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 Amphitheater tonight at 7:30…

Breaking: Alligator Alley Closing Its Doors For Good this Weekend

Sad news for music fans throughout South Florida. Alligator Alley, home to the best combination of food, beer, and music in Broward County, is shutting its doors for good after this weekend. The two-day farewell party begins tomorrow night with Alley staple Albert Castiglia; Jeff Watkins, John Yarling, and Kilmo…

Album Review: Sarah Jacob, Damask

Sarah JacobDamask(Reppertoire) According to the Merriam-Webster, Damask is a firm lustrous fabric make with flat patterns in a satin weave on a plain-woven ground on jacquard looms. After listening through Miami’s own Sarah Jacob’s Damask, I can say the title is fitting. It’s filled with flat patterns, plain-woven lyrics, and…

The Haps in Broward/Palm Beach

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 Amphitheater tonight at…

$10 Tickets for Dethklok, AFI, 311, Styx, Jewel, and More

If you crave live music, but you’re broke and didn’t grab the two for one deal on tickets last week, Live Nation is back with another (although not quite as good) deal this week. Anytime from now until midnight tonight, log on to Live Nation’s website to grab some all…

DJ Alej Varez Wins New Times Summer Spin Series 2009

The finals for the 2009 edition of New Times’ Summer Spin series were held at Gryphon nightclub last Friday Night. DJs Edgar G., Alej Varez, and Cristi 10Hagen went head to head after each winning their respective contests over the last three months.When the smoke cleared at midnight, DJ Alej…

What to Hear in Broward and Palm Beach This Weekend

Fresh off their sting opening for Green Day, The Bravery are out on a headlining tour. Tonight, they’ll be at Culture Room starting at 8. If you’re looking for something a little less radio friendly, check out psychobilly rock gods Viva Le Vox at Respectable Street or Jason and the…

The Summer Set at The Dugout Saturday, New Video Out Now

So they all met in high school, started a band, built a solid local following, and they’re starting to take off. The Summer Set isn’t exactly the most unique pop-punk band to hit the scene, but the genre isn’t about innovation anymore. It’s about throwing together catchy hook, having awesome…

AFI, Dashboard Confessional, Dethklok Two-For-One Ticket Deals

We know you’ve got at least one friend. Now’s the time to hit that friend up for a little cash so you can pick up tickets to some of the biggest shows coming to local amphitheaters on the cheap.Until midnight tonight, tickets for shows like AFI, Dashboard Confessional, and Dethklok…

What to do in Broward and Palm Beach This Weekend

If you’re not headed down to Thievery Corporation in Miami tonight, there’s still plenty to hear in Broward and Palm Beach. Ben Prestage and Dex Romweber Duo are playing Propaganda tonight, Johnny Winter is playing The Culture Room, Ever So Klever is playing Poor House, and the battle of the…

Concert Announcements: Taylor Swift and Queen Latifah

Queen Latifah, star of the mid-’90s Fox show Living Single, a.k.a. the greatest sitcom ever, is coming to Fillmore Miami Beach on November 17. Unfortunately, she’s not taking Synclaire, Maxine, Regina, and Overton with her to do live Living Single theater. No, instead she’ll be banking on her musical talent…

Show Announcements: David Ellefson of Megadeth and Raphael Saadiq

Do you think David Ellefson might miss playing for Megadeth? He left the band in 2002, and declined to rejoin the band when Dave Mustaine tried to get them back together in 2004. In fairness, every other original member of Megadeth declined to rejoin Mustain, save guitarist Chris Poland. But…

What to Do in Broward and Palm Beach Tonight

Does bluegrass, punk, and southern rock with a gypsy twist sound interesting to you? If you answered no, move on to the next paragraph. If yes, you’ll want to head out to South Shores Tavern and Patio Bar tonight to check out Black Finger. Just watch the video below, and…

The Garage Recording Studio Now Open in Boca Raton

Boca Raton is home to a brand new music store and recording studio called The Garage. Robert Munser and his brother-in-law Bobby Hatton bought the store with the intention of just fixing it up a bit and selling a few instruments and accessories, but things quickly got more complicated.Owner Robert…

Fete the Release

It’s time to gear up for what’s going to be one of the most explosive CD-release parties in South Florida this year. Delray-based psychobilly bad-asses Viva Le Vox will unleash their brand-new EP October 3 at Propaganda. Viva Le Vox is famous (around these parts at least) for having one…

Submission Red and Fancy Me Yet Win X & Y Fest Top Honors

X & Y Fest took place last weekend at The Talent Farm with 20 bands competing to see who would be chosen to represent a generation of music fans in Broward county.Oh, and there was a $500 prize, but the honor of winning has got to trump any monetary reward…

The Talent Farm Streams and Archives Shows

The fine folks at The Talent Farm, Broward County’s finest independent show space/recording studio, are doing a little experimenting. One of the cornerstones of their online presence is the ability to stream all the shows onto the internet. Due to some technical issues (i.e. too many people were taking them…

Concert Announcements: Rusted Root, Galactic, and Cris Cab

Jam fans, you’re in for yet another treat thanks to a couple announcements to add to the never ending stream of jam bands hitting South Florida.Rusted Root, the Pittsburgh based bluegrass jam band, are about to celebrate 20 years of making music together with a November 28 stop at Revolution…