Concerts

Brother Ali at Culture Room September 23

PillowTalk at Villa 221 September 22

Forever R&B, With Kelly Price, Dru Hill, Carl Thomas, and Shirley Murdock, at BankUnited Center September 22

What’s done is done. Steven Tyler cheated on Joe Perry with Jennifer Lopez and Randy Jackson. But “now it’s time to bring rock back.” And just as Tyler promised when he announced that he’d be leaving American Idol to rededicate his time to Aerosmith, the group’s been “kicking some serious…

Jethro Tull’s Ian Anderson
 Fillmore Miami Beach
 Tuesday, September 18, 2012 Better Than: Jethro Tull? Hmm … There’s reason to consider. Ian Anderson’s decision to revisit Jethro Tull’s most elaborate opus (and no, we’re not talking Aqualung) certainly took some fans by surprise, if for no other reason that the…

Despite opposing views on war, the current administration, or foreign policy, supporting our men and women in uniform is something that all Americans can agree on. After all, we’re forever indebted to their brave, selfless service, and commitment to our country. So buy a vet a beer. Or simply thank…

Last Halloween weekend, Midtown Miami played ghost host to the “largest dance music costume party in the U.S.,” transforming a 70,000 square-foot arena into a maddening scene of titties, booze, and bass-fueled mayhem. It was a sold-out event for Go Big Productions, topped by headliners like Swedish House Mafia’s Sebastian…

Wyclef Jean is baring his soul in the upcoming autobiography, Purpose: An Immigrant’s Story. And he’s including all the dirty details. For more than a decade, fans of epic rap group The Fugees have been fascinated with the details of the band’s demise, the sexual relationship between Lauryn Hill and…

In the 1990s, nothing was bigger than the 1980s. The phrase “sooo 80s” became applicable to every last iteration of big hair, bright colors, and schmaltzy synthesizers. A few of the Me Decade’s touchstone references: MTV overdoses, Madonna’s dirty Bowery tutu, the Flock of Seagulls hairdo, baggy suits, too much…

“You and I are like cocaine and ketamine — I just wanna make you high,” sings Cari Golden on “You and I,” the insidiously catchy 2012 breakout hit from Venezuelan DJ-production duo Fur Coat. And with such provocative party favor references in its lyrics, what hedonistic club rat could resist…

See also “Chris Isaak on New Album: ‘We Did It Like the ’50s, No Overdubbing, That’s Cheating.'” Chris Isaak
 The Fillmore Miami Beach 
Friday, September 14, 2012 Better Than: Any other professional show biz showcase. Chris Isaak is at his best when he’s going back to basics. Of course, that’s…

See also “Fiona Apple Announces Concert at Fillmore Miami Beach on September 30.” Even if every penny of your savings from that mid-’90s stint as a Lilith Fair roadie has run out, there’s still no reason for all you Fiona Apple superfans to stay at home alone, scream-singing “Criminal” till…

See also “M83 at Ultra Music Festival 2012: Technical Issues Ruin Live Performance” and “M83 on Ruined Ultra Performance: Our Deepest Apologies.'” When M83 was announced as part of 2012’s Ultra Music Festival, it wasn’t unexpected. The band, led by Frenchman Anthony Gonzalez, was coming off a stellar year with…

Finley Quaye Ricochet, Miami Wednesday, September 13, 2012 Better Than: Shopping for overpriced fedoras. At a little after 11 p.m., amid smoke and buzz, Scottish reggae guy Finley Quaye took to Ricochet’s stage and started crooning, no unnecessary fanfare or wild shout outs. It was a mellow start to his…

NOTE Matt Tolfrey and a number of other shows have been moved from the Electric Pickle to Villa 221, because of a temporary club closure. In an Internet-era dance music market oversaturated with labels and releases, London’s Leftroom Records has emerged as a veritable touchstone for quality tech-house. With international…

Sorry, Eminem. There’s a new Mr. Just Don’t Give A Fuck. And he ain’t passin’ out no shits neither. Who is famous enough to have the scene on fire? But not famous enough for anyone to know who he is? Who has the balls to pretend to be the richest…

Who is the funk-nastiest Kentucky gentleman you’ve ever met? Doesn’t matter ’cause Caleb Cornett takes the cake. Better known as Amtrac, you may have seen Mr. Cornett around Miami, because he splits his time between the rolling hills of Louisville and our own city of skin and sin. He just…

Toby Keith at Cruzan Amphitheatre September 15

Conquer the Mic: Freestyle Battle at Green Room September 19

French Horn Rebellion at Grand Central September 14

Reel and Restless Fest at Churchill’s Pub September 15

See also “Kreayshawn Talks Debut Album, Smokin’ Weed and Keepin’ It Craccin’ With Snoop Dogg.” Calling all sexy, bad bitches to the dance floor … It’s time to twerk it. Oakland’s dirtiest designer hater, Kreayshawn, is coming back to Miami to tear up the stage at LIV on Wednesday, November…