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  Punk-Funk Legends ESG Throw Down at Gramps This Friday

  September 22 at 11:20 a.m.

  The South Bronx was a war zone in the late '70s, as ESG's Renee Scroggins will tell you. But it was among its gang-ridden, dilapidated tenement blocks that hip-hop was born. Punk, no wave, electro, and disco were all being spawned in the surrounding boroughs as well, so it was...

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  Frank Gossner Wants to Show Miami His Awesome Collection of African Funk

  September 22 at 9:08 a.m.

  To describe Frank Gossner, AKA Voodoo Funk, as just a DJ would be like calling Indiana Jones just an archaeologist. But Gossner, who hails from the southwest of Germany, is so much more. He began DJing in the mid-'90s in Berlin and soon after started spanning the globe in search...

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  Soul Tavern, a Meat-Free Gastropub, to Open in Sunset Harbour

  September 22 at 9 a.m.

  Like a traditional gastropub, Soul will be all about indulgent comfort food, excellent liquid refreshments — and a chill, comfortable atmosphere. But at this spiritually-inspired spot, there's no meat on the menu. The eatery, opening its doors at 1801 West Avenue (in Sunset Harbour) this fall, will offer plant-based comfort food,...

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  Keep an Eye Out for Ellen Allien Pedaling Around Miami This Weekend

  September 22 at 8:52 a.m.

  Typically, the Germans are known for their punctuality and affection for rules. So when West Berlin native Ellen Allien called in slightly late for our phone interview, she wasted no time apologizing.  “Hi Elvis, sorry I’m late for the interview. I’m very slow today and running behind," Allien told us from somewhere in...

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  Monterrey Goes From Producer to Performer on Debut EP

  September 22 at 8:05 a.m.

  Producers often rely on collaboration. Some of the biggest dance hits of the past millennium feature guest vocalists. But sometimes, waiting around for others to help you achieve your dreams no longer makes sense. For Monterrey, a Miami-based producer with a lengthy resumé in the city's music scene, that time...

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  Elle Taco Opens in Dadeland Mall With Menu by Michelin-Starred Chef Derrick Styczek

  September 21 at 2:29 p.m.

  Elle Taco, an organic taqueria, is set to open at Dadeland Mall's Dining Pavilion tomorrow, September 22.  The news is intriguing on many levels. First of all, it signifies that Dadeland Mall is committed to providing its shoppers with culinary experiences that range far outside the normal Auntie Annie's and...