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PLAYA 54 - Fundraiser - Burning Man 2012

PLAYA 54 NEEDS YOUR SUPPORT!! We need to upgrade some equipment to better serve the citizens of Black Rock City, and those attending LA DECOMPRESSION 2012.

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PLAYA 54 - Fundraiser - Burning Man 2012

PLAYA 54 - Fundraiser - Burning Man 2012

PLAYA 54 - Fundraiser - Burning Man 2012

PLAYA 54 - Fundraiser - Burning Man 2012

PLAYA 54 - Fundraiser - Burning Man 2012

PLAYA 54 NEEDS YOUR SUPPORT!! We need to upgrade some equipment to better serve the citizens of Black Rock City, and those attending LA DECOMPRESSION 2012.

PLAYA 54 NEEDS YOUR SUPPORT!! We need to upgrade some equipment to better serve the citizens of Black Rock City, and those attending LA DECOMPRESSION 2012.

PLAYA 54 NEEDS YOUR SUPPORT!! We need to upgrade some equipment to better serve the citizens of Black Rock City, and those attending LA DECOMPRESSION 2012.

PLAYA 54 NEEDS YOUR SUPPORT!! We need to upgrade some equipment to better serve the citizens of Black Rock City, and those attending LA DECOMPRESSION 2012.

Jason Dombrow
Jason Dombrow
Jason Dombrow
Jason Dombrow
1 Campaign |
Los Angeles, United States
$225 USD 12 backers
11% of $2,000 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal

My name is Jason (aka 6) and I'm the lead organizer for PLAYA 54, a Burning Man Theme Camp. PLAYA 54 started out as an idea, a way to fulfill one of our founding member's dream of DJing at Burning Man. Julie's dream was to gift her love for music to the people at Burning Man and have them feel like she was playing songs they would play in their own living room and dance to. Last year at Burning Man 2011, her dream came true, and PLAYA 54 was born.

Our playa neighbors, and those that did get to dance at our camp (or bounce by on their bikes) LOVED US!! We got tons of complements about our sets each day and THAT made all of us Really HAPPY. We Love What We Do and IT SHOWS!!

Last year one of the problems with our camp was that there was no shade for people to dance. This is a problem when you are in the middle of the desert. It's HOT in the afternoon - Kind of hard to dance in 100+ degree weather without shade!! Don’t you agree? So, we need to keep everyone out of the sun with a shade structure. The one we have in mind, a 10 ft X 20 ft canopy tent, will do the trick.

Another problem was people's ability to hear us spin our music. We have old, outdated speakers that can only be hooked up to an amplifier made for a home stereo system. This is NOT the proper way to do sound by any means. So, we need to get the proper speaker system so that people can enjoy our gifts of music that we have to play for them. SIDE NOTE: We were able to upgrade our DJ hardware; we just need the speakers now to make everything perfect. The new speakers will come with the proper amps and wattage that we need. 

Anyhow, this will be our second year at Burning Man. PLAYA 54 has been officially placed at 8:30 and "Begonia" (on the corner) – it’s a BIG DEAL to get this location, as it’s highly desired land. With the honor of having this land comes a responsibility to have a theme camp that is interactive and inviting. Since we spin the best of the 80's, Disco, House and more, this equipment will help us insure people come to our camp and DANCE!! And hopefully one of those people will be YOU!! SIDE NOTE:  We are hosting a party called "BLOODY 80s" on Wednesday (Noon - 4PM). How can we through a party with BLOODY OLD SPEAKERS??!

In addition, when we return to LA, PLAYA 54 will be hosting a stage in the beer gardens of LA DECOMPRESSION (Oct. 13th, 2012). LA DECOMPRESSION is an event thrown, after the main event in August, to help burners (people who attend Burning Man) connect back to the community. Everyone in Los Angeles is welcome to attend. Not only will this be PLAYA 54's first time hosting a stage at LA DECOMPRESSION, it's the first time LA DECOMPRESSION ever had a stage in the Beer Gardens. SO, there is a LITTLE bit of pressure to be GREAT!! You know what I mean?!

Furthermore, PLAYA 54 has DOUBLED in size this year. We have more DJs camping with us and that means we have more DJs spinning music for you!! We even have requests from other burner DJs (outside of our camp) to guest DJ at our camp. SO, the PRESSURE IS ON to have real professional equipment so we can honor their requests.

Let’s be honest. We KNOW times are a bit tough. If you can give even $5, it will certainly MAKE A DIFFERENCE and help us reach our goal. We are absolutely GRATEFUL for anything you can donate at this time. THANK YOU SO MUCH for your support!!

FYI - There is a photo in the photo gallery of me DJing for the FIRST TIME EVER!! It happened to be Tutu Tuesday...What are you going to do?? Check it out!! You can also see photos of Julie and Chris starting off the first PLAYA 54 set with "I'm Coming Out," by Diana Ross. SIDE NOTE: We were located at 8:30 and "Coming Out" last year, so we thought that was the appropriate song to start off with. You can also see a photo of our camp, and If you look close you can see our old speakers...But don’t!! You'll Go BLIND!! LOL

Lastly, we are SO EXCITED and READY to DJ for you!! We hope you are ready to DANCE for us!!

Stay Dusty!! We'll see you at HOME!! )'(

Cheers,

PLAYA 54

 

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Sticker Pimp!!

$5 USD
Get one lovely vinyl sticker!!
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Jukebox Playa!!

$25 USD
Get one lovely vinyl sticker and pick one song that will be played at Burning Man 2012 in your honor!!
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Song Whore!!

$50 USD
Get one lovely vinyl sticker and pick three songs that will be played at Burning Man 2012 in your honor!! You will be thought of as the songs your picked are played.
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Disco Duck

$100 USD
Get a lovely vinyl sticker and one "MIX TAPE" made special for you (15 song CD in jewel case)
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PARTY ANIMALl!!

$250 USD
Get a lovely vinyl sticker and one 2-Hour DJ set in LA at a small party/gathering. Giftable!!
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HIGH FLYER!!

$500 USD
Get a lovely vinyl sticker and one 4-Hour DJ set in LA at a small party/gathering. Giftable!!
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THE MAN!! (Or WOMAN)

$1,000 USD
Get a lovely vinyl sticker, one "MIX TAPE made special for you (15 songs CD in jewel case), and one 4-Hour DJ set in LA at a small party/gathering. Giftable!!
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THE HERO!!

$2,000 USD
Get a lovely vinyl sticker, pick ten songs to be played at Burning Man 2012 in your honor (same era please), one "MIX TAPE made special for you (15 songs CD in jewel case), and one 4-Hour DJ set in LA at a small party/gathering. Giftable!! AND, ONE BIG THANK YOU HUG!!
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