In 1989, the year the Mavericks first convened, the divide between pop and country was still relatively wide. “Americana” was a term that hadn’t entered the popular lexicon just yet, and Nashville was by and large still off-limits to any artist who arrived sans a cowboy hat and a good-ol’-boy…
In this EDM-soaked world, mostly filled with producers or bands that keep things heavily produced with usually slim to no vocals (unless sampled), it’s very rare to find a group making electronic music that takes time to really craft their songs and lyrics. Jimkata are able to keep the room…
When drummer John Hartmann and guitarist Tom Johnston originally convened in Northern California as the final embers of the ’60s were slowly fading away, they formed a band whose modest intents would eventually make it one of the most popular bands ever. Joined by guitarist Patrick Simmons, multi-instrumentalist John McFee,…
The loss this past January of musician, activist, pioneer, and humanitarian Pete Seeger prompted an outpouring of tributes and appreciation from all corners of the world. So it’s little wonder that his local admirers are preparing to pay homage as well. On Sunday, May 4, a group of South Florida…
Rob Elba and Brian Franklin have gathered a large and notable cast of local musicians turned actors to perform their rock show Hearing Damage: The Rat Opera. The band — which also includes Russell Mofsky, Andre Serafini, and William Trev — started warming up with some Led Zeppelin last Wednesday…
On Thursday, Coachella attendee Kimchi Truong died after an apparent overdose. It’s believed to be the first death tied to the giant annual festival since 2008 — though the actual number is hard to ascertain, since the Riverside County Coroner’s Office says it does not track them. But as always…
I was taught good guys wear only white. So after the stage lights came on and Tech N9ne stood in front of a packed Culture Room clad in a white gas-station-attendant shirt, matching pants, and a star-shaped mask pasted onto his face, revealing only his eyes, mouth, and the considerable…
It’s safe to say that the Used is doing better than it ever has before. Currently, it’s co-headlining a U.S. and Canada tour with Taking Back Sunday, and shows are pretty much all sold out. If this success wasn’t enough, the band has hit number one on the Billboard Independent…
Music vet and New Times scribe Lee Zimmerman shares observations, insights, and updates relating to South Florida’s musical environs. This week, different avenues back to the future. Music is a transcendent thing, and the process of experiencing it can take both artist and audience into realms where past and present…
For a man who started his career doing session work in the shadows, most notably on Lauryn Hill’s “Everything Is Everything,” Alicia Keys’ “You Don’t Know My Name,” and a gaggle of Kanye West confections, you would think Ohio’s John Stephens would have picked a more humble stage name than…
Blackjack Billy has experienced a heavy shot of success in a short amount of time. These hard-working Southern boys are now living the country star dream, touring he country with tons of dates, and watching their song “Booze Cruise” rise to the top of the iTunes pile. Blackjack Billy just…
Colin Young-Wolff By Katie Bain So many Coachellagoers spend months before the festival working on their tans, their outfits, their figures, and their breezy poses. There’s a real glut of fabulousness, we have to say, both among those in attendance at the Polo Grounds and the parties surrounding the festival…
The Tortuga Music Festival, held on Fort Lauderdale Beach, was created to raise money for the conservation of marine environments. But besides helping out turtles and fish and the great big blue ocean, it also offers fans of country music the chance to day-drink copious amounts of booze and jam…
Music cruises provide a great experience on the high seas, but they can also offer some significant life lessons as well. Take for example, the Moody Blues Cruise, which jump-started April with a fantastic onboard lineup that included not only the cruise’s namesake but also special guest Roger Daltrey, Carl…
Our little corner of the world often gets high praise for all of the attractive people who congregate here. It’s hot, we wear less, and thus we gym often. At Tortuga Music Festival, things were no different from your average beach day. We spent it ogling above-average sunbathers. To the…
Chris Victorio By Adam Lovinus As a dusty wind whipped behind her in hazy stage light, Solange and her ultra slick backing band brought serious chops and swagger to the polo fields as nighttime fell over Coachella. And then Beyonce showed up on stage dancing to “Losing You.” It was…
Timothy Norris By Mary Carreon There are certainly plenty of single people wandering around the Coachella grounds; the volume of Craiglist “casual encounters” can attest to that. But there are also ten tons of couples, the vast majority of whom are completely adorable. Here are the cutest we saw…
We last spoke with White Denim’s drummer, Joshua Block, when their album D dropped. He told New Times the odd album title came about because it’s their fourth album and because “D” is the band’s favorite letter in the alphabet. This was a strange enough assessment that we felt compelled…
For those who fail to dig past the distracting cursory bells and whistles of g-strings and pasties, burlesque must seem quite crass. While the neo-burlesque movement retained the essentials of sexually charged strip tease, Dita Von Teese’s Strip Strip Hooray review showed it’s an art form that goes far beyond…
If you want a taste of Chicago, you don’t have to bite into a deep dish pizza, instead you can stop into B.B. King’s Blues Club this Friday night and get a listen to Lil’ Ed and the Blues Imperials. Headed by Lil’ Ed Williams — who sings while playing…
The Zombies were once one of the most underrated groups of the British Invasion. However, time has been good to the band. As founding member, keyboardist, and composer Rod Argent proudly pointed out during the band’s set last night at the Mardi Gras Casino, its legend and music has been…
Did April sneak up on you? It’s like the past few months have been one big blur. Now the sun is out and shining and SunFest is ’round the corner. The last weekend in April means the same thing every year for a dedicated South Floridian: live music and long…
