Dan Sweeney

Perhaps because of the nomadic life of many fans and the inherent sense of community it creates, few music scenes suffer more from the GOD Syndrome than the world of jam bands -- GOD standing for, of course, "Good Ol' Days." In the final years of the Grateful Dead, there...

THU 1/5 Quicker than you can say "gratuitous beaver shot," the Cheetah Hallandale decided it's the perfect time for Pornfest 2004. Although pretty much any night at the Cheetah could be considered a "pornfest," this weekend is the real deal, both for porn stars and for the freaks that have...

To anyone with young children who insist on watching Disney films again and again and again and again and... (well, you get the idea), the name James Coleman may seem vaguely familiar. The sort of name that you can't quite place but itches at the back of your head. That's...

THU 1/8 If you're a butterfly lover and feel as if there's no one else out there who understands your winged desires, take heart. The North American Butterfly Association holds a meeting for the Broward County Chapter at the South Plantation High School Media Center (1300 SW 54th Ave., Plantation)...

If you happen to peruse a list of concerts coming soon to South Florida, chances are you may have noticed an incredible preponderance of what are termed "jam bands." It's a term that's swiftly becoming as much of a misnomer as "alternative rock," a phrase that now describes, well, mainstream...