Miami swing revivalists Ever So KleverSquare One MusicFestThe Pavilion, downtown Delray BeachWith Elastic Bond, the Pretty Faces, and Ever So KleverFriday, July 31, 2009Better Than: Barbie’s 50th Birthday exhibit at Old School Square’s Cornell MuseumThe Review:When a state’s revenue shrinks, it’s usually funding for the arts that takes the biggest…
This past weekend was relatively slow for “big” shows… But among the most impressive gigs last week was Thursday night at Propaganda, where local guys Stonefox celebrated the release of their sophomore album. For the occasion, they invited their awesome friends from Atlanta, Dead Rabbits. This band is a brother-brother…
It’s a Sunday evening at the local studios of WDNA, one of the only true indie radio stations in all of America. It’s raining outside, an unholy alliance of torrent and drizzle, but in here there’s nothing but sunshine. Brazilian sunshine, that is. As if one were on the beaches…
Culture Room is hosting the Jagermeister sponsored Hed to Head Tour on September 9 featuring Hed Pe, Mushroomhead, and Straight Line Stitch. Headliners Hed Pe have been kicking out the rap-rock tunes since the early ’90s, incorporating reggae, a little punk rock, and plenty of distortion driven nu metal. They’ll…
Jacob KatelIf you’ve never seen or heard of Larry Dogg, he claims the title of “Underground King of Comedy in South Florida.” He’s also got a website that documents his interactions with white families in massage chairs at the mall, big girls getting freaky at the club, rappers, singers, and…
DJ/producer Shaun Reeves is a young Detroit native who made the ubiquitous transition to Berlin ahead of many of his peers, and has since been making waves in the European dance scene. As a producer, he shares the transatlantic sensibilities of Detroit buddies Seth Troxler and Less Curtiss, boasting an…
A slew of bands claim to have an intricate stage show, or call themselves high-energy, or claim they’re the most entertaining live band out there. Then there’s Gwar, who’s stage antics are near legendary. Wearing intricate, often obscene, always hilarious costumes, Gwar takes musical theater to a new level. Along…
Ricky Martin is without question one of the most iconic performers in the world, let alone Latin music. He’s one of a very select few superstars who couldn’t likely make it down one block on any street anywhere across the globe without being recognized, and it’s for good reason –…
Photo by Jae RubertoBlack Moth Super RainbowBlack Moth Super RainbowSaturday, August 1, 2009White Room, MiamiBetter Than: An acid throwback.There was something bittersweet about catching Black Moth Super Rainbow at White Room Saturday night. On the one hand it was among the absolute best nights Poplife has ever put together (and…
The kids of bass legend Jaco Pastorius will share the stage with noteworthy Jazz fusion guitarist Randy Bernsen at Alligator Alley this Sunday, August 2. Bernsen, who was a close friend of the elder Pastorius, infuses his guitar work with loads of effects, and is one of the more successful…
Photo by JipsyTony and Tina’s Wedding at Mansion.To read past installments of Diary of a Flasher, click here.My images are not for everyone, as a matter of fact, this week I was reminded that I am more of an artistic photographer than a commercial photographer and this is true. I…
Flyer designed by Michael Tamzil | tamzdesigns.comIn the vaguely menacing gloam of this first dying decade of the 21st century, the people continue to party hard. It’s an obsessive, have-fun-or-die type of mindset that cannot be deterred, no matter the consequences. And to a large extent, Frenchy sensations Guy-Manuel de…
Brooke Hogan’s long-awaited sophomore album is upon us. Now, we celebrate. Even though The Redemption came out ten days ago, Hogan will be hosting her album release party tonight at Mansion. The natural beauty will be performing future hits off the album, and will be joined by Daddy Hogan for…
photo by Ian WitlenStonefox plays the Poorhouse on Saturday.Friday, July 31*Miami space-electro-rockers the Waterford Landing come out of hiding for a rare live performance tonight at the Vagabond. Admission is free before midnight, $5 after. Click here to visit the Vagabond’s web site. *Jazz bassist Diogo Brown leads his combo…
No one buys CDs anymore, which makes All Time Low’s most recent feat an impressive one. After struggling through keeping the band together and touring while still worrying about sixth period English, the guys in All Time Low signed a record deal, graduated high school, and began touring nonstop (in…
Here’s a brand new music video from a group called 7 Estrellas. The song is called “Miami Life.” The YouTube description says: “beat por: “Gualo” (Edge Music). Video producido por: Milagros Rosales, Bertha Alie, Jose Mateo. Direccion: Milagros Rosales. Edicion: Alejandro Gonzalez.” The video was uploaded by YouTube user pmaracucho. …
photo by Ian WitlenStonefox ruled Propaganda.To see a full slideshow of photos from the show, click here. Surfer Blood, Dead Rabbits, and StonefoxPropaganda, Lake WorthThursday, July 30, 2009Better Than: Another DJ dance night whereverThe Review:Last night at Propaganda marked the official album release by Boca rock and rollers Stonefox, and…
DJ/producer Sebastian Silva a.k.a. Basti is an Argentinian transplant and former indie rocker who relocated to Miami in 1999 to pursue a career in music. Basti has since established himself as a regular in Miami’s underground techno scene, and as a PL0T resident DJ he’s played alongside some of the…
Deftly switching between straight-forward rock harmonies and hardcore inspired growling, Senses Fail have cemented their place among the finest post-hardcore acts today. More than their layered guitar work and blast beat drumming, Senses Fail distinguish themselves from the hard indie rock crowd by actually putting thought behind their lyrics. SF…
Photo by John HoodTori Amos performing at the Fillmore Miami Beach Thursday night.Tori AmosThursday, July 29, 2009The Fillmore Miami BeachBetter Than: You can imagine — twiceHard to say which was better: sitting in the front row next to a dynamite dame for Tori Amos’s Fillmore Gleason show, or catching her…
You’ve read about them on New Times before. They’ve been touted as one of the coolest bands in Miami’s local scene. You even voted them your Reader’s Choice for “Best Band” in our Best of Miami issue this year. Now Radioboxer is giving fans a whole new look at the…
Actor/Hip Hop artist extraordinaire Mos Def has announced an August 15 stop at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts. Mos Def, a.k.a. Dante Terrell Smith, is taking off from his busy acting schedule and touring in support of his latest album The Ecstatic, which hit in June. Jay…
