Which Live Event Influenced You As A DJ?

Which live event did you attend that impacted you most as a DJ?
Mike C shares his memories of being at the 1996 DMC US Finals as a young kid and seeing performances by Qbert, Mixmaster Mike, Shortkut, Rob Swift, Roc Raida, and others (not to mention the actual competition featuring DJ Swamp, Mista Sinista, Babu, Melo-D, and Roli Rho).
Which dope events have you gone to? How did they affect you as a DJ? Tell us about it in the comments!

[@dayvers]

Great episode. For me. It was my first DMC I have ever watched and entered. 2000 DMC San Diego regionals. The one snake eyes got 1st, tenshun 2nd, r type got 3rd. I also remember the fingerbangers crew all entering and reppin hard. Fun event!

[@RefugeetheDJ]

I noticed you're Filipino. I love the Filipino people, country, culture and food! Crispy Pata and Halo halo for life : )

[@SkratchSnobs]

Hellz yeah. If you like peanut butter, try a meat/vegetable stew dish called kare kare. - Mike C

[@RefugeetheDJ]

Skratch Snobs haha kare kare, sisig (while downing a red horse beer) and crispy pata are my fav! But ill eat any Filipino dish.