Pompano Beach

Another Florida Woman Arrested For Getting Naked and Touching Herself In Front of Traffic

Forget this so called "zombie apocalypse" -- Florida is currently in the throes of a full blown, naked ladies on roadsides apocalypse. For the second time in just over a week, a woman has been arrested for getting naked and causing a traffic hazard. And the threat is getting closer. The latest incid ... More >>

Ladies, Looking for a Sensitive Dude? Well Pompano Beach is Ranked America's Sensitive Man Capital

​Ladies, are you sick of meeting South Beach douchebags who are about as emotionally numb as their nostrils after snorting a line? Tired of those Hialeah pigs who don't even consider your feelings when they're hollering at you from their '97 Nissans? Fed up with those Brickell pricks who think all ... More >>

Foodstock is Tomorrow: Weekend Truck Tracker

​Foodstock: One Night of Peas and Music is tomorrow, so break our the love beads, your suede fringe jacket and get ready for an evening of great street food from 30 of your favorite trucks. In addition, Foodstock will feature vintage wearables, crafts, and art for sale, a DJ spinning tunes and liv ... More >>

Pompano Beach Lesbian High School Students Say They Were Reprimanded for Holding Hands

​Young couples holding hands in the hallway seems to be a normal part of high school life, including, according to students, at Blanche Ely High School in Pompano Beach. Though, a lesbian student says that the principal specifically reprimanded her for holding hands with her girlfriend only becaus ... More >>

Little Men, Big Beers

No-Fee Tickets For Robert Plant, Maroon 5, Honda Civic Tour, and More

CC by 2.0, via lanchutt on FlickrSwoon over Adam Levine? Act fast and do it for no fee. ​One of the worst thing about being a devoted live music fan is the sticker shock that comes when a ticket's final price is totaled up. A ticket that's about $20 can end up as much as $40 sometimes when you lum ... More >>

Tonight! Rock City Angels, Rebel and DJ Mig, Chicago

​Memphis/South Florida glam-punk luminaries the Rock City Angels top the bill for a night of unbridled rock 'n' roll at Monterey Club (2608 S. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale). Show starts at 9:30 p.m. In short, the band, fronted by Bobby Durango, has a history far too long and twisted to fit her ... More >>

One Dead, Two Wounded in Early-Morning South Beach Parking Garage Shooting

Eighteen-year-old Chonshi Thompson died Thursday morning in the South Beach parking garage near 1601 Washington Ave. Two other victims were involved: 18-year-old Sandro Louis was shot in the groin, and 21-year-old Cesar Gonzalez took a bullet to his left hand. Both had fled the scene by the time pol ... More >>

AFI Show Not Cancelled, Just Moved to Revolution

​It's been a rough couple weeks for show cancellations, so we'll file this one under good news. Rather than canceling a show, punk rock and rollers AFI has just announced a venue change. The show will no longer be at the Pompano Beach Amphitheater, now it's going down at Revolution Live. ... More >>

Over the Weekend: Peaches, Sleepless Night and Dethklok

With the high season in full swing, the events just keep rolling into South Florida. It was a busy weekend that even with a case of the post-Halloween doldrums that almost kept us at home, there was just too much to do and see. So here is what you missed over the weekend:Peaches at Revolution LivePh ... More >>

Q&A With Converge, Playing With Mastodon and Dethklok November 8

photo by Matt MillerConverge, with Jacob Bannon second from right​To the uninitiated, the Massachusetts quartet Converge can be downright terrifying. And it's not because they appear clad in face paint or leather and chains -- this underground punk-bred foursome would never waste time on costume-l ... More >>

What to Hear in Broward and Palm Beach This Weekend

Alligator Alley is unfortunately closing its doors for good. So if you're looking for some live music, you should spend the last two nights there. Tonight, Albert Castiglia and friends hit the stage, tomorrow Stonefox headlines.Rock 'n' Roll inductee Bonnie Raitt is playing the Pompano Beach Amphith ... More >>

The Haps in Broward/Palm Beach

Concert Review and Photos: Alice Cooper at Pompano Beach Amphitheater, October 3

photo by Arielle CastilloAlice CooperPompano Beach Amphitheater, Pompano BeachSaturday, October 3, 2009Better Than: Watching some new jacks noodle boringly in the name of authenticity.The Review:This past Saturday marked a strange, rare occasion in which fans of shlock-gore-obsessed hard rock were f ... More >>

Live Nation Offering $10 Tickets at Pompano, Cruzan, and Fillmore Today

​Want to go see the Pet Shop Boys, Blink 182, and REO Speedwagon for $30? It's possible if you buy your tickets today. Until 11:59 p.m., Live Nation is offering $10 all inclusive tickets to all shows at the Pompano Beach and Cruzan Amphitheaters and the Fillmore Miami Beach Theater. No additional ... More >>

What to Do in Broward and Palm Beach This Weekend

​You want some music in Broward and Palm Beach this weekend? Here are some of the highlights:Local reggae and dub fans should check out Spred the Dub at Kahuna Bar & Grill tonight starting at 9.Tomorrow night, you can either check out Hot Tuna at Revolution Live, O.A.R. at Pompano Beach Amphit ... More >>

The Gutter Queens EP Release Party at Solid Sound Studios This Saturday

​Pompano Beach's favorite surf rock three piece, The Gutter Queens, are releasing their new six song EP at Solid Sound Studios this Saturday. If you're unfamiliar with Solid Sound Studios, it's a rehearsal studio in Pompano Beach (4616 N Powerline Rd) with a penchant for booking local shows on the ... More >>

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Band Number 12

Pompano Beach's Band Number 12 Plays the Vagabond This Friday, August 21

via myspace.com/bandnumber12​Pompano Beach-based threesome Band Number 12 is largely an under-the-radar local act for now. But the band boasts a serious appeal that lies in its overall mood, a sort of wistful, drink-dampened nostalgia for relationships that were probably actually never that good i ... More >>

Wednesday Live Nation Deal: No Service Fees on Four-Pack and Six-Pack Tickets

It's the beginning of the month, and you've just been paid. Hopefully. Sounds like it's time to spend some of that hard earned cash on live music, and Live Nation is letting you do that without any of the service fees. Better yet, they're discounting four and six packs of tickets to almost all upcom ... More >>

Bonnie Raitt Playing Pompano Beach on October 23

Country/Blues icon Bonnie Raitt has announced an October 23 date at Pompano Beach Amphitheater. She's recently released her 18th album, and simply refuses to stop touring. Most of this tour is being performed with Taj Mahal, but they won't be making the trip down to Pompano Beach. Instead, Bonnie wi ... More >>

More Body Parts Found in Biscayne Bay

Today police found more body parts floating in Biscayne Bay, this time near I-195. Two other bags of body parts were found floating in separate locations yesterday. One bag near the 79th Street causeway, and another set that washed ashore at 7899 NE Bayshore Court. Police id ... More >>

O.A.R. announce Jam Session at Pompano Beach Amphitheatre August 29

Jam fans rejoice Of A Revolution (aka O.A.R.) is bringing the patchouli wearing crowd together again. Promoting their newest album "All Sides", O.A.R. and Brett Dennen are scheduled to play the Pompano Beach Amphitheatre  on August 29 at 8 p.m. sharp. In true jam band fashion, the band has rec ... More >>

Fall Out Boy Show Moved to Pompano Beach Amphitheatre

Nothing adds megawatts of hype to a South Florida appearance by tabloid twink Pete Wentz like a last-minute Boca ban. Initially, he and his fellow Fall Out Boys were planning to publicly flash their musical junk from the stage at Mizner Park. But now, their pop-punk exhibitionism has been relocated ... More >>

Grand Funk Railroad Coming to the Pompano Beach Seafood Festival April 25

photo by Bob FiskGrand Funk Railroad is celebrating 40 years of being an American band this year and will be jamming out during the Pompano Beach Seafood Festival on April 25. Unlike most bands who are still playing after four decades, GFR still consists of original members Don Brewer and Mel Schach ... More >>

Matisyahu and Les Claypool to Play Pompano Beach Amphitheatre on May 30

The best Hasidic Jewish reggae artist is teaming up with quite possibly the best bass player of the last 20 years to give Pompano Beach a unique night of music. Matisyahu, aka Matthew Miller, could easily be written off as a novelty before you hear his music.  Reggae has always had deep spiritu ... More >>

Q&A With Terry Woods of the Pogues, at Pompano Beach Amphitheatre This Saturday

Nine years ago (well, and before), nobody expected the original Irish punk rockers, the Pogues, to resurface together. Fans had followed the band's slow dissolution across the late 1980s and early 1990s, parallel with the personal struggles of its mad genius frontman and songwriter, Shane Mac ... More >>

Refugees of Langerado

Some bands on the defunct festival's bill are still coming to town. Here's a guide to the makeup shows.

This Weekend: Langerado Leftovers

It's Tuesday, so clearly it's time to start looking forward to the weekend. Since Langerado's been canceled, people looking to get their fill of music will have to do a bit more planning and travelling. A few of the bigger bands that were to play Langerado, like the Pogues (March 7th at Pompano ... More >>

The Pogues Langerado Show moved to Pompano Beach Amphitheater

via forgottenjournal.comAnother of Langerado's casualties has found a new home. Irish supergroup The Pogues brushed off Langerado's cancellation by announcing they'll be holding their own show on Saturday, March 7th at 8:30 pm. Better yet, Shane MacGowan and crew have announced this will be the fir ... More >>

O.A.R. Show Moved to Pompano Beach Amphitheatre

Nonpoint Announces U.S. Headlining Tour, But Skips South Florida

Over the Weekend - Brazilian Music Fesitval, Chris Isaak and Torche

5 Food Stories You Need to Read

The Weekend in Live Music, August 8 - 10

Dirty Type

Google Trends reveals South Florida's penchant for salacious searches.

Last Night: George Thorogood and the Destroyers

What Is He Smoking?

Victor-Hugo Vaca presents an interesting art event.

Ankla

Yeeeeeaah!

SECOND BEST CONCERT OF THE PAST TWELVE MONTHS

Wilco at the Pompano Beach Amphitheater

Swimming with the Sharks

An eight-year-old's severed arm and a broker's chewed-off leg aren't enough to convince Florida to ban interactive diving

It's Cooking Online

Zoot Up, Punk

Night & Day

July 30 - August 5, 1998

I Wanna Be Distorted

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