Ottaviano plays keyboards for Book of Love, a classic electronic/synth-pop band out of Brooklyn he cofounded with vocalist Susan Ottaviano (they share the same last name but aren’t married or otherwise related). The band is perhaps best known for the mid-to-late-’80s singles “Sunny Day,” “Boy,” and “Pretty Boys and Pretty Girls,” as well as Susan’s signature deadpan vocal delivery.
Singer and guitarist TJ Cronin has been stepping into Tom Petty’s shoes for five years as the frontman for the nationally touring tribute band the Petty Hearts. But after the longtime leader of the Heartbreakers broke fans’ hearts with his sudden death in early October, Cronin had to take on an even tougher role: consoler.
Hidden behind a golden bird mask and white gloves, the DJ and producer known as Claptone is a mystery. Asked about the story behind the mask, the Berlin-based house-music savant remains coy.
Legendary reggae and dub producer Lee “Scratch” Perry discusses his consumption habits, godliness, and the eternal nature of the Upsetter, all in his inimitable style and cadence.
Pop’s favorite Tennessee native returns to Miami in support of his new album, Man of the Woods.
The recent arctic chill and bomb cyclone mean we’re still a long way from summer, but it feels like festival season already in South Florida. For EDM fans, there’s Life in Color, returning to Mana Wynwood this week with Zedd, and for those who still love rock ‘n’ roll, there’s Sunshine Music Festival with Derek Trucks at Mizner Park in Boca.
Now 64 years old, Berroa will display his musical experience as part of the South Beach Jazz Festival this Saturday, January 6, at the Fillmore Miami Beach.
At the age of 15, Trucks formed a jam band and hit the road with the Derek Trucks Band.
Although most Americans might not be aware of him, Jamaican producer Lee “Scratch” Perry may very well be the most influential musical artist alive. On January 13, Miami audiences will have the opportunity to catch Perry live and in the flesh at the Ground.
The Atlanta rapper has a distinct voice in a crowded hip-hop ecosystem.
Taylor Swift, Shakira, Fleet Foxes, Lorde, and many others are scheduled to perform in Miami in 2018.
The holidays are over and with it comes a whole new year of live music, concerts, and club shows in Miami. Live music starts on day one of the new year, with a set from Slushii at E11even if you’ve got any energy left over after New Year’s Eve, or Tal Cohen at Lagniappe if you’re just looking to lounge while you listen to some great music.Retro crooner Derek Fein’s music has been called a modern day blend of Lana Del Rey and Elvis Presley’s sensibilities. He’ll play a free show at the Wynwood Yard on Thursday night, and if you’re feeling refueled by Saturday, a wild set by Hymn for Her will get you dancing at Lagniappe.
What is funk? It’s Anthony Hamilton, Keith Sweat, and, of course, Atlanta — the city, that is — plus a hell of a lot more. This Saturday, December 30, Miami Funk Fest will be held at Miramar Regional Park. It will include a varied and star-studded roster that features a couple of…
The final full week of 2017 is here, and there’s just enough time for a few more live performances to close out the year.
At first glance, slickly coiffed singer/songwriter Derik Fein looks a bit like a crossover of a ’50s greaser and a British Teddy boy. His pompadour and tailored styling nod to a time when classic cars and guitar rock reigned, but upon closer inspection, Fein is just as much a product…
Katy Perry’s concert at the AAA was less purposeful pop, more Left Shark.
No one really cared about R&B in Miami until this year.
It was almost 20 years ago that Ultra Music Festival began as a one-day party on the sands of Miami Beach. Located in the present-day Collins Park area, the festival brought together acts such as Josh Wink, Baby Anne, and Paul van Dyk as a way to cap off the Winter Music Conference events that took over the city every March.
The Russian techno DJ is known for her unconventional sets.
Rockabilly, with its country and R&B influences, is one of the oldest forms of rock ‘n’ roll. But when Jim Heath transitioned into Reverend Horton Heat, the genre was practically extinct. “Music fans and music writers in the ’80s didn’t know what rockabilly was,” Heath says. “There were no upright-bass…
Once you get past the awkwardness of listening to 12-year-olds sing along to “I’m missing more than just your body” or “leave this dress a mess on the floor,” Jingle Ball is still a worthy night out.
Are you team Katy or team Taylor? This week, Katy Perry’s fans, affectionally called KatyCats, will rally behind the pop singer at American Airlines Arena. Perry’s on tour for her latest album, Witness, which has been met with a tepid response by American audiences since its release this summer. Even the Taylor…
