My brain is on overload. To misquote Bobby Lee Rodgers: “When the words come tumbling out…” This appears in the order they came tumbling out. ISSUE ONE: MONOPHONICS VS. ORGŌNE Everyone recognizes that Jazzfest is the world’s biggest throw-down, bar none. Even so, consider this program Friday night at the Howlin’ Wolf in New Orleans,…
The magnificent Spirit of Suwannee Music Park plays host annually to a dozen music festivals and one hundred plus other events. The festivals in particular have their own focus, vibe, aura. You can find weekends full of country, bluegrass, rock, jam, funk and more. Each has its own feel and story. None is more diverse…
When the 2012 edition of the Bear Creek Music and Arts Festival kicked off Thursday afternoon, the opening slot went to a young performer from Orlando and his band. With dread locks tucked up under his backwards cap, Savi Fernandez and band put themselves on the map that day with a soaring performance that served…
Let’s suppose that you wanted to see all 72 bands at WMNF’s Tropical Heatwave at the Cuban Club, New World Brewery, the Crowbar and the Ritz in Ybor City May 1st and 2nd. You are a marathon runner, obviously. So the plan is to run from venue to venue, check off each band you see…