With its combination of kitsch and glitz, Machine’s atmosphere is electric.
The dance floor gets crowded with guys and girls, couples and friends. Stationed on four platforms with poles, muscular male go-go dancers sporting tight, bright boxer briefs and fluorescent body paint provide great eye candy, and a drag queen MC appears from time to time to keep things moving. Machine Friday, the weekly 18+ dance night held downstairs, is hosted by DJ Darrin Friedman, who spins a loud, energizing blend of Top 40, remixes, and house music in the large main room. It’s where the open-minded and fun-loving come to party. Although it’s a gay club, you’ll find people of every sexual orientation taking advantage of the excellent music and vibrant dance party atmosphere. Machine opened in 1998 and has attracted a diverse and loyal following. If you’re looking to dance, there’s no better place to hit the floor than here.
Thumping bass pervaded a room lit by colored lights and packed with gyrating bodies. A recent Friday night visit to Machine Nightclub offered a welcome assault on the senses.
