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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.
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Groups of up to eight people were situated in gated areas (or "pods") that measured 8-by-10-feet.
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Some people just hung out in their pods while DJs performed.
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Other attendees danced the night away as beats were played by DJs.
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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.
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This is how you party during a pandemic.
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A hug between members of a pod during the first night of the event on Friday, November 6.
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A group of local EDM fans within their pod.
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One of the attendees of the first night poses for a photo.
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Having some fun with a flow toy on the second night.
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Some of the many electronic dance music fans at the event.
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Each of the pods at the concerts offered plenty of room for social distancing, partying, and dancing.
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Hugging it out with a friend on the second night of the event.
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Partying with friends in one of the socially distanced pods at Rawhide Event Center in Chandler.
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Have friends, will party.
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Spotted on the second night of the event.
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These EDM fans dressed up for the occasion.
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Face masks offer both protection and the chance to make a sociopolitical statement.
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Whip it good.
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Throwing up the hand sign for Arizona State University.
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TFW you're wearing the same mask as your bestie.
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Putting on a light show for a friend.
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Enjoying the moment when the beats drop at an EDM event.
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Masks of every variety were worn by attendees of the event, including bandanas.
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One EDM fan (center) wore a mask inspired by Black Tiger Sex Machine.
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Flinging around a glowing flow toy can result in some trippy photos.
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Don't worry, we used a zoom lens to get this close-up photo.
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Electronic dance music brings people together.
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LED hula-hoops are a big thing at electronic dance music events.
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Dirty Monkey during his set on the second night of the event.
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The one on the left has a pacifier underneath her mask.
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Open your eyes, bro, you're missing the show.
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Showing off a plastic pixel art necklace in the shape of one of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.
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Feeling the beats during the second night of Subtronics' two-evening set.
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They brought their whole fam to the event.
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EDM artist Level Up performs at Rawhide Event Center in Chandler.
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Capturing the moment with her smartphone.
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He had to use both hands to show how hard he was rocking out.
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One of the attendees gets a light show from another member of her pod.
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A local electronic dance music fan during the second night of Subtronics' two-evening set at Rawhide Event Center in Chandler.
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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.
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Looking on as Subtronics and other EDM artists perform at Rawhide Event Center in Chandler.
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Partying within their pod.
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Wonder if she's posting the photo to Facebook or Instagram?
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The final concert of the weekend started just before dusk.
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Posing for a photo while on the way to their pod during the final concert of the weekend.
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Masks can't stop them from having a good time.
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Local DJ Michael Hooker opens up the final concert of the weekend.
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Putting the "dance" in electronic dance music.
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They were a very spirited group.
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These two sport some stylish masks during the final concert of the weekend.
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They came to see Sage Armstrong, one of the EDM artists who performed during the final concert of the weekend.
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Having some socially distanced fun with her friends.
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In pod we trust.
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He clearly hits the gym.
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All masked up and ready to party.
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What happens when the music moves you.
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Putting their hands in the air and waving them around like they just don't care.
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Ready to party.
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This group brought plenty of bottled water to get them through the evening.
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Attendees of the final concert of the weekend on Sunday, November 8.
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A Relentless Beats technician oversees the sound and lights during the final concert of the weekend.
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That's what you'd call a colorful outfit.
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Even Optimus Prime likes to party every now and again.
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They're definitely smiling behind their masks.
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They're just chillin' in their pod.
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We dig their style.
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Peace, bro.
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These two were hanging out in the pod next to us during the final concert of the weekend.
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Laying down some electronic dance music during the final concert of the weekend.
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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.
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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