Jabrjaw Shares Five Spots for Late Night Eats

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Eating is great. But, let's face it, drunk eating is even better. And isn't it strange how just about anything tastes like the best food on earth after a late night of drinking with friends?

However sometimes we're just not in the mood for the same ol' Taco Bell burritos or 24-HR McDonald's fries. So we asked local rapper Jabrjaw -- who is performing tonight at Black Locust Society's new monthly event -- to advise us on some late night spots to check out after last call.

Take a look at the delicious list after the jump.
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Rock 'n' Roll Ladies Night with Avenida Zero, All the Pretty Cars, The Reckless Dames, and DJ Sweetswirl


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Joan Jett, bad-ass leading lady of all time? Probably.

Green Room nightclub, the growing epicenter of the Fort Lauderdale's live music scene is hosting a girls' night of rock on this Saturday. 

The event, appropriately called "Ladies That Rock," is a tribute to all of the fabulous female-fronted bands of yesterday, today, and tomorrow who have helped shape the often male-dominated music industry. Think bad asses like Joan Jett and The Runaways circa 1976 meets No Doubt and Paramore -- need we say more?

The line-up of fierce performers are all headed up by lovely and talented ladies. There's Latin pop/punk five-some Avenida Zero, fronted by lead singer Lisa Abreu. Abreu agrees that Joan Jett exudes everything that is bad-ass, noting the frontwoman's influence on her own music. Madonna is another leading lady that Abreu admires, saying, "When I first discovered her (at age 8), I knew I wanted to be an artist/performer for the rest of my life." No arguments there. We think Madonna rules too!

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Five Things You Don't Know About the Lovely Songstress St. Vincent

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The widely recognized dreamy indie musician/songstress known at St.Vincent is debuting her latest album Strange Mercy to a Miami audience, finally, thanks to the movers and shakers of Mute Miami, on May 31 at The Stage. Last week, our sister blog Crossfade broke the news on this hot upcoming affair. Mute Miami has worked long and hard to bring this indie queen to our neck of the woods, since St. Vincent usually sticks to festivals and the like, making this a momentous and exciting moment for the South Florida music scene.

Seeing as this is her first appearance in front of a ravenous SoFla audience, we only thought it was appropriate to flip the script a little. Rather than telling you all the things you probably know about her, like her real name -- it's Annie Erin Clark -- or that she was part of Sufjan Stevens' touring band before pursuing her solo career in 2006, instead, we're gonna tell ya some things that you probably don't know.

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International EDM DJ Sharam on Drum and Bass Producers and New Album Night and Day - Gryphon Nightclub on May 27

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It's not everyday that an Iranian-born DJ with roots in house music comes to the Sunshine State, but Sharam -- who fits this description -- will be spinning all sorts of dance music for South Florida electro-heads this Sunday. One part of the electronic duo Deep Dish, Sharam has created his share of remixes and a few compilations, and spends most of his time bringing sonic joy to those in clubs around the world.

His newest endeavor Night and Day, set to be released at the end of June. He says, "It's an extension of what I do as a DJ, what I do as a producer, and as a music lover. I'm into all kinds of music." Through beats, the album looks at two sides of Sharam and two kinds of parties at which he works. "Day parties have become very popular. It's different from a night party. I wanted to represent both things," he says. The DJ enjoys both parties equally. "I've been doing this for a long time. I'm a music lover. I love all kinds of dance music," he says. Sharam gets bored with music quickly, just as he becomes inspired, he becomes disinterested, "I need to constantly be exposed to different formats in music. Otherwise I'd become stale in what I do." 


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Five Albums in Astrea Corporation's Current Rotation

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In a music industry that's so oversaturated with trendy electronic music, the sultry trip-hop sounds of Lake Worth's Astrea Corporation offer a refreshing change. It's almost difficult to place the group into just one category, as its talent and music break the barriers of any single genre. But if we had to, it'd be something along the lines of soulfully haunting. Constantly growing and experimenting, Astrea Corporation is certainly one local act to keep an eye on.

Tomorrow night, Astrea Corp. will perform alongside fellow Black Locust Society members at 5 Points Lounge in Fort Lauderdale. We asked them to share five albums in their current rotation.

Take a peek at the list after the jump. 


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Protoman's Five Local Thrift Shops to Check Out

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There is no denying the fact that local hip-hop wordsmith Protoman is a flashy dresser. But, you'll never catch him in some trendy gear that was pulled off the pages of a fashion magazine. Instead, this guy is scouring the racks of local thrift stores to find some serious wardrobe treasures.

Lucky for us (and you), he let us in on a few of his favorite thrift store spots around town. Take a peek at the list after the jump.

You can see Protoman perform alongside fellow Black Locust Society members at 5 Points Lounge on Friday, May 25.
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Ras Kass Returns to Fort Lauderdale, Gets Deep, Talks History in Rhyme and Skinny Jeans

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It's 1996, a turning point in music. Stacked high above your combination CD/cassette deck in heavy rotation are numerous hip-hop classics like 2Pac's All Eyez on Me, the Fugees' The Score, Jay-Z's Reasonable Doubt, and Nas' It Was Written. If you're like us here at County Grind, you dug deeper than just the mainstream and pulled out backpacker classics like Heltah Skeltah's Nocturnal, Ghostface Killah's Ironman, and, last but not least, Ras Kass' Soul on Ice.

From the minute Ras emerged on the scene among the often-bubblegum raps dominating airwaves, he stood out as one of hip-hop's most talented lyricists. One listen to the critically acclaimed track "Nature of the Threat," and you realized -- hip-hop doesn't have to be about busting gats and banging hoes. Rather, hip-hop, if done right, can explore issues like religion, homosexuality, the government, and even the history of Western Civilization, as evidenced all over Soul on Ice.

Since then, Ras has continued to release critically acclaimed albums, from 1998's Rasassination to 2010's A.D.I.D.A.S. (All Day I Dream About Spittin). His thoughts and beliefs have evolved -- but one thing has remained the same -- Ras Kass can rap with the best of them. On the eve of his return to the Fort Lauderdale area to perform at Green Room's Brown Bag Wednesdays, County Grind caught up with Ras Kass for a candid interview.

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Radioboxer's Top Five Back to the Future Songs, Just in Time for Enchantment Under the Sea

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Radioboxer, a Miami-based, self-proclaimed "bipolar pop" band that brings fake blood and real guts to the stage, is headlining Green Room's upcoming Back To The Future-themed party on June 2. The nightclub will transform itself into Hill Valley High's gymnasium for a Fort Lauderdale-style Enchantment Under the Sea prom. Pretend it's 1955 and a Calvin Klein-wearing, youthful Michael J. Fox is your date and dress the part. Along with opening act the Butchers, the fun includes costume contests, artwork, and burlesque performances, all with a Back to the Future or underwater theme.

Radioboxer's Jota Dazza admits that he's been waiting for more than ten years for somebody to ask him to do anything related to this movie, saying, "By God, I won't let some Huey Lewis haters ruin my shot!" He showed off his knowledge of all things Marty McFly by compiling a list of the all-time greatest Back to the Future songs for us -- and yes, Huey Lewis made the cut. 

From Lewis to Marvin Berry and the Starlighters, Dazza's list blasts us Doc Brown-style into the past. 
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Rapper Bleubird's Top Five Cat Video Picks

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It's no secret that local rapper Bleubird is really into cats. Not only does he share a house with several feline friends but he has around ten "cattoos" on various parts of his body. His musical side project, Boyfriends Inc., even has a track titled "Lookin' Kittie."

As he gears up to perform Friday night at Black Locust Society's new monthly event at 5 Points Lounge, Bleubird took a moment to share some of his favorite YouTube cats.

Take a look after the jump. Beware, you might shed some tears.
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County Grind Gets Live at Green Room with Jacuzzi Boys, Lil Daggers, and The Gun Hoes

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The January County Grind Live blowout at Green Room might have left you with a sonic hangover thanks mostly to performances by Afrobeta, Möthersky, This Heart Electric, Dino Felipe, and Astrea Corp. It's time to take another dip into the bowl of audio hunch punch as we get drunk with musical power at this next County Grind live. 

We are reuniting with Green Room to present a solid rock 'n' roll showcase this June 16, presenting the ever adorable, always sweaty onstage, and very girl-friendly Jacuzzi Boys, Miami psych outfit Lil Daggers, and Hollywood's surfy punks The Gun Hoes. Radio-Active Records is also partnering with us in this endeavor, providing DJs and, likely, reduced price tickets at the store (more details on that soon). 

After the jump, learn a little about and listen to these three bands you probably already "like" on Facebook. Make sure to RSVP here!
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