More on SpaceGhostPurrpPart two of this article. It seems Kubiat Nnamdie knows no creative boundaries. It’s like he’s in a persistent state of focused productivity, working in photography or sculpture, performing, writing music, or singing. The 21-year-old began both singing and photographing at age 13. He’s basically self-taught, but his…
Music vet and New Times scribe Lee Zimmerman shares observations, insights and updates relating to South Florida’s musical environs. This week: Jennings, Keller and other members of the folk faithful. I admit that I never really think of South Florida as a harbinger of folk music. Granted, there’s an active…
Photos: DMX at Revolution Live.DMXFeaturing Quest, Alligator City, and RabbitRevolution Live, Fort LauderdaleFriday, July 6Better than: An episode of Celebrity Couples Therapy.”DMX! DMX! DMX,” a more than patient crowd of fans chanted. After the opening acts fell short of remembering lyrics to a certain rap classic “Sabotage” and female rapper…
When the weather in South Florida starts to heat up, we locals get the hell out and go places, far away, very foreign places like Alaska. Recently when heading up on such a trip to Kentucky to visit Southern relatives, word came to us that a musical act from the…
White Ringwith DeathfaceGreen Room, Fort LauderdaleJuly 6, 2012Better than: Waiting for DMX to show up next door at RevolutionBrooklyn based “witch house” duo White Ring brought their crucible of darkness to Fort Lauderdale’s Green Room on Friday night. The group’s sound is one of effected and distant sounding vocals layered…
The ’90s were a fertile time for the cross-breeding of ska, reggae, and rock. Two of the biggest acts in this new hybrid scene were, of course, Sublime and 311. The former lost its lead singer to a heroin overdose, but now continues on with a new singer in the…
At a time when South Florida festivals are dropping like flies, one local man has emerged to fill the void by putting local bands, national acts, and Florida pride on the stage. In the shadow of Langerado’s demise and the serious disappointment of Buzz Bake Sale, North Palm Beach native…
Photos: Reel Big Fish at Revolution LiveReel Big FishWith Suburban LegendsRevolution Live, Fort LauderdaleWednesday, July 4, 2012Better than: Badfish.Reel Big Fish has been around since dinosaurs roamed the Earth. There are stone tablets dating back to 2,000,000 B.C. depicting the band’s first concert. And as much as you’d like to…
This year, I’ll be going to summer camp. Not just any summer camp, mind you. Rock ‘n’ Roll summer camp. No, this isn’t some kind of hokey day camp filled with hootenannies, hoedowns, and ad hoc jam sessions. I’m talking about a real camp-like experience — the kind you might…
What happens when two of South Florida’s best MCs combine forces to bring the best of what the Miami and Fort Lauderdale hip hop scene has to offer? For those of you who were stumped, the answer is Alligator City.An undeniable reference to the notoriously aggressive predator of the ‘Glades…
Success in boxing isn’t strictly measured in power punches and knockouts. A fighter must prove that he’s resilient in the ring by overcoming seemingly certain defeat to rally back and go the distance. Similarly, successful rappers have to rise above adversity, often tackling both professional and personal hurdles to stay…
In 2005’s Killing Yourself to Live: 85% of a True Story, Chuck Klosterman writes, “There are only two really long songs that get played on classic-rock radio every single day,” Led Zeppelin’s “Stairway to Heaven” and Don McLean’s “American Pie.” “I’ve noticed that nobody changes the station when ‘American Pie’…
Indie-music subgenres exist arbitrarily. One critic’s characterization of “witch house” may be another’s description of “electro no-wave” or “fuzz grime,” both a synonym of “ghost house” and “drag,” depending on whom you ask. In an era when the brick-and-mortar record-store industry’s doing all it can to stay afloat, the subjective…
The last time Pocket of Lollipops played Dada.Our thoughts on Pocket of Lollipops’ Cute Chaos video.New York’s Painting Soldiers and Miami’s Pocket of Lollipops have a lot in common. They’re both duos. One dude, one lady, and they’re all a bunch of artists with instruments. They’re all bringing their artsy…
Read interview with 305 Fest organizer and Speedfreek’s Roger Forbes 305 FEST is rapidly gaining status across the land (and in the international underground) as the hallmark festival of all things heavy. With big thanks to the savvy promoters behind Speedfreek productions, this weekend’s going down in the history books. It’s…
Like all good men who show up late, Al Green brought flowers.With his concert starting almost thirty minutes late, and the audience growing restless, the infinitely stylish Al Green walked onto the stage at Hard Rock Live last night carrying a bouquet of red roses. Dressed in a black suit,…
Photos: One Direction and fans at BankAtlantic CenterBoy crazed tweens around the world are mourning the end of the 2012 One Direction tour. Thanks to the kiddies, creepies, and the band, we snooped around the web and found a nice bouquet of tweets written by both the superyoung fangirls out…
Read our interview with local Wayne Newton of Little River Band.Amy Morris remembers her first Little River Band concert like it was yesterday.It was in Dallas, Texas. She was 14 years old. And it was one of the best moments of her entire life.”I’ll never forget it,” said Morris, of…
Interview with SounduoSounduoGreen Room, Fort LauderdaleJune 30, 2012Better than: Any regular ol’ dubstep DJ.Seeing one party bleed over into another is a pretty common thing these days. When a 50th birthday party rental runs late (happy birthday, by the way, Brian), and some stragglers linger while the room fills with…
Music review of 2010 Earth, Wind and Fire show at Hard Rock LiveEarth, Wind and FireHard Rock Live, HollywoodJuly 1Better than: Being alive elsewhereLet’s not pussyfoot here, why should we? It would be counterproductive. I’ll say it time and time again: EW&F are bar none the best live act I’ve…
Eric JohnsonCulture Room, Fort LauderdaleJune 29In the realm of modern guitar heroes, few people have enjoyed careers as successful as Eric Johnson’s. Though Johnson happens to be a singer and a songwriter, his unbelievably deft prowess as a guitarist is what has earned him an undyingly loyal group of fans…
Photos of Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band at Hard Rock LiveRingo Starr is the baddest Beatle in A Hard Day’s NightRingo Starr & His All-Starr BandHard Rock Live HollywoodJune 30I’m conflicted. On the one hand, a former Beatle played songs by the biggest band of all time at Hard…
