Concert Report: DJ James Zabiela (Proper Orlando)

Back downtown last night to Proper for the next chapter of the Tuesday night House series brought to us by HTG and I Love Florida House.

Proper has this front bar located conveniently next to an outdoor patio seating area, a great area to chit chat with friends and enjoy the cooling April breeze.

The rear bar brings new meaning to the term "top shelf liquor".

The opener was still on when we arrived around 10PM: DJ Fusion (USA)

House music, of course.

Not untypical for the opener, hardly anyone here yet.

Spotted near the aft bar: DJ Lauro (BR/USA)

Spotted on the dance floor: DJ Def Jeff (USA) with Traci.

Spotted in VIP: Promoter Angel Candelaria, Dancer Kriss Reign & DJ AshRock (USA).

Spotted just before taking over the controls, DJ Manti (USA) with Alicia.

And he would take over the 10:30PM shift.

Dance floor became active at this point.

House music all night long.

The shiny disco ball was spinning.

His set included some great Old Skool and he ended with some Deep House.

And then shortly after midnight, there he was, the headliner.....

DJ James Zabiela (GB)

Famous for his creativity on the decks, his sets always tell a story.

The place wasn't packed but it wasn't empty either.

He was playing off thumb drives. He was playing off his laptop. He was playing off vinyl.

We had last seen James Zabiela when he played at Iron Cow back in August, 2023. It was considerably more crowded but that was a Friday night, not a Tuesday night.

This was the last of the four announced Tuesday night events here at Proper so we'll await to see what comes next!

Great music last night and a good time was had by all.

This Weekend In Techno Town

Not as busy as last weekend but still plenty of great choices! Because of an event we're covering tonight, we're publishing This Weekend in Techno Town a day early.

THU   01MAY     CELINE     DJ Reaper (USA)

FRI     02MAY     CELINE     DJ duo Walker & Royce (USA)

FRI     02MAY     VANGUARD     DJ Will Sparks (AUS)

FRI     02MAY     ALFIE's HiFi     DJ Jask (USA)

SAT    03MAY     IRON COW     DJ LTJ Bukem (GB)

SAT    03MAY     WALL ST PLAZA     DJ Black Coffee (ZA)

SAT    03MAY     GRAPE & THE GRAIN     DJ Slique (USA)

SAT    03MAY     OLIV BAR     DJ Mighty Shari (USA)

SAT    03MAY     ALFIE's HiFi     DJ Dave Allison (CDN)

SUN   04MAY     ELIXIR BAR     DJ Genesi (I)

SUN   04MAY     SOUTHERN NIGHTS     DJ Robby Clark (USA/EC) 4pm-9pm

 

DS Update: Drey-C Still Going Strong

Eleven years ago this month, the Andre Caram Band ft. Drey-C (USA) was a regular feature on Pleasure Island music stages. He now operates under his own name but with a band too on various stages around Disney Springs. He is arguably the most popular performer out there. You can find Drey-C this Saturday night at the Waterside Stage, Disney Springs Marketplace.

Club Reports: Oliv Bar, Bikkuri Lounge, The Wildflower

Saturday night in the city and we began our hunt for adventure at Oliv Bar.

The bar was busy.

The central seating area was busy too. Just no one dancing at this early hour.

DJ Freeda Sol (USA) was last night's opener.

She began with a slower melodic sort of non-vocal House and picked-up the pace with faster vocal House towards the end of her set.

Iron Cow resident DJ Lola B (USA) came on next.

She would continue with the House vibes. Too bad so few here to enjoy it.

The building says "Sticky Rice" outside but dance club Bikkuri Lounge is located inside.

Didn't know what to expect but we climbed the stairs and walked into this!

Monkey Bar resident DJ Dity (USA) was in the booth when we arrived.

He was playing a fast-paced House set.

The dance floor here had a crowd.

We have been to Bikkuri numerous times over the years but mostly for Trance events.

Joining DJ Dity in the booth at the conclusion of his set, DJ Mr. Nukem (UAE).

DJ Nina S (USA) would take over next at midnight.

House music all night long.

Dance floor was bouncing.

This event is called "Lovestruck" and it takes place "about" every two months but apparently no regular schedule.

Such a fun event!

The Orlando Naval Training Center was decommissioned and demolished during the 1990's and the land ceded over to the City of Orlando. It ultimately became the ritzy Baldwin Park neighborhood with its own mini-downtown. And one of the many businesses there was our final stop The Wildflower.

Although one large room, it's separated into two halves with this craft cocktail bar up front.

And this faux door separating the two halves.

DJ Scot Marc (USA) opening it and welcoming us inside.

And we walked into this!

The talented DJ Miraxy (USA) was in the booth during our visit.

 House music when we first arrived and then after 1AM going more Downtempo.

 

Dance floor pretty jammed.

Looks like one of those City of Orlando inspectors inspecting.

DJ Girl Grammar (USA) & DJ Canyon (USA) had both played earlier.

Everywhere we went last night, a good time was had by all.