Slideshow: SunFest 2009 in Pictures

While it might not have the clout of other local musical festivals like Ultra or the temporarily (we hope) defunct Langerado, SunFest still keeps attracting South Floridians looking for a more family friendly event. That’s not to say SunFest doesn’t have an edge. In fact, this year it seems festival…

Switchblade Boogaloo Starts Tonight at Buck 15

So Alain Maximilien, a.k.a. the Haitian Hillbilly, is throwing down what he refers to as “an extended version of a soundtrack to a Quentin Tarantino movie” tonight, and hopefully every Monday forthcoming, at SoBe’s Buck 15.  As usual there is no cover at the cozy bar located on top of…

Sam & Dave Were Legends of Overtown

Sam & Dave are the legendary soul men behind songs such as, well, “Soul Man,” and “Hold On, I’m Coming.” If you’ve ever watched TV, seen a movie, or listened to the radio, then you’ve heard em. But did you know these guys cut their teeth on the Overtown and…

Dr. John and the Lower 911 playing Seminole Casino May 16

Legendary New Orleans musician Dr. John and The Lower 911 are bringing a whole new type of funk to the Seminole Casino Coconut Creek. Dr. John mixes jazz, funk, R&B, and psychedelic rock, then cooks it up with some serious voodoo vibes and captivates audiences. Joining Dr. John is Fort…

Pangaea and Gryphon Pink Taco Party Tomorrow

Can’t take Tuesday and Wednesday off next week to properly celebrate Cinco de Mayo? Shame on you and your responsibility-driven self. Pangaea and Gryphon in the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino knows that you can’t always usurp your responsibilities for hours of getting drunk for no discernible reason, so…

New Autonomous Bass Heads Mix Available for Free Download

Miami-Dade County brought us Bass as a genre.  Shade and J-Nasty have not forgotten that bit of information. Collectively known as Autonomous Bass Heads (ABH), the duo has been rocking parties, big and small, mostly on the south side of town for some time now. Sometimes they throw their own…

Catch Oriente Live at Wynwood Social Club

So I was chillin’ in my friend Eric’s basement with our crew, Donna, Hyde, Kelso, and our wacky foreigner, FES the other day and we were like, “hey Eric, you know what’d be cool? If Red let us bring beer down here!  AND if we could bring cool-ass bands to…

Grand Opening of The Techno Loft at Space this Saturday Night

A coalition of Miami’s local techno talent can be found this Saturday night playing under one roof at the grand opening of the new weekly Techno Loft party at Space. This opening will double as a CD release party for local producer Simon Wish’s new “Road To Berlin” record on…

Slideshow: Dyamilet’s Quince at the Vagabond

What’s going on here? We know your standard quince is about a young girl turning into a woman, but we don’t think it suppose to be this literal. Anywho, last night our cameras captured the youthful nostalgia of a ritual only those from Miami (or other Latin American countries) can…

A Lesson In How To Get Money feat. Pluck from Ink Music Group

Jorge Marquez a.k.a. Pluck from Ink Music Group is in the middle of brokering the deal between Diddy and Xplicit for his role in the song Diddy Bop, produced by Isaac Opus. I asked him some questions about what he and his company do.This interview is an excellent resource for…

Last Night: Ray LaMontagne at The Fillmore Gleason

Ray LaMontagneApril 30, 2009The Fillmore Miami Beach at the Jackie Gleason TheaterBetter than: Hearing a gruff James Taylor front The Band in the early ’70s — had you never seen either James Taylor or The BandJohn HoodI’m gonna get a lot of flack for this, but here goes:Last night Ray…

Red White and Bluegrass comes to Hollywood Beach

Break out your straw hats, your spoons and those coveralls you wore with one strap down back in middle school because it’s time for a good old fashioned hoedown. From Friday May May 8 through Sunday May 10, Hollywood Beach will be home to some of the finest banjo picking…

Saturday: Nick Catchdubs at Poplife

If you missed Fool’s Gold co-founder, Nick Catchdubs, during Winter Music Conference, don’t make the same mistake twice. Not going to rehash too much on why Catchdubs holds a special place amongst many blog-house (electro-house/nu-rave/whathaveyou) fans, except that he is genius when in control of the decks.Contributor John Hood did…

Stay Hitt Performing Tonight at Churchill’s

Stay Hitt is one of those Miami bands that is destined to go down as one of the best, catchiest punk ‘n’ roll outfits that Dade County has ever produced. Unfortunately, they are also apparently destined to never actually produce a record or ever leave the state of Florida, or…

Lina Marquez Plays The Streets

I found this video of Lina Marquez playing the streets of South Beach. She performs there every Friday and Saturday at 13th and Ocean at 4 p.m. She hails originally from Barranquilla, Colombia. Her dad used to be embarassed to play his guitar in public, she took that as a…

Incubus at the Brand New Bayfront Park Amphitheater August 16

What more could a concert-goers ask for from the Bayfront Park Amphitheater? How about a better bayfront view, no more wooden benches, new VIP boxes and more concession stands so (theoretically) the lines will be a bit more tolerable?Your wishes have been granted, or at least they will be by…

Last Night: Katy Perry at Revolution Live

Katy PerryWednesday, April 29, 2009Revoluton, Fort LauderdaleKaty Perry is annoying. There’s no getting around it. I went to her sold-out show at Revolution Wednesday night with an open mind. I swear. I like “Hot N Cold.” Despite the song’s frustratingly sexist lyric criticizing a dude for changing his mind like…

Last Night: SunFest New Music Night with 311

SunFest New Music Night with 311Wednesday, April 29, 2009West Palm Beach IntercoastalBetter Than: Jeremiah’s Weed-Ade…though that didn’t stop me from drinkin’ ’em.Well, the first day of SunFest ’09 is in the can. What can I say? I love a good festival. The imposing overabundance of food. Alcohol in greater supply…