Rave Till Dawn at Flex
“Rewind the clock and put the needle on the record, it’s time for a rave!” I was a bit incredulous of the flyer (a rave, in Raleigh, in 2009?), but after nearly a month of failed attempts to find a good Friday night party I figured anything would be better than one more night of bar hopping on Glenwood. Three words to describe the evening I found: Too Much Fun!
The event turned out to be even better than I’d hoped, with a great venue, fantastic music, and a wonderful (and camera friendly) crowd.
Music and visuals at the party were contributed by DJ Steve, DJ Rousseau, DJ Arc, VJ//c, and VJ130xe.
The music focused on old school rave anthems from the mid 80s to the mid 90s and delivered. After one or two (or six) drinks even I found myself stumble-footing around the dance floor – a horror to behold but a definite indication of the DJs’ talents.
Flex was a great venue – lighting and sound, an accessible dance floor, good drink prices, and friendly service – they even gave me free batteries when mine ran out! I also really appreciated the fact that they let you get cash back from the bartender, rather than sticking some ATM machine with a five dollar fee in the corner.
There was a solid crowd, with a lot of people showing up in old school rave styles.
The party didn’t break up until at least 5 am. Nothing bugs me more than just getting into it when the lights come on and the bouncer chases me out. It’s hard to find a club willing to let people finish their party after they shut down the bar so definitely more compliments to Flex.
This was at about 4 am; definitely still going strong.
The man, the myth, the legend – John Morris.
Lovers
Friends
Posing for a picture
More photogenic portraits
Sitting in the dancefloor
Thumbs up
Myque, busted, eating the urinal candy
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03/23/2009
Sid, I’ve really enjoyed all of your portrait shots you’ve posted on goodnight raleigh so far! I would have to vote on the final picture as my fave, he looks so guilty. :)
03/25/2009
hey, i’m the one in the yellow lighting doing the splits, can ya send me any others you might have of me? if ya can, i would most def appreciate it!
Thanks, yo!
Asian Jake
03/29/2009
What’s up brother, thanks for getting some awesome pics. I think the first one up there is definitely the best anyone’s taken of me DJ’ing. The party was a huge success so look out for Rick Burnett and his motley network of DJ’s and VJ’s to do a sequel in the future. Would love to see ya out again.
-Micah (DJ Soft)
03/31/2009
I was at this event, and remember you taking the pictures. Just wanted to comment that your pictures came out absolutely fantastic. Low light conditions are difficult for me, but you are an ace at it!
04/02/2009
I had to miss this one and now I REALLY want to go to the next one, when is it so I can mark it on my calendar so I make sure not to have anything else scheduled??? ^_^
04/03/2009
Second me along with wanting to go to the next event. I wouldn’t have been able to go to this one anyway due to conflicts, but had I known in advance – I’d have planned on it! Sounds like it was a terrific party!