date: 2009-10-19 17:20 title: Neo Victorian and Fayetteville Local Events lock: Public

Neo Victorian and Fayetteville Local Events
10-19-09
Dj Infam0us

Due to some unforseen circumstances, and the fact that most of our crowd is very busy during the holiday season I am canceling the November and December Neo Victorian events.

I am also taking a personal hiatus from handling local events (aside from NV when it starts back up) to focus on Ravenwood Festival 3 in 2010, and Tokyo in Tulsa 2010. If you're interested in what we have going on in 2010 for Ravenwood please check out ravenwood on either facebook or myspace. Thanks!

Dj Infam0us
(Please leave your name, number and a brief message after the tone...)

date: 2009-10-08 15:15 title: A few thoughts post Ravenwood lock: Public

A few thoughts post Ravenwood
Dj Infam0us
10/08/09

I've noticed this year that we're seeing new faces all the time, and familiar faces are kind of disapearing. It's the natural course of life that people move off, get busy with other things, or just lose interest in things beyond their front door for a time. It's also natural that new people are pulled into the group. The dynamics of the circle change, and the feel of the scene changes with it.

I've seen this happen since I first started socializing away from the influence of my family.

Every year there is a season of reflection and a time for recovering from the events of the year. To that end I am taking a break from events (other than Neo Victorian which is recurring) for the rest of this year. Likely I won't book anything in January either.

Our group has broken, reformed, broken, and reformed again. Once again we're broken and new pieces are being grafted into the mold. It's a cycle. To everything there is a season, no?

As we come to the close of the year I want to thank everyone who helped us make this year HUGE for local shows.

I want to thank Kristie for her unwavering support, Kevin and Amanda for their constant words of encouragement, AllyKatt for keeping me inline and my chin up, Erin for being the best damned girl friend a guy could possibly have, Jo for listening to me when I whine, Durandal for being the hardest working new comer to the scene yet, Ford for putting up with me on long road trips and through stressful events, Cullah for being a reliable and even tempered security guy, Wes of Assimilation for working with us to help promote EVERY event we throw and sending people our way to help keep us going, Dj Bone! for being a damn good friend, Dj Death Jest for being professional, Donald Upton for helping us get our fliers to the UofA when we couldn't do it ourselves, Mark Abel for allowing us to throw our after parties at his place, James Fowler and everyone at TnT for always having my back, Annabel and Jet at Vampire Freaks.com for all of their help and support, Nathan of Abney Park for being one of my all time favorite people and a true believer in our scene, and all of the Ravenwood Family for pitching in to help in any way they could. Finally thank you to everyone who showed up to our events whether you're a regular or you just found us and you're starting to come out.

Also thanks to Gina and Richard Berquist who have hosted our events at their venue all year long - to their staff for putting up with us, and to Sephi and Drake whose advice have been invaluable and support has been constant.

I always miss someone, but when we're in the thick of it I always try to stop and say "thank you" because without those who bust their butts we get now where.

You see, these events and this group ... how do I say this? People are always asking me "how do you do it? How do you do so many shows and stay on your feet?" The fact is I don't. I'm one person with some ideas. I can't dj, run door, set up the sound, install the lights, manage the stage, handle booking, run fliers, take care of the bands and djs, run the websites, talk to the press, promote at conventions around the midwest, and still have enough time to talk to the people who drop money at the door to make sure we can keep telling the booking agents and bands "Yes. There is a crowd for your band in our town. We'd love to see the Cruxshadows, Ayria, Bella Morte, Ego Likeness, Hellblinki, or who ever in our city. We'll take good care of your artists and we'll show up to appreciate their music."

I'm one guy with some ideas. My staff make it work, and the scene supporters keep us going. Thanks to everyone for your words of support. Thanks for carrying us through another year. I hope to see you at the Bella Morte, Ego Likeness, Mordaciouis, Versailles show Oct 29th.

If you're in Tulsa and you're an Anime fan be sure to check out the Cos Rave we're putting on at the Blue Dome.

I'll see you on the dance floor at some point. I leave you with a poem that very well sums up my thoughts and feelings on my decisions this year and the paths I've taken.


-Dj Infam0us

Robert Frost: The Road Not Taken (1915)

Two roads diverged in a yellow wood,
And sorry I could not travel both
And be one traveler, long I stood
And looked down one as far as I could
To where it bent in the undergrowth.

Then took the other, as just as fair,
And having perhaps the better claim,
Because it was grassy and wanted wear;
Though as for that the passing there
Had worn them really about the same.

And both that morning equally lay
In leaves no step had trodden black.
Oh, I kept the first for another day!
Yet knowing how way leads on to way,
I doubted if I should ever come back.

I shall be telling this with a sigh
Somewhere ages and ages hence:
Two roads diverged in a wood, and I--
I took the one less traveled by,
And that has made all the difference.

date: 2009-10-06 02:00 title: Belle Morte, Ego Likeness, Mordacious, Versailles - Oct 29th lock: Public

Bella Morte, Ego Likeness, Mordacious, Versailles with Djs Protokol and Azrael at Teatro Scarpinos October 29th.

10 dollars in advance. 1.50 paypal fee.

Purchaser must show ID at the door for will call to gain entry to the event.

date: 2009-09-21 01:37 title: Ravenwood Update - VENUE CHANGE! lock: Public

Ravenwood Update - VENUE CHANGE!
Dj Infam0us
9-21-2009

They Gypsy will not be hosting the Ravenwood Festival this year on account of it closing.

Ravenwood festival has a new (and larger) home, The Event Center.

The Event Center

3570 W 6th St
Fayetteville, AR 72704
(479) 521-7665

Want a map? I thought so.

The closest hotel to the venue which I have secured a rate of 60 a night with IF you give them my first and last name (Bobby Scarbrough) is here:

The Comfort Inn - 735 S Shiloh Dr, Fayetteville, AR - (479) 695-2121

Also there are now close to a dozen Vendors and artists who will be attending the event with a plethora of different wares to show and sell. This event is now a combination Steampunk craft fair and dance festival.

I love a good party. This is shaping up to the be one of the best we've put together. I hope you'll join us.

Tickets are here: http://www.ravenwoodfestival.com/tickets.htm

Dj Infam0us
We ain't goin' out like that. We ain't goin out...

date: 2009-09-17 12:51 title: Birthday Ramblings lock: Public

Birthday Ramblings
Dj Infam0us
9-17-2009

Today is my birthday and I'm reminded that this time last year I was nearing the end of a devastatingly bad relationship. I had finished up the first year of Ravenwood festival. I was opening the door to the venue that we now throw our monthly dance night in, and I was about to embark on recovering from three years of being emotionally trapped in a self inflicted prison.

Over the course of that year I had learned much about myself. One thing I learned last year was that I'm stronger than I knew. I never realized that I could over come so much so fast. It inspired me to remove the things from my life that were emotionally dragging me down - from people whom I had called friends to ideas that had chained me to thought patterns and emotions that stopped my ability to be the very best I can be. I got rid of a lot of stuff that year, and I've continued it this year.

This last year of my life has been a process of renewal and grieving. I've grieved over friends I've lost while going through my break up, and dealing with the drama that comes with that situation. I've grieved over losing any hope of reconciling a friend ship. I've grieved over those things more than I've cared to admit, but I've also rebuilt my life with people and ideas that are supportive, complimentary, and Loving rather than the alternative.

The single most important thing the last year of my life has taught me is that there is no substitute in life for Love, and that often times we don't see Love when it's beating down our door. Love saved my life this last year. People who picked me up when I couldn't hold myself together. Ally who watched my back when I couldn't keep my head on straight. Erin who Loved me from the word go even though I was burdened with issues that never seem to quit sprouting up stemming from my previous relationship. Ford, Cullah, Kristy, Hanii, Laura and numerous others who sat up late with me talking and listening to me cry over situations that I needed to heal over.

I can't begin to explain the healing power of having people who Love you ready to carry you if you fall, or being able to pick up the phone and go off like a crazed depressed moron.

You also can't put a price on the healing power of giggling little boys. Being around my sons is the safest place ... on earth.

I wouldn't be here if it weren't for the Love of my friends and family, so these are the things I'm thinking on today. It's been a long year, and it looks like it's going to be difficult the rest of the year as well. Life is full of difficulty, heart ache, Victory, and joy. I for one am rather enjoying it.

Hope everyone is having a good week.

Dj Infam0us

date: 2009-08-04 03:36 title: Getting personal with Dj Infam0us lock: Public

Getting personal with Dj Infam0us
Dj Infam0us
8-4-2009

So I'm setting here listening to a song a friend posted for me on my profile called "Only God knows why" and it struck me that it's times like these when I feel surrounded by people who want to hurt me that my friends are most valuable. There are times when I can't find the strength in my arms to reach out to them that they reach down into the mire and pull me out. I've come to realize that people who love you be they friends or family are by far the most valuable things in life. No amount of money, possessions, knowledge, or wisdom can substitute for real Love.

If you know me very well then you know I'm in the middle of going through some really hard times over some personal issues. People who barely know me have sent messages of support. Friends have checked in on me frequently. People I work with have shown a tremendous amount of support during this very trying time, and I stop and ask myself why. Then I realize that all of the time and energy I've invested in others is simply returning on the investment.

People are well worth the effort if you just have some faith and a little patience. I want to thank my friends, family, and the random people who've sent messages of encouragement while I'm going through these hard times. I really really appreciate it.

I would be nowhere without those who show me Love.

-Dj Infam0us
(Thankful, grateful, and appreciative is the way to win the race)

date: 2009-07-21 03:50 title: And this is why I adore working Cons lock: Public

And this is why I adore working Cons
Dj Infam0us
7-21-09

from Tulsa Anime and Comic Expos website and myspace page:

TCAE is proud to announce that DJ InfamOus will now be performing alongside DJ Sephiroth on Saturday, September 19th, at the con. In other news, we just got the art back for the tickets and they look fantastic! We should be getting those printed up today and tickets going on sale tomorrow.

Seriously, I don't get this treatment from any other group. The conventions are appreciative beyond measure and it just makes me want to play more of them. I'm very very very lucky to be a convention Dj.

I hope you guys will come out for Tulsa Anime and Comic Expo!

-Dj Infam0us
(finishing up rounding out Ravenwood Festival)

date: 2009-07-19 13:48 title: Tokyo in Tulsa in Review lock: Public

Tokyo in Tulsa in Review
Dj Infam0us
7-19-2009

Tokyo in Tulsa ... what can I say? The whole thing was a blur except for a few highlights. Friday night's Neo Victorian ball was ...well... amazing. I had some concers as to how the convention crowd would view this sort of an event. You see, most of the people who show up for the entertainment (from what I've seen) are ravers, and the Neo Victorian ball was not a rave by any stretch of the imagination. I was concerned that it might bring out a few people who wouldn't normally come to the convention, but we'd run off all the regular con goers. I wasn't sure if it would be well received. Boy was I in for a surprise.

I sat back and watched Voltaire and The Last Dance handle the crowd with ease. Many of the people I saw had no idea who TLD or Voltaire were, but by the end of the event they were asking where these guys were playing next, and where they could get cds. In short, it was a massive success.

I want to thank Annabel and DeathJest for coming out to dj the event and support what we've put together at TnT. I really appreciate you guys.

Saturday due to some unforseen circumstances I was unable to Dj. Sephiroth, Dr Ford VonFitch, and Axis carried the night on pretty well. It was nice to be surrounded by so many supportive people in the middle of this event that when something came up and I had to step back from djing - the event went off perfectly anyway. Thank you guys for all of your Love and support. It means the world to me.

Sunday we were winding down, and I got to participate in my VERY FIRST panel. I sat in on a panel with Dj Sephiroth and Dj Annabel Evil about djing. I was expecting maybe two or three people to show up for it? No. The room was actually pretty full, and there were lots of good questions. It was a lot of fun getting to bounce stories back and forth with Sephi and Annabel, and of course reminiscing about the start of my Dj career nearly three years ago.

I want to thank James Fowler for having me out again, and for allowing me to put the entertainment together. I want to thank the Tokyo in Tulsa directors and volunteers who busted their butts to help us get what we needed done to ensure the events and the main room were up and running. I want to thank my core support staff Ford, Sephi, Drake, Axis, Cullah, Will and his Lady whose name escapes me right now for putting up with me while I was horribly sleep deprived and rather testy at times.

Also I want to thank Suzzie for taking care of The Last Dance while they were at the convention and Stephanie for helping Suzzie run the Infam0us Crin falls table for me. I want to thank Erin for helping in any area that needed attention. I want to thank MammaKatt for helping us take good care of Voltaire at the show. Thank you to Jade who watched the table, ran errands, and in general was a joy to be around.

I have to mention this. It's only important to myself and those who are closest to me, but it is well worth mentioning. Thank you to those who care enough for me to make me STOP for five minutes at the convention. Thank you for making me drink a bottle of water and eat something. If you know me then you know when I work I forget everything else which isn't always good. I want to especially thank Erin, Ally, and Amanda for Loving me enough to tell me to shut up and set down and eat something. I Love you guys.

Thanks also to Amanda and Kevin for rescuing me and getting me out of the building on Saturday.

Finally I have to thank everyone who supported the event by showing up. Voltaire and the Last Dance both told me they had a great time at the show. I don't think I've ever heard Jeff (Lead singer for the Last Dance) and Rick (Lead guitarist and booking guru) go on so much about how much of a great time he's had at an event. Not only did we handle the acts well professionally, but the crowd - the Tokyo in Tulsa convention goers - were made of epic awesomeness and all of the performers (Especially The Last Dance) had an amazing time.

I hope to see everyone back out again next year for Tokyo in Tulsa 2010. We simply must do this again.

-Dj Infam0us
(Thoroughly exhausted from the madness that is his Music career, but enjoying every minute of it.)

date: 2009-07-01 03:21 title: Ravenwood 2009 - Neo Victorian Cabaret lock: Public

Ravenwood 2009 - Neo Victorian Cabaret
Dj Infam0us
7-1-09

Updates for Ravenwood Festival are now posted on the myspace blog (http://blogs.myspace.com/ravenwoodfestival) and on the facebook group (http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=61235222114). Any help spreading the word about this event would be HUGELY appreciated! Thank you!

-DJ Infam0us
(Going to Tokyo in Tulsa to spread the word)

date: 2009-06-21 21:45 title: About My Dad - A Father's Day Post lock: Public

About My Dad - A Father's Day Post
Dj infam0us
6-21-09

As many of you know it's Father's Day today, and if you've been watching my status or you're anyone who knows me very well you know I love Father's day. It's a day when all of the hard work us Dad's put into helping raise our kids gets a little recognition - usually in the form of a card, a gift, and/or some kind words.

My Father's day weekend (obviously I'm at work now) in and of itself was a gift. I spent a good two hours wandering in the park with my oldest son. I wrestled with my youngest around the living room, and in general enjoyed being the center of my two little boy attention the entirety of the visit.

While buried in the middle of the floor under stuffed toys and two giggling boys it struck me - I am just like my dad in some very important ways.

As most of my friends know I don't get along with my Dad very well, but today is Father's day. Today I think it's important to acknowledge and appreciate the hard work, the virtues, and the positive characteristics that we as people obtain from our Dads.

There are a few things about me that I derive pretty much entirely from my Dad's personality. Today I just want to mention one particular aspect of all the different things I was passed down by my Dad that I find incredibly valuable.

One of the single most important things I've ever picked up from my Dad by his example is that you must work hard if you want to play hard. My Dad is hands down the hardest working person I've ever known, and I've known some very hard working people - coming from the blue collar heart of America. In our family the core belief is that if you dedicate yourself to something - if you work hard at something - if you give your all - then you will be rewarded.

In my family we've pretty much always played hard too. When I was growing up my Dad's idea of a good time was getting a car load of kids together and heading out for a day of football at the field. We would start in the mid afternoon and play until it got too dark to see, and then we wondered why we were all so very very skinny. Our weekends were usually filled with video games and pizza parties, and our vacations were weekends (Dad never took a week off that I can remember) spent camping out, hiking, caving, and in general doing more before 10am then most people do all day.

During the summers Dad would wake my brother and I up for a 4am swim or bike across town - usually on saturday, so we'd have to make it back before saturday morning cartoons started. David and I would watch cartoons as Dad made biscuits, scrambled eggs, and whatever else we might have around.

Those were some of the best times of my life - a point at which family was utterly everything.

Those memories and moments are the things that maintain my respect for my Dad. The impact that his example has had on my life when it comes to how I deal with my life where my family is concerned is beyond explination.

My Dad gave everything he knew how to make sure we were fed, clothed, and as well cared for as he could manage. Because of that in my life it is immensely important to me that I do to the same for my sons. It's pretty much impossible to explain how vastly important my sons are to me, but lets just say that they are the essence of why I do most of the things I do. They are why I can still get up after horrible things knock me down, and that is something I learned ... from my Dad.

so now when I look down at my two sons as they're clammoring for my attention I remember when times were good with my Dad how he would wrestle with my brother and I - how he would be silly, goofy, and ridiculous. I remember also that to preserve our family he worked hard... and played just as hard with his two sons.

A man does what he can for his family. He makes mistakes often enough, but in the end I believe a man hopes that his Children are forgiving. I hope that mine remember the sacrifices that were made to maintain a stable life for them, and the good times that Ally and I have tried to bring together. I hope they cherish the memories of our family as much as we cherish our memories of them.

So if I may offer one single piece of advice to anyone who bothers to read this from start to finish: put aside whatever differences you have with your Dad. Pick up the phone, and say happy Father's day. Even if the response isn't what you were hoping for just extend the thanks. For the most part it will be appreciated by Father's who are so often forgotten.

-Dj Infam0us

date: 2009-06-14 20:39 title: Counting your blessings lock: Public

Counting your blessings
Dj Infam0us
6-14-09

As anyone who knows me personally can attest things have been going very well for me in my music career. I'm very very blessed with people who support me whether they're fans of the music, people who want to volunteer for events, or people who just have a kind word to say from half way across the world (yeah you Martin and GothTart).

While there's always drama when you work in the entertainment industry - there's much to be thankfull for, and there's much to do aside from whining on the internet.

So, here I am with another "five better things to do than whine on the internet." This week if you find yourself wanting to post a status message blasting someone who wronged you, blog about someone who is spreading rumors about you, or in general retaliate against a person, place, thing, or situation that is causing you grief ... here are five things that are more worth your time.

1) Volunteer one day at the battered Women's shelter.
2) Think of two very nice things to say to your Mother and then pick up the phone and call her.
3) Take a walk down the street. Find some flowers. Pick them for someone who is having as horrible a week as you are.
4) Say five nice things about the person who is saying or doing something to hurt you.
5) Go get yourself some Andy's Frozen Custard and share it with someone you haven't set down and talked to in longer than is justifiable.

Bonus thing: Go for a walk in the rain. I hear it's going to rain a lot this week.

All of these things are more worthwhile than filling your head, life, actions, and/or words with negativity. Life's too short for anything less than the best of everything.

-Dj Infam0us

date: 2009-06-11 14:21 title: Ego Likeness - Monday June 15th at Teatro Scarpino lock: Public

Ego Likeness - Monday June 15th at Teatro Scarpino
Dj Infam0us
6-11-09

I know monday is a weird date for a concert, but E.L. hasn't been through here in nearly two years. They're on their way to go on tour with Combi Christ, and their booking agent contacted me in need of a pit stop for them on their way to connect with Combi.

When I see an artist in need it hits a soft spot in me, and regardless of the weird date I usually take it - especially if it's someone I like as much as Ego Likeness. You see if the artistic community doesn't support its artists then what's the point of being a community?

I know most of the people who usually patronize Neo Victorian won't be able to make it, and be assured that Neo Victorian is happening in July. I'll be posting the event this next week with some surprises that are yet to be announced.

I apologize if I've been a bit out of touch lately. Things have been insanely busy. Con season is finally nearly winding down. July has Tokyo in Tulsa and then there won't be another convention until September. That basically means this Dj gets some much needed rest.

If you have the time and the inclination please consider dropping in and helping send Ego Likeness on their way to meet Combi Chist for their tour with warm well wishes. Otherwise I'll see you in July for Neo Victorian.

I hope everyone is doing well.

-Dj Infam0us
(Nearly at the finish line - or at least the pit stop)

date: 2009-06-02 03:40 title: A-Kon 2009 lock: Public

A-Kon 2009
Dj Infam0us
6-1-09

The most important thing about this Kon I can say is "OMG I SURVIVED!!!" I made it home safe and sound.

Three days of Cosplayers, hard dance music, steampunkers galore, and more old friends and aquaintences than I thought I'd ever seen in one place at one time. This was hands down the most intense con I've ever attended. I believe one artist referred to it as the "Batan Death March of Cons," and oh my god is that accurate. It was long with a LOT of things to do. You just keep running and running and trying to catch everything you want to see, and realizing much like at Disney World ... you'll never get to everything.

I need to stop and say thank you to the A-Kon staff who were more help than I can begin to explain, and to Dr. Steels Toy Soldiers (Al, Remia, and the large bald guy whose name escapes me even after debating politics with him for an hour straight). I have to thank also Anonymous or rather whoever was cosplaying him that helped me haul my sound upstairs. I also want to thank Garret (aka: steampunk man) for manning the door, and helping Ford and I keep a small room stuffed with hundreds (it's rumored there were 1000 people in and out all night) of people in heavy steampunk gear along with random ravers and tons of cosplayers under control.

Between the Toy Soldiers, one random con goer, and the con staff I had help with nearly everything I needed. I really appreciated all the heavy lifting, carrying, set up, tear down, and of course good company.

Thanks to Dj Void who was kind enough to point me to the right people to get a temp badge when I first arrived so I could get around the con, and Dj Johnny Violence who put up with my babbling and put my VERY expensive hat in the dj area during the Rave so it wouldn't get squished.

Finally, Thanks to the Babbage Patch kids who asked me to come out, and provided the room for the Steampunk Ball. Thank you also for inviting me to the Libation, and congratulations to Jessie and Tim on their engagement.

So after thanking everyone I can remember to at this point, and I'm SURE I forgot someone... what else is there to say?

Much, but I'm not going to post most of it. I could write a book on this con, my history with half the staff whom I've known the better part of my life, the stories I heard at the con about various things that happened, and the things I actually witnessed. This was an intense, exhausting, and incredibly fun convention. Considering the number of people there I have to give HUGE PROPS to the security staff for their job in keeping such a massive group of people from actually pulling off doing anything really stupid.

Props to Remi for the biggest con bust in the history of A-Kon - which fyi is the longest running convention in the U.S. From what I understand it's also the third largest. I might be off on that last one, so don't quote me on it.

What else?

Well I won't bore you with telling you about all of the friends I ran into there. I will tell you that I have been invited back, and it's possible that I maybe helping with some of the demo programming. If I am then you can expect that much of that will be posted here as it is developed, and yes. I expect you to be there.

;)

Big thanks To J and Will who run special events for A-Kon. You guys were made of awesome and win. I really appreciate you putting up with my nine trillion questions. I really enjoyed hanging out with you guys.

So I hope everyone who went had a good time, and I hope that if you didn't go then I'll be seeing you at Tokyo in Tulsa next month. Is it REALLY that close? oh. My. Gawd. Yes it is.

-Dj Infam0us
(About to pass out and sleep hard... zzzzzzzz)

date: 2009-05-27 19:51 title: A-Kon, Voltaire, and anxiety lock: Public

A-Kon, Voltaire, and anxiety
Dj Infam0us
5-27-09


I just finally realized that I'm playing the largest event of my career this weekend where in people I've known for years - some even decades - will be attending. Most probably won't find their way into the steampunk ball, but still. It's very intimidating.

Playing the lounge was really intimidating to me. I was djing with a guy whom I'd been listening to dj since I was a teenager in a club that I'd been attending since... I was a teenager. There were several hundred people there. Some of those people I've know for years.

Take that situation and multiply it by about 100. Most of the people who still live in dallas that I've known since high school (and some Jr high) attend A-kon. It's a big yearly thing for them. Most of them are not on my friends list here. Some of them I'm on good terms with. Some ... not so much.

It's hard to say how this is going to go. Honestly I expect to have a really good time, and see some old friends.

When I get nervous like this I often remember what Voltaire said to me at the last show he played in dallas. We were in the car on the way to George's, and I said "I'm getting the butterflies. I'm really nervous." He looked at me, and I said "I always get nervous." He said "It's pointless getting nervous," and it hit me.

There really is no point in getting nervous. Voltaire holds the audience's attention with nothing more than a guitar, his wit, and a microphone. He, in my opinion, is one of the greatest performers of our time. There are very few people who can entertain such a large number of people time and time again without gimicks and distractions, and his point of not getting nervous really hit me.

Simply that it doesn't (as many people assert) help you in any way shape or form.

So here I am nervous as hell, and realizing that it's entirely ok to let it go. If I get up there on the decks and screw up - thus is life. Do your best. Give it your all. Prepare for the event, and just let what happens happen.

Everything else is an unnecessary burden.

Yeah. I'm rambling.

So Sue me.

-Dj Infam0us
(Nearly done with what he set out to accomplish)

date: 2009-05-20 03:08 title: Neo Victorian Ball at Tokyo in Tulsa lock: Public

Neo Victorian Ball at Tokyo in Tulsa
Dj Infam0us
5-20-09

As you know there is no Neo Vic in June. There will be one in July. I have yet to confirm the date with the venue. I know it has been customary to run it on the second saturday of every month, and while that maybe ideal I believe almost my entire staff will likely be at Tokyo in Tulsa helping with the event which is on the second saturday of... July.

Did I mention... The Neo Victorian Ball AT Tokyo in Tulsa?



Tokyo in Tulsa Presents: The Neo Victorian Ball
July 10th in the Main events room at Tokyo in Tulsa

Location:
DoubleTree Hotel in downtown Tulsa
616 W. Seventh Street
Tulsa, OK 74127-8983
(918) 587-8000

Featuring
Voltaire
The Last dance

And Djs
Annabel Evil
Infam0us
DeathJest

For ticket information visit: http:/www.tokyointulsa.com

-Dj Infam0us
(Is nearly caught up on event stuff! YAY!)

date: 2009-05-20 02:10 title: June Announcements (Ego Likeness) lock: Public

June Announcements (Ego Likeness)
Dj Infam0us
5-20-09

Before the June announcements I want to invite all of my Oklahoma and Texas anime and steampunk people to come to www.a-kon.com in dallas texas May 29th through the 31st to see the steampunkery we have arranged for the Anime Convention. I'll be djing, and there will be a host of masquerades and dance events going on. Come say allo!

As much as it pains me I have to announce that there will be no Neo Victorian in June. There is much going on though. Firstly, I've been heraing that a few people are putting together a day time gathering. I don't have any details yet, but when they get it together I'll be posting to support their event.

Secondly...

EGO LIKENESS IS COMING TO FAYETTEVILLE!!!

Ego Likeness is on their way to florida to open for CombiChrist. They're stopping here on their way out. Monday June 15th at Teatro Scarpinos Ego likenss will be performing. Djs are to be announced.



Tickets are 8 dollars in advance, and can be bought here:

http://dj-infam0us.livejournal.com/65925.html

It'll be ten dollars at the door.

-Dj Infam0us

date: 2009-05-20 02:10 title: Tickets for Ego Likeness. lock: Public

Tickets for Ego Likeness.
Monday, June 16th.
Doors at 9pm.
Ego Likeness goes on at 11pm.

Purchaser must have ID at the door for will call to gain entry to the event.

date: 2009-04-23 14:36 title: Top Five Better Things to do than Whine on the internet lock: Public

Top Five Better Things to do than Whine on the internet
Dj Infam0us
4-23-09

So I'm setting here reading over the status messages, notes, and random comments on my friends list. I was taking some time reflecting on the massive negativity that seems to prevail on these sites, and it struck me.

Don't we all have better things to do? Don't get me wrong. Some people have legitimate hurts they are trying to express or vent. That's not negative - mourning a loved one that has passed on. That's a part of the process of getting better, but there are dozens of posts and comments about "people I want to punch in the face" and ex lovers who are no longer around who are being degraded for ... not being around.

Firstly, wanting to punch someone you don't know in the face for making decisions you don't likely understand is just stupid. Even joking about wanting to punch someone in the face for political, religious, and/or social differences turns my stomach. Don't do it. It makes you look childish, small minded, and ignorant. Did I say don't do it? Yeah. Don't do it.

Secondly, your ex is your ex for a reason. I have a recent ex myself. I do my best not to talk about her. I do my best not to let others talk about her as well. Now, there's a time and a place for venting - usually with a close friend when you're hurting rather badly.

Facebook, myspace, livejournal... is NOT that place.

I understand that we all get angsty. I'm more angsty than most, but calling your ex out by name, and posting stuff about them personally on a public social networking site is not only immature, malicious, and short sighted, but frankly it opens you up to all kinds of legal attacks. If you really hate your ex so much that you have to deface their memory do it in private with a few trusted friends that you can just vent, yell, scream, cry, and spout off the most horrendous stuff to without fear of it going anywhere.

Just remember that the energy you put out - whether they're positive or negative - eventually come back to you. You will reap what you sew whether you like it or not. I suggest you plant seeds of kindness, forgiveness, and Love unless you want to reap hate, anger, animosity, and ... drama.

So in the spirit of this rant I'm posting the top five BETTER things to do this weekend than flame drama on the internet.

1) Conestoga - http://sftulsa.org/ - This event is going on this weekend. Go there. Be them. Do something other than whine on the internet.

2) Assimilation - http://www.myspace.com/assimilationtulsa - If you really want to be angsty go hang out with the goth kids in Tulsa. Dance to the hardest industrial beats this side of the Mississippi. This event rocks.

3) The Hearse Show in Joplin - http://www.facebook.com/events.php?ref=sb#/event.php?eid=79124213277 - Seriously? Who doesn't love staring at hawt hearses with built in flame thrower action? If you happen to be at this event keep an eye out. I maybe dropping by if I can manage the time after i set up for my house party.

4) Arkansas Anime Festival - http://www.arkansasanimefestival.com - It's nearly impossible to remain angsty around several hundred kids in anime costumes threatening to glomp you, and bouncing around like bugs bunny on crack from all the poki and sports drinks. This used to be one of my favorite events to dj. It's still a lot of fun, and it's certainly better than whining on the internet.

5) Army of Birds Live at ROTC - http://www.facebook.com/events.php?ref=sb#/event.php?eid=70748986893 - Army of Birds has been rocking northwest arkansas for a very long time. They're playing at the Restaurant on the Corner in F'ville. Get your java on. Grab a bite to eat, and listen to one of the best local bands in the area with friends. Certainly better than whining on the internet.

All of those events are all ages, so don't give me that "I'm not old enough to get in" garbage. It's not true, so get off your butt. Quit whining on the internet, and get out and DO SOMETHING to cheer yourself up.

Be safe this weekend. Mmmmmmmmmmkay?

-Dj Infam0us