Celebrating the Fourth of July in the middle of the week was kind of a bummer. We’ve got a wicked hangover and our wallets are empty after spending too much money on fireworks. And now the real weekend is just hours away but our plans are looking pretty grim. Luckily…
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…
It’s Monday, folks. Wake up! Chances are, dear reader, that you overindulged this weekend and are having a difficult time getting into the swing of things over there at the workplace? Cold sweats, baggy eyes, severe dehydration — all part of the Monday blues. No sweat; drink lots of water…
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…
From cutting his teeth in dingy Little Haiti haunt Churchill’s Pub to experiencing the spine-tingling rush of performing before a sellout crowd at Madison Square Garden, 37-year-old musician Mike Marsh has enjoyed a career that has been an epic rock ‘n’ roll roller-coaster ride. Spanning 20 years, Marsh’s time behind…
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…
Psst… local artists! We’ve got some exciting news for you. The Green Room has a new lineup of art shows scheduled throughout the summer. And guess what? It needs you!Do you absolutely love the Rocky Horror Picture Show? Is your artwork inspired by the magical ’80s? Do you have some…
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…
We spoke with Krysti Pryde when she competed in the reality program The Tester.It’s hard to pick what first catches your eye when you meet Krysti Pryde. Is it her purple hair? Her height? Or maybe it’s that she looks like a combination of Sailor Jerry and Sailor Moon. With a…
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…
Livid Records releases final record.With the death of Boca label Livid Records, South Florida mourns the loss of a significant appendage in our local music scene. If Churchill’s is the heart, then Livid’s like a foot or something, a foot that’s wearing brightly colored Converse lo-top, if you will (see…
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,…
Our nickname is Fort Liquordale for a pretty good reason. We like to booze. We like to party. Any excuse, just give us one. And just because it falls in the middle of the week, doesn’t mean we can’t celebrate the Fourth of July in true, proud, and drunken American…
Heroes and Cons have been quietly etching their mark on the South Florida punk scene for the last three years and they might possibly be one of the better local bands you haven’t heard about. Lord knows I’m new to their racket and from the opening instrumental of “I’m Sorry…
Yesterday, after decades of everyone already knowing, Anderson Cooper came out of the closet publicly. He’s gay, a homosexual, light in the loafers. He’s got twinkletoes. Anderson Cooper is gay! Wait, is this news? The sexy Silver Fox revealed his preference via letter to the Daily Beast writer Andrew Sullivan…
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…
With a little more than 20 years as a performer and six platinum-certified records to boast, Missy “Misdemeanor” Elliott hit her 41st year this July 1. Though she’s been largely absent from the public eye these past couple of years, her impact on the modern hip-hop and R&B scene is…
Photos: Hurly-Burly Burlesque at Speakeasy Lounge (semi-NSFW)There is certainly no shortage of burlesque shows around Broward or Palm Beach counties. From Cupcake Burlesque to the Reckless Dames, I’ve seen just about every troupe under the sun. I’ve even seen men in drag do burlesque with Betty Pickle’s “Boylesque” show at…
