Left Can Dance

Courtney Wilder, Kelly Taylor, and Sam Patton lead the movement known as Left Can Dance. Left Can Dance (LCD) started two and a half years ago with the idea that Nashville needs a new dance night with music that the three previously mentioned members love. Turns out is was a great idea, for they have been bringing out the people for a long time now.

I was first introduced to LCD by my former roommate who knew some of the members when they had all their parties at Ombi. LCD provided several great nights of dancing to wonderful music, flirting with cute girls, and eating at Cafe Coco after the party. I knew it was associated with Vanderbilt University, and now I know the members are all active DJs on the Vanderbilt Radio Station, WRVU (91 Rock) as I call it. Back in my day it was the only alternative radio station in town--Lightning 100 was not even around yet. I support it in every way I can because it helped me through a lot of childhood angst.

To get back to my story, I went to The End for the latest instalment of LCD, Robot Rock II. The music was great and a few people were wearing costumes to go along with the robot music theme. Lots of pretty people were dancing and standing around totally enjoying themselves just as one is supposed to at a joint like LCD. They don't have a date yet, but their next event will be something called Return to the Garage. I will be looking forward to seeing all the friendly faces again. Speaking of which, there is none of the silly pretentious goop I experience at some other local parties, so go and enjoy yourself however you desire. You might know no one or everyone... it won't make a difference here.

To check out the next party go to their Myspace page: www.myspace.com/leftcandance
You'll get all the information you need there.


Left Can Dance--Robot Rock II 2009 from Jake Stein on Vimeo.