S P A C E C O W B O Y S

Hello Space Cowboy friends, followers, family & freaks!

Happy spooky season to you all. And by spooky I don’t just mean Halloween, Dia de los Muertos, or critical mass. Sarah freaking Palin! Yes, she is an easy target and easier Halloween costume. Pink camo or $150K Saks? Vote already people!! Early, absentee, whatever you have to do. Things are looking positively blue in this state, but don’t forget the poor suckers in Ohio, Florida & Pennsylvania. There is even an Obama app for your iphone that sorts your contacts by swing states. I love California! And I love San Francisco. And you know what I love more that CA & SF! The Space Cowboys!!

I am so proud to tell you about the work and love that is going into the GHOSTSHIP party next week.

On November 1st at 10pm you will all be able to climb aboard. After slinking through our Haunted House and bouncing off the padded room and leaping over the magic mushrooms, join us as our ship sets sail for a non-stop night in the middle of the bay. Treasure Island is the perfect host for our night of fun and merriment.

With over 25,000 square feet of space to fill, we invited a few friends to bring their work. The Flaming Lotus Girls, the Steam Punk Treehouse folks, THERM, Michael Christian, Orion Fredricks, Liam McNamera, and the Department of Spontaneous Combustion are working away to get it up and set it up for you to enjoy.

We will have art cars abound! The Space Cowboy’s Unimog is the captain of our ship, with Martha as her dainty skipper. The Disco Limo and Mr. Janky bus will surround the Mog in true Hoe Down style, with the Gansesh bus from the Garage Mahal camp and the Covered Wagon Jimmy from the Manyfest Destiny camp. Bring your cameras for all the flash poses you’ve always wanted to take in front of the Limo! And grab a seat at the Dust City Diner if you can. I heard the waiting list is a killer!!!

There will be three rooms of sound with the best DJ talent this city has to offer. No international superstars can match the talent and dedication of the music slingers we have lined up. Space Cowboys, The Deep End, House of Lotus, Brass Tax, SEISMIC…all synonymous with high quality music and packed San Francisco dance floors.

All I can say is get their early to reserve your dance floor space.
How do you get to Treasure Island? Have you lived in SF for 8 years and never stopped off to check the views? SHAME ON YOU!
We make it easy for you. You can drive – carpool, no less. We have a large parking lot that we hope you will file into nicely and accurately.
You can take a bus! A biodiesel shuttle will pick up GHOSTSHIPPERS on the corner of Larkin & Grove and bring you to the front door of GHOSTSHIP. Free! Shuttle runs from 10:30-4:30 and is first come first serve.
The Muni 108 bus runs every 45 MINUTES starting at 9:30PM in from the transbay terminal, and buses run all night back into the city.
We are also letting the taxi companies know that there will be frolicking fares on the island, so be kind to your drivers!

PRESALE TICKETS are on sale for $15 at Groovetickets. We will be raising presales to $17 on Saturday October 25th, and after that allotment is gone they will be sold for $20. In costume at the door, admission is $20. Without costume (and with much heckling) admission is $30. We have a huge ship to float, if you catch my drift.

Hope to see you next week!

xx
Andrea

I feel like I’ve basically moved to Treasure Island… which isn’t such a bad thing, the view is amazing, there’s plenty of room, and I know all my neighbors. The one downside I’ve found is that there is no place to buy a beer…. or I should say was… cause we officially took care of that problem today, so on November 1st you can look forward to the drink of your choice! So yeah, things are moving along.

Speaking of moving, we’ve secured parking for 500 cars for the event, but please consider carpooling, taking Muni from the Transbay Terminal, a taxi, or our free shuttle from Civic Center, particularly from an ecological and safety perspective.

The haunted house is becoming frighteningly real and the GhostShip itself has appeared like a mirage in the night…. the hanger is already a sight to be seen and you won’t believe the soundsystems we’ve lined up for the 3 rooms…

We can’t wait, and neither should you, buy your tickets now at groovetickets and avoid any hassles at the door and breeze right in….

Howdy y’all!

Big thanks to all of you who came out to Decompression and rocked it out with us! There is a reason its one of our favorite events each year and if you were there on Sunday then you know why! Extra special thanks to Schlomo, Danny, Ryan et.al. for allowing Mr. Janky to fill in for the Unimog; which is currently in “drydock” preparing for GhostShip, readying her cannons of boom for maximum mayhem! But Mr. Janky looked oh so swanky at Decom; with the new RIPE sign (props to Bluekoosh & team!) and put out such a such a good time that there was no way we could not have him join the GhostShip armada (along with other Decom fave: the Dust City Diner!)
And very special thanks to our “funky” special guest “era benissimo”!

The GhostShip is taking shape…. We’ve got 3 rooms of sound, with a system for the main room that we can’t even believe ourselves… an ever increasing anount of art, an amazing haunted house and tons of rooms for lounging, maxin’ and relaxing…. we’re working round the clock on this one, which means an epic event not to be missed….

A lot of peeps have been asking about transport to the island…. here’s your options: carpooling (we’ve got space for approximately 500 cars), taxis (especially great for going to the Island, and we’ll be letting the cab companies know to expect pick-ups for the way home), the Muni 108 which runs every 40 minutes from the TransBay terminal all night, the free bio-diesel GhostShip Express hourly from Civic Center Plaza. We’d like to encourage responsible behaviour from both an ecological and safety perspective…

Discount pre-sales are available now at Groovetickets.com!

The Space Cowboys proudly present:
GHOSTSHIP 2008 – Saturday, Nov. 1st 2008
Dia de los Muertos on Treasure Island

25K sq.ft. of ghastly space in a haunted hanger
with 3 rooms of beastly beats and ghoulish guides!

A Monsoon of Art Cars featuring:

The Space Cowboys’ UNIMOG & Martha, ManyFest Destiny’s Covered Wagon Jimmy, Garage Mahal’s Ganesha, The Dust City Diner, Mr. Janky, The Disco Limo

Major Artworks & Installations by:

AKAirways, The Flaming Lotus Girls, Kinetic Steam Works, SteamPunk Treehouse, Therm, Michael Christian, Orion Fredericks, Liam McNamara, Dept. of Spotaneous Combustion, Debi Tonge, and many more

Maddening Siren Sounds by The Space Cowboys DJs:

Brad Robinson, Mancub, H8ball, Kapt’n Kirk, rrrus, Shissla, Moody Eva, Ernie Trevino, J9, BassBen, Pure Evil, Aaron Jae

With special help manning the decks by our crewmates from Brass Tax, The Deep End, House of Lotus, SEISMIC, Disorient, Coda, Garage Mahal & Evil Breaks featuring DJs:

Zach Moore (Deep End), shOOey (Deep End), Clark Hamon (Deep End), Trav (SEISMIC), Murphstar (SEISMIC), Smoove (djsmoove.net), Tamo (Garage Mahal/Angels of bAss), Deckard (Coda), DJ Balls (Disorient), DingDong (Brass Tax), JoeJoe (Brass Tax), Bam (Evil Breaks),

Zhombie Circus & Possessed Pirate Performers!

Lighting & Effects by reFRACtion.net, Sound by JK & RIPE Heavy Industries

Carpool, Muni, Taxis & Ride share encouraged!

BioDiesel hourly FREE SHUTTLE from Civic Center Plaza by Teacherwiththebus.com
The ghostship sets sail at 10pm and cruises to the wee hours
$20 at the door in costume, 21+ with full bars on premises
Limited advance costume tickets available! BUY NOW

Stay tuned to WWW.SPACECOWBOYS.ORG for updated information all month!

Hello Friendly Person:

I don’t get Undecideds. Probably because in most things I like having 2 speeds: On, off.

Ok, let’s pretend the Election is a big wild ass house party, like at the end of Weird Science, and instead of casting votes we’re really all just trying to get laid.

Some people show up to the party with a date, so they already know who they’re going home with—in fact these people could’ve just skipped the party completely and stayed home with thighs covering their ears.

There are others who show up without knowing exactly who they want to nail, but they’ve got a type. Maybe they’ve got yellow fever and they go for Asians or Gaysians, or maybe love ass. Maybe they go gooey for bangs and big sunglasses, or hairy chests and ironic beards. Whatever; the point is they know what they like, and when they see it they all over it like gravy on a biscuit.

Some people don’t have a type, they like to keep their options real wide. Let’s say they’re pansexual, and everyone at the party is looking good. This is a blessing and a curse, because they see a little sumthin-sumthin worth trying in just about everyone at the party. But let’s say these happy, adventurous people are also pragmatic, and around midnight when thepickins are at risk of thinning out, they’ll do a couple shots of tequila and hop on the next sweet thing that doesn’t move faster than they do. If it doesn’t end up working out, worst case scenario is they come back (in 4 years) and try for someone new and friskier.

But then there are people who can’t make up their fucking minds. Maybe they’re like our pansexuals – except instead of everyone at the party looking Hot, to them everyone is looking really, really Not. The party would be a lot more fun for these people if they’d drink some of that tequila. Their options would certainly start looking better. Or maybe the problem is—like the dummies on bad dating reality shows are always saying – these people are waiting for what they think of as “the complete package.” And wouldn’t that be nice? But while they’re waiting for that complete package to materialize, time’sawasting and soon the party will be over.

These people who stand around while everyone else is hooking up around them are the Electoral Undecideds. But the problem is, unlike in the party metaphor, when they don’t make the right decision everyone gets fucked.

xo, h8

PS: In keeping with this socially aware edition, please note the Obamathon on Friday, Beats for Boobs (recommended) on Thursday, and Litquake Crawl on Saturday (non-DJ-related, that one). Info below.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Friday, 10/10 – OBAMATHON @ Verdi Club Come shake your money-maker at an all-night dance-a-thon with spankin’ hot DJs rrrus, 8Ball, benchun, Zack Darling, Dyslexic, Betty Ray, DJ Pause, and Marty Aranaydo (http://www.obamathonsf.com/details.html – this link will be updated with actual line up) who will be keeping the dance floor hot with funky beats and groovy rhythms. Cheap eats, make-your-ownObama gear (bring a t-shirt), happy hour deals, and a better way to show your patriotism than flag lapels await you. There’s no admission fee, but all proceeds go the theObama campaign so donations are greeted very enthusiastically. You can give at the door or raise $$ from your friends to sponsor your dance moves (visit www.obamathonsf.com for how). Bring the kids and grandparents too – all ages are welcome. Check it:

ObamathonSF.com United We Dance Friday October 10th : 5pm – 2 am Verdi Club : 2424 Mariposa at Potrero : San Francisco, CA RSVP DONATE More info info@obamathonsf.com

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Sunday, 10/12 – DECOMPRESSION – HEAT THE STREET FaIRE!
Look for the Space Cowboys and the Unimog at our new Decompression spot on Indiana between 20th and 22nd.
On Indiana Street between Mariposa and 22nd, SF
Noon SHARP till 12 am
Outdoor sound ends at Mariposa Stage at 11pm; 10pm other outside areas
Public Entrance: 19th & Minnesota
$10 donation in Black Rock Couture/Costume; $20 in streetwear
All ages outdoors; kids under 12 absolutely free!
Age 21+ inside Cocomo (club closes 1:30am)
More info

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Saturday, 10/18 – WEAPONS OF MASS CREATION @ BUS STOP GALLERY
A collaborative art show, featuring djs:
- Sneak-E Pete (blunted funk/blunted breaks)
- pUrEvil (space cowboys/purevilsound)
featuring artists:
- Eva4 (aka: Moody Eva)
- Barrett Cox
- Cindy Johnson
- Vanessa
- Jonesy
- Nice
- Rodman
.... and more!!!!
6-10 pm at the Bus Stop Gallery,
135 Dore Street, San Francisco

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Friday, 10/31 – Halloween Inferno Paradiso @ Regency Ballroom
Basement Room 2 (Breaks) —One of Three Rooms
Space Cowboys (Ernie Trevino, Kapt’n Kirk, Mancub,
Brass Tax (Ding Dong), and Get Yer Freak On (Laird)
Basement Room 1 (House)—Sunset/Green Gorilla
Main Ballroom—Morris Day and the Time!, and a few other bands, TBA.

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Saturday, 11/1 – Space Cowboys present GHOSTSHIP 2008 – Treasure Island
25K sq.ft. of ghastly space with a haunted hanger and ghoulish guides
A Monsoon of Mobile Art Cars – featuring:
The Space Cowboys’ UNIMOG & Martha
ManyFest Destiny’s Covered Wagon Jimmy
Garage Mahal’s Ganesha Bus
The Dusty City Diner
The Disco Limo

Major Artworks & Installations by:
AKAirways
The Flaming Lotus Girls
The Kinetic Steam Works
SteamPunk Treehouse
Michael Christian and more

Maddening Musical Siren Songs and Soundtracks by The Space Cowboys DJs:
Brad Robinson, Mancub, 8ball, Kapt’n Kirk, rrrus, Moody Eva, Ernie Trevino, j9/BassBen, Pure Evil, Aaron Jae
First Deck freakish pleasure by our shipmates from Brass Tax, The Deep End, House of Lotus, SEISMIC, Disorient, Coda, Garage Mahal & Evil Breaks featuring: Zach Moore (Deep End), shOOey (Deep End), Clark Hamon (Deep End), Shissla (House of Lotus), Murphstar (SEISMIC), Trav (SEISMIC), Smoove (djsmoove.net), DJ Balls (Disorient), Tamo (Garage Mahal), Deckard (Coda), DingDong (Brass Tax), JoeJoe (Brass Tax), Bam (Evil Breaks)
Zhombie Circus & Possessed Pirate Performers Included!
Lighting & Effects by reFRACtion.net
Sound by JK & RIPE Heavy Industries

Carpool, Taxis & Rideshare encouraged!
FREE BioDiesel SHUTTLE leaving every hour from Civic Center Plaza provided by Teacherwiththebus.com
The GhostShip sets sail at 10pm ‘til ???
$20 at the door in costume, 21+, multiple full bars on premises
Presales available at Groovetickets

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RECOMMENDED EVENTS

Thursday, 10/9 – Beats for Boobs @ 111 Minna Gallery
Beats for Boobs is an annual fundraising event which raises community awareness of breast cancer through a collective celebration. Beats for Boobs is returning for its 5th year at 111 Minna Gallery in San Francisco. Our goal for 2008 is to raise $25K, which is distributed to various Bay Area breast cancer organizations. The 2008 charity event will feature education, live art, fire performances, a fashion show, culinary delights and innovative music. All services have been generously donated by local businesses/artists.
Beats for Boobs supports Bay Area organizations specifically devoted to the eradication of breast cancer through research, education, screening and treatment.
Just remember 10.9.08… Countdown for a Cure!!!
:: DJ Lineup ::
0915 – J.Phlip (Dirtybird)
1000 – Betty Ray (Rhythm Society)
1045 – Dawn of Sound (Hustle)
1130 – Moody Eva (Good Beats)
1215 – shOOey (Deep End)
full lineup of all performers and contributors at www.beats4boobs.org
111 Minna @ 2nd (b/t Howard & Mission St)
5:30pm – 2:00am
$25 donation at the door, pre-sale & VIP tickets available at
http://www.beats4boobs.org

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Saturday, 10/11 – LITQUAKE presents the annual Lit Crawl through the Mission This, IMO, is one of the coolest SF events around. If you haven’t heard about it, Litquake is a festival of writers and fans of writing, and this year during the Lit Crawl through the Mission, readings will literally spill from bars and book stores into the streets.
Free – from 6pm – 9:30
For details click here

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NEW (ish) MUSIC

I’ve cooked up another mix of some great stuff I picked up courtesy of http://modyfier-modifying.blogspot.com. It’s about 2 hrs of tasty minimal and tech house tracks for your minimal pleasure. Get the mix here

And you’ll find the tracklisting plus more mixes available here

DJ Z Trip’s posted a mix he did for a party collaboration with Shepard Fairey. You can download it and get Z’s thoughts here.