With the economy going way south, it seems like the nightlife industry is starting to implement new business tactics. Bottle service is surely going the way of the dinosaur, and the industry knows if it’s going to survive its got to find untapped market.Enter in the downtown hipster promoters.Often relegated…
No not those designer drugs. We’re talking about Designer Drugs the DJ duo from New York. Half of the team played Miami’s Monday-night Exposure party at White Room this past September. Now the duo is set to return to South Florida this Thursday, where it’ll take over the decks at…
Jose D. DuranCirca 28’s former home to become the Electric Pickle.The sudden closure of Circa 28 late last year came as a shock to us. However, after the bar parted ways with Sweat Records’ Lolo Reskin, Circa’s Saturday nights were never really the same. By the end, Safe promoter Diego…
Raina McLeodLine wraps around Denny’s at 3600 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami.Apparently, people can’t pass up free food. This was the scene outside of Denny’s at 3600 Biscayne Boulevard, near our offices in Midtown. We also encountered plenty of traffic around the intersection due to people going in and out of the…
There was a lot of talk this morning of Langerado 2009 being cancelled, but before we started spreading rumors we wanted to hear it directly from the source. Unfortunately, we found out that the rumors were indeed true. There are many probable factors as to why the festival got the…
“I don’t understand, ya’ll!”ZOMG, ya’ll! Did you watch last night’s Super Bowl edition of Top Chef? Poor Jeff McInnis got the boot. We feel for him. The chef from the DiLido Beach Club at the Ritz-Carlton South Beach couldn’t wrap his head around why the judges preferred season 2’s Josie…
We’re two months away from the monstrosity known as Winter Music Conference. While we’re hearing of plenty of parties being scale back this year, we still know it’s going to be amazing. But again, that’s still two months away, so for now we are going to get excited about what…
When Luca Venezia started his career as a musician, he dabbled mostly in experimental breakcore and drum ‘n’ bass, releasing music under Kid 606’s label Tigerbeat6. But later, under the moniker Drop the Lime, his fame grew as he embraced more current popular styles like electro-house and dubstep. But don’t…
via www.windishagency.comWhen Luca Venezia first started his career a musician, he dabbled mostly in experimental breakcore and drum’n’bass, releasing music under Kid 606’s label Tigerbeat6. But later, under the moniker Drop the Lime, his fame grew as he embraced more current popular styles like electro-house and dubstep. But don’t accuse…
Mr. Oizo Lamb’s Anger (Ed Banger) “You are about to hear a collection of some recorded stuff. Some are good. Some are bad. Some are just okay,” admits the robotic vocals a minute into the opening track of Mr. Oizo’s Lambs Anger album, “Hun.” She doesn’t tell you which fall…
We’re hoping the current cold snap disappears this weekend. We don’t know if we can handle another night of freezing temperatures. Why? Because Miami’s nightlife scene isn’t equipped to handle cold patrons. Clubs lack coat checks, so if you bundle up to keep warm outside, you’re most likely going to…
Justin NamonScion House Party brought The Juan MacLean to The Vagabond Wednesday night. Click here to view the full slideshow.Scion House Party with The Juan MacLean, Still Going, Induce and Jessica Who?Wednesday, January 21, 2009The Vagabond, MiamiBetter than: Crouching near your heater for warmth.People huddled at the entrance of The…
Yo! Majesty was schedule to perform at White Room around 10:30 p.m. but didn’t show up until midnight. The promoters weren’t too happy and told Yo! Majesty that the gig was off. Needless to say, Yo! Majesty wasn’t happy either. Not sure if they eventually did go on since I…
We know today isn’t a national holiday, but it sure feels like one. So just in case you are stuck at work, rather than freezing your ass off in Washington D.C., Hulu is streaming the presidential inauguration live. So sit back, relax and press play. Just make sure to turn…
It’s been a while since The Juan MacLean has had a stop in Miami, and while he won’t exactly be playing live, we are still excited to hear him spin. Since his last release, 2005’s Less Than Human, we’ve only had a handful of tracks and remixes to hold us…
There are few places in South Florida that have such a devoted following like Royal Castle. Its devotees are so faithful, the original, White Castle, never found success here. Naturally, it was a grim day for many when Wayne Arnold’s Royal Castle was forced to close down a few year’s…
At times I forget that Michigan native Iggy Pop now calls the Magic City home. In fact, last I heard he lived in the Village of El Portal, a small municipality located between Miami and Miami Shores — which also happens to be the area I grew up in.Well, Pop’s…
Should we be worrying, ya’ll? Economy is going to shit. Let’s hope Obama fixes things soon after he gives Bush the boot from the White House next week. Until then, there shall be more drinking and partying to forget we are on the verge of going broke.Here is what you’ll…
There hasn’t been much word going around about this, but Spank Rock DJ XXXChange will be spinning tomorrow at PS14 for the bar’s Happy House party. Also on the bill are resident DJs Jonathan Brody, Carlos Llanos, C. Mora and Benton.If you either love or hate the current wave of…
It’s often the complaint of many that South Beach has become stale, particularly its DJs, who seem completely content with spinning the usual Top 40/hip-hop mess that really is no different than you just turning on your car’s stereo. But if there is one DJ that is try to walk…
The effects of the economy are being felt in every industry imaginable, most of all the ones that entertain and nourish us. The restaurant industry, from celebrity chefs right on to busboys, dishwashers, and even food producers and farmers are more than feeling the pinch. Fine establishments in Coral Gables…
Happy New Year, ya’ll! It’s 2009 and with the economy going south, everyone seems to be looking for answers at the bottom of a bottle — and that means more parties! And January is already gearing up to be spectacular. But let us not get ahead of ourselves, because here…
