La sonnambula presented by Florida Grand Opera 2/9/13

La sonnambula presented by Florida Grand Opera
Saturday, 02/09/2013, 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Florida Grand Opera's new production of La sonnambulaAdrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County/Ziff Ballet Opera House
1300 Biscayne Boulevard,
Miami, Florida 33132
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La sonnambula, Bellini’s classic bel canto piece meaning “The Sleepwalker,” tells of Amina, a simple village girl believed to be unfaithful to her fiancé, Elvino, due to her suspicious nighttime wanderings. This production stars soprano Rachele Gilmore, a former FGO Young Artist who recently earned a four-minute standing ovation at the Metropolitan Opera.

Sung in Italian with English and Spanish projected translations.

La sonnambula presented by Florida Grand Opera 2/12/13

La sonnambula presented by Florida Grand Opera
Tuesday, 02/12/2013, 08:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Florida Grand Opera's new production of La sonnambulaAdrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County/Ziff Ballet Opera House
1300 Biscayne Boulevard,
Miami, Florida 33132
Webpage Link

La sonnambula, Bellini’s classic bel canto piece meaning “The Sleepwalker,” tells of Amina, a simple village girl believed to be unfaithful to her fiancé, Elvino, due to her suspicious nighttime wanderings. This production stars soprano Rachele Gilmore, a former FGO Young Artist who recently earned a four-minute standing ovation at the Metropolitan Opera.

Sung in Italian with English and Spanish projected translations.

La sonnambula presented by Florida Grand Opera 2/15/13

La sonnambula presented by Florida Grand Opera
Friday, 02/15/2013, 08:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Florida Grand Opera's new production of La sonnambulaAdrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County/Ziff Ballet Opera House
1300 Biscayne Boulevard,
Miami, Florida 33132
Webpage Link

La sonnambula, Bellini’s classic bel canto piece meaning “The Sleepwalker,” tells of Amina, a simple village girl believed to be unfaithful to her fiancé, Elvino, due to her suspicious nighttime wanderings. This production stars soprano Rachele Gilmore, a former FGO Young Artist who recently earned a four-minute standing ovation at the Metropolitan Opera.

Sung in Italian with English and Spanish projected translations.

Elaine Alvarez & Elaine Rinaldi in Recital 2/9/13

Elaine Alvarez & Elaine Rinaldi in Recital
Friday, 02/08/2013, 08:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Promo1Pinecrest Gardens’ Banyan Bowl
11000 SW 57 Avenue,
Pinecrest, Florida 33156
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“The Two Elaine’s” take the stage, as Orchestra Miami presents internationally renowned soprano Elaine Alvarez in recital with Orchestra Miami Artistic Director Elaine Rinaldi. Both artists were born, raised and educated in Miami. Since making her break-out debut with the Lyric Opera of Chicago in 2007, Elaine Alvarez has been stunning audiences at the world’s major opera houses with her artistry and lush lyric voice. The program focuses on songs of the Romantic period and features a variety of compositions by Bizet, Liszt, Turina, Villa-Lobos, Strauss, Lecuona and Sanchez de Fuentes. The performance will also feature projected translations of the texts in English and Spanish. Tickets are $25 and $30 reserved seating, Senior tickets are $20 and student tickets are available for $5. Tickets may be purchased through BrownPaperTickets.com, or by calling 1-800-838-3006 or through OrchestraMiami.org.

Overture To Overtown Presented for Art Deco Jazz Week at The Betsy South Beach 1/15/13-1/21/13

Overture To Overtown Presented for Art Deco Jazz Week at The Betsy Southbeach
January 15-21, 2013
The Betsy
1440 Ocean Drive
Miami Beach.
www.thebetsyhotel.com

Performance Schedule:
Tuesday, January 15 at 8 p.m. Mel Dancy, Bobby Stringer, Ken Burkhart, Arianna Neikrug, Adam Joseph Tell
Wednesday, January 16 at 8 p.m. Mike Gerber
Thursday, January 17 at 8 p.m. Don Friedman, Reuben Hoch & Tom Lippincott
Friday, January 18 at 8 p.m. Nestor Zurita Trio
Saturday, January 19 at 1 p.m. Sanna Vaarna & Darrel Reines
Sunday, January 20 at 1 p.m. Sanna Vaarna & Darrel Reines
Monday, January 21 at 3 p.m. Lloyd Reshard

The Betsy-South Beach is proud to present a week-long homage to Overtown, a legacy community rich in culture and entertainment.  As Ocean drive gears up for its annual Art Deco weekend, the Betsy South Beach has released the schedule for its second annual Art Deco Jazz Week filled with musical performances by some of the greatest jazz musicians playing iconic, legendary tunes.  Dynamic interdisciplinary events for Martin Luther King Day round out the week.
 
Starting Tuesday, January 15, 2013, guests can enjoy the sexy sounds of jazz, while being transported to an era filled with soul and good vibes. The musical line-up features acclaimed talents such as Overtown jazz legends Mel Dancy and Bobby Stringer with local B-3 organ icon Ken Burkhart on piano, legendary master pianist Don Friedman, with Reuben Hoch, drums and Tom Lippincott, guitar as well as fusion jazz from the Nestor Zurita Trio.  Mike Gerber, a hearing-impaired virtuoso pianist, who is also blind, appears on January 16. All performances are free and open to the public in Betsy’s Salon where Live (Mostly Jazz) Music takes place every Wednesday and Thursday night.  Outstanding students from the Jazz Vocal program at UM’s Frost School of Music round out the roster.  Please check performance schedule.

On Monday, January 21, on the day commemorating Martin Luther King’s birth, a special art exhibit addresses themes of spirituality. Presented in illuminated light boxes as a call and response to the links between spirituality and art are From Ashe’ to Amen- an exhibit featuring African Americans and Biblical imagery; presented in partnership with the Museum of Biblical Arts in NYC, curated by Dr. Leslie King Hammond. Attendees will enjoy a sneak peek to an exhibit that opens in New York in February. Also on display Kenneth Treister’s Eight Days of Creation, in partnership with the Susan and Leonard Miller Center for Contemporary Judaic Studies at the University of Miami. Treister is best known for the city of Miami Beach’s Holocaust Memorial. Bass baritone Lloyd Reshard will kick off the program at 3 p.m., which also includes a tribute to Dr. Mary Graham Wooten in honor of her lifelong dedication to the community. Kenneth Treister speaks at 6 p.m. in BBar on MLK Day with Poet John Murillo reading Langston Hughes; closing remarks come from Dr. Leslie King Hammond, Founder of the Center for Race and Culture and Curator of From Ashe’ to Amen.
 
Presented by the Betsy South Beach with Overtown Music Project, University of Miami Miller Jewish Center, Miami Lighthouse, Mapping Miami and the Betsy Community Fund, with a cornerstone literary program supported by the Knight Foundation. The Betsy-South Beach is a luxury boutique hotel that has become an epicenter for arts and cultural programs in Miami regularly hosting art exhibitions, musical performances and literary salons that are free and open to the public.

Jack Daniel’s Studio No. 7 presents BACHACO 1/17/13

Jack Daniel’s Studio No. 7 presents BACHACO
Thursday, 01/17/2013, 10:00 pm – 03:00 am
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337 sw 8 st,
miami, Florida 33130
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For the past six years, Jack Daniel’s Studio No. 7 has been presenting concerts by the coolest Latin Alternative artists, including Julieta Venegas, Los Amigos Invisibles, Rabanes, Aterciopelados, Enanitos Verdes, Babasónicos, Beto Cuevas, Pinker Tones, Motel and others; to cities like New York, Phoenix, San Antonio, Dallas, Chicago, San Jose, Los Angeles, Miami and even to the Jack Daniel’s Distillery in Lynchburg, Tennessee!

BACHACO, TAMBOKA & KINKY ELECTRIC NOISE!!!

Thursday, Jan 17 at 10PM
PAX – 337 SW 8 Street

21+ only – limited capacity
No Cover – rsvp@shockoff.com

UM Frost Concert Jazz Band In Celebration of Afro-Cuban Culture 1/30/13

UM Frost Concert Jazz Band In Celebration of Afro-Cuban Culture
Wednesday, January 30, 8pm
University of Miami Gusman Concert Hall
1314 Miller Rd.
Coral Gables
Tickets : $ 15-General  admission;  $10 Seniors
For reservations-305-284-2400  or music.miami.edu  
 
The University Of Miami Frost School Of Music Presents In  Celebration of Afro-Cuban Culture with The University Of Miami Frost Concert Jazz Band
Dante Luciani : Conductor
Special Guest:  Felipe Lamoglia- Saxophone
 
Felipe Lamoglia is a Saxophonist from Cuba, a Grammy Award winning artist.  He has performed with musical giants such as Arturo Sandoval, Gonzalo Rubalcaba, Celia Cruz, Giovanni Hidalgo, Raul De Souza, Bocat, Conrad Herwick, Ignacio Berroa, Dafnis Prieto, Eldar Djangirov and many others.
He has also played in major jazz festivals all over the world along with artists like Michael Brecker, Wynton Marsalis, Joe Lovano, and Herbie Hancock.
 
The University of Miami Frost Concert Jazz Band is widely considered one of the top big bands in the country.  It has won multiple awards through the years and has been featured along with artists like Pat Metheny, Claire Fischer, Jim McNeely, Marie Schneider and countless others.

Kēvens Drops his Reinvented Dubstep Beats at Bardot 2/7/13

Kēvens Drops his Reinvented Dubstep Beats at Bardot
Thursday, 02/07/2013, 10:00 pm – 11:00 pm
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3456 North Miami Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33127
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Kēvens is set to perform his reinvented style of dubstep infused reggae-rock at Bardot Miami. Audience members will be able to let loose in a living room-like setting, while getting a taste of his revolutionary performance style.

This underground aesthetic is unique to his work and propels reggae music to the next century. His recently released single “My Baby Boo”, which is available on iTunes, Amazon.com, and Spotify, is the first example of his new sound and musical direction.

Located in Miami’s Design and Art District in Wynwood, Bardot is a live music venue that couples intimacy with state-of-the-art sound and video. The venue values live music and strives to nurture every form of beauty. The small living room setting not only attracts the best bands in Florida, but also top performers of every genre. Bardot is attended by publishers, promoters, decision-makers, and the movers & shakers of Miami. Bardot was established by Amir Ben-Zion, the co-creator of the Townhouse Hotel, Bond Street, Buck 15, Sra. Martinez and Miss Yip Chinese café.

Keba Williams’ Album Release Party 1/12/13

Keba Williams’ Album Release Party
Saturday, 01/12/2013, 08:00 pm – 02:00 am
2273-colorAvenue D
Avenue D Jazz and Blues Lounge ,
8 South Miami Ave, Florida Miami
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Keba is a proud co-founder of the Lambda Omicron chapter of Sigma Alpha Iota International Music Fraternity. Through this organization, she has been able to preserve music within her community and be a part of philanthropic ventures to improve and maintain Arts Education Programs. “As a vocal performance major, one of my ultimate goals within the performing arts industry is to perpetuate arts programs in the education system. Every child should have the opportunity to explore the arts.”

Acoustica 21: The Cello Travelogue 1/19/13

Acoustica 21: The Cello Travelogue
Sunday, 01/19/2013, 08:00 pm – 09:00 pm
Jason_CallowayHarold Golen Gallery
2294 NW 2nd Ave,
Miami, Florida 33127
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Acoustica 21: Cello Travelogue
featuring Jason Calloway, cello
Harold Golen Gallery, 2294 NW 2nd Ave, Wynwood Art District, Miami FL, 33127 

Saturday, January 19, 2013 at 8PM
More info at
http://www.facebook.com/events/392095557551988/
http://www.fetafoundation.org/Season_2/Acoustica_21-2-1.html

Contact: info@fetafoundation.org
Admissions: $7
Students with valid ID: free

The cellist Jason Calloway is back to open our second season of Acoustica 21 series that focuses on presentation of concert acoustic music written in the 21st century. Mr. Calloway will take us on a contemporary musical travelogue through exotic locales, from Azerbaijan to Hungary, Estonia, Japan, and Syria. The program features recent masterworks of Hosokawa and Kurtag as well as premieres of Frangiz Ali-Zadeh, Andrus Kallastu, and Kareem Roustom.
Join us on facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/FETA-Foundation/346130482098322

Alejandro Cordova Classical Guitar Concert in Miami 1/26/13

Alejandro Cordova Classical Guitar Concert in Miami
Saturday, 01/26/2013, 08:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Alejandro-Cordova-2St Bede Episcopal Chapel
1150 Stanford Drive,
Coral Gables, Florida 33146
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Alejandro Cordova (Mexico)
Classical Guitar Concert, presented by The Miami Classical Guitar Society

The Miami Classical Guitar Society is proud to present the second concert of the series celebrating our 25th Anniversary, featuring Mexican virtuoso Alejandro Cordova – First Prize Winner of the 2011 “Ciudad de Coria” and the 2012 “Gredos de San Diego” international guitar competitions in Spain.

Born in Veracruz, Mexico, Alejandro Cordova studied at the University of Veracruz with Consuelo Bolio, Massimo Gatta and Alfredo Sanchez. He later studied with Paolo Pegoraro in Pordenone, and Stefano Viola in Italy. Alejandro has participated in master classes with renown guitarists Oscar Ghiglia, John Williams, Alvaro Pierri, Pepe Romero, Eliot Fisk, Pavel Steidl, Zoran Dukic, Carles Trepat, and others.

Since very early in his career, Alejandro Cordova has been awarded First Prize in numerous renowned International Guitar Competitions around the world. Some of these include:

First Prize Winner, International Guitar Competitions:
Gredos de San Diego, Madrid, Spain, 2012
Ciudad de Coria, Spain, 2011
Pisa, Italy, 2010
Paracho, Michoacan, Mexico, 2010
Julian Arcas, Almeria, Spain, 2009
Lamporecchio, Italy, 2009
Condado de Jaen, Spain, 2009
Durango, Mexico, 2008
Pachuca, Hidalgo, Mexico, 2008

Presently, Cordova has an intensive concert activity throughout Europe and has recorded his first CD with Naxos and EMI producer John Taylor in London.

Concert Date:
Saturday, January 26, 2013 at 8:00 PM

Location:
Saint Bede Episcopal Church
1150 Stanford Drive, Coral Gables, FL 33146
(At the University of Miami Campus)

Tickets: $25 general admission at the door, $20 members/seniors/students with ID. Children under 12 are free. Parking is free in parking lot. No Reservations needed.
To purchase tickets online or for more info, please visit www.miamiguitar.org

Stay Connected with The Miami Classical Guitar Society on Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/MiamiClassicalGuitarSociety

Susnjar 1/30/13

Susnjar
Wednesday, 01/30/2013, 08:00 pm –
91-atlg1PAX
337 S.W. 8th Street,
Miami, Florida 33130
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Australian drummer/percussionist/composer/educator Daniel Susnjar has performed and recorded with a host of world-class musicians including Joshua Redman, Arturo Sandoval, Gary Burton, Sam Rivers, Greg Osby, Tom Scott, Sammy Figueroa, Geoffrey Keezer, Gretchen Parlato, Paul Bollenback, Dave Grusin, Ira Sullivan, Kevin Mahogany, Frank Foster, Shelly Berg, Ben Vereen, Greg Gisbert, Carmen Bradford, Federico Britos, Hossam Ramzy and Maestro Jorge Calandrelli. He has performed with Australian music greats Graeme Lyall, James Morrison, Grace Knight, Rhonda Burchmore, Joe Chindamo, Paul Grabowsky, Don Burrows, Barney McAll, Jamie Oehlers, 2-time Grammy award winner Lucky Oceans, Aaron Choulai, Tom O’Halloran, Troy Roberts, Mat Jodrell and Scott Tinkler.

In addition, Daniel has performed with the Miami Symphony Orchestra, the Alabama Symphony Orchestra, the West Australian Symphony Orchestra and the Western Australian Youth Jazz Orchestra Composer’s Ensemble, which performed at the 2000 Sydney Olympics Arts Festival.

At age 17, Daniel won best drum soloist in Western Australia (1998) and earned runner up in Australia’s Best Up and Coming Drummer competition in 2002. Daniel relocated to the USA in August 2008 to undertake his Master of Music degree on full scholarship from the Frost School of Music at the University of Miami. A Henry Mancini Institute fellow, he is also a Teaching Assistant and member of the Frost School of Music Concert Jazz Band which won the 2010 Downbeat Award for Best Graduate Level Large Ensemble. Daniel recently completed his Masters and will be returning to the University of Miami shortly to begin the Doctor of Music Arts program. He holds a Bachelor of Music in Jazz Performance from the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA) and was on faculty up until relocating to the United States.

The 2008 Perth Jazz Society commission was awarded to Daniel for the creation of a 60-minute original work influenced by ethnic music from Spain, Mali, Hungary and Egypt. The live performance of this work was recorded on location by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation in June, and was broadcast nation-wide on ABC’s Jazztrack radio program.

In 2003 and 2005 (receiving the ARTSWA young people and the arts Creative Development Fellowship in 2004), Daniel travelled to New York City for performances, recordings and intensive tuition from drumming greats Bernard Purdie, Keith Carlock, Clarence Penn, Dom Famularo, John Riley, Ari Hoenig and Billy Ward. In 2000, Daniel undertook private drumset/ percussion tuition in London with Hossam Ramzy and also gained mentoring from Gary Husband, Martin France and Mark Mondesir.

Dick Fox’s “Golden Boys” of Rock ‘n’ Roll Starring Frankie Avalon, Fabian and Bobby Rydell Coming to Seminole Casino Coconut Creek 3/1/13

Dick Fox’s “Golden Boys” of Rock ‘n’ Roll Starring Frankie Avalon, Fabian and Bobby Rydell Coming to Seminole Casino Coconut Creek
Friday, 03/01/2013, 08:00 pm –
Seminole Casino Coconut Creek
5550 NW 40 Street,
Coconut Creek, Florida 33073
Buy Tickets Link

Break out the bobby socks and bikinis as high school heartthrobs and South Philly favorites the “Golden Boys” of Rock ‘n’ Roll – Frankie Avalon, Fabian and Bobby Rydell – come to The Pavilion at Seminole Casino Coconut Creek. Tickets for the show are on sale now and start at $60.

The “Golden Boys” have appeared in more than 500 shows in Las Vegas, Atlantic City and throughout the United States, as well as on numerous television specials such as the American Music Awards and the Miss Teenage America Pageant.

One of America’s most popular entertainers, Frankie Avalon went from ‘50s teen idol to international star. His first song, “De De Dinah” became a smash hit and his recording of “Venus” was one of the biggest songs of his era. He’s appeared in more than 30 movies including Guns of Timberland, The Alamo, Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea, and the hit musical Grease. He made his biggest splash, however, in the classic sun and surf films Beach Party, Muscle Beach Party and Beach Blanket Bingo, among many others.

Overnight singing sensation Fabian Forte is also an accomplished actor and singer who appeared in more than 30 films. In addition to earning gold records for “Turn Me Loose” and “Tiger,” he produced the popular concert series “Fabian’s Goodtime Rock ‘n’ Roll Show” that eventually became syndicated and helped raise funds for PBS.

Teen idol Bobby Rydell’s career spans several decades and every area of the entertainment world. He’s performed in Bye, Bye Birdie and the Broadway show West Side Story and was a semi-regular on the Red Skelton Show and American Bandstand. His recordings top 25 million sold and includes “Wild One,” “Volare,” “Kissin’ Time,” “We Got Love,” “Wildwood Days” and “Sway

The Heineken DWNTWN Miami Concert Series Presented by Car2GO Features Allen Stone & Jacob Jeffries Band 1/11/13

The Heineken DWNTWN Miami Concert Series Presented by Car2GO Features Allen Stone & Jacob Jeffries Band
Friday, 01/11/2013, 06:00 pm – 10:00 pm
AllenStoneFBFlyerBayfront Park (Tina Hills Pavilion)
301 North Biscayne Boulevard,
Miami, Florida 33132
Webpage Link

Don’t miss a FREE festival at Bayfront Park this FRIDAY, January 11th from 6pm-10pm featuring Allen Stone and Jacob Jeffries Band! Enjoy a night time Farmers Market, an Arts and Craft Vendor showcase, the Heineken Beer Garden, and more presented by car2go Miami!

Bayfront Park Miami:
301 North Biscayne Boulevard
Miami, Florida 33132

Visit us online http://dwntwnconcerts.com/ for more information.

The Bee Gees are “Stayin’ Alive” with The Australian Bee Gees’ Tribute Show at Seminole Casino Coconut Creek on March 9 3/9/13

The Bee Gees are “Stayin’ Alive” with The Australian Bee Gees’ Tribute Show at Seminole Casino Coconut Creek on March 9
Saturday, 03/09/2013, 08:00 pm –
Seminole Casino Coconut Creek
5550 NW 40 Street,
Coconut Creek, Florida 33073
Webpage Link

For one night only, South Floridians can be a part of the magic that is The Australian Bee Gees Show, a tribute to The Bee Gees, at The Pavilion at Seminole Casino Coconut Creek on Saturday, March 9 at 8 p.m. Tickets are on sale now.

The Australian Bee Gees Show has captured the look, the sound and the personality that defines one of the most successful and adored acts in musical history. The group is comprised of vocalist and guitarist Michael Clift (portraying Barry Gibb), vocalist David Scott (portraying Robin Gibb), guitarist and keyboardist Wayne Hosking (portraying Maurice Gibb), alongside bass guitarist Tony Richards and drummer Rick Powell.

A celebration of five decades of memorable music, The Australian Bee Gees Show is recognized as the world’s leading Bee Gees tribute show. After 16 years and over 2,000 performances in 40 countries, The Australian Bee Gees Show is now the toast of Las Vegas. The show has been in residence at The Excalibur Casino on the Las Vegas strip since February 2011 and features the greatest hits from the wonderful music of the famous Gibb brothers. The 75-minute multi-media concert event is presented from a contemporary perspective featuring state of the art sound, superb lighting and screens featuring video clips, camera images and stunning graphics.

The original Bee Gees, comprised of the brotherly trio Maurice, Robin and Barry Gibb, were the only act in musical history to ever achieve five singles in the Top 10 simultaneously. Additionally, they had 16 Grammy nominations, seven Grammy Awards and a Grammy Legend Award. The group was best known for fan favorites such as Saturday Night Fever’s “Stayin’ Alive,” “How Deeps is Your Love?,” “Night Fever,” “To Love Somebody,” “Jive Talkin’,” “How Can You Mend a Broken Heart?” and many more hits.

The Bee Gees career record sales total more than 220 million, ranking them among the best-selling music artists of all time, and they were inducted in to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1997.

Tickets start at $15* and are available at www.ticketmaster.com. *Additional fees may apply

MonteRosa 2/7/13

MonteRosa
Thursday, 02/07/2013, 09:00 pm –
77-atlgPAX
337 S.W. 8th Street,
Miami, Florida 33130
Webpage Link

MonteRosa “Vivo En Tu Amor” CD Release Party
MonteRosa �Vivo En Tu Amor� CD Release Party
MonteRosa returns with his third full length production titled “Vivo En Tu Amor”, a fully charged Pop/Rock gem in which all tracks were written and produced by MonteRosa himself.
Following his first two acclaimed and successful albums (Monte*Rosa & 12 Historias En 3 Tonos) which generated hits that topped radio and video charts, placement in multiple internationally transmitted television shows (“Spain…On The Road Again” and Telemundo Networks’ highly rated “La Reina Del Sur”) and independent award winning motion pictures (“Entre Nos”) “Vivo En Tu Amor” is chock full of songs that is destined to bring this Colombian born bilingual singer/songwriter a broader reach.
Vivo En Tu Amor brings the unique Pop/Alternative Rock sound mixed with Latin rhythms and powerful lyrics that symbolize MonteRosa. This production also includes three tracks in English (a not surprising follow-up since his debut album included a popular track in English) “Kitchen”, “Long Way Home” and “Hate Me”, each one a representation of the multi-genre appeal that MonteRosa brings no matter what language they are performed.
MonteRosa’s music is about people, his experiences, his feelings and most importantly what life is all about. Lyrics that inspire; make you reflect and think, accompanied by music that will make the hairs on your back stand and get your butt off the chair, that is MonteRosa and this is Vivo En Tu Amor.
Please visit:http://www.monterosamusic.com/musica to listen to the promotional audio clips from “Vivo En Tu Amor” and his previous productions.

Rose Max 1/31/13

Rose Max
Thursday, 01/31/2013, 08:30 pm –
01-atlg-1PAX
337 S.W. 8th Street,
Miami, Florida 33130
Webpage Link

Born in Rio de Janeiro, Rose realized she had the gift of singing at a very early age.

Everyone from her mother’s side was a musician. She is the great-grand daughter of the conductor and composer CUPERTINO DE MENEZES and grand daughter of the guitar player and composer MANUEL DE MENEZES. Cupertino, also a flutist, was a band member of a “choro” group led by Callado Junior and Chiquinha Gonzaga, two of the most prominent musicians from this era. Manuel was partner – in music, adventures and “Bohemia – of the most important Brazilian composer in the early 30’s – Noel Rosa.

She started singing professionally with the OCTETO RIO ORCHESTRA performing jn the musically wealthy nightclub scene of Rio. She studied vocal technique with Graciela di Salerno, Nancy Miranda and Suely Mesquita. She also studied theory and ear training at the Instituto Vila Lobos and Centro de Instrução Musical Ian Guest.

Rose graduated with a degree in Portuguese and Literature from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro. As a student, she was involved in various theatrical productions with the group “A QUEM INTERESSA.”

Rose Max performed extensively as a soloist with the vocal group AEQUALE under the direction of acclaimed-musical director ANDRÉ PROTÁSIO. Gaining interest and respect locally, she started working with a number of different bands. One of her best experiences was performing at “CLUBE DO SAMBA” (Samba Club) where she had a chance to learn with some of the big names of Brazilian music, such as Maestro Licinho, Neco, Antonio Carlos Tourinho, João Nogueira, and Roberto Ribeiro. She also started working as a session singer, recording jingles and background vocals, which led to the opportunity of backing up some of Brazil’ s most renowned singers.

Rose moved to Miami in October of 1993, where she has been continuing to grow and develop musically, and by keeping a constant performance schedule, she has become highly recognized in the Brazilian, Hispanic and American communities. She won the BRAZILIAN PRESS AWARD for the “Best Female Brazilian Singer Residing and Performing in the USA” in 1997, 1998 and 2001.

Suenalo 1/26/13

Suenalo
Saturday, 01/26/2013, 11:00 pm –
19-atlgPAX
337 S.W. 8th Street,
Miami, Florida 33130
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“Funk cruises through the Caribbean picking up Afro sounds from Cuba and Puerto Rico. Reggae meets rock in a head-on collision. Jazz and electro hook up for a sidewalk makeout session. Hip-hop seems to hum from the very pavement, and R&B drifts in on the night wind. Suenalo reaches to far-flung corners and retrieves all these, takes them and mashing them together, marrying them—disparate players melded into a somehow harmonious blend. It defies logic that such diverse influences can find balance at the deft hands of one band. And yet they do.
It’s the result of a 10-year process of compromise and of growth between some of South Florida’s most talented musicians, who come together and share an ideal: that music should move their audience. Suenalo’s roster is stacked, with nine fulltime members boasting chops to rival anyone anywhere. Their lineup is a who’s who of brilliant musicians who have not only made their immovable imprint on Miami’s local music scene, but well beyond.”

School of Rock 1/26/13-1/27/13

School of Rock
Saturday, 01/26/2013, 02:00 pm –
59-atlgPAX
337 S.W. 8th Street,
Miami, Florida 33130
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With more than a decade of successful experience teaching music, School of Rock is the national leader in music education for kids from age 7 to 18. Students learn from professional musicians in an interactive environment combining weekly private lessons and structured group rehearsals with the ultimate goal of performing live in front of real crowds.

PALO 1/18/13

PALO
Friday, 01/18/2013, 10:00 pm –
87-atlgPAX
337 S.W. 8th Street,
Miami, Florida 33130
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PALO! was formed in 2003 when Steve Roitstein invited fellow musicians Leslie Cartaya (vocals), Philbert Armenteros (vocals, percussion), Ed Calle (sax) and Raymer Olalde (vocals, percussion) to join him in an improvised musical experiment combining Cuban music with funk beats. PALO! immediately began a residency at Hoy como Ayer, one of the area’s best live music clubs. They soon started performing in many other area venues. PALO! has been featured at events such as Carnaval on the Mile, Art in the Park, the Amigos For Kids Charity, Miami Book Fair, Arsht Center Fall for the Arts, and the Miami Music Festival.

PALO! has performed for packed houses at New York’s legendary SOB’s, Ryles Jazz Club and Villa Victoria Center for the Arts in Boston, and the Chicago Folk and Roots Festival. The band often appears at venues throughout South Florida.

Their first CD, “This Is Afro-Cuban Funk” is available on gopalo.com as well as in music stores, on iTunes and other digital stores.

Willow 1/18/13

Willow
Friday, 01/18/2013, 06:30 pm –
25-elgPAX
337 S.W. 8th Street,
Miami, Florida 33130
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White Rose Miami Theatre
White Rose Miami Theatre
White Rose Miami Theatre officially kicks off the WRM/PAX Theatre Series with WILLOW, a fantasy love story with music and dance.

The Experimentor, a soul tracker who dabbles in soul research and time travel, has invited an audience to his laboratory to help him save the love of his life, whom he’s never met, from lifetime after lifetime of loneliness.

The play was created through the collaboration of 17 artists, including writers, actors, musicians and dancers.

Doors open at 6:30, Show begins at 7:00p.
$15 general admission + 2 drink minimum
$10 seniors, students, groups + 2 drink minimum

Bachaco 1/17/13

Bachaco
Thursday, 01/17/2013, 08:00 pm –
47-atlgPAX
337 S.W. 8th Street,
Miami, Florida 33130
Webpage Link

Bachaco’s music is a world-class fusion of Reggae, Dancehall and Cumbia with styles like Ska and Hip-Hop. Their unique sound and performance appeals to audiences of all ages and ethnic backgrounds. The mix of lyrics in English, Spanish and Jamaican Patwa is simply the result of members coming from the US, Venezuela, Jamaica, Colombia and Puerto Rico. Bachaco is a true multi-cultural experience.

Drive-By Big Band 1/16/13

Drive-By Big Band
Wednesday, 01/16/2013, 08:00 pm –
41-atlg-1PAX
337 S.W. 8th Street,
Miami, Florida 33130
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Drive-By Big Band is a professional big band that was formed by Ryan Chapman and Major Bailey in 2009 to promote jazz big band music . This group is comprised primarily of Miami’s top professional musicians and incorporates a number of talented University of Miami college students and professors in order to enhance the overall sense of community among local artists. Ryan and Major were both awarded the opportunity to continue their education at the University of Miami.

Drive-By Big Band Miami is a powerful dynamic 18 piece swinging band influenced by many of the great jazz big bands such as Count Basie, Buddy Rich, Stan Kenton, Woody Herman, Thad Jones and Mel Lewis, U.S. Air Forces Airmen of Note, U.S. Army Jazz Ambassadors, Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr., Dianne Schuur, and many others. The band will be comprised of seasoned professional musicians from the South Florida area and exceptionally talented students from the University of Miami’s Frost School of music.

Primal Evolution 1/12/13

Primal Evolution
Saturday, 01/12/2013, 10:00 pm –
01-atlgPAX
337 S.W. 8th Street,
Miami, Florida 33130
Webpage Link

Primal Evolution
Primal Evolution
PAX presents Primal Evolution
A discovery series of Live DJ’s & Percussionists improvised live on stage.
Featured Dj’s;
The legendary DJ Coop D Ville and DJ Sno White

Dj Snowhite; was voted BEST CLUB DJ 2003 by the Reader’s Poll in the Miami Newtimes. Snowhite is both a Club Dj and a Turn-musician-tablist. She is a member of OUT OF THE ANONYMOUS an Experimental Trip Hop Improvisational band. Snowhite has built a strong following throughout Florida since 1993. In 1997 she established her brainchild “FAATLAND” one of the first Spoken Word-Underground Hip Hop-Live Fusion nights to hit South Beach Florida.

DJ COOPDVILLE; Born in Spanish harlem New York City,Coopdville was influenced by the birth of hip hop culture. As a five yr old growing up in Uptown N.Y.he witnessed the pioneers of graffiti,dj;s,and b-boyin such as Dondi,Kool Herc,and Crazy legs. Inspired by Red alert on the radio backspinning James Brown breaks,Coop was set to get turntables. He began his career 1984 rocking house parties and making mix tapes in Little Habana Miami.Fla. and has not stopped since from San Fran to Hawaii Cooper keeps spinning.

Percussionists:
Raymer Olalde and Philbert Armenteros
Masters at the beat.

School of Rock 1/12/13-1/13/13

School of Rock
Saturday, 01/12/2013, 02:00 pm –
73-elg-1PAX
337 S.W. 8th Street,
Miami, Florida 33130
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With more than a decade of successful experience teaching music, School of Rock is the national leader in music education for kids from age 7 to 18. Students learn from professional musicians in an interactive environment combining weekly private lessons and structured group rehearsals with the ultimate goal of performing live in front of real crowds.

Luis Bofill 1/11/13

Luis Bofill
Friday, 01/11/2013, 10:00 am –
55-atlgPAX
337 S.W. 8th Street,
Miami, Florida 33130
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LUIS BOFILL cuban singer born in La Habana, Cuba. After graduating from the Conservatorio de Canto and the Universidad de La Habana, he launched his career in the late 70’s during the Mov. de la Nueva Trova as a member of the “Cuba Nueva” a group that played traditional Cuban music. In 1981 he won a prestigious award as a solo artist in “Todo el mundo canta” a national TV program that lead him to give performances in theatres, clubs, TV programs and tour the country. He then participated, and won, in many music and theatre festivals such as the “Enrique Mantici” song competition, the “Antonio Ma Romeu” popular music competition and the “Plaza Vieja” theatre festival.

The Seth Woods Project 1/9/13

The Seth Woods Project
Wednesday, 01/09/2013, 08:00 pm –
97-atlgPAX
337 S.W. 8th Street,
Miami, Florida 33130
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The Seth Woods Project
Playing all the hits from artists like: Chick Corea, Joshua Redman, Gary Burton… the list goes on and on!

Don’t miss this amazing opportunity to support your local artist.

Vocals: Taylor O’donnell
Tenor: Jesse McGinty
Keys: Derek Fairholm
Bass: Josh Allen
Drums: Seth Woods

Legendary Country Crooner George Jones Coming to Seminole Casino Coconut Creek 2/9/13

Legendary Country Crooner George Jones Coming to Seminole Casino Coconut Creek
Saturday, 02/09/2013, 08:00 pm – 10:00 pm
George-Jones1Seminole Casino Coconut Creek
5550 NW 40 Street,
Coconut Creek, Florida 33073
Webpage Link

With a run of songs extending from the 1950s into the 21st century, Jones has had a whopping 143 Top 40 country hits and is frequently referred to as the greatest living country singer. He was a co-writer on his first chart hit, 1955’s “Why Baby Why,” and in the ‘60s recorded hundreds of songs including the number one classics “Tender Years,” “She Thinks I Still Care,” “Walk Through This World With Me” as well as more ephemeral fare like “Love Bug.”

Jones paired up with producer Billy Sherrill in the ‘70s and ‘80s, and their work together exemplified the lusciously string-drenched style known as “country-politan.” In the years that followed, he racked up hit after iconic hit, including “A Good Year for the Roses,” “The Grand Tour,” “I Always Get Lucky With You” and “If Drinkin’ Don’t Kill Me (Her Memory Will).” One 1980s smash in particular, “He Stopped Loving Her Today,” became widely regarded as the greatest country single of all time.

He has received the four highest honors that can be granted to anyone in his line of work, starting with his induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1992. A decade later, the president bestowed the National Medal of Arts upon him, and he was saluted by the Kennedy Center Honors in 2008. In early 2012, Jones was presented another top honor as he received the Grammy’s Lifetime Achievement Award.

Approximately 56 years after being named the Most Promising New Country Vocalist of 1956, Jones still lives out that promise with a regular touring routine. Audiences flock to hear the voice that is country’s most indescribable as well as, by acclamation, its finest.

Tickets start at $70* and are available at www.ticketmaster.com. *Additional fees may apply

KRISP Vinyl Release Party at Churchill’s 1/11/13

KRISP Vinyl Release Party at Churchill’s
Friday, 01/11/2013, 09:00 pm –
KrispRelease1Churchill’s Pub
5501 NE 2nd Ave.,
Miami, Florida 33137
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Sutro + Sweat present the release party for the second in Sutro’s local 7″ series: Miami dance-rock powerhouse KRISP’s new limited edition single for “Will You Tell Me” with b-side “Captain Hook”!

Come out for live performances by Krisp, Deaf Poets and Cog Nomen with DJ Charlie Woods between sets!

Doors at 9pm. Cover is $7 or pay $10 and get a copy of the new 7″, limited to 400 copies (100 on lavender vinyl, album artwork by Jaime Adrovar).

Electric Piquete’s 4th Anniversary Bash 1/12/13

Electric Piquete’s 4th Anniversary Bash
Saturday, 01/12/2013, 09:00 pm – 01:00 am
740811_10151332750624269_2084519506_oKings Creek Village Tavern
8100 SW 81 Dr,
Miami, Florida 33143
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Electric Piquete will celebrate four years of Latin funk/fusion with three 45-minute sets at the Kendall area pub and eatery. The performance will feature special guests and new music. Visit https://www.facebook.com/KingsCreekVillageTavern or call 305.273.6123 for more information.

VIP Musical Event Benefiting Dress For Success Hosted by Shirleen Sandoval with Sweet Honey in the Rock 1/26/13

VIP Musical Event Benefiting Dress For Success Hosted by Shirleen Sandoval with Sweet Honey in the Rock
sweethoneyJanuary 26th
6pm – VIP Reception
8pm – Sweet Honey In the Rock performance
South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center
10950 Southwest 211th Street
Miami, FL 33189

VIP Tickets are $65.00. Purchase Online.

Inviting you to join us in support of Dress for Success Miami with a pre-show reception with Sweet Honey and hosted by Shireen Sandoval from WSVN’s popular entertainment show Deco Drive on January 26th at 6pm.

VIP Tickets are $65.00 and the pre-show reception will begin at 6pm prior to the 8pm show. (proceeds will benefit the DFS Miami Professional Women’s Group (PWG), an international networking association for Dress for Success clients who have recently entered the workforce, some for the first time).

The Sweet Honey in the Rock capella group has been performing together for 40 years, their musical history is rooted in a deeply held commitment to create music out of the rich textures of African American legacy and traditions. Capturing the sounds of Blues, spirituals, traditional gospel hymns, rap, reggae, African chants, Hip Hop, ancient lullabies, and jazz.

SMDCC state-of-the-art facilities are a world-class, multi-disciplinary cultural venue and community gathering place in Homestead.

The PWG was created to promote employment retention and career advancement by providing valuable skill-building information while creating a safe environment in which members can network with other professionals.  It is the first and only employment retention model that moves low-income women towards self-sufficiency by addressing their social and economic needs in relation to work, home and community.

Classical Sundays at Five 1/13/13

Classical Sundays at Five
Sunday, 01/13/2013, 05:00 pm – 08:00 pm
MPF-aventura-FERRAND-flyerAventura Arts & Cultural Center
3385 NE 188th Street ,
Aventura, Florida 33180
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Pianist Eric Ferrand-N’Kaoua of France to Perform at Miami International Piano Festival’s Classical Sundays at Five

The second in a series of classical piano concerts presented by the Miami International Piano Festival, “Four Classical Sundays at Five” will feature Eric Ferrand-N’Kaoua of France on Sunday, January 13 at Aventura Arts & Cultural Center in Aventura, FL at 5 P.M.

Jazz Roots: Jazz and the Philharmonic 1/11/13

Jazz Roots: Jazz and the Philharmonic, a collaboration starring Bobby McFerrin, Chick Corea, Terence Blanchard and many more jazz and classical stars
 jazzJanuary 11, 2013 at 8:30 p.m.
John S. and James L. Knight Concert Hall
The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts
of Miami-Dade County, Inc.
1300 Biscayne Blvd., Miami FL 33132
Administrative Offices (786) 468-2000
Box Office (305) 949-6722
www.arshtcenter.org
Tickets: $25 – $150
Purchase Tickets Here!

A Collaboration Between the Adrienne Arsht Center, the U of M Frost School of Music, and the National YoungArts Foundation

Featuring the Frost School Of Music’s Henry Mancini Institute Orchestra, and Youngarts All-Star Alumni Including

Today’s Foremost Jazz and Classical Artists:
Bobby Mcferrin
Chick Corea
Dave Grusin
Mark O’connor
Terence Blanchard
Eric Owens
Shelly Berg
Elizabeth Roe
Hosted by Modern Dance Icon, Broadway Veteran
and YoungArts Alumnus Desmond Richardson

Jazz Roots: A Larry Rosen Jazz Series is presented by TotalBank, a subsidiary of Banco Popular Espanol, S.A.; WPBT Channel 2, WLRN 91.3 FM are media sponsors of JAZZ ROOTS. The Jazz Roots series is also sponsored in part by Steinway & Sons, the official piano of the Adrienne Arsht Center.

Yvonne Brown with the Gary Thomas Trio Live Jazz 1/9/13

Yvonne Brown with the Gary Thomas Trio Live Jazz
Sunday, 01/09/2013, 06:30 pm – 09:30 pm
yvonne-brown-headshotMiami Tower Sky Lounge
100 SE 2nd St,
Miami, Florida 33131
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FREE Admission – Open to the public

Yvonne Brown and the gary Thomas Trio will be performing live at the beautiful Miami Tower SDky Lounge

As a long time resident of south Florida, Yvonne Brown has performed extensively through out the United States, Canada, and the Caribbean Islands. Born in Atlanta, Ga, and brought up in Montclair New Jersey, this versatile song stylist sings both popular music and jazz. “I enjoy all music….when I’m not singing I’m listening”.
At an early age, Ms. Brown started out performing in some of the most celebrated, upscale restaurants and hotels in the country. In 1992, along with talented musician and local magazine editor Jon Frangipane, Ms. Brown recreated the songs of “Billy Holiday” from 1930-1935 during the height of Billy’s career. It was a two night sold out event at the Riverside Hotel in Fort Lauderdale, Fl. She has worked with and rubbed elbows with some of the best in the industry……..Ray Charles, The Temps, Dionne Warrick, Stevie Wonder, Diana Ross, Phyllis Hyman, Duke Ellington, Sara “Sassy” Vaughn, and Bill Cosby…..just to name a few.
Today Ms. Brown and the Gary Thomas Trio can be found performing in many local venues in South Florida. Check your local listings. She can be viewed as well on YOUTUBE and Scattershottheater.com performing “So they may live”, a song written and composed by Jon Frangipane. It is their non-profit contribution to help feed needy children all over the world.

Gary Thomas has been performing and recording professionally as a bassist for the past 10 years. After spending his early years as a musician in north Florida, Gary moved to Miami in 2007 in order to study music at the University of Miami. He has recently completed both a Bachelor’s Degree and a Master’s Degree from the University and continues to work professionally as a musician in and around south Florida. Gary has studied under the direction of Chuck Bergeron, Gary Lindsay, Terence Blanchard, Dave Holland, and many more while in school. It was in Miami that Gary first began composing original music and performing as a group leader with several of his own ensembles. In recent years, Gary has been recognized as a composer in Downbeat Magazine, and has also participated in Betty Carter’s Jazz Ahead, at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. While living in Miami, Gary has performed alongside artists such as Shelly Berg, Kevin Mahogany, Ira Sullivan, and John Fedchock. As a group leader, Gary has performed at venues including the Miami Tower, the Intercontinental Hotel, and the Stage, among others. Gary’s compositions and arrangements combine the elements of swing, contemporary jazz, and popular music to form a truly unique, yet familiar product for the listener.

MLK Marketplace 1/12/13

MLK Marketplace
Saturday, 01/12/2013, 11:00 am – 03:00 pm
mailer-frontAnnie Adderly Gillis Park
601 Martin Luther King Blvd ,
Pompano Beach, Florida 33060
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This family friendly event is held the 2nd Saturday monthly through June 2013. The event aims to aide emerging entrepreneurs and talented performers by giving them an outlet to promote their product, talent or art. Event attendees will have the opportunity to stroll through the marketplace and purchase unique crafts from emerging entrepreneurs who are being showcased, entertain the family in the Kid Zone, and show off their artistic talent in the monthly version of “Pompano’s Got Talent.”

The event is aimed at increasing community involvement while incubating future small businesses through the Marketplace. Anyone with a unique product or service is encouraged to submit an application to shanna.benson@copfl.com. The talent show will be hosted by William of Penn House Productions with auditions held monthly at E. Pat Larkins Community Center located at 520 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. Monthly talent competition winners will compete in June 2013 for $1500 in cash – awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners.

For more information call 954-786-7824.

New years eve with Live Bossa Nova 12/31/12

New years eve with Live Bossa Nova
Sunday, 12/31/2012, 07:30 pm – 12:00 pm
Bossa-Nova-live-new-years_JPG_smJoey’s Italian Cafe Wynwood
2506 Northwest 2nd Avenue ,
Miami, Florida 33127
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New Years Eve Party with Live Bossa Nova @ Joey’s Italian Cafe Wynwood performed by local Miami artist Mariana Martin from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Mariana is a very active jazz local artist and has performed for three consecutive years Upstairs at The Van Dyke Cafe as well as The Betsy Hotel, Arturo Sandoval Jazz Club, Jazzid, Books & Books etc. For more info go to: www.marianamartin.com

Winter Jewish Music Concert 1/19/13

Winter Jewish Music Concert
Saturday, 01/19/2013, 08:00 pm – 10:30 pm
LogoTemple Israel of Greater Miami
137 NE 19th Street,
Miami, Florida 33132
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The Fifth Annual Winter Jewish Music Concert will be presented in Miami on Saturday evening, January 19, 2013 at 8:00 p.m.
The concert presents a wide variety of Jewish music from around the world. Among the 24 performers are a Grammy-nominated jazz singer, a Jewish vocal/beatbox duo, and a Jewish dance and magic duo, as well as singers of Yiddish, cantorial, Israeli, folk, pop, and classical music.
The concert has gained attention as one of the nation’s leading concerts of Jewish music. This year’s concert will be televised live nationally on Jewish Life TV, a cable network. www.jltv.tv.
The concert is held in the beautiful and historic Bertha Abess Sanctuary at Temple Israel of Greater Miami, located near the Arsht Center and Wynwood. The sanctuary, located at 137 N.E. 19th Street, is the oldest synagogue building in continuous use in Florida.
Tickets are $18 each, plus a service charge. An optional pre-concert reception, catered by Midtown’s gigi Restaurant, is an additional $18.
Tickets are available at the concert’s web site, www.JewishConcert.org, or by calling 1-800-838-3006

Ocean Drive in Vienna 1/20/13

Ocean Drive in Vienna
Sunday, 01/20/2013, 07:00 pm –
dn.aspAdrienne Arsht Center, Knight Concert Hall
1300 Biscayne Boulevard,
Miami, Florida 33132
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The Miami Symphony Orchestra brings to Vienna a twist of Overtures, Waltzes, & Dances by presenting three world premieres of specially written compositions. Recognized by the Knight Foundation, MISO’s Composer-in-Residence program will debut these important musical compositions, which blend the traditional sounds of Vienna with the cultural vibrancy of South Florida and Ocean Drive, on January 20, 7:00 PM at the Adrienne Arsht Center. Tickets available by visiting www.arshtcenter.org.

Badfish and Less Than Jake at Revolution Live 2/28/13

Badfish & Less Than Jake at Revolution Live
Thursday, February 28, 2013, 8:30pm
Revolution Live
100 Sw Third Ave.
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
(954) 727-0950, (954) 449-1025 (box office)                                                                     
www.jointherevolution.net

Prices            $23.00 – Advance
$25.00 – Day Of Show
General Admission – All Ages
At The Revolution Live Box Office (No Fees at Revolution Box Office), www.livenation.com and all Ticketmaster Outlets or Charge By Ph0ne: 800-745-3000
 
Known throughout the California coast for their infectious grooves and uptempo concerts, Badfish have developed a reputation for being one of the finest ska reggae bands on the West Coast.  Formed in 2001, Badfish has become one of the biggest club and theater acts, consistently selling out many shows at some of the most prominent venues throughout the country, turning several hundred fans away from the doors each night. Badfish rivals the biggest tributes in the music business.  Badfish make their mark on the audience by playing with the spirit of Sublime.  They perform not as Sublime would have, or did, but as Badfish does.  The attitude of Sublime cannot be faked, so Badfish doesn’t try – its own tribute is one that works. But encompassing the sense of place and purpose long associated with Sublime’s music, Badfish, A Tribute to Sublime has continued to channel the spirit of Sublime with a fury not felt for quite some time.  What separates Badfish from other tribute bands is that they have replicated Sublime’s essence, developing a scene and dedicated following most commonly reserved for label-driven, mainstream acts.  They are brought back to Revolution by popular demand!  Don’t miss this show!
 
Twenty years into its pioneering journey, Gainesville, Fla., natives Less Than Jake – comprised of lyricist/drummer Vinnie Fiorello, vocalist/guitarist Chris DeMakes, vocalist/bassist Roger Manganelli, saxophonist Peter “JR” Wasilewski, and trombonist Buddy Schaub – have had their fair share of moments. For a band obsessed with interacting with its fans, both online and after shows; for a band that is so concerned with making sure the fan gets the perfect experience, with well-known hijinks in every live performance; for a band with seemingly unlimited creativity in the form of physical products, from custom-made cereal boxes to unique vinyl packaging; and for a band that is so passionate when writing new music, 20 years begins to seem like an even longer amount of time.   Ever-adapting to the constant change in an unsure music industry, LessThan Jake is still making cannonball-sized splashes in the deep end while many of its peers timidly eye shallow waters.

Salute To Vienna New Year’s Concert 12/30/12

Salute To Vienna New Year’s Concert
viennaDecember 30 @ 7pm
Knight Concert Hall
Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts
1300 Biscayne Boulevard
Miami, FL 33132
Click Here For Tickets
Or call 305-949-6722 today!

Party Like It’s 1899!
The Strauss Symphony of America
András Deák, conductor (Budapest)
Marcela Cerno, soprano (Vienna)
Eduardo Aladrén, tenor (Madrid)
Dancers from Vienna Imperial Ballet

A brilliant new cast of over 75 musicians, stellar European singers and dancers inspire and delight with a lighthearted blend of charming Viennese favorites, featuring famous Strauss waltzes, polkas and operetta excerpts from Die Fledermaus, The Merry Widow and more.
A glorious way to celebrate the new year!

Big Night in Little Haiti Free Mikaben and Heat Street Band 12/21/12

Big Night in Little Haiti Free Mikaben and Heat Street Band
BNLHDec12eflyerFriday, December 21st, 6PM – 10PM
Little Haiti Cultural Center
212NE 59th Terrace
Miami 33137
BigNightLittleHaiti.com

Presented by Madame Gougousse Foods

This Friday’s Big Night is all about kids (of all ages) as we get ready for the Holidays. Have you enjoyed the Miami Heat’s amazing marching band at games? Come see them live, and with a visit from Heat mascot Burnie for the kids.  In the plaza, popular Haitian singer songwriter Mikaben performs.  Delicious kreyol cuisine from Little Haiti’s Leela’s, cold Prestige beer, kids activities including a cooking program, and more.
Mikaben, the popular young singer-songwriter, has released a new video this year, Ayiti Se, which lifts the hearts of all those who love Haiti.
Miami Heat’s Heat Street Band opens the night.  Here is a video of these classic marching band, FAMU-style, in action.
Mizikpam, your online Haitian and world music radio station, with DJ Mack, between sets.  [Mizikpam.com]  

In the gallery:  Global Caribbean IV.   This Art Basel-sanctioned exhibit is presented with the Haitian Cultural Alliance, and curated by Edouard Duval Carrie. 
Family Art Corner by Positive Impact Foundation 
Kids Cuisine Program featuring holiday decorating with Haitian Culinary Alliance
Haitian Food from Leela’s and Drinks for sale, including delicious Prestige Beer
Free Secured parking
7th Circuit Studios welcomes you to enjoy their gallery and boutique, just across from the Center at NE 59th Street, 6PM – 10PM.  228 NE 59 Street, Miami.   They host the after show jam, starting at 10PM, featuring the Moksha Roots All Stars and special guests. 
 
BIG NIGHT IN LITTLE HAITI is produced by The Rhythm Foundation and The Little Haiti Cultural Center. Support is received from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation’s Knight Arts Challenge Grant.  Additional support is received from Madame Gougousse Foods, Florida International University’s Latin American and Caribbean Center, AmericanAirlines, Koze Famn, 1580 AM WSRF, 1600 AM WHTY, Prestige Beer, City of Miami, and Miami-Dade Department of Cultural Affairs.

Legendary Country Crooner George Jones Coming to Seminole Casino Coconut Creek 2/9/13

Legendary Country Crooner George Jones Coming to Seminole Casino Coconut Creek
Saturday, 02/09/2013, 08:00 pm –
George-JonesSeminole Casino Coconut Creek – The Pavilion
5550 NW 40th Street,
Coconut Creek, Florida 33073
Webpage Link

One of country music’s giants, George Jones, is bringing his unparalleled voice to The Pavilion at Seminole Casino Coconut Creek on Saturday, February 9 at 8 p.m. Tickets go on sale on Thursday, December 13, 2012.

With a run of songs extending from the 1950s into the 21st century, Jones has had a whopping 143 Top 40 country hits and is frequently referred to as the greatest living country singer. He was a co-writer on his first chart hit, 1955’s “Why Baby Why,” and in the ‘60s recorded hundreds of songs including the number one classics “Tender Years,” “She Thinks I Still Care,” “Walk Through This World With Me” as well as more ephemeral fare like “Love Bug.”

Jones paired up with producer Billy Sherrill in the ‘70s and ‘80s, and their work together exemplified the lusciously string-drenched style known as “country-politan.” In the years that followed, he racked up hit after iconic hit, including “A Good Year for the Roses,” “The Grand Tour,” “I Always Get Lucky With You” and “If Drinkin’ Don’t Kill Me (Her Memory Will).” One 1980s smash in particular, “He Stopped Loving Her Today,” became widely regarded as the greatest country single of all time.

He has received the four highest honors that can be granted to anyone in his line of work, starting with his induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1992. A decade later, the president bestowed the National Medal of Arts upon him, and he was saluted by the Kennedy Center Honors in 2008. In early 2012, Jones was presented another top honor as he received the Grammy’s Lifetime Achievement Award.

Approximately 56 years after being named the Most Promising New Country Vocalist of 1956, Jones still lives out that promise with a regular touring routine. Audiences flock to hear the voice that is country’s most indescribable as well as, by acclamation, its finest.

Tickets start at $70* and are available at www.ticketmaster.com. *Additional fees may apply

About Seminole Casino Coconut Creek
The all-new Seminole Casino Coconut Creek is South Florida’s hottest place to play. With its recent $150 million expansion, the entertainment destination now features 65 table games of live Blackjack, Baccarat, Pai Gow Poker, Let it Ride and Spanish 21 plus a High-Limit area and lounge on a 100,000-square-foot casino floor. The new second floor non-smoking Stax Poker Lounge offers high stakes no-limit action including Texas Hold ‘em, 7-Card Stud and Omaha Hi Lo tournaments. More than 2,300 Las Vegas-style slots include Wide-Area Progressive Jackpots and Mega Jackpots. Three new restaurants – the upscale NYY Steak, Sorrisi Italian Restaurant and the New York-style 1st Street Deli – join the award winning Fresh Harvest, Nectar Lounge and Sunset Grill. Taking total guest enjoyment to a new level is The Pavilion, a 1,200-seat concert venue, and the revolutionary Player’s Club showcasing an innovative and immersive experience eliminating wait times. An environmentally friendly garage with solar energy and green art technology offers 2,400 covered parking spaces. An adjacent transportation hub is outfitted with valet service and a bus lounge for ultimate comfort and guest convenience. Open 24/7, 365 days, Seminole Casino Coconut Creek is located at the corner of U.S. 441 (State Road 7) and Sample Road at 5550 NW 40 Street. For more information, call 954-977-6700, visit us online at www.seminolecasinococonutcreek.com or www.facebook.com/seminolecasinocococreek. Follow us on Twitter @SemCasinoCoCo.

Las Olas Blues Fest 1/17/13-1/20/13

Las Olas Blues Fest
1212LasOlasBluefestJan 17-20, 2013
Riverside Hotel Lawn
620 E Las Olas Blvd
Ft. Lauderdale FL 33301 
lasolasbluesfest.com 
  
Schedule
  
Thursday Jan-17
5-6.30pm – Joey Gilmore Blues Band
7-8.30pm – Pitbull of Blues
9-10.30pm – Mike Quick & 
The Soul Power Band
  
Friday Jan-18
5-6.30pm – Kim Reteguiz & 
The Black Cat Bones
7-8.30pm – Soulfonic
9-10.30pm – Blue Fire Band
10pm-1am -  Bobby Nathan Band 
at Indigo Lounge (After Hour Party)
  
Saturday Jan-19
12.30-2.30pm – Jumpstreet 88s featuring 
Piano Bob & Stan Street
3 -4.30pm – The Pat Hunter Project
5-6.30pm – Bobby & the Renegades
7-8.30pm – David Shelley & Bluestone
9-10.30pm – Iko Iko
10 pm -1am – Jeff Prine Group with 
Rita Wilburn at Indigo Lounge (After Hour Party)
  
Sunday Jan-20
1-3.30pm – King Muddfish
4.30-6pm – Joel Da Silva
6.30-8pm – John Lisi
  
Tickets
Daily General Admission: $10.00
Day Weekend Pass: $35.00
VIP Pass: $ 100 ($140 value)
Includes four days general admission pass, $30.00 in tickets for food and beverage, free admission to After Hour Party at the Indigo Lounge, complementary parking pass, complementary Bluesfest t-shirt.
Advance sales at Riverside Hotel  and Fritz & Franz Bierhaus in Coral Gables,   or day-of at gate.
  
Sponsors
Radeberger Bier
Schöfferhofer Weizen
beIn Sports
Riverside Hotel
Fritz & Franz Bierhaus
Indigo Restaurant
Coca Cola

Music Lineup at Wynwood Kitchen and Bar December 2012

Music Lineup
wynwoodDecember 2012
Wynwood Kitchen & Bar
2550 N.W. 2nd Avenue
Miami FL
www.wynwoodkitchenandbar.com 

Schedule for December Follows:
Thursday, December 13: Adrian Gonzalez
Friday, December 14: Maria Alejandra Rodriguez
Saturday, December 15: Maria Alejandra Rodriguez Featuring Jair Coelho
Thursday, December 20: Maria Alejandra Rodriguez
Friday, December 21: Cat Shell Sound: Juan Payan
Saturday, December 22: Adrian Gonzalez
Thursday, December 27: Monica Da Silva
Friday, December 28: Edwin Bonilla Sound: Juan Payan
Saturday, December 29: Abel Pabon

Wynwood Kitchen & Bar, Miami’s edgy dining destination, continues its innovative music series with an impressive line-up of talent.  Curated by Grammy Award-winning jazz flautist Nestor Torres, the roster will include an array of musical acts, ranging from jazz quartets to singers/songwriters. Musicians will take the stage weekly, Thursday through Saturday, at Wynwood Kitchen & Bar and its neighboring Wynwood Walls at 8 p.m.
 
The December schedule includes appearances by some of South Florida’s finest rising talents and established artists, such as Brazilian-American indie pop artist Monica DaSilva. Venezuelan singer-songwriter Maria Alejandra Rodriguez and laid-back sexy singer-songwriter Cat Shell. Of course, revelers can expect Torres to pop up for surprise appearances and collaborations. Each week, diners can enjoy great music while indulging in global-Latino small plates by executive chef Miguel Aguilar in a vibrant indoor/outdoor setting.

Nicole Henry Concert Under the Stars at Pinecrest Gardens 12/15/12

Nicole Henry – Concert Under the Stars at Pinecrest Gardens
nicolehenrySaturday, December 15, 2012, 7pm
Banyan Bowl at Pinecrest Gardens
11000 SW 57th Ave
Pinecrest FL 33156

All Tickets $45.00 (Reception Included)
1.877.496.8499 – www.pinecrestgardens.org

Nicole’s powerfully expressive and emotionally resonant voice has already earned her three International Top 10 Albums.
 
Join Nicole & Company for a special concert
Wine & Cheese Reception at 7 p.m.
followed by the Concert at 8 p.m.
 
This Special Event is brought to you by: The Community Foundation of Pinecrest 

Heineken DWNTWN Miami Concert Series featuring Cris Cab with special guest DJ Irie 12/14/12

Heineken DWNTWN Miami Concert Series featuring Cris Cab with special guest DJ Irie
criscabDecember 14, 2012, 6pm
Bayfront Park Tina Hills Pavilion
301 Biscayne Boulevard
Miami, FL 33131

Heineken DWNTWN Miami Concert Series presented by Car2GO kicks off its 3rd FREE show of the season at Bayfront Park (Tina Hills Pavilion) on December 14, 2012. The Free Festival in the park will feature Cris Cab with special guest DJ Irie, Show time at 7 PM. A nighttime farmers market featuring local and organically made products, arts and crafts vendor showcase and the Heineken Beer Garden opens at 6 PM.
 
Local Miami native, Cris Cab takes the stage on December 14 with his fresh fusion of pop, reggae and soul. Cris’s success is not defined by his age and has a resume that reads like this: Mentored by Pharrell Williams; recording partner of Wyclef Jean; support act to O. A. R.,Matisyahu, T-Pain and Gym Class Heroes; and proud owner of over 7 million You Tube views.
 
The dialogue between Cris and his fans grew exponentially, resulting in the well-received EP, Foreword, and its original single, "Good Girls."  "Good Girls" brought Cris a broader audience, including Wyclef Jean.
 
With this continued momentum, Cris signed with Mercury Records. He released his debut single, "Good Girls (Don‟t Grow On Trees)." The track, a re imagined version of his earlier release, was written by Pharrell, produced by Wyclef, and features Big Sean. 2012 saw the release of Cris Cab‟s full-length mixtape, Echo Boom (currently downloaded over 300,000 times).
 
SPECIAL GUEST: DJ IRIE
Irie, who has the number one mix-show on Miami’s WEDR 99 JAMZ is known (The Miami Herald and Miami Tribune are among those who say so) as Miami’s number one DJ. Catch him on the tables at NBA All Star Weekend, VH1 Pepsi Superbowl Fan Jam, Fortune Magazine’s 40 Under 40, huge jet-setting events in countries including Germany, Switzerland, Austria, or in the Bahamas & St. Marten and spinning as the official DJ for the Miami Heat..
For more information, visit www.dwntwnconcerts.com 
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The Heineken DWNTWN Miami Concert Series presented by Car2Go is supported by the Miami Downtown Development Authority and John S. & James L. Knight Foundation. Additional promotional sponsors include Miami Herald and Miami.com, Intercontinental Hotel, Miami New Times, Bayfront Park, produced by Wizard Entertainment

Wizard Entertainment is a full service entertainment production company based in Fort Lauderdale, FL that creates extraordinary events and incorporates over 25 years of experience to meet and exceed client expectations. Wizard Entertainment produces events worldwide.  www.wizard-entertainment.com

The Naked Party 12/15/12

The Naked Party
NakedPartyDec22EveSaturday, December 15, 9:00pm
Eve
1306 N Miami Ave
Miami, Florida 33132
Facebook Link

Take Your Clothes Off For A Good Cause! We all have more fun without them anyways Anyways.

Give some clothes at the entrance (nobody would say anything if you give ALL of your clothes and show off your sexy bod) and get in for just $5! These articles of clothing will be giving to keep the less fortunate warm and looking good (since we know all of you have great taste)

It’s Radioboxer’s Last show of the year and we are glad to say we are playing with our friends from Dear Darling, Guilty Bodies, Killmama, People and Copan!

Also it is Alex (From Guilty Bodies) Birthday! so you know that guys will be showing some skin!

Please Share This Event! Invite Your Friends! And Let’s Make It A Huge Party!

Ring in the New Year at The Stage with Stokeswood and The Revivalists 12/31/12

Ring in the New Year at The Stage with Stokeswood and The Revivalists
newyearsparyDEC31December 31st
The Stage Miami
170 Northeast 38th Street
Miami, FL 33137

$20 pre-order Online . $25 at the door.

Bottle Specials! To reserve your table, email samantha@thestagemiami.com. One free Bubbly on the house compliments of The Stage before countdown. Drink Specials all night! 21+

Stokeswood is an incredibly unique, Atlanta based, Low-Endie Rock band witH infectious energy, unpredictable live performances, and a fierce electronic edge. They coined the phrase “Low-Endie” rock to describe their layered mixture of pumping synths, powerful vocals, and irresistible dance vibe.

Since forming in 2007, The Revivalists have earned their standing among the best original bands in New Orleans. The group’s blend of soulful, syncopated rock and earnest songwriting comes to life through a meticulously crafted ever-evolving live performance. In 2011 they were named Best Emerging Artist at Gambit Magazine’s Big Easy Awards. The band is proud to be a part of New Orleans’ growing independent, original music scene.

Conjunto Progreso at PAX! 1/4/13

Conjunto Progreso at PAX!
Friday, 01/04/2013, 10:00 pm – 03:00 am
31-atlgPAX
337 SW 8th St.,
Miami, Florida 33130
Webpage Link

Grammy Nominated Cuban Son, Descargas & Latin Jazz.
Miami’s own Conjunto Progreso was nominated for a 2005 Grammy Award for Best Traditional Tropical Latin Album for their CD “Masters of Cuban Son” on Pimienta Records dist. by Universal Music. Their New CD titled “Master Sessions: Descarga & Son: was release in early 2008 on Warner Latin/Union Music/Mojito Records.

Rip’s Sports Bar and Grill Rolls out Free Concert Series with Danny Nova Music 12/11/12

Rip’s Sports Bar & Grill Rolls out Free Concert Series with Danny Nova
Tuesday, 12/11/2012, 08:30 pm –
Rip’s Sports Bar & Grill
2200 N. Federal Highway ,
Pompano Beach, Florida 33062
Webpage Link

Rip’s Sports Bar & Grill, the onsite restaurant in Diamond Strike Lanes, is hosting its first, free concert series with headliner Danny Nova on Dec. 11th.

Nova will grace Rip’s main stage at 8:30 p.m. to share his soulful lyrics and modern, indie rock beats. In 2008, Nova performed to a sold-out audience at Carnegie Hall.

Nova has been a solo artist for more than a decade and is stopping in south Florida on route to tour in Germany.

A Mecca of musical talent, Rips hosts The Bulldogs, South Florida’s leading rock ‘n’ soul ensemble every Saturday evening.

8th Annual Jazz in the Gardens 3/16/13-3/17/13

8th Annual Jazz in the Gardens
jazzMarch 16 and 17, 2013
347 Don Shula Drive
Miami Gardens, FL 33056
Tickets on sale now at www.jazzinthegardens.com , the Sun Life Stadium Box Office,  www.ticketmaster.com and at Ticketmaster locations.
Like at www.facebook.com/jazzinthegardens, follow @jazzgardens and use the Twitter/Instagram hashtag #JIG8.

Jazz In The Gardens Festival Fans Said, “GIVE Me Everything Tonight,”
Ne-Yo And Monica Added To Lineup

Miami Gardens’ 8th annual two-day Jazz in the Gardens music festival at Sun Life Stadium is proud to announce the addition of Ne-Yo and Monica to its lineup. Along with Earth Wind & Fire, Charlie Wilson, New Edition, Najee, Mary Mary and Rachelle Ferrell; Ne-Yo and Monica round out one of the most anticipated lineups in the festival’s history. The festival’s final two headliners are expected to be announced before the end of the year.

Superstars Ne-Yo and Monica add to a lineup complete with soul, R&B, gospel and jazz artists. Ne-Yo is a three-time Grammy Award winner and one of the most popular singers and songwriters today. His hits include, “Miss Independent,” “So Sick” and “Because of You.” Ne-Yo worked with 50 Cent on the hit “Baby By Me” and with Pitbull, Afrojack and Nayer on the 2011 smash, “Give Me Everything.” A star since the age of 15, Monica rose to fame when she released her debut album “Miss Thang.” The album went three times platinum in the United States and peaked at No. seven on the “U.S. Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums with the hits, “Don’t Take It Personal” and “Before You Walk Out Of My Life.” On April 6, 2012 Monica released her seventh album titled, “New Life.”

“We were already excited about the show. It’s safe to say we’re ecstatic now,” said Miami Gardens Mayor Oliver Gilbert. “The 2013 edition of Jazz in the Gardens has it all. It will be the perfect collection of rhythm and blues, jazz, soul and gospel. We’re very pleased with the lineup and to think there are two more headliners to announce, this show will be amazing,” Gilbert added.

The 2012 “Jazz in the Gardens” featured performances from legendary artists including Mary J. Blige, Jill Scott, Patti LaBelle, KEM, Kenny G, Doug E Fresh, Kevin Eubanks, Ramsey Lewis and Nicole Henry. Previous years have included celebrated artists such as Erykah Badu, John Legend, Robin Thicke, the late Teena Marie, Wyclef, Babyface, Frankie Beverly and Maze, Chaka Khan, Chrisette Michele, Common, Anthony Hamilton, Ms. Lauryn Hill, Al Jarreau, Gladys Knight, The Isley Brothers, EnVogue, Lalah Hathaway, Branford Marsalis and Roy Ayers.

BACHACO Live Concert Video Shoot at The Stage 12/15/12

BACHACO Live Concert Video Shoot @ The Stage
Saturday, 12/15/2012, 10:00 pm – 03:00 am
The Stage
170 NE 38 st,
Miami, Florida 33137
Webpage Link

Next Saturday December 15 BACHACO celebrates over 5 years of career as they will be shooting a Live Concert Video in their hometown Miami @ The Stage!

Come out to the show and be part of this experience with us!
FREE ADMISSION – RSVP Here!

Tenacious D at Fillmore Miami Beach at the Jackie Gleason Theatre 3/10/13

Tenacious D at Fillmore Miami Beach at the Jackie Gleason Theatre
Tuesday, March 12th, 2013 at 8:30PM.
1700 Washington Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33139
www.fillmoremb.com .

The Guitar energy and excitement of Tenacioous D, comes to the intimate Fillmore Miami Beach at the Jackie Gleason Theatre. Tickets are on sale Friday, December 14th / 10AM. This is part of the Cruzan Concert Series.

Rightfully hailed as "the greatest band on Earth," the super-sized acoustic metal/comedy duo Tenacious D was an unlikely success story. Actually, Tenacious D was probably so successful precisely because they were so unlikely: few people would imagine that two chunky guys bashing on acoustic guitars, singing songs like a tribute to the greatest song in the world (because they forgot how the greatest song in the world went after conquering the Devil with it) became one of the biggest cult bands of the late ’90s and 2000s. But the sheer charisma, humor, and energy — not to mention inspired songwriting — of singers/guitarists/actors Jack Black and Kyle Gass (aka JB, Jables, KG, and Kage, among other aliases) took them from L.A.’s underground comedy scene to their own series on HBO and a major-label album deal. The D’s act showcased Black’s theatrical, versatile vocals and Gass’ deft support on the guitar in seemingly stream-of-consciousness songs about smoking pot, the duo’s musical and sexual prowess, and subjects straight out of Dungeons & Dragons, as well as in equally absurd and inventive sketches.

General Admission tickets are $47.50 and go on sale Friday, December 14TH / 10AM at LiveNation.com or charge by phone 800-745-3000 and at the Fillmore Box Office during normal business hours (Mon. – Fri., 11AM – 6PM and during show days). Limited Special Reserved tickets are $65.50

All dates, acts and ticket prices are subject to change without notice. All tickets are subject to applicable taxes, parking and service and handling charges.

Sunday Soiree “A Soul-Phisticated Vibe” 12/16/12

Sunday Soiree “A Soul-Phisticated Vibe”
Sunday, 12/16/2012, 06:00 pm – 12:30 am
Sun16MartiniBarMartini Bar at The Village of Gulfstream Park & Casino
601 Silks Run, Suite 2497 ,
Hallandale Beach, Florida 33009
Webpage Link

Sunday Soiree “A Soul-Phisticated Vibe”

â–º Doors Open 6pm to 12 am

â–º $5 Happy Hour Drink specials from 6pm to 8pm

► Live band 7p – 9p followed by DJ Spinning the best in Neo Soul, R&B, Hip Hop

► Dress code is “Cosmo Chic”

â–º Ladies Free before 7pm; $10 cover before 8pm; $15 after 8PM

RSVP for guest list at majesticgroupevents@gmail.com / 786.357.2503

Amahl and the Night Visitors Christmas 12/22/12

Amahl and the Night Visitors
Sunday, 12/22/2012, 08:00 pm – 09:30 pm
Amahl-webcropMiami Shores Presbyterian Church
602 NE 96 Street,
Miami Shores, Florida 33138
Webpage Link

Orchestra Miami presents the timeless holiday classic “Amahl and the Night Visitors”

Orchestra Miami invites you to get into the holiday spirit, as we present three performances of the timeless holiday classic Amahl and the Night Visitors (Amahl y los reyes magos) by Gian Carlo Menotti. This beautiful opera combines gorgeous vocal lines and lush symphonic accompaniment with a simple, touching story which reminds us about the true meaning of Christmas. The story focuses on a young crippled boy, Amahl, and his mother, who welcome some very unexpected visitors into their home- the Three Kings- who are on their way to bring gifts to the Child. Perfect for the whole family, the performance lasts approximately one hour.

The production stars 13 year old Alexander Segarra as Amahl, Jouvanca Jean-Baptiste and Marinel Cruz as the Mother, Justin John Moniz, Kunya Rowley and Miguel Llerena as Kaspar, Graham Fandrei and Nelson Martinez as Melchior, Kevin Short and Gibson Dorcé as Balthazar and Ardean Landhuis as the Page. The performances will be on Saturday, December 22, 2012 at 8:00 PM at the Miami Shores Presbyterian Church, located at 609 NE 96 Street, Miami Shores, FL 33138, conducted by Orchestra Miami’s Artistic Director Elaine Rinaldi, directed by Michael Yawney, choreographed by Octavio Campos and costume design by Angela Esposito.

Tickets for the Dec. 22nd performance are priced from $20-$30, with half-priced tickets available for children under the age of 18, available through Brown Paper Tickets or by calling 1-800-838-3006.

Performances are made possible by a grant from the City of Coral Gables and with the support of the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners. For more information and about these performances and about Orchestra Miami, please call (305) 274-2103 or visit www.orchestramiami.org.

The Romantics To Perform Free At Seminole Casino Coconut Creek’s Nectar Lounge 12/31/12

The Romantics To Perform Free At Seminole Casino Coconut Creek’s Nectar Lounge
Monday, 12/31/2012, 11:30 pm –
Seminole Casino Coconut Creek – Nectar Lounge
5550 NW 40th Street,
Coconut Creek, Florida 33073
Webpage Link

“Hey! Uh-huh!” The Romantics, best known for the unforgettable, high energy track that still bridges generations, “What I Like About You,” will perform free at Seminole Casino Coconut Creek’s Nectar Lounge. The group was inspired by the British punk invasion and nearly 30 years later are still known for creating some of the most influential and beloved rock and roll of all time.

The group’s original members consisted of lead singer and guitarist Wally Palmer, lead guitarist Mike Skill, bass guitarist Rich Cole and drummer and singer Jimmy Marinos. In 1979, The Romantics released their debut LP, anchored by “What I Like About You,” “When I Look In Your Eyes” and a cover of Ray Davies’ “She’s Got Everything.” The band continued to see success during the ‘80s with In Heat, a platinum album bearing two top ten singles, “Talking In Your Sleep” and “One In A Million.” In addition to being a staple on classic and contemporary rock radio, television commercials and movies, The Romantics continue touring and writing songs today.

The Machine Plays Pink Floyd with Intergalactic Light and Laser Show at Seminole Casino Coconut Creek 1/18/13

The Machine Plays Pink Floyd with Intergalactic Light and Laser Show at Seminole Casino Coconut Creek
Friday, 01/18/2013, 08:00 pm –
MachinePHOTO-1Seminole Casino Coconut Creek
5550 NW 40th Street ,
Coconut Creek, Florida 33073
Webpage Link

The Machine, America’s top Pink Floyd show, will bring its stellar performance and intergalactic laser lights to The Pavilion at Seminole Casino Coconut Creek on Friday, January 18 at 8 p.m. Tickets for the concert are on sale now.

The Machine has forged a 20 year reputation of excellence, extending the legacy of Pink Floyd, while creating another legacy all their own. The talented musicians that make up The Machine include founding members Joe Pascarell (guitar, vocals) and Tahrah Cohen (drums), as well as longtime stage mates Ryan Ball (bass, vocals) and Scott Chasolen (keys, vocals).

The New York based band focuses on making every show an authentic Floydian experience for their fans. Known for performing a diverse mix of The Floyd’s extensive 16-album repertoire, complete with faithful renditions of popular hits as well as obscure gems, The Machine’s stellar musicianship, dramatic lighting and video, and their passionate delivery sets them above and beyond the rest.

In the classic tradition, The Machine explores collective improvisation paralleling and even rivaling that of an early 1970s Pink Floyd mentality. Their use of expanded theatrical elements and elaborate stage displays continues in the spirit of the later Floyd lineups of the 1980s. The band is also known for recreating entire albums as a part of their show, accepting requests from fans, and for taking an A to Z approach in which one song is played for every letter of the alphabet. Additionally, the quartet has been sharing the stage with full symphony orchestras, including the Atlanta, Detroit, Pittsburgh and San Diego Symphonies.

Over the years, The Machine has touched the hearts and souls of many, selling out theaters, large clubs and casinos across North and Central America, Europe and Asia. They have also appeared at renowned music festivals such as Bonnaroo, Riverbend, Gathering of the Vibes, Buffalo’s Artpark and Germany’s Rock of Ages.

Tickets start at $15* and are available at www.ticketmaster.com. *Additional fees may apply

About Seminole Casino Coconut Creek
The all-new Seminole Casino Coconut Creek is South Florida’s hottest place to play. With its recent $150 million expansion, the entertainment destination now features 65 table games of live Blackjack, Baccarat, Pai Gow Poker, Let it Ride and Spanish 21 plus a High-Limit area and lounge on a 100,000-square-foot casino floor. The new second floor non-smoking Stax Poker Lounge offers high stakes no-limit action including Texas Hold ‘em, 7-Card Stud and Omaha Hi Lo tournaments. More than 2,300 Las Vegas-style slots include Wide-Area Progressive Jackpots and Mega Jackpots. Three new restaurants – the upscale NYY Steak, Sorrisi Italian Restaurant and the New York-style 1st Street Deli – join the award winning Fresh Harvest, Nectar Lounge and Sunset Grill. Taking total guest enjoyment to a new level is The Pavilion, a 1,200-seat concert venue, and the revolutionary Player’s Club showcasing an innovative and immersive experience eliminating wait times. An environmentally friendly garage with solar energy and green art technology offers 2,400 covered parking spaces. An adjacent transportation hub is outfitted with valet service and a bus lounge for ultimate comfort and guest convenience. Open 24/7, 365 days, Seminole Casino Coconut Creek is located at the corner of U.S. 441 (State Road 7) and Sample Road at 5550 NW 40 Street. For more information, call 954-977-6700, visit us online at www.seminolecasinococonutcreek.com or www.facebook.com/seminolecasinocococreek. Follow us on Twitter @SemCasinoCoCo.

Chef Giorgio Rapicavoli Live Cooking Demonstrations 12/9/12

Chef Giorgio Rapicavoli Live Cooking Demonstrations
Sunday, December 9th (Closing Basel)
The Stage
170 NE 38th Street
Miami, FL

On December 9th, The Stage will welcome the evening’s MC, BBS Soap Opera Guiding Light Actor, Jordi Vilasuso. The venue will transform itself and close Basel in a big way.

At 7 p.m., Chef Giorgio Rapicavoli from Eating House and winner of Food Network’s “Chopped” will perform live cooking demonstrations. Guests will enjoy a complimentary array of his delicacies and chocolate infused Caipirinhas compliments of Remy V.

Presented by SUNGLASS USA and supported by AcheiUsa Newspaper, the Brazilian Film Festival will transform The Stage into a cozy movie setting at 9 p.m. Serving as their official launch for EcoCine, they will be screening several films for guests to enjoy. Two films that will be sure to attract the crowds is the Oscar Nominated film, Wasteland and Cannes Winner, O Gigante do Papelão. During the films, baristas will prepare and serve espresso-based coffee drinks compliments of Tierra Nueva.

Art will definitely compliment the night with a “Pastime” exhibit by Brazilian Artists, Roberta Borges and Bruno Sena. One person’s junk is another person’s treasure. That’s true for Artist, Bruno Sena who will have a recycled art installation on display.

Max Rasche, Chicago born artist and designer, and Miami Ad School student is set out to donate his artwork to an eco-friendly organization after the event. He will be working on this eco-inspired piece during the day and will complete it by the end of the night.

Once the screening comes to a close, The Stage will move into Caribbean Breeze Sundays Reggae Party. This will be the official launch.

“Our social experience during Basel certainly provides partygoers the opportunity to kick back and relax after the art. Our goal is to set the stage for their nightlife enjoyment,” noted Sasha Torres, Owner & General Manager of The Stage.

The Stage, located in the famed Miami Design District, is South Florida’s premier venue for live music, art and film. The high ceilings, comfortable indoor and outdoor seating, and art lined walls by some of South Florida’s best talent combine for a great space. The Stage always strives to celebrate art, culture and diversity.

Rigid II Graffiti in Miami Mural Unveiling with Locos Por Juana 12/8/12

Rigid II Graffiti in Miami Mural Unveiling
Saturday, December 8th
The Stage
170 NE 38th Street
Miami, FL

A Miami theme evening, Rigid II Graffiti in Miami will unveil their mural painting on the exterior wall. Locos Por Juana, Grammy and Latin Grammy nominated bilingual Latin band most notably recognized by their energetic live performances and their unique fusion of Latin styles and influences will be performing live on stage after 10 p.m. $10 cover at the door.

Throughout the night, guests will enjoy Mojito cocktails compliments of The Stage. For all the local cigar aficionados, a cigar roller will be onsite. In The Official Heineken Green Lounge, DJ’s Pirate Stereo, Santi Caballero and Troy Kurtz will be hyping up the crowd in The Alley.

Rakim, Problem Kids and Art Official Perform at The Stage 12/7/12

Rakim, Problem Kids and Art Official Perform at The Stage
Friday, December 7th
The Stage
170 NE 38th Street
Miami, FL

Hip Hop legend, Rakim is scheduled to perform after 9 p.m. Rakim began his career as the MC for rap duo Eric B. & Rakim. Eric B. & Rakim’s classic album, Paid In Full was named the greatest hip hop album of all time by MTV. Rakim himself was ranked #4 on MTV’s list of Greatest MCs of All Time. Rakim is universally acknowledged as one of the greatest MCs within the hip hop community. The editors of About.com ranked him #1 on their list of Top 50 MCs of Our Time. In 2012, The Source ranked him #1 on their list of Top 50 Lyricists of All Time. One thing is for sure; Rakim’s work set a platform for other progressive-minded MC’s to follow and helped ensure that East Coast rap would always be maintained as the center of innovative lyrical technique. In 2011, Eric B. & Rakim were nominated for induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The Stage is honored to welcome Rakim on December 7th!

Currently, one of Miami’s best local acts, Problem Kids will combine their Latin Funk, Hip Hop, Alt Rock and Jazz on stage. Opening up for Rakim along with Hip Hop group, Art Official, guests can expect a music filled evening. Complimentary cocktails courtesy of The Stage will be provided throughout the night.

Brandon Opalka Graffiti Exhibition Kick Off 12/6/12

Brandon Opalka Graffiti Exhibition Kick Off
Thursday, December 6th, 7pm
The Stage
170 NE 38th Street
Miami, FL

Brandon Opalka, curator of Rigid II Graffiti in Miami has organized a group exhibition of graffiti artists which will be onsite until Saturday, December 8th. They are kicking off their exhibit on December 6th with a mural painting on an exterior wall, which will be sure to impress onlookers.

Born in Virginia and raised in South Florida, Brandon Opalka is a self-taught artist who paints canvases and walls, in the studio and on the streets. Opalka’s beginnings are rooted in graffiti and street art. Having painted his first mural at age 14, art turned from being a creative outlet for teen angst to a career. Opalka has exhibited his work over the past 12 years in Miami, New York, Japan, and France.

The Official Heineken Green Lounge will be displayed in The Alley and will be open to guests until Saturday, December 8th. Located at The Stage, The Alley is narrow lane adorned with art painted on the walls and open to pedestrians. The Alley is already generating buzz in the city and on December 6th, DJ sounds in the Heineken lounge will help set the mood for a chill experience after a day of art.

Spotify Big Green Bus will make its way to The Stage’s patio area at 7 p.m. Proudly sponsored by BACARDI, Spotify will take guests behind-the-scenes at festivals, offer exclusive secret shows, artist interviews and more. As the digital music service that gives followers access to millions of songs, Spotify will provide complimentary cocktails and the ultimate music experience for guests to enjoy. DJ sounds in the patio area will add to the Spotify music experience.

At 9 p.m., Tilly and the Wall, indie pop group from Omaha, Nebraska will take the stage for a live musical performance. Their name originated from a children’s book called Tillie and the Wall, written by Leo Lionni. Instead of a drummer, Tilly has tap dancer, Jamie Pressnall. Recently, re-emerged more mature, but still with their child-like energy, to offer musical and moral encouragement during these heavy times. At this phase, Tilly and The Wall represent more than just one party or ideology. They represent their own movement, which is pro-people, belief in the power of love, friendship and music that we all can sing, clap and stomp along to together. Doors will open at 9 p.m. Tickets are $15 presale and $20 at the door. Fans can purchase tickets at www.thestagemiami.com.

Woodshed and The Stage present Mochilla En Miami 12/5/12

Woodshed and The Stage present Mochilla En Miami
Wednesday, December 5th, At 9 p.m.
The Stage
170 NE 38th Street
Miami, FL

A multi-work Basel series showcasing B+ (aka Brian Cross) and Eric Coleman of Mochilla. On December 5th, Mochilla will display a mini-exhibition of photography and films for viewing pleasure. Mochilla is a production company formed by photographers Eric Coleman and B+ in 1997. The duo has produced five music videos, four documentaries, several ad campaigns, a remix album and more than forty album covers. Both Coleman and B+ have taken their respective fields to new heights selling films to the Sundance Channel, being distributed by Ninja Tune touring Europe several times executing campaigns for Adidas, Dickies, Alphanumeric and Vans.

Guests will experience a live musical performance by Zynzelay, THEESatisfaction and Georgia Anne Muldrow, followed by sounds from DJ, Mr. Brown. The Show will open at 8 p.m. Presale tickets are available at www.thestagemiami.com and $20 at the door.

MIx Jungle Sundays at PAX! 12/23/12

MIx Jungle Sundays at PAX!
Sunday, 12/23/2012, 09:00 pm – 03:00 am
37-atlgPAX
337 SW 8th St.,
Miami, Florida 33130
Webpage Link

You know us and love everything that MixJungle has to offer, but as you get lost in the music online don’t you just wish you were there to actually experience it in person? You have no money for Mansion or Space, or you’re just trying to save up for Ultra? Well you’re in luck because we’re starting a live weekly broadcast of our MixJungle Sundays show at PAX Miami in Brickell…and the best part is…there’s no cover.

Locos Por Juana at PAX! 12/22/12

Locos Por Juana at PAX!
Saturday, 12/22/2012, 10:00 pm – 03:00 am
23kh1kffs0kzu6kyjpePAX
337 SW 8th St.,
Miami, Florida 33130
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2 time Grammy Nominated Locos por Juana will be presenting songs for their new 2012 anticipated Album “ Somos de la Calle “Combining a Mix of Sounds from Colombia and Latin America makes the sounds from the Streets, a perfect Combination for this Album.

PALO at PAX!! 12/21/12

PALO at PAX!!
Friday, 12/21/2012, 10:00 pm – 03:00 am
55-atlgPAX
337 SW 8th St.,
Miami, Florida 33130
Webpage Link

PALO! was formed in 2003 when Steve Roitstein invited fellow musicians Leslie Cartaya (vocals), Philbert Armenteros (vocals, percussion), Ed Calle (sax) and Raymer Olalde (vocals, percussion) to join him in an improvised musical experiment combining Cuban music with funk beats. PALO! immediately began a residency at Hoy como Ayer, one of the area’s best live music clubs. They soon started performing in many other area venues. PALO! has been featured at events such as Carnaval on the Mile, Art in the Park, the Amigos For Kids Charity, Miami Book Fair, Arsht Center Fall for the Arts, and the Miami Music Festival.

Xperimento at PAX! 12/20/12

Xperimento at PAX!
Thursday, 12/20/2012, 08:00 pm – 02:00 am
Paul Julmeus
337 SW 8th St.,
Miami, Florida 33130
Webpage Link

Xperimento is a bilingual, multicultural band that blends world sounds such as Cumbia, Reggae, Merengue, Ska, Salsa, and Funk with elements of Rock, R&B, Hip Hop and Dancehall, creating the original genre called: “Latin Reggae Urban Soul”. Their electric performances and catchy-upbeat songs get the attention of everyone who listens and dances to their unique rhythm.

Gente De Zona Performs Live at Mansion Miami Beach 12/7/12

Cuba’s hottest reggaeton sensation Gente De Zona
Friday, December 7th. Red Carpet arrivals begin at 1130pm
Mansion
1235 Washington Avenue (between 12th and 13th)
Miami Beach, FL

Gente de Zona (slang term for “people from the neighbourhood”) is a Cuban reggaeton (cubatón) group founded by Alejandro Delgado in 2000. The group combines this rhythm with more traditional forms of cuban music in order to atract the youngsters.

Delgado, 27, grew up in Alamar, the Havana neighborhood most closely associated with Cuban hip-hop and home to the annual Alamar Rap Festival. “In the beginning I was going to all the rap shows and I started sampling, but I wanted to do it in a different way,” Delgado recalls. “When reggaeton arrived, it gave me the opportunity to put our street lyrics into a more commercial format, and to give dance music some currency, some meaning.”

According to the group’s official biography, Gente de Zona started back in 2000, when Delgado was trying to bring various Alamar rappers together to make music. “In the beginning we were just guys from our neighborhood, and I didn’t have a name so we came up with ‘Gente de Zona’ (neighborhood people).” Delgado eventually met Michel “el Caro” and the two of them started playing parties and official venues in Havana neighborhoods where hip hop was big – Guanabacoa and Regla, but especially on their home turf, Alamar.

In 2005 Michel’s departure allowed Gente de Zona to evolve into the band they are today: Alexander was joined by Yosdany (“Jacob Forever’) and Fernando Otero (“Nando Pro”). 2005 was also the year Gente de Zona recorded its first and only album so far, and scored a hit single with “Pa’ la Gente de Mi Zona”. For a long time it was impossible to watch the Cubavision TV channel without seeing Gente de Zona playing either Soñé or La Campana, two other hits.

So, to make it clear, Gente de Zona was not a business decision sparked by the worldwide popularity of reggaeton, which first took off in Panama and Puerto Rico in the 1990s. Gente de Zona are, however, among those responsible for making reggaeton more interesting – and more Cuban. Says Delgado:

“I’m from Alamar, Nando is from Santa Fe, and we were part of Cuban hip hop from the beginning. We dressed like the other rappers but we didn’t sound like them. Our lyrics were more commercial. Almost all of our songs come from the street, from our personal experience, but we didn’t want our music to be for just one area. We wanted to translate our thoughts and what we were doing musically for a wider audience, for all Cubans.”

Another point of clarification: success didn’t come easily or quickly for Gente de Zona.

“A hit’s not gonna happen without a lot of work,” Delgado says. “When we actually had our first hit, I was surprised. I mean, we had a hard time in the beginning. We were working hard. We were really close to giving up. We wanted to be popular right away and it wasn’t happening. So when it finally happened and we became popular, we were surprised. I’m willing to say we got lucky, but I don’t think you can get lucky if you aren’t ready for it.”

In 2011 the famous group Gente De Zona Launched their own parfum “GDZ Parfum” made in Italy

Pop Up Piano Miami Concert at Jimmy’z Kitchen 12/6/12

Pop Up Piano Miami Concert at Jimmy’z Kitchen
Thursday, 12/06/2012, 07:30 pm –
KrispJimmy’z Kitchen Wynwood
2700 N. Miami Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33127
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Jimmy’z Kitchen and Pop Up Piano Miami are bringing some very cool music to the Wynwood Art District as part of Art Basel 2012! Join us on Thursday, December 6th at 7:30 pm when Miami music acts KRISP and BELLS come together with the piano art creation by Arnaud Pages for an evening of great music! Jimmy’z Kitchen Wynwood is located at 2700 N.Miami Avenue (on the corner of 28th St and N. Miami Ave). The piano created by Arnaud Pages will be on display from Wednesday, December 5th to Sunday December 9th for public playing and enjoyment by everyone!

Here the link to RSVP for the FREE event: https://www.facebook.com/events/107062706127204/

Connect with us @jimmyzwynwood / facebook.com/jimmyzwynwood for more information

The Nick Clemons Band To Perform Free At Seminole Casino Coconut Creek’s Nectar Lounge 12/8/12

The Nick Clemons Band To Perform Free At Seminole Casino Coconut Creek’s Nectar Lounge
Saturday, 12/08/2012, 09:00 pm –
nick_0189Seminole Casino Coconut Creek – Nectar Lounge
5550 NW 40th Street,
Coconut Creek, Florida 33073
Webpage Link

Nick Clemons, son of “Big Man” Clarence Clemons of Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band, has a groove all his own. The Nick Clemons Band mixes rock, funk, jazz, R&B, and pop styles into an original uplifting sound which will get the crowd at Seminole Casino Coconut Creek’s Nectar Lounge on its feet. The group is comprised of Clemons, bassist Timmy Douglas, guitarist Ken Lawton and drummer Eric Gonzalez, who create the band’s driving sound that is its own high-energy mix with an edge.

Clemons began his performing career in college on the Eastern Shore of Maryland, playing acoustic shows and honing his songwriting skills. Clemons has shared the stage with such notables as Bobby Bandierra, John Eddie, New Riders of the Purple Sage, Greg Davis, Jimmy Vivino, and his father Clarence Clemons.

Merchandise, Teepee, Lil Daggers, the Band in Heaven, presented by Ad Hoc, Self-Titled Magazine, and Spilt Milk Projects 12/7/12

Merchandise, Teepee, Lil Daggers, the Band in Heaven, presented by Ad Hoc, Self-Titled Magazine, and Spilt Milk Projects
Friday, 12/07/2012, 09:00 pm – 03:00 am
Merchandise_Flyer_no_addressChurchill’s Pub
5501 NE 2nd Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33137
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Since their humble beginnings as a DIY punk recording project in Tampa, FL, Merchandise has risen to national attention thanks to features in Pitchfork Media and VICE Magazine. Merchandise will perform with local avant pop wunderkind Teepee, as well as psych rockers the Band in Heaven and Lil Daggers.

Brooklyn music blogs Ad Hoc and Self-Titled Magazine, and local Miami promoters Spilt Milk Projects are presenting the event. Sponsors include Grolsch and Sailor Jerry Rum. Complimentary drinks begin at 10pm and are available while supplies last. The event is $5, and the first band is on at 10:30pm.

The Midnight Hiour 12/12/12

The Midnight Hiour
Wednesday, 12/12/2012, 09:00 pm – 03:00 am
2Churchill’s Pub
5501 Northeast 2nd Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33137
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The Beginning Of The End ! 12-12-12 is a once in a lifetime date in which a once in a lifetime show will be held at Churchill’s Pub. Hosting will be The Midnight Hour featuring other local bands such as, Drawing Bored, Dyslexic Postcards, Zen The Band and out of town artists Jack Littman (California), Keith Kenny (New York).

Music Starts – 9PM (NOTE ALL Concerts run LATE.)

*Keith Kenny 9 – 9:40
*Jack Littman – 9:50 – 10:30
Zen The Band – 10:40 – 11:20
Drawing Bored – 11:30-12:10
The Midnight Hour – 12:20 – 1
Dyslexic Postcards – 1:10 – Close

Be sure to by some SUPER CHEAP beer from Churchill’s Pub historic bar. PBR You hipsters !!!

The Beginning Of The End 12/12/12

The Beginning Of The End (12-12-12)
Wednesday, 12/12/2012, 08:00 pm – 02:30 am
12-12-121Churchill’s Pub
5501 Northeast 2nd Avenue Miami, FL 33137,
5501 Northeast 2nd Avenue Miami, FL, Florida Miami
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The Beginning Of The End ! 12-12-12 is a once in a lifetime date in which a once in a lifetime show will be held at Churchill’s Pub. Hosting will be The Midnight Hour featuring other local bands such as, Drawing Bored, Dyslexic Postcards, Zen The Band and out of town artists Jack Littman (California), Keith Kenny (New York).

House of GAB 12/6/12-12/9/12

House of GAB
Thursday 4pm-9pm, Friday 12pm-12am, Saturday 12pm-12am, Sunday 12pm-9pm
GAB Studio
105 NW 23rd St
Wynwood Miami, FL 33127

Featured Artists:
Bridges Aderhold; Terence Price; Melissa Goldman; Eduardo Mendieta; Jeff Schweiger; Tim Probasco; Wendy White; Roland Ruocco; Omark Pagan; Aaron Schwartz; Brian Buzzella; Serge Gharekhanian; Paul Neill; TeePop; James Brutus; Ross Ford; Rush Bowles; Marya Zamora; Rafael Carabano; Janae Anon

Featured Musicians:
DJ George aka Captain Ridiculous
Tamboka, 12/6/12, 8:30pm
Tremens, 12/7/12, 8:30pm
The Hongs, 12/8/12, 10:00pm
Special Guest: Shira
Guest Djs: DJ OI, DJ V., Animal, DJ Choppy Blades and many more

Ground Up Boutique by Maria Ayala

Zignum Mezcal, Sweat Records and Gusman Center for the Performing Arts present Chromatics Live 12/7/12

Zignum Mezcal, Sweat Records and Gusman Center for the Performing Arts present Chromatics Live
December 7, 2012.
The Gusman Center for Performing Arts
169 E. Flagler Street, Suite 837
Miami, FL 33131

Zignum Mezcal Facebook Contest Offers Free Chromatics VIP Concert Package At Gusman Center For Performing Arts During Art Basel from November 28 through December 5, 2012

Zignum will be hosting a Facebook contest offering the opportunity to win a VIP experience package for two to see the Portland-based electronic pop-rock band. The Chromatics’ dark and sexy sound was featured prominently in the hit film Drive and their most recent album, Kill For Love, was awarded “Best New Music” by Pitchfork. The Zignum Facebook contest winner will receive two VIP tickets to the concert, a special Zignum gift pack, as well as passes to the exclusive after-party at the New York City Speakeasy Apotheke’s Art Basel pop-up bar.

Fans can enter to win by “liking” the Mexican spirit’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/Zignum and posting a creative message on the wall detailing What Would You Kill For? after the Chromatics’ latest album title Kill for Love. The post should read, “I would kill for —BLANK—.”

Zignum will choose the winner based on the most titillating and creative post. Contest dates are from November 28 through December 5, 2012 and contestants must be 21 to enter. The winner will be announced on Facebook on December 6, 2012.

End Of The World Party 12/21/12

End Of The World Party
Friday, 12/21/2012, 08:00 pm – 01:00 am
MayanPartyThe Funky Biscuit
303 SE Mizner Blvd,
Boca Raton, Florida 33432
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Upfront Marketing Group and the Funky Biscuit brings you the best collaboration in music yet, The Flyers with Special Guest David Shelley!

Come celebrate the End of the World with us, at the Mayan Calendar End Of The World Party taking place at the one and only Premier music venue The Funky Biscuit!

The Flyers: Energetic, heart-pounding, power trio!

Lighting up nightclubs, festivals etc. with their charismatic take on songs that you know and love,The Flyers have the ability to captivate an audience.

Some people go out to listen to good music, some people go out just to dance, some people love the blues and others just love to rock! At The Flyers show, you definitely get all this and more! The Flyers feature Patrick Farinas on guitar, keys, “b3”, drums and lead vocals. Patrick is accompanied by his protege Jordan Richards on bass and Joe Beard on Drums. The Flyers are a must-see act whose shows are filled with loyal fans, popular songs, a good vibe, and always a great time!

http://theflyersmusic.com/

David Shelley- A True Blues Man whose original songs have captured South Florida, with powerful vocals and killer guitar!

David Shelley, vocalist, guitar and songwriter is best known for his shows with his band ‘David Shelley and Bluestone’, bringing together Blues and Rock fans, with his own renditions on classic songs and popular originals, it’s always a hell of a performance!

Their latest released album “That’s My Train” has received extensive airplay in Europe, Asia and Australia and original songs featured in Album compilations distributed worldwide.

David’s charisma and talent will capture you on and off stage, while he thrives on working with other talented musicians to create unique experiences for his audience.

www.DavidShelleyandBluestone.com

The Flyers with Special Guest David Shelley will be a show you don’t want to miss.

Working Class Dog and Pop-Rock Icon Rick Springfield Coming to Seminole Casino Coconut Creek 1/11/13

Working Class Dog and Pop-Rock Icon Rick Springfield Coming to Seminole Casino Coconut Creek
Friday, 01/11/2013, 08:00 pm –
Rick-Springfield-pictureSeminole Casino Coconut Creek – The Pavilion
5550 NW 40th Street,
Coconut Creek, Florida 33073
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Rick Springfield, best known for the ‘80s smash “Jessie’s Girl” and a total of 17 top-40 hits, will perform his high energy show at The Pavilion at Seminole Casino Coconut Creek on Friday, January 11 at 8 p.m. Tickets for the show are on sale now, with general admission standing-room only.

A singer turned soap opera star turned singer, Springfield was born in Australia and moved a great deal with his military family throughout Australia and the United States. In 1968, he joined the band Zoot, which became one of the most popular groups in Australia. He later went solo in 1971 and garnered his first U.S. success the following year with a recording of “Speak to the Sky.” The song reached number 14 in the U.S.

In between album recordings, Springfield began acting on General Hospital. His popularity skyrocketed, setting the stage for the release of Working Class Dog in 1981. Powered by the classic single “Jessie’s Girl,” which eventually hit the top of the charts, and the Top Ten follow-up “I’ve Done Everything for You,” Working Class Dog was a smash success. Springfield was awarded a Grammy for Best Male Rock Vocal for “Jessie’s Girl.” Springfield eventually returned to his first love of music when concerts conflicted with his television career.

The follow-up album, Success Hasn’t Spoiled Me Yet, was released in 1982, spawning the Top Ten smash “Don’t Talk to Strangers.” In 1983, he released Living in Oz, which also went platinum with the Top Ten “Affair of the Heart” and “Human Touch.”

Springfield made the leap to the big screen in 1984 with Hard to Hold, and the soundtrack spawned his Top Ten hit “Love Somebody.” He has continued to record albums from the ‘80s through the present. His latest album, released in 2012, is titled Songs for the End of the World. With more than 25 million albums sold and 17 top 40 hits, Springfield continues to perform for fans worldwide. For more information about Rick Springfield, visit www.rickspringfield.com.

Tickets start at $35* and are available at www.ticketmaster.com. *Additional fees may apply

About Seminole Casino Coconut Creek
The all-new Seminole Casino Coconut Creek is South Florida’s hottest place to play. With its recent $150 million expansion, the entertainment destination now features 65 table games of live Blackjack, Baccarat, Pai Gow Poker, Let it Ride and Spanish 21 plus a High-Limit area and lounge on a 100,000-square-foot casino floor. The new second floor non-smoking Stax Poker Lounge offers high stakes no-limit action including Texas Hold ‘em, 7-Card Stud and Omaha Hi Lo tournaments. More than 2,300 Las Vegas-style slots include Wide-Area Progressive Jackpots and Mega Jackpots. Three new restaurants – the upscale NYY Steak, Sorrisi Italian Restaurant and the New York-style 1st Street Deli – join the award winning Fresh Harvest, Nectar Lounge and Sunset Grill. Taking total guest enjoyment to a new level is The Pavilion, a 1,200-seat concert venue, and the revolutionary Player’s Club showcasing an innovative and immersive experience eliminating wait times. An environmentally friendly garage with solar energy and green art technology offers 2,400 covered parking spaces. An adjacent transportation hub is outfitted with valet service and a bus lounge for ultimate comfort and guest convenience. Open 24/7, 365 days, Seminole Casino Coconut Creek is located at the corner of U.S. 441 (State Road 7) and Sample Road at 5550 NW 40 Street. For more information, call 954-977-6700, visit us online at www.seminolecasinococonutcreek.com or www.facebook.com/seminolecasinocococreek. Follow us on Twitter @SemCasinoCoCo.

Shelly Fraley 1/5/13

Shelly Fraley
Saturday, 01/05/2013, 07:30 pm – 10:30 pm
booksandbooksSHELLYFRALEYBooks & Books
265 Aragon Avenue,
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
Webpage Link

Nashville based solo artist Shelly Fraley will perform a variety of musical styles including piano, indie-pop and acoustic, singer-songwriter. The show will feature music placed on a string of major network television shows, commercials, and movies. You may just walk away saying “I’ve heard that before!”

The Rhythm Foundation presents Arnaldo Antunes 12/1/12

The Rhythm Foundation presents Arnaldo Antunes Brazilian singer/songwriter/poet in concert
AntunesMSaturday, December 1st, 8PM
Manuel Artime Theater
900 SW 1 Street
Miami

Tickets are $35, online or by phone at 305-672-5202, or at area Brazilian shops, or Books & Books in Coral Gables.

Antunes is one of the most creative voices in Brazilian popular music today. His work spans genres from the 1980s rock group Titas, to his participation in the global smash hit Tribalistas with Marisa Monte and Carlinhos Brown, to a solo career that encompasses his love of poetry and experimental arts. Now he visits Miami en route to a date at Carnegie Hall’s prestigious "Voices from Latin America" series.

Cassie Taylor And The Soul Cavalry Bring The Blues To Seminole Casino Coconut Creek 12/1/12

Cassie Taylor And The Soul Cavalry Bring The Blues To Seminole Casino Coconut Creek
Saturday, 12/01/2012, 09:00 pm –
Seminole Casino Coconut Creek – Nectar Lounge
5550 NW 40th Street,
Coconut Creek, Florida 33073
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Don’t miss blues sensation Cassie Taylor and the Soul Cavalry as they perform free at Seminole Casino Coconut Creek’s Nectar Lounge. The group is comprised of front woman Cassie Taylor, guitarist Eric Wiggs and drummer Josh Moore. Based in Boulder, CO, the young power trio creates a fresh sound – NeoBlues – that bridges the gap between blues, rock, folk, pop and soul.

Taylor is the daughter of renowned bluesman Otis Taylor and toured in his band for seven years as bassist and backup vocalist. Staking a claim as a musician in her own right, her thumping bass lines, sultry vocals, original songs, witty sense of humor and high energy performance creates a diverse act resembling an old time variety show or cabaret.

Not to be missed, Cassie Taylor and the Soul Cavalry will be enjoyed by even the most traditional of blues fans.

Bachaco Acoustic Sessions @ Bougainvillea’s 12/9/12

Bachaco Acoustic Sessions @ Bougainvillea’s
Sunday, 12/09/2012, 10:00 pm – 03:00 am
617193_4672630094575_460092494_oBougainvillea’s
7221 SW 58 AVE, South Miami, Florida 33143,
South Miami, Florida 33143
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BACHACO brings the fun back to Sundays this upcoming December 9th when the band will be performing a rare acoustic set in South Miami’s favorite spot for Live Music: Bougainvillea’s

Come out to relax an enjoy this exclusive acoustic session as the band goes over the very best of their repertoire you will be able to sing along to! For more info visit: www.bachacomusic.com

Soundcircle EP Release Party at PAX! 12/13/12

Soundcircle EP Release Party at PAX!
Thursday, 12/13/2012, 09:00 pm – 02:00 am
81-atlgPAX
337 SW 8th St.,
Miami, Florida 33130
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SOUNDCIRCLES came on to the scene in 2009 as A Pink Floyd Tribute Band playing several shows in the local scene. Soon enough they began writing original material and “Upstream” represents the culmination of those efforts. Fusing elements of prog, alternative, spacey and indie rock, this local quintet is eager to share their modern take on a classic sound with the rest of South Florida

4 Bands
Salvese Quien Pueda
Dear Darling
Soundcircles
Humbert

Spam Allstars at PAX! 12/14/12

Spam Allstars at PAX!
Saturday, 12/15/2012, 10:00 pm – 02:00 am
01-atlgPAX
337 SW 8th St.,
Miami, Florida 33173
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Spam Allstars were formed by Andrew Yeomanson, a/k/a DJ Le Spam, who was raised in Toronto, Bogota and London, and has called Miami home since 1993. He got his start by playing guitar in Haitian band Lavalas, and recording and touring with Miami based artist Nil Lara. Along the way he added to his vinyl collection, and when off the road he would DJ locally. These DJ gigs evolved into collaborations with live musicians, performing on an internet radio show, recording in his home studio, and the first of many residencies combining his samplers & DJ skills with a live band.

Drive-By Big Band at PAX 12/12/12

Drive-By Big Band at PAX
Wednesday, 12/12/2012, 08:00 pm –
41-atlg3PAX
337 SW 8th St.,
Miami, Florida 33130
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Drive-By Big Band Miami is a powerful dynamic 18 piece swinging band influenced by many of the great jazz big bands such as Count Basie, Buddy Rich, Stan Kenton, Woody Herman, Thad Jones and Mel Lewis, U.S. Air Forces Airmen of Note, U.S. Army Jazz Ambassadors, Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr., Dianne Schuur, and many others. The band will be comprised of seasoned professional musicians from the South Florida area and exceptionally talented students from the University of Miami’s Frost School of music.

Kiss N Grind Fall Tour 2012 11/29/12

Kiss N Grind Fall Tour 2012
Thursday, 11/29/2012, 10:00 pm – 03:00 am
KNGmiamiThe Garrett
697 N Miami Ave.,
Miami, Florida 33136
RSVP Link

We are thrilled to announce Kiss-n-Grind’s first-ever national tour. With the help of our friends at Smirnoff, and the launch of their new “Iced Cake” & “Kissed Caramel” confectionary flavored vodkas, the Kiss-n-Grind tour will be touching-down in Los Angeles, Miami, Washington DC, Baltimore, Philadelphia & New York City from November 23rd – December 5th. Originating in Los Angeles, Kiss-n-Grind events have become well known for their atypical locations, beautiful art installations and raucous dance-floor environments. Kiss-n-Grind has hosted a number of notable DJ and music talents including DJ Jazzy Jeff, Raphael Saadiq, Questlove, The Brand New Heavies, Kid Capri, Idris Elba, Eric Roberson, Just Blaze, Foreign Exchange, Biz Markie and many others. Headlining the tour will be Kiss-n-Grind’s founder and curator, GRAMMY nominated recording artist and DJ, Vikter Duplaix along with a “surprise” DJ line-up in each market. We are looking forward to giving the rest of the country the same high production quality and raucous dance-floor environments that LA has come to know and love!

Thursday, November 29th – Miami, FL – The Garett @ Grand Central
Free Admission w/ RSVP here: http://conta.cc/VXVEVi
Facebook Event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/274545485982498/

Open Smirnoff Bar: 10 – 11p
Discounted Smirnoff Drinks Thereafter:
3 Specialty Cocktails:
– Whipped Cream Orange Soda
– Iced Birthday Cake
– Kissed Caramel Sweet Remedy
Admission is FREE all night long with RSVP only

Bondax with Samo Sound Boy Art Basel Miami I at The Garage 12/6/12

Bondax with Samo Sound Boy Art Basel Miami I at The Garage
Thursday, December 6, 2012, 9:00pm
The Garage
1661 Pennsylvania Ave
Miami Beach, FL 33139

Friends, it gives us great pleasure to present to you our next musical Offering….Bondax

Originally from Lancaster, UK – this teenage duo build beats that lurk somewhere between hazy ambient dreamscapes, bouncy house and garage. Their Soundcloud is a sign of things to come with songs ‘Baby I Got That’ and ‘Just Us’ receiving multiple reloads from their thousands of followers. As well as an ever increasing tour schedule. Not to mention their record label Just Us supported by the likes of Annie Mac and Star Slinger…Here’s what they have to say about their hype: “Right now we are just concentrating in the studio to try and make the most interesting music we can. We’re excited about traveling the world and making an album next year. Our longer term goals aren’t really on our mind right now as things seem to be moving really fast and I think we just need to enjoy the journey”

We, not being as eloquent, will let their music speak for itself and any DJ or music lover worth their salt can attest..

As if they weren’t enough, we’ve enlisted Body High label boss Samo Sound Boy himself to set the mood for these two youngsters for what promises to be a night of highly contemporary art and music.

Advance tickets on sale this week.

Presented by: Gotta Dance Dirty x Oh Really?!

Chromatics with Prince Rama 12/7/12

Chromatics with Prince Rama
Friday, 12/07/2012, 08:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Chromatics_1Olympia Theater at the Gusman Center for the Performing Arts
174 E Flagler Street,
Miami, Florida 33131
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An exclusive Art Basel week Miami debut performance presented by SWEAT Records and M.O.

Experience Chromatics’ dark, sexy, electronic pop-rock sound at the gorgeous Olympia Theater. Their music incorporates elements of Italo disco, lo-fi rock, and noir pop, using a palette of analog synths, hypnotizing female vocals, and rhythmic patterns. Their music was featured prominently in the hit film Drive and their most recent album Kill For Love was awarded “Best New Music” by Pitchfork. Opening up are Prince Rama (Paw Tracks), a two-piece psychedelic art-rock band originally from Florida and now based in Brooklyn.

Generous support for this show is provided by Heineken, Zignum Mezcal, and Flavorpill. A Red Curtain Series event, sponsored in part by Friends of Gusman and the Knight Foundation

Kurt Cobain’s Life Explored in Film, Dance and Music 12/6/12

Kurt Cobain’s Life Explored in Film, Dance and Music
Thursday, 12/06/2012, 08:00 pm – 10:00 pm
kurt_cobain-777x549Olympia Theater at the Gusman Center for the Performing Arts
174 E Flagler Street,
Miami, Florida 33131
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KURT is a multidisciplinary exhibition and study of the late Kurt Cobain. The evening opens with the world premier of a short film by artist Adarsha Benjamin titled KURT – an abstract portrayal of the personality and many masks of the myth that surrounded the late Kurt Cobain featuring various actors and their take on this cultural icon.

Famed choreographer and L.A. dance provocateur Ryan Heffington stages a 15-minute “over-sensory live version” inspired by the famous Nirvana music video, “Smells like Teen Spirit” to original music by Guy Blakeslee, front man of the LA indie-band The Entrance.

The evening continues with a performance by Thurston Moore, from the legendary band Sonic Youth, whose music was a huge influence on Kurt Cobain and Nirvana.

KURT is presented by the Friends of Gusman-Red Curtain Series, Olympia Theater, and Onward Forward, with support from the Knight Foundation, Miami Downtown Development Authority and Friends of Gusman.

Jazz In The Gardens Presented by Uptown

Jazz In The Gardens Presented by Uptown
jazzMarch 16 and 17, 2013
Sun Life Stadium
347 Don Shula Drive
Miami Gardens, FL 33056
www.jazzinthegardens.com

Miami Gardens’ 8th annual two-day Jazz in the Gardens music festival at Sun Life Stadium is proud to announce as the festival host, nationally syndicated radio personality, Michael Baisden.

Michael Baisden is undeniably one of the most influential and engaging personalities in radio history. His meteoric rise to No. 1 is redefining radio with the numbers to back it up. The show is nationally syndicated and is heard in over 78 markets nationwide with over eight million loyal listeners daily. His career began when he took a leap of faith to leave his job driving trains in Chicago to self-publish his book and began touring the country selling books out of the trunk of his car. Baisden, who now has four best-selling books to his credit, has hosted two national television shows, and has recently produced three feature films.

"I’m excited to be hosting the 8th Annual Jazz in the Gardens Music Festival. I had the pleasure of hosting the 2011 festival and it was an awesome experience. Each year the event gets bigger and better”, stated Michael Baisden. “I’m looking forward to inviting my listeners from around the country and the world to join me for two days of food, fun, and incredible music. My goal is to make this the most successful Jazz in the Gardens Festival ever!

Jazz in the Gardens success is attributed to the list of legends that grace the stage each year along with its incredible food, affordable tickets and Miami Gardens’ amazing March weather. For the past seven years, the festival has enjoyed unprecedented growth and has consistently delivered increases in attendance. Nearly 50,000 music lovers from the Caribbean, United States and all over Florida attended the 2012 festival. Tickets to the 2013 festival go on sale November 15, 2012, 10:00 a.m. at www.jazzinthegardens.com, the Sun Life Stadium Box Office, www.ticketmaster.com and at Ticketmaster locations. "Baisden is of the premiere radio personalities in the U.S. and a connoisseur of good music and great entertainment. It’s always good to have someone with his reputation, credibility, popularity and love for a really good show on our team," said Miami Gardens Mayor Oliver Gilbert.

The 2012 "Jazz in the Gardens" featured performances from legendary artists including May J. Blige, Jill Scott, Patti LaBelle, KEM, Kenny G, Doug E Fresh, Kevin Eubanks, Ramsey Lewis and Nicole Henry. Previous years have included celebrated artists such as Erykah Badu, John Legend, Robin Thicke, the late Teena Marie, Wyclef, Babyface, Frankie Beverly and Maze, Chaka Khan, Chrisette Michele, Common, Anthony Hamilton, Ms. Lauryn Hill, Al Jarreau, Gladys Knight, The Isley Brothers, EnVogue, Lalah Hathaway, Branford Marsalis and Roy Ayers.

AE-Collective Presents BKMIA 11/24/12

AE-Collective Presents BKMIA
Saturday, November 24th, 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM
poster2_8x11Wood Tavern
2531 NW 2ND Ave
Miami, FL 33127

www.ae-collective.com
www.aecollective.eventbrite.com

Ages 21 and Over

BKMIA “Two Cities One Culture” brings progressive Brooklyn and Miami Musicians together to the heart of the Miami music scene. BKMIA shines the spotlight on the unique alliance and synergy between the two cities and showcase the similarities of both cultures in relation to music.

2:00 to 3:00 — Haitian Hillbilly
3:00 to 3:30 — Metro Zu
3:30 to 4:30 — Lolo
4:30 to 5:00 — Kool AD
5:00 to 5:30 — Chris Oh
5:30 to 6:00 — Steven A. Clark
6:00 to 6:30 — Artime
6:30 to 7:00 — Surprise Guest
7:00 to 7:30 — Keen One
7:30 to 8:00 — Deaf Poets
8:00 to 8:30 — Ideal
8:30 to 9:00 — Ninjasonik
9:00 to 9:15 — Iron Lyon
9:15 to 9:35 — Spaceghost Purrp
9:35 to 10:00 -Iron Lyon

Matching Set Verge Art Miami Beach Opening Night Showcase 12/6/12

Matching Set Verge Art Miami Beach Opening Night Showcase
Dec 6, 6-10pm
Pocket-of-Lollipops-Live-photoESSEX House
1001 Collins Ave.
Miami Beach, FL 33139
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Matching Set: Last year Pocket of Lollipops duo Maite and Tony brought you the mind-expanding Cashmere Kitty. This year, they are joining forces with Verge Art Fair for their opening night Art Party to produce Matching Set, an unruffled line up of musical acts Datamouth, Cog Nomen, Pocket of Lollipops and DJ Jiriki.

Posh Punk Duo Maitejosune Urrechaga & Tony Kapel from Pocket of Lollipops bring to you another combination of their artshmaltz. These two have been know for their installations and music performances together. Individually Maite is a visual artist and Tony is a writer. When these two forces combine they marry iconic tones. Past events have included: “Cashmere Kitties,” “Snowcone in the Stairs,” “It’s Okay to Cross now,” and “The Halls Ways.” These events have ranged from Live Paper Ball Fights, feeding the audience lollipops, and creating and coloring masks to chase snails. For this special performance, Maite describes her goal as helping the audience to “imagine drizzles steel pressing themselves into your being.”

Datamouth is the moniker of Chris Salazar, an artist and musician originally from Santiago, Chile who currently lives in Miami, FL. Salazar’s musical background is diverse: guitarist in the influential South Florida punk band Milkshed in the 1990’s and early 2000’s; guitarist in the instrumental rock band Vidavox (described as an amalgam of jazz, progressive rock, jam band, & math rock) in the early-mid 2000’s; and performer/collaborator in various other musical projects. Additionally, video game soundtracks and Freestyle music were among the earliest electronic influences on Salazar. His approach to electronic music is atypical in that his tracks often evolve from melodies written on guitar. Although Salazar is a senior art director professionally, outside of work, he continues to work in art by constantly drawing, designing, photographing + film-making, and creating music.

Cog Nomen is made up of Guitarist, Buffalo Brown and drummer, Brave Ulysses, both of whom have been staples in the Miami live music scene for a better part of the last decade. Cog Nomen’s music is part electro-pop with an good dose of psychedelic ambient rock-scapes (Imagine Pink Floyd jamming with Daft Punk at Brian Eno’s house). Each of their songs constructs a familiar place with spry rhythms, lush textures and engaging hooks without the safety net of plug-ins or pre-recorded sequences favored by laptop musicians. Their debut album Even The Odd was recorded live during the summer of 2011 while facing each other in the recording studio. Recently they have been at it again with their unique twist of psychedelic and pop music- releasing their second album titled “The End Of Knowing (As We Know It)” in CD and MP3 format on August 1st. The Cog Nomen sound is so raw yet refined that its instantly familiar while exuberantly fresh and unpredictab

JIRIKI JiRiKi is an Atlanta based artist who grew up playing in different psychadelic jam bands, then enrolled into the electronic music production program at SAE institute in Miami which paved the way to her first EDM project as JiRiKi, which started in July of 2011. Sets and production include a fusion of Dubstep, Drumstep, Drum and Bass, Electro, Trip Hop, and Glitch.

Daniel Johnston in Miami During Art Basel Week at Grand Central 12/7/12

Daniel Johnston in Miami During Art Basel Week
danieljohnstonFriday, December 7, 2012, 9pm
Grand Central – Miami 
697 N Miami Ave.
Miami, FL, 33136

Regular Tickets 

During this year Miami Art fairs Week, with, drawings at Wynwood walls and a concert + solo Art show @ Grand Central, long-time cult icon Daniel Johnston will entered the become a part of the Miami art movement. For anyone who had the slightest familiarity with his life and his work, the first question this Miami début will provoke is not ‘What does this say about the art world?’ but ‘What does this mean for Daniel?’ Because of the many complicated feelings Johnston tends to inspire, concern is usually high on the list.

Johnston is severely mentally ill. Diagnosed as bipolar, frequently delusional, occasionally violent (he attacked his former manager with a lead pipe and once brought down his father’s small plane, shutting off the engine mid-flight and throwing the keys out the window), he’s spent his adult life in and out of institutions. He has managed to sustain himself through the care of friends and family, and through an absolute belief in his artistic calling. These days, physically wrecked by years of medication, tons of acid dropped in the 1980s and a lifelong diet of hamburgers, Coke and cigarettes, he’s a hulking middle-aged child–man living in small-town Texas in the care of his elderly, fundamentalist Christian parents.

But all of this is old news to anyone who’s followed his career as a remarkably successful musical outsider (or to anyone who’s seen The Devil and Daniel Johnston, Jeff Feuerzeig’s 2005 documentary on his life). Johnston has been on hipster radar since the 1980s, when his DIY cassettes began making their way into the world. Singing in a shaky, plaintive warble, accompanying himself on rudimentary chord organ and guitar, he’s recorded scores of naive and witty songs about superheroes, about the battle between good and evil, about lost love, loneliness and madness – all weird and funny and intimate and tremendously catchy. And he has always drawn and painted as well, chronicling in twisted, cartoonish fashion his various obsessions and the characters that populate his interior world: Captain America, Casper the Friendly Ghost, Satan, a stalk-eyed frog named Jeremiah and a hollow-headed doppelgänger called Joe the Boxer.

And 33 of his pieces with all of them will be here in Miami, rendered in pen, water colors and marker on notebook paper, curated by Pablo Gehr; with a preview in Wynwood walls Dec 6 and the main art show & concert at Grand Central Dec. 7 and 8th during art fair’s week; alongside the work of 10 local artists making an homage show to Johnston, who will also collaborate by adding his characters in the canvases of the locals. Local Artists include The Concert organized by local event mogul Aramís Lorié will be the place to be and the one event to make a mark in the local art scene during this year’s Art Fairs week!

Concert doors at 9pm December 7! For VIP email: pablo@brickellartwalk.com

Eric Vloeimans / Florian Weber – Virtuoso Chamber Jazz 12/11/12

Eric Vloeimans / Florian Weber – Virtuoso Chamber Jazz
vwblastimageTuesday, December 11, 8:00pm
Coral Gables Congregational Church
3010 De Soto Blvd
Coral Gables, FL
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"Eric Vloeimans has emerged as a trumpeter with uncommon instincts, relentless lyricism and an astute ear for musical partnerships. Eric and Florian perform works from their recent CD Live at the Concertgebouw, a sublime work of understated power." ericvloeimans.nl

Miami: Armada Fania Club and Pop Up Store 12/5/12-12/8/12

Miami: Armada Fania Club & Pop Up Store
bannerDec 5-8
PAX
337 S.W. 8 St.
Miami FL, 33130
Free w/ RSVP

Armada Fania Club & Pop-Up Store Line Up:
Dec. 5th: Bobbito Garcia (aka Kool Bob Love) & The Brass King (More Info)
Dec. 6th : Rice & Beans Sound System (More Info)
Dec. 7th : Whiskey Barons & Mr. Pauer (More Info)
Dec. 8th : Radio Rios & DJ Africa (More Info)

The famed Latin music label Fania Records will be showcasing its music during the 2012 Art Basel weeklong event in Miami. The Armada Fania Club & Pop-Up Store is a four night event slated for PAX Miami and will feature eight top DJs from Miami, Boston and NYC, who will be playing the original and remix sounds the label that is often referred to as the “Motown” of Latin music.

An alternative to the “laser & smoke” events held in the Miami at this time, the Armada Fania will bring together the best components of Latin music, “música para bailar,” combined with a Pop-Up store for attendees to buy Fania merchandise ranging from CDs to T-Shirts. In addition to the music, the Armada Fania will feature the LIVE art of Santiago, a New York based pin up/portrait artist.

Pocket of Lollipops presents Matching Set 12/6/12

Pocket of Lollipops presents Matching Set
Thursday, 12/06/2012, 06:00 pm – 10:00 pm
68472_10151149979844317_1992849857_nEssex House (Miami Beach)
10001 Collins AVe,
MIami Beach, Florida 33139
Webpage Link

Pocket of Lollipops joining forces with Verge Art Fair for their opening night Art Party to produce Matching Set, an unruffled line up of musical acts Datamouth, Cog Nomen, DJ Jiriki and Pocket of Lollipops.

POCKET OF LOLLIPOPS
Posh Punk Duo Maitejosune Urrechaga & Tony Kapel from Pocket of Lollipops bring to you another combination of their artshmaltz. These two have been know for their installations and music performances together. Individually Maite is a visual artist and Tony is a writer. When these two forces combine they marry iconic tones. Past events have included: “Cashmere Kitties,” “Snowcone in the Stairs,” “It’s Okay to Cross now,” and “The Halls Ways.” These events have ranged from Live Paper Ball Fights, feeding the audience lollipops, and creating and coloring masks to chasing snails. For this special performance, Maite describes her goal as helping the audience to “imagine drizzles of steel pressing themselves into your being.”

Students from the University of Miami Jazz Band 12/12/12

Students from the University of Miami Jazz Band
Wednesday, 12/12/2012, 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
gary-mark-mike-and-tim-collageMiami Tower Sky Lounge
100 SE 2nd St,
Miami, Florida 33131
Webpage Link

FREE Admission – Open to the public

Gary Thomas (Bass)

Gary has been performing and recording professionally as a bassist for the past 10 years. After spending his early years as a musician in north Florida, Gary moved to Miami in 2007 in order to study music at the University of Miami. He has recently completed both a Bachelor’s Degree and a Master’s Degree from the University and continues to work professionally as a musician in and around south Florida. Gary has been recognized as a composer in Downbeat Magazine, and has also participated in Betty Carter’s Jazz Ahead, at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. While living in Miami, Gary has performed alongside artists such as Shelly Berg, Kevin Mahogany, Ira Sullivan, and John Fedchock

Tim Jago (Guitar)

While securing an in-demand reputation throughout the country Tim has performed and recorded with many significant jazz artists. Having recently completed a Masters in Jazz Performance at the University of Miami, Tim has continued on the path of creative music, continually strengthening his foundation in the jazz tradition as well as crafting his individual musical expression through composition.

Mark Small (Sax)

Mark Small is a saxophonist/woodwind player/composer who resides in New York City and Miami. After studying in his home state of Connecticut and attending the New England Conservatory in Boston, he moved to NYC where he quickly began working in numerous facets of the New York’s diverse music scene. While in NYC, Mark performs with his own band and as a sideman for bands such as the Village Vanguard Orchestra and Darcy James Argue’s Secret Society (which he is featured on the Grammy nominated debut record) among other bands at such notable clubs as the Blue Note, 55 bar,Village Vanguard, Fat Cat, and the Jazz Gallery.

Mike Piolet (Drums)

Michael Piolet is a drummer from Chicago, IL who is currently a senior enrolled at the University of Miami on a full ride scholarship. He is playing in the Stamps Quintet, which consists of the top five freshmen in the country on their respective instruments. He is pursuing a B.M. in jazz performance and is studying with Bee Gee’s former drummer Steve Rucker.

Angelo Versace (Keyboards)

Recently the winner of the 2012 Phillips Jazz Piano competition, Angelo Versace is an experienced pianist who plays professionally in jazz, gospel, funk, and R&B groups. In 2003, Versace played at the New Orleans Jazz Festival at the Invitation of Ellis Marsalis. Later that same year, Versace was chosen to play in the North Sea Jazz Festival with his jazz trio. In 2005, Versace became a member of the Dwayne Dolphin Piccolo Bass Band and has recorded two albums with the group to date, “Ming” and “Pretty Girl”. In 2007, Versace recorded a classical album with Alto Saxophonist Keith Young Called “Saxophone Voices from Five Countries”. In 2008, he recorded another album, “Hahn Hymns,” with platinum selling jazz guitarist, Jerry Hahn. Versace is currently awaiting the release of his latest recording with trumpeter Augie Haas, “ENDless” as well as a new project with Take 6 vocalist, Khristian Dentley.

Join the New Year “Celebration” with Kool and the Gang at Seminole Casino Coconut Creek 12/31/12

Join the New Year “Celebration” with Kool and the Gang at Seminole Casino Coconut Creek
Monday, 12/31/2012, 10:30 pm –
Kool-the-GangSeminole Casino Coconut Creek
5550 NW 40th Street,
Coconut Creek, Florida 33073
Webpage Link

Join the “celebration” and ring in 2013 with Kool and the Gang at The Pavilion at Seminole Casino Coconut Creek on Thursday, December 31 starting at 10:30 p.m. The beloved band will be playing all of South Florida fans favorites throughout the night, up until the ball drops at midnight.

Comprised of Khalis Bayyan and his brother Robert “Kool” Bell joined by Robert “Spike” Mickens, Dennis “Dee Tee” Thomas, Ricky Westfield, George Brown and Charles Smith, Kool and the Gang created a unique musical blend of jazz, soul and funk. The group solidified their musical chemistry early on by supporting acts like Bill Cosby, Ritchie Havens and Richard Pryor.

Their self-titled 1969 debut album introduced their signature instrumental sound and fierce horn arrangements, spawning their first Billboard R&B charted single, “Kool and the Gang,” and later “Let the Music Take Your Mind.” Their audacious sophomore set Live at the Sex Machine peaked at number six on Billboard’s R&B chart and yielded three hit singles, “Funky Man,” “Who’s Gonna Take the Weight” and “I Want to Take You Higher.”

The band’s stellar reputation grew with each album, and 1973’s gold disc Wild & Peaceful took Kool and the Gang to another level, spurring the immortal party anthems “Funky Stuff,” “Hollywood Swinging” and the platinum smash “Jungle Boogie.” Kool and the Gang saw continued success with the smashes “Open Sesame,” “Get Down On It,” “Take My Heart,” “Let’s Go Dancing,” “Cherish,” and “Fresh,” all helping to solidify the groups’ international stardom.

Kool and the Gang has sold over 70 million albums worldwide and influenced the music of three generations. The group has earned two Grammy Awards, seven American Music Awards, 25 Top Ten R&B hits, nine Top Ten Pop hits and 31 gold and platinum albums to date.

Tickets start at $90* and are available at www.ticketmaster.com. *Additional fees may apply

About Seminole Casino Coconut Creek
The all-new Seminole Casino Coconut Creek is South Florida’s hottest place to play. With its recent $150 million expansion, the entertainment destination now features 65 table games of live Blackjack, Baccarat, Pai Gow Poker, Let it Ride and Spanish 21 plus a High-Limit area and lounge on a 100,000-square-foot casino floor. The new second floor non-smoking Stax Poker Lounge offers high stakes no-limit action including Texas Hold ‘em, 7-Card Stud and Omaha Hi Lo tournaments. More than 2,300 Las Vegas-style slots include Wide-Area Progressive Jackpots and Mega Jackpots. Three new restaurants – the upscale NYY Steak, Sorrisi Italian Restaurant and the New York-style 1st Street Deli – join the award winning Fresh Harvest, Nectar Lounge and Sunset Grill. Taking total guest enjoyment to a new level is The Pavilion, a 1,200-seat concert venue, and the revolutionary Player’s Club showcasing an innovative and immersive experience eliminating wait times. An environmentally friendly garage with solar energy and green art technology offers 2,400 covered parking spaces. An adjacent transportation hub is outfitted with valet service and a bus lounge for ultimate comfort and guest convenience. Open 24/7, 365 days, Seminole Casino Coconut Creek is located at the corner of U.S. 441 (State Road 7) and Sample Road at 5550 NW 40 Street. For more information, call 954-977-6700, visit us online at www.seminolecasinococonutcreek.com or www.facebook.com/seminolecasinocococreek. Follow us on Twitter @SemCasinoCoCo.

Mute Miami and The Stage Miami Present Of Montreal LIVE! 11/28/12

Mute Miami and The Stage Miami Present Of Montreal LIVE!
Wednesday, 11/28/2012, 09:00 pm –
ofmontreal_final_web-01The Stage Miami
170 Northeast 38th Street,
MIami, Florida 33137
Webpage Link

Mute Miami has done it again! We brought St. Vincent to The Stage in May and now we are bringing Elephant 6 alumni Kevin Barnes and “of Montreal” to The Stage in Miami on Wednesday, November 28th, 2012. You won’t want to miss this return to a rare intimate setting where every seat is the best seat in the house.

The band released “Paralytic Stalks” in February on Polyvinyl Records and has spent the summer playing shows in South America and Europe. If you’ve experienced Of Montreal live before, you know that their shows are always very theatrical, so we can’t wait to see what they have up their sleeve for us!

Ticket information: $18 pre-sale
Tickets @: www.thestagemiami.com
For more info:
Like Mute Miami on Facebook @ www.facebook.com/mutemiami
or
Follow us on Twitter: @MuteMiami

YIN: Yoga In The Nightclub 11/17/12

YIN: Yoga In The Nightclub
Saturday, 11/17/2012, 07:00 pm – 09:00 pm
Exhale at the Epic Residence + Hotel
270 biscayne blvd way, miami fl, ,
33131, Florida Miami
More Info Link

YIN: Yoga In the Nightclub. A multi dimensional interactive shakti experience with high tech sonics and visual effects
Having rocked the 2012 Bhakti Fest stage and chosen as the poster girl for Shakti Fest 2013, internationally acclaimed yogini/musician/activist Parvati has been featured on Entertainment Tonight and performed at New York’s Madison Square Garden, at London’s Earl Court and at Berlin’s Club Maria.

Parvati is coming to Exhale Miami to share her recent show: a transcendent electronic art experience called “YIN: Yoga in the Nightclub”. YIN brings to life Parvati’s new album of engaging, artful songs that combine dance grooves and luscious soundscapes, featuring traditional Sanskrit chants to the Divine Mother.

Created as a salutation to her beloved yoga community, this album displays Parvati’s musical mastery, with electronic tracks that feel organically alive. Drenched with devotion and rooted in profound yogic understanding, “YIN: Yoga in the Nightclub” embraces the divine feminine and takes devotional music to a whole new level.

Over a backdrop of beautiful lights and nature-inspired videos, Parvati’s enchanting vocals, sparkling costumes and layered sounds share the inspired message that we can meet the Divine everywhere.

Please come to sing along, do some mudras and yoga poses or freely dance in this rare opportunity for a profound experience and see Parvati live. A percentage of proceeds supports Embracing The World.

Guns N’ Roses Guitarist Gilby Clarke To Perform Free At Seminole Casino Coconut Creek 11/23/12

Guns N’ Roses Guitarist Gilby Clarke To Perform Free At Seminole Casino Coconut Creek
Friday, 11/23/2012, 09:00 pm –
Gilby-ClarkeSeminole Casino Coconut Creek – Nectar Lounge
5550 NW 40th Street,
Coconut Creek, Florida 33073
Webpage Link

Don’t miss Guns N’ Roses guitarist Gilby Clarke when he performs FREE at Seminole Casino Coconut Creek’s Nectar Lounge following an opening by popular blues band Steady Freddy. Taking over for Izzy Stradlin, Clarke toured extensively with the band on their worldwide Use Your Illusion Tour between 1991 – 1993. He also appeared on several Guns N’ Roses albums, including The Spaghetti Incident?, Live Era ’88 – ’91 and Greatest Hits. While a member of the band he was a recipient of the MTV Video Vanguard Award.

Clarke went on to forge a solo career as well, playing guitar with Slash’s Snakepit, Heart, Nancy Sinatra, the Go-Go’s Kathy Valentine, MC5 and even forming his own group Rock Star Supernova with members of Metallica and Mötley Crüe.

Carlos Molina & Friends Classical Guitar Opening Gala Celebration 11/18/12

Carlos Molina & Friends Classical Guitar Opening Gala Celebration
Sunday, 11/18/2012, 05:00 pm – 07:00 pm
Carlos-Molina_Friends_OpeningGala-flat_FBSaint Philip’s Episcopal Church
1121 Andalusia Avenue,
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
Webpage Link

The Miami Classical Guitar Society – 25th Anniversary, Opening Gala Celebration!

CARLOS MOLINA & FRIENDS* (Cuba/USA)
Sunday, November 18, 2012 – 5:00 PM
“…excellent artist and great interpreter of the unforgettable master Villa-Lobos” -Mindinha Villa-Lobos

*Featuring Guest Artists:
Carlos Averhoff (saxophone)
Ahmed Barroso (electric guitar)
Federico Britos (violin)
Sergio Gonzalez (piano)
Suzan de Gooyer (flute)
Teresa Madiedo (guitar)
Marisa Molina (soprano)
With a Special presentation by:
Jose Angel Navarro (guitar)
Horby Lopez & Ferguson High School Guitar Ensemble

Venue: Saint Philip’s Episcopal Church – 1121 Andalusia Avenue; Coral Gables, FL 33134
Tickets: $25 Gen. Admission at the door / $20 Members, Seniors, Students w/ ID
To purchase Tickets online, please visit www.miamiguitar.org

2012-2013 proudly marks the 25th Anniversary of The Miami Classical Guitar Society, a non-profit organization founded to raise awareness and encourage the knowledge and promotion of the Classical Guitar in Miami. This season is a celebration of the classical guitar, and the Silver Anniversary of the MCGS’ unparalleled record of excellence in initiating and developing a guitar movement in the city of Miami, and establishing South Florida as a hub of international importance for the instrument. We welcome you to celebrate with us!

Words & Wine at Grand Central Featuring Orange Flight & Apollo Mars 11/14/12

Words & Wine at Grand Central Featuring Orange Flight & Apollo Mars
Wednesday, 11/14/2012, 09:00 pm – 02:00 am
wnwGrand Central Annex
697 North Miami Ave.,
Downtown Miami, Florida 3136
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I am very pleased to announce that Words & Wine is once again on the move and we have found a new place to jam out. This upcoming Wednesday we will be at the Annex (downstairs) of Grand Central. Come join us for Jams, Poetry, Drums and an epic evening full of good times

Hosted By: JOHNNY FAMA & ALVARO RAMIREZ III

Featuring Orange Flight & Apollo From Mars

Special Appearance by Cuban Artist X Alfonso

This will be a bit different from THE JAM HOUSE. It will be NO COVER and the venue is 21 and over.

Drink Specials Will be:

Early Night Bird Special from 10-11p to be announced soon
4 $ Pbr’s (tax and tip included)
8 $ Pbr and Jameson Shot (tax and tip included)

Again NO COVER

NO OUTSIDE DRINKS!! WE WILL HAVE AWESOME DRINK SPECIALS AVAILABLE EACH EVENT.

Let’s once again get together, drink some wine, share some thoughts and be happy.

We got plenty of space for Musicians, Poets, and yes DRUMMERS!
All we ask is that you respect the venue.

It is very cozy, well lit atmosphere where everyone can be themselves.

Let’s get together and continue to share good vibes and creativity. Miami is redefining it’s Art scene and our movement has created a pavement for poets, musicians, dancers, thinkers, lovers, and people who just need to get away and express themselves freely.

Any questions please call Nikki 786 529 5218 or 786 728 4748

Photographs of the 4th Annual RAWards at The Stage Miami on 11/8/12

4th Annual RAWards at The Stage Miami on Thursday, November 8, 2012.  What a wonderful event,  54 cities across the nation picked their most talented hometown artists, designers and performers. The top nominees in Miami were showcased at The Stage.  RAW selected three local judges and together with the attendee’s picked who will represent Miami in the RAWards Finals.

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12 Nights of Electronic Music and Art: Guitars, Bass and Electronics 11/16/12

12 Nights of Electronic Music and Art: Guitars, Bass and Electronics
Friday, 11/16/2012, 08:00 pm – 09:00 pm
BonacossaHarold Golen Gallery
2294 NW 2nd Ave,
Miami, Florida 33127
Webpage Link

12 Nights of Electronic Music and Art:
Guitars, Bass and Electronics
featuring Bryan Jacobs, Federico Bonacossa and Kyle Motle
Harold Golen Gallery, 2294 NW 2nd Ave, Wynwood Art District, Miami FL, 33127 
Friday, November 16, 2012 at 8PM
More info at http://12nights.org/Season5/season5-9.html

http://www.facebook.com/events/175714432568149/
Contact: info@fetafoundation.org
Admissions: Free

Tonight we are presenting three musicians from Miami and New York performing on guitars, bass and electronics. Federico Bonacossa’s curiosity about the current guitar lead him to create a national call for works. Out of 100 submissions, Bonacossa selected 4 finalists. Kyong Mee Choi’s It only needs to be seen (one of the selected pieces that is presented tonight) was inspired by the Steve Hagen’s saying, “Truth does not need any explanation. It only needs to be seen. The only way we can be free in each moment is to become what the moment is.” Choi wants the  audience to experience being in the moment through the stream of sound that does not need any explanation but only needs to be heard. Bonacossa’s Sequitur VIII will feature a canonic layering of real-time audio processing in MAX/MSP. The Miami-based up-and-coming bassist and composer Kyle Motle will join Bonacossa in Tragos for double bass and live electronics that explores scratch tones and open strings. Bryan Jacobs’s Trigger will investigate the idea of presets in music. In fact, there are as many triggered presets as there are notes in this work! Compact Scecenes will feature Jacobs on guitar while operating fixed and live electronics. “This piece has a little to do with Milli Vanilli mouthing the words and a little to do with extending the acoustic tradition.”BJ

Three Dog Night to Bring “Joy to the World” at Seminole Casino Coconut Creek 1/5/13

Three Dog Night to Bring “Joy to the World” at Seminole Casino Coconut Creek
Saturday, 01/05/2013, 08:00 pm –
3dogASeminole Casino Coconut Creek
5550 NW 40th Street,
Coconut Creek, Florida 33073
Webpage Link

Three Dog Night, one of the most successful American bands of the ‘60s and ‘70s, will bring “joy to the world” on Saturday, January 5, 2013 at 8 p.m. at The Pavilion at Seminole Casino Coconut Creek.

Founding members and vocalists Cory Wells and Danny Hutton, original keyboardist Jimmy Greenspoon and guitarist Michael Allsup, as well as bassist Paul Kingery and drummer Pat Bautz will perform their beloved hits, plus some amazing new songs, sure to be enjoyed by South Florida Fans of all ages.

With their distinctive and sometimes extraordinary harmonic blend, the group became a sensation and their hits appeared on best-selling charts in multiple genres, including pop, rock and country. Boasting chart and sales records that are virtually unmatched in popular music, Three Dog Night had an impressive 21 consecutive Billboard Top 40 hits, including three number one singles, “Mama Told Me (Not to Come),” which was also a Top 10 hit in the United Kingdom, “Joy to the World,” and “Black and White.” Coincidentally, each one featured a different lead singer.

Three Dog Nights’ version of John Lennon and Paul McCartney’s ‘’It’s For You’’ typified the band at their best, but it was their original arrangements of the work of lesser-known writers that brought welcome exposure and considerable royalties to fresh talent. The group recorded the music of the best new songwriters of their time, including Harry Nilsson (“One”), Randy Newman (“Mama Told Me (Not to Come)”), Elton John (“Lady Samantha” and “Your Song”), Laura Nyro (“Eli’s Coming”), Paul Williams (“An Old Fashioned Love Song”) and Hoyt Axton (“Joy to the World”) among many others. The band was noted for its creative arrangements and interpretations, and their cover choices gave exposure to several of these talented songwriters.

As they mark more than 40 years of extraordinary music and touring on the road, Three Dog Nights’ records continue to sell around the world, reaching beyond the borders of the U.S. into Japan, Canada, Holland, England, Germany, Spain and more.

Tickets start at $40* and are available at www.ticketmaster.com. *Additional fees may apply

About Seminole Casino Coconut Creek
The all-new Seminole Casino Coconut Creek is South Florida’s hottest place to play. With its recent $150 million expansion, the entertainment destination now features 65 table games of live Blackjack, Baccarat, Pai Gow Poker, Let it Ride and Spanish 21 plus a High-Limit area and lounge on a 100,000-square-foot casino floor. The new second floor non-smoking Stax Poker Lounge offers high stakes no-limit action including Texas Hold ‘em, 7-Card Stud and Omaha Hi Lo tournaments. More than 2,300 Las Vegas-style slots include Wide-Area Progressive Jackpots and Mega Jackpots. Three new restaurants – the upscale NYY Steak, Sorrisi Italian Restaurant and the New York-style 1st Street Deli – join the award winning Fresh Harvest, Nectar Lounge and Sunset Grill. Taking total guest enjoyment to a new level is The Pavilion, a 1,200-seat concert venue, and the revolutionary Player’s Club showcasing an innovative and immersive experience eliminating wait times. An environmentally friendly garage with solar energy and green art technology offers 2,400 covered parking spaces. An adjacent transportation hub is outfitted with valet service and a bus lounge for ultimate comfort and guest convenience. Open 24/7, 365 days, Seminole Casino Coconut Creek is located at the corner of U.S. 441 (State Road 7) and Sample Road at 5550 NW 40 Street. For more information, call 954-977-6700, visit us online at www.seminolecasinococonutcreek.com or www.facebook.com/seminolecasinocococreek. Follow us on Twitter @SemCasinoCoCo.

The Miami Symphony Orchestra Concert of Divertimento 11/10/12-11/11/12

The Miami Symphony Orchestra Concert of Divertimento
Divertimento_MISO 11novNovember 10, 8:00pm
Herbert and Nicole Wertheim Performing Arts Center
10910 SW 17th Street
Miami, Florida 33199
 
November 11, 4:00pm
South Miami-Dade 
Cultural Arts Center
10950 SW 211th Street
Miami, FL 33189
www.themiso.org

The Miami Symphony Orchestra continues offering South Florida a magnificent season with another amazing concert: Divertimento! on November 10th and November 11th, 2012.

Divertimento will be conducted by Joshua Dos Santos, the conductor of the National System of Youth Orchestras of Venezuela (the brilliant orchestra of two highly anticipated performances of Haydn’s First Cello Concerto), along with the gifted young cellist Patrice Jackson.
The anticipated performances will take place at the Herbert and Nicole Wertheim Performing Arts Center and South Miami Dade Cultural Arts center.
Don’t miss it!

Grace Potter and The Nocturnals 2/16/13

Grace Potter and The Nocturnals
Saturday, February 16th, 2013, 8:30pm.
Fillmore Miami Beach at The Jackie Gleason Theatre
1700 Washington Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33139

Grace Potter is the lead singer of powerhouse rock quintet Grace Potter & the Nocturnals. Potter has been on a steady rise since her band formed in 2002 while students as St. Lawrence University in upstate New York. Long praised as one of the best live acts in music today, Potter made headlines in late 2010 after being a featured performer alongside Katy Perry, Nicki Minaj and Sugarland on VH1’s "Divas Salute The Troops." Continuing on the upward trajectory, Potter stepped out of her comfort zone in a big way in 2011 when she was asked to duet with country superstar Kenny Chesney on “You and Tequila.” That duet went platinum and garnered the Vermont rocker numerous award nominations including: two CMA nominations, a Grammy nomination, three ACM nominations and two CMT nominations

The multi-instrumentalist and songwriter, who recently had the honor of being chosen for VH1’s coveted Storytellers series, also writes music for TV and film. She recently cowrote with the Flaming Lips frontman Wayne Coyne the music for the Tim Burton movie Frankenweenie. Grace also contributed an original song to Disney’s animated hit Tangled. She has been called, “…one of the rock world’s reigning elite female vocalists…” Her fourth studio album, The Lion The Beast The Beat, was released in June debuting at #17 in the country on Billboard’s Top 200 chart and #10 on Billboard’s Digital chart.

General Admission tickets are $26.50 in Advance and $28.50 Day of Show. They go on sale Friday, November 16, 2012 at 10AM at LiveNation.com  or charge by phone 800-745-3000 and at the Fillmore Box Office during normal business hours (Mon. – Fri., 11AM – 6PM and during show days).

All dates, acts and ticket prices are subject to change without notice. All tickets are subject to

CANCELLED Miami Jazz Fest 11/17/12-11/18/12

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED
Miami Jazz Fest
November 17th & 18th
Klipsch Amphitheater At Bayfront Park
www.miamijazzfest.com

Tickets On Sale Now!

Tired of Jazz Festivals that aren’t really Jazz Festivals? Well look no more!

The Miami Jazz Festâ„¢ is Jazz, pure Jazz! Scheduled for November 17th and 18th at the Klipsch Amphitheater at Bayfront Park adjacent to Biscayne Bay in Downtown Miami, the event promises to be a line-up of quality Jazz performances that will capture the excitement of fans throughout South Florida and beyond.

“There are many music festivals that call themselves ‘Jazz’ events, but are all too often watered down with other types of music” says event founder and producer, Carmen J. Cartiglia. “The Miami Jazz Festâ„¢ will be going back to the basics and will bring in some exceptional true jazz artists from around the world.”

Saturday night, November 17th will be dedicated to the exotic performances of Brazilian Jazz artists. It will feature a star studded line up of international musicians to introduce you to the unique and varied styles of Brazilian Jazz.

Then Sunday’s focus, November 18th, including Jazz great Monty Alexander, will be an all-day event that will bring in some swinging, no nonsense, straight ahead Jazz performances by world renowned musicians from across the globe. This will be a REAL Jazz Festival with the very best musicians the Jazz world has to offer coming together to create an experience not to be missed!

In addition to Monty Alexander performing on Sunday night, among the artists currently scheduled to perform are: Saturday night, dedicated to the sound of Jazz in Brazil, Trio De Paz, Maucha Adnet, Patty Ascher, Antonio Adolfo, and Joe Carter; and the line up on Sunday includes Mike DiRubbo, Don Friedman, Bucky Pizzarelli, Jack Wilkins, Jesse Jones, Warren Chaisson, Giacomo Gates and Bobby Lee Rogers Trio.

“We’re going ‘Old School’ for this event and bringing the people of Miami a true Jazz event that they can be proud of!” Mr. Cartiglia goes on to say that “this is the start of an annual Jazz festival that will grow with each year and establish Miami as the home for ‘True Jazz’ and the revival Jazz is enjoying.”

Tickets are on sale now for the Miami Jazz Festâ„¢ November 17th and 18th at the Klipsch Amphitheater at Bayfront Park. Advance two-day tickets are $130.00 for Reserved Seats and $110.00 for the Festival Lawn. Individual Day tickets are also available in advance: Saturday Reserved Seats are $55.00 and $45.00 for the Festival Lawn; Sunday all-day tickets are $90.00 for Reserved Seats and $75.00 for Festival Lawn and Evening only tickets are $55.00 for Reserved Seats and $45.00 for Festival Lawn. VIP packages are also available. Doors open 4:30PM on Saturday, November 17th and 12:30PM on Sunday, November 18th for all day tickets. Doors open for the evening performance on Sunday at 6PM. To purchase tickets go to www.livenation.com or charge by phone: 1-800-745-3000.

All dates, acts and ticket prices are subject to change without notice. All tickets are subject to applicable taxes, parking and service and handling charges.

A portion of each ticket sold will go to the American Society For Scleroderma Research, a grass roots non-profit organization founded in 2004. Scleroderma is an autoimmune disease affecting individuals of all age ranges, including children. To learn more about Scleroderma and A.S.F.S.R. please visit: www.ASFSR.org

Miami Jazz Fest is also proud to be partnering with the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) as one of only seven Festivals featured in their National Tour With The Music Industry. Hospice assists terminally ill patients and their families. For many years hospices have used music as a powerful tool to bring comfort and hope to those they care for. Both industries now joining together for a greater good.

International Afro-Caribbean Roots Rock Party Reggae Dancehal Cumbia Ska Hip-Hop Raggamuffin Dub 11/17/12

International Afro-Caribbean Roots Rock Party! – Reggae ~ Dancehal ~ Cumbia ~ Ska ~ Hip-Hop ~ Raggamuffin ~ Dub
Saturday, 11/17/2012, 10:00 pm – 02:00 am
187767_162333483909233_1683036336_nPAX
337 S.W. 8 St. Miami, Fl. 33130,
Miami, Florida 33130
Webpage Link

International Afro-Caribbean Roots Rock Party!

Saturday November 17 – PAX, South Florida’s finest Performing Arts eXchange and Live Music venue brings you Miami’s hottest up-and-coming world dance party combining the best alternative fusion sounds of Reggae ~ Dancehall ~ Ska ~ Cumbia ~ Latin Alternative ~ Soca ~ Merengue ~ Samba ~ Hip-Hop ~ and way much more!!

Rose Max at PAX! 11/29/12

Rose Max at PAX!
Thursday, 11/29/2012, 08:00 pm – 02:00 am
rosemax2-199x300PAX
337 SW 8th St.,
Miami, Florida 33130
Webpage Link

Every last Thursday, South Florida’s favorite Brazilian singer Rose Max and her amazing guitarist Ramatis Moraes fire up the dance floor at PAX with an authentic night of classic samba music inspired by the nightclubs of the Lapa neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro. Accompanied by a pulsating band and an amazing percussion section, Rose and Ramatis will make you dance, sing and smile all night long.

Conjunto Progreso & Los Herederos at PAX! 11/30/12

Conjunto Progreso & Los Herederos at PAX!
Friday, 11/30/2012, 10:00 pm – 02:00 am
87-atlg4PAX
337 SW 8th St.,
Miami, Florida 33130
Webpage Link

Doors: 10:00 pm / Show: 11:00 pm
Led by singer Johnny Aguilo, Conjunto Progresso is considered one of the finest “keepers-of-the-flame” orchestras in the states. The conjunto sound, replete with tres finesse (Jose Elias), with powerful sones and deep-groove descarga jams, is alive and well.

Free Thanksgiving-themed Concerts for Kids 11/16/12

Free Thanksgiving-themed Concerts for Kids
Friday, 11/16/2012, 07:00 pm – 08:00 pm
turkey-web1Miami Shores Presbyterian Church
602 NE 96 Street,
Miami Shores, Florida 33138
Webpage Link

Orchestra Miami is pleased to continue its series of Free Family Concerts designed to introduce young children to classical music. Tough Turkey in the Big City: A Thanksgiving Odyssey, by Bruce Adolphe and Louise Gikow, will be a treat for the whole family! Perfect for the attention spans of our young audience, this fun and engaging program will last approximately 45 minutes.

What happens when a turkey from the sticks meets a Park Avenue pigeon? With the feel of an old-time radio story, Tough Turkey in the Big City follows the comic blunders of Tom Turkey, who leaves the farm to try his luck in the big city. The story, related to the audience by a narrator, illustrates a close call with a menacing chef, a tussle at the “Turkey Club”, a brief romance with a pigeon, and a happy mix up at the Thanksgiving Day Parade. It’s a big-hearted story of a plucky bird on an unexpected journey. Tom is portrayed by the bass trombone and his barnyard friends by the violin and clarinet. The music of the farm is a swinging barnyard counterpoint, while the music of the city recalls the smoky jazz of film noire. There’s also some fun march music at the parade, and hot Latin rhythms at the Turkey Club.

• Friday, November 16- 7:00 PM at the Miami Shores Presbyterian Church, 602 NE 96 Street, Miami Shores, FL 33138
• Saturday, November 17- 1:30 PM at the North Dade Regional Library, 2455 NW 183 Street, Miami, FL 33056

Performances are sponsored in part by the Miami-Dade Public Library System. In the spirit of Thanksgiving, children are asked to bring canned goods, to be donated to local food banks.

Celebrating its Sixth Anniversary, Orchestra Miami’s mission is to bring world-class quality symphonic music to all South Floridians. For more information, please go to our website at www.OrchestraMiami.org or call (305) 274-2103.

Free Thanksgiving-themed Concerts for Kids 11/17/12

Free Thanksgiving-themed Concerts for Kids
Saturday, 11/17/2012, 01:30 pm – 02:30 pm
turkey-web11North Dade Regional Branch Library
2455 NW 183 Street,
Miami, Florida 33056
Webpage Link

Orchestra Miami is pleased to continue its series of Free Family Concerts designed to introduce young children to classical music. Tough Turkey in the Big City: A Thanksgiving Odyssey, by Bruce Adolphe and Louise Gikow, will be a treat for the whole family! Perfect for the attention spans of our young audience, this fun and engaging program will last approximately 45 minutes.

What happens when a turkey from the sticks meets a Park Avenue pigeon? With the feel of an old-time radio story, Tough Turkey in the Big City follows the comic blunders of Tom Turkey, who leaves the farm to try his luck in the big city. The story, related to the audience by a narrator, illustrates a close call with a menacing chef, a tussle at the “Turkey Club”, a brief romance with a pigeon, and a happy mix up at the Thanksgiving Day Parade. It’s a big-hearted story of a plucky bird on an unexpected journey. Tom is portrayed by the bass trombone and his barnyard friends by the violin and clarinet. The music of the farm is a swinging barnyard counterpoint, while the music of the city recalls the smoky jazz of film noire. There’s also some fun march music at the parade, and hot Latin rhythms at the Turkey Club.

• Friday, November 16- 7:00 PM at the Miami Shores Presbyterian Church, 602 NE 96 Street, Miami Shores, FL 33138
• Saturday, November 17- 1:30 PM at the North Dade Regional Library, 2455 NW 183 Street, Miami, FL 33056

Performances are sponsored in part by the Miami-Dade Public Library System. In the spirit of Thanksgiving, children are asked to bring canned goods, to be donated to local food banks.

Celebrating its Sixth Anniversary, Orchestra Miami’s mission is to bring world-class quality symphonic music to all South Floridians. For more information, please go to our website at www.OrchestraMiami.org or call (305) 274-2103.

Jolly Joyful Jamboree 12/7/12

Jolly Joyful Jamboree
Friday, 12/07/2012, 08:00 pm – 09:15 pm
Lake Worth Playhouse
713 lake avenue,
lake worth, Florida 33460
Webpage Link

It’s that magical time of year again. Come celebrate the yule in this all new review of holiday cheer that will put a song in your heart and a twinkle in your eye. Get in the spirit with four of the most talented professional performers in South Florida, as they light the season ablaze singing and dancing to all of your favorite holiday hits. You won’t want to miss this family style celebration including; We Need A Little Christmas, Winter Wonderland, and Sleigh Ride, The little ones will enjoy being a part of a reindeer parade with Rudolph, Frosty and Santa Claus is coming to town. Just try to stay in your seat as we rock the night away with Jingle Bell Rock and Rocking around the Christmas tree, and hoe down to Grandma Got Ran Over By A Reindeer and many, many more. Many memories will be made and hearts filled by spending the evening with us this holiday season.

International Afro-Caribbean Roots Rock Party 11/9/12

International Afro-Caribbean Roots Rock Party – Reggae ~ Dancehal ~ Cumbia ~ Ska ~ Hip-Hop ~ Raggamuffin ~ Dub
Friday, 11/09/2012, 10:00 pm – 01:00 am
373166_290611694373806_1383713837_nHouse of Rock
9851 NW 58th ST #110 Doral, Florida 33178,
Doral, Florida 33178
Webpage Link

International Afro-Caribbean Roots Rock Party – Reggae ~ Dancehal ~ Cumbia ~ Ska ~ Hip-Hop ~ Raggamuffin ~ Dub

Doors at 10pm! Space limited, plan to arrive early!!

$10 Cover – 21+

Macy Gray Official After Party 11/8/12

Macy Gray Official After Party
Thursday, 11/08/2012, 10:00 pm –
MACY-GRAY-WEBAvenue D Jazz & Blues Lounge
8 South Miami Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33130
Webpage Link

Join us for the Official Macy Gray After Party, following her concert at the Adrienne Arsht Center. 
Come dance while Macy DJ’s the night away along with the Roosevelt Collier Trio.
This is an exclusive party not to be missed!

Tickets at the door – $30 with your Adrienne Arsht concert ticket, $40 GA

Ultimate Miami Band Finals 11/10/12

Ultimate Miami Band Finals
Saturday, 11/10/2012, 09:00 pm –
Stage 305 at Magic City Casino
450 NW 37 Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33125
Webpage Link

Watch seven bands battle for a cash prize of $5,000 and the title of Miami’s Ultimate Band. After the competition, nationally recognized Mix-Show DJ Cato K with special guest, Micah the Violinist will take the stage and spin his signature high energy tracks.

Admission is $40 and includes a complimentary drink and free hors d’oeuvres during the first hour of the show.

Van Dyke Upstairs Music Calendar November 2012

Van Dyke Upstairs Music Calendar November 2012
Van Dyke Café
846 Lincoln Road
Miami Beach FL 33139
305-534-3600
www.thevandykecafe.com

November’s highlight includes IDA (Inspire & Develop Artists) seminar/reality shows for Singers & Singer/Songwriters with mentors pop superstar Jon Secada and music songwriting and production giants Rudy Perez, Mark Hudson and David Frangioni on site working with the participants and also performing on November 12th and 26th.

Named as one of Time Magazine’s Miami: 10 Things to Do in 24 Hours in 2010, Van Dyke Café is a favorite for its international fares, and continues the tradition as the only venue on Lincoln Road to catch live musical performances nightly with jazz, funk, rock, Latin, house, pop, blues, bossa, salsa, R&B and so much more.

1;  Brandon Wright;  Wright has worked with a diverse group of artists including Chuck Mangione, The Mingus Big Band, Doc Severinsen, and Fred Wesley. This one night engagement will feature the music from his latest release, “Journeyman”
2;  Iko Iko;  Local legendary blues band;
3;  Ike & Val;  Soul & blues revue;
4;  French Horn;  Miami based via Paris band creates uninhibited blending of styles of creativity. Their musical roots range from jazz, ska, polka, gypsy/parisian/ circus vibe/swing/ world beat;
5;  La Nueva Onda Latina Series;  Hosted by Adrian Guerra – Showcasing the finest in Latin rock and pop songwriters;
6;  Alfredo Chacon Groove;  Vibraphonist/Percussionist presenting;  Latin jazz, funk, bossa, beautiful melodies and groovy rhythms;
7;  Negroni’s Trio;  Nov 7th Negroni’s Trio + Federico Britos & Dr. Ed Calle : World Music 5 join forces to play music from the world!;
8;  Nicole Henry;  A soulful contemporary jazz and pop recording artist compared to the likes of Whitney Houston and Sarah Vaughn, with three top-10 albums and acclaimed around the world;
9;  Tony Succar y el grupo;  Mixtura Latin – A musical journey through South America and Latin Carribean.;  Funky salsa and merengue party;
10;  Elastic Bond;  Tropical soul groovesters even your mom would like – Cutting Edge… Billboard Magazine;
11;  Oriente;  Latin jazz-blues-rhythm-n-soul;
12;  IDA Pop superstar Jon Secada and music songwriting and production giants Rudy Perez, Mark Hudson and David Frangioni are mentoring and hosting IDA (Inspire & Develop Artists seminar/reality show for Singers & Singer/Songwriters. 12 – 16 IDA Participants will each perform live with the IDA band;
13;  Valerie Tyson;  “The Voice, Smooth and Sultry”,”The singer expressive and refined” acknowledged as one of the R&B divas of South Florida, Valerie Tyson is one of the area’s most sought after female vocalist;
14;  Kathleen Hollingsworth;  20-20: Neo cool jive jazz and swingster vocals fusing jazz, soul and rock featuring original compositions and deconstructed standards;
15;  Iresounds featuring Felipe Lamoglia;  Contemporary fusion of Afro Cuban;  jazz, rumba and guaguanco;
16;  Novell Nu Soul Series;  Classic and contemporary soul, funk, and R&B hits;
17;  Cuban Soul Nights;  A great night of traditional Cuban Music, full of boleros, guaguanco and rumba rhythms. Featuring musicians that play with Latin stars like Celia Cruz and others!;
18;  Ike & Val;  Soul & blues revue;
19;  Joey Gilmore Featuring Pat Hunter;  Two local legends unite for a evening of blues and soul;
20;  Randy Singer’s “Airplay”;  New beat and original American songbook, turning familiar classic rock/pop/jazz into blues, braz, jazz, bebop, fun;
21;  Van Dyke Open Mike Jazz Jam;  Hosted by Felipe Lamoglia;  Discover and re-discover South Florida’s finest musicians;
22;  Silvano Monasterios;  Grammy nominated pianist/composer. His latest record, “Unconditional” was chosen as one of the top 10 jazz records by jazzweek.com;
23;  Maryell Epps;  Diva of love, song, and the gospel funk;
24;  Frank Ward;  High energy, entertaining band that plays a wide variety of uptempo blues with a unique feel. The new CD “Somebody Better Have My Money” fwill be available at all shows;
25;  Aquaphonics;  A well stewed brew of jazz, funk, and electronica; with a dash of indie-dance-pop, and the right amount of soul;
26;  IDA Pop superstar Jon Secada and music songwriting and production giants Rudy Perez, Mark Hudson and David Frangioni are mentoring and hosting IDA (Inspire & Develop Artists seminar/reality show for Singers & Singer/Songwriters. 12 – 16 IDA All participants will each perform live with the IDA band.;
27;  John Hart;  Live from New York! A night of jazz guitar. John brings his unique style to the Van Dyke for one night only. With Chuck Bergeron on bass and John Yarling on drums.;
28;  The Aaron Lebos Reality;  High-energy jazz/rock fusion. Featuring original compositions by Aaron Lebos. Be prepared to be blown away;
29;  Albare iTD – 21st century guitarist Albare and his iTD virtuosic and international line up
30;  Albare iTD – Plays a new form of jazz and allows many contemporary cross overs at the same time… Albare’s music is lyrical at heart, with a deep sense of groove and sticky melodies

Wynwood Kitchen & Bar Music Series Curated By Nestor Torres November 2012

Wynwood Kitchen & Bar Music Series Curated By Nestor Torres
November, 2012, performances begin at 7:30 p.m
image001Wynwood Kitchen & Bar
Wynwood Walls
2550 N.W. 2nd Avenue
www.wynwoodkitchenandbar.com

Wynwood Kitchen & Bar continues to serve up great food, edgy art and stellar musical performances curated by Grammy Award-winning jazz flautist Nestor Torres. November’s performance dates featuring South Florida’s best musical performances which take place Thursday through Saturday at Wynwood Kitchen & Bar and its neighboring Wynwood Walls.
 
As always, Torres will make surprise “pop-ins” at the WKB performances.  November 2012’s full lineup follows:
Thursday, November 1– Adrian Gonzalez
Friday, November 2 – Edwin Bonilla’s Jazz Quartet from 8 until 11 p.m.
Saturday, November 3 – Big Brooklyn Red
Thursday, November 8 – Big Brooklyn Red
Friday, November 9 – Cat Shell
Saturday, November 10 – ZOEL
Thursday, November 15 – Lawrence Elder
Friday, November 16 – Maria Alejandra Rodriguez
Saturday, November 17 – Big Brooklyn Red at 8 p.m.
Friday, November 23 – Adrian Gonzalez
Saturday, November 24 – Abel Pabon
Thursday, November 29 – Maria Alejandra Rodriguez
Friday, November 30 – Cat Shell

GMCVB Announces Exciting Miami Live Music Month Line-Up November 2012

GMCVB Announces Exciting Miami Live Music Month Line-Up
image001November 1 – 30, 2012
www.MiamiLiveMusicMonth.com

Month-Long Celebration Highlights the City’s Live Music Venues and Performances

The Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB) proudly announces the Third Annual Miami Live Music Month, set to take place from November 1 – 30, 2012. Each week, during this thirty-day celebration designed to increase awareness of Greater Miami & the Beaches’ live music scene, locals and tourists will enjoy an impressive line-up of live musical performances throughout the community.

During Miami Live Music Month, top live music venues in the area will showcase live performances by both established and up and coming local musicians. Now in its 3rd year, Miami Live Music Month is part of the GMCVB’s Miami Temptations program, which offers year-round monthly promotions such as Miami Spa Month (July – August), Miami Spice (August – September) and Miami Attractions Month (October – November 21st).

“Miami Live Music Month gives music lovers an opportunity to immerse themselves in our community’s eclectic live music scene and experience the region’s vast range of live music venues,” says William D. Talbert III, CDME, GMCVB President & CEO.  “Our goal is to have everyone dance their way into the holiday season.”

A schedule of Miami Live Music Month events and performances follows:
Friday, November 2 -  GMCVB 2012 Miami Live Music Month Launch at Annual Meeting, Marlins Park
Saturday, November 3 – Miami Live Music Kick-off Event at Grand Central
Thursday, November 8 – Burgerliscious at Ponce Circle Park
Saturday, November 10 – Ultimate Miami Live Bands at Magic City Casino
Thursday, November 15 – NASCAR Concert at Lummus Park
Saturday, November 17 & Sunday, November 18  -  Miami Jazz Fest at Klipsch Amphitheater at Bayfront Park
Sunday, November 28 – MSFF Music Day Event at The Goose

Will Call presents: Space Between Word and Astronaut 11/3/12

Will Call presents: Space Between Word and Astronaut
Saturday, 11/03/2012, 11:00 pm –
Will-Call-SBW-Nose-DiveWill Call
700 ne 2nd ave,
miami, Florida 33132
Facebook Link

10:30 pm start time! don’t miss a live performance by
++++ Space Between Words and Astronaut! +++

Sounds provided by Haitian Hillbilly

For more information on booking a table or bottle contact
info@willcallmiami.com or call 305-577-5900

Will Call Miami
700 NE 2ND AVE
Miami Fl 33132
www.willcallmiami.com
twitter@willcallmiami.com
305-577-5900

For More Information on booking a table or bottle service contact Kim@willcallmiami.com

More about the Band :

http://www.spacebetweenwords.com/
http://www.reverbnation.com/BandAstronaut

Renoir Rodriguez at PAX! 11/23/12

Renoir Rodriguez at PAX!
Friday, 11/23/2012, 08:00 pm –
19-atlgPAX
337 SW 8th St.,
Miami, Florida 33130
Webpage Link

Renoir Rodriguez
Fri, November 23, 2012
Doors: 8:00 pm / Show: 9:30 pm (event ends at 11:00 pm)
PAX
Miami, FL
$15.00
Tickets
This event is 21 and over

Ever since the famous Cuban trumpet master Inaudi Paisan first gave him a taste for the trumpet in 1982, it soon became the destiny of Renoir Rodriguez to become one of the most influential trumpet players of our time. His contemporary approach to a classical instrument is something that can only be developed and mastered though years of experience and dedication.

International Afro-Caribbean Reggae Roots Rock Party 11/1/12

International Afro-Caribbean Reggae Roots Rock Party
Thursday, 11/01/2012, 10:00 pm – 03:00 am
thestagemiamiThe Stage
170 NE 38 st,
Miami, Florida 33137
Buy Tickets Link

The Stage Miami presents BACHACO and their International Afro-Caribbean Roots Rock Party on November 1st, showcasing the best mix of Reggae, Dancehal, Cumbia, Ska, Hip-Hop, Raggamuffin, Dub and even a hint of Salsa by ARAKA. Special guests: The Goddamn Hustle.

Doors at 10pm. Tickets ON SALE NOW through www.thestagemiami.com

¡Suénalo! at PAX! 11/24/12

¡Suénalo! at PAX!
Saturday, 11/24/2012, 10:00 pm –
PAX
337 SW 8th St.,
Miami, Florida 33130
Webpage Link

¡Suénalo!
Sat, November 24, 2012
Doors: 10:00 pm / Show: 11:00 pm
PAX
Miami, FL
$10.00
Afro-Latin Baby Makin’ Descarga Funk
This event is 21 and over

$5 for all car2go members ($10 general admission) – all proceeds will go to
The American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Campaign
-www.putonyourpinkbra.com
Free admission for all non-members that sign up for car2go on the spot ($10
plus 30 free minutes of drive time)

Latin funk. Fusion. Jam band. Multicultural cocktail. Afro-Latin-Baby-Makin’-Descarga-Funk. Miami’s Suenalo has been crowned the Miami New Times’ Best of Miami Awards: Best Latin Rock Band in 2005, and most recently Best Latin Band in 2011. Even the lengthy hyphenated description the band came up with themselves falls short of the true breadth of what they represent. If Suenalo’s one of a kind fusion is hard to pinpoint, it’s only because no one’s ever done anything quite like it before.

¡Suénalo! at PAX! 11/24/12

¡Suénalo! at PAX!
Saturday, 11/24/2012, 10:00 pm –
41-atlgPAX
337 SW 8th St.,
Miami, Florida 33130
Webpage Link

¡Suénalo!
Sat, November 24, 2012
Doors: 10:00 pm / Show: 11:00 pm
PAX
Miami, FL
$10.00
Afro-Latin Baby Makin’ Descarga Funk
This event is 21 and over

$5 for all car2go members ($10 general admission) – all proceeds will go to
The American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Campaign
-www.putonyourpinkbra.com
Free admission for all non-members that sign up for car2go on the spot ($10
plus 30 free minutes of drive time)

Latin funk. Fusion. Jam band. Multicultural cocktail. Afro-Latin-Baby-Makin’-Descarga-Funk. Miami’s Suenalo has been crowned the Miami New Times’ Best of Miami Awards: Best Latin Rock Band in 2005, and most recently Best Latin Band in 2011. Even the lengthy hyphenated description the band came up with themselves falls short of the true breadth of what they represent. If Suenalo’s one of a kind fusion is hard to pinpoint, it’s only because no one’s ever done anything quite like it before.

Words & Wine Halloween Costume Party Featuring Tamboka & Ephniko 10/31/12

Words & Wine Halloween Costume Party Featuring Tamboka & Ephniko
Wednesday, 10/31/2012, 08:00 pm – 03:00 am
wnwflyThe Garret. (Upstairs of Grand Central)
697 N Miami Ave (Entrance on NE 7th St),
Miami, Florida 33138
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I am very pleased to announce that Words & Wine is once again on the move and we have found a new home. Starting OCT 31st HALLOWEEN NIGHT we will be holding our event at The Garret, upstairs of Grand Central in the heart of Downtown. Come join us for Jams, Poetry, Drums and an EPIC Costume Party Featuring TAMBOKA & EPHNIKO!! Hosted by ALVARO RAMIREZ III

Poetry by DISMAS GESTAS featuring Benjamin Shahoulian

This will be a bit different from THE JAM HOUSE. It will be NO COVER and the venue is 21 an
d over.

Drink Specials Will be:

4 $ Pbr’s (tax and tip included)
8 $ Pbr and Jameson Shot (tax and tip included)

Again NO COVER

NO OUTSIDE DRINKS!! WE WILL HAVE AWESOME DRINK SPECIALS AVAILABLE EACH EVENT.

It’s HALLOWEEN Boys & Girls so make sure to come out in Costumes!!

Let’s once again get together, drink some wine, share some thoughts and be happy.

We got plenty of space for Musicians, Poets, and yes DRUMMERS!
All we ask is that you respect the venue.

It is very cozy, well lit atmosphere where everyone can be themselves.

Let’s get together and continue to share good vibes and creativity. Miami is redefining it’s Art scene and our movement has created a pavement for poets, musicians, dancers, thinkers, lovers, and people who just need to get away and express themselves freely.

Any questions please call Nikki 786 529 5218 or 786 728 4748

Direct from Israel International Music Sensation Yemen Blues 11/2/12

Direct from Israel International Music Sensation Yemen Blues
Saturday, 11/10/2012, 09:00 pm – 11:59 pm
YB_Plasma_FINALGrand Central
697 N. Miami Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33132
Webpage Link

Neither Yemeni nor a blues band, this nine-piece Israeli-American group has recently taken the international music scene by storm. Conceived from vocalist Ravid Kahalani’s vision, Yemen Blues is an explosive brew of West African grooves and American jazz, blues and funk. Conjuring up a rich and diverse aural palette with the use of percussion, oud, horns and strings, Yemen Blues coexists in both the past and present, at once timeless and modern. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the soulful sounds of Yemen Blues during their exciting Miami debut.

Monsieur Periné Live at PAX 10/26/12

Monsieur Periné Live at PAX
Friday, 10/26/2012, 10:00 pm – 03:00 am
PrintPAX ( Performing Arts Center)
337 SW 8 Street,
miami, Florida 33131
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One of Colombia’s hottest bands, Monsieur Periné, self-described as “experimental laboratory of popular music with an old school spirit,” led by Catalina Garcia to perform at PAX this Friday. Monsieur Periné who has once before graced the stage at PAX, will again share their unique blend of cultural, artistic, and rhythmic fusions of traditional Latin American music, Jazz, and a French adaptation of American swing deserving of its own genre “Suin a la Colombiana”.

The group just finished recording their self-produced debut album titled “Hecho a Mano” (Handmade) that features 12 original songs, including some reworked versions of the group’s YouTube hits. THe album will be available at the concert.

Monsieur Periné will perform live Friday, October 26th at 10pm. The event is sponsored by Heineken and Aguardiente. Tickets are on sale now at PAXmiami.com for $15 or can be purchased at the door for $25 which includes admission and complimentary Heineken beer starting at 9pm (while supplies last). Monsieur Periné’s new Album will also be available for purchase at the concert. For a sneak preview of their performance visit http://mPeriné.com/#videos.

Sasha and Nokia Music in Miami 10/25/12

Sasha and Nokia Music in Miami
Thursday, 10/25/2012, 09:00 pm – 01:00 am
SLS Hotel
1701 Collins Ave,
1701 Collins Ave, Florida 33139
Webpage Link

SASHA JOINS FORCES WITH NOKIA TO LAUNCH NOKIA MUSIC

Nokia announces the launch of its free music streaming service Nokia Music in the USA – a free mobile experience providing consumers with a simple and delightful way to discover and enjoy music.

To celebrate the launch of Nokia Music, legendary DJ Sasha will be holding an exclusive performance in Miami. The performance will take place on Thursday, October 25th 2012.

Music fans will be able to win tickets to the Nokia private event by visiting www.facebook.com/sasha.

Kēvens Headlines the Bayjama Reggae Festival 11/10/12

Kēvens Headlines the Bayjama Reggae Festival
Saturday, November 10, 2012 
TIB Amphitheater in Islamorada Founders Park
Mile marker 87, Bayside Plantation Key
Islamorada, FL 33370
Free admission with a nonperishable donation for the Food Bank.  
keysice.com or kevens.com.

Internationally recognized rock-reggae singer KÄ“vens will headline this year’s Bayjama Reggae Festival. KÄ“vens will be showcasing his revolutionary, recently reinvented style of music with a dubstep beat along with his classics. He progresses reggae music into the next century by fusing it with underground aesthetics that are truly unique to his work.  Kevens recently released his new single “My Baby Boo” which is available on iTunes, Amazon.com, and Spotify. KÄ“vens and his band will reinvent the dubstep sound without the use of turntables making his performance revolutionary.
 
The festival was founded by Islamorada Community Entertainment (ICE), a nonprofit organization that produces annual entertainment favorites in the Keys. Proceeds from this event will award high school students with art, music and dance scholarships. ICE President David Feder notes that over the past 17 years, ICE scholarships have enabled students to pursue their artistic dreams.
 
Kēvens other upcoming performances include:
October 27, 2012:  Back in Black Halloween alwaysgobig.com
(Miami, Florida) – special guest performance with Electrik Dread
December 8, 2012: UR1 Music Festival during the week of Art Basel Miami Beach ur1festival.com 
(Miami, Florida) – Kevens and band performance

KCC Productions And Pinecrest Gardens Present The South Florida Jazz Orchestra Featuring Lisanne Lyons 10/27/12

KCC Productions And Pinecrest Gardens Present The South Florida Jazz Orchestra, Featuring Lisanne Lyons
lisannelyonsSaturday, October 27 at 8 PM
Pinecrest Gardens’ Banyan Bowl
11100 SW 57th Ave.
Tickets are $20. 
For tickets call 877-496-8499, visit online at www.pinecrest-fl.gov . For more information, contact KCC Productions at 305-332-2623 or kcc_productions@yahoo.com .

The  South Florida Jazz Orchestra is a modern Big Band comprising some of the best jazz musicians, studio musicians, and Jazz educators in the southeastern part of the United States. Their eclectic repertoire includes many original compositions by band members, as well as classic charts from such greats as Thad Jones, Charles Mingus, John Clayton, Maria Schneider, Jim McNeely, John Fedchock, and many more, all influenced by their diverse backgrounds and experiences in the South Florida music community. In June of 2006 renowned bassist and composer, Chuck Bergeron gathered a select group of top-notch Miami-based musicians and formed the first professional jazz rehearsal big band in the Greater Miami/South Florida area. On the evening of October 4th this sixteen-piece big band took the stage at the Arturo Sandoval Jazz Club, making their first professional debut as the new South Florida Jazz Orchestra. In a town known more for its salsa music than jazz, this performance marked a bold attempt to fill a long existing void in the local jazz scene. The establishment of a professional orchestra playing traditional big band music in this community is in many ways an historic musical event. 

Lisanne Lyons teaches Studio Music and Jazz at the University of Miami’s Frost School of Music. She has produced two solo CD’s and two CD’s as lead soprano in the DC-based Uptown Vocal Jazz Quartet, with whom she performed at major jazz festivals across the country and abroad. She also performs with “Mad Romance”, a four-voice a capella group. Lisanne is the recipient of several DownBeat awards as a jazz vocal soloist, jazz vocal choir director, and most recently as a jazz arranger. She is in demand as a performer, arranger, adjudicator and clinician. Lisanne has headlined at the Ottawa, Detroit, and Clearwater Jazz Festivals, and La Nuit du Jazz (France). She was the first to perform live the Nelson Riddle arrangements of the George Gershwin Songbook that he wrote for Ella Fitzgerald, who only recorded them. She is currently working on a new show, a tribute to the great vocalists Rosemary Clooney, Peggy Lee, Anita O’Day, Ella Fitzgerald, and others.

Javier Mendoza at PAX! 11/17/12

Javier Mendoza at PAX!
Saturday, 11/17/2012, 08:00 pm –
PAX
337 SW 8th St.,
Miami, Florida 33130
Webpage Link

Javier Mendoza
Sat, November 17, 2012
Doors: 7:00 pm / Show: 8:00 pm (event ends at 10:00 pm)
PAX
Miami, FL
20.00

Javier Mendoza is a former Warner Chappell writer who started his career in Miami. He is currently releasing his 10th Studio Album and his 4th all Spanish CD. Singer-songwriter, guitarist, storyteller. Singing in both English and Spanish…bringing his culture out in a pop-rock sort of way. A powerful voice & lyrics that effortlessly find their way to connect with the audience. Always turning heads, always full of energy, always the entertainer.

PALO at PAX!! 11/16/12

PALO at PAX!!
Friday, 11/16/2012, 10:00 pm –
P
337 SW 8th St.,
Miami, Florida 33130
Webpage Link

PALO
Fri, November 16, 2012
Doors: 10:00 pm / Show: 10:30 pm
PAX
Miami, FL
Para Gozar!
This event is 21 and over

PALO! was formed in 2003 when Steve Roitstein invited fellow musicians Leslie Cartaya (vocals), Philbert Armenteros (vocals, percussion), Ed Calle (sax) and Raymer Olalde (vocals, percussion) to join him in an improvised musical experiment combining Cuban music with funk beats. PALO! immediately began a residency at Hoy como Ayer, one of the area’s best live music clubs. They soon started performing in many other area venues. PALO! has been featured at events such as Carnaval on the Mile, Art in the Park, the Amigos For Kids Charity, Miami Book Fair, Arsht Center Fall for the Arts, and the Miami Music Festival.

Drive-By Big Band at PAX 11/14/12

Drive-By Big Band at PAX
Wednesday, 11/14/2012, 08:00 pm –
PAX
337 SW 8th St.,
Miami, Florida 33130
Webpage Link

Drive-By Big Band
Wed, November 14, 2012
Doors: 8:00 pm / Show: 8:00 pm
PAX
Miami, FL
$5.00
BIg Band

Drive-By Big Band is a professional big band that was formed by Ryan Chapman and Major Bailey in 2009 to promote jazz big band music . This group is comprised primarily of Miami’s top professional musicians and incorporates a number of talented University of Miami college students and professors in order to enhance the overall sense of community among local artists. Ryan and Major were both awarded the opportunity to continue their education at the University of Miami.

Spam Allstars at PAX! 11/17/12

Spam Allstars at PAX!
Saturday, 11/17/2012, 08:00 pm –
01-atlgPAX
337 SW 8th St.,
Miami, Florida 33130
Webpage Link

Spam Allstars
Sat, November 17, 2012
Doors: 10:00 pm / Show: 11:00 pm
PAX
Miami, FL
$10.00
Latin Funk
This event is 21 and over

DJ Le Spam & Spam Allstars blend improvisational electronic elements and turntables with latin, funk, hip hop and dub to create what they call an electronic descarga. It’s not a known genre. It’s hard to describe. It attracts many types of people. But as they look out and see people dancing salsa, next to break-dancers, and festival-goers driving for hours to catch a show — they know something very special is going on.

Acoustica 21: The Living Earth Show 10/27/12

Acoustica 21: The Living Earth Show
Saturday, 10/27/2012, 08:00 pm – 09:00 pm
TLEShow2Harold Golen Gallery
2294 NW 2nd Ave,
Miami, Florida 33127
Webpage Link

Acoustica 21 series:
The Living Earth Show (Travis Andrews, guitar and Andrew Meyerson, percussion)
Harold Golen Gallery, 2294 NW 2nd Ave, Wynwood Art District, Miami FL, 33127 
Saturday, Saturday, October 27, 2012 at 8PM
More info at http://fetafoundation.org/Acoustica_21.html

https://www.facebook.com/events/155512697927596/
Contact: info@fetafoundation.org
Admissions: Free

The Living Earth Show is excited to present the east coast premiere of Luciano Chessa’s “Squeeze! Squeeze! Squeeze!” an hour-long theatrical post-minimalist composition based upon the oft-overlooked 94th chapter of Herman Melville’s Moby Dick.  Written for The Living Earth Show in 2012, the piece features custom-designed quartertone instruments (a vibraphone and a guitar) to present a warped hour-long etude, interspersed with theatrical staging and textural, performance-based “interruptions.”  “Squeeze! Squeeze! Squeeze!” explores the distorted soundscapes of Pink Floyd and The Jesus and Mary Chain, the physical and mental endurance of Michael Gordon’s “Timber,” the seemingly indeterminate theatrical events of John Cage’s “Happenings,” and the meditations on the relationships between art and sexuality found in the works Julius Eastman.

Guitarist Travis Andrews and percussionist Andrew Meyerson are The Living Earth Show, a San Francisco-based classical duo, presenting dynamic performances of amplified, electro-acoustic contemporary chamber music.  The Living Earth Show’s upcoming season includes performances of works written for the group by such composers as Samuel Carl Adams, Timo Andres, Adrian Knight, Luciano Chessa, Dan Becker, Chris Cerrone, Nick Vasallo, Andy Akiho, Ken Ueno, Jon Russell, and Damon Waitkus. The season will also feature the United States premiere of Brian Ferneyhough’s Renvoi/Shards, composed in 2008 for quartertone vibraphone and quartertone electric guitar.

5 times Grammy Nominated Esteban Rios Performing Live! at The Epic Hotel/Kyma Lounge! 10/20/12

5 times Grammy Nominated Esteban Rios Performing Live! at The Epic Hotel/Kyma Lounge!
Saturday, 10/20/2012, 10:00 pm – 05:00 am
ESTEBANRIOSEDITRICKkyma lounge at the Epic Hotel
270 Biscayne Blvd way,
Miami, Florida 33185
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SECRET SATURDAYS AT KYMA LOUNGE
Celebrating Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Esteban Rios 5 times Grammy Nominated will be Performing Live!

On RICK C VIP list: NO COVER till 12am!

Text first and last name and # of guests to 786 303 2787to sign up!

Contact me for advance table specials.

Sounds by:
NIKOLAS
ANDRES PUERTA
Alongside Drums by:
SILVA

INFO & RSVP
call/txt 786-303-2787 / 786 273 7401

Rick C.
VIP host kyma lounge
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KYMA LOUNGE – AT THE EPIC HOTEL
270 Biscayne Blvd Way, Miami FL

Vince Neil of Mötley Crüe to Rock Seminole Casino Coconut Creek with Special Guests Great White 12/15/12

Vince Neil of Mötley Crüe to Rock Seminole Casino Coconut Creek with Special Guests Great White
Saturday, 12/15/2012, 08:00 pm –
Vince-NeilSeminole Casino Coconut Creek
5550 NW 40th Street,
Coconut Creek, Florida 33073
Webpage Link

International rock icon and frontman Vince Neil will be playing all your favorite Mötley Crüe hits at The Pavilion at Seminole Casino Coconut Creek on Saturday, December 15 at 8 p.m. Plus, South Florida music lovers will get an added bonus as special guests 80’s rockers Great White will be opening the show.

Neil is best known as the lead vocalist of Mötley Crüe, one of the world’s most revered heavy metal rock bands which created classic albums, including Shout at the Devil and Girls, Girls, Girls. Worldwide, Mötley Crüe has sold more than 80 million albums and its members are international superstars known as the bad boys of rock and roll. Their most recent album, Saints of Los Angeles, was nominated for a Grammy Award in 2009.

In addition to his career with the band, Neil established himself as a solo artist in 1993. His most recent album, Tattoos & Tequila, is a soundtrack to his tell-all book, Tattoos & Tequila: To Hell and Back with One of Rock’s Most Notorious Frontmen. His unmistakable voice leads some of the greatest rock songs of this generation, including “Shout At The Devil,” “Home Sweet Home,” “Girls, Girls, Girls,” “Dr. Feelgood,” “Kickstart My Heart,” “Same Ol’ Situation” and the recent “Saints of Los Angeles.”

Neil’s Top 200 Billboard albums, Exposed, which reached number 13 on The Billboard 200 albums chart, and Carved In Stone have spurred the hits “You’re Invited (But Your Friend Can’t Come),” “Can’t Have Your Cake” and “Sister Of Pain.”

The exciting show at Seminole Casino Coconut Creek will kick off with Great White, featuring founder and guitarist Mark Kendall joined by 28-year-veterans Michael Lardie on guitar and Audie Desbrow on drums, alongside bassist Scott Snyder and lead singer Terry Ilous. Great White is best known for the 1989 smash “Once Bitten, Twice Shy” and fans can expect to also hear a host of other hits, such as “Rock Me,” “Save Your Love,” “The Angel Song,” “Mistabone” and more. With worldwide sales approaching 10 million, the band has just released its latest album in May, titled Elation, which thrives on Great White’s signature grit and blues-hued sound and is marked with a new synergy.

Tickets start at $35* and are available at www.ticketmaster.com. *Additional fees may apply

About Seminole Casino Coconut Creek
The all-new Seminole Casino Coconut Creek is South Florida’s hottest place to play. With its recent $150 million expansion, the entertainment destination now features 65 table games of live Blackjack, Baccarat, Pai Gow Poker, Let it Ride and Spanish 21 plus a High-Limit area and lounge on a 100,000-square-foot casino floor. The new second floor non-smoking Stax Poker Lounge offers high stakes no-limit action including Texas Hold ‘em, 7-Card Stud and Omaha Hi Lo tournaments. More than 2,300 Las Vegas-style slots include Wide-Area Progressive Jackpots and Mega Jackpots. Three new restaurants – the upscale NYY Steak, Sorrisi Italian Restaurant and the New York-style 1st Street Deli – join the award winning Fresh Harvest, Nectar Lounge and Sunset Grill. Taking total guest enjoyment to a new level is The Pavilion, a 1,200-seat concert venue, and the revolutionary Player’s Club showcasing an innovative and immersive experience eliminating wait times. An environmentally friendly garage with solar energy and green art technology offers 2,400 covered parking spaces. An adjacent transportation hub is outfitted with valet service and a bus lounge for ultimate comfort and guest convenience. Open 24/7, 365 days, Seminole Casino Coconut Creek is located at the corner of U.S. 441 (State Road 7) and Sample Road at 5550 NW 40 Street. For more information, call 954-977-6700, visit us online at www.seminolecasinococonutcreek.com or www.facebook.com/seminolecasinocococreek. Follow us on Twitter @SemCasinoCoCo.

Basel Castle 12/8/12

Basel Castle
Saturday December 8, 2012
The Overthrow Castle
41 NW 20th ST
Wynwood Art District
baselcastle.com

Free before 8PM with RSVP Online

w/ Purity Ring + Twin Shadow+ More!
Basel Castle, produced by The Overthrow Collective, is a “re:creative” festival combining some of the worlds most influential contemporary artists & musicians, with uniquely interactive games, installations, exhibitions, and live performances. We’re thrilled to announce Purity Ring and Twin Shadow exclusive live performances for this year’s Basel Castle. Stay tuned for more exciting announcements in the coming days…

Basel Castle, produced by creative collective, The Overthrow, is a conceptually “re:creative” minifestival combining some of the worlds most influential contemporary artists & musicians, with uniquely interactive games, installations, exhibitions, and live performances. The project is a full day event during the climax of Miami’s internationally esteemed Art Basel weekend. Believe it or not, all this takes place inside a castle located in the crux of Downtown Miami’s Wynwood Art District.

Free Students from the University of Miami Jazz Band 11/14/12

FREE Students from the University of Miami Jazz Band
Wednesday, 11/14/2012, 07:00 am – 10:00 am
gary-mark-mike-and-tim-collageMiami Tower Sky Lounge
100 SE 2nd St,
Miami, Florida 33131
Webpage Link

Students from the University of Miami Jazz Band perform live. Open to the public. Cash bar and snacks available.

Gary Thomas (Bass)

Gary has been performing and recording professionally as a bassist for the past 10 years. After spending his early years as a musician in north Florida, Gary moved to Miami in 2007 in order to study music at the University of Miami. He has recently completed both a Bachelor’s Degree and a Master’s Degree from the University and continues to work professionally as a musician in and around south Florida. Gary has been recognized as a composer in Downbeat Magazine, and has also participated in Betty Carter’s Jazz Ahead, at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. While living in Miami, Gary has performed alongside artists such as Shelly Berg, Kevin Mahogany, Ira Sullivan, and John Fedchock

Tim Jago (Guitar)

While securing an in-demand reputation throughout the country Tim has performed and recorded with many significant jazz artists. Having recently completed a Masters in Jazz Performance at the University of Miami, Tim has continued on the path of creative music, continually strengthening his foundation in the jazz tradition as well as crafting his individual musical expression through composition.

Mark Small (Sax)

Mark Small is a saxophonist/woodwind player/composer who resides in New York City and Miami. After studying in his home state of Connecticut and attending the New England Conservatory in Boston, he moved to NYC where he quickly began working in numerous facets of the New York’s diverse music scene. While in NYC, Mark performs with his own band and as a sideman for bands such as the Village Vanguard Orchestra and Darcy James Argue’s Secret Society (which he is featured on the Grammy nominated debut record) among other bands at such notable clubs as the Blue Note, 55 bar,Village Vanguard, Fat Cat, and the Jazz Gallery.

Angelo Versace (Keyboards)

Recently the winner of the 2012 Phillips Jazz Piano competition, Angelo Versace is an experienced pianist who plays professionally in jazz, gospel, funk, and R&B groups. In 2003, Versace played at the New Orleans Jazz Festival at the Invitation of Ellis Marsalis. Later that same year, Versace was chosen to play in the North Sea Jazz Festival with his jazz trio. In 2005, Versace became a member of the Dwayne Dolphin Piccolo Bass Band and has recorded two albums with the group to date, “Ming” and “Pretty Girl”. In 2007, Versace recorded a classical album with Alto Saxophonist Keith Young Called “Saxophone Voices from Five Countries”. In 2008, he recorded another album, “Hahn Hymns,” with platinum selling jazz guitarist, Jerry Hahn. Versace is currently awaiting the release of his latest recording with trumpeter Augie Haas, “ENDless” as well as a new project with Take 6 vocalist, Khristian Dentley.

Fab Faux at Parker Playhouse 10/27/12

Fab Faux at Parker Playhouse
Saturday, 10/27/2012, 08:00 pm – 11:00 pm
FABFAUXParkerPlyhs-0ct272012fnlParker Playhouse
707 Northeast 8th Stree,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33304
Buy Tickets Link

In 1966, the Beatles stopped touring. Of course, they kept making records. Really great records. They just never performed them live.

The Fab Faux picks up where the Beatles left off as live performers. The Beatles tribute–heralded as the best in the world by everyone from Rolling Stone to Paul McCartney–performs the Beatles’ latter records as faithfully to the recordings as possible. They leave the wigs at home.

The group is led by Jimmy Vivino of Conan O’Brien’s band and Will Lee of David Letterman’s. Lee is a Grammy winner and has performed with three of the Beatles. The Fab Faux is five piece–a necessity for performing the Beatles’ complex masterpieces–and brings a horn section and a string section to round it out.

It’s been a year and a half since the Fab Faux’s last visit to south Florida. In that time, their live appearances have only generated more buzz. In Los Angeles last year, Gary Oldman made a surprise appearance and introduced the band, while Bill Mayer, Bill Bob Thornton, Jeff Bridges and many more famous Beatles lovers looked on.

At their Parker Playhouse concert, the Fab Faux will perform Magical Mystery Tour in its entirety, followed by a second set of selections from other albums. The Fab Faux is the one band any Beatles fan must see. http://www.thefabfaux.com/

Jason Simms
505.264.0778

Night Train at PAC 11/8/12

Night Train at PAC
Sunday, 11/08/2012, 08:00 pm –
PAX
337 SW 8th St.,
Miami, Florida 33130
Webpage Link

Night Train is a post-modern Rockabilly quartet influenced by artists such as: The Stray Cats; Robert Gordon; Tom Waits and the Sun Studios Records era. Night-Train is comprised of four of South Florida’s well-known musicians: Elsten Torres (lead vocals / acoustic guitar); Sean “Birdman” Gould (lead guitar); Chris DeAngelis (upright bass); and Ramon “Monchy” Corugedo (drums). They are an all-original, classic rock n roll band that will transport you back to a time when everyone was swinging their hips and bobbing their heads to the rockabilly boogie.

Thu, November 8, 2012
Doors: 9:00 pm / Show: 10:00 pm
PAX
Miami, FL
$5.00

Johnny Conga 11/9/2012

Johnny Conga
Friday, 11/09/2012, 08:00 pm –
PAX
337 SW 8th St.,
Miami, Florida 33130
Webpage Link

JOHNNY CONGA RETURNS TO MIAMI!……November 9th 2012 from 9pm-11pm Johnny Conga and his band LOCO MAMBO will be appearing at PAX(Performing Arts Exchange)- in Miami…Johnny Conga has worked with everyone from Eddie Palmieri, Gloria Estefan to the Jackson 5 to Johnny Pacheco, Paquito D’Riviera, and many other artists, in a career now spanning 47 years on the Conga drum…..call for more info at 305 640 5847 and make your reservations now for this one time event!

Luis Bofill 11/9/12

Luis Bofill
Friday, 11/09/2012, 10:00 pm –
PAX
337 SW 8th St.,
Miami, Florida 33130
Webpage Link

LUIS BOFILL cuban singer born in La Habana, Cuba. After graduating from the Conservatorio de Canto and the Universidad de La Habana, he launched his career in the late 70’s during the Mov. de la Nueva Trova as a member of the “Cuba Nueva” a group that played traditional Cuban music. In 1981 he won a prestigious award as a solo artist in “Todo el mundo canta” a national TV program that lead him to give performances in theatres, clubs, TV programs and tour the country. He then participated, and won, in many music and theatre festivals such as the “Enrique Mantici” song competition, the “Antonio Ma Romeu” popular music competition and the “Plaza Vieja” theatre festival.

Homecoming with Hardwell Benefit for the FAU Basketball Program 10/24/12

Homecoming with Hardwell benefit for the FAU Basketball Program
FINALhardwell_homecoming_backWednesday, 10/24/12, 4:00pm
Sunset Cove Amphitheatre
12551 Glades Road
Boca Raton, FL 33498
Purchase Tickets Online

$35 GA – includes
General Admission into venue
 
$99 VIP – includes 
VIP Admission into venue
VIP Parking 
2 Drinks 
Extra access to cash bars & food 
Special VIP viewing area
 
$150 Super VIP – includes:
VIP Admission into venue
VIP Parking 
4 Drinks
Extra access to cash bars & food, 
Special VIP Viewing Area
Hardwell Meet and Greet 
After Party To Follow!
"Let the Good Times Roll!"

Aldo López-Gavilán & Harold López-Nussa in Concert 11/24/12

Aldo López-Gavilán & Harold López-Nussa in Concert
Sfundarte_AldoHaroldFrontaturday, November 24th, 2012, at 8:00 p.m.
The Miami Dade County Auditorium
On Stage Black Box Theater
2901 West Flagler Street
Miami, FL.
Tickets: $30 General Admission/Entrada General, $25 seniors/personas mayores (65+) & Students/Estudiantes (18-) with/con I.D. www.ticketmaster.com & by phone (800)745.3000, or in-person at Miami-Dade County Auditorium Box Office, Monday/Lunes to Friday/Viernes, 9am – 4pm, 2901 W Flagler Street, Miami, FL – 305.547.5414
Free Parking

This performance marks the opening of FUNDarte’s 10th anniversary season of presenting exciting, risk taking and truly diverse performing arts events in Miami.  FUNDarte’s commitment to local audiences and tenacity in bringing the vangarde of contemporary performing arts from far reaches has won the organization growing support, including a grant from the Knight Foundation continued programming dedicated to supported innovative local and international Latino artists.
 
With this support, FUNDarte will bring direct from his engagement at Carnegie Hall, Aldo López-Gavilán will be joined by Harold López-Nussa for an exceptional duet that will embrace themes from traditional Cuban sounds to Afro-Cuban Jazz.  Virtuosity, innovation, and originality are how audiences and critics describe the two young uber-talents that are taking the classical and jazz music worlds by storm.  Both accomplished and award winning soloists in their own right, these two Cuban maverick pianists will be playing one rare engagement together at the Miami Dade County Auditorium thanks to Miami’s FUNDarte. Come hear, understand and savor the live sounds of these unique pianists from the Island.  This program is presented in support of the mission of the new No Borders Performance Series.

Avenue D Jazz & Blues Lounge Sneak Peek Event 10/19/12

Avenue D Jazz & Blues Lounge Sneak Peek Event
Friday, 10/19/2012, 09:00 pm – 02:00 am
AvenueDSneakAvenue D Jazz & Blues Lounge
8 South Miami Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33130
Facebook Link

Come see for the first time Miami’s only dedicated jazz and blues club – the 5th largest in the country!!

Special musical lineup includes:

The Ike and Val Woods Review
University of Miami Stamps Quintet
Djinji Brown

This event is open to the public. Doors open at 9pm and there is no cover.

Valet, lots, and street parking available.

Miami Nice Jazz Festival After Party Jam Sessions 10/26/12

Miami Nice Jazz Festival After Party Jam Sessions
Friday, 10/26/2012, 09:00 pm – 02:00 am
MNJFAvenue D Jazz & Blues Lounge
8 South Miami Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33130
Webpage Link

Miami Nice Jazz Festival After Party Jam Sessions

Join us as Roxanne Vargas (NBC 6) hosts the Official After Party for the Miami Nice Jazz Festival, being held at the Gusman Center on October 26th and 27th.

On Friday night we have the South Florida Jazz Orchestra’s CD Release Party, with GRAMMY Award winning Trumpeter, Brian Lynch, as well as Lisanne Lyons and Nicky Yarling.

Saturday, Avenue D’s house band with perform with some of Miami’s best jazz musicians and Musical Director Jim Gasior. With special guest, Nicole Henry.

Expect the unexpected, as the venue will be packed with first class musicians, and a band that’s ready to jam!

Doors open at 9pm. No cover with your MNJF wristband, $10 for the general public.

Miami Nice Jazz Festival After Party Jam Sessions 10/27/12

Miami Nice Jazz Festival After Party Jam Sessions
Saturday, 10/27/2012, 09:00 pm – 02:00 pm
MNJF1Avenue D Jazz & Blues Lounge
8 South Miami Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33130
Webpage Link

Miami Nice Jazz Festival – After Party Jam Sessions

Join us as Roxanne Vargas (NBC 6) hosts the Official After Party for the Miami Nice Jazz Festival, being held at the Gusman Center on October 26th and 27th.

On Friday night we have the South Florida Jazz Orchestra’s CD Release Party, with GRAMMY Award winning Trumpeter, Brian Lynch, as well as Lisanne Lyons and Nicky Yarling.

Saturday, Avenue D’s house band with perform with some of Miami’s best jazz musicians and Musical Director Jim Gasior. With special guest, Nicole Henry.

Expect the unexpected, as the venue will be packed with first class musicians, and a band that’s ready to jam!
Doors open at 9pm. No cover with your MNJF wristband, $10 for the general public.

HalloWynwood 10/27/12

HalloWynwood
Saturday, October 27th, 6pm – Midnight
HWinviteThe Armory Studios
572 NW 23rd Street
Wynwood FL 33127
Register Now @ www.hallowynwood.com
 
Parade & Costume Contest
– Killer Koncert Series: Headlined by Beatmachines & Krisp
– Magical Marketplace: By 305 Green
– Haunted Gallery: By Miami’s Independent Thinkers
– Pop – Up Highlights: Ramona Love & her Hoops
– "Tricks n Treats": all participants in the costume contest / parade plus all kids get a gift bag with caramel corn provided by Kilwin’s Chocolatier on Lincoln Rd. SOBE and a pinata of treats from other Wicked vendors
– Disgustingly Delicious Costume Prizes: hair cuts, store and restaurant gift cards from even more of the Wicked 
– Bar with all sorts of Bloody Brews and Creepy Cocktails
 
Hosted by Niki EM

We evolve and so does our life expanding to involve all types of people of all kinds and ages. What attracts us to Art Walk? . . . could it be that the borders between our differences begin to melt away being replaced by a desire to create?
This is the environment we empower; a creative space where young and old alike as well as peoples of all walks of life are free to be … ; and during what better festivity than Halloween to set the stage for this to happen?! What neighborhood could be more creative and inviting to crowds than Wynwood?!
 
As Twilight Turns Into Dusk, then night, stay on – this is an evening of concerts, games, costume contest and festivities for creatives of all ages to enjoy!!!
 
Get in a scary mood, put on a hood – all the clothes you never thought you could… 
Ba a part of the art, DJ’s, food trucks’s, body painting, pumping heart
Halloween, you’re the queen accessorizing, everything you’ve ever seen
bouncing castle, costumes – balloons; Surprises. Surprises and Tunez!
 
Halloween is here, before you know it - 
It’s day for us all! Come out = Show it!
1st time in the hood; descending upon Wynwood
Put your "suit" on, Get your Spook-On at Hallowynwood!
 
Your freakiest costume, your funkiest gear; 
Get creative, discover your native, join us to hear . . . 
The best music, and voices we’ll defiantly make noises
Be a part of the art – pop up – from the start
 
More Freaky details to be unearthed . . .  
Looking forward . Evolution . Music – Art – Fashion – Dance – Design – Culture / Miami

Revolution Celebrates 8th Year With George Clinton 10/25/12

Revolution Celebrates 8th Year With George Clinton
Thursday, October 25th, Doors open at 8PM. 
Revolution Live
100 SW Third Avenue
Ft. Lauderdale
Tickets are $26.00 in advance and $28.00 day of show. 
www.jointherevolution.net

Join us and George Clinton for a real party time celebration! Help us blow out the candles for our Eighth Anniversary!

Revolution Live, South Florida’s #1 live music and entertainment venue, celebrates its Eighth Anniversary on Thursday, October 25th with a special performance by George Clinton and Parliament/Funkadelic.  
 
For the past eight years, Revolution Live has been bringing, on a continuing basis, more live music, new and emerging acts, top performing names and old favorites than any other venue in South Florida.  From Lady Gaga and Katy Perry to Pink, My Chemical Romance and Arctic Monkeys, there have and will continue to be something for everyone on the stage at Revolution Live.

Jazzonian Presents 2nd Annual Exceptional Young Jazz Leaders Band Festival 10/27/12

Jazzonian presents 2nd Annual Exceptional Young Jazz Leaders Band Festival
Saturday, October 27th, 2012, 11 AM to 4:00 PM
The Bienes Center for the Arts
St. Thomas Aquinas High School
2801 S.W. 12th St.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
www.jazzonian.org

Admission: $10 p/p
Kids Free

Today we proudly bequeath and entrust the future of Jazz in the capable hands of South Florida’s best and brightest Young Jazz Leaders!   Jazzonian is extremely pleased to recognize our 2012 Young Jazz Leaders Band Festival Honorees: Allen Kanovski and Florence Eisenberg (RIP). 

Thank You to our generous sponsors: Blue Jean Blues, Bienes Center for the Arts, Minute Marketing Productions  
Media Supporter: Radio Esperanza 1550 AM 
All proceeds from this event will benefit Jazzonian Young Jazz Leaders Scholarship education fund.

2012 Exceptional Young Jazz Leaders Band Festival  
Master of Ceremony: Mr. James Chism, VP of Jazzonian; Executive Director of the Exceptional Young Jazz Leaders Band Festival  
 
11 AM – 11:45 
Florida Atlantic University – Jazz Ensemble 
Derrick Newbold- sax 
Chris Lopez- drums 
Sophie Matera- vocals 
Christian Davis- guitar 
Jesse Lezcano- piano 
John Provenzano-Clarinet and Sax 
Jordan Duke-sax 
Adam Merkt-bass  
Dr. Tim Walter, Director  
 
12 – 12:45 PM 
Dreyfoos School of the Arts – Jazz in Six 
Holden Ross, tenor sax 
David Lacy, alto sax 
Adesh Balraj, trumpet 
Ben Batalla, piano 
Vince Moore, bass 
Tyson Jackson, drums 
Pedro Hernandez, Director  
 
12:45 – 1 PM 
Comments from Jazzonian Founder and President Bobby Ramirez – Keynote address by Honoree Mr. Allen Kanonvsky 
 
1:15 – 2 PM
Have You Seen Miss Rios
Andrew Forman – Guitar-Atlantic High School
Zoe Fromer – Vocals-Atlantic High School
Sebastian Rios-Bass-Miami Beach Senior High
Murph Aucamp- Dreyfoos School of the Arts
 
2:15 – 3 PM
Parkway Middle School of the Arts – SOTA Jazz Combo
Jake Pardo- Leader, Guitar, Clarinet
Rashaan Salaam- Trombone
Henry Ulett-Vargas- Piano
Justin Osbourne- Bass
Jelani Hamilton- Drums
Jamesly Jeanmary- Drums
Diron Holloway, Band Director
 
3:15 – 4 PM
The MH Project
Markus Howell – Alto Saxophone
Ben Stocker – Tenor Saxophone
Max Boiko -Trumpet 
Zack Auslander – guitar 
Chris Mills – Bass 
Charlie Steiner – Drums
 
The Young Jazz Leaders Scholarship was established to provide financial assistance to promising young high school and college level Jazz musicians with the goal of inspiring individuals to become high achievers, developing future leaders in the community, empowering the next generation of Jazz musicians, and nurturing young fans of this artform.
 
"The story of Jazz (as is music and art) is a window to the human experience which enables each person to achieve his/her full potential. In that spirit, Jazz has the potential to inspire in the form of creativity, positive self-esteem, overcoming adversity, freedom of expression, leadership, and exceptionalism."

Key Largo Songfest 10/19/12-10/20/12

Key Largo Songfest
October 19 & 20, 2012, 6-10pm
KeyLargoSongfestBayside Grille
99530 Overseas Highway
Key Largo, FL 33037

Sharkey’s Pub and Galley
522 Caribbean Dr
Key Largo, FL 33037

The Pilot House
13 Seagate Blvd
Key Largo, FL 33037
www.keylargosongfest.com

The Downtown Key Largo Association will host an elite group of Nashville songwriters at three different venues simultaneously for live cultural entertainment of some of today’s greatest songwriters including Nashville Hall of Fame songwriters, Pat Alger and Hugh Prestwood. Bayside Grille, Sharkey’s Pub and Galley and The Pilot House have come together to create Key Largo’s Happy Hour Trail to welcome both local and national music acts. 

The festival will feature an eclectic range of genres from jazz, blues, rock and country to the latest pop.

The event is sponsored by the Key Largo Downtown Association, ASCAP Music Licensing and Ketel One Vodka.

(Information courtesy Jazz Blues Florida)

Ultra Music Festival 3/15/13-3/24/13

Ultra Music Festival
March 15-17 and March 22-24, 2013
Bultra_2_weekendayfront Park
Miami, FL
Ultramusicfestival.com  
Facebook.com/ultrafanpage
Twitter.com/ultramusic
Youtube.com/umftv

Makes History As The First Global Major Edm Festival To Expand To Two Weekends

Ultra Music Festival has now confirmed it will hold the 15th annual edition of its gargantuan event over two three-day weekends March 15, 16 & 17 and March 22, 23 and 24, 2013 in Miami, FL. This marks the first time ever for a major electronic dance music (EDM) festival to do so anywhere.

Having teased the world with a provocative countdown clock on its YouTube channel just days ago, Ultra Music Festival has today, October 15, shocked fans by revealing this extraordinary news right at the end of an exclusive video on UMF TV, titled “Relive The Ultra 2012 Experience.”

Shrouded in secrecy for months, the team behind Ultra Music Festival–which last year drew over 165,000 fans—is excited to unveil this news. Russell Faibisch, Co-Founder, President and CEO of the 15-year-old event says, "After an extremely successful 2012 edition of ULTRA in Miami, and the continuous overwhelming demand by disappointed fans that were unable to attend because of the early sell-out, we’ve decided to do what ULTRA has always consistently done throughout the years–pioneer and push the EDM movement forward. So we are adding a second weekend of ULTRA. This is a unique concept from anything ever done before in our space, as it will be two weekends…two unique experiences. There are A LOT of incredible plans and surprises lined up for everyone attending our 15th Year Anniversary!"

Adam Russakoff, Executive Producer, Talent Buyer and Director of Business Affairs, adds, "Being the first-ever EDM leaning festival to go two weekends just supports our position as being the preeminent forward-thinking brand in electronica. Although we are already known as having the best and most relevant talent at our events, two weekends allows us to present even more and create two separate and distinct highly unique experiences for our attendees, let alone the impact this will have on the economy in terms of jobs and other ancillary industries like hotels and transportation."

Following a recent study commissioned by Ultra Music Festival and carried out by the Washington Economics Group, which revealed the extent to which the festival boosts the city’s yearly economy, news of the double header weekend won’t solely be music to the ears of electronica fans. In fact, in 2012 alone, the three-day event injected upward of $40 million directly into the Miami-Dale economy ($79 million if factoring in indirect and induced spending). With over 60% of visitors hailing from outside Miami-Dade, the local fiscal benefits that this news brings will be unprecedented.

Tickets for both weekends go on sale to the general public on Wednesday, October 17, exclusively from www.ULTRAmusicfestival.com.

The Alhambra Orchestra and Greater Miami Youth Symphony Presents A Spooky Symphony 10/28/12

The Alhambra Orchestra and Greater Miami Youth Symphony Presents A Spooky Symphony
Sunday, October 28, 2012, 4 p.m.
The Olympia Theater at The Gusman Center for the Performing Arts
174 East Flagler Street
Miami, FL
www.gmys.org
www.alhambramusic.org

Free admission and open seating. No tickets are required, but large groups should call in advance. Parking $5 at the College Station Garage, 190 NE 3rd Street (at NE 2nd Avenue)

The Alhambra Orchestra and Greater Miami Youth Symphony. Program conducted by Huifang Chen and presented by The Children’s Trust.

“A Spooky Symphony”, featuring the most beautiful scary music you’ve ever heard by The Greater Miami Youth Symphony and the Alhambra Orchestra, is a free Halloween family concert featuring excerpts from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, Spiderman, and a variety of classical selections. Additional concert highlights include a multimedia presentation. Kids are encouraged to dress in their best Halloween costumes to enhance the supernatural experience.

Felipe Lamoglia Presents IRESOUNDS 10/18/12

Felipe Lamoglia Presents IRESOUNDS
Thursday, 10/18/2012, 09:00 pm – 01:00 am
Van Dyke Cafe
Van Dyke Cafe,
846 Lincoln Road, Florida Miami Beach
Webpage Link

Hello my friends
I would like to announce my new concert on next thursday oct/18 at Cafe Van Dyke !
Presenting the music of my newest álbum
! IRESOUNDS !
a new band with the mix of Afro-cuban roots and contemporary jazz!
Stay in tune !!

With special featuring artists today !!!!
Hilario Bell, Drums
Armando Gola, Bass
Kemuel Roig, piano
Fernando Ulibarri , Guitar
Felipe Lamoglia, saxophones

A todos mis amigos en Miami y South Beach área quisiera invitarlos el proximo jueves Oct/18 al Café Van Dyke.
Presentando mi Nuevo proyecto musical
IRESOUNDS

Van Dyke Cafe Jazz jam-section 10/17/12

Van Dyke Cafe Jazz jam-section
Wednesday, 10/17/2012, 09:00 pm – 01:00 am
Van Dyke Cafe
Van Dyke Cafe,
846 Lincoln Road, Florida Miami Beach
Webpage Link

Hello my friends
I’m very excited to be hosting an open Jazz jam section next Wednesdays oct/17 at VAN DYKE CAFE, from 9:00 pm to 1:00 am
Featuring :
John Yearling, Drums
Jim Gasior , Piano
Chuck Bergeron, bass
Felipe Lamoglia, saxophones

Especially this week I’m so proud to have the opportunity to play with those greatest musicians , Chuck Bergeron, John Yarling who both teach at the prestigious University Of Miami , and also Jim Gasior , musical director of New school of arts .

I’m very honored to be hosting this event in this such of amazing place as Van Dyke Cafe , where so many great musicians play all the time.
Feel free to come and share some music together !!! It will be an Amazing Event !

Hope to see you !!

ESPAÑOL———–
A todos los amigos musicos Y admiradores del Jazz , es un plazer poder invitarlos este miercoles proximo Oct/17.
Jazz jam Section en el cafe Van DYKE ! A partir de las 9:00 pm hasta 1:00 am !
Con
John Yearling, Bateria
Chuck Bergeron, Bajo
Jim Gasior, piano
Felipe Lamoglia , saxofones

Especialmente en esta semana estarán participando estelarisimos Músicos Americanos, John Yarling , Chuck Bergeron , los cuales son profesores titulares de la prestigiosa Universidad de Miami y el señor Jim Gasior , director de los estudios de jazz en NEW SCHOOL OF ARTS.
Seria un plazer poder compartir un poco de musica con todos esos grandes artistas en Miami.
Buenísima oportunidad para relajarse y tocar un poco
Espero verlos!!

www.thevandykecafe.com
www.felipelamoglia.com

Cuban Soul Nights 10/15/12

CUBAN SOUL NIGHTS
Monday, 10/15/2012, 09:00 pm – 01:00 am
Van Dyke Cafe
Van Dyke Cafe,
846 Lincoln Road, Florida Miami Beach
Webpage Link

A mis amigos y admiradores de la musica en Miami y South Florida , quisiera invitarlos
, oct/15 lunes , al Cafe Van Dyke en Miami Beach 9:00 pm hasta 1:00 am. presentando :
CUBAN SOUL NIGHT,
Con estelarisimos musicos cubanos
Victor del Castillo, Trompeta y voz
Nestor del Prado, bajo
Reinier Guerra, Batería
Kemuel Roig, Piano

To all my friends and fans in Miami and South Florida , Oct/15 monday ,
Van Dyke Cafe Presents:
Cuban Soul Nights
A great night of traditional Cuban Music, full of chants and lyric , boleros, guaguanco and rumba rythms . Featuring
Felipe Lamoglia , Saxophones & EWI
Victor Del Castillo , trumpet , Vocals
Nestor del Prado, Bass
Reinier Guerra , Drums
Kemuel Roig, piano

Hope you can go there and enjoy this fun night !
www.thevandykecafe.com

www.felipelamoglia.com

Elastic Bond @ PAX 10/20/12

Elastic Bond @ PAX
Saturday, 10/20/2012, 10:00 pm –
elasticPAX
337 SW 8th St,
Miami, Florida 33130
Webpage Link

The connection comes when you turn up the volume, and you’re transported to a tropicalpsychedelic paradise. Miami-based group Elastic Bond blends their Latin heritage with Soul andelectronic music rooted in crafty songs and good vibes.Venezuelan producer Andres Ponce andHonduran singer-songwriter Sofy Encanto formedthe band in 2006 and later joined forces with
Guitarist Buffalo Brown and Trumpet player David Burgos to expand its unique sound.
Visuals by: Tecne Collective
Foodies by: Gastropod

Leon Foster – Jazz Night @ PAX 10/24/12

Leon Foster – Jazz Night @ PAX
Wednesday, 10/24/2012, 08:00 pm –
leonfosterPAX
337 SW 8th St,
Miami, Florida 33130
Webpage Link

Having performed for audiences worldwide, Leon Foster Thomas is a unique force in modern jazz. The New York Amsterdam News has described his playing as “riveting, his artistry as unrivaled and his stage personality as dominant.” His virtuosic playing of the Steel Pan has enabled him to connect emotionally with the listener on every level. This World Steelband Music Festival Soloist and Duet Champion of 2002 and 2004, has worked with artists such as: Melton Mustafa, Nathan Davis, James Moody, Richard Smallwood, Hugh Masekela, Kevin Mahogany, David Dave Siegel, Nicole Henry, Abraham Laboriel, Sammy Figueroa, Len Boogsie Sharpe, Ken Professor Philmore, Ray Holman, Dolly Parton, Cyril Neville, Slinger Francisco Mighty Sparrow, 3 Canal, Etienne Charles, Winston Bailey Mighty Shadow, David Rudder, Pelham Goddard, Richard Bailey and James Polk to name a few.

Last Words & Wine @ The Jam House Featuring 1,000 FUEGOS! 10/17/12

Last Words & Wine @ The Jam House Featuring 1,000 FUEGOS!
Wednesday, 10/17/2012, 08:00 pm – 02:00 am
wnwTHE JAM HOUSE
315 NE 27TH ST ,
Miami, Florida 33137
Webpage Link

Ladies, Gentlemen, honey badgers and the like:

This Words & Wine we will be Featuring 1000 Fuegos!! Yep you heard right, Adolfo is visiting from Cali therefore we MUST JAM on our last night at the Jam House

STARTING OCTOBER 31st HALLOWEEN WORDS & WINE WILL OFFICIALLY MOVE TO THE GARRET, UPSTAIRS OF THE GRAND CENTRAL!

A few weeks back we had game night and people seemed to enjoy it so I encourage people to continue bringing games to play throughout the night. We have Connect 4, UNO, Poker, and much more =)

Let’s once again get together, drink some wine, share some thoughts and be happy.

It will be 5 Dollars at the door to cover any supplies we may need to get such as paper towels, cups, etc

We got plenty of space for Musicians, Poets, and yes DRUMMERS!
All we ask is that you respect our home

All ages Welcome.

It is very cozy, well lit atmosphere where everyone can be themselves.

Let’s get together and continue to share good vibes and creativity. Miami is redefining it’s Art scene and our movement has created a pavement for poets, musicians, dancers, thinkers, lovers, and people who just need to get away and express themselves freely.

Any questions please call Nikki 786 529 5218 or 786 728 4748

The Nu Chic Live @ Churchill’s Miami 10/14/12

The Nu Chic Live @ Churchill’s Miami
Sunday, 10/14/2012, 08:00 pm – 12:00 am
ChurchillsflyerChurchill’s Pub
5501 NE 2nd Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33137
Buy Tickets Link

On the eve of the release of her first full length album, Mutha’s Day Evolution, Miami’s own international dance music recording artist, The Nu Chic kicks off her Nfection Tour as headliner at Churchill’s Pub. Tickets are sold online $10 in advance and $13 at the door. Doors open at 8pm.

To purchase tickets online visit: www.aftonshows.com/TheNuChic

1000 Fuegos & Emily Sheila @ PAX 10/18/12

1000 Fuegos & Emily Sheila @ PAX
Thursday, 10/18/2012, 10:30 pm – 02:00 am
4006167681-1PAX
337 SW 8th St,
Miami, Florida 33130
Webpage Link

Compositions that paint an afro-cuban face with a transplanted american smile that only finds home in a jaded heart. 1,000 Fuegos presents ancestral sounds entombed by the filter of today’s modern pop perspective. All the way from Hialeah, FL – a concrete melting pot of cultures spanning from the Caribbean, South and Central America and the US- this music transcends our modern concept of diversity.
Currently residing in Portland (OR), this firey movement continues to gather local strength and support through regular performances for more than a year and will be releasing their first official EP in December (2011) including recordings from Miami *Phat Flow ( and Portland. With this EP, 1000 Fuegos will expand by performing throughout the NW and California. Recordings for a full-release begin in late October for a release in March of next year.

PALO! Open House @ PAX 10/19/12

PALO! Open House @ PAX
Friday, 10/19/2012, 09:30 pm – 03:00 am
269108_10151295628664845_1853316259_nPAX
337 SW 8th St,
Miami, Florida 33130
Webpage Link

PALO! Open House @ PAX: a tribute to Miami’s Music History.

Doors open at 9:30pm. $10 Cover. FREE PARKING!

11pm: PALO! hits the stage with the Afro-Cuban Funk.

The amazing CubanCube Food Truck will be there all night. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Cubancube/170707262991631

PAX is directly under the I-95 overpass

For table reservations call 305-640-5847

Friends of Music Education for Haiti, Inc. Benefit Concert 11/10/12

Friends of Music Education for Haiti, Inc. Benefit Concert
Saturday, November 10, 2012, at 7:30 p.m. SHARP
josephs 2First Presbyterian Church
1530 Hollywood Blvd
Hollywood, FL 33020

Concert tickets are $10 and are available online.

www.friendsofmusicforhaiti.org
786-288-6159/786-258-5289

Featuring the blind Haitian violinist, Romel Joseph, and his children, violinist and violist, Victoria Joseph, and pianist Bradley Joseph, this program showcases works by Chopin, Saint-Saens, Vitali, Moszkowski, Shostakovich, and selected Romel Joseph’s arrangements of traditional Haitian music.

All proceeds from this concert will go towards Friends of Music Education for Haiti’s initiatives to build Haiti’s first professional music conservatory and performing arts center for children. Romel Joseph, the Juilliard-trained Haitian violinist who survived the devastating earthquake in Haiti on January 12, 2010, is the Executive Director of Friends of Music Education for Haiti. His remarkable ordeal captivated audiences around the world through numerous media reports in the Miami Herald, the Washington Post, London Times, CBS Evening News with Katie Couric, BBC, and CNN. Legendary musician, Stevie Wonder, honored Mr. Joseph by presenting him with his personal keyboard during a live interview on CNN.

Romel Joseph began his musical studies at the age of 13. In 1985, he was awarded a Fulbright grant to attend the Juilliard School where he received his master’s degree in violin performance. Upon his graduation, he returned to Haiti where he and his former wife later founded what was then “The Victorian School” in 1991. In 1996, he relocated to Miami, Florida, where he founded Walenstein Musical Organization. Travelling frequently between Miami and Haiti, Mr. Joseph remained actively involved in the music and educational community. He later expanded Walenstein Musical Organization, creating Walenstein Symphony Orchestra. On January 12, 2000, The Victorian School was completely destroyed by fire caused by an electrical circuit. Within two years, it opened its doors with a new name — The "NEW" Victorian School. On January 12, 2012, Mr. Joseph was severely injured under The New Victorian School, which was completely destroyed by the notorious Haiti earthquake. This tragedy renewed his sense of mission, resulting in the creation of Friends of Music Education for Haiti. Mr. Joseph currently lives in both Port-au-Prince Haiti, and Miami, Florida, and is the founder of Walenstein Musical Organization, Walenstein Symphony Orchestra, and Friends of Music Education for Haiti. All three institutions are recognized as non-profit by the state of Florida and are 501(c)3 organizations.

Victoria Joseph began her violin studies at the age of three with her father, Romel Joseph. She received her Bachelor’s in Music Performance from the University of Miami and has performed with a number of local music organizations. Ms. Joseph is currently involved with Walenstein Musical Organization, Walenstein Symphony Orchestra, The New Victorian School, and Friends of Music Education for Haiti.

Bradley Joseph began his musical studies on the violin at the age of three in 1995 under the auspices of his father, Romel Joseph. At the age of five, he added the piano to his musical training. Since that time, he has worked with several instructors including Micheline Laudun Denis of the Conservatoire National de Musique de Paris and the Ecole de Haut Perfectionnement Musical. In 2007, Mr. Joseph performed as guest solo artist with Walenstein Symphony Orchestra and in 2009 with the Holy Trinity Philharmonic Orchestra in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Bradley is currently majoring in Economics and Piano Performance at Florida International University.

Friends of Music Education for Haiti, Inc., a non-for-profit organization, was created by Romel Joseph in light of the complete destruction of The New Victorian School in Port-au-Prince, Haiti during the January 12, 2010, earthquake with renewed energy and a new dream — to expand the music section of The New Victorian School into the creation of the first Haiti Performing Arts Center as his legacy to Haiti. FMEH will contribute to the development of music education and performance opportunities for the children, youth, and interested adults of Haiti. It will also help initiate musical training in all private and public schools throughout the country, explore Haiti’s rich traditional music, and manage  the construction of the new Haiti Performing Arts Center.

“Feel the Noize” as Quiet Riot Performs Free at Seminole Casino Coconut Creek’s Nectar Lounge 10/20/12

“Feel the Noize” as Quiet Riot Performs Free at Seminole Casino Coconut Creek’s Nectar Lounge
Saturday, 10/20/2012, 09:00 pm –
Quiet_RiotSeminole Casino Coconut Creek – Nectar Lounge
5550 NW 40th Street,
Coconut Creek, Florida 33073
Webpage Link

Seminole Casino Coconut Creek is offering the chance to “feel the noize” and see the rock and roll phenomenon Quiet Riot at Nectar Lounge FREE on Saturday, October 20 at 9 p.m. The Los Angeles quartet became an overnight sensation thanks to their monster 1983 smash album Metal Health.

The American heavy metal band, best known for their hit singles “Metal Health” and “Cum On Feel the Noize,” was founded in 1973 by guitarist Randy Rhoads and bassist Kelly Garni. The original line-up featured Rhoads and Garni with lead vocalist Kevin DuBrow and drummer Drew Forsyth. Their current lineup consists of lead vocalist Scott Vokoun, drummer Frankie Banali, bassist Chuck Wright and guitarist Alex Grossi. Quiet Riot began by regularly opening for Van Halen in several local clubs, before either act had a record deal, and the co-influence can be heard between Randy Rhoads and Eddie Van Halen.

Metal Health’s title track had been released as the album’s first single and reached No. 31 on the charts. The song’s success could be attributed to its appearance in the 1984 movie Footloose, as well as its popularity as a heavily-rotated video on MTV. The album stormed up the U.S. charts, duly reaching the number one spot and going platinum five times over in the process at that time.

In 1983, Quiet Riot’s second single “Cum On Feel the Noize” was released. A cover of the 1973 hit by Slade, the single spent two weeks at No. 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and was the first heavy metal song to make the top five on that chart. The success of the single helped carry the album Metal Health to the top of the Billboard album chart, making it the first American heavy metal debut album to ever reach No. 1 in the U.S. To date, the sales of Metal Health have exceeded the 10 million mark worldwide.

Quiet Riot returned to the studio to record 1984’s Condition Critical, which went on to sell over 2 million copies in the U.S. and included another chart-ready Slade cover in “Mama Weer All Crazee Now” and the self-penned “Party All Night.” The group has since gone on to release several successful albums and tour worldwide, and has been ranked on VH1’s “100 Greatest Artists of Hard Rock.”

About Seminole Casino Coconut Creek
The all-new Seminole Casino Coconut Creek is South Florida’s hottest place to play. With its recent $150 million expansion, the entertainment destination now features 65 table games of live Blackjack, Baccarat, Pai Gow Poker, Let it Ride and Spanish 21 plus a High-Limit area and lounge on a 100,000-square-foot casino floor. The new second floor non-smoking Stax Poker Lounge offers high stakes no-limit action including Texas Hold ‘em, 7-Card Stud and Omaha Hi Lo tournaments. More than 2,300 Las Vegas-style slots include Wide-Area Progressive Jackpots and Mega Jackpots. Three new restaurants – the upscale NYY Steak, Sorrisi Italian Restaurant and the New York-style 1st Street Deli – join the award winning Fresh Harvest, Nectar Lounge and Sunset Grill. Taking total guest enjoyment to a new level is The Pavilion, a 1,200-seat concert venue, and the revolutionary Player’s Club showcasing an innovative and immersive experience eliminating wait times. An environmentally friendly garage with solar energy and green art technology offers 2,400 covered parking spaces. An adjacent transportation hub is outfitted with valet service and a bus lounge for ultimate comfort and guest convenience. Open 24/7, 365 days, Seminole Casino Coconut Creek is located at the corner of U.S. 441 (State Road 7) and Sample Road at 5550 NW 40 Street. For more information, call 954-977-6700, visit us online at www.seminolecasinococonutcreek.com or www.facebook.com/seminolecasinocococreek. Follow us on Twitter @SemCasinoCoCo.

Heineken DWNTWN Miami Concert Series presented by Car2Go 10/12/12

Heineken DWNTWN Miami Concert Series presented by Car2Go
Friday, 10/12/2012, 05:00 pm – 09:00 pm
sisterhazellogoBayfront Park (Tina Hills Pavilion)
301 North Biscayne Boulevard  ,
Miami, Florida 33132
Webpage Link

Come out to Bayfront Park (Tina Hills Pavilion), October 12th as the Heineken DWNTWN Miami Concert Series presented by Car2Go kicks off its 5th annual concert season!

Farmers Market and Arts and Crafts Vendors open 5 PM
Heineken Beer Garden
Special guest GDH 6 PM
Headline performance by Sister Hazel 7:15 PM

Upcoming Events:
November 16: Ky-Mani Marley with special guest Jahfe
December 14: Cris Cab with special guests DJ Irie, Marquese Scott

Drive-by Big Band and Sam Savage Band at PAX 10/10/12

Drive-by Big Band & Sam Savage Band @ PAX
41-atlg10/10/12, Doors: 8:00 pm
PAX: Performing Arts Exchange
337 S.W. 8 St.
Miami, Fl. 33130
(directly under the 95 overpass on your left)
305 640-5847
www.paxmiami.com
 
Drive-By Big Band is a professional 18 piece big band that was formed by Ryan Chapman and Major Bailey in 2009 to promote jazz big band music in the metro Atlanta area. This group is comprised primarily of Atlanta’s top professional musicians and incorporates a number of talented college students in order to enhance the overall sense of community among local artists. Ryan and Major were both awarded the opportunity to continue their education at the University of Miami and decided to create an incarnation of Drive-By Big Band in South Florida based on the same principles as the original.
SAM SAVAGE BAND
Sam Savage attended VCU in Richmond, VA as a Jazz Studies Major. Sam has been playing professionally for about 13 years. While in Richmond, Sam spent time playing in bands like: The Devil’s Workshop Big Band, Oregon Hill Funk All- Stars, Sambaosis, NoBS Brass Band, Gray-V, and his own group SavageJazz.

Hit Week, Mama Marjas and Boom da Bash at PAX 10/12/12

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10/12/12, 10:00 pm
PAX: Performing Arts Exchange
337 S.W. 8 St.
Miami, Fl. 33130
(directly under the 95 overpass on your left)
305 640-5847
www.paxmiami.com
 
The Italian music scene is blowing up, rich with hip, vibrant sounds. Its regional music hubs spark everything from dubbed out reggae to high-energy rock, from electronic shimmer to jazz cool. HIT Week, now in its 6th year, is a great way to enjoy new Italian popular music. Visit HITWeek.it for details about the festival.
 
Maria Germinario, aka Mama Marjas, was born in 1986 and grew up in Apulia. Gifted with a vibrant voice and with a unique low timbre, she started singing when she was 6 years old together with her family orchestra (International Band). Mama Marjas is one of the most important and promising artists of the modern reggae Italian scene. She is very young and extremely talented , self-confident, rooted in reggae culture but, at the same time, versatile thanks to her solid musical culture.
 
BoomDaBash sees the light back in 2002 as a classic jamaican sound system, founded and brought into the world by Blazon, current dj, sound engineer and producer of the quartet. Slowly BoomDaBash outline progressively changes the features, along a path of artistic development that guide him towards the realization of the first official work, "A" (2008 ELIANTO EDITIONS).

¡Suénalo! at PAX 10/13/12

¡Suénalo! @ PAX!
suenalo10/13/12, 10:00 pm
PAX: Performing Arts Exchange
337 S.W. 8 St.
Miami, Fl. 33130
(directly under the 95 overpass on your left)
305 640-5847
www.paxmiami.com
 
Doors open at 10 p.m.
$5 for all car2go members ($10 general admission) – all proceeds will go to
the American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Campaign
-www.putonyourpinkbra.com
Free admission for all non-members that sign up for car2go on the spot ($10
plus 30 free minutes of drive time)
1. To sound, slap, or play upon a
musical instrument, object, or person.
 
Latin funk. Fusion. Jam band. Multicultural cocktail. Afro-Latin-Baby-Makin’-Descarga-Funk. Miami’s Suenalo has been crowned the Miami New Times’ Best of Miami Awards: Best Latin Rock Band in 2005, and most recently Best Latin Band in 2011. Even the lengthy hyphenated description the band came up with themselves falls short of the true breadth of what they represent. If Suenalo’s one of a kind fusion is hard to pinpoint, it’s only because no one’s ever done anything quite like it before.

RAW Miami presents Provocations 10/10/12

RAW:Miami presents Provocations
October 10th, 2012, 8PM
The Stage
170 NE 38th Street, Miami
Website

It’s finally here! RAW:Miami’s last showcase of the 2012 season before our November RAWards show! This month we’re bringing you PROVOCATIONS, featuring HOT new artists, musical talent and of course a RAWsome fashion show!
What is RAW? RAW is an indie arts organization for artists, by artists. We focus on spotlighting indie underground talent to the public.
RAW Miami as Best Art Collective 2012 – Miami New Times Best of Miami
We can’t wait to see you there!

Rubblebucket at the Funky Biscuit 10/25/12

Rubblebucket at the Funky Biscuit
Thursday, October 25th at 8 pm
Funky Biscuit
303 Southeast Mizner Boulevard
Boca Raton, FL 33432
www.FunkyBiscuit.com

$10adv B| $12dos | 18+
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We’re very excited to welcome Brooklyn’s Rubblebucket to the Funky Biscuit on Thursday, October 25th!  Achieving widespread respect as one of the most hyped bands on the circuit by mixing psychedelic indie rock, upbeat dance and radiant, left-field arrangements, this is a band that must be seen live. The eclectic seven-piece hit the festival scene hard this year including sets at Bonnaroo and Catskill Chill, and made their debut late night TV appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live. Catch them now at the intimate Funky Biscuit before they’re filling theaters. The Resolvers will get things started with their unique brand of ‘Big Band Reggae’.

Rubblebucket: Led by the musical couple of front woman Kalmia Traver and bandleader/trumpeter Alex Toth, Rubblebucket has spent the last four years building a reputation as a band that blurs the lines between psychedelic indie rock, upbeat dance, and radiant, left-field arrangements. The band’s 2011 album “Omega La La” marked a milestone for Rubblebucket. Recorded at Plantain/DFA Studios with Producer Eric Broucek (LCD Soundsystem, Cut Copy)) the band dipped into everything from dancey indie-pop arrangements to Fela-Kuti inspired afro-beat stomps. The record has earned a wealth of praise, with Paste Magazine calling it “instrumentally rich but catchy enough to ass-kick Katy Perry off the pop charts (in a just world)—mega-melodic without sacrificing an ounce of atmosphere or creativity. Rubblebucket has graced the stage at Bonnaroo, All Good, High Sierra, moe.down, Catskill Chill, and many other festivals. In June 2012 they made their debut late night TV appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live and they celebrated the release of a new EP “Oversaturated” in September. Video from Jimmy Kimmel Live: http://bit.ly/SAi80h | www.Rubblebucket.com

The Resolvers: Hailing from South Florida, The Resolvers play ‘Big Band Reggae.’ As the name implies, the new sound draws influences from classic Jamaican Reggae, Rocksteady and Ska along with American Rock, Jazz, Funk and Soul. Their live show has been described as explosive with up to ten musicians on stage including five singers and the “Dirty Hamsa Horn Stars”, a powerful four-piece horn section. Each individual member brings their personal influences and inspirations to the collective sound. To brother & sister vocalists Ojay and Sahara Smith, reggae music is a family legacy. Their father, Ernie Smith, is the well-known Jamaican reggae singer who penned classics such as "Duppy Gunman" and “Bend Down”, among others. The Resolvers new album, Big Band Reggae (March 2012) debuted at Number 5 on the Billboard Reggae Charts and completely erases any notion of what you thought reggae music was capable of. The Resolvers have shared the stage with The Wailers, Stephen Marley, Damian Marley, Inner Circle, Yellowman and Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry along many other world renowned acts in major International festivals such as Marley Fest, Jamaican Jazz & Blues Fest, SunFest, AURA Music & Arts Festival, Dub Fest and more. www.TheResolvers.com

Orchestra Miami’s Season Preview Concert and Fundriaser 10/28/12

Orchestra Miami’s Season Preview Concert and Fundriaser
12-13webOctober 28, 2012, 7:00 PM
Coral Gables Museum
285 Aragon Avenue
Coral Gables, FL 33134
www.orchestramiami.org
 
Orchestra Miami celebrates its stellar sixth season with an intimate evening of chamber music- the perfect way to introduce you to the outstanding talents of our musicians. Mei Mei Luo, violin, Richard Hancock, clarinet, Richard Fleischman, viola and Ashley Garritson, cello, and Elizabeth Beers Kataria, soprano, join Artistic Director Elaine Rinaldi in works by Menotti, Stravinsky and Beethoven.

For only $30, guests will enjoy drinks and light refreshments as the musicians performs works written by composers whose works Orchestra Miami will perform throughout the 2012-13 season. A silent auction will be available throughout the evening. Advanced tickets can be purchased at www.orchestramiami.org or by calling (305) 274-2103.

The Rhythm Foundation 25th Season Celebration Honoring Gilberto Gil 10/21/12

The Rhythm Foundation 25th Season Celebration Honoring Gilberto Gil
Gileflyer3Sunday October 21st, 7PM – 11PM
New World Center
500 – 17th Street
Miami Beach

Tickets are $125 each, or a friends level membership which includes 2 tickets is $350. Order now by phone at 305-672-5202, or online through New World Center.
Details and our upcoming season at RhythmFoundation.com

Celebrate our 25th Season, with a special night honoring Gilberto Gil!
US Exclusive Solo concert by Brazilian legend Gilberto Gil
After show party with DJ Da Lua of Bossacucanova
Food by Thierry’s Catering
Open bar featuring Leblon caipirinhas, Heineken and Zonin Prosecco
Fantastic silent auction – online now, plus new items still being added
And your ticket includes a year-round Rhythm Foundation membership

Suggested dress code:  A night in Bahia (wear white!) or cocktail attire.

For nearly 50 years, GILBERTO GIL has invented, innovated and reprocessed music in Brazil.  From the young bossa-nova musician, to the musical groundbreaker of the Tropicalia era, to the artist who made a perfect marriage between Brazil and Jamaican reggae, to the pop star who embraced rock and electronica, Gil’s music has encompassed everything from baião and samba to MPB, reggae, afoxé, and axé. His strength lies in his compositions, voice and guitar mastery. He has been awarded several GRAMMY awards and other major honors for a career that continues to flourish. Gil’s years of activism came to a pinnacle when he was named Brazil’s Minister of Culture in 2003, where he helped moved Brazilian culture into even greater international prominence. This fall, Gil is co-curating "Voices of Latin America" series at New York’s Carnegie Hall.  He celebrates his 70th birthday this year.
 
Gilberto Gil has been an important part of the Rhythm Foundation’s history.  We have presented his captivating performances many times, including our inaugural season in 1988.
 
This special event is presented with major support from Espirito Santo Bank, Baptist Health, and AmericanAirlines.  DJ Da Lua is presented with support from The Sofi Group.  The open bar is presented with support from Kaufman & Rossin PA, and the catering is presented with support from Passport Miami.  Additional support is received from Leblon Cachaca, Heineken USA, Zonin Prosecco, Miami Magazine, Centro Cultural Brasil USA and our members.
 
The Rhythm Foundation receives season support from the Consulate General of Brazil in Miami, the City of Miami Beach Cultural Arts Council and the Miami Dade Department of Cultural Affairs.

The City Of Miami Beach Presents The Food Truck And Music Fest Featuring The Marshall Brothers Band 10/17/12

The City Of Miami Beach Presents The Food Truck And Music Fest Featuring The Marshall Brothers Band
usethisWednesday, October 17, from 6-9 PM
North Shore Bandshell
Collins Ave. and 73rd Street
Miami Beach, FL

The City of Miami Beach presents the second Food Truck and Music Fest of 2012. Music will be provided by the Marshall Brothers band, who appear courtesy of KCC Productions. Art show presented by Life Is Art.

Admission is free.

Winners of the South Florida Fair 3rd Annual Classic Rock Tribute Band Competition, Florida’s Premier Allman Brothers Tribute Band brings to life the music of that band performed for you by a band of devoted fans, excellent musicians, and good friends.

They offer the Allmans’ hard-hitting, emotionally charged music with that Southern charm. “Music has always been a creative part of all our lives, and playing for our fans & audiences is a dream come true. We would like to thank all our fans, friends and most of all, family for giving us the inspiration to play our unique brand of southern rock.”

Often performing with Greg Allman’s son Michael, the band’s regular personnel are:
Derek Marshall / Lead Guitar
Al Marshall / Lead Vocals
Chris Micolucci / Slide Guitar, Lead Guitar
Bill Jolly / Organ, Keyboards
Dennis Freireich / Bass Guitar, Vocals
Rod Parker / Drums, Percussion
Bruce Gaffney / Percussion, Vocals

The brothers each have some 40+ years experience and it shows in their hard-charging superior musicianship. For more information, contact KCC Productions at 305-332-2623 or kcc_productions@yahoo.com.

Van Dyke Upstairs Music Calendar October 2012

Van Dyke Café
846 Lincoln Road
Miami Beach FL 33139
305-534-3600

Named as one of Time Magazine’s Miami: 10 Things to Do in 24 Hours in 2010, Van Dyke Café is a favorite for its international fares, and continues the tradition as the only venue on Lincoln Road to catch live musical performances nightly with jazz, funk, rock, Latin, house, pop, blues, bossa, salsa, R&B and so much more. www.thevandykecafe.com

OCTOBER
1 La Nueva Onda Latina Series; Hosted By Adrian Guerra Showcasing; the finest in Latin Rock and Pop
2 Tango Conspiracy; A talented plot of New York and Miami based musicians led by Jimena Fama captures and blends heart and soul of Tango with eclectic electro-dub undertones.
3 Silvano Monasterios; Grammy nominated Pianist/Composer leads his quintet, The 4th World Ensemble. His latest record, “Unconditional” was chosen as one of the top 10 jazz records by jazzweek.com.;
4 The Aaron Lebos Reality; New group with new tunes getting ready to record his 2nd all original album in June;
5 Alfredo Chacon Groove; Vibraphonist/Percussionist presenting Latin jazz, funk, bossa, beautiful melodies and groovy rhythms;
6 Ike & Val; Soul & Blues Revue;
7 Aquaphonics; “a well stewed brew of jazz, funk, and electronica; with a dash of ‘indie-dance-pop’, and just the right amount of soul;
8 Brian Murphy; Recently inducted into the Smithsonian, he is the pianist’s pianist. Internationally acclaimed, Grammy award winning arranger for Tito Puente, his trio will excite you with unique and passionate interpretations of the American Songbook/Jazz standards and his original compositions.;
9 Sigmund Floyd; South Florida’s top Pink Floyd tribute band;
10 Ceasr’s Groove; He plays the best of the best in Top 40s Dance Hits and is a “crowd pleaser” from start to finish!
11 Bikini Jazz; Original Latin music evoking the beat of the Miami Scene;
12 Sammy Figueroa & The Latin Jazz Explosion; Double Grammy Nominees with legendary percussionist;
13 Elastic Bond; Tropical Soul Groovesters even your mom would like Cutting Edge… Billboard Magazine;
14 Oriente; Latin jazz-blues-rhythm-n-soul
15 Cuban Soul Nights; A great night of traditional Cuban Music, full of boleros, guaguanco and rumba rhythms Featuring musicians that play with Latin stars like Celia Cruz and others!;
16 Bob Grabowski; The Absinthe Jazz Project distills Bebob’s compositions even further and brings the sounds of samba and swing into a new light.;
17 Van Dyke Open Mike Jazz Jam; Hosted by Felipe Lamoglia – Discover and Re-discover South Florida’s finest musicians;
18 Iresounds Featuring Felipe Lamoglia; Contemporary fusion of Afro Cuban Jazz, Rumba and Guaguanco;
19 Phoenix Rivera; Latin Funk and Fusion Jazz. Original Rhythms with a New York Sound!;
20 Juanita Dixon; Soul and all that Jazz, featuring the Bob Grabowsky band;
21 Ike & Val; Soul & Blues Revue;
22 Sammy Figueroa & The Latin Jazz Explosion; Double Grammy Nominees with legendary percussionist;
23 Randy Singer’s “Airplay”; New beat and original American songbook, turning familiar classic rock/pop/jazz into blues, braz, jazz, bebop, funk. Featuring Clair Reilly Roe;
24 Miami Music Authority; Music industry networking party & artist showcase hosted by Jason Klein;
25 AS-IS Ensemble; Musical home for musician/producer Michael Bellar. Highly excitable, ecstatic groove, alt-jazz group;
26 Valerie Tyson; The Voice, “Smooth And Sultry”,”The Singer Expressive And Refined” Acknowledged As One Of The R&B Divas Of South Florida, Valerie Tyson Is One Of The Area’s Most Sought After Female Vocalist;
27 Tony Succar Y El Grupo Mixtura Latin; Funky Salsa and Merengue party;
28 Dj + Live Musician Festival; Showcasing DJs & live musicians jamming along sexy and flawless freestyle grooves, disco, boogie, cosmic funk and deep house!; Featuring: Felipe Lamoglia, Randy Singer, DJ Fabian and special guests.; Produced by SOBE Sound and Jazzy Eyewear
29 Singer/Songwriter Nights Series Hosted By Randy Singer; Featuring the best of Conundrum Stages with the best acoustic singers & songwriters in South Florida where the concert turns into a party!;
30 Rodolfo Zuniga Surfaces Band; Original contemporary Jazz;
31 Halloween Party With Dj And Live Musicians;

Sunshine Blues Festival 1/18/13-1/20/13

Sunshine Blues Festival
Friday, January 18 at Centennial Park in Fort Myers
Saturday, January 19 at Mizner Park Amphitheater, Boca Raton in South Florida
Sunday, January 20 at Vinoy Park, St. Petersburg in the Tampa Bay Area.

sunshineAll tickets are best seat in the house General Admission and are just $49.50.
www.livenation.com , all TicketMaster outlets or charge-by-phone at 1-800-745-3000.

2012 Blues Music Awards Winner Tedeschi Trucks Band Headlines The Inaugural Sunshine Blues Festival

Winner of four Blues Music Awards and a Grammy Award for “Best Blues Album” the Tedeschi Trucks Band will headline the inaugural Sunshine Blues Festival in Florida, playing three dates in the state.  Featuring two stages of live bands, the Festival will make its debut at Centennial Park in Fort Myers, Friday, January 18, 2013, with music starting at 12:30PM.  Then, Saturday, January 19, 2013, with music starting at 11AM, it comes to Mizner Park Amphitheater, Boca Raton in South Florida and finally Sunday, January 20, 2013, with music starting at 10:45AM, at Vinoy Park, St. Petersburg in the Tampa Bay Area.

“The Blues is where it all began for Modern Music in America,” says Neil Jacobsen, President – Live Nation Florida.  “Putting this show together has been a labor of love and we are very excited to bring a world class Blues Festival to Florida as an annual event.”

It has been an amazing year for the Tedeschi Trucks Band or TTB as their loyal fans prefer to call them.  In February their album Revelator won the Grammy Award for “Best Blues Album.”  Then in July they dominated the Blues Music Awards (formerly the WC Handy Awards) where they won not only Album of the Year, but also took home trophies for Band of the Year, Gibson Guitar Award (Derek Trucks) and Contemporary Blues Female Artist (Susan Tedeschi).  True to Truck’s promise, the album delivered a collection of blues-dipped rockers and heart stirring ballads in which the echoes of so many great traditions flowed together naturally, blending with an entirely original, modern sensibility. Critically acclaimed as a 4 Star “masterpiece” by Rolling Stone magazine and simply “Outstanding” by USA Today, Revelator broke into the Billboard Top 200 chart at #12, bringing both artists to their highest first week sales and charting of their careers. Their second album, Everybody’s Talkin’ is a double live disc recorded on the band’s fall tour last year.

Tedeschi Trucks Band is an 11-member ensemble overflowing with talent and musical familiarity.  In addition to Susan Tedeschi (a six time grammy nominee) and Derek Trucks (who is currently #16 on Rolling Stone’s list of 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time) the band includes harmony singers Mike Mattison and Mark Rivers, brothers Oteil Burbridge (long time bassist for the Allman Brothers Band) and Kofi Burbridge (longtime keyboardist/flutist  with The Derek Trucks Band), a pair of drummers J. J. Johnson and Tyler Greenwell, as well as trumpeter Maurice Brown, tenor saxophonist Kebbi Williams, and trombonist Saunders Sermons.  “We are thrilled to be a part of these inaugural festivals in our home state of Florida, and share the stage with some great musicians and friends.”-Derek Truck and Susan Tedeschi,

Also highlighting the inaugural bill for the Festival are: contemporary guitar legend Walter Trout formerly with John Mayall’s Bluesbreakers; Louisiana slide wizard Sonny Landreth; Allman Brothers drummer Jaimoe’s Jasssz Band; The Wood Brothers, featuring Chris from Modeski, Martin & Wood and his well-known singer/songwriter brother Oliver; award-winning British blues guitarist Matt Schofield; the driving force of urban funk, Big Sam’s Funky Nation; Florida guitar favorite Bobby Lee Rodgers; multiple Grammy and Blues Music Award-winner Joe Louis Walker; the no-frills blend of Chicago, Texas, and Delta blues of guitarist Sean Chambers; and the one and only New Orleans Blues Legend Dr. John (St. Petersburg and Boca Raton only).  At last a real Blues Festival that will become an annual event for the Sunshine State!

For more information go to www.livenation.com.

All dates, acts and ticket prices are subject to change without notice. All tickets are subject to applicable taxes, parking and service and handling charges

Award-winning Polka King Jimmy Sturr and his Orchestra at Seminole Casino Coconut Creek 11/18/12

Award-winning Polka King Jimmy Sturr and his Orchestra Waltz into Seminole Casino Coconut Creek
scccNovember 18, 2012, 1 p.m.
Seminole Casino Coconut Creek – The Pavilion
5550 NW 40th Street
Coconut Creek, FL 33073
seminolecasinococonutcreek.com
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Don’t miss the “King of polka!” The 18 time Grammy Award-winning Jimmy Sturr and his Orchestra will waltz their way into your heart at The Pavilion at Seminole Casino Coconut Creek on Sunday, November 18 at 1 p.m. Plus, Seminole Casino Coconut Creek will offer a selection of German beers, Jägermeister, hot pretzels and popcorn during the show, as well as beer basted bratwurst sandwiches with chips for $5, which you can add a German beer to for just $2 more.
 
Sturr’s orchestra is on the “Top Ten List of the All-Time Grammy Awards,” and has acquired more Grammy nominations than anyone in the history of musical polka awards. The group has built a loyal fan base and their tremendous popularity has also resulted in being voted the “#1 Polka Band in the Country” for the past 10 years. Jimmy Sturr and his Orchestra have recently completed their third recording with country superstar Willie Nelson, and have also recorded with other notable artists over the years, including Charlie Daniels, The Oak Ridge Boys, Boots Randolph, Mel Tillis, Brenda Lee, banjo virtuoso Bela Fleck and folk legend Arlo Guthrie.
 
Jimmy Sturr and his Orchestra have appeared on Saturday Night Live several times and The Grand Ole Opry, as well as performed to sold out crowds at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center and more. In addition, the band has appeared in television commercials for Budweiser, Pontiac and Mrs. T’s Pierogies, who selected Sturr to be their national spokesperson. Sturr’s music has even been heard on the popular television show Jeopardy!, and has caught the attention of CNN, ABC, NBC, Fox News, The Wall Street Journal, U.S. News and World Report and many more.
 
With over 100 recordings to date, his orchestra has been well recognized and rewarded throughout the very competitive music industry. Jimmy Sturr and his Orchestra is arguably the most popular polka band in America, and even have their own TV show, The Jimmy Sturr Show, which features many guest stars and a variety of music weekly on the RFD-TV network.
 
Tickets start at $15* and are available at www.ticketmaster.com. *Additional fees may apply

Flux Pavilion at The Fillmore Miami Beach 10/28/112

Flux Pavilion
Flux Pavilion - E flyerOctober 28
The Fillmore Miami Beach
1700 Washington Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33139
www.fillmoremb.com

Advance General Admission tickets are $28.00 and $30.00 Day of Show.

Dubstep Superstar Flux Pavilion comes to the intimate Fillmore Miami Beach at the Jackie Gleason Theatre on Sunday, October 28, 2012 / 8PM, Also appearing are Emalkay and  Loadstar with more to be announced later.   Tickets go on sale Monday, October 1st / 10AM.  This is part of the Cruzan Concert Series.
 
Known for his 2011 hit "Bass Cannon", English dubstep producer and DJ Joshua Steele took the name  Flux Pavilion around 2008 when he released the track  "Cheap Crisps" as a digital download.  Steele had grown up in Towcester where his neighbors were like-minded producers Doctor P and  Trolley Snatcha. At the time, all three had been playing in guitar-based bands together, but after downloading some music creation software, they agreed the future was digital and were set on their dubstep paths. Fast forward to 2010 and Flux Pavilion had made a name for himself with plenty of club hits, remixes, and DJ gigs, but that year’s "I Can’t Stop" took his career to another level. Two "fans" Steele met on a tour of America asked to sample the cut for their upcoming hip-hop album, and a year later "I Can’t Stop" became the basis of "Who Gon Stop Me" on  Jay-Z and Kanye West’s collaborative effort Watch the Throne. Flux Pavilion’s hit track "Bass Cannon" arrived that same year, along with a collaborative cut with Doctor P,  "Super Bad."

All dates, acts and ticket prices are subject to change without notice. All tickets are subject to applicable taxes, parking and service and handling charges.

Swing and Jazz Night 10/4/12

Swing & Jazz Night
October 4, 2012, 6:30 to 9 PM
Pavilion Grille & Dance Atrium
301 Yamato Rd
Boca Raton    FL    33431
www.swingjazzfl.com
 
"All music lovers and ballroom dancers welcome!
Just $5 cash at door includes two live bands (Jazz Duo from FAU first, followed by the Stan Rubin Swing Quartet)
Also includes light appetizers! Full menu and full bar available for purchase.
Benefits music education in local schools, through this non profit organization: Swing & Jazz Preservation Society
Free parking."

Neil Young Tribute Concert 10/5/12

Neil Young Tribute Concert
neilyoungOct 5, 7:30 PM to 10 PM
Crest Theatre – Old School Square
51 N. Swinton Ave
Delray Beach    FL    33444
www.delraycenterforthearts.org 
 
"Singer-Guitarist Jason Colannino is a popular performer around the Delray area. Known for his great voice & his cover renditions of artists like Paul Simon, Jimmy Buffett, James Taylor, & other classic male voices. One of the performers that people love to hear the most is Neil Young.

Jason’s amazing talent will be featured in a concert for those who love Neil Young’s music. This is a fundraiser for the Christopher & Dana Reeves Foundation. Tickets just $25, at www.delraycenterforthearts.org or door."

Young Hearts featuring Tiger and Woods at Delano 10/2/12

Young Hearts featuring Tiger & Woods at Delano
tigerOctober 2, 2012, 9:00pm – 2:00am
Delano South Beach
1685 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach
Entrance on 17th Street
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To RSVP YoungHearts@KloudIX.co  or Click "Join" On Our Facebook Invite : https://www.facebook.com/events/227811874014180/

Young Hearts featuring Tiger & Woods (live)
 
Delano – Inbal Lankry – Kloud IX are daring to cross genres and transform Delano Beach Club into a poolside Nu-Disco haven for all those in search of something fresh and feel good.
 
Kicking off the Young Hearts series is anonymous DJ /Producers, Tiger and Woods performing live. The dynamic duo are often coined as being the sound of “Future Boogie” audibly influenced by everything from Italo Disco to Chicago House to Detroit Techno.
 
Accompanying our monthly guests will be residents
Andrew Ward
Bonnie Beats
Inbal Lankry
 
10 pm – 2am Delano Beach Club
2 am – 5am After Party Downstairs at FDR

DWNTWN Miami Concert Series presents Sister Hazel 10/12/12

DWNTWN Miami Concert Series presents Sister Hazel
hazel10/12/2012, 5pm-9pm
Bayfront Park
Bayfront Park (Tina Hills Pavilion)
301 North Biscayne Boulevard
Miami, Florida 33132
http://dwntwnconcerts.com
 
Come out to Bayfront Park (Tina Hills Pavilion), October 12th as the DWNTWN Miami Concert Series kicks off its 5th season with Sister Hazel.
Times for event 5 PM-9PM
Farmers Market and Arts and Crafts Vendors open 5 PM
Special guest 6 PM
Headline performance 7:15 PM

Acoustica 21: Duos for mezzo-soprano and cello 9/29/12

Acoustica 21: Duos for mezzo-soprano and cello
Saturday, September 29, 2012 at 8PM
Harold Golen Gallery
2294 NW 2nd Ave
Wynwood Art District, Miami FL, 33127

Acoustica 21 concert series:
21st Century Duos for mezzo-soprano and cello
featuring Jason and Rachel Calloway
More info at http://fetafoundation.org/Acoustica_21.html
http://www.facebook.com/events/469515516402085/
Contact: info@fetafoundation.org
Admissions: Free

Listening to a music sibling duo specializing in new music is as extraordinary as finding a fine jewel. Having an opportunity to listen to the highest caliber sibling players performing the 21st century repertoire is more like finding a diamond. Rachel and Jason Calloway, the top tier New York-trained musicians are bringing an adventurous repertoire for mezzo-soprano and cello to South Florida tonight. Do not miss this intimate encounter with the contemporary art music in one of the most exciting spots in the Wynwood Arts District: the Harold Golen Gallery.

Music Art Performance at the New World Center with Migguel Anggelo 11/8/12

Music Art Performance at the New World Center with Migguel Anggelo
Thursday, November 8, 2012, 7:30 PM
New World Center
500 17th Street
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Tickets are available at www.newworldcenter.com  or by phone at 305-673-3331, or in person at the box office window.

David Stark and Jupiter Moons Productions present Strings + Stories, a musical art performance by Migguel Anggelo. He will join forces with a full string ensemble at the New World Center in the Sun Trust Pavilion. Migguel’s audience will experience an emotional journey through his animated performance and imaginative personality. As a singer, actor and dancer, Migguel combines pop and poetic songwriting in order to create a unique musical experience. Musical direction and arrangements will be conducted by pianist, director and composer Mau Quiros.
 
Born in Venezuela, as a child Migguel was influenced by his parent’s music and began creating his own unique compositions. Through acting, dancing, and music, Migguel developed his storytelling style using real and fantasy characters. At age 13, Migguel made his stage debut as Pinocchio in the Venezuelan tour of the original Broadway musical Pinocchio directed by Levy Russell.  He went on to perform in the musical Fedora also directed by Russell; Grupo Theja’s XL – 1953; Javier Vidal’s Marilyn; The Last Passion; Tierra Magica Compania’s Playing Broadway; and starred as the young Nick in the Latin American tour of FAME, The Musical.  He trained for eleven years in classical ballet and studied opera at The Conservatory of Music in Cologne, Germany.  In 2012, he released his first CD Donde Estara Matisse?  Strings + Stories marks the artists’ premiere at the New World Center.

www.Miggeulanggelomusic.com
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Jazzonian Fundraising Concert to Benefit Miami Edison Sr. High School Band Program 10/1/12

Jazzonian Fundraising Concert to Benefit Miami Edison Sr. High School Band Program
Monday, October 1st, 7-10 PM.
The Fish House
10000 SW 56 Street
Miami FL

Suggested donation: $10 p/p

Many instruments need repairing. Kids deserve to play on instruments that are in proper working condition!

Please come out and support Jazzonian and the music program at Miami Edison Sr. High School, fundraising Jazz Jam Concert.

Proceeds from our event will benefit the Miami Edison Sr. High School band program and the Jazzonian Young Jazz Leaders Scholarship Fund and educational cultural arts community outreach initiatives. For more information, please contact Bobby Ramirez, 305-298-2380 or info@jazzonian.org

If you want to get involved as a volunteer, sponsor or Jazz performer, please reply back to this message. Thank you!

The Politix – Live at Ricochet Lounge 10/4/12

The Politix Live
The Politix RicochetOctober 4th, 2012
Ricochet Lounge
3250 Buena Vista Avenue #122B
Miami, FL 33137

Emerging Miami Hip Hop Band, The Politix Preforming Live At Ricochete Lounge In Mid Town Miami 
 
After last week’s sell out performance at Bardot, The Politix continue their fall performance schedule next week at Ricochet Lounge in the heart of Miami’s Design District on  October 4th, 2012. The Politix will showcase their signature Hip Hop and Jazz fusion repertoire along with a special guest performance from up and coming Tampa artist Scott Aye. 
 
The Politix are an emerging Hip Hop band based in Miami, FL. The group consists of five young talented musicians that blend their Jazz training with Hip Hop influences to create a new infused sound. In less than 2 years The Politix have become staples on the Miami music circuit, consistently performing at popular venues such as Bardot, The Stage, and Grand Central. Many have compared the group to legendary Hip Hop groups such as De La Soul, Tribe Called Quest, and The Roots. The local buzz surrounding the group has been confirmed by club owners such as Brian Basti, co-owner of Grand Central Miami, who stated, “it is only a matter of time until The Politix are in the national spotlight.“

With the release of their debut EP “The Inauguration” in 2011, The Politix have spent the past year working on their first full length self-entitled album, “The Po-lit-tix.” The album is completely self recorded and produced, and is expected to be released in early May in both CD and digital formats. The first single of the album and music video, “Black and Blue,” featuring Raquel Sofia, brought tremendous viral attention to The Politix’s music. It has since been featured on several music blogs including illroots.com, 2dopeboyz.com, and iamashleyoutrageous.com. Popular Hip Hop blogger Ashley Outrageous, praised the debut music video in her review stating, “I’m loving the story line of this visual and the chorus. The whole band plus emcee combo is definitely a plus too. Definitely a group to watch out for.” The Politix intend for this album to be a defining project that will introduce the world to their sophisticated hip-hop sound.

Formed in September 2010, The Politix was the brainchild of the band’s drummer, Aaron Glueckauf and now band manager, Kris Martin. The two took aspiring Miami emcee John Payan and paired him with three other University of Miami Frost School of Music students. The group includes John Payan (emecc/vocalist), Jason Matthews (Keyboard), Patrick Howard (Bass), Nick Tannura (Guitar), and Aaron Glueckauf (Drums). From Philadelphia to Chicago, each member is from a different part of the country and this diversity is at the foundation of The Politix unique sound. After the group formed in September 2011, their first major performance was scheduled for December. This was no ordinary debut performance as they were booked to open for emerging Hip Hop sensation Wiz Khalifa at The University of Miami. With over 5,000 people in attendance, The Politix debut performance propelled them into local stardom along side other popular Miami groups such as Mayday and Artofficial.

With the release of their debut album, {po-’li-tiks}, the group foresees this project as being a groundbreaking point in their career. The Politix plan to tour with the record, going on a Florida college tour this summer and eventually a national tour in Spring 2012. The Politix take pride in being completely independent artists and intend to due whatever it takes for the world to hear their music.

Marlow Rosado y La Riqueña at Breathe Restaurant and Lounge 9/28/12

Marlow Rosado y La Riqueña
MarlowFriday night Sept 28, Show starts 9:30 pm.
Breathe Restaurant & Lounge
401 West Atlantic Ave
Delray Beach, FL

With over twenty years’ experience in the music industry, Grammy-nominated pianist-composer-producer Marlow Rosado has developed a powerful portfolio working with many of the top artists in the Latin recording world. Singing with world-renowned producer Desmond Child has led him to work with major artists such as Alejandra Guzman and Ricky Martin (on Más). With eleven Grammy nominations to his credit, Rosado’s influence in the Tropical genre can be felt on records ranging from Elvis Crespo to Gran Combo.
 
His 2009 debut album, Salsalsa, featuring Andy Montañez, lived at the #1 spot on Puerto Rico’s hottest Salsa station, Zeta 93, for over eight weeks.  His second and latest CD, Retro, (2012) takes some of the strongest songs from the 1970’s, maintaining the essentials of the originals, but metamorphosing them in Marlow’s 21st-century conception until they become entirely his own. The album features guest appearances by Tito Puente, Jr., Ismael Miranda, Bobby Cruz, Papo Lucca, Kevin Ceballo, Marlon Fernandez, Luigi Texidor, Quique Dominich, Salvador Cuevas, and Tony Vega. It has received rave reviews and has made the Top Ten list nationally in its category.
 
Video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=iqk8hASUh5Y

Tigertail Presents The James Blood Ulmer Trio at the Colony Theatre 11/17/12

Tigertail Presents The James Blood Ulmer Trio
ulmer13blastSaturday, November 17, 8:30pm
Colony Theatre
1040 Lincoln Rd
Miami Beach, FL

$25 Students/Artists/Seniors
$35 General Admission
$50 VIP Priority entrance & seating
tigertail.org

James Blood Ulmer at 70 is among the most distinctive and influential electric guitarists to arise in the past four decades. James Blood Ulmer has made a career built on left turns and reinvention. And now in the 21st century, Ulmer continues to progress as his most recent history finds him being recognized as an elder statesman of the blues. At the core, however, remains the one and only James Blood Ulmer.

jamesbloodulmer.com

Brotherly Love Productions Schedule September – October 2012

Brotherly Love Productions schedule for the end of September & October

Sunday 9/23
BLP Rockout With Your Cookout ft. Nag Champayons
@ Hurricane Bar & Lounge
640-7 East Atlantic Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33483
561.278.0282 | www.hurricanelounge.com
6-8pm – FREE BBQ | 9pm – 1am – FREE Show
www.NagChampayons.com
 
Thursday 9/27
The Heavy Pets w/ Ketchy Shuby + DJ HiGrade
@ Propaganda
6 South J Street, Lake Worth FL 33460
561.547.7273 | www.PropagandaLW.com
$5 for 21+ | $10 ages 18-20 | 9pm
Ladies drink FREE well cocktails all night
www.TheHeavyPets.com  | www.KetchyShuby.com  | www.DJHiGrade.com
 
AURA Thursday ft. Sosos
@ Funky Biscuit
303 Southeast Mizner Boulevard, Boca Raton, FL 33432
561.395.2929 | www.FunkyBiscuit.com
FREE for 21+ | $5 for 18-20 | 9pm
www.SososMusic.com
 
Friday 9/28
The Heavy Pets
@ Will Call
700 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami FL 33732
www.WillCallMiami.com
$10 | 21+ | 9pm
www.TheHeavyPets.com  
 
Saturday 9/29
Aquaphonics + Sonic Spank + DJ Scott Solomon
@ Propaganda
6 South J Street, Lake Worth FL 33460
561.547.7273 | www.PropagandaLW.com
$7 for 21+ | $10 for 18+ | 9pm
www.AquaphonicsBand.com  | www.SonicSpank.com  
 
Sunday 9/30
BLP Rockout With Your Cookout ft. Sonic Spank
@ Hurricane Bar & Lounge
640-7 East Atlantic Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33483
561.278.0282 | www.hurricanelounge.com
6-8pm – FREE BBQ | 9pm – 1am – FREE Show
www.SonicSpank.com
 
Wednesday 10/10
Dopapod
@ Guananbanas
960 North Highway A1a, Jupiter, FL 33477
561.578.4668 | www.Guanabanas.com
FREE | 8pm | 21+
www.Dopapod.com
 
Friday 10/12
Dopapod w/ Fusik
@ Funky Buddha Lounge & Brewery
2621 North Federal Highway, Boca Raton, FL 33431
561.368.4643 | www.TheFunkyBuddha.com
$8adv/$10dos | 9pm | 18+
www.Dopapod.com  | www.FusikMusik.com

Brotherly Love Productions schedule for the end of September & October with shows in Miami, Delray Beach, Boca Raton, Lake Worth & Jupiter. Dopapod is returning to South Florida for two shows including a Friday, October 12th date at the Funky Buddha Lounge & Brewery in Boca. Since their last appearance they’ve played countless festivals including Camp Bisco, Mountain Jam, Catskill Chill, Bonnaroo, Burning Man, Bear Creek and more, and they released a new album titled “Drawn Onward.” Their highly anticipated return is definitely set to be an incredible night of high energy dance party music.