Offspring, Bad Religion, and Pennywise Head to Cruzan Amphitheatre

Punk was once underground. Bands played in grungy, rat-infested clubs, and forget hearing the music on the radio. Twenty years ago, that all changed. The Offspring, Bad Religion, and Pennywise are three Southern California bands signed to the same Epitaph record label that helped bring this subversive sound to the…

Summer Soundtrack Pop-Up Series Hits Fort Lauderdale Today

One minute it’s a parking lot, the next, poof, it’s a full-on concert, hosting some of South Florida’s top musical acts with cocktails, swag bags, and all the fixings. That’s the concept behind Summer Sountrack’s weekly pop-up series, taking over secret locales in Fort Lauderdale this month. Pop-ups are instant…

We Like Linkin Park, and We Will Not Apologize

Chester Bennington is kind of a genius. Maybe you don’t agree, but back in 1999, when Linkin Park emerged on the scene, you put your hat on backward and jammed to this nu-metal rap shit. The California-based band’s rap-rock tunes were part of your real emotional life. Hybrid Theory landed…

Boynton Beach Arts District Monthly Art Walks Back On

Boynton Beach Arts District’s acclaimed monthly art walks will live to see many another day! We hit up BBAD’s outspoken leader Rolando Barrero yesterday and found him to be in great spirits about the outcome of his meeting with the City of Boynton Beach on Friday. Barrero met with Boynton…

Yes – Hard Rock Live Hollywood – August 1

The last time I saw Yes perform live was a year ago. It also marked the first time I saw this legendary prog-rock group. I then declared myself “won over” by a band I had never paid much attention to despite many years of love for peers like King Crimson,…

Yes to Perform at Hard Rock Live Hollywood This Friday

There’s nothing quite so admirable as a group that not only survives, but thrives. So credit Yes with the wherewithal to continue building its brand some 45 years after it first formed. Indeed, Yes’ progressive profile remains as prominent as ever. Its new album, Heaven & Earth, deserves placement alongside…