Monday, January 30, 2023

Club Report: Remembering Retro Room

Remembering Retro Room Bar this morning, that place on US192 with a Clermont address but actually in what should be called West Kissimmee. Ten years ago in February it was home to an 8TRAX Reunion event.

Featuring former 8TRAX DJ Pete Haynes (USA).

Even when there was no reunion, Retro Room was home to this partly lighted dance floor and a music format that was similar to 8TRAX with 70's Disco and 80's Funk.

It the post-Pleasure Island era, it was a great place to hang out. It lasted at least 5 years before petering out and getting sold. It still operates as a bar with music but the music, from what I can tell, is more on the Hip Hop side. I believe, in my opinion, it went downhill when they opened a kitchen in the place and the smell of grease permeated the air.

But while it lasted, a good time was had by all.

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