Channel 93.3 presented Datsik to the masses this past weekend at The Ogden Theatre, both Friday and Saturday nights (March 6 & 7), with both nights selling out. Each night Datsik presented differing sets. Accompanying Datsik included DJs ETC!ETC!, Fox Stevenson, and Twine.
Having already made different plans for Friday night, I was ready to buy my ticket at the door Saturday night. Unfortunately, I found out when I got to the venue that it had sold out! Trying to buy a ticket from one of the many scalpers was out of the question ($100…really?) I was able to get lucky and find someone who had an extra ticket and was willing to sell it for less than face value!
By the time I finally got my ticket and was able to make it inside, I had unfortunately missed the opening acts. We were all impatiently awaiting Datsik’s appearance. I managed to make my way to the front, where I was surrounded by die-hard Datsik fans. Shouts and screams erupted when The Vortex was brought out. I had heard about this key feature in his sets, and I was excited to see what visuals had been produced to accent this structure.
I think it is safe to say that the visuals and music went very well together. The visual technology implemented within The Vortex and the changing colors of the lasers pulsated with the music. And the crowd moved with it. Having read previous interviews of Datsik, he has said that heavy metal music has had some influence on the sets that he produces. This seemed obvious with Saturday night’s production. Each song was “dark” and “grungy” and each member of the audience was seen head banging to the beat.
My favorite part of the night was at the end of Datsik’s set: he invited the previous DJs to come back on stage and play B2B sets. Everyone around me, and myself included, were thoroughly surprised and excited. They all worked really well together.
I hope to attend another show at The Ogden Theatre. It was a great venue with good vibes and good people.