Dave Keset: Building a Scene in a Small City, Ep. 4

Download my free Release Roadmap to gain clarity on all of your tasks - from production, to demos, to release promo.To follow Dave Keset, visit https://back2basics.live for links to his social media accounts and Twitch streams.Dave Keset Traxsource:https://www.traxsource.com/artist/443287/dave-keset?ipp=100SummaryIn this conversation, Tony Fuel interviews Dave Keset, a DJ and event organizer in Spokane. They discuss Dave's journey into house music, his transition from vinyl to digital DJing, and how he started his own parties. They also talk about the dome setup for outdoor events, the importance of community, and the impact of streaming during the COVID-19 pandemic. In this conversation, Dave Keset discusses various aspects of his DJ career and the challenges of organizing events in a smaller city. He shares insights on dealing with regret and receiving apology letters from attendees. Dave also talks about bringing DJ guests from different cities and the perceptions of Eastern Washington. He discusses the challenges of DJing in Seattle and the difficulty of breaking into the scene there. Dave also mentions the process of finding a venue and the importance of having their own space. He shares his experience with production and making tracks, as well as the challenges of the restaurant scene. Dave emphasizes the need to attract new people to the house music scene.TakeawaysDave Keset was initially attracted to house music because of its warmth, funkiness, and friendly atmosphere.He transitioned from vinyl to digital DJing, embracing new technologies like CDJs and streaming platforms.Dave started his own parties in Spokane, building a community of like-minded individuals who appreciate house music.The dome setup for outdoor events provided a unique and immersive experience for attendees.Streaming during the COVID-19 pandemic helped maintain the sense of community and allowed DJs to continue sharing their music. Bringing DJ guests from different cities can add variety and excitement to events.Perceptions of Eastern Washington can be negative, but the region is changing and growing.DJing in Seattle can be challenging due to the clique-y nature of the scene.Having their own venue allows DJs to have more control over their events.Producing tracks can be challenging, but collaborating with others can help generate ideas.Finding a venue is one of the biggest challenges in organizing events.The restaurant scene can be hesitant to try new things, making it difficult to introduce house music events.Catering to a non-mainstream crowd can lead to a more unique and enjoyable experience.Starting an event in a smaller city requires taking risks and starting small.Attracting new people to the house music scene is possible, even if they have no prior knowledge or experience.