If you’re either a) one of those that were bummed to have missed Enrique Bunbury, formerly of Heroes del Silencio, at The Fillmore yesterday, or b) were in fact at the Fillmore on said night, catching one of Spanish rock’s old schoolers, than this show on Wednesday at the same…
Click here to view all the photos from this event.Major LazerGrand Central, MiamiSaturday, May 15, 2010Better than: Dealing with TSA at Miami International Airport in order to actually catch a flight to Jamaica.It was almost two months ago that the Switch and Diplo side project Major Lazer made its Miami…
The JamesesWith Chill Pillars/Cop City, Nervous Systems, Guy HarveyPropaganda, Lake WorthFriday, May 14, 2010The Jameses’ “Gobi Desert” is nearly seven minutes of revivalist lo-fi rock built with a guitar riff every bit as seductive as Pavement’s noodlings on “In the Mouth of a Desert.” During the West Palm Beach trio’s…
Two local concerts of note for those making important Friday night decisions include a slate of fabulous local indie rock talent at Propaganda in Lake Worth led by West Palm Beach’s the Jameses, and a spiffy pair of guys called Two Man Gentleman Band (“a fusion of vaudeville, early jazz,…
Cage the Elephant’s self-titled debut album has held steady on the Billboard 200 chart for 52 consecutive weeks already, and their first single “Ain’t No Rest for the Wicked” has a catchy chorus that talks about societal flaws while still showing off their youthful energy. With a sophomore album slated…
Click here to view all the photos from this event.10 X 10 Miami MAM Contemporaries SocialMiami Art Museum, Miami Thursday, May 13, 2010Better than: Ben Stiller’s Night at the MuseumThe Review:10 x 10 is a concept lecture series featuring ten up and coming local creative minds, who each show and…
The weekend is at long last upon us once again. Perhaps, you had a few cross words with days Monday through Wednesday this week, sullenly gave Thursday a wary, sidelong gaze whilst tiptoeing around it, and now find yourself damn near giddy as a schoolgirl for the arrival of dear…
Trusted scribe Alex Rendon puts out a rock-solid music e-mail newsletter for New Times Broward-Palm Beach every week, which you can sign up for right here. Here’s one stimulating entry from this week’s edition. The sludge flung from speakers this Friday night at West Palm Beach all-ages punk venue Ground…
Talk about a come-up. Ross Ford started his Miami art career in 2006 by selling his paintings on Lincoln Road and in front of Bayside Marketplace. From there, he moved into alternative spaces and live-painting in nightclubs, then representation from a gallery, and finally his own studio in an artist’s…
House meets techno this Friday when both King Britt and Andrea Ferlin take over the Electric Pickle for a night of eclectic transatlantic dance grooves. Philadelphia native King Britt has been a long-time staple of the international EDM community, having gotten his start in the early 90’s on legendary house…
At 53 years old, Afrika Bambaataa has truly earned the title “Grandfather/Godfather Of Hip-Hop”. With a body of work spanning nearly 4 decades, this former Bronx street gang warlord and founder of the Zulu Nation is one of three recognized originators of break-beat djing and among the first performers to…
You might recognize frontwoman Coco’s voice from Drew Barrymore’s Whip It! or episodes of Entourage. But what’s most memorable about the Ettes is perhaps their legendary collaborations. Their first EP was produced by none other than bluesy Black Keys frontman Dan Auerbach, and their latest, Do You Want Power, holds…
The first annual Synthesis Festival seeks to combine the sounds of the underground with cutting-edge art. The fest will feature indoor and outdoor stages, with the latter located in the venue’s sculpture garden. Expect a night full of live sets by Nightdrive DJs Laura, Patrick, Moshe, Juan BassHead, Gooddroid, Heather…
Few vocalists can surpass the majesty and grandeur of Celia Cruz, but international sensation Lucrecia comes quite close. The Cuban-born salsa singer — backed by a classic Cuban-style big band — delivers passionate, high-energy performances of traditional Latin melodies, not to mention interprets boleros and jazz standards too. Even celebrity…
Die-hard fans who didn’t get to see New Kids on the Block during their 2008 reunion tour and missed their 2009 South Florida show for obvious reasons (it was canceled) will rejoice. NKOTB is slated to hit the Fillmore Miami Beach this Thursday. Slap bracelets and vintage ’80s New Kids…
cu·bi·che [koo-be-che] – noun1. someone emigrated from Cuba2. derogatory term for a person of Cuban descentFor those of you unfamiliar, that’s the definition of the word, as stated in the dictionary… or urbandictionary.com. For what it’s worth–Webster, oddly enough, doesn’t actually have a view on the topic. And anybody with…
Few can surpass the majesty and grandeur that is Celia Cruz, but international sensation Lucrecia comes quite close. The Cuban born salsa singer, backed by a classic Cuban-style big band, gives passionate, high energy performances of traditional Latin melodies, and interprets boleros and jazz standards, to boot. She’s collaborated with…
You’ve all had more than enough notice about the Major Lazer show on Saturday at Grand Central. But here’s something a little different: Major Lazer’s Diplo’s collaborated with Trouble Andrew for his Trouble Gang Mixtape, which also features Santigold, Spankrock, Amanda Blank, Lil Jon, and Timbaland. The song, “Run Hide,”…
New Wavers Astari Nite named their band after Vincent Van Gogh’s famous “Starry Night” painting… or at least that’s what some band members will say. The Cure-influenced, Placebo covering indie rockers landed their opening act gig for the Ettes at Bardot with some old fashioned know how. Here, Astari Nite…
Ever notice how Italians think they’re so cool, what with their incredibly delicious food, super sleek sports cars, their country shaped like a boot and their immigrants dealing in “waste management?” Not to mention the way they’re always so suave with the ladies. Case in point, Eros Ramazzotti.Aside from being…
In order to prepare for Saturday’s Major Lazer concert at Grand Central, Skerrit Bwoy and Fader have conveniently released an instructional video explaining daggering. If you aren’t familiar with daggering it’s basically simulated sex (at least, we hope so) on the dancefloor. It’s definitely not for shy people or the…
The Heavy Pets Record Release PartyCulture Room, Fort LauderdaleSaturday, May 8, 2010The Heavy Pets returned to South Florida on Saturday night for the launch of their new self-titled album. Greeted by an enthused Culture Room crowd anticipating what was to be the most professional presentation of their material yet, both…
