Why You Want to Go to PLAN-oween

Hey PLAN Fam! It's that time of year-to get freaky, festive, and have some fun. Don't get dirty-minded with the use of freaky, please and thank you. Alright let's get to it! 

Here's what's in store for this year's PLAN-oween. I got the scoop from Founder and overall awesome human, Jared Gerber.

Ok so it's a Thursday night, people have work, sleep to catch, and other Halloween plans coming up. Why come kick it with us?


The vibes are rich like the center of a pumpkin Reeses, it's cheap and the most efficient way to get your face melted like caramel. (agreed.)

Can you give me a peek, into the tricks and treats of this year's event?

We will have decorations based on Halloween and the draw something wall will be themed too. Plus old favorites like photos, a full DJ lineup, and vendors (the one, the only DanceSafe!). Also, I want to do a tutorial.

Jared asked you all what you wanted in his teaching circle on the PLAN-oween page--so chime in if you haven't. Here's the rundown of what was discussed:

-Creating daily exercises plus examples (movement and stretches)
-Facetutting basics
- How to compete for the scorecard (Transitions, Tricks etc.)
OR what would you like to see for mine or for others in future events? Tutting, tech, color/pattern theory?

Jared then stressed the importance of learning from one another. (I mean it is what PLAN's all about!)

Gloving theory is just that, theoretical. It's important to hear others perspectives from them, which you can't always gather from watching a lot their shows. It's like hashing out an essay and someone gives you a peer review. Always a little better.

Alright so we've got glovers covered, what about music?
The lineup is up on the event page:
Starchild 9-10 Tr33 House Collective 10-11 Armada 11-12 Psyd3ffect B2B Petersky 12-1 Luke Wesner 1-2
People really like Tr33 House and Luke Wesner is a big community member (more power to you Luke!)

Oh and PS there's a COSTUME CONTEST. The most impressive will win a FLOWTOY of their choosing (up to $75 value). SO GET TO PLANning your spooky idea!

Jared is not sure yet on what he's wearing.

I'm either going as a rave Barbie or super hero.

As always guys show each other and yourself some PLURR.

GROUND RULES - Good Vibes Required: If you are causing a scene, you will be removed from the event - This event is 18+ - Do not come here to get “$*&ked up”: This is not that kind of an event. We're serious. - Re-read the rule above this one. - If someone asks to give you a lightshow, you must say yes and give hugs of encouragement, because that’s how we do. - Do not criticize or critique a show, unless asked. ***PLEASE be courteous of the surrounding neighborhood itself. This event will be held in a semi-industrial area but is expected to be large in size, therefore let's show everyone how respectful and RESPONSIBLE real PLURR people are***

What was last year's event like? Check out last year's photos for some inspiration.

What is an event like? We know you want to go--squash any nerves you have by reading what we're all about (good vibes and great times). See you tomorrow party people!

-LVSHES

See what we're about. And join us.

The Remix : DannyJones DJ Profile

The Remix

feat: DannyJones

with LVSHES

words by Danny Reyes

"The passion for music and drive for a happy and enjoyable life is what keeps us going."

Watch (and party with) DannyJones live tomorrow 7-8

Here's Drey's latest and FIRST track.

On Thursday night, from 7 to 8 PM, you have the opportunity to support two of our own as they get one step closer to reaching their dreams. DannyJones is made up of Danny Reyes and Ryan Jones. Loveable, bro-y, party enthusiasts these two have been talking about playing music together for over a year and tomorrow you get to be there when they play their first set at PLAN.

We all have passions, we all have hopes, and we all have dreams and PLAN gives us a place to chase them, to learn and grow, and to most importantly be true to who we are. PLAN is an ever-evolving community of light artists, light lovers, a small stage for local up and coming DJs to mix at, PLURR Warriors to feel at home in, and place where those who love the rave scene can express themselves freely.

Over the months I’ve profiled DJs and glovers who exemplify what we are all about: acceptance, encouragement, and love. The Remix this week is about two guys who have the focus, the balls, and the drive to pursue theirs without fear, boundaries, or negativity get in their way.

What do you do for a living? 

I manage a warehouse for an internet business called Earthlink. I also work promotional jobs for extra chedda. RJ works for a boating agency that chauffeurs seamen.

Hobbies? 

We love producing music, listening to music, mixing music, and singing music in the shower (separately).

Where are you from? 

I was born in Long Beach, California but was moved up here against my will when I was 5. I grew up in a tiny hick town called Ridgefield just north of Vancouver.

Where do you reside now? 

I now reside in the beautiful city of Vancouver WA. RJ resides in the slums of Felida which is about 10 minutes north of Vancouver.

Where did your DJ name come from?

Photo Credit: merc photography

Our DJ name came from days and days of persistent thought and imagination. One night we were thinking about it and it hit us.  RJ said to me “Your name is Danny and my last name is Jones” and at the same time we knew that we knew. Thus DannyJones.

How many years young are you? 

We’re both 26.

Cats or dogs?

If I can’t have catdog then dog.

This is your first show, how are your nerves? 

We’re pretty chill. P.L.A.N has such a warm welcoming environment that no matter what happens people will be stoked and support us. Hopefully. It’s also knowing that our audience is made up of mostly our friends. We’re just really excited to show everyone what we’ve been working on for the last couple of months.

What can we expect Thursday?

The set that we'll be playing is a fusion of trap and future house. Or Future Trap House. We're still in search of our signature sound but it will be along those same lines.

What sets you and Ryan apart from other DJs?

We’re always thinking of new and creative ways to mix different styles of music.

How much is DJing a part of your life? 

DJing has been a huge part of our lives for the last couple months. When you’re just starting out there is a lot of information and things to learn and if you want to come up fast, then you have to spend a lot of your time working on it.

How did you start DJing?

It all started about a year ago when RJ and I first met. I was over at his house for a party and we literally talked about music the entire night (sounds like love). We ultimately came to the conclusion that we should work on music together. It wasn’t until last June that we actually started doing anything though. I had just gotten back from EDC and was riding an overwhelming feeling of motivation to get started. RJ ended up leaving for Paradiso the following weekend and that’s when I borrowed his DJ equipment. I ended up going ape shit on Youtube videos for 3 straight days and have been working on it since.

What kept you going?

Ryan & Danny

The passion for music and drive for a happy and enjoyable life is what keeps us going.

Where do you take inspiration from?

We get inspired by all of the up-and-coming local DJs. A lot of them are very talented and seeing them makes us work harder to be where they’re at and beyond.

What do you hope your first PLAN set will go like? 

I’m hoping we make it through the whole set without screwing up. It would also be rad if we had a ton of people getting down on the dance floor.

What hypes you up while performing?

Seeing people lose themselves to the music. We also just get hyped from the music we’re playing.

What’s the best thing someone can do after? 

Best thing someone can do is offer us another gig to play.

The worst? 

Worst thing someone could do is tell us they don’t like Sweet Baby Rays.

What’s up next for you?

RJ and I are getting an apartment with another friend of ours next month and we’ll be focusing a lot of time on producing and creating new mixes. Overall just becoming better musicians. Hopefully we’ll play at another P.L.A.N.

I started my own track about 3 weeks ago. I've been working on it everyday while simultaneously learning more about music production. The more I learn the more I add to the track. When creating it I had no idea what the final sound would be, what its turned shows me what kind of music my mind wants to create and reflects where I am at in my life. It also shows me that through hard work and dedication you can make huge strides in a little amount of time.

What is the best advice you ever got?

Just get up there and have fun.

What is an event like? We know you want to go--squash any nerves you have by reading what we're all about (good vibes and great times). See you tomorrow party people!

-LVSHES

See what we're about. And join us.

Ebb & Flow : Dani "WD-40" Glover Profile

Photo Credit: Dani

Ebb & Flow feat: WD-40 (a mighty slick name)

with LVSHES

"PLAN is filled with good people and good vibes. It's a powerful, inspirational experience that keeps people coming back."

Check out WD-40's light show to Zed's Dead "Eyes On Fire" By going to his page.

This month PLAN shook things up and catered not only to our flow toy fun but also our age groups. They threw their first 21+ event last week and four days from now they'll have their first 16+ event. What's the importance of including kids that are 11 years younger than me (crazy, I swear I'm still 18...)? I went to one of our youngest glovers, Dani aka WD-40, to find out.

While illusive in photos and modest about his skills, it's clear that 16 year old Dani has talent, drive, and knowledge about gloving. And I'm not the only one who thinks so, I asked his good friend and fellow glover Seamus to give me a few words about Dani, and he came up with a couple of paragraphs. (Seamus will be featured next by the way! Woo!)

Photo Credit: Dani

"The manner in which Dani goes about his gloving continues to baffle me every time we trade.

His style is so broad; he's able to fly by the seat of his pants from massive dance style tuts into close intricate tech with such fluidity. He strives for cleanliness and in many ways has a huge leg up on progression compared to myself.

Dani is the youngest glover in the game that I've come into contact with. Prior to meeting him I never would've expected him to throw down as hard as he does, I continue to stay impressed by his originality and blown away by his learning curve.

Dani's showmanship in his light shows and outside of shows inspire me to not only step up my tech game but also be a better PLURson (mad props for that Seamus). He goes 100% against the grain of the feared "new generation of ravers" that have slowly rotted away the once positive uplifting vibes of many different festivals and events. He upholds and gives off the same sorta vibe we like to call Portland Lights All Night." - Seamus

How much is gloving a part of your life?

I glove everyday. I practice everyday, I revolve much of everything I do around gloving.

What is your gloving "routine"? 

I stretch whenever I'm not doing anything. I usually sit on my bed listening to music when I lab and work on new moves. I practice "2nd nature" moves everywhere I am/go.

What is your gloving style? 

A lot of flow (speed control has massively improved) but can throw good tech and lots of king tuts. 

How do you feel about dancing? 

It depends on the type of dancing. It's cool, but I wouldn't consider doing any of it myself.

What is the best thing a human can do whose face you just melted?

Appreciate the show I just gave them.

Tips for glovers or best practices or principles you glove by?

When it comes to tuts, imagine you have a box. You can push, pull, squeeze, stretch, fold, open, turn, move this box in any desired direction. Create our own sequences and start cleaning them up and insert them into your shows.

How do you see you generation separating themselves in the EDM flow you scene?
With a younger group starting at earlier ages (16/17) when it comes to the EDM Scene (at 18+ events) they will be more experienced at a younger age and that will "wow" more people because how talented the younger folks are.

Photo Credit: Dani

How did you start gloving? 
I got my first show from Stone Coleman and I bought a set of gloves that next day and watched a few tutorials then eventually expanded off those and created my own style.

Why is it important for PLAN to include those who are your age in this environment?
It expands the gloving community and expands the younger kids minds into becoming greater at a younger age.

Why should someone come to PLAN?
PLAN is filled with good people and good vibes. It's a powerful, inspirational experience that keeps people coming back.

Photo Credit: Dani

Anything else?
I am a sponsored glover with LEDGloves. If you want to know more about me from someone else's perspective you can contact Jarrad Fallon (owner of LEDgloves).

What is an event like? We know you want to go--squash any nerves you have by reading what we're all about (good vibes and great times). See you this Thursday!

-LVSHES

See what we're about. And join us.

Ebb & Flow : Chris "FedEx" Prewett Glover Profile

Photo Credit: Unity Productions Inc.

Ebb & Flow feat: FedEx

with LVSHES

"Just don't limit yourself to what you think is a "gloving genre", experiment, try things, you won't regret it."

Check out my in-person interview with Chris, and watch his light show from the latest PLAN.E.

I met Chris at my first PLAN. I was alone in Alex’s bedroom (this makes me sound so creepy) desperately trying to find my jacket. Chris walked in, I immediately felt awkward. So out of my element with the gloving, new city, the overwhelming amount of people: I was drained of all social skills. But after a few words he made me laugh and relax. Then he said the most awesome thing, “Would you like a light show?”

Who me? I felt so special, so included. Flash forward to today and Chris will happily melt my face and impress me with his “interpretive” moves (see below). His energy, sense of humor, and kind heart can be seen in how he carries himself and his gloving style. Read on to learn more about one of our own and watch the video to get even more insight into what it’s like to be a glover in the PNW (and if you don’t like reading that’s a good option).

From: Kennewick, WA resides in Tualatin, OR

Job: works crazy hours at Rite Aid Distribution Center
School: Associates in Network Administration
Years Young: 23

How much is gloving apart of your life?
It's a big part of my life, I've been doing it for about 4 years so it's been something that's just been ingrained into my head and body. I tend to just start gloving during conversations, during activities and without even noticing. It's also brought me into communities that I absolutely LOVE, like PLAN. It brings me closer to people in the rave scene in general. It also has helped boost my confidence because I feel like I can excel in it more than a couple other things I try.

Do you practice daily?
I play with my hands daily, as far as practicing new concepts and combinations, not every day, I don't normally practice combinations anyway, I'm more of a free-flow-as-you-go type of glover, but concepts I try to practice every other day or so.

What's your gloving "routine"?
I wouldn't say that I have a routine exactly, it varies every time I end up trying something, like I'll watch some gloving videos and see a concept that I'll practice, then turn around and watch a couple dance videos and just dance around practicing tutting, so I guess it's getting inspiration from videos and going from there whenever I start practicing. My main inspiration to practice is videos and PLAN because that's where I can visualize and connect with other glovers and see some things i can build on and adapt into my own show using my style to incorporate it.

Photo Credit: spacekitt3n

How did you start gloving?
I started gloving after a friend took me to Spokane, he had been gloving for a little bit and it looked cool, so I bought a pair of GluvMax gloves for $35. The first light show I ever gave, I gave a kid a nose bleed and that's not common at all, so after that I was like, whoa, well how far could I go with this, then I saw a few videos and saw what they could do and thought, yeah, I can do that, sweet!

What is your gloving style?
My style is...it's my own style, I don't necessarily have a set style I know of because of the movements and variety I try to bring to my shows, i guess if you had to pick something it would be..... Interpretive, that's my style, it's my interpretation of the music and feeling that I feel from the song and where I'm at in my mindset, like if I'm not feeling too happy or if I'm ecstatic, those will definitely show in the light show as well.

How do you feel about dancing?
I love dancing, at this point I watch more dancing videos than gloving videos, purely for the way that they move and the expression, my favorite group to watch is the Kinjaz, they're so amazing, they have such a creative outlook and you can see how much time they put forth into their craft, they do a bunch of full body tutting, isolations, break dancing, I like dancing in general, I honestly wish dancing would make a comeback for raving, I miss seeing people doing those things, shuffling, tektonic, things like that, things other than just jumping or grinding, but that's just me.

Who do you like gloving to or what kind of music?

Paradiso 2014

My favorite kind of music to glove to is trance, hands down. Especially at a show, trance always brings out the best of me at a show because of the emotion that's put behind it, one of my favorite shows I've given was to Concrete Angel by Gareth Emery while he was playing at the Gorge for Paradiso a couple years back. Next would be trap, or anything breakbeat, because I like to tut and it goes so well with the movements. Overall it doesn't matter what's playing, long as there's a rhythm to it, it's fun to glove to, you can't restrict yourself to a specific genre to glove to, if you do, you're going to be stuck in that motion, you have to mix it up and try things you normally wouldn't and see what the outcome is. Some of my favorite videos I've put up are to non-EDM songs, like The Devil in I by Slipknot and I did one for Tears on the Runway by Issues. 

Just don't limit yourself to what you think is a "gloving genre", experiment, try things, you won't regret it.

We're taking a break for festival season (ah the feels), until next time,

LVSHES

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