by senior contributor Brendan Kownacki
“This seems more like a nightclub than hotel” remarked one guest who was bopping to the beats of the DJ and looking for a peek of the Thievery pair. “I’ve never seen the hotel so lively.” It was a turn-out crowd on Thursday evening at the Renaissance Dupont Circle Hotel when DJ Duo Thievery Corporation stopped by for a pre-show set prior to their sold out show at DC’s famed 9:30 club. (Photo credit: Alfredo Flores)
Also appearing to hype up the crowd was DJ Pleasuremaker who rocked the hotel bar as a part of Renaissance’s RLife Live music series.
Thievery has created six studio albums, three compilations, and numerous EP’s and singles. which have jolted them to popularity in the dance and electronica music scene. Their music brings together a unique mix of many musical styles including reggae, jazz and even classic to perfect their signature sound.
