One Night to remember: MK & Sonny Fodera at the Brooklyn Mirage
The Brooklyn Mirage, the East Coast's answer to Ibiza, stands out as a unique venue for hosting electronic dance music concerts. It's a haven for house music enthusiasts, like Madison Square Garden is a mecca for stand-up comedians and singer-songwriters.
Set within the Avant Gardner complex, the Brooklyn Mirage is a captivating open-air space. Its 200-foot LED wall adds a stunning visual dimension to the show. This past weekend, the Mirage hosted a memorable back-to-back set from Marc Kinchen (MK) and Sonny Fodera, two influential figures in the world of house music.
There is no bad seat in the Brooklyn Mirage. Depending on how much you want your face to melt off, the front standing spot a few yards away from the DJ booth might not be recommended. However, for house concerts specifically, legroom is needed to let the beat take the rug out from under fans. This is the second time seeing MK live at the Mirage, and there is a certain demographic of fans, mostly mid- to late thirty-year-olds who wear Brian Bosworth shades rolling on Moonrocks. But considering Sonny Fodera tagged along, his fan love added a good mix to the crowd.
The set time was 1 am, with the doors opening at 10 pm. Arrival is usually based on how early the time is going to be reasonable before wanting to leave an hour into the main event.
As the clock struck 12:15, the anticipation in the air was palpable. After swiftly navigating through the security checks, the stage was set for MK and Sonny Fodera to take the spotlight at 1 am on the dot. Promptness is a hallmark of the Brooklyn Mirage's commitment to delivering an unforgettable experience.
But some people find the time between the opener and the main act quite uncomfortable. Usually, some white shines from the outside, and the music is off, so the sound of vibrating jaws fills the venue with a low hum.
While MK and Sonny Fodera individually experiment with different types of house music, each with a distinct style, they blend well to achieve a pop-house sound whenever they collaborate.
The duo understood the assignment and delivered the hits they created together, such as Life Lesson, Asking, and One Night. They also included other artists' hit tracks, like Gasoline and You & Me. What makes a B2B set worthwhile is getting the artists' solo works, like MK's song of Summer 2021—Stop This Flame, and Fodera's Life Lesson and Never Be Alone.
The only great problem with watching DJs like MK and Fodera perform is that they throw in remixes of songs that will never be found in the deep levels of Spotify searches. For example, a remix to Crazy Towns Butterfly froze anyone from even trying to Shazam it live - it can't be found.
Sonny Fodera hopped on the booth, showing love for Asking and an artist being one of the biggest fans of their work. Involving the crowd and bringing even more energy to the set.
House concerts manage to immerse audiences and give everyone a serotonin boost when needed most, but it takes a certain kind of talent to do it, like MK and Sonny Fodera.
Seeing a set like this, with its energy and creative collaboration, only leaves fans wanting to know when the next show will be.
Hopefully, MK and Sonny Fodera will make it a point to return regularly and perform at the Mirage.
