How can one man inspire so many different emotions over the years? In the ’80s heyday of Bret Michaels’ band Poison, he was the ultimate hair-band object of devotion, the kind of guy who would seemingly drink all your whiskey and leave but at least write a song about it…
Through his Dangerfun brand, Miami-based promoter Ian Michael boasts some of the most unusual events in the tricounty area.While some are straightforward rock and roll shows, most are so much more. The typical Dangerfun Sideshow evening of entertainment may involve bands sharing the stage with contortionists and burlesque dancers, with…
Imagine taking a stroll through a dreamscape where sound comes at you in the shape of stoned dragons, crazed sirens, and limping hobbits. This is kind of what it’s like to listen to the electronic yet timeless music of Dusthead, A.K.A. Bill Le. The artist says of his work, he’s…
Whether you’re a fan of Dave Matthews, you’ve listened to Under the Table and Dreaming at one point or another in your life. Whether trapped and tortured at a party in Tallahassee or singing aloud on a long drive to visit your boyfriend in Gainesville, you’ve heard this bad boy…
Last year’s Bonnaroo lineup announcement was not met so favorably here on County Grind. Mostly this was due to the headliners being unworthy of their positions at the top of the bill. It’s not that the acts themselves — Eminem, Arcade Fire, Widespread Panic, and Buffalo Springfield — aren’t great,…
As two buds in Urbana, Illinois, then playing as the Bluegrassholes, Jeff Austin and Dave Johnston probably never imagined they would one day form the prized gem of the modern bluegrass scene. A chance meeting at a club in Nederland, Colorado, landed the duo a bassist with Ben Kaufmann and…
Warning. The post you are about to read may contain material than can be found objectionable by individuals of a prudish nature. For fans of the awesomely objectionable, click here for the Bruise Cruise slideshow.I just walked off of the Bruise Cruise, and am now kissing the concrete, thanking the…
The Avett BrothersSunset Cove AmphitheaterFriday, February 10Better than: Having a priest forgive all your sins. Under Orion’s Belt, a beautiful, chilled wind caressed the faces of the crowd as they shouted back to the Avett Brothers. They rejoiced, as if hearing a sermon that cleansed their souls. Friday night at Sunset Cove…
Dub Vibes is a growing enterprise. Chapter Four, the Friday-night showcase, drew a much lighter crowd than expected. With some campaigning and continuously impressive lineups, this event will likely sell out the next time it comes through. Renegades of Funk opened the evening. Their set went well in a generic sort of…
Sleigh BellsWith Liturgy and Jacuzzi BoysRevolution Live, Fort LauderdaleSaturday, February 11Better than: Staying home to hit “refresh” on TMZ.com for the scoop on what drug killed Whitney Houston.Sleigh Bells’ Alexis Krauss is like a 14-year-old girl who went to bed, dreamed of being a rock star, and now doesn’t want…
When we heard the news about Diplo dropping off the Sleigh Bells show, we were bummed — sort of. But then the nice folks over at Revolution mended our broken hearts by lowering the price of the tickets. However, we still kept our fingers crossed that someone else would be…
When the beats and crescendos of Tranceport hit our collective ears in 1998, it exploded all over South Florida like a firecracker. The album exemplified the trance of the time, and we couldn’t get enough. Paul Oakenfold was already known in the world of electronic music, but this was the…
This is not much of a heads-up: The Avett Brothers perform tonight at 8 at Sunset Cove Amphitheater. But hey, you’re getting more preparation time than I had when I stumbled upon their set at Orlando Calling this year when I found out about them. I caught them a couple…
Music vet and New Times scribe Lee Zimmerman offers his insights, opinions, and observations about the local scene. This week: a publicist’s pitch gets my attention… Being a writer and reviewer, I get all kinds of pitches from publicists and record label representatives, most of them clamoring for my attention…
Cody Simpson is a teen dream at only 15. He’s got the world, and tons of screeching preteens, at his feet. The Australian singer and songwriter has a strong connection to the Sunshine State, believe it or not. He’s worked with both Flo Rida and T-Pain and, brace yourself, he grew…
We like the promotional matchup behind a show at the Funky Buddha in Boca on Saturday, February 18. The evening, dubbed the “Boca Shindig,” is a group collaboration between South Florida Music Obsessed, Jolt Radio, and Brotherly Love Productions. If you don’t know, they are, respectively: a new, high-energy blog…
Matthew Sydney describes his music as romantic, funny, and inspirational, and he isn’t wrong. The composer, actor, and visual artist performs not just songs but puts on a whole show for the audience. His life, it seems, is devoted to music. He is host of a weekly internet radio program during which he…
You’ve got to hand it to rapidly rising Cleveland-born rapper Machine Gun Kelly. Despite the wads of industry hype he’s building his buzz the classic way, by dropping mixtapes and hitting the road hard. Luckily, his live performances seem to measure up to the ticket price — his recent performance…
Jantunen has reemerged as Henry Krinkle, a funny moniker to name something that ought to never be anonymous: the dub-inflected first single, “Come Back To Me,” is, appropriately, a dope comeback. As daydream-inducing as his earlier tracks, it’s smoother this time, more rounded, all grown up. …
Green Room has quickly established itself as the indie/artsy (dare we say hipster?) spot to go to on any given night of the week. But, on Wednesday night, the venue kicked it up a notch with the debut of Brown Bag Wednesdays, a weekly hip hop party. And to say…
The Togas are a supergroup of superduper fun proportions. Dressed in ancient Greek attire, naturally, Ty Segall, Shannon Shaw of Shannon and the Clams, Philip Sambol of Austin’s the Strange Boys, and Lance Wille of Reigning Sound came together to rock the shit out of some classic tunes at The Stage…
Ah… Valentine’s Day. It’s a time for cheesy stuffed animals, overpriced bouquets of red roses, and jam-packed restaurants. Now doesn’t that sound so romantic? But, hey what about those of us without a date? Should we just stay home wallowing in our sorrows? Certainly not!Skip drowning yourself in sadness while…
