People give a description of yourself

[Jason Is Dizzy]

Name: Jason

Rave name(if people still do this): DIZZY!

Age: 19

Location: Benicia

Occupation: US ARMY GUARD/WELDER

Favorite Food: Mexican

Favorite Color:Green

Favorite Beer: Mickies

First Rave: CyberFest

Date of first rave: 2005

why you went: My cousin said it would be worth it and since she was older and cooler i went with and shit was crazzzcckkin

reason for sticking with it: The simple fact that i can go to a rave anywhere in California and meet new people and just have a blast and not a care in the world when that music is playing from 8 to 4

your idea of a smashing party: Just a good vibe good music and alot of people haha

Name: Jason

Rave name(if people still do this): DIZZY!

Age: 19

Location: Benicia

Occupation: US ARMY GUARD/WELDER

Favorite Food: Mexican

Favorite Color:Green

Favorite Beer: Mickies

First Rave: CyberFest

Date of first rave: 2005

why you went: My cousin said it would be worth it and since she was older and cooler i went with and shit was crazzzcckkin

reason for sticking with it: The simple fact that i can go to a rave anywhere in California and meet new people and just have a blast and not a care in the world when that music is playing from 8 to 4

your idea of a smashing party: Just a good vibe good music and alot of people haha


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[big_rash_dog]

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[EspeciallyK]

Name: Karin

Rave name(if people still do this): Don't have one

Age: 23

Location: San Jose

Occupation: Full-time student--majoring in Recreation and Leisure Studies. Ask me about it if you're interested.

Favorite Food: Pie, any kind.

Favorite Color: Blue

Favorite Beer: Fat Tire

First Rave: Love Parade 2005

Date of first rave: September 2005

why you went: I actually wasn't planning on going to the after party. I went to Love Parade with a group of friends because I was just getting into electronic music. It was such a culture shock for me, but I loved every minute of it. One of my friends was having such a great time, she offered to buy a ticket for the after party for me.

reason for sticking with it: well, I haven't really. I've always wanted to go to more raves, but between going to school and working I don't really have time.


your idea of a smashing party: Friendly conversation with interesting people and beats that keep you bouncing till dawn.

[alex]

Name: Alex

Rave name: Rowdy

Age: 18

Location: Simi Valley

Occupation: Student

Favorite Food: Romanian

Favorite Color: Aquamarine

Favorite Beer: Paulaner

First Rave: Monster Massive

Date of first rave: 2007

why you went: My friend had been raving for a good year and I had always been into EDM so I decided to go

reason for sticking with it: Meeting so many new people and being able to get away from everyday life for a couple hours a week

your idea of a smashing party: Awesome people without that theres no party

[kratom69]

Name: Andrew

Age: 23

Location: Monterey CA

Occupation: Air Force Linguist

Favorite Food: Indian and Thai

Favorite Color: Royal Purple or Blue

Favorite Beer: Labatt Blue Light

First Rave: Lost in Space -- the 2nd to last hullabaloo of all time

Date of first rave: April 30th, 2005

Why you went: My first love got me into the scene, and this was our first real rave. I will never forget it.

reason for sticking with it: The nights that I go to raves are the best in my life. The music, the energy, the love is so incredible; it's like experiencing the full potential of human interaction for one awesome night.

your idea of a smashing party: Mind-blowing music, the woman i love at my side, MDMA, thousands of people, awesome light show, ending the night with Daft Punk or Expander. An encore is a must, and the crowd will demand one if it's been a good party.

[Nigee]

Name: Nigee

Rave name: none yet, but i plan to get one at galactic funk

Age: 19

Location: North Bay/ SSU

Occupation: Student

Favorite Food: Sushi

Favorite Color: black

Favorite Beer: not too picky so long as it isn't piss water like keystone

First Rave: My first rave like thing was a small rolling party in LA. My first true rave though was Through The Looking Glass, which got broken up early

Date of first rave: 3-29-08 for the rolling/house party. 4-5-08 for TTLG

why you went: I loved the house party, so i got my friends to go to another.

reason for sticking with it: Friendly people, great music, and lots of good times

your idea of a smashing party: Great music, friendly talkative people, and plenty to do

[codyishere]

Name: Cody

Rave name: none yet

Age: 17

Location: North Bay

Occupation: Student

Favorite Food: Quesadillas

Favorite Color: greeeeeeeen

Favorite Beer: STEELYS!!!!!!

First Rave: Through The Looking Glass

Date of first rave: 4-5-08

why you went: friends said that there going to a rave

reason for sticking with it: a sense of unity and togetherness

your idea of a smashing party: kickass DJ and everyone on the same mental level

[DaGarb]

Hey whats up party people!

Name: Gabriel K. Marino.

Age: 21.

Location: San Francisco Peninsula, Bay Area, California.

Occupation: Part-Time Resturant host, and Part-Time Librarian in the Teen Lounge.

Favorite Food: This is tough I love all food, Pizza, BBQ, and Sushi, damn and Pastas, ugh add soups mmm soup!

Favorite Beer: Close tie between Newcastle and Hefeweizen!

Favorite Color: This has changed all my life, when I was young it was Yellow! then when I was a teenager it was Blue, now I have to say its Green.

First Rave: Underground in SF.

Date of First Rave: 2004

Why you went: I love party music and I love feeling the energy from dance. My friends wanted me to go and I was excited to go aswell.

Reasons for sticking with it: I haven't been to one in awhile so I'm trying to get back into the scene but I've been a sober raver when it comes to rolling so sometimes its a bit intimidating when all my friends are rolling but I'm there to have a wicked party-time!

My Idea of a Smashing Party: Crazy outdoor rave on the beach during a fullmoon! If that wouldn't work I would say a open roof rave during the Aura Borealis (Northern Lights) AU NATURAL!

Nice of you to meet me!

[Pedlya]

Name: Daniel Claiborne

Rave name(if people still do this): Leaf

Age: 18

Location: Woodland, CA

Occupation: Bum

Favorite Food: Sushi

Favorite Color: Grass green

Favorite Beer: Baileys

First Rave: Still a ravirgin

Date of first rave: Gah...

why you went: You're killing me bro

reason for sticking with it: Meh

your idea of a smashing party: A sweet dj, awesome beats, everyone respecting eachother, and a bunch of awesome people with a nice envirnment

[ЯΛ۷ΣỜĿỞӘΫ]

Name: ariya

Rave name(if people still do this): ...

Age: 19

Location: SanJose/SF

Occupation: Hybrid Artist

Favorite Food: persian/italian

Favorite Color: all...yet separately

Favorite Beer: i party harder...w/ out the fuel ;D

First Rave: Al-Maria - AbuDhabi

Date of first rave: 2000

why you went: Frkn y2k!

reason for sticking with it:it kicked royal arab ass

your idea of a smashing party: pitch black open-roof hall, with only the moon in the sky. the only light is by the people. and me...where am i?!
i would be on a small inflatable swimming pool, being surfed by the people

[DJ Resolve]

Name: Dan D.

Rave name(if people still do this): Resolve

Age: 32

Location: Santa Rosa, CA

Occupation: Barista

Favorite Food: Sushi

Favorite Color: Green

Favorite Beer: ReD Nectar

First Rave: F.A.M.I.L.Y.

Date of first rave: Sep 15, 1995

why you went: Been into e.d.m. since early 90s

reason for sticking with it: the music, the vibe, and the whole culture surrounding us.

your idea of a smashing party: plur

[Cycle]

wow a lotta people from norcal...and i thought socal was a bigger scene...

Name: Vince

Rave name(if people still do this): Cycle

Age: 20

Location: LA, CA

Occupation: Consultant

Favorite Food: Chicken (all different kinds...but not fried)

Favorite Color: Various shades of Blue

Favorite Beer: not much of a beer person...i like jack and vodka

First Rave: Monster Massive 07

Date of first rave: October 07

why you went: Friends told me it would be a night i'd never forget, and i havent

reason for sticking with it: music is the best!!! i wish i could go to events more often. plus meeting new people is awesome. i always wish i could meet more people

your idea of a smashing party: anything with good electronic type music of any sort and people having a wonderful time will always put a smile on my face...as long as i can just have enough room to dance!