Mutaytor+Inauguration Ball=Happy CoasterMatt!

[CoasterMatt]

Hey kids,

Here's an invite to what could be an AWESOME evening-

ANNOUNCING: THE "ART OF CHANGE" INAUGURAL BALL
JANUARY 20, 2009 ¥ The Mayan Theare ¥ 1044 S Hill St ¥ Los Angeles, 90015
Featuring a performance by THE MUTAYTOR. But first, we will reshow Obama's Inauguration Speech on the BIG SCREEN. So let's watch and celebrate together!
TIME: Doors open at 7pm - Viewing is at 8pm, THE MUTAYTOR is at 9:30 pm, then DJ MOTION POTION (Sunset Promotions) will rock us till doors close, while we rejoice - dance - have some drinks and feel generally optimistic about our new President. Get your tickets early - THIS WILL SELL OUT. Special Guests TBA.
TICKETS: [buy on-line via our Nimbit Store] Ticket prices are just $10.00 and things get going early, since it's a school night. Come have dinner with us. Great healthy Baja Mexican food from the Carbon Grill will be on site.

[Bornieo: Fully Loaded]

Hell yeah!

[Bornieo: Fully Loaded]

BUMP!! This is tonight!!

[CoasterMatt]

That was absolutely GODHEAD!!

The Mayan theater was loaded with people of all sorts in all manner of attire. Formal tuxedos, ball gowns, jumpsuits with EL wire lighting, Kilts and tophats dancing along to tunes spun by DJ Wolfie (he spun with Prince and Roger Waters at Coachella). The energy was positively stunning - hugs between strangers and good friends alike were all around. There were big screens all over, and an art gallery setup in the middle level.
A video montage played clips of Martin Luther King Jr. and John F. Kennedy, before the video of Obama's oath of office and speech.
The crowd just went wild, and the whole place shook.

Visual Symphony premiered a new track, an incredible salute to America that visually reminded me of something that would be in a Disney park, but with an insane drum n bass soundtrack- that used the roar of a space shuttle launch as a key note- it was so loud you could taste the sound.

Tiny break, and the Mutaytor took the stage - and although the venue didn't allow for their fire routines - they burned the place down!!

The whole set was their normal songs, set to a backdrop of celebrating America- Here's (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z-a0r7tclq4) one of the videos that played on the big screens during their set.

The highlight for me, was when they came out and did a routine with US flags, waving them proudly, and the crowd went insane. The performers put the flags out into the crowd, and the sight of people reaching out to wave the flag gave me goosebumps; I admit I started to cry when I was able to grab the pole for a moment and wave proudly.

I think I was a bit worn out by the time Crystal Method started their set- if I hadn't been up since 5 am, I think I would have spent more time on the dancefloor during their set. It was a spectacular evening, and one I don't think I'll forget anytime soon.

[cirquelover]

It sounds like a great evening, thanks for taking the time to report back!

[Betty]

Wow! Sounds really cool.

[CoasterMatt]

Pictures are starting to float out...

Watching the speech from the floor (http://flickr.com/photos/kittybomb/3215063373/)

A view from the balcony (http://flickr.com/photos/projectfresh/3214224445/)

[Bornieo: Fully Loaded]

Ditto to CM's comments. It was an amazing night with the speech, music, dance and some very hot ladies. I wish it was cool enough for you all to go to because it would have been great to share it will you guys.

Quote of the night "Thank you for all you've done, Superman!"

[Bornieo: Fully Loaded]

LA Times.com article about last nights show!

http://www.latimes.com/theguide/events-and-festivals/la-gd-mutaytor21-2009jan21,0,4907335.story

[CoasterMatt]

You can see the side of my face in the photo gallery linked from that page (18 of 20)

[CoasterMatt]

Another set of pics on Flickr (http://flickr.com/photos/ybidau/3215945291/)

[second class citizen]

That was absolutely GODHEAD!!

The Mayan theater was loaded with people of all sorts in all manner of attire. Formal tuxedos, ball gowns, jumpsuits with EL wire lighting, Kilts and tophats dancing along to tunes spun by DJ Wolfie (he spun with Prince and Roger Waters at Coachella). The energy was positively stunning - hugs between strangers and good friends alike were all around. There were big screens all over, and an art gallery setup in the middle level.
A video montage played clips of Martin Luther King Jr. and John F. Kennedy, before the video of Obama's oath of office and speech.
The crowd just went wild, and the whole place shook.

Visual Symphony premiered a new track, an incredible salute to America that visually reminded me of something that would be in a Disney park, but with an insane drum n bass soundtrack- that used the roar of a space shuttle launch as a key note- it was so loud you could taste the sound.

Tiny break, and the Mutaytor took the stage - and although the venue didn't allow for their fire routines - they burned the place down!!

The whole set was their normal songs, set to a backdrop of celebrating America- Here's (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z-a0r7tclq4) one of the videos that played on the big screens during their set.

The highlight for me, was when they came out and did a routine with US flags, waving them proudly, and the crowd went insane. The performers put the flags out into the crowd, and the sight of people reaching out to wave the flag gave me goosebumps; I admit I started to cry when I was able to grab the pole for a moment and wave proudly.

I think I was a bit worn out by the time Crystal Method started their set- if I hadn't been up since 5 am, I think I would have spent more time on the dancefloor during their set. It was a spectacular evening, and one I don't think I'll forget anytime soon.

Sounds incredible! Always wanted to see the inside of the Mayan and I love any kind of diverse multi-talent live performances (love Cirque!). I can imagine how much more alive it must've been in that environment. btw...was Oingo Boingo there?

[CoasterMatt]

John Avila, bassist for Oingo Boingo, is the bassist for Mutaytor now :)

[Bornieo: Fully Loaded]

A new Youtube from the show..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V01UguksxMY

[Gemini Cricket]

Mutaytor is awesome.
:)


"He's a bad mutha fukka called Mega-Volt!"

[CoasterMatt]

These next two things are a bit of fun - you can see Mark and I

Video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8t3B-JCiRTY)

Pictures by the wonderful Curious Josh (http://www.curiousjosh.com/g1/artofchange)

[Cadaverous Pallor]

Where are you guys in the video?

[CoasterMatt]

1:44ish - bobbin' along

Pause the video at 2:20- to see me in one of Josh's stills

There's a really fun pic of Mark standing next to one of the ladies from the Stilt Circus on Josh's site