Rihanna and the Klaxons live at the Britts 2008

                        

                             

            Great to see such unlikely talents collaborating together. I don't really know if I should comment on those lights, they speak for themselves. However, i'd like to find out if they're accepting any applications in their lighting department, has to be the craziest job ever. 

Why do bugs bite instead of kiss?

As hot as the sun and no slowing down in sight, the kids from The Heist have forced people to start taking notice. People have always been dancing this hard, but the big question is, why choose a Thursday night to host all the madness? Having no previous experience running a club in the electro scene, Mark Rodriguez, Dj Score, and Erick Neutron embarked on a journey none of them could have ever envisioned turning out like this. Their Heist trip has had its ups and downs beginning at Mensa Lounge in LBC , pit stops at the House Lounge in Maywood, The Airliner in Los Angeles [everyone's favorite], the Cave back in Long Beach, and now they are touching elbows in a city known for glitz and glamour, Hollywood, CA. Many people still ask why the Heist ever moved out of the Airliner, well i'm telling you now, it wasn't an easy decision and although Heist lost a lot of new friends and fans, the situation was out of anyones hands. Because of city politics, unfortunate events, and paperwork mix ups all combined and lead to the unfortunate divorce from Heist and Airliner. In the mean time take a look at what they have planned for us this Thursday Night and come support. It's not sure where their bus stop ends, however, they are sure to keep making people dance. 

Side Notes: I've attached some videos and music that I personally have not been able to stop replaying in my head while I'm not in front of my computer. Feel free to enjoy and or hate. 

coming soon..... Video Interviews with Special Guest Djs and Promoters. Stay tuned. 

MUSIC TO ENJOY

Bloody Beetroots - Butter

Hot Chip - Ready For The Floor

Herve - Cheap Thrills

Treasure Fingers - Cross The Dancefloor

                                

- R E P O S T + S U P P O R T -

M A R K R O D R I G U E Z
P R E S E N T

THE
HEIST

WE ARE NOW IN HOLLYWOOD!
"YOUR THURSDAY NIGHT DANCE CONCERT!
This is an update on the current venue situation:

It is our pleasure to announce that after reviewing several venues over the past week, we had finally made a decision. It was a long and stressful ordeal in overlooking all aspects and of course, taking your opinions into consideration. After bearing into mind several potential venues, we have set foot into making Florentine Gardens the new home for The Heist. It is a great accomplishment to reach the stakes of Hollywood, bringing our movement to a place where we both love and admire. Being in the epicenter of what stand for, we will be able to make new friends by bringing our family from Long Beach to a new experience. Those from Los Angeles will have a new reason to visit Hollywood and our friends from the Valley will be able to make this a weekly event. Our decision is unbiased towards any cities we have held The Heist before and we feel that by presenting The Heist in Hollywood, it will meet the expectations of our friends from day one to the newcomers for our grand opening.

We now have everything necessary to fully expand The Heist to its fullest; A 1500 capacity venue, an ideal location, and a line up for the following weeks that is uncanny. Please note that this will not change any aspect of how we run things. Prices will remain the same.

We cannot thank you enough for bearing with us through these hard times. To see so much support even on nights we were forced to shut down gives a new meaning to “Heist Family.” We want to thank you again for your opinions and comments. Keep them coming!!!

More than ever, this is a time were we can use all the support we can get. Any support is greatly appreciating in spreading the word to others that The Heist has finally made it to Hollywood!

THE HEIST WILL NOT BE STOPPED!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY
DJ ERICK NEUTRON
(ONE OF YOUR HEIST RESIDENT DJS)

18 AND OVER
3 ROOMS WITH 3 FULLY STOCKED BARS
SMOKING PATIOS
GO GO BOXES
DRINK SPECIALS ALL NIGHT
PHOTO BOOTH + ROAMING
OVER 1500 CAPACITY
SUPPORT AND REPOST

DRESS CODE STRICTLY ENFORCED...COME FITTED AND FASHIONABLE
WE WILL REFUSE!




RSVP NOW @GOING.COM
WITH RSVP YOU GET IN FOR
FREE BEFORE 10:00PM
WITH RSVP YOU ALSO GET IN FOR ONLY
$5.00 FROM 10:00PM - 11:00PM



*WHAT WE BRING TO THE NIGHT LIFE!
HEIST JAN 3, 2008
..
Add to My Profile | More Videos
HEIST DEC 20 (DJ SCORE'S BDAY)
..
Add to My Profile | More Videos


SUPPORT AND REPOST!

I Don't Go To Church, Church Goes To Me

                              

I had to post this hilarious commercial from Skittles. His magic touch must have made him the most popular kid in school. 

How is everyones post Valentine's day afternoon? I'm sorry to all the new faithful readers for not having a new post up yesterday, I hope this one makes up for it. A busy schedule is to blame, spun at Club Ave in Riverside Wednesday night and all those Whiskey sours caught up to me. Party Monsieur, Steven, co-host of Club Ave celebrated his birthday in grandiose style. Not only has all his hard work helped put a relatively new club on the map, he has found a way to balance between politics, business, and friendship. To help elevate the clubs stature as one of Riversides fastest up and coming venues he assigned Dj Skeet Skeet, My!Gay!Husband, Jimmy Boy, Hyphy Crunk, Luv-Tech, Billy Norlag, Rec 1 and myself to complete the task. Worthy of a half tank of gas in my 94' bucket, regulars to the club are accustomed to big name headliners on a weekly basis, GQ magazine like perfection at the photo booth via Neil Favilla, short lines at the bar, Cristal poppin' Valerie your resident MC',  and a crowd following unaccustomed to ear ringing rage-offs. [Rage, look it up] All those drinks forced me to stay out there longer than I had planned on. So now, we're on Valentine's day, and I wanted to compile a list of hilarious conversation highlights and AOL away messages that sums up people's feelings about the holiday. 

1. Happy Hallmark Day

2. Happy Corporate-Created Holiday

3. Today is the day Corporate America tricks guys into paying for cheeks 

4. I'm single because I always forget the bitch wanted flowers. 

5. CHEEKas-Day

6. Valentine Doomed

7. Where's the Valentine's Store at???

I know for those of us who have an important someone the day is spent with that special someone, exchanging the materials, eating the fats, and diving into one another. 

However, for those single people, I would like to hear your feedback. What did you do? Feel free to be anonymous I changed the settings on this post for you guys. 

Now we're on Friday, tonight we've got Club Pistol in Fullerton, Hype LA, and Electro Sex both in Los Angeles. Decisions decisions.....

Sour Kisses

In case you don't know what it feels like to be struck by lighting here's a taste. 

[Thunder Noise]

Before you continue reading this post, first go to the link and check out the amazing photo booths put together by GlamerOne. His talent for photography has transcended a still life photo or a polaroid snapshot. On a weekly basis he has found new and ingenious ways to assemble a photo booth worthy of a second, third, and fourth trip to the end of the line just to get a photo taken one more time. It is no laughing matter that in todays Electro scene club kids are always drawn to a flash bulb like moths. Swarming around the flashes, waiting for their counterparts to release from holding that 4 second pose. I retain myself from going any further and criticizing club visitors from looking forward to waking up the next morning, logging in and looking for themselves on popular websites such as www.redslurpeee.com and club blogs such as www.myspace.com/heistthursdays, just to name a few. I am guilty myself of having been reminded just how many drinks I had the night before, after scrolling down dozens of familiar and unfamliar friends.[OMG you can see her underwear!] 

 After the rapper came the dj and now I give you his photographer. For every Aoki, you can now find a Cobrasnake. It's undeniable, people love to look at themselves and have their picture taken. 

Every person has a different incentive:(Here are just a few)

Some girls want to be seen [some have more to offer than others]

Time for a new default picture on myspace

When I drink, I smoke and pose more

Some want to show off their fashionable attire

Got new dunks?

Throwing up the peace sign is always safe.... right?

Come, lets ride the train

Hey, I haven't seen you in forever!!

Hey, I haven't seen you since last week!!!!!

etc. etc

Taking people's picture is an art form, his camera is his instrument. I'm still saving up for a fresh new camera to take pictures of events attended and performances  to post on this blog, in the mean time, I'll see you at the photo booth. 

 

WELCOME TO RUNNING RIOT

Hello new and old friends, official coming out party for Running Riot Blogspot. A short preview of what this site will have to offer is a gateway for up and coming artists to have their voices and music heard. This site will also be posting dj tips and tricks, upcoming events worthy of some press, new music, remixes, reviews, previews, and some humor in all the madness that surrounds us. I am your permanent admin, anyone with any questions or artists seeking some blog exposure please email me at obeyequi@gmail.com 

Now, in case you missed it, Kanye West performing with Daft Punk live at the Grammys, here is the video. Love em or hate him, he had one of the most impressive performances alongside one of Electro musics most remixed artist, Daft Punk. Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger ...... Pyramid? They have become larger than musicians, they are music entities traveling 'around the world' in a suped up version of one of the seven wonders of the world. Enjoy it, after the second hook, watch for their amazing black and red LED outfits [i.e The Movie Tron]