KK
Very well written article that, Im sure, will take many people back on a journey.

I’d completely forgotten about night’s like Switch at Fw, or the Rene Amesz night where they played sounds that were ahead of the game. (As i write this, I remember Anthony Middleton playing ‘Larry Heard – Deja Vu (Musaria Vocal Mix)’ only moments after playing Solid Groove – This is Sick.)

As was often the case, the atmosphere at FW was intoxicating in itself, and the music took you left, right and centre.

This article consistently reiterated the spirit of the club in such a great way: the music and atmosphere’s reciprocal contribution to the relationship of the DJ and partygoers with one another. Unity inclusive of music.

At the end of the day, that’s what it was all about, and I am sure I speak for many by saying we had many incredible times at this (often described it people ‘not in the know’ as a) hidden gem.

As the article highlighted, Footwork was the ‘go to’ for it’s crowd who ‘knew their music’. What it did so well at setting itself apart was it’s ability to seduce patrons and DJs to attend in hopes of being taken on a journey where new, unheard sounds and new vibes would be demonstrated and experienced… This concept distinguishes itself drastically from what mainstream clubs offered. Mainstream was and still is largely about playing the anthems that people know and can sing and dance along to. Footwork was the pioneer in musical education and, as the article mentioned, the ‘venue to get lost in the atmosphere of the music’.

They set the precedent, had great team players who supported their common goal, were pivotal in Toronto’s underground music culture’s growth, and the memories from their past will comfort many as they continue to move forward.

Best.

K 5:46 pm on February 11, 2014