Last nights Booka Shade's Concert at Tripod, Dublin has proven that the recession hasn't stopped Dubliners showing up in droves to dance the night away to some quality electro/house music.
Walter Merziger Arno Kammermeier the German duo that are Booka Shade made their 2nd appearance to Dublin in just under 11 months and delivered another quality performance continuing their reputation as one of the best acts in the business.
Walter Merziger Arno Kammermeier the German duo that are Booka Shade made their 2nd appearance to Dublin in just under 11 months and delivered another quality performance continuing their reputation as one of the best acts in the business.
Doors opening at 11 saw a lineup that peaked about 150 meters just after 12am in miserable weather conditions however for the 95% irish crowd its what to be expected.. The rest of us just had to cop it.
Local Act Dj LrB warmed up the crowd with a impressive set to set the mood playing until close to 1.30am before Booka Shade hit the stage with the roar from the packed crowd..
For the next 90 mins the lads from Frankfurt took the packed Tripod crowd to a good place where the lights are bright and colorful and the music leaves u wanting more.
Set up with their trademark stage set up 2 vertical neon lights on either side of Arno on the synths/drums and the and 1 horizontal neon infront of Walter on his decks. the lads kicked of proceedings with an into 'Dusty Boots' off there 2008 record 'The Sun, and Neon Light'. Footage below..
Set up with their trademark stage set up 2 vertical neon lights on either side of Arno on the synths/drums and the and 1 horizontal neon infront of Walter on his decks. the lads kicked of proceedings with an into 'Dusty Boots' off there 2008 record 'The Sun, and Neon Light'. Footage below..
For anyone whos been to a Booka Shade gig will know its more of a dance party, bordering on a sort of rave only with better beats and a killer visual and light show.. They will rarely keep a track going for more than 3 minutes while keeping there own unique sounds in between tracks to keep everyone on there feet from start to finish. They produce a uniquie crisp sound that keeps them away from traditional minimal house and not quite mainstream electo.
The next 2 other tracks that followed were also off "The Sun and Neon Lights" in Outskirts and the personal favorite Charlotte.
The next 2 other tracks that followed were also off "The Sun and Neon Lights" in Outskirts and the personal favorite Charlotte.
This was the time in the night where my work as a blogger was being taken over by the erge to make the most of a quality night out on the D'Floor and therefore only got a few notes down. Big praise must go out to some of the earlier tracks in 'Night Falls', 'Body Language', 'Mandarine Girl 'and 'In White Rooms 'all off there 2006 Release 'Movements.'
Finishing there initial set at around 2.40am before thanking the crowd and getting a Overwhelming positive response they then proceeded to play a 3 track on core to the cheering crowd who didn't want to go home, meanwhile no doubt putting the Management into a panic as the 3am Shutdown was drawing abit close for comfort...
All in all a quality nights entertainment. Eagerly awaiting there next album, due out some time in 2010.
All in all a quality nights entertainment. Eagerly awaiting there next album, due out some time in 2010.
If you have been to a Booka Shade recently or plan to in the future and have taken any interesting pics they are currently running a competition to win a pair of exclusive 'Booka Shade K-Swiss' Shoes. Check out KSPACE for more details.
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