While this golden DJ “opener” rule should go without saying, it needs to be reiterated again — if you’re opening up for an artist, don’t play out their track before they get a chance to. Especially their biggest hit.
This happened to Chet Porter at Larimer Lounge in Denver last night. As he was gearing up to take the stage he noticed a familiar song playing out prematurely. It was “Stay,” only his most famed track.
the opener for my show literally just played stay lmao
— chet porter (@chetporter) December 10, 2017
Which brings us to our next DJ “opener” rule — avoid playing banger after banger after banger. It’s not tasteful. Whoever was opening for Chet Porter, also disregarded this important rule.
literally every banger you can imagine and then my biggest song… this feels like a troll
— chet porter (@chetporter) December 10, 2017
Other DJs including Manilla Killa, Rezz, Louis the Child and more jumped in on the conversation…
Preposterous
— ᴿᵉᶻᶻ (@OfficialRezz) December 10, 2017
If my tm steve heard it happen at my show he’d throw them off the stage :p
— ᴿᵉᶻᶻ (@OfficialRezz) December 10, 2017
would’ve been a little happier if it was a remix tbh 🤦🏻♀️
— chet porter (@chetporter) December 10, 2017
lmao i miss you guys
— chet porter (@chetporter) December 10, 2017
In the end, it sounds like everything turned out ok. Chet thanked his dedicated fans for selling out the show, and it seems he had a great time despite playing with the flu and hearing “Stay” before he ever hit the stage.
shout out to denver for selling the show out before doors even opened, made playing with the flu totally worth it 💕 love u
— chet porter (@chetporter) December 10, 2017
So, what did we learn today, openers?
1. Never play a headliner’s music.
2. Stop playing so many damn bangers.
Chet Porter – Stay ft. Chelsea Cutler
Photo: Cole Janeteas
