Sammy Virji at the Loft, Minneapolis (24 Feb 2024)

02/24 Sammy Virji at the Loft (Skyway Theatre) Lineup 9:00-10:00 Wasko B2B Boardwalk 10:00-11:00 Walk 11:00-12:00 Stereogo B2B Davilla 12:00-1:00 Obii 1:00-2:00 Sammy Virji Tour Dates Feb 29 – Primary – Chicago, IL Mar 1 – Primary – Chicago IL Mar 15 Brighton, UK Concorde 2 Mar 16 Bournemouth, UK The Old Fire Station Mar 23 Liverpool, UK Invisible Wind Factory Mar 23 Southampton, UK Engine Rooms Jun 15 Barking, UK People Festival Jun 23 Pag Island, Croatia Hideout Festival Read More Sammy Virji UK-based DJ/Producer Sammy Virji will be headlining the Loft (inside the Skyway Theatre) this February 24, 2024, in Minneapolis. … UK-based DJ/Producer Sammy Virji is enjoying his debut (and sold-out) tour of America. He recently headlined the Loft, in Minneapolis, on Saturday (technically Sunday morning!) If you’re not familiar with the Loft, it’s part of a suite inside the Skyway Theatre (which also includes Studio B and The Lyric). The Loft is on the 4th floor of the Skyway Theatre and has a great view of downtown Minneapolis. It also seems to cater to DJ/clubbing, which the Loft may have a monopoly in the Minneapolis area. Before the first DJ act, the local house DJs warmed up the audience with their mix of songs. The first DJs may have been a last-minute addition, as their names weren’t on the bill (see poster for reference). But starting at 9pm were DJ Wasko and Boardwalk, billed as Wasko B2B Boardwalk (B2B is short for back-to-back). They took turn to mix and pick songs, some of which was The Jets’ “Crush On You”, which I appreciate. Every hour we’re treated to a local DJ support act. So, the next hour was taken over by Walk, then a very energetic pumping set with StereoGo B2B Davilla. The Stereogo/Davilla set actually ran much longer than an hour, possibly covering for Obii, who showed up a little late. Obii brought his own backup dancing posse, who remained behind him as he played his set. Around this time, the dance floor was incredibly packed, with fans arriving fashionably late. By the time the headliner Sammy Virji came on stage, the audience was just ready to party. The Newcastle-based DJ wasted no time pumping in his style of bass and UK garage sound. Virji had a captive audience. Whenever he encourages the crowd to put up their hands, they all do it. Whenever he shifts his bassline, the audience danced to the new beat. His latest UKG (UK Bass) song, “If U Need It”, has been a hit with streaming and socials, and it shows as the audience gave very positive feedback in hearing them. You can hear that single mix, as well as “Moonlight”, on his Soundcloud. “If U Need It” is out now on Astralwerks. Sammy Virji Sammy Virji Sammy Virji Obii Obii StereoGo B2B Davilla StereoGo B2B Davilla Walk Walk Wasko B2B Boardwalk House DJs/Soundboard Team Audience vu ♥ weheartmusic.com Sammy Virji at the Loft, Minneapolis (24 Feb 2024)