The Walkmen Performing Free in Miami Beach October 6

South Florida, but Miamians in particular, always whine that the area never gets it fair share of national acts coming into town. So when CrossFade received an e-mail announcing a free -- yes, free -- performance by New York indie rock band The Walkmen, we couldn't help to feel a...

By Jose D. Duran

September 17, 2008

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South Florida, but Miamians in particular, always whine that the area never gets it fair share of national acts coming into town. So when CrossFade received an e-mail announcing a free -- yes, free -- performance by New York indie rock band The Walkmen, we couldn't help to feel a bit excited.

What's the catch? Well the concert is part of Free Yr Radio campaign created by Toyota Yaris and Urban Outfitters to generate awareness and support for partner independent radio stations. The campaign is partnering up with WVUM to have The Walkmen perform at the Urban Outfitters in Miami Beach (653 Collins Avenue) on October 6.

If you want to attend you must visit www.freeyrradio.com and print out and present the e-ticket for the Miami Beach date. But here is the catch: just because you have an e-ticket doesn't mean you are getting in. Guest will only be admitted until the venue is full, so get there early.

-- Jose D. Duran

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Jose D. Duran is associate editor of Miami New Times where he primarily oversees the arts and culture and music beats. Jose joined the New Times staff in June 2008 but has been covering Miami culture since 2005. His work has also appeared in publications likeVice, Billboard, and Spin. He’s earned numerous accolades including placing first for Weekly Newspaper Contest: Business Reporting from the Florida Press Association in 2020; placing third for the Writing: Light Feature from the Florida Press Club in 2019; and placing third in Weekly Newspaper Contest: Best Obituary from the Florida Press Association in 2015. Jose holds a bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Florida.

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