It’s EDC weekend but we did not attend the festival whatsoever yesterday. Instead, we began our Saturday at Rayn Nightclub located in the Opal Hotel in Altamonte Springs where an 80’s Night was taking place.We didn’t know what to expect from this show. We had a WTF moment when we walked in to find Miami-based event promoter Gene Moro (left) standing there! We had no idea this was his event. He was visiting with DJ Heather Collins (USA) and DJ Juz10tym (USA). Gene promises us a great show during Miami Music Week next March.The music last night was coming from DJ Code Red (USA) pictured here with a colleague.The music was just about all-80’s as one would expect at an 80’s Night. But he delivered an amazing variety of 80’s music.If you only hear the 80’s New Wave at clubs like Barbarella, you might not realize that there’s other types of 80’s out there too. Yes, we heard some New Wave such as “Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go”…..But there was a lot of 80’s Pop hits too such as “I Can’t Wait”, “Billie Jean” and ‘Like A Virgin”.Rayn has two bars in the club. There’s the main bar adjacent the dance floor that many of us are familiar with from when this was the legendary Why Not Lounge.And towards the rear, the Pool bar. Both bars stayed jammed all evening.Lots of 80’s attire in the club ranging from neon colors to leg warmers to Reebok Freestyle high tops.80’s Classics such as “Holiday”, “Footloose” and “Love Shack” kept the dance floor active.We met so many 80’s ravers!Thank you everyone for your poses!We also heard 80’s Hair band Rock classics such as “Use Your Love”, “Sweet Child O Mine” and “Livin’ On A Prayer”.Such a fun event and a good time was had by all.We next headed to downtown Orlando with our first stop being Proper where they finally have a lighted sign above the entrance.It was still early when we walked inside yet there was already a growing crowd.In the booth we found DJ Krush Sunami (USA).The music was mostly current or recent Hip Hop hits.A crowd of dancers were just getting started.Proper has a shiny disco ball above the dance floor so you know they’re legit.When the club first opened a few years ago it was a vinyl-only club. That format didn’t last very long but they still have the record shelves on display.The club has two bars and this main bar aft gives new meaning to the term “top shelf liquor”. We next headed over to Wall Street Plaza where we heard there were some changes afoot. What had recently been Rivals Activity Bar is now The Villa.There are some new lighting features and the games are gone but it is otherwise what it was.In the booth we found DJ Dann (BR/USA).Last night The Villa would be home to a Brazilian EDC afterparty so no doubt it would get packed after midnight. The old raised DJ booth in the corner remains unoccupied from when this was club Shine. Kind of empty during our visit but the party wasn’t starting until an hour later.We next headed over to club Fixtion for an “official” EDC afterparty.Opening at 11PM, we walked into this.The booth at Fixtion is along the back wall and a DJ Drect (USA) set was in-progress.A really good EDM set. We previously saw DJ Drect when he played at the Valentines-themed “Love Fest” this past February.Shift change at 11:30PM.DJ Taylorlace (USA) taking over.We haven’t seen him play since Sunset Music Festival in Tampa back in 2023.Like at SMF, his set last night was mostly House.Peeps!As the 12:30AM magic hour approached, the dance floor got packed!And then through the crowd, there he was…..Last night’s headliner!Carlos Cid is…..DJ CID (USA)Just about all Vocal House last night.Dance floor wall-to-wall.We last saw him in 2022 when he played on the famous Elixir patio.Someone tried to bribe him to play some Beyoncé (USA). Awesome show and a good time was had by all.
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