Dead meat.

[netik]

Eight and a half years ago, Devon, Miguel, and I started a nightclub that at the time was a response to the (then) massively over played synth pop and standard industrial/goth tracks being played at Death Guild, Assimilate, and other local SF clubs

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[msjen]

Thank you for this eloquent post, especially the call to continue listening to the genre. Even though the event is no more, the community I think will remain...and this seems like as good a time as any to be on to the next project. And, to put things in a cliche but true way -- it will always be about the music.

[baconmonkey]

I know there were times that MEAT went alittle 'Bootie' and played mashups as well. We probably shouldn't have done that; We should have followed in the steps of Das Bunker (LA) and kept with the strong industrial, but frankly, we had a hard time getting people to the venue.

This is the only thing where I disagree.
MEAT was founded on the idea that we will bend expectations and do things Our Way. Being a knock-off Bunker-lite would be completely contrary to that ethos. People were drawn to us because we brought something different to the table. I get more "OMG That was AWESOME" comments from people for dropping something weird on the crowd than for playing the latest release from an overweight German dude with a boner for being an armchair infantryman.

[netik]

Declining numbers, and having a boner for the increasing numbers at Pop Roxx or Bootie didn't make us look any better, though. Those crowds wanted different music that what we were providing.

The reason why I reference Das Bunker is because John (in LA) took a failing music scene and built it back from nothing by building an ecosystem; One of CDs, concerts, and fashion. I had no desire to 'be' Das Bunker, but I did want the scene that he had created to exist here.

I've always stated that in order for a scene to survive it needs more than just a club night. It needs people interested in the music, a way for the people that go to that club to find out what songs they're listening to, and a way for those people to buy said music. In this city, we've done a very poor job of promoting the very music that we love.

Death Guild's done some of this very well, mainly because they are the 'default' promoter of nearly ever concert in our genre. In that way, their brand is reinforced through concerts and other events aside from the main club.

[dr_gluck_]

"I've always stated that in order for a scene to survive it needs more than just a club night. It needs people interested in the music, a way for the people that go to that club to find out what songs they're listening to, and a way for those people to buy said music. In this city, we've done a very poor job of promoting the very music that we love

[divineseduction]

I concur with many of the people here. While I was local, I made every effort to get out to MEAT. It was a hell of a time and one of the best.

[rivetpepsquad]

People would show up covered in clothing covered in fake blood without us even asking

Huh, I wonder if that was because some crazy, clubby bitch decided to spray half of her wardrobe with red paint, and convinced her tribe of hotties to join her in doing so (and the promoter to let them). Or maybe it was just coincidence!

No, you're right--gogos and their pesky "infighting" are to blame for the decline of this club, and had absolutely nothing to do with its success. Not even worth a passing mention, really...

[bodyfour]

Quiet, woman. Now get back up on that box!

[rivetpepsquad]

Hahah! Right you are--scenery doesn't talk!

AWESOME job last night, by the way. You're missed behind those decks. You're not cheating on us with any other scenes, are you?

[lilmissnever]

There was go-go infighting? I missed it. Someone should have told me -- I would have brought a shiv.

If I were writing a eulogy for MEAT, I would not skip the go-gos, but I do remember the first time I saw someone come to the club wearing a white tee-shirt splattered with red and I did not know them. That was the first time I felt like MEAT was really taking off.

[ladykalessia]

I'm sorry I missed this, but Thursdays were why I never made it out in the first place...

Twitter ate your brain, Palantir is eating mine. It seems like this is the year of everyone who possibly can buckling down and putting aside fun things to survive the economy.