Boogie Lights and his 10-piece live ensemble, The Boogie Bunch, will bring DISCO DANCE THERAPY to life during their headlining show at Denver’s legendary Cervantes Masterpiece Ballroom on Friday, December 20, 2024
Denver-based artist Boogie Lights is forging his own path in the dance scene with his unique blend of disco, house, and soul-infused music.
With a reputation for feel-good live shows, Boogie Lights combines DJing with raw, energetic drumming and a youthful, carefree spirit – resulting in unforgettable live music experiences that have resonated with audiences nationwide. Originally hailing from Rochester, NY, Boogie Lights began his musical journey in college, drumming for funk band Soul Junction before moving to Denver to pursue his solo career in 2017. After quickly making his mark on the Denver music scene, he has sold out venues like Globe Hall; performed at iconic spots like Bluebird Theater, Cervantes’ Masterpiece Ballroom, The Black Box, and Decadence NYE; supported artists like Fox Stevenson, The Sponges, SkiiTour, Night Drive, and The Orchestrator; and released music on Disco Down Records, Kokolores Records, and Super Spicy Records.
Following the celebrated release of his The Boogie Bunch EP in 2023, Boogie Lights is now revving up to release his debut LP DISCO DANCE THERAPY, set to release on Friday, December 6. Showcasing his genre-blending mastery, the upcoming album is a journey through Boogie Lights’ artistic identity that draws from house, disco, funk, bass, soul, and hip-hop. The album also reflects Boogie Lights’ core creative ethos, exploring the transformative power of music as an uplifting, healing force and encouraging listeners to dance their way through life’s challenges.
“The inspiration for this song is encapsulated in the line, ‘No reason it’s not us to be the reason we climb up.’ It’s a realization that we all have the power to make the world a better place, starting by coming together. The track began as a collaboration with Mocha Music, aiming to creatively blend House and Bass music. This unique fusion inspired an uplifting message, enhanced by the duet of DZIRAE GOLD’s soulful vocals and the electrifying flow of Deezy Le Phunk.” – Boogie Lights
Today, Boogie Lights unveils the LP’s lead single, “RISE UP” – an empowering, genre-bending anthem that calls for unity and hope for a brighter future. This track was created in collaboration with members of The Boogie Bunch, including DZIRAE GOLD, Deezy Le Phunk, and Mocha Music. The Boogie Bunch, often featured in live performances, is a rotating ensemble of musicians that includes sax, guitar, keys, vocals, and more to deliver a funk-filled dose of ‘disco dance therapy.’ “RISE UP” inspires listeners to recognize their collective power for positive change to “unite the fight” and come together as one as encapsulated in the line, “No reason it’s not us, to be the reason we climb up.”
“RISE UP” kicks off with soulful vocals courtesy of DZIRAE GOLD, drawing listeners in with her emotive delivery. Deezy Le Phunk then enters the mix with his potent, razor-sharp verse. Next, the track builds toward a climactic bass drop from Mocha Music, which is seamlessly woven into the instrumental via Boogie Lights’ signature groovy house beats – a vibrant tapestry of sound that embraces the track’s true message: that we should uplift ourselves as a collective and celebrate the transformative power of music and community.
Fans can catch Boogie Lights play out “RISE UP” and other DISCO DANCE THERAPY tracks at his upcoming headlining show at Cervantes’ Masterpiece Ballroom on Friday, December 20, 2024, which will be his largest headlining performance to date with The Boogie Bunch.
Following the Cervantes’ show, Boogie Lights will return to his hometown of Rochester, NY, to host his third annual holiday charity event, ‘Boogie Wonderland‘ at Flour City Station on December 28, 2024. This event will continue Boogie Lights’ mission of combining music with a message of positivity, weirdness, and kindness.
