Loretta Lynn – Hard Rock Live, Hollywood – September 15

When a legend like the 81-year-old country singer Loretta Lynn reaches her golden years, paying audiences are just hoping their hero doesn’t embarrass herself onstage. We’re happy just to bask in the presence of such a memorable musician, but there’s always the hope that her talents have endured over time…

A Tupac Tribute: Five Most Memorable Songs

Although we’re on the East Coast, sometimes we gravitate towards that West Coast flava. Take, for instance, the most dramatic and tragic battle in musical history. Before Jay Z and Nas, 50 Cent and Ja Rule, Nikki Minaj and Lil Kim, there was Biggie and Tupac. Geographically, we support our…

Joe Satriani – Parker Playhouse, Fort Lauderdale – September 12

Better Than: Another night practicing. Last night, Fort Lauderdale’s elaborately adorned Parker Playhouse was filled to its very brim with fans of guitar hero, Joe Satriani. The normally stodgy air of the theater, more accustomed to classic works of theater and spoken word engagements, was abuzz with fans discussing their…

Five Music-Related Events on a Budget This Weekend

It might be Friday the 13th, but lucky for you, we’ve got a handful of events that should help keep your weekend from going awry. Best of all, at $10 or less, they’re all also budget-friendly! From the new Black Fridays at the Vagabond to the return of Mikey Ramirez’s…

Local Lawyer Writes a Touching Play With a Purpose

Music vet and New Times scribe Lee Zimmerman shares observations, insights, and updates relating to South Florida’s musical environs. This week, a moving musical from a local attorney. Most people wouldn’t think of lawyers as the most tender of souls. Indeed, to succeed at their profession, they often have to…

Wit and Witticisms of Steely Dan

Steely Dan is best known for classic rock staples like “Reelin’ in the Years,” “Do It Again,” and “Hey Nineteen.” On a recent teleconference to promote their 2013 Mood Swings: 8 Miles to Pancake Day Tour, the duo of Donald Fagen and Walter Becker, they also seemed to be perfecting…

Doin’ It Again: Steely Dan Talks Kanye West and in Circles

Donald Fagen and Walter Becker, the duo that makes up the classic rock band Steely Dan, have a reputation for being a tough interview. When we took part in a teleconference with a dozen other reporters — the guys were promoting their summer/fall tour Mood Swings 2013: 8 Miles to…

Joe Satriani on Keeping Things Exciting Yet Subtle

Joe Satriani is more than just a guitar hero. He’s also a musician who’s helped forge the way for plenty of other guitar heroes by curating the G3 Tour, a traveling celebration of the world’s most impressive and unique guitarists. Satriani’s dedication to basking in the feedbacking glory of the…

Stache Announces Soft Opening Date With Glam-A-Thon Benefit

Last week, we announced that Green Room, the artsy, alternative sister venue to Revolution Live and America’s Backyard in downtown Fort Lauderdale, would be transitioning later this month into its latest incarnation, a more grown-up but still edgy mixology lounge called Stache. The name might sound like it would cater…

Splatter-Rama Returns, and It’s Bloodier Than Ever

For those who get all tingly over smashed guts and bloody faces on the big screen, this Saturday brings with it a delightful surprise. Splatter-Rama returns to Cinema Paradiso with the goriest, most vile double feature around. This month features two ghoulish “night” films: Night of the Demons and Night…

Top Ten Weird Similarities Between Brian Wilson and Jeff Beck

At first glance, it might seem like a most unlikely pairing. The founding member of the Beach Boys, Brian Wilson, a man who extolled all-American virtues in song and then went totally psychedelic, teamed in concert with Jeff Beck, a beacon of British blues. Leave it to the investigative minds…

New Miley Cyrus Video Makes Us Feel Gross Inside (NSFW)

The new Miley Cyrus video for “Wrecking Ball” off her yet-to-be-released album Bangerz came out today. And, if you can believe it, it’s more inappropriate, shocking, and unbearably awkward than anything she’s put out yet. For nearly four minutes, the girl who just a couple of weeks ago created an…