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Beach Day and Mr. Entertainment and the Pookiesmackers to Take Over Hollyweird

By David Von Bader Wed., Jun. 19 2013 at 3:04 PM
Categories: Looking Good

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Album release shows are generally the best kind of shows, because they bring out the finest in the bands. That vibe usually permeates through the crowd, and great energy prevails.

However, when the show celebrates the birth of two records, you'd better believe it's going to be proper party. Hollyweird's favored sonic exports, Beach Day and Mr. Entertainment and the Pookiesmackers, will be welcoming their respective fresh sounds to the world with a joint blowout at Hollywood Beach's seaside bandshell.

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Local Music

New Indie Night at American Rock Bar Features Boxwood and Casey Hopkins Duo

By Alex Rendon Thu., Feb. 21 2013 at 8:36 AM
Categories: Local Music, Looking Good , Night Watch, Nightlife
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Ian Witlen
The musical void between Delray Beach's Dada and Fort Lauderdale's Green Room is being filled by a new indie night at Deerfield Beach's American Rock Bar and Grill. Northern Broward music fans, rest assured. You can now avoid traveling on I-95, at least for one night, and still catch a show with worthy, original local acts.

Aleks Violet Holubowic -- the former promotions director and current DJ on FIU's student-run radio station WRGP Radiate FM (95.3 FM at the Modesto Madique Campus, and 96.9 FM at the Biscayne Bay Campus) -- is heading up the booking for this new event. It's clear, listening to her radio show, Local Radiation, that this dedicated music devotee has a knack for picking out capable bands from South Florida.

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Magic 102.7's DJ Rick Shaw Transformed into a Drag Queen with the Help of Wilton Manors' Lips

By Rebecca Dittmar Fri., Oct. 19 2012 at 7:52 AM
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Dude will soon look like a lady. 
At 77-years-old, former Majic 102.7 DJ Rick Shaw still has the voice and personality for radio. President of the Majic Children's Fund and involved with Neighbors 4 Neighbors, he devotes himself to the same causes he did when he was still on the air. 

Of N4N, Shaw says, "They do wonderful things for the community that if they didn't do, they just wouldn't get done." The nonprofit into being after Hurricane Andrew ravaged South Florida, leaving legions without homes.

His latest fundraising stunt for the charity though might take Shaw slightly outside of his masculine comfort zone. For this one, he'll be wearing high heels, a wig make up, a dress, and he'll be going by the name Miss Roxy Roll. 

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Ten Things You Should Probably Wear or Bring to a Jacuzzi Boys Show

By Liz Tracy Mon., Jun. 18 2012 at 10:55 AM
Categories: Looking Good , Talking Shit
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Monica McGivern
Just this past Saturday night, we threw quite a nice gathering for music lovers, County Grind lovers, and just plain lovers. It was great fun, if we do say so ourselves The acts we chose to feature, Hollywood garage rockers the Gun Hoes, Miami's psych outfit Lil Daggers, and party heroes and local favorites the Jacuzzi Boys, all made County Grind Live a fantastic representation of this blog. Read the rundown, and check out pictures from the night. 

In between taking shots, moshing, and acting a fool, there was a little time to sit back and observe all of the things going on at the show and all of the people who'd come out. Now this certainly wasn't our first JB show, but there were some people there who hadn't seen them live before. This got us thinking, maybe JB virgins need some guidance on what to wear or bring to their shows. So, in the spirit of giving, here's a lil list of stuff to think about gettin' together before heading out again to see Gabriel, Diego, and Danny perform.

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Limited Fanfare Records' Charity Auction Benefits Music Saves Lives

By Liz Tracy Tue., Jun. 12 2012 at 9:00 AM
Categories: Being Nice, Labelz, Looking Good
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Limited Fanfare's upcoming releases will involve Paper with Dashboard Confessional's Mike Marsh.  
Brian Kurtz is a busy guy. He has a day job; he runs his own local record label, Limited Fanfare; he sends really awesome care packages; and he's setting up an online auction to provide funds for Music Saves Lives. The organization educates people on blood disorders and the importance of donating marrow and blood. It works with the entertainment community to raise awareness and lets fans give in a way that is easy and musically rewarding.

"I chose to work with Music Saves Lives because of their passion for using music as a catalyst to get people involved -- either donating blood to save lives or just to make people aware of the impact that they can have as an individual," Kurtz says. "Plus they give really great benefits to people for doing so." This includes stuff like Free Warped Tour tickets. 

The Limited Fanfare Music Saves Lives Charity Auction eBay site won't go live until June 19 -- it lasts through June 25 -- but you can start plotting your wins here. Get ready to dig your claws into rare and signed items from an impressive list of bands that include Mastodon, Sleigh Bells, Black Lips, Dinosaur Jr., Battles, MonstrO + William DuVall of Alice in Chains, Ladytron, Obituary, and Sebadoh.


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Russian Tsarlag and More Deliver a Monster Show at Snooze Theatre

By Monica McGivern Mon., Mar. 5 2012 at 1:01 PM
Categories: Local Music, Looking Good
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The freshly installed peephole raised hopes for learning a cool new secret handshake. Sadly, all that was required at the door was five American dollars.
​Russian Tsarlag, Tracey Trance, Cop City Chill Pillars, Dim Past, JJXP 
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March 2, 2012 

Better than: The bad kind of weird. 

In a Cheers-esque way, Lake Worth's Snooze Theatre is where everyone knows your name. Or at least your face. Chances are, you've been here before, and if not, you're likely to become a near staple sometime before the show even starts. 

Friday night, the crowd had time to grab a drink, say their hellos, and make new acquaintances before 11:06 p.m., when Cop City Chill Pillars decided the vibe was right to begin. "They've been set up for hours," an eager attendee remarked.

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MP3: Mike June, My Musical Valentine

By Liz Tracy Mon., Feb. 13 2012 at 2:57 PM
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Mike June has that Aiden from Sex in the City look and a Bruce Springsteen unplugged sound. The musician was raised in the Garden State but found his home in the capital city of the Lonestar land. June's rich folk rock displays a distinctively Jersey-meets-Texas sound. June is releasing a new album tomorrow, February 14, with his band the Wilson Street Refugees. With all of this goodness going on, Mike June is County Grind's musical valentine.
 

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Bruise Cruise: You're (Almost) on a Boat, What to Pack with Kismet Vintage

By Monica McGivern Mon., Feb. 6 2012 at 11:15 AM
Categories: Bruise Cruise, Looking Good
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Digital scan of a polaroid shot with Impossible Project film on Bruise Cruise 2011.
​You've already got the definitive guide to the onboard party, thanks to our sister paper, Miami New Times. Now you just need to pack! 

Drawing from our Floridian expertise of hot and nautical nature, here are a few ideas to help you stay cool, literally and figuratively. We love the Bruise Cruise scene and its eclectic mix of personalities, including fashion trends from cultured waters around the world. They can make Goodwill look hip, and Gucci grunge. It's an open-minded crew, whose style is steered by the music. 

The County Grind interview last week with Bruise Cruise co-captains Michelle Cable and Jonas Stein had some great recommendations about what to bring. But we at New Times wanted to really be there for you in your "Agh, someone help me pack!" moment.

Maybe you've been thinking about what to shove in your suitcase, or maybe you've been too busy working to cover the cost of your rock 'n' roll cruise-cation. Either way, like Madonna's entertainment career, time is ticking down.

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Music and Fashion Made Some Ugly Babies Last Week (Attn. Rihanna, Amy Winehouse, and Mickey Mouse)

By Liz Tracy Mon., Jan. 30 2012 at 12:51 PM
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​Last week was a kooky time for music and fashion. These two creative arenas are always linked in both ugly and sometimes pretty ways. Musicians think that can design, and since they're rich, they often do. Luckily, fewer designers think they can sing. Although, Tommy Hilfiger singing "You're All I Need to Get By" alongside Mary J. would be quite the treat of the century. 

The following is a list outlining some of the ugliness and neatness of decisions made by fashionistas and musicians this past week. 

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Amy Winehouse, Courtney Love, Fashion, Jean-Paul Gaultier, Joy Division, Kurt Cobain, Marky Ramone, Mickey Mouse, Rihanna
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