Chances are most of you have gotten a mysterious handbill about this all ready ... for those that haven't and for those that need further details here we go:

DIFFERENT CLASS
18 and up
@ The End
Tuesday, November 25th
10pm - We all fall down (maybe 3am?)

A night of dancing, drinking, or idling to the best indie, post-punk, electro, britpop, and garage rawk imaginable.

To namedrop some of the stuff we'll play:
New Order, Pulp, Joy Division, Blur, Happy Mondays, Primal Scream, The Faint, Gang of Four, Rapture, Clash, The Smiths, etc etc

Help make this a success .... and please attend. Even if you aren't into dancing and just wanna chill and be a fly on the wall . there will be something for everyone.

Thanks and bob's your uncle...

I am very excited about this and definately plan on attending. The flier with the cute picture of Jarvis sold me.

This sounds really cool... I'd be there if I weren't working.

i will be there. and i will be dancing.

yay! i'm so excited!

eh im pretty weary. it has so much potential to become snobfest 1995.

I hope it's not. The guy who handed me the flier seemed reasonably nice. If I can dance to PULP than I'll be happy.

whatever. it's going to be fun!

any place where dancing to Slick Rick, George Clinton (AND the Parliment Funkadelic, mind you) and any other decent hip-hop is overruled by dancing to fucking Primal Scream just doesnt sit well with me.

have a kick ass time though! someone force the DJ to play "whats so funny 'bout peace, love and understanding" for me.

(Edited by Superflks at 1:29 pm on Nov. 11, 2003)

Not that that's a bad thing...

2003 could use a bit of sass and snobbery.

shit, i thought we got that out of the way when death cab came through.

hey now...

i know i stand outside of the fence here...i just really cant stand that band and a whole lot of their fans are straight up eliest jerks. of course there are exceptions to every rule...but it wasnt for broad generalizations then i dont think there would be very much room for debate and growing.

so yeah. death cab and their fans. blah. i can think of much better ways to spend time.

actually, i'd contend that death cab and their fans are some of the least elite as far as "underground" music goes.

some people can't dance to hip-hop and p-funk.

(Edited by deathscythe257 at 2:17 pm on Nov. 11, 2003)

well i guess i just know all the wrong people then. ah well. as i said before, there are exceptions to generalizations.

Well, I'd like for everyone to at least give it a chance. I know Holeypeacoat and I are determined to do our best to NOT make this a stuck up scenester thing (though . what exactly is that anyway? isn't it all relative?) It's about the music, and loads of it... the bands listed are a brief list of what will be played (if i listed everything ...what would be the fun in that? )

of course we'll give it a chance, i dont think too many of us are just straight up assholes and i really hope you can pull it off. but isnt more about the dancing and community part moreso than the music?
if i was going to listen to pre-recorded music, id do it where i didnt have to pay a cover to. this is where the fear of the scene slips in. certain people might think of this gathering to be an oppurtunity to be seen (scene) being cool.
best of luck!

It is only 3 bucks you know....

ah, i follow. i just dont think we are on the same mind set at all, people. im trying my best to stay positive honestly.

have a great time, kids. really!

(Edited by Superflks at 3:49 pm on Nov. 11, 2003)

...and what of your adoration for the postal service?
is it really all (the music & the fans) that different?

adoration is a very strong word. the bands i do adore are very few and important to me. the postal service is fun but definately not a band i adore.

i dont really understand what you are asking in the second question. yes, the postal service and death cab are very different. seperate fans of each band are different and shared fans of both bands are often those people i dont care too much for. but of course there are exceptions. like little miss carey, aw. still got beef?

in my experience most death cab fans are postal service fans.
not always, but most.
i guess we're agreeing on 'exceptions' then.
i thought you liked death cab.

i wasn't necessarily disagreeing, just further questioning.
i have beef now, though, with that 'little miss' tone i'm sure you used.

Your blanket distaste for the fans of Death Cab strikes me as more elitist than any Death Cab fan I've ever known.

But let's face it... underground music is based on two ideologies: one is community, and the other is exclusion. Some people like to horde their music to themselves, and can't stand finding out that other people like their music. Others find music they love and share it with as many people as they can find. Any band will surely have followers of both ideologies, Death Cab included. I think the statement you make about Death Cab fans pertains more to your associates being elitist than to Death Cab fans as a whole. The same individuals that you base your Death Cab stereotype on likely enjoy other indie acts... do you make the same generalizations about those bands' fanbases as well?

The curious case to me is the person that shares music with you, but then gets angry with you when you begin to listen to it on your own. The girl that introduced me to Built to Spill, for example, with the insistance that they were "exactly my kinda band" was apalled when she found that I'd picked up three of their albums, claiming that I'd "stolen what wasn't rightfully mine." What's up with that?

In any case, elitism exists, but I wouldn't draw the lines around the bands, but rather around the fans that are themselves elitist.

Will

Yeah, well, the fliers were cute and the music is good, and it sounds like it could be fun. I'm entertaining the thought of going.

all i can really do is go with what i am around, will. and basically what i see is that almost all of my music snob friends are huge death cab fans....
do i think every death cab fan is a snob? no.
do i think most are? yeah.
am i wrong? could be.
does it stop me from making friends with fans of death cab? no.
do i give a shit about any of this? no.

i just like making broad generalizations. thats all.
gotta get some excitement out of my drab workday some how.

built to spill sucks and so do the parents of their fans.
/sarcasm.

-matthew.

OK... forgive me for being silly... but is this basically just a dance party? Will there be a DJ there to play the music? And will there be any pole dancing?

hey! that was me (David) that gave you the flier:) I'm glad you're coming!

I think the main thing about this night of music is that it gives those willing to attend a chance to listen to great music and even be exposed to new music we haven't heard before. It's also a chance to promote community between us all. I'm completely for meeting the set here in Nashville who share similiar musical tastes. God knows we're deprived of having a place to just hanging out with a good bunch of folks and getting to hear some New Order or Pulp or what have you. There just isn't really that opportunity here in Nashville outside of being at a friend's house.

This was actually conceived from a discussion between Muck, Mark Bond from DND and myself about how you can't go out anywhere (now Slowbar jukebox is gone) and listen and dance to all the good music that's out there but no one plays publicly. We've actually gone down to Atlanta to the night they have called Biff! Bang! Pow! which is almost identical to the night we're having. It was so cool as everyone was just talking music and dancing their asses off.

So, I'd love to see all you lads and lasses come out and support us. Yeah, you can stay home and listen to everything we'll play, but haven't we been doing that long enough???

-holeypeacoat

Yes, I'll be dancing when not DJing...on the pole even...bring your peril-sensitive sunglasses

(Edited by holeypeacoat at 10:21 pm on Nov. 11, 2003)

they're called acklen parties.

they happen once or twice a month

and there are lots of hotties to make out with.

isn't that right, richarddawson?!?!?!?!?!?!

(Edited by sinasugarsick at 8:00 pm on Nov. 11, 2003)

i thought you were a girl

(Edited by stopforme at 7:57 pm on Nov. 11, 2003)

as did i

No way! I look very, very manly here with Bruce

Actually...I guess Adria must have given out some handbills too:D

(Edited by holeypeacoat at 10:14 pm on Nov. 11, 2003)

I did, but I think that they are saying that they thought Holeypeacoat was a girl's name... maybe? i don't know. but either way, i gave out some handbills, but not as many friday night as you did....

There's more girlies than I can keep up with, and that's saying something!

yes i thought only girls and emo guys wore pea coats. are you emo?

What about sailors? They wear peacoats as well. However, I'm neither a sailor or emo. Just a guy with a warm jacket. That has some holes in it. Hence...

-holey

I like my peacoat. I think they are nice and warm. Sailors are the old skool peacoat wearers. They also have cooler tattoos, especially if they are World War II vets who traveled the South Pacific. And hate the musical.

Yeah. I'm bored.

what's a peacoat?

That question can best be answered by the old saying...

"Me Chinese. Me play joke. Me take peepee on your coat..."

*ninja vanish*

(Edited by damon at 9:04 pm on Nov. 12, 2003)

TMNT1....classic

im so glad you asked

Ray Davies is so emo...

Mine is of the navy variety..sans the holes mind you



However, I guess stopforme's only been exposed to the red variety...if that is in fact what girls and emo guys wear that is.



(Edited by holeypeacoat at 10:44 pm on Nov. 12, 2003)

in fact, he bought this headless mannequin-looking thingy to hang it up like that every night....

I have to admit this is the most compelling thread about outerwear I've ever encountered.

(Edited by holeypeacoat at 10:48 pm on Nov. 12, 2003)

well that looks like something my dad would wear. are you my dad?

especially since i wear sexy sadie's peacoat

Ben Matlock has been known to don the Peacoat, so it must be cool!

Peacoats are the best. They are classic and adorable. More men should don peacoats.

i want to know how it went y'all.
hope everyone had fun.

It's not until Tuesday Superflks...

actually it's not until next tuesday, the 23rd.

oh i thought i read thursday. my mistake.

Oops. Actually 2 Tuesdays from now is November 25th. In any case, it's 2 days before Thanksgiving.

Yep, tuesday nov 25th 10pm-3am

Oh, and if anyone that is coming has any requests pm me a few songs (just a few please;) ... we'll see what we can work in. We'll also have a "request sheet" that we will be working from during the night as best we can. Cheers, this should be fun

So, I've just decided that I'm going to go. Not that anyone cares. But it's late, and I'm bored and waiting for clothes to dry. I can't think of any requests at the moment. Give me time.

Play the last version of "She's Lost Control" on the Joy Division BBC Sessions album.

I trust that you will play "Girls On Film" at some point, because you should.

"Rock With You" by Michael Jackson
something by Gang of Four
And, something from the Privates new recordings, if you can get them.

Yes, I second the Duran Duran.

And dedicate "Rock With You" to twelve-year-old boys everywhere.....

and me, because I like that song.

It's quite good. My roomate downloaded it just last week, and all we've been listening to is that and Hey Ya.....and Man-Eater.

If you're going to listen to Hall and Oates, pick a song with a better title, like Privates Eyes or something. It's a damn catchy song though.

I found Hey Ya to be very addictive for a while. It still is actually.

gotta love hall and oats. really.

/no sarcasm.

Hall and Oates are my #1 guilty pleasure... well that and smack... mmmmmm smack

we were talking about which version to use of She's Lost Control...and we opted for the classic UK 45 version...the one without the echo snare. Chris is actually more the JD pro..even though I love them...I'm gonna ask him about the BBC one.

Girls on Film? Taken care of

as well as gang of four..thanks joel

(Edited by holeypeacoat at 9:16 am on Nov. 20, 2003)

you must play the version of "she's lost control" that came out on the "atmosphere" 12". (the rerecorded version that they made during the second "love will tear us apart" studio session during March of 1980)

I insist you play "The Homecoming Queen's Got A Gun" by "Just Say" Julie Brown (buh buh baaa)

That would be sweet. That and the Speed Racer Alpha Teen Porno remix...

We have the heart and soul box set..I'll have a look see...but I don't think that's on there.

you have it? bring it..I'll play it

yes it is. it's the first track on the second disc.

I was being a smartass... but damn if that wouldn't be a fun trip down memory lane. I don't know how well it would fit in your show. Are you familiar with it?

you must play "i am the resurrection" by the stone roses AND "making time" by the creation

i would love to request more stuff but it could get ugly.

(Edited by ray davies at 10:55 am on Nov. 20, 2003)

I know we have the Roses one...I had the Rushmore soundtrack but I think it's one of those cd case witout a disc casualties.

i dont know if that music snob knows it, but this music snob does!
the home-coming queen has G-A-tta gun

oh the good ol days of dr. demento!

Man, don't thank that bitch. I'm the one that gave him the cd.

A Gentle Bump and Reminder ...

Tomorrow is the day .... we hope to see as many there as can possibly attend. This is like supporting a local act, band, or what have you ... there will be chilling, dancing, drinking, and etc etc etc. A request sheet, one of the best venues in Nashville in my opinion .... and people everywhere. Give it a shot, if not for one night, I know many are skeptical, I was too .. that's why all of this came to fruition.

Cheers and say "Hi" if you know what the hell I look like ...

Muck

I'll be there, and I plan on dancing with everybody.

Fair warning, I say.

i will be there

i hear that there may be a dance remix of a dnd tune

I will be doing the "cigarette break" dance during that one

(Edited by richarddawson at 2:23 am on Nov. 25, 2003)

I'm thinking about driving out from Chatt. so I can get a listen to the somg that almost got me killed twice. And also too support Holey and Muck. I think it's a good idea.

(Edited by foldsfan at 5:09 am on Nov. 25, 2003)

i heard a rumour that if you speed up one of the slow songs on the ep, it makes a really good dance tune...lol

Hope you make it out man, be good to see ya.

Hope this turned out to be a huge success. I believe this is something Nashville really needs. I went to something similar in London a few years ago with good ole' Jim O'Shea, drinking and dancing myself into a series of booze and sweat soaked tiny explosions. As soon as I'm all moved back to town, which I believe will be the second week of december for those of you keeping the box score, I'm definitely gonna make it out to shake a leg.

I came, I saw, I conquered the dance floor. I obviously don't exercise that much, because I danced my silly little self into a frenzy. Met nifty nice people, and danced to amazing music. I hope everyone else who went had as much fun as I did.

Wish I could have. I haven't been able to lose this sick, though, so I didn't drive out. I hear that everyone was having a great time, and the Teddy Bear Club even represented with "Tennessee".

(Edited by foldsfan at 2:46 am on Nov. 26, 2003)

you did conquer! You were the dancing queen!

MASSIVE thanks to all those who came out, it was way better than we'd hoped, and Bruce asked us to come back and do it again for December. Thanks to everyone who came out, and those who couldn't make it, maybe next time:)

By the way, Teddy Bear Club fucking rocked. I stole the CD.

I concur.

Sorry I couldn't make it. What can I say? I'm lame. Maybe next time.

that's great news! i had such a good time dancing my ass off. i was so happy that you guys played my request of "everything's gone green" by new order.

nice job! cant wait for the next one!

and the DND remix was choice!

Thanks to those who made last night possible. It was a great idea and oh so much fun. I have not danced that much in years and I am feeling it today but it was well worth it. Please do this again! I think you're really on to something.

I had a great time as well, and I'm glad that there will be more. Dancing like crazy to a Neutral Milk Hotel song was the highlight for me. Amazing!

We're very grateful of the support from everyone here, those that came and those that couldn't but wanted to. All in all, considering the piss poor scheduling (which is just something ya gotta take until you can make it bigger), the weather, and the proximity to Thanksgiving, I thought it went very well:) We've been invited back and as Mr UglyApeMan said, or rather, grunted rather apelike, it's gonna be a word of mouth thing. So, we'll work on the equipment issues and getting the word out. A thought occurred to me about possibly pairing it with a local band or two ..... to help draw, I don't know, what does the survey say?!?

PS: Everyone dancing .... you guys and gals kick ass!

I've already told two friends they need to come to the next one. I think a local band would be great, but I loved that you actually played some requests. Nicely done, all involved.

No live band of any kind for Different Class, please. I love live music, but not having live music is what makes this thing special, and what makes it good. People can hear live music the other 29 days of the month.

Ok, advice heeded. Just hope it catches on, we have improvements to make obviously, but it would be nice to make it a regular going. Especially seeing everyone dance and having fun .... really warmed my heart. Just need the word to spread and all of that.

I'm really sorry that I missed this! I've been excited about since I first heard about it...next time, I guess! It sounds like it went really well, congratulations guys!

I tried my best to write down everything I played that night ..... in case anyone is interested :

1st set (muck)

Pulp - this is hardcore
Radiohead - climbing up the walls (zero7 mix)
Portishead - cowboy
Arab Strap - the slow retirer
Postal Service - district sleeps tonight
Belle and Sebastian - sleep the clock around
Goldfrapp - lovely head
Echo and the Bunnymen - killing moon
Simple Minds - dn't you forget about me
The Smiths - this charming man
The Cure - in between days
Curve - coast is clear
New Order - the perfect kiss
Ladytron - playgirl
I Am the World Trade Center - can't take the heat
The Faint - victim convience
Clinic - walking with thee
Bright Eyes - lover you don't have to love
BRMC - whatever happened to my rock and roll
Sonic Youth - kool thing
Yeah Yeah Yeahs - bang
Strokes - whatever happened
My Bloody Valentine - soon

2nd set (muck)

New Order - bizarre love triangle
The Faint - glass danse
Pulp - disco 2000
Elvis Costello - what's so funny ....
Iggy Pop - lust for life
The Clash - london's calling
Joy Division - she's lost control (12")
The Rapture - killing
Radiohead - idioteque
New Order - temptation 98'
Pulp - common people
The Cure - why can't i be you?
Blur - boys and girls
Supergrass - we are young

Those are just my sets btw ....

(Edited by muck at 11:46 am on Nov. 29, 2003)

I hadn't showed up for "This is Hardcore" yet, which is a shame, because I would have tried to find someone to make out with.

I don't think I took a smoke break at all during your second set, it was absolute tops from beginning to end. I nearly died. I had to take a breather in the cool night air after that one.

Oh my! I'll make some notes here then;) ........

I'm a little upset I came in after "Whatever Happened". I thought you guys did a really good job with the dj'ing. I do hope that the word gets around and more people will show up next time.

(Edited by Sexy Sadie at 7:08 pm on Nov. 28, 2003)

i was very upset that "she's lost control" was cut off midway through its playing due to some very bad skipping. it was the song that i had waited for all night (it was mazing for about a minute or so ). however, you guys made up for it when almost evryone got on the dancefloor and shook their ass to "love will tear us apart".

Ditto! Not having a band on the stage is what makes it different from all the other club nights. Plus, you don't have to worry about some frat jerk trying to get up on you...

Yeah, good point. I hate that.

Me too

Sorry about that.

I forgot to write some of the tunes down..but this is what I played for the most part:

I Figured Out - Cardigans
Wrote for Luck - Happy Mondays
Le Pastie De La Bourgeosie - Belle & Sebastian
Park Life - Blur
Divine Hammer - The Breeders
Do You Remember the First Time - Pulp
Race for the Prize (Remix) - Flaming Lips
Kinky Afro - Happy Mondays
Bigmouth Strikes Again - The Smiths
Brown Sugar - Stones
She Says What She Means - Sloan
Ceremony - New Order
Digital - Joy Division
I Wanna Be Your Man (Remix) - DND
Tennessee - Teddy Bear Club
Locked Out - Shins
Juxtapose- SFA
This Charming Man - Smiths
Everything's Gone Green- New Order
Debaser- Pixies
Isolation - Joy Division
Countdown - Pulp
Miss Teen Wordpower - New Pornographers
Yoshimi Battles... - Flaming Lips
I'm A Cuckoo - Belle & Sebastian
The Boys Are Back in Town - Cardigans
Blue Monday - New Order
Love Will Tear Us Apart - Joy Division
Holland, 1945 - Neutral Milk Hotel
Lipgloss- Pulp
24 Hour Party People - Happy Mondays

Thanks again!

Next night is December 30th @ The End .... pre new years eve party for those who REALLY want to go out with a bang!!! Hope to see a lot of you there!

You know I'll be there with bells on.

I'm there too! This time I am going to seriously think about reqests even though you guys managed to play some of my favorite songs without even knowing it.

oh, that reminds me .... I took the list of requests and managed to get ahold of almost every song requested .... so, maybe we'll play some of those this time around;)

Nice signature, Muck! Still haven't heard it yet though.

I remember putting a bunch of songs on that sheet but I can't recall anything I wrote

Thanks .... it's not bad, a little all over the place (talking about "come feel me tremble" btw). The DVD is really cool as well....

I watched part of the DVD a few weeks ago and it seemed ok. There's no menu so you have to fast-forward if you want to get to a specific song. That's kinda weird...

I'm already looking forward to the 30th.

(Edited by MissSeptember at 11:45 pm on Dec. 25, 2003)

Ok ... so here's the last plug...

DIFFERENT CLASS v.2
Dec. 30th / tuesday
THE END
doors open at 9pm
$3 freakin bucks

Ok, so it's the "eve o' eve's" and all that stuff ..... but "different class" needs all you kick ass mofo's to make a stand and come to this night so we (Holeypeacoat and I) can keep this thing afloat:D Requests taken, the dance floor awaits...

Fun again.....

Thanks!

"Buffalohead" was a nice touch.

(Edited by MissSeptember at 1:23 pm on Dec. 31, 2003)

how was it? i was out of town.

I enjoyed myself.

this one sprung up on us ...

DIFFERENT CLASS
The End
January 20th, Tuesday
doors open at 9pm - ??
$3 / 18 +

As this will be the first night DC will not have to battle a holiday of sorts, and everyone will be settled and back from school, etc etc ... come on down!!!!! Shake 'dat ass and get yo' drink, groove, or what have you on!

What about all the post-MLK Day hangovers?

Dammit! Foiled again!

No hangover.
But you know I'll be there.

Great job Tuesday night.

And I also enjoyed you appearance on Channel 4 today!

Thanks to everyone that came out on such short notice ... the Feb date will be announced much sooner (even though I evidently have nothing to contribute to this board and our night is gay and stupid.) Just glad that those that come have A LOT of uncool fun

Oh yeah ... and Channel 4 ...errghh ... freakin station;)

What happened with Channel 4?

I did a silly cooking demo ..... I hate going there ... I feel like I am cheating or something;) Not too mention they either always mess shit up or spell my last name wrong .... ON PURPOSE i think!

I will definitely be at the next "gay and stupid" night! I've thought this thing sounded cool since I first heard about it (in Sept?), but I've managed to miss it every time so far. Personally, I think the idea to do this is awesome, and the people responsible for it are awesome. Nashville needs something like this. And hopefully it will make the move to a more accessible night once it's more established. I can't wait for the Feb. show!

And I can say that without fear of repercussions, because you all hate me anyway.

SAE, I assume you're joking, but if not, I don't hate you. You seem like a nice person.

(Edited by Jakob Dorof at 12:12 am on Jan. 24, 2004)

Thank you.

I think the big dilemma we face is getting this thing moved to at least a Thursady night. I really have no desire at this point to compete with weekend happenings. The tough part is that Bruce decides what night of the week it will happen. I really like being at the End but it's hard to get a fair shake on what kind of potential it will have considering being doomed to Tuesday. I'm working very hard to get this changed... for starters.

Thanks to those who came out last time...and big thanks to Gieves coming up and doing an hour and Derek for giving us his new song...it's really great stuff!

i was just funnin' yo.

There's been a boo-boo and The End forgot to withdraw a date from The Rage. There will be no date on Feb 18th for Different Class ... I'll be in California and it is just way too soon. Hopefully we will get a later date for early March or what have you .... stay tuned.

Different Class 3/17/04

St. Patrick's night we'll be hosting great tunes, lots of dancin and loads of great folks. I'm not too down with a lot of the things going on during St. Pat's but I think we'll have a great time. Hope to see you out.

SUCK

OHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!

Now that was pleasant Rob....

I assume that was Sina. She did the same thing on the DND messageboard 12 minutes later. You can tell it's her because it oozes cleverness.

Thanks Carl ... didn't seem like a response from Rob. Anyway, yes, if anyone can make it, please do.