Read our interview with local Wayne Newton of Little River Band.Amy Morris remembers her first Little River Band concert like it was yesterday.It was in Dallas, Texas. She was 14 years old. And it was one of the best moments of her entire life.”I’ll never forget it,” said Morris, of…
After a week of celebrating another NBA title, the Miami Heat’s DJ Irie helped superstar athletes like Dwyane Wade find a way to offer the little people some support.”It’s all for the kids,” said Wade during the bowling finale of the eighth-annual Irie Weekend’s series of events benefiting the Irie…
Our post on the fifth-year anniversary of Livid Records.Boca-based Livid Records has been a staple in the local music scene for just over five years. Now, the label that has released music by such acts as the Getback, Lil Daggers, Pool Party, and the Crumbs is closing up shop. Is…
Interview with SounduoSounduoGreen Room, Fort LauderdaleJune 30, 2012Better than: Any regular ol’ dubstep DJ.Seeing one party bleed over into another is a pretty common thing these days. When a 50th birthday party rental runs late (happy birthday, by the way, Brian), and some stragglers linger while the room fills with…
Seventh Annual Supercon, 2012Doubletree Airport Convention Center, MiamiJune 29 to July 1, 2012Florida Supercon 2012 slideshow here. Miami is no stranger to people dressed up in brightly colored wigs or slathered with tons of body paint, but this isn’t South Beach at 1 a.m. This is Supercon. Home base for all…
Music review of 2010 Earth, Wind and Fire show at Hard Rock LiveEarth, Wind and FireHard Rock Live, HollywoodJuly 1Better than: Being alive elsewhereLet’s not pussyfoot here, why should we? It would be counterproductive. I’ll say it time and time again: EW&F are bar none the best live act I’ve…
Eric JohnsonCulture Room, Fort LauderdaleJune 29In the realm of modern guitar heroes, few people have enjoyed careers as successful as Eric Johnson’s. Though Johnson happens to be a singer and a songwriter, his unbelievably deft prowess as a guitarist is what has earned him an undyingly loyal group of fans…
Photos of Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band at Hard Rock LiveRingo Starr is the baddest Beatle in A Hard Day’s NightRingo Starr & His All-Starr BandHard Rock Live HollywoodJune 30I’m conflicted. On the one hand, a former Beatle played songs by the biggest band of all time at Hard…
Everybody loves beating on Ringo Starr — he’s got a weird face, they say, and isn’t he the one who wrote that song about the submarine? Don’t forget too that apocryphal tale of someone asking John Lennon if Ringo was the best drummer in the world, to which he allegedly…
Adele, the most popular human looking songstress of the past decade (sorry, Gaga, but sometimes you resemble an anime heroine), is doing something really, really human. She’s gestating offspring. That’s right, this British crooner is preggers with bf Simon Konecki’s fetus. She’s rife with child. Bitch is knocked up. And…
For many who grew up in South Florida, your first major concert for someone who’s really famous, like your mom knows who they are famous, was at the place now known as the Cruzan Amphitheatre. This West Palm Beach staple has announced a strong lineup of big name acts this…
Read about Public Image VintageIndie Craft Bazaar ReviewMore about Radio-Active Records”The Night Owl Market is the first of its kind in Broward County,” says founder and CEO of Indie Craft Bazaar Amanda Weiner. She’s also organizing this newest crafty venture, calling it, “a fusion of craft fair, community event, block…
Photos of Boston at Hard Rock Live.BostonSeminole Hard Rock Live, HollywoodThursday, June 28, 2012Better than: The computerized arena pop of todayThough no longer playing arenas, like in their 1970s heyday, Boston still played at a volume loud enough to feel as if it were playing in a mega huge stadium last…
DMX may not be the original bad boy, but he’s certainly high on the list of dudes your mom doesn’t want you to date, even if he’s famous and probably still rich. Regardless of past transgressions, this Ruff Ryder’s songs still get your ass dropping on the dance floor even…
Ex Norwegian, Opium SymphonyDive Bar, Fort LauderdaleThursday, June 28, 2012Better than: Ezra?Last night, we caught Miami Beach’s Ex Norwegian in a rather unusual setting for a polished indie-pop band: Fort Lauderdale’s A1A Dive Bar. The band, led by lead singer and guitarist Roger Houdaille, took the opportunity to shake down some…
Wayne Nelson will tell you it’s luck. He’ll tell you that his story — in which he goes from being a self-taught musician to fronting one of the best vocal harmony bands in rock — is all a matter of circumstance. But don’t let his modesty fool you. Wayne Nelson, the…
Check out Mike Mineo’s contribution to our Chronic Cover Songs for 420.New Times caught wind that eccentric singer-songwriter Mike Mineo decided to audition for Season 12 of American Idol. Considering he is one of South Florida’s most promising vocalists, we think he is going to be aces on the reality…
Read Abel’s review of Debbie Harry’s show with Blondie at Hard Rock Live.Raised in Hawthorne, New Jersey, Debbie Harry is actually a Miami native. July 1 is her 67th year on this planet and she shows no signs of slowing down. Her career began in New York City in the…
Read about President Obama’s recent visit to South Florida and his opening act Marc Anthony.Much to the chagrin of Republicans and fans of disease everywhere, today the Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of Obamacare. Formerly called the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, the law will help you in your…
Our full interview with Erix S. Laurent on his project Teepee here.Teepee has been busy, busy, busy since we last spoke with the musician behind the sound and concept Erix S. Laurent. The limited edition seven inch “Time Meant Nothing” is coming out on July 19 (available now for pre-order),…
Slide show of Action Bronson at Green Room.Robb Bank$ was named Best Hip-hip Artist by New Times Broward Palm Beach 2012.Click here for an interview with Robb Bank$.Action BronsonFeaturing Robb Bank$ and MeRcyGreen Room, Fort LauderdaleWednesday, June 27Better than: Any action in the kitchen.”Alright, time for a rap show,” Action…
If you’re not familiar with the weekly spirituality-inspired cabaret act at the Manor, you’re missing out. Big time. Hosted by WIG (Wild Inspirational Gatherings) Ministries, this weekly is unique. It’s one part spiritual, one part comedy, and one part musical. Oh, and one part drag queen.Last night’s service was led…
