Not actually ZZ TopAlthough the place isn’t set yet, the date and the bands are. On July 13th, Aerosmith and ZZ Top will be playing somewhere in South Florida in support of their retirement funds. Aerosmith isn’t releasing a new album (although they do have a new-ish video game on…
For most people, tax season is a time of near crippling depression accompanied by a vow to tighten the belt. Short Order is here to help by showing you some incredible recipes you can use to save money without sacrificing taste.Triple Pork Sandwich? Yes pleaseIs it too early to start…
Are you sick of going to clubs and suffering through 37 terrible songs just to hear one worth being awake for? Future Mondays at Propaganda is the cure for what ails ya. The Two Johns spin a mix of garage, soul, indie rock, funk, and more to get your cynical…
photo by Bob FiskGrand Funk Railroad is celebrating 40 years of being an American band this year and will be jamming out during the Pompano Beach Seafood Festival on April 25. Unlike most bands who are still playing after four decades, GFR still consists of original members Don Brewer and…
Still bummed out about Langerado’s cancellation? If you are, you might not be interested in Wannee Music Festival. Wannee is what Langerado was: a haven for jam bands, not the over-eclectic festival it was becoming. The two-day festival is being held in Live Oak, Florida, on June 5 and 6,…
This time around, the happy hour food isn’t fried, microwaved, boiled, or steamed. In fact, it isn’t even cooked. If you’re looking for a little something different to go with your cocktails, Coco Asian Bistro and Bar is the place to be. From 4 to 7 pm, happy hour is…
Feel like roasting in the South Florida sun while putting your hearing at risk, but you haven’t figured out how to do it? Why not fight through crowds of tweens and check out Van’s Warped Tour, which is stopping in West Palm Beach on Saturday, July 25? Cruzan Amphitheater invited…
Want to see Def Leppard, Poison (with Bret Michaels, by the way) and Cheap Trick for just $15? You’re in luck as the good people at Live Nation and West Palm’s Cruzan Amphitheatre know how much it hurts to pay those taxes and want to help by hooking up your…
via flickr user Alex KasinSouth Florida darlings and pop punk powerhouse New Found Glory is coming back home tonight. NFG is touring in support of their new album “Not Without A Fight”, which is receiving slightly above average reviews on Metacritic. Bayside and Set Your Goals are opening for NFG,…
OK, let’s get this out of the way first: Froots is a chain smoothie shop, not a locally based family owned restaurant. The good news is Froots is easy to find, inexpensive, and will even deliver (in case you feel like eating healthy without leaving your couch for more than…
Indie folk rockers Bon Iver have announced a June 9th stop at Revolution Live, promoting their new EP “Blood Bank”. Bon Iver was born from singer Justin Vernon’s desire to relax in a small cabin in the middle of nowhere after his form band broke up. Before long, he was…
Although Short Order is the only food blog you really need to read daily, some people just can’t get enough. Here are some highlights of the better local food blogs:All Purpose Dark does consistently good work updating restaurant openings, food reviews, cooking classes, and upcoming events at local restaurants.A Mingling…
Sometimes, pictures say it all, and these pictures of Paciugo Italian Gelato Cafe do just that. Paciugo is a family owned chain, based in Dallas Texas, who offer more than 200 flavors of whole milk based gelato…
Welcome to the coolest concert announcement of the year: Gogol Bordello is playing July 28th at Revolution Live. Who is Gogol Bordello? Well, we could try to explain their “Gypsy Punk” style, complete with accordions and fiddles, we could compare them to Tom Waits meets Borat, or we could tell…
This is it hockey fan(s): the last regular season game for the Florida Panthers. It’s time to say goodbye to Jay Bouwmeester, as the likelihood of him resigning is about the same as Wayne Gretzky suiting up for the Panthers next season. Jacques Martin is probably on his way out…
Crossfade announced earlier that Coldplay will be playing Cruzan Amphitheater on Friday, May 15th. Lawn tickets for the show run $37.50 each, but Cruzan just announced a special $99 four pack. $25 bucks a piece to see Coldplay, Pete Yorn, and the Howling Bells is an amazing deal, so go…
The best Hasidic Jewish reggae artist is teaming up with quite possibly the best bass player of the last 20 years to give Pompano Beach a unique night of music. Matisyahu, aka Matthew Miller, could easily be written off as a novelty before you hear his music. Reggae has always…
Want some free Shepards Pie today? Well you’re in luck. FishTales on 33rd in Fort Lauderdale has one of the most delicious happy hour buffets in town. From 4-7 pm, all drinks are two for one and the buffet features a different dish every day: Monday it’s pasta, tacos every…
Ever the entrepreneurs, KISS (who hasn’t released a studio album in over 10 years) has partnered with Eventful to announce the first tour based solely on fan demand. According to a press release from KISS, “No matter where the fans say–from stadiums to cornfields–if there are enough votes, KISS will…
Gorgeous singer/songwriter Kate Voegele is coming to town, and you owe it to your eyes (and ears) to check her out. Kate is taking a break from her budding acting career on One Tree Hill to grace the Culture Room with her voice on May 24th in support of her…
Last week, Short Order told you about a healthy alternative to empanadas. This week, healthy eating is out of the question. Spanky’s Cheesesteak Factory in Oakland Park and Margate is hell for dieters, but heaven for everyone else. For $5.20, Spankx will hook you up with a cheesesteak, fries and…
Summer concert season is filling out and Incubus has added their name to the list of acts gracing South Florida with their presence. Although they haven’t recorded a new album in 3 years, they’re not going to break that streak anytime soon. Instead, Incubus is releasing “Monuments and Melodies”, a…
