In spite of numerous complications that could have spelled disaster, Fixed and Trouble & Bass came out on top with yet another great party at Santos Party House. We’ll admit that the combination of acts – Dominique Young, Class Actress, Calvertron and Rico Tubbs – was a little odd, but each delivered with fantastic results.
The Trouble & Bass Crew (sans AC Slater, who is currently on tour), kicked things off and manned the decks between sets. Dominique Young was the first guest to take the stage with a sassy electro-tinged hip hop set, followed by Class Actress’ low-key breed of new-wave pop.
Then came the bass. Calvertron’s set was off to a deliciously melodic start with Doorly’s remix of “Counterpoint” by Delphic. As he progressed into heavy wobbles, the crowd lost control, moving and thrashing across the dance floor. Rico Tubbs laid the bass on thick, confirming my assessment of his “midas touch” on tracks like “Cold As Ice” by Foreigner, “Good Vibrations” by Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch, “No Security” by Crookers, “Innocence” by Nero and “Party Up” by DMX. He was a master on the CDJs, expertly scratching and manipulating the music, and by extension, the audience.
I could go on and on about how great the party was, but the photos pretty much speak for themselves. Don’t miss Trouble & Bass on July 29, when they once again team up with Fixed and Santos Party House to bring special guests Breakage and Zombie Disco Squad, and be sure to check out our recent interview with the Trouble & Bass Crew HERE.
