From the Desk of King D in Miami:
The verdict is out on Miami’s newest black gay hangout, Sprung. I had an opportunity to visit Sprung it’s second weekend in existence after hearing the claims of 500+ in attendance, its opening weekend. This must have truly been an exaggeration or someone forgot to tell them to come back. So, it seems that Sprung is receiving a lukewarm reception ahead of Memorial Day weekend festivities.
For a long time Club Boi had been the only game in town on Saturday nights, if you wanted to get down with the get down, with the bruthas of South Florida. And with Sizzle quickly approaching, it is suspect that the “Sizzle Greed Machine” would open up a club, a couple of weeks prior to the Memorial Day weekend. It’s important to note that things have not been “peachy” with Sizzle event promoters and Club Boi, since both vie for the Memorial Day crowds. Club Boi has even gone as far as to place on it’s Memorial Day flyer, “THERE IS ONLY ONE SPOT WHERE YOU WILL HAVE THE TIME OF YOUR LIFE FOR UNDER $20:00”, possibly take a stab at Sizzle and it’s ridiculous high cover charges. You know Club Boi will be on my alternatives list if your looking to find somewhere to party for cheap. But with all things, competition is good. Having two clubs competing for your paycheck dollars can only benefit you.
Sprung is part of Metropolis, a series of clubs, all in one complex. And YES, it’s the only gay club in the complex. *Sighs* I see problems on the horizon. The décor and seating areas are nice, the music good, and the drinks moderately priced. “You can see no difference in the crowd from Club Boi” Sebastian says, a Club Boi convert. Yes, you still have the same young punks doing cartwheels, crawling on the floor, battling like they always do, once a good dance song comes on. I did notice a few new faces but nothing out of the ordinary. And it’s worth noting Sprung is more racially diverse than Club Boi. Take it or leave it. The club was half packed, but the vibe was still good. As we always do, we had those who like to be wall flowers, and hold up the wall instead of joining the party. No big deal! I must give Sprung props though when I left the club. As their way of saying thank-you, you receive a free drink card for your next visit which is a nice touch. Club Boi could learn from that. But as an avid party goer, sometimes traveling to other cities just to party, Sprung is like Splash in New York City minus the video screens; like 708 in Atlanta, and the main club in the Parliament House in Orlando with the lighting effects and smoke. So if you are familiar with any of these clubs you will not be overly impressed, but pleasantly surprised.
So I give Sprung a C-. Not quite a C, but almost D. It needs some work to get the crowds that they are looking for. But for now, Club Boi will rein supreme but this battle has just begun….
the Battle has Begun: Sizzle's Sprung vs. Heavy Weight Club Boi