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[tokenasianguy]

Kind of sad to hear that about TO. When I was living there (Mid-late 2007) the scene was strong and thriving, and now with all the big names and labels coming out of TO I thought it would have even been better than when I was there.

Where do you live now? I remember back in 1999-2000 the rave scene here was so trendy I would bump into people from my old church telling me about how it was their first time. Then people started dying at parties and it all came to a crashing halt but it lasted until 2005-2006. I remember you could find at least 1 house night every night of the week, even on a Monday, or Tuesday, and there were multiple venues you could go to, large and small...Now you're lucky to even find a place that only plays house that isn't sketchy as hell.

Although there's one promoter that I've been following for 14 years now and they never disappoint.

[JasonBay]

I live in Milwaukee and spend as much time as I can in Chicago (going there tomorrow night even). The big spots when I was there was Guvernment (not the best for underground, but the smaller rooms always seemed to have good grooves going), Footworks (probably one of my fav spots to be at) and Circa just opened a little before I left.

Speaking of sketchy, gotta love Comfort Zone!

[tokenasianguy]

I live in Milwaukee and spend as much time as I can in Chicago (going there tomorrow night even). The big spots when I was there was Guvernment (not the best for underground, but the smaller rooms always seemed to have good grooves going), Footworks (probably one of my fav spots to be at) and Circa just opened a little before I left.

Speaking of sketchy, gotta love Comfort Zone!

IMO The Guvernment is an impressive club, both sound wise and visually. Except that it's such an aggressive and angry place.

Circa lol...There was an article about how that building was cursed, because all of the businesses in that space never lasted. I think it's going to turn into a Target store lol. I love Chicago. Great city. Didn't really get to party there, although I went to Crobar just because I had to. It was alright but I'm not much of a partier anymore.

Speaking of Comfort Zone, I use it to segue into any discussion about sketchiness. Sketchy you say? Have you ever been to the comfort zone? No? Well you should! It'll increase your appreciation for virtually EVERYWHERE else.

[tokenasianguy]

Cant be said any better. Follow your dreams man. Don't follow trends.

Following your dreams is a great fantasy, but it doesn't pay the bills...

[JasonBay]

Yeah, was sad to hear it got closed down. Just bit off more than it could chew. And I know what you mean about Guv, that's like amateur hour for clubbers!

And Crobar was a joke of a club, if you're ever out there again be sure to check out Smart Bar (Proper underground club) or Spybar ("trendy" underground music).

Is Footwork still going strong?

Wish I could use your Comfort Zone remark, unfortunately no one would have a clue what I'm talking about!

[tokenasianguy]

Yeah, was sad to hear it got closed down. Just bit off more than it could chew. And I know what you mean about Guv, that's like amateur hour for clubbers!

And Crobar was a joke of a club, if you're ever out there again be sure to check out Smart Bar (Proper underground club) or Spybar ("trendy" underground music).

Is Footwork still going strong?

Wish I could use your Comfort Zone remark, unfortunately no one would have a clue what I'm talking about!

Footwork is still around and probably the only place you can go for a real "club" that plays EDM and isn't The Guvernment. Every other "venue" is much smaller, and much more intimate housing less than 100 people and isn't really for dancing.

Actually I used to spin at System Soundbar which was the previous home to the guys that started Footwork.

Not sure about Smart Bar, but my last night in Chicago I went to a place with pretty good tunes, except the place was empty because it was a Wednesday night. It was in the Polish area...Although this was 7 years ago.

*Edit* if you're ever back in Toronto, check out a party by these guys http://www.milkaudio.com/. They've been around a long time, and do some intimate events and larger outdoor parties in the summer. It's mostly Deep House, but they always have a very cool and very repectful vibe and atmosphere. And it's still underground in the sense that they don't advertise or put posters up. I saw Miguel Migs at one of their last events and it was the last time I danced my ass off.

[dripstep]

i will back you boys up on the sketchyness of the comfort zone. That place scared me most nights lol. I was going to the clubs in TO in 2005-2007, and it was booming EDM. The funhouse, apothecary, the whole Guv, even walked from the skydome up to the univerity to find a little hole-in-the-wall bar that had a jungle night going on. Good times in Toronto.

[MyMotto]

Footwork is still around and probably the only place you can go for a real "club" that plays EDM and isn't The Guvernment. Every other "venue" is much smaller, and much more intimate housing less than 100 people and isn't really for dancing.

Actually I used to spin at System Soundbar which was the previous home to the guys that started Footwork.

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Isnt it Wrongbar now or do my eyes lie?

Maison Mercer plays pretty decent house but it caters to a more mature crowd.

Went to footwerks for the first time last week, had to drag friends, but I can see why its been around for awhile. I think it might be owned by INK entertainment which owns the Guv complex and This Is London and i guess they just hosted the VELD festival (total pile of shit)

I thought Cube was kinda cool too. nice atmosphere.