Jose Davila

One of the coolest things about Skinny Puppy is how the act has always been more than just a simple band. Since its inception in 1982, this Vancouver industrial juggernaut has turned out live shows that are complete, shocking audio-visual experiences. A Skinny Puppy concert was then, and still is, really a mixed-media...

Photo by Michael MaryanoffLittle Louie VegaThe Vagabond, MiamiNovember 28, 2009 Better Than: Any other house music night in South Florida.  The Review:  By now we all know the story: Louie Vega was born into a world of music. His uncle was the great salsa singer Héctor Lavoe, and his father was...

​Skinny Puppy Revolution, Fort LauderdaleFriday, November 27, 2009 Better Than: Hanging out at your local weekly industrial gathering The Review: One of the coolest things about Skinny Puppy is how the act has always been more than just a simple band. Since its inception in 1982, this Vancouver industrial juggernaut has turned out...

Who stole this Rat Bastard photo cut-out?Hearing Damage: The Rat OperaTobacco Road, Miami Saturday, September 19, 2009 Better Than: Reminiscing at home by yourself about Rat Bastard's courageous and outrageous accomplishments. The Review: For more than two decades Frank Falestra, better known as Rat Bastard, has shaped the South Florida music scene. A masterful...

photo by Michael Maryanoff​Jellybean BenitezThe Vagabond, MiamiSaturday, August 30, 2009Better Than: Any other house music night in town.The Review:In the realm of cool and soulful DJs there will always be a warm place reserved for the fantastic Jellybean Benitez. As one of the most influential producers/DJs from the anything-goes '80s...