These are turbulent times in America. Between the current economic crisis and the endless wars abroad, it’s surprising that more local musicians aren’t speaking out against it all. There used to be a time when art and protest went hand in hand, but these days, not so much. That’s why…
This South Florida soul and funk quintet has existed only for a little over a year, but it’s already created a serious demand for itself on dance floors across the tricounty area. By focusing on the core elements of old school hip-hop, it taps straight into the boogaloo sounds of…
Here in the North Caribbean, AKA South Florida, a bunch of bands claim to capture the Afro-Latino demographic perfectly in their music. Plenty try, but few accurately succeed as much as Miami’s Suénalo does with its polyrhythmic display of funk, mambo, hip-hop, and jam-band-style playing. The group has a rotating…
The seemingly-out-of-nowhere appearance of the young Kendall duo I Set My Friends on Fire has been recounted in New Times’ pages several times in recent months. But just to recap: teenagers Matt Mihana and Nabil Moo, formerly of a more by-the-numbers post-hardcore band, wanted to form a new project. They…
Chromeo, Crookers, and now Switch? Whoever is responsible for the string of bookings at Heathrow Lounge deserves a gold star because it’s getting ridiculous. It almost seems like Heathrow is quickly becoming the Studio A replacement we hoped for — except it’s ill equipped to handle any kind of live…
Joe Jackson Saturday, November 15, 2008 The Fillmore Miami Beach at the Jackie Gleason Theater Joe Jackson has always occupied an upper strata in the world of rock, an artist who’s daringly dabbled in a variety of seemingly disparate genres and pulled each off with convincing aplomb. He took flight…
Ben Thacker SoCal surf-punk band Agent Orange rocked Churchill’s Pub Saturday night. Click here to view the full slideshow. Agent Orange with To Be Hated and O.P.S. Saturday, November 15, 2008 Churchill’s Pub, Miami SoCal surf/skatepunk legends Agent Orange gave an all-out performance last night to a packed crowd at…
Trans-Siberian Orchestra Thursday, November 14, 2008 BankAtlantic Center, Sunrise Better Than: A piping mug of hot chocolate and a handful of candy canes on a warm South Florida day. Before mentioning the jolly thrashing Trans-Siberian Orchestra dispensed at the BankAtlantic Center last night, it should be noted that I have…
ADULT. is coming to Miami! And what better week to visit the Magic City than during Art Basel? We told you that Basel has the habit of attracting plenty of musical acts to the city during the week its here, and ADULT. is definitely a rare treat. The duo was…
Sayre Berman Chris Robinson, lead vocalist of the Black Crowes, performs with the band at the Fillmore Miami Beach. Click here for the full slideshow. The Black Crowes With the Buffalo Killers Wednesday, November 12 The Fillmore Miami Beach Better Than: Watching Almost Famous and wishing real rock and roll…
Rap mega star of the year, Lil Wayne, just recently announced the launch of his “I Am Music” Tour and naturally, it includes a local date in Miami. The rapper, who now calls Miami home, will be joined by Keyshia Cole, Gym Class Heroes, and Mr. Thank God for Auto-Tune…
Suffice it to say Sarah Brightman is one class act. Known for her soaring soprano and waif-like demeanor, she’s musical theater’s leading lady… a diva deluxe… and, it might be noted, Andrew Lloyd Weber’s ex. She’s also a pop princess, with credits that include more than 26 million albums sold…
Although it would be a misnomer to define Bright Eyes as a pop sensation, in recent years, its musical mainstay, Conor Oberst, has moved his ever-shifting ensemble more toward the mainstream. Their last album, Cassadaga, proved to be their most accessible yet, an apt follow-up to the band’s true breakthrough…
Within Miami’s Latin music scene is an endless number of bands delving into all sorts of homegrown genres, from salsa and merengue to bachata and Cuban son. But when it comes to reggae, only a few Latin bands do it well, and El Chino Dreadlion is definitely one of them…
Few bands (except maybe for Yes) have had such an intense rotation of members since the Doobie Brothers first started playing together in 1971. Along the way, they’ve churned out hits like “Taking It to the Streets,” “What a Fool Believes,” and “Listen to the Music,” among the most memorable,…
So last night I was at the Seminole Hard Rock Casino when I saw an interesting poster on display. Billy Joel’s sexy mug was plastered on the wall. Come on, ladies still think he’ sexy…and I noticed that he’s got not one, not two, but three sold out concerts coming…
With Art Basel only three weeks away, there is plenty of reason to be musically excited about South Florida. Why? Because art isn’t the only thing that rolls into town. Plenty of musical acts also stop by that week to entertain the crowds. In previous years Peaches, Iggy Pop, Justice,…
Coldplay November 9, 2008 BankAtlantic Center Better Than: You’d Expect Say what you will about Coldplay (and most folks do), but unlike a lot of so-called arena acts – nevermind their smaller setting counterparts – they’ve at least got sense enough to make a spectacle of themselves when they come…
John Hood Rufus Wainwright November 8, 2008 The Jackie Gleason Theatre at the Fillmore Miami Beach Better Than: Crooning a Storybook They call it a Rubus. In theory, one suspects the thing is related to the centaur (half man/half horse), the mandrake (half man/half plant) and the Minotaur (half man/half…
Aww, I thought today would be a slow blogging day, but alas, there’s joy in Mudville. South Florida’s favorite indie-pop trio, the Postmarks, are releasing a brand new album next week, entitled By the Numbers and finally, there’s some material floating around to help give it a buzz. This video…
Like a phallus in wonderland, Badfish is on the rise as one of the nation’s premier tribute bands, and they claim to turn hundreds of fans away from their sold-out shows each night. The Rhode Island trio performs a plethora of Sublime songs, from the well-known (“What I Got,” “Santeria”)…
The neighborhood of Carol City is known for producing strong musical talent. Rick Ross and Flo Rida are from there, as are JT Money, Poison Clan, and mega-producer Bigg D. But before those artists grew to national attention, one local group, Freestyle Evolution, gained significant notoriety for combining electro-funk with…
