88.1 Way FM is hosting a concert called Wayfest 2009 at Cruzan Amphitheater on November 14. Way FM is a listener supported radio station that is all about God. Well the God Christians worship anyways. Christian powerhouse band Casting Crown is headlining the show, and they’ll be joined by BarlowGirl,…
You’ve got to hand it to Jerry Only and the Misfits. Despite losing Danzig, one of the most iconic lead singers in punk rock history, being sued by said lead singer, losing legions of fans, and suffering resoundingly negative album reviews, The Misfits soldier on. The originators of horror-punk are…
Self proclaimed whisper rocker Joshua Radin is coming back to Culture Room on November 11, this time as a headliner. Thanks to the popularity of his singles “I’d Rather Be With You” and “Today” Josh is picking up considerable steam in the indie/folk rock crowds. That same crowd will be…
Oh melodic death metal, how did you ever become a genre all your own? It must have something to do with the rise in popularity of bands like All That Remains. ATR have been harmonizing death metal since the late ’90s (1998 to be exact) and have sold nearly a…
Although Clean Plate Charlie is the only food blog you really need to read daily, some people just can’t get enough. Here are some highlights of other food blogs.The South Florida page of Dine Mag is packed with news of upcoming chef related events and plenty of reviews of eateries…
Can it still be cover a tribute band if the man you’re honoring is your father? Tribute band is a more fitting moniker for Zappa Plays Zappa. Formed in 2006 by the Late Frank Zappa’s son Dweezil and a host of relatively unknown musicians (many of whom backed Frank Zappa…
I’m certainly not the first person to notice that Taco Bell primarily has about five ingredients: Beef (sometimes ground, sometimes in larger chunks and called steak), chicken, tortillas, rice, and cheese. Every couple weeks, the powers that be at Taco Bell headquarters will come up with a new combination of…
What the hell is a singjay? Good question. A singjay is a reggae musician who combines a “traditional” type of singing with a rhythmic, monotone chanting.Ripton Joseph Hylton, a.k.a. Eek-a-Mouse is one of the first and biggest artist to popularize the style. What’s even cooler, according to IMDB, Hylton played…
What more could concertgoers ask for from Bayfront Park Amphitheater? How about a better bayfront view, no more wooden benches, new VIP boxes, and more concession stands so (theoretically) the lines will be a bit more tolerable? Your wishes have been granted, or at least they will be by the…
Kevin Nealon entered the public spotlight in 1986 thanks to an obscure television show called Saturday Night Live. For nearly ten years, Mr. Nealon brought his dry wit to characters like Subliminal Man, Franz, and Mr. No Depth Perception, and became a star by transforming himself into one of the…
The on again off again post-industrial mega band Skinny Puppy has announced a November 20 stop at Revolution Live. Nivek Ogre and cEvin Key, the band’s only two constant members, have been grinding out their brand of dark electronic music since 1982. After breaking up in 1995 and again in…
Summer is almost over, and Live Nation is offering (at least) one more deal to heat it up. From now until midnight tonight, Live Nation is offering all inclusive $10 lawn tickets and select $15 reserved seat tickets to shows at the Cruzan and Bayfront Park Amphitheaters. That means no…
I haven’t been more frightened to eat something as I was this week. Food critic and resident sadist John Linn walked up to my desk holding what looked like a glass trophy filled with long green peppers. He asked if I liked spicy foods and I replied that I did…
Rob Garza and Eric Hilton, a.k.a. Thievery Corporation, are bringing their electronica/lounge act Thievery Corporation to the Fillmore Miami Beach on October 9. Thievery are almost as well known for their politics as their music. They’re big time supporters of the World Food Programme and have crafted more than a…
You know what’s better than New Wave? Swedish New Wave. And it becomes even more intriguing when the lead singer of the Swedish New Wave band has aspirations to “be the best female vocalist of this century” as she told a Scottish news station. The Sounds most recently visited South…
Whether you know it or not, you’ve almost certainly heard a Trans-Siberian Orchestra song. Most likely, it was this commercial that introduced you to TSO.TSO is, quite simply, a rock orchestra who, for one reason or another, have a penchant for writing and remaking traditional Christmas songs. Their stage shows…
In the 14 years Pat Green has been professionally making music, he’s churned out 10 studio albums. He’s also had a top 10 hit with “Wave on Wave” and routinely sells out stadiums in his home state of Texas. Not bad for a guy who admitted to CMT: “I started…
Cage the Elephant could be on the cusp of something huge. Over the last couple years, they’ve gone from a relatively unknown alternative/punk/blues band from Kentucky to signing with EMI records, playing at South by Southwest, and last month they appeared on The Late Show with David Letterman. They’ve got…
New Orleans based swamp rockers The Radiators are coming back to South Florida on November 6 and 7 to play at Culture Room. It’s rare that a band originally formed in 1978 would still be playing shows at all, but The Radiators take that one step further. They’re still playing…
Although Clean Plate Charlie is the only food blog you really need to read daily, some people just can’t get enough. Here are some highlights of other food blogs.Will Jog for Food is keeping up with the whole “Let’s exercise AND eat so we don’t turn into huge hogs” thing…
Post hardcore band Thursday will be bringing their sing-scream-sing combination to Revolution Live on October 22. Thursday’s latest album Common Existence is a concept album of sorts. They didn’t exactly try to evolve their sound, but instead wrote songs that reflected some of the band’s favorite poets and authors like…
Are you ready for another punk rock show? Of course you are! Strung Out, The Flatliners, and Pour Habit are making their way to Culture Room on October 8. Strung Out released their second B-Sides and rarities album, Prototypes and Painkillers, earlier this year and are working on a new…
