Miguel R.
Yelp
Agave's Ultra Lounge is in the heart of Pine Street in Long Beach. Pine Ave. in the LBC is one of the main veins (if not the) that pumps energy, dazzle, pizazz, and basically pulsates life into the LBC. I can easily imagine Snoop Dogg rolling down the avenue, enjoying the nighttime breeze all the while, sipping on guava kombucha to replenish his electrolytes. His homies roll with him, all enjoying the people, sights, debauchery, and color of the scene. That is what Pine Ave. in Long Beach is: a street full of joy, action, opportunity, and people trying to have a good time; fulfill a late-night goal, or escape the chore of living with a wild night out. It is great that all these varied goals and more can be accomplished when you go to rumba at Agave's Ultra Lounge.
I do not live too far from Agaves, and thus, when I have nothing much going on, the move is to go to Agaves to give life an opportunity to flourish. It may not flourish when I am there, but at least life is more likely to flourish at a hot spot than at my home, while I sit in the Red Queen (my couch of preference) watching Desperate Housewives reruns. And this knowledge that propels me to go out and explore life, hoping to seize it, is good advice for anyone who, at times, feels the twang of loneliness bite their being. But I am no guru; you accept my words continuously and implement the step of going out seeking adventure at your discretion. I know not all feel comfortable stepping into a club with no one in tow.
You can see different people at Agaves. Girls who took time to dress to look fine (for themselves and others), and you can view gents that did the same too. But you can also see those who are quirky and express their off-beat style with bravado that, in my opinion, makes the night more vibrant because it belongs not only to those who dress appropriately for context, but also to those who dress and are diverse. That is the truth of what I can see, but the beauty of diversity is magnified when we consider that all of us who rumba at Agaves have hidden identities and stories that make the Agaves dance floor an inclusive mess, in the most delightful way. Next time I am at Agaves, I will remember this fact and dance a two-step in honor of the diversity and inclusion that pops off at Agaves. But in order for this to happen, someone must conduct the moment, and I think no one does it better than their premier DJ--A-MIL.
I will be the first to admit that I have aged out of being cool. But I can still identify those who carry the cool gene well, and that is 1000% DJ A-Mil. I went to Agaves on Halloween night, the one that just passed, and DJ A-Mil was the one dressed in Riddle gear. But his talent is not a riddle to be solved--his talent and presence are an obvious answer to the question: Who can vibe Agaves to the heights of fun? I guess this can also be a Jeopardy answer.
When A-MIL is spinning the discs or selecting music from a laptop, not really sure how DJs do their thing nowadays, but I can hear and feel A-MIL's presence. When people start leaving the club, I feel a shift in music that might draw them back, but in reality, makes those present want to stay. Thus, a few miss out, but more are infused by the choice and mixes of an effective DJ. Furthermore, DJ A-MIL has the presence and power to hype up a crowd to be a jumping joy. When I am at Agaves, with a crowd of strangers, and A-Mil is in charge of the beats, I feel one with the crowd--this is how music can become a universal language that connects all. I am thankful that A-MIL controls the music in such a way that makes the place feel like home--for a dance, for a sip, for a beat, for a look, and for me, and all others who dare to bump and grind at Agaves.
Agaves is a treasure, and A-Mil is its guard. Go here, be happy, and forget all that holds you down. The music and vibe of Agaves will cut the balloons that keep you tethered to the ground and your woes. And to be iconic--I will say, as a wizard once did, everyone deserves to fly! Go here and secure your chance to do just that!