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Phis Friday the College Station scene will
re one of its biggest raves ever, “SupaDupa.”
SupaDupa will have 14 DJs, a 26,000-watt
iaker system, intelligent lighting and 3D
eo screens by RAIDS.
Robert Crowe, one of the producers of Su-
3upa and a junior journalism major, said he
s excited about the upcoming show.
“This party is basically a prototype for future
ties we want to bring to College Station,”
>we said. “The venue we picked is ideal, and
asn't really been exploited by College Station
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latlie enjoys the most.
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promoters. It’s 15,000 square feet with a wood
en dance floor, and it’s away from any residen
tial area so we won’t have a problem with com
plaints [if the rave gets] too loud.”
The venue is Lakeview Club, located off Ta
bor road in Bryan. Maps are available at Disc-
go-Round and at the other locations where tick
ets are being sold.
Putting on a large party is also much more
complicated than an average concert. Massive
sound systems, lights and optical effects are
used in raves, even local ones, more than at the
average concert to add to the party atmosphere.
“A whole lot more work, money and time are
involved over your regular concert,” Crowe
said. “We have a core of about five of us putting
this on and a whole network of people helping
us promote.”
The main act for SupaDupa is DJ Stryfe, who
spins hard acid-trace, a very fast type of elec
tronica music. Stryfe is from New Orleans,
where, at age 23, he is the co-founder and resi
dent DJ of Louisiana’s largest production crew.
DJ Mario of the Dallas production crew,
Zedan Productions, will be playing tech-house.
Following him will be Eric J, who is the web de-
A lot of guys were better, but they had no de
sire. ”
Herman said the audience seems to get a
kick out of the accidents that occur in bull rid
ing.
“They like to see the wrecks,” Herman said.
“They don’t want people to get hurt, but they
like the wrecks.
“They might get more excited over a better
known name with an okay ride and not as ex
cited for a lesser known guy who had a better
ride. ”
Herman said a feeling of nothingness is a
typical response a rider has during an event.
signer for Zedan Productions as well as a DJ.
DJ Unity and Sista Stroke, one of Texas’s
most popular female DJs, will be playing hip-
hop and disco house for their set. Both are from
Rebel Crew in San Antonio. DJ Mel from Austin
will also be playing hip hop at SupaDupa.
Seven College Station DJs will be performing
at SupaDupa: Ron-E, DJ Chris, Bryan M, DJ R-
Y-N, DJ Spectre, DJ Vanomm and B. Hardin.
Most of the College Station DJs have performed
at Club X, usually for free.
“Supporting your local DJ is like supporting
your local indie-pop scene,” Crowe said.
“Everyone here does it for the love of the mu
sic.”
SupaDupa will be getting underway at 10
p.m. Friday night with DJs playing all night long
in the two main rooms. If it is well received,
look for more parties to come through next se
mester with even bigger headliners. Crowe is
excited about the possibilities of next year if Su
paDupa does well this year.
“I would encourage anyone who is interest
ed in the idea of a rave, but has been too in
timidated before, to check this one out,” Crowe
said. “It’s going to be a tight show.”
“There’s nothing going on when you’re rid
ing,” he said. “You don’t feel nothing. You don’t
hear nothing.
“When you’re riding a bull, it’s like riding it
in a room with no windows or doors. It’s all
competition and focus.”
Herman said the few moments preceding a
ride are the most anticipated.
“If you’re confident, you’re relaxed and calm
and ready to go,” he said. “If things haven’t been
going your way, you are nervous and sweaty.
You pretty much worry yourself to death.”
Bull Blast on the Brazos will be at 7:30 p.m.
Friday and Saturday night in Reed Arena.
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