So a lot of people ask me, “Hey, Sam. Why is Laundry Party so awesome?”

And I usually respond, “Well, it’s complicated, and hard to explain. Sort of like trying to explain God. Or water.”

But I get asked this question so often, along with so many other LP-related questions, that I thought now might be a good time to issue an LP-FAQ. Especially with an LP Public coming up next week (and next month! it is so exciting, isn’t it, when a date is both next week AND next month? it’s a circumstance so exquisite & lovely, it’s almost miraculous. Like God. Or water.).

(Ahem: Tuesday, July 6th, at our very own KSW! 1246 Folsom! 6.30pm! Yay!)

So, here it is. Your Frequently Asked Questions about Laundry Party, finally answered.

LP FAQ (#1 in a series of unknown quantity)

In this FAQ:
What’s a Laundry Party?
I heard that LPs usually feature multidisciplinary art presentations at various stages of development, scintillating discussion & vigorous debate, free booze, random hookups, meaningless and/or meaningful sex, food, socially awkward moments, pathos, and celebrity sightings. Is that true?
Who is featured at this upcoming LP?
When are you going to stop using that “like God. or water.” joke? it’s getting old.
Why are you getting defensive?
Why is Laundry Party so awesome?
Can I be part of Laundry Party?
What’s a Laundry Party?
I know, but you said you’d provide a longer version at the end of this FAQ.

What’s a Laundry Party?
Good question! Laundry Party is a laidback, multidisciplinary salon-style series that takes place in LP-people’s living rooms, and occasionally at your neighborhood bar, cafe, and/or arts nonprofit organization. See below for a longer description!

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I heard that LPs usually feature multidisciplinary art presentations at various stages of development, scintillating discussion & vigorous debate, free booze, random hookups, meaningless and/or meaningful sex, food, socially awkward moments, pathos, and celebrity sightings. Is that true?
Uh. Some of it. I don’t know. Like, half of that’s true. I mean, maybe it’s all true? I haven’t been to all of them. Have I been missing out? In any case, this LP Public on 7/1 will feature everything above except for the random hookups & sex parts; this is a family friendly event, kids.

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Who is featured at this upcoming LP?
So many amazing people are featured at this upcoming LP Public, it defies the imagination. Like God. Or water.
The line-up includes: Allan Manalo, Cathlin Goulding, Derek Chung, Isaac Hill, Jim Espinas/Bantercut, Mahru Elahi, Melissa Hung (showing work featuring The Invisible Cities), Samantha Chanse, Yasmine Gomez

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When are you going to stop using that “like God. or water.” joke? it’s getting old.
Uh, I already did. I stopped. That last time was the last time. Okay?

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Why are you getting defensive?
I’m not. I’m not getting defensive. Why do you think I’m getting defensive?

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Why is Laundry Party so awesome?
I think I speak for Everyone In The World when I say: the question is, “Why isn’t it awesome?”

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Can I be part of Laundry Party?
Yes! Just email laundryparty (at) gmail (dot) com. Uh, and if that doesn’t work, email me at laundryparty (at) whiskeyandacigarette (dot) org.

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What’s a Laundry Party?
You already asked me that.

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I know, but you said you’d provide a longer version at the end of this FAQ.
Oh. Right. Sorry. My bad.
Laundry Party is a laidback, multidisciplinary salon-style series that takes place in LP-people’s living rooms, and occasionally at your neighborhood bar, cafe, and/or arts nonprofit organization. Founded in January 2009 by a couple of San Francisco artists looking for mini-deadlines and more opportunities to bask in community glow, LP has since expanded its sphere of activity to encompass New York City. Now a bicoastal laidback, multidisciplinary salon-style series for people with projects at various stages of development (and/or for people who support people with projects [PWP]), LP takes place on either coast a couple times a month, give or take a time, and every so often goes public.

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okay. here concludes LP FAQ #1.

my friend Tom Connors & i made a music video to submit to the CAAM/KSW/Locus DIY music video contest. the music video is for the bantercut song “everything is going right”; bantercut being a now bicoastal band that includes bassist Jim Espinas, guitarist Ian Johnson, and me.

Jim & Ian made a video for another bantercut tune, “when it’s cold.”

the video with the most views by March 3rd wins a spot in the 28th San Francisco International Asian American Film Festival, produced by the Center for Asian American Media.

Oh the Potential Honor; the Potential Glory.

Please to visit www.asianamericanmedia.org/videos to view “everything is going right”, “when it’s cold”, and the other videos in the contest.

& if you feel so inclined, please rate the video after watching.

If you’re innerested, please to visit http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/bantercut for more information about the bantercut album.