Hey everybody, I'm Switch from Dangerous Kids. I wanted to answer a couple of your questions and clarify a few things about what I'm thinking in terms of a Portland-based (or NW based) chiptune show. My project (which has started out as a podcast) is an ongoing editorial on gaming and geek culture. It's probably obvious to all of you guys, but I think that there's quite a crossover market between the gaming scene and the chiptune music scene, and as chiptune music gets bigger, so does the crossover between the two.
That being said, here's a little about who I am and what I do:
My podcast is a passion project that stemmed from my days as a gaming journalist in college. Professionally, I'm a DJ, meaning I play as many as 5 nights a week in Portland and I make the absolute majority of my living at it. I have a residency at a night club two nights a week, and have connections with venues and clubs all over town.
Now, in terms of a Portland chiptune show, I want to collaborate with Matt (mechlo) on finding a venue and planning the show, but I'm going to need help with promoting and, of course, TALENT! Once the show is on, I'm hoping to host and MC the event as an on-stage personality in between acts and help keep things running off-stage. What I hope to gain out of this is some local attention for myself and my show, as well as another chance to showcase local chip musicians and give them an opportunity to sell some merch and whatnot (though we ask that you please keep the "whatnot" on a separate table/tables).
Ovenrake: Getting the guys at Reactionary involved in the marketing and promoting would be an amazing weight off my shoulders. Please don't take no for an answer.
Thanks a lot for your interest in doing a PDX show, everybody. Are there any more questions?