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"I don't believe a swing band can be goth..."

Julia — Sat, 03 Feb 2007 07:39:31 GMT

Greeting, citizens, from graduate school in sunny Seattle! Actually, it *has* been sunny, which means it's been staying *cold*, and I, as a native Californian, am beginning to get annoyed.

Where did I find myself this evening but at university-sponsored swing dance night at the student union building. Live band, free beginner lessons. The last thing I wanted to do was to hang out with a bunch of undergrads and take beginner swing lessons.

But my friend wanted to go and I was looking for something to do and the upshot is that I do miss dancing and will be checking out the "21+" local ballroom next week, and as I was giving Drue a ride home, I was waxing poetic about the good ole days of yore (and getting sort of depressed about all the fun I used too have on a regular basis) and making the attempt to describe Nails shows and he just sort of shook his head and said, "I just don't think that swing can have any connection to goth."

I got home, found plenty of photographic evidence and an old SF Chron review proving otherwise, and hit "send".

We did have fun, didn't we?

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Richard Strange plays The Hemlock - If you get a chance check him out!

poorclare — Tue, 30 Jan 2007 22:02:02 GMT

My friend Richard is going to be in San Francisco for a gig on Monday, Feb. 12th. He will be playing at The Hemlock on Polk Street. The gig starts @ 7 PM. Richard is a very talented musician and all-around great guy! If you want to hear some great live music, check him out. People say Richard was Punk before the Sex Pistols were Punk.

Last time Richard was here the place was packed both nights! He was here doing a little show called The Black Rider. That's how we met.

You can check out a clip of the last gig at the Hemlock here on You Tube: www.youtube.com/watch

Also an interview with Richard here: www.3ammagazine.com/litarchi...ange.html

For those of you in LA, he plays The Echo Club - 1822 Sunset on Monday, Feb. 5th @ 8 PM.

I hope some of you can make it!

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Happy New Year! Anyone got good resolutions?

thebayou — Tue, 02 Jan 2007 05:49:09 GMT

My yearly one is for more willpower which pretty much precludes the need for other resolutions on my part. I'll add my others later (list needs compiling), what are yours?

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Anything interesting going on around SF this weekend?

mrcurtain — Tue, 14 Nov 2006 15:50:40 GMT

I have a German friend who's coming to town and I'm wondering if there's anything interesting for her to do this weekend in SF?

Also, is there anyone [ vaguely trustworthy :-) ] who'd like to show her around town a bit some night this week?

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Peep!

spidra — Fri, 06 Oct 2006 23:39:57 GMT

::pokes head up from sand::

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Cuir Bleu, Avalon Rising & Crooked Family in Oakland!

pixie_bleu — Tue, 08 Aug 2006 23:23:02 GMT

Yes, I'm just a bit insane... but it's gonna be ALOT of fun!

We're playing at Club Anton in Oakland (near Jack London Square) on Wednesday night August 30th. The club is really cool and has fabulous Peruvian food (Mmmm... plantains!)...
so come join us for a mid-week party! It's been too long and I'd love a bit of Bayou flavor in the mix! The club makes me think red (could be the cushy chairs), so... maybe a RED theme?

Details below... hope you can make it!

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Asylum Arts and Club Anton bring you: "Electrify Your Rock!"
A swanky night of Alternative Rock and Electronica!

Club Anton (www.clubanton.com) is a fabulous space, remeniscent of the Hi-Ball & the band room at Cafe DuNord... red cushy chairs, little round tables, dancefloor, full bar... so come in your sexy, swanky, danceable best or in jeans and leather - it'll all fit in!

428 Third Street, Oakland, CA
Full bar, plush seating, plenty of room to dance and Peruvian food!
Doors open at 8:00. $5 cover before 10:00 / $7 after. 21+

9:00 CROOKED FAMILY- www.kshaddock.com/crookedfamily.html
10:00 AVALON RISING - www.avalonrising.com
11:00 CUIR BLEU - www.cuirbleu.com

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For those of you who knew Britt Daniel

kathryn — Thu, 03 Aug 2006 19:27:55 GMT

I've posted a listing in this tribe for his memorial service tomorrow. Just a heads up, since most people filter the listings out.

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NO ON PROP 82!

fkinggiggles — Tue, 06 Jun 2006 00:57:33 GMT

I'm a preschool teacher that does not support this proposed solution to our understaffed and under-funded preschools.
One of the points that are being sold is that there will be preschool for all children at four years of age.
Why start at four why not earlier? Children begin to learn at a very early age, and the demand on preschool availablilty begins at 1-2 years old. That's when parents are running tight on maternity leave pay or their children are needing a stimulating environment or socialization. What I find disturbing is that the age limit for this plan seems to be awfully convienient with preparing these kids for the demanding STAR testing that California has inflicted on our kids. In fact the main supporters are not preschool teachers but panicky parents being told by put-upon teachers that have to answer to the School board, that then in turn have to answer to the governments need to see higher grades in our state.

Another thing that the proposition makes sound so good is that this will all be free.
Weelllll, it would be nice to have free preschool. I have friends who are still in the messed up quagmire that is our State subsidized childcare. They have trouble getting on subsidized childcare because they had to leave their jobs rather than get fired which would have put them on the top of the list. In the meantime, I have worked with parents that time and time again have taken full advantage of state subsidized childcare while they lazed around at home and left their children as young as 1 and a half at school for at least 8 hour days! Now the state has the gall to say that they will make it free for everyone to have alientated children and allow"hands-off" parents to be even further removed from rearing their children.
Furthermore the funding that will be making this "free" preschool will be in the hands of the same people who have screwed up our K-12 system. Do we really need them to inflict more pain on our children and our wallets for a plan that serves only the state's nuerotic need for higher standing grades? No, NO, NNNNOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! So please support our future generation and VOTE NO ON PROP 82!

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A Celebration of Porter!

porter — Fri, 27 Jan 2006 08:19:36 GMT

Well… I suppose it’s a Milestone.

On January 31st I’ll be hitting the big FOUR OH, and my life will officially be around the 1/3 point. Not to bad I suppose, that leaves 2/3 left right? And probably at least another 1/3 of good “Doing it”.

In Celebration of this feat, I’ll be throwing a little soiree at the Bayou this coming Saturday night, (Yes a few days before January 31st) and you’re invited!

The theme for the Party will be ME! ME ME ME! Please come and enjoy a Celebration of Porter.

The evening festivities will include a Photo Panorama Display of the “Life and Times” of Porter Venn setup in the living room, as well as lectures by some of the leading experts in Porter Vennism. The evenings Itinerary includes:

A one Hour Lecture by Eric Muller, covering the highlights of Porters Life, titled “From Birth to Burning Man, how it all happened”.

Phil sacks and Christene Dye will be giving a 2 hour lecture on their collaborative New York Times Best Seller “How Porter taught me that having dollies and stuffed animals is really not a bad thing after all”.

Tim Hayman will be giving a 45 minute slide presentation his study of “Portarian Game Theory in Practice”, A fascinating lecture indeed.

There will be a group discussion / open forum session with around a dozen of Porters X-Girlfriends from the past 40 years titled “How Porter changed love making and sexual expectations in the 21st century”.

And Finally, Kat Foran will be holding a One Hour Workshop titled “Vennistic Breakup Techniques, Do’s and Don’ts, and how being gay for one night a year can improve your life.”

It’s sure to be a rousing shindig, and I hope you can make it.

The Details:

NO GIFTS!

Just bring your tookus to the Bayou. Ok if you’re cute, maybe bring that tookus in a skirt.

Where: The Bayou. 825 Portola Dr, SF, CA.
When: This coming Saturday night (January 28th) From 8pm Onwards (Last lecture scheduled to end around 4:30 am)
Why: Because you should pay homage to your elders

Seeya there!

Porter (Still not 40)

PS: If for some reason, the lectures are unable to happen, the evening will be replaced with drunken debauchery with a bit of an 1980’s sub-theme.

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Halloween '05

Kathy — Tue, 01 Nov 2005 08:40:55 GMT

Great party Tim! Thanks, guys. Always a pleasure... THE Halloween destination. Looking forward to the photos!
P.S.--after 5 more hours of sleep, I feel better. ;)

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Bayou Barbarians

Sanchez_Boon — Mon, 17 Oct 2005 16:55:43 GMT

Zegri Bros Productions Presents...a Ricardo Zegri film…

Long ago in the ancient mists of medieval Europe, the 3 moons were about to come together for the first time in a millennia. An evil queen had captured the virgin princess and planned to make her a human sacrifice for the Blood God of Krong and thus attain ultimate power!

Meanwhile in a far away kingdom a warrior was born. Created in fire and ice by the Norse gods of Alcohol and Red Meat! He rose out of ashes and wisdom. He had no pants or language….

His Passion…The sword!

His Blood…Flows with the power of kings!

His Destiny…to save the world!!!

That's right this is a casting call for all of you drunken bastards.

Critically Acclaimed Director, Ricardo Zegri has survived another year on planet earth.

You may remember him from such films as "A Streetcar Named Fred" "Tacos on the Orient Express" or "Apocalypse Nipple"

To celebrate his birthday, he will be shooting his 758th feature film....

"Untitled" (a Barbarian Movie)!!!

There will also be a documentary team filming the whole creative process for DVD Special features.

This film will be shot using Ricardo's Patented "only one take per shot" Method. Designed to capture the actor/actress and their most raw animal state.

We will need a cast of thousands for this picture. This film will be so big it will make Ben Hur look like Weekend at Bernie’s.

The only experience and qualifications you need are:

1) Be really fucking drunk and/or stoned and/or retarded

2) Have a sense of humor while maintaining respect for the distinguished genre of the Barbarian epic.

3) Get naked (Guaranteed starring role)!

4) PLEASE bring any and all Barbarian type costume pieces you have laying around, fur coats, bondage gear, whatever.

5) Obey the cue cards

6) Five minutes on the casting couch with the director

We will be starting in the early afternoon. Getting establishing shots, grilling some meat and drinking glögg. Then as the talent starts to arrive in hordes we will cast them, dress them, and throw them into a scene. Please let us know if you have a particular character you want to play and we’ll write it in. A cast of characters will be sent out later in the week and there will be cue cards and a storyboard available on the day of the shoot.

We will shoot all of our outdoor battle scenes during the day in the backyard (a.k.a. Europe...during the dark ages). Then as evening approaches we will film all of the indoor throne room sex scenes, etc.

This will most like become a musical adventure so bring your instruments.

This is your chance to be a part of cinema history…. be there!!!

Where:

Zegri Compound
615 Napa St., Vallejo, CA 94590

When:

Saturday, October 22, 1:00pm - ?

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Not an Official Bayou Party...

pixie_bleu — Sun, 02 Oct 2005 22:47:49 GMT

Hey Bayou folks, it’s Pixie...

This Friday I'll be performing at Club Shadowplay – we’re throwing an "After-Folsom Fest & CD-Release Party". It's my band Cuir Bleu's first ever CD release and the club's promoters Tim & Dan are helping us launch the record – I'd love for you all to be part of our history-in-the-making! The Stud is a very cool venue, and Shadowplay is a great club happening there on 1st & 3rd Fridays - and I want some Bayou folks there to party with us!

We'll have hors d'ouvres, give-aways, CDs and a special midnight performance by the band. Cover is $5 or you can get in FREE by joining the Shadowplay Tribe!!

Wanna help out? I have a spot or two left for folks who want to volunteer to sell Cds & such and get in free – just let me know! The Stud is at 9th & Harrison in SF – doors open at 10:00.

See you there!

Pixie
Cuir Bleu Tribe
www.CuirBleu.com/html/music.html for FREE downloads

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OT: Fun with 419 Scammers

randomizer — Wed, 16 Feb 2005 07:07:10 GMT

This has nothing to do with the Bayou but it's hella funny. I'm working at home yesterday and out of the blue I get an IM from some username I don't recognize. It turns out to be a Nigerian 419 scammer (the guys who send out the spam asking you to help them get $50 million out of Nigeria) and I managed to keep him tied up for an hour.

I posted the chat log on my server at:
http://www.nextletter.com/nigerian419chat.html

Check it out.

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Need to find a place to plop a tent down on the Playa

antsinthekitchen — Tue, 16 Aug 2005 19:05:51 GMT

May also need a ride...Waiting for a phone call today (Tuesday the 15th)... I have a single person tent, can sleep through anything, give one hell of a Hand Job*, have a keen sense of humor and like to meet new folks.
Darius
*http://tinyurl.com/cbewd (search the text for "Best Hand Job")

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Hey Bayou Gang!

Idontknow — Fri, 22 Jul 2005 06:56:48 GMT

I would like to invite all of you to the new Single Entendre Sketch comedy show. Plaese read the attached Spam for more details!

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Buttmatemaker.com has found the perfect date for you! He’s a saucy, hot & spicy sketch comedy professional who loves long walks on the beach, candlelight dinners and raucously offensive comedy! And guess what? He’s coming to your town with an all new show that is destined to break your heart AND your vibrator.

IT’s…

SINGLE ENTENDRE’s

SINGLE AND LOVING IT!

So come to our sensually romantic rendezvous (that’s French for booty call yo)! You’ve got six chances for this one night stand!

August 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20
AT
THE EXIT THEATER
156 Eddy Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
415.931.1094

Maps an info @ http://www.singleentendre.org/

And just when you thought we couldn’t get any cheaper! You can now take advantage of our 25% pre-sale discount when you buy 2 or more tickets before August 1st. Just enter the coupon code “blind date” on our website

Since our seats fill up faster a Boy Scout’s at Neverland Ranch, you better get your tickets early, because we DO sell out.

Disseminate wildly!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

We now return you to your regularly scheduled porn surfing…

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I'll be performing at Catalyst Cocktails tonight (friday)

looppool — Fri, 24 Jun 2005 19:53:10 GMT

in SF playing percussion/drums and backing my wife, Chris Wedertz, who is an excellent singer songwriter.........influenced by Elliott Smith and Robert Smith......

It's a very cool bar......with a classy interior nestled away in the SOMA

we begin at 6:30 and play to sets until 8:30 if you aren't doing something.

Come up and say hi........it's a pretty different context from my Bayou
appearances.

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l()()p.p()()l rare SF appearance

looppool — Thu, 02 Jun 2005 02:15:18 GMT

Hey Bayou folks,

I'll be performing at the LUGGAGE STORE
at 1007 Market Street tomorrow night at 8 p.m.
(thursday).

I'm really excited about my performance as I just came off of a
very exciting and successful tour of Japanese cities this last week.

I'll be doing pieces for brass candy dishes, clitoral vibrators and glasses,
toy instrument players, extended vocal techniques and one audience participation piece which should be really creative and fun.

Hope to see you there. Come say you are from tribe and I'll personally give you a one dollar rebate on the very reasonable entrance fee......lol....I'm serious.

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Photoz

thebayou — Sat, 30 Apr 2005 21:40:21 GMT

If you haven't already, please check thebayou.net for many many updated photos. I put up about 750 more just the other day including Purgatory, NYE, and Capitalism 2005 but also stuff from my trip to NYC and Mexico.

http://www.thebayou.net/gallery/

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Prom this weekend

tonyb — Mon, 16 May 2005 23:14:00 GMT

So as we were all sitting around at the Bayou the next day, the topic of prom came up. So who's interested in getting a group together and maybe haveing a theme (or not) for the prom this weekend?

For those who don't know New Wave City is have an 80's prom this weekend for us. See http://www.newwavecity.com/1977.htm for details on the prom itself. It ought to be great, for those of you that existed in the 80's and went to the dances then this should be a flashback... For those younger 'uns of ya'll you can experience what Carrie went through at her prom.

So anyone interested? I know there seems to be a lot of other things going on Saturday night which is making this tricky, but I figure Kaboom is around 9ish after the fireworks head to the prom...

Anyone? anyone? (ohh yeah, and I'm looking for a prom date, as history would have it though I need 4 women to accompany me, it's just tradition, ask Ed...)

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I had such a great time performing at CAPITALISM

looppool — Sun, 24 Apr 2005 03:00:01 GMT

I wanted to thank everyone for making my Capatilism party a wonderful
one.

All the people who helped me load in and out really reduced the load
and Tim and his partner and everyone at the Bayou were just super sweet to me.

These are truly creative and memorable parties and I think S.F. is so lucky to
have this uber creative group desiging them.

I look forward to attending or playing any events in the future.

Thanks so much.

Also, if anyone would like to contact me please do so at
rickwalker@looppool.info

My music (and free mp3s) is also available at
www.looppool.info.

Several people asked me to buy CDs and I stupidly forgot to pick up a box of them when I left Santa Cruz. Anyone still interested (and this post is NOT an advertisement) can do so at that email address.

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It's a big one...and it's coming

thebayou — Sat, 19 Mar 2005 01:02:53 GMT

Make sure to mark you calendar, on Saturday April 16th there's only one place you want to be.

Cheers,

The Bayou

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Hey I can see The Bayou from here!

antsinthekitchen — Thu, 07 Apr 2005 00:49:55 GMT

This only works with Netscape, Safari etc…

http://tinyurl.com/669vr

Darius

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Bride of Entendre!!!

mish — Wed, 16 Feb 2005 04:10:58 GMT

Hey all you Bayou and Bayouette's,

so we have a brand new show opening this weekend. I know, I know, what do you care? Well, I think its pretty damned peppy, and its pants wettingly funny too!

Check out our site www.singleentendre.org
or
just look at the listings in this Tribe.

danka!
Misha

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Tribe Party! Woot!

thebayou — Tue, 25 Jan 2005 20:36:10 GMT

Tribe.net presents “Winterfest: Celebrating 10,000 reviews.

Date & Time: Thursday, February 3 2005 more on this date
7:00 PM
Location: The Rickshaw Stop
155 Fell Street
San Francisco, Ca 94102 view map
More Info: 415.861.4689
www.rickshawstop.com/

Yeah that ’s right, tribe.net reached 10,000 reviews and now we ’ve got a blizzard of fun coming your way . And we're celebrating the community that made it possible. Bands, tribe.net community performers, some free drinks, an awesome venue with no cover and you! Winterfest will be Thursday, February 3rd at The Rickshaw Stop in Hayes Valley, SF. Doors open at 7 and bands start at 9:30.

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Purgatory Stories

thebayou — Tue, 02 Nov 2004 23:28:37 GMT

Wahoo! What a night. I'd thank you here but will be writing something more official and massive in email.

I'll tell the first story but ya gotta share one of your own:

Cop visit #1. I make my way out front and see some strange SUV cop car and two troopers I don't recognize (yes, I know the cops from my neighborhood at this point) but there's more going on. Some strange woman is out there, maybe in her late 40's or early 50's, not in costume. She's plowed and two guests of ours are irate at the police. I'm thinking, "get rid of the cops, THEN deal with other weird stuff". We get the crazy lady in a cab and the police leave telling me that's my first warning for noise.

It turns out, a handful of awesome Bayou guests escorted this odd woman out who obviously didn't belong and could barely stand on her own. She falls flat on her face on the sidewalk on the way to her car presumably, just as the cops are going by. They stop, back up, and start assessing. Our guests try to get the cops to take her home because no the first cab refused to take her and the cops wouldn't help out. Lame. If it means anything, I berated them to cops #2 later on.

Huge kudos to those that helped eject her, and huge blames on crazy lady for all the shushing later on, a necessary response for the police coming the first time way too early (about 11:00).

More stories?

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purgatory photos

Sat, 20 Nov 2004 17:47:22 GMT

Does anyone have digital pictures from the purgatory party? I'll be happy to teach anyone interested how to upload photos to the bayou site. I'm far away now and can't be in charge of it all myself, but all you need is a password and a little download and you too can add bayou content.

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Purgatory Aftermath: A Request for Photos, A Thank You & Atonement

thebayou — Tue, 09 Nov 2004 07:09:57 GMT

!!!Photo Request!!!
PLEASE SEND ME YOUR PHOTOS! We will publish them all soon but need more to get better coverage of all the people and decorations. At this moment we don't have enough yet. Please contact me if you have a site we can download them from or burn a disk I can pick up. Thanks!

Greetings
I wanted to pass on a full fledged thank you to everyone that both made this party possible and successful. We had somewhere in the range of 400 people, a near record for a Bayou event. Quite literally everyone was in costume and for the most part things ran smoothly. I've heard some nice comments from a few of you, something I live for, so I feel good about what became of Purgatory. Here goes:

Guests
First and foremost, the greatest thanks go to all of you. If it weren't for this great motley of creative, fun, and beautiful people these events would not be nearly as extravagant. From incredible costumes to generous and friendly attitudes, you help us foster a lascivious, fun, and safe anything-goes atmosphere. I can't thank you all enough for coming.

Set Up
Second and hopefully most prominent in everyone's eyes as they walked in, I want to pass thanks to the Decoration Crew. From Concept to Execution you guys are the true soul of these events. Without your overwhelming support, there would be no Bayou events. I will attempt to list everyone, please accept my apologies in advance if I miss anyone (I wasn't taking roll call this time):
Andy Macnamara
Bridget Segurson
Dave Passich
David Ziring
Diane Mulligan
Ed Ford
Evie Zaharius
Greg Stramback
Jen Rost
Jesh Rosestone
Jim Barcelona
John Martin Taber
Julia Berger
Kat Foran
Kevin Scott
Konstantin Kraz
Maddy Rowan
Mark Murray
Mikal Egge
Pam Caul
Phil Sacks
Porter Venn
Randall Isaac
Recha
Rob Bergstrom
Rob Campbell
Robert Giedt
Rodger Bright
Roxane Williams
Steve Miller
Thom O'Connor
Tim Hayman
Tom DiPasquale

Purgatory Cards
How fortunate are we to have a professional comic artist that creates our door cards? From Soul Cards, to Hell Passes, to this year's Accusation of Sin, Kathryn Renta has produced some amazing pieces for the Bayou events. Guests were greeted at the door and promptly give a card that said, "The Bayou Cordially Welcomes you to Purgatory You hereby stand accuse of committing not one or two, but ALL of the seven deadly sins..." These worked right into the fun of attempted absolution with the incarnations and work as collectors items of Halloween 2004 at the Bayou. Thanks Kathryn, you rage.

Incarnations
Some of you found all 7, some were barely aware that there were incarnations of each sin wandering the party. I want to thank them for being in character all night. At times I saw them being swarmed when discovered by those hungry to sin and absolve. I hope you guys had fun with this, thanks for being such a fun addition to the event.
Kat Foran - Pride (Library of Alexandria)
Randall Isaac - Greed (Capitalist)
Kevin Scott - Envy (Frog Prince)
Steve Miller - Gluttony (Zombie)
Eric Mueller - Sloth (Porter)
Jesh Rosestone - Lust (Statue of Zeus)
Kathryn Renta/Rob Campbell - Wrath (Artemis the Huntress/US Army)

Clean Up
Next and quite dear to us Bayou residents is the Clean Up Crew. The morning after these events we head out for a massive brunch and then hit the house like a ton of bricks, playing loud techno, and getting it cleaner than when we started. It's definitely a labor of love, and boy howdy do we love those that join in for this fun. It ends with a chill Sunday evening reading the sign in book, counting the take, and finishing the kegs. Thanks go to:
Bridget Serguson
Darius Alexander
Dave Passich
Ed Ford
Jen Rost
Jesh Rosestone
Jim Barcelona
Kat Foran
Kathy Mima
Kevin Scott
Konstantin Kraz
Lisa Ann
Phil Sacks
Ray Hill
Recha
Rob Bergstrom
Solomon Gorlick
Steve Miller
Tim Hayman
Tom DiPasquale

DJ's
Next I'd like to pass a big thanks out the DJ's. Resident DJ Pete and new to the Bayou DJ Mermaid and her crew graced us with a packed floor late into the night. Thanks again guys for joining, you and your amazing musical talents are always welcome here.

Bar
The bar at Bayou parties is always a popular venue. And while working the bar is usually a highly sought after position because it's so fun and social, it's still something that's helping us run the event and so I want to pass on thanks to all of you guys. Special thanks to Jen Rost for managing the bar and putting together the schedule.
Andy Macnamara
Dave Passich
Diane Mulligan
Eric Mueller
Gina Seghi
Ian Toll
Jen Rost
John Martin Taber
Kat Foran
Kevin Scott
Pam Caul
Recha
Rob Bergstrom
Roxanne Morgan
Solomon Gorlick

Door
The door is the best way to meet everyone and see all the costumes or to say good night to everyone on the way out. The subtle change in the way we handle the door worked very well and with the help of a select few very important people, we succeeded in having our second ever zero expense event. Thanks so much guys for covering for each other and having fun with this really important factor of the party. I know you guys love this stuff, but to us you definitely are the atmosphere preservers making sure everyone is in costume and donating as they come in.
Evie Zaharius
Jim Barcelona
Julia Berger
Kathryn Renta
Kevin Scott
Roxane Williams
Roxanne Morgan
Steve Miller
Tom DiPasquale

Food
Gluttony needed food and lots of it. It seems we keep calling out the same names for this one, but you guys really keep pulling through with some amazing eats. For those that came too late, we had 2 tables completely covered with plates of items from cookies to lavash, pork rinds to sausages, and there was even more sweets to replenish empty dishes and bowls. Special thanks again to Jen as the larger volume of this cooking came from you.
Jen Rost
Maddy Rowan
Randall Isaac
Roxane Williams

Additional Thanks
There are always issues that arise when you get this many people together. We had to bounce one woman, and were ready to bounce two guys but thankfully didn't need to. The police came twice. We were lucky, that was the extent of the trauma. I wanted to mention a couple of people that really stepped up when we needed it.
- Joel, Jen (Alisse's housemate), and others: you guys saw a need to get an overly drunk party crashing woman out of the house. You got her out without any hosts present. Thanks so much, I hope everyone knows how much your preserving a good atmosphere means.
- Eric Mueller and Roxane Williams: when I came to talk to the police, I seem to recall that you were there distracting them and keeping them far from the front door. Kudos and thanks for helping clear the front.
- The Big People: you know who you are and why and when you are important to me. Thanks for keeping an eye on me and following me when I need you. You've helped me solve issues at these events for years now with a (knock on wood) perfect record of zero violence and little to no conflict.

Other Details
- 100% Costumed guests. 400 people dudded up. Wow. And get this: one of our guests went to Castro the next night and won best costume. Can you guess who? Alexis you rock the creative world with your costumes, the Garden of Eden was right on theme and one of the finest ones I've ever seen.
- Largest budget blown. This was our largest budget yet, and we blew it by a few hundred bucks...and STILL managed to break even. Now THAT is a burst of confidence for us to keep stepping up to the plate with these events.
- You came?!? With so many people here, I'm finding many people came and left without seeing me. Please let me know if you had a good time, and accept my apologies for missing you. I hate not being able to say both hello and goodbye to everyone, but with so many guests it just wasn't possible.

The Absolved
I would like to keep a record and list the names on The Bayou website of those that successfully absolved themselves of all 7 sins. Just finding the 7 incarnations wasn't easy and then you had to pass their tests. A few of you listed your names in the Party Book, but I'm sure there are more, especially as much text in the book this time is totally unreadable. Please email me if you're not on this list and atoned all 7 sins:
Laura Wood
Shawna Spaulding
Michelle (Alisse's friend, need her last name)
Bruce Garrydo

The Future
Though we did end up getting lots of help, it seems that some of our regular helpers are phasing back. We need new energy, new spirit, new warm bodies to join in the passion of putting on these events. If you want to be involved and have not been yet, please let us know and we'll add you to the PartyPrep list. This is the best way to get to know the inner circle of the Bayou and feel the Pride of throwing a Bayou Event.

Closing
Thanks again everyone for being a part of Purgatory. DownOnTheBayou Productions is apparently alive and well. /big smile

See you all next time.

Cheers,

The Bayou

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In the Tribe, but are you Friend of The Bayou?

thebayou — Thu, 14 Oct 2004 06:55:47 GMT

Odd question but some people somehow are in the Bayou Tribe but not a friend of The Bayou. If this is true for you I recommend letting me know by requesting friendship with The Bayou in particular, that way I can get messages to you direct a little easier than posting through the tribe itself.

Cheers,

Tim -> The Bayou on tribe

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Halloween

improvactor — Fri, 17 Sep 2004 19:45:06 GMT

Traditionally speaking, when is The Bayou's Halloween party? On Halloween? The Friday before? The Saturday before? The Weekend before?

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a funny show

mish — Wed, 06 Oct 2004 00:54:02 GMT

Hey folks...

Although this does not really relate to a Bayou event, I though it would be appropriate to post it here for the Bayou crowd.

I am a member of a sketch comedy group that has been working on a show for about a year now. We opened last weekend and although I thought the show would only be marginally funny, apparently it is genuinely hilarious. Just ask Jesh, Porter or Mueller.

I'd love for you all to come see it and piss yourselves laughing. If you leave the theater with wet pants, I've done my job.

There are only 2 shows left, October 8th and 9th, this Friday and Saturday night at 8pm. $10 tickets. The Dark Room Theater on Mission St. between 18th and 19th st. Seats are limited and, although we never expected to sell out, we just might.

More info at www.SingleEntendre.org

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Anyone going to be at the Mutaytor shows next weekend

antsinthekitchen — Sat, 25 Sep 2004 14:39:04 GMT

Apparently there are going to be two, one on the 1st as well as one on the 2nd. If you are going to be there, give me a call, I'll need somewhere to crash in the City as I am staying through Sunday to do the Bridge to Bridge.
Darius

P.S. my cell is 831 419 1432, leave a message.

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An Event...Late in October

thebayou — Wed, 22 Sep 2004 17:54:18 GMT

Certain roadblocks have been removed and an event now looms like a mountain in the distance, growing as we near it. DownOnTheBayou Productions is back in business and requesting you reserve the date October 30th.

Iudex crederis esse venturus.

Prepare yourself.

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TheBayou.net has been down...will be back up tomorrow

thebayou — Tue, 03 Aug 2004 23:38:12 GMT

My apologies for the inconvenience to all and the lack of response to the likely large pile of emails and/or bounces.

Tim

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August 14...

thebayou — Sat, 19 Jun 2004 17:07:51 GMT

...reserve the date...

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Capitalism Photos Are UP

thebayou — Sat, 19 Jun 2004 17:07:27 GMT

and actually have been for a while, I'm just realizing there's not a direct post about that. Check em out, see if you're clothed on the web or not. :o

http://www.thebayou.net/gallery/Capitalism04

More photos are coming.

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Bayou party idea rip-off?!

Kathy — Fri, 11 Jun 2004 07:49:16 GMT

Hey, what's this?! I found this listed under events when scooting around Tribe: "4th Annual WHITE Party"

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anything going on tonight?

greg — Sun, 06 Jun 2004 00:26:46 GMT

my girlfriend has other plans tonight and i'm looking to head out and get some partying in. anything happening in SF or oaktown?

-g-

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posted pics from the CAPITALISM PARTY?

looppool — Tue, 18 May 2004 04:25:32 GMT

are there any?

I had a great time playing music in the jail. The jailer and his girlfriend rocked!

Thanks for having me Bayou peeps. I felt honored to play the big event, which was great. This group of people is sooooo fucking
talented and creative and, well, nice. I'm glad to be part of the extended clan down here in Santa Cruz......keep me posted on the next big event.

oh, and when get back onto my PC (this Mac laptop doesn't have any of my photos) I'll send in a pic that was sent to me.

Ciao.................L()()p.p()()L (aka Rick Walker)

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Bay to Breakers

TJ — Tue, 11 May 2004 00:57:52 GMT

Hey, wanna join a group that is going in yellow and green inflatable octopus pool toy/sprayer (intex 58510) and going slow enough to dance at all the bands and wave/grab with our tenacles. Yeah, its a repeat costume, but it was so much fun. Gotta decide and get them quick to avoid big shipping as not at ToysRus, etc anymore.

For info, please email me.
tj@alum.mit.edu

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Stories of Capitalism...

thebayou — Tue, 04 May 2004 17:41:04 GMT

So I'll start it off and invite others to tell their own, leaving out names if needs be. /grin

Being the host, I'll tell the story of the police visit. They didn't come until about 3 and I saw their cruiser pull up so was able to bring down the volume on the DJ and the upstairs music before they walked up the steps. Being totally sober and in a good mood about their late arrival*, I chatted with them on the steps about the party, the theme, etc. Steve joined me and we made friendly with them, even joking about their frequent visits on the nights of parties. They kept trying to see in and said nice things about everyone's outfits, but I wouldn't let them in. I told them to come back on Halloween. /smile

* Visit # 1: polite warning. Visit #2: unfriendly warning, request that we shut down, threats. Visit #3: $500 fine, revocation of CADL, they flush the house of people, visit downtown. In other words, if their first visit is as late as 3am, I'm a happy happy clam cuz they'll never make it back 2 more times.

Someone elses turn. Did ya hook up? Did ya see something crazy? What will you remember about Capitalism 2004.

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Songs from the Bayou

katforan — Mon, 12 Apr 2004 21:15:10 GMT

" I sit by the phone, I never leave home, but now you don't call me at all.
You used to call me your darlin, you used to call me your love, but now you don't call me anymore.
There's something wrong, There's something wrong.
You used to call me Daddy, Oh Daddy, Oh Daddy, but now you don't call me at all.
You said Daddy Oh Daddy all night long
But you don't call me Daddy anymore.

Just felt like sharing- nothing's been on here for a while.
Oh Daddy.

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Need to find a company offering matching funds for charitable donations

Jen — Tue, 06 Apr 2004 21:41:36 GMT

Does your company offer matching funds for charitable donations?

If so, I have a great deal for you. I am running a race for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Team in Training. I am trying to raise money and in return I get trained to run an adventure race (like a triathlon, but with mountain biking, trail running and kayaking).

I am a bit shy of my fundraising goals and need some help as the deadline is quickly approaching. I had a fundraising event last weekend, and I have about $500 cash from that. If I just send it in to the Society then I get credit for $500. But if any of you work at a company that matches donations, then I get credit for $1000 which puts me much much closer to my goal.

There is a benefit in it for you as well. You take the $500 cash from me and write a check to the Leukemia & Lymphoma…not only do I get $1000, but you get to claim a tax-write-off next year of $500 even though you didn’t spend a dime of your own money. That sounds like a great deal to me!!!

If you know anyone that works at one of those big companies that might offer matching, please pass this info on to them because they might like the tax write-off too. Some who do or used to offer it include Gap, Adobe, Cisco, Apple, Microsoft, AutoDesk, BofA, Charles Schwab, Fireman’s Fund, Xerox, Levi’s, SBC, SUN Microsystems, 3Com, UPS, Washington Mutual… I’m sure there are more out there but these are some ideas. Just check with the company’s HR department for info.

I do need to get this rolling by the end of April or sooner if possible. Send me a note if you can help. Thanks so much.

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Tonga Room Today!?!

TJ — Fri, 02 Apr 2004 20:02:31 GMT

>been to the Tonga Room for Happy Hour in a long time.
Well, that's going to change today!!!
Were going to check it out. Maybe a bunch, maybe a scouting party

>>>>>>>>>>>>
It used to have cheap drinks and all-you-can-eat buffet. The trick was to remember not to order too many drinks once the price went back up to full on tourist pricing.

From fairmont.com
Monday to Friday: 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
The Happy Hour includes an extensive buffet of Pacific Rim delicacies. With items such as spare ribs, vegetable chow mein, pork buns, pot stickers, chicken drummettes, cheese, fresh fruits and crudit és, the all-you-can-eat buffet is a 'steal' at only $7 per person with a one drink minimum. To complement this feast fit for kings and queens, the tropical restaurant and bar serves tantalizing cocktails at Happy Hour prices.

As you marvel at the exciting decor, be sure to hold on to your drink during the surprise thunder and lightning.

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RACEKARTS

Wed, 03 Mar 2004 22:35:35 GMT

Back in November I went up to the Infineon Raceway (Used to be called Sears Point) and our group rented out the Karting track for the morning. I thought that it would be a fun thing to do as a Bayou Event.

Essentially, it's Malibu Grand Prix on steriods. Just you and your friends on a bigger, faster, harder track. The Karts are faster, in far better condition, and much safer. You get transponders that track your times, racing jackets, helmets, and gloves.

Joe Bob says "Check it Out"

---B.

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Bayou's got a new look

Thu, 19 Feb 2004 02:48:09 GMT

Check it out at http://www.thebayou.net
and let me know what you think.
I've been putting my (unfortunately large amount of) free time to work.

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Regarding the Bayou's new look

Fri, 27 Feb 2004 06:02:01 GMT

Since so many new pictures have been added to the situation, I decided my PC needed an upgrade while I perused the photos.

http://www.envador.com/Photos/LovePC/

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Photos, Why so many members without them?

thebayou — Fri, 16 Jan 2004 18:58:48 GMT

Pull some shot of you partying at the house if you must, but get a photo up of yo'self.

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Philosophy at 5am

mrcurtain — Sat, 14 Feb 2004 11:24:01 GMT

For any of you who drank until too late (at the Bayou, House of the Rising Sun or the Cook St. House) and then stayed up even later to argue philosophy or other serious topics there is a group for you.

Philosophy at 5am.

Cheers to all,
-Adam in Penom Penh :-)

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Inagural beer brewing this Tuesday evening

Steve — Mon, 09 Feb 2004 03:41:40 GMT

Hi all, I finally got my beer brewing supplies together and will be making the inagural batch of Bayou Brewery Beer this Tuesday. If you're interested in learning about the process, come on by around 7-10PM. It'll be fairly low-key, making a northwestern style porter by partial mash. Alas, since this is the first batch there will be no homebrew to sample, feel free to bring your own though. Actually, donations of empty, relatively clean beer bottles (no screw-off tops, preferrably brown Sam Adams-style) would be appreciated, the beer will eventually get bottled in these. As they say in the trade, "Relax, have a homebrew!"
Steve

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Voting on March 2nd

katforan — Mon, 09 Feb 2004 06:27:10 GMT

So in the last gubernatorial race- when we re-elected DAvis not when we recalled and then replaced him- a group of us met in the back yard of the bayou and went over what was on the ballot- I'd like to do that again a few days before the next vote- either in the yard if weather permits or in a house if not the house herself. Anyone interested?

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Oscars

thebayou — Tue, 27 Jan 2004 17:24:17 GMT

I'm kinda surprised Cold Mountain got snubbed, but am looking forward to the show. Anyone up for an Oscar pool?

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Spencer's 55th Birthday Party - Feb 9

poorclare — Fri, 06 Feb 2004 01:53:20 GMT

Come out to the Bigfoot Lodge and wish Spencer a happy birthday this Monday, Feb 9. The party starts at 9 and goes until Last Call. For those of you who don't know - Bigfoot is located at 1750 Polk at Washington. If you haven't been you should check it out and if you have you know why its a great little place. Hope to see you there!

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Preservation Hall Jazz Band

poorclare — Fri, 30 Jan 2004 06:40:51 GMT

I had alot of fun when we all went and saw them last time. The Preservation Hall Jazz Band is back in town on February 7th. They are playing at the Palace of Fine Arts. I reccomend it if you haven't seen them and if you have seen them then you know what I'm talking about.

http://sfjazz.org/concerts/spring04/artists/phall.html

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Broadway Studios, Ladies' Night, 2/10

jc5207 — Sat, 31 Jan 2004 22:55:04 GMT

Broadway Studios www.broadwaystudios.com has swing dancing and live music on Tuesday nights. On 2/10, ladies will be admitted free of charge.

I guess I wasn't the only one who noticed how lead-heavy Broadway was last Tues. Ladies, you won't have many excuses on 2/10.

I got this from Tanoa's e-mail list:

Ladies Night - Tuesday February 10th - Ladies get in FREE from
8:45pm - 10pm

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Tribe Winter Mixer?

kathryn — Thu, 29 Jan 2004 00:39:57 GMT

Hey, who all's going tomorrow night? Kat and I are going there, and then heading out to the East Bay to see Mark Growden perform right afterward.

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Friendster

thebayou — Fri, 16 Jan 2004 08:12:11 GMT

It seems that site is too slow to be very useful. But if you havne't yet found her there, feel free to look up The Bayou and get on that network too. Maybe some day they'll get a CEO with his head out of his ass and a CIO with the wit to get some better hardware.

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