Scorned by the critics but worshipped by the masses, Grand Funk Railroad never second-guessed its own heavy-handed brand of blues rock. And soon, the Flint, Michigan-bred band became staples of the 1970s FM underground, as their primal, prototypical heavy metal showed itself to be a perfect fit for late-night deejays…
It was evident early on that the Beatles’ innovative approach to rock offered a nod to symphonic sounds as well. Their early hit “Yesterday” garnered notice when electric guitars and drums gave way to an actual string quartet. George Martin, their producer, often added orchestration to their arrangements at the…
With the holidays come a host of special celebrations. However, there’s one that requires no reason for rejoicing other than to celebrate Miami’s multicultural community and the river that runs through it. This Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Downtown Miami Riverwalk Festival & Boat Parade will provide…
It was Shakespeare who once said “All the world’s a stage, And all the men and women merely players.” That pronunciation also implies that it boasts both triumphs and tragedies. Bree-Anna Obst can relate to philosophy as well as to the bard that implied it in the first place. Obst,…
It’s rare that Miami plays host to a rock event with the potential to be of worldwide consequence. But that may in fact be the case on December 6, when Phil Collins and a support cast of assorted stars congregate at the Fillmore Miami Beach for a special concert on…
Anyone who’s ever felt they were on the fringes of society knows what it’s like to be marginalised and shunned for not fitting in. Richard Blanco experienced that feeling while growing up, and although his popularity as a poet and storyteller allowed him to finally realize his dreams, the road…
Anyone who’s ever felt like he was on the fringes of society knows what it’s like to be marginalized and shunned for not fitting in. Richard Blanco experienced that feeling while growing up, and although his popularity as a poet and storyteller allowed him to finally realize his dreams, the…
It’s Halloween (cue the creaky doors and ghastly moans), so why not share some culture with the kids and take them to a symphony? Now hold on — contain your gasps. Sitting through a classical recital is terrifying enough for most adults, much less squirming children. Consider A Spooky Symphony…
The Knight Arts Challenge South Florida 2014 People’s Choice Awards nominees are live. The community can vote now through November 17 via text message for one of six selected Knight Arts Challenge finalists to receive $20,000 to fund their projects. It’s a text-to-vote campaign: pick your favorite group, and text…
Lyle Lovett & His Acoustic Band Knight Concert Hall at the Adrienne Arsht Center Thursday, October 16, 2014 Better Than: Anyone who didn’t know any better would ever expect There was this comment overheard in the men’s room following an astounding set by Lyle Lovett & His Acoustic Group: “Can…
Proper protocol dictates that when reviewing a murder mystery, one shouldn’t give away the ending. We won’t, but suffice it to say that when it involves a love triangle and only four principle characters, someone is going to pay for their indiscretions. Consequently, that’s the least shocking aspect of Murder…
Millions of words have been written about the Beatles, but none comes close to witnessing the madness and music reaped in their wake. The anticipation of every new album, their cool and charisma, their influence on fashion and style, the revolutionary sounds they inspired — all became part of the…
The great state of Texas is known for many things, including football, barbecue, big oil, women with big hair, men with big hats, and the fact that, well, everything is supposedly bigger there. The latter assertion may be cause for debate, but one thing is beyond question: the Lone Star…
While there have been literally millions and millions of words offered about the Beatles, none come close to what it was actually like to witness the music and mayhem that was reaped in their wake. The anticipation of each and every new album; the cool and charisma that found fans…
The arts are alive and well in downtown Miami. What’s that, you say? Hasn’t Wynwood already assured that fact? Hasn’t Art Basel proven that Miami’s already become a center of the art universe? Yes, and yes, but in this case we’re talking specifically about that other “downtown,” the one that…
Art Appreciation on Two Wheels To quote Queen, “Bicycles, bicycles… we love to ride our bicycles!” While the combination of art and cycling may initially seem somewhat incongruous, the third-annual Dwntwn Art Days Bike Tour scheduled for Saturday at 4 p.m. provides participants an opportunity to enjoy each. Bikers assemble…
Roberto Carlos has never been waylaid by trends or tradition, choosing instead to blaze his own trail by creating sounds that are diverse and distinctive. After more than a half-century of performing, he remains one of the world’s most accomplished singers, an artist known to release an album a year,…
Trying to name all the funny moments that occurred in Steve Martin and Martin Short’s self-described “Very Stupid Conversation” is kind of like trying to count all the grains of sand in the Sahara. Frankly, there are too many to mention. Even before the two comedy legends took the stage…
David Gray apparently has a fondness for Florida. “Last time we were there, we had a day off somewhere near Tampa,” he recalls. “We got to swim and do all that kind of stuff. I love the bird life, the wildlife. It’s quite an exotic, subtropical place, Florida.” Holidays aside,…
The border between Mexico and the United States has historically provided a setting for tension in the movies. In his feature debut, Frontera, director Michael Berry adds murder, wrongful accusations against a hard-working illegal (Michael Peña), a pregnant damsel in distress (Eva Longoria), and an ex-sheriff out for revenge (Ed…
The easy sway, sublime melodies, and tropical ambiance of Brazil’s seductive sound drive the rhythm of world music. Still, most Americans’ knowledge and appreciation of Brazilian music is limited to Antonio Carlos Jobim, Sergio Mendes, Astrud Gilberto, and the “The Girl From Ipanema.” The musical tapestry of that country’s culture…
The untimely death of Robin Williams, arguably one of the greatest performers to have walked the planet, left many of us shattered. So let’s seek some solace in an entertaining evening that pairs Steve Martin and Martin Short, men whose comedy credentials place them at the pinnacle of the show-business…
