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DJ Maul's Dancin' Cantina Party
date posted: May 21, 2007 5:45 AM  |  updated: May 23, 2007 10:32 PM
The Official Bloggers Meet & Greet Party at C4 - The Final Update Blog!
Ok this is it, the last few days before C4, and I give you one final update on what will be one of the biggest events of the Con for many of us here: The Official Bloggers Meet & Greet Party!

Before I get to the NEW info, I wish to repeat some of the older info so that those who are making last minute preparations to come do not have to go hunting for this stuff, plus I can delete the older update blogs to make some room later. So bear with me if some of this is info you have read before:

The "Official Star Wars Bloggers Meet & Greet Party at C4" will take place Thursday evening May 24th at 7pm at the Liberty Grill. The Liberty Grill is located at 1037 South Flower Street, which is directly across the street from the L.A. Convention Center.

EDIT NOTE: The Liberty Grille is actually one block OVER from the Con, not across the street. Its almost directly BESIDE the Holiday Inn Hotel which you can see from the Con Center if that helps.

The resturant is listed on the maps they give you of the area at the Con, so that should help to. ASK if you cant find it, its VERY close by!


The party will be open to anyone who wishes to attend, their families, and friends. While we are calling the "Bloggers Meet & Greet" one does not have to be a blogger to attend, just a fan of Star Wars!

No tickets need to be bought for this event, and there is no door charge. Everyone attending will be responsible for their own food bills and it will be a cash bar.

The party will start at 7pm Thursday evening, and run until about 10pm.

Our list of attendees has been growing ever since the announcement, with many just added as they make their plans solid to attend:

DJ Maul
M68
Viagoangel2
Hans Girl3
Jedi Lilly1026
Jedi Melinda Wolf
The Stooge
Darth T-Bone
nob01
pidluk
padmeskywalker77
Jediprincess 77
Green & White Jedi
amidalooine
Granny Wan
Jedi Master Mina
Darth Jazzie Vader (newly added!)
Aadi_Rila
Ewanandhaydenfan5
brooklooineghost
Yodabud3
gencrs
Momof2YoungPadawan
Sol Kassar
anakinside1
ForceWielderSolari
Grand Admiral Sean8
Z-Score
Bubba1227
Arf Maul (newly added!)
Tragic Love (newly added!)
kylekatarn18 (newly added!)
Rainbow Droideka (now confirmed!)
jSarek (newly added!)
Yak Face

If you do NOT see your name on the list but are planning to come and want to be added send me an email at:

Djmaul1031@yahoo.com

And I will gladly add you to the list. But don't worry; you don't HAVE to be on the list to attend, ok?

Keep THIS in mind: I have been in touch with several VIP's from across the blogs who have expressed interest in coming. I will not name names (in case they can't make it, many will not be sure until last minute) but this could be your chance to meet some great folks from behind the scenes of Lucasfilm who are also a part of our blogging community!

If all goes well, I will be webcasting this party LIVE online for any non attendees who want to watch the fun from home!

To view the webcast simply bookmark my Stickam Profile Page and tune in Thursday evening at about 7pm PST.

If the cam is up and running you should see it right away at that link. There will also be SOUND so turn your speakers on!

To converse with us at the party and / or other viewers, simply click the live picture itself; it will open a larger window with a chat function. Enter any name you wish (you do NOT have to be a member of the site to do this) and sign in, it's that easy.

Again, for those unfamiliar with these types of things, slow internet connections or older computers I recommend giving the site a test run to see how your PC will react.

OK, now, finally, some NEW info:

I have been hinting that there are all sorts of entertainment in the works for the party; it can now be told just what we have in store for you there.

First up: Yes I WILL be bringing along a small but workable DJ system that will allow me to not only play some tunes but to act as MC for the event. After dinner and some live entertainment we can dance the rest of the night away to some all time classics and today's hottest tunes!

Yes, I did say LIVE entertainment didn't I?

I am PROUD to announce that our very own Jedi Princess 77 will be singing for us LIVE at the M&G party, and will be giving us a preview of her jazz arrangement of the Modal Nodes Cantina Band Theme, which she will also be performing at the Star Wars Celebrity talent show at C4!

In addition to music, we will have some comedy as well, as the King of Korn, The Master Of Mirth, The Sultan of Silly, the one and only Stooge himself will do a live "stand up" performance for us! That is, IF he can get there on TIME! Plan on staying until the end if you want to see this as he may be late getting there.

Many have requested that Hansgirl and I perform some of our song parodies at the party, and we have decided to honor those requests!

So, you will be treated (or tortured, depending on one's point of view) with a live rendition of Hansgirl's "Star Wars Rocks Us!" and my follow up "We Are The Fan Force!"

Print out the lyrics and bring them along (we will have copies there if you forget!) and plan to sing along WITH us to these parodies of the Queen classics!

Still not enough for ya? Ok then, how about some Star Wars Trivia? With the chance to win PRIZES???

Yep, I will be testing your knowledge of our Galaxy Far, Far Away with plenty of chances for EVERYONE to show off their smarts and win some way cool stuff!

All this entertainment...and this is just ONE NIGHT of the Con!!!

How can you possibly miss this???

If you are attending C4, plan to come; if you're not making the trip to LA be here with us online, but either way this is one party you don't wanna miss!

  usetheforce19
MasterMonkey13
date Posted: May 21, 2007 6:04 AM
Sounds like it's gonna be a blast. Too bad I can't make it, maybe I can come to C5. Have fun y'all!

May the Force be with us all! God bless!
MomOf2YoungPadawan
Mamadala's Lair
date Posted: May 21, 2007 6:26 AM
OMG - as if I wasn't excited enough before!?!

This sounds like the SW party of the CENTURY!!

I can't wait to meet everyone and dance the night away!!! YAY!!!!!

CU@C4!!
  jediprincess77
I Know...
date Posted: May 21, 2007 7:14 AM
I

can't

freakin'

wait!!!!!!!!!!!
The Stooge
Star Wars Joke-A-Day
date Posted: May 21, 2007 7:50 AM
Holy crap, this party's gonna be huge! Look at that roster!

As usual, kudos to you, Deej, for organizing it all! (And Michelle, too!)
  Aadi_Rila
Jedi Master to my God-child
date Posted: May 21, 2007 8:01 AM
This is gonna be so cool! Perhaps I can sing an accapella version of my original song "Princess with a Gun"
http://blogs.starwars.com/myfirstblog/20
Lemme know! I look forward meeting everyone! This will be a gethering I will NEVER forget! Yipeee!
jedilily1026
Years Matter Not (Gone Crazy...Be Back Soon)
date Posted: May 21, 2007 8:31 AM
35 of & counting.....All is well!!!
  rj_peters
Memos from the Imperial Finance Department
date Posted: May 21, 2007 8:33 AM
Oh, my lord, am I jealous...:(
  greenandwhitejedi
Bar 66
date Posted: May 21, 2007 9:09 AM
DJ, just to let you know that I have my act for the party figured out. I will now be juggling flaming torches whilst riding a miniature Shetland pony around the restaurant, and I shall finish by impersonating Rick McCallum having a stroke. I think there's something for everyone there.
  Padawan_Katis
Whispers From the Jedi Archives
date Posted: May 21, 2007 10:06 AM
Looks like loads of fun! I'll definitely have to see about joining you all online for some of it. :D
  Qui-Tom Servo loves Padme
You Must Unlearn What You Have Learned
date Posted: May 21, 2007 10:24 AM
Sounds like fun. I'll be thinking of you guys as I'm waiting in line for POTC3 that night. I hope you have a great time.
nob01
Oil Bath Bubbles
date Posted: May 21, 2007 10:30 AM
I'll be shining shoes for free, guv'nor.
DJ Maul: Got Feet?
DJ Maul's Dancin' Cantina Party
date Posted: May 21, 2007 11:27 AM
Too bad I can't make it,

well like I said at least be here for the webcast! :D

the SW party of the CENTURY!!

well the century is still a bit YOUNg but OK, I'll take that title! :D

I

can't

freakin'

wait!!!!!!!!!!!


I cant wait for you to WIN the SW Celebrity!

this party's gonna be huge!

almost as huge as the collective HANGOVER on Friday... ]:)
DJ Maul: Got Feet?
DJ Maul's Dancin' Cantina Party
date Posted: May 21, 2007 11:41 AM
Perhaps I can sing an accapella version of my original song

bring me a backing track on CD and you can do it with music!

35 of & counting.....All is well!!!

not sure what you meant but as long as all is well... :p

am I jealous

again: WEBCAM! Be there!

I shall finish by impersonating Rick McCallum having a stroke.

ah hell, ANYBODY can do THAT one, sheesh... ;)

DJ Maul: Got Feet?
DJ Maul's Dancin' Cantina Party
date Posted: May 21, 2007 11:41 AM
I'll definitely have to see about joining you all online

Hope to see you then!

I'll be thinking of you guys as I'm waiting in line for POTC3

skip the flick and watch the webcam! the movie will still be there Friday!

I'll be shining shoes for free, guv'nor.

good 'cause we may need that to pay the bar tab... :O
  Granny-Wan
I Am NOT an Old Fossil!
date Posted: May 21, 2007 11:43 AM
well the century is still a bit YOUNg but OK, I'll take that title! :D

The century so far!

Deej, I'll try to get there around 6:30-6:45 and set up your internet connection.... I already packed the stuff for it! B-)
  brooklooineghost
Just a simple mom trying to make my way in the (expanded) universe
date Posted: May 21, 2007 12:33 PM
I shall finish by impersonating Rick McCallum having a stroke :^O

Qui-Tom Servo & rj, you will be missed :O

As for the rest of you - jp, Stooge, and Deej on the turntables? I'm actually looking forward to this more than the official stuff at the convention!!

Again, thanks to Deej and the lovely ladies of the blogs for hooking it all up (and enabling my hubby to watch us partying all the way from NYC!)

PS - Deej, can we get the JT vs. Vader Sexyback remix, or what?? ?:|
  greenandwhitejedi
Bar 66
date Posted: May 21, 2007 12:47 PM
Hey, DJ, I was wondering...any chance I could plug my iPod into your sound system at some point? In the literal sense, not the figurative. I've been working on a sa-weet playlist. Of course, I don't want to butt into your territory, so if not then that's cool.
  Merryman-Lyon
A Wild Bantha Chase
date Posted: May 21, 2007 2:18 PM
I plan on being there!

In spirit!;)

Looking forward to the webcam Deej!
  darthgrievious93
Hey, Ho, Let's Go!
date Posted: May 21, 2007 2:32 PM
Still waiting for the not coming list.

Send us some photos.
  zach starwalker
date Posted: May 21, 2007 4:22 PM
DJ, just to let you know that I have my act for the party figured out. I will now be juggling flaming torches whilst riding a miniature Shetland pony around the restaurant, and I shall finish by impersonating Rick McCallum having a stroke. I think there's something for everyone there.

i swear to god this was the first time anyone has actually made me laugh not snicker or laugh in my head but laugh.

and i should be able to watch the webcast because i have friday off due to extra snowdays.
it will be at eleven but i may may be able to set up my own camera it will be crappy but it just might work if i get caught by my parent they will probably shoot me. have fun.
  yodabud3
Star Wars is Inevitable.
date Posted: May 21, 2007 6:44 PM
Can't wait!
DJ Maul: Got Feet?
DJ Maul's Dancin' Cantina Party
date Posted: May 21, 2007 8:19 PM
I'll try to get there around 6:30-6:45

thanks Granny, you ROCK for helping with this!

Deej on the turntables?

well, MP3's actually, turntables are so..archaic...

any chance I could plug my iPod in?

I dont see why not dude!

I plan on being there!

In spirit!

Looking forward to the webcam Deej!



whew! for a moment I thought you may be planning on becoming one with The Force...!
DJ Maul: Got Feet?
DJ Maul's Dancin' Cantina Party
date Posted: May 21, 2007 8:21 PM
Still waiting for the not coming list.

"The Not Coming List"...aptly named if you ask me... :])

if i get caught by my parent they will probably shoot me.

those pesky parents. my suggestion: dont get CAUGHT!

Can't wait!

gonna have to...Stooge never finished that damn time machine...
JediMelindaWolf
Try not. Do. Or do not. There is no try.
date Posted: May 21, 2007 9:13 PM
Can't wait, deej! :D Although Padawan # 2 and I will have to bow out early (speed shopping for us starts at 9), we plan to get in lots of fun in the time we have with our blogging buddies!

Thank you soooooooo much for spearheading this. I know you had your scouts out, to whom we owe our never-ending thanks - so, to you all:

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


(I hope I remember to show my hubby your info about the webcam. Boy, would that be cool if he tuned in! :D)

See you in a couple of days!

MTFBWY :)
hansgirl3
Invoking the Squee
date Posted: May 22, 2007 12:37 AM
This WILL be the party of the century!!

I can't wait to see GWJ's act! ;) LOL!! :^O

I've got my copies ready to go with a quick pencil drawing on it, too! :)
DJ Maul: Got Feet?
DJ Maul's Dancin' Cantina Party
date Posted: May 22, 2007 5:04 AM
Although Padawan # 2 and I will have to bow out early

I get the feeling this will be one of those parties where many people are coming & going all night due to different schedules, and thats fine, its a very casual affair...show up whenever ya can, go when ya gotta go, its all good.

I can't wait to see GWJ's act!

we still havent recieved clearence from the resturant management for his act, so we'll see how that goes... ;)
jediprincess280
date Posted: May 22, 2007 5:15 AM
Sounds like it will be fun. Unfortunately, I have to stay behind and practice my Jedi healing techniques (can't make it, I have to work). Patients don't just get better so I can go to what is going to be the best SW convention yet. Wish I could be there. I had a blast at #3. I look forward to the webcast. I hope everybody has a blast. Be safe and May the Force be with everyone.
  anakinside1
Echoes from the Asteroid Field
date Posted: May 22, 2007 5:23 AM
WOW!!!! This sounds amazing! I am soooooooo excited I can hardly wait!!!!!!!!!:^O

How in the world to we possibly thank you for doing so much work for all of us???? Should I give you my first born? Would that cover it? :D
  Michelle1968
M68- Star Wars Kid at Heart
date Posted: May 22, 2007 6:00 AM
Excellent.... so thorough you are. This will surely be a night not soon forgotten!

This is where the fun begins
MomOf2YoungPadawan
Mamadala's Lair
date Posted: May 22, 2007 7:12 AM
You guys are so awesome for doing all of the work to pull this together! THANK YOU!!!!

And a note to those not able to attend - I know that I would be bummed if I weren't going, but please know that we will be thinking of you all!!

Enjoy POTC3, Qui-Tom!! :D

Darth_Hiram
A Journey into The Force
date Posted: May 22, 2007 9:28 AM
Sounds like a really great party, deej! I really wish I could be going, but I'm definitely going to check out your webcast on it. Thanks for including those of us at home in on the party!
jkthunder
Seven Pieces
date Posted: May 22, 2007 11:06 AM
OMG - The webcam is too good to be true for us poor sots who aren't going to C4. Alas, I won't be getting back from work until around midnight EST... but WAIT, that's merely an early 9pm on the west coast I believe! Just keep the camera on no matter what - okay? I'll try and join the live chat if it works. Hopefully some people will bring their laptops (I'm assuming there is wifi at the location?) to the Meet & Greet.

Do you think you'll be web-camming from C4 as well, if it's allowed and possible?
  NerfHerdersAnonymous
Life, the Star Wars Universe and Everything
date Posted: May 22, 2007 11:42 AM
Wow!! Sweet!! I'll have to make an effort to show up!
L
  JarenValnor
Jaren Valnor's Thirsty Renegade Cantina
date Posted: May 22, 2007 12:52 PM
I'll be going, with my parents and brother. I can attend if I'm underage, right? (15)
Jedi Amidala9
A Long Time Ago
date Posted: May 22, 2007 4:06 PM
Right now I literally feel like crying. :( I would try and make it but first of all I have a preformance myself and I'm bringing my eldest to the set of Hannah Montana (if any of you know what that is LOL) and I would deffinatly try and make it but who said beggars cna't be choosers eh?:_| ...but maybe I'll check in from the cam. I'm wishing ALL of you the best time and maybe I'll have a chance to meet some of you else where...

MTFBWYA at C4

~jedi amidala9~
  amiraleia
AmiraLeia
date Posted: May 22, 2007 4:46 PM
I will be happy to bellydance at this party as a little preview for the bloggers for my upcoming performance at C4 if you would like!
DJ Maul: Got Feet?
DJ Maul's Dancin' Cantina Party
date Posted: May 22, 2007 5:24 PM
wow, so many responses, cant cover them all but:


Do you think you'll be web-camming from C4 as well

No but look for video clips when I get back!

I can attend if I'm underage, right?

this is an all ages, family friendly event.

I will be happy to bellydance at this party

the would be amazing! we can certainly fit you in!
gencrs
Technical Manuals from The GFFA
date Posted: May 22, 2007 6:11 PM
I'm in the same boat as JMW (minus the Padawan,) but my speed shopping starts at 7. So hopefully I'll be able to get in and out quick so I don't miss too much.

It is now just over 24 hours before I catch my flight to LA.

See you all there.
DJ Maul: Got Feet?
DJ Maul's Dancin' Cantina Party
date Posted: May 22, 2007 7:47 PM
OK kids, this is it: My last reply before I sign off, go to bed and hop a plane bright and early in the morning!

See YOU at C4! California, here I come!

:D B-)
viagoangel2
Were Anakin and Padme' really one?
date Posted: May 22, 2007 7:50 PM
Sorry I'm late to the party, Deej:p been kinda busy lately, my apologies....

This sounds amazing, so can not wait...Whoo-Hoo! This here Angel, is in need of a good party;) Still buying the first rounds? LOL....

C U THERE!B-)
JediPug1
Like My Father Before Me
date Posted: May 22, 2007 10:23 PM
i'll be there for the cyberfun! B-)
  megatrends
Confessions of a Psychotic Jawa
date Posted: May 23, 2007 1:12 AM
Deej you nut!!!
  amyatt1
date Posted: May 23, 2007 2:31 AM
Huzzah! I cant sleep! But I have a 6 hour drive ahead of me in less than 7 hours... Hope to meet some new friends at this!

Adam
Darth Draconius
A Lot of Limericks and Nonsense
date Posted: May 23, 2007 9:35 AM
Here I am stuck in Dayton, Ohio with all of you getting togetter out there. Maybe if we're lucky, they'll have one in Indianapolis or Cincinnati some time. THAT would be awesome.

Best wishes to all there, and have a great time. Can't wait to see all the pictures!
  zach starwalker
date Posted: May 23, 2007 12:34 PM
theoretically you will be on whatever time your plane takes off untill you land so have fun freezing time. stooge better make it too.
  megatrends
Confessions of a Psychotic Jawa
date Posted: May 24, 2007 4:01 PM
Well Mr DJ Maul I just got your return phone call. Sorry I was in the ahower when you called.

I'll call you back at the c4 thingie later tonight or whatever.
  Michelle1968
M68- Star Wars Kid at Heart
date Posted: May 24, 2007 6:58 PM
Standing by! So wish I were there.

HAVE FUN all my SW buds. Love you! THIS MUCH!:x :x :x
  Darth Reklivek!
Darth Rek!
date Posted: May 24, 2007 7:07 PM
There it is, hey, I think someone mentioned we had been waiting, I know I had.
slow
Slow's Rebel Ramblings
date Posted: May 24, 2007 7:16 PM
Got on to check before heading out to do other non C4 things. Caught the shirt! NICE!

Man, I hope you can archive the footage, I'd love to see it in full swing.

THanks again for sharing. YOU ROCK!
  Darth Reklivek!
Darth Rek!
date Posted: May 24, 2007 7:20 PM
I can't seem to get the chat to work.
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