So...it has taken me a while to write this review because I wasn't sure if it was reviewable or not....then again I did go see a show there and paid my cover and $3 for beers, so in true Yelp spirit I just have to. Essentially this place pretty much consists of Norwegian photographer and Miami Scene artist, Stian Roenning's art studio/home/party pad/music venue/whatever. I have to admit, being a hipster at heart, that I'm kind of jealous. I'd love to live in a place like that.
The downstairs area, where everything is happening, is set up in two spaces. The first is a living room-like area with a red velvet couch and a mirror. White walls display his art (whatever it is that he is working on at the moment), and there's a table (at the show it was used by the people of the Poem Depot). The other room is a huge open space area, that has a projector set up and some really amazing sound acoustics. Perfect for the ANR and Panic Bomber show because both bands have some sort of light show with their performance.
The show was ridiculous! We danced the night away hanging out with some of Miami's trendiest, but it felt more like a house party than a venue and that's what I loved about it. Everyone was hanging out talking and getting to know one another. Outside, the master worked on his new creations, painting white doors with stencils of famous artists (which I believe will be displayed at Aqua this Art Basel). All and all I hope he keeps on having events at the studio because lets face it, you just cant get enough of the Miami scenesters ;)
***Mad kudos to Mr. Andrew M, he set the entire event up and had one of the best parties I've attended this year with some of the best bands, I hope he continues to provide us with that kind of entertainment in the future*** read more