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2011 Stories by Christopher Lopez

• Primus at the Fillmore Miami Beach June 4

  published June 2, 2011

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• Jason Webley Chats With Crossfade Before His Show at Jazid Tonight

  published May 30, 2011

  Jason Webley isn't your normal folkster. And you might be asking yourself, "Well, what the hell's a 'normal' folkster, anywayr" Damned if we know. But he sure as hell isn't it. The singer-songwriter f... More >>

• Score Morningwar's "Education of Force" Off The Front Room EP

  published May 27, 2011

  For all we know, you may already be a huge fan of these local cats. But then again, you may not. And we'd be remiss if we failed to introduce you. So, Crossfade reader, meet Morningwar, a hard-rocki... More >>

• Mr. Pauer's "Cumbion Del Sur" Is the iTunes Single of the Week

  published May 26, 2011

  Maybe you know him as Mr. Pauer. Or maybe you know him as Toto Gonzalez. But you definitely know him for getting parties started all over town. For years, Toto has been doing way more than his fair s... More >>

• Casting Call! Music Video Shoot for Vito's "The Wave" at Jimbo's This Sunday

  published May 24, 2011

  Calling all would-be actors, happy extras, or just plain lovers of your local music scene. If you're not camera shy, you've got an opportunity to immerse yourself in the Miami music scene this Thursda... More >>

• Lookout Weekend 'Cuz Here Comes Debbie Deb This Saturday at Transit Lounge

  published May 19, 2011

  Transit Lounge continues taking you back to the old school this weekend with its '80s Freestyle Series, and the featured performer this Saturday is a heavy hitter indeed ... Debbie Deb! If you ... More >>

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• Spam Allstars' Fuacata! ten-year anniversary at Hoy Como Ayer May 19

  published May 19, 2011

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• Parallels at the Vagabond May 21

  published May 19, 2011

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  Transit Lounge Saved! The Brickell Party Spot Is No Longer Closing

  published May 12, 2011

  No, we're not fucking with you. We know, we know. We just reported not a month ago the terribly sad news that after ten years of providing SoFla's local music scene with one of its most beloved stag... More >>

• Ten Tracks No Freestyle Mix Cassette Should Be Without

  published May 12, 2011

  Remember the days of freestyler Ah, a simpler time with much more complicated ideas about what constituted good style. But just try to tell us that you didn't think you were the absolute shit back in ... More >>

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• Hymn for Her at the Stage Miami May 17

  published May 12, 2011

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  Parallels' Twinkling Synth-Pop Invades the Vagabond May 21

  published May 09, 2011

  Parallels' makeup is a simple one: Two artists forming one streamlined band, lean but efficient. The Canadian synth-pop duo is comprised of Holly Dodson and Cameron Findley. Dodson is the vocalist, Fi... More >>

• Bachaco at the Stage Tonight for Jack Daniels Studio No. 7

  published May 06, 2011

  Did you know that an ant can carry anywhere from ten to 50 times its own body weightr Just another reason why Bachaco's name is awesome. Besides the word being fun to say. For those that don't kno... More >>

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  Happy Cinco de Mayo! Ten Essential Tracks for Shooting Tequila

  published May 04, 2011

  Happy Cinco de Mayo, chingones! Pardon our French -- er, Mexican -- but tequila does that to you. Anyway, that fifth day of May is upon us once again. And you know what that means ... It's time to b... More >>

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  Roselyn Sanchez Talks Performing Los Monolagos de la Vagina on Calle Ocho

  published May 04, 2011

  Roselyn Sanchez first erupted onto the big screen with her role as sexy Secret Service agent Isabella Molina in the second installment of Brett Ratner's Rush Hour. Sultry and exotic, the Puerto Rican ... More >>

• Screw the Partridge Family! Hymn For Her Brings the Whole Brood to the Stage May 17

  published May 04, 2011

  Screw the Partridge Family. Hymn For Her is redefining the family band. The whole brood hits the road, taking its music to the masses the old fashioned way -- one hard-earned mile at a time, covering... More >>

• Ceu Talks Samba, Afrobeat, the Brazilian Scene, and the Heineken TransAtlantic Festival 2011

  published Apr 28, 2011

  You say you're not familiar with Brazilian chanteuse Ceur We cry bullshit. You may have stumbled across the sultry, sexy songstress while picking up a frap at your local Strabucks. Or jamming out at ... More >>

• Transit Lounge Will Be Missed, SoFla's Favorite Musicians React

  published Apr 22, 2011

  It's been a sad week for local artists, lovers of live music, and the general boozing population. We reported on Wednesday night that Transit Lounge, one of SoFla's most beloved local venues had ann... More >>

• Ephniko y Sus Tesos, Live at Transit Tomorrow for SanKocho

  published Apr 22, 2011

  By now, Jazid regulars might be well versed in the lyrical style of Ephniko. The Barranquilla-born emcee has been banging out shows in the cozy SoBe spot since his steady stint as part of the Intern... More >>

• ArtOfficial Crew Releases "Migraine," The New Single and Video Off Its Upcoming Album

  published Apr 22, 2011

  It's kind of strange to say, "ArtOfficial is back." After all, it seems like this Miami hip-hop act never really lets up. From handing fans gifts in the spirit of the holidays, like the crew did with... More >>

• Amigo Skate Cuba's 16-Band Skateboard Benefit at Transit Lounge Tomorrow

  published Apr 15, 2011

  When considering the misfortune (a communist dictatorship that rules with an iron fist, poverty pedaled as "socialist equality," a lack of basic comforts like Tylenol and, oh, light after 8 p.m., and ... More >>

• Locos Por Juana's Itagui Correa on the Afro Roots World Music Festival 2011

  published Apr 14, 2011

  See the full Afro Roots World Music Festival event schedule. You may be damn well excited for the Heineken TransAtlantic Festival kicking off today. And well, why notr But you should also know that ... More >>

• Electric Piquete's Self-Titled EP Is a Little Bit of Funk and a Whole Lotta Latin Jazz

  published Apr 12, 2011

  Eletric PiqueteS/Tmyspace.com/ElectricPiqueteThe seven-piece band known as Electric Piquete only formed about four years ago. But from the group's inception (the product of founders Michael Mut and Ed... More >>