RSS FeedCelebrating A Year of Excellence at Muse
Today we introduce a guest writer, nightseen, who can be found writing about bars and nightclubs at Urban Marinade where he shares his unique view of DC after sundown. Today’s story is about the one year anniversary of Muse, a nightclub at 717 6th Street NW in Chinatown.
It was a quiet Thursday evening in the District almost one year ago when my buddy Dan and I wandered into a nightclub on 6th Street in Chinatown. I had just started writing for the WB and Dan had an idea to do a drink of the week concept for my site, Urban Marinade. We had a drink at this new establishment and continued on to our main destination, Josephine. The evening at Josephine was a bust, so we returned to the Chinatown nightclub because of the warm hospitality we had received. And for one year now we’ve been going back to Muse Nightclub almost weekly.
I’ve had the pleasure of seeing some of the best house DJs hit up the turn tables at Muse, including the likes of Marques Wyatt and King Britt. I also had a chance to teach a weekly dance class at the club and see some of the world’s best Lindy Hoppers tear up the dance floor. In other words, Muse has been good to us over the past year.
So on November 13th, Muse Lounge celebrated their 1-year anniversary of epic parties in Chinatown. And of course, Urban Marinade was there to document the chaos and celebrate the success of this downtown nightclub. And in true Muse fashion, they hired world-class artist DJ Icey for the evening.
Icey has a long history within the electronic music ranks as being one of the innovators of “Florida Breaks.” He’s influenced the likes of Baby Anne and Kimball Collins and was the DJ that convinced the Chemical Brothers to do their first show in the States. So yeah, the guy knows his way around a DJ booth and knows how to make you move. He was also one of the first DJs I had the pleasure of covering in Tampa when I started writing Nocturnal Vibe 6 years ago.
Continue on to see a collection of photos from the evening. Not enough for a full gallery, but enough to whet your appetite for more of what this great DC nightclub has to offer.
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I think it really depends on your preference. In a city where one-room micro clubs that lack soul dominate the nocturnal landscape, Muse is a nice alternative.
Music: This is the number one reason I go to Muse as often as I do. Any club that brings in the likes of Josh Wink, King Britt, Ida Engberg, DJ Icey and Marques Wyatt already elevates itself in my opinion.
Drinks: Muse charges less per drink than some of their one-room micro club competition. Not to mention, the table service at Muse is far more affordable and includes a nicer selection of alcohol. You’ll pay close to a grand at Josephine for table service in a side room that features generic music mixed by someone none of us have never heard of. That’s not really my style.
Size: Muse is 3 levels. It’s much larger or comparable in size to most DC nightclubs. Every club lets in too many people.
Staff: I’ve had nothing but great experiences with the staff at Muse so I’m not sure why you could call them shady.
In the end, it’s all a matter of opinion. I’ll keep going because I can get my house music fix in one of my favorite neighborhoods.
I’m disappointed PQ would support an article praising Muse when area ANCs are wishing Muse never came to the neighboorhood. I understand it’s a blog but until now I’ve always seen PQ as a blog for the good of the neighboorhood.
Muse is a nuisance to its neighboors and we wish it would go away.
Thanks for the posting.
Muse sounds like a great place to try and still being somewhat new to the area, I’m willing to check it out. Thanks for the great tip!
if you look at the names of the DJs that appear/have appeared at the venue, it becomes clear that the talented artists come here to perform. getting to see them in a small environment is a treat for those who enjoy hearing and watching the craft. from that angle, I’d call the place a success.
are they a good neighbor is another question and a valid one for the neighborhood although that wasn’t the focus of this piece.
I’m glad that PQ does present such businesses in a positive light. Too many times folks that have moved into DC but still think they live in the burbs complain about such night life establishments that contribute to the vibrancy of the city
I’ve been to Muse many times it is by far the funest place in D.C. It’s cozy, friendly atmosphere with great crowd. No superficial people here. I have no idea what John is talking about. If you’re bitching about the drink prices then stick to the sports bars for $2 beers. It’s obvious you don’t belong in the nightclub scene and you’re probably too cheap to buy girls drinks. Music is always great, my girlfriends and I have a lot of fun but I do wish there would be better looking guys there tho.
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I could not disagree more with your posting. I have found Muse to be one of the worst nightclubes I have ever been to with overpriced drinks and a very shady staff. Almost all of the reviews on Yelp are bad and for good reason.
The venue is not meant for a club at all. It is too small, they let in way to many people, and all at the same time they are trying to be exclusive.
Avoid this place as much as possible.