2025/09/20 Portola, San Francisco DJ Set

[shakermaker]

But the further I think about it, Goldenvoice/Portola probably have a contract that restricts an after show unless it's promoted by them.

Oh they absolutely do, but they always host a series of pre/post parties leading up to and during Portola weekend, including some acts on the Portola lineup, so it's not out of the question.

[Enjoyed]

so it's not out of the question

[shakermaker]

They call it "Portola Week". 

Some are literal afterparties on the nights of the festival, others are in the days leading up to Portola weekend, occasionally one or two after. Some feature acts on the lineup, others are acts that would fit the bill but not playing the festival.

A handful of shows will be announced independently. Then there's an announcement of the full roster, including some that were already announced, but mostly first time announcements.

Last year that announcement happened Aug 19th.

from r/Portolafestival

https://www.facebook.com/portolafestival/posts/pfbid021Zo62GSRuatiWtzDhxa4LcBrKUBNvjG9g2doJf1eLdLiQraZ6o94y89723B6911kl

tl/dr: watch out for Goldenvoice show announcements

[Bosco]

So looks like there is in-fact a 30 minute overlap with LCD Soundsystem which is not ideal but also not egregious. Still not entirely sure why the organizers would let these two acts conflict at all. 

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[shakermaker]

Portola week has been announced. (A full week earlier than last year!)

Aaaand, no chems DJ set included.

Although there is a mysterious 'TBA', just to keep us all hanging.

[Bosco]

If Tom and Ed show up to any after-shows, in some capacity, it will probably be at that The Dare party at 'The Midway' featuring 2ManyDjs Saturday night. And if I'm understanding correct, '888 Garage' neighbors 'The Midway', so I suppose The Chems could be there as well, but my guess is it's James Murphy as TBA. Which again, could also be another place for a Tom and Ed sighting. 

Either way, bummed I'm almost certain not gonna make it out for this. Hoping someone can pull through for a full quality recording of this set, without sacrificing their experience!

[shakermaker]

Yeah 888 garage and Midway are both on the same piece of land, immediately next to the festival ground. Ideal for both performers and attendees to quickly go from one to the next.

With Peggy going straight from closing the warehouse to 888 on Sunday night, it's within the realms of possibility that Chems could too, if anyone really wants to keep hopes up.

Even if that happened though... what to expect? Would they do the same DJ set back to back, or would they be distinct sets?

[Bosco]

From our limited history of small "specialized" DJ sets we know about. I would say it would lean away from the earlier set they play at the festival. Probably more focus on old-school favorites of theirs that longtime fans have come accustomed to over the years.

Something like the Heavenly Social set in 2019 pops to mind.

OK the following tracklist is 100% correct and in order until Happy Mondays. After that there was some rock and then they finished on The Clash. Prodigy's remix of Method Man was played by Justin Robertson... who also dropped other Social anthems like "Wede man", etc.

Anyways, this set was fucking off the chain to a nation rocking!!!

Live at the Social Vol. 1 intro ("Ladies and Gentlemen Mind Bending Chemicals")
Love Unlimted Orchestra – Strange Games and Funky Things
The Temptations – Ball of Confusion (That's What the World is Today)
Mekon – Phatty's Lunchbox (original 12")
Cash Money & Marvelous – Mighty Hard Rocker
Sly & Robbie – Boops (Here to go)
Ceasefire – Trickshot
Carlos 'After Dark' Berrios – Doin it after Dark (D-Skis dance)
Depth Charge – Shaolin Buddha Finger
Prodigy – Voodoo People (Chemical Brothers mix)
Kenny Dope/Kenny Gonzalez – Makin a Living
Criminal Element Orchestra – Put the Needle on the Record
Eric B & Rakim – Juice
The B-Boys – Rock the House
Lionrock – Packet of Peace (Chemical Brothers mix)
Johnny Vicious – Believe This
MARRS – Pump up the Volume
The Chemical Brothers – Got to Keep On/Fantai
Emmanuel Top – Lobotomie
The Beatles – Tomorrow Never Knows
Renegade Soundwave – Renegade Soundwave (Leftfield mix)
Bomb the Bass – Bug Powder Dust (Chemical Brothers mix)
The Chemical Brothers – We Got to Try
The Chemical Brothers – Song to the Siren
Happy Mondays – WFL (Vince Clarke mix)
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The Clash – Train in Vain

[rynostar]

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[Stefan]

I've also had a T-Shirt made that I wore to the set in Toulouse

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[inchemwetrust]

Damn! Everybody making theirs own shirts! Better pull one out of my butt that's just as good as the ones above! I thought of a 'let forever be' shirt but can't seem to put it on paper for great ideas.

15 more sleeps peeps! 

[crosscrops]

Extremely pumped for Portola next week! What a lineup!

For those going, I recommend upgrading GA passes to VIP at the festival. The VIP area at the Warehouse stage is the best place to catch The Brothers. Sounds like the festival isn't selling well. You might be able to get a deal upgrading at the upgrade booth.

[shakermaker]

they are currently offering 25% off tickets with the code WAYMO25

must reaaaallly not be selling well

[Bosco]

If this is Portola's swan song, rename it and bring it to Chicago.

[inchemwetrust]

Extremely pumped for Portola next week! What a lineup!

For those going, I recommend upgrading GA passes to VIP at the festival. 

I'm considering that right now, but then again, I never paid VIP for a Chems show ever. I know that VIP XL gets you on the warehouse stage (limited number+ artist permission)

I like dancing with my homies and homettes in the crowd though. Tbh, I won't get excited till I get there! Life is kind of getting in the way right now, and my escape route will be at 8pm friday night when I leave work.

Looking forward to seeing all of you, minus the hair on my part!

[rynostar]

Considering this shindig is in a few days...

Roll call?

I'm going
I think Inchem is going.
Others?

[inchemwetrust]

Considering this shindig is in a few days...

Roll call?

I'm going
I think Inchem is going.
Others?

Shakermaker
Crosscrops
Rynostar
Me

I'm planning to get to the warehouse around 8pm for a good spot, but would like to meet up and coordinate with any of you to get team chemical to...ASSEMBLE!

Of course, prior to that, I would love to Despacio, and even perhaps some food together before the main course at night. 

Got my eargasm plugs in today! Ohhh! They got pretty LED lights on them!

Im hoping to get my Surrender promo copy signed ( crosses fingers)

[Champiness]

In the building! Jazzed to see the 237 Turbo Nutters and one-half of Beyond The Wizards Sleeve!

EDIT: ...wait I thought this was the Knockdown Center thread lmao

[inchemwetrust]

In the building! Jazzed to see the 237 Turbo Nutters and one-half of Beyond The Wizards Sleeve!

Hey Champi!! Tell the bros to save some for us in S.F. Enjoy your night brother!

[whirlygirl]

Have the most beautiful time, you guys! 

Love is all ❤️