June 4th: Adria Music Conference, Croatia
I was very excited about this gig as we brought along our man Eddie Thoneick and planned to shoot the video for Erick and Eddie’s new summer banger, ‘Stronger’ live at the party. (Keep an eye out for that soon and if you were there you might find yourself in it!)
Eddie is such a character that having him on board our plane over from Ibiza was a pleasure. I love how cracks jokes on Nick our cameraman too. The real funny part was that he needed to use the bathroom so badly. I kept offering him water!
As we were escorted to the venue all you could see was a sea of people. The legendary Reverend Run from Run DMC was DJing and had the crowd completely pumped! He also had a few words for Erick. He told him to please keep doing what he does. So many young kids love him and that he needs to be their hero and love them back. And sure enough, Erick played an amazing set after that pep-talk. The crowd was so energetic and you know Erick always feeds off that energy.
The ladies in Croatia are some of the most beautiful women on the planet, I’m sure you will not disagree from our photos. When Erick dropped ‘Stronger’ it was off the hook. Eddie joined Erick on stage and our visuals looked amazing on the LED wall. We were able to get some great footage for our video in Croatia. It was an amazing turn out by the crowd and Reverend Run you still got it man. A true pioneer of hip hop!
June 8th: Pacha, Ibiza
Head for the hills! Subliminal Invades Ibiza yet again. For our second night of the season we were all really hyped as our new residents for 2011, Basement Jaxx, were going to be in the house. Erick is a big fan of these legends. The island was still buzzing from our opening party. Word has it, if you want to see the hottest girls, come to Subliminal on a Wednesday.
Our boy Carl Kennedy crushed it at the pre-party as Café Mambo. He has a bit of a new sound this year, what I’d like to call sexy! He kicked things off at Pacha too had the whole dance floor rocking and I mean rocking.
Basement Jaxx rocked up to the booth and told me they were so excited. They came fully prepared with about 3 show books, so I knew this would be a great night of music. And they turned the crowd inside out! Can’t wait to hear them again (they’re back for us next on July 13th.) as it looks like they are really getting into their stride with the Subliminal vibe.
By the time Erick was ready to play the dancefloor was insane, when Erick started his set all the lights went out. So all you could see were all the headbands we passed out. It was so amazing to watch. Subliminal regular Tiesto dropped by and said, and I quote “Erick is the best!” Can’t say fairer than that.
Erick played another awesome set and pushed the limits to play until about 7:07am which normally they never allow us. I guess you can say a 14 year residency says something these days! Ibiza you better get ready, Subliminal Invasion is here to stay this summer.
Manny – Tour Manager
Loads more ultra-sexy pics from this week’s parties
