Archive for June, 2010

A Practical Guide For Local Bands in Miami Pt. 2: Where's the Merch?

Monday, June 28th, 2010
A Practical Guide For Local Bands in Miami Pt. 2: Where's the Merch?

In Part 1 of A Practical Guide for Local Bands in Miami, I wrote about the "right" attitude for bands to start moving their music careers forward (or at least keep their hobby enjoyable). To summarize, the two extremes of band attitudes are the push over and the prima donna.  For the most part bands should be... Read More »

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Big City Breakdown 17: Dooms De Pop - "Portable Paradox"

Monday, June 21st, 2010
Big City Breakdown 17: Dooms De Pop -

We are expanding the scope of the Big City Breakdown, taking on the streets of other big cities! The concept remains the same, where we are selecting the area’s best local bands to play one unplugged song, outdoors while we film the performance in one running take. The Big City Breakdown is an opportunity... Read More »

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5 Questions with Laura Barry from Addax

Thursday, June 17th, 2010
5 Questions with Laura Barry from Addax

The World Cup is back, and today I discovered that the best audio accompaniment to the game is Addax. I urge you to test my theory thusly: grab a frosty beverage, tune your TV to your favorite World Cup match (on mute), make yourself comfortable on the couch, and pump up You’re Eyes I’m... Read More »

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¡Felicidades Etsy! Saying Happy Birthday with Craft

Wednesday, June 16th, 2010
¡Felicidades Etsy! Saying Happy Birthday with Craft

If you are even slightly connected to the craft scene in any way, odds are that you’re familiar with Etsy.com. For everyone else, Etsy is a fantastic online marketplace specializing in all kinds of handmade crafts, supplies and vintage goodies. It’s physically impossible to spend less than 14 straight hours on that site searching... Read More »

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Nathan Sawaya's REPLAY @ Art and Culture Center of Hollywood

Tuesday, June 15th, 2010
Nathan Sawaya's REPLAY @ Art and Culture Center of Hollywood

Like most children growing up in the 80’s I was a kid in love with Legos. I can remember stacking rows upon rows of brightly colored bricks to make a “house” for my little Lego people to live in. Ultimately, my windowless/doorless creation resembled a padded cell more than a home. Obviously I was not... Read More »

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Weekend Videos June 12: The Big Bounce, Arboles Libres, and Miami Art Museum

Saturday, June 12th, 2010
Weekend Videos June 12: The Big Bounce, Arboles Libres, and Miami Art Museum

#1: Brendan O'Hara (of the Big Bounce) on NBC6 #2: Arboles Libres Live at WRGP #3: Miami Art Museum on Plum TV Read More »

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