For 13 years, Gramps championed its role as a local cultural anchor, proving ground for Miami’s wildest, weirdest, and most wonderful acts, as well as small and mid-size touring bands. But on January 4, the legendary venue and cocktail bar will close its doors for good, capping an era that helped define a scene.
“I wanted a meeting space… for musicians and artists and journalists… people in some form of creative or expressive field to understand they were invited and welcome,” says owner Adam Gersten, sitting at one of the venue’s iconic outdoor tables under a canopy of native trees he personally helped plant.
The final weekend is set to be a send-off worthy of its legacy, with two days of music, memories, and mischief. On Saturday, January 3, DJs including David Sinopoli, Jellybean Benitez, and Spam Allstars will keep the patio moving. Sunday, January 4, is reserved for live sets from acts like Las Nubes, Seafoam Walls, Donzii, and Ben Katzman. As the official invite says: “Music at 4 pm til who knows when we’ll actually leave the building.”…