Lane 8 - Sunrise Set - Grand Lake, CO

My last live show before the world came to a screeching halt was Lane 8 with Le Youth at the Mission Ballroom in Denver but there aren’t any photos or videos because “it never happened.” It was a truly magical evening with an audience that was just there for the music. The deeper house tracks took on a more ominous note with an added hint of danger as the knowledge of a killer virus hung heavy on our shoulders. Regardless, we showed up to let go, and damn, did these artists help provide a sense of real release. Little did I know that it would be last evening sweating on strangers for the foreseeable future.

Life looks pretty different these day especially with out concerts and live shows. Rather than frolicking from different festivals to concert series like last summer, I now find myself dancing alone to a YouTube set on the big screen while I fold my laundry.

Luckily, Lane 8 created a true piece of art to bring the adventure to our homes. There are plenty of visual treats that make this set an absolute joy to watch on the big screen. The gentle ripples of a dude dancing alone in a pontoon, the reflection of the clouds as cotton candy in the lake, the “This Never Happened” logo tucked away in the trees, and, obviously, the undeniable beauty of the Colorado outdoors are just a few of the visual gems. A specific highlight is 32.45 when he takes a brief break from dancing to take in the beauty of where he is.

Yes, the video is a piece of art, but the set is another level of musical perfection. The remarkably emotive set is replete with flawless transitions and true gems from the This Never Happened label like the newly released “Demons” from Jerro and Sophia Bel. In true Lane 8 fashion, this is a set that was designed to help us get lost in the music and let go. If you need any support moving, take a note at Daniel and just mimic some of his slick pontoon moves.