Luke and Brad at Footwork – That’s how it’s done!
Friday, May 16th, 2008
It’s all about making a party live up to the hype for the promoter, DJ and floor. This past Saturday, when Brad Copeland and Luke Fair once again displayed how a perfect night of house music should be put together, it happened.
Mad family obligations delayed my arrival until just after Luke stepped up, but from what I heard after the show and through text messages during his set, Brad “warmed the room proper.”
Someone so skilled is essential for the overall success of a night like this. Luke plays such a distinct style from what most headliners play in this market right now and only a multi facetted talent like Brad can prepare the floor for such a unique experience.
When I walked in the room at 1am the place was sizzling, thanks to Brad.
After playing his last two sets in Toronto in a bar, not a club, it was amazing to finally have Luke in an underground space. And let me tell you he delivered like never before in this more appropriate environment.
Straight up, this was a top five set I’ve ever heard. Probably my all time favourite from Luke, this might even push it into the top two.
His programming is absolutely flawless. Few move a room so deliberately… maybe Danny Howells or Sasha and Digweed when all the stars are aligned? He weaves in and out of genres and never loses pace; I’ve have to assume that’s super tough to do.
Luke’s “filler” builds so much tension and intensity, the peak tracks go off with four times their natural force. All the tracks are so deep, smooth and sexy, even when they’re driving and deadly. It’s accessible underground house music, my favourite for sure.
The night was so amazing we could barely catch our breath to stop and take a couple shots. But we did manage to take a few good snaps that’ll help trigger the memories of this hard to forget event.
Hope you had a great birthday Anthony and Isabelle and thank you Brad, Luke and Footwork. We needed one like this.
