One of the first local Miami shows I ever covered was headlined by local debaucherous legends Dyslexic Postcards. Over the course of the years, I've been involved in the band as either their manager or friend, particularly with lead singer and songwriter Joshua Xmas. Dyslexic Postcards played REVMiami's Launch Party and Josh was also one... »
Talk about groundswell! Just when you thought Miami had reached it's capacity for locally grown Festivals, FILMIAMI, which is the Miami Dade Office of Film & Entertainment Board, announces the Miami Music Festival. MMF will take place December 10-12, which is the week after this year's Art Basel, and promises "...a showcase and conference featuring... »
When the owners of Wemerge magazine, Dawn and John, proposed that I write an article on Radio Boxer for them, I gladly accepted. I've been following the band for a while and appreciate what they do. I contacted Jota on the phone and we rapped while I had my tape running. By the end of... »
All photos by Alejandra Lemus In Part 1 of the Fireside Social Interview, drummer Kris Huesby and guitarist/vocalist Chris Ruppel spoke about their recent recording sessions with Ryan Haft at The Dungeon, their Florida Tour, their testicles, and their plans on releasing a 4-way 12" Vinyl split with Criminal Culture, Assassinate the Scientist, and Homemade... »
I lost touch with my old middle school friend for over twenty years, but thanks to everyone’s new favorite social networking site we recently reconnected. Who would have guessed that having grown apart all these years Dawn Dubriel and I share so many common interests today? Dawn invited Desiree Gutierrez and I, as The Deal,... »
I had the extreme pleasure of attending the joint birthday celebration for Johanna and Chanti from Sirens and Sealions last Friday. The well attended bash was held at Norwegian photographer/videographer Stian Roenning's studio in Miami Shores. Here are some pictures of Sirens & Sealions and Afrobeta. LINKS Sirens & Sealions myspace Afrobeata myspace Jesse Jackson myspace JESP myspace Sam Friend... »
