Ah well. Ellum took down the video claiming copyright infringement. The video was a recording of Maceo Plex playing the track at WMC. Just imagine if every live performance video was taken down off YouTube. But rules are rules. The law is the law. Gotta respect.
When I heard Electric Pickle closed on April 1st, I thought it was possibly an April fools joke. But it's just another example of Sillerman paying off city officials to run competition out of business by enforcing the 3am Liquor License in Wynwood. Now that Tony Goldman died, he's not around to politically protect Wynwood.
In it's last year, the city singled out Electric Pickle for all sorts of violations. They were forced to shut down the backyard. The Pickle was forced to have a Fire Marshall on duty to enforce capacity. It drove Pickle into in the Red. Therefore a required $25,000 3am liquor license wasn't in the budget.
Frankly It's amazing Pickle got away with so much as long as they did. It's a great spot, so hopefully someone can come in and run it within regulations. Those backyard outdoor parties were awesome. Really disappointed Get Lost was moved this year. Although I have a new appreciation for Ice Palace.
Overall the music wasn't impressive this year. Several people share the the same view. I didn't really hear any tracks that wowed me. Plus several events got shut down by the city (Dirtybird/Villa 221, Pickle, etc.).
A few DJs that stood out
DJs that didn't delver
Get Trapped at sea with Douches and Awful music for (3) days straight. That's what the Groove Cruise offers up each and every year. 2013 is no different. A washed up lineup with painfully stale acts like Sander Van Doorn, Cato K, Darude, Boris (DJ NY Douchebag), Donald Glaude, and George Acosta. I couldn't think of a lamer party to be at.
Holy Ship is the way to go.
