Taylor Hicks’ energy and variety on American Idol made him a fan favorite. His appearance earned comparisons to Leno, Donahue, and Clooney. With that winning combo, Hicks ran away with the win in 2006 in the show’s fifth season. Although the show that made him famous is about to fade…
The Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort, under development on the Hollywood Broadwalk, joins a crowded portfolio of businesses — including bars and restaurants — that are inspired by the musical catalog of easygoing and fun-loving singer/songwriter Jimmy Buffett. The 17-story, 349-room destination resort and entertainment complex is billed as having “an…
It’s easy to make friends when you wear pasties at EDC. I would know. I did it last weekend at Electric Daisy Carnival in Las Vegas. I didn’t plan for this to happen. When I packed for the festival, I chose regular clothes—shorts, tank tops, a sundress. You see, I’m…
Editor’s Note: This article is featured in the June 25 issue of the Broward-West Palm Beach New Times. As the paper went to press, it was announced that Vivian Campbell will undergo treatment for a recurrence of cancer and will miss a number of Def Leppard shows, including the band’s…
A few hours before Electric Daisy Carnival opened in Las Vegas on Friday, Carl Cox sat near the pool at the Flamingo Hotel, ready to explain why he has remained so interested in electronic music after decades of DJing, producing and remixing. He pauses mid-sentence and motions towards the DJ…
Limelight: Sock Hop Do the sock hop! Relive the retro cool days of rock ‘n’ roll and old-school rhythm and blues with “octogenarian band leader,” Otis Cadillac and the El Dorados R&B Revue at BaCa. With Otis Cadillac and the El Dorados R&B Revue. Wednesday, June 24, 5:30 p.m. Bailey Contemporary…
Now that Donald Trump has entered the race for president, the Republican clown car of candidates may need to be upgraded to a bus. The real estate mogul’s announcement of his candidacy earlier this week was soundtrack by Neil Young’s “Rockin’ in the Free World,” without the blessing of the…
The octogenarian band leader Otis Cadillac is like a time capsule. His atmosphere alone suggests a different time and place. Along with the El Dorados and the sublime Seville Sisters, Otis emits the sound and style of classic rhythm and blues, where he says rock and roll first took root. Before…
Before the 14th annual Hukilau festival gets too far away from us — remember, Mary Ann was in town last weekend — we’d be remiss not to point out this video that our friends across the BPB universe made last weekend, featuring festival founder Christie White. Here, White shares a…
If there’s any excuse get your lazy ass up on a Saturday, it’s this one. Presented by Moses Love, Zayna De Gaia, and I Love Yoga studio, spring teacher trainees will celebrate their graduation with the Follow Your Bliss festival. Included in this festival is workshops, meditation, and, of…
5. Art After Dark Burger Release Party/ Art Battle 9 p.m. Friday, June 19 at Tucker Duke’s Lunchbox Deer Field Beach.1101 S Powerline Rd Suite 102, Deerfield Beach. No cover. Visit Facebook. What’s better than stuffing your face with a specialty burger? Watching an art competition while you do it…
The family of Jason Budjinski, known by his stage name Billy Boloby and nom de plume Fats Pompano (still so awesome and clever — thanks for making me laugh even in death, Jason!) , has announced the details for his celebration of life. The event will be held Saturday, June…
Besides this weekend being Father’s Day or just any ol’ weekend in South Florida, it’s the weekend of Lauderdale Live 2015. What is this type of festivity, you ask? It is three days bands playing at Huizenga Plaza. Bring Dad and tell him it’s a gift for him but really,…
Julianne and Derek Hough, well known as the superstar siblings from Dancing With The Stars, are hitting Hollywood’s Hard Rock Live next Friday, June 26, as part of their Move Live on Tour. The brother and sister team are bringing new choreography that was not seen during the pair’s 2014…
“The best-laid plans of mice and men often go awry…” On the same night as Game 6 of the NBA Finals, Lana Del Rey at Coral Sky Amphitheatre, and a Tuesday of all days, Sakred Nightclub held its official grand opening in Boca Raton. Perhaps that’s why despite boasting beloved…
British DJ Fatboy Slim makes his return to South Florida this week, with a show at the Fontainebleau’s LIV Nightclub on Saturday. To most U.S. audiences the DJ, real name Norman Cook, first made his mark with the joyously triumphant, sonically pulverizing 1998 album, You’ve Come a Long Way, Baby,…
As further proof that life is deeply unfair, one of the greatest dancers and perhaps the most fascinating frontman of all time — a man who might have experienced riches and worldwide fame, but who instead gave the gift of his presence to a select lucky few like a secret…
Lana Del Rey’s Endless Summer Tour. Lana Del Rey may be bringing the death of the American Dream to the 561, but in South Florida, summer truly is endless. Guess that must be why little Ms. “Blue Jeans” is bringing her Endless Summer Tour to the Coral Sky Amphitheatre. With…
Do you like pina coladas? Getting caught in the rain? Do you like making love at midnight, in the dunes of the cape? Of course you do. It’s hot outside; the waves are crashing into the rocks. You’ve got an old portable stereo in the side yard, where the sun’s…
Grab your plutonium, rev that engine to 88 mph, and hang on tight: Best of Broward-Palm Beach 2015 is almost here! Here’s a preview of one of the winners, but check out the entire issue when it hits browardpalmbeach.com/bestof tomorrow and newsstands Thursday, June 18. Revolution 100 SW Third Ave…
Last February, Exposed PR and C&I Studios joined forces to put on the first ever For the Love music festival. The event brought just about every local band south of Orlando (more than 30 live acts) to Fort Lauderdale’s FAT Village for an entire day of art, beer, and —…
Two equally significant ingredients in Lana Del Rey’s rise to fame were the shockwaves her early crossover singles/videos (“Video Games,” “Born to Die”) sent across the blogosphere, and the critical backlash that spewed from critics’ keyboards when her resulting full-length, Born to Die, and subsequent live performances, didn’t meet their…
