This past weekend, Chris Lake delivered an unforgettable weekend of house music beats in New York City for two b2b shows. The event organized by EMW, took place on 7/19 and 7/20, over at the Brooklyn Army Terminal, which is an unique open air venue by the water. The organizers of the event are known to pick out bespoke locations to offer a fresh take in the New York City events space and had organized shows at venues in NYC such as the Kings Theater and Angel Orensanz Foundation.
Walking into the venue space was such a vibe, being able to see a majestic city skyline, waves crashing against the pier, and seeing a picturesque backdrop. There were also a handful of food trucks and bathrooms as you entered in. The venue was a pier so it was expected to be long and narrow. Throughout the weekend, there was approximately 9000 in attendance each day which is basically almost the size of a mini festival which was impressive. In terms of production, the weekend was all about the music and vibes and beyond some co2 cannons and a few lights, that’s all the crowd needed when the raw house energy from the Black Books gang was oozing through the air. The sound system was impeccable as well, blasting throughout the long venue.
On day one, those in attendance and myself were treated to quite the surprise when Chris Lake announced that he would be performing a b2b set with Chris Lorenzo at an earlier time slot. Throughout both dates that I attended, Lake himself was the undisputed maestro, crafting sets that seamlessly blended his signature tech-house sound with classic house elements. Tracks like ‘Deceiver’ and ‘Lose My Mind’ ignited the crowd, while his newer material showcased his evolving artistry. Both of his sets were two longs each, not letting off the gas pedal with nonstop bangers. ‘In The Yuma’ and ‘Summertime Blues’ were other crowd pleasers that got everyone jumping. Other heavyweight artists such as Chris Lorenzo and Green Velvet added their unique flavors to the shows as direct support to Lake. Lorenzo’s high-energy set, featuring anthems like ‘California Dreamin” and ‘MAMI,’ kept the energy levels soaring. Green Velvet, a house music legend, brought his signature acid-infused sound, dropping hits like ‘LIFT ME UP’ and ‘Simulator’ to the delight of the crowd.
For future upcoming events in NYC, check out the official EMW website here.