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History & Origin

The Paradox Nightclub is a thirteen thousand square feet warehouse located in Baltimore, Maryland on East 1310 Russell Street. Known as the “spot under the bridge,” and “the Dox,” this warehouse was once a storage place for a marble company. Transformed by a former “night club disc jockey” and former Fantasy nightclub owner Wayne Davis in 1991, Davis turned the marble warehouse into one of Baltimore’s premiere nightclubs. In a nationally recognized article in "Details Magazine" The Paradox was once named “one of the Top 6 Clubs in Maryland” and the "Baltimore Magazine" has called Paradox, the “Best Industrial Late-Night Spot”

Bio of Owner

Wayne Davis was a former disc jockey of the 1970s and 1980s in Baltimore. He spun at clubs around Baltimore including former disco/house club Odell’s located in Baltimore City, as well as a club he owned named Fantasy.

Music Genres

The Paradox is known for its various types of music and crowds in its nights of operation. The music played in the club varies by day and event, and it can range from Hip-Hop, Baltimore Club Music, to House Music. The Paradox nightclub offers a wide variety of events. With its “diverse clientele,” you can expect to hear and feel something different every weekend.

Events & Past Performances

Every Friday, an entertainment company known as Crew Friday’s offers a promoted event known as Crew Friday’s. This is an eighteen and over event open to young adults with proper ID. The music played at these events ranges from Hip-Hop & R&B, to Baltimore Club Music. This event has become popular for the young adult population living in the Baltimore area from high school kids to college students alike.

Every 2nd Saturday of the month The Deep Sugar Music Group spins at The Paradox in Baltimore. The event showcases both Baltimore DJs and world-renowned guest DJs and performing artists. According to the Paradox website, these events bring out Dj’s and artists by the name of “Jody Watley, Tony Humphries, DJ Spen, SuSu Bobien, DJ Marley Marl, Terry Hunter, Martha Wash, CeCe Peniston, Louie Vega, Jocelyn Brown, Mr. V, Barbara Tucker, Kathy Sledge, Crystal Waters, Colton Ford, Quentin Harris, Inaya Day and Kevin Aviance.”

With Deep Sugar being one of more popular events at the Paradox, it has brought acts from a variety of different musician’s such as R&B/Dance Diva Sybil, as well as up and coming talents by the name of “Jada, Lisa Mack and DJ Jerome Hicks.” Artist-based projects have been played live at the club with top notch production and remixing by artists such as Teddy Douglas (Basement Boys a la Crystal Waters), New York’s DJ Spinna, who has made famous tracks with jazz musician Jimmy Sommers, Chicago’s Terry Hunter and many others. According to their event page, “Deep Sugar forges ahead into the new world of music with a vision, a dream and plenty of heart and soul.” The Deep Sugar sound is described as “a blend of soulful house with dance and disco classics thrown in, while giving a nod to the harder techy sounds of Europe - a formula that has kept Sugar's partygoers' feet rooted to the dance floor remembering the past and looking towards the future.”

Burgess Entertainment is one of Baltimore's oldest running promotional companies for the LGBT Community. Burgess Entertainment Events are run for a lot of different individuals. Each and every 3rd Saturday the music includes HipHop, R&B and Progressive House Music

According to the official Paradox website, “Paradox has also been instrumental in the musical careers of Baltimore's world-renowned Basement Boys production team comprising of Crystal Waters and Ultra Nate.” It has also been a vital stepping stone for legendary dance music artist Ultra Nate as well as world-renowned producer Dj Spen.”

Amenities

With high-tech sound systems, and a low ceiling, the sound of the music in The Paradox is deep, and heavy. The club features two dance floors, with an addition to it’s strobe lighting, a refreshment bar & lounges. According the official Paradox website, the refreshment bar does not serve alcohol, however, according to The Paradox website, some events held do have a “cash bar.” In addition, some events will allow alcohol but in the terms of “BYOB” (Bring Your Own Bottles). Although the club has no designated parking, there is an empty lot directly adjacent to the club that is free.