Anyone who happened to catch the enormously hilarious 2003 film A Mighty Wind could hardly be blamed for having a somewhat stilted view of folk music. In the film’s parodied reality, the genre was presented as a maudlin, over zealous form of fanciful musical expression suited mainly to aging hipsters in…
Origin stories can be tedious. Just how many times will Hollywood make us watch Uncle Ben die in a Spider-Man reboot? Red Nectar’s origin story took place among rows of expensive denim. Bernardo, the band’s designated shredder, met Michelle Grand, who would handle bass and vocal duties, while working together…
After having to reschedule an interview with local jazz singer Nicole Henry I texted her, “Thanks for being understanding.” She texted back, “I’m a singer that’s my job.” When we were able to talk she elaborated, explaining how empathy is a key component to what she does. “I tell stories…
Bands get together. Bands break up. From national arena acts to tiny garage bands, no musician is immune. Even when things are going well, you never know when a cymbal might fly across the recording studio, striking a lead singer in the forehead and forever ending your favorite group’s career…
As the founder of one of Miami’s most popular Latin dance studios, Rene Gueits just might be the Magic City’s number one salsa lover. But in 2001, Gueits took his pasión del ritmo and his dance company Salsa Lovers to another level by kicking off the Miami Salsa Congress. “I…
Sam Smith With Gavin James American Airlines Arena, Miami Monday, July 20, 2015 While the rest of Miami twerked it up with Nicki Minaj and the Pinkprint Tour crew at the Bayfront Park Amphitheatre last night, the Magic City’s hopeless romantics, well around 20,000 of ‘em, gathered at the American…
Nicki Minaj With Meek Mill, Tinashe, and Dej Loaf Bayfront Park Amphitheatre Monday, July 20, 2015 It’s been about 45 minutes. The DJ is doing his best to quell the “We want Nicki!” chants with bizarre Phil Collins mash ups, but he can only hold them back for so long…
The newest addition to the Chica family is a hairy little sweetheart named Gunner, a black Labrador retriever just shy of 2 years old — or around 17 in dog years. That makes him roughly the same age as his owner, Joseph Chica. Though the pup, a guide dog in…
Love it or hate it, everyone knew about Will Call. The hybrid venue perched at the doorstep of the American Airlines Arena for the last four years was many things to many people. Modeled to be a great rock n’ roll venue, Will Call served the needs to many a folk. Some of the…
When it comes to being confident, Natalie La Rose is an expert. After leaving all her friends and family back home in Amsterdam, she came to Los Angeles, California, to jump-start her music career. So far, that looks like it was a smart decision. La Rose’s debut single “Somebody” featuring…
When Aja Monet and Umi Selah were first tossing around the idea of building their own recording studio, a lot of decisions needed to be made. First, a name. It was Aja who came up with Smoke Signals. Umi Selah (formely known as Phillip Agnew) explains its significance like this: “A…
Nicki Minaj: The Pinkprint Tour. With Meek Mill, Tinashe, and Dej Loaf. Monday, July 20, 7 p.m. Bayfront Park Amphitheatre, 301 Biscayne Blvd, Miami; 305-358-7550; bayfrontparkmiami.com. Tickets cost $35 to $570 plus fees via livenation.com. “The Night Is Still Young,” so “get twisted” on “Myx Moscato and vodka.” Then get…
Brit Floyd Fillmore Miami Beach Thursday, July 16 Better Than: Waiting around praying that the surviving members of Pink Floyd tour again. In case you haven’t noticed all your favorite classic rock stars are dead or old as dirt. Of the surviving Beatles Paul McCartney is 73 and Ringo Starr…
Selena. Gloria Estefan. Jennifer Lopez. The past is full of strong, sensual, and talented Latina superstars who continue to shine in our hearts and on our screens, but look to the budding young faces of the present, and there’s a certain vacancy. That’s what Miami’s Monique hopes to change. Talking…
The Bolero Ball II. With Dude Skywalker, Lazaro Casanova, and Austin Frank. Presented by Deep Playa and petFood. Friday, July 17, 10 p.m. The Electric Pickle, 2826 N. Miami Ave., Miami; 305-456-5613; electricpicklemiami.com. Admission is free before 1 a.m. with RSVP via eventbrite.com. Ages 21 and up. Don your fanciest pair of dancing shoes and…
If you like Nicki Minaj, you shouldn’t miss this show. Hell, even if you don’t like Nicki Minaj, you probably shouldn’t miss this show. Because whether you like her or not, you simply can’t deny her ability to put on a show. Bayfront Park Amphitheatre’s recent resurrection has brought Third Eye…
The five bearded men that make up the sludgy prog rock quintet of Form & Design were hard at work in a recording studio in the town of Medley, chipping away at the band’s debut album Gradients. The band — consisting of singer Adrian Cossio, guitarists Pachi Rasco and Manny…
“To have done a rock album without my crew would be treason,” the troubadour who is currently calling himself Rodrigo Solo told us. “I love the label of rock and roll but I wanted to do a more diverse project. I wanted to try to generate feelings without using a…
Curly hair. It’s all I’ve thought about the past few days. Out of all the things that I remember about listening to Alex Ferreira’s music during my college heyday, the one thing I always have the easiest time remembering is the hair, which was prominently displayed on the cover of…
Shania Twain may not be impressed by much, but just about everyone is impressed by this pop-country siren. She’s the Denzel of females — all talent with a perfect visage. And just like that runaway train Mr. Washington spent a whole movie trying to slow down, she’s proven to be…
With coheadliners the Smashing Pumpkins and Marilyn Manson, the End Times Tour is a traveling history museum of ’90s rock. In fact, no two bands could represent the rock world’s issues of the 20th Century’s final decade quite like they do. As the ’90s began, the main musical debate involved…
A week after Fool’s Gold announced the always-awesome Day Off celebration would return to Miami this September a whole two months earlier than usual (and the first time this is happening outside of Art Basel), the hip-hop and dance label dropped the sickest follow-up of all. The lineup is here,…
