Chris Lake Sets Fire To The Brooklyn Mirage In Two Night Run – [Read]

July 21, 2021

The tech house king dominated the massive Brooklyn venue in an epic sold out weekend

Chris Lake has been at the top of his game for the majority of the past decade. The GRAMMY-nominated producer has repeatedly delivered hit after hit and cultivated a dedicaded fanbase across the globe. Returning to the city that never sleeps for a two-night run at The Brooklyn Mirage, Chris Lake was prepared to bring the heat to Brooklyn.

Stacking a huge roster of talent for his two-night run, Chris Lake recruited Cloonee, Kevin Saunderson, Egyptian Lover, Honeyluv and more to kick off Friday and Saturday evenings. Demonstrating the finest house music, each opener delivered a unique performance that stirred anticipation for Lake’s performance. Rising UK producer Cloonee offered a stellar tech house set on Friday, rinsing some of his fan-favorites like “Sun Goes Down” and “Mi Amor”. Kevin Saunderson effortessly commanded the crowd and set the tone for the rest of the night.

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Chris Lake packed the house and even had a few fellow NYC-based producers in attendance including Fisher, Tommie Sunshine, and Westend. Known for his lively performances, Chris Lake was prepared to give The Brooklyn Mirage an unforgettable experience following the long hiatus due to the pandemic.

Rinsing some of his classics, Lake mixed “Operator (Ring Ring)” smoothly into his collab with Walker & Royce, “Dance With Me”, setting the crowd into a frenzy. Another notable moment of the performance was when Lake dropped the latest weapon in his arsenal, “Beat Freak” ft. lau.ra. With top-notch production boasted by The Brooklyn Mirage, Chris Lake’s atomosphere felt like the perfect combination between a mainstage festival show and an underground club. Lake kept attendees grooving well into the early morning hours.

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Chris Lake has cemented himself as one of the leaders of house music in recent years. His high-energy performances and unparalleled discography continue to adapt and attract larger audiences with each coming year. The Black Book Records label founder also plays a massive part in cultivating up-and-coming talent in the house music realm, including Cloonee, Walker & Royce, Biscits, and more. Additionally, his superduo with Chris Lorenzo, Anti Up, has received high praise as the project continues to blossom.

A true industry leader, Chris Lake continues to pave the path of house music into uncharted territories with his carefully-crafted tracks, intriguing collaborative projects, and successful record label, Black Book Records. After his extraordinary performance at The Brooklyn Mirage, it’s safe to say Chris Lake is ready to dominate the remainder of the year and make up for lost time in 2020.

Check out upcoming tour dates, merch, and all things Chris Lake on his website: https://chris-lake.com/

Check out upcoming shows at The Brooklyn Mirage: https://www.avant-gardner.com/events

Featured photo by Eric Cunningham