11/16/2021
I’ve been ruminating about how to make a CONJUR post event recap for some time now. After the shutdown of our beloved SYSTEM space I wasn’t certain I would ever again take up the promoter mantle. It’s been a long time since SYSTEM was involved in a one off show but in retrospect I couldn't be happier to test the waters. Leading up to the show we put in so many nights planning, inspecting, designing, hauling gear, running cables, moving speakers, mounting light fixtures, decorating, etc… My old man's knee took a beating. The end result was exactly the vision I had earlier in the year standing in the back of the space during another Acme event. The vibe was perfectly SYSTEM and it felt so good to be back in that environment. I want to thank Gerardo for the opportunity to partner up on this special night. Thanks to the SYSTEM and ACME crews who worked so incredibly hard on a very demanding setup / teardown. Thanks to Steve for going along with the ridiculous rig plans and accommodating with his resources. Thanks to Shari for once again shooting in a very difficult environment and always ALWAYS killing it. Finally the biggest thanks to all you party people and dancefloor soldiers for supporting where I take SYSTEM even if it is outside of what you’ve been used to historically. Your support makes it possible to continue building high quality productions that are the SYSTEM standard. We love you Mpls!
Onto the future?
-MG
MIKE GERVAIS
ELYSIUM ALPS
FICSHE live
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installations + artwork inspired by:
LA SANTA MUERTE | HOLY DEATH
(curated by Cristian Ybarra & Gerardo Morado)
TAROT CARD | PALM | PSYCHIC | ENERGY READINGS
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Presented by SYSTEM | ACME collective
📷 : Sharolyn B Hagen Photography