Bleeding Palm’s Eye on Black Locust Society’s BLS954 at Five Points Lounge

County Grind made its way out to the little tattoo-shop-cum-tiki-hut-style watering hole next to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport last Friday for a stellar and memorable 954 musical showcase. Hosts of the inaugural monthly BLS954 affair, Black Locust Society, brought the Broward love with hip-hop artists Bleubird, Protoman, Gaps, and Jabrjaw…

Jamburger Hill Memorial Day Bash by JAMS – Laser Wolf – May 27

JAMS Memorial Day weekend shindig took place on a bright, sunny Sunday afternoon. The talented group of DJs brought a sizzling line-up of funk, surf rock, and hip-hop to the lawn of everyone party kid’s favorite neighborhood bar, Laser Wolf.The center courtyard was transformed into a perfect summertime picnic/BBQ/pool-side wonderland,…

Black Locust Society’s BLS954 – Five Points Lounge – May 25

More fun than: Trying to figure out why Gremlins can drink beer yet not multiply.There is something to be said for the importance of a creative collective, people of similar artistic interests who share a common vision for their community and look to one another for inspiration and support. The impact…

Weeping Willow – Radio-Active Records – May 25

Better than: a South Beach happy hourCheck out the full slideshow here. Last week, County Grind gave you a touch of what to expect from the first ever Weeping Willow event. Friday night at Radio-Active Records featured out of this world experimental noise organized by Richard Vegez of dark synthy act…

Future Show Scheduled for Tonight at Revolution Is Canceled

Atlanta hip-hop artist Future’s show scheduled for tonight, Tuesday, May 29, has been canceled. The concert was set to take place at Revolution and would have featured Pusha T. There was no explanation as to why the Southern rapper won’t be heading to our local music hall, but you’ll be…

Kenny Loggins – Hard Rock Live Hollywood – May 27

Kenny Loggins Hard Rock Live Hollywood Sunday, May 27, 2012 Better than: Loggins and Messina, or at least damn close.It’s hard to believe that its been 40 years since the record-buying masses first became aware of Kenny Loggins. Originally one of a multitude of sensitive early ’70s West Coast singer/songwriter types, his showbiz…

South Florida’s Best Sports Bar

Hot wings, cold beer, loud football games, and rowdy fans — there are a hell of a lot of places in South Florida where you can find all of the above in abundance. To help you narrow the field and in anticipation of the New Times’ annual Best Of issue…

90 Miles Away: Crazy Hood Film Academy Needs a Little Bit of Your Help

Ever wonder what the underground hip-hop scene is like in Cuba? If you’re Cuban-American, first, second, or even third generation, ever wonder why you feel so strongly about the island though you only know it through pictures and abuela’s stories? Lifelong friends DJ EFN and Garcia — esteemed members of the local…

Ras Kass – Green Room, Brown Bag Wednesdays – May 23

Ras Kass  Green Room, Brown Bag Wednesdays May 24, 2012Better than: The same old Wednesday night gatherings.Posted up in the back of Green Room Wednesday with a bottle of Patron in hand, heralded West Coast lyricist Ras Kass sat on the edge of his seat waiting to take the stage.”They told…

Jabrjaw Shares Five Spots for Late Night Eats

Eating is great. But, let’s face it, drunk eating is even better. And isn’t it strange how just about anything tastes like the best food on earth after a late night of drinking with friends? However sometimes we’re just not in the mood for the same ol’ Taco Bell burritos…

Ver Des Makes Verdant Debut Performance at Mother Earth This Friday

Just one month ago, Ella Herrera was anxiously walking the Palm Beach State College grounds. The bright-eyed 18-year-old fought hard to earn a spot in the school’s medical assisting program, and on this particular day, was participating in orientation. It was then that the gifted musician had an epiphany. “When…

South Florida’s Best Hole in the Wall

There are bars meant for being showy, with their cordoned-off VIP sections and $150 bottle service, and then there are the bars that are meant for straight-up boozing. In anticipation of New Times’ Best Of Broward/Palm Beach 2012 issue in June, County Grind has assembled a list of five of…

Five Things You Don’t Know About the Lovely Songstress St. Vincent

The widely recognized dreamy indie musician/songstress known at St.Vincent is debuting her latest album Strange Mercy to a Miami audience, finally, thanks to the movers and shakers of Mute Miami, on May 31 at The Stage. Last week, our sister blog Crossfade broke the news on this hot upcoming affair. Mute Miami has…