Trip Report: Brands Spotted In Mexico

When the U.S. chain RadioShack filed for bankruptcy in 2015, Mexican company Grupo Gigante purchased the Mexican rights to the name including all stores, warehouses and other trademarks. They operate more than 200 RadioShack stores across Mexico.

There were zero Bershka stores in the United States until last month when they opened their first store at Aventura Mall in Aventura. And we're happy to report that a second U.S. store is coming and will be here in Orlando at Florida Mall early next year. They operate stores throughout Mexico.

Although once related to the American SEARS brand, the Mexican version is no longer related and is completely independent. They thrive in the Mexican marketplace and operate 93 stores across Mexico and are considered upscale. They're a far cry from the few remaining American stores.

 

Club Reports: Sapphire Lounge, OHM Nightclub, Taco Kat, Lost In Trancelation @ Iron Cow

It was "Lost In Trancelation" Night in Orlando last night featuring guest DJ Sean Tyas (USA/CH) and resident DJ Suzy Solar (USA). Saturday night pics are posted to sister website Orlando Entertainment News HERE.

 

Club Reports: Alfie’s HiFi, Will’s Pub, Grumpys Underground, Grape & The Grain

Just when we think we’ve met every DJ in Orlando, we meet a new one: DJ Silkia (USA). Friday night photos from 4 clubs in the Mills/50 District are posted to sister website Orlando Entertainment News HERE.

Friday Funny

OMF Delayed?

Last March we enjoyed Okeechobee Music Festival down near Okeechobee, Florida. The festival took place following Insomniac selling it to a new owner with no festivals taking place in 2024 or 2025. Well, new ownership just sent out the flyer below indicating they hope to hold another OMF but they don't yet know when. Thus, the economics of holding large music festivals. 

 

 

This Weekend In Techno Town

Welcome to October! Just not much going on:

THU   08OCT     ALFIE'S HIFI     DJ Frankmatik (USA) 

FRI     09OCT     GRUMPYS     Bass Badies: DJ Freeda Sol (USA)

FRI     09OCT     SIGNAL     DJ Magic Mike (USA)

FRI     09OCT    VANGUARD     DJ duo Gorgon City (GB) 

FRI     09OCT     ALFIE'S HIFI     DJ duo Latenight Society (USA) 

SAT    10OCT     IRON COW     Lost In Trancelation: DJ Sean Tyas (USA/CH)

SAT    10OCT     ELIXIR BAR     DJ 19:26 (I)

SAT    10OCT     SAPPHIRE LOUNGE     DJ Nina S (USA) & DJ Mr. Nukem (UAE) 

SUN   11OCT     ELIXIR BAR     DJ L.P. Rhythm (GB) 

 

 

 

DS Update: Ghirardelli Booming

Fans of Ghirardelli have not had any problems locating their new temporary location beside the No. 2 Bridge to Pleasure Island in Disney Springs Town Center. It's been crowded during recent visits. This is in the former Sprinkles spot. No ice cream ATM though. Their permanent location in Disney Springs Marketplace is under heavy renovation until sometime early next year.

 

DS Update: Wolfgang Puck Has Closed

Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill in Disney Springs West Side has closed. This apparently occurred in mid-September. A replacement restaurant has not yet been announced. It was kind of in a poor location, positioned between the Exchange building and the massive Coca-Cola store. 

You may recall they used to have this large building along the main pathway on the West Side between Bongo's Cuban Cafe and House of Blues. It was mostly demolished and replaced by Spanish-restaurant Jaleo. 

 

Club Reports: Good Times, Morse Code, Barbarella @ The Axe Trap

We've returned back to Orlando after that quick trip to Cancun and began our club rounds. At our second stop, we found DJ Vint Soul (USA), DJ Mighty Shari (USA), DJ Scot Marc (USA) and DJ Johnnie Sebastian (USA) playing, having played or will play at Morse Code in downtown Winter Park. All the Saturday night pics are posted to sister website Orlando Entertainment News HERE.

 

Club Reports: Señor Frog’s, La Vaquita, Congo Bar, Mandala Nightclub (Cancun)

We did this thing called a bar/club crawl in Cancun and at our first stop, Real DJ Pepe Cancun (MEX) was playing a lot of EDM. We did not expect that in Cancun. Pics from the crawl are now posted to sister website Orlando Entertainment News HERE.

 

Friday Funny

 

Club Report: RIU White Party (Cancun)

DJ Oscar Hernandez (MEX) led last night's White Party at the RIU Caribe Resort in Cancun. We've got the photos on sister website Orlando Entertainment News HERE.

 

This Weekend In Techno Town

And just like that, we're in October!

THU   01OCT     HURLY BURLY     Opening Night 

THU   01OCT     CELINE     DJ Goddard (GB) 

FRI     02OCT     VANGUARD     DJ Said the Sky (USA)

FRI     02OCT     IRON COW     DJ Miraxy (USA b2b DJ Eccentra (USA)

FRI     02OCT     GOOD TIMES     Abyss: DJ Lavidicus (USA)     

SAT    03OCT     BROKEN STRINGS     DJ Recipe (USA)

SAT    03OCT     MORSE CODE     DJ Mighty Shari (USA) 

 

PI Update: Coffyns Anyone?

When we were out at Pleasure Island this past weekend we noticed the long lines that still exist outside Gideon's Bakehouse. Apparently, everyone wants sweets.

But no lines whatsoever outside new sister property Six Ravens. Apparently, no one wants coffyns?

Trip Report: KingBob On The Go

We're off on another trip, this time to Cancun, Mexico. These are the planned flights:

DL     MCO-ATL
DL     ATL-CUN
AM     CUN-MEX
AM     MEX-MCO

 

Concert Report: Club 600 North Reunion (Daytona Beach)

In the clubbing history of central Florida, one venue among the top on the list was Club 600 North in Daytona Beach. Last night was time for a reunion show with headliners such as DJ Mark Sanchez (USA) and DJ Jimmy Joslin (USA). Pics are now posted to sister website Orlando Entertainment News HERE.

 

Club Reports: Pleasure Island, Atlantic Dance Hall

Tomorrow, September 27th, is the 18th anniversary of Pleasure Island closing and ironically will be the final night of Atlantic Dance Hall as well. Last night sister website Orlando Entertainment News visited both PI and ADH. All the pics are HERE.

 

Friday Funny

 

PI Update: Remembering PI's Final Night DJ's

As the 18th anniversary of the closing of Pleasure Island approaches this Sunday, we look back at the DJ's that worked that evening. In this photo, source unknown, we see DJ Willy Lugo (8TRAX), DJ Lon (PI Live), Erik Dennison (Programming), DJ Pete (Motion), DJ Eric Michaels (8TRAX) & DJ Hollywood Bob (Motion). We don't have pics of who was working over at Soundstage Club.

We spent the entire evening inside Mannequins where the music came from the two guys at the far left as seen in our photo, DJ Dave Cannalte and DJ Peapod. 

 

This Weekend In Techno Town

Just a few events on Friday while Saturday is jammed!

THU   24SEP     480N WINE BAR     DJ Chino (USA) & DJ Nasty (USA) 

FRI     25SEP     ALFIE'S HIFI     DJ Casper (USA) 

FRI     25SEP     ATLANTIC DANCE HALL     DJ Mynd (USA)

FRI     25SEP     IRON COW   DJ Dani Orieta (USA) 

FRI     25SEP     CELINE     DJ Saint Pepsi (USA) 

SAT    26SEP     GRANDVIEW LIVE     Club 600 North Reunion: DJ Icey (USA)

SAT    26SEP     TACO KAT     DJ Alex Pastor (EC/USA)

SAT    26SEP     AXE TRAP     Anniversary Show incl DJ Rob Bates (USA)

SAT    26SEP     IRON COW     DJ Mighty Shari (USA)

SAT    26SEP     AERO BAR     DJ Richie Rich (USA)

SAT    26SEP     VANGUARD     DJ Virtual Riot (D)

SAT    26SEP     THE ABBEY     Gimme Gimme Disco Night

SAT    26SEP     ELIXIR BAR     DJ Mele (GB)

SUN   27SEP     ELIXIR BAR     DJ Locklead (NL)

SUN   27SEP     ALFIE'S HIFI     DJ Romano Arcaini (D/USA) 

SUN   27SEP     ATLANTIC DANCE HALL    CLOSING NIGHT!