His name has become intrinsically entwined with others of the New Jersey rock elite — Bruce Springsteen, Jon Bon Jovi, Little Steven Van Zandt — but even so, Southside Johnny has maintained his blue-collar, Everyman persona. The gritty soul- and R&B-infused grooves he’s championed since the early ’70s became an indelible…
TMZ reports that rapper/singer Drake dropped (flung, threw, tossed, etc.) $50,000 at a strip club in Charlotte, North Carolina. Apparently Drizzy and his posse rolled in with a cardboard box loaded with dough. And then proceeded to make it rain. Profusely. Like, Old Testament-flood style. As post-Enlightenment secular humanists, we…
Bryan Adams. You certainly can write a power ballad, no one’s denying that. However, when it comes to picking out baby names, you’d think you were homeschooled. Everyone knows the real reason you don’t get too creative with your child’s name; it’s because they will be haunted by your poor…
There’s a problem that isn’t much discussed here in South Florida: the Scots. Every year they stage an all out invasion of Snyder Park in Plantation – damn close to the Armory, too!They act out war games, throwing rocks and stuff. They flaunt convention with their plaid skirts and corrupt the…
It’s that time of year again — that time when Fort Liquordale makes its magical transformation into Fort Liquordale on crack. It’s spring break 2013, and in anticipation of all the alcohol consumption, we’ve compiled a guide to drinking (as cheaply as possible) at all the best spring break-friendly hot spots…
All everyone who never went on a skeezy spring break romp has been talking about lately is the upcoming Harmony Korine film Spring Breakers. The trailer indicates that what you’ll find poolside during the first weeks of March in South Florida, is James Franco in a horribly distracting bronze-colored grill,…
For many loyal fans of Perpetual Groove, the band’s annual two-night run at the Culture Room has been like a family reunion for the past several years. Saturday night, in typical night-two fashion, the venue was filled with folks who were still basking in the warmth created the previous night,…
You see Tommy Lee on the beach, his junk is delicately cradled by a thin, stretchy fabric, his leathery flesh crinkles in the Florida sun. You know what you do? You take a fucking picture. Freelance photog and Palm Beach County resident Freddy Hernandez did exactly that, he took a pic…
Iron Maiden drummer Nicko McBrain might very well be the nicest guy in heavy metal. The legendary British-born South Florida resident is frequently spotted at local metal concerts, signing autographs and smiling perpetually, taking care of business at his BBQ restaurant, Rock n Roll Ribs in Coral Springs, or participating…
Better Than: Waking up fresh on a Friday morning. By the time the curtains parted for Less Than Jake, unleashing their trombone-pumping, wise-cracking, antics, the crowd was two bands deep into party mode. They were primed and ready for these Florida-bred veterans, who can conduct a boozed up crowd of…
Out of context, a 55-city “Execution Tour” may seem like a reason to stay indoors. But in the realm of electronic dance music, a 55-city “Execution Tour” is actually a one-of-a-kind multi-sensory concert experience, and not some serial killer’s plot to murder. Just ask Canadian dubstep DJ and producer Excision…
Next year, Atlanta-based rock band Collective Soul celebrates its 20th anniversary. Ahead of that milestone, which will surely be marked by a very active 2014, the band members are taking a little breather in order to focus on other projects, spend some time at home, and “enjoy some of the…
There’s a lot you might not know about Kenny G, the 75-million album selling saxophone player.He bets on golf, he likes to win, and there’s definitely sex, drugs, and rock and roll in smooth jazz.He’s got a show at Hard Rock Live on March 3, and we caught up with…
There are several surprising facets to Morrissey’s concert tonight at Los Angeles’ Staples Center. The first is that Morrissey is able to play a venue as large as the arena that houses the LA Lakers basketball team. The second is that Morrissey requested that all the vendors at the arena…
“Pitbull says he’s from the 305, I’m from the 954!” proclaims Tito Puente Jr., cimbales player, orchestra leader, and son of the famous Latin jazz and salsa composer. Though originally from New York, Puente says of Broward County, “This is my home now.”It seems there’s a lot the musician likes about living…
Touring is a way of life for the Mantras, a jam band native to the Southeast, and since their fourth studio album wrapped, they’ve been bringing their strongest energy yet. After losing a founding member last year, the Mantras have been busy polishing their new sound, minus that lead guitar. New…
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A drive to Coral Gables isn’t typically on your list of things to do on a Thursday night, but when Miami New Times is throwing their annual art and music extravaganza at the Coral Gables Museum, you get in your car, and you drive. Besides the crazy, costumed and limber antics…
We knew that it wouldn’t be long until the Black Locust Society surfaced in 2013 with something new up its sleeve. Taking a break from throwing its epic Swarm party, the creative collective is launching something slightly more permanent — a month long pop up shop. And what better spot…
Bon Jovi”Because We Can” Tour. 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 2, at BB&T Center, 1 Panther Parkway, Sunrise. Tickets start at $29.50 with fees. Call 954-835-8000, or visit thebbtcenter.com.Time is money, right? Well, in a comparable fashion, drugs and rock ‘n’ roll can be boiled down to a lone common entity…
Hollywood trio Beach Day has the sunny sound, unpretentious charm, and just the right amount of Hollyweirdness to keep our ears perked for anything it puts out. While the South Florida-native surf rockers have released only a handful of tunes — a few on Brooklyn imprint Kanine Records — their…
Many fans, along with the band members themselves, were heartbroken but unsurprised by the early January announcement that, after more than 15 years as a band, Perpetual Groove is going on “indefinite hiatus.” Apparently, it had been a long time coming, and the reason is clear: Frontman Brock Butler has…
