Best of Metromix Nashville 2011Place to Dance
There’s a reason that 4,9534 pop songs mention “dance” in their titles. Because it’s the best way to rebel against society and your girlfriend’s strict preacher-dad in your small but picturesque hometown. And if you don’t have a picturesque rusted out red Chevy truck on which to perform balletic leaps or a large picturesque warehouse to do your dancing in, you might as well head to your local watering hole/jukeboxery.
And the winner is…
MAI
125 12th Ave. N.
Nashville, TN 37203This dance club located on 12th Avenue has been making headlines since it's opening on New Year's Eve 2009 for throwing some of the biggest bashes in town, particularly their Halloween block parties that have welcomed such headlining acts as Girl Talk, Ying Yang Twins and Warren G. But even between holidays, their weekly house parties featuring some of the city's best DJs continually attract Nashville's beat lovers.
Nominees
Honky Tonks on Lower Broadway
There's no shortage of live music in downtown Nashville. Just visit any one of the honky tonks on lower Broadway, including Tootsies, The Stage, Second Fiddle or Robert's Western World where it doesn't matter what time of day it is or what day of the week it is, you can always find someone ready to boot scoot boogy.
Keep on Movin' at The 5 Spot
Its been two years since the guys of Nashvilles Electric Western Records started a humble dance night at The 5 Spot called Keep On Movin', dedicated to spinning the best 50s and 60s rock and roll, soul, doo-wop and thelike.
Its since become the hippest, sweatiest way to thumb your nose at the workweek, with local musicians including Jacob Jones, Reno Bo and Brendan Benson manning the decks over its two-year existence.
Y2K at 12th and Porter
Ever wonder what's going on at 12th and Porter on the weekends when people and throbbing dance music are pouring out of the bar and into the streets? It's a Y2K party and it's hosted by a beloved local dj, Coach, each and every Saturday night.
Play Dance Bar
1519 Church St.
Nashville, TN 37203This gay nightclub welcomes all crowds, and is Nashville's only true dance club, with a state-of-the-art sound and lighting system. It also offers a "Showbar" with world-class drag shows from the resident "Playmates," along with beautiful shirtless male bartenders and a private-level lounge overlooking the stage that's perfect for birthdays and special celebrations. The venue's schedule stays completely booked with parties and exclusive guest performers, ensuring that no two nights are ever the same.
Decades
207 Broadway
Nashville, TN 37201The proprietors of this downtown karaoke bar know exactly what Nashville wants sometimes: a cheesy night out on the town that includes a serious rump-shaking to the tune of "Motown Philly."
Karma
Every Wednesday night, Karma Lounge on Broadway above Cadillac Ranch hosts their 'Paparazzi' party. Presented by EMGpromo and Nashville Elite, the stylish crowd enjoys music from DJ Blumajik and Darren B along with free beer and $4 Patron shots while taking advantage of the cameras and the video confessional booth where they can share all their dirty secrets.R
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sheaudrey - January 4, 2012 at 11:20 AM
Coach is the best! :)
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