Artist: DJ Tiesto
Date: 07.20.2007
Venue: Hammerstein Ballroom
Location: New York, NY
Photography: Denise Smith

How many times have you told yourself, “I want to go to a rave?” Unknowing about where to go or what information to look up, most of us just give up. Even if the opportunity came up, most of time there will be some overpaid, under talented DJ that doesn’t make it worth your while. But, let me tell you this. If DJ Tiesto is spinning in a town near you and you fancy a ravin’ good time, check it out!

To pre-empt Tiesto, Jes performed material from her upcoming CD, Disconnect. Eager to perform and please, Jes was excited and happy to be there, and it showed. Jumping around and belching out high-pitched notes to perfection, Jes was a crowd pleaser and good way to start out the night.

Immediately following, all the lights blacked out. The image of a Tiesto-esque cartoon emerged on a giant 20 x 20 screen. Massively broadcast through four large projectors, Tiesto’s cartoon friend began to beg for the crowd to scream. Enthusiastically, the crowd began to chant, “Tiesto! Tiesto! Tiesto!” Tiesto’s cartoon was more than pleased and began spinning tunes in cartoon, while the crowd danced on.

The hour of the cartoon Tiesto allowed me to step back and appreciate his diehard fans and see the eloquent Hammerstein Ballroom combine into an entranced combination. The sold out Hammerstein Ballroom housed the illustrious DJ Tiesto two day release event. If there was one problem with the combination, it was the size. Don’t underestimate Tiesto fans and their capability to fill a venue.

As scheduled, Tiesto came on stage to take us into the wee hours of the night. Tiesto eased his way into the night by shooting off bright pyrotechnics and illuminating Hammerstein with rows upon rows of lights. The combination of lights of his table, the lights of the venue, and pyrotechnics was the visual catalyst for rave-ready beats.

So, if you’re ready to party, check out DJ Tiesto at a city near you. Let yourself go and immerse yourself into the Elements of Life.

Jes

DJ Tiesto