One group that often misses out on props for both its longevity and iconic status is the Commodores, originally formed when its members met at Tuskegee University and began playing the local club and college circuit. That was 1968. A year later, the band’s drummer and current singer, Walter “Clyde”…
This month’s musical line-up is no April Fool’s Day joke. The fourth month of 2016 is filled with must-see music festivals and heavy-duty headliners. Here’s a chronological list of which nights to mark off on your calendars. Of Montreal April 1 at Culture Room The indie-rock outfit out of Athens,…
In just under four years, Tortuga has gone from obscure upstart music festival to one of the most-talked-about gatherings in South Florida. The reason? Suffice to say pitching its tent on the sands of Fort Lauderdale Beach hasn’t hurt. Likewise, neither have the all-star lineups perking ears since the inaugural…
Earth, Wind & Fire might channel the power of the elements, but nature was not on their side this past Friday at Perfect Vodka Amphitheater for their coheadlining concert with fellow Windy City music legends, Chicago. Despite lightning and a 50-minute power outage, the two bands delivered a high-powered performance…
Most bands aspire to make music that’s joyful and celebratory, but not all succeed. Many get bogged down by their own headaches, heartaches, and frustrations, which, frankly, doesn’t provide much of a morale boost for the rest of us. The Outer Vibe takes a different tack, and if the name…
It has become almost an annual tradition that the Athens, Georgia band of Montreal plays a show in South Florida, and they never disappoint. Masterminded by Kevin Barnes, who writers and performs almost all of the instrumentation and vocals of their recorded work, of Montreal’s live experience over the last…
The funny thing about the eternal Beatles versus Rolling Stones debate is that it’s taken musical anglophile leanings to a bizarre mainstream in which many (and we mean many) British musicians have taken an unnecessary backseat. British rock ‘n’ roll in its early days was noted for a keen appreciation of…
With Ultra 2016 in the history books, it’s time to look back at just who exactly came out on top, and who walked away from Bayfront Park with nothing but regret and a T-shirt soaked in other people’s bodily fluids. This year, like every year, we end the weekend with…
When was the last time you told your bro you loved him? Seriously. When was the last time you looked into his eyes, placed a hand gently on his quadricep, and said, “Hey man, I really care about you.” Male friendship is a complicated phenomenon. Taught from birth to internalize our…
Well, it’s over. In the end, Ultra 2016 saw little rain, great performances, and — save for the Prodigy’s last-minute cancellation — minimal hiccups. At 18 years of age, Ultra has matured into a well-oiled festival, running smoothly from the Porta Potty to the Main Stage. Yesterday, the third and…
A punk rock show on St. Paddy’s Day — one of the booziest holidays on the American drinking calendar. What could possibly go wrong? Thursday night, Revolution Live opened up the outdoor area behind the main building, otherwise known as America’s Backyard, for one of punk and ska’s favorite outfits,…
Like much of South Florida, Kreepy Tiki has suffered from a bit of identity confusion over the years. Part high-end tattoo shop, part Polynesia-inspired craft cocktail bar and music venue, the multi-room outpost off of Federal Highway has been injecting Fort Lauderdale with some much-needed punk attitude over the course…
On Thursday, legendary punk revivalists Rancid return to Revolution Live to summon bruised memories of moshing and slam-dancing in the ’90s before setting sail on the Salty Dog Cruise with Flogging Molly and Frank Turner. Despite its name, Rancid has never stood out for being foul in any way. If…
In a musical world that’s frequently cast as adapt-or-die, and one that’s ruled by youth culture and Next-Big-Things, Gainesville ska-punks Less Than Jake have proven that persistence pays. The band have never veered far from their ska-punk roots, and their core lineup — drummer and lyricist Vinnie Fiorello, vocalist-guitarist Chris…
Andre Lipke, the multi-instrumentalist for Led Zeppelin tribute band Get the Led Out, first fell in love with Led Zeppelin in a shopping mall. “I was 12 years old,” he tells New Times from his home in Philadelphia. “I was in a Spencer’s or a Hot Topic, one of those…
Tortuga 2016 is shaping up to be the most ambitious effort yet by organizers Huka Entertainment. While last year’s two-day fest sold out with an attendance of more than 75,000 fans over the span of the country-fied, lite beer-fueled musical weekend on Fort Lauderdale Beach, for its fourth-annual festival, Tortuga…
Matriphagy; noun: A condition in which the young cannibalize their creator to survive. It’s a practice common among crab spiders, whose mothers sacrifice themselves to trigger the predatory instinct. The younger generation doesn’t kill in bad blood. Overwhelming, the parent is necessary for growth, the only way to fulfill the…
For 40 years, George Thorogood and his Delaware Destroyers have been upholding everything that is good about rock ‘n’ roll. There will be detractors who’ll relegate the man to bar-band status, an old jukebox staple, or some such shit — the bottom line is that he’s been belting out some…
Denny Laine has to be the most valuable wingman in Rock. Make that the most valuable Wings man, as well. That’s because he spent ten years working side-by-side with Paul McCartney in his seminal, post-Beatles band, Wings. And aside from Macca’s late wife, Linda, Laine served as McCartney’s sole collaborator…
In the words of New Times reporter Kat Bein, Holychobee, guys. Whether you were a seasoned camping veteran, a first-time fest-goer, or nursing a serious case of FOMO from afar, the transition back into real life after last weekend’s brand new Okeechobee Muisc & Arts Festival in Sunshine Grove has…
There are beloved musicians, and then there are those musicians loved by other musicians. The problem with the latter usually lies with the musician in question living in the calm of relative obscurity. Joe Satriani can easily fall into both categories, but unlike some of those in the latter, obscurity’s…
I wish it weren’t true, but Okeechobee Festival is over. My brain still swims in a special mix of overindulgence and lack of sleep, but looking back at all these music and people slideshows is helpful to my transition. I miss my new friends and all the strange characters, but…
