Two Friends light up the Firefly night sky in North Charleston, South Carolina

By Mark A. Leon

To an outside observer, last evenings performance by Two Friends at Firefly Distillery in North Charleston was an over-indulgent club show on a grassy knoll with remixes of songs from the last five decades led by two DJ’s in a space ship, but to all those in attendance, it was a dance party to light up the night sky.  With an ensemble set of musicians to support the electric performance including a saxophone that stole the show during key moments, this show had almost a cinematic feel.

With the faint smell of herbal pleasure and White Claw in hand, the crowd danced in circles, on shoulders and with no direction at all as dance mixes filled our ears with musical delight.  

Throw in two men with full body walrus and alligator outfits, enough halter tops and cowboy boots to fill Forever 21 stores from coast to coast and you have a complete experience.  

It was truly a Tour de Force of a performance and for those in attendance a night that won’t soon be forgotten.

Finale with a blast

As the night came to an explosive conclusion, pyrotechnics warmed the night air shooting fire into the sky, strobe lights in a rainbow of colors painted the backdrop of a rave, and confetti shoot into the crowd in a beautifully choreographed ending.

As a heartful tribute to the late Adam Schlesinger, singer and guitarist for Fountains of Wayne who died tragically after acquiring COVID-19, Two Friends ended their set with “Stacey’s Mom”.

Sometimes you just need to let go to truly find yourself.  If you get a chance to catch this act on the road this summer, observe, absorb and let the spirit of the music touch your soul. 

Thank you to Two Friends, Firefly Distillery, the North Charleston Police and all the workers and volunteers that made this night possible.  You are appreciated.