The reason I have not posted about last weekend is I’m an internet/computer moron. I finally bought serious web space and learned how to FTP. So when you click the below links you will be taken directly to a song!
Last Friday was an epic night for techno in Boston. I broke my vow of never returning to The Estate for Green Velvet. But let’s be real - I would see that man spin at a used car dealership. I strolled in within the first few bars of his first track. The Estate is SMALL, but the crowd was minimal (not mnml) which was both a relief and disappointment. Normally I need to be mighty liquored up to tolerate that venue, but Green Velvet’s pumping set had me on the dance floor for every track. He played all the favorites, including singing two tracks live - the newer hit “La La Land” and the classic “Flash.” He clearly loved the crowd, savoring his power as techno master, as minions obeyed his commands to shake & pop.
I was sad when Green Velvet’s set ended. I could have listened to him spin until sunrise. Lucky for me and my fellow adventurers, down the street RISE was hosting the official afterparty, featuring the best of the best of Boston. Everyone inside the club was still vibing off Mr. Velvet’s nasty twitches. Tanner Ross provided the perfect transition, keeping arms in the air and feet bouncing on the ground. The mood was positive and set to explode. Soul Clap hopped on and drove the crowd wild, sending me to the lounge for at least two omg-tired-legs breaks. Kudos to Matt Dimond for spinning other than background music - nothing like grooving on the sofa while your energy returns. Although I could not stick around for Pat Fontes, I heard he dropped shit and it was hot. BASS BASS BASS.
So if you were too tired or too broke, you missed a rare opportunity in Boston. An out of town legend visits Boston for the first time in years, followed by set after set of Boston’s most talented DJs. Not to mention the perfect weather for nightlife adventures. Then again, it’s not even July. Don’t sleep!
Song: Green Velvet - Flash
Song: Green Velvet - La La Land (Ministry of Sound Sessions mix)