You wouldn’t think the American Civil War and reggae music would be closely associated. Nothing’s less Rasta than people warring over states rights and abolition, but John Brown’s Body begs to differ, at least when it comes to their name. Originally a marching song for the Union, John Brown’s Body…
Live Nation’s Wednesday deal of the week is a familiar one. In fact, it’s almost the exact same one as they ran last week. Buy a lawn ticket for any show at Cruzan Amphitheatre or Bayfront Park Amphitheater, and you’ll get one for free. This week, Live Nation is extending…
Read part one of this series here.The Miami Dolphins are for sale to the highest musical bidders. Gloria Estefan and Marc Anthony have both recently bought minority shares of the franchise, leaving us all wondering: Who’s next? We’ve compiled a list of 10 most wanted musicians with a tie to…
The Summer Spin Series (hosted by Gryphon Nightclub and New Times) kicked off on July 24 with DJ Maximus 3000, DJ Alej Varez, and DJ Igi squaring off in an open format competition for a chance to play at the finals on October 16. DJ Alej Varez took home top…
The Miami Dolphins are for sale to the highest musical bidders. Gloria Estefan and Marc Anthony have both recently bought minority shares of the franchise, leaving us all wondering: Who’s next? We’ve compiled a list of 10 most wanted musicians with a tie to Miami who would be great partial…
Days of the New is a hard band to classify nowadays. 10 or 15 years ago, it’d have easily sat in the same group as Alice in Chains and Soundgarden. But now that ‘alternative/grunge’ doesn’t seem to be a genre anymore, Days of the New seems, well new. Lead singer…
Summerfest 2009 is going down next month at the American Airlines Arena, and it has some of hip-hop and R&B’s biggest names on the bill. Ne-Yo, Akon, Flo Rida, and T-Pain are all confirmed to perform on August 22. If you’re looking to get good seats, you’d better prepare to shell…
Give She Wants Revenge’s self-titled debut album a listen. You’ll probably hear a few New Order or Interpol influences, but what you won’t hear is more than two people making all that racket. Sure the album is thick with synthesizers and effects, but the soundscape is so lush it’s hard…
Earlier, Crossfade told you all about how Victor Wooten, one of the best bass players ever, is playing the Culture Room, but the date was unknown. It’s time to clear your calendar starting at 8 p.m. on September 25, because that’s when you’ll be standing in a darkened room, mouth…
The very definition of modern country music, Mr. Alan Jackson, has announced an October 1 stop at Hard Rock Live. Jackson is touring in support of his latest album Good Time which unfortunately has nothing to do with the ’70s television show starring Esther Rolle. Instead, Good Time is a…
Gender-bending MySpace superstar Jeffree Star will officially headline her own show at the Culture Room July 29. Ms. Star has her own fashion line, does some modeling, calls herself the “Queen of the Internet,” and is expanding her titles to include singer/songwriter. Star is all about androgyny, taking up the…
It’s easy to look at Collie Buddz (or even just hear his name) and dismiss him as a joke or at least a novelty. He’s a white guy singing reggae, and he’s using the last name Buddz rather than his given Harper. People who dismiss him out of hand, though,…
Planning on hitting up a show at the Cruzan or Bayfront Park Amphitheaters soon? Today is the day to pick up your tickets. Live Nation’s Wednesday deal of the day is buy one lawn ticket get one free. Sure you’ll still have to pay service and parking fees (unlike previous…
Say what you will about Kelly Clarkson, there’s little denying she’s got a set of pipes most singers would kill for. American Idol’s very first (and most successful) winner has announced a fall/winter tour with a stop at Hard Rock Live on December 13. Despite what the naysayers believed, Clarkson…
A couple months ago, I would have called watching Fox’s So You Think You Can Dance a guilty pleasure. Now, after watching poetry in motion for more than half a season, the guilty part is gone and it’s exciting to see the top 12 contestants from this season will be…
File this one under: Some of the worst news you’ll hear today. The Beastie Boys concert, scheduled for October 8 at Bayfront Park Ampthitheater, has been canceled. Adam Yauch, aka “MCA” was diagnosed with a cancerous tumor in his salivary gland, which requires immediate treatment. The Beastie Boys have canceled…
New Times’ winner for Best Music Venue, the Talent Farm, is hosting the X&Y Fest on September 26 and 27, and they’re looking to add some bands to the stage. There is no charge to submit your band (all genres, shapes, and sizes will be considered). The only catch is…
Industrial rockers RevCo a.k.a. the Revolting Cocks are coming to Revolution Live on October 22, and they most certainly are not gay. They take special care on their new album Sex-O Olympic-O to point that out about 40 times during their six minute “I’m Not Gay” track. It’s obviously an…
The Culture Room’s website is stating bass playing demi-god Victor Wooten is coming with drummer JD Blair to the Culture Room, but doesn’t have an exact date. Still, there’s plenty of reason to get excited for this show. Victor Wooten is, quite simply, one of the finest bass players playing…
Skankers of the world unite! Orlando ska legends The Supervillains are coming back to Culture room on September 19. Dom, Skart, Dan, Smally, and Cardo are also scheduled to play at Arts Park in Hollywood on September 5 with the English Beat, Reel Big Fish, and a slew of reggae…
Did you miss the Allman Brothers at last month’s Wanee Festival in Live Oak? Well fret no more, the biggest act from(and founders of) the festival just can’t get enough of their home state and have announced an October 20 date at Hard Rock Live in Hollywood. It’s a wonder…
Talk about huge concert announcements. Yesterday, Bruce Springsteen announced a stop at the BankAtlantic Center, and today the Beastie Boys let slip one of their nine stops on this year’s tour will be at Bayfront Park Amphitheater. Even better news: this is the last stop on the tour, so you…
