| Upcoming Distortion Events |
[Mar. 24th, 2009|11:00 am] |
First off, Nemesis returns this Friday to Connections(3495 Bates St) from 9PM-2AM $5 All Ages with the Battalion DJs and will continue to be the last Friday of every month...then
Peace,
Jim Semonik
DJ Hiem |
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| Ceremony: Past, Present & Future |
[Dec. 5th, 2008|01:41 pm] |
On behalf of The Night Shift, I want to thank the 400+ people who came out to say goodbye to Ceremony last Saturday, November 29. I am so thankful for all the helping hands and fellow Night Shift members that made it possible too.
We truly appreciate all of the support over the last 12 years and hope to see you at other club nights and events in the months and years to come. Of course, Distortion Productions will continue to provide top-notch goth / industrial shows in the Pittsburgh area. Plus our annual Halloween bash, Masquerade, will continue as long as we have a venue for it.
With regard to the numerous materials that were created for the last night of Ceremony, including the "Best of" CD, I can no longer accept requests for hard copies to be sent to you.
But I do want to assure you that ALL of the printed materials, as well as all playlists, fliers, photos, and videos will be available for you to view via our new "Ceremony Tribute" website, which is still currently under construction. We will notify you as soon as it is up and running.
We will also have the "Best of" CD available for download, as well as more volumes for you to enjoy as we couldn't possibly fit all the music we wanted on to one CD!
If you have any photos from the last night of Ceremony that you want included on the website, please send them to ceremony.pgh.photos@gmail.com - thanks!
Finally, the Ceremony MySpace & Facebook will stay active and reflect the above information and future updates and announcements. In light of the closing of Ceremony, we urge you to actively support other local underground events and music as they cannot thrive without you.
Some links (in addition to the ones above) you may be interested in checking out: Upstage Nation, Nemesis, Rock n' Roll Spookshow, Halcyon, Garfield Artworks.
Lots of other stuff to do / places to go are located on the Pittsburgh Goth Map too.
Take care everyone,
--DJ Mass Hysteria (Tara) |
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| REMINDER: FINAL CEREMONY THIS SATURDAY! |
[Nov. 26th, 2008|10:04 am] |
Just a reminder, The Night Shift is hosting the FINAL NIGHT OF CEREMONY THIS SATURDAY November 29, 2008!!!
Please note: we will be starting at 9pm (instead of 10pm)!
The event will feature most of current The Night Shift djs, as well as former resident and founding Dj Badtz!
Admission is FREE, 18+ only. 50 "Best of Ceremony" compilation CDs will be available on a first come, first serve basis. There will also be other giveaways and treats to show our gratitude for the loyalty and support our patrons have shown us during the past 12 years.
We will be playing a video montage of over 1,000 photos taken between 1996-2008. If you have any you would like to submit, preferably ones taken since Ceremony has been at Pegasus, please send them to: ceremony.pgh.photos@gmail.com
NOTE: IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO MAKE IT TO THE FINAL CEREMONY OR LIVE OUT OF TOWN AND WOULD LIKE A COPY OF THE COMPILATION CD AND VIDEO MONTAGE, PLEASE SEND AN EMAIL WITH YOUR NAME AND ADDRESS TO CEREMONY.PGH.PHOTOS@GMAIL.COM AND I WILL BE HAPPY TO SEND THEM TO YOU FREE OF CHARGE!
Thank you and hope to see you there!
--Tara (Dj Mass Hysteria)
( Flier )
Now you can also stay updated via...Ceremony's Facebook Page |
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| Rest in Peace - A Farewell to Ceremony |
[Nov. 11th, 2008|03:25 pm] |
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As you know, ![[info]](http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/community.gif) thenightshift will be hosting the final night of Ceremony on Saturday November 29, 2008.
The event will feature most of current The Night Shift djs, as well as a few who helped keep the night going over the past two years.
Admission is free, 18+ only. 50 free "Best of Ceremony" compilation CDs will be available on a first come, first serve basis. There will also be other giveaways and treats to show our gratitude for the loyalty and support our patrons have shown us during the past 12 years.
We hope to create a video montage from any photos we can gather from you. Preferably ones taken since Ceremony has been at Pegasus. Please send any photos you may have to:
ceremony.pgh.photos@gmail.com
Thank you and hope to see you there!
--Tara (Dj Mass Hysteria)
( Event flier behind cut... )
Just a reminder...you can also stay updated via...
Ceremony's MySpace Page
Ceremony's Facebook Page |
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| It is official. |
[Nov. 4th, 2008|11:27 am] |
| [ | Current Mood |
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On behalf of thenightshift it is with great sadness that I have to officially announce Pittsburgh’s longest running dark dance night, Ceremony, is being shut down. The last night will be Saturday November 29th.
The Pegasus Lounge has suffered a significant profit loss on Saturdays in the past year partially due to declining attendance at Ceremony. This is the primary reason for the management ending the night.
The Night Shift is grateful for all of the support by Ceremony's loyal patrons over the course of the past twelve years, especially during the past two since the night moved from The Upstage to The Pegasus Lounge. Unfortunately, the support was just not enough to sustain the night. It has been decided to lay Ceremony to rest and not seek another venue at this time.
However, there are several other options and opportunities for you to enjoy dark alternative music in a club setting. Nemesis: an all ages dance night at Club Zoo in the Strip District will launch this Friday 11/7 and will continue every Friday after that! Upstage Nation: the free, 21+ dance night every Sunday at The Smiling Moose in the Southside!
In addition, Distortion Productions will continue to provide the same quality goth / industrial shows at Pegasus and other local venues for the foreseeable future.
Don't forget, this month DP is bringing in ( these great shows at Pegasus... )
Thank you to all who have supported and continue to support the local dark alternative music scene. As you know, without enough support, continually providing dark alternative entertainment is just not possible. Please do your best to support the scene as it continues to evolve.
Details regarding the final night at Ceremony will be announced soon. I can tell you that the event will be free; as in, no cover will be charged that night.
--Dj Mass Hysteria |
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| Masquerade 12 This Saturday at Ceremony! |
[Oct. 30th, 2008|10:22 am] |
Another friendly reminder about the 12th Annual Masquerade Ball - Midnight Mayhem - this Saturday at Ceremony! Here is a brief schedule for the event:
8pm - Doors Open
8-9pm - Djs / Dancing
9pm-12am - Bands Play
12am - Costume Contest (cash prizes!)
12:30 - 2am - Djs / Dancing
Former thenightshift member Dj Imperium and Dj Mass Hysteria (me!) plan to deliver all the best spooky dance music you love to stomp and swirl to! We hope to provide an outstanding experience and look forward to seeing you there!
You can still get your advance tickets ($10) at Eide's, Paul's CDs, Dave's Music Mine, Slacker, Wicked Discs and The Exchange Squirrel Hill!
Additional details and flier are courteously behind the cut. ( Click here if you dare! ) |
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| Reminder: Masquerade 12 on 11/1 |
[Oct. 24th, 2008|03:00 pm] |
Just a friendly reminder about the 12th Annual Masquerade Ball at Ceremony! As some may know, twelve is a magical number of sorts, so we are excited to host such a momentous occasion.
We are also excited to announce that former thenightshift member Dj Imperium will be making a rare appearance and co-djing the event with Dj Mass Hysteria! We hope to provide an outstanding experience...especially after the clock strikes midnight. ;)
The event will be held on Saturday November 1, at The Pegasus Lounge. Additional details and flyer are *courteously* behind the cut. We look forward to seeing you there! ( Click here if you dare! ) |
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| Masquerade 12! |
[Oct. 3rd, 2008|09:51 am] |
Greetings! It's our favorite time of year again and the thenightshift is proud to announce the 12th Annual Masquerade Ball at Ceremony! As some may know, twelve is a magical number of sorts, so we are excited to host such a momentous occasion. We hope to provide an outstanding experience...especially after the clock strikes midnight. ;)
The event will be held on Saturday November 1, at The Pegasus Lounge. Additional details and flyer are courteously behind the cut. We look forward to seeing you there! ( Click here if you dare! ) |
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| Upcoming Ceremony Events! |
[Sep. 26th, 2008|10:40 pm] |
This Saturday 9/26...djs Phoenixxx and Crashzer0 will be pounding out sets that will make you beg for more...! Be there to get your stomp on!
SAT 10/4: Android Lust show with guest dj N8thSk8
SUN 10/5: FORMER CEREMONY DJ IMPERIUM WILL BE DJING AT A SPECIAL EVENT AT THE BRILLOBOX! The event is free, but 21+ only. 6pm - 12am. Come show your support and surprise him too!
SAT 10/11: Djs Crashzero & Hiem
SAT 10/18: Imperative Reaction show with guest dj Reiver (dj Hiem's girl!)
SAT 10/25: Djs Phonenixxx & TFS
SAT 11/1: MASQUERADE 12 (8pm-2am) - With Special Guests: Autumn, Faded Sympathy and The Burning Path (local goth glam rock) + annual costume contest ($100 1st Place Prize!), giveaways and Dj Mass Hysteria will spin ALL your favorite Halloween jams! Tickets on sale at: Eide's Entertainment, Paul's CDs, Dave's Music Mine, Slacker, Wicked Discs, and The Exchange Squirrel Hill.
November is PACKED with MORE awesome shows compliments of Distortion Productions!
SAT 11/8: Acumen Nation, DJ Acucrack, Cyanotic show with dj TFS
SAT 11/15: The Cruxshadows, The Azoic, I Scintilla show with dj Phoenixxx
SAT 11/18: Nachtmahr, SAM, Alter Der Ruin show
SAT 11/22: Dj Sedition & Guest Dj Mizz Jenacyde
SAT 11/29: Djs Hiem & Crashzero
***Be sure to check out Pittsburgh's newest night of dark alternative dancing, Nemesis - every other Friday beginning October 10th!***
Ceremony - Dark Alternative Dancing
Every Saturday (10pm-2am)
818 Liberty Avenue (15222)
Admission: $4 - 18 to enter, 21 to drink |
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| Ceremony News + Updates |
[Sep. 4th, 2008|05:50 pm] |
I am pleased to announce two new resident members of The Night Shift: djs Crashzero and Phoenixxx. Dj Sedition, originally from the DC metro area, has also joined The Night Shift in an auxiliary capacity. All of them bring their own unique blend of style, skill and dedication to the decks that will not disappoint. Come check 'em out!
Ceremony's upcoming schedule for the next two months is packed with some great events. Hope to see you there!
This Saturday 9/6...djs Hiem and Crashzero will be spinning a fantastic blend of old and new school goth, EBM, industrial, aggro, electro and synth-pop. Feel free to make requests below!
9/13: Djs Phoenixxx & Sedition
9/20: Djs Hiem & TFS
9/27: Djs Crashzero & Phoenixxx
10/4: Android Lust show with guest dj N8thSk8
10/11: Djs Crashzero & Hiem
10/18: Imperative Reaction show guest dj Reiver
10/25: Djs Phonenixxx & TFS
11/1: MASQUERADE 12 - GUESTS TBA
Ceremony - Dark Alternative Dancing
Every Saturday (10pm-2am)
818 Liberty Avenue (15222)
Admission: $4
18 to enter, 21 to drink
The Pittsburgh Goth Map - a detailed listing of clubs, venues and merchants in the Pittsburgh area that may be of interest to you. |
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| Tomorrow at Ceremony... |
[Aug. 22nd, 2008|01:04 pm] |
Tomorrow...Saturday 8/23...guest Dj Eclipse will be making his long-awaited debut at Ceremony!
Resident Djs TFS and Mass Hysteria will join him and as always, spin a nice balance of all your old and new school goth, EBM, industrial, aggro, electro and synth-pop favs. Please feel free to make requests below! Hope to see you there!
Ceremony - Dark Alternative Dancing
Every Saturday (10pm-2am)
818 Liberty Avenue (15222)
Admission: $4
18 to enter, 21 to drink
The Pittsburgh Goth Map - a detailed listing of clubs, venues and merchants in the Pittsburgh area that may be of interest to you. |
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| 80s Night at Ceremony! |
[Jul. 22nd, 2008|10:13 am] |
We'll be spinning all your favorite 80s goth, industrial, new wave, post-punk...and welcome your requests! Hope to see you there! |
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| REMINDER: NEW START TIME FOR CEREMONY! |
[Jul. 5th, 2008|02:29 pm] |
Beginning THIS Saturday (July 5)...Ceremony will start at 10:00 pm instead of 9:00 pm. Don't forget...and pass it on if you can.
Tonight resident dj MassHysteria and guest dj CrasHZer0 will be rocking you hard...hope to see you there!
For the rest of July...
Saturday July 12: djs Hiem, TFS and guest dj Sick Shooter
Saturday July 19: djs Hiem, TFS and guest dj Phoenixxx
Saturday July 26: dj MassHysteria and guest dj HatesYou (Retro 80s/90s Theme Night w/ 'Best Dressed Guy & Girl' Contest and Prizes!)
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For local venues, merchants and music check out the Pittsburgh Goth Map.
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| Reminder + Update |
[Jun. 25th, 2008|03:42 pm] |
This Saturday (June 28) Distortion Productions is proud to host 16 Volt, Bella Morte, Cyanotic and Agnes Wired For Sound at Ceremony. All ages...$12 in advance, $15 at the door. You can buy advance tickets at Eide's, Dave's Music Mine, Exchange (Sq. Hill), Slacker and Wicked Discs. This will be an excellent show! Don't miss it!
Beginning the following Saturday (July 5)...Ceremony will start at 10pm instead of 9pm.
The time change is something that was decided by the venue, not the djs. Either way, we promise to keep providing the fresh and familiar dark dance music you've come to enjoy. Resident dj MassHysteria and guest dj CrasHZer0 will be rocking you hard that night. Hope to see you there!
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For local venues, merchants and music check out the Pittsburgh Goth Map. |
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