This past weekend Carnage and the #ChipotleGang came through to give his hometown an unforgettable set. Standing in line we could already feel the electricity emanating from the sold out 9:30 club venue. The all-too-familiar brick wall provided a stark backdrop to the colorful sea of neon, kandi, and lights. Every person in line was abuzz with raucous laughter and jovial chatter. Upon our arrival we knew this would be a good night. This night was particularly special in our case, seeing as we were celebrating one of my very best friend’s birthday by taking him to see his absolute favorite DJ. Needless to say, we were ecstatic to get into the club. We waited anxiously until we finally secured our tickets at Will Call.
Walking into the 9:30 Club was an immediate blast of energy to the chest. RaceCarBed was doin’ it right to get the crowd moving, and the unbridled chaos left our heads spinning the moment we stepped in. I took a moment to stare at the beautiful sea of people. Everyone seemed to be having the greatest night of their lives, and the night had only just started. Seeing as it was my friend’s birthday, we knew immediately what we had to do. We went to the bar and everyone took two shots.
With a shit-eating grin like a school boy’s first shag we took our places in the crowd as Carnage was walking onstage. Looking cool in some shades and a black tee, you could tell by his expression that he had been waiting for this moment for a long time. This would be the first time he ever sold out the 9:30 Club, and as a Maryland native he wore his pride heavily on his sleeve. The crowd roared as he began his set, his lights synchronizing perfectly to the Illuminati pyramid bearing his name on his giant screen. What ensued next was an epic barrage of lights and sound that rocked DC to its very core. The eclectic set raged on for two hours, keeping the crowd enticed for every minute. It boasted everything from MIA’s “Paper Planes” to the Killers’ “Human” with every type of music in between. Carnage did a great job of blending everything from house to trap to indie to hip-hop. Of course, he dropped some of his own classics too such as “Micheal Jordan”, “Mara”, and his Festival Trap remix of Hardwell’s “Spaceman”. Overall, the show was amazing and I am sure all of the DMV can agree with me when I say we would gladly have Carnage back anytime!
Photo Credit: Joshua Schellhammer, WRR writer
By Alex Arviso
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