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Nightdrive Reemerges at the American Legion Thursday

Remember when indie-dance parties were low-key affairs? Cheap drinks, lax door policy, and great music? Luckily for us, there are people out there looking to bring that back. Nightdrive started out at the New Lounge, but never seem to gain the popularity it deserved. Here was a Thursday night party ... More >>

Upper Eastside Pit Stop

Remember when indie-dance parties were low-key affairs? Cheap drinks, lax door policy, and great music? Luckily for us, there are people out there looking to bring that back. Nightdrive started out at the New Lounge, but never seem to gain the popularity it deserved. Here was a Thursday night party ... More >>

Celebrate the Final Days of Summer With the Death to the Sun Festival at Legion Park, September 26

photo by Ian WitlenSurfer Blood​Before monotheism ruined the fun, humans worshiped a female god (hell, yeah!) and held huge, outdoor fuck parties to honor the beginnings and endings of seasons. Instead, we now scrunch into hard-backed pews to be lectured; spend our entire Friday nights in the dark ... More >>

Ears Wide Open

photo by Ian WitlenSurfer Blood​Before monotheism ruined the fun, humans worshiped a female god (hell, yeah!) and held huge, outdoor fuck parties to honor the beginnings and endings of seasons. Instead, we now scrunch into hard-backed pews to be lectured; spend our entire Friday nights in the dark ... More >>

PrunkTV: Night of the Weirds Tonight at American Legion

I am a groupie for Boise Bob and his Backyard Band, who will be playing tonight at Night of the Weirds at American Legion. Check out this video of me flirting with the washboard player in the parking lot at Churchill's the other night.  This is really the best time of year in the world's mos ... More >>

Review: Hori Smoku Sailor Jerry Screening at Miami Art Space, October 27

Photo by Arielle CastilloJacuzzi Boys played after the drink-sodden film screening.​Hori Smoku Sailor Jerry ScreeningMiami Art Space, Wynwood, MiamiTuesday, October 27, 2009Better Than: Shopping for remaindered Ed Hardy clothes in that sad sample sale/clearance trailer on US1 down south.The Review ... More >>

A Day to Remember

Photo by Arielle CastilloJacuzzi Boys played after the drink-sodden film screening.​Hori Smoku Sailor Jerry ScreeningMiami Art Space, Wynwood, MiamiTuesday, October 27, 2009Better Than: Shopping for remaindered Ed Hardy clothes in that sad sample sale/clearance trailer on US1 down south.The Review ... More >>

So Raw Organizers Switch It Up and Present a Show Tomorrow with Free Admission, Cheap Beer

via myspace.com/ridersofallahYussuf Jerusalem​We loved the So Raw festival, and it's heartening to know the cool people behind it have organized a couple shows since then. I'm happy to report this small trend is combining with that of the latest re-discovery of the American Legion Bar, in Legion P ... More >>

Ten Under $10

via myspace.com/ridersofallahYussuf Jerusalem​We loved the So Raw festival, and it's heartening to know the cool people behind it have organized a couple shows since then. I'm happy to report this small trend is combining with that of the latest re-discovery of the American Legion Bar, in Legion P ... More >>

Art Basel Music: Millionyoung at the Multiversal Group Show, December 6

via myspace.com/millionyoungmusic​The term "chillwave" might have been coined sarcastically by the parody blog Hipster Runoff, but the music blogosphere has taken it and run with it. A sort of 2k9 reiteration of the old "downtempo," these producers are influenced more by Animal Collective than Mas ... More >>

Roofless Records Presents Freeform Friday and Megacunt Will Be There

When it rains, it sux.​ Roofless Records has got a cunt for Miami. A Megacunt.Friday December 19th at the American Legion/Harvey's By The Bay (6445 NE 7th Ave, Miami) at 9 p.m., for Free, 5 groups you've never heard of will destroy, annihilate, poundfuck your eardrums into submission and then pee ... More >>

Bicycle Film Fest Rolls Into Miami

The Masking Tape Film Festival. The Lifeguard Stand Film Festival. The Bacon, Lettuce, and Tomato Film Festival. Until these are formed, the Bicycle Film Festival is the weirdest and coolest niche film festival the world has yet invented.Started nine years ago by Brendt Barbur, a New York City resid ... More >>

Weirdos Take Over American Legion, Dead Veterans Die Again

via rooflessrex.blogspot.comLike smoking crack in Guanajuato.​The American Legion Harvey Seeds Post 29 off of 64th Street and Biscayne (6447 NE Seventh Avenue, Miami) is named after Harvey Seeds, the first Dade County representer killed in action in World War I in France by a hand grenade explodin ... More >>

MP3 of the Day: "Cutting Teeth" by Diamond Hymen, Playing the American Legion This Saturday

Photo by Jeremy Harris​In this 21st century world where even your grandmother's getting busy with the Facebooks, MySpacies, and Ashley Madisons, there's something mysterious and exotic and enticing about a young lady who can't be found anywhere on the interweb. So when a fanboy asks Google, Who is ... More >>

The Best Local Albums of 2009, Part Three of Four

Click to read parts one and two of this list.​Radioboxer Radio Drama myspace.com/radioboxerbandRadioboxer, which formed right here in the Magic City from the remnants of a previous incarnation called Falaz, has earned a strong fanbase around town thanks to their honesty and sincerity. An ... More >>

Sweat Records In-Stores This Week: Animal Tropical and John Hancock Tonight, Roofless Records Tomorrow

via myspace.com/animaltropicalmusic​For a while there, especially around the summer of 2008, you couldn't go to PS14 -- or any of those usual Miami local-oriented events -- without running into the Down Home Southernaires.Their name never made sense, but what did click was their sort of Talking He ... More >>

MP3 of the Day: "Conspiracy" by Thomas Function, Playing the American Legion on January 29

via myspace.com/thomasfunction​The Alabama foursome Thomas Function makes its label home on Fat Possum, that Epitaph offshoot that began as a blues imprint. That family tree indeed tells you a bit about the band's sound -- propelled largely by a punky euphoria, but informed by a bit of a Muscle Sh ... More >>

More Indie Rock at the Legion Tomorrow Night with the Andalusians, From DC

The Andalusians are not from Spain; they are from Washington, D.C. They are not horses, either; they are nice white kids. Basla Andolsun is the lady in charge of the act, and to further stamp her über-coolness, her outfit's got a seven-inch out on Dischord Records (for the uninitiated, that's a a D ... More >>

Great Endangered Yaks

The Andalusians are not from Spain; they are from Washington, D.C. They are not horses, either; they are nice white kids. Basla Andolsun is the lady in charge of the act, and to further stamp her über-coolness, her outfit's got a seven-inch out on Dischord Records (for the uninitiated, that's a a D ... More >>

Hipster Hustle

The Andalusians are not from Spain; they are from Washington, D.C. They are not horses, either; they are nice white kids. Basla Andolsun is the lady in charge of the act, and to further stamp her über-coolness, her outfit's got a seven-inch out on Dischord Records (for the uninitiated, that's a a D ... More >>

Celebrate Hump Day With Roofless Records at the American Legion, April 14

For those of us sadly toiling, at least occasionally, in a cubicle, Wednesday is a shining beacon -- if you can just grasp onto your sanity until this day, everything will be okay. Actually, chances are, if you're part of the crew that frequents the shows at the American Legion, you may not have the ... More >>

Hump Day by Roofless Records

For those of us sadly toiling, at least occasionally, in a cubicle, Wednesday is a shining beacon -- if you can just grasp onto your sanity until this day, everything will be okay. Actually, chances are, if you're part of the crew that frequents the shows at the American Legion, you may not have the ... More >>

Gently Rock

For those of us sadly toiling, at least occasionally, in a cubicle, Wednesday is a shining beacon -- if you can just grasp onto your sanity until this day, everything will be okay. Actually, chances are, if you're part of the crew that frequents the shows at the American Legion, you may not have the ... More >>

Teepee Kicks Off His Solo Tour May 6 at Bar

via myspace.com/teepeeasel​Electric Bunnies have been disappointingly quiet lately, but while the band hibernates, erstwhile member Teepee, has taken flight as a solo artist. Born Eric Lopez-Zareno, he's also sometimes known as That Guy Who Seems to Play In Every Band That Ever Plays at the Americ ... More >>

Teepee Tour Kickoff

via myspace.com/teepeeasel​Electric Bunnies have been disappointingly quiet lately, but while the band hibernates, erstwhile member Teepee, has taken flight as a solo artist. Born Eric Lopez-Zareno, he's also sometimes known as That Guy Who Seems to Play In Every Band That Ever Plays at the Americ ... More >>

Playboy Picks America's Best Bars: Mac's Club Deuce, The Raleigh, Ted's Hideaway

Courtesy of Mac's Deuce ClubThe least surprising winner of Playboy's admiration: Mac's Club Deuce.​Hey, look at that. Playboy is more than just tits and ass. There are actually words. Interesting.If you can peel your eyes away from the buxom blonde for a moment, you'll see that the gentleman's mag ... More >>

More Benefit News: Critically Massive Show For Michael Lum Tomorrow Night at Harvey's

​If you ever enjoy seeing the city from two wheels, there are two things you should do tomorrow evening. One, join the Friday-night 305 Critical Mass ride (not to be confused with the other monthly Miami Critical Mass, ride which happens on Saturday mornings). Bring lights and don't be an asshole. ... More >>

Biscayne Triangle Truck Round-up's New Location is Announced

​There's good news today for those in Miami drooling over moving munchies. The Biscayne Triangle Truck Round-up is back on this week with a new location at the parking lot of American Legion Post #29 (6445 NE 7th Avenue, Miami). After moving from the former NE 109th and Biscayne Boulevard loc ... More >>

Biscayne Triangle Food Truck Roundup In Pictures

All photos by Laine Doss This way to the food trucks​It was a beautiful evening for the Biscayne Triangle Food Truck Roundup, held in the parking lot of American Legion Post #29 off Biscayne and 64th. Food truck lovers spread blankets or dined on small picnic tables, enjoying the bay breeze ... More >>

Biscayne Plaza and Triangle Food Truck Roundups in Miami Tonight

Laine Doss Miso Hungry will be at the Biscayne Triangle Roundup tonight.​Food Truck fans have their choice of two roundups in Miami this evening. One location even offers cheap booze and bathrooms. The Biscayne Triangle Truck Roundup Head over to the American Legion Post #29 at 6445 NE 7th ... More >>

Legion of Boom

Laine Doss Miso Hungry will be at the Biscayne Triangle Roundup tonight.​Food Truck fans have their choice of two roundups in Miami this evening. One location even offers cheap booze and bathrooms. The Biscayne Triangle Truck Roundup Head over to the American Legion Post #29 at 6445 NE 7th ... More >>

Ursula 1000 Time Travels on DMT to the Mod Miami Festival March 4

​Working under an assumed fame name inspired by '60s Swiss sex bomb Ursula Andress and the pseudo-futuristic numerical suffixes used to sell Atomic Age household appliances (i.e. The Cubla Carpet Sucker 500!), Brooklyn-via-Miami mixmeister Ursula 1000 (born Alex Gimeno) has spent ten post-mill ... More >>

Food Trucks Moved From American Legion Site

Jefe's Food Truck on the move.​The Thursday's On The Bay Food Truck Roundup at the American Legion Post # 29, which featured food trucks circling a wine and beer tent, was put on hold today after the city's code department noted each truck had to register ita business with the City of Miami ... More >>

More Miami Food Truck Gatherings Cancelled, Future in Doubt

Laine Doss Food Trucks Tonight? Maybe not.​Tonight's Tamiami Truckers Food Court at Lexus of West Kendall may be nixed and other local food trucks face big problems with city and county officials. Yesterday, the Thursdays on The Bay Food Truck Roundup at American Legion Post #29 was abruptl ... More >>

Mod Miami Coming March 3

A four-day event featuring Miami Modern architecture and style begins this week and runs through the weekend. There will be music, including a DJ set by Fred Schneider of the B-52s, at the American Legion Hall just off Biscayne Boulevard. The event will also include art shows, worksho ... More >>

American Legion Food Truck Roundup Not Happening, Tamiami Truckers On (For Now)

Laine Doss Sugar Yummy Mama's Giselle Pinto​The Thursdays on the Bay Food Truck Roundup at the American Legion Post #29 will not return to business as usual tomorrow, according to Jack Garabedian, owner of Jefe's Original Taco and organizer of the roundup. In a notice sent t ... More >>

Totally Truckin' Thursdays Mini Roundup Tonight on Biscayne

Miso Hungry will be at TTT tonight.​Whatever you think about these food truckers -- good, bad, or indifferent -- you can't call them lazy. I get tired just keeping track of them -- which new ones are rolling down the streets, where they are, where they're being thrown out of, and where they' ... More >>

Two Truck Roundups Scheduled For Tonight

Laine Doss Latin Burger rolling out today.​There are two truck roundup locations this evening, so you're sure to find one convenient to you. Tonight's features Harleys in Cutler  Ridge and Totally Truckin' Thursday is at Midtown. Put the kids, the dog, your friends, your family, your ... More >>

City of Miami Cracks Down on Food Trucks

Jefe's Tacos ​Friday was not a great day for food truckers in Miami. In the afternoon, the food truck roundup at Magic City Casino proved to be underwhelming, business-wise. When asked about how sales were at the lunchtime food court, the answer from truck owners was a r ... More >>

Nightdrive Wants To Teach You Some Body Language This Saturday at the Electric Pickle

Body Language brings the boogie vibes ​Nightdrive Miami is a nightlife entity proving it can stand the test of time. First it was a party - then just "Nightdrive" - at the once-popular, now-forsaken Harvey's By The Bay at the American Legion. Then, the promotion and blogging consortium - now ... More >>

Smooth Benny Latimore Talks Ladies Choice: "You Never Get Too Old to F#$%"

Smooth Benny Latimore.​"You never get too old to fuck," says 72-year-old R&B singer Benny Latimore. "In case they take me for granted, I may be an old dog, but I still know how to bury the bone." You may or may not know his name. But Latimore's been in showbiz for half a century. He had a str ... More >>