Event: Louie Vega, Godfather of dance music, in his only performance on Phuket.
Where: at Seduction, Soi Bangla, for one night only.
When: December 11, 10pm-late
What Phuketwan says: Dance music is undergoing a boom on Phuket and Louie Vega is right at the top of the genre. Mere mortal DJs swoon at mention of his name. The days of reggae and Hotel California being the sounds of Phuket are giving way to the next generation of music lovers. Dance music, with its wider input from other styles and forms, seems to be preferred to hip hop, except among Thai teenagers. For an introduction to dance music, an evening with Louie Vega is the kind of first-up experience that every dance music virgin prays for. He has jazz and Latin music ingrained deep in his background and is one of the genre's most notable innovators.
His decision to take a holiday on Phuket turned out to be a lucky break for the island's dance music aficianados. A well-connected local DJ suggested a one-night performance, negotiated the special deal that in normal circumstances would set a promoter back as much as $50,000, and Louie Vega will hit the turntables here. When the best in the world perform, there is only one place to be: in the audience.
Price of Entry: 500 baht
Tickets: Available at the door
Where: at Seduction, Soi Bangla, for one night only.
When: December 11, 10pm-late
What Phuketwan says: Dance music is undergoing a boom on Phuket and Louie Vega is right at the top of the genre. Mere mortal DJs swoon at mention of his name. The days of reggae and Hotel California being the sounds of Phuket are giving way to the next generation of music lovers. Dance music, with its wider input from other styles and forms, seems to be preferred to hip hop, except among Thai teenagers. For an introduction to dance music, an evening with Louie Vega is the kind of first-up experience that every dance music virgin prays for. He has jazz and Latin music ingrained deep in his background and is one of the genre's most notable innovators.
His decision to take a holiday on Phuket turned out to be a lucky break for the island's dance music aficianados. A well-connected local DJ suggested a one-night performance, negotiated the special deal that in normal circumstances would set a promoter back as much as $50,000, and Louie Vega will hit the turntables here. When the best in the world perform, there is only one place to be: in the audience.
Price of Entry: 500 baht
Tickets: Available at the door
