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Ready for some some summer heat?
Well, we’re betting that new nightclub Steam Miami is hoping you are.
Located in the former Vagabond Miami space, details on the club are a bit scarce. But the owners, who sources say are from Las Vegas, plan to open in “Summer 2014.”
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From the images being used to promote the new party spot, it seems as though the club is going for a mixture of high- and low-brow aesthetics — we could only describe it as a South Beach meets downtown Miami. In fact, the artwork reminds us a lot of Revolver’s Pawn Shop Lounge days. But whether Steam can usher in a new era in Miami’s hipster nightlife remains to be seen.
Long-standing nights like Revolver, Poplife, Spider-Pussy, and Back Door Bamby are long gone, and what has remained is a smattering of one-offs or non-branded events. Still, promoters like Slap & Tickle, Safe, and PL0T have kept things interesting on the mainland.
Steam might also signal a renaissance of the NE 14th Street district. The area was once home to great nightclubs like Vagabond, I/O Lounge, White Room, Bar, PS14, and Pawn Shop. These days, almost everyone has left — though The Nest, located in the former Johnny’s space, is gaining traction and Steam could provide a necessary boost.
Let’s also not forget that Space and Emi Guerra have been throwing some fucking amazing parties at Ice Palace Studios — like Deadmau5’s free show and Enter Miami with Richie Hawtin during WMC 2014.
Maybe 14th Street is ready for a comeback.
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