{"id":6772,"date":"2020-09-20T12:42:04","date_gmt":"2020-09-20T16:42:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.orlandoentertainmentnews.com\/?p=6772"},"modified":"2020-09-20T16:49:07","modified_gmt":"2020-09-20T20:49:07","slug":"concert-report-dj-green-velvet-gilt-nightclub","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.orlandoentertainmentnews.com\/?p=6772","title":{"rendered":"Concert Report: DJ Green Velvet (Gilt Nightclub)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.orlandoentertainmentnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/1-GREEN-VELVET.jpg?w=720&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6773\"\/><figcaption>It was just the very first weekend that bars and clubs could open again in most of Florida and without a moment to pace oneself, already a blockbuster booking at <em>Gilt Nightclub<\/em>!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.orlandoentertainmentnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/DSCN3748-scaled.jpg?fit=720%2C540\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6775\"\/><figcaption>With indoor capacity limited to 50%, was wondering how they were going to do it. The dance floor was generally limited to those that could afford ultra-expensive sofas with bottle service.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.orlandoentertainmentnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/DSCN3749-scaled.jpg?fit=720%2C540\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6776\"\/><figcaption>Surrounding the sofas were more-affordable high top tables that seated four guests and then along the club&#8217;s bars were bar stools.  No matter what your choice, it paid to arrive early because sofas, high tops and bar stools were not assigned. You could pick the very best available in your category when you got there! You couldn&#8217;t just stand around and block views since you had to either remain seated or stand\/dance adjacent your seat.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.orlandoentertainmentnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/DSCN3744-scaled.jpg?fit=720%2C540\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6777\"\/><figcaption>DJ duo Lord Rash (USA) was playing House music when we arrived.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.orlandoentertainmentnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/DSCN3750-scaled.jpg?fit=720%2C540\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6778\"\/><figcaption>First time seeing them play and they made for a good start as people filed in.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.orlandoentertainmentnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/IMG_2829.jpg?fit=720%2C540\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6779\"\/><figcaption>They never did post who this was up next but it looked like DJ duo Too Heavy Crew (USA). If we learn differently, we&#8217;ll update this entry. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.orlandoentertainmentnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/IMG_2833-scaled.jpg?fit=720%2C540\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6780\"\/><figcaption>They played the 11:30PM &#8211; 12:30AM time slot as the club filled in.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.orlandoentertainmentnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/IMG_2836.jpg?fit=720%2C540\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6781\"\/><figcaption>And then at the appointed time, there he was!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.orlandoentertainmentnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/IMG_2869.jpg?fit=720%2C540\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6782\"\/><figcaption>Curtis Jones&#8230;..<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.orlandoentertainmentnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/IMG_28781.jpg?fit=720%2C540\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6783\"\/><figcaption>Much better known as DJ Green Velvet (USA)!!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.orlandoentertainmentnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/IMG_2842-scaled.jpg?fit=720%2C540\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6784\"\/><figcaption>The front VIP areas kind of merged together to form a large dance crowd by the booth!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.orlandoentertainmentnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/IMG_2858.jpg?fit=720%2C540\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6785\"\/><figcaption>And he had everyone bouncing!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.orlandoentertainmentnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/IMG_2867-scaled.jpg?fit=720%2C540\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6786\"\/><figcaption>50% packed to the rafters!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.orlandoentertainmentnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/IMG_2853.jpg?fit=720%2C540\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6787\"\/><figcaption>Spotted at the bar: Sam &amp; friends representing Tampa and Clearwater.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.orlandoentertainmentnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/IMG_2857.jpg?fit=720%2C540\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6788\"\/><figcaption>Spotted at the bar: Debbie &amp; Stacey<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.orlandoentertainmentnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/IMG_2873-scaled.jpg?fit=720%2C540\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6789\"\/><figcaption>Spotted by the booth: Amelia &amp; Storm<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.orlandoentertainmentnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/IMG_2880-scaled.jpg?fit=720%2C540\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6790\"\/><figcaption>Having fun in VIP!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.orlandoentertainmentnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/IMG_2845.jpg?fit=720%2C960\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6791\"\/><figcaption>Wearing his trademark green mohawk, playing his collaboration with Claude vonStroke,         &#8220;Jolean&#8221;.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.orlandoentertainmentnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/IMG_2844.jpg?fit=720%2C960\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6792\"\/><figcaption>A fellow graduate of the <em>University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign<\/em>!!  Go ILLINI!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.orlandoentertainmentnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/IMG_2879-scaled.jpg?fit=720%2C540\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6793\"\/><figcaption>Everyone was beyond excited to be out again.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.orlandoentertainmentnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/IMG_2866.jpg?fit=720%2C540\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6794\"\/><figcaption>Green Velvet&#8217;s set was a mixture of House, Tech House and <em>Dirtybird <\/em>House.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.orlandoentertainmentnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/IMG_2849.jpg?fit=720%2C540\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6795\"\/><figcaption>Over the years we&#8217;ve got to see Green Velvet play at <em>EDC-Orlando<\/em> a couple times as well as at clubs in Chicago and Tampa.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.orlandoentertainmentnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/IMG_2863-scaled.jpg?fit=720%2C960\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6796\"\/><figcaption>After initially ending at 2:30AM and amid chants of &#8220;One More Song&#8221; by the crowd, he delivered an encore version of his old hit &#8220;La La Land&#8221;.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.orlandoentertainmentnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/IMG_2860-scaled.jpg?fit=720%2C540\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6797\"\/><figcaption>The new normal at <em>Gilt <\/em>was quite pleasant and much better than what we experienced downtown on Friday night. Big thanks to Russ from <em>HTG <\/em>for the professional courtesies.  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