Category: Music Performance

Out Of The Anonymous at Bardot 6/16/11

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Out Of The Anonymous @ Bardot 6/16/11
Thursday June 16th, 10PM-1AM
Bardot
3456 North Miami Avenue
Miami, FL 33127-3534
(305) 576-5570
outoftheanonymous.com

A “mood enhancing” show at Bardot.

June 16th will see Out Of The Anonymous putting on a different type of show at Bardot.
The bands psych-rock instrumentals are known to put people in a groovy trance with just three musicians.
Imagine sounds like Boards of Canada jamming with Can and Pink Floyd.
They will be performing a more mood enhancing, multi-media, multi sensory set
featuring performance artists Belaxis Buil, Jasmine Kastel and others, as well as visual artist Marlene Lopez.

2nd Sunday Jazz Concert 6/12/11

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2nd Sunday Jazz Concert
June 12, SUNDAY, 3-5 pm (time change)
Arts at St Johns
4760 Pine Tree Drive
Miami Beach, FL 33140

Cost: $10 At The Door
($5 for students with I.D.)
$8 Prepaid Online Ticket
www.artsatstjohns.com
Children 10-and-under free!

Beat the heat – indoor concert this month!
Nestor Zurita Latin Jazz Quartet – Featuring:
Ivan Zervigon on Drums, Paul Banman on Keyboard, Nestor del Prado on Bass, Nestor Zurita on Saxophone

After the concert, take your friends to the Sandbar Lounge, one of our corporate sponsors.

Upstairs at Van Dyke Music Calendar June 2011

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Upstairs at Van Dyke
www.thevandykecafe.com

JUNE 2011
1- Freddy Cleo, The quintessential piano man & vocalist entertainer, singing your favorite songs
2- Nicole Henry~Top 10 Billboard Jazz Vocalist
3- Crazy Fingers~Celebrating music of The Grateful Dead
4- Rhythm & Blues Series~Ike & Val Woods Revue~Soul and Blues Revue
5- La Nueva Onda Latina Series~Hosted by Adrian Guerra in showcasing the finest featuring the finest in latin rock and pop
6- Kayakman~Boundaries of time and space coalesce as Kayak grooves into the center of the funk soul
7- Artist Of The Month~SJ~National charting acoustic artist
8- Jackson Bunn~Smooth grooves into Jazz-o-sphere
9- Kcc Productions Jazz Night Series~The Felipe Lamoglia Ensemble~Grammy-winning saxophonist plays new directions in Afro-Cuban beats
10- Eugenia Mendez~Pianist/singer. Explores fusing elements from Jazz, Latin and traditional music
11- Bobby Stringer~Extraordinary Soul and R&B
12- Latin Jazz Series~Oriente~Afro-Cuban fusion
13- The Van Dyke Voices~SoFlo’s hottest Jazz vocalists hosted by Bebob and Gecko featuring Lisanne Lyons
14- Novell Nu Soul Music Series~Featuring South Florida’s hottest RnB, Soul and Funk vocalists
15- The P-Lo Project~Jazz, Latin and smooth Jazz
16- Kcc Productions Jazz Night Series~Big Poppa E & The E Band~Best of the Blues
17- Rose Max Band~Brazilian Samba Party featuring Rosemax and Ramatis
18- Hot Havana Nights~KCC productions presents~Deskarga Jam Band~Timba meets LAtin Jazz
19- Cuban Music Series~Conjunto Progreso~Grammy nominated Cuban son & descarga Cubanas
20- Perry Joslin~Smooth Jazz fusion
21- Jean P Jam~Deeo roots Reggae night tribute to Bob Marley
22- Jake Cavazos~Latin singer songwriter night hosted by Jake Cavazos
23- Kcc Productions Jazz Night Series~The Alfredo Chacon~Groove Vibraphonist/percussionist debuting in the USA after almost two decades in Europe
24- Lanzallamas!~Afro-Latin-America world beat mezcla
25- Leslie Smith~New Orleans Soul of Jazz diva
26- Songwriter Nights Series~Hosted by Randy Singer featuring the best acoustic singers and songwriters in South Florida, where the concert turns into a party!
27- Randy Singer’s “Airplay”~New visions in Jazz and Pop
28- Miami Music Authority Presents~”Music Industry Night” hosted by Jason Klein, Charlotte Towne and Randy Singer
29- Jacob Jeffries~Vocals, piano-popster
30- Artsit Of The Month~Joshua Stedman~Original compositions influences of Sting, StevieWonder, Jamiroquai and seal

Jazz and wine café 6/22/11

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Jazz and wine café
22/06/2011, 7:30 pm
Alliance Française South Florida
618SW 8th street
Miami, FL 33130

www.afmiami.org

Come to join us for a little fête de la musique on the Alliance française’s terrass as every 3rd Wednesday of each month to listen Nestor Zurita with a new special guest for a great moment of Jazz music drinking red or white French wine.

With an ever growing audience, these concerts have become an important part of the music scene in Miami. The music presented is a merger of cultures and jazz from the past and present. Come and enjoy intricate and complex music improvisations in a unique cultural setting open to everyone.

Admission: for $5 The Alliance Française propose you a package including the entrance and a glass of wine.

Quique González & Jacob Reguilón En Desbandados, Gira Acústica 7/2/11

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Quique González & Jacob Reguilón En Desbandados, Gira Acústica
Saturday, July 2 / 2011, 8:00PM – 10:00PM
Hoy Como Ayer
2212 SW 8th Street
Miami, FL 33135
www.ccemiami.org

El nuevo proyecto de Quique, presentado por el Centro Cultural Español de Cooperación Iberoamericana en Miami, se llama ´Desbandados`. Con la El única compañía de Jacob Reguilón, “será un repertorio mucho más libre, más intimista, en acústico, habrá canciones ajenas, caras B, temas que no han cabido en los últimos conciertos… Y tocaremos preferiblemente en teatros y clubs”.

Afro Kumbe at PAX 6/4/11

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Afro Kumbe
Saturday, June 4th, Doors Open 9pm 1st Set Starts at 11pm
PAX
337 S.W. 8 St.
Miami, FL 33130

A night with three members of two-time Latin Grammy-nominated Locos por Juana, in their newest incarnation, Afro Kumbe. The side project is an effort to delve into their Colombian roots, blending them with electronic sounds and making them more accessible. “We’ve been jamming with electronics for a long time, but the idea came from wanting to do a Locos DJ set,” says vocalist Itagui, who, along with LPJ bandmates Mark Kondrat and Javier “Lakambra” Delgado, makes up Afro Kumbe. “It’s something cool and different, and a chance for us to experiment with different instruments.”AFRO KUMBE describes themselves as “Caribbean Mash Up Masters” using electronic elements with Colombian Folkloric percussion.

Barrio Abajo at PAX 6/3/11

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Barrio Abajo: Friday
June 3rd, 1st Set Starts at 10:45pm
PAX
337 S.W. 8 St.
Miami, FL 33130

The PARTY starts and ends with Colombian band “Grupo Barrio Abajo.” Finally you get to experience underground Colombian folkloric music in downtown Miami. We first heard this band when the Afro Roots Festival showcased them here at PAX it was love at first note. This Afro -Colombian band will move you.

You will dance and you you will have an amazing experience to rock those hips too. This group doesn’t play around!

Celebrate the Diversity of World Music and Art.

SoBe Arts presents Angel Perez in recital 6/3/11

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Friday, June 3rd, 7:30 p.m.
SoBe Institute of the Arts
Carl Fisher Clubhouse
Little Stage Theater Complex
2100 Washington Avenue
Miami Beach, Fl. 33139

Reception immediately following the recital will be in the Carl Fisher Clubhouse and is sponsored by Ray Breslin and Patrick Pecoraro of Bresaro Suites at the Mantell Plaza www.bresaro.com

Free parking for this event: Enter parking lot off Washington Avenue between the Miami Beach Convention Center and 21st Street Recreation Center

SoBe Arts will be open all summer offering private lessons and small group classes in music & theater for all ages and levels. For more information call (305) 674-9220

Angel Perez, a 12 year old piano student at SoBe Arts, will perform his first solo recital on the beautiful Steinway Concert Grand Piano that has been on loan to the Institute from the Miami Steinway Piano Gallery in Coral Gables. Angel, who has been taking lessons provided by a donation-enabled scholarship at the institute for only 3 years, opened the Brampton (Canada) Symphony Orchestra’s 2010-11 concert season last October, performing a Mozart Piano Concerto. He won international acclaim as the proud mayors of Brampton and its sister city of Miami Beach watched.

Coconut Grove Drum Circle 6/4/11

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Saturday, June 4
Florentino Plaza
3444 Main Highway
#6 on Map
8PM-11PM

Please join us for our June circle. Yes, it’s June, and yes, it’s warm, but we will have water and ice available, so come and drum and dance with us. We welcome everyone to this circle; no experience necessary! We will have extra drums, shakers and tambourines available. Come to the Grove and experience the joy and healing magic of the drum.
For more information, contact Karen at karendeilke@me.com

KCC Productions and the City of Sunrise present Jazz Gals 6/3/11

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KCC Productions and the City of Sunrise present “Jazz Gals”, with Debbie Orta and Wendy Pedersen celebrating the music of Billie Holiday and Peggy Lee
Friday, June 3, 2011 8 PM
Sunrise Civic Center Theater
10610 West Oakland Park Boulevard
Sunrise, FL 33351
Tickets $16 ($14 students, $10 children under 14)

Featuring Jim Gasior, piano, Chuck Bergeron, bass, Mike Harvey, drums, John Michalak, sax, and John Lovell, trumpet. Ticked $16 ($14 students, $10 children under 14.) Box Office 954-747-4646.

Jazz Gals – Celebrating The Songs of Billie Holiday & Peggy Lee
It was nearly a century ago that an incredible new style of music called Jazz evolved from Gospel and Ragtime roots, given birth out of Tin Pan Alley, Broadway, Chicago, and New Orleans; by composers and musicians such as Jelly Roll Morton, Louis Armstrong, Jule Styne, Sammy Cahn, Irving Berlin, George & Ira Gershwin, Harold Arlen, Johnny Mercer… the list of great songwriters goes on for a long time. Yet there are a few names that stand out, not because of the number of tunes they wrote, or the success or failure of their songs. They stand out because they were females in this male-dominated world of the 1940’s. Two of these women happen to be more recognizable as singers than songwriters – Billie Holiday and Peggy Lee.
In honor of these two magnificent ladies, KCC Productions presents our own fabulous South Florida jazz vocalists, blues dynamo Wendy Pedersen and swinging sister Debbie Orta, will perform in tribute, featuring some of the great songs, such as Peggy Lee’s “Alright, OK, You Win”, “You’re Mine You”, and “I’m a Woman”; and Billie Holiday’s “What a Little Moonlight Can Do”, “God Bless the Child That’s Got His Own”, and “Strange Fruit”, among others.
The more you learn about Billie and Peggy, the more you appreciate their art, in contrast to the vocal Olympics that pass for singing today. With their minimalist vocal style they communicated a unique perception of life, and a personal take on jazz. Each was unforgettable; first with Billie’s innovative vulnerability, emotional honesty and clarity, and later on with Peggy’s sensuality, creativity and wit.
Both women competed in a man’s world without reservation. Both have stories of their troubled youth, and career ups and downs. Both performed music in the cauldron of 20th Century history. Singers Debbie and Wendy share a fascination with these historic figures in jazz, and together with their stellar group of the finest South Florida musicians, will deliver a show that is not to be missed.

Debbie Orta recently presented her 2010 seminar, entitled, “Jazz Gals” at Nova Southeastern University in Davie, Florida; a retrospective of the great female jazz vocalists of the 20th Century and today. The multi-media seminar included a slideshow, video clips, discussion and a live performance by Debbie accompanied by the outstanding pianist Pete Wallace. Debbie performs a terrific jazz repertoire from the Great American Songbook, as well as Brazilian and Latin jazz arrangements, and jazz/funk feels flexing her voice over several octaves. Debbie’s swinging jazz and smoky ballads are always intriguing, whether classic or contemporary, sad or joyful. Her band has performed throughout south Florida, including SunFest 2009.

Wendy Pedersen is one of South Florida’s favorite performers. Her high-energy vocal delivery, with deep, convincing emotion has been impacting audiences for many years. A graduate of the University of Miami’s Studio Music and Jazz Vocal program, Wendy began her singing career in high school, but her earliest memory is poring through her mom’s record collection, practically wearing out the vinyl on Elton John and Beatles records. Eventually, her heart found its way to jazz and it has felt like home ever since. Wendy has won many awards including the Southern Bell/Pace “Jazz Artist of the Year” and a Miami New Times “best vocalist”, saying, “Wendy can shake the rafters or break your heart…” Wendy Pedersen’s discography includes her debut CD, “Me + Three”; a Holiday CD, “Ho Ho Ho”; and her brand new release, “Under The Influence”, a tribute to the many women who inspired and influenced her. Wendy also sings with an exciting jazz vocal quartet, Mad Romance, featuring Rick Harris, Lisanne Lyons and Greg Diaz.

Urban Gospel Fest Free Event 6/18/11

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Urban Gospel Fest – Free Event
June 18th, 2011, 1:00PM – 9:00PM
Oasis Church North Miami
12905 NE 8th Ave.
North Miami, FL, 33161
www.soulmovementcrew.com

Urban Gospel Fest
Urban Gospel Fest Slated to Showcase an Un-Celebrated Genre

It’s Essence Music Festival meets Miami Carnival meets big tent revival! The Urban Gospel Fest, slated for June 18, 2011 at Oasis Church Miami on 12905 NE 8th Ave. in North Miami, is a free event that aims to celebrate a genre of music that remains unrecognized by the world and shunned by the church that gave it birth.

Presented by Soul Movement Crew in association Oasis Church Miami, NEWD Magazine, F-N-F Live and Vision Music, the first ever Urban Gospel Fest is an outdoor community festival and high-energy block party that promises to showcase and celebrate the pioneering artists of the Urban Gospel genre.

Redeemed from the streets of The Bronx, Miami, San Juan, Kingston and Havana, to name a few, Urban Gospel music is an umbrella genre comprised of diverse styles, linking urban communities around the world. It is the popular music of the youth who have been redeemed, yet still feel the rhythms of their ‘hoods, barrios and garrisons.

Hear the sounds of Hip-hop, Reggaeton, Dancehall, Soca, Merengue, and R&B being used as tools for Christian ministry as we showcase both popular and up-and-coming artists within the genre.

Feel the rhythms of the street as we also present various dance styles, graffiti, and live deejaying.

View videos and publications of the respective nations representing Urban Gospel music and culture from around the world.

Artists such as former Soca King, Nigel Lewis of Trinidad, Dre Marshall of New York, Mark Lee of Fort Lauderdale, Kristine Alicia of Jamaica, Rey King of The Dominican Republic, CUDS Music of Miami, LaVie of Haiti, Eddie Corona of Port St. Lucie, Sekajipo of Liberia, West Africa, Troy Genius of Jamaica, Paul Morris of Jamaica, Mr. E of Colombia and others will heat up the stage with live performances and testimonies about how their music is revolutionizing their communities for Christ.

For more information, sample music and to be considered for the 2011 Urban Gospel Music Fest, visit www.soulmovementcew.com. Soul Movement Crew, Inc. (SMC) is the Christian owned multimedia and entertainment services branch of MRYS International. It is committed to reviving a community deadened by negativity through positive entertainment and the arts.

Photographs from Raize It Up Live at Naomi Garden Vibes Restaurant on 5/28/11

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Raize It Up Live at Naomi Garden Vibes Restaurant on Saturday, May 28, 2011.  What an amazing place and the food there is awesome.  They do Raize It Up Live their every last Saturday of the month, had so much fun!  Drumming, live music from varies bands…what a great way to spend a Saturday night.

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Life Is Art and PARK Project the BIG fundraising PARTY 6/18/11

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Life Is Art & PARK Project
Cordially invite you to
The BIG Fundraising PARTY

Enjoy a Fabulous Night of Art, Music, Fashion, Performance and More!

Saturday, June 18, 6:00pm – 11:00pm

Surfcomber Hotel Pool Area
1717 Collins Ave
Miami Beach, FL 33139

$10 pre-sale, $20 at the door
to support the arts and community in south Florida
More Information.
(pre-sale tickets until 6/16/11)

Life Is Art and PARK Project are really excited to bring you a very special party. A night filled with art, music, fashion, performances and even free drinks will make for a great fundraiser to support the south Florida arts and community. All of the money raised goes straight to Life Is Art and PARK Project to help their missions. A big thanks goes out to all the sponsors and everyone donating their time and effort to this event!

Rock Concert by: Day Music Died
Fashion by: Casey Levan, Aidana Baldassarre, CherryRootz
Performances by: Rainbow Circus
Music by: DJ Robin Louis

Complimentary Beverages 7-9pm by UV Vodka & El Dorado Rum courtesy of AMC Liasons, Inc.

FEATURED ARTISTS:
April Anselona * * * David Juhe * * * Emily Rosen * * * Gigi Lage * * * Gretel Sarmiento * * * Janet M Mueller * * * Mary Larsen * * * Peter Rose * * * Randy Walsh * * * Sean Murdock * * * Stephanie Menjivar * * * Troy Dovey * * * Michael Diaz * * * Rainer Lagemann * * * Paula Turk

Sponsored by: UV Vodka, El Dorado Rum, AMC Liasons, Inc., Logistical Outsourcing, Prosound Productions, Elegant Parties, Rainbow Circus, StarMar Events, Sex and the Beach, Erotic Signature, Robin Louis, SocialBuzzTV, SocialMedia305, Soul Of Miami

www.lifeisartfest.org – www.parkproject.org

Afro Kumbe at PAX Miami 5/28/11

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Saturday, May 28th
Performing Arts Exchange
337 S.W. 8 St.
Miami Fl, 33130
(directly under the 95 overpass on left)
www.facebook.com/PAXMIAMI

AFRO KUMBE 10:00pm

AFRO KUMBE describes themselves as “Caribbean Mash Up Masters, Locos por Juana, new Side Project, using Electronic Elements with Colombian Folklore Pecussion.” PAX will host them from 10pm to 11pm

Noches de Golpe 11pm-2am
Join your host German in this treat of pure expansion of the mind where electronis meets musical instruments with special musical guest’s on stage, exploring and experimenting

Luis Bofil and Conjunto Progresso at PAX 5/27/11

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Friday, May 27th Early Show Luis Bofil 9:00pm
Conjunto Progresso 11:30pm
Performing Arts Exchange
337 S.W. 8 St.
Miami Fl, 33130
(directly under the 95 overpass on left)
www.facebook.com/PAXMIAMI

LUIS BOFILL cuban singer born in La Habana, Cuba.His deft phrasing on “Como fué” and other boleros has drawn comparisons to Beny Moré, even as his liquid delivery calls to mind contemporary R&B” Judy Cantor, Miami New Times “A well-known nightclub in Miami gave birth to “Grupo Cafe Nostalgia”, who performs live in a fashion that adds to sofistication elements of languishing regret and 3a.m. smokiness and sleaziness, qualities found not simply in the group’s music but in the resplendent voice of lead singer Luis Bofill” Fredric Koeppel, The Commercial Appeal, Memphis “La voz de la noche miamense” Jose Antonio Evora, Nuevo Herald, Miami “…es como un camaleon de la interpretación” Eliseo Cardona, Nuevo Herald, Miami “GUARACHAMOS O NO GUARACHAMOS!!!”

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.
Ever since its inception, the traditional Cuban Son ensemble Conjunto Progreso has taken audiences back in time to the nostalgic era of early Cuban popular music.

Last Weekend of Village of Merrick Park’s Live Music Series 5/28-29/11

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Saturdays and Sundays from
2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
For a schedule visit www.VillageOfMerrickPark.com

Don’t miss the last weekend of the Live Music Series in The Garden with a multicultural mix of Jazz, Bossanova, World Music, Flamenco, Classics, Pop Melodies, Contemporary and Latin Grooves. Guests can listen to the light musical stylings while enjoying all the shopping center has to offer including world-class boutiques and an assortment of desirable dining options. The series will conclude at the end of May 2011 and will begin again in October 2011.

Novell NU-Soul Series 6/14/11

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June 14th, 9pm-1am
Van Dyke Cafe
846 Lincoln Rd
Miami Beach, Fl. 33139

The “Novell NU-Soul Series” is Miami’s finest live musical showcase for local singers performing timeless Soul classics as well as modern Neo-Soul hits. It is held once per month at the Van Dyke Cafe. There are new singers every month singing along with a full 4 peice house band, and renowned DJ “The Brass King”. There is also readings by well known local poets. It is also a venue for music industry people, singers, musicians and all various other artists to meet, connect, and collaborate in an atmosphere that is created by artists, for artists. So, join me, your host, Novell, my band, “Novo Nuso”, and DJ “The Brass king” for a night of innovative and eccletic mix of soul and sound.

Electro Dance Party 6/3/11

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Electro Dance Party
6/3/2011, 9pm
Bardot
3456 North Miami
Miami, FL 33127
www.bardotmiami.com

Girls on Film Brings a Rock-and-Roll Attitude Back To Dance Music: upcoming show gives kids a reason to report to the dance floor.

Tallahassee’s Girls on Film, the female electro-pop sensation, will be bringing their high-energy, neo-new-wave sounds to the dance floor for an upcoming show at Bardot.

Girls on Film has been delighting hipsters, new wavers, and fashionistas with their charismatic live shows, striking appearance, and signature “glam wave” sound since the beginning of the millennium. Their music resonates with such influences as Human League, Yaz, and Missing Persons, as they create retro synth-driven textures, woven with a modern sensibility.

This will not be Girls on Film’s first visit to South Florida, but it will be their first appearance at Bardot. The band’s songs are infectious, and the Girls know how to rock a crowd and keep them wanting more. This show promises to have people jumping up and getting down.

For more information on Girls on Film, visit www.girlsonfilm.us

iStandard Malice of The Clipse, Streetrunner, Lamb, Poe Boy Presented By Monster Energy 5/24-25/11

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The nationally renowned iStandard Producer Showcase returns to Miami
Tuesday, May 24th and Wednesday, May 25th!
Eve
1306 N Miami Ave
Miami, FL 33136
Buy Tickets Now and Save $10 via Paypal.

This time we’re bringing a few special surprises!

But first, the guts of the event…Over these 2 evenings, 24 producers will showcase their tracks in front of an esteemed industry panel and the most vibrant and conducive setting! Winner will receive a prize package consisting of IK Multimedia SampleMoog & Amplitube 3, Ableton Live Intro, Indamixx USB, and much more (Full Product Details Below)…

May’s judges include Lamb (Grammy Nominated Platinum Producer for Missy, Monica, Keyshia Cole and more) Streetrunner (Grammy Nominated Platinum Producer for The Game, Ludacris, Lil Wayne and more), Mike Katz (Entertainment Attorney for Poe Boy Records), Drew Money (Producer for Nicki Minaj, Jay-Z, etc.), Sean Pizz (Director of A&R Slip-N-Slide Records) and The Renegades (Producers of DJ Khaled’s Smash Hit ‘Welcome To My Hood’ & More), and VERY SPECIAL GUEST – Malice of The Clipse!

Malice will not only be looking for Miami’s dopest new producers and judging the showcase, but he will also be signing copies and selling of his new book “Wretched, Pitiful, Poor, Blind & Naked” at the iStandard Producer Showcase – Miami Style!

FKCNCR Movement Fundraiser with Suenalo at The Stage 6/4/11

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FKCNCR Fundraiser Party
Sat, Jun 4, 7:00p.m. – 2:00a.m.
The Stage, Miami, FL, United States
Buy Tickets Online.

FKCNCR – join the movement on June 4th. Doors open at 7:00p.m.
Live Entertainment – DJ Ethics – Silent Auction – Cash Bar: reduced prices on selected specialty drinks.
$20 Pre-sale Tickets / $30 at the Door. Cash Only on the night of the event.

Become part of our family – It’s not a choice, it’s a way of life.

FKCNCR!

Read more here.

B Bar At The Betsy Hotel June 2011 Thursday Night Jazz Line-Up

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Jazz and Songwriters perform at 9 p.m. in one of South Florida’s most beautiful rooms; enjoy the smooth sounds of touted vocalists including:
The B Bar at The Betsy South Beach
1440 Ocean Drive
Miami Beach, FL 33139
www.thebetsyhotel.com

Schedule changes monthly. No cover or minimum.

Montserrat Franco: June 2nd
Maryel Epps: June 9th
Karina Iglesias: June 16th
Big Brooklyn Red: June 23rd
JoAnne Jones: June 30th

The wildly popular B Bar at The Betsy Hotel weekly jazz series continues through June with the smooth vocals of artists Montserrat Franco, Maryel Epps, Karina Iglesias, Big Brooklyn Red, and JoAnne Jones. B Bar, the glamorous yet inviting lounge nestled inside the historic Betsy Hotel on South Beach provides the perfect intimate gathering spot for experiencing these stellar performers.

Voted “Best Hotel Lounge 2010” by Miami New Times, B Bar at The Betsy Hotel lends itself to a mix of sophisticated locals, New Yorkers and an eclectic international crowd making it the most sought after night spot in South Beach.

KCC Productions and the Van Dyke Cafe present the Phoenix Rivera Ensemble with Tito Puente, Jr. 5/26/11

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KCC Productions and the Van Dyke Cafe present the Phoenix Rivera Ensemble, with special guest Tito Puente, Jr.
Thursday May 26, at 9 PM.
The Van Dyke
846 Lincoln Road
South Beach

For more information, call 305-534-3600 or visit thevandykecafe.com

Phoenix Rivera is coming in from New York for Kimberly Chmura’s birthday bash at the Van Dyke Thursday. He’s the son of Mario Rivera.

Phoenix Rivera, the son of international legend Mario Rivera, was born in
New York City in 1965. Guided by his father’s musical insight, Mr. Rivera taught himself the technical aspects of the drums. He has played with musicians such as Hilton Ruiz, Dave Valentin, Bobby Bell, Eurythmics, Robert Palmer, Chico O’Farrill and Tito Puente. His most recent recording credits include albums such as At the Point, Vol.1 and Vol. 2 with Papo Vazquez, El Commandante recorded with his father, and Por Fin with Tito Puente and Eddie Palmieri. In March 2002, Mr. Rivera participated in Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Jazz in the Schools Tour with Arturo O’Farrill, which reached over 5,000 New York City students, teachers, and parents.

“Phoenix Rivera is one of a handful of drummers in the world who can play true jazz and true Latin with authority and swing. He has what we call in the business “spangalang” and “timba.’’ You might recognize it as that ineffable quality when you taste smokin’ barbecue. It’s intangible and goes beyond the individual ingredients, but you know it’s there ‘cause you gotta have more. It’s called fatback, manteca, moxie and a million other things. Phoenix has it in spades.” (Zoho records)

Bitch In Concert 6/10/11

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Bitch: In Concert
Friday, June 10 at 8:00 pm
Colony Theatre
1040 Lincoln Road
Miami Beach

Tickets are $20 and $15 for students/seniors and may be purchased at fundarte.us or ticketmaster.com or by calling (800) 745-3000 or in-person at the Colony Theatre box office (305) 674-1040. For additional information about the event or the festival, visit outinthetropics.com or call (305) 910-7898.

New York-based singer songwriter Bitch takes the stage at the Colony Theatre. According to The Village Voice, “Bitch’s mouthy wordplay and virtuous electric violin playing are ferociously hot.” Bitch, who appeared in John Cameron Mitchell’s 2006 film Shortbus and toured and recorded with Ani DiFranco, has been described as “a music box all of her own.” Bitch’s latest record, Blasted! (2010), continues to push the envelope with her wild-spirited avant-garde “theatrical punk” sound and has produced her most listenable and enjoyable album to date.

7th Circuit Productions and Moksha Family Arts Collective present Moksha Roots Live 5/20/11

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The Moksha Gallery, Moksha boutique and Pleaidian Lounge will be open from 6:00pm-9:00pm (free)
Show begins @ 9:30pm-3:00am ($10.00)
18+Over
Check out more on facebook

The third Friday of every month, 7th Circuit Productions and Moksha Family Arts Collective present Moksha Roots Live. The after party for The Rhythm Foundation’s ~ Big Nights in Little Haiti. In May we are celebrating Haitian cultural month. Every third Friday we will feature our gallery, live music, d.j.’s, performance, live painting, vendors. The Moksha Family Arts Collective is a non-profit organization, all funds go to supp…ort our local artists and community projects. Come out and enjoy this cultural evening of good vibes and amazing energy. The last two third Fridays were burnin!

May 20th line-up:

~Jan Sebon and Kazak International~ (9:30pm)
Kazak’s unique fusion of “Rasin” (Haitian Roots music), jazz, political commentary and electric stage presence led it to be voted “Best Haitian Band” in the Miami New Times for three consecutive years. Sebon has been featured as a soloist with world-renowned musicians including Don Cherry, Nana Vasconselos, and the Urban Bush Women. In addition, he has performed with Teo Castllanos’ D-Project in China, Ecuador, Peru and across the United States.

~Moksha Family Roots Collective~
The Moksha Family Roots Collective band is a constant rotation of Miami’s finest roots and world music musicians with international guests. This evening we are featuring Bagga Traxx with special guest Mecca a.k.a Grimo, plus more.

~D.J. Moses ~
DJ Moses opens the door to authentic high quality world music and invites you in to discover how glorious, diverse and deep music can be. The African continent, Jamaica, Haiti, Brazil, the U.S. and Latin America are all represented in his selections. DJ Moses is one of a kind in our community. Originally from New York City, DJ Moses has been living and working in Miami since 1995.

~Brandon Paul (B-Paul), Painting live~
Brandon Paul’s art is an eclectic mix of pop culture and surrealism, with heavy influence from street art, tattooing, skateboarding, and urban culture.His paintings resemble a mass of organic matter, that somehow engulfed a piece of graffiti, and a hip hop concert then toss in some pretty ladies, sea life, birds, and what your left with is a beautiful piece of controlled chaos wearing nikes .

~Luckner Bruno and Tribe of the Red Moon ~
Actor, singer, dancer, choreographer, director, and circustician; Lucky Bruno, Tribe of the Red Moon, has been part of Moksha Family for the past 8 years performing eccentric, innovative, and other worldly performances. During his performances he aims to create a sense of global circus hysteria, with the extreme hope of touching and captivating his audiences with joy and inspiration.

~V.J. Care ~
Environmental light wizard aka VJ CARE is a south Florida multi-media artist originally from Seattle, Wa. She has traveled the world spreading light through creativity for a wide range of artists & visionaries including, Terrence McKenna, Michael Franti, Sonic Youth, George Clinton & The P-Funk All Stars, Dale Chuhily & many others. Transforming the physical space to support the experience, her vision is to create multi-sensory experiences that connect, inspire & engage.

Dead Kenny Gs at the BLP Rockout with your Cookout 6/5/11

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Jazz-Punk Trio The Dead Kenny Gs Take Over The Blp Rockout With Your Cookout
Sunday, June 5th
Hurricane Bar & Lounge
640-7 East Atlantic Avenue
Delray Beach, FL 33483
www.hurricanelounge.com

FREE show starts at 9pm | FREE BBQ from 6-8pm featuring mojo-marinated chicken, sirloin burgers and beefy foot-long hotdogs for bar patrons.

Free Feature Show Following Primus Supporting Role

It is our absolute pleasure to announce that jazz-punk trio The Dead Kenny Gs (DKGs) will be performing at the Hurricane Bar & Lounge on Sunday, June 5th for the weekly BLP Rockout with your Cookout. That’s right, the night after they open for Primus at the Fillmore Theatre in Miami, DKGs will play their only solo gig of their extended nationwide tour supporting Primus and throw down a FREE show in Delray Beach. Saxophonist Skerik (Critters Buggin, Garage a Trois, Col. Claypool’s Frog Brigade & Fancy Band, Crack Sabbath, bassist Brad Houser (New Bohemians, Critters Buggin, Mingtrones) and drummer/percussionist Mike Dillon (Anti DiFranco, Billy Goat, Hairy Apes BMX, Ten Hands) have been described by the New York Times as “a pinball between styles: Afro-pop, Balkan, Klezmer and pocket funk lashed to Middle Eastern modality.”

If the moniker for the combustible punk jazz trio The Dead Kenny Gs (DKGs) doesn’t say it all at first glance, one listen to their new album Operation Long Leash quickly puts it all in focus. Saxophonist Skerik (Critters Buggin, Garage a Trois, Col. Claypool’s Frog Brigade & Fancy Band, Crack Sabbath, bassist Brad Houser (New Bohemians, Critters Buggin, Mingtrones, etc.) and drummer/percussionist Mike Dillon (Anti DiFranco, Billy Goat, Critters Buggin, Garage A Trois, hairy Apes BMX, Ten Hands, etc.) are committed to musical subversion of the highest order. Precisely shifting gears between a muso obsession of musical styles and sonic colors, The Dead Kenny Gs have both the courage and the chops to realize their wildest aural visions. At one moment they’ll draw inspiration from punk legends The Minutemen, the next finds them embracing the spirit of jazz giant Rahsaan Roland Kirk and yet still another twist finds the pull of indie rock progenitors Deerhoof; yet all the while sounding purely DKGs. To further that extent, it’s not just music informing the trio’s voice, but a keen understanding of political conspiracy in American history. The album’s title, Operation Long Leash, comes from the clandestine CIA operation in the late ‘40s to fund Abstract Expressionism as a means for Western culture to undermine the rigid, confined and conformist ideals of the Soviet Union during the early years of the Cold War. www.thedeadkennygs.com

PALO! at The Stage 5/20/11

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The Stage Miami
170 NE 38th Street
Miami, FL 33137
(305) 576-9577

Hope to see you this Friday, May 20 for…
PALO! 20 de Mayo Bash at The Stage! – Click for info & RSVP
PALO! brings the Afro-Cuban Funk back to The Stage for an awesome party celebrating May 20: Cuban Independence Day.
FREE ENTRY!
7pm: We’ll be live on WDNA radio for Carlos Garcia’s Sound Theory Live show. Complimentary cigars courtesy of Berger & Argenti.
Late sets at 11pm & 12:30am.
You may win a box of Berger & Argenti cigars!
HOW TO WIN A FREE PALO! CD:
Text PALO to 65047 – KEEP THE WELCOME MESSAGE. The first 20 guests with the welcome message from the text list get a FREE PALO! CD.
Click here to read the Miami Herald article by Lydia Martin about PALO! and Steve Roitstein.
Visit PALO! on the Wild, Whacky Web:
youtube.com/gopalo – our new home on youtube.
gopalo.com – PALO! website
facebook.com/gopalo – please “like” our Facebook page
twitter.com/gopalo – follow us on Twitter

Jazz at New Theatre with Batuke Samba Funk 5/25/11

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Jazz @ New Theatre Concert Series Presents Batuke Samba Funk
Wednesday, May 25, at 7:30 PM
New Theatre
4120 Laguna Street
Coral Gables

Tickets are $20 and are available for purchase online at www.new-theatre.org or at the New Theatre box office. For further information, call the New Theatre box office at 305.443.5909.

Batuke Samba Funk, Miami’s hottest Brazilian band, brings their special blend of samba, funk, and jazz to Coral Gables’ New Theatre as part of the “Jazz @ New Theatre” concert series.

Created by visionary Dr. Jules Oaklander, founder of the monthly “Jazz at MOCA” series, this new program brings Dr. Oaklander’s same community-oriented philosophy as the now 15 year-old and highly successful MOCA Jazz program, looking to expand the audience for quality jazz throughout the Miami area and keeping local musicians in the public eye.

Batuke is the act of drumming on any surface or with any object, that makes a sound. Recycled cans, plastic buckets and pieces of scrap metal have all been transformed into percussive instruments that enhance the musical atmosphere of this group established by bassist Diogo Oliveira in 2008. Batuke Samba Funk, comprised of four Miami-based musicians, offers a fusion of Brazilian rhythms including samba and samba rock with classic American funk. While the core group consists of bass, drums, keyboard and voice, the ensemble is joined by trombone, female vocals and Brazilian percussion when performing with their full seven-piece configuration. The program is produced by KCC Productions of Miami Beach.

New Theatre is a multi-cultural theatre producing a season of Nouveau Classic works, blending classics and new works, which speak to and about a diverse contemporary audience by stimulating, provoking, challenging, and entertaining since 1986. Entering their 25th Anniversary Season, the theatre has flourished under the energetic Artistic Direction of Ricky J. Martinez and Managing Director, Eileen Suarez, refining its focus on works which speak of social/religious/humanistic interests, relevant issues of discrimination based on race, gender and sexual orientation, the immigrant’s plight, the role of youth in our community, and for stories from the heart and for the soul which celebrate the mosaic that makes up the South Florida community, in addition to classics by Shakespeare, Tennessee Williams, and others.

Miami Music Television Filming Underground Junction at The Stage 5/22/11

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Underground Junction featuring Steven Bauer
Sunday, May 22, 5:00pm
The Stage
170 NE 38th Street
Design District, Miami, FL
www.undergroundjunction.net
www.miamimusictelevision.com

Come be on TV with Soul Of Miami! Miami Music Television is filming a performance by Underground Junction featuring Steven Bauer at The Stage and YOU can be a part! It is totally free!

2011 Summer Cabaret Concert Series featuring Kirk Green 6/25/11

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Kirk Green – Jazz and Reggae
Saturday, June 25, 2011
Deering Estate at Cutler
16701 SW 72 Ave
Miami FL 33157
More Info.

The Deering Estate’s Cabaret Concert Series features eclectic and world music artists in the intimate setting of the historic Stone House Ballroom. All concerts begin at 8 pm; the main gate opens at 7 pm. It is recommended to arrive early for preferred seating. Guests are welcome to bring refreshments and snacks to enjoy during the show.

Single tickets are $20 or $55 for the three-concert series. Limited seating is available. Advance tickets are recommended. Tickets can be purchased online for an additional fee of $2.50 for each single ticket. Tickets can also be purchased by calling the Deering Estate Ticket Office at 305-235-1668 ext. 233.

Arts at St Johns presents Miami Brass 5/22/11

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Sunday, May 22, 3 pm
Arts at St Johns at St Johns on the Lake
4760 Pinetree Dr
Miami Beach, 33140
www.artsatstjohns.com
Price: $20.00 at Door. $15.00 Online.

Miami Brass Featuring
Brian Neal – Trumpet
Bobby Keating – Trumpet
Domingo Pagliuca – Trombone
Dave Brubeck – Trombone

Miami Brass has been wowing South Florida audiences with the glorious sounds of a collection of soloists drawn from top-notch orchestras and ensembles.

Led by Brian Neal, former Dallas Brass solo-trumpet, Miami Brass produces a unique range of expression with a broad classical repertoire.

Program
Galliard Battaglia – Samuel Scheidt
Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring – J.S. Bach
Canzona per sonare No. 1 – Giovanni Gabrieli
Canzona Bergamasca – Samuel Scheidt
Quartet No. 5 – Wilhelm Ramsoe
That’s A-Plenty – arranged by Jack Gale

KCC Productions and the Van Dyke Cafe present Silvano Monasterios and the Fourth World Ensemble 5/19/11

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KCC Productions and the Van Dyke Cafe present Silvano Monasterios and the Fourth World Ensemble
Thursday, May 19, at 9 PM
The Van Dyke
846 Lincoln Road
South Beach.

For more information, call 305-534-3600 or visit thevandykecafe.com.
[featuring music from] their new CD, “Unconditional”.

Voted “Best Jazz Musician in Miami (2009)” by the Miami New Times, pianist-composer Silvano Monasterios hails from Caracas, Venezuela. After obtaining an “Outstanding Soloist Award” at the University of Colorado in 1991, Silvano received a music scholarship from the University of Miami, from which he earned a Bachelor of Music in 1995.

Silvano has performed with a number of important artists including Ira Sullivan, Terumasa Hino & the World Jazz All-Stars, Othello Molineaux, Dave Liebman, Melton Mustafa, Marc Johnson, Donald Byrd, Alan Harris, Paquito D’Rivera, Arturo Sandoval, Nathen Page, Randy Brecker, Sammy Figueroa, Paul Wertico, Mark Egan, Shakira, David Lee Roth, and Nestor Torres.

In 1998, Silvano was voted “New Artist of the Year” at the Hennessy Cognac Jazz Search in New York City. 1998 also marked the release of his first CD, Roads Not Taken, which received outstanding reviews in the U.S. and Latin America.

He earned his Master’s Degree in Jazz Piano and Pedagogy in 2004 from The University of Miami. DownBeat Magazine honored Silvano as the winner of its “Best Jazz Instrumental Soloist Award” in the 28th Annual (2005) Student Music Awards. In 2006, his new recording, Fostered, was released. Fostered features all original compositions, including “Avila”, mentioned above.

In 2007, Dogleg Records, a new independent company, released a recording of a live concert by the Wertico/Egan/Monasterios Trio entitled “Jazz Impressions”. Silvano composed, performed & co-produced two songs, including the title track, of the 2008 GRAMMY-nominated album, “The Magician”, by Sammy Figueroa & His Latin Jazz Explosion. This wonderful CD has been nominated as “Best Latin Jazz Album of the Year”.

The 4th World Ensemble, emerging in 2007 from Monasterios’ desire to experiment with the fusion of Latin Rhythms, World Music and Pure Jazz, features Monasterios on piano, accompanied by percussion, drums, bass and saxophone. The ensemble performs all original music composed and arranged by Silvano, and this year will release a new CD, “Unconditional,” on Savant Records.

Crescendo Lounge Premiere Party 5/25/11

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Wednesday, May 25 · 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Crescendo Blues and Jazz Lounge
2201 Biscayne Blvd

Join us for an evening of excitement, Celebrating Downtown Miami’s Newest Hot Spot! Featuring a NEW menu, NEW staff, a NEW Bands. Its the Premiere Party and we would love and appreciate your attendance.

There will be Complimentary Champagne, Discreet Eats and Treats and Featured Chef Henry’s Specials.

Synesthesia featuring Dirty Vegas at New World Symphony 6/4/11

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Saturday, June 4, 9:00pm – 12:30am
New World Center
500 17th Street
Miami Beach, FL
www.synevent.com
www.vvvmiami.com
www.giltcity.com/Miami

Tuzexx, Veni Vidi Vici And Bombay Sapphire® Present:Synesthesia” A One-Of-A-Kind Multi-Sensory Experience

Featuring Grammy Awarding Winning Artist “Dirty Vegas” At The Miami New World Symphony’s New World Center

Incorporating stimulation of the five senses, Synesthesia featuring Dirty Vegas presents a one-of-a-kind experience never before seen in the United States.

On Saturday, June 4, 2011, a never before experienced fusion of the five senses will be presented at the New World Center designed by Pritzker Prize winning architect, Frank Gehry. Synesthesia will feature the unique combination of a live 30-piece symphony orchestra performing in collaboration with live DJs and visual projections by Laurence Gartel & Psyberpixie, together with scent creating technology previously utilized by the likes of Cirque Du Soleil and Disney.

One of Synesthesia’s multi-sensory journeys will showcase a performance by Grammy Award winning artist Dirty Vegas. The second, featuring special guest, Michael Burian, takes attendees through a performance that highlights the history of House music.

Chef Laurent Tourondel of BLT Steak in The Betsy Hotel will create modern American steakhouse treats for those attending the pre-show VIP reception. BLT Steak’s dishes will be paired with custom crafted Bombay Sapphire® cocktails. Imagination is Bombay Sapphire®’s brand inspiration, deeming the partnership with Synesthesia a natural fit for an event so unique. To witness imagination at work, visit Gilt City Miami on sale May 25th, exclusive provider of tickets and VIP packages for Synesthesia. VIP tickets will be on sale This distinctive event will take place at Miami’s New World Center, the newest addition to Miami’s modern art scene. This multifunctional building, designed by Frank Gehry, was listed by BizBash as South Florida’s “most anticipated” venue of 2011.

“Miami is one of the music meccas of the world. By satisfying five basic senses we are creating the “Ultimate Experience”, a show that sets new standards in the entertainment industry” said Daniel Saro, founder of Tuzexx.

Setting Synesthesia apart from any other event is its fusion between DJ and live-orchestra performance as well as its incorporation of the five senses:
HEAR, The sounds of DJ Dirty Vegas and Michael Burain with a live-orchestra in the state-of-the-art performance hall that was designed under the supervision of Grammy Award winning conductor Michael Tilson Thomas and critically acclaimed architect Frank Gehry to maximize the listener’s experience
SEE, Laurence Gartel, the father of digital art, and Psyberpixie VJ will use 280-degree projection capabilities to enhance visual experience
SMELL, the inclusion of scent creating technologies to enhance the overall experience
TASTE, cocktail and food pairing with Bombay Sapphire® and BLT Steak for VIPs and sponsors before the show
FEEL, the experience of live instruments and their vibrations in an incredible setting

Synesthesia takes place on Saturday, June 4th from 9pm to 12:30am at the New World Center. Additional media partners include, Miami magazine, Lincoln Mercury, The Betsy Hotel, Sweet Records, Supermarket Creative, Lords South Beach, Miami Independent Thinkers, Artists Wanted and more.

More info to be found:
www.nws.edu
www.dirtyvegas.com
www.synevent.com
www.michaelburian.com

Brickell Bazaar at Tobacco Road 5/21/11

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Saturday, May 21 · 2:00pm – 8:00pm
Tobacco Road
626 S Miami Ave.
Miami, Florida
All ages!

Vendor Info: BrickellBazaar@gmail.com
Band Info: Q_O_T_S@yahoo.com

+ 35+ artists and crafters selling handmade, vintage, repurposed and upcycled goods, plus, fine art and more!

+ 10+ LIVE bands on TWO stages! Line up includes: The F.E.A.R. Ensemble, Vera La Dane, Vander Land, Scott Becker, In As Much, Agent Mercy, Ekkoz, Neolythyc, DJ Oski, Atomik, Detonate Zero

+ Raffle Prize Giveaways!
+ Full bar and good eats at Tobacco Road!
+ Henna Tattoos, Tarot Card Readings and more!
+ Perfect place to make friends, mingle, network and promote!
$5 Entry// Includes FREE raffle prize ticket!
** Free Swag Bags For The First 100 Guests **

Brickell Bazaar is an all new indie craft fair! By attending this event, you are supporting the independent arts movements, our local music scene, small businesses and the South Florida community!

Joaquin Sabina in Miami at American Airlines Arena 5/27/11

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Joaquín Sabina for the first time in Miami!
Friday, May 27th · 8PM
American Airlines Arena

Tickets on sale now thru Ticketmaster.
www.jsabina.com

At the top of his successful career, legendary Spanish singer and composer Joaquín Sabina will perform for the first time in the U.S., as part of the world tour he began over a year ago, which has included more than 100 concerts in Spain and Latin America. He will bring his “El Penúltimo Tren Tour” to the U.S. accompanied by his own band with stops in New York (May 25), Miami (May 27) and Los Angeles (May 29). In New York, he will sing at the Hammerstein Ball Room, in the Manhattan Center; in Miami, at the American Airlines Arena, home of the NBA team Miami Heat, and in Los Angeles at the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live. The promoters have said Sabina will sing his greatest hits and some cuts of his latest album, “Vinagre y Rosas.”

All the concerts of the “El Penúltimo Tren Tour” have been sold out, including the one at the Plaza de Toros de Las Ventas, in Madrid, attended by 20,000 spectators, and the one at La Bombonera stadium, home of soccer team Boca Juniors, in Buenos Aires, where 50,000 people came to see him. Sabina will return in March to the capital of Argentina to perform at the Luna Park coliseum, in another sold out concert.

The Bright Light Social Hour Live in Concert 5/16/11

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The Bright Light Social Hour LIVE in Concert
Monday, May 16th, 10 PM
Bougainvillea’s Old Florida Tavern
7221 SW Ave
South Miami, FL
Cover charge: None

FB Event.

The Bright Light Social Hour is coming back to Miami.

The guys are coming to Miami on Monday, May 16 to play at Bougainvillea’s, and we’d love for you to come out to the show or consider writing a show preview. Miami is one of their first stops on their nationwide tour in support of the band’s debut album and live EP. Replete with their vital sound, deep brotherhood, and ever-growing facial hair, the band takes on the road, bringing a bit of Austin’s live music culture with them to share with the rest of the U.S.

They’ve built their reputation through countless exhilarating live shows, including performances at Austin City Limits Festival, official showcases at South By Southwest 2011 and ACL Live at The Moody Theater with Ghostland Observatory. With the help of Jack’s moustache, the band has created a brand around their name, quickly becoming one of Austin’s most notable rock bands, which swept the 2011 Austin Music Awards during SXSW with six awards including Band of the Year, Album of the Year and Song of the Year (“Detroit”).

Frozen Music at PICNIC 2 5/15/11

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Frozen Music: Acoustronic Happening
Sunday, May 15, noon to 5pm
Miami Beach Botanical Garden
2000 Convention Center Drive
Miami Beach

Join the members of Frozen Music gustavo matamoros | rene barge with guest artist kerry ware

FM: PICNIC
Another new five-hour-long site-specific environmental composition by Frozen Music featuring four channels of sound exploring interactions with the flora and the fauna at Miami Beach Botanical Garden.

Join us Sunday, May 15 from Noon to 5 PM. Bring your baskets, coolers and blankets and sunblock
Free & Open To The Public

For more information: www.subtropics.org
This event is produced by SFCA [isaw + subtropics.org] and presented in collaboration with Miami Beach Botanical Garden

FM presentations in Miami Beach are made possible with support from City of Miami Beach, Cultural Affairs Program, Cultural Arts Council and of the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners. FM is FM thanks to a CBF grant from The State of Florida Division of Cultural Affairs

Bardot presents Radioboxer 5/19/11

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Bardot presents: Radioboxer
May 19, 9pm
Bardot
3456 North Miami Avenue
Miami, FL 33127

Bardot’s doors open at 9PM / 21+. Radioboxer will be playing at 11:00PM sharp. The cost of the entrance is $5 and it is highly recommended to get there early due to limited space.

On Thursday May 19 Radioboxer will be bringing their Bi-Polar Pop show to Bardot. After their successful album release party, the Hialeah sextet is ready to show the entire 305 why the press repeatedly calls their shows “an explosion of energy” and what the Miami New Times claimed as, “something else entirely. Theatrics, props and all the stops.” With a fast growing fan base and features in Miami New Times, Miami Herald, NPR, NBC Miami, MySpace Music, AOL Music and other national and international media, Radioboxer has positioned themselves as one of the top live acts to catch in Florida.

Bardot has gained serious popularity due to its über-hip atmosphere inspired by the revolution in nightclubs between the 1920s (Berlin Cabarets) and the 1960s (London Rock Bars) and it’s equipped with state-of-the-art video and sound systems. Bardot is proud of its live music selections, stating that it showcases the best bands in Florida as well as top performers in every genre, giving seasoned and emerging bands a place to show their stuff. Radioboxer-Bardot collaborations in the past have resulted in a packed, half naked venue singing in perfect unison with a kind of satisfaction only eclipsed by the massive amounts of energy released.

KCC Productions and the Miami Jazz Society present baritone LeNard Rutledge at Skylounge 5/11/11

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KCC Productions and the Miami Jazz Society present baritone LeNard Rutledge at Skylounge
May 11 at 7 PM
Skylounge
100 SE 2nd Street
Miami

The Downtown Jazz Series, now in its fourth year, is free. Parking is available in the building for a $10 event rate, and the free Metro Mover’s Knight Center stop is in the building. Food and beverage are available in the Sky Lounge. For more information call 305-539-7084.

Captivating, soul stirring, earthy and funky. These are just some of the words used to describe the song stylings of LeNard Rutledge. Growing up in Miami, Florida, LeNard was always surrounded by many different musical styles. His parents had an extensive music collection ranging from Classical, Jazz, Hymns and the funk of James Brown.

In the fall of 1984, LeNard went to St. Augustine’s College in Raleigh, NC. LeNard was awarded a Band Scholarship by Dr. Harold Jeffries (Director of Bands). It was in Raleigh when LeNard’s musical journey took flight. In the fall of 1984, he recorded two jingles for WLLE, a local AM radio station. He played drums, co-wrote and sang background vocals. He played timpani and general percussion in the Concert band and was the back–up drummer for the Jazz Ensemble. After a year of hinting and periodic begging, LeNard got his first big break. In the fall of 1986, LeNard sang the ballad “Teach Me Tonight” at the Annual Spring Concert. His confidence grew as he sang more songs, which led to other projects such as studio work and voice-over jobs. For fear of letting his drumming chops falter, LeNard played at area clubs to keep the rust away. A musical friend (Rick Best) introduced him to song writing.

In 1992, Stanley Baird, an area saxophonist, asked LeNard to submit songs for his upcoming CD, Stop, Look & Listen. Stan recorded three of his songs and released them on his label, Saxony Records. In 1995, LeNard submitted two of those songs to the Billboard Songwriting Contest. One of the songs, “So In Love (with you)” placed in the top 1% of 50,000 R&B entries. In the fall of 1995, he returned for a while to Miami. Needing extra cash to return to school, a childhood friend, Alan Morley told him he could earn extra money producing Rap and Hip-Hop Music. He introduced him to Gary Bradshaw (a Miami Rapper). From October 1995 to January 1996, LeNard “ghost wrote” and produced 9 original tracks for Gary. After returning to school in January of 1996, LeNard made the Dean’s List and Graduated in May 1997 with a B.S. Degree in Industrial Hygiene and Safety.

In May 1997, LeNard moved back to Miami. In October 1997, LeNard auditioned as a vocalist for the Melton Mustafa Orchestra. He got the gig and was the featured vocalist until 2003. LeNard has been a featured vocalist at area jazz spots in South Florida. The Museum of Contemporary Art, the Van Dyke Café and O’Hara’s Jazz Pub are the most notable. LeNard has shared the stage with a number of highly respectable jazz artists such as: Nnenna Freelon, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Kenny Drew Jr., and Harry Allen. In May of 2006, LeNard was named BEST JAZZ ARTIST, by the Miami New Times magazine. His first CD, Hello World, was released in November.

Next performing Live 5/13/11

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Next performing LIVE
5/13/2011, 5pm-3am
Palm Gardens
2700 NW 167 street
miami gardens fl. 33056
palmgardens.eventbrite.com

Platinum Group Next Will Be Performing Live! Dis Friday May 13, 2011 With Hits Like “Wifey” & “Too Close”…
& Don’t Miss Out On Happy Hour Everyone Drink *Free* From 5pm-10pm & Free Buffet! What! That’s What I Said!… What’s The Catch?… Buy A $20 Band => Unlimited Drinks Til 10pm & Enjoy The Free Buffet & Stay For The *Next* Concert This Friday May 13, 2011 Call 305.620.7424 Asap For Your Band!

KCC Productions and the Van Dyke Cafe present vocalist Sybil Gage 5/12/11

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KCC Productions and the Van Dyke Cafe present vocalist Sybil Gage
Thursday May 12, at 9 PM
The Van Dyke
846 Lincoln Road
South Beach

For more information, call 305-534-3600 or visit thevandykecafe.com.

Sybil Gage is an award-winning singer, songwriter and Blues and Jazz artist who has been compared to Corinne Bailey-Rae, Laura Nyro, Janis Joplin, and Eartha Kitt. Sybil’s love for her hometown of New Orleans is evident in every part of her performance. Hats and boas are a big part of her style. She stops the show to packed houses every Tuesday night at Heidi’s Jazz Club in Cocoa Beach, FL where she has been in residence since 2009. Singing the music of Blu Lu and Danny Barker, Sippie Wallace, Oscar Brown Jr., Bessie Smith, Satchmo, and her own original music, Sybil has a devoted following that label themselves as “Sybilized.”

Space Coast Living Magazine named her ” Best Musician in Brevard County” for 2008. Her latest CD, NOLA Calling, reached #1 on the UVUMI internet charts last year and stayed there for 2 months. NOLA Calling was also nominated for Best Self-Produced CD by the International Blues Challenge in Memphis for 2011. Sybil has been invited back to the New Smyrna Beach Jazz Festival for the fourth time. She has performed for NBA great Vince Carter and also travels frequently to New York to perform. Last year she did a performance with vibraphonist Warren Chiasson at the UN for the Canadian delegation. In September 2010 she was special guest with the Five Points Band at The Delancey for a Max’s Kansas City Reunion.

Sybil has been an opening act for John Waite and Zydeco Queen Rosie Ledet. Sybil is also host of her own radio show, “The Stormy Monday Show”, on www. 1300WMEL.com . She is the recipient of 3 ASCAP awards for Excellence in Performance and Songwriting 2008-2010.
YouTube link, “Ding Dong Blues” (Sybil original): [tubepress video=”ly4atJ93yTk”]

The Miami Symphony Orchestra (MISO) and Miami International Airport (MIA) Music In Unsuspected Spaces 5/14/11

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Music in Unsuspected Spaces at Miami International Airport
Saturday, May 14, 2011 at 2:00pm
MIA South Terminal – 3rd Floor – Meeter Greeter Lobby

MISO’s ninety-piece ensemble to perform for unsuspecting travelers in Miami International Airport’s South Terminal in a first seen concert of its kind.

The Miami Symphony Orchestra (MISO) has partnered with the Miami-Dade Aviation Department to perform a symphonic concert at Miami International Airport’s South Terminal on Saturday, May 14th, 2011. MISO wishes to surprise arriving passengers to Miami International Airport (MIA) by giving them a warm musical welcome as part of MIA’s mission to showcase Miami’s vast cultural offerings, including Miami Symphony Orchestra and in conjunction with MISO’s Music in Unsuspected Spaced community concert series.

Featuring the works of their Romantic Finale concert:
Brahms: Academic Festival Overture
Rachmaninoff: Piano Concerto No. 2 in C minor
Dvorak: Symphony No. 8 in G major
with Yury Shadrin, Piano
Eduardo Marturet, Conductor

A full size ninety piece symphony orchestra, accompanied by Russian born Virtuoso Yury Shadrin at the piano under the masterful conduction of Eduardo Marturet is indeed a world-class performance not many would expect to experience in an airport terminal but surely will delight the traveling passengers and will be a memorable cultural experience they will take away from Miami.

Meet and Greet Reception for VIP Guests to Immediately Follow

Music In Unsuspected Spacesis part of MISO’s community concert series, which brings their talented orchestra to various South Florida locations, surprising patrons with their amazing talent free of charge. A similar event was carried out in South Florida’s Aventura Mall on January 16th, 2010, which caused a crowd-stopping audience of hundreds of shoppers literally sitting on the floor to catch the show in beautiful awe.

The Miami-Dade Aviation Department, a strong supporter of MISO and cultural initiatives, agreed that providing this performance is step toward achieving their common goals of enriching the community. MISO’s generous support by Donald J. Pliner ensures that this world-class orchestra sets foot in style.

An Evening of Experimental Music at the Center 5/13/11

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An Evening of Experimental Music
Fri., May 13, 2011, 6-9 pm
1650 Harrison Street
Hollywood, FL 33020

fsik huvnx, Pocket of Lollipops, Richard Vergez, and Susan Telemetry will present an evening of experimental music and performance at the Center. fsik huvnx will create atmospheres of ambient noise through the use of instruments, field recordings, tape, and other media. Richard Vergez will focus on the use of microphones as instruments with the aid of tape loops and electric guitar.
Expect sophisticated punk rock, prog rock, shoe gaze, and electronics from Pocket of Lollipops. And Susan Telemetry will feature deconstructed live drums, electronics, and sampling. Admission is free for members and $10 for non-members.

This special night is part of the Center’s Fifth All-Media Juried Biennial exhibition, which is on display through Sunday, June 5. Sixty-six works by 34 Florida-based artists were chosen for the exhibition, which includes paintings, drawings, prints, sculpture, photography, video, computer-generated images, site-specific installations, and performance art.

Exhibition Jurors
Scott Murray, Owner and Director, Twenty Twenty Projects, Miami
Michelle Weinberg, artist, Creative Director, Girls’ Club, Ft. Lauderdale

Participating Artists
Nicholas Arehart, Jillian Mayer, Michael Balbone, Raul Mendez, Loriel Beltran, Raul Perdomo, Julie Davidow, Kerry Phillips, Marina Font, David Rohn, Gonzalo Fuenmayor, Gustavo Roman, Felice Grodin, Antonia Wright & Ruben Millares, Moira Holohan, Claudia Scalise, Bobbie Jo Horton, Carrie Sieh, Catalina Jaramillo, Peter Symons, Sinisa Kukec, Barry Treu, Tina LaPorta, Alba Triana, Don Lambert, Alex Trimino, Susan Lee-Chun, Stephan Tugrul, Marcela Loayza, Richard Vergez, Juan Andres Maristany, Jovan Karlo Villalba, Jordan Massengale, and Tom Virgin.

Reggie Watts The Light Box at Goldman Warehouse 5/12-13/11

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Reggie Watts
May 12-13, 2011, 8pm
The Light Box at Goldman Warehouse
404 NW 26 Street
Miami, FL 33127
$15, $50 VIP
Buy Tickets Online.

Evading capture or definition, Reggie Watts is the spellbinding vocal artist whose improvised songs of looped vocals delight audiences internationally. Reggie loves to disorientate and confuse people in the most entertaining way and creates an evening of improvised sonic revolution incorporating hip-hop, trip-hop, 80’s pop alternative, nu-metal and classical opera so no two songs, or shows are ever the same!

Stokeswood’s Miami Album Release Concert at The Stage 5/21/11

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Introducing “In The Field Of The Vibrations” – Stokeswood’s highly anticipated/long overdue sophomore album.
May 21, 10 p.m. till
The Stage
170 NE 38th Street
Miami, FL 33137

Tickets $20 in advance.
http://www.wantickets.com/Events/ShowEvent.aspx?eventId=89528

All guests receive Stokeswood’s new music
Rain or Shine

Presented by Galena Mosovich Public Relations and produced by Music Matters Productions
You’ve seen us at The Stage a few times this year, but not like this…
Join our host Roxanne Vargas of NBC Miami as we share our new music with our home away from home.
Featuring an epic light show by Music Matters Productions
Special Guest DJ set by Panic Bomber (www.panicbomber.com)
www.stokeswood.net

As you may already know, Stokeswood is a killer electroacoustic rock band from Atlanta. They were essentially unknown in Miami one year ago. After a steadfast tour commitment, they now have a huge fan base here and in New York City. Stokeswood holds residencies and has played at some of South Beach’s most exclusive spots like the W South Beach, The Florida Room at Delano, Vagabond, The Standard, The Stage, Bardot, The Betsy Hotel, etc. The band also headlined the New Year’s Eve celebration at the W Montreal this year. In NYC, Stokeswood plays many live music hotspots like Brooklyn Bowl and Ella Lounge, as well as at high-end hotels like the Royalton and Salon Millesime at the Carlton. This summer, Stokeswood embarks on its “Manifest Destiny Tour,” which begins with the EMU Music Festival July 4th weekend in Snowmass Village, CO.

Atlanta-based electroacoustic band, Stokeswood, was formed in 2004 by lead vocalist and acoustic guitar player, Adam Patterson, and lead electric guitarist, Mark Godwin. The five-piece also comprises a drummer, keyboardist, and bass player. Stokeswood’s independently released debut album, Carassia (2009), is like a sonic excursion between the lines of a poet’s story-telling prowess. Thoughtful introspection on the human condition is amplified and challenged by the layered accents of electroacoustic guitars, pianos, synths, strings and drums. The soulful and captivating vocals of Patterson carry each melody flawlessly through the rhythms and musical harmonies of each track. From start to finish, the album sparkles with intelligent musicality and impressive originality. Their songs are layered and euphonious with stimulating idiosyncrasies. Stokeswood’s sophomore album, “In the Field of the Vibrations,” showcases a vocal-centric aesthetic and an array of synthesizers and guitars that are illuminated by infectious dance beats. The evolution from jam to joyfully danceable was a natural progression over the course of the past year in the studio with Justin Mullinix of Generator Sound Studios in Atlanta. Protégé to Billy Hume, Mullinix has been dubbed the “Wonderboy of Indie Rock” for his eclectic ear and ability to cultivate a band’s sound. The new album is slated for release in May 2011.

Photographs of Overtown Music Project Gospel Brunch Program on 5/7/11

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Overtown Music Project To Host A Gospel Brunch Program at the Greater Bethel A.M.E. Church Overtown on Saturday, May 7, 2011.

Overtown Music Project is a two year old non-profit organization that celebrates the music, history and spirit of Overtown. They are dedicated to the area’s rich history in music. OMP shines a light on the different genres of music that once made Overtown’s integrated nightclubs the rhythmic epicenter of musical Miami. Having created a series of successful events in the past that have attracted about 500 or more people, OMP is in production on a documentary and is also working on the creation of a jazz and blues residency in Overtown to create opportunities for musicians who live in the area today with a blues and jazz residency.

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Britney Spears Miami Femme Fatale Tour Concert with Special Guest Nicki Minaj 7/22/11

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Britney Spears Announces Miami Concert Date for Her “Femme Fatale” Tour with Special Guest Nicki Minaj
July 22, 2011, 7:00 p.m.
AmericanAirlines Arena
601 Biscayne Boulevard
Miami, FL 33132

Britney Spears returns to the AmericanAirlines Arena for an out of this world concert performance on July 22, 2011 as part of her Femme Fatale Tour, joined by special guest Nicki Minaj. The pop superstar’s highly anticipated summer tour will feature hits from her seventh studio album including “Till The World Ends” and “Hold It Against Me.” The all female line-up will also include Jessie and the Toy Boys and Nervo.

Tickets go on sale Saturday, April 30th at 10:00 a.m. through Ticketmaster.

To find out more about show updates, upcoming events and the latest news at AmericanAirlines Arena, visit www.aaarena.com or connect with us on Facebook.com/AmericanAirlinesArena and Twitter.com/AAArena.

Overtown Music Project Gospel Brunch Program 5/7/11

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Overtown Music Project To Host A Gospel Brunch Program
Saturday, May 7, 2011
Greater Bethel A.M.E. Church Overtown
245 NW 8th Street
Miami, FL
www.overtownmusicproject.org.

Overtown Music Project Pays Homage to The History of Music In Overtown

The Overtown Music Project(OMP) will host a Gospel Brunch at Greater Bethel A.M.E. The program will take place at 11:30am to 12:30pm and will be followed immediately by a brunch catered by Jackson Soul Food Restaurant. Featured performers for the event include Jeanette and Philip Wright and Bobby Stringer. Overtown was once recognized as the epicenter and mecca of music in Miami . Celebrities such as Count Basie, Ella Fitzgerald, Cab Calloway, Josephine Baker, Billy Holiday, Nat King Cole, Aretha Franklin and many other artists performed year round at the Sir John Hotel, Mary Elizabeth Hotel, the Lyric Theater and other Overtown establishments. A major tourist attraction, Overtown was truly a repository of Black culture and achievement.

OMP is a two year old non-profit organization that celebrates the music, history and spirit of Overtown. They are dedicated to the area’s rich history in music. OMP shines a light on the different genres of music that once made Overtown’s integrated nightclubs the rhythmic epicenter of musical Miami. Having created a series of successful events in the past that have attracted about 500 or more people, OMP is in production on a documentary and is also working on the creation of a jazz and blues residency in Overtown.create opportunities for musicians who live in the area today with a blues and jazz residency.

OMP is hoping this event will also attract the community of Overtown as well as people outside of the community and engage them bringing back the foot traffic into the Overtown area . Confirmed program speakers include: Mayor Tomas Regalado, Commissioner Dunn,Commissioner Mark Sarnoff, Dorothy Fields, Antonia Williams-Gary, Irby McKnight, Miami Dade Mayoral Candidate Luther Campbell, Dave Lawrence, DJ Le Spam, Carmel Ophir, Ali Codina and Ruth Shack. The event is expected to attract over 800 people. Admission to the event is free for Overtown residents and $25 for general.

The Mann Sisters Live Acoustic Show 5/6/11

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The Mann Sisters – Live Acoustic Show
Friday May 6th, 7pm – 8pm
The Stage Miami
170 N.E 38th Street
Miami Design District

The Mann Sisters – Alexandra and Lauren, country-rock singers-songwriters perform originals and covers on WDNA 88.9 FM radio’s – Sound Theory Live – weekly radio show discovering talented and rising local musicians.

These girls can sing and play like nothing else in Miami!

PALO! Cinco de Mayo at Hoy como Ayer 5/5/11

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Thursday, May 5 @ 11:00pm
Hoy Como Ayer
2212 SW 8th Street
Miami, Florida
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OYE PALO! Fan,
This Thursday, May 5 @ 11:00pm, PALO! brings their addictive mix of Afro-Cuban, Funk & Jazz back to Little Havana for…
PALO! Cinco de Mayo @ Hoy como Ayer! – Click for info & RSVP
Tequila 2 for 1 ALL NIGHT!
$7 cover – Women enter FREE before 10pm.
¡Andale buey!

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KCC Productions, the Backyard Movement, and the Van Dyke Cafe present Haitian guitarist Monvelyno Alexis 5/6/11

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Friday, May 6, at 9 PM
The Van Dyke
846 Lincoln Road
thevandykecafe.com

A Haitian native from the small town of Port -au-Prince, Monvelyno Alexis began playing the Guitar at the age of 18. Gospel music was his first musical experience. As a young boy, Monvelyno’s instruments included the Flute, Clarinet, and the Trumpet. However, his passion for the Guitar was supreme. By his early twenties, Monvelyno had matured into an experienced Guitar player and he was fortunate to meet and begin playing with Thurgot Theodat, one of Haiti’s most famous Jazz musicians who were working to fuse Jazz and Voodoo rhythms. This propelled Monvelyno into a deep ethnography of Voodoo music.Over the next three to four years, he visited traditional temples, as Lakou Souvenans, Lakou Badjo, Lakou Soukri, and spent time with high Priests and Priestesses of Voodoo, and learned many of their ritual spiritual songs. Around the same time Monvelyno was also a painter, started by himself and found some help later from a few friends such as, Pierre Austin, Richard Barbot, Mirand Marck Richard, and so on. Since then he is working every day as a professional of both Music and Paintings to get to the journey where he can express himself to translate his dream to the world.

The Stage Puts on The Show of the Year 5/11/11

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The Stage Puts on The Show of the Year
~Every Wednesday, Immerse Yourself in High Energy and Old School Jams~
Wednesday, May 11th
The Stage
170 NE 38th St.
Miami Design District

Arrive, pay no cover, and be taken back a few decades. Prepare to be mesmerized by cutting and scratching on the turntables like never before. The ambiance will most definitely feel like the “good ol’ days”. They’ll be some 80’s flicks playing on the big screen, a dance competition for all to gather around and plenty of reminiscing. Treat yourself to Heineken $3.00 drafts all night, free flavored Kettle One Vodka (from 10-11pm), and don’t worry about the time, The Show will go on until 5 am.
Kicking off Wednesday, May 11th, and every Wednesday to follow, The Stage, located in the famed Miami Design District at 170 NE 38th St., has taken on the task of putting together an experience that takes you back through three decades of popular, classic jams designed to make everyone in the room dance.

Arrive at 10 pm and make the most of this experience that will be hard for others to imitate. Guest DJ’s will make appearances in the coming Wednesdays and WOW the crowd. Expect the “best in old school hip hop, funk, and soul from the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s” from famed DJ’s including DJ Fly Guy A.K.A “Mr. Music & Style & Charm” and New York’s DJ Johnny Walker Red.

On May 11th, you’ll experience the best in the business, as DJ Self Born A.K.A “The Most Magnificent and The Most Humble DJ on the Planet” will dominate the turntables. DJ Self Born is no stranger to high-profile events and is respected among the best in the industry and has DJ’ed for Special Ed, Brand Nubian and Black Sheep. Add to that, he has been booked by Jermaine Dupri, Damon Dash, Trick Daddy, Diddy, Redman and the legendary Red Alert. He has also been part of high-fashion parties for GQ, Vogue and Elle. Guests can also expect special appearances from artists like Special Ed and Brand Nubian on Wednesdays.

So whether you prefer slipping back to the 70’s, embracing the 80’s or nothing but the 90’s you won’t be disappointed. No matter the decade of your choice, expect to be immersed in high energy and amazing music amongst a great ambiance and countless reasons to keep coming back.
Starting this Wednesday, May 11th, gather your friends, leave your inhibitions and allow DJ Self Born and The Stage to bring on the noise!

The Stage, open Tuesday through Sunday is dedicated to providing a carefully designed listening and visual experience for all valued patrons. The venue provides comfortable unobstructed views of the stage from both the outdoor courtyard and the interior space. They provide a smoke free environment, comfortable seating all around, bottle service, three full bars, nearly 200 safely lit city parking spots within feet of the entry and ease of access from the highway.
For more information, please visit www.thestagemiami.com

Vibes for Haiti 6/4/11

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Vibes for Haiti
Saturday June 4, 9:00pm
The Grove Spot
3324 Virginia Street
Coconut Grove, Miami,FL 33133

This event will began at 9:00pm, and will consist of live music by Jahnesta, Jahfe and Live Free, hosted by Lance-O of Kulcha Shok Music, fashion showcases by Adjanie Muller, Kocoun, High Intensity Apparel, Charmingly Dysfunctional, Batoul Al Kamha, La belle Tifi and Vintage 1804. Local and international artists will have their art pieces on display, sales by unique vendors, passed hors d’oeuvres by Discreet Dishes and desserts by La Pulperia.

Pre-sold tickets can be purchased for $20 at www.vibesforhaiti.eventbrite.com starting May 10th 2011, as admission at the door will increase to $25. Parts of the proceeds from this event will benefit Word And Action, a non profit organization focusing on sexually abused children in Haiti. Their mission statement is available at www.wordandaction.org. Also Vibes for Haiti, will be collecting the necessary items for “Feed Haiti with Corn” project, which is designed to feed, educate and hire. These items are: 1) corn flour, 2) brown sugar,3) canned milk and 4) dry corn seeds for composts.

MusicLab Finale Concert 5/6/11

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MusicLab Finale Concert
Friday, May 6 at 7:30 PM
New World Center
500 17th Street
South Beach, FL
FREE, ticket required

Throughout the year select NWS Fellows partner with students across Miami-Dade county for in-person and virtual lessons and master classes. At the heart of NWS’ community engagement offerings, MusicLab’s students will come together at the New World Center to celebrate in a heart-warming collaboration. This performance will feature students from Ruth K. Broad/Bay Harbor K-8 Center, Fienberg-Fisher K-8 Center, Miami Beach Senior High School and Miami Northwestern Senior High School.

Click here for more information on MusicLab and call 305-676-3331 today to reserve your free ticket.

ArtOfficial Live at PAX Performing Arts eXchange 5/20/11

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ArtOfficial Live at PAX Performing Arts eXchange!
May 20, 2011, 10 PM
PAX Performing Arts eXchange
337 S.W. 8 St.
Miami, FL 33130
www.paxmiami.com

Come check out ArtOfficial Live at PAX Performing Arts eXchange!

May 20th @ 10pm

You don’t know Art! If you don’t know HipHop, Jazz and Funk.

Check out the great live performance video flyer.
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We Love, Underground Music
Pax Miami
A Cultural Arts Experience

Spam Allstars @ Pax Performing Arts eXchange 5/6/11

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Spam Allstars @ Pax Performing Arts eXchange
May 6, 2011, 10 PM
PAX Performing Arts eXchange
337 S.W. 8 St. Miami, FL 33130
www.paxmiami.com

Get ready to take a trip with Spam Allstars and their “electronic descarga” at the Performing Arts eXchange (PAX)! Friday, May 6th @ 10pm!! PAX is a coffee art house and performing cultural arts center in Miami, where guests can unwind and enjoy the sounds of local and international acts. This night in particular, will consist of dancing and complete mayhem, so don’t miss out!

The Electrik Circus 4/29/11

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The Electrik Circus
April 29TH, 9pm
Vinyl & Kai
1131 Washington ave
South beach , fl

The Fabulous Moonshyne Brown & The Anti Robot Society Presents:
The Electrik Circus
Music *Art*Eclectic Fashion

Hosted By:  The Fabulous Moonshyne Brown
9pm Independent Film Showing Ft. Artist/Photographer/Film Maker Noah Jones
Live Art Exhibits Featuring Artist:
Love Contra Band
Styles Of Saturn
Kinectic

Live Music Perfprmances By The Anti Robot Society:
Rimidi
Fudakochi
Ja-Ja

Finale Set By The Fabulous Moonshyne Brown

Sponsored By: The Anti Robot Society, The Millionaire Club Investment Group, The Love Life Foundation & Shutteredge.Com

Subterraneo by Jose Cuervo at Cafeina Cinco de Mayo 5/5/11

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Join us as for a private event unlike anything in living memory with DJs Mia Moretti & A-Train with live performances by The Spam Allstars & ¡Suenalo!
May 5, 8pm
Cafeina
297 Northwest 23rd Street
Miami, FL 33127
RSVP Required: cuervo@h2cinc.com

DJ Mia Moretti is a permanent nightlife fxture at some of the country’s hottest events and venues. She has performed alongside popular musicians such as Katy Perry, Courtney Love and Snoop Dogg. Urged on by Los Angeles DJ mainstays DJ AM and Cut Chemist, Mia started collecting and playing records. From her frst residency at The Standard Hotel on the Sunset Strip to recent performances including Chelsea Clinton’s wedding, Chopard’s 150th Anniversary Party and Perez Hilton’s ‘One Night in Austin,’ Mia’s passion for collecting records and new music continues to grow. A fashion industry favorite, Moretti has received press from Vogue, WWD, CITY, Cosmopolitan, Paper Magazine and Vanity Fair, and is currently featured in Alice+Olivia’s Spring 2011 video lookbook. Delving into music production, her remix of Katy Perry’s hit single “Hot N Cold” landed on the Billboard Dance Music Charts for 10 straight weeks, and her remix of “Peacock” is featured on the Perry’s latest album “Teenage Dream.”

First ever Miami Latin Festival Rey Ruiz 5/1/11

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MIAMI LATIN FESTIVAL – Featuring Rey Ruiz, Luisito Ayala & the Puerto Rican Power Orchestra, Eddy-K and more
Nationally-known artists take the stage at the all new Magic City Casino Amphitheater! Enjoy all the entertainment in our fun outdoor venue.

Plus, Magic City Casino is proud to feature Badia Friday Night Fights. See tomorrow’s champions right here!

To purchase tickets over the phone,
please call 305-460-6579.

Buy Tickets Online.

Maryel Epps at Lords South Beach 5/3/11

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Artist In Residence
Tuesday, May 3rd from 8 to 10pm
Lords South Beach
1120 Collins Ave
Miami Beach, FL 33239

As part of Lords South Beach hotel’s Artist In Residence performance series, legendary diva Maryel Epps will be performing every Tuesday night starting next week on Tuesday, May 3rd from 8 to 10pm.

Maryel will deliver what’s sure to be an unforgettable performance during a $35 prix fixe three-course dinner (including a cocktail) at Cha Cha Rooster restaurant. She has performed with music legends like Bob Dylan, Chaka Khan, Dizzy Gillespie, David Bowie, Patti Labelle and David Lee Roth – not to mention a memorable opening performance for Prince at his club Glam Slam in South Beach.

Also part of the Artist In Residence series, Lords is pleased to announce weekly cabaret performances by Glenda and Kimona. On Friday nights, join star of stage and screen Glenda Granger for a night of entertainment, and on Saturday nights, guests will be treated to the vocal stylings of drag jazz singer Kimona. Showtimes are at 8:30 and 10:00 both nights, and there is a $35 three course prix fixe menu with a complimentary cocktail.

Reservations are recommended as seating is limited. 305.445.2231

Spam Allstars celebrate 10 years of playing their weekly residency at Hoy Como Ayer 5/19/11

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Thursday – May 19th, 2011
Hoy Como Ayer
2212 SW 8th Street
Little Havana, FL
9pm doors, ladies free until 10:30pm
Rumba at Midnight, Spam Allstars set to follow
21+, $7 to get in
www.spamallstars.com

Fuacata!! Spam Allstars celebrate 10 years of playing their weekly residency at Hoy Como Ayer! Can you believe it?? Please join us on this very special night as we celebrate a decade in Little Havana.

So much has happened at this spot for Spam Allstars over the years its hard to sum up. The night has introduced the band to many people, and has taken them to other parts of the globe. The press/media have been in and out ranging from Rolling Stone to Good Morning America. Celebrities have been known to pass by to experience this night including Pee Wee Ellis (JB Horns), Page McConnell (Phish), John Medeski (MMW), Mick Jagger, Prince, Ricky Martin, and many many more. Most importantly there has been week after week of fantastic music, collaborations with painters, dancers, rumberos, and other musicians that have had an impact on the music and arts scene in Miami. This night has given all of us something to share with visitors that is distinctly a Miami sound and experience!

Spam Allstars would like to thank the owners of Hoy Como Ayer, and the many people who have helped us promote this night over the years. And to the fans who have come and partied with us week in and week out…we couldn’t have done it without your support!!

We hope you will be with us on Thursday, May 19th 2011. It’s sure to be a wonderful celebration.

KCC Productions and the Van Dyke Cafe present The Andrew Atkinson Quartet 4/28/11

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KCC Productions and the Van Dyke Cafe present The Andrew Atkinson Quartet’s release of their latest CD, “Keep Looking Forward”
Thursday April 28, at 9 PM
The Van Dyke
846 Lincoln Road
South Beach.

For more information, call 305-534-3600 or visit thevandykecafe.com.

Andrew Atkinson didn’t always plan on being a drummer, but in his own words, “Once I got those sticks in my hands and started playing I knew that’s what I wanted to do for the rest of my life.” He was 14.
Over time, he’d start experimenting with the rhythms of his island homeland, and by his senior year in art school, he was occasionally playing with the renowned New World Symphony under the direction of acclaimed conductor Michael Tilson Thomas. Already, a wide array of influences were taking hold of him.
After graduation, Andrew became one of the most in demand young drummers in Miami, playing with every type of band imaginable, including the reggae-ska band, The Monjees, opening for James Brown in 2002. He has also taught drums at the University of Miami’s Frost School of Music.
In 2006 Atkinson became the drummer for Othello Molineaux, former steel pan player for the legendary bassist Jaco Pastorious. It was in 2006 that the many influences came together as the Andrew Atkinson Quartet.

Featuring musicians from all over the globe who are just as comfortable with all kinds of amorphous rhythms, Atkinson’s Quartet is a true extension of his international zeal. They have recently played at the Jazz Gallery and Small’s in New York, and saxophonist Tivon Pennicott has recorded with Esperanza Spalding on her latest CD.

The Quartet’s latest CD, “Keep Looking Forward”, has just been released in 2011.

Viernes Culturales / Cultural Fridays Arts & Culture Festival 4/29/11

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Viernes Culturales / Cultural Fridays Arts & Culture Festival
Friday, April 29, 2011, 7:00p-11:00p
Little Havana
Southwest 8th street (Calle Ocho), between 13th and 17th Avenue
Little Havana, Miami, FL 33135
www.viernesculturales.org

Come Celebrate Cultural Fridays / Viernes Culturales
Miami’s best arts and music festival on the last Friday of every month.
Where: Domino Stage at Domino Plaza, at SW 15th Ave & 8th St.

On the stage:
7:00 – 7:30pm -The sultry dance of Flamenco lives in the dancers of Fina Escayola Flamenco. This legendary Flamenco dancer and instructor passes on the mystic history of classical Spanish dance on a daily basis in her studio. This month, they bring their exotic dances to Calle Ocho.
7:30 – 8:30 pm -Reinaldo Alvarez Talented, youthful, strong performer, this Venezuelan singer-song writer has conquered everybody’s hearts in a very short period of time. Reinaldo’s, very successful record `No soy el único΄ was produced by Yasmil Marrufo (Ricky Martin, Alexandre Pires, Ricardo Montaner) has gone double platinum in his native Venezuela. A hit that has reached the first place in radio stations in countries such as Costa Rica, Panama, Bolivia and Ecuador, Peru and many more.
8:30 – 8:35 pm – Capoeira Show
8:35 – 9:00 pm -Learn the latest tropical dance moves while enjoying an hour of fun on the dance floor with all-star Latin dancers Denisse and JC. They will teach merengue, danzón, salsa, sones, and many more steps to get you moving.
9:00 – 9:30 pm -The Ruben Darío Middle School Band brings their amazing talent to our festival! This outstanding band will showcase the dedication and talent that brings pride to their school.
9:30 – 11:00pm – Dance the night away with Lanzallamas Monofonica. This band is an eight-piece ensemble charged with melodic fire and global rhythmic chemistry. Based in Miami, yet representing five different countries, this group truly encompasses the diversity that defines a quintessential world music band. LM Tastefully blends elements of music and world culture, ranging from; Afro Caribbean, South American folklore, Rhythm and blues, jazz, funk and a twist of Eastern melodic grooves.The sound is international, fresh, exciting, and geared towards the future. Lanzallamas evokes joy and an uplifting spirited dancing urge in the audience; always receiving a standing ovation! LM is on a mission to heal the world through music!

The Viernes Culturales Art Gallery is proud to host Haitian painter Carl Craig in its monthly gallery exhibit. Carl’s work has been exhibited in galleries worldwide as an exponent of his culture and heritage. He received the Miami-Dade County Certificate of Appreciation award and winner of the Arts Flint Showcase. His art work will be displayed at the Viernes Culturales Art Gallery April. 6 through June 17.
Where: 742 SW 16th Ave, Miami Fl 33135

Don’t forget…
Legendary local historian Dr. Paul George leads a walking tour of Little Havana. Lear the fascinating and entertaining details about Little Havana’s history, people and places. Discover a former synagogue now serving as a Hispanic house of worship. View vintage bungalows and frame vernacular homes dating to the early 1900’s, and a former Jewish youth center, now a Hispanic school. Observe the former right-of-way of a trolley car carrying passengers to downtown from Riverside. See the signature Mediterranean-style building housing a cigar shop.
Where: Meet in front of the Tower Theater (1508 SW 8th St.)
When: 7 pm
Cost: FREE

Film at the Tower Theater
To all cinema lovers: We would like to invite you to discover one of Miami’s best-kept secrets, the historic Tower Theater. Enjoy top-quality foreign or independent films, film premiers, and even an art exhibition. To top it off, screenings have English (or Spanish) subtitles and prices are just $6 for general public and $5 for students and seniors! Can it get any better than this?

Live Rendez-vous de Vincent Raffard 4/28/11

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Live Rendez-vous de Vincent Raffard
Thursday, April 28th, from 9pm
PAX
337 S.W. 8 St.
Miami, FL 33130
www.afmiami.org

As every third Thursday of each months, Vincent Raffard and his band come on stage for a new live concert.
This month Vincent welcome us in his place for a first live Rendez-vous @ PAX
This event is organized by the Alliance Francaise South Florida in partnership with the Pax www.afmiami.org

Vincent Raffard (trumpet , guitar , french vocal) born and classically trained in Paris, France as a trumpeter and guitarist, Known as a writer/ composer through his first CD release in 2006 by Sony BMG France. Has toured in Europe, and found his way to Miami.
in 2010 as a lead singer he released his current project a blend of Fussion-French World Music inspired by his US East Coast tour and Miami’s diverse musical influences.
His band is composed by talented artists like Von Henry the lead vocal and Sebastien Tigoulet on accordion.

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Sleigh Bells Performing Live at Grand Central 4/30/11

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Mr. X presents Sleigh Bells performing Live
Saturday, April 30th, Doors: 9pm, Showtime: 11pm
Grand Central
697 N. Miami Avenue
All Ages
Website.
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$15 advance tickets

Songwriter/producer Derek Miller (onetime member of hardcore act Poison the Well) and vocalist Alexis Krauss comprise Sleigh Bells, an experimental pop duo formed in New York. Their combination of pop hooks with loud, rhythmic crunch got them signed to M.I.A.’s boutique label N.E.E.T. releasing its debut album, Treats, in 2010.

Support: Bosco Delrey (Mad Decent)  +  Dominique Young (Artjam Records)
alongside residents: Mike Deuce + Josh Lecash

Young Stars Music Showcase celebrating the Latin Billboard Awards 2011 4/26/11

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Young Stars Music Showcase celebrating the Latin Billboard Awards 2011
Tuesday April 26, 9pm
Mia Biscayne
20 Biscayne Blvd
Miami, Fla.
No Cover All Night
www.conexioneurolatina.com

Celebrating Latin Billboard Music Week in Miami, Conexion Eurolatina invites you to the Young Stars Music Showcase at Mia Biscayne.
Performing that night…Katia Nicole, Cyndi Moon, Jackie Rugel, Don Kino, Yrs. Truly, Angel Valdez, Louiso and Dyverse !!

Spinning live DJ Shotgun!

Red Carpet begins at 9pm / Showcase begins at 10:15pm

RSVP for vip, media and red carpet: leandy@conexioneurolatina.com
VIP and Bottle Service Available…please RSVP !

Don’t miss the “Latin Billboard Awards’ Thursday April 28 at 7pm, broadcast live on the Telemundo Network.

If you would like to attend the event free please send a message to the page:

www.facebook.com/conexioneurolatina

Vincent Raffard and A Kollective A debut of French American Music 4/2/11

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Vincent Raffard & A Kollective – A debut of French American Music
Thursday April 28th 2011, 9pm
Performing Arts Exchange (PAX)
337 SW 8th Street
Miami, Florida 33130
paxmiami.com

This is PAXs first Thursday night event!

It will be a debut of French/American Music in Downtown Miami Showcasing: Vincent Raffard & A Kollective

Parisian at heart, Vincent Raffard, a schooled guitarist and trumpetist, became a musician literally by accident. After breaking his back at the age of 12, he found himself immobilized and with plenty of time on his hands to delve into the musical talents that he will be presenting to you this Thursday night accompanied by his multi-cultural ensemble, the A Kollective.

Sponsored by the French Alliance, you can expect a French/American night of World Fusion Eclectic Pop that will take you straight to the heart of Paris and it’s European streets. Don’t be surprised by the extra love in the air, it’s just the French way of life…JOIN IN!

Doors open at 9pm – Show at 10pm

Here’s the excellent videoflyer!

More of Vincent Raffard:
http://www.myspace.com/vincentraffard
The Performing Arts Exchange (PAX) continues to challenge musical tastes and cultural boundaries by showcasing artists and musicians that span the globe. This is the Miami home for those fresh and innovative global musical expressions that you can’t get enough of. Just remember:

We dance
We drink
We PAX
A Cultural Arts Experience

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Conjunto Universal and Mantrap Relive The Open House Event 5/14/11

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Saturday May 14th, 8pm
Fire Tower
8000 NW 21st St
Doral FL
Purchase Tickets Here.
Cash Bar Event, w/ Free Parking.

Relive: The Open House Event of the Year!
Join us as we reunite two of the biggest bands of the 70s for one night of Bringing Back the Good Old Times!
Featuring Miami’s #1 Open House Bands Conjunto Universal & Mantrap
Hosted by Mike In The Night
Music by DJ Alex Guiterrez from Open House Radio

For More Information Email relive@yourvitaminc.com

Seraphic Fire presents King Arthur 5/13-14/11

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Friday, May 13 at 7:30 PM
Saturday, May 14 at 8:00 PM
New World Center
500 17th Street
South Beach, FL
Click here to reserve seats for King Arthur.

A magical frozen island warmed by love, shepherds wooing, Briton and Saxon armies clashing, peasants feasting and drinking their fill. This collage of raucous events combines in Henry Purcell’s delicious “King Arthur”. Come hear what Seraphic Fire and the Firebird do best, and experience the festive atmosphere of Olde Britain!

American Piano Open Friday Concert at SoBe Arts 4/29/11

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Open Friday Concert: American Piano (American Masterworks Series)
Friday, April 29 – 8:00pm
Little Stage Theater at SoBe Arts
2100 Washington Avenue
Miami Beach, Florida 33139

Robert Chumbley and Adam Chefitz, pianists

“Tales of Power” by Michael Colgrass
“Graceful Ghost Rag” by William Bolcom
“Brahmsiana II” by Robert Chumbley

How Much: Open Friday concerts are free and open to the public, but seating is limited. Advanced seating reservations are available to donors (at any level) of “The Annual Giving Campaign for SoBe Arts.” For more information, or to make a donation, go to http://www.sobearts.org/SupportUs.html

Free Parking. Enter lot off Washington Avenue between the Miami Beach Convention Center and the 21st Street Recreation Center

May Upstairs at Van Dyke Music Calendar

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Upstairs at Van Dyke Music Calendar
May, 2011
846 Lincoln Road
Miami Beach, FL

1- La Nueva Onda Latina Series ~ Hosted by Adrian Guerra in showcasing the finest featuring the finest in Latin rock and pop
2- Chloe Dolandis’ ~ Album release celebration. Jazz/Pop/Soul/R&b
3- Tango Conspiracy ~ Explore the deepest realms of this Argentinean folklore music
4- Emmet Cohen Quartet ~ Recent winner of the Phillips Jazz Piano Competition & Finalist in the American Competition
5- Nicole Henry ~ Top 10 Billboard Jazz Vocalist
6- Kcc Productions & The Backyard Movement ~ Presents Monvelyno Alexis dynamoc multi-instrumentalist and vocalist from Haiti
7- Rhythm & Blues Series ~ Ike & Val Woods Revue ~ Soul and Blues Revue
8- Latin Jazz Series ~ Oriente ~ Afro-Cuban fusion
9- The Van Dyke Voices ~ SoFlo’s hottest Jazz vocalists hosted by Bebob and Gecko. Featuring Michelle Manzo acclaimed Jazz vocalist
10- Eugenia Mendez ~ Pianist/Singer. Explores fusing elements from Jazz, Latin and traditional music
11- 20/20 ~ Authentic Jazz standards, influenced by all styles, Rock, Classical, Jazz & Electronic music
12- Kcc Productions Jazz Night Series ~ Sybil Gage ~ Award-winning singer, songwriter and Blues and Jazz artist
13- Latin Jazz & Percussion Series ~ A-Rhythmetic Productions presents Sammy Figueroa & The Latin Jazz Explosion
14- Sofy Encanto & The Elastic Bond ~ Fun world Pop
15- Cuban Music Series ~ Conjunto Progreso ~ Grammy nominated Cuban son & descargas cubanas
16- Novell Nu Soul Music Series ~ Featuring South Florida’s hottest RnB, Soul and Funk vocalist
17- Joshua Stedman ~ Original compositions influences of Sting, Stevie Wonder, Jamiroquai and Seal
18- Rodolfo Zuniga ~ Original contemporary Jazz
19- KCC Productions Jazz Night Series ~ Silvano Monasterios & the Fourth World Ensemble ~ “Best Jazz Musician in Miami” 2009 Miami New Times
20- Jean P. Jam ~ Deep roots Reggae night tribute to Bob Marley
21- Hot Havana Nights ~ Tony Succar Y El Grupo Mixtura Latin ~ A journey through S. America & Latin caribbean
22- Odas ~ Latin Pop/Rock music telling stories of love, success and anguish fusing
23- Randy Singer’s “airplay” ~ New visions in Jazz and Pop
24- SJ ~ National Charting acoustic artist Album Release Party- RSVP for free copy at sjacoustic.com
25- Matt Farr ~ Soul of the piano man and vocals. Your favorite piano songs and originals
26- Kcc Productions Jazz Night Series ~ Artist Of The Month ~ The Phoenix Rivera Ensemble ~ NY-based drummer teams up with special guest TITO PUENTES, Jr. for a night of top latin Jazz
27- Lanzallamas! ~ Afro-Latin-America world beat mezcla
28- Bobby Stringer ~ Extraordinary Soul Motown & R&B
29- Songwriter Nights Series ~ Hosted by Randy Singer featuring the best acoustic singer and songwriters in South Florida where the concert turns into a party!
30- Ricky Williams ~ Soulful Funk Blues, Jazz keyboards vocals
31- Jacob Jeffries ~ Vocals, piano-popster

KCC Productions and the Van Dyke Cafe present The Antonio Madruga Quartet 4/21/11

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KCC Productions and the Van Dyke Cafe present The Antonio Madruga Quartet
Thursday, April 21, at 9 PM.
The Van Dyke
846 Lincoln Road
South Beach

For more information, call 305-534-3600 or visit thevandykecafe.com.

Antonio (“Tony”) Madruga was born in 1994 in Pembroke Pines, Florida. His home environment is one where music is highly appreciated. His father Omar played the trumpet during his youth, and his mother Cora prenatally exposed Tony to classical, jazz, and rhythm and blues by placing headphones on her abdomen. He began formal piano lessons at five, and has always loved to jazz up any song regardless of its original genre.

Tony has participated in local talent events since the age of eight and has earned various awards. He has performed in many public venues, including the Cocoa Beach Jazz Festival. Tony currently is a student at New World School for the Arts, and studies privately with renowned pianist William Noll. He has appeared at the Lincoln Theater in Miami Beach, in Lecce, Italy, as part of the Miami International Piano Festival, and at the Golandsky Institute Symposium in Princeton, NJ. At Princeton he performed with Danilo Perez. He was featured in Jazziz magazine in October 2005.

He made his solo debut in 2006 for the Miami International Piano Festival at the Lincoln Theater. He was a guest performer in with Bill Charlap’s master Class at the 92nd Street Y festival in Manhattan. He was featured on HBO’s family special “The Music in Me”, performed with Danilo Perez at the Panamanian Jazz Festival, and played at the New York jazz Club Sweet Rhythm with David Rozenblatt (drums) and Matt Fieldes (bass). Paquito D’Rivera made a guest appearance with him, and he appeared on Leonard Lopate’s program on radio station WNYC. He also made a guest appearance at Birdland with the Chico O’Farrill Jazz Orchestra and at Carnegie Hall as the guest of Paquito D’Rivera.

He received a DownBeat magazine student award for outstanding solo jazz performance and as best classical pianist. He performed with Paquito D’Rivera at the Duke Ellington Jazz Festival in 2007, and in 2009 was invited to back up Paquito and Wynton Marsalis at the White House. In 2011 he joined Esaperanza Spalding at the Grammy awards in the 2011 Grammy Jazz Ensemble on national TV. This is a story which is obviously just beginning!

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Unplug & Unwind With Maria Zouroudis 4/22/11

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Clevelander
1020 Ocean Drive
Miami Beach, FL 33139
www.clevelander.com

Unplug & Unwind, Friday evenings at the Clevelander, is quickly becoming the most exclusive and unique hot spot after work. Enjoy live acoustic performances by South Florida’s hottest singers six-stories above a breathtaking Ocean Drive view. This week at 8pm, enjoy the sounds of Maria Zouroudis. Order from our $5 Munchies Menu and sample our Happy Hour cocktails.

Cabaret Concert at the Deering Estate 4/28/11

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Cabaret Concert
Thursday, April 28th
Deering Estate
16701 SW 72 Ave
Miami FL 33157
More Info.

featuring Jennings and Keller – Fusion Folk Americana
Jennings and Keller is Laurie Jennings Oudin and Dana Keller, an acoustic duo based out of Miami, Florida. They bring a wealth of experience to their collaboration, from the Broadway musicals of New York to the honky tonks of West Texas. Their music is called “Fusion Folk Americana’ – a blend of many different elements that comes from their vast and wide-ranging musical backgrounds. With the release of their debut CD, ‘Susan’s House’, and its follow-up (May 2009), ‘As The Universe Unfolds’, Jennings and Keller are quickly gaining recognition throughout the country. In 2007 alone, they were finalists in five songwriting contests across the nation: South Florida Folk Fest, Suwanee SpringFest, Susquehanna, SolarFest, and Falcon Ridge Folk.

Laurie Jennings Oudin is well-known as the former proprietress of The Main Street Cafe, which was viewed across the country as the premier acoustic music venue in Florida. A former Shakespearean actress, Laurie has been a singer and songwriter for many years. Since the cafe’s close in June 2006, she has been devoting her time to her musical career with Dana.

Dana Keller is a veteran pedal steel, dobro, and guitar player who has spent years performing on stage or in the studio with such luminaries as Vince Gill, Ricky Skaggs, Stevie Wonder, Larry Graham, Marvin Gaye, Dave Mason, Johnny Rodriguez and The Allen Brothers, to name a few. He has opened for, among others, Spirit, Pure Prairie League, Gordon Lightfoot, Waylon Jennings, and Buck Owens. Dana has been an endorsee of the Gretsch Guitar and Drum Company since 1980.

The synergy created from these two diverse talents is apparent in the responses they are getting from festival directors, club owners, and audience members. Laurie’s and Dana’s music is not easy to define, but will leave a lasting impression on all who listen.

Photographs of the 11th Annual Crawfish Festival at Tobacco Road on 4/17/11

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11th Annual Crawfish Festival at Tobacco Road on Sunday, April 17, 2011.  The crawfish were so YUMMY!! I got to try a new rum  called Ron Botran and I usually don’t like rum but this was really good.  Had such a wonderful time.

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Con Sentimiento Manana Featuring Rumberos de la 6 4/22/11

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Con Sentimiento Manana Featuring Rumberos de la 6
4/22/11, 8p-2a
6th Street Container of LiHa (in the Courtyard)
1157 Sw 6th Street
Little Havana Miami
Facebook Evite.

New project we call “Con Sentimiento Manana” Featuring Rumberos De La 6

Bringing you traditional Cuban Rumba in the heart of Little Havana. New venue located at a center of art, cultura, and plenty pf passion. Art Complex in Little Havana is allowing us to bring the music alive and get together every 1st and 2nd Friday of the month to celebrate our rich culture a…nd the music behind so many of our upbringing’s. Join …us for t……his exciting new movement as we learn from each other and the talent of this city.

Closed Jam with organized Rumberos
Free Parking, Plenty of room, and great drink specials.
No Outside Drinks, You will be told to leave if found with outside liquor or beer.
Doors open at 7pm
5$ Cover
Music Begins at 8pm and runs through Midnight (Come Early)
Any Questions Contact Nikki Rodriguez 786 728 4748

Miami has lost a lot of it’s traditional Culture and we are doing everything we can to bring it back. We will also be showcasing different artist’s each month, playing films or music through a projector playing on the gallery’s wall and LIVE MUSIC. What else can you ask for? You do not want to miss out on our cozy new spot, with dominoes tables, lively people, and plenty of music.

Here is a little history on our venue name and the style of music we want to expose you to.
Manana: it means algo que te sale del corazon halgo que tienes que sentir eso es la rumba si no la sientes no hay nada http://www.manana.it

Words & Wine 4/20/11

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Words & Wine
4/20/11, 8p-2a
American Legions AKA Harvey’s By the Bay
6445 Ne 7th Ave
Miami, FL
Facebook Evite.

420 Fest Featuring Static Moon (E.P Release) and Other Bad ass Musicians and Poets.

Members Only Members Only Members Only !! Remember to get your card sometime before or on Wednesday so they cannot shut us down. With the card that last’s all year not only do you get a free drink but also get a 1$ off any drink you ever have at the legions for any event not only words & wine! It’s a deal !!

…Let’s once again get together, drink some wine, share some thoughts and be happy. Read poetry, play acoustic instruments a…nd make plenty of art. Poets, musicians, listeners, dancers, thinkers: you are all more than welcome to join. Let’s start a nice mid week gathering where we can have an experimental more laid back kind of open mic. ♥ ♥ ♥

Please get your Legion membership card for only 10$ when you buy it receive a free beer. This card is good for an entire year and it keeps us safe from anyone trying to stop our partying!!! See Shawn at the bar for details
Let me know if you have any suggestions or comments… ♥ ♥ ♥
Also, you are more than welcome to invite others.
Light and ♥

New Rules:
In order for us to continue having our beautiful event at our home, the Legion, we must cooperate and follow some simple rules
No More Tailgate Parties Or Hanging Out Front (this is what caused the noise complaints to begin with)
Party Will Continue Inside Til 3am But We Must Shut The Doors To The Outside Patio At 11pm!!
Must Have Id At Door (Don’t Have It Don’t Come) Must Be 18+

Sweatstock Sweat Celebrates Six Years and Record Store Day 2011 4/16/11

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Sweat Records
5505 NE 2nd Ave.
Miami, FL 33137

Celebrating SIX years of Sweat Records + Record Store Day 2011 with another all-out, all-day, all-ages Free block party!

Opening for the Record Store Day exclusives at 10am, DJs start inside the shop at noon, bands start outside at 2, and there will be no cover and bands all afternoon and night at Churchill’s, with Roofless Records curating the patio stage.

Inside the store – hour sets by some of Miami’s–if not the world’s–best DJs:
Tom Laroc
Juan Basshead + Mc Jumanji
Contra
Dj Immortal
Mike Deuce
Dj Hottpants
Induce
Carmel Ophir
Haitian Hillbilly
Bonnie Beats
Patrick Walsh

The outside stage returns with a full lineup of All Local Talent. This festival is by Miami, for Miami, and featuring Miami, so come out for live performances by:
Panic Bomber
Beings
Deaf Poets
Artofficial
Lil Daggers
The State Of
Entresol
Can’t Stop

Bands start around 4pm at Churchill’s – no cover all day!
Furious Dudes
Guy Harvey
Teepee
Sumsun
The Getback
Little Beard
North&South
Rebel
Space Between Words
Out Of The Anonymous

Roofless Records’ Patio Stage starts at 10pm:
Rat Bastard
Hahahelp!
Slashpine
Nags Head
Holly Hunt
Rauh

Plus, plus plus!
Pure Imagination Live
Casa De Ha-Ha Comics
Morphologic Projections
The Borscht Music Video Showcase
O, Miami Poetry Throwdowns
Friendswithyou Toy Giveaway
Shady Teez Limited Edition Record Store Day Shirts
*Tons* Of Lps + Cds On Clearance
Fillmore Concert Ticket Giveaways
Food Trucks:
Mac’n, Purple People Eatery, Raaga Cart + Gastropod
A Complimentary Heineken For The First 500 Attendees!

http://SweatRecords.com
http://SweatShopMiami.com

Music Groups to Perform During The Galleria’s Spring for the Arts 4/17/11

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Florida Youth Orchestra And Symphony Of The Americas To Take Center Stage During
The Galleria’s “Spring For The Arts”
Sun., April 17, 2011
The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale
2414 E. Sunrise Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
Cost: Free

A concert by the Florida Youth Orchestra and a music ensemble by Symphony of the Americas. There will also be a month-long children’s art exhibition, “Look Who’s Living in the Trees,” from Young at Art Children’s Museum.
Young at Art Children’s Museum from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. (adjacent to Dillard’s upper level)
Florida Youth Orchestra from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. (in front of Macy’s)
Symphony of the Americas from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. (in front of Macy’s)

The Galleria’s “Spring for the Arts” will unite Broward’s diverse array of arts groups from April 2 through April 30. The arts celebration was created to educate, inspire and motivate the community to embrace the arts. Spearheaded by The Galleria, this month-long program will provide a platform for local arts groups to promote their organizations, plus raise funds for Funding Arts Broward, which provides grants to further the arts in our community.

For more information, please call (954) 564-1036 or visit www.galleriamall-fl.com.

Orchestra Miami presents Tenor Russell Thomas in Recital 5/14/11

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Orchestra Miami presents Tenor Russell Thomas in Recital
Saturday, May 14, 2011, 8:00 PM
First Presbyterian Church of Miami
609 Brickell Avenue
Miami, FL 33131

Internationally Renowned Tenor Russell Thomas Returns Home to Miami in a Recital for Orchestra Miami
www.orchestramiami.org

Miami native Russell Thomas returns to the concert stage in a recital accompanied by Orchestra Miami’s Artistic Director, Elaine Rinaldi, at the piano. In his first appearance in Miami since his triumphant win at the Francisco Viñas Competition in Barcelona, Thomas and Rinaldi will present a program of music by Beethoven, Griffes, Verdi, Donaudy, Tosti, Britten and Vaughan Williams.

The recital will be on Saturday, May 14, 2011 at 8:00 PM at the First Presbyterian Church of Miami, located at 609 Brickell Avenue, Miami, FL 33131-2599. Tickets are priced at $40 for priority seating, $30 for general admission seating, $20 for seniors and $10 for students. A special reception with the artists will be held immediately following the recital in the Fellowship Hall, proceeds of which ($20 per person) go to the benefit of Orchestra Miami. Tickets for the recital and reception can be purchased online through Orchestra Miami’s website (www.OrchestraMiami.org) or by calling (305) 274-2103.

Celebrate the music of Jimi Hendrix by the Turtle Island Quartet at the Duncan Theatre 4/16/11

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Duncan Theatre presents Turtle Island Quartet
Saturday, April 16, 8PM
The Duncan Theatre
Lake Worth Campus
Palm Beach State College
6th Ave. South and Congress Avenue.

Individual Tickets: All seats $29
Purchase tickets at the Duncan Theatre Box Office
(561)868-3309 or online at www.duncantheatre.org

Through their exploration of folk, bluegrass, swing, be-bop, funk, R&B, new age, rock, and hip-hop, Turtle Island Quartet has taken its audiences on a journey through many musical genres, eras, and places – the American landscape, Latin America, Europe, and India to name a few. Now the Grammy®-winning quartet ventures to Electric Ladyland with their new project Have You Ever Been…, on their 25th Anniversary tour. Turtle Island Quartet will tackle works by legendary guitarist, songwriter and performer Jimi Hendrix, but also other compositions reflective of and inspired by Hendrix’s music including TIQ founder David Balakrishnan’s new composition “Tree of Life”.

Parking is plentiful and FREE!
Directions: From I-95, take exit 63 (6th Avenue South)
and go west for one mile, entrance on right

Distribution by: Jazz & Blues Florida www.JazzBluesFlorida.com

The Heavy Pets and Aquaphonics at The Stage 4/23/11

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Saturday, April 23, Doors 8 PM
$10 Adv; $12 DOS
The Stage
170 NE 38th St.
Miami, FL 33137
305.567.9577 | www.thestagemiami.com

On Saturday, April 23, Brotherly Love Productions and Def Owl Presents are putting two of South Florida’s favorite fusion acts – The Heavy Pets and Aquaphonics – on the same stage for the first time. Kicking off the night with their signature “Aquaboogie Sound,” the three-piece electro-soul outfit, Aquaphonics, will play their cult hits ‘Waiting for It’ and ‘Spooky Beats’ while also debuting several newer tunes. Then Florida’s favorite festival darlings, The Heavy Pets, will keep the party going late into the night with their distinct style of jam-fusion that blends rhythm & blues, jazz-funk and reggae with homegrown rock & roll.

Aquaphonics: Aquaphonics is a uniquely funky electro-soul indie band that have quickly gaining steam in their native South Florida. Derived from friends and jam sessions, Aquaphonics has boasted several different members and worn different skins, yet to this day retains its original, liquid, “Aquaboogie Sound.” The band is comprised of founding members, Jessiah Weston (drums) and Alan Martinki (keys), who have been melding their music since 2000, along with dynamic guitarist Steve Elmore. Their edgy grooves and inspired song writing continues evolving and has recently earned them spots supporting Perpetual Groove and The New Mastersounds and a set at Bear Creek Music & Arts Festival. www.aquaphonicsband.com

The Heavy Pets: The Heavy Pets (THP) are an American band whose contagious vibe blends rhythm and blues, jazz-funk and reggae fusion with homegrown rock and roll. Called “a living, breathing, force of nature” by Dan Sweeny of Relix magazine, THP are known for powerhouse performances spiked with hot electric licks and multi-climactic instrumental solos, as well as for their masterful acoustic acumen. In 2007, the group became an instant Sirius radio sensation with the release of their acclaimed double-disc debut album, Whale, driven by hit tracks “Operation of Flight” and “Sleep.” Major festival darlings, THP have taken the stage at Bonaroo, moe.down, Langerado, New Orleans Backbeat Jazzfest, All Good, Wakarusa and their namesake PetZoo, a two-day, multi-band festival that draws hordes of Pets devotees to Bucks County, PA, to feast on the headliners’ live alchemy.www.theheavypets.com

Ultraviolet Hippopotamus at Funky Buddha Lounge and Brewery 4/29/11

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Ultraviolet Hippopotamus
Friday, April 29, 9pm
Funky Buddha Lounge & Brewery
$5 | | 18+

Ultraviolet Hippopotamus is a five-piece rock band from Grand Rapids, Michigan whose strength in original compositions and ability in effortlessly flowing from one genre to another has made them a captivating force in the midwest music scene. The energy, crowd banter and playful show make this band hard to ignore. Ultraviolet Hippopotamus is currently touring the US in support of their 3rd album, the 2011 release Square Pegs, Round Holes. For more information please visit www.uvhippomusic.com.

Videos available at: http://www.uvhippomusic.com/documents/press.html
Photos available at: http://www.uvhippomusic.com/documents/images.html

Twilight Notes, Brew Urban Cafe, and Freedom Art Present Dialect A Night Of Art and Music 5/12/11

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Twilight Notes, Brew Urban Cafe, and Freedom Art Present “Dialect” A Night Of Art and Music
Thursday, May 12th from 8:30-12:30
Brew Urban Cafe
209 SW 2nd Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
www.TwilightNotes.com

Image Is Everything.
Twilight Notes and Freedom Art are proud to present “Image Is Everything,” a photo exhibition and music event. Featuring well established professionals as well as emerging local photographers, Jose Lopez has painstakingly selected the best of the best to showcase their work this month.

Twilight Notes is bringing together another excellent line-up of Dj’s, featuring Kent Lawlor, Eric Pamphile, Adam Foster, and some very special guests. Styles upon styles is what we have; hit the floor with us as we bring the best in dub, indie, disco, hip hop, soul, and house.

Exhibiting Artists:
1. Vionette Torres
2. Daniel Lateulade
3. Kara Lynn
4. Janelle Proulx
5. David Lloyd
6. Ben Coppelman
7. Nate Dodd
8. Danny Hammontree
9. Sam Robies

Djs:
1. Kent Lawlor
2. Eric Pamphile
3. Adam Foster

….and more to be announced soon!

PALO! mp3 and Debut at The Stage 4/15/11

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Friday, April 15
The Stage
170 NE 38th Street
Miami, FL 33137-3628
(305) 576-9577

PALO! brings the Afro-Cuban Funk to The Stage! – click here for details & RSVP

7pm is the ALS fundraiser, 11pm set is FREE!

Come help raise awareness and funds for the ALS Recovery Fund. Open bar, free food, and PALO! from 7-11.
Afterwards stick around for more live music by PALO! and Dangerflow.
Tickets $50 in advance or $60 at the door. Call Marilyn at 305-513-3350 or 305-799-0999 for tickets in advance.

KCC Productions and the Van Dyke Cafe present Cuban singer Luis Bofill 4/16/11

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KCC Productions and the Van Dyke Cafe present the great Cuban singer Luis Bofill
Saturday April 16 at 9 PM.
Van Dyke
846 Lincoln Road
South Beach

For more information, call 305-534-3600 or visit thevandykecafe.com.

After recording his first single in 1990 under the EGREEM (Cuba) label, Luis Bofill traveled to Europe, where he made his home. As the lead vocalist for various salsa, Latin jazz and Cuban groups such Salsamania, Color Latino and Nueva Vision, he toured Europe performing in internationally-renowned clubs and festivals such as “Folkest” in Italy, the “Jazzmeile Fest” in Berlin and clubs like “Quasimodo”, “Franzclub” and “Floz” en Berlin and the “Fabrik” in Hamburg. In 1994, he came to Miami, where he began to work as the lead singer for the group “Cafe Nostagia” in the internationally popular Calle 8 club of the same name. With that musical ensemble he recorded two CD”s “Cafe Nostalgia LIVE!” and “Te dí la vida entera”, the latter making it to the top of the charts in Paris. In 2000 he led a traditional Cuban music band named “Buenaventura” and in 2001 led his own band. The Miami New Times magazine named him “Best Musical Rejuvenation 2001” considering his sound to be one of “the hottest grooves around”

Luis Bofill has shared the stage with stars like Ruben Blades, Mark Anthony, Luis Enrique, Bono, Al Dimeola, Olga Guillot, Paquito D’ Rivera and many others. In August 2005 he came out with new production called “Costumbres” on the SONY BMG U.S. Latin label. All the compositions on the CD are by the famous Mexican composer Juan Gabriel. The producers were Omar Hernandez and Ricardo Eddy Martinez. He is working on his new production with the producers Descemer Bueno and Roberto Carcasses with guests like Kelvis Ochoa and Alkebulan.

KCC Productions and the Van Dyke Cafe present Troy Roberts 4/14/11

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KCC Productions and the Van Dyke Café present Troy Roberts’ Nu-Jive
Thursday April 14, at 9 PM.
The Van Dyke
846 Lincoln Road
South Beach.
For more information, call (305) 534-3600 or visit thevandykecafe.com.

Some more detail: Not to be missed, come check out Troy’s new band celebrating the release of his new album, ‘Nu-Jive’ plus special guest Chris Cadenhead on auxiliary keyboards. The evening will kick off with some straight ahead jazz in the format of The Troy Roberts Quartet, followed by all original material freshly recorded on this new release! Come along and tell your friends!

Troy Roberts – sax
Silvano Monasterios – keys/piano
Eric England – electric bass/acoustic bass
David Chiverton – drums
special guest Chris Cadenhead – aux keys

Hailing from the remote location of Perth, West Australia, saxophonist and composer Troy Roberts has recently relocated to the USA. Having completed a Masters and currently teaching part-time at the University of Miami, Troy recently won two consecutive Downbeat Jazz Soloist Awards, two consecutive West Australian Music Industry Awards, was the only Australian finalist in the Thelonious Monk International Jazz Saxophone Competition, and continues to maintain a busy performance schedule around Australia, Europe and the USA.

Having shared the stage with greats such as Sammy Figueroa (performing on his Grammy-nominated album, The Magician), Robby Ameen, Lew Soloff, Lauryn Hill, James Morrison, Kevin Mahogany, Slide Hampton, Gary Bartz, Geoff Keezer, Rodney Whitaker, Carl Allen, Dennis McCrell, Jeff Hamilton and John Clayton, Troy recently released his third album, The XenDen Suite – an 8-part composition for jazz quartet and string quartet – and also his first DVD – a live concert performance of The XenDen Suite.

Troy leads the exciting nu-jazz project, Troy Roberts’ NuJivee, which features some seriously talented young Miami-based artists, while showcasing Troy’s original compositions – an eclectic concoction of jazz, groove, Latin and neo-soul. In March 2011 they released their first CD, “Nu-Jive”.

Alejandra Czarny performing at Next@19th 4/27/11

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Alejandra Czarny
Wednesday, April 27, 2011 at 7:00 p.m.
Next@19th
137 NE 19th Street
Miami
Tickets: $10 and $6 for students, seniors and artists
Tickets are available at www.brownpapertickets.com

Argentinian performer Alejandra Czarny’s and special guest Aaron Kula infuse Guava Rugelach Lounge with their rhythmic compositions of Latin American and Yiddish songs.

Czarny has been a singer and song-writer for more than 20 years, and has released two albums, “Under the White Stars” and “Songs about Songs.” Aaron Kula serves as Director of Music Collections and Performance at Florida Atlantic University, conducting the student symphony and teaching music theory. Kula became musically inclined at an early age, attending Broadway shows each week as a child and many years later, going on to found the Klezmer Company Orchestra in 1997. Together, Czarny and Kula will present several Jewish-inspired Spanish arrangements for all to enjoy.

Sounds of Chamber Music at St. Stephen’s Compliment Great Taste of the Grove 4/17/11

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Sounds of Chamber Music at St. Stephen’s Compliment Great Taste of the Grove!
Sunday, April 17th, 4 PM
St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church
2750 McFarlane Rd
Coconut Grove, FL

On Sunday, April 17th, start your day enjoying the Great Taste of the Grove,and then at 4 PM, stroll over to St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church for the last Chamber Music Concert of this season.

Imagine this…for $20 ($15 if you are a student), you can experience an incredible chamber music concert with The Delray String Quartet, PLUS a complimentary cocktail reception during intermission and following the concert.

11th Annual Crawfish festival at Tobacco Road 4/17/11

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Sunday, April 17, Noon – 4pm
Tobacco Road
626 South Miami Ave
Miami, FL

Oh yea… The time is here!! 11th Annual Crawfish festival! At Miami’s Oldest Bar — Tobacco Road
FREE for All
FOOD TRUCKS – 10+
Live Bands All Day
Family Friendly — Crawfish racing, face painting, cotton candy
Crawfish, Mojitos, N’walins Hurricanes!!!

Tobacco Road & Rosey Baby Present The 11th Annual Crawfish Boil & Seafood Festival At Miami’s Oldest Bar

Featuring The River Oyster Bar
And 10 Of Miami’s Top Food Trucks, Each With Their Own Specialty Seafood Item

For the 11th year in a row, Miami’s oldest bar will team up with the New Orleans culinary specialists at rose baby to present ‘The Tobacco Road Crawfish Boil And Seafood Festival,’ Tobacco Road – 626 A. Miami Avenue – Sunday – April 17th – 12noon – 6pm. Adding to this year’s excitement will be the addition of 10 of Miami’s top food trucks, each serving a specialty seafood dish. Additionally, Tobacco Road’s neighbor, the River Seafood & Oyster Bar will be serving their signature fried oysters. For the kids, the festival will feature crawfish races, face painting and a poster contest!

Unplug and Unwind With Maria Zouroudis 4/15/11

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Clevelander
1020 Ocean Drive
Miami Beach, Fl 33139

Unplug & Unwind, Friday evenings at the Clevelander, is quickly becoming the most exclusive and unique hot spot after work. Enjoy live acoustic performances by South Florida’s hottest singers six-stories above a breathtaking Ocean Drive view. This week at 8pm, enjoy the sounds of Maria Zouroudis. Order from our $5 Munchies Menu and sample our Happy Hour cocktails.

It’s Hard To Hear A Vision Part II An Art/Fashion/Music/Car Show 6/4/11

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It’s Hard To Hear A Vision Part II – An Art/Fashion/Music/Car Show
Sat, June 4th, 2011, 7pm
Stage 84 (Music Cafe)
9118 W State Road 84 (I-595)
Davie, FL 33324
www.stage84fl.com/wp

It’s Hard To Hear A Vision Part II – An Art/Fashion/Music/Car Show
Brought to you by V.O.A. clothing and Grandlando Entertainment.

Its on and cracking, the last one was ridiculous and this one will top it.

…Performances By:
V.O.A
Pla
Decrepit
Koute
Kp & Becca
Vintage 1804
N.W.C And 4evergreen Entertainment
Team V.O.A.
And More Tba!

Anyone that whats to get involved call 954 882 2611

Under 18 $10 Cover At The Door
21+ Free Admission
2 Drink Minimum (Strictly Enforced, So Support The Venue)
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Official Holy Mackerel Taphouse

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Photographs of the Overtown Rhythm & Arts Festival on 4/9/11

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Overtown Rhythm & Arts Festival on Saturday, April 9, 2011.  The Overtown Rhythm & Arts Festival, organized, planned and implemented by volunteers from the non-profit group Magic-In-Action and local leaders of the Overtown Community, aims to celebrate the rich history of one of Miami’s earliest settlements.

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South Florida’s Got Talent 4/17/11

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South Florida’s Got Talent
4/17/11, 7 pm
Ransom-Everglades School
3575 Main Highway
Coconut Grove, Fl 33133
www.alhambramusic.org

Alhambra Orchestra, Alfred Gershfeld conducting, presents“South Florida’s Got Talent,” featuring the three young winners of its annual concerto competition performing works by Saint-Saens, Vieuxtemps, and Wieniawski; plus the “Russian Easter Overture” performed by the orchestra. Sunday, April 17th, 7:00 pm at Ransom-Everglades School, 3575 Main Highway, Coconut Grove, 33133. Free admission, free parking, no reservations needed except for large groups

Alhambra Orchestra, Miami’s community orchestra,celebrates its 21st season of bringing great music to our community and promoting music education.

Jazzonian South Florida Jazz Summit 4/16/11

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Saturday, April 16th, 2011
Artserve
1350 East Sunrise Blvd.
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
www.jazzonian.org

Admission is Free.
Suggested donation: $25
Everyone attending will need to register. Advance registration online.

The Jazz industry comes together at the South Florida Jazz Summit: A networking conference and expo that creates an environment in which an effective coalition of South Florida’s Jazz businesses and organizations will gather with the goal of empowering Jazz in the area. More info here.

All proceeds from the event will benefit Jazzonian educational cultural arts initiatives.

Schedule:
10:00am, Auditorium – open registration
10:30am- 11:15am, South Florida Jazz Heritage Panel Discussion
A panel of distinguished area Jazz artists discuss the evolution of Jazz in the area as well as its current state; highlighting challenges and sharing creative ideas on how to advance Jazz in the area.
Moderator: James Chism, Event Chair of South Florida Jazz Summit
Panelists: Joan Cartwright, Women in Jazz South Florida; Mel Dancy, Sam Gunning
11:30am – 12:00 noon, Opening remarks: James Chism, Bobby Ramirez
12:15 to 1pm, Showcase Jazz performance: FIU Jazz Combo
1:15 to 2:15pm, Jazz Media Panel Discussion
Moderator: Ed Bell, Producer/Host of South Florida Arts Beat on WLRN Radio 91.3 FM)
A distinguished panel of Jazz media discuss the present state of Jazz, challenges, and sharing creative ideas on how to help advance Jazz in the area.
Panalists: Maggie Palleya, WDNA Radio 88.9 FM; Frank Consola, WDNA Radio 88.9 FM; Bob Weinberg, Jazz Journalist; Fernando Gonzalez, Jazz Journalist; Tracy Fields, Radio Host – WLRN Radio 91.3 FM; Ted Grossman, WLRN Radio; Stu Grant, WXEL 90.7 FM
2:30 to 3:15pm, Showcase Jazz performance: Blue Money Jazz Sextet
3:30 to 4:15pm, The Business of Jazz
Moderator: Bobby Ramirez, Founder/President of Jazzonian
A distinguished panel of community leaders discuss challenges and creative ways on building a viable Jazz scene for a better future.
Panelists: Kitty Ryan, Jazz Promoter; Pam Dearden, Gold Coast Jazz Society; Lenore Rafael, musician; Susan Merrit, JAMS of Palm Beach; Ed Calle, musician and Associate Professor Business of Music at Miami-Dade College; Ron Weber, South Florida Jazz, Rick Katz, Miami Jazz Coopertive
4:30 to 5:00pm, Showcase Jazz performance: Jazz pianist, Lenore Rafael

Jazzonian is a non-profit (501c3 pending) educational cultural arts museum initiative founded in 2009 by musician/philanthropist Bobby Ramirez.

The mission of Jazzonian is to celebrate Jazz heritage, collect, document, preserve and present the rich Jazz traditions from its origins to modern-day variations through a permanent museum, virtual online and traveling art/photo/film and artifacts exhibitions, historical archives, recordings, literature, audio/visual experiences, interactive cultural education programs, live musical performances and special events for children and adults.

¡Suénalo! and Agape Featuring Nadia Harris for Performances on the Green 4/14/11

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Suénalo! and Agape Featuring Nadia Harris
Thursday, April 14, 7:15 p.m.
ONE Bal Harbour Resort & Spa
10295 Collins Avenue,
Bal Harbor
(305) 455 5400.

This booty shaking grand finale presents a battle of the bands-style concert featuring some of the region’s best rockers including Latin funksters, ¡Suénalo! and the organically eclectic Agape featuring Nadia Harris.

Public Parking: Available at the municipal lot beneath the Haulover Bridge and valet parking will be available at ONE Bal Harbour Resort & Spa.

Photographs of My Heart Won’t Let You Go: A Photographer’s View of Haiti by Patrick Ferell at AE District on 4/6/11

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My Heart Won’t Let You Go: A Photographer’s View of Haiti by Patrick Ferell at AE District on Wednesday, April 6, 2011.  Pulitzer Prize recipient Patrick Farrell has been a professional photojournalist for more than 25 years. His work has taken him to Turkey, Haiti, Cuba and throughout Central and South America, as well as the Caribbean.

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Life Is Art Boca Center South Florida Artist Fair 4/30/11

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Life Is Art Boca Center South Florida Artist Fair

Visual Arts, Fashion, Music, Performance and More!
www.lifeisartfest.org

April 30, 2011
10:00 am – 7:00 pm
FREE ADMISSION
Show is rain or shine.

Shops at Boca center
5150 Town Center Circle
Boca Raton, FL 33486
www.bocacenter.com
With major support by StarMar Events

Media Coverage:
Christine Najac, Fort Lauderdale Restaurant Events Examiner
South Florida Weekend Getaways
South Florida Food and Wine weekend highlights
Shopping Insider Dalia Colon

Life Is Art and the Shops at Boca Center bring you a wonderful day of arts and entertainment. Dozens of south Florida artists are joined by live music, fashion shows and even a circus performance! Sample wine and bubbly while enjoying a day of shopping and culture. All this for free!

Live Music by Krisp
SoMeTiMeS Y via Motivational Edge
Music Ambiance by DJ James
Vintage Fashion by Fab C. Productions
Wine Sampling by Barefoot Wine & Bubbly
Live Performance by Rainbow Circus
Poetry Reading by Renda Writer

FEATURED ARTISTS
Adriana Bottary
Elisabetta Fantone
Kurt Merkel
Dianne Romero Buitrago
Mahesh Patel
Melanie Camp
Nathalie Ramirez
Bhavna Bhen
Sri Prabha
Benny Angene
Karina Luna
Maria Alquilar
Victor Madero
Juancarlos Bravo
Josette Doyle Redwolf
Natalia Oblitas
Anne Marie Brown
Nathan Delinois
Tashmeha Ignacio
Dei Demezier
Jessie Trinchard
Jeannette Garcia
Regina Veedell
Kathy Hunt
Vince Herrera
Alexander Pavlov
Rainer Lagemann
Emilio Hector Rodriguez
Carlos Serra
Nora Meyer
Angeline-Marie Martinez
Anthony Burks
Carlos G. Scott
Elizabet Chacon
Felicia Warren
Julio Bordas
Lorie Setton
Monique Wegmueller
Rose Virginia Miller

10:00am-11:00am: DJ James
11:00am-11:30am: Rainbow Circus
11:30am-12:00pm: DJ James
12:00pm-12:30pm: Fab C Fashion Show/Concert
12:30pm-1:00pm: DJ James
1:00pm-1:45pm: Motivational Edge – SoMeTiMeS Y
2:00pm-2:45pm: Motivational Edge – SoMeTiMeS Y
3:00pm-3:30pm: Rainbow Circus
3:30pm-4:00pm: Poetry by Renda Writer
4:00pm-4:30pm: Fab C Fashion
4:30pm-5:30pm: DJ James
5:30pm-7:00pm+: KRISP

The Shops at Boca Center is a luxury shopping and fine dining destination filled with interesting boutiques and delicious restaurants. Life Is Art is a non-profit arts organization dedicated to the support and promotion of the south Florida art community. For more information, visit www.lifeisartfest.org.

Taylor Swift’s Speak Now World Tour 2011 Presale April 7, 2011

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Taylor Swift’s SPEAK NOW WORLD TOUR 2011 PRESALE
April 7, 2011, 10:00 am – 10:00 pm
http://www.aaarena.com/default.asp?aaarena=82&objId=14
601 Biscayne BLVD, Miami, FL 33132
http://www.aaarena.com/default.asp?aaarena=82&objId=14

Taylor Swift’s SPEAK NOW WORLD TOUR 2011 comes to AmericanAirlines Arena on Nov. 13th! Pre-sale one day only: Thursday, April 7th from 10am – 10pm. Get your presale passcode by simply completing the form below and have the presale password delivered to your email inbox. http://www.aaarena.com/default.asp?aaarena=82&objId=14

This Week at The Clevelander 4/6-11/11

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WATCH THE MIAMI HEAT GAMES AT THE CLEVELANDER!
Check out all of the Miami Heat games on any of our 40 HDTVs, inside or out. Every time the Heat takes the court, try our Habanero “Heat” wings, accompanied by a “LeBroshAde” cocktail.
Wednesday 4/6
Milwaukee @ Heat (7p)
Friday 4/8
Charlotte @ Heat (7:30p)
Sunday 4/10
Boston @ Heat (3:30p)
Monday 4/11
Heat @ Atlanta (7p)

WET MAGAZINE PRESENTS JELLYFISH SHOE STUDIO
See the latest styles from Jellyfish Shoe Studio and enjoy a $5 “Pretty Boy” Cocktail
Ladies receive complimentary Champagne & Lychee Martinis until midnight
1020 Lounge (Sports Bar Entrance) – 10p – 5a

UNPLUG & UNWIND WITH MARIA ZOUROUDIS
Unplug & Unwind, Friday evenings at the Clevelander, is quickly becoming the most exclusive and unique hot spot after work. Enjoy live acoustic performances by South Florida’s hottest singers six-stories above a breathtaking Ocean Drive view. This week at 8pm, enjoy the sounds of Maria Zouroudis. Order from our $5 Munchies Menu and sample our Happy Hour cocktails.

CLEVELANDER
1020 OCEAN DRIVE
MIAMI BEACH, FL 33139

Overtown Rhythm and Arts Festival 4/9/11

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Overtown Rhythm & Arts Festival
this Saturday, April 9, 2011, 11am-6pm
the heart of the City of Miami: Historic Overtown District Main Street 1000 NW 3rd Avenue
between 9th and 11th Streets, NW 3rd Avenue
Website.

Leaders of the Overtown and Greater Miami community are throwing a party you don’t want to miss this Saturday.

Celebrate Miami’s rich history with local food, art and entertainment.

The Overtown Rhythm & Arts Festival, organized, planned and implemented by volunteers from the non-profit group Magic-In-Action and local leaders of the Overtown Community, aims to celebrate the rich history of one of Miami’s earliest settlements. Magic-In-Action is Team 5 of the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Miami 2010 – 2011 program. Set on the charming main street of NW 3rd Avenue, between 9th and 11th Streets in the Historic Overtown District, this one-day annual Spring Festival comes alive on April 9, 2011 from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. with local food, art, and entertainment. This year’s event will include local church choirs, the Booker T. Washington Marching Band, and local and national musical artists. Overtown Food vendors will treat festival goers with authentic BBQ and southern cooking, Caribbean flavors, and locally grown produce. Admission to the festival is FREE. Join us for this family-friendly event.

The first ever event of its kind, a truly local festival by and for the people of Overtown and Miami.

Luke Campbell, presiding.

Grammy Award Winner Roy Hargrove Headlines a Dazzling Line-up of Jazz, Gospel, Hip Hop and African Cultural artists during the First Overtown Rhythm and Arts Festival on April 9, 2011 where Luther “Luke” Campbell will be named King of the inaugural event

The multiple Grammy award-winning Jazz trumpeter Roy Hargrove will headline the star-studded stage of the inaugural Overtown Rhythm and Arts Festival, to be held in the main street of NW 3rd Avenue, between 9th and 11th Streets in Miami’s Historic Overtown District, on Saturday April 9, 2011 from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

The Overtown Rhythm & Arts Festival, a one-day, FREE, street festival, aims to celebrate the rich history of one of Miami’s earliest settlements, Overtown. During the festival, the heart of Miami’s Historic Overtown District will come alive with food, music, art, entertainment, and activities for the entire family.

Joining Hargrove on stage will be the renowned Nicole Yarling 4-Tet, Second Chance Gospel Choir, SASA African Dance Theater, Jazz ensemble Instant Attraction, Booker T. Washington High School Marching Band, and the South Florida Hip Hop group Vagabonds.
Inaugurating this year’s festival will be Miss Overtown and Miss Overtown Teen USA together with the King of the Festival, Luther “Luke” Campbell.

Trumpeter Roy Hargrove has firmly established himself among the premier players in jazz and beyond. Ever-stretching into more challenging and colorful ways to flex his musical chops, Hargrove has left indelible imprints in a vast array of artful settings. Hargrove has won Grammy® Awards for two vastly different projects: in 1997, Roy’s Cuban-based band Crisol (including piano legend Jesus “Chucho” Valdes and wonder drummer Horatio “El Negro” Hernandez) won the Best Latin Jazz Performance Grammy for the album Habana, and in 2002, Hargrove, Herbie Hancock and Michael Brecker won Best Instrumental Jazz Album, Individual or Group, for their three-way collaboration Directions in Music.

Jazz vocalist Nicole Yarling is a lecturer in jazz vocal performance at the University of Miami Frost School of Music. Nicole Yarling is a rising star in the jazz community. For more than a decade, she has been a part of South Florida’s musical world as a singer and violinist working in most musical genres. Her rich voice and musical prowess has made her a local favorite. Yarling has worked with music legends Dizzy Gillespie and Joe Williams and has gone on tour as the featured soloist with Jimmy Buffett for over two years.

Luther “Luke” Campbell grew up in Overtown and, after his many professional successes has remained an involved member in the Overtown community. He is Co-founder of the Liberty City Optimist Club, and President of the National Youth football & Cheering League with 4,000 participating kids and 350 volunteers. He is also an advocate for improving education in the community.

Music Returns to The Kampong 4/9/11

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Music Returns to The Kampong on April 9!
4013 Douglas Road
Coconut Grove
More Info.

Kampong Kids Music Series – April 9, 2011
Concert chair, Vivianne Swietelsky, has organized two wonderful concerts featuring vocalists from the Manny Perez Vocal Studio. Designed for children in preschool and elementary school, the Opera Adventure includes selections from The Little Mermaid and Phantom of the Opera. This afternoon performance will open young eyes to the magic and wonder of opera, drama and music. The whole family will enjoy the concert, a fun craft activity, and simply playing in the garden.

@The Kampong: Opera in the Tropics
Accompanied by Maestro Daniel Daroca, vocalists from the Perez Vocal Studio will perform a rich tapestry of music, including selections from Don Giovanni, Lucia di Lammermoor and Barber of Seville, among others. “We’ve chosen an exciting array of operas that will delight and entertain,” says Vivianne Swietelsky, concert chair. “From celebrated masterpieces to rarely-performed gems, the evening promises to be a one-of-a-kind performance in the tropical surroundings of The Kampong.”
We are looking forward to a special day of music at The Kampong!

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Trinity Presents the Haiti Philharmonic Orchestra 4/8/11

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Friday, April 8
Art Fair at 6PM
Concert at 8PM
Trinity Episcopal Cathedral
464 NE 16 Street
Miami, FL. 33132
Presents The Haiti Philharmonic Orchestra in Concert

$25 in advance/ $30 at the door
All proceeds will go to rebuilding the Music School at Trinity Cathedral, Port au Prince
For tickets: telephone 305-374-3372
www.trinitymiami.org

Lynn University in Boca Raton Florida Presents David Osborne, Pianist to the Presidents 4/12/11

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Lynn University
Keith C. & Elaine Johnson World Performing Arts Center
3601 N. Military Trail
Boca Raton, FL 33431
(561) 237-7707
Online Ticketing

Known as “Pianist to the Presidents,” David Osborne presents a one-night only performance at Lynn University. His music includes romantic, classical, jazz, pop, inspiration, patriotic and Broadway show tunes. David has performed for numerous presidents, including Carter, Reagan, Bush, Clinton and Obama.
His current musical home is at the Bellagio Hotel in Las Vegas.

Box Seats: $40.00 Orchestra Seats: $30.00 Mezzanine Seats: $25.00

Distribution by JazzBluesFlorida.com

Sounding Off For A Cure Benefit Concert Featuring The Beach Boys 4/14/11

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The Voices Against Brain Cancer Foundation Presents The 1st Annual Florida “Sounding Off For A Cure” Benefit Concert
Thursday, April 14, 7:00 PM
The Fillmore Miami Beach at The Jackie Gleason Theater
1700 Washington Avenue,
Miami Beach, FL 33139

TICKETS: General Admission: $150.00 / VIP Tickets: $300.00
Tickets can be purchased online at www.voicesagainstbraincancer.org or by calling 800.745.3000.

Benefiting the Research & Support of Programs Associated with Brain Cancer
Special Performances by The Beach Boys, Gloria Gaynor, Lou Gramm and The Osmond Bothers

On Thursday, April 14th at The Fillmore Miami Beach at The Jackie Gleason Theatre guests will gather together to raise money to benefit Voices Against Brain Cancer. Voice Against Brain Cancer is a foundation dedicated to finding a cure for brain cancer by advancing scientific research increasing awareness within the medical community and supporting patients, their families and caregivers afflicted with this devastating disease. The foundation’s first event in South Florida, “Sounding Off For a Cure” is the vision of Founder, Mario Lichtenstein, and his family after they lost their son and brother, Gary Lichtenstein, after his battle with brain cancer that sadly took his life in 2003 within the first year of his diagnosis at the young age of 24.

“We’ve lost great minds to brain cancer. Use yours to help us find the cure today.” – Mario Lichtenstein, Founder of Voices Against Brain Cancer.

The star-studded benefit will feature performances by artists whose lives have all been effected by brain cancer including The Beach Boys (Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award Honorees), Gloria Gaynor (Grammy Award Winning Artist), Lou Gramm (Singer & Songwriter & former ‘Foreigner’ lead vocalist), and The Osmond Bothers (People’s Choice Award Honorees). All of the evening’s performances will be accompanied by the Frost School of Music’s Henry Mancini Institute Orchestra. Additionally, performers will make a special tribute to George Harrison, Celia Cruz, Bob Marley and Nara Leão, all of whom have lost the battle to brain cancer. Guests will enjoy cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and a live and silent auction followed by an unforgettable performance.

Additional event components will include a ceremony for the 2011 VABC Courage Awards which is presented to select individuals who have demonstrated tremendous courage in their fight against brain cancer. Other award recipients will include Joseph D. Rosenblatt, M.D. (Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center University of Miami’s Interim Director), Pedro Martinez (Former Major League Baseball All Star), Jorge Plasencia (Chairman and CEO of República) and Jesse Stoll (son of the founder of Fantasma Productions).

Voices Against Brain Cancer is a non-for-profit public charity/ one hundred percent of the ticket sales and auction proceeds will support innovative research and programs for brain cancer.

Our mission is to find a cure for brain cancer by advancing scientific research, increasing awareness within the medical community and supporting patients, their families and caregivers afflicted with this devastating disease.

Voices Against Brain Cancer was started in memory of Gary Lichtenstein who lost his valiant battle with brain cancer on October 1, 2003. Gary was living in Chicago and working as an options trader at Wolverine Trading when he was diagnosed with a brain tumor in March of 2003. He was 24 years old at the time. After three months of radiation, Gary slipped into a coma from which he did not recover.

Over the past 30 years, very little progress has been made to treat brain tumors. Only with cutting-edge scientific research and funding of clinical trials will we be able to effectively fight this disease. Voices Against Brain Cancer will promote and support this type of research within the medical community by working with those doctors that are committed to curing and treating brain tumors. In addition, the foundation continually works to fund support groups for patients and caregivers.

At this time, brain tumor research is underfunded and the public remains unaware of the magnitude of this disease. The cure rate for most brain tumors is significantly lower than it is for many other types of cancers. Our Foundation is driven by these facts and committed to finding a cure. It is the goal of our Foundation and its supporters to fund the research that will directly impact those affected with brain tumors. For more information, please visit: www.voicesagainstbraincancer.org.

Special Inside The Music With Teddy Abrams 4/6/11

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Poetry in Music
Wednesday, April 6 at 7:00 PM
New World Center

FREE, ticket required

Conducting Fellow Teddy Abrams will lead Poetry in Music, a special Inside the Music that explores the variety of ways poetry and music interact with and inspire each other. This collaboration with the O, Miami Poetry Festival features soprano Anna Davidson and music by Bach, Gershwin, Debussy, Mozart and more. Teddy will host a Q & A session after the performance.

Click here to reserve your seat today!

Grammy Winner Bill Frisell at the Colony 4/16/11

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Saturday, April 16, 8:30pm
One night only!
Colony Theatre
1040 Lincoln Road
Miami Beach
$35 general admission | $50 VIP (priority entrance and seating)
click here.

Beautiful Dreamers, with Frisell (guitar), Eyvind Kang (viola) and Rudy Royston (drums) redefines sonic beauty as much as it redefines the jazz trio. One of the leading guitarists in jazz since the late ’80s, Frisell’s eclectic music touches on progressive folk, classical music, country music, noise and more. Bill Frisell has collaborated with artists as diverse as Elvis Costello, Bono, T-Bone Burnett, Paul Simon, McCoy Tyner, Ornette Coleman, Brian Eno, Ry Cooder and many more – a testament to his virtuosity as a guitarist, bandleader and composer. He is a Grammy winner and two-time nominee including a 2009 nomination for Best Jazz Instrumental Album, a 9-time Best Guitarist winner in the DOWNBEAT Critics Poll (including 2010) and three-time DOWNBEAT Readers Poll winner for Best Guitarist, and the Reigning Jazz Awards Guitarist of the Year (2008 & 2009).

Go to www.tigertail.org for maps and directions

photo: Michael Wilson / design: hebersiqueiros.com

Emmy Award-winning Tangoman at Yes, Pasta! Trattoria Italiana Every Thursday 4/7/11

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Tangoman at Yes, Pasta! Trattoria Italiana
Every Thursday, Starting at 7 PM
Yes, Pasta Trattoria Italiana
14871 Biscayne Blvd
North Miami Beach, FL 33181
www.yes.pasta.us.com

At Yes, Pasta! Trattoria Italiana romance isn’t reserved for Valentine’s Day. Every Thursday, Executive Chef Paolo del Papa is setting the mood for love by presenting a special menu paired with sounds from Emmy Award- winning singer & songwriter Jorge Heilpern, aka Tangoman. Armed with his acoustic guitar, warm baritone voice and infectious rhythmic style, Tongoman delivers many of his songs in his native tongue but they require no translation. Sample specialty dishes include Risotto ai Frutti di Mare, Scaloppina di Vitello alla Caprese, and Pasta con Pesto di Zucchini e Gamberi. Diners can also choose from their full menu of Italian dishes and pastas and from a gently priced wine list. Would you be able to include this special in your calendar?

New World Waking Inspired by John Lennon’s Piano 4/10/11

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Insignia Presents New World Waking!
A musical journey for peace, inspired by John Lennon’s piano
Sunday, April 10, 4 pm
St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church
2750 McFarlane Road
Coconut Grove.
Tickets are $15 and are available on the website or at the event.

Insignia, the vocal ensemble of the Miami Gay Men’s Chorus, will present New World Waking! comprised of songs composed by Steve Schalchlin, inspired when he played the piano on which John Lennon’s created Imagine. The concert takes place on Sunday, April 10th at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Coconut Grove

Imagine. All the people living in peace….No more bullying, gay bashing, self-hatred, transphobia or violence.

It is with this vision that Steve Schalchlin was inspired to create New World Waking.

“New World Waking came together in my mind on the day I was selected by pop star George Michael (and his partner, art gallery owner Kenny Goss) to play John Lennon’s Imagine Piano in the front yard of a house in Olympia, Washington as part of a photographic project,” states Schalchlin on his website. The piano was being taken to places where acts of violence occurred…including the kitchen of Alec and Gabi Clayton, where their son, Bill, had taken his life after a gay bashing.”

“I put my hands where John Lennon’s hands once were, the instrument whose sound inspired the song ‘Imagine’, and I knew in that moment what New World Waking was meant to be: A journey to find a simple song of peace.”

Steve Schalchlin is best known for writing the music and lyrics to two critically-acclaimed, award-winning off-Broadway pop gospel musicals The Last Session and The Big Voice: God or Merman?, written with his life partner of 23 years, playwright and actor, Jim Brochu.

He draws his musical influences from the small town gospel church music he grew up with in Arkansas, along with the Top 40 radio of the late ‘60s/early ‘70s, blues he learned on the Texas Gulf Coast, protest folk and, later in life, musical theater.

Under the artistic direction of Anthony Cabrera, Insignia’s concert reaffirms Schalchlin’s quest and conviction that music can be a vehicle that transcends all boundaries, be they political, religious, ethnic or simply borne out of indiscriminate hatred. It is a journey to find a song of perfect peace, a musical journey styled in pop, salsa, gospel and low down dirty blues. It reflects a desire to effect change, reminding us that we are not alone in our desire and ability to do so.

For further information about Steve Schachlin or New World Waking, visit http://www.newworldwaking.com/

Founded in 1999, Miami Gay Men’s Chorus is an all-inclusive, community-based organization of gay men and gay-supporting people that inspires and changes lives through the power of music. With humor and heart, they proudly entertain their audiences while striving for artistic excellence.

The vocal ensemble Insignia is comprised of singers auditioned from within Miami Gay Men’s Chorus. With a repertoire ranging from the sublime to the ridiculous, Insignia serves as a vehicle for outreach for Miami Gay Men’s Chorus.

Photo Attached: Steve Schalchlin plays John Lennon’s Imagine Piano at the home of Gabi & Alec Clayton, facing a photo of their son Bill, who committed suicide after a gay bashing.
Photo credit: Caroline True.

Jazz Sensation Sammy Figueroa to Perform at Pinecrest Gardens 4/9/11

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Jazz Sensation Sammy Figueroa to Perform at Pinecrest Gardens
4/9/2011, 8:00 p.m.
Pinecrest Gardens
11000 Red Road
Pinecrest, Fl 33156
www.pinecrestgardens.org

WDNA presents Jazz at Pinecrest Gardens, Saturday, April 9 will feature Sammy Figueroa presents Sally Tomato: A Tribute to Cal Tjader. Tickets are $18 and $23. Light fare will be available in the Gardens Gallery and Courtyard catered by Delicias Del Mundo International Tapas and Wine. For tickets and more information please visit our web site.

Sammy Figueroa is considered one of the world’s greatest musicians. This multi-Grammy nominee is considered one of the best percussionists alive. In a career spanning over thirty years, Sammy has several albums to his credit and has performed worldwide with some of the biggest stars such as Miles Davis, Sonny Rollins, Mariah Carey, Arturo Sandoval, Natalie Merchant and countless others. He’s a dynamic and energetic master, always in high demand.

Sammy’s Cal Tjader tribute band was formed in 2008 “just for fun”, and received an immediate response, selling out shows with its lilting tropical sound and receiving the blessings of the Tjader family. Sammy and the band replicate Tjader’s music from the 60’s and 70’s and make it soar, with exciting percussion breaks and always, the sound of the vibraphone filling the air with beauty.

Season Finale of the DWNTWN Miami Concert Series featuring Kevin Rudolf 4/8/11

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Let It Rock! Celebrate the Big Season Finale featuring Kevin Rudolf!
Friday, April 8th, 5:30pm
Bayfront Park

We have had an awesome 3rd season with great artists like the Spin Doctors, South Florida Jazz Orchestra, Locos Por Juana and so many other amazing bands.

Kevin Rudolf’s music mixes rock anthems with urban city sounds. His Billboard top 10 hit “Let It Rock” jams in sports arenas across the nation and rocked the NBA 2009 AllStar game. Since storming onto the scene he has worked with top artists including Lil Wayne, Kid Cudi, Flo Rida and the Black Eyed Peas.

Don’t miss this concert, we won’t be back ‘til October kicking off Season 4 of the DWNTWN Miami Concert Series.

As always this show is a sunset happy hour and food and drinks are available.

April Lineup at The Stage

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The Stage Springs Into April With A Thrilling Roster
Miami’s Premiere Entertainment Venue Announces April Lineup
170 NE 38th Street
Miami’s Design District

Spring is here and The Stage is proud to announce their April lineup. This month- Miami’s newest live music and entertainment venue will welcome a thrilling roster of entertainment, contests, auditions, live music, and much more.

Radioboxer “Magic City” CD Release Red-Carpet Event
Miami/ Hialeah’s very own band, RADIOBOXER are taking over the magic city with the release of their long awaited sophomore album “Magic City Ruse” at The Stage. With a red carpet premiere atmosphere mixed with lights, theatrics, amazing art, music, and just the right amount of chaos- the band promises that this album release event will top anything they have ever done in the past. (www.radioboxer.com)
Date Performing: Friday, April 1st, 2011 at 10 pm

Nil Lara
Nil Lara’s music is a real treat! Lara rediscovered his Cuban roots in ‘guajiro’ while attending the University of Miami creating his own style- fusing Cuban and Venezuelan folklore with inspirations from Western musicians like Stevie Wonder and Pink Floyd. He has toured with artists such as Lenny Kravitz, Blues Traveler, Natalie Merchant and many others. (www.nillara.us)
Date Performing: Saturday, April 2nd, 2011 at 10pm

Break Off Family-Style Sunday
The Stage brings a new twist to Family- Style Sundays by hosting their very first BBoy and BGirl competition. BBoying is Miami’s most recent dance style revolution, originally or commonly known as breakdancing- consisting of four basic elements- Toprock, Downrock, Freeze and Power Moves. Contestants may register at the door and show their skills in this thrilling one-on-one competition.
Date Performing: Sunday, April 3rd, 2011 at 1-6pm

The Lee Boys
These Miami natives are known for their unique version of the “Sacred Steel” music genre. described as the fused sounds of Gospel music with that of the hard-driving, blues-based beat. They have traveled the world and shared the stage with musicians such as Little Richard. They created a name for themselves with their unique sounds and are now headed back to The Stage for another grand performance.
Date Performing: Friday, April 8th, 2011 at 10pm

Crawfish Boil with Gardners Market & Farms Stores, UM Frost School of Music & WDNA’s Litchfield Music Camp scholarship auditions
The Stage hosts their first ever Crawfish Boil presented by Gardner’s Market and the Farm Stores. Family Style Sunday’s patrons will experience a fun filled day of events with prestigious musical performance by UM Frost School of Music. The crowd will participate in WDNA’s search for two lucky recipients to award with full scholarships to the prestigious Litchfield Jazz Camp in Connecticut, considered the most prestigious of its kind.
Date Performing: Sunday, April 10th, 2011 at noon-5pm

Rebel Run Tuesdays Kick off Event
The Stage kicks off Rebel Run Tuesdays with a bang! Every Tuesday patrons are to experience a flash back in time with pin up models & bartenders, burlesque performances, live tattoo demonstrations, hot rods, featured DJs, interactive artists, live music and much more. Every Tuesday brings a whole new concept, filled with surprises.
Date Performing: Tuesday, April 12, 2011 at 10pm

Afro Roots 2011 World Music Festival Kick Off Event
Miami Dade County Community Arts and Culture presents the 13th Annual Afro Roots World Music Festival, The Stage is kicking off this event with a bang with performances by jean p jams and Dj le spam.
Date Performing: Wednesday, April 13th, 2011 at 10pm

BONKA
Colombian sensation, Bonka bring their talents to The Stage with their unique blend of Latin tropical sounds and Pop music. Before experiencing fame and popularity early on with their first Platinum selling album, the group started off playing covers from The Used and Diego Torres in Bogota schools. Following their immediate popularity among the youth of Colombia, Bonka is hoping to score another Platinum award with their sophomore album Lo que nunca nos contamos. (www.bonka.net)
Dates Performing: Saturday, April 16th, 2011 at 10pm

¡Suénalo!
¡Suénalo! is the premier Miami band with a sound that vividly reflects the different cultures that shape the Magic City. ¡Suénalo! defies classification but can be described as Latin Funk. (www.suenalomusic.com)
Dates Performing: Friday, April 22nd, 2011 at 10pm

The Heavy Pets
This band is compiled of five skilled musician whom are all also lyricists and songwriters, renowned for explosive live performances and contagious original tunes that showcase their distinctive sound- rock-funk-fusion. Join us at The Stage and see why The Heavy Pets’ music defies stereotyping. (www.theheavypets.com)
Dates Performing: Saturday, April 23nd, 2011 at 10pm

Xperimento CD Release Event
Complete with an all star cast of Grammy nominated artists, Xperimento has teamed up to create a sound like no other. With influences from Guns n Roses, to Hector Lavoe and Bob Marley their mix of Latin Reggae, Hip-Hop, and R&B, has helped them to create a genre as diverse as The Magic City. Xperimento’s debut album ‘X’ is set to be kicked off at Miami’s own, The Stage with one of the best live performances to date. (www.xperimento.com)
Date Performing: Saturday, April 30th, 2011 at 10pm

About The Stage:
The Stage is the latest entertainment venue to join Miami’s booming Music Corridor which stretches from the outskirts of Brickell to the Brooklyn-esque Design District. A 10,000 square foot entertainment venue, The Stage gives onlookers a birds-eye view of performances on their nearly 200 square foot stage. Two garage style doors open to the outdoor space providing unobstructed views at nearly every angle. Taking cues from old world New Orleans, Andrea Mejia designed The Stage with the charm and sophistication of the city in mind. Make no mistake; The Stage isn’t just another good looking venue, it’s has soul. With state-of-the-art acoustics, lighting and equipment, The Stage will undoubtedly introduce a whole new experience of authentic talent to the City and is sure to be a favorite for both entertainers and the audience. The Stage is located at 170 NE 38th Street in Miami’s Design District. For more information call 305.576.9577, visit their website at www.thestagemiami.com, or find them on facebook at www.facebook.com/thestagemiami.

Words & Wine Wednesday 4/6/11

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Words & Wine
Every Wednesday, 9p-3a
American Legions Harvey’s By The Bay
6445 Ne 7th Ave
Facebook Evite.

Let’s once again get together, drink some wine, share some thoughts and be happy. Read poetry, play acoustic instruments and make plenty of art. Poets, musicians, listeners, dancers, thinkers: you are all more than welcome to join. Let’s start a nice mid week gathering where we can have an experimental more laid back kind of open mic. ♥ ♥ ♥

Please Get Your Legion Membership Card For Only 10$ When You Buy It Receive A Free Beer. Tjis Card Is Good For An Entire Year And It’s Keeps Us Safe From Anyone Trying To Stop Our Partying!!! See Shawn At The Bar For Details

Let me know if you have any suggestions or comments… ♥ ♥ ♥

Also, you are more than welcome to invite others.
Light and ♥
New Rules:
In order for us to continue having our beautiful event at our home, the Legion, we must cooperate and follow some simple rules
No More Tailgate Parties Or Hanging Out Front (this is what caused the noise complaints to begin with)
Party Will Continue Inside Til 3am But We Must Shut The Doors To The Outside Patio At 11pm!!
Must Have Id At Door (Don’t Have It Don’t Come) Must Be 18+

Con Sentimiento Manana Featuring Rumberos de la 6 Friday 4/8/11

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Con Sentimiento Manana Featuring Rumberos de la 6
FRIDAY 4/8/11, 8p-2a
6th Street Container of LiHa (in the Courtyard)
1157 SW 6TH Street
Facebook Evite.

New project we call “Con Sentimiento Manana” Featuring Rumberos De La 6

Bringing you traditional Cuban Rumba in the heart of Little Havana. New venue located at a center of art, cultura, and plenty pf passion. Art Complex in Little Havana is allowing us to bring the music alive and get together every 1st and 2nd Friday of the month to celebrate our rich culture a…nd the music behind so many of our upbringing’s. Join …us for t…his exciting new movement as we learn from each other and the talent of this city.

Closed Jam with organized Rumberos
Free Parking, Plenty of room, and great drink specials.
No Outside Drinks, You will be told to leave if found with outside liquor or beer.
Doors open at 7pm
5$ Cover
Music Begins at 8pm and runs through Midnight (Come Early)

Miami has lost a lot of it’s traditional Culture and we are doing everything we can to bring it back. We will also be showcasing different artist’s each month, playing films or music through a projector playing on the gallery’s wall and Live Music. What else can you ask for? You do not want to miss out on our cozy new spot, with dominoes tables, lively people, and plenty of music.

Here is a little history on our venue name and the style of music we want to expose you to.
Manana: it means algo que te sale del corazon halgo que tienes que sentir eso es la rumba si no la sientes no hay nada
http://www.manana.it/

13th Annual Afro Roots World Music Festival 4/16/11

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13th Annual Afro Roots World Music Festival
Saturday, April 16, 5:00pm – 3:00 am
7 Circuit Productions
228 NE 59 St.
Miami, Fl. 33137
$10 Presale on BrownPaperTickets .com/ $15 at the Door – Children Under 12 $5 at the door

13th Annual Afro Roots World Music Festival Set To Hit The Stage April 16th, 2011 With The Haitian Rara & Caribbean Sounds Of Boukman Eksperyans, Locos Por Juana With Special Guest Rocky Dawuni, The Spam Allstars With Special Guest Papa Malick Faye, And Jahfe, Also Dj Moses, And Live Painting By Lebo.

SATELLITE EVENTS:
Every year prior to the festival, we present a variety of free satellite events
catering to all ages.

Wednesday April 13th,
Official Kick Off Party at the Stage
w/ Jean P. Jams
and D.J. Le Spam
Showtime 11pm
170 Northeast 38th Street
(305) 576-9577

Thursday, April 14th,
Rumba Party at Hoy Como Ayer
with Los Herederos(Afro Cuban Ensemble)
$7.00 at the door, 21 + with I.D.
Showtime 11pm
2212 SW 8th St.
(305) 541-2631

Friday April 15th
The Business of World Music
Panel Discussion at Pax
Suggested donation: $10.00 at the door
Doors open at 7pm , panel commences promptly at 8 pm
337 SW 8th Street, Miami, FL 33130
(305) 640-5847

Friday April 15th
Festival of the Drum at Pax
With Nag Champayons, Grupo Bario Abajo (Afro Columbian Folklore)
Zona de Bomba (Puerto Rican Bomba )
No Cover, 21 + with ID
Showtime 11pm
337 SW 8th Street, Miami, FL 33130
(305) 640-5847

Saturday April 16th
Let the Children Have Music and Sance!
Free kids program at
The BARNYARD with Jan Sebon and Rocky Dawuni
11am-1pm
3870 Washington Avenue
Coconut Grove, FL 33133
(305) 446-6216

Sunday, Apri 17th
Global Music Bazaar
at 7th Circuit Studio
228 NE 59 St.
Miami, Fl. 33137
$5.00 at the door
12pm – 8pm
All Ages

Community Arts and Culture presents the 13th Annual Afro Roots World Music Festival, Celebrating 13 years of serving Miami Dade County with quality programs, this festival has been noted by some as the longest running world music festival in Miami. The festival has been able to expand its reach beyond local South Florida artists by bringing in performers from African countries such as Senegal, Ivory Coast, Guinea, Mali, and the Republic of Congo. This global connection through music has helped the festival evolve into one of Miami’s most culturally diverse events.

featuring: Boukman Eksperyans, Locos Por Juana featuring Rocky Dawuni, Spam Allstars with special guest Papa Malick Faye , and Jahfe.

On Saturday The Afro Roots World Music Festival main event will include the high energy sounds of Grammy Nominated group Boukman Eksperyans  fusing traditional Haitian and Caribbean rhythms with rock and reggae. Also featured are Miami’s beloved Latin Urban Orchestra, Locos Por Juana  who will be joined on stage by Ghana’s international music star, Rocky Dawuni. Also performing are the Spam Allstars  who’s blend of Electro Descarga will be joined by the sounds of Senegalese Percussion Master Papa Malick Faye. Finally, kicking things off this year is Jahfe, an act that fuses roots reggae with many other genres including rock, dub, soul and R&B, creating a unique blend of organic sounds. World renowned painter and Miami native, LEBO,  will be painting live to the music, and DJ MOSES will be spinning the sounds of the world in between sets.

The 13th Annual Afro Roots World Music Festival is made possible by the generous support of the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs, the Cultural Affairs Council, the Mayor, and the Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners, Urban Resource, the New Hotel, Prestige Beer, and 7th Circuit Productions.

Monty Alexander, Maxi Priest and A.J. Brown for Reggae Jazz Fusion at the Broward Center 5/22/11

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Special Sunday Night Concert
One show only Monty Alexander, Maxi Priest and A.J. Brown
Sunday, May 22, 2011
Broward Center for the Performing Arts
201 Southwest 5th Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312

South Florida will be treated to a rich and explosive combination of jazz and reggae when Jamaican jazz great Monty Alexander, renowned reggae crooner Maxi Priest, and respected cabaret singer A.J. Brown hit the stage for the first annual Reggae Jazz Fusion.

The event is slated for the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, 201 Southwest 5th Ave. Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312 on Sunday, May 22, 2011 at 7:00 pm and celebrates Alexander’s 50 years in music.

Legendary Jazz pianist Monty Alexander will bring five decades of extraordinary talent and showmanship to the stage. He also comes armed with a rich musical background punctuated by the likes of the legend himself, Frank Sinatra, who Alexander accompanied on many occasions; Tony Bennett, Dizzy Gillespie, Quincy Jones, Ernest Ranglin, Barbara Hendricks, Bill Cosby and so many more.

With over 60 albums under his belt, the world renowned musician has an extensive repertoire to choose from. From classical jazz to reggae, Alexander will take the audience on a musical journey with harmonic and melodic turns, culminating in a crescendo of musical excellence, which has earned him a place in the top five in Hal Leonard’s book The Fifty Greatest Jazz Piano Players of All Time.

Alexander’s collaborations span multiple genres, styles, and generations. His projects have been as varied as assisting Natalie Cole in her tribute album to her father, Nat “King” Cole in 1991 (the resulting album, Unforgettable, won seven Grammy awards), performing George Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue” under the direction of Bobby McFerrin at the Verbier Festival in Switzerland, and recording the piano track for the film score of Clint Eastwood’s Bird, a movie about the life of jazz titan Charlie Parker.

In August 2000, the Jamaican government awarded Monty Alexander the title of Commander in the Order of Distinction for outstanding services to Jamaica as a worldwide music ambassador.

Reggae super star Maxi Priest, who has sung his way into the hearts of reggae lovers worldwide and is respected for his brand of reggae music which has a heavy R&B influence will bring a reggae vibe to the stage. Also scheduled to perform is vocalist A. J. Brown, who moves seamlessly across musical genres and sings everything from Reggae and Jazz to pop and Classical, and is considered one of Jamaica’s greatest vocalists. Guitarist Eugene Grey will make a guest appearance at the show, which promises to be a memorable night of musical delight.

Tickets are available online at TICKETS, the Broward Center Box office or by phone at 954-462-0222.

Reggae Jazz Fusion is sponsored by The Jamaica Tourist Board, Air Jamaica, Grace Foods, Golden Krust, Western Union, Caribbean Choice, National Weekly, SFLCN.com and No Limits Production.

For more information please contact Riddims Marketing at 954-251-1643.

by Jazz & Blues Florida www.JazzBluesFlorida.com

Project R A Concert 4/12/11

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Project R – A Concert
April 12; 7:00 PM
Colony Theater
1040 Lincoln Road
Miami Beach

Free and open to the public.
Information at 305-237-3620

Project R Raises Awareness Of Global Issues
Sponsored by Miami Dade College’s Earth Ethics Institute, New World School of the Arts’ Music and Visual Arts divisions have come together to bring forth environmental issues central to humanity. Lead by NWSA faculty members Rosario Martinez-Cañas, Dr. Susan Epstein Garcia, and Dr. Ferdinando De Sena, the collaborative project, titled PROJECT R, uses art as a springboard to initiate a dialogue among NWSA and MDC students about urban and natural environmental global issues.

The goal of PROJECT R is to highlight environmental problems, both urban and natural, through a series of branding actions and events that resonate with the target group. With words such as Reconsider, Rebirth, Repair, Revolution, and Reinvent, the project first aims to initiate an environmental dialogue among the NWSA / MDC group. An interactive wall installation will be erected at the MDC Wolfson Campus to depict graphically the issues raised during the first stage of PROJECT R. A collaborative effort, the wall includes the work of the seven college graphic designers who will interpret each of the environmental issues that their music counterparts chose.Finally, NWSA college and high school music students will present PROJECT R – A Concert at the Colony Theater, to illustrate the environmental issues through a combination of music compositions.

Romantisme Hebraique 4/14/11

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Romantisme Hebraique
Thursday, April 14th at 7.30pm
Temple Emanu-El
1701 Washington Avenue
Miami Beach

French and Yiddish Works
Length of program: 1h05 of music

Admission:
$18 for general admission, $15 for AF and Temple Emanu-El members
Pre-sale @ the Alliance Francaise and at Temple Emanu-el

Hebrew Melodies of the Romantic Era presents the rarely played but rich tradition of Eastern European Jewish music.
Isabelle Durin and Michaël Ertzcheid seek to preserve the voice of the Jewish shtetl and compile compositions from across Europe and Russia; yiddish songs, liturgical music and Hassidic dance tunes are integrated with Western composition traditions (Hector Berliow, Camille Saint-Saëns . Claude Debussy etc…). As musicians, Durin and Ertzscheid convey a powerful and evocative message.
They play with a firm understanding of the traditions for which they speak, incorporating bent notes and quarter tones characteristic of Eastern European music.
If Durin and Ertzscheid’s desire is to include an authentic Jewish voice in the classical Western canon, they fall short of their goal. They convincingly and beautifully capture the voice of suffering and tragedy that so frequently is the tale of the Jews. The result of this is music that is as intense and heartwrenching as the Jewish experience itself.

Hope Sings presents Good Music for a Good Cause Empowering Women 4/2/11

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Hope Sings: Saturday April 2nd
Transit Lounge
729 SW 1 Avenue
Miami, Florida 33130

Hope Sings presents Good Music for a Good Cause: Empowering Women.

Come enjoy great local music featuring amazing female artists and help women in Latin America. Hope Sings is using the power of music to support microfinance, small loans that change lives in big ways. Profits go to partners Kiva, ACCION, FINCA and MicroPlace. Event in partnership with Sustainatopia 2011 – culture and conference around empowering women.

Performances by:
Elastic Bond
Lanzallamas Monofonica.
DJ Run Sevim Run
Live painting by the enchanting Eva Ruiz.

Artwork created at the event will be available for purchase/auction.
The event starts at 9pm and a $5 donation is requested at the door.

Earth Day Celebration Jesus Hidalgo and The Pachamama Project presents Sistema Dos 4/22/11

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Miami On Stage 2011
April 22, 2011
On.Stage Black.Box Theater
Miami-Dade County Auditorium
2901 W. Flagler St.
Miami

Tickets: $20 per performance / $5 discount for Students (-18) & Seniors (+65);
Tickets by phone: (800) 745-3000
www.ticketmaster.com or www.fundarte.us

The Miami On Stage series will feature the following performance at the new On.Stage Black.Box Theater at Miami-Dade County Auditorium:

April 22, 2011 – Earth day Celebration: Jesus Hidalgo and The Pachamama Project will present Sistema Dos (System Two), a multi-media project that integrates environmental consciousness with music, featuring invited artists such as Peruvian folkloric group Kuyayky, and El Grupo de Danza del Centro Cultural Boliviano MASIS. Other guests will include Shamans Jose Fernando Andrade from Colombia, Joe Iron Eagle of the Apache Chicagua Nation, and U.S.-based Lee Emerson. This project proposes a parallel relationship between the minutiae of everyday life and a path that connects us to the heart of Mother Earth. The songs demonstrate a solid influence rooted in ancestral, classical and pop genres, and contain a powerful philosophical message designed to raise public consciousness in order to promote societal concern for the protection and preservation of the Planet’s natural resources, along with its flora and fauna, as well as the ancient wisdom of Amazonian indigenous tribes that celebrate internal wisdom, love, life and the possibility of a better world.

Jesus Hidalgo is a Venezuelan artist who comes from a family of musicians and artists. He is a singer, composer and producer who has had the opportunity from a very early age to work with musicians like Placido Domingo, Puerto Rican Power, Bacilos, Oscar de Leon, Simon Diaz, Irakere, Dyango , Aida Cuevas, Los Del Rio, MDO, Rocio Durcal,among others. He has also worked next to famous music producers such as Bebu Silvetti, Emmanuelle Ruffinengo, Rodolfo Castillo, Jose Lugo, Pedro Alfonso and German Ortiz. As an artist, Jesus Hidalgo, has recorded six albums, three of which were with the successful Venezuelan Latin Pop group URBANDA, and three with LOS HIDALGO. The group LOS HIDALGO was met with great recognition in Puerto Rico, South America, Spain and the United States, as well as been winners of many international awards (1992, 1993 and 1994 Ronda Awards Best Pop Group, Venezuela; 2001 Premios Lo Nuestro, Nominee Best Latin Vocal Group; 2002 Aplausos Awards Best Vocal Group, Puerto Rico). Jesus Hidalgo has signed an exclusive publishing deal with Universal Music Publishing and as an artist with Warner Music, Lideres Entertainment, Sesac Latina and recently he is working in a new production Sistema Dos.

Glenda at Lords South Beach 4/1-2/11

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Showtimes are 8:30 and 10:00pm on Friday and Saturday nights. Seating is limited, so reservations are recommended – call 305-455-2231.

Legendary songstress Glenda Grainger entertains every Friday and Saturday night at Cha Cha Rooster during a $30 three-course prix fixe dinner that includes a glass of wine. Glenda, star of stage and screen, has appeared in over 40 major TV variety shows (including the Tonight Show with Johnny Carson, the Merv Griffin Show, and the Dean Martin Show), as well as being featured in the Jerry Lewis film “Hook, Line & Sinker.” Glenda has opened for Jackie Mason, Milton Berle, The Smother Brothers, and George Gobel, in addition to performing her own act to sold-out audiences around the country.

Pop-Rock artist Cory Lamb on tour 4/2/11

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Pop-Rock artist CORY LAMB on tour!
April 2, 2011, 7:00 pm
Manuel Artime Theater
900 S.W. 1st Street
Miami, Florida 33130
www.corylamb.com

Cory Lamb – Manafest – Bread of Stone ON TOUR!

Cory Lamb—he is a pop-rock artist, excited about the release of his music video (directorial debut of actor Stephen Baldwin) for single “Break the Cycle” now out.

He kicked off his spring tour this month—taking the stage along with artists Superchick, Manafest, and Bread of Stone—this stop will bring him to Miami on April 2nd , where he will be performing at the Manuel Artime Theater.
Come and enjoy the amazing show!

Sundays Brunch & Beats 4/3/11

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Sundays Brunch & Beats
04/03/2011, 11-4PM
Moonchine Bistro+Bar+Lounge
7100 Biscayne Blvd
Miami,FL 33138
moonchine.com

Join Us Every Sunday @ Moonchine Bistro+Bar+Lounge For Our Installation Of Brunch & Beats
Serving The Best Deal On The Strip for $15.95 an Exquisite Asian Buffet from 11-4PM, Offering Indoor/Outdoor Garden Seating

While “Buffalo” who’s worked along with (The Charlie3’s,Agape,Elastic Bond) serenades you to his renditions of Electric Instrumentals on Guitar from 1-4PM

Smooth Operator Sade will perform live with very special guest John Legend 7/16/11

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“Smooth Operator” Sade will perform live with very special guest John Legend
July 16th, 2011, 8:00-10:00 PM
American Airlines Arena
601 Biscayne Boulevard
Miami, FL 33130
Website.

The legendary “Smooth Operator” Sade will perform live with very special guest John Legend at the AmericanAirlines Arena on July 16th.

Click to receive your pre-sale password, today!
Aaarena.com/SADE_presale or (Click Here).

Tickets go on sale Saturday at 10am!

La Nueva 88.3 FM Presents Marcos Witt 25 Conmemorativo 6/24/11

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La Nueva 88.3 FM Presents: Marcos Witt 25 Conmemorativo
June 24, 2011, 8:00 – 10:00 PM
American Airlines Arena
601 Biscayne Boulveard
Miami, FL 33130

La Nueva 88.3 FM brings Marcos Witt to American Airlines Arena for the first stop on his iconic Spanish Contemporary Gospel music tour! Marcos Witt will share the stage with ALEX CAMPOS and his LENGUAJE DE AMOR tour on June 24th at 8pm.

Tickets go on sale, Friday, April 1st at 10am.
Buy Tickets at Ticketmaster.
For more information, please visit www.lanuevafm.net

April Calendar for B Bar at The Betsy

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B Bar At The Betsy Hotel Unveils Its April 2011 Thursday Night Jazz Line-Up
The B Bar at The Betsy South Beach
1440 Ocean Drive,
Miami Beach, FL 33139.

Jazz and Songwriters perform at 9 p.m. in one of South Florida’s most beautiful rooms; enjoy the smooth sounds of touted vocalists including:
Maryel Epps: April 7th
Big Brooklyn Red: April 14th
Karina Iglesias: April 21st
Fabio Hernandez: April 28th

For more information call 305-760-8288 or visit online www.thebetsyhotel.com. Schedule changes monthly. No cover or minimum.

The wildly popular B Bar at The Betsy Hotel weekly jazz series continues through April with the smooth vocals of artists such as Maryel Epps, Big Brooklyn Red, Karina Iglesias and Fabio Hernandez. B Bar, the glamorous yet inviting lounge nestled inside the historic Betsy Hotel on South Beach provides the perfect intimate gathering spot for experiencing these stellar performers.

Voted “Best Hotel Lounge 2010” by Miami New Times, B Bar at The Betsy Hotel lends itself to a mix of sophisticated locals, New Yorkers and an eclectic international crowd making it the most sought after night spot in South Beach.

The Coconut Grove Drum Circle 4/2/11

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The Coconut Grove Drum Circle
Saturday, April 2, 8PM-11PM
Florentino Plaza
3444 Main Highway
Coconut Grove, FL
(First floor atrium below the Knife Restaurant, #6 on the map)

We’re back!! Please join us for our April 2 drum circle. Come and discover or rediscover the healing magic of the drum! Bring your drums and other percussion instruments, your tambourines, shakers, hoops…whatever you love to play. No expertise required…we are here for the joy of drumming and will be dancing and drumming all evening with master drummer Mark Richards setting the beat. Seating and some drums and other instruments will be available. Park at the corner lot on Grand Ave and Fuller St or anywhere on the streets of the Grove. Come drum with us…you will feel the energy and the love. It is also Art Walk night in the Grove, with galleries, restaurants, and musicians all contributing to the magic of the evening.

Questions, call Karen at 305-401-2644 or email karen.deilke@gmail.com

Spring is in the air at Friday’s at The Falls – Every Friday in April

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Spring is in the air at friday’s at the falls
The Falls (Center Court)
8888 SW 136th Street
Miami, FL 33176

Free series features various musical styles including jazz, blues, world music and many more

“Fridays at The Falls” continues to heat up every Friday in April. Music lovers are invited to take a stroll and enjoy a musical escape featuring a multicultural mix of free, open-to-the-public performances under the moonlight with musical styles including jazz, Latin pop, classic rock n’ roll, world music, pop melodies and contemporary Latin grooves.

Friday, April 1, 2011 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Barkless Dawgs – this versatile group plays an instrumental mix of flamenco, Spanish, jazz, Americana and world music.

Friday, April 8, 2011 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Alma Kings – A mix of original and popular Latin music tunes including Salsa and Bachata from this trio.

Friday, April 15, 2011 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Steven Duell – Celebrating the cool sounds of the Florida Keys, this musician will take you away with him to “Margaritaville.”

Friday, April 22, 2011 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Andares Latin Band – a celebration of World Dance music including salsa, cumbia, raggaeton, mergue and Americana tunes.

Friday, April 29, 2011 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Seven Mile Bridge – relive the best decades of rock n’ roll and pop music with the classic sounds of the 50s.

Vanessa Williams Performs at Prelude 4/2/11

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April 2 @ 8:30 p.m.
Prelude by Barton G.
Sanford and Dolores Ziff Ballet Opera House (2nd floor)

A special one-night-only show benefiting the Barton G. Kids Hear Now Foundation. R&B Legend/Former Miss America Vanessa Williams has earned Grammy, Tony and Emmy nominations! A multitalented star, she currently appears in ABC’s “Desperate Housewives” and previously starred in ABC’s “Ugly Betty.”

$95 for show only (plus two drink minimum, seating is as available first-come first-serve) or $200 (dinner, show).

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit: www.preludebybartong.com or call 305-357-7900.

Master Lutenist Hopkinson Smith Comes to South Florida 4/5/11

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On Tuesday night, April 5, 2011 at 8:00 p.m.
St. Philip’s Church
1142 Andalusia Avenue
corner of Coral Way and Columbus Boulevard.

Tickets cost $30 general admission or $40 preferred admission, when ordered in advance, but cost $5 more at the door. All students 18 and under are admitted free. College and graduate students pay $5.
For tickets and information: call 305-669-1376 or visit: www.miamibachsociety.org

World-renowned lute player, Hopkinson Smith comes to St. Philip’s Episcopal Church in Coral Gables, to perform for the Miami Bach Society. This will be his third South Florida appearance. Featuring Spanish music of the 17th century, his program will include music by Francesco Guerau and Antonio de Santa Cruz, but will focus primarily on the colorful and immediately accessible figure of Gaspar Sanz.
Hailed as “without doubt the finest lute player in the world today” by the San Francisco Chronicle, Mr. Smith, lives in Switzerland where he teaches at the renowned early music conservatory the Schola Cantorum Basiliensis from which he graduated in the mid 1970’s. Since the mid-80’s, he has focused primarily on the solo repertoires for early plucked instruments producing a series of prize-winning recordings for Astrée. These feature Spanish music for vihuela and baroque guitar, French lute music of the Renaissance and baroque, early 17th century Italian music and the German high baroque.
The recording of his lute arrangements of the Bach solo violin Sonatas and Partitas, released in the year 2000, has been universally acclaimed by the press. Gramophone magazine called it “the best recording of these works on any instrument”. More recently, a recording on Renaissance lute was awarded a Diapason d’Or and was called ‘superb’ by Le Monde. A Dowland recording, out since early 2005, also won a Diapason d’Or and was called ‘wonderfully personal’ in a review in the New York Times.
With his recitals and series of over 20 solo recordings, he continues to rediscover and bring to life works that are among the most expressive and intimate in the entire domain of early music.

April Upstairs at Van Dyke Music Calendar

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April 2011
Van Dyke
www.thevandykecafe.com

1- Randy Singer’s “airplay”
New visions in Jazz and Pop

2- RHYTHM & BLUES SERIES
Ike & Val Woods Revue
Soul & Blues Revue

3- LA NUEVA ONDA LATINA POP MUSIC SERIES
Hosted by Adrian Guerra in showcasing the finest featuring the finest in Latin rock and pop

4- Jacob Jeffries
Vocals, piano-popster

5- WOMEN SING FOR WOMEN
Female singer/songwriters presented by Hope Sings for Sustainatopia, featuring Michelle Forman, Omine Eager, Jill Hartmann and Angela Laino

6- NU SOUL SUNDAY SERIES
CAT SHELL
A seductive Jazz/Pop sound songstress

7- NICOLE HENRY
Top 10 Billboard Jazz Vocalist

8- LATIN JAZZ & PERCUSSION SERIES
A-Rhythmetic Production Presents Sammy Figueroa and The Latin Jazz Explo

9- Frank Ward Band
Featuring award winning vocalist ARTIST OF THE MONTH NICOLE HART

10- LATIN JAZZ & PERCUSSION SERIES
A-Rhythmetic Production Presents Sammy Figueroa and The Latin Jazz Explosion

11- THE VAN DYKE VOICES
SoFlo’s hottest Jazz vocalists hosted by Bebob and Gecko. featuring WENDY PEDERSON. Wendy can shake the rafters or break your heart

12- COCO ROUZIER
Straight-ahead swinging Jazz with a delicious blend of Old-school Soul

13- KENIA
World renowned Brazilian Jazz vocalist, special guest appearance by Antonio Adolfo..

14- KCC PRODUCTION JAZZ NIGHT SERIES
TROY ROBERTS’ NU-JIVE
Hard swinging straight-ahead Jazz

15- MATT FARR BAND
Piano and vocalist ( Elton John, Billy Joel) and original

16- HOT HAVANA NIGHTS
KCC Productions Presents
DESKARGA JAM BAND
Timba meets Latin Jazz

17- CUBAN MUSIC SERIES
CONJUNTO PROGRESO
Grammy nominated Cuban sin and descarga cubanas

18- FENEIVA
Featuring Fabian Hernandez fusion of Soulful World melodies.

19- Ricky Williams
Soulful Funk Blues, Jazz keyboards vocals

20- GARY KELLER AND TROY ROBERTS QUARTET
Featuring Emmet Cohne, Organ and Daniel Susnjar, drums. A fresh take on the age old ” the classic twin tenor format”

21- KCC PRODUCTION JAZZ NIGHT SERIES
THE TONY MADRUGA ENSEMBLE
Teenage pianist comes to Van Dyke fresh from White House and Grammy-awards performances

22- Lanzallamas!
Afro-Latin-America world beat mezcla

23- Bobby Stringer
Extraordinary Soul Motown & R&B

24- SONGWRITER NIGHTS SERIES
MIAMI MUSIC AUTHORITY Presents ” Music Industry Night” Hosted by Jason Klein and Randy Singer, special guest Jorge Villamizar ( formaly of Bacilos)

25- UNDER THE COVERS TRIBUTE SERIES
Beatles vs The Stones Featuring their best songs performed by Jim Camacho, Fernando Perdomo, Dave Jacobs, Oscar Ferrer and special guests

26- XARAH
Singer/songwriter/pianist

27- HILARY
Sultry songwriter sings Pop Rock and Jazz

28- KCC PRODUCTION PRESENTS
THE ANDREW ATKINSON QUARTET
Andrew Atkinson can play just about anything, and play it all with gusto

29 ROSE MAX BAND
Brazilian Samba Party featuring Rosemax and Ramatis

30- MIKE LEVINE BAND
Smooth Jazz feat. Wendy Pedersen.

SoBe Institute of the Arts Presents Ancient Voices Of Children 4/1-3/11

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Friday, APRIL 1 – 8:00PM – CONCERT – “Ancient Voices of Children”
Sunday, April 3 7:00PM – CONCERT – “Ancient Voices of Children”
Little Stage Theater at SoBe Arts
2100 Washington Avenue
Miami Beach, Florida 33139

These semi-staged concerts are free and open to the public, but seating is limited. Advanced seating reservations are available to donors (at any level) of “The Annual Giving Campaign for SoBe Arts.” For more information, or to make a donation, go to
http://www.sobearts.org/SupportUs.html

A Rare Staged Concert:
“ANCIENT VOICES OF CHILDREN”
A Cycle of Songs on Texts by Federico Garcia Lorca
Music by George Crumb
& other works by American Composers, plus Prelude for Garcia Lorca.

With Rebekah Diaz, soprano – Rebecca Duren, “boy” soprano – John Weisberg, oboe/harmonica – Rafael Ramirez, mandolin – Deborah Fleisher, harp – Viktor Nikolov, electric piano/toy piano – Mark Schubert, percussion – Simon Gomez, percussion – Gustavo Matamoros, musical saw – Robert Chumbley, conductor& Merry Jo Cortada, actress/narrator – Carson Kievman, director

“In Ancient Voices of Children, as in my earlier Lorca settings, I have sought musical images that enhance and reinforce the powerful, yet strangely haunting imagery of Lorca’s poetry. I feel that the essential meaning of this poetry is concerned with the most primary things: life, death, love, the smell of the earth, the sounds of the wind and the sea. These “ur-concepts” are embodied in a language which is primitive and stark, but which is capable of infinitely subtle nuance. In a lecture entitled Theory and Function of the “Duende”, Lorca has, in fact, identified the essential characteristic of his own poetry. Duende (untranslatable, but roughly: passion, élan, bravura in its deepest, most artistic sense) is for Lorca “all that has dark sounds … This ‘mysterious power that everyone feels but that no philosopher has explained’ is in fact the spirit of the earth … All one knows is that it burns the blood like powdered glass, that it exhausts, that it rejects all the sweet geometry one has learned …” George Crumb

Photographs of Italian TV Moda Runway Show at Funkshion Fashion Miami on 3/24/11

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Italian TV Moda Runway Show at Funkshion Fashion Miami on Thursday, March 24, 2011.  Fashions by: Roberto Cavalli, Vivienne Westwood, Bluemarine, Iceberg, Alberta Ferretti, Moschino, Stella Mccartney, Byblos and Parah.  With live performances by Bea Perina Sony BMG, Tiffany Miranda, AIKO and Eduardo Quintana.

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Miami Reggae Festival 4/30/11

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Miami Reggae Festival
April 30th, 2011, 3:00pm
Peacock Park, Coconut Grove
2820 McFarlane Rd.
Coconut Grove, Miami, Fl 33133
rockazmvmt.com
Tickets are free but guests must register online or call the general hotline at (305) 763-4509.

On stage we will be presenting Luciano & The Jah Messenger Band, Puerto Rico’s Billboard Nominated #1 reggae band, Cultura Profetica, Warrior King, Bonnie Casey, Spam All Stars, Connis Vanterpool, Florida’s 2010 Grammy winners, Jahfe and more.

The Miami Reggae Festival will promote the humanitarian causes of local and national organizations. During the midst of Spring, this event will attract patrons on a local, national and global scale. Miami Reggae Festival is not only a music festival but a humanitarian effort to feed the hungry. We are asking our patrons to contribute to our Food Drive. This year our Food Drive will bene%1Ft Curley’s House, an organization whose mission is to improve the quality of life.
We ask for two cans of food for entrance. This is a day of Love, Unity and Peace.

Rockaz Mvmt Gives Back To Community With Free Miami Reggae Festival, A Food Drive Benefiting Curley’s House | Performances By Luciano & The Jah Messenger Band, Cultura Profetica, Warrior King, Bonnie Casey, Spam All Stars, Jahfe & More

Rockaz MVMT is proud to announce the Free Miami Reggae Festival, featuring an eclectic line up of international music genres. Over the course of the day, Rockaz MVMT will bring over 10,000 people to Peacock Park in Coconut Grove Miami. This highly anticipated cultural event was designed to cater to all genuine cultural expressions in a celebration of Peace, Love and Unity – building a positive spirit in our community. For admission we ask all patrons to bring 2 cans or more of non-perishable food items to feed the needy. Proceeds benefiting Curley’s House.

Artists performing include Luciano, Cultura Profetica, Warrior King, Bonnie Casey, Spam All Stars, Jahfe, Connis Vanterpool, Ephniko, Kulcha Shok Muzik, and more.

Public Concert by Acclaimed Soprano Virginia Alonso at MoAFL 4/10/11

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Nova Southeastern University Presents Free, Public Concert By Acclaimed Soprano And Musicologist Virginia Alonso
Sunday, April 10, 4 p.m.
Museum of Art | Fort Lauderdale
Horvitz Auditorium
One East Las Olas Boulevard at Andrews Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
954.525.5500
www.moafl.org

The concert is free and open to the public. Seating is limited and reservations are required. Please RSVP to moaspecialevents@moafl.org.

Alonso to Perform Classical Concert Music Written in Cuba During the 18th, 19th and 20th Centuries

Renowned soprano and musicologist Virginia Alonso will perform a free concert of classical music written in Cuba during the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries at the Museum of Art | Fort Lauderdale, Nova Southeastern University. Open to the public, the concert is coordinated by the Interdisciplinary Arts Program, Nova Southeastern University Fischler School of Education & Human Services. Reservations are required.

During the concert, attendees will learn about the relationship between the music and its Western European counterparts, as well as the music¹s distinguishing characteristics. Classical concert music written in Cuba has great international significance, and has influenced the music of noted composers such as Louis Moreau Gottschalk, Isaac Albéniz, Georges Bizet, Enrique Granados, George Gershwin, Aaron Copland and many others.

Born in Havana, Cuba, Alonso was discovered by Luciano Pavarotti and made her debut with him singing La Boheme in New Orleans. She later moved to Europe where she lived and sang in Austria, Germany and Switzerland. With Plácido Domingo, she filmed Homage to Seville, which won an Emmy for Best Classical Music Program. Subsequently, she performed concerts with Domingo in Vienna and in the U.S. She was also engaged for numerous performances as a soloist with Leonard Slatkin and the National Symphony Orchestra at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.

Alonso has won numerous vocal awards, contests and scholarships. She has sung over 25 operatic leading roles, more than 15 operetta leading roles, eight leading roles in zarzuelas, and has starred in two musical comedies. She has performed extensively in theater, television as well as in concerts and recitals, with many of the leading orchestras in the world. Alonso sang the leading role in the world premiere of Der Alchemist in Switzerland to worldwide acclaim. Two operettas have been written for her.

For three years, she was an adjunct faculty member at Miami Dade Community College, where she taught Applied Voice and Music Appreciation. Until 2003, she was an adjunct faculty member at Florida International University. She has maintained her own private voice studio since 1994.

Alonso attended Florida State University, Florida International University and Nova Southeastern University.

ABOUT THE MUSEUM OF ART I FORT LAUDERDALE Currently on view through April 24, 2011 is the acclaimed exhibition Vatican Splendors: A Journey through Faith and Art. Presented by Holy Cross Hospital in association with PNC BANK and AutoNation, the Vatican Splendors includes one of the largest collections of art, documents and historically significant objects from the Vatican ever to tour North America.

Since its founding in 1958, the Museum of Art I Fort Lauderdale has served our growing community as a gathering place for friends and neighbors, a lifelong learning center for children and adults, and as a dynamic hub for the cultural life of Broward County. Housed since 1986 in a distinguished modernist building designed by Edward Larrabee Barnes, the Museum is South Florida¹s premier destination for quality exhibitions and programs that encompass every facet of civilization¹s visual history. During the past five years, more than 11Ž2 million visitors have enjoyed remarkable exhibitions like Cradle of Christianity, Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs, and American Chronicles: The Art of Norman Rockwell. In 2008, the Museum became part of Nova Southeastern University, the seventh-largest not-for-profit independent institution in the nation, to form an expanded arts campus that joins the school¹s Davie location with the Museum¹s downtown Fort Lauderdale address.

The Museum of Art is located at One East Las Olas Boulevard at Andrews Avenue and is always open at www.moafl.org.

Fox Elipsus from UK Free Show at The Bookstore in the Grove 3/27/11

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Fox Elipsus from UK, Free Show @ The Bookstore in the Grove
Sunday, March 27, 2011, 7:00PM-9:00PM
The Bookstore in the Grove
3399 Virginia Street
Coconut Grove, FL 33133
Facebook Evite.

I’m coming to the Miami area in 6 days for my first local show in 2 years, and it’s free! I’m from Oxford, England, not sure if you knew that? I’ve never had an amazing FL crowd: let’s change that! I sing about peace, love & the environment, & I’m trying to bring meaning back to music, like Lennon did. The live show is family friendly & will make you laugh I perform for free, & sleep in my car, so your support is appreciated!
Please come & bring friends!

MIAMI AREA – my first local show in 2 years
SUNDAY 27TH MARCH (5 days from now), from 7PM until 9PM
The Bookstore in the Grove, 3399 Virginia St, Coconut Grove, FL

I’ve never had a big crowd in South Florida – can this be the first?

Plus: Fri 25th 7pm WEST PALM BEACH @ Starbucks Coffee (226 Clematis St), Sat 26th 8pm FORT LAUDERDALE AREA @ Stork’s Bakery & Cafe (3325 S University Dr, Davie, FL), Gulf Coast all week, Key West Monday, Orlando Tues, Daytona Weds, Jax Thurs, & more! Check my sites (below)! Also, know any cheap, local, delicious food for a hungry Englishman far from home?

Your friend from England – Fox Elipsus

PS – All my music is on http://www.facebook.com/foxelipsus – please click “like” if you like it, and maybe “suggest to friends”? Also, you can watch all my music videos on http://www.youtube.com/foxelipsus – If you’d like to get my double CDs, they’re really cheap on http://www.elipsus.net/ and that helps a lot. Make sure you come up and introduce yourself at the show because I would love to meet you

KCC Productions and the Van Dyke Cafe present Giacomo Gates and the Danny Burger Trio 3/24/11

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KCC Productions and the Van Dyke Cafe present Giacomo Gates and the Danny Burger Trio
Thursday March 24, at 9 PM
The Van Dyke is located at 846
Lincoln Road
South Beach.
For more information, call (305) 534-3600 or visit thevandykecafe.com.

Giacomo Gates approaches jazz singing with a showman’s poise and an aficionado’s zeal. Holding court on Wednesday night in the mezzanine lounge of the Kitano New York Hotel, he was solicitous but cool. He wanted to let his listeners in on a secret, bring them into his confidence. With his deep, cognac baritone and his vintage-hipster lexicon, he seemed an appreciative throwback, eager to share credit with his precursors while mindful of keeping a little for himself.

Opening with “Melodious Funk,” a medium-bright swinger from his most recent album, “Luminosity” (G88), Mr. Gates laid out his core principles from the start: sporty syncopations, nimble turns of phrase, sure-footed scat choruses. His stage manner conveyed a muted but stout physicality, perhaps as a byproduct of his experience. (Before turning full time to jazz in 1990, he spent more than a dozen years in heavy construction, working on the Trans-Alaska pipeline, among other things.) In his phrasing and his bearing, he upheld a distinctly masculine ideal of deceptive nonchalance.

Mr. Gates has made a specialty out of vocalese, the jazz practice of setting original lyrics to a musician’s improvisations. It is probably no accident that his vocal timbre can evoke Eddie Jefferson, a pioneer in the style. Backed more than capably here by the pianist John di Martino and the bassist Steve LaSpina, Mr. Gates made a point of finessing Jefferson’s “Disappointed,” based on a Charlie Parker solo over Gershwin’s “Lady Be Good.” He also made a point of featuring some lyrical inventions of his own.

Wisely, he slipped a pair of songbook ballads into the set — “P.S. I Love You” and “You’ve Changed” — and each was a model of austere, straightforward pathos. And he closed with a winner: Monk’s “Let’s Call This,” with original lyrics about the dwindling flame of a love affair.

“When I first met you / You were so inviting,” Mr. Gates sang at the tune’s start, articulating clearly. He held out the last syllable, “ing,” for five and a half beats, echoing the jangle of Monk’s pianism, and expecting everyone to get it.

KCC Productions and the Museum of Contemporary Art present Big Poppa E and the E Band 3/25/11

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KCC Productions and the Museum of Contemporary Art present Big Poppa E and the E Band, with special guest Felipe Lamoglia on sax
Friday, March 25, at 8 PM.
MOCA is located at 770 NE 125th Street
North Miami.
For more information, call 305-893-6211 or visit mocanomi.org.

Born in 1948 and now in his third decade as a professional performing artist, E continues to nurture his passion for the Blues. Growing up in New York, he discovered his purpose at the age of 13, when he was drawn to the sounds of Acoustic Blues, and got his first harmonica when he discovered Sonny Terry and Brownie McGhee. In the 70s, 80s and 90s, he developed his singer/songwriting talents, as well as an aptitude for playing other instruments beautifully… His specialty was the blues harp. He established himself as a ground-breaking harmonica player, and became a percussionist with Hodges, James and Smith (back in the early 70s) as well as a studio musician with Bolic Sound Studios, playing behind Ike and Tina Turner. He also played percussions on Sussex Records with Bobbi Hall behind Bill Withers in 1971 through 1974. In the 80s, he moved to Chicago where he played with the likes of John Prine, Jo Mapes, and Joseph Jarman.

While family and other commitments would interrupt his career, E always returned to his roots in blues, and 2000 saw the release of his second album, “The First Time Out”, an extraordinary recording that was an eclectic mix of ten original compositions comprising Blues, R&B, Jazz, Delta and Gospel. In 2002, E hit his stride, adding his exceptional harmonica skills and powerful vocals to the mix. He delivers charismatic, compelling, and passionate performances that are charged with emotion and filled with his authentic signature style. Always experimenting with new sounds, he sometimes makes bold, daring renditions of obscure tunes of legendary icons such as Robert Johnson, Howlin’ Wolf, Muddy Waters and John Lee Hooker, adding his unique spin to them.

2006 was a creative year for E, what with three albums released and building his own record label, Black Owl Music. While his albums showcase the sensual range of his vocals and the use of his voice as an incredibly multi-faceted instrument, it is his haunting harp signature style that captivates and inspires his audience. “Mississippi Reminiscence” is the most personal of his work, and “Five Long Years: A Tribute To Carey Bell” has been hailed as sheer unadulterated blues.

Dog Gone Great Day at Keys Woofstock!

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Yes, you read that right. WooFstock. As in, woof woof, what your doggy says to you when he needs to go out, or sees someone at your door, or hears the front gate close, or you sneeze, or….

Anyway, this isn’t about my dog’s frequent and annoying habit of barking at the air, it’s about a fantastic, free, dog-friendly event sponsored by MarrVelous Pet Rescues & Adoptions. The location? Well, this is Florida after all, and all fabulous events here take place ocean-front, and Woofstock was no exception. Beautiful Founder’s Park in Islamorada, FL played host to the thousands of furry friends and the people who obsess over them.

Every dog you could imagine was represented at Woofstock: big Great Danes, tiny Chihuahuas, new hybrid types like my unique German Sheagle, marvelous mixes of all kinds, and even a fluffy white guy who was tie-dyed pink, blue, and green in true hippie form. Speaking of tie dye, there certainly was plenty of it. From the vendors to the staff, bright colorful fabric abounded, keeping the theme of the day consistent.

The adjacent dog park served to shed some energy off the excited pups, but all animals were leashed and well-behaved as they explored the many booths. Treats and lunch for dogs and humans alike were for sale at reasonable prices. Local restaurants offering fresh seafood added spice to the usual street food type fare. But by far, the most popular and exciting areas were the doggy dock diving and lure racing. For a meager $10, your little angel could race around the track chasing a stuffed animal or fly through the air and into the pool after his favorite toy. It’s a competition so make a note of your time and distance! Ours was 10.4 seconds, heck yeah!

Plenty of scents for doggy noses and sweet tunes for human eardrums polished up the day perfectly. A local band of teenagers brought ska style funk and fun loving fans who danced hard right up front. Juxtaposed thereafter was the middle aged group of rockers whose drummer crooned 70s ballads and 90s rock anthems to which everyone sings along.

Keys Woofstock was a well-organized event that was fun for the entire family. Next year we’ll be back, and I’ll be sure to get the word out in advance so everyone can enjoy it. If you would like to support Keys Woofstock, please follow the below link to make a donation to the Marr-Velous Pet Rescues & Adoptions of the Florida Keys.

http://www.marrvelouspetrescues.org/donations.html

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nestor Zurita Latin Jazz Quartet 4/10/11

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Nestor Zurita Latin Jazz Quartet
Sunday, April 10 2011, 3 to 5 pm
Arts at St John
4760 Pine Tree Drive
Miami Beach, FL
www.myspace.com/nestorzurita

Nestor Zurita Latin Jazz Quartet

Performing jazz original compositions by Nestor Zurita, this group of distinguished musicians will be performing at Art’s at St John April 10 from 3 to 5 pm,
The Music of the Nestor Zurita Latin Jazz Quartet is full of intense improvisations and can be described as a fusion of Latin Rhythms such as Afro-Cuban, Samba, Bossa Nova, Andean music and much more.

Ramses Colon on Bass
Les Blachute on Vibes
Ivan Zervigon on drums
Nestor Zurita on Sax

Ms. Lauryn Hill in Miami Intimate Show at Grand Central 3/20/11

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Guerilla Union Presents Ms. Lauryn Hill Moving Target: Extended Intimate Playdate Series
Sunday, March 20, 2011
Grand Central
Miami, FL
Doors @ 9pm

GET TICKETS HERE!

For more information, please visit @MsHillMvngTrgt

“Hill sounded fantastic. She’s probably the best female singer-rapper of all time (sorry, Nicki!), switching between Nina Simone-style soul incantations and limber Caribbean-inflected rhymes with ease.”
-Rolling Stone

“As she bobbed and weaved through the thickets of sound, it became clear that Hill had a firm grasp on bringing both the noise and the funk.”
-Variety

“Several of the songs from ‘Miseducation’ were substantially reworked, but Ms. Hill’s energetic delivery enabled the crowd to find familiar segments to embrace… it seemed clear that she has renewed her enthusiasm for the music on which she built her reputation.”
-The Wall Street Journal

Miami Music Week at Bardot with Bag Raiders, Miami Horror, Busy P, DJ Medhi, Azari and III, Jessica 6 3/22-26/11

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Miami Music Week at Bardot…
34th North Miami Ave
Miami, FL

Monday- Organicarma|Sounduo|Telekinetik Walrus|Dave Betama
Tuesday: Gotta Dance Dirty & Bardot Presents: Miami Horror (Live)| Pirate Stereo| Troy Kurtz
Wednesday: Paris Social Club & Bardot Presents Windish Electro Showcase: Busy P| DJ Medhi, Miike Snow (DJ)|Villa| Untold| Sebasatian| Drop the Lime|Brodinski|Jesse Rose| Z-Trip|Radio Slave| John Aquaviva
Thursday: Nightdrive Music & Bardot Presents Bond Music Showcase & Nightdrive’s One Year Anniversary: Jessica 6 (Live)| Woolfy| Arthur Baker|Eli Escobar| Still Going| Entresol| Team Rojas
Friday: Azari & III (DJ Set)|Contra| Special Guest
Saturday: Bag Raiders (Live)| Classixx| DCUP
Table reservation: 305.588.8981| Tickets: bardotmiami.showclix.com
Addtional information: bardotmiami.com

13th Annual Coral Gables Blues Fest 3/17-20/11

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13th Annual Coral Gables Blues Fest
March 17-20, 2011
Free
Fritz & Franz Bierhaus
60 Merrick Way
Coral Gables FL
www.bierhaus.cc

Bring the blues to the Gables – year after year after year.

March 17: Funky Blue Tone 8pm-midnight

March 18: Poppa E 4-6:30pm, Victor Wainwright & The Wild Roots 7-9pm, Albert Castiglia 9:30-10:30pm, JP Soars & The Read Hots 10:30pm-1am

March 19: Deck 52 1-3pm, IKO IKO 3:30-5:30pm, Lynn Noble & Rob Friedman Band 6-8pm, Biscuit Miller & The Mix 8:30-10:30pm, Hep Cat Boo Daddies 10:30pm-1am.

March 20: Piano Bob’s 88s 1:30-3pm, Lady A Blues Band 3:30-5pm, Cry Wolf 5:30-8pm.

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Easy Star All-Stars at Culture Room 4/9/11

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Dub-Reggae Collective, Easy Star All-Stars, Light Up The Culture Room
Saturday, April 9
8 PM doors | 9 PM show
Culture Room
3045 North Federal Highway
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33306
954.564.1074 | www.CultureRoom.com

Tickets: $15 adv | $18 dos
Tickets Online.

Touring In Support of their First Full-Length Album of Original Songs – First Light

Easy Star All-Stars, the musical collective known internationally for their wildly popular dub-reggae tributes to iconic rock albums – Dub Side of the Moon (Pink Floyd), Radiodread (OK Computer) and Easy Star’s Lonely Hearts Dub Band (The Beatles) are coming to South Florida on Saturday, April 9. Touring in support of their first full-length album of original songs, First Light (April 5, 2011), their live show will offer an extensive sampling of songs from each of these popular releases along with selections from the more bass-heavy remix album Dubber Side of the Moon and the original EP Until That Day.
Easy Star All –Stars are supported by Hawaii’s, The Green, whose self-titled debut album was named iTunes Best Reggae Album of 2010 and finished 2010 at #9 on the Billboard reggae charts, along with Cas Haley, who is best known as runner up on Season 2 of NBC’s “America’s Got Talent”.

Easy Star All-Stars: Combining musical versatility, instrumental prowess, beautiful vocal harmonies and a superb rhythm section, the Easy Star All-Stars have established themselves as one of the top international reggae acts. Thanks to their best-selling tribute albums: Dub Side of the Moon (2003); Radiodread (2006); and Easy Star’s Lonely Hearts Dub Band (2009), as well as the original EP, Until That Day (2008), the band has brought together fans of reggae, classic rock and indie rock into one big family. Their first full-length album of original songs, FIRST LIGHT, is set for release on April 5, 2011. Originally formed in 1997 for Easy Star Records’ earliest recordings, the Easy Star All-Stars existed mostly as a studio entity until releasing Dub Side of the Moon. The group, which operates as a collective with a rotating cast of musicians and singers, was put together by Easy Star co-founders Michael Goldwasser, Eric Smith and Lem Oppenheimer. These three have directed and managed the band ever since. In 2009, the All-Stars played 125 shows in 25 countries on 6 different continents, truly establishing themselves as one of the top reggae touring acts in the world. The band was nominated for a UK Festival Award for its three-day, three-stage performance at Glastonbury 2009. www.easystar.com

Video Links:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lQ6GxCHb2O0 (Pink Floyd)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l4uimPkIH7Y&feature=related (Radiohead)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BIyerAkVOcQ (Beatles)

The Green: Formed in 2009 in Oahu, The Green blends roots reggae with traditional Hawaiian vibes. The Green’s self-titled debut album was named iTunes Best Reggae Album of 2010 and they were recently awarded Best Reggae Album at the 2011 Hawaii Music Awards. In February, they supported Nas & Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley on the Distant Relatives tour and they have several headlining and supporting dates in the US in 2011. Music and additional information: http://thegreen808.com/press_page | Videos: Youtube.com/thegreenhawaii

Cas Haley: Cas Haley has spent his life developing a sound that is truly original, combining classic influences from Bob Wills to Bob Marley, with a powerfully soulful voice and prolific talent for song writing. His evolved style has helped him to share the stage with UB40, Burning Spear, Al Green, Martin Sexton, Blues Traveler, Soulive, Mofro, Jah Roots and many more. In 2007, Cas took an unusual opportunity to appear on NBC’s hit show “America’s Got Talent” where he took the national audience by storm with his incredible rendition of Sting’s Walking on the Moon. His self-titled album (2008) has consistently remained in the top ten reggae albums on iTunes and the Billboard charts, finishing 2008 as the #8 Billboard Top Selling Reggae Album of the Year. Mixed by Danny Kalb (Ben Harper, Beck), his newest album, Connection (2010), bristles with chill grooves, rocking guitars and funky horns, all fuelling Cas’ irresistible melodies. www.cashaley.com

Richie Rich Fashion Event and Official Single Release Party of Know Me By Official Hank 3/24/11

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Thursday, March 24th, 10pm-2am
Lords South Beach
1120 Collins Ave
Miami Beach, FL
RSVP@Jean-LucQ.com

Exclusive Live Performance and Fashion show
NYC fashion designer Richie Rich is hosting a night of music and glamour in collaboration with MTV presenter Pachi Lake, at Lords South Beach hotel. The event will preview Richie Rich’s Fall/Winter 2011 collection, and double as the official release party of Official Hank’s new single, “Know Me,” featuring Karen Anderson and Richie Rich himself, with an exclusive live performance.

The event is taking place during Miami Funkshion Fashion Week and the day before the Ultra Music Festival.

Rsvp is required – send responses to RSVP@Jean-LucQ.com.

B Bar At The Betsy Hotel Thursday Night Jazz Line-Up April 2011

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B Bar At The Betsy Hotel April 2011 Thursday Night Jazz Line-Up
The B Bar at The Betsy South Beach
1440 Ocean Drive
Miami Beach, FL 33139.
Schedule changes monthly.
No cover or minimum.

For more information call 305-760-8288 or visit online www.thebetsyhotel.com.

Jazz and Songwriters perform at 9 p.m. in one of South Florida’s most beautiful rooms; enjoy the smooth sounds of touted vocalists including:
Maryel Epps: April 7th
Big Brooklyn Red: April 14th
Karina Iglesias: April 21st
Fabio Hernandez: April 28th

The wildly popular B Bar at The Betsy Hotel weekly jazz series continues through April with the smooth vocals of artists such as Maryel Epps, Big Brooklyn Red, Karina Iglesias and Fabio Hernandez. B Bar, the glamorous yet inviting lounge nestled inside the historic Betsy Hotel on South Beach provides the perfect intimate gathering spot for experiencing these stellar performers.

Voted “Best Hotel Lounge 2010” by Miami New Times, B Bar at The Betsy Hotel lends itself to a mix of sophisticated locals, New Yorkers and an eclectic international crowd making it the most sought after night spot in South Beach.

St.Pattys at Stage 84 with Free Admission shot girls drink food specials beer pong 3/17/11

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St Patty’s with shot girls, drink & food special, beer pong
Stage 84
Doors Open @ 7pm
9118 W State Road 84
In Pine Ridge Plaza by Round Up.
Davie, FL 33324
21 and over – No cover, 2 drink Minimum | under 21 – $10 cover

Special acoustic show featuring guest artists,
Paul Bellontoni, Lizzy Pitch, and Lucia
Hosted by Kris Harrison
Presented by Dankslide Productions
shot girls, drink specials, food special, beer pong

$2 green beer
$1 jello shots
$3 bowl of Shepherd’s pie

At 8pm Singer songwriter Mr. Paul Bellantoni.
South Florida based rock and rollin’, blues and folkin’ fierce piano wielding performer.
More info: http://stage84fl.com/wp/music/bellatoni/
or have a listen!! http://myspace.com/paulbellantoni

Next We Have Miss Lizzy Pitch, an amazing singer/songwrither on tour
www.LizzyPitch.com www.nakedfacerecords.com
www.myspace.com/lizzypitch

And to finish out the night we also have the wonderful Lucia!!
A Beautiful Singer/songwriter that will entrance you with her piano work as well as her original songs..!!
This is a Show/Celebration you do not want to miss!! facebook.com/livelovelucia

Living Artist Concert Series presents Female Perspective 3/18/11

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The Living Artist Concert Series presents
“Female Perspective”
Friday, March 18th
Deering Estate at Cutler
16701 SW 72 Avenue
Miami, FL 33157

Concert begins at 7:00 pm;
Meet-the-artist reception at 6:30 pm

The Deering Estate Chamber Ensemble – Founding Artists: Dr. José R. López (Pianist), Laura Wilcox (Violist), Ross Harbaugh (Cellist) and Scott Flavin (Violinist)
Guest Composer Victoria Bond

The Deering Estate’s Living Artist Concert Series presents guest clarinetist Margaret Donaghue and visiting composer Victoria Bond on Friday, March 18th for the concert entitled “Female Perspective.” In celebration of Women’s History Month, the Deering Estate Chamber Ensemble has selected music by some of the world’s greatest women composers. The international program features works by Fanny Mendelssohn, Rebecca Clarke, Clara Schumann, Libby Larsen, along with a lecture by Guest Composer Victoria Bond and the South Florida premiere of her two pieces “Lotus” and “Bridges.”

This concert combines ensemble performances with visual art and poetry that inspired some of these compositions. Concerts are held in the historic Stone House Ballroom which provides intimate seating and superb natural acoustics for chamber music.

The concert begins at 7:00 pm, with a Meet-the-Artist Reception at 6:30 pm. Tickets are $25 for adults & $12 for Students. Tickets can be purchased online or by calling the Deering Estate Ticket Office at 305-235-1668 ext. 233.

Wanderlust at The Standard 3/17/11

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Wanderlust at The Standard
March 17-20
40 Island Avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida, 33139

Wanderlust at The Standard, a one-of-a-kind yoga, music, and spa experience, is coming up in less than 2 weeks! Make sure you get your tickets and sign up for classes before they’re full. We’re offering 4-day Sage passes (Thu – Sun), 3-day Seeker passes (Fri – Sun), and 1-day Pilgrim passes (Sat or Sun). Each pass includes unlimited yoga, admission to all music and performances, and full access to the indoor and outdoor hydrotherapy playground and spa. Best of all, Wanderlust will donate 20% of the ticket price to the Haiti Relief Fund (more info below).

So snag your favorite bathing suit, grab your yoga mat, and come live it up with us in paradise! We’re talking about getting centered on your yoga mat and getting wild on the dance floor, soaking up the tropical ocean views and sipping on delicious poolside cocktails with your crew. Around the clock yoga, meditation, and wellness workshops; massage, sauna, and full spa services; yoga, music, sunshine and a whole lot more.

The Capponi Group, a major sponsor of the Haiti Relief Fund has partnered with Wanderlust to further their mission to raise funds for the victims of the Haiti earthquake. Enter the code HAITI upon checkout and Wanderlust will donate 20% of the ticket value to the Haiti Relief Fund in the name of The Capponi Group.

Free music and dance shows at Family Fest Rhythms of the World at the Adrienne Arsht Center 3/26/11

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Diverse And Engaging Entertainment For The Whole Family To Enjoy Together
March 26, 11:30am
Free Admission
Parker and Vann Thomson Plaza
and John S. and James L. Knight Concert Hall

Family Fest begins at 11:30 a.m. on the Parker and Vann Thomson Plaza with free entertainment, including performances by Ballet Brika at 11:30, Perú Expresión at 12:10 p.m., and Lee Koon Hung Lion Dance Show at 12:50 p.m. Families will also be able to enjoy make-and-take your own drum at Craft Corner in the West Plaza; Rhythms of Africa Drumming Workshop for Kids in the Carnival Studio Theater (11:30 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 12:30 p.m., and 1:00 p.m.); and Story-telling Corner, left of the stage in the Plaza (11:30 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 12:30 p.m., and 1:00 p.m.).

The fun continues at 2 p.m. with a free performance by the Miami Music Project Orchestra in the John S. and James L. Knight Concert Hall. All First Access Passes for the indoor performance have been reserved; however, patrons who do not have a First Access Pass can join the stand-by-line beginning at 1 p.m. outside the theater. Patrons in the standby line will be let into the theater at 1:45 p.m. if seats are still available in the theater.

Now celebrating its Fifth Anniversary Season, the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County presents its exciting March installment of Family Fest: Rhythms of the World, featuring Ballet Brika, Perú Expresión and Lee Koon Hung Lion Dance Show. Activities and performances will take place beginning at 11:30 a.m., followed by the Miami Music Project Orchestra’s 2:00 p.m. family performance inside the John S. and James L. Knight Concert Hall. Admission is Free.

Family Fest is generously sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida, as part of the organization’s community-driven mission, as well as the Miami Downtown Development Authority.

“Family Fest at the Adrienne Arsht Center embodies the Center’s mission to enlighten, educate and entertain our community,” said M. John Richard, President and CEO of the Adrienne Arsht Center. “This edition of Family Fest will explore art forms from around the globe, like West African dance and Chinese drumming and dance, and from our own backyard, through the Miami Music Project’s classical music ensemble.”

Throughout the day, families will enjoy music and dance shows by a variety of groups and performers, including:

· Ballet Brika West African Dance Theater, the resident performance ensemble of the Renaissance Village Project, a U.S.-based cooperative of African-centered artists. The ensemble cast of musicians, percussionists, dancers, singers, storytellers, and performers presenting West African Art forms with a focus on Mande cultures.

· Perú Expresión is made up of a talented group of young Peruvians in the U.S. who came together to realize their desire to keep playing the music and performing the dances of their country. In Peru, music and dance have always walked together hand in hand; the art forms reveal the joy, sadness and wisdom of many cultures and backgrounds. PERÚ EXPRESIÓN is the manifestation of the sound and movement of Peruvian color and gusto. Percussionist and director Johnny Mora is highly regarded in Peru and beyond, and has performed with artists like Eva Ayllon, Lucia de la Cruz, Arturo “Zambo” Cavero, Pepe Vasquez, Carlos Santana, and more. He is dedicated to teaching others about the wonders of Peruvian black music, and this young musician now leads PERÚ EXPRESIÓN in its presentation of Peruvian music in the U.S.

LEE KOON HUNG ASSOCIATION founded by the late Grandmaster Lee Koon Hung strives to teach the southern Chinese style of Martial Arts and craft of Choy Lay Fut Kung Fu through its school in South Florida. The Association also keeps its Chinese traditions alive through performances of the Lion Dance. The Lion Dance, according to legend was used to scare off Lions that terrified villages. The colorful costumes along with drumming, cymbals, and gongs are used throughout the dance to celebrate the tradition and delight South Florida audiences.

· THE MIAMI MUSIC PROJECT was founded in 2008 by world-renowned conductor James Judd, post music director of the Florida Philharmonic. MMP is a classical music ensemble with a focus on education and community engagement, and presents this exciting concert featuring MMP professionals and local youth orchestra musicians in a program titled Rhythms of the World. This unique, interactive orchestra performance for all ages is equally fun and educational.

For additional information, call the Adrienne Arsht Center box office at (305) 949-6722 visit www.arshtcenter.org.

KCC Productions and the Van Dyke Cafe present the Felipe Lamoglia Quartet 3/17/11

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KCC Productions and the Van Dyke Cafe present the Felipe Lamoglia Quartet
Thursday, March 17, at 9 PM.
The Van Dyke
846 Lincoln Road
South Beach.
For more information, call 305-534-3600 or visit thevandykecafe.com.

Felipe Lamoglia is a Grammy-winning saxophonist, composer and arranger. Born and educated in Cuba, he is a graduate of the prestigious Superior Institute of Art (ISA). By the age of 18 he was a member of Cuba’s acclaimed dance band, NG La Banda. In 1992 he moved to Brazil where he lived for seven years, absorbing the country’s musical and spiritual wealth and playing with great artists such as Raul de Souza, Arismar do Espirito Santo and others. With Bocato he recorded two albums and participated in the Montreux Jazz Festival. While in Brazil, Felipe founded his own quartet, Tumbao, and taught at the University of Free Music in Sao Paolo.

In 1999 Lamoglia relocated to the U.S. where he immediately began performing with the late Celia Cruz. In 2001 he began playing with Grammy winner Arturo Sandoval, performing all over the world and recording on Trumpet Evolution, as well as two DVD releases: Live at the Blue Note NYC and Live at the Ann Arbor Summer Festival. In 2004 he joined Grammy winner Gonzalo Rubalcaba, recording on his Grammy-nominated album, Paseo (Blue Note).

In 2006 Lamoglia arranged and played on Ignacio Berroa’s debut album Codes, also released on Blue Note and nominated for a Grammy. In 2007 Felipe contributed as arranger, performer, and composer for Arturo Sandoval’s Grammy-winning album, Rumba Palace.

Throughout the years he has continued to develop his solo work and in 2007 released his first solo CD, Dimensions, recorded in Brazil. This album incorporated Felipe’s Afro-Cuban roots with a blend of Brazilian music and straight-ahead jazz. He is currently promoting his quintet, Afro-Cuban Beats.

Felipe has shared the stage with musical giants such as Herbie Hancock, Michael Brecker, Wynton Marsalis, Eldar, Dafnis Prieto, Ignacio Berroa and many others, participating in Major Jazz Festivals in the U.S. and abroad including JVC, Playboy, Newport, Henieken Jazz, Red Sea and in venues such as Blue Note, Iridium, Jazz Standard, Yoshi’s, Dizzy’s Club Coca Cola and many more.

Giacomo Gates, the Touchstone of Jazz Vocalists 3/23-24/11

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Giacomo Gates Swinging Florida in March…
…while swinging through Florida!
Monday, March 23, 2011 9pm-1am
Blue Jean Blues
w/ The Danny Burger Trio
3320 NE 33RD St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
bluejeanblues.net

Tuesday, March 24, 2011 9pm-1am
Van Dyke
w/ The Danny Burger Trio
846 Lincoln Rd., Miami Beach, FL 33139
thevandykecafe.com

Giacomo’s is inviting YOU to join him for the coolest, swingingest, live jazz to be heard anywhere.

Buy Giacomo’s Luminosity CD

Be sure to read the Spotlight Feature on Giacomo in this month’s edition of Jazz & Blues Florida!

Jazz & Blues Florida

Young Artists Community Performance Series 3/18/11

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Young Artists Community Performance Series
Mar. 18 – 730pm
Museum of Contemporary Art
770 NE 125 Street
North Miami, FL 33181

Surround yourself with art and beauty and you listen to highlights from Don Giovanni and some of the world’s most beloved arias as sung by members of Florida Grand Opera’s Young Artist Studio. Attendance is FREE for MOCA members and $5 for non-members.

Photographs of DWNTWN Miami Concert Series featuring Mayday on 3/1/11

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DWNTWN Miami Concert Series featuring Mayday in Bayfront Park on Friday, March 11, 2011.  What a good crowd that came out to listen to Cris Cab who was the first to take the stage, he mixes classic rock with reggae and funk. Next up was ArtOfficial,  blending hip hop, jazz and funk. The final act for the night was Mayday, alt hip-hop band whose music has been featured on the show Entourage.

The Miami DDA is presenting a live music concert series to celebrate the vibrant community that is Downtown Miami. Catch the next concert, Friday, April 10 at Bayfront Park’s Tina Hills Pavilion. The concert series runs from January through April and will take place at several different locations around DWNTWN .

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$2.50 Mini-Concerts At New World Center 3/19/11

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$2.50 Mini-Concerts
Friday, March 18
and Saturday, March 19
at 7:30 PM, 8:30 PM and 9:30 PM
New World Center

All tickets $2.50

$2.50 Mini-Concerts are back and now better than ever in our new campus! Join us at the New World Center for these half-hour concerts that will feature selections from Mendelssohn’s dreamy A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Haydn’s Symphony No. 56 and Prokofiev’s “Classical” Symphony. Don’t miss this musical adventure designed with you in mind.

Click here for tickets!

The 18th Annual 9 Mile Music Festival takes over The Stage 3/12/11

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The Stage Welcomes A Plethora Of 9 Mile Music Festival Goers
Saturday, March 12th, 10 pm
The Stage
170 NE 38th Street
Miami, FL 33137

$15 by 12:30am/ $20.00 After

Bob Marley Movement Takes Over The Stage for The 18th Annual Music Festival After Party

The 18th Annual 9 Mile Music Festival, formerly known as the Caribbean Festival takes over The Stage –expecting a plethora of concert goers, music lovers and nightlife scenesters for the official after party.

Join the Bob Marley Movement, local artist and musicians, and Miami Nightlife patrons in celebrating and paying tribute to the life of the legendary Bob Marley.

Those attending will also be delighted with a live performance by Lanzallamas Monofonica sharing tunes from their recently released EP titled “Mezcla”.

$7 Red Stripe Special

About The Stage:
The Stage is the latest entertainment venue to join Miami’s booming Music Corridor which stretches from the outskirts of Brickell to the Brooklyn-esque Design District. A 10,000 square foot entertainment venue, The Stage gives onlookers a birds-eye view of performances on their nearly 200 square foot stage. Two garage style doors open to the outdoor space providing unobstructed views at nearly every angle. Taking cues from old world New Orleans, Andrea Mejia designed The Stage with the charm and sophistication of the city in mind. Make no mistake; The Stage isn’t just another good looking venue, it’s has soul. With state-of-the-art acoustics, lighting and equipment, The Stage will undoubtedly introduce a whole new experience of authentic talent to the City and is sure to be a favorite for both entertainers and the audience. The Stage is located at 170 NE 38th Street in Miami’s Design District. For more information call 305.576.9577, visit their website at www.thestagemiami.com, or find them on facebook at www.facebook.com/thestagemiami.

DWNTWN Miami Concert Series in Bayfront Park 3/11/11

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March 11th @ 5:30pm
DWNTWN Miami Concert Series
Bayfront Park!

3 Awesome Bands are going to take the stage at this FREE concert:

Newcomer Cris Cab kicks off the concert with a sound all his own that mixes classic rock with reggae and funk. Next up is ArtOfficial, blending hip hop, jazz and funk-a reflection of its home base of Miami. Finally, MAYDAY, the dynamic alt hip-hop band that has collaborated with Cee-Lo and whose music has been featured in the hit show Entourage, will close out the show.

Don’t Forget to Bring Your Friends:

Become a DWNTWN Miami Concert Series head groupie by bringing 4 friends with you to the show this Friday. When your group is all together check in with Ms. Yami at the DDA Booth and as head groupie you’ll get to pick out a premium SWAG item from our DWNTWN Collection for yourself. Choices include a super-fly DWNTWN umbrella, a DWNTWN backpack (handy for carrying snacks and wine to the concert), or our super-soft-fleece DWNTWN blanket (perfect for picnics at Bayfront Park) – and Ms. Yami will enter your group of groupies into a special drawing for brunch for you and your 4 friends!

As always this show is a sunset happy hour and food and drinks are available.
Ms. Cheezious and Jefe’s Original Fish Tacos & Burgers will there.

For information on this show and the rest of the season go to www.dwntwnmiamiconcertseries.com or become a fan of the DWNTWN Miami Concert Series on Facebook.

Latin Jazz Night Jam Session Downtown Miami 3/18/11

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FUNDarte’s Miami On Stage 2011 Presents Latin Jazz Jam Section Yorgis Goiricelaya & Hilario Bell & other musicians will present an “unplugged” concert.
Friday, March 18, 2011 – 8PM
On.Stage Black.Box Theater
2901 W Flagler Street
Miami FL 33125

$20GA, $15 Students(-18) & Seniors (+65)
Tickets & Additional Information

Jazz & Blues Florida.

Blues Piano Great Henry Gray 3/11/11

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Friday, March 11, 2011 – 8:30PM
Colony Theatre
1040 Lincoln Road
Miami Beach FL 33139
Tickets & Additional Information

Henry Gray
and The Cats
1956-1968 Howlin’ Wolf’s pianist
2010 Living Blues Critic’s Choice Most Outstanding Musician
2006 NEA National Heritage Fellowship Award Winner
2005 Featured artist in Lincoln Center’s 1st “Blues” Concert “Blues Legends”
2002 – Four WC Handy Nominations
2002 Living Blues “Pianist of the Year”
40 year history of playing New Orlean’s Jazz Fest

Henry Gray may well be Louisiana’s oldest active legendary master Blues pianist. At 86, with a career that spans over six decades, Henry continues to deliver his rollicking, two-fisted boogie-woogie and passionate blues to people throughout the world.

Jazz & Blues Florida
www.JazzBluesFlorida.com

KCC Productions and the Van Dyke Cafe present Troy Roberts Nu-Jive 3/10/11

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KCC Productions and the Van Dyke Cafe present Troy Roberts’ Nu-Jive, Thursday March 10, at 9 PM, on the occasion of the release of their new CD, “Nu-Jive”. The band fetures Troy on saxes, Silvano Monasterios on piano, Eric England on bass, and David Chiverton on drums. The Van Dyke is located at 846 Lincoln Road, South Beach. For more information, call (305) 534-3600 or visit thevandykecafe.com.

Hailing from the remote location of Perth, West Australia, saxophonist and composer Troy Roberts has recently relocated to the USA. Having completed a Masters and currently teaching part-time at the University of Miami, Troy recently won two consecutive Downbeat Jazz Soloist Awards, two consecutive West Australian Music Industry Awards, was the only Australian finalist in the Thelonious Monk International Jazz Saxophone Competition, and continues to maintain a busy performance schedule around Australia, Europe and the USA.

Having shared the stage with greats such as Sammy Figueroa (performing on his Grammy-nominated album, The Magician), Robby Ameen, Lew Soloff, Lauryn Hill, James Morrison, Kevin Mahogany, Slide Hampton, Gary Bartz, Geoff Keezer, Rodney Whitaker, Carl Allen, Dennis McCrell, Jeff Hamilton and John Clayton, Troy recently released his third album, The XenDen Suite – an 8-part composition for jazz quartet and string quartet – and also his first DVD – a live concert performance of The XenDen Suite.

Troy leads the exciting nu-jazz project, Troy Roberts’ NuJivee, which features some seriously talented young Miami-based artists, while showcasing Troy’s original compositions – an eclectic concoction of jazz, groove, Latin and neo-soul. In March 2011 they released their first CD, “Nu-Jive”.

Antoon Vandeborght Classical Guitar Concert 3/19/11

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Antoon Vandeborght, Classical Guitar Concert
March 19, 2011, 8:00 pm
Episcopal Church Center at University of Miami, Coral Gables
1150 Stanford Drive
Coral Gables, FL 33146
(entrance of the Lowe Art Museum of UM, off US1).

www.miamiguitar.org

Antoon Vandeborght – Belgium’s First Prize Winner, in Concert

The Miami Classical Guitar Society presents the fourth concert of its International Guitar Masters and Laureates Series 2011, featuring Antoon Vandeborght, Belgian virtuoso guitarist.

Vandeborght is undoubtedly Belgium’s leading young guitarist, 1st Prize Winner of 16 of the most important international guitar competitions, including the 2009 Premio Andres Segovia (Spain), 2009 Ciudad de Coria (Spain), Concurso Internacional José Tomás (Spain), Enschede (Netherlands), Mercatalli (Italy), among others. Audiences and juries all around the world have much valued his interpretive qualities, and his sensibility and capacity to transmit his music to the public.

Tickets: $20.00 general admission at the door, ($15 members/seniors/students with ID). Parking is free.

For reservations or to become a member, please visit www.miamiguitar.org or call 305-412-2494.

Antoon Vandeborght Website: www.antoonvandeborght.com

Music of the Americas at Zoo Miami Through May 1, 2011

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Music of the Americas
Through May 1, 2011, Various
Zoo Miami, 12400 SW 152 Street, Miami, FL 33177
12400 SW 152 Street
Miami, Fl 33177
www.zoomiami.org
www.fwtb.org

After enjoying a day strolling around Zoo Miami’s beautiful pathways, gazing at more than 2,000 amazing animals in their natural habitats, and enjoying the refreshing shade provided by our 1,200 trees and plants, there is no better way to relax than at our Amazon and Beyond’s Village Plaza, where you can sway to rhythmic samba, dance with exotic Brazilian dancers, or just sit and relax to the soothing sounds of South American flutes, woodwinds, and harp.

This outstanding series, “Music of the Americas,” is presented by the American Express Charitable Fund. “American Express is proud to partner with the Zoological Society of Florida to bring the South Florida community the Music of the Americas concert series at Zoo Miami,” said Doria M. Camaraza, Senior Vice President and General Manager, American Express. “At American Express, we believe that serving our communities is an integral part of our individual responsibilities as citizens of the world.”

Following are the talented artists who will be performing between noon and 2 pm as well as their performance schedule.

Jorge Alfano and Akoncagua
The music of South America and the rainforest comes alive with the mystical sounds of the quena flute and the rhythms of the charango in the hands of Jorge Alfano and AKONCAGUA. Experience the sounds of the Amazon at the Village Plaza.

Mariana and the Brazilian Express
The most exciting Brazilian singer in Miami, Mariana will be accompanied by the great South American group Brazilian Express, who will be playing an extensive repertoire of songs from the Brazilian Amazonas. Beautiful dancers from the Amazon will also be performing.

Roberto Perera and Jorge Alfano
World renowned harpist Roberto Perera joins multi-instrumentalist Jorge Alfano to perform and explore the beautiful sounds of the Paraguayan harp and woodwinds of down south.

Brazilian Dancers Interactive Troupe
Bring the entire family to dance to the exciting Brazilian samba and Carnaval rhythms with the most beautiful dancers in Miami. This will truly be an experience to remember.

December 2010
Sunday 26 – Jorge Alfano & Akoncagua
Monday 27 – Mariana & Brazilian Express
Tuesday 28 – Roberto Perera & Jorge Alfano
Wednesday 29 – Brazilian Dancers Interactive Troupe
Thursday 30 – Jorge Alfano & Akoncagua
Friday 31 – Brazilian Dancers Interactive Troupe

January 2011
Saturday 1 – Mariana & Brazilian Express
Sunday 2 – Roberto Perera & Jorge Alfano
Saturday 8 – Jorge Alfano & Akoncagua
Sunday 9 – Roberto Perera & Jorge Alfano
Saturday 15 – Mariana & Brazilian Express
Sunday 16 – Roberto Perera & Jorge Alfano
Monday 17 – Jorge Alfano & Akoncagua
Friday 21 – Brazilian Dancers Interactive Troupe
Saturday 22 – Mariana & Brazilian Express
Sunday 23 – Roberto Perera & Jorge Alfano
Saturday 29 – Mariana & Brazilian Express
Sunday 30 – Roberto Perera & Jorge Alfano

February 2011
Saturday 5 – Jorge Alfano & Akoncagua
Sunday 6 – Mariana & Brazilian Express
Saturday 12 – Brazilian Dancers Interactive Troupe
Sunday 13 – Roberto Perera & Jorge Alfano
Friday 18 – Mariana & Brazilian Express
Saturday 19 – Jorge Alfano & Akoncagua
Sunday 20 – Roberto Perera & Jorge Alfano
Monday 21 – Brazilian Dancers Interactive Troupe
Saturday 26 – Mariana & Brazilian Express
Sunday 27 – Roberto Perera & Jorge Alfano

March 2011
Saturday 5 – Jorge Alfano & Akoncagua
Sunday 6 – Mariana & Brazilian Express
Saturday 12 – Jorge Alfano & Akoncagua
Sunday 13 – Roberto Perera & Jorge Alfano
Monday 14 – Brazilian Dancers Interactive Troupe
Tuesday 15 – Mariana & Brazilian Express
Wednesday 16 – Jorge Alfano & Akoncagua
Thursday 17 – Roberto Perera & Jorge Alfano
Friday 18 – Brazilian Dancers Interactive Troupe
Saturday 19 – Mariana & Brazilian Express
Sunday 20 – Roberto Perera & Jorge Alfano
Saturday 26 – Jorge Alfano & Akoncagua
Sunday 27 – Brazilian Dancers Interactive Troupe

April 2011
Saturday 2 – Mariana & Brazilian Express
Sunday 3 – Roberto Perera & Jorge Alfano
Monday 4 – Jorge Alfano & Akoncagua
Saturday 9 – Brazilian Dancers Interactive Troupe
Sunday 10 – Roberto Perera & Jorge Alfano
Saturday 16 – Jorge Alfano & Akoncagua
Sunday 17 – Roberto Perera & Jorge Alfano
Friday 22 – Brazilian Dancers Interactive Troupe
Saturday 23 – Mariana & Brazilian Express
Sunday 24 – Roberto Perera & Jorge Alfano
Saturday 30 – Jorge Alfano & Akoncagua

May 2011
Sunday 1 – Roberto Perera & Jorge Alfano

Synesthesia featuring Dirty Vegas with live Orchestra at the New World Center 3/24/11

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Synesthesia featuring Dirty Vegas with live Orchestra at the New World Center
March 24, 2011, 9:30 pm – 1:00 am
New World Center
500 17th Street
Miami Beach, FL
www.synevent.com
Facebook Evite.

Tuzexx & Veni Vidi Vici Present: “Synesthesia”
A One Of A Kind Multi-Sensory Experience
Featuring Grammy Awarding Winning Artist “Dirty Vegas” At The Miami New World Symphony’s New World Center

Incorporating stimulation of the five senses, Synesthesia featuring Dirty Vegas presents a one of a kind experience never before seen in the United States.

During the month of Winter Music Conference and Ultra Music Festival, Miami’s most anticipated music gatherings, a never before experienced fusion of the five senses will be presented at the New World Center designed by Pritzker Prize winning architect, Frank Gehry. Synesthesia will present the unique combination of a live 30-piece symphony orchestra performing with featured artists, while also incorporating visual projections by Laurence Gartel & Psyberpixie, together with scent creating technology previously only utilized by entertainment giants like Cirque Du Soleil and Disney.

One of Synesthesia ’s multi-sensory journeys will showcase a performance by Grammy Award winning artist Dirty Vegas. The second, featuring special guest, Michael Burian, takes attendees through a performance that highlights the history of House music.

This distinctive event will take place at Miami’s New World Center, the newest addition to Miami’s modern art scene. This multifunctional building, designed by Frank Gehry, was listed by BizBash as South Florida’s “most anticipated” venue of 2011.

“Miami is one of the music meccas of the world, events like the Winter Music Conference and Ultra Music Festival bring thousands of music professionals and music enthusiasts to the Miami metro area” said Daniel Saro, founder of Tuzexx. “By satisfying five basic senses,” said Saro, “we are creating the “Ultimate Experience”, a show that sets new standards in the entertainment industry.”

Setting Synesthesia apart from any other event is its fusion between DJ and live orchestra performance as well as its incorporation of the five senses:

HEAR, the state-of-the-art performance hall was designed under the supervision of Grammy Award winning conductor Michael Tilson Thomas and critically acclaimed architect Frank Gehry to maximize the listener’s experience

SEE, Laurence Gartel, the father of digital art, and Psyberpixie VJ will use 280-degree projection capabilities to enhance visual experience

SMELL, the inclusion of scent creating technologies to enhance the overall experience

TASTE, dinner & cocktail pairing by Miami’s premiere chefs and mixologists for VIPs and sponsors before the show

FEEL, the experience of live instruments and their vibrations in an incredible setting.

Synesthesia takes place on Thursday, March 24, 2011 from 10pm to 2am at the New World Center. For more information, including ticket information and VIP Packages, please visit www.synevent.com.

DIRTY VEGAS is a Grammy Award winning British house music trio made up of Ben Harris and Paul Harris on instruments and production and Steve Smith on vocals.

They are best known for their international hit single “Days Go By”, which gained mainstream popularity in a 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse television commercial, and for remixing songs created by other artists.

Contact: www.dirtyvegas.com

DJ MICHAEL BURIAN is one of the most successful European DJs and producers. He holds three Czech DJ of the Year awards and is regularly featured at the world’s most prestigious festivals and parties like Creamfields and Sensation. Burian is a renowned mega-talent from Prague and is sponsored by Audi and Stanton in Eastern Europe. His singles regularly occupy top places in the prestigious sales charts and his tracks are supported by world best DJs. “…the Paul Oakenfold of Eastern Europe…”

Contact: www.michaelburian.com

LAURENCE GARTEL is considered the “FATHER” of the Digital Art movement around the world for over 35 years. His work has been exhibited at the Museum of Modern Art, Joan Whitney Payson Museum, Long Beach Museum of Art and in the permanent collections of the Smithsonian Institution’s Museum of American History and the Bibliotheque Nationale. “Mr. Gartel taught Andy Warhol how to use the Amiga Computer, when he got the commission to do the cover of Debbie Harry’s (Blondie) album cover. Gartel had many associations with musicians such as Debbie Harry (Blondie) Sid Vicious (Sex Pistols), Stiv Bators (Dead Boys) Johnny Thunders (New York Dolls) Ace Frehley (Kiss) and Wendy O Williams (Plasmatics). And recently for Pop Culture stars Justin Timberlake and Britney Spears. His ABSOLUT GARTEL commission for Absolut Vodka has graced the pages of “ART-IN-AMERICA,” “Artforum,” “Sothebys,” “Art and Auction,””Art “WIRED,” & “NY Magazine. Contact: gartel@aol.com

PSYBERPIXIE is world’s leading female VJ. She’s been Visualizing Music for the past 8 years, playing live with hundreds of Musicians and DJ’s in an array of music world wide. Some Musicians she’s worked and played with: George Clinton, P-Funk Band, Harry Waters, Jane’s Addiction, India Irie, Tommy Lee, MOBY, Paul Van Dyk, Tiesto & Sasha. Contact: www.psyberpixie.com

TUZEXX is a multicultural entertainment and event production company focused on creating the “Ultimate Experience”. With a European attention to detail, we concentrate on building energy that takes you on a journey beyond your wildest fantasies. Tuxexx focuses on organizing events in unconventional environments to create entertainment phenomenons around the world.

“Tuzexx is here to connect the dots of the global music movement. Music erases borders of race, culture and religion. It is the missing link we were all looking for.”

–Tuzexx Founder Daniel Saro

Contact: daniel@tuzexx.com, www.tuzexx.com,

VENI VIDI VICI [“I came, I saw, I conquered”] is an event marketing and production company based out of Miami, FL. Focusing on emerging talents, unique artistic visions and creating cultural experiences, Veni Vidi Vici aims to bring a fresh prospective to the local and global event scenes.

“Veni Vidi Vici is committed to providing and creating events that go beyond the ordinary and which engage and inspire. We work closely with our clients to provide concise and complete event planning, marketing and production.”

– Veni Vidi Vici Co-Founders Ernesto Reyes and Erica Fickling

Contact: ernesto@vvvmiami.com, erica@vvvmiami.com, www.vvvmiami.com

Arts at St Johns presents 2nd Sunday Jazz Concert 3/13/11

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Arts at St Johns & St. John’s Church present
2nd Sunday Jazz Concert
March 13, SUNDAY, 3-5 PM
Arts at St Johns
4760 Pine Tree Drive
Miami Beach, FL 33140

Featuring:
Chuck Bergeron on Bass
Felix Gomez on piano
Nestor Zurita on alto sax

This jazz trio was created especially for the Arts at St John Jazz series and is composed of some great Miami jazz musicians. The music presented at this concert includes compositions by Corea, Davis, Parker, Evans, Coltrane, and others, as well as original compositions.

COST: $10 AT THE DOOR
$8 PREPAID ONLINE TICKET

www.artsatstjohns.com
Children 10-and-under free!
BRING A PICNIC BASKET WITH YOUR FAVORITE FOOD AND DRINK.

After the concert, take your friends to visit the Sandbar Lounge, one of our corporate sponsors.
And stay tuned to South Florida’s great jazz station, WDNA.

Fab Cocktail Party at The Raleigh 3/18/11

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The Raleigh Cocktail Party
Friday, March 18th – 8pm
The Raleigh
1775 Collins Ave, Miami Beach
limited capacity, rsvp requested – rsvp@elanartists.com
Cocktail Fabulous Attire Suggested

Join us for an exclusive evening to celebrate our favorite event and creative friends. We will inspire you with fabulous cocktails, seasonal tastes, and invigorating vintage and modern sounds.
delectables – John Delucie of the Royal
live tunes – Carte Blanche, The Hudson Project, La Femme Classique
decor and performance vignettes by E squared concepts

Friday Night, March 18th, a wonderful event, for the coolest, most exclusive people in the city!!!

www.carteblanchesamples.com recently played for Kate Spade, Martha Stewart and the Oscar de la Renta Runway Show, and
www.thehudsonproject.com played the Tri Beca Film Festival

This will be a really amazing party.
Looking forward to seeing you there.
Warmest Regards Always, Heather

Heather Davis Productions Inc
*Special events and promotions
*Entertainment and event coordinator
*Serial networking
*Exclusive guest list

Natalia Save a Life Foundation Benefit 3/19/11

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Natalia Save a Life Foundation
Saturday March 19th @5PM
Miami Science Museum
3280 South Miami Ave
Miami, Florida 33129
Story and more information at the Burgerbeast.

On Saturday March 19th the foundation will host its 2nd annual Organ Donor Registry show. The event will have inspirational music, dance performances, and an educational presentation on Organ Donation. Also at the event will be Latin Burger & Taco, El Rey De Lay Fritas, Sugar Rush, The Fish Box and Dim Ssam a Gogo who will donating all proceeds from the sales of their food to the charity. We will also have a raffle where for a small donation you can be entered to win one of a few autographed cookbooks by Ingrid Hoffman, Lee Schrager & Michael Schwartz.

South Florida Jazz Presents We Four Celebrating the Music of John Coltrane 3/12/11

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South Florida JAZZ welcomes We Four, a new band of New York’s best players, celebrating the legacy of saxophone colossus John Coltrane.
March 12, 8:00pm
Rose & Alfred Miniaci Performing Arts Center
Nova Southeastern University campus
3100 Ray Ferrero, Jr Blvd
Davie 33314

South Florida’s premier modern jazz organization is privileged to feature We Four: Celebrating John Coltrane. All of the players have a connection with the master and drummer Jimmy Cobb played with Coltrane in the Miles Davis bands of the 1950s and -60s. This concert takes place at the 500-seat Rose & Alfred Miniaci Performing Arts Center on the Nova Southeastern University campus, 3100 Ray Ferrero, Jr Blvd in Davie 33314. Tickets are $40 ($30 for South Florida JAZZ members and $15 for students under age 25 with I.D.) and may be purchased from the Broward Center Box Office by calling 954.462.0222 in Broward County; also toll-free at 877-311-SHOW, as well as online at: southfloridajazz.org, the presenting organization’s official Web site.

We Four is a new band of esteemed New York jazz players, all of whom feel a special connection to John Coltrane. The band is composed of tenor saxophonist Javon Jackson, pianist Mulgrew Miller, bassist Peter Washington and drummer Jimmy Cobb. In point of fact, only Jimmy has zero degrees of separation from Coltrane, as he famously played with him in the Miles Davis bands of the late ‘50s and early ‘60s. Jimmy’s inspirational work with Miles, John Coltrane, Cannonball Adderley and company spanned 1958 until 1962, and included the masterpiece recording Kind of Blue, the most popular jazz recording in history. He also played on Sketches of Spain, Someday My Prince will Come, Live at Carnegie Hall, Live at the Blackhawk, Porgy and Bess, and many, many other watermark Miles Davis recordings, as well as other dates with leaders Coltrane, Adderley, and Kenny Burrell. Jimmy is still going strong at 82 with Miles and Coltrane tribute bands and his own group dates.

Javon Jackson rose to prominence as an Art Blakey Jazz Messenger and has played with others connected to Coltrane, including drummer Elvin Jones, and bassists Ron Carter and Richard Davis. Javon is a fluent improviser who carries the standard proudly. Mulgrew Miller, like John Coltrane, is a deeply spiritual man and a superb pianist who was mentored by a Jazz Messenger pianist, James Williams. He played in Tony Williams’ band for six years, so you know that he can bring it. Mulgrew has golden fingers and can swing you to death. Peter Washington, part of the Javon and Mulgrew generation, is a brilliant scholar and bassist. He also was a Jazz Messenger and has played with everyone. He has recorded copiously, rivaling Christian McBride for productivity.

The repertoire will be a jazz lovers delight from that hard-swinging era after bebop when so many standards and bluesy compositions were arranged and played so craftily and like no one ever thought possible. No band can do it better than this one.

Funding for this organization is provided in part by the Broward County Board of County Commissioners as recommended by the Broward Cultural Council.

Jazz & Blues Florida.

Gold Coast Jazz Society of Ft.Lauderdale Hosts Bill Allred Classic Jazz Band 3/9/11

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Gold Coast Jazz Presents “From Basin Street to the Big Bands” Bill Allred Classic Jazz Band
Broward Center for the Performing Arts
Amaturo Theater
201 SW 5th Ave.
Ft. Lauderdale FL 33312

Show at 7:45pm
Pre-concert Jazz Riff with Stu Grant – 7:00pm

Individual tickets: $35 & $40 Students $10 with valid Student ID
To charge tickets by phone call 954-462-0222
online at www.browardcenter.org or www.goldcoastjazz.org

March brings to mind thoughts of New Orleans, Mardi Gras and Basin Street. To celebrate jazz during this special time of the year, the Bill Allred Classic Jazz Band will perform a jazz concert titled, “From Basin Street to the Big Bands.” Back by popular demand, Allred and his band will make a return engagement to South Florida as the featured guest artists on Wednesday, March 9, 2011 for the Gold Coast Jazz Society’s jazz series at the Broward Center’s Amaturo Theater. The concert begins at 7:45pm. The Amaturo Theater is located at 201 SW 5th Ave, Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Single tickets are $35 and $40 and student tickets are $10 with student ID. Tickets can be purchased through the Broward Center Box Office at 954-462-0222 or online at either www.goldcoastjazz.org or www.browardcenter.org. A pre-concert Jazz Riff jazz talk will be given by WXEL radio personality Stu Grant at 7:00pm in the theater before the show.

Now in its 21st year of existence, Bill Allred’s Classic Jazz Band was born in Orlando, Florida, in 1990 as a group of ex-Rosie O’Grady and Disney musicians when the staff musician roles in both places began to erode. They started essentially as a “kicks” band, collecting and playing the arrangements of Matty Matlock and Billy Maxted. After performing at a few jazz festivals, they realized that there was a real market for their “little big band” type of sound. That was more than 20 years and 13 recordings ago. Over the years, the Classic Jazz Band has added an eclectic collection of written and improvised jazz to its library. After learning of the band’s desire to tour with a classic library, noted pianist and arranger Billy Maxted contributed quite a few of his great charts. Other contributors include Bob Haggart, legendary writer and performer Joe DeWeese, Dave Wolpe, Scott Whitfield, John Bambridge, Terry Waddell and Dave MacKenzie, as well as the band’s own John Allred and Bob Pickwood. The band has appeared at jazz festivals and/or presented concerts in Sacramento, Palm Springs and Mammoth Lakes, California; Davenport, Iowa; Madison, La Crosse, Milwaukee and Fond du Lac, Wisconsin; Elkhart and Indianapolis, Indiana; Sun Valley, Idaho; Seaside, Oregon; the Jazz Café at the Smithsonian Institute in Washington, D.C.; Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore; and at festivals and a wide variety of venues throughout Florida and elsewhere in the U.S., Europe and Asia. Learn more about these artists at www.billallred.com

It all started in New Orleans… Bill’s grandmother was born near New Orleans in the town of Franklin. His Father, John, was a jazz pianist and banjoist on many of the steamboats of the great “Strickfus Line” playing in and around New Orleans as well as up and down the Mississippi and Ohio rivers. Bill Allred was also born near the Mississippi River in the town of Rock Island. He played trombone at Rock Island High School, in the United States Navy Band and at St. Ambrose College. Bill has appeared in concerts with Jack Teagarden, Billy Butterfield, Al Hirt, Clark Terry, Dizzy Gillespie, Mel Torme, Al Cohen, Zoot Sims, Snooky Young, Ross Tomkins, Bob Cooper, Milt Hinton, Bob Haggart, Butch Miles, Tom Saunders, Chuck Hedges, and countless other jazz personalities from all over the world as well as touring with the Wild Bill Davison Jazz Band. For several years Bill was a staff musician for Walt Disney World, Rosie O’Grady’s in Orlando, and still runs his own production company in Orlando.

Tickets are available for the March 9 performance. The Gold Coast Jazz Society is a not-for-profit organization that is dedicated to the preservation and promotion of jazz music through a mainstage concert series, free community concerts, jazz education programs and other events. Go online www.goldcoastjazz.org for more information about the Gold Coast Jazz Society or call 954-524-080

Jazz & Blues Florida
www.JazzBluesFlorida.com

New Chamber Music With The Nodus Ensemble 3/11/11

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New Chamber Music With The Nodus Ensemble
Friday, March 11 at 8:00 PM
800 S Douglas Rd. Suite: 170.
Coral Gables, FL 33134.
More Info.

The NODUS Ensemble will be presenting contemporary chamber works by composers from Latin America, Spain, and South Florida as part of the New Music Miami Festival on Friday, March 11 at 8:00 PM in the Spanish Cultural Center. Composer and NODUS director Orlando Jacinto Garcia will be briefly discussing the works during the concert, orienting the listener with this new sound world.

The NODUS Ensemble has distinguished itself as one of the more important chamber ensembles specializing in the music of our times. In addition to numerous concerts throughout South Florida the ensemble has been featured in important venues like the Cervantino Festival in Mexico and the International Contemporary Music Festival in Lima, Peru. For more information about the ensemble please visit

http://www.myspace.com/nodusensemble

http://www.orlandojacintogarcia.com/index.php/30

Miami Light Project presents Here and Now artists 3/10/11

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Miami Light Project presents former Here & Now artists:
Rosie Herrera Dance Theater and DJ Le Spam and the Spam Allstars
Thursday, March 10, 7:15 p.m.
Poolside at ONE Bal Harbour Resort & Spa
10295 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach

Miami-based choreographer Rosie Herrera presents excerpts of her work, Pity Party and the Miami Light Project commissioned Various Stages of Drowning.

The evening will be topped off by Latin, funk , hip hop and dub sounds of South Florida’s music extraordinaires DJ Le Spam and the Spam Allstars.

Public Parking: Available at the municipal lot beneath the Haulover Bridge and valet parking will be available at ONE Bal Harbour Resort & Spa.

For more information, please visit here.

Recording Release Concert by Jazz Piano Great Gonzalo Rubalcaba 3/4/11

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Gonzalo Rubalcaba
Friday, March 4, 2011 – 8PM
EBS Auditorium
25795 SW 137 Street
Princeton FL 33032

International Touring Artist
Winner of 2002 Latin Grammy for Jazz Album of the Year
Winner of 2002 Grammy for co-production w/ Charlie Haden of Nocturne
2001 SFJAZZ Leaders Circle Laureate Award Winner
2002 Artist in Residence at Montreal Jazz Festival w/ Chucho Valdez

Free Parking
Celebrating the launch of 5Passion Records
and the release of
“Fé”
All present will receive a copy of “Fé” Free!

Ticket price of $25,23,22,20… includes “Fé” CD
– not available anywhere else yet!
Tickets online at “Ticket Alternative”

Tune in to Gonzalo’s new Internet Radio Station “RadioRuba” at
www.g-rubalcaba.com/blog#3AC64D

Jazz & Blues Florida
www.JazzBluesFlorida.com

Electric Piquete Release Debut Performance 3/18/11

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Electric Piquete to Release Seven Song, Self-Titled Debut, and Celebrate with Live Performances
March 18th at 11 p.m.
The Stage
170 NE 38th St
Design District

Miami’s award-winning, self-described Latin funk fusionistas will release their debut recording digitally and on CD Tuesday, March 15th and mark the occasion with a return appearance on WDNA 88.9 FM’s Sound Theory Live program Friday, March 18th.

“We’re excited to be able to finally make our music available online and on CD,” says bassist and group co-founder Michael Mut. “We hope you can join us in celebrating this labor of musical love.” A live broadcast at 7 p.m. from the new music venue The Stage Miami and online at www.wdna.org will preclude a live performance at 11 p.m., also at the Design District entertainment hotspot, located at 170 NE 38th St. The evening’s festivities will also include a set by local folk / rock duo Medina.

Electric Piquete’s release features five original compositions, a cover of the Buena Vista Social Club | Cuban standard “Chan Chan” (one of the band’s live set mainstays) and a remix of the first single “Mother Smother”, by DJ Le Spam. The latter presents the band’s song over which the traditional Yoruban chant “Yemaya Assessu” is sung by Spam All-Stars vocalists Mercedes Abal and Jose Tomas Diaz.

Winners of the Miami New Times’ 2009 “Best of Miami” edition in the “Best Latin Band” category, Electric Piquete’s music will be available for purchase online at iTunes.com, Amazon.com, MySpace, emusic.com among others, plus on CD at the band’s live shows.

Advance / review copies are available for the media; please contact Mut directly. For more visit www.facebook.com/ElectricPiquete and www.TheStageMiami.com or call 305.576.9577.

Cleveland Orchestra Performs Education Concert at Miami Edison Senior High School 3/4/11

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Cleveland Orchestra In-School Education Concert
The Cleveland Orchestra
Giancarlo Guerrero, conductor
Keoshia Sagaille, vocalist (Miami Edison Senior High School student)

Friday, March 4, 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Miami Edison Senior High School
6161 Northwest 5th Court
Miami, FL 33127

The Cleveland Orchestra will perform an education concert at a Miami-Dade County Public School, on Friday, March 4, at 1:00 p.m. The Orchestra, led by Principal Guest Conductor Giancarlo Guerrero, will perform at Miami Edison Senior High School. The concert features Berlioz’s Roman Carnival Overture, a suite from Bizet’s Carmen, and Ravel’s Boléro. Keoshia Sagaille, a student at Miami Edison Senior High School, will make her Cleveland Orchestra debut performing “The Star-Spangled Banner” to open the program.

Through its annual Miami Residency, The Cleveland Orchestra serves more than 20,000 adults and young people each year through a variety of concerts and community outreach activities created for the Miami-Dade community. These include three weekends of subscription concerts as well as free education concerts for more than 3,500 fifth graders at the Arsht Center, and numerous educational partnership activities with the New World Symphony, University of Miami Frost School of Music, and Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

Jazz Roots Three Generations Of Divas 3/18/11

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The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County and Larry Rosen present Jazz Roots – A Larry Rosen Jazz Series
March 18, 2011 at 8 p.m.
Knight Concert Hall
Adrienne Arsht Center
1300 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, FL 33132

Tickets: $25 to $130
For tickets visit www.arshtcenter.org or call the box office at (305) 949-6722

Four-time Grammy Award winner Dianne Reeves;
Red-hot jazz chanteuse Jane Monheit; and
introducing 16-year-old vocal phenomenon Nikki Yanofsky

The concert will showcase the artistry of three generations of divas following in the footsteps of the iconic female jazz singers of the past, and highlight how their legacy is moving forward in this ever-evolving art form

Now celebrating its Fifth Anniversary Season, the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County and Larry Rosen present Jazz Roots: A Larry Rosen Jazz Series – Three Generations Of Divas on March 18, 2011 at 8 p.m. in the John S. and James L. Knight Concert Hall of the Adrienne Arsht Center. This concert brings onstage, together for the first time, three of today’s most celebrated jazz singers spanning three generations: Dianne Reeves, respected as the reigning queen of female jazz vocalists; honey-voiced songstress Jane Monheit, the multi-Grammy nominee who is bringing the golden age of jazz standards to a new generation; and introducing 16-year-old singing sensation Nikki Yanofsky, who recently rose to international stardom wowing audiences when she sang the theme song for the opening of the 2010 Winter Olympics.

In the tradition of jazz icons such as Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, and Sarah Vaughan, this Jazz Roots program places the spotlight on three of the most talented contemporary vocalists on the jazz scene today. “While each artist in her own right is a devoted keeper-of-the-flame of this beloved American music, each one also brings a fresh, dynamic approach, showing the evolution of this treasured genre,” said M. John Richard, president and CEO of the Adrienne Arsht Center.

Dianne Reeves is the voice of this era and the most decorated jazz singer of recent years. The four-time Grammy winner is the only singer to win the vocal category for three consecutive recordings in any singing category. Her virtuosity, improvisational prowess and unique jazz and R&B stylings have garnered Reeves international acclaim on the jazz circuit and beyond. She has performed and recorded extensively with Wynton Marsalis and The Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra, Daniel Barenboim and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, and the Berlin Philharmonic, among others. Additionally, she was featured prominently on the soundtrack of the critically acclaimed feature film Good Night, and Good Luck. Reeves released her much-anticipated first solo album in several years, When You Know, a stunning array of old and new standards with infectious, uplifting originals, on the famed Blue Note label.

A multiple Grammy Award nominee, jazz singer Jane Monheit has mastered the art of remaking the familiar into something fresh and innovative with a rare combination of wit, grace, and deep emotion. Since being chosen as a finalist in the 1998 Thelonious Monk Jazz Institute’s vocal competition, she has become one of the world’s premier vocal interpreters and all around musical talents. Her lifelong passion and the genre with which she identifies most are the jazz standards of the Great American Songbook. Monheit embodies a retro-styled vocal delivery and is committed to bringing the classics to new audiences. She has been featured on the award-winning PBS television series, Legends of Jazz, Christmas at The White House, the Capitol Fourth of July Celebration, and on television shows including “The Today Show” and “The Late Show with David Letterman.” To date, Monheit has released eight CDs, including her newest recording, Home, and has collaborated with artists such as Michael Bublé, Tom Harrell, and Terence Blanchard.

Sixteen-year old Montreal-born singing sensation Nikki Yanofsky was seen by millions when she sang for the opening ceremonies of the 2010 Winter Olympics.
Her single, I Believe, which was the official song for the Olympics, immediately shot to number one on the Canadian charts. She is the youngest singer ever to appear on a Verve Records release, and at her tender age, is already a veteran of the jazz circuit, having toured with famed composer/conductor Marvin Hamlisch, performed with the legendary Count Basie Orchestra, and headlined the most prestigious international jazz festivals. She has sung before full houses at Carnegie Hall, The Kennedy Center, Dizzy’s at Jazz at Lincoln Center, and Avery Fisher Hall. In 2010, Yanofsky released her first studio album, Nikki, produced by the legendary, multi-Grammy Award-winning producer Phil Ramone. The recording debuted at number one on the Canadian Billboard Jazz Chart and also at number one on the U.S. Billboard Heatseekers Chart, becoming certified gold within just three months. New York magazine calls her “astonishingly talented.”

Jazz Roots also features an in-depth educational partnership with Miami-Dade County Public Schools which will bring more than 900 music students to the Center for a unique behind-the-scenes experience, including a pre-concert sound check and a Q&A session with featured artists followed by a workshop with a local jazz expert that will highlight the music, the artistic process and the practical skills needed for a career in the arts. In addition, the Center has developed a curriculum which will be distributed to 800 music, English and social studies teachers throughout the MDCPS school system, potentially serving 24,000 children.

Heralded by Quincy Jones as “the most important new concert and educational jazz series in America!,” Jazz Roots has the unique distinction of being the only major jazz series in America that has sold-out every one of its concerts since inception. The final concert this season of the six-concert Jazz Roots series is GUITAR VIRTUOSOS, featuring two of the hottest guitarists in all of jazz — Al Di Meola and Lee Ritenour — on April 1, 2011. Since the inception of the series, more than 24,000 South Floridians have attended Jazz Roots concerts at the Adrienne Arsht Center.

WPBT Channel 2, WDNA 88.9 FM Serious Jazz, WLRN 91.3 FM, and Capsule Media have generously agreed to be media sponsors of Jazz Roots.
Visit www.arshtcenter.org for up-to-date information for details and schedules. See highlights and video for the Jazz Roots series at www.jazzroots.net.

Prices, artists, dates, time and program are subject to change without notice.

St. Patrick’s Day at CocoWalk 3/17/11

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St. Patrick’s Day ALL DAY at CocoWalk!!!
Thursday, March 17, 2011, 11am-11pm
CocoWalk!
3015 Grand Avenue
Coconut Grove, FL. 33133
www.cocowalk.net

An ALL DAY St. Patrick’s Day Celebration! 11am-3pm KJ & Terri Irish Duo! 6pm a Master Bagpiper playing to kick off the night and at 7pm, the greatest U2 Cover Band of ALL TIMES will be rocking out all night! Retro Sky 7pm-11pm!!!

Go to the CocoWalk website to check out restaurant and retail specials for St. Patrick’s Day!