross country bus and dropped off at the protest. Our estimated time of arrival will be approx 3:00pm and staying
'til 8:00pm which is when the protest ends. There will be very high profile political speakers as well as performances by some of our beloved EDM artists. You are encouraged to bring your party look and positive vibes. ABSOLUTELY ZERO TOLERANCE FOR ILLEGAL BEHAVIOR!!!
**NOTE - This event IS NOT a party or social gathering. It is a highly political media event. There will be a large variety of media attending which range from local news to CNN to VH1 to MTV. You MUST act as though you are under surveillance at all times. There will be reporters of all types with cameras & microphones asking questions. You do not have to answer or
talk to anyone but if you do, remember that you are being watched by the world including our government and to speak accordingly. Please do not go out looking to make your appearance on national news. If you do, you will only speak for all the wrong reasons and most likely say something you will regret later. Also remember that the media loves to edit their clips so be precise and direct.
**After the protest all that attend the trip are invited to Buzz with performances by Rennie Pilgrim, DJ Icey & more! We'll party like we should from open to close in the Nation's capitol and feel GREAT!!! []
::FULL DETAILS OF THE TRIP ARE LISTED BELOW::
Everyone participating in this trip will receive a personal bag which includes:
~an invite to an exclusive sleepover party at the Asylum on the Thursday night into our departure on friday morning
~A seat on the bus
~A full lunch on the bus
~A free comp. pass into Buzz (value of $20-in advance)($25-at the door )
~A free CD courtesy of Island Records
~Free parking in a secure parking garage
(across the street from the Asylum's main entrance on Worthington St.)
~A free pass for public transportation while in DC
~An adventure & memorable moment with close friends at a documented & historical event in our Nation's capitol!!!! []
::AGES::
18+
(due to Buzz's age regulation, all ages are urged to support the protest however)
::COST::
$60.00
**NOTE - This cost covers your entire trip. All costs of the trip are reserved by 2am Management & True Productions. This covers everything from your parking at The Asylum before you leave to when you return; including your:: BUS TICKET, BUZZ TICKET, PUBLIC TRANSPORATION IN DC, PARKING IN SPRINGFIELD, LUNCH,
:: TICKETS ::
Tickets can be purchased at any upcoming Asylum events, as well as through True Productions or 2am directly..
**NOTE**- call or write for info on how to get your tickets
DEPARTURE::
8:00am *SHARP!*
Friday Sept 6th, 2k2
The Asylum
1592 Main St.
Springfield, MA
::ARRIVAL::
3:00pm Friday Sept 6th, 2k2
The Mall
Pennsylvania Ave.
Washington, DC
::PROTEST TIMES:: -
Friday Sept 6th, 2k2
1:00am - 8:00pm
::BUZZ TIMES::
Sept 6th - Sept 7th, 2k2
10:00pm - 6:00am
::BUZZ PERFORMANCES::
D J - I C E Y
(- Zone Records / Essential Mix / FFRR Recordings, FL)
R E N N I E - P I L G R E M
(- TCR / Unreal, UK)
D A R A
(- Moonshine / Breakbeat Science / POTD, NYC)
S C O T T H E N R Y
(- Ultra Records / Buzz,DC)
S W I T C H S T A N C E
(- The.Fuzz / 00bliss.com, DC)
A D E G E N
(- The Fuzz / 00bliss.com, DC)
R A N S O M
(- Step Syndicate / ECC / Act Your Age / Foreplay, DC)
::WHAT TO BRING::
~YOUR VOICE!
~Good vibes
~Banners & signs
~Cameras
~Pillows and sleeping bags for those attending the sleepover on Thursday evening
~Backpack with whatever you may need for Friday
~Be sure to dress comfortably and possibly bring a change of clothes.
~Anything positive that describes your thoughts on the "R.A.V.E. Act"
::WHAT NOT TO BRING::
~Bad vibes / attitude
~Illegal substances or possesions
::CONTACT INFO::
413.781.9003 - True Productions (office)
www.truecrew.com (net) - [email protected] (email)
401.727.8878 - 2am Artist Management (office)
www.2amartists.com (net) - [email protected] (email)
**NOTE - Anyone AT ALL caught with anything that could injure the cause of this trip and protest will be beaten & left for the dogs. Which means, if you are thinking of acting a fool, causing trouble, bringing things that are against the law or basically going for all the wrong reasons, WE WILL leave
you there!! If you are caught with anything, you WILL NOT be bailed out!! If you act foolish YOU WILL, be left behind and shunned from the group. We @ 2am & True do not expect anyone to act a fool, we're also sorry if we offend anyone although these words MUST be said in order to get our point across. We are working to help you speak out for something you believe in and also show you a good time in our Nation's capitol, please respect that!!!
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::ADDITIONAL INFORMATION::
Taken from: buzzlife.com/buzzdc/page....test_id=13
S 2633 – The RAVE Act
For the full text of this bill, please go to thomas.loc.gov/ and
search for S 2633
Purpose: Senators Grassley and Biden on June 18th proposed the Reducing America’s Vulnerability to Ecstasy Act of 2002 (S2633). This RAVE Act is in the Senate now and is awaiting a vote. This proposed bill focuses on establishments that feature electronic dance music. Under this bill, the federal government would have the power to prosecute law-abiding, tax paying venue owners and event promoters for the actions of their customers. Status: This bill is awaiting a vote in the Senate and can be voted on anytime on or after July 8th, 2002.
Background: Senate Bill 2633 is an attempt by legislators to reduce the illegal use of ecstasy by re-writing Title 21 U.S. Code Section 856 (aka the "crack house law") so that it can be easily used to shut down electronic dance music events. This legislation adds a $250,000 minimum civil liability clause to the existing criminal penalties of up to 20 years imprisonment and possible $500,000 fine. This legislation could have a devastating effect on the electronic dance music community.
The RAVE Act along with other bills such as H.R. 3782, known as “Clean, Learn, Educate, Abolish, Neutralize, and Undermine Production (CLEAN-UP) of Methamphetamines Act of 2002, seriously jeopardize the liberties of law-abiding promoters and partygoers. Language used in both bills specifically target electronic dance music, even identifying events or raves
as places with bass heavy sounds and repetitive rhythms. Targeting a music genre clearly violates our civil freedom. For more information on the effect this could have on you, visit www.aclu.org and search for “rave”. What You Can Do: Take action NOW! S 2633 was introduced under special rules and could be voted on as soon as July 8th, 2002
1. Sign the online petition below.
2. Write or call your respective Senators and House Representatives and make it clear that you want them to vote against the RAVE Act in the Senate, and the CLEAN-UP Act in the House.
You can contact your representatives by calling the Capitol Switchboard at 202.224.3121. To find your representatives, go to www.vote-smart.org/.
3. Spread the word! Tell your friends, family, coworkers to sign the petition and call their representatives.
Some Points to Make:
The electronic dance music industry and culture has existed for 20 years.
There is a viable industry of electronic music professionals that in no way profit or promote drug use.
Electronic music is a part of our mainstream society. Corporate entities such as Volkswagen and Gap Inc are currently featuring this music in their commercials.
Law abiding, tax paying venue owners and event promoters should not be held accountable for the actions of their patrons.
Electronic dance music has saturated the US at nightclubs, concert halls and festivals, as well as on TV, radio and cable. It is a form of artistic expression, which is NOT synonymous with drug use.
 
For those of you staying the night.. check out STEREO on Saturday NIGHT!
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Stereo
The Edge Nightclub
56L Street, SE Washington, DC
10pm - 6am
Lineups below
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2 Dollar Rail Drinks/Domestic Beers before midnight!
Also! Get in for 1/2 price w/ a valid College ID!
September 7th:
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Front Room:
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Cl Mcspadden (Hook, Limbo)
Lysa Oldhams (Hook UK Recordings, Fluids Recordings)
Odessa (Stellar, Grounded Music)
Krishna (5" Taint, Raven Productions, Metatrack)
Patio:
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Rob Paine (Worship Recordings, Shaboom, Tango)
Tom B (www.djTomB.com)
Jay Fenster (5" Taint, swina.com)
Warehouse:
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DJ Craze - ‘98, ‘99, & ‘00 World DMC Champion / ’01 & ’00 DMC World Team
Champion (Allies, www.the-allies.com, www.djcraze.com, Contagious Musiq) - Miami
Impulse (Renegade Hardware, TOV, DSCI4, Cryptic Audio, OHM)
Ackshun Jackson (Junglist League- DJL, Sunday Night Sessions, District Sound)
Tittsworth (5” Taint, Tittsworth.com)
September 14th:
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Front Room: THE HIT IT FROM THE BACK TOUR W/ DJ Funk and DJ Assault!
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DJ Funk (Funk Recordings, Dance Mania) - Chicago
DJ Assault (Jefferson Ave, Intuit-Solar) - Detroit/Atlanta
Sheila Storms (Chocolate Music, Fusion)
White Chocolate aka Kim Anger (5" Taint)
Patio: 5" Juice on the Patio of Stereo. We are VERY PROUD to have DJ Moon in town for his CD release on juice entitled "
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Dj Moon (www.JuiceRecordings.com, www.DJMoon.net, Pumpin' Records) - LA
Wes Smith (www.JuiceRecordings.com, www.DJWesSmith.com, www.TheFunktion.com)
C-Tek (www.JuiceRecordings.com, www.TheFunktion.com, Cosmic Rust)
Warehouse:
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DJ Kemal (Negative/Cryptic Audio Recordings) - UK
Slant (2Tuff Communications, DC)
Tittsworth (5” Taint, Tittsworth.com)
[ 31 August 2002: Message edited by: papa nooch ]
 
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