John Mayer has scrapped many of his plans this fall that involve singing while he receives treatment for “something next to my vocal cords called a granuloma.”The pop singer-songwriter posted a message on his Tumblr page today announcing that he will not perform at next weekend’s iHeartRadio Music Festival, and…
It has been a good several weeks since Hurricane Irene was shivering anyone’s bones in South Florida, but its reverberations are still felt today. The makeup date for Skullcandy’s Identity Festival, which was supposed to happen at Miami’s Bayfront Park on August 25, has been canceled.There was a brief glimmer…
The Weezer Cruise is for lovers! Tucked among the specialty events of the cruise — embarking from Miami to Cozumel and back January 19-23, 2012 — are a number of off-stage experiences with members of the group. One of them is renewing your wedding commitments with the help of the…
As the 20-year anniversary of Nirvana’s Nevermind eases ever closer, so do the goodies from talented local artists enlisted by Beached Miami to revamp the classic tracks from the album. Initially, we spotlighted the orchestral take on “Smells Like Teen Spirit” by Baby B Strings, but there are a wealth…
South Florida is still reeling from losing one of its most celebrated residents, saxophonist Clarence Clemons, earlier this year. “The Big Man” passed away June 18 at age 69 following complications from a stroke and left a charitable void in the music community nationally and locally. So some of his…
Fans of jangly indie rock across South Florida would be wise to visit Radio-Active Records’ website this Friday for a revolutionary moment of internet music synergy: Matador Records act Girls will perform a live in-store show for your viewing pleasure.Although the concert, which will feature material from the San Francisco…
It’ll take a certain type of New Found Glory fan to remember what the Coral Springs pop-punk band is aiming for in the clip for recent single “Radiosurgery,” but that’s OK. Now that the guys have aged a bit, making a reference to the 1988 Ramones video for “I Wanna…
Atari Teenage RiotWith Yip-Yip and Otto Von ShirachCulture Room, Fort LauderdaleTuesday, September 13, 2011View a slideshow from the concert here.Better than: A cheap imitation.It has been a decade since the heyday of Atari Teenage Riot, a caustic electronic outfit led by beatsmith and occasional inciter Alec Empire. And though there…
Throughout his lengthy metal career, Megadeth frontman Dave Mustaine has battled the excesses of his destructive, younger years with an abundance of raw virtuosity and astuteness. (Heck, he mopped the floor with George Clinton and Moon Zappa on Rock ‘n’ Roll Jeopardy a few years ago.) Now 50 years young,…
The massive, organic musical collective Invisible Music continues its benevolent work with benefit show at Lake Worth’s Bamboo Room this Thursday.These eight folks have found the proverbial sweet spot between the works of guitarist John Ralston’s current solo outfit, bassist Dan Bonebrake’s Grey & Orange, and keyboardist Greg Lovell’s Black…
Black Eyed Peas singer Fergie will perform “The Star-Spangled Banner” tonight as part of Monday Night Football’s pregame festivities before the Miami Dolphins host the New England Patriots Sun Life Stadium. UPDATED: Video of her performance follows below.Given that other high-profile divas (Christina Aguilera, Cyndi Lauper) have had some issues…
Album titles can be the most annoying or marvelous aspect of an artist’s work. Judging by Goo, Sonic Youth’s 1990 major-label breakthrough, or Ga Ga Ga Ga Ga, Spoon’s 2007 retro-pop smash, titles can be as stupid as the music is sophisticated. But if the idea is to set the…
If J. Cole is sick of hearing Drake comparisons in the media, he’s just suffered the worst possible break — pun intended. The Roc Nation rapper, who recently denied rumors that he angered his boss Jay-Z by making a sex tape with Rihanna, says on Twitter that he spent last…
The now-canceled Langerado Music Festival’s ticket refund system is proving to be just as aggravating as the rest of the event. County Grind contributor Adam Smith posted on his blog today that he’s being rewarded for his early faith in the fest with mixed messages regarding when he’ll get his…
In the grand tradition of Mötley Crüe and Motörhead, Richard Vergez’s Möthersky project is an umlaut-sweetened affair for unflinching, discerning listeners. And that’s exactly where the similarity to the two hard rock acts ends. Fort Lauderdale-based Vergez, a regular on County Grind for his conceptual record sleeve artwork and collaborations…
Elvis Costello is unfortunately unable to hit Hard Rock Live later this month for an installment of his Spectacular Spinning Songbook tour. Unfortunately, the magic song wheel and Price Is Right antics will have to wait until another time, which is probably going to be in 2012.The show was scheduled…
Astrea CorporationThe Green Room, Fort LauderdaleThursday, September 8, 2011Better than: Climbing the corporate ladder.Science fiction guru Isaac Asimov once said: “If my doctor told me I had only six minutes to live, I wouldn’t brood. I’d type a little faster.” Lake Worth electronic music duo Astrea Corporation would probably spend…
As the now-canceled Langerado Music Festival has split up into bookings around South Florida, there is still a two-day festival combining a wealth of national talent coming to Florida later this year — albeit mid-Florida — courtesy of the Orlando Calling Music Festival on November 12 and 13.The initial lineup…
A month ago, County Grind told you of a plan laid out by the pop-punks from Plantation, New City Lions. In order to fund its new EP, the guys decided to go the Kickstarter route and solicit donations for half of the money needed from fans. The bigger the gift,…
The aftermath of the canceled Langerado Music Festival is a sad time indeed for music fans, journalists, promoters, and upstart energy-drink producers who were hoping to expand market share. But let’s not forget about the several dozen musicians who now are scrambling to fill a performance gap for the second…
Good news is starting to crop up from the ashes of the now-canceled 2011 Langerado Music Festival. The Arctic Monkeys are still planning to perform in South Florida! And they’re bringing Smith Westerns along too.Given that the British alt-rockers had a gig in Orlando on October 7 and one in…
Regardless of your personal level of inkedness, it would be an impossibility to ignore the widespread tattoo culture of South Florida. Skin is a commodity to show off and scope out, and for many, this means adding a little (or a lot!) of permanent personal flair. On a recent song,…
