In 2010-2011, I moved to Las Vegas to be a promoter for clubs and events. Good idea for my love the scene, bad idea realistically for the economy. But I digress. Association in promotion afforded my first experience seeing Markus Schulz and Cosmic Gate tear up a pool party! As an EDM (Electronic Dance Music) junkie, witnessing these sets of Trance were just short of legendary.
Let’s fast forward to January 16, 2016. Markus Schulz & Nifra are set to bring the masses of Trance/EDM fans to Maya Day and Night Club in Scottsdale, Arizona. As evident in this article, the #UnicornSlayer set up career roots in Arizona/Phoenix area about 20 years ago. The bar and club districts of Old Town Scottsdale bring an array of people out for a night out. Every establishment playing music, serving drinks, and wanting to attract as many people as possible. However, when an event such as the #Unicorn Slayer arises, demographics are narrowed down to those part of the #TranceFamily.
The vibe was set early on in the night when Nifra opened with her set. If you follow/listen to the Global DJ Broadcast as well as the happenings with Coldharbour Recordings, you were already aware of Nifra. The party didn’t take long to kick off, and the cathartic release of the week’s tension started to melt away. Not to mention the smart play by the staff at Maya for giving out glow-sticks. Sharing this night out with my friend Marisa Thompson, who also came for the music was a long time coming.
source: http://www.brookembrown.com/2016/01/another-epic-markus-schulz-experience.html