We were fortunate to score invites to David Mancuso’s 39th anniversary Loft Party last weekend. There’s been plenty said on the matter and it’s all true. We had a fantastic evening, the sound from the Klipschorn speakers were loud but not deafening with a wonderful warmth and detail.

The crowd was mixed with people who had attended for over 30 years, families with children making a intimate convivial spirit. That it was held in a community hall, it was byob, snacks and a hot buffet served echoed the house/loft party vibe. I loved that attendance was limited it was busy but never over crowded. Everyone was so smiley and pleasant and there was some great interpretive dance action on the floor. Made my evening.

The hall was decorated with a giant disco ball, balloons which dropped from the ceiling to much anticipation and much amusement. People went a bit bonkers when they came down it was so juvenile yet so fun.

I had one of many a moment hearing Luke Solomon – Demons.  It was really refreshing to hear a song played in all its glory. I preferred when he was playing disco, Mancuso also played some deep house and a smattering of clubby numbers like a remix of Depeche Mode’s Dream On, some funking rock like the Rolling Stones – Miss You. He played a few notable Loft Classics I left aching from dancing like a fool and grinning from ear to ear for hour afterwards… “Music is Love”