Soulja BoyMacy’s in the Broward Mall, PlantationSaturday, August 13, 2011View an 18-photo slide show from the concert here.Better than: Black Friday, but just barely. Normally the “magic of Macy’s” isn’t something that makes you sweat profusely. But the Juniors section was downright balmy on Saturday as a horde of a…
Admittedly, Leslie Feist has never raged particularly hard on any of her non-Broken Social Scene material. (See: “7/4 Shoreline”) The Canadian songstress, best-known for a serious breakout with “1234” back when the iPod Nano was having a similarly serious breakout four years ago, has recorded tons of wispy, singer/songwritery stuff…
Update: Read a review of Soulja Boy’s performance at Broward mall and check out photos from the concert here. If you’re like County Grind, it was already a given that this Saturday afternoon was gonna be all-mall, all the time. It’s not gonna be Aventura, CityPlace, or the Galleria this…
Not a lot known at this point, but ex-Warrant vocalist Jani Lane was found dead Thursday evening in Los Angeles, according to TMZ. He was 47.Lane’s body was found at a hotel in the Woodland Hills neighborhood. No official cause of death has been reported as this time.Lane (real name:…
West Palm Beach’s darkness plungers the Band in Heaven has emerged with a new music video to further its twisted rock agenda. From the recently issued Seven Minutes in Heaven tape, “Sleazy Dreams” is the buzzsaw-filled A-side. If you thought that it sounded menacing, just check out the unsettling imagery…
Plantation pop-punk act New City Lions has teamed up with Kickstarter to help produce its next EP, titled Kids. In all, the band is hoping to raise $2,000, which is about half of the estimated cost for the undertaking. “We are big believers in working hard for what you have,…
Once upon a time, not long ago, rising rap star J. Cole performed locally as Rihanna’s opening act at BankAtlantic Center. Prior to that, we spoke to him, and in addition to his skills on the mic, he’s quite a gentleman.As it turns out, Mr. Jermaine Cole is taking a…
Perhaps some elephant brains out there remember a band called the Rapture from the first half of the past decade. Unless you’re Metallica or something, a five-year gap in recorded output is a heckuva wait. Now, with a new headlining U.S. tour, the guys are ready to reintroduce themselves. The…
Tonight marks the end of an era at the Gold Coast Roller Skating Rink, which scrapes the glittery bottom of Fort Lauderdale. With the rink officially closing after Sunday, this is the final Tuesday night party in the space. Not only will this be the last night of Gay Skate/Intoxiskate,…
The directorial work of South Florida native Carlos Charlie Perez was first brought to our attention last year. Since then, we’ve been pleased to highlight his work on music videos for locals Guy Harvey, as well as Noah Wall, Glasser, and Janka Nabay. And here’s a feature on him we…
Not a huge surprise if Cee Lo Green was like all the rest of us watching Family Matters through much of the ’90s. Still, it’s a bit of a shock that grown-ass Steve Urkel (Jaleel White to probably one of his aunts) turns up to sing the retro soul jam…
Gold Coast Roller Rink operations manager Miles Miron is the first to admit that he’s as much a part of the history of the soon-to-close skating haven as anything. Since his start at the building in 1989, he has toiled under two drastically different owners — one who ran the…
Outkast’s Big Boi was arrested in Miami Sunday afternoon facing felony drug possession charges, according to Miami-Dade Corrections. According to TMZ, the rapper (real name Antwan Patton) was busted by customs and border patrol when exiting a cruise with his family and the other half of Outkast, Andre 3000.Update: He…
Well, we made it to the conclusion of our 2011 Langerado Music Festival ticket giveaway. After two weeks of prodding, we managed to get a few of you to submit a video of yourself singing a song by an artist participating in the fest (and countless others to talk about…
Ska specialists Reel Big Fish have scrapped a pair of dates after singer Aaron Barrett fell ill after Wednesday’s concert in Norfolk, Virginia. The affected shows include this evening’s performance in Charlotte, North Carolina, and tomorrow’s set at the 311 Pow Wow Festival at the Spirit of the Suwannee Music…
There’s no telling how wide Jay-Z and Kanye West’s “Watch the Throne” joint tour could go now that there’s a flag in the sand this November at BankAtlantic Center.The album isn’t out until next Tuesday, but there’s been plenty of talk about this collaborative album — surprisingly little linking it…
Band of HorsesWith Tyler Ramsey and Woody ChowderRevolution, Fort LauderdaleWednesday, August 3, 2011View a 25-shot slide show from the concert here.Better than: Going backstage, vomiting, and drinking a beer. Although Kings of Leon stood to lose plenty by canceling 29 U.S. tour dates due to singer Caleb Followill’s “exhaustion” –…
It’s exciting enough that Band of Horses have decided to pack a Cruzan Amphitheatre-sized show into Revolution this evening after the Kings of Leon totally bummed everyone out. But Benjamin Bridwell and the guys put out a promise of “a special treat” for the attendees, as well.This additional enticement turns…
Lil Wayne brought the I Am Still Music Tour back to South Florida last night, and though he’s reportedly staying sober, there was a different type of purp on everyone’s mind during his performance. Weezy paid homage to Prince with a tee bearing one of the Purple Rain mastermind’s greatest…
Odd Future’s lead rapper, Tyler the Creator, is not a big fan of Bruno Mars, authority figures, and, perhaps most of all, ticket scalpers. Thus, today’s ticket presale for the 2011 Golf Wang Tour, which includes a stop at Fillmore Miami on Halloween, is laden with some extra merch that…
Band of Horses, the bearded Americana rockers from Seattle (who now live in South Carolina), will perform at Revolution in Fort Lauderdale on Wednesday evening. Yes, that’s tomorrow! And learn about submitting your requests for “deeper cuts” here.Update: Tickets are now available at Ticketmaster, and Band of Horses has confirmed…
Sad news for South Florida skating fans as the Gold Coast Roller Rink is reaching its last couple of laps as an institution built on diversity, boldness, and the simple pursuit of leisure enjoyment. After more than 60 years at its Fort Lauderdale location on Federal Highway just south of…
