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June 1, 2009
Over the Weekend: Sneaker Pimps and Surf Nazis on Ecstasy
The rain doesn't stop! We know it's "the rainy season," but this is getting ridiculous. We can't remember the last time it rained this much. Let's hope rain is all we get this season, because hurricane season has officially started. So while we stock up on canned good and batteries, here is what you ... More >>
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November 16, 2008
Last Night: Agent Orange at Churchill's Pub
Ben Thacker SoCal surf-punk band Agent Orange rocked Churchill's Pub Saturday night. Click here to view the full slideshow. Agent Orange with To Be Hated and O.P.S. Saturday, November 15, 2008 Churchill's Pub, Miami SoCal surf/skatepunk legends Agent Orange gave an all-out performance last night ... More >>
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November 23, 2008
Last Night: Broken Social Scene at Club Cinema
Broken Social Scene with Land of TalkSaturday, November 22, 2008Club Cinema, Pompano BeachCanadian experimental/indie-rock supergroup Broken Social Scene descended on South Florida last night like a swarm of indie bees, and buzzed up a two-hour storm for jubilant fans at a packed Club Cinema in Po ... More >>
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April 14, 2009
Friday Night: DWNTWN Concert Series with Conjunto Progreso and Special Guest Arturo Sandoval
Ben ThackerArturo Sandoval playing with Conjunto Progreso at the DWNTWN Concert Series. Click here to view the full slideshow.Conjunto Progreso w/ special guest Arturo SandovalFriday, April 10, 2009Tina Hills Pavilion at Bayfront Park, MiamiBetter Than: Badminton in Belarus.Friday night marked the e ... More >>
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April 20, 2009
Friday Night: Aterciopelados and Curumin at North Beach Bandshell
Ben ThackerAterciopelados performing at the North Beach Bandshell as part of the TransAtlantic Festival. Click here to view the full slide show.Heineken TransAtlantic Festival with Aterciopelados and CuruminFriday, April 16, 2009North Beach Bandshell, Miami BeachBetter than: Cafeteria breakfast.The ... More >>
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April 20, 2009
Over the Weekend: Aterciopelados and Miami Beach Gay Pride
While our sister paper celebrated Beerfest north of the county line, we kept a low profile this weekend. Well, maybe it's the city that's keeping a low profile. We definitely think things have slowed down since Winter Music Conference, and with the low season only a month away, we don't see things ... More >>
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April 27, 2009
Saturday Night: Swamp Stomp Music Festival at Jimbo's
Ben ThackerCuci Amador of Afrobeta performing at Swamp Stomp Music Festival at Jimbo's. Click here to view the full slide show.Swamp Stomp Music FestivalSaturday, April 25, 2009Jimbo's, Virginia KeyBetter Than: The average assignment.The Third Annual Swamp Stomp independent music festival, under a m ... More >>
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April 27, 2009
Over the Weekend: Swamp Stomp, Tom Jones, and Miami Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival
The humidity stayed away all weekend, so the weather was as perfect as it gets in Miami, so let's hope all the swine flu hysteria didn't keep you indoors. But in case you spent the weekend spraying disinfectant on all the pork products in your refrigerator, here is what you missed over the weekend:S ... More >>
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May 26, 2009
Over the Weekend: Urban Beach Week, Best of the Best and Lanzallamas Monofonica
Hopefully, the extra day off gave everyone enough time to recover from the mayhem the Memorial Day weekend brings to Miami every year. Not even the rain seemed to dampen the spirits of people looking to relax. There were plenty of things to do this weekend, so if the weather did keep you home, here ... More >>
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June 24, 2009
Last Weekend: So Raw Festival, Miami
photo by Ben ThackerJacuzzi Boys played Saturday night.So Raw Festival'ISM Gallery and Upper Eastside Garden, MiamiJune 19 and 20, 2009Better Than: Packing into yet another dance club and emptying your wallet.The Review:I have only good things to say about the So Raw Festival, which celebrated its i ... More >>
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July 21, 2009
Concert Review: Jahfe at the Clevelander, July 19
photo by Ben ThackerJahfeJahfeThe Clevelander, Miami BeachSunday, July 19, 2009 Better Than: Actually being in Cleveland The Review: Miami's hottest roots reggae/Haitian culture band Jahfe officially released (again) its long-awaited album, The Solution, Sunday night with an early evening ... More >>
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July 24, 2009
Concert Review: Miami Wings' Thursday Night Jazz Jam
Photo by Ben ThackerEvery Thursday, Miami Wings hosts a jazz jam event.Click here to view the full slideshow from this event.Miami Wings Jazz JamThursday, July 23, 2009Better Than: Bedtime on a Thursday night.Miami Wings is a wings joint(duh)/sports bar way down in B.F.E that hosts a weekly undergro ... More >>
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July 28, 2009
Concert Review: Big Sam's Funky Nation at Transit Lounge, July 24
photo by Ben ThackerBig Sam's Funky NationTransit Lounge, MiamiFriday, July 24, 2009Better Than: JambalayaThe Review:New Orleans funkmeister Big Sam Williams brought the bayou to Brickell Friday night, for a regular old boot-stompin', booty-shakin' hootenanny at a bustling Transit Lounge. The ban ... More >>
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August 13, 2009
Concert Review: Davila 666 at Churchill's Pub, August 11
Photo by Ben ThackerDavila 666 at Churchill's Pub Tuesday night.Click here to view the full slideshow from the event.Davila 666 with Jacuzzi Boys, Electric Bunnies and Lil DaggersTuesday, August 11, 2009Churchill's Pub, MiamiBetter than: BerlitzPuerto Rican neo-rock 'n' roll group Davila 666 shoo ... More >>
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August 14, 2009
Concert Review: Mayhem Fest at Cruzan Amphitheatre, August 12
photo by Ben ThackerClick here to view a full slideshow of photos from the show.Mayhem Fest main stageBullet For My Valentine, Killswitch Engage, Slayer, and Marilyn MansonCruzan Amphitheatre, West Palm BeachWednesday, August 12, 2009Better Than: Sitting at an office desk!The Review:Mayhem Fest i ... More >>
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November 5, 2009
Our Music Recommendations From Among the Official Sleepless Night Events on Saturday
photo by Ben ThackerLanzallamas Monofonica play the Rhythm Foundation stage.Sleepless Night returns this Saturday to Miami Beach. Staying up all night there is nothing new, but the event is way more high-falutin', asking you to stay awake for things like opera and experimental dance. That can see ... More >>
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January 4, 2010
Over the Weekend: Phish, Lady Gaga, and Simian Mobile Disco
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 relatives, here is what you missed over the weekend:Phish at American Airlines ArenaPhoto by Ben Thack ... More >>
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January 4, 2010
Concert Review: Phish's Four-Night Run at the American Airlines Arena, Miami
photo by Ben ThackerClick here to view a slideshow from Phish's New Year's Eve show. PhishAmerican Airlines Arena, Miami December 28 through 31, 2009Better Than: Langerado? Not so sure, but Phish's comeback in March may or may not have contributed to the demise of South Florida's belove ... More >>
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January 8, 2010
Concert Review: Matisyahu at the Vagabond, January 6
Photo by Ben ThackerClick here to view a slideshow of photos from the event.MatisyahuThe Vagabond, MiamiWednesday, January 6, 2010Better Than: Your best friend's bar mitzvah.The Review:Hassidic reggae/hip hop hero Matthew Paul Miller, a.k.a. Matisyahu, dropped into the Vagabond Wednesday night for a ... More >>
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January 11, 2010
Concert Review: Holy Kimoto at White Room, January 8
Photo by Ben ThackerClick here to view photos from this event.Holy KimotoWith Kyle Hollingsworth, Michael Travis, Jason Hann, and Steve KimockWhite Room, MiamiFriday, January 8, 2010Better Than: The enticing, aromatic blend of kryppie, kind bud, and sour diesel wafting through the air. The Rev ... More >>
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January 25, 2010
Over the Weekend: Stonefox's Final Show, Haiti Mizik Relief, and Chocolate Festival
We're keeping it simple today. Here is everything you missed across South Florida over the weekend:Stonefox's Final Show at 1921Photo by Ian WitlenWe still don't understand why one of South Florida's most promising bands, Stonefox, has decided to call it a day, but we hope they all find success w ... More >>
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February 16, 2010
Concert Review: Jon Secada at Fairchild Tropical Garden, February 14
Photo by Ben ThackerJon Secada performing live Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden.Jon SecadaFairchild Tropical Garden, MiamiSunday, February 14, 2010 Better Than: Being stuck in an elevator. The Review:Hialeah's own golden boy Jon Secada, the famed Miami crooner known for his dentist off ... More >>
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May 14, 2010
Event Review: 10 X 10 at Miami Art Museum, May 13
Photo by Ben ThackerClick here to view all the photos from this event.10 X 10 Miami MAM Contemporaries SocialMiami Art Museum, Miami Thursday, May 13, 2010Better than: Ben Stiller's Night at the MuseumThe Review:10 x 10 is a concept lecture series featuring ten up and coming local creative mind ... More >>
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May 17, 2010
Crossfade Live: Agnostic Front at Churchill's Pub
Photo by Ben ThackerCrossfade Live presents live concert audio from the last nine minutes of Agnostic Front's set from Friday's show at Churchill's. They were celebrating the 25th anniversary of the release of their first album, Victim In Pain. They closed out their all old-school set with "Gotta ... More >>
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May 18, 2010
Concert Review: Agnostic Front at Churchill's Pub, May 14
Photo by Ben ThackerClick here to view all the photos from this event.Agnostic Front, with VietNom, Outbreak, Nobody's Hero, and Trust No OneChurchill's Pub, MiamiFriday, May 14, 2010 Better Than: Next morning, mosh pit ward at Mount Sinai The Review: Utter madness prevailed at Churchill's Fri ... More >>
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May 27, 2010
So Raw Festival 2 Announces Dates, Venue, Pop-Up Store; Free Music Mix Inside
photo by Ben ThackerA scene from last year's So Raw Festival.One of our favorite local music events last year was the So Raw Festival, a two-day summer jam that showcased some of the best local and international lo-fi, garage, and straight-up rock and roll around. Oh, and did we mention the promo ... More >>
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May 28, 2010
Concert Review: Mo & Madafo Jazz Jam at the Miami Shores Country Club, May 27
photo by Ben ThackerMo & Madafo Jazz JamMiami Shores Country Club, Miami ShoresThursday, May 27, 2010Better Than: Caddy Shack   The Review:Curiosity and country club envy initially inspired me to investigate the sign on Biscayne Boulevard and NE 100th Street: "Miami Shores Country Club ... More >>
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June 1, 2010
Concert Review: Oracledang Festival at White Room, May 28
photo by Ben ThackerLil Wayne BFFs Mayday closed out the evening. Oracledang FestivalWith Raffa Jo, Radioboxer, Mayday, and othersWhite Room, MiamiFriday, May 28, 2010  Better Than: The sum of its parts The Review:  Hot dang, White Room was white hot Friday night as Miami autho ... More >>
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June 2, 2010
Grand Central Announces Miami Shows by Aterciopelados, Los Autenticos Decadentes, and More
Photo by Ben ThackerAterciopelados play Grand Central on Thursday, June 10.Grand Central is on fire ever since it celebrated its official opening. Regular weekly parties on Friday and Saturday nights are bustling (it seems aiming for a lower age restriction of 18 was particularly wise), and a number ... More >>
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June 14, 2010
Best of Miami 2010: Best Concert Series
In anticipation of the upcoming Best of Miami issue hitting newsstands June 17, here is a sneak peek at one category and its winner.Photo by Ben ThackerSo Raw Marathon and Festivalsorawfestival.comRun by a tiny rock chick named Nicole Irizarry, this local booking-slash-whatever agency made its d ... More >>
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June 15, 2010
Concert Review: Passion Pit and Tokyo Police Club at the Fillmore Miami Beach, June 13
Photo by Ben ThackerClick here to view photos from this event.Passion PitWith Tokyo Police Club and BrahmsThe Fillmore Miami BeachSunday, June 13, 2010Better Than: Anything I expected ... and expectations were high.The Review:If you're reading this, I'll assume you're a Passion Pit fan. Either th ... More >>
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June 22, 2010
Slideshow and Super-Quick Recap: So Raw Festival 2 on Saturday Night
photo by Ben ThackerThis Friday and Saturday marked the second annual edition of the So Raw Festival, which, along with its attendant warm-up one-offs, just scored a New Times nod for Best Concert Series. We adore a homegrown labor of love, and especially one that keeps the free-with-low-admissio ... More >>
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July 13, 2010
Slayer Megadeth Anthrax at Bayfront Park = Best Metal Show of 2010 in Miami, October 3
Photo by Ben ThackerTom Araya of Slayer last played South Florida at the Mayhem Festival in 2009. The band returns in October, this time to Miami's Bayfront Park Amphitheater.Last year was especially good for classic metal in South Florida, as all of the big four -- Judas Priest, Iron Maiden, Meg ... More >>

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