Email Author Christopher Lopez

2009 Stories by Christopher Lopez

• Feliz Nuevo Ano

  published December 31, 2009

  Do you find yourself scrambling for something to do every year on New Years Eve? Are you one of those people calling around at the last moment,... More >>

• New Year's Eve Miami: Spam, Suenalo, and More....

  published Dec 30, 2009

  Do you find yourself scrambling for something to do every year on New Years Ever Are you one of those people calling around at the last moment, "Hey! Is so-and-so finally having a partyr" and "Hey! So... More >>

• Pop and indie figure high on this list of the year's best Latin albums

  published December 31, 2009

  Pop and indie figure high on this list of the year's best Latin albums More >>

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  DJ Le Spam Spins at White Room, Tomorrow Night

  published Dec 28, 2009

  Everyone knows that Spam Allstars are the shit. They are, without a doubt, one of Miami's best homegrown acts. Stellar descargas spin out seemingly without end, a delectable torrent of Afro-Caribbean,... More >>

• Conjunto Progreso, Providing Xmas Cubaneo This Friday

  published Dec 23, 2009

  Bueno mi gente, Noche Buena is upon us (or those of us who observe it). If you're like my family, there's either a large dead pork already chilling on your kitchen table right now, spread eagle on a t... More >>

• Radioboxer's (Almost) NYE Party at Buck15

  published Dec 21, 2009

  How's everybody enjoying this nice December weatherr Really lets you feel like it's the holiday season, doesn't itr There are other things like that too. Like going to the mall and parking three miles... More >>

• Afrobeta's Last Weekend Gig of the Year, This Saturday

  published Dec 18, 2009

  If you're not onto Afrobeta by now, this must be your first time here (and if it is, allow me to welcome you and thank you for the time you'll spend perusing). Because here at Crossfade, we're not exa... More >>

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  Q&A: Mexican Institute of Sound

  published Dec 17, 2009

  Not inappropriately, Mexican Institute of Sound makes its home nestled in the quaint little town of Mexico City, otherwise known as the DF, a sprawling capital ranking amongst the 10 most populated ci... More >>

• Concert Announcements: Rhythm Foundation Kicks Off the Year

  published Dec 16, 2009

  Fans of Rhythm Foundation's concert series regularly chock full of tasty selections of world music will be pleased to hear that the non-profit org that this year alone brought Zizek, Ximena Sarinana, ... More >>

• Bilingual pop group Aventura plays the American Airlines Arena Saturday

  published December 17, 2009

  Bilingual pop group Aventura plays the American Airlines Arena Saturday More >>

• Pop n' Reggae Fest

  published December 17, 2009

  Call your ganja dealer, pick up a pack of Rizlas, and break out your red, yellow, and green dreadlock cap. So it looks silly on your... More >>

• Huma Rojo This Thursday at Transit

  published Dec 14, 2009

  Let's face it, girls that can truly shred onstage are one of those things that just kicks ass. Just take Joan Jett, Go-Go's and Kim Gordon (Sonic Youth). Not for any chauvinistic reason--we are an equ... More >>

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  Boxwood, Live at PinkGhost's Third Anniversary Saturday

  published Dec 11, 2009

  Contrary to what you may be thinking, Boxwood is not what male boxes wake up with in the morning. Or it may be. But that's not what this post is about. The Boxwood in question is one Jose Ferrer, and ... More >>

• Giveaway: Win a Pair of Tickets to See Planet Asia at White Room Tomorrow Night

  published Dec 10, 2009

  Remember that movie, Waiting To Exhaler Well, this Friday at White Room is a show called Waiting 2 Inhale, which is nothing like that. The gig strives to raise awareness for the legalization of medica... More >>

• Miami Music Festival Previews: Liset Alea, Feneiva, The Monas

  published Dec 09, 2009

  Here are a few randomly selected recommendations among the many acts playing the Miami Music Festival. Visit MiamiMusicFestival.org for individual venue details. Many of these funky-named places you'v... More >>

• Minimal Tonight! ...at Bougie's On The Beachrrr

  published Dec 04, 2009

  You may or may not have heard the (tragic) rumor that fav south Miami watering hole and all around wonder-dive Bougainvillea's is closing. It's been going around for some time, and billings like "Boug... More >>

• Art Basel Music: Cucu Diamantes at Nikki Beach This Weekend

  published Dec 03, 2009

  With the countless musical offerings served up alongside delectable little slices of art around the city for Basel this weekend, it's hard picking exactly where to dive in and gorge. Luckily for you, ... More >>

• Buzz Bake Sale Preview: The Used

  published Dec 01, 2009

  Emo, screamo, post-punk, pop punk, alt-rock, post-hardcore, call it whatever the hell you want--attempting to keep track of the subgenrefication of moody rock bands in eyeliner is practically impossib... More >>

• Buzz Bake Sale Preview: Manchester Orchestra

  published Nov 30, 2009

  Borrowing an opening bit from Coffee Talk with Linda Richman, Manchester Orchestra is neither from Manchester, nor a real orchestra. Okay, talk amongst yourselves. They're actually a five-piece rock b... More >>

• Buzz Bake Sale Preview: Cage the Elephant

  published Nov 30, 2009

  With a loud and raucous sound zigzagging over the lines of alt rock, rock n' roll and punk like a driver 14 shots of Jack deep, Cage the Elephant have been rattling the bars of that pen plenty. The qu... More >>

• Suenalo Live CD Release Party, This Saturday at Transit

  published Nov 27, 2009

  You've very likely caught them at one of their innumerable gigs around town, at Jazid or at Bougie's. At The Vagabond, perhaps, or Tobacco Roadr Or maybe even 90 miles from Cuba, down that southbound ... More >>

• More Musical Goodies for the Long Weekend, at the Van Dyke

  published Nov 25, 2009

  This isn't an intentional effort to get you out of the lines at the Muvico or Dolphin Mall to clear the way and hedge the odds of getting a better seat for Planet 51, Ninja Assassin or The Road, all o... More >>

• 311

  published November 26, 2009

  It's hard to believe 311 has been at it for 20-plus years, especially after listening to the band's recently released 12th album,... More >>

• Consume More Spam This Thanksgiving Weekend

  published Nov 23, 2009

  Well, Thanksgiving is finally upon us. I know I'm not alone when I say that I start getting antsy for this holiday right around the end of summer. After all, I no longer need to fit into my bikini, so... More >>

• Herbieman's Last Show of the Year, This Saturday at Wallflower Gallery

  published Nov 20, 2009

  Music fans around town are likely already familiar with Herbieman. He's been making a name for himself both around town and abroad since 2003.  An Argentine-born singer-songwriter with a penchant... More >>