Churchill’s Pub: 35 Years of Blood, Sweat, and Beers

By Mariel Zayas-Bazan Blood, sweat, beers, and maybe a few tears were shed three months ago, but Churchill’s change of ownership has proven a smooth — and even positive — transition. Toes no longer curl at the smell of piss by the door. The patio bar is renovated. Damn decent…

Summer Soundtrack Comes to a Sweaty and Satisfying End (Video)

Summer Soundtrack Series with Phil Barnes and Forlorn Strangers from Voice Media Group on Vimeo. C&I Studios and Exposed PR’s Summer Soundtrack came to a close last night. The pop-up concert series centered on local music, and was emceed by South Florida musician Phil Barnes. See also: Summer Soundtrack Pop-Up…

PureHoney‘s Third Anniversary Reminds Us to “Bee Authentic”

PureHoney Magazine’s Steve Rullman shared with us quite a few nuggets of good advice when we spoke with him earlier this week. His independently produced print music guide, peppered with quality articles and interviews, is celebrating three wonderful years of informing you music freaks on where to go and what…

Camelot Officially Opens Tonight in West Palm Beach (Photos)

This Labor Day weekend, South Florida restaurateur and nightlife maven Rodney Mayo is celebrating the grand opening of his thirteenth establishment. Tonight, the doors officially open for Camelot, the new late-night spot in downtown West Palm Beach. And as last night’s soft opening revealed, it brings to life a unique…

Savoy Promises “a Crazy Ass Light Show” at Revolution Live

Savoy hit the scene only a few years back and already has a diverse following of devoted fans addicted to its adrenaline-inducing, notoriously high-energy live shows. The band’s name itself is all inclusive. The trio of Gray Smith, Ben Eberdt, and Mike Kelly titled their act after the Savoy Ballroom…

Ten Best Guitar Shops in Broward County

Long before the internet changed the way we do everything, guitar stores were mystical places. While some of them still operate in the tradition of the past, providing as much social hub as a house to facilitate the sale and maintenance of our beloved instruments, the guitar shop of yore…

Former Stone Fox Guitarist Is Back in a Big Way with Celebrator

Every now and again, jaded though we are, we get a little excited about some new musical gem we encounter. For example, yesterday we stumbled upon the dreamy, trip-a-delic sounds of Celebrator. It’s the latest project of Boca Raton resident David Barnard. If you didn’t know any better, listening to…

Top Ten Most Famous Hats in Music History

Subscribers to guitar magazines are probably those most excited about Slash coming to town August 29 at Hard Rock Live. But a close second would be hat aficionados. Slash might still be a household name for his blistering guitar playing with Guns N’ Roses alone, and while his trademark hair,…

Drake and Lil Wayne Bromance, Wednesday at Cruzan

After Jay Z and Beyoncé did not attend Kanye West’s wedding to Kim Kardashian, rap fans put forward a theory that Yeezus is articulating his indignation by censoring Jay Z’s name from his recent live performances. But weep not; they weren’t even the biggest bromance in rap. That title surely…

Purehoney Celebrates Third Anniversary With Live Roadkill Ghost Choir Show

This weekend, our very own “fold-out party Bible,” PureHoney magazine, celebrates its third year of existence. The noble endeavor of creating an indie print publication in this digital world is undertaken by Steve Rullman. Besides going strong, PureHoney is hosting a proper shindig at Respectable Street to celebrate its anniversary,…

Ten Best Labor Day Parties of 2014

On Labor Day, we enjoy the fruits of our labors and, well, the fruits of others’ as well. Although it’s considered a day to rest, it’s also one of the finest party weekends of the year. You can get shitfaced Sunday without the risk of flaunting nasty bloodshot eyes all…

South Florida’s 10 Biggest Concerts This Fall and Winter

It’s that time again! The kids are back in school, you’re not allowed to wear white, the taste of pumpkin lattes lingers on your palate and stores are already getting out their Christmas decorations. Fall is in the air. To make certain you celebrate this season properly, we have ten…

Roadkill Ghost Choir Headlines PureHoney Magazine’s Three Year Anniversary

This weekend, our very own “fold-out party Bible,” PureHoney magazine, celebrates its third year of existence. The noble endeavor of creating an indie print publication in this digital world is undertaken by Steve Rullman. Besides going strong, PureHoney is hosting a proper shindig at Respectable Street to celebrate its anniversary,…

Boca Attorney Writes “Positive Raps” to Deter Youth Crime

When David Hollander couldn’t get Will Smith to take up his cause, he turned to some of Palm Beach’s rappers. When that crew told him his mission was lame, he came up with the moniker he now performs under: Pro Se. The legal term means “to represent yourself,” which is…

Diane Ward on Surviving Breast Cancer and Beautiful Ways

In 2011, Diane Ward was diagnosed with breast cancer. At the time, the Hollywood-based singer/songwriter, four albums deep with decades of musical experience, had already begun production on her latest release, Beautiful Ways. Both her parents are cancer survivors, so when she heard the news, she says that though it…

MTV’s 2014 Video Music Awards: In Need of Much Improvement

Each year around this time, I sit down with my phone in hand and wait for the MTV Video Music Awards to improve. It’s a fruitless exercise. I realize that now. But there’s an ’80s child inside me who still believes in Music Television as the finest marriage of mediums…

Cycle Party Expands to Fort Lauderdale Beach

If you’ve walked down Las Olas or Clematis lately, chances are you’ve seen a Cycle Party. You know, the mobile bar/bicycle contraption that looks like something Leonardo da Vinci would have invented if he were in a frat. Yeah, that. If you still have no clue what I’m talking about,…