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Subtronics and Green Velvet at Rawhide Was Socially Distanced EDM Fun

Friday, November 13, 2020 at 8 a.m.

Benjamin Leatherman The event kicked off on Friday and Saturday with two nights of music headlined by dubstep artist Subtronics. 1/70

Benjamin Leatherman Groups of up to eight people were situated in gated areas (or "pods") that measured 8-by-10-feet. 2/70

Benjamin Leatherman Some people just hung out in their pods while DJs performed. 3/70

Benjamin Leatherman Other attendees danced the night away as beats were played by DJs. 4/70

Benjamin Leatherman There was at least 6 feet of space between the pods during the concerts, which took place outdoors at the Rawhide Event Center in Chandler. 5/70

Benjamin Leatherman This is how you party during a pandemic. 6/70

Benjamin Leatherman A hug between members of a pod during the first night of the event on Friday, November 6. 7/70

Benjamin Leatherman A group of local EDM fans within their pod. 8/70

Benjamin Leatherman One of the attendees of the first night poses for a photo. 9/70

Benjamin Leatherman Having some fun with a flow toy on the second night. 10/70

Benjamin Leatherman Some of the many electronic dance music fans at the event. 11/70

Benjamin Leatherman Each of the pods at the concerts offered plenty of room for social distancing, partying, and dancing. 12/70

Benjamin Leatherman Hugging it out with a friend on the second night of the event. 13/70

Benjamin Leatherman Partying with friends in one of the socially distanced pods at Rawhide Event Center in Chandler. 14/70

Benjamin Leatherman Have friends, will party. 15/70

Benjamin Leatherman Spotted on the second night of the event. 16/70

Benjamin Leatherman These EDM fans dressed up for the occasion. 17/70

Benjamin Leatherman Face masks offer both protection and the chance to make a sociopolitical statement. 18/70

Benjamin Leatherman Whip it good. 19/70

Benjamin Leatherman Throwing up the hand sign for Arizona State University. 20/70

Benjamin Leatherman TFW you're wearing the same mask as your bestie. 21/70

Benjamin Leatherman Putting on a light show for a friend. 22/70

Benjamin Leatherman Enjoying the moment when the beats drop at an EDM event. 23/70

Benjamin Leatherman Masks of every variety were worn by attendees of the event, including bandanas. 24/70

Benjamin Leatherman One EDM fan (center) wore a mask inspired by Black Tiger Sex Machine. 25/70

Benjamin Leatherman Flinging around a glowing flow toy can result in some trippy photos. 26/70

Benjamin Leatherman Don't worry, we used a zoom lens to get this close-up photo. 27/70

Benjamin Leatherman Electronic dance music brings people together. 28/70

Benjamin Leatherman LED hula-hoops are a big thing at electronic dance music events. 29/70

Benjamin Leatherman Dirty Monkey during his set on the second night of the event. 30/70

Benjamin Leatherman The one on the left has a pacifier underneath her mask. 31/70

Benjamin Leatherman Open your eyes, bro, you're missing the show. 32/70

Benjamin Leatherman Showing off a plastic pixel art necklace in the shape of one of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. 33/70

Benjamin Leatherman Feeling the beats during the second night of Subtronics' two-evening set. 34/70

Benjamin Leatherman They brought their whole fam to the event. 35/70

Benjamin Leatherman EDM artist Level Up performs at Rawhide Event Center in Chandler. 36/70

Benjamin Leatherman Capturing the moment with her smartphone. 37/70

Benjamin Leatherman He had to use both hands to show how hard he was rocking out. 38/70

Benjamin Leatherman One of the attendees gets a light show from another member of her pod. 39/70

Benjamin Leatherman A local electronic dance music fan during the second night of Subtronics' two-evening set at Rawhide Event Center in Chandler. 40/70

Benjamin Leatherman Jesse Kardon, better known as EDM artist Subtronics, stands atop the DJ booth during the second night of his two-evening set at Rawhide Event Center in Chandler. 41/70

Benjamin Leatherman Looking on as Subtronics and other EDM artists perform at Rawhide Event Center in Chandler. 42/70

Benjamin Leatherman Partying within their pod. 43/70

Benjamin Leatherman Wonder if she's posting the photo to Facebook or Instagram? 44/70

Benjamin Leatherman The final concert of the weekend started just before dusk. 45/70

Benjamin Leatherman Posing for a photo while on the way to their pod during the final concert of the weekend. 46/70

Benjamin Leatherman Masks can't stop them from having a good time. 47/70

Benjamin Leatherman Local DJ Michael Hooker opens up the final concert of the weekend. 48/70

Benjamin Leatherman Putting the "dance" in electronic dance music. 49/70

Benjamin Leatherman They were a very spirited group. 50/70

Benjamin Leatherman These two sport some stylish masks during the final concert of the weekend. 51/70

Benjamin Leatherman They came to see Sage Armstrong, one of the EDM artists who performed during the final concert of the weekend. 52/70

Benjamin Leatherman Having some socially distanced fun with her friends. 53/70

Benjamin Leatherman In pod we trust. 54/70

Benjamin Leatherman He clearly hits the gym. 55/70

Benjamin Leatherman All masked up and ready to party. 56/70

Benjamin Leatherman What happens when the music moves you. 57/70

Benjamin Leatherman Putting their hands in the air and waving them around like they just don't care. 58/70

Benjamin Leatherman Ready to party. 59/70

Benjamin Leatherman This group brought plenty of bottled water to get them through the evening. 60/70

Benjamin Leatherman Attendees of the final concert of the weekend on Sunday, November 8. 61/70

Benjamin Leatherman A Relentless Beats technician oversees the sound and lights during the final concert of the weekend. 62/70

Benjamin Leatherman That's what you'd call a colorful outfit. 63/70

Benjamin Leatherman Even Optimus Prime likes to party every now and again. 64/70

Benjamin Leatherman They're definitely smiling behind their masks. 65/70

Benjamin Leatherman They're just chillin' in their pod. 66/70

Benjamin Leatherman We dig their style. 67/70

Benjamin Leatherman Peace, bro. 68/70

Benjamin Leatherman These two were hanging out in the pod next to us during the final concert of the weekend. 69/70

Benjamin Leatherman Laying down some electronic dance music during the final concert of the weekend. 70/70

Subtronics and Green Velvet at Rawhide Was Socially Distanced EDM Fun

Local electronic dance music promoter Relentless Beats wrapped up its series of socially distanced weekend concerts at Rawhide Event Center in Chandler with a three-night event from Friday, November 6, to Sunday, November 8, headlined by artists Subtronics and Green Velvet. COVID-19 safety measures were used each night, including mandatory mask usage and having groups of people into separate “pods” that were at least 6 feet from others. Here's a look at who was there and how they partied safely.

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