Lavola is back, and in a big way. County Grind received word last week that one of Palm Beach County’s fiercest sonic forces had just completed its next album titled This Book Is My Cowardice. Through the social media webs, we heard a smidgen of Lavola frontman Julian Cires’ next…
pic.twitter.com/ShhN9ROlPi— Seinfeld Current Day (@Seinfeld2000) January 27, 2014 Guaranteed, there’s a Grammy-hater contingent out there picking their tight asses and snorting away about how lame the award show was last night. But we watched, and the 2014 Grammys were actually freaking good. And dude, would we lie about how entertaining…
It’s pretty safe to say that yesterday must have been a humbling experience for the young Justin Bieber. He learned a thing or two about driving on Miami Beach, about the level of cop power they have down there, and that drag racing in a relatively wealthy neighborhood is a…
The obstacles facing a “man” or a “woman” who has made the decision to switch sexes are huge. Consider, then, how tough — and how liberating — the process of becoming a woman has been for a musical star negotiating the ruff, tuff, macho world of hardcore rock ‘n’ roll…
South Florida’s most prolific emcee, Serum continues his APB assault promoting his latest work with Virginia’s Oz ARC Raider and Dutchman Stijn Beats: Megatropolis and this, their latest video in support of the effort features locals Manifesto, LMS, and Chris Black. County Grind has mentioned it plenty of times, but…
As a kid, I rummaged through my parents’ cassettes, separating the good from the Billy Ocean. Sometimes, though, I’d come upon a tape that was beyond great, that was nearly perfect. And then I’d listen to it a thousand times while lying on my bedroom floor and eventually let it…
When you live in a warm climate like Florida, any attempt at creating a festival frenzy need not be confined to the summertime. In fact, the next couple of months, this sunny state will experience a new spate of music festivals, giving a welcome respite to all those on the…
Jorma Kaukonen is a genuine musical journeyman, a man whose trajectory has all but ensured his musical immortality. As a member of both the Jefferson Airplane and its bluesy offshoot Hot Tuna, which he formed with bassist and longtime friend Jack Casady, his name is forever ingrained in the annals…
Surprisingly, as a music editor, I don’t get to listen to full albums all that often. I’m too busy doing the editing part to get caught up fully in that music bit. I did, though, spend December listening to album after album that came out in 2013 so I could…
Twenty years ago, one of the most common arguments between bong hits was who was the better bassist: Primus’ Les Claypool or the Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Flea. Like many other such debates (such as whether peanut butter tastes better scooped directly out of the jar), this age-old question was…
Broward, you big beautiful beer-bloated lush, what would the rest of South Florida do without you? Of all the beer joints, gin saloons, watering holes and dives across the lower portion of the state, you probably have the finest. I think I can confidently say that. It’s science. Last month,…
West Palm Beach’s favorite diner, Howley’s, is good for so many things. It’s ideal for brunch with a side of full bar, it’s the best non-pizza, late night grubbing option, and as of yesterday, it’s been granted some big time internet recognition. But not for the food, for the tunes…
Though a guitarist by trade, when the then-unnamed South Florida punk band Lose the Rookie held their first practice in the latter half of 1998, Paul Chase sat behind a drum kit doing his best to keep up. By all accounts, he was dreadfully bad. Joined by guitarist Tim Rohde,…
The name “Molly Ringwald” instantly evokes a collage of images. Pink prom dress. Sitting on a table eating cake with a cute boy. Putting lipstick on with the power of boobs. But a lot of time has passed between Molly’s days in the John Hughes ’80s acting circle known as…
When Billy Joel plays the BB&T Center on January 7 and 11, odds are pretty good according to his recent set lists that his first encore will start with “We Didn’t Start the Fire.” The 1989 novelty song that will not get out of your head, as it lists historical…
You love the Jiggaman, but do you really know all about his greatness? There are so many facets to Mr. Shawn Carter — loving father, attentive husband, chart-topping rapper, business, man. And thanks to his all-angles hustle, Hova’s latest album, Magna Carta Holy Grail, was certified platinum before it even…
Billy Joel isn’t your average rocker. And that’s not simply because he has accumulated more hits than any dozen other rock folk combined. While he boasts many of the same qualities that typify your average rock star — a penchant for drinking too much, his habit of wrecking expensive cars,…
With 2013 almost in the books, we can sit back and recollect on what a great year it was musically, or we can be greedy and count next year’s chickens before they hatch. We’re choosing the latter. Sure, 2013 had its sweet moments. There were crossover hits that (almost) everyone…
No doubt, the recent Twitter announcement by Justin Bieber that he’s retiring is a total Cher move. On Christmas Eve, probably in a drunken eggnog haze, he tweeted: “My beloved beliebers I’m officially retiring.” This was even after he had already announced this “big” news earlier in the month on…
More than just a couple of pretty beards, ZZ Top is the rarest of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame-inducted bands. Not only is the trio still gigging with its original lineup — guitarist Billy Gibbons, bassist Dusty Hill, and drummer Frank Beard (who with that name had to be…
Doesn’t it feel like every year is the “worst” or “best”? Like if you got married in 2013, it was the best year ever. If you lost your little toe, it was the worst ever. Maybe you’re anticipating another Pinterest-perfect 12 months or you’re hoping you don’t lose your other…
Christmas Eve In The City from CityChurch South Florida on Vimeo. Attention Catholics, atheists, skeptics, saints, festivus celebrators — well, you get the picture. Everyone, and we mean everyone, is welcome at Fat Village tonight. It’s Christmas Eve in the City, an event put on by CityChurch South Florida celebrating…
