I admit it, it’s my fault. I didn’t make it to the Detroit Electronic Music Festival (DEMF) at all this weekend. I feel like I owe an apology to a lot of people for plans made, and plans broken.
To Jason, Justin, Phil, Jeremy and others: you were right. Now that it’s over, I’m regretful I didn’t go. I know I intended to meet up with you all several times over the weekend, but it never really panned out.
To the city of Detroit & Paxahau, sorry I let you down. You know I’m still proud of you and will continue to support.
Without going into too much detail, between the crappy weather on Saturday and family obligations on Sunday we were pretty much limited to going on Monday. Unfortunately, today by the time we got around to it just didn’t seem fair to pay 60$ for the two of us for entry and parking downtown for just a few hours.
And the moral of the story? If I had ponied up prior to Friday I could have gotten 2 weekend passes for both Christa and I for a few dollars more than what it would have cost us to get 2 individual day passes. It probably would have meant we would have gone for a few hours here and there instead of waiting for it to be over to meet up with friends.
Orbital was right; it’s better to regret something you have done, than to regret something you haven’t done. Next year, DEMF, next year…
Weak man, weak.
Matt – tears are rolling down my cheeks… so heartfelt. You really let your city down. Your friends. Wow. You let your friends down man.
Did you loose a lot of sleep over this?
-L
.:Matt:.
Many thanks for showing your boy D-JAY JADED some support! Ya didn’t make it to the fest, but at least ya came out and saw me spin at 150 Lounge…and it meant a lot to me! It’s kind of a compliment really…ya saw me, but passed up Richie…LOL.
Next year, I don’t wanna hear any excuses…I’m kidnapping you if I have to. There’s too many friends there ta not go!!! Give me a call soon…it’s time 4 some frisbee golf!
Jay
When I saw the ticket prices at the window, I said the same thing. It didn’t cost me much more for the entire weekend than it would have cost someone to pay at the gate for one day.
Economic inconsistencies notwithstanding, you should have gotten down there on Monday, even for a little while. Acquaviva kicked total ass, Jeff Mills rocked, Stacey Pullen totally pulled out all the stops, Richie was, well, Richie, and Booka Shade had one of the sweetest live sets I’ve seen in a long time.
It was unanimously pronounced an awesome weekend.
I hate you Matt, we’re in a fight and I don’t want to see you ever again. Then again I shouldn’t worry too much since you seem to have forgotten about me already. Maybe *I* didn’t want to see *YOU*!
die.
You have three weeks till the big day and other obligations at present. The gang should excuse your abscense from the scene since you can’t do everything!