Here at County Grind we thought it wise to refrain from overt political leniencies during these electoral times. And we know how some of you think, that we’re too flung one way or the other, and according to some elderly gentlemen outside of our favorite cafecito window, we’re “un periodiquito…
It’s easy to throw around high-falutin’ and free-wheeling associations when it comes to describing musicians and their respective musical backgrounds. Examining how, over time, these have influenced them as artists. But when you talk about Alejandro Escovedo, the journey has been a long and bizarre one, where a bucketful of…
Billy Idol may have wailed about a “Rebel Yell,” but no band embraced that Southern sensibility more defiantly than Lynyrd Skynyrd. One of the most essential Southern bands of the last 40 years, they emerged from their native Jacksonville to become album rock standard bearers, courtesy of such radio staples…
With the constant stream of live shows and aspiring musicians in South Florida, Stuart, Florida, is one of the last places a local would think to turn to for a music fix. But one very determined believer of the Treasure Coast is taking a grassroots approach and attempting to turn…
Indie rock was as healthy as a chubby, dewy newborn baby at last night’s Minus the Bear and Cursive show at Revolution. The sweaty, smoky venue was packed to the gills with plaid shirts, beards, and more beards. And despite the sold-out Die Antwoord concert happening around the corner, there…
R. Kelly may be best known for possibly peeing on someone, but he’s also a freaking fantastic R&B superstar. Your mama loves “I Believe I Can Fly” (you do too, be honest) and you’ve been jamming to “Ignition” since you first strapped on coochie cutters.See also- ;R. Kelly’s Single Ladies…
What’s that funny smelling smoke in the air? Where are all these fractals coming from? Oh, that’s right! Shpongle is heading to Revolution Live, and bringing all the funky goodness from the far reaches of other realities with them tonight. See also- EOTO’s Jason Hann on Their Early Days: “We Were…
Die Antwoord Culture Room, Ft. Lauderdale October 22, 2012 Better Than: 99.9% of live music events. Ostensibly, Die Antwoord is weird. As far as you or I can tell — with our normal (and/or normally-hip) lifestyles — they are a pair of entertainers that are fucked up, strange and/or wholly personify…
Now, we don’t know what it was like behind the scenes at the other debates, but in South Florida, it was drunk and tropical. The press sipped on free Budweiser and ate off of pineapple plates (Lord knows how many pineapples died for our bellies yesterday!). And the students dropped…
While the president’s plane landed in South Florida, hot, drunk young bods tanned at Lynn University. Yeah, that’s right, the youth were partying in preparation of the debates. And why the hell not?! See also – LIVE BLOG: Rumble in Boca, Obama and Romney Presidential Debate – PHOTOS: Final 2012…
KISS Stars and GuitarsWith Easton Corbin, Lauren Alaina, Phil Vassar, Thompson Square, and Lee BriceHard Rock Live, HollywoodSunday, October 21, 2012Better Than: Any number of other less professional, multi-act shows of various genres produced throughout South FloridaLast night marked another edition of KISS Country’s annual Stars and Guitars concert, a …
The Raider Klan’s battle-worn machetes are freshly coated with the blood of a thousand infidels. Steam rises from the carcass of the night as the Raiders descend, triumphant from another savage victory over the Blacklands. From deep in Carol City, the klan howls like guerrillas in the midst of revolution…
Regardless of how one weathers the years, the impact time has on an artist is almost always intriguing. For former Black Crowes frontman Chris Robinson, time has witnessed him mellowing (down easy) into a far more laid back sort of guy — an evolution that began at the latter end of…
Sitting outside Revolution Live before the GWAR concert on Saturday night, I thought to myself: Why am I here? If there are two things I fear at a concert, they are: 1. Wet or sticky substances being thrown on me from the stage, and 2. Angry white men. See also- GWAR…
There are few words as loaded as the word “feminist.” Unless you want to be perceived as a no-armpit-shaving militant lesbian liberal when you define yourself, dropping this f-bomb has oddly become somewhat of a brave thing to do. Like when you’re around aggressive vegans who scorn carnivores, people think…
Over the last decade, the Omaha-based indie rockers known as Cursive have continually toyed with our emotions. They’ve endured lineup changes, solo careers, and of course the great hiatus of 2004, and yet we never turned our backs. Why? Because no matter what, Cursive never completely breaks our heart. And…
Pop Punk is not dead! Aussie five-piece Tonight Alive! are readying themselves to storm Fort Lauderdale when they open for Pierce the Veil this week. Lead singer Jenna McDougall and guitarist Whakaio Taahi recently took a few minutes to chat with us between gigs in the UK about the inspiration…
Given his spectacular 35 year career that’s placed him at the pinnacle of international rock ‘n’ roll success, it’s easy to forget that Tom Petty is a proud Florida boy whose personal and professional roots were first nurtured in Gainesville. Born October 20, 1950, Petty’s budding interest in music came about…
Our very own Pitbull looked dapper in a suit, David Guetta got the place all South Beach in 1999 or Vegas like yesterday, LMFAO scandalized those in the audience with any shame, and Kelly Clarkson offered an ounce of class during last year’s Jingle Ball.See also – Review: Pitbull and Kelly…
You probably don’t know, but the King of Polka lives in Florida. Well, Florida, New York, a tiny town 60-miles from Manhattan, but Florida all the same. Jimmy Sturr, the holder of this title jokes of his city’s size: “Is there a post office there? Yes.” As far as similarities…
Writing obituaries is a miserable way to make a living, especially when you’ve known the person who passed. But such is life, and if did know the dearly departed, as in this case, sitting around and getting down on yourself is not the way to tackle things. You bring the…
Seattle alt-indie quintet Minus the Bear has enchanted fans with its blend of math rock meets electro pop, consistently pounding out critically acclaimed records and EPs since its inception in 2001. But its latest effort, Infinity Overheard, cuts back on the electro and focuses more on the rock ‘n’ roll. “I…
