Email Author Jose D. Duran

2010 Stories by Jose D. Duran

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  Miami's Newest Live Music Venue, Grand Central, Debuting During WMC (UPDATE)

  published Feb 27, 2010

  Miami, do you miss the days of Studio Ar Tired of trekking up to Fort Lauderdale or West Palm Beach to see a show just because Miami lacks a mid-size venuer Did you feel some shows scheduled north of ... More >>

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  Slideshow: Dirty Hairty One Year Anniversary with Calvin Harris at LIV

  published Feb 26, 2010

  How quickly a year go by. LIV's Dirty Hairy party has brought us some amazing acts to enjoy almost every week including Diplo, A-Trak, Kid Sister, the Misshapes, the Juan Maclean, Sneaky Sound System,... More >>

• Pyramid Scheme

  published February 18, 2010

  The Opium Group has the fever, and the only cure is consuming every South Beach nightclub space that comes up for lease. After opening two lounges... More >>

• Slideshow: Morgan Page at B.E.D.

  published Feb 25, 2010

  Remember B.E.D.r Yea, it's still open, and Los Angeles DJ/producer Morgan Page happened to be there Tuesday night celebrating the release of his sophomore album, Believe, by throwing down a DJ set for... More >>

• Video: Dirty Hairy's One Year Anniversary at LIV

  published Feb 24, 2010

  We here at Crossfade love video fliers, because moving pictures easily amuse us. And because when you scribble the words Dirty Hairy on a girl's tits, we are automatically going to look. So take this ... More >>

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  The Strip NOT Opening Up This Week

  published Feb 24, 2010

  In the midst of South Beach Wine & Food taking over the beach, new lounge The Strip (330 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach) was suppose to open this weekend in the old Rumi/O Asian space. Sorry to say, it... More >>

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  Concert Review: Amanda Blank at Electric Pickle, February 20

  published Feb 23, 2010

  Click here to view photos from this event.Amanda Blank with special guest Spank RockSaturday, February 20, 2010Electric Pickle, MiamiBetter than: That other white faux hipster hop singer Ke$ha.She may... More >>

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  Over the Weekend: Jay-Z, Tegan and Sara, and Spank Rock

  published Feb 22, 2010

  Spank Rock at MansionrPhiladelphia MC Spank Rock played a rather odd booking at Mansion Friday night. We are used to seeing the man perform in downtown venues not South Beach megaclubs. Click here to ... More >>

• Juiceboxxx, Puppy Hearts Playing at The Guest Lab March 27

  published Feb 22, 2010

  Last time Milwaukee hipster hop MC Juiceboxxx performed in Miami, he got everybody sweating at Poplife. This time he returns to the city in the midst of Winter Music Conference along with Puppy Hearts... More >>

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  Slideshow: Pyramid Club at Mokai

  published Feb 19, 2010

  Mokai is back, y'all! This time, under the auspicious control of the Opium Group -- which for the time being we aren't sure is a good or bad thing. Wednesday night was the opening of the club, and wha... More >>

• Slums of Miami Beach

  published February 18, 2010

  Tuesday-night party Favela Chic is very much a misnomer, considering favela is Portuguese for slum. There is nothing chic about a... More >>

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  Roman Jones' Face Keeps Popping Up in Odd Places

  published Feb 18, 2010

  First it was silkscreening his face on panties, now Roman Jones is allowing people to wipe their asses with his face. Yes sir, the newly reopen Mokai seems to be stocked with toilet paper printed with... More >>

• WMC 2010: Danny Tenaglia, Victor Calderone, Austin Leeds On Board for Pacha Miami

  published Feb 18, 2010

  Here in Crossfade we may always hype up the new or up and coming, but plenty of people come to Winter Music Conference to listen to the old standbys, and we don't blame 'em. It's perhaps the only week... More >>

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  Sam Gorenstein, Hedy Goldsmith and Eos James Beard 2010 Award Semifinalists

  published Feb 18, 2010

  In anticipation of the nominees set to be announced March 22 in New Orleans, the James Beard Foundation has revealed the 2010 semifinalists for its Restaurant and Chef Awards -- and Miami is definitel... More >>

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  Slideshow: Favela Chic at Coco De Ville

  published Feb 17, 2010

  If you haven't checked out the newest lounge over at the Gansevoort South Hotel (which actually might lose a few cool points after the loss of its original owners), you probably fall into one of two c... More >>

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  WMC 2010: Get Physical Party with M.A.N.D.Y., DJ Hell at Charcoal Studios, March 27

  published Feb 17, 2010

  As we reported back in January, this year's Get Physical party is scheduled to take place at Charcoal Studios on March 27 during Winter Music Conference. The only act we could confirm then was M.A.N.D... More >>

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  Acid Girls, Tamara Sky at White Room Saturday

  published Feb 16, 2010

  Mark your calendars, kids. Saturday is a national holiday. Whyr It's the day that this earth was blessed with the lovely Tamara Sky.We plan to celebrate this momentous occasion by stopping by Saturday... More >>

• Pyramid Club Takes Over Mokai Wednesday

  published Feb 15, 2010

  It seems like it was only yesterday that Alexis Mincolla and Sam Baum spoke to us about this concept they had called Overthrow, in which every now and then they would take over a venue and put on one ... More >>

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  Over the Weekend: Friends With You, The Trouble With Girls, and Coconut Grove Arts Festival

  published Feb 15, 2010

  It seems that South Florida is recovering from a post-Super Bowl hangover as things seemed to slow down this week -- or maybe it was the drop in temperature. Still, there were a few events worth highl... More >>

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  Jen Stark, Borscht Film Festival 2010's MasterMind Award Winners

  published Feb 12, 2010

  At last night New Times' Artopia event at Freedom Tower, the winners for this year's winners of the 2010 MasterMind Awards were announced. Four local artists from different fields were chosen from ove... More >>

• Saved by the Bell

  published February 4, 2010

  If anybody interpreted the recession as an opportunity to expand, it was definitely the party promoters of Poplife. Over the past several months,... More >>

• New Times' 2010 MasterMind Finalists

  published Feb 11, 2010

  Well, there you have it. Our seven finalists for our first ever MasterMind Awards. Only four will actually receive the $1,000 grant to use toward their craft. Tonight, at our Artopia event they will f... More >>

• Tonight: Otto von Schirach at Artopia at the Freedom Tower

  published Feb 11, 2010

  What haven't we said about Otto von Schirach that needs repeatingr The man is pure insanity behind the decks and a true performance artist. While Europeans goes ape-shit every time Otto crosses the At... More >>

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  David Guetta, Kid Cudi's Miami-Shot "Memories" Video Premieres

  published Feb 11, 2010

  Apparently, French DJ/producer/clubland killjoy David Guetta and once-respectable, now-mild-douchebag MC Kid Cudi filmed a video in Miami -- and pretty damn near our offices. Thankfully, it was for th... More >>

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  WMC 2010: Nas, David Guetta, Little Boots Announced in Ultra Music Festival Phase 2

  published Feb 10, 2010

  Here it is. What everyone has been waiting for. Phase 2 of Ultra Music Festival's lineup has been announced.There are the expected additions like David Guetta, Laidback Luke, Benny Benassi, Kaskade, B... More >>