Rave Review
ratings chart: 1 = I wasted all my money, simply beat 2 = It’s not like I had anything better to do, 3 = Decent, 4 = Good but room forimprovement, 5 = Perfect, be jealous if you didn’t come! (based on size, turn out, & happy ravers)
miss Bridge Toxin always full of energy :} photo cred: Sam Freund
SpAcE iS tHe PlAcE .....An Eric Live and doctoure Claw Presentation The Brooklyn Hangar
Ronnie C. & Sam Freund photographer friendships <3 photo cred: Ronnie C.
Well to start, just by looking at the flyer, you can tell they were planning it big, and big doesn't even fit the word. Walking into the Brooklyn Hangar would make ones mouth drop, so right off the bat they get a 4 hands down, to a great LEGAL spot. The spot was a massive warehouse with a 'club' atmosphere basement for those who didn't enjoy the rave on the main floor.
Aeryk NYC Ravers & Tiffany Harris photo cred: Sam Freund
In addition there was a large outdoor opening to a smoking section for those who just wanted to chill and the weather was absolutely perfect. As for visuals, they were out of this world for such a large space, couldn't have been any better.
photo cred: Ronnie C.
As for security, not an issue to anyone and I found it very unique and different that Doctor Claw got their 'name' back from their last party being a bust with handing out buttons last time that gave those discount to those attending this time. As for those in attendance, I feel as if it could have been double for what was actually there, if planned accordingly or had more of a time gap to plan. Planning it so suddenly within a matter of 2-3 weeks and on top of other peoples raves who have been planning there event for quite some time might have been a factor.
Balraj, Uh Eric, Elizabeth & Stephen </3 photo cred: Ronnie C.
Justin Nick & Dodge photo cred: Ronnie C.
As for music the dubstep from when I walked in made the place, the it place to be, but around 12-1am when it came to be hardstyle time it seemed like no one was really on the dance floor, which was huge. It may have been because the spot was so large to throw this off, or the fact that it didn't seem like half the people there were your average 'ravers' you see at every weeks event. In addition the basement was basically a club with hip hop blasting, with your not so usual crowd, but they were all pretty happy with what they saw, the basement looked great!
me Brad & Erik kicking it on the dance floor photo cred: Edwin 'Pac-Man'
At around 2 or 3 the music transitioned into house and well the variety choices of music threw off those present because only 10 people appeared to be dancing. Maybe they were exhausted and partied too hard in the beginning it's hard to tell lol.
photo cred: Edwin 'Pac-Man'
Overall I believe you guys did a good job, but maybe planning with a little bit more time and keeping the music to a certain flow would of made the party, the party of the year. Other than that it didn't seem like anyone was unhappy, but to get a 5 you guys should of been having to be kicking massives amounts of people off the dance floor at 4 or 5am whenever the party ends to get that level, but still not too shabby, location definitely unforgetable :).
Wabbit & Sam photo cred: Ronnie C.
So Doctor Claw, for your second party and a great make up for that I believe you guys deserve a 4 because I know that this will not be your best party, it only goes up from here on in.
best picture to end the night with: Steve Amaruso's expression haha priceless photo cred: Sam Freund
rating: 4