The blank stares greeting mentions of reggae band Inner Circle turn to nods of recognition once the Jamaican group is linked to “Bad Boys,” the ubiquitous theme from Cops (and eventually a couple of Will Smith-Martin Lawrence blockbusters). Brothers Ian and Roger Lewis formed Inner Circle in 1968, and the…
Aussie nü-metal group Sick Puppies was booked to play our shores for Respectable Street’s 22nd Anniversary Party last year, but the trio pulled a Flaming Lips on us and bailed out at the last minute. Just like the Lips, the Sydney three-piece is making amends — albeit a little farther…
We don’t practice Santería, and we ain’t got no crystal ball, so we had no clue that 21-year-old Rome Ramirez would team up with the surviving members of Sublime to form Sublime With Rome. Sounding more like a mixed drink than a band name, the ska/punk rockers are poised to…
There’s nothing as invigorating as getting fully immersed in a sea of blood and thrashing bodies to get rid of a “case of the Mondays,” and that’s exactly what the extensive metal bill on the Summer Slaughter Tour promises. Well, maybe not the blood, but definitely the thrashing bodies. Headliners…
Secondhand Serenade brings to mind wearing a recycled engagement ring or dating someone who has past lovers’ names tattooed on them. It can be an awkward and potentially dangerous thing. In the case of this California group’s soft, acoustic repackaging of alternative emo rock, it comes completely naturally. Singer/guitarist John…
Don’t be fooled by Dead Confederate’s Civil War moniker and Georgia roots — this atmospheric rawk quintet is the furthest thing from a Lynyrd Skynyrd rehash. Although the five-piece explores stoner rock in the psychedelic “Wrecking Ball,” this dynamic quintet prefers to dish out thunderous guitar riffs and gut-wrenching growls…
Any attempt at actually narrowing down the sound of the Providence, Rhode Island,-based quartet Deer Tick ultimately comes up short. The fact the foursome often falls back on an alt-country approach may enter the equation, but equally important are elements of punk, grunge, and, on occasion, sheer, unapologetic sentiment. Deer…
Smashing Pumpkinswith Kill Hannahat Revolution, Ft. Lauderdale Tuesday, July 20, 2010 View a slideshow from last night here.Better than: What I expectedThe Review Although D’arcy, James, and Jimmy left the band many moons ago, it’s hard to hide loyalty for the Smashing Pumpkins original lineup. That said, this show, featuring…
Among bands that your cool dad might know about even before you is Edward Sharpe & the Magnificent Magnetic Zeros (oh, whatever), so maybe bring him to Culture Room on October 19. Even if NPR suggests that the ten-piece troupe from Los Angeles “defies documentation, let alone description,” here’s a…
Unter Null has been Portland, Oregon, resident Erica Dunham’s industrial-music baby since 1998. With elements of punk rock, IDM, metal, and electronica, she’s managed to stay relevant with theatrics that set her apart from her peers. It also helps that the band that backs her live manages to reproduce her…
For those of you just catching up, we’ve broken down my lengthy interview with Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan into themed sections: The early years, talk of their new album, and now, he touches upon his South Florida connections, the lasting quality of the Pumpkins, and how he feels about…
Music vet and New Times scribe Lee Zimmerman shares stories of memorable rock ‘n’ roll encounters that took place in our local environs. This week, it wasn’t my party, but I can still sigh if I want to! Birthdays are always momentous occasions, but being the celebrity junkie that I…
An afternoon of solid blues pickin’ awaits attendees who head to Rosey Baby on Sunday. This Lauderhill Cajun restaurant that specializes in crawfish and other New Orleans-inspired dining boasts a special appearance by local guitar luminary Albert Castiglia sitting in with another area blues act, Shelley” href=”http://www.browardpalmbeach.com/related/to/David+Shelley”>David Shelley & Bluestone…
Nope. You’re not imagining it. Rascal Flatts is indeed everywhere. On Hershey’s commercials. On the Today show. On reality shows like the recent Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution. And next year, the country trio will get its own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Rascal Flatts, whose 2009 album is…
From neck to crown, Jeph, Tom, and Hannah Thorslund are just a little too attractive to pass the Pretty Faces moniker off without explanation. Adorable married couple Jeph and Hannah add to the “Hey, look at us — we’re pretty!” quotient by wearing snug-fitting trousers and attention-grabbing accessories such as…
Ringo Starr and the All-Starr Band Seminole Hard Rock HollywoodThursday, May 15, 2010 Since the late ’80s, Ringo Starr has assembled an ever-shifting combo of retro rock veterans, and last night’s show at the Hard Rock suggests the formula is still intact.But for anyone who’s seen the Ringo revue more…
Dissever brings sweet technical sensibilities to thrashy metal that is as heavy as it is proficient. Around for a while now and relatively under the collective radar of South Florida, this band prides itself on its skills but does not get bogged down by them. I’m thinking of days gone…
The opportunity to see a Beatle in person should be regarded by all of us as nothing short of a big, fat gift from the British version of Apollo, the god of music. Tonight, Ringo Starr will dazzle a blessed SoFla audience at Hard Rock Live with a slew of…
All we can tell you, for certain, about Laser Wolf Productions is what the world wide web tells us: that it’s an intergalactic wolf pack that inexplicably finds South Florida’s climate hospitable, that it’s about 30 years old, and that it plans to “do things” (ominous much?) in Fort Lauderdale…
The Talent Farm is good at booking events like this one: massive, all-day shows featuring at least five bands – always awesome and often local. FYF Booking secured Between the Trees as the headliner. The Orlando-based act is doing big things, and according to the Talent Farm’s event page, this…
Ringo Starr caused quite a bit of consternation several months back when he abruptly announced that he would no longer sign autographs for his fans. It was an odd move and uncharacteristically curt for a man who’s never shunned the spotlight. It also fueled the ire of those who were…
Much of ’50s musical nostalgia and neorockabilly is typically, although perhaps inadvertently, form over function. Not that there’s anything wrong with more tattoos than talent and more stage theatrics than technicality — it usually makes for highly entertaining live shows. NYC natives Izzy and the Kesstronics, however, are some top-tier…
