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Renaissance
Chris Nitard
Chris Nitard
Crossroads
Big Poppa E
Big Poppa E
Clique & Clac
Pascale Frossard
Pascale Frossard
Showcasing The
Blues Volume 2
Iko Iko
Blues Volume 2
Iko Iko
Live
Big Poppa E
and the E Band
Big Poppa E
and the E Band
| The Sunday Blues with Dar |
| Darlene Lopez, Host and Producer Sunday Blues with Dar |
Bekah Williams
Bekah Williams
Bekah Williams
| Blues in the Key of E |
| Hosted by Carlos Garcia from 7PM to 8PM on Friday nights on WDNA (88.9FM and www.wdna.org) in Miami geared towards promoting the great local musicians by showcasing their talents live on the radio |
Hosted by Michael Stock every
Sunday afternoon from 2PM to 5PM,
WLRN airs the only folk music show
in South Florida, which includes
interviews and performances with
local and national touring artists,
and plays music from a collection of
over 8000 CDs.
Sunday afternoon from 2PM to 5PM,
WLRN airs the only folk music show
in South Florida, which includes
interviews and performances with
local and national touring artists,
and plays music from a collection of
over 8000 CDs.
| Best Outdoor Dining Reader's Choice Award New Times Magazine's "Best of 2004" |
| Open seven days a week, this 1924 two-story house turned restaurant pub attracts an eclectic crowd of artists, musicians and poets who gather for open mikes, poetry slams, fashion shows, Popscene Saturdays, films and indie bands. |
| South Florida's new home for rockabilly, blues, and roots music. Come check us out! We guarantee you won't be disappointed! |
| The Titanic Brewery Celebrating its 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY |
| Hear Big Poppa E and The E Band playing LIVE on Sound Theory hosted by Carlos Garcia WDNA 88.9 FM Click Here |
Alone with his acoustic guitar
and harmonica, Big Poppa E is
a mesmerizing performer. But
the Miami-based bluesman can
be equally captivating with a
full band providing the colors
and textures that allow him to
explore his jazzier inclinations.
Of course, it helps that Poppa
possesses deeply soulful
vocals and a repertoire that
and harmonica, Big Poppa E is
a mesmerizing performer. But
the Miami-based bluesman can
be equally captivating with a
full band providing the colors
and textures that allow him to
explore his jazzier inclinations.
Of course, it helps that Poppa
possesses deeply soulful
vocals and a repertoire that
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Big Poppa E has donated a terrific prize to
our Milestone Membership Campaign - a
Les Paul guitar autographed by Big Poppa
E, one of the finest bluesmen in South
Florida. This is a gorgeous instrument
our Milestone Membership Campaign - a
Les Paul guitar autographed by Big Poppa
E, one of the finest bluesmen in South
Florida. This is a gorgeous instrument
| Welcome to your Neighborhood GastroPub |
Tryst is a local restaurant with a
neighborhood pub feeling. We will offer
lunch, dinner or a late night bite. The
menu is inspired by the rich bar culture of
Europe, with an emphasis on seasonal,
mostly local, farm fresh ingredients. Tryst
prides itself on using only the best in
artisanal and organic farmers.
neighborhood pub feeling. We will offer
lunch, dinner or a late night bite. The
menu is inspired by the rich bar culture of
Europe, with an emphasis on seasonal,
mostly local, farm fresh ingredients. Tryst
prides itself on using only the best in
artisanal and organic farmers.
stretches from vintage blues by Robert Johnson and Willie Dixon to soul
classics by Bill Withers. And it certainly doesn’t hurt that his E Band
includes blues and jazz stalwarts such as guitarist and keyboardist
Darrell Raines, bassist George Caldwell, and saxophonist Felipe
Lamoglia. The group stretches out on tunes such as “Hard Times,” “Old
Love,” and the quite affecting “Melonares Blues” on its debut recording,
Live. Pick up a copy when Poppa E and the E Band perform, as they do
each Sunday from 5 to 9 p.m. at Tryst (4 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach).
Admission is free. Call 561-921-0201, or visit trystdelray.com.
classics by Bill Withers. And it certainly doesn’t hurt that his E Band
includes blues and jazz stalwarts such as guitarist and keyboardist
Darrell Raines, bassist George Caldwell, and saxophonist Felipe
Lamoglia. The group stretches out on tunes such as “Hard Times,” “Old
Love,” and the quite affecting “Melonares Blues” on its debut recording,
Live. Pick up a copy when Poppa E and the E Band perform, as they do
each Sunday from 5 to 9 p.m. at Tryst (4 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach).
Admission is free. Call 561-921-0201, or visit trystdelray.com.
| DJ Oski is Tobacco Road's in-house heavy |
Few DJs can boast a history of beat dropping that dates back to the
days of grade school. Then again, few DJs grew up in houses as heavy
with sound as that of DJ Oski. Oski's pops, Pepe Pothea, was a player
— he handled percussion for some of salsa's most active bands
throughout the '70s and '80s. Oski's god-pops, Papi Peña, was also a
player, as well as a much-regarded arranger on the very same scene.
By the age of 8, Oski Gonzalez was manning his family's collection of
classics as if he were born to the task. "Man, we had records and eight-
tracks and reel-to-reels all over the place," Oski remembers, "and I
was all over that."
Those formative years were spent split between the M.I.A. and Park
Slope, Brooklyn. When the Gonzalez clan finally made the definite
move to the Magic City, father and godfather set up themselves
gigging at legendary Miami Beach hotels such as Sans Souci,
Casablanca, and Versailles. And the then-junior high school-aged Oski
tagged along as much as he was allowed. "It was like Goodfellas," he
says. "We'd enter through the kitchen, and my godfather would tell the
staff to take care of me. It was amazing."
days of grade school. Then again, few DJs grew up in houses as heavy
with sound as that of DJ Oski. Oski's pops, Pepe Pothea, was a player
— he handled percussion for some of salsa's most active bands
throughout the '70s and '80s. Oski's god-pops, Papi Peña, was also a
player, as well as a much-regarded arranger on the very same scene.
By the age of 8, Oski Gonzalez was manning his family's collection of
classics as if he were born to the task. "Man, we had records and eight-
tracks and reel-to-reels all over the place," Oski remembers, "and I
was all over that."
Those formative years were spent split between the M.I.A. and Park
Slope, Brooklyn. When the Gonzalez clan finally made the definite
move to the Magic City, father and godfather set up themselves
gigging at legendary Miami Beach hotels such as Sans Souci,
Casablanca, and Versailles. And the then-junior high school-aged Oski
tagged along as much as he was allowed. "It was like Goodfellas," he
says. "We'd enter through the kitchen, and my godfather would tell the
staff to take care of me. It was amazing."
By the time Gonzalez had finished
high school, he'd rechristened himself
MC Oski and was leading his own
outfit. The crew was called the Latin
Connection, and it had enough
hip-hop chops to interest Hot Records,
which gave the up-and-comer his first
big break. Gonzalez parlayed that spot
into a slot in Elemento Creativo, which
landed a Spanish rap hit called "Esta
Caliente." From there, the go-getting
head-spinner turned to promotions,
helping to spearhead Wynwood's
Hoodstock series and taking over
Liberty City's Carver Center, where he
high school, he'd rechristened himself
MC Oski and was leading his own
outfit. The crew was called the Latin
Connection, and it had enough
hip-hop chops to interest Hot Records,
which gave the up-and-comer his first
big break. Gonzalez parlayed that spot
into a slot in Elemento Creativo, which
landed a Spanish rap hit called "Esta
Caliente." From there, the go-getting
head-spinner turned to promotions,
helping to spearhead Wynwood's
Hoodstock series and taking over
Liberty City's Carver Center, where he
| Milestones Membership Sweepstakes |
| Member |
| Member |
| Sol Ruiz |
The flower child of Psychedelic Cuban
Blues, SOL, was born in the magic city
between the sun and the supernova. The
Neo Hippie Rain Maker of Cuban decent
from Miami, uses the cultural mix of her
environment along with the influences of
the Gritty Blues from the Dirty South, to
evolve her music to what it is today. The
Cuban essence is there, son underlying
her own music just as it does nearly all
the music actually from her native
country. But there's much, much more
than homage to her heritage. There's
jazz from the golden era of the genre,
when throaty, smoky voiced sirens lit
smokier still clubs afire with their
seductive vocals. And the blues run
rampant. She channels Billie Holiday,
Celia Cruz and Janis Joplin. Listen to her
Blues, SOL, was born in the magic city
between the sun and the supernova. The
Neo Hippie Rain Maker of Cuban decent
from Miami, uses the cultural mix of her
environment along with the influences of
the Gritty Blues from the Dirty South, to
evolve her music to what it is today. The
Cuban essence is there, son underlying
her own music just as it does nearly all
the music actually from her native
country. But there's much, much more
than homage to her heritage. There's
jazz from the golden era of the genre,
when throaty, smoky voiced sirens lit
smokier still clubs afire with their
seductive vocals. And the blues run
rampant. She channels Billie Holiday,
Celia Cruz and Janis Joplin. Listen to her
music and you become a believer, instantly converted to her gospel of
classic sounds and varied styles presented with a new and unique twist.
"Sol's music could easily rock the ties off music industry execs looking
for a hit on commercial airwaves, while other songs could just as easily
work their way around the more pensive college radio circuit."(Miami
New Times) She is probably the closest thing to pass for a description
of an artist as easy to label as trying to catch wind in a bottle. Sol has
just released her second album "Outlander", produced by Bobby
MacIntyre at Studio 71 in Miami, and has toured throughout the US
and Europe frequently. To learn more about Sol visit:
www.Solishere.com CONTACT EMAIL: SOL@SOLISHERE.com
classic sounds and varied styles presented with a new and unique twist.
"Sol's music could easily rock the ties off music industry execs looking
for a hit on commercial airwaves, while other songs could just as easily
work their way around the more pensive college radio circuit."(Miami
New Times) She is probably the closest thing to pass for a description
of an artist as easy to label as trying to catch wind in a bottle. Sol has
just released her second album "Outlander", produced by Bobby
MacIntyre at Studio 71 in Miami, and has toured throughout the US
and Europe frequently. To learn more about Sol visit:
www.Solishere.com CONTACT EMAIL: SOL@SOLISHERE.com
| Teri Catlin |
First off we want to put our hands together for
the talented and amazing musician Miss Teri
Catlin for her performance this past Friday at
Jasper O' Farrells. The turn out was surprisingly
amazing. All we can say is WOW TERI!! We
noticed that she touched us with her soul by
bringing it to the surface at this show. "She's a
star. You can see it, she's a star!" -Josh from
The Pine Needles. It was a magical
presentation indeed. We here at 3rd Element
want to know How you do that thing you do
Teri? And a huge thanks to all her fans
involved with selling her cd's and taking down
names. "It's all about community and friends."
-Stacy Reno
Teri just put on a performance for a Benefits
Concert in the city @15 Romolo's (aka Jack
Kerouac Alley). Playing for the cause of
Refugees Rights in Africa. That was a blast of a
night. Lot's of friendly supporters for not only
for Teri but the refugees in Tanzania. What a
"privilege and honor to participate in." -Teri
Catilin. "I know we're doing something right
when we get invitations to set up these kinds
of events." Sam Jones -Founder and Co-Owner
of 3rd Element Productions. Our mission for the
month of Sept was finalized with this quote,
"Done! And done!!" -Megahn Morris -Music
Publicist
the talented and amazing musician Miss Teri
Catlin for her performance this past Friday at
Jasper O' Farrells. The turn out was surprisingly
amazing. All we can say is WOW TERI!! We
noticed that she touched us with her soul by
bringing it to the surface at this show. "She's a
star. You can see it, she's a star!" -Josh from
The Pine Needles. It was a magical
presentation indeed. We here at 3rd Element
want to know How you do that thing you do
Teri? And a huge thanks to all her fans
involved with selling her cd's and taking down
names. "It's all about community and friends."
-Stacy Reno
Teri just put on a performance for a Benefits
Concert in the city @15 Romolo's (aka Jack
Kerouac Alley). Playing for the cause of
Refugees Rights in Africa. That was a blast of a
night. Lot's of friendly supporters for not only
for Teri but the refugees in Tanzania. What a
"privilege and honor to participate in." -Teri
Catilin. "I know we're doing something right
when we get invitations to set up these kinds
of events." Sam Jones -Founder and Co-Owner
of 3rd Element Productions. Our mission for the
month of Sept was finalized with this quote,
"Done! And done!!" -Megahn Morris -Music
Publicist
The Luna Star Cafe offers fine food,
imported beers, wine and expresso along
with the best in art, poetry, storytelling, folk
and traditional music, blues and jazz. It's a
living room atmosphere and a place for
stimulating conversation. Since 1996.
imported beers, wine and expresso along
with the best in art, poetry, storytelling, folk
and traditional music, blues and jazz. It's a
living room atmosphere and a place for
stimulating conversation. Since 1996.
| The Ibis Lounge is tucked away in tbhe beautiful Mediterranean retreat of Key Colony Plaza with an array of the finest liquors and a full menu of tapas including ceviche, panin, soups, bar bites and more. |
by Bob Weinberg, Broward/Palm Beach New Times
| Best FM Radio Personality -Carlos Garcia |
acts such as Morning Flesh, Suenalo, Radioboxer, Fusik, Ketchy Shuby,
Locos por Juana, Ed Calle, Jacob Jeffries, ArtOfficial, the State Of,
Mayday, Afrobeta, Nil Lara, Conjunto Progreso, Jahfe, King Bee, the
Spam Allstars, the Big Bounce, and many others have played the show.
Since March 27, 2009, Carlos Garcia has volunteered his time and
energy to provide this unique venue on the public airwaves and via the
global information superhighway at WDNA.com. Born and raised in the
MIA, the 38-year-old Belen, UM, and FIU grad — who works as an
accountant by day and is the vice president of the Kiwanis Club of Little
Havana — shows a true commitment to supporting local music. Got a
band? Wanna play live on the radio? Contact soundtheorylive@gmail.
com.
Locos por Juana, Ed Calle, Jacob Jeffries, ArtOfficial, the State Of,
Mayday, Afrobeta, Nil Lara, Conjunto Progreso, Jahfe, King Bee, the
Spam Allstars, the Big Bounce, and many others have played the show.
Since March 27, 2009, Carlos Garcia has volunteered his time and
energy to provide this unique venue on the public airwaves and via the
global information superhighway at WDNA.com. Born and raised in the
MIA, the 38-year-old Belen, UM, and FIU grad — who works as an
accountant by day and is the vice president of the Kiwanis Club of Little
Havana — shows a true commitment to supporting local music. Got a
band? Wanna play live on the radio? Contact soundtheorylive@gmail.
com.
Radio waves travel through empty
space at the speed of light in all
directions at once. Smoke on that
deep thought. Commercial ones flood
the electromagnetosphere with an
endless tsunami of horrible adverts
and lame, overplayed music. But
every Friday night, cool water washes
over Miami radio with Sound Theory Live
as local and touring bands perform at
the WDNA studios and answer
questionsabout their music. So far,
space at the speed of light in all
directions at once. Smoke on that
deep thought. Commercial ones flood
the electromagnetosphere with an
endless tsunami of horrible adverts
and lame, overplayed music. But
every Friday night, cool water washes
over Miami radio with Sound Theory Live
as local and touring bands perform at
the WDNA studios and answer
questionsabout their music. So far,
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with a honey burst finish that will give someone many years of
enjoyment. Your support of WDNA is a tax-deductible investment in
preserving the future of America's classical music - jazz. WDNA is a
public radio station with a significant percentage of their operating
budget coming from members and contributors. This financial support
allows WDNA to maintain the quality, non-commercial jazz
format that listeners have come to expect. Click here for a secure
pledge form.
enjoyment. Your support of WDNA is a tax-deductible investment in
preserving the future of America's classical music - jazz. WDNA is a
public radio station with a significant percentage of their operating
budget coming from members and contributors. This financial support
allows WDNA to maintain the quality, non-commercial jazz
format that listeners have come to expect. Click here for a secure
pledge form.
| WDNA Jazz Radio Host Michael Valentine |
staged shows starring everyone from Jeru the Damaja to Fat Joe. That
run ran from '93 to '95 and ended only after the cops shut down the
Carver for lack of proper permits during a set by no less a legend than
KRS-One.
Despite the solid cred he'd built, Gonzalez left the scene for a spell
and tried his hand at a variety of less-than-satisfying careers. But
sound is in Oski's soul. And by 1999, he was back at it in full force,
first with a three-month stint at the Marlin fronting a rap/rock outfit
called Continental and then with his own Oski Foundation.
As always, Gonzalez spun in between his band's sets. And as always,
he hustled sets all over town. But one club continuously refused to
book his Foundation. It was only after a chance meeting with former
Mavericks manager John Tovar that he'd finally get the gig he'd long
been yearning for. Yep, that club was Tobacco Road. And nearly a
decade later, Gonzalez is still there.
In fact, Gonzalez is there more than ever. A few weeks ago, the Road
appointed Gonzalez head promoter. And for the past four years, he's
been responsible for spinning at all the Friday-night action, from
happy hour to the wee small hours of the morning. The slot gives
Gonzalez an opportunity to drop whatever he wants. "Anything goes,"
Gonzalez says, "from Frank Sinatra to Frank Zappa. Sometimes I'll
swing salsa or merengue; other times I'll go from Oasis to Steve
Miller."
In addition to handling promotions by day and manning the tables by
night, Gonzalez is about as staunch an advocate of Miami's oldest bar
as one can get without being deemed certifiable. You can hear his
absolute enthusiasm in everything he says about the place.
Mostly, though, you can hear how Oski is all about Miami and its
music. And if there is a better place in this city for such a cat to be
working his magic, they haven't built it yet. By John Hood Thursday,
Feb 11 2010 ~ Miami New Times
run ran from '93 to '95 and ended only after the cops shut down the
Carver for lack of proper permits during a set by no less a legend than
KRS-One.
Despite the solid cred he'd built, Gonzalez left the scene for a spell
and tried his hand at a variety of less-than-satisfying careers. But
sound is in Oski's soul. And by 1999, he was back at it in full force,
first with a three-month stint at the Marlin fronting a rap/rock outfit
called Continental and then with his own Oski Foundation.
As always, Gonzalez spun in between his band's sets. And as always,
he hustled sets all over town. But one club continuously refused to
book his Foundation. It was only after a chance meeting with former
Mavericks manager John Tovar that he'd finally get the gig he'd long
been yearning for. Yep, that club was Tobacco Road. And nearly a
decade later, Gonzalez is still there.
In fact, Gonzalez is there more than ever. A few weeks ago, the Road
appointed Gonzalez head promoter. And for the past four years, he's
been responsible for spinning at all the Friday-night action, from
happy hour to the wee small hours of the morning. The slot gives
Gonzalez an opportunity to drop whatever he wants. "Anything goes,"
Gonzalez says, "from Frank Sinatra to Frank Zappa. Sometimes I'll
swing salsa or merengue; other times I'll go from Oasis to Steve
Miller."
In addition to handling promotions by day and manning the tables by
night, Gonzalez is about as staunch an advocate of Miami's oldest bar
as one can get without being deemed certifiable. You can hear his
absolute enthusiasm in everything he says about the place.
Mostly, though, you can hear how Oski is all about Miami and its
music. And if there is a better place in this city for such a cat to be
working his magic, they haven't built it yet. By John Hood Thursday,
Feb 11 2010 ~ Miami New Times
| DJ Oski |
| Tobacco Road, Miami's oldest cabaret and blues club |
| Robert Slade LeMont |