The Countdown is ON: Nitetime.net is Coming, and MC Chris is Our Launchpad!

Hey everyone,

If you’ve popped over to Nitetime.net recently, you’ve seen the “Coming Soon” page humming along with its flashy lights and my intensely focused (read: slightly smug) face in the background. Well, that’s not just for show – that’s the real deal. We’re deep in the trenches, building the MVP (Minimum Viable Product) of the new Nitetime.net, and I’m thrilled to share a progress update.

This time around, it’s different. I’m not just reliving the good old days; I’m building it right. We’re laying down a solid foundation, block by block, on Google Cloud Platform, and yes, I’m doing a surprising amount of this from my iPad. It’s a modern app from the ground up, designed to be fast, scalable, and genuinely useful, unlike some of the flash-over-function approaches of the past.

A Date with Destiny (and MC Chris)

And speaking of dates, we now have a very specific target for getting this thing live for the public: July 29th.

Why July 29th? Because that’s when the legendary MC Chris is playing in Madison! For me, this isn’t just a random date; it’s the perfect catalyst. I want that show to be the very first, proudly featured event listing on the new Nitetime.net. Imagine: the site goes live, and boom – there’s MC Chris, front and center, signaling the return of truly relevant nightlife info.

I’m even thinking about heading down there myself. Maybe toss out some Nitetime.net t-shirts, connect with the Madison crowd, and perhaps even convince MC Chris to join us in celebrating the rebirth of Madison’s nightlife guide. It’s going to be a night to remember, and the perfect way to kick off this new era.

The “Secret Sauce” is Cooking

We’re pouring all that “secret sauce” we talked about into the code:

• Real-Time Vibe Reports: Like Waze for bars – know the crowd before you go.
• Bar × Band × Date Discovery: That intuitive 3-axis filtering that just works.
• Hyperlocal Listings: Find what’s hot near you, right now.

This isn’t just a website; it’s a tool built by people who love nightlife, for people who love nightlife. The goal is to make finding your perfect night effortless, whether you’re looking for a specific band, a certain type of bar, or just want to see what’s happening around you tonight.

The work is intense, but the excitement is real. I’m genuinely having a blast building something I truly believe in, the way it always should have been.

Stay tuned. The night is young, and Nitetime.net is about to make its grand return.