Valentine's Gift Guide: Jazzy Albums for Him and Her With Wine Pairings, Part One

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Oh! This crap again!
We've been accused of a lot of things here at the Grind. We've been accused of loving Lil Wayne too much, worrying excessively about dance crazes nobody has ever heard of or cares about, celebrating birthdays of musicians who don't know we're alive... in short, grievances have been made against us as a company and as individuals. 

While I personally will not suffer the affronts of some of my peers' love for Lil Wayne, I will take blame where my blame lies.

I was recently accosted by a reader and questioned as to why we've abandoned certain forms of coverage within our pages, digital and print. Well, I think this lady meant, why haven't I written about jazz in a while. Since I surely aim to please our readership and this little holiday is sneaking up, here's my Valentine to her. 

What follows are a couple of records that flew below our radars. They're by musicians who are either from South Florida or have visited recently, complete with relationship advice and wine suggestions. I hope she finds it in her heart to forgive me.

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Boise Bob Benefit Tonight: Do Something Nice for a Hometown Boy

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Boise Bob isn't just a guy who sings songs about 'possum meat and swamp living. He's a South Florida staple. Bob has been integrated into the local music scene since the late 1970s, playing everywhere from dive bars to art galleries. 

He's certainly dazzled you with Americana music and hillbilly humor, like the time he introduced the band as Sonic Youth before singing about white trash at Dorsch Gallery's season kickoff. You can't beat that kind of pure Floridian punk-rock approach with a stick or an alligator or even sawgrass.  

After all he's given to you over the years, Boise Bob needs your help now. After recently suffering a series of strokes, including one while performing, he is unable to work. This resulted in the Hallandale Beach resident getting kicked out of the trailer he's lived in for 15 years. Tonight, Churchill's Pub is hosting a fundraiser to get Bob back on his feet.
 
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