One week ago, we put on
@space.prom in Nashville again for the 7th time. The Brooklyn Bowl show was just the cherry on top of a month-long effort taking Prom to new places too. We brought the show to new heights this year; a top-tier band, a cast of dancers, all-star guests, LED walls, and a custom
@gibsonguitar prize guitar are just the beginning of it.
I’m so proud to be a director of this show. The opportunity to meld 2.5 hours of songs into a story and help turn a group of (unbelievable) individual musicians into a badass band brings me so much joy.
Reflecting on the year I’m reminded why I love Space Prom: the music has only ever been a means to get to the good stuff. We play 80s music because there are so many familiar favorites across countless genres, the decade is ripe with dance music and singalongs, and the diverse instrumentation supports our big band. But really, Space Prom is about challenging each other to pull something off that we’ve never done before, as a team. It’s also about uplifting our vastly talented community of artists with Special Guests. And lastly, it’s about giving people a chance to dress up, meet friends, dance, and feel SAFE to do so. Some people shake their heads at cover shows, but that’s not really what we’re doing here.
For those that came this year and those that continue to come every time, thank you for a sold out night. It means the world. And countless thanks to everyone listed below and more; Space Prom takes a village and I’m happy to have this one.
BAND:
@grassodrums (Drums, MD)
@ya_blew__it (Perc)
@masonfthomas (Bass)
@charlesblemons (keys, samples)
@jarrenblair (keys, vocals)
@elizabethiimusic (lead guitar)
Myself (guitar, vocals, MD)
@omgsunnyd (saxophone, vocals)
@nordistafreeze (creator, host, director, vocals)
CREW:
@sma_sma_sma_ (Creative Director)
@laurenlucas732 (Tour Manager, Stage Manager)
@macey.graham (Stylist, costume designer)
@dannystarforever (Visual designer, operator)
@chibuike_ogbodo_ @cloudslightingllc (Stage Design, Lighting Design)
@suke_lhepherd (drum tech, stagehand)
Good photos by
@vonrphoto
Other fun photos by phones
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