>>_STREET TEAMIN'?

norcal DJ and Music Production Academy is assembling a promotions team to distribute flyer, posters and other good things throughout the Bay Area and at our own norcalDJMPA sponsored events. Street team promotions could be arranged in trade for classes or for payment. Email streetteam@norcaldjmpa.com for details.

>>_CAN I GET YOUR ADVICE?

I'll be playing in San Antonio, Texas this weekend (Saturday, April 3rd) so this is your heads up for a meet up if you're in that area. And if you know the best places to visit in the San Antonio area, besides the Alamo, let me know. You know, like a BBQ rib buffet.

Also, shoot me your recommendations on spam blocking software that you've tried and enjoyed, or that you have heard works well, because the spam needs to get out of my inbox and I'm not giving up my email address.

I'll trade you this piece of advice in return: If you go to Mount Davidson at night (see Saturday, March 20 post), bring bug spray. Lots of it. Industrial size. Ask the Orkin man out on a date and bring him with you. Whatever you need to do.

>>_HAPPY EQUINOX

Spent the moment of equinox last night at Mount Davidson, the highest point in all of San Francisco. You can't beat the view, day or night. So, make a note to get out there this Spring.

Also, the first Sunset party of the season is this Sunday. I'll be joining hundreds of revelers in Novato to complete this weekend of welcoming Spring! See you out there...

>>_GET REFERENCED

Looking for a strong musician's and DJ's business guide online? Here's the best I've seen: StarPolish.

If that's not enough, browse your local bookstore, there are *so many* DJ & music industry books available now it's wild. In fact, Sister will soon be adding a books section to the website. Until then, I recommend "Guerilla Music Marketing Handbook" by Bob Baker and "How To Be Your Own Publicist" by Jennifer Hatchigan.

>>_SISTER KNOWS HOW TO DJ RIGHT

"How to DJ Right", an incredible instructional book for DJs at all levels by the same authors of the equally amazing "Last Night a DJ Saved My Life" includes a short chapter on "How to be a Girl" in which the Sister SF site is mentioned as a reference to check out!

The book has five-star reviews across the board at Amazon.com, and I agree. If you have an Amazon account, log in and view the actual page here.

>>_MAESTRO DOCUMENTARY

Just caught wind of an exciting now documentary on the early years of DJs and dance music, Maestro. The trailer looks amazing, and I already know and respect the clubs featured in this new film. Let's hope it comes to San Francisco very soon.

>>_SFDANCE.ORG WEBSITE AND MAILING LIST RETURNS

SFDance.org, once a strong event announcement mailing list here in SF is back again. Visit the site to join the email list and know what's up, once again.

>>_COOL RADIO SPOT

norcalDJMPA just finished a radio campaign on local station LIVE 105. Did you hear our radio ad?

>>_GENERATION "E" WEST COAST DEBUT

My speech at San Francisco City Hall against ineffective anti-drug, anti-nightlife legislation will be featured in the documentary "Generation E", which debuts on the West Coast March 10th. "Generation E" presents opinions on the R.A.V.E. Act, a bill which allows the federal government to prosecute innocent business owners for the drug offenses of their customers - even if they take steps to stop such activity.

"GENERATION E" WEST COAST DEBUT

DATE: Wednesday, March 10
LOCATION: 2050 Valley Life Sciences Building, on the UC Berkeley Campus
TIME: Guest speaker from 6 to 7pm, Documentary feature from 7 to 9:30pm

GUEST SPEAKER: James Gray (Orange County federal judge, author of the book "Why Our Drug Laws Have Failed and What We Can Do About It," and a potential candidate for the California Senate)

ADMISSION: $5+ suggested donations will be accepted (and greatly appreciated), 100% of proceeds will go to DanceSafe
CO-SPONSORS: Bay Area chapter of DanceSafe, UC Berkeley Students for Sensible Drug Policy/Drug Resource Center, and the Cal Libertarians

"GENERATION E" FEATURES:

DJ Polywog and Amber (Sister SF)
DJs Dyloot and Tom Slik (Skills)
Arnie Benson (B&B Security Staff)
Will Patterson (Electronic Music Defense & Education Fund)
Will Roscoe (PartySafe.org)
Terrance Alan (SF Late Night Coalition)
DJ Liam Shy (SF Youth Commission, Late Night Coalition)
Ammy Joseph & Kaleese Britton (Youthline)
Jymi Shores (SF Skateboard Park Task Force)
Erin Hughes (Park Sessions)
Tom Ammiano (SF Board of Supervisors)
Wilson Riles (Former Oakland City Councilmember)
Micah Frazier (Formerly with the Harm Reduction Coalition)
Lani Riccobuono (Formerly with the ACLU of Northern California)
Plus many more insightful people!