Holiday Lamps and Clocks

It's that time of year again. Time to sell myself to the devil for my Arts and Crafts. Some of you know this and some of you don't. I have a small business making custom made lamps and clocks Check out my stuff here:

luminentdesigns.com

My work generally starts around $300, but I can work with smaller budgets. If you're interested email with ideas.

Much luv,
BenJammin'

Disorient presents ESCAPE VELOCITY (NYC): Friday, November 16, 2007

i'll be spinning from 10-Midnight at this Shindig. Come out early and shake your booty for me.

Much luv,
BenJammin'

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Disorient presents

ESCAPE VELOCITY

Break free from the dust with Disorient!

L I N E U P___

JOHN DILL (Pickled House/Le Souk Sundays) - bumpin', pumpin' progressive house

MORGAN STONER (WonderBreaks) - slammin', jammin' NY breaks

SPIRAL BLASTER - tweakin', freakin' live techno PA

BEENJAMMIN - movin', groovin' soulful house

Twisted Video Art by JAYGO

Friday, November 16, 2007

10pm - late

Dress: Colorful/Escapist

Venue: LIBATION - 137 Ludlow (stanton/rivington) - VIP room

$20 Door, $10 with password


password: I LOVE MIDNIGHT

Escape Velocity is a fundraiser for Disorient, a Burning Man camp. A portion of proceeds will be donated to the World Wildlife Fund's climate change program, in memory of our wonderful friend Big Nick.

The Second Set Syndrome

So, this weekend was the big NYC Burning Man Decompression party at the Queens Museum of Art definitely a great party, but I don't think I would make my Top Ten Parties of All Time. But this is besides the point. I need to talk about a phenomena I've been noticing with my DJing the past year. It's called "The Second Set Syndrome".

I managed to score a decent time slot on the Main DJ stage from 9-10. However, I wasn't very happy with my set. An hour is waay to short to DJ. It doesn't allow for any kind of vibe than "up, up, up". The DJ setup was upstairs on the balcony, so it was really hard to A)hear what it actually sounded like and B) connect with the crowd. Plus I always get nervous when I'm on the really BIG dance floor. Too much pressure.

So, I get done with my hour and I'm left a little disappointed. One of the reasons I love to spin is to make that connection with people. When they're really grooving to the music that you love and there's smiles and booties shakin'.

Well, at 10 o'clock the music is supposed to shut off on the smaller sound systems outside, however they keep going and around 10:30 I approach my friend Ed who is DJing on one of them and ask him what's going on. He's like "the museum told us to keep going until the Park people tell us to stop. It's great but i'd like to go party at some point". and I'm all like "Well, I'll take over for you when you're ready to quit".

I go on a few tracks later and it happens, The Second Set Syndrome. I'm relaxed, focused and really feeling the people. I'm outside on a Djing off a table my feet are on the same ground everyone is dancing on and the Dancefloor is packed. I can do no wrong musically. The dancers follow my sound as I change up styles a little and bring them to different places. I wish I had some CDs to give people who kept asking me who I was and where could they hear me regularly, what?

Well, we got shut off at 1am by the parks people. I was getting tired and was starting to lose some of that magic, so I was a little happy to stop. Well, this isn't the first time The Second Set Syndrome" has hit, but it is the first time I really recognized it. I hope I haven't jinxed myself now ;)

Extra NYC Decom Tix please?

Found out a friend is going to be in town. Anyone got a ticket? email @ beenjamminj@yahoo.com

Second Gig

I'll be DJing the BM Happy Hour at the Continental on wednesday from 9-12 an Tag teaming with my friend Douggie Style. We're both bald Djs with goatees.

The Continetal is on the corner 3rd Ave and StMarks pl.

see you there!!!

Soulful/Deep House Mix

Just recoded last Night. Check it out.

www.zshare.net/audio/soul...na-mp3.html

BOOTLEG THIS SATURDAY!!!!!

DAAAAAAAAANNNNNNNCCCCCCCCEEEEEE PAAAAAAARTYYYYY

DJ'S

BEEN JAMMIN'

ORION

FRAIR TUCK


SATURDAY NOVEMBER 18TH

BOOTLEGPARTY 37 AVE A (btw. 2nd & 3rd)

$5

10 PM

ALL NIGHT LONG

be there.

Luminent Designs

hey people check these out. I do clocks and lamps on commission. If anyone is looking for high quality gifts for the holiday seasons, Contact me.

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Dear Friends,

The holiday season is approaching, which means it’s time to start thinking about gifts for your friends and family. If you’re looking for something truly different and special, why not consider one of my unique, handmade lamps or clocks? I work with customers individually to determine a look and theme, then custom craft each piece from quality machined brass lamp parts.

Both interesting and functional, these clocks and lamps make wonderful gifts. Please visit my website at www.luminentdesigns.com to see samples, or email me to place an order.

Best,

Benjamin

Gnome Love in the News

There's a great article about the Gnome Love party in this week's
issue of the Village Voice. You can pick it up at your local grungy
coffee shop/gay bar and turn to page 44, or if you're not in NYC read about it here:

villagevoice.com/nyclife/0...90,15.html

Thanks again to everyone who came out and made this party newsworthy!

xoxo,
BeenGnomin'