Raves - Stirring up the pot!

[hogg]

Having been in this group for 8 years, the main change is Phil Lam's leaving the group.  He sponsored 3-5 raves each year.  His generosity was unmatched.

Having hosted many raves myself, it is expensive $200-$300 per rave for food beverages, ice, etc etc.  Also it's quite an imposition for the hosts family (read wife).  Finally, there's no rest for the host until the rave wraps. 

While money may help, I believe many can't entertain a large group in their homes.  Finally, the wives as TopRound indicated are souring on Raves (one gets tired of sleeping on the sofa)

I will continue to offer a Summer rave in Stamford and perhaps  smaller sessions at times.

I believe we need to look for other venues like audio stores, manufacturers, music events, etc.   Afterwards we can have e meal or drink at a commercial place.

My two cents.

                                                               Jim

[Putz]

Still waiting for my first rave (damn snowstorm last month) but I'll weigh in anyway.  I'd love to host one but I'm nervous that my system isn't that great and everyone would laugh at me. Seriously, small room, no treatments, set up for solo listening pleasure. I was hoping to go to a rave or 2 to get my feet wet and pick up some rave hosting pointers before taking the plunge.

As far as the food expense and the amount of work involved, you're either into entertaining or not. I host BBQs and have 20 to 40 people over because I love to cook and showoff my grilling skills. I usually have people bring side dishes, drinks and desserts. Never asked for money but $5-10 a head is reasonable. Last food rave I had, everyone chipped in behind my back and surprised with me an outdoor fireplace. Karma's not always a bitch.

Maybe I'll try to host a mini rave in the near future and see how it goes. Someone twist my arm.

[richidoo]

Doooo   it!
Doooo   it!
Doooo   it!

They'll only laugh at you if you care that they laugh at you.  If you don't care then you can laugh right along with them at whatever's so funny.

[topround]

You have grilling skill?
Who cares how your system sounds

Seriously though, raves bring enough gear to make yoursystem sound better(or worse) and they tend to be alot of socializing. I would not worry about your sound, everyone will have an opinion, whether you care is up to you. But you will meet many people and get to hear different gear in your system if you want.
Hosting can be a pain, and expensive. I was never prepared so I would always be running around, but some people like Phil made it look easy..
Besides you have cooking skills................

[eleazar]

Still waiting for my first rave (damn snowstorm last month) but I'll weigh in anyway.  I'd love to host one but I'm nervous that my system isn't that great and everyone would laugh at me.

I haven't been a Raver all that long, but I can't imagine anyone in this group laughing at your system. It has been my experience that most would fall all over themselves to be helpful. So to that I would put any fears to rest.......Bill

[evan1]

Still waiting for my first rave (damn snowstorm last month) but I'll weigh in anyway.  I'd love to host one but I'm nervous that my system isn't that great and everyone would laugh at me. Seriously, small room, no treatments, set up for solo listening pleasure. I was hoping to go to a rave or 2 to get my feet wet and pick up some rave hosting pointers before taking the plunge.

As far as the food expense and the amount of work involved, you're either into entertaining or not. I host BBQs and have 20 to 40 people over because I love to cook and showoff my grilling skills. I usually have people bring side dishes, drinks and desserts. Never asked for money but $5-10 a head is reasonable. Last food rave I had, everyone chipped in behind my back and surprised with me an outdoor fireplace. Karma's not always a bitch.

Maybe I'll try to host a mini rave in the near future and see how it goes. Someone twist my arm.

Paul since you bought my Songtowers your off the hook , they all heard them 


But on a serious note we can all give you some input while we are there and since we usually bring all types of gear to Raves you may hear something else you like in your own home.

If you want to go to Emils Rave let me know. You can drive to my house and I'll drive the rest of the way

[evan1]

You have grilling skill?
Who cares how your system sounds

Seriously though, raves bring enough gear to make yoursystem sound better(or worse) and they tend to be alot of socializing. I would not worry about your sound, everyone will have an opinion, whether you care is up to you. But you will meet many people and get to hear different gear in your system if you want.
Hosting can be a pain, and expensive. I was never prepared so I would always be running around, but some people like Phil made it look easy..
Besides you have cooking skills................

And your never home when we arrive 

[goldlizsts]

Still waiting for my first rave (damn snowstorm last month) but I'll weigh in anyway.  I'd love to host one but I'm nervous that my system isn't that great and everyone would laugh at me.

I haven't been a Raver all that long, but I can't imagine anyone in this group laughing at your system. It has been my experience that most would fall all over themselves to be helpful. So to that I would put any fears to rest.......Bill

+1.  We're pretty much a bunch of loosers (mind you! It's loose, not lose.  I got in trouble before with this word of my invention! ).  We hang loose .  Nobody has a perfect system.  People would just comment, and that's where perhaps improvements one can make from perhaps, even if it's worth just a grain of salt (and, it may cost ya! ), like if you do/use this you'd get that........  That's part of the fun.

Hosting a rave is hard work, but fun also.  We all appreciate the host regardless, because he/she opens up his/her home to a bunch of rowdy strangers or semi-strangers.  I don't think any of us would go to a rave with the ill will of "criticizing" anything.  Critique, comment; but not criticize.  I know I won't, mainly because all those guys have much more $$expensive gear than I do .  So that shut me up !  I just eat and play!

[Putz]

Still waiting for my first rave (damn snowstorm last month) but I'll weigh in anyway.  I'd love to host one but I'm nervous that my system isn't that great and everyone would laugh at me. Seriously, small room, no treatments, set up for solo listening pleasure. I was hoping to go to a rave or 2 to get my feet wet and pick up some rave hosting pointers before taking the plunge.

As far as the food expense and the amount of work involved, you're either into entertaining or not. I host BBQs and have 20 to 40 people over because I love to cook and showoff my grilling skills. I usually have people bring side dishes, drinks and desserts. Never asked for money but $5-10 a head is reasonable. Last food rave I had, everyone chipped in behind my back and surprised with me an outdoor fireplace. Karma's not always a bitch.

Maybe I'll try to host a mini rave in the near future and see how it goes. Someone twist my arm.

Paul since you bought my Songtowers your off the hook , they all heard them 


But on a serious note we can all give you some input while we are there and since we usually bring all types of gear to Raves you may hear something else you like in your own home.

If you want to go to Emils Rave let me know. You can drive to my house and I'll drive the rest of the way

I just might take you up on that.