Club Reports: 18 South, Terrace On The Square, O'Malley's Alley (Ocala), Barbarella 3.0 (Winter Park)

This is the historic Downtown Square in Ocala. When we realized the last time we visited Ocala nightclubs was back in 2014 to see DJ Icey (USA) play, we knew we were way overdue for a visit. It appears Ocala's large mega clubs such as Zanzabar, Cloud 9, Graffiti Beach and Platforms are long gone. Instead, we visited several smaller clubs that are all located on or near this Square.

We began at 18 South located at an address with the same name.

DJ Dwade (USA) was in the booth when we first arrived.

 

House music in Ocala. Who knew?

Like most of the bars here, the "room" is long and narrow.

It was pretty crowded already and would get even more so later. The tables up front get removed to create a dance floor.

There were 15-20 minute sets with one half of DJ duo Akai Seven (USA) taking over next. 

More great House. The other half of the duo, DJ KJ of K5 (USA), was playing last night in Orlando. A third DJ, DJ MAXSPL (USA) of Gainesville, was also alternating last night. 

Located directly across the street from the Downtown Square, The Terrace On The Square is on the second floor of the Hilton Garden Inn and overlooks the Square below.

Here we found DJay Woodz (USA) in the booth.

The music a mix of Hip Hop, Latin and Top 40 hits.

There was a crowd dancing.

Both the inside and outside bars were jammed last night.

Ocala is at the State Road 40 level so it can get pretty cold up here in winter and we're guessing the party takes place inside on the colder nights. (Orlando is at the State Road 50 level; Tampa at the State Road 60 level.)

We next went to O'Malleys Alley.

Our tourguide last night was event promoter Kyle Myers, located at the bottom of these stairs all the way back. We followed him through the long, narrow Irish bar upstairs and out the rear door to these stairs, wondering all along where the heck he was leading us!  

At the bottom we found this huge outdoor area with a large bar and music.

They had a DJ out here too playing EDM but he didn't want his photo taken or give his name. Like, huh? What entertainer doesn't want to promote his/her brand? Anyway, they do have dwarf wrestling out here on occasion so if you're ever in Ocala, look them up. Big thanks to Kyle for this Ocala club tour!

The night was still young so we headed back to O-town and specifically Barbarella 3.0 located inside The Axe Trap on Lee Road at I-4 in Winter Park.

The third Saturday of every month is "Memento Mori" night.

DJ Lavidicus (USA) was in the booth playing the darker genres such as Industrial, Dark Wave, Synthpop and more!

Didn't mean to cut him off: Lighting/Sound Tech Ernie.

As 1AM passed-by, still a good crowd on the dance floor.

You can never go wrong with Goth girls: Leona with friend.

You can never go wrong with Goth girls: Susan 

You can never go wrong with Goth girls: Alison with DJ Rob Bates (USA).

Barbarella has a shiny disco ball so you know they're legit.

It was fun to visit Ocala. Gainesville, Jacksonville and Daytona, we're coming for you soon. Everywhere we went last night, a good time was had by all.