R3HAB: ON THE “ROAD TO EDC” Playhouse [Hollywood]
By Allie Imai | Photography by MyClubScene.com | Dave Orell
With Electric Daisy Carnival just around the corner, Insomniac Events expanded its reach and embarked on a nightclub tour to ease the anxiety of ticket holders until the festival opens its gates in Las Vegas on June 8. On May 26, Playhouse Nightclub in Los Angeles welcomed powerhouse producer R3hab to continue Insomniac’s “Road to EDC.” Playhouse never fails to live up to its standards in consistently booking the best talent in Los Angeles, and partnering with the masterminds of Insomniac to bring in R3hab only sealed the deal for success. For the extent of his 2 hour set, the Dutch DJ rocked the venue and its packed dance floor of locals, keeping the adrenaline pumping and the bass lines heavy. He knew just what to play and satisfy people’s musical taste, staying just as energetic and animated as the crowd in front of him. The club erupted in a chaotic blend of confetti and screams when he finally dropped his infamous remix of Calvin Harris’ “Bounce.” A sea of ringing ears and sore feet could surely measure the night’s success, and only confirmed that R3hab’s talent is just as impressive in person as on paper. If you miss him in action at EDC, he’ll be rocking clubs nationwide through the end of summer.
SCOOTER & LAVELLE IN SIN CITY Liquid Lounge [Las Vegas]
By Allie Imai | Photos Courtesy of MyClubScene.com | Geoff Garbowski Liquid Lounge at Aria is the picturesque Vegas escape of your dreams- the architecture is sleek, the ambiance is contemporary, the guests are beautiful and the talent is top-class. Complete with opulent daybeds and an exclusive location, this poolside experience is anything but ordinary. On May 12, the resort welcomed San Diego residents DJ Scooter and Lavelle Dupree to bring the heat off the strip and into the pool. House legend Mark Knight provided the opening sounds as the sun made its way over the packed pool of tan bodies. Behind a shaded canopy overlooking the clear water, he played hit after hit with hands raised and unwavering vigor. Next up, award-winning duo Scooter and Lavelle jumped on the stage. The two DJs are an unusual pair with their opposite musical backgrounds. Scooter’s familiarity with hip hop combined with Lavelle’s progressive house roots make them unstoppable on the decks with no genre boundaries to hold them back. Always traveling with four turntables, these producers are energydriven and love an excitable crowd to reverberate their good vibes. The duo has held a Saturday residency at Liquid Lounge since late March and will continue their stay through the duration of summer.
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