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| Free Rocket Club Swing Party - New Location | 43 | 06/28 04:19pm |
     By HopMichael on Wednesday, April 12, 2000 - 01:02 pm: Edit |
Hey, the Rocket was the place to see some early Swing Break attendees showing up to dance: Chris from Oklahoma had to fight off a line of follows asking him to dance. I heard wonderful comments from follows about his lead, so follows look for him this coming weekend! A couple from Boston was also there: Henry and (ack! I forgot her name!). They'll be here through Saturday. It's going to be a great week of dancing with out-of-town dancers!! So ask a traveling dancer to a 3 minute dance and make them feel at home here in San Diego! |
| By Ron on Wednesday, April 12, 2000 - 02:22 pm: Edit |
Yeah, that was fun last night. And the substitute sound system was OK, thanks to Jeff. |
| By HopMichael on Wednesday, April 12, 2000 - 05:35 pm: Edit |
One more thing: Jim Cruzen was DJing and did an awesome job. Way to go Jim! I heard his stuff on Sunday at the Marriott and if you keep playing that sound, I'll have to make Sunday a night at the Marriott! Kudos to Jeff Eldridge for bringing the speakers! |
| By Ron on Thursday, April 13, 2000 - 11:26 am: Edit |
Yeah, Jim was very good! He played a lot of stuff I like to play plus lots of other good stuff. He says his tastes are closest to Meeshis. And that's just fine by me. |
| By jessy kronenberg on Friday, April 14, 2000 - 04:55 pm: Edit |
Hello All! My name is Jessy. I am at school near L.A. but am from the Bay Area. I will be in San Diego next Friday, the 21st, and am looking for a jumpin' venue with advanced lindy hoppers. Is Vasa Hall an option then? I was there last year and really enjoyed it! It sounds like it has become a hot topic in the SD swing scene. Any suggestions will be extremely appreciated :) THANX! -jessy (Remember me Michael? The red-head from the Paladium shows!) |
| By HopMichael on Saturday, April 15, 2000 - 01:22 pm: Edit |
Jessy, or should I call you Jester? Welcome back to San Diego! Of course, I remember you. How long will you be in town for? If it's just for the weekend here would be my rec's: Thursday: By far, the Firehouse. Meeshi and Ron keep the crowd grooving to blues/jazz dance songs. Friday: Cafe Savoy [if it's open =( ] o/w Tio Leo's maybe having something Saturday: Break Away up in Encinitas. I believe Emily Belt is teaching follow styling points. Great floor and good dancing. Sunday: La Jolla Marriott Characters bar. Not as big as it was on Saturday nights, but good dancers have been showing up of late. Tuesdays: the Rocket. A lot quieter than its hey-day that you may remember, but still the hard-core hoppers come to dance. Any one else on rec's? |
| By Chris on Monday, April 17, 2000 - 10:07 am: Edit |
I spoke w/ Mickey last night at Champion and he lead me to believe that The Rocket won't be happening this Tuesday. I was wondering if this is true? It's Luis' last night in town, and a lot of people were going to be there to say good bye. |
| By Shawn Hanna on Monday, April 17, 2000 - 10:25 am: Edit |
Mickey's contact information is at www.rocketswingclub.com.... |
| By Margaret Adams on Monday, April 17, 2000 - 03:21 pm: Edit |
Hi Chris...actually there must have been a misunderstanding. I just spoke with Mickey and one of the owners of Vasa Hall to clarify your question myself. THE ROCKET WILL BE OPEN TOMORROW AND WILL CONTINUE TO OPERATE ON TUESDAYS AT VASA HALL . When there is any new info you will find it posted here. Mickey or I will make sure you are all notified of any changes. So be sure to come out in force for Luis Romero's last night before he moves. I know many of us are tired from the exchange this weekend but together we'll keep the energy going. See you there!!!! |
| By Ron on Tuesday, April 18, 2000 - 12:12 pm: Edit |
Come on out tonight to the Rocket. I'll be DJing. I've got some great stuff to play and would love to play it to a full house. I think I'll play more songs from my recent compilations of swing songs about sex and swing songs about food. Sort of a 9 1/2 weeks theme, I guess you would say. Don't miss the farewell jam for Luis! |
| By CatThyme on Tuesday, April 18, 2000 - 12:41 pm: Edit |
Well, I was planning on going to the Rocket for Luis' last night in town anyways. But your plan to play sex and food songs is an added bonus! Valorie |
| By Embelt (Embelt) (spider-th021.proxy.aol.com - 152.163.213.51) on Tuesday, April 18, 2000 - 01:26 pm: Edit |
Hey Michael, thanks for listing the Break Away dance that I'll be teaching at. To clarify the lesson - it is for leads and follows. It is a lead and follow styling class with emphasis on how to show off the follow. Charlie Yi will be teaching with me. It will be a lot of fun, so please come one, come all and spread the word. Thank you! -Emily |
| By Ron on Wednesday, April 19, 2000 - 12:28 pm: Edit |
When I called the farewell jam for Luis, he ran behind the DJ booth and changed his t-shirt, to the screams of the crowd. He danced to two songs, Lavay Smith's "Honey Pie" and Bill Haley's "See You Later Alligator". All the women will be so sad to see him go. It was a good night. About 13 of us went out to Dennys afterwards, too... You know, Margaret and Jim have pretty much taken over the running of the Rocket and are doing a fine job. It takes a bit of work to set up and break down all the equipment, and Jim brings it home every night to safeguard it. |
| By Valerie Yau on Wednesday, April 19, 2000 - 01:34 pm: Edit |
does anyone have mickey's address or will he be showing up to the Rocket anymore? Mel & I have a card that we want to give him for helping us out with sound during the weekend... |
| By Margaret Adams on Monday, May 01, 2000 - 03:07 pm: Edit |
The Rocket is on as usual at Vasa Hall this Tuesday night...so come on out and dance at one of the LAST FEW TUESDAYS at Vasa Hall. DJ music provided by Chris Bowling. DOORS OPEN AT 9PM! As most of you know Vasa Hall is up for sale and we will be moving The Rocket to a "new and improved" location. Check this out! If all goes well we will be spending our hot summer days dancing on a SPACIOUS, NEWLY REFINISHED DANCE FLOOR in a BEAUTIFUL, AIR CONDITIONED HALL WITH GREAT ACOUSTICS, not to mention a spacious parking lot with plenty of great places to eat nearby. Hope to have the details worked out soon!. Keep checking here for details later this week. |
| By Ron on Monday, May 01, 2000 - 03:09 pm: Edit |
you tease! |
| By Margaret Adams on Tuesday, June 06, 2000 - 02:19 pm: Edit |
Hi all, Please note...THE ROCKET WILL BE CLOSED TONIGHT TUESDAY, JUNE 6TH. WE WILL BE BACK AT VASA HALL NEXT WEEK AND THE WEEK AFTER AS USUAL. Note: Tuesday Lindy Classes with Jim and Margaret are NOT canceled for tonight . Classes will meet so do please show up. ALSO...MARK YOUR CALENDAR!...THE ROCKET WILL OFFICIALLY MOVE TO "THE PORTUGUESE HALL" ON TUESDAY JUNE 27TH...MORE DETAILS TO FOLLOW. Any questions, call me (619) 291-3775 See you soon! |
| By Margaret Adams on Monday, June 12, 2000 - 01:16 pm: Edit |
Hi all, I am posting this reminder in two places to make sure I don't miss anyone! This Tuesday at the Rocket @ Vasa Hall we will be celebrating JIM CRUZEN'S 21ST BIRTHDAY. Hope you can all come out and share some lindy love with him. There will be cake, cold drinks, smiles, laughter, hugs, DJ music by Ron Bloom plus a great birthday jam.(Follows get ready!) Hope you can all make it! |
| By Newdancer (Newdancer) on Monday, June 12, 2000 - 01:54 pm: Edit |
This is for money? |
| By Ron on Monday, June 12, 2000 - 06:07 pm: Edit |
The Rocket is usually $5, I think. Starts at 9:00 pm. Jim is our local god-like Lindy dancer, just turning 21, finally! |
| By Melbamoose on Monday, June 12, 2000 - 08:11 pm: Edit |
God-like??? |
| By Ron on Tuesday, June 13, 2000 - 10:36 am: Edit |
my way of saying that he is very very good... way above me, that's for sure. |
| By Anonymous on Tuesday, June 13, 2000 - 11:22 am: Edit |
In that case were all God-like :) |
| By Anonymous on Tuesday, June 13, 2000 - 11:51 am: Edit |
Local??? |
| By Anonymous on Tuesday, June 13, 2000 - 02:30 pm: Edit |
Jim is defenetly the GOD-LIKE figure of the San Diego lindy scene. |
| By Anonymous on Tuesday, June 13, 2000 - 03:03 pm: Edit |
AKA, "Jimmy the Moocher", is not a God. |
| By Anonymous on Tuesday, June 13, 2000 - 03:07 pm: Edit |
Jim??? |
| By HopMichael on Tuesday, June 13, 2000 - 03:16 pm: Edit |
Happy Birthday, Jim! And congratulations on the occasion of your graduation! By the way, what was your major? Lindy Hop? =) |
| By Melbamoose on Tuesday, June 13, 2000 - 06:32 pm: Edit |
defenetly??? |
| By Dennis Hong on Wednesday, June 14, 2000 - 01:15 am: Edit |
Oh, hey Moosey, in case you were wondering.... Two and a half hours in court, 271 dollars, no traffic school allowed, and 1 mph short of having to visit the coroner. Although... *I* think it would've been cool to witness a human autopsy. Hardened biologist that I am, I don't think the "shock program" would've affected me too much. |
| By Melbamoose on Wednesday, June 14, 2000 - 03:36 pm: Edit |
No defensive driving course?? That's no fair... |
| By Dennis Hong on Wednesday, June 14, 2000 - 04:09 pm: Edit |
Yeah, hehe, before he had everyone come up, the judge talked about the coroner's program. He was like, "we'll SEND you to the coroner, and we'll MAKE you watch an autopsy being done on an accident victim. Maybe THAT'll scare you into driving slower!" And the whole time, I was thinking... damn, that'd be pretty cool. Maybe I'll get to do that. But alas, if I were only going 1 mph faster.... |
| By Reuben Brown on Wednesday, June 14, 2000 - 04:17 pm: Edit |
Never underestimate the use of the phrase "Please?" |
| By Anonymous on Wednesday, June 14, 2000 - 04:35 pm: Edit |
I've witnessed a human autopsy. Believe it or not, at the LA county general hosp when Nagouchi (the one who did Marilyn Monroe) was still the coroner. It was actually interesting. (I know this really dates me). It wasn't as bad as knowing that a friend of mine who got into a car accident memorial weekend might be paralyzed for the rest of his life. |
| By HopMichael on Thursday, June 15, 2000 - 05:22 pm: Edit |
Dapper Dan is coming to visit from the Houston Swing Dance Society next week. I met him this past Sunday at the Melody Club in Houston and he told me he'll have some time in the evenings to check out our dance scene. Please extend him a San Diegan greeting and an invitation to dance should you come across this traveling Lindy Hopper! |
| By HopMichael on Wednesday, June 21, 2000 - 12:00 pm: Edit |
Hey, all, While all you guys were going up to Eddie Reed's concert, an era closed at the Rocket. The last night of the Rocket at Vasa Hall had a small but great group of dancers show up for its last hurrah. I'll admit I mainly went for sentimental reasons. Thank you Jim for a great mix of dance tunes. Thank you Jen, Michelle M, Xela, Amy, "Swing Mom" Chris, and Val for making this wistful lead remember the days at Vasa gone by. Looking forward to the new Rocket at Portuguese Hall, HopMichael |
| By Ian Campbell (Ian) on Friday, September 08, 2000 - 04:23 pm: Edit |
How about another Dennis/Ron Challenge?? I think it would be a close one as Ron is trying more to appease everyone, and Dennis well, has played a lot of sh&*$% lately. Seriously, both of them play better music when they are tryinng to appeal to other's constituency. |
| By Ron (Ron) on Friday, September 08, 2000 - 05:11 pm: Edit |
Don't even go there Ian. I'm not interested in doing anything with Dennis. |
| By Ian Campbell (Ian) on Tuesday, August 21, 2001 - 10:28 am: Edit |
Who is djing tonight? |
| By CatThyme (Valorie) on Tuesday, August 21, 2001 - 11:00 am: Edit |
According to the online schedule, Susan Bird and Dax will be dj'ing. |
| By Twirly (Twirly) on Tuesday, August 21, 2001 - 11:28 am: Edit |
Hmmm, actually I thought Dax was "flying solo" tonight. I'm not supposed to be dj-ing at the Rocket again until September. I hope I got that right! |
| By CatThyme (Valorie) on Tuesday, August 21, 2001 - 12:00 pm: Edit |
Well, the online schedule has a "subject to change" notice. So, you're probably right, Susan! |
| By Julia Hall (Whoolia) on Thursday, August 23, 2001 - 05:53 pm: Edit |
Did anyone else catch the VASA Hall header???  |
| By Shawn (Adminorama) on Thursday, August 23, 2001 - 08:50 pm: Edit |
Sad, huh. I really liked that space. |
| By ++NancyAnne++ (Nancyanne) on Friday, August 24, 2001 - 01:56 pm: Edit |
Whaaaaaat???? |
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