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"Party People" - Adam Smasher & Hawke
12” vinyl release - Sunburn Recordings
    "Party People" was written as a call out to the millions of party people to realize their strength in numbers. Upon the news of Donnie Estopinal's indictment earlier this year, Smasher (aka KatoSpace) and Hawke (aka Gavin Hardkiss) wrote the song specifically for the cause of challenging the indictment and what it represented. Adam Smasher is an ambassador of the Huebeing Embassy, an arts and media collective. The 12" for "Party People" will be released in October, a full length album will follow. Hawke and Adam Smasher both say once again - "You know who you are. . . the ability to peacefully come together through dance and music is a powerful thing; just look at how 1.5 million people come together at Love Parade." KatoSpace and Gavin Hardkiss are donating 25% of their publishing royalties from "Party People" to EM:DEF.

December 28, 2001
Washington, DC - BuzzLife (at Nation)
This Buzz DC event will feature Chris Fortier (Orlando), Dave Ralph (UK), B.L.I.M. (UK), Alex Whalen (DC), Oron (Baltimore), and Smalls (DC). Buzz is held every Friday night from 10pm-6am at Nation nightclub. Its size alone exceeds any club in the DC area with two huge rooms of music and a multi-level outdoor patio deck, eight full service bars, and a skybox 30 feet above the crowd. Buzz was voted the #1 club in America by Urb Magazine. One dollar from each ticket will be donated to EM:DEF. Admission: $12 before 11pm, $15 after. 18 + over, ID required.

November 30, 2001: Cleveland, OH - Metropolis Nightclub
Simplicity: This Teknova Productions event will feature live performances by Stewart Walker (Persona Records [personarecords.net]), Gregg Shiff (Persona Records, Fiji and Lap Dance) as well as DJs Just Storm, (juststorm.com) Freebass (Teknova), Sterling More (Teknova), and Justin David (Sweet Drop). Stewart Walker released his critically acclaimed "Stabiles" in 1999. His new release "The South Suburban EP" will be coming out on Stewart's label, Persona Records, this month. Download Stewart's music at www.personarecords.net. Teknova Productions will donate $1 per ticket sold, and the venue has a capacity of 1,600 people. Tickets will be $15 and available only at the door. The venue is 18+. View the Letter of Commitment.

October 20, 2001
San Bernardino, CA - National Orange Show
We the People - Music, Arts and Freedom Festival, by Envision PLUR.

15,000+ people, 60+ artists, 15 hours of music, at a fully permitted venue.  A limited number of $30 tickets are still available through Groovetickets.com, when they are sold out tickets will be $35 - call 310.285.3174 for other ticket options.  EM:DEF will receive 55% of all profits and Envision PLUR (also a non-profit) will receive the remaining 45%.  This will likely be the biggest EM:DEF fundraiser of the year and many people have donated their time and services to make it happen.  EM:DEF expresses it's warmest thanks to Envision PLUR, a dedicated team of promoters!

October 20th, 2001
Houston, TX - International Ballroom
ALL THE WAY LIVE!! : This GMPUSG event will feature Live PA's by JEGA: Matador, SKAM, Planet U; SPACE GIRL: Hardbeat Records; GRUV 42: DPR/Don't Panic Records; PUNISHER: Matrix/Seismic Records; RON-E: Nokturnel, Epro Recordings; SYMMETRY: Firing Squad; JAKE CHILDS. ATWL will also feature dj sets by DJ MAIDAI, DJ SK, DJ FREAK, JOHN PAUL, COY WEST, TWIST-1, KATHY RUSSELL, AUDIO 3 w/MC SWIFT, 606, DZ w/MC TYGREENO, PUFF THA MAGIC DRAGON, DJ ARCHAIC, ION, DAN LE, DOUBLE C, and CLEARWATER with exclusive VIP room dj sets by COSMIC CAT, BRUNO B, SISTA STROKE, DJ SIMP, NOISEY, plus others TBA. ALL THE WAY LIVE is the sequel to "LOCKED AND LOADED" AND "GRAVITY ZERO." GMPUSG will donate 1/2 of their profit to: EM:DEF, The American Red Cross, and The United Way. The venue has a capacity of 4,500 people, but GMPUSG will be limiting entry to 3,500 people. Tickets are $15 advanced pre-sale, $20 pre-sale when those run out, $22 at door with canned food or baby food donation, $25 at door without.

October 13, 2001
Los Angeles, CA - Hansen Dam Amphitheater (11770 Foothill Blvd, Lake View Terrace, CA.)
Heartcore and Soul Vibration presents Earth Dance - The Fifth Anniversary of the global gathering for peace.
With over 100 cities participating worldwide, the Earthdance charity benefit is the largest simultaneous global gathering of its kind, where internationally renowned artists, promoters, dancers and activists will come together to illuminate and support important issues affecting our world. Featuring: Electric Skychurch (live), Tarrentella & Redanka, Donald Glaude, Taylor, John Kelley, Jason Bentley, Freddy Be. Sponsored by Heartcore, S.O.U.L Vibration, Lotus Magazine, Whump Turbo Sound, Monday Social, Bliss Productions, Rip Records, Hands On Deck, Circle Of 5ths, Skychurch.com, Respect Recordings and Green Galactic.

A Benefit for 9/11 Victims, Earthdance Organization and Heartcore Charities. $1 from every ticket after break-even will be donated to EM:DEF. Online Tix available through www.groovetickets.com or www.booth7.net. Limited $15 presales available trough selected retail stores: Booth 7, wax, Galaxy Gallery, Groove Riders, Global Grooves, Vinyl Fetish & Higher Source.

October 6, 2001
Austin, TX - The Meadowlands
Airport: This Ark Entertainment event will feature Richie Hawtin , Lil' Louie Vega, Josh Wink, Pete Tong, Ferry Corsten, Tall Paul, George Acosta, Mark Farina, Blackalicious, Roc Raida, Mc Paul Barman, Misstress Barbara, Charles Feelgood, Grooverider, Bailey, Ray Keith, Dara, Rob Gee, Mars, Dj Lafleche, H3, alongside an amazing cast of regionals. . . Chris Anderson, Kid Icarus, BMC, Tim Xavier, Bishop, Katalyst, DJ Mel, Lance Cashion, Deepfeel, Van de Belle, Prince Valium, Dionysos, Swoop & Smylez, DJC, Abe Novy, MC Chango, Richard Boyce, Sir Markis, Rise. Ark Entertainment will donate $1 per ticket up to $10,000, and the venue has a capacity of 20,000 people. Tickets will be $20 - $30 in advance (www.ticketweb.com), and $40 at the door.

September 22, 2001
Los Angeles, CA
PRAlliance, presents "CHI" - DJs Darky, Jupiter, Hydro-Ponic, Grady and Erin (Moontribe), Paris (Technotribe), DJ SemaJ, Richie and Darwin (Orangekids Tagteam), Cap'm Andy, and our residents ATLAS and RainKing. Email us at PRAlliance@hotmail.com.

October 5th, 2001
San Francisco, CA - The Cellar (685 Sutter at Taylor)
Corduroy City. This Revolutionary Girl, LLC event will feature Ra Sol from Soul Food Recordings, Ellen Farrattto from Rev Girl, Jeno from Wicked and Rev Girl, Ben Cook from Rev Girl, James Glass from Rev Girl, and Cool Chris from Groovemerchant and Rev Girl. Resident DJs include M3 from Green Gorilla Lounge, Miguel Migs from Naked Music, and Toph One from Red Wine. Corduroy City was a weekly underground roaming warehouse party in 1994. September 14th marks the rebirth of Corduroy City as a weekly event in a licensed venue. Revolutionary Girl will donate $2 per ticket, and the venue has a capacity of 400 people. Tickets will be $5, available at the door.

September 20, 2001
Los Angeles, CA - Arena (7576 Melrose Ave.)
Pure Sounds presents Anne Savage. DJs Anne Savage, Holly Adams and DJ@Large. Anne has played at Cream, Ministry of Sound, Slinky and many more. Tickets $10 pre-sale, $20 at the door.

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