5 months of planning and execution really paid off this year.

Thanks to everyone involved and those who came out to rock the bells. If I had to name them all, I’d break my database, but these people really deserve all the kudos in the world:

My wife and partner – You keep me grounded. You help me keep the lights pointed in the right direction. You’re not afraid to call me out when I need called out. You love it all just as much as I do, and damn we have fun together.

JJ Haws – This weekend took me back to the parties we threw 6-8 years ago. Jesus, has it been that long? Your dedication to electronic culture is inspiring, and whether you know it or not, you are an icon and a role model for tons of people in the midwest. Derek Plaslaiko said it best, “JJ is the man, short and simple.”

Marea and DJ – OFF THE CHAIN!!! Best HELLHOUSE partners ever! I love you and wish your marriage and your careers all the success they deserve, which is a hell of a lot. Thank you for holding the torch and keeping our priorities in line. It just keeps getting better.

Lou Rawls and James Blair and the rest of the Project 7 crew – GOD DAMN!! That’s what I’m talking about. Perfect Perfect Perfect. It’s not a party without James and the Fuzzy Bunny.

Matthew Dear, Derek Plaslaiko, and Mowgli – We could not have gotten 3 more talented and dedicated DJ’s than we did this weekend. All of you displayed the utmost professionalism and talent that I have seen on one stage ever. There was no ego, no rock star attitude, and no problems backstage of at all this weekend. I have renewed faith in our DJ’s now.

The Chef and the Bar Staff – Whoda thunk we’d ever be able to get a liquor license? Great work!!! Now what are we gonna do with all that leftover liquor?

Everyone unnamed that should be named – Give me a break, it’s 7:30 in the morning. I’m still jetlagged from France. I love you all and I’m proud of what we all do when we get together. Langan Smith and I discussed the Gestalt effect yesterday as we were loading out the video and lights. It takes us all, and the effect is always greater than the sum of it’s parts. I’m blown away every time.

I have about 10 copies of the HELLHOUSE poster this year, screenprinted and signed by Matthew Dear and Derek Plaslaiko. Just sayin’s all.

~jason clark

By now it looks like everyone and their grandmother will be attending this event which we’ve had the good fortune and blessed circumstances to put together for everyone. Halloween is our favorite holiday, and HELLHOUSE has been our special way of expressing it.

With this being said, I would like to ask everyone there to do two things for me.

1) Be on your best behavior
The venue owners have been wonderful to work with. We intend on using this venue for years to come. In order for this to happen, we need to respect the venue as we have our Halloween fun. Please don’t do anything stupid! Don’t bring markers. Don’t try to drink if you aren’t of age. Call a cab if you’ve been drinking and it’s time to leave. Dance, drink, have fun. But please be responsible. This will be the baddest ass party in YEARS. If we want to keep doing it, then let’s all do it right. This is your party as much as it is ours, and what happens tomorrow says a lot about where we can take it.

2) Keep an eye out for irresponsible behavior.
If you see someone trying to tag the bathrooms, find us or a security person, or call them out then and there. If your friend has had too much to drink, let them know. Any funny business, either call them out or find one of us. I can’t stress this enough, and I’ve seen multiple music scenes destroyed because some jerkoff wanted to feel important and did something stupid.

Everyone that attends this wonderful event should know that your actions are directly involved in if we will get to do it again, and if something wonderful will sprout and grow from all of our hard work. We’ve invested at least 4 months of our lives and thousands of our own hard-earned dollars to make this happen in an inexpensive, legal, clean, and fucking fun way.

LET’S DO IT RIGHT. OFF THE CHAIN BITCHES!!!

ps – I’ll say this one last time… Bring CASH for the bar, a tshirt, or water. There will not be an ATM or Credit Card machine there. Thanks!

good interview

Are now up in the Gallery.

The krackheads had a great time at this event. Marea and her gang are professional and have more heart than anyone else in the city. let’s hope that this thing keeps happening.