URB Photos #3

Late nineties in the sunshine states

Twenty-five years ago, after a disheartening flurry of busted parties, West Coast ravers needed a win. Fortunately, Halloween fell on a weekend, so LA and SF undergrounds had the perfect remedy. Across the country, on Labor Day Weekend, 1997, Central Florida was finishing its summer with an all-star lineup despite meddling authorities.

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Halloween Tribal Massive, San Francisco, California 10.31.97

Photos by Beau McGavin

October 31, 1997 — Halloween Tribal Massive, San Francisco, featuring The Crystal Method, Coldcut, DJ Dan, and more

“At times, all of the sound systems together created a strange droning swirl of bass, but if you managed to push your way deep into the crowd, the heavy sounds ruled supreme.”

—Todd C. Roberts, URB No. 57, Jan/Feb 1998

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Scream, Alexandria Hotel, Los Angeles 10.31.97

Photos by Michael Tullberg

October 31, 1997 — Scream, Alexandria Hotel, Los Angeles

“The Insomniac and Go Ventures crew saved the day on what was an otherwise dismal All Hallows’ Eve in the metropolis.”

—Nicole Powers, URB No. 57, Jan/Feb 1998

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Zen Festival, Polk County Fairgrounds, Lakeland, Florida 08.31.97

Photos by Beau McGavin

August 31, 1997 — Zen Festival, Polk County Fairgrounds, Florida, featuring Josh Wink, Keoki, AK1200, Rabbit in the Moon, Rob Playford, and more

“Though local police attempted a narcotic sting operation, the [Zen Festival] promoters maintain that the festival went off without incident.”

—URB No. 56, Oct/Nov 1997

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