Archive for April, 2009

Miami Arena Retrospective

Thursday, April 23rd, 2009
Miami Arena Retrospective

I see Brett Michaels on his pathetic show, having his second life as a TV star, and I can’t believe the impact Poison had on me during the MTV frenzy that caught on in the late 80’s. I must admit that twenty years ago Talk Dirty To Me was my favorite music video, next... Read More »

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Album Review: Tristan Clopet's Duende EP

Thursday, April 23rd, 2009
Album Review: Tristan Clopet's Duende EP

Tristan Clopet & The Juice play the Hard Rock's Ambassadors of Rock Battle of the Bands competition tonight at the Hard Rock Cafe inside the Seminole Hard Rock Casino in Hollywood, Florida. Band: Tristan Clopet & The Juice (www.myspace.com/tristanthemusic & www.tristanclopet.com) Genre: Rock/Funk Album: Duende EP Sounds Like: Red Hot Chili Peppers/Blood, Sweat & Tears/Jeff Buckley Simplicity is a... Read More »

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LGBT Pride Miami: April 18, 2009

Tuesday, April 21st, 2009
LGBT Pride Miami: April 18, 2009

I had the pleasure of talking with Steve Adkins, the President of the Miami-Dade Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce, the largest not-for-profit corporation in the County for gay and lesbian businesses. Adkins was happy to answer my questions. He started by mentioning his passion for the love and hope that the LGBT community... Read More »

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Miami 420 Music Festival: Day 4 - Smokeout BBQ!

Monday, April 20th, 2009
Miami 420 Music Festival: Day 4 - Smokeout BBQ!

I sit here in a fog and haze of smoke.  Cheech and Chong's Up in Smokeplays on the tv behind me. The pothead's national holiday has arrived and I can tell you, after a weekend of insane amounts of bands, hip-hoppers, acoustic acts, fans, venues, etc., I think almost anyone would be ready for a... Read More »

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Miami 420 Music Festival: Day 2 - Hip-Hop Edition

Saturday, April 18th, 2009
Miami 420 Music Festival: Day 2 - Hip-Hop Edition

Tonight is Day 2 of the Miami 420 Music Festival, the Hip-Hop edition. Featuring Live Performances By: Garcia Omniscient Lex One La Guardia Name_Brand A1phanum3ric5 Final Second Jabrjaw & Dj Dee Dubbs Orion The Benchwarmers Clique Saheed The first performance is at 9pm, so come early! Black Sheep Bar on Miami Beach (721 Lincoln Lane, Miami) See you soon. Read More »

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REVMiami.com Presents: Miami 420 Music Festival, Part I

Friday, April 17th, 2009
REVMiami.com Presents: Miami 420 Music Festival, Part I

Miami 420 Music Festival is a 5 day event taking place at various locations across Miami. Kickoff Party @ Black Sheep Live Thursdays at Black Sheep Bar (721 Lincoln Lane) Featuring: Oceanaire (formerly Saga High), Dyslexic Postcards, Xela Zaid, Have You Ever Heard The Band Called?!, Lindsaybell, and Andrew Sansac. Day 1: Indie Edition @ White Room... Read More »

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