From the Desk of King D in Miami
Wow! I appreciate all the comments on the topics “the Battle Has Begun: Sizzle’s Sprung vs. Heavy Weight Club Boi” and “Hold onto your Wallets: The Sizzle Greed Machine is Loose!” There were a lot of good comments and as usual, keep them coming. I wanted to do two things with this post. Discuss a few of the comments and provide a list of alternatives to Sizzle events. Let’s keep it REAL! You have a choice!
It seems from the comments that many of you including other promoters, say the prices are ridiculously high for Sizzle and other Prides. Someone suggested that a way to combat this is to spend your money at the traditionally White Prides. And I agree somewhat with you on this. How can we continue to support our black promoters if we know for a fact they are taking advantage of us? Three points….First, if we (meaning Black folks) start spending money at the White Prides, they will take notice. For example, the Winter Music Conference, which is nor a black event or gay event is held every year in South Beach. Even though this is not a black event, some of the parties and clubs are black and it works well. The white kids do their thing and the black kids are still included and we do our thing. So by saying the white prides and events don’t care about us, is a little off base. We spend our money there, they will care. Money talks!
Second point….How can you argue that Sizzle promoters, or other Black Pride promoters are not being greedy. Let me give you a fine example. Sizzle’s club Sprung cover charge on a regular night is FREE before 11:30 and $12 after that. During Sizzle weekend the cost for the same club is $25 before 11:30, $30 after, and $55 for Express. So you tell me who is getting rip off now? What is the rationale for this? I agree you are not obligated to attend these events, but why would I, when I know what is going on. Most Sizzle patrons are unaware of this fact, and it would create an huge uproar if this info was released to the masses that attend. And yes, the drinks at these clubs are terribly expensive. When you go to the club, take notice of how many people have a drink in their hand and you’ll know why. And I am aware that this happens in DC, ATL, and NYC. But come on…ripping off the same people who have come to support you. It’s a shame and it’s really sad.
Third point…. and I am going to let this topic go…someone stated, Sizzle has a loyal customer base. Hmmm…let me think about that. No! I have spoke to several people from the result of these blog topics that are upset and outrage and feel like they are being taking advantage off. And they are asking, is there anywhere else to go. But of course there is. This is MIAMI, PARTY CENTRAL U.S.A And the only reason most people attend the Sizzle events because they are ignorant of other places to go. Which takes me to the original purpose of the this blog…the alternatives list. Feel free to comment on these places, I think open dialogue especially among the brothers is good. I highly recommend Twist and Club Boi.
Twist Nightclub, 10th and Washing Ave, South Beach (4pm until 5am) Open Everyday Cover: FREE!
Club Boi, 79th St and NW 7th Ave, Miami…will be open Friday an Saturday night…www.clubboi.com for info. Cover: under $20
Score Nightclub, 727 Lincoln Rd, South Beach…www.scorebar.net… Open Everyday …Cover: varies
Black Bananas, 6890 Powerline Rd, Ft. Lauderdale, FL…www.myspace.com/theblackbananaFL..Cover: varies
Voodoo Lounge, 111 SW 2nd Ave, Ft. Lauderdale www.voodooloungeflorida.com Cover: varies
Well playboy and playgirls…everyone have a great and safe time in Miami, Atlanta, DC, or New York for Memorial Day. This ya boy King D, signing off. I will give you the low down on Memorial Day festivties in Miami and Dre will be in DC. Be safe out there! And leave them furs at home, it will be 85 plus degrees in Miami!
the Alternatives List: Miami Sizzle Got Your Wallet Begging for Relief?