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2010 Stories by Jose D. Duran

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  Special Edition Gibson Guitar Designed by Lebo for Auction, Benefiting Haiti Relief Effort

  published Jan 19, 2010

  New Times and Gibson Musical Instruments are pleased to announce that we've put up for auction a Special Edition Reverse Flying V Gibson Guitar designed by South Florida artist Lebo. One hundred perce... More >>

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  Over the Weekend: Wolf + Lamb, Art Deco Weekend and Manatees Tryouts

  published Jan 18, 2010

  With the cold weather long gone, South Florida came out of hibernation and in full force. Plenty of events keep the area busy with activity as the high season seems to finally be in full swing.Wolf + ... More >>

• Wyclef Jean Responds to Yele Haiti Allegations

  published Jan 16, 2010

  We reported yesterday about the tax documents uncovered by The Smoking Gun that made Haitian-born musician and producer Wyclef Jean's NGO, Yele Haiti, seem a bit self-serving. While Yele Haiti has pro... More >>

• It’s All About the Situation

  published January 14, 2010

  Let us tell you about the situation, brah. The situation is that you spent good money to get that perfect orange, radioactive-like glow. The... More >>

• WMC 2010: Robbie Rivera's Juicy Beach Returning to Nikki Beach March 25

  published Jan 14, 2010

  If there is one party that never fails to attract the masses during Winter Music Conference, it's Juicy Beach. The event, spearheaded by house DJ/producer Robbie Rivera, takes over Nikki Beach (1 Ocea... More >>

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  Slideshow: Steve Aoki at LIV

  published Jan 14, 2010

  I'm perhaps not Dim Mak founder and DJ Steve Aoki's biggest fan. He puts on too much of a show not enough interest in the music for my taste, but I understand why people like him. He's charismatic and... More >>

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  Drop the Lime, Tamara Sky Enjoying Sloppy Seconds at White Room Saturday

  published Jan 14, 2010

  Okay, so I'll admit this post is really just about posting another hot-as-fuck picture of DJ/model Tamara Sky. So sue me. I've already publicly admitted my love for her. So sorry that from time to tim... More >>

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  Diplo, Dan Black, Calvin Harris Confirmed for Dirty Hairy at LIV's Winter Schedule

  published Jan 12, 2010

  We've been a little quiet lately on LIV's Wednesday night party Dirty Hairy. Partly because the acts that have been booked lately are more gimmicky than actually, er, talented. Nothing wrong with gimm... More >>

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  Amanda Blank at Electric Pickle February 20, Tickets on Sale for $8 Until Friday

  published Jan 11, 2010

  Warning: Kesha-bashing post to follow.I almost threw up in my mouth when New York Times wrote a piece of trashy pop star Kesha and made comparisons to Philly MC Amanda Blank. Yea, they are both white ... More >>

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  Over the Weekend: Holy Kimoto, Desyn Masiello, and Cirque Love

  published Jan 11, 2010

  We barely survived the freezing temperatures that blasted through South Florida over the weekend. Our 1920s apartment building isn't equipped with central heating, and our local Target sold out of spa... More >>

• Teach Me How to Fist Pump!

  published January 7, 2010

  I'm in love, y'all! She's gorgeous. She's got this awesome hairstyle that is a cross between Amy Winehouse and some atrocity created with Bumpits.... More >>

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  Passion Pit, Caspa Added to Ultra Music Festival 2010 Lineup UPDATE

  published Jan 08, 2010

  Here comes the Ultra Music Festival shuffle! You have to remember nothing is concrete even on the day of the festival (Bloc Party canceled last year at the last minute). According to an official press... More >>

• Hercules & Love Affair Continues to Tease Miami, DJ Set at the Vagabond February 6

  published Jan 08, 2010

  Hercules & Love Affair perhaps single-handedly ushered in the nu-disco era that South Florida's hipsterati current find themselves dancing to. Their self-titled debut album was a breakthrough fill... More >>

• Of Montreal's James Husband at Electric Pickle March 13

  published Jan 08, 2010

  Last time Of Montreal came to South Florida, the band stopped at Revolution in Fort Lauderdale. While they aren't planning to return in the near future, guitarist James Huggins III side-project James ... More >>

• Laid-Back and Lovin’ It

  published January 7, 2010

  Monday seems like the most logical day to stay home and avoid going in to work hung over the next day. But what kind of Miamian would stay home on... More >>

• First Glossy Issue in Newsstands Today

  published Jan 07, 2010

  A few weeks ago, we announced that we'd be going glossy. Well, that day has arrived. Newsstands today will carry our first glossy issue, which is also nicely trimmed and stapled.The premiere glossy is... More >>

• Orange Goddess Known as Snooki at Opium Hard Rock Saturday

  published Jan 06, 2010

  I'm in love, y'all! She's gorgeous. She's got this awesome hairstyle that is a cross between Amy Winehouse and some atrocity created with Bumpits. Her skin glows of fake orange tanner that one can onl... More >>

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  Ultra Music Festival 2010 Phase 1 Lineup Announced UPDATE

  published Jan 05, 2010

  I rarely ever take flier handouts while walking at night around South Beach, but for some reason as I was leaving Klutch I took an Ultra flier from a guy. Honestly, the first thing I felt was exhausti... More >>

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  Concert Review: Kid Sister at Klutch, January 1

  published Jan 05, 2010

  Kid SisterFriday, January 1, 2009Klutch, Miami BeachBetter Than: Electro-rap posers like Kesha.Here I thought LMFAO was the worst thing to happen to hipster-hop, but then came Feminem songstress Kesha... More >>

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  Over the Weekend: Phish, Lady Gaga, and Simian Mobile Disco

  published Jan 04, 2010

  Vacation is over, South Florida. After two weeks of back-to-back long weekends, we are finally returning to our same ol' routine for a while at least. In case you were elsewhere visiting ungrateful re... More >>