Buzz Bake Sale Analysis Volume 3: The Awesome!

Realistically there is only one person that would make me attend this years Buzz Bake Sale, that artist is the one-and-only, MATISYAHU! The music of Matisyahu has legitimately changed my life for the positive. With a message of peace and praise for the Jewish religion, Matisyahu delivers a message in the unique Dub genre. He is an amazing artist who made me seriously reconsider my life choices and goals. Here is Matisyahu's latest single "One Day," as well as my favorite song "Time of Your Song."

Buzz Bake Sale Analysis Volume 2: The Bad

This is the second part of what I am calling "The Good, The Bad and The Amazing" of this years Buzz Bake Sale. Now, when I say "the bad," I definitly don't mean that these bands are bad (well some of them are), but they are not my style. Check out these bands myspace pages and maybe you'll think differently.

"The Bad" :

Ladies & Gentleman
Halestorm
After Midnight Project
Metric
Manchester Orchestra
Anberlin
Cage The Elephant
Our Lady Peace
Chevelle

Buzz Bake Sale Analysis Volume 1: The Good

So there's only a few bands that I'm feeling this year. Unfortunately, it seems as if the quality of booking as steadily decreased since I first started going to the Bake Sale nearly 8 years ago. These bands make the list of "The Good," in the next few segments you will find what bands make "The Bad" section, and there is one act I consider "Amazing." Tune in to see who makes the cut!

Here is this years bands I consider (or once considered) good bands :


30 seconds to mars 

say anything

the used

panic at the disco 

skindred 

Check out one of The Used's first songs "Box Full of Sharp Objects," this was one of my favorite all time songs.

Buzz Bake Sale Is Here!

The lineup for the 14th annual Buzz Bake Sale has been announced set to take place at the Cruzan Amphitheater on December 5. The event is estimated to be about 12 hours of partially awesome rock, with some pleasant surprises in the lineup. Tickets, which run $20 for lawn tickets and $40 for reserved seats, are available now through Live Nation.

Here we go, this is the lineup.

On the US Army Main Stage:

Say Anything, Sick Puppies, Our Lady Peace, Panic at the Disco, The Used, Matisyahu, Chevelle, and :30 Seconds To Mars.

The second stage:
Ladies & Gentleman, Halestorm, After Midnight Project, Metric, Manchester Orchestra, Anberlin, Cage The Elephant, and Skindred.

Third stage bands:
Fall of Envy, Transmit Now, Dharmata, The Mission Veo, and Atom Smash.

Another Midnight Madness in the Books

Midnight Madness has become a popular event to the residents of Deerfield Beach. This year's event did not quite hold the same ambience as last years, but the music performances and skate exhibitions were still quite entertaining. Last year Less Than Jake rocked the stage and had Deerfield youths in an uproar, this year it seemed like Stampede stole the show. The event was put on by Island Water Sports of Deerfield Beach, and I'm sure the Deerfield Beach citizens can't wait for next years festivities.

Click here for pictures of the event.

Good Old Fashioned Battle of the Bands

Calling all young rockers, The South Florida fair is looking for 6 young bands. The competition will be held on Monday, Jan.19, and is open to kids 13-19 years old. This is the 6th annual Battle of of the bands, and a great way to get some early recognition.  The first prize winner wins $1000 and may include sponsored goods and gifts!

For more information on the contest...


Good luck young rockers and practice mucho!

South Florida Local Sound Check

South Florida Local Sound Check is a section of the 93 Rock website that is geared towards the promotion and advancement of South Florida's local bands. I love this site, it offers a lot of information on most of South Florida's emerging music scene. You can view band biographies, show dates, awesome links and much more. The site is managed by 93 Rock's "Local Lunatic" Spano.

What I really enjoy is the "what others are saying" section. From what I've seen it is great PR for the bands, and I'm sure they appreciate the compliments. Here are some comments about the band Dear Dad, Yours Truly. You'll see what I'm talking about.

Once again...

Gotta say that Dear Dad, Yours Truly is THE best band EVER! PLEEEEAAAASSEEEEEEEE Keep rocking.

Dear Dad, Yours Truly

I think they are what we have been waiting for...The new generation of Rock... and WAY better than I imagined it would be! I absolutely LOVE this band! I can't wait to hear more from them and jam to them in my car radio!

South Florida You Heard It First: The Rap, Hip-Hop and R&B scene

This is the third installment of South Florida You Heard it First, this entry is focused on the biggest names coming out of South Florida musically speaking. There is no disguising where these artists hail from, as names such as Trick Daddy, Rick Ross, Sean Kingston and Pitbull have made Miami the hotspot for contemporary rap music.

TRICK DADDY

Trick Daddy Biography

Trick Daddy Discography

What Trick is doing now (tour dates)

RICK ROSS

Rick Ross Biography

Rick Ross Discography

What the Boss Rick Ross is doing now (tour dates)

SEAN KINGSTON

Sean Kingston Biography

Sean Kingston Discography

What Sean Kingston is doing now (tour dates)

PITBULL

Pitbull Biography

Pitbull Discography

What Pitbull is doing now (tour dates)


Enjoy the video "Born and Raised" by Trick Daddy, Rick Ross and Pitbull. The little kid in the beginning is hilarious.




Check out Sean Kingston's latest song, "Fire Burning."

South Florida You Heard It First: Non Point

This is the second installment of South Florida You Heard It First with the band Nonpoint. I remember in high school during my "mall rat" days, countless run-ins with lead singer, Elias Soriano, at the Coral Square Mall. This Miami based band has played all over South Florida including many warped tours, local shows and big venue gigs. Without further ado here is another South Florida You Heard It First band, Nonpoint. 

Nonpoint Biography

Nonpoint Discography

What they're doing now (tour dates)

Enjoy an acoustic performance of one of my favorite songs by the band, Your Signs.

South Florida You Heard It First: New Found Glory

If you have been following Candy Jamz and Holding Hands, you might have caught the excerpt about Dashboard Confessional, a native South Florida band. I felt like that entry would be a perfect segway into my South Florida Your Heard It First special, a look at famous South Florida bands. So without further ado I introduce you to Coral Spring's very own, New Found Glory.

New Found Glory Biography

New Found Glory Discography

What they're doing now (future shows)

Here is a video of a song that captured my heart in high school and solidified NFG's fame as a rockin' South Florida Band. Enjoy Hit or Miss!

Island Water Sports "Midnight Madness" October 23

To the residents of Deerfield Beach, Midnight Madness has been a popular attraction for the past several years. Participants enjoy live art, huge sales, giveaways, a skate ramp and most importanlty live local music. Last year was by far the best in my opinion, because one of my favorite bands, Less than Jake, was the headline performers. This year we should expect music from Alexander , Buffalo Gun, Crudbot and many other local bands. You should definitely check out Midnight Madness, not only for the music but there is nothing like the Deerfield scene. For more information on Midnight Madness visit Island Water Sports.

South Florida Music Home Journals: Stampede Volume 3

Here is the final segment of the Stampede Home Journals. Enjoy this last song and find more from Stampede at their Myspace page.

South Florida Music Home Journals: The Robotnix volume 3

Here is the last installment of the The Robotnix Home Journals. This song was written entirely by Jack, yes he's a musical genius (that's why we keep him around). It actually is about the show Lost, so listen to the lyrics. If you can't make them out here are the lyrics to follow along.  So here is the conclusion of The Robotnix Home Journals, enjoy 'The Lost Song'.





no place to roam
when your stuck on an island
and no one can find their way home

but your not alone
when your stranded with strangers
and imminent danger brings you close

but i know
that one day
we'll look back and say

the only time
we felt free
was when we were living that way

it should give you hope
that your not by yourself here
cause your physical well-fair's quite a load

so help out these folks
cause your goals are the same here
and your holding their fates and they yours

but i know
that one day
we'll look back and say

the only time
we felt free
was when we were living that way

Sunken in the Siege of the lost debree
and why should I stay here,
what will I gain here.
I'm going through the channels but I'm trying to choose
I wanna take the right path but I'm finding that I'm
Losing my mind, one more time and I know.

but i know if we stayed back there
and kept our minds intact then we'd find where
we could be alone to lay in the shade

if we could go back just you and me
and live off the land plant some seeds grow trees
all rest no work all play till our old days

and you're not alone

Spread the Dub... but Come Original

Early forms of dub can be found in artists such as 311, who were big advocates of prcticing what they preach. Hence the song Come Original. Like I've noted I love the Dub genre, but a lot of bands are falling into a  trend of sounding like the genres arguably biggest band, Slightly Stoopid. I was at Murphy's Downtown last Wednesday on their local music night and came across the band Vicious Groove. The set was mostly covers, but the originals for a lack of a better term did not Come Original. I checked Vicious Groove's myspace page, and found one of their originals, Mr.RastaMan. I like the tune but couldn't help but think that the song sounds and is exactly premised off Slightly Stoopid's 'Collie man'. Here is a link to Vicious Groove's myspace page (where you can find the song 'Mr.Rastaman') as well as a the song 'Collie Man' by Slightly Stoopid, I think they're similar but I might be crazy. Tell me what you think.

South Florida Music Home Journals: Stampede Volume 2

This Home Journal segment is very special. Not only are your getting to listen to Deerfield Beach based band Stampede, but your getting a medley of two of their more popular songs, Kinky Town and Ina Mi Yard. Kinky Town was first unveiled at the late City Limits in Del Ray, and it has been a favorite of mine since then. Ina Mi Yard is one of the bands first songs, and is still heavily requested on the playlist. Enjoy this medley and be sure to check out more of Stampede at Stampede's Myspace page.

South Florida Music Home Journals: Stampede Volume 1

Hello Bloggers, I have introduced you to my segment Home Journals, and now I plan to broaden your horizons. This video is volume 1 of the band Stampede! . This Candy Jamz band has been featured on this blog before, and here they are playing their original song 'Dreaded Come'. Tell me what you think.

South Florida Music Home Journals: The Robotnix volume 2

Here is the second installment of Home Journals featuring The Robotnix yet again. This song is preformed by Joaquim DeMiranda and Ivan Berliant and is called When I'm Dreamin.

This song is about recognizing the corruption and evils of the world with a dream for a better tomorrow.

Check out When I'm Dreamin Outtakes 

Boca bands, yes they do exist.

Disguised by the facade of lavish and luxury, Boca Raton, Fla. has more than just a poor stigma by outsiders, there is a local music scene fighting for revival. We must not forget Boca does have a University, Florida Atlantic University, and where there are college kids there's a plethora of young musicians. Here are some of the artists making a name for themselves that are based out of the Boca Raton area.

Band: Panic Disorder

What they sound like: I was never good at comparing bands because artistically I know most bands don't try to emulate anyone (well I hope not anyway). They do have a punk influence, which I appreciate.

Side note: The band released its debut album, "Figure It Out," in late 2008, and they can be found in many of Boca Raton's bars as well as occasional appearances in Fort Lauderdale and other areas of Palm Beach County.

Panic Disorder press release 

Panic Disorder myspace 

South Florida Music Home Journals: The Robotnix volume 1

I believe I have found a new way to bring you local music so if you can't leave your house you must only look towards the internet.  This segment I am calling Home Journals, highlights local artists in the South Florida area in an acoustic setting. I am beginning this segment with my band, The Robotnix, but more artists are on the way.

Song: Simple Individual

Artist: The Robotnix

Sides note: The Robotnix are a five piece band consisting of Matty P, Dan Barakat, Joaquim DeMiranda, MAC and Ivan Berliant.  This Home Journal features Ivan and Joaquim (Jack).

Background: This is one of the first songs written by the band, the songs message preaches an appreciation of life and a hope for tomorrow.  Feel free to leave some feedback and enjoy.

Is Ska Coming Back?!

I have to admit I was a huge punk/ska kid in my high school years (Which seem like forever ago haha). I was happy to come by a Ska band on my travels last week when I watched CERVEZA at Murphy's Downtown. Now it wasn't the best I've ever seen, but it definitely was good (and good to see Ska's not dead). Although I wasn't skanking, I was totally thinking about it. Here's a video of my favorite Ska band 'Less Than Jake' and a clip of someone skanking (if you had no idea what I was referring to).

To check out more from CERVEZA visit Cerveza's Myspace Page

Club Propaganda... If you don't know, now you now

If you ever find yourself in the Lake Worth area or if your just in the mood to watch new emerging music, Propaganda is the place to be. From experience (The Robotnix played a show there a few months back) the acoustics in the place sound great, and the variety of artists they host is quite good.

Here's a list of bands playing this week at Propoganda

Spread the Dub
Thursday September 17th

Side note: Spread the Dub plays frequently at Propaganda and is usually the house band on their Thursday Reggae nights. Dub music is one of the best emerging genre's of music in my opinion and if you like Slightly Stoopid or similiar bands  you will enjoy these guys.

The People Upstairs and Speaking Volumes
Friday September 18th

Spam ALLSTARS
Saturday September 19th

The Get
Sunday September 20th

League of Assassins and Electric Canvas Art Show!
Tuesday Septermber 22nd

Stampede!
Thursday September 22nd

Side Note: It seems Stampede will be playing Reggae night instead of Spread the Dub. Stampede played an awesome show yesterday (September 16) at Murphy's in Boca Raton. It was good to see them open up with the hits such as Johnny, Ina Mi Yard and they even did a dub cover of The Beatles hit 'A Little Help From My Friends'.

Check out Propaganda's website for more information on the venue or any of the bands mentioned above
Propaganda Website

The Robotnix dropping tunes of ill-Logic...

Last night I was not only lucky enough to attend Murphy's Wednesday live music night, but my band The Robotnix played a set!!! Some technical difficulties were experienced but overall it was a good show.

The set list included:

1) Simple Individual (original)
2) The Lost Song (original)
3) Handlebars (Cover originally performed by The Flobots)
4) Her Ways (original)
5) Under the Sun (original)
6) When I'm Dreamin' (original)
7) King Without a Crown ( Cover originally performed by Matisyahu)

Pictures should be up soon...Hopefully!

The show went well and I think we'll be playing their again next Wednesday, so I highly suggest you and your friends make your presence felt at Murphy's Downtown 9/23 in Boca Raton.

There is no cover if your are 21+, and only $5 cover if your under 21.  The drink specials really get to you (and they definitely got to me last night if you know what I mean) with $5 pitchers and flip-a-coin drinks. Guess the flip right, and you get a free drink. Go with heads...

For more info give Murphy's a ring (because they don't have a website for some reason) @ (561) 447-6617

I really HATE Myspace

As much as I am not a fan of Myspace, I do beleive it is a good avenue in which musicians and bands can expand their musical reach.  Not to be out done, Facebook too has created a music section within their network. Personally I like the move, it's competitive and gives me yet another reason to check my Facebook (and yet another reason to stay away from Myspace!).  Here are the Facebook and Myspace URLs for The Resolvers and the Myspace URL for Spread the Dub (you need to jump on the bandwagon guys and make a Facebook page)... Tell me which one you like better?

The Resolvers Facebook Page

The Resolvers Myspace Page

Spread the Dub Myspace Page


Remember you can visit any one of these sites to find updated information on the bands and where they're playing next.

Time to Familiarize blind eyes...

I'll be covering a select group of reggae artists,

so I feel you need to catch the vibe I'm putting out. 

This is Stampede's first video, Fisher of Men. 

I happen to know the director so I don't mind saying that the video 
is a litte crude, yet the artistic direction is quite evident.  

Enjoy!!!

You can also hear more from Stampede! at their Myspace page              

 Stampede's Myspace Page 

Hello Music Lovers!!!

Hello all!!!

Since I have complete creative control as to what I deseminate to you for the next few weeks, this blog will be devoted to the local reggae music movement...

"My music fights against the system that teaches to live and die"- Bob Marley


I am fortunate to say that the South Florida Reggae scene is alive and well. There are three bands in the area that I feel are making noise (and the pun is intended). So here are my top three in order....


1) Stampede!
2) The Resolvers(Dubfest band winners)
3) Spread the Dub


You can catch and support Stampede! Wednesday 9/16 when they play with The Robotnix @ Murphy's Downtown located @ 36 SE 3rd St Boca Raton, FL 33432. 


Venue note: Murphy's has quite the reputation amongst the residents of Boca Raton. Mostly known for its Tuesday "College Nights," the bar is trying to blow up their Wednesdays by annointing Stampede! as the house band while promoting their $5 pitcher specials and flip-a-coin drinks... flip a coin after you buy a drink if you guess right the next ones free... Personally the specials need some help but they just put in a new stage and the music should be worth it.


What to watch for: The Robotnix will share the stage Wednesday as this Boca Raton based band continues to develop. They are not a reggae band in fact (actually it's quite hard to categorize them, but if anything they're very hip/hop, alternative, folk influenced if that makes any sense...), but their unique musical styling leaves any listener intrigued.


 The Resolvers will be playing Friday at their usual spot (Kahuna's in Deerfield Beach) @10:00 p.m. 


-and-


Spread the Dub will take stage at Propaganda (which is an awesome venue!!!) Thursday Sept 17th @ 10:00 p.m. 


Well thats three shows in three days, now you can't complain about having nothing to do. That's all for now bloggers!!!