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FEATURES page 51 BMA VOTING ONLINE HULK HOGAN The musicians and bands that will com- Not long ago Hulk Hogan and old friend Columns pete for this year’s Brevard Live Music Ravishing Rick Flair started up a new wrestling company with a bit of flare from Charles Van Riper Awards are nominated! You find the cat- Political Satire egories and names on the next page but the golden hay days calling it TNA (Total 22 - STOP! - this is NOT our ballot. To vote Non-stop Action). Matt Bretz went to his for your favorite musician/band go to TNA event being filmed for Spike TV. Calendars www.brevardlive.com. Page 18 25 Live Entertainment, Page 8 Theatre, Concerts, Festivals, Arts SPRING CLEANING SAVE A HEART FUNDRAISER The Henegar Center is having a make- Brevard Scene Our photographer and columnist Misti over. The dusty format of the “same old” What’s hot in Blu Day is in urgent need for a heart op- is out., and the new administration is open 33 eration. Please come to the fundraiser on for new ideas and better venues. Take an- Brevard July 3rd to help a 26-year-old mother and other look at the Henegar Center. our dear friend to pay for her surgery. Page 20 Hair Fitness Page 10 Pamper Yourself 41 by Ana Kirby PANTHER MINDI ABAIR It was Panther’s mural work that seemed Life & The Beach This concert featuring Mindi Abair is to garner the most attention, because they Relationship the 5th Annual Benefit for Children have a deliberate style of “vivid and bold 44 Column & More with Disabilities presented by Roland usage of colors and scale.” They helped by Matt Bretz Guilarte, founder of the Brevard Jazz Panther gain notoriety, and she calls Series/ Brevard Music Group. them her “bread and butter.” Page 13 Page 42

Brevard Live June 2011 - 7 8 - Brevard Live June 2011 BREVARD LIVE The largest and most 8th Annual Brevard Live Music Awards popular free entertainment magazine on the Space Coast and beyond for 20 years. Vote For Your Favorite Band PUBLISHER/EDITOR Heike Clarke and/or musician ONLINE! STAFF ACCOUNT MANAGER es, you read it right. In our efforts to Don’t worry, we will NOT use your e- Charlene Hemmle Yenhance the accuracy of our Brevard mail address for any other purposes than to MUSIC WRITERS Live Music Awards voting process we count your votes. Webmaster/wizard War- Matt Bretz moved it to the internet. Our webmaster ren Dodd has been a supporter of our local John Leach Warren Dodd of All Brevard Web Sites music scene for many years and is known Chris Long Misti Blu Day came up with a solution that will make it for his integrity. For those who don’t know OUT & ABOUT easier for all participants except for the him: He’s also the owner of spacecoastlive. Ana Kirby cheaters. com, where musicians and club owners can Charlene Hemmle Here is how it works: You go to www. post the music for free. This free web site ART brevardlive.com, our website, and click on has been serviced by Bob Rish. Terry Cronin III the tap called Brevard Live Music Awards We decided to print a list of the nomi- PHOTOGRAPHY Misti Blu Day Ballot. First enter your e-mail address, then nees for information purposes only. The Tim Bretz vote for your favorite artist in each category listings cannot be used as ballots. No mailed COLUMNISTS and click the button at the bottom of the bal- votes will be counted. Chuck Van Riper lot “Click here to vote now”. Within a few Now it’s up to you! Musicians and Matt Bretz minutes an email will be sent to you with bands, motivate your fans to vote for you! Scott Earwick a validation link. Click on the link in the May the most popular win! Reproduction of any portion of Brevard Live Magazine is strictly email message to make your vote count. prohibited without the written permission of the publisher.

ADVERTISEMENT/ SALES June 10/11: BBQ & Blues In Cocoa Village Phone: (321) 956-9207 starts on Friday when the for $5. There will be family Fax: (321) 956-9228 We reported in details in big rigs are rolling in, set- fun everywhere: Kids’ zone, [email protected] our last month’s issue about this festival in Cocoa Vil- ting up and preparing for a corn hole tournament, craft COMMENTS & LETTERS lage, and this is a reminder professional competition. vendor, sponsor tents and Brevard Live Magazine not to miss out on the tasty But it’s Saturday when the non-BBQ food vendors. P.O. Box 1452, BBQ and the line-up of ac- public will get a taste of it. At Noon you can hear Melbourne, Fl 32902 claimed blues musicians on Starting at 11 am ev- some of the finest blues eryone is invited to taste musician in the State of Copyright © 2011 Saturday starting at Noon. Brevard Live The BBQ Cook Off “the people’s choice” BBQ Florida who have traveled All rights reserved from all over to perform at this event: The Nouveaux We are not responsible for photos Honkies, Little Mike & The or scripts sent to Brevard Live Tornadoes, Jim Mckaba, Magazine. Published photos and Shaun Rounds, and Bre- articles become property of this publication. We are not vard’s very own Josh Miller responsible for wrongful Blues Revue. advertised or canceled venues. A portion of the pro- ceeds are going to Music Download a pdf file in Schools through Brevard BREVARD Schools Foundation. The FLORIDA event is put on by the His- toric Cocoa Village Asso- LIVE ciation which is the mer- www.brevardfloridalive.com chants association in Cocoa www.brevardlive.com www.floridalive.org photo courtesy of the SC Blues Society Village.

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July 3rd, 8 pm, 321Local in Cocoa Village Save A Heart Fundraiser For Misti Blu Day e have promoted many benefit concerts in Wthe past 20 years but this one hits home. Misti Blu Day, our 26-year-old photographer and writer, mother of three lovely children, needs heart surgery. Like many young and free-lancing people, she has no health-insurance or funds to pay for an expensive operation set for July 6th at Florida Hos- pital in Orlando. Her only security net are we, her friends and supporters.

Misti was born with Supraventric- was not her complaint. Finally in 2004, Several fundraisers have been or- ular Tachycardia and did not get diag- a doctor discharged her again and said ganized. The next event is the Musi- nosed until the age of 15. She finally that her blood work and EKG were cathon at Murdocks in Cocoa Village had a cardiac ablation in 2003 and fine, however, he heard a heart mumur on June 6th from 6 to 9pm. Performers another one six weeks after. She had while she was not in SVT. Misti, who are The Dull Blades, Misti’s husband her third ablation in 2007 and finally makes sure to get every medical report Paul Sikes from The High Fevers, Josh her fourth attempt in October of 2010, after every visit and test, knew that a Miller, Russ Jones, Chuck Crawford, which was most sucessful. She rarely murmur has never been reported. After and more. has episodes of SVT now but does cur- explaining that to the doctor, she was A non-profit organization, the rently have Inappropriate Sinus Tachy- admitted and then diagnosed. Misti Blu Day Heart Fund, has been cardia. Doctors are assuming that dur- After this long battle of doctor set up and if you are able to donate ing her first and second ablation, the appointments, tests, operationsm, and visit mistibluheartfund.bbnow.org. catheter had punctured through her hospitalizations, Misti has found the A great concert on July 3rd is be- aortic valve, causing the Aortic Re- right surgeon and is ready for the sur- ing organized with the help of Brevard gurgitaion that she has today. She was gery that she needs. Live Magazine. You can expect many diagnosed with Aortic Insufficentcy in Her friends are hoping to raise great bands and lots of other activities. 2004 after going to the ER regularly af- money so that she can pay her medi- If you want to participate or volunteer ter her ablations in 2003 and complain- cal bills, medication, and out of work email us at [email protected] or ing of chest discomfort. Most doctors expenses. This surgery is needed to [email protected]. dismissed her complaints since she was prevent irriversable damage due from Show a heart to save the heart of a not having SVT episodes, though that heart failure. talented young woman.

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July 9th, 8:30 pm, indi Abair was born at the King Center, Melbourne Min St. Petersburg, Florida, and is catego- rized as an American Mindi Abair smooth jazz saxophonist with a strong Top-40 pop music background. Mindi has toured and/ or recorded with the Backstreet Boys, Duran Duran, Mandy Moore, Josh Groban, Adam Sandler, Keb’ Mo’, Lalah Hathaway, Lee Ritenour, Teena Marie, John Tesh, Bobby Lyle, Jonathan Butler, Peter White and Rick Braun.

A Benefit Concert for Children with Disabilities

Saxophonist/Singer/Songwriter Mindi Abair has not tured on this season of “American Idol” as a soloist with only set sonic trends, but has broken all the boundaries as Paul McDonald and Casey Abrams, won Best International she continues to define the less traditional future of jazz. In Instrumentalist at the 2011 Wave Awards in Toronto, and 1999 she independently released a pop album, Always and Best Female Artist of the Year at the 2011 Oasis Contempo- Never the Same. In 2003, Abair moved from pop to jazz. rary Jazz Awards. Her own brand of pop and soul meets jazz adds a refresh- ingly unique voice to an exciting new generation of cross- This concert is the 5th Annual Benefit for Children with over artists. Disabilities presented by Roland Guilarte, founder of the Raised on the road with her father’s band, she graduated Brevard Jazz Series/ Brevard Music Group. Roland, born in from Berklee College of Music and headed to Los Ange- Cuba in 1958, was born with Cerebral Palsy. He desribes his les where she became a sought after sideman. She signed struggles growing up with a disability that he overcame to to Verve Records in 2002 and never looked back. Her solo become a grateful person and a successful promoter: “I be- career has produced 10 #1 radio singles, and her records lieve God gives us all challenges throughout our lifetimes, have consistently topped the Billboard Contemporary Jazz those challenges makes us better human beings if we allow Charts. She has hosted the internationally syndicated radio them to. I was once a child struggling with physical chal- show “Chill With Mindi Abair” for 5 years, and has suc- lenges I didn’t understand. There were people in my life that cessful 5 major label solo releases to her credit It Just Hap- helped me overcome those challenges and become the man pens That Way (2003), Come As You Are (2004), Life Less I am today. It is for those people that helped me and for the Ordinary (2006), Stars (2008), and In Hi Fi Stereo (2010). children of today that need our help that I want to give back She is an elected governor for the Los Angeles Chapter of by offering this yearly benefit for children in Brevard with NARAS, and is an Artist Ambassador for Campell’s Labels special needs.” Net profits will benefit expansion of the No for Education and The Grammy Foundation. She’s been fea- Limits Academy in Melbourne.

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Photo by Joan Marcus June 18-19, King Center, Melbourne June 24, 8 pm, King Center, Melbourne Joseph And The Amazing Deadliest Catch Technicolor Dreamcoat

eadliest Catch was aired on TV in 2005 and has been he Biblical saga of Joseph and his coat of many colors Dgoing strong ever since, making it one of the most Tcomes to vibrant life in this delightful musical parable. popular shows in Discovery Channel history. For the first Joseph, his father’s favorite son, is a boy blessed with pro- time, fans across the country have a chance to hear the phetic dreams. When he is sold into slavery by his jealous stories behind the show, view never before seen video and brothers and taken to Egypt, Joseph endures a series of ad- partake in a question and answer session with cast mem- ventures in which his spirit and humanity are continually bers of “Deadliest Catch.” In this rare, live, interactive challenged. event, the Bering Sea’s toughest crew swap stories as they Set to an engaging medley of musical styles, from take the audience through some of the roughest situations country-western and calypso to bubble-gum pop and rock the captain and crew have ever had to face on the high ‘n’ roll, this Old Testament tale emerges both timely and seas. From the treacherous weather and crew conflicts, to timeless. Joseph has an award winning score by the leg- the triumphs of the team, Captain Sig and the Hillstrand endary composing team of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Brothers bring the intimate world of crab fishing to a live Rice and includes such classics as “Any Dream Will Do” audience. There will be adult content. and “Close Every Door”. Performing in this production Captain Sig began commercial fishing at age 14 under will be a special chorus comprised of children from the the watchful eye of his father. Sig often left school early Melbourne area. just before summer to fish for salmon on a gillnetter in Bristol Bay, Alaska. Once salmon season ended he would join the Northwestern to fish the Blue and Red king crab Every Sunday At Captain Hiram’s fisheries in Saint Matthews Island and Nome. Andy Hillstrand is a born Alaskan, and a third generation fisherman. Aboard Time Bandit, Andy is Co-captain along with his brother Johnathan. During Opilio Crab tarting in June “Jamaikin Me Crazy” will have its one- season, you’ll find him in the wheelhouse hunting for the Sof-a-king reggae party at Captain Hiram’s Sandbar in elusive opies and fighting rogue waves and hull-crushing Sebastian. Expect the best reggae bands from this area to ice. perform at this event. The party starts every Sunday at 1 There is no room for mistakes when Johnathan Hill- pm. It might be a little drive - but it’s a ride with the most strand is in the wheelhouse. Although a serious fisherman, beautiful view of the Indian River. Enjoy it every Sunday. John is also known as the practical joker on board Time Bandit. “Flour bombs”, teetering buckets of water, and the unexpected detonation of a seal bomb or two are just a few of his favorite pranks. Come for a Picnic on the Patio (weather permitting).

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June 25, 8pm, King Center, Melbourne Beatles: Help! June 12, 2pm, Earl’s Hideaway, Sebastian lassic Albums Live is an ensem- Sol Driven Train Cble of world-class musicians rec- he 5-piece band, based in the music along with the crowd. Sty- reating the greatest Rock albums ever TCharleston, SC, features rotating listically the band seamlessly mixes recorded live on stage. Note for note, lead vocalists, and multi-instrumental Allmanesque Southern rock, lan- cut for cut using every instrument it talent spread across horns, strings, guid world-beat, swampy funk and took to record that album exactly as and percussion. The band members downright catchy melodies as they you remember it. It’s Rock n Roll share a musical history dating back to swap lead singers and instruments. played with the precision and fine de- childhood, and their music and live A punchy horn section adds an extra tail of a philharmonic orchestra, only shows are filled with a spirit of posi- dimension of sweaty soul. it’s high energy classic Rock. tivity and joy, even while traversing Since the fall of 2005, “the train” Help! is the title of the fifth Brit- subjects of suffering and death. has been touring full-time, averaging ish and ninth American album by Sol Driven Train is a band in mo- 150 shows per year In the spring of The Beatles, and the soundtrack from tion. Perpetually piling on and off 2010, they celebrated their 1,000th their film of the same name. Pro- the bus, the momentum of their hard live show and ten years together as duced by George Martin for EMI’s work and heart-felt music propels a band. They have shared stages Parlophone Records, it contains the group in front of growing crowds with Micheal Franti, Richie Havens, fourteen songs in its original Brit- across the country. At shows, the Keller Williams, Arlo Guthrie, and ish form, of which seven appeared band members bounce to the pulse of Blues Traveler. in the film Help!. These songs took up the first side of the vinyl album and included the singles “Help!” and June 19, 2pm, Lou’s Blues, Indialantic “Ticket to Ride”. The second side The Queen Bees contained seven other releases including the most covered song ever hey are Brevard’s very written, “Yesterday”. The American own - and only. The Queen release was a true soundtrack album, T Bees consist of Debie Dill, mixing the first seven songs with or- Debby Boyer, Lin Korpi and chestral material from the film. Of Sharon Denton. All ladies have the other seven songs which were on a track record for great perfor- the British release, two were released mances which has made them on the US version of the next Beat- legendary on the Space Coast les album, Rubber Soul, two were and beyond. Their favorite buzz back-to-back on the next US single is blues and where-ever they and then appeared on Yesterday and swarm, they draw big crowds. Today and three had already been on Catch them if you can. Beatles VI.

Brevard Live June 2011 - 17 I’m With ... The Wrestler Hulk Hogan

By Matthew “The Bretzle” Bretz

hen I was a kid the WWF (World- Wwide Wrestling Federation) was one of the highest rated shows on television, and Hulk Hogan was king of the castle. Back then it was all about the characters: Andre the Giant, Sergeant Slaugh- ter, Superfly Jimmy Snooka, Captain Lou Albano, Mount Fuji, Sting the Ultimate Warrior, Rowdy Roddy Piper, Nature Boy Rick Flair... the list goes on and on. There was even a Saturday morning car- toon show dedicated to it. During those days it was still unclear whether or not pro wrestling was real or not. The bas- tard child of official Greco Roman style and Mexican theatrical wrestling - pro wrestling in America took it all to a new level. And during the eighties it explod- ed. Today’s pro wrestling is as fake as photos by Janet Eckhardt can be when it comes to the actual fight-

ing, but there are still a lot of very well Tonight’s event is being filmed at Universal Studios in Orlando. After parking we walk to the gates of the park and choreographed athletic maneuvers that are escorted past a long line of wrestling fans all decked in have to be precisely executed or the re- t-shirts sporting the faces of their favorite wrestling stars. sults can be extremely dangerous. After Upon entering the theater we are shown to a row of chairs nearly thirty years in the business Hulk two rows back from the ring. My name is taped to two of the Hogan is still going strong and continues seats, so I’m assuming this is where we will watch the show. to be one of the most beloved personali- Wrong. Before long someone with the production motions ties on the scene. He doesn’t fight much asks us to stand and leads us to the other side of the ring next to the stage where the wrestlers make their grand entrances anymore, due to extensive back and and points to two seats in front, right next to the action. I knee injuries, but he’s still a force in the love VIP! industry. Not long ago Hogan and old A few minutes later the announcer steps into the ring friend Ravishing Rick Flair started up a with a mic and explains to the now packed house how the new wrestling company with a bit of flare show works and what is expected of the audience when the from the golden hay days calling it TNA cameras are on. Basically they want us all to go bat shit the (Total Non-stop Action). Tonight we’re whole time, and I don’t think this crowd will have a problem with that. It’s show time. The lights get bright the music gets going VIP to a TNA event being filmed loud and - 3,2,1 we’re on. for Spike TV. This is TNA and you’re with Almost immediately the stage is lit with pyrotechnics the Hulkster! and laser lights. Wrestlers seem to appear out of nowhere in all kinds of costumes, but none are out shadowed by the

18 - Brevard Live June 2011 one and only... Hullllkkkkk Hooooooogannnn! Standing to the far right, in a frozen pose of quiet strength, Hogan watches as his crew descends upon the ring. More wrestlers appear and there seems to be some kind of altercation. Mics are handed out and we are all now privy to the verbal throw down going on between the two disagreeing parties. It doesn’t last long, just a continuation of the story line that loosely runs throughout the season. There are always alliances being made and broken within the ranks. There are good guys and bad guys and sometimes even double agents. It’s really kind of a live action comic book with the closest thing to super heroes we can have in the real world. Hulk, or should I say the script, decides that he’s done with the banter and he heads backstage again. And that’s when it all starts. All the wrestlers on the floor jump into the ring to fight the opposing forces for their now absent general. Fist fly and almost land, heads are gently pushed into turnbuckles, guys fall on the mat after being nearly clothes lined. It’s a total (fake) massacre, at least until commercial break. As the night goes on actual matches take place and many more story lines are advanced. During commercial breaks stage hands work quickly to make various scen- ery changes for the next segment and characters take their places for whatever is scripted to come next. The whole machine is very well oiled and the show is seamless. It’s amazing. Everything is fake of course, except for the fun and there is no shortage of that. As an added surprise one of the cast members of Jersey Shore makes his wrestling debut in an exhibition match. Clothes lined, body slammed and rolled, his hair never moves, just amazing. After the show we are taken backstage to meet the talent. There in a room full of muscle mass and testoster- one I scan frantically for the man in charge. But alas the Hulk has left the building. Having had recent back surgery Hogan suffers from pain as of late and headed out for his home Clearwater over an hour ago. Maybe another time. Leaving the theater I wonder what my gimmick would be if I were a pro wrestler. I don’t know what I would call myself, but my signature move would be the “bretzle”.

Did you know? In 1978 Hogan took a hiatus from wrestling and managed a club in Cocoa Beach, known as the Anchor Club for a man named Whitey Bridges. Eventually, Whitey and Hogan became close friends and decided to open a gym together called Whitey and Terry’s Olym- pic gym. It’s been told that the Hulk also worked as security at Brassy’s during big concerts. If you know more, please tell us at facebook.com/Brevard Live.

Brevard Live June 2011 - 19 Local History he Henegar Center is is one of Brevard TCounty’s oldest public buildings and was designed by W.M. Christen, architect of many of Melbourne’s most important historic buildings. It was constructed to become a Melbourne School Complex

Construction began in 1919 and in the fall of 1920 the building opened. It was soon to become the first of three structures to stand on the site. The first high school class, consisting of only 13 students graduated in 1921. At its highest the enrollment reached 1400. In 1963 the school was named for former Principal Ruth Henegar (1950–1951). In 1975 enrollment reached an all time low of 331 students and the decision to close the school was made. On June 11, 1975 after 55 years the doors of the school closed. To this day the two remaining structures has housed many things prior to becoming the community cultural center that it is today. In the late 60’s both outer buildings were closed as instructional buildings and the west building (Trinity Towers South now oc- cupies this land) housed Brevard Junior College (now Brevard Community College, BCC): the center building (Henegar Center) was used by the school board and other county offices. In 1980 the West building was demolished to make room for Trinity Towers South, in 1983 a small group of local residents acted and formed a non-profit corporation- the Brevard Regional Arts Group (BRAG) and went to work to restore the two remaining buildings. In1984 The North Building Cul- tural Center was granted a forty- year renewable lease and BRAG was deeded the buildings by the Brevard County School System. BRAG mobilized the community and was able to raise $2.5 million. In 1991 the Henegar Center for the Arts opened its doors with a 493-seat Proscenium style Theatre, designed by Tony Award winning Broadway Designer Peter Feller. The original main stage curtain was from the Broadway Musical The King and I. State of the art sound and lighting equipment was installed in order to present the highest quality productions. The main building also boasts many spaces including the main ballroom, Reception room, Courtyard Garden Room, a mirrored dance studio and two additional meeting spaces. In addition, the public spaces are home to rotating exhibitions of work by local artists. Located at 625 E New Haven Ave in Melbourne (across the post-office). Tel.: (321) 723-8698.

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The Henegar Center Presents... Spring Cleaning

his is not the title of a play but Tthe beginning of a new era for the Henegar Center in Historic Downtown Melbourne. Get rid of the dust-webs, the stuffiness, the old hat! Let in the fresh air, the youth, the bright colors! Open the door for new ideas, more action and variety! Let it be a place where life is happening! Yeah!

“We’re setting a new course for the Henegar Center,” Kathy was in charge of our bar and did an incredible job. said Wendy Brandon who is the acting executive director Together these two women will make a difference.They at this time. Not that she wanted to have another job. Wen- have brought various genres of music to the Henegar Center dy’s schedule is quite busy being an attorny and involved in with the help of promoter Roland Guilarte of Brevard Mu- other community efforts and non-profit organizations. But sic Group (which includes the Brevard Jazz Series). “It’s it has to be done and Wendy is a powerhouse. been a pleasure working with them,” said Roland who has The days of being a mediocre community theatre are Acoustic Alchemy performing there on June 19th, 7 pm, finally over. “The new Henegar Center will offer different as part of the Henegar Indie Music Series which is made forms of entertainment and reach many other demograph- possible by Harris Corporation Community Foundation for ics. Times have changed, and we need to change with it.” Brevard, and more concerts are in the works. Unfortunately the old administration wasn’t able to handle For the young ones there are summer theatre camps the new course, so Wendy had to step in. That was in mid- scheduled which are taught by experienced instructors. dle of March. Your child can build their theater skills and have a great “I love this place.” she said and her track record proves time doing so with instruction in Acting, Singing, Chore- it: For the past 20 years Wendy has served on board of di- ography, Stagecraft, Dance and more. There’s even a High rectors, three times as president and currently as treasurer. School Summer Theater Workshop that will culminate in 6 She’s got what it takes to conduct the much anticipated re- performances on The Henegar Center Mainstage. construction of the organization. The new theatre season features several plays and you Kathy Kett is the assistant to the executive director and can find out more details in the ad on page 38 or at henegar. “invaluable in our daily operation”, as Wendy put it. Kathy org. Even some “cutting edge” performances are in the has been involved with the Henegar Center since 1994 with works, for instance The Vagina Monologues. different groups and volunteer work. Five years ago she The facility also offers affordable rentals. Besides the was hired as in-house marketing director creating flyers, big auditorium, the Henegar Center for the arts offers a new programs, and display ads and helping out wherever she room with stage that seats 100 people, cost: $200 per day. was needed. If you have been to our Brevard Live Mu- The bottom-line - the Henegar Center is getting hip. sic Awards, you’ve seen her busy during the intermission. It’s about time! Heike Clarke

Brevard Live June 2011 - 21 The Column By Chuck Van Riper

String, Tin Cans, and Acoustic Guitars

recent report from the National Oceanic and Atmo- Aspheric Administration claims that “solar storms” pose a growing threat to our dear planet Earth. It seems that the sun is in a “waking up” phase that will reach its peak in 2013. There has been a much greater frequency in these occurrences over the past few years. In February of 2011, a giant solar flare threatened the Earth. Charged solar particles hitting the Earth’s magnetic field effect all kinds of radio transmission, TV, communications satel- lites, GPS systems and potentially take out entire electri- cal grids across the country. In this instance, it jammed radio signals in southern China. In 1973, 6 million people lost electricity in Canada due to one of these flares. The good thing, though, is that we may be able to see the Aurora Borealis or “Northern Lights” as far south as the northern United States! Woo-hooo! Well, I guess if you can’t watch “Dancing With the Stars” because there’s no electricity or TV signal for that matter, and you can’t drive anywhere because the electronic sensors and stuff in your car got fried, and you can’t go to the bar and get wasted because nobody has a cold beer or ice, and nothing would be open anyway because there’s no electricity, so you couldn’t even mosey on down to the 7-11, well, I guess all you could do is lay in your yard and stare at the sky and play with all your toys that run on batteries until they die, too. (The ladies might like that part). Hmmm… seems like a pretty grim situation.

These solar storms are some of the most powerful events in nature. Too bad we mere mortals can’t figure out a way to make this happen artificially, so we can inflict this mayhem upon ourselves, without the need for messy solar storms and such. But wait! We can!! For a few de- cades now there has been much research and development into EMP or Electro Magnetic Pulse bombs. Many con- spiracy theorists (and many who are not) believe the next terrorist threat will be one of these devastating EMPs. An EMP, according to “National Geographic”, is “a bomb that’s designed to go above the atmosphere and release

22 - Brevard Live June 2011 huge amounts of energy, some of which in the form of gamma rays.” This type of bomb would cripple whole electronic grids but not kill people. My understanding of the matter is that some kind of nuclear explosion would take place high in the atmosphere, emitting vast amounts of gamma rays, potentially crippling the electric grid of at least half the country! Imagine, no one in the area from the east coast to the Mississippi River could travel, communicate, watch “South Park”, make a phone call, text, blog, tweet, go to Starbucks, NOTHING! What kind of mayhem would that be? On top of that, it would take years to fix!

Well, not to worry. As usual, I have it all figured out. Got my list together for survival, but we have to start now. Firstly, I’ll stock up on ACOUSTIC guitars. Don’t need electricity for them. Then I’d make a bunch of col- lapsible megaphones, like those cups you used to be able to get, only bigger. They’ll have to do for sound rein- forcement equipment. Next we need a bunch of string and a crapload of cans and paper cups. That will be the only way to communicate long distance. The telephone poles are already there, so half the infrastructure is already in place! Just make sure the string is tight! I ran a string out my front door, around my house, and into my neighbors house behind me. He still yells constantly about what a friggin moron I am, but I can hear it REALLY clearly now. Of course, you have to stock up on the necessities: Camel lights, instant coffee, matches, and Twinkies (av- erage shelf life = 22 years). And don’t forget the duct tape! I’ll get a bicycle with a wagon attached to the back to haul my stuff to my gigs - oh, wait, there won’t be any gigs. You’ll have to take a towel down to the Indian River to bathe (hmmm, I usually have to bathe when I get OUT of the river). I’m also making an analog version of Fa- cebook. Right now it consists of an old sketch book that I’ve begun drawing pictures of my “friends” in, one to a page, so if you want to post anything, you have to come to my house and actually write it in the book. I think it will be a really big hit!

Now, maybe, just maybe it won’t be that bad. May- be the merciful sun will only spew a minutia of its rays towards the Earth, or maybe something will go terribly wrong with the EMP, and the only people that will be af- fected are the idiots in the House and Senate. Hey! I can still have a dream, can’t I?

Brevard Live June 2011 - 23 HISTORIC DOWNTOWN MELBOURNE

24 - Brevard Live June 2011 June 2011 Entertainment Calendar 1 - WEDNESDAY LOU’S BLUES: 5:30pm CITY LIMITS: 7pm Open CITY LIMITS: 9pm Karaoke Karaoke w/ Bob Neal; 9:30pm Mic w/ Bruce Marion CROWNE PLAZA: 5:30pm Switch CRICKETS: 9pm Karaoke w/ Matt Marshak CD Release SANDBAR Cocoa Bch: 4pm Ginger Party Pat Michaels; 9pm Angel Nice CROWNE PLAZA: 1pm Greg HEIDI’S JAZZ CLUB: 5pm & The Jam U Par Band & Brian Steve Kirsner & Friends; 8pm SBI: 9pm 4pm Jon Parrot; 8pm EARLS: 2pm Blueberry Jam Dave Sheffield, Stan Soloko & Open Jam Band Rabbit Simmons SHAK! SHACK! GRILLE: HEIDI’S JAZZ CLUB: 7pm KING CENTER: 8pm Rain-A 7pm Rotating Guest Band Jam Session Tribute to the Beatles SIGGY’S: 8pm DJ Chris; HUNKERDOWN Elgin Hooper LEXI: 8pm Local Live Music 9:30pm The Day After HIDEAWAY: 4pm Bearfoot June 4, 7pm LOU’s BLUES: 5:30pm V-TWIN: 7pm Bobby & The LOU’S BLUES: 2pm Rev. V-Twin Pub & Grill Coolers Billy Wirtz; 7pm Joe Calautti Karaoke w/Bob Neal; 9pm Palm Bay NE Rock Star w/ Joe Calautti SANDBAR Cocoa Bch: 4pm SANDBAR/Cocoa Bch: 4pm 4 - SATURDAY Cocolocos; 9pm DJ Josh Elgin Hooper is Brevard’s Pat Michaels; 9pm Open Mic BEEF O’BRADYS/ SBI: 2pm Entasys legendary southern rock w/ Matt MIDTOWN: Karaoke Finals SHAK! SHACK! GRILLE: SIGGY’S: 8pm Dj Chris BONEFISH WILLY’S: 7pm 5pm Jazz w/ Scott Schugar band. The band consist SKEWERS: 6:30pm Magic & Steel Drums w/ Chester V-TWIN: 4pm Penny Creek of Chip Cruey (bass/vo- Comedy w/ Logan Hawke BURGER INN: 6:30pm Bluegrass Band cals), Dave Green (gui- Grumpy Al tar/vocals, Robbie Park- 2 - THURSDAY CAMP HOLLY: 5pm Rock 6 - MONDAY er (lead vocals) and Mike CITY LIMITS: Shot LEXI: 8pm DJ Colione 9pm DJ Cesar Dipollo (drums/vocals). CRICKETS: 9pm Karaoke w/ CAPT. HIRAMS: 7:30pm LOU’S BLUES: 8:30pm Dave Ginger Roctopus Kury Open Jam Despite of their popu- CROWNE PLAZA: 4pm Pat CITY LIMITS: 9pm Chain SANDBAR Cocoa Bch: 4pm larity and dedicated fan Michaels Reaction Ted Villarreal; 9pm Jam Night base you’ll find very little EARLS: 8pm Free Beer Band CRICKETS: 9pm Karaoke w/ w/ Adam of Red Tide presence on the inter- HEIDI’S JAZZ CLUB: 7pm Ginger net. No bio or recent Dave Sheffield, Stan Soloko & CROWNE PLAZA: 12pm Pat 7 - TUESDAY Rabbit Simmons Michaels CITY LIMITS: 9pm D.J. promo photos, the only JUMPS: Ennis Pruitt EARLS: 2pm Sonny Alfano; Cesar thing we know about KEY WEST BAR: 10pm Jam 8:30pm Stony & The House CRICKETS: 6:30pm Crab them is that they have w/ Big-E Rockers Races. 9pm Karaoke w/Ginger been performing state- LEXI: 9pm DJ Lights Out ENIGMA: 6:30pm The Vinny EARLS: 8pm Ernie Southern wide for about 20 years. LOU’S BLUES: 9pm Vilify Ray Violin Show Jam NORTH END: 10pm Josh HEIDIS JAZZ CLUB: HEIDIS JAZZ CLUB: 7pm But who cares about all Miller Band 8:30pm Ron Teixeira Trio Sybil Gage this computer stuff. Im- SANDBAR Cocoa Bch: 4pm HUNKERDOWN LOU’S BLUES: 8:30pm The portant is that their fans Bigg Daddy; 9pm Karaoke HIDEAWAY: 4pm Bearfoot Vipers know who they are - a SHAK! SHACK! GRILLE: JUMPS: Cosmic Duo SANDBAR Cocoa Bch: 5pm kick ass southern rock KEY WEST BAR: 9pm TBA Rocky James 7pm The MC’s band. Isn’t that all you SIGGY’S: 7pm Karl Hudson LEXI: 10pm DJ Colione SIGGY’S: 7pm Corn Hole V-TWIN: 7pm Karaoke w/ LOU’S BLUES: 5:30pm Tourney really need to know? Rick Wayne Karaoke w/ Cindy; 9:30pm V-TWIN: 7pm Karaoke w/ Switch Dave 3 - FRIDAY NORTH END: 10pm Guest BONEFISH WILLY’S: 7pm Musicians 8 - WEDNESDAY Aaron Cole & Alex Cole OFF THE TRAXX: 9pm New CAPT. HIRAMS: 6pm Iris CAPT. HIRAMS: 3:30pm World Beat CITY LIMITS: 9pm Karaoke Greg & Brian; 7:30pm Tom SANDBAR Cocoa Bch: 4pm CROWNE PLAZA: 5:30pm Jackson Band Mammoth Band; 9pm Elephant Airborne Jazz CITY LIMITS: 9pm DJ Cesar Gun HEIDI’S JAZZ CLUB: 5pm CRICKETS: Kenny Michaels SBI: 4pm The Bird Dog Bobby Steve Kirsner & Friends; 8pm Acoustic Alchemy CROWNE PLAZA: 5pm Band Dave Sheffield, Stan Soloko & June 19, 7pm Chuck Van Riper SIGGY’S: 8pm DJ Dr. John; Rabbit Simmons EARLS: 8:30pm Strobe 9:30pm Rock Island LEXI: 8pm Local Live Music The Henegar Center ENIGMA: 6pm Dave Hoague; SKEWERS: Belly Dancer LOU’s BLUES: 5:30pm Downtown Melbourne V-TWIN: 7:30pm Dave Meyers 7pm Elgin Hooper Karaoke w/Bob Neal; 9pm It’s contemporary smooth HEIDIS JAZZ CLUB: 5pm Rock Star w/ Joe Calautti Steve Kirsner & Al Goldenberg; 5 - SUNDAY OFF THE TRAXX: Pour jazz at its finest. The band 8:30pm Ron Teixeira Trio CAMP HOLLY: 1pm Karaoke Doctors 2nd Annual Flair returns to the US this June JUMPS: Johnny B. w/ Marc Canada Contest w/ DJ Falbo, South to promote their newest KEY WEST BAR: 9pm CAPT. HIRAMS: 1pm JMC Elm, Clique & More release Roseland. Spanks w/ The 506 Crew SANDBAR/Cocoa Bch: 4pm

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Pat Michaels; 9pm Open Mic MIDTOWN: Karaoke Finals EARLS: 2pm Sol Driven Train CROWNE PLAZA: 4pm Pat w/ Matt BONEFISH WILLY’S: 7pm HEIDI’S JAZZ CLUB: 7pm Michaels SIGGY’S: 8pm Dj Chris Steel Drums w/ Chester Jam Session EARLS: 8pm Free Beer Band SKEWERS: 6:30pm Magic & BURGER INN: 6:30pm HUNKERDOWN HEIDI’S JAZZ CLUB: 7pm Comedy w/ Logan Hawke Grumpy Al HIDEAWAY: 4pm Jon Parrot Dave Sheffield, Stan Soloko & CAMP HOLLY: 5pm LOU’S BLUES: 2pm Jeff Rabbit Simmons 9 - THURSDAY Swampfox Wiley Band; 7pm TBA JUMPS: Sunnyland Steve CITY LIMITS: 9pm DJ Cesar CAPT. HIRAMS: 7:30pm SANDBAR Cocoa Bch: 4pm KEY WEST BAR: 10pm Jam CROWNE PLAZA: 4pm Pat Orange Avenue Lionheart; 9pm DJ Josh w/ Big-E Michaels CITY LIMITS: 9pm All About SBI: 2pm Vintage LEXI: 9pm DJ Lights Out HEIDI’S JAZZ CLUB: 7pm Nothing SHAK! SHACK! GRILLE: LOU’S BLUES: 9pm Spanks Dave Sheffield, Stan Soloko & COCOA VILLAGE BBQ & 5pm Jazz w/ Scott Schugar NORTH END: 10pm Josh Rabbit Simmons BLUES: 12pm Matt Holladay; V-TWIN: 4pm Absolute Blue Miller Band JUMPS: Jon Parrot 1:30pm Shaun Rounds; 3pm SANDBAR Cocoa Bch: 4pm KEY WEST BAR: 10pm Jam Josh Miller featuring James 13 - MONDAY Bigg Daddy; 9pm Karaoke w/ Big-E McKaba & Little Mike; 6pm LEXI: 8pm DJ Colione SHAK! SHACK! GRILLE: LEXI: 9pm DJ Lights Out The Nouveaux Honkies; LOU’S BLUES: 8:30pm Dave 7pm The MC’s LOU’S BLUES: 9pm Axis 8:30pm Big Jam Kury Open Jam SIGGY’S: 7pm Un4sakn NORTH END: 10pm Josh CRICKETS: 9pm Karaoke w/ SANDBAR Cocoa Bch: 4pm Acoustic Miller Band Ginger Ted Villarreal; 9pm Jam Night V-TWIN: 7pm Karaoke w/ SANDBAR Cocoa Bch: 4pm CROWNE PLAZA: 12pm Pat w/ Adam of Red Tide Rick Wayne Bigg Daddy; 9pm Karaoke Michaels SHAK! SHACK! GRILLE: EARLS: 2pm Fat City; 8:30pm 14 - TUESDAY 17 - FRIDAY 7pm The MC’s Bone Dogs CAPT. HIRAMS: 6pm Lights BONEFISH WILLY’S: 7pm SIGGY’S: 7pm Joe Barrera ENIGMA: 6pm Kevin Cornish Out Project Aaron Cole & Alex Cole V-TWIN: 7pm Karaoke w/ HEIDIS JAZZ CLUB: 8:30pm CITY LIMITS: 9pm D.J. CAPT. HIRAMS: 3:30pm Rick Wayne Troy “Satchmo” Anderson w/ Cesar Greg & Brian; 7:30pm Kings Terry Myers CRICKETS: 6:30pm Crab Country 10 - FRIDAY HUNKERDOWN Races. 9pm Karaoke w/Ginger CITY LIMITS: 9pm DJ Cesar BONEFISH WILLY’S: 7pm HIDEAWAY: 4pm The MC’s EARLS: 8pm East of Omaha CRICKETS: Open Fire Aaron Cole & Alex Cole JUMPS: Strobe Lite HEIDIS JAZZ CLUB: 7pm CROWNE PLAZA: 5pm CAPT. HIRAMS: 3:30pm KEY WEST BAR: 9pm Rick’s Sybil Gage Chuck Van Riper Greg & Brian; 7:30pm Orange Bday w/ Supercats LEXI: Beeb$ and her Money EARLS: 8:30pm Roughouse Avenue LEXI: 10pm DJ Colione Maker$ ENIGMA: 6pm Dave Hoague; CITY LIMITS: 9pm DJ Cesar LOU’S BLUES: 5:30pm LOU’S BLUES: 8:30pm Bird 7:30pm Dave Meyers CROWNE PLAZA: 5pm Karaoke w/ Cindy; 9:30pm Dog Bobby Band HEIDIS JAZZ CLUB: 5pm Chuck Van Riper Absolute Blue SANDBAR Cocoa Bch: 5pm Steve Kirsner & Al Goldenberg; EARLS: 8:30pm Chrome NORTH END: 10pm Honey Rocky James 8:30pm Ron Teixeira Trio Horses Miller SIGGY’S: 7pm Corn Hole JUMPS: Ted Villareal ENIGMA: 6pm Dave Hoague; SANDBAR Cocoa Bch: Tourney KEY WEST BAR: 9pm 7:30pm Dave Meyers Sandbarapalooza 5; 11:30pm V-TWIN: 7pm Karaoke w/ Spanks HEIDIS JAZZ CLUB: 5pm Kalone & Dawn; 1pm Radio Dave LOU’S BLUES: 5:30pm Steve Kirsner & Al Goldenberg; Flyers; 2:30pm Red Tide; 4pm Karaoke w/ Bob Neal; 9:30pm 8:30pm Troy “Satchmo” Cosmic Hillbillies; 5:30pm 15 - WEDNESDAY Stephan Michael Connection Anderson w/ Terry Myers Sygnal; 7pm Highway 1; CITY LIMITS: 9pm Karaoke SANDBAR Cocoa Bch: 4pm JUMPS: Bill Hamilton 8:30pm Flight Risk; 10pm CROWNE PLAZA: 5:30pm Pat Michaels; 9pm New World KEY WEST BAR: 9pm Danny Pinch; 11:30pm Dr. Suess; 1am Steve Cole Beat Morris Band Onvi Sound System HEIDI’S JAZZ CLUB: 5pm SBI: 5pm Tim Acoustic Colvin; LOU’S BLUES: 5:30pm SBI: 1pm Kenny Williams; Steve Kirsner & Friends; 8pm 8pm SBI Jam Karaoke w/ Bob Neal; 9:30pm 5:30pm London Ink Dave Sheffield, Stan Soloko & SHAK! SHACK! GRILLE: Katty Shack SIGGY’S: 8pm DJ Dr. John; Rabbit Simmons 7pm Rotating Guest Band OFF THE TRAXX: 9pm #9’s 9:30pm Kattyshack LEXI: 8pm Local Live Music SIGGY’S: 8pm DJ Chris; 9pm SANDBAR Cocoa Bch: 4pm SKEWERS: Belly Dancer LOU’s BLUES: 5:30pm Un4sakn Pat Michaels; 9pm Musical V-TWIN: 7pm Chain Reaction Karaoke w/Bob Neal; 9pm V-TWIN: 7pm Bobby & The Seduction Rock Star w/ Joe Calautti Coolers SBI: 7pm The Swampfox Band 12 - SUNDAY SANDBAR/Cocoa Bch: 4pm Featuring Ricki Trottier CAMP HOLLY: 2pm Bill & Pat Michaels; 9pm Open Mic 18 - SATURDAY SHAK! SHACK! GRILLE: Steve w/ Matt BEEF O’BRADYS/ 7pm Rotating Guest Band CAPT. HIRAMS: 1pm JMC SIGGY’S: 8pm Dj Chris MIDTOWN: Karaoke Finals SIGGY’S: 8pm DJ Chris; w/ Lights Out Project SKEWERS: 6:30pm Magic & BONEFISH WILLY’S: 7pm 9:30pm East of Omaha CITY LIMITS: 7pm Open Mic Comedy w/ Logan Hawke Steel Drums w/ Chester V-TWIN: 7pm Track 7 w/ Bruce Marion BURGER INN: 6:30pm Motown Band CRICKETS: 9pm Karaoke w/ 16 - THURSDAY Grumpy Al Ginger BEEF O’BRADYS/ CAMP HOLLY: 5pm All 11 - SATURDAY CROWNE PLAZA: 1pm MIDTOWN: 7pm Jon Parrot About Nothing BEEF O’BRADYS/ Separate Checks CITY LIMITS: 9pm DJ Cesar CAPT. HIRAMS: 2pm Tree

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Frogs; 7:30pm Kings Country Ted Villarreal; 9pm Jam Night 24 - FRIDAY CITY LIMITS: 9pm Animal w/ Adam of Red Tide BONEFISH WILLY’S: 7pm CRICKETS: 9pm Karaoke w/ Aaron Cole & Alex Cole Ginger CAPT. HIRAMS: 3:30pm CROWNE PLAZA: 12pm Pat 21 - TUESDAY Greg & Brian; 7:30pm Bullet Michaels CITY LIMITS: 9pm D.J. Theory EARLS: 2pm Ernie Southern Cesar CITY LIMITS: 9pm DJ Cesar 8:30pm TBA CRICKETS: 6:30pm Crab CROWNE PLAZA: 5pm ENIGMA: 6:30pm The Vinny Races. 9pm Karaoke w/Ginger Chuck Van Riper Ray Violin Show EARLS: 8pm Ernie Southern EARLS: 8:30pm Spanks Band HEIDIS JAZZ CLUB: Jam ENIGMA: 6pm Dave Hoague; 8:30pm Ron Teixeira Trio HEIDI’S JAZZ CLUB: 7pm 7:30pm Dave Meyers HUNKERDOWN Sybil Gage HEIDIS JAZZ CLUB: Jeff Willey Blues Band HIDEAWAY: 4pm Entasys LOU’S BLUES: 8:30pm 5pm Steve Kirsner & Al June 12, 2 pm JUMPS: Rich Deems Animal And Friends Goldenberg; 8:30pm Juanita Lou’s Blues, Indialantic KEY WEST BAR: 9pm SANDBAR Cocoa Bch: 5pm Dixon Kelly’s Bday w/ Pinch Rocky James JUMPS: The MC’s The Jeff Willey Blues LEXI: 10pm DJ Colione SIGGY’S: 7pm Corn Hole KEY WEST BAR: 9pm Trick Band consists of expe- LOU’S BLUES: 3:30pm Tourney LOU’S BLUES: 5:30pm rienced musicians with Karaoke w/ Cindy; 9:30pm V-TWIN: 7pm Karaoke w/ Karaoke w/ Bob Neal; 8pm Mo various blues influences. Chain Reaction Dave Geetz NORTH END: 10pm Guest NORTH END: Hilarious New Each member brings their Musicians 22 - WEDNESDAY Comedy Show own unique style to the OFF THE TRAXX: 9pm CAPT. HIRAMS: 6pm Iris OFF THE TRAXX: 9pm band. Jeff Willey was a Simone CITY LIMITS: 9pm Karaoke Lights Out Project founding member of the SANDBAR Cocoa Bch: 4pm CROWNE PLAZA: 5:30pm SANDBAR Cocoa Bch: 4pm Orlando based band, the Billy Chapman Band; 9pm The Groove Smooth Jazz Pat Michaels; 9pm Stampede Freeway HEIDI’S JAZZ CLUB: 5pm SHAK! SHACK! GRILLE: Houseshakers, and two SBI: 1pm Classic Rock; Steve Kirsner & Friends; 8pm 7pm Rotating Guest Band time winners of the Or- 5:30pm Flight Risk Dave Sheffield, Stan Soloko & SIGGY’S: 8pm DJ Chris; lando International Blues SIGGY’S: 8pm DJ Dr. John; Rabbit Simmons 9:30pm All About Nothing Challenge (IBC), with the 9:30pm Perfect Tuesday LEXI: 8pm Local Live Music V-TWIN: 7pm The Kore Smokin’ Torpedoes. SKEWERS: Belly Dancer LOU’s BLUES: 5:30pm V-TWIN: 7pm The Fab Karaoke w/Bob Neal; 9pm 25 - SATURDAY Korvettes Rock Star w/ Joe Calautti BEEF O’BRADYS/ SANDBAR/Cocoa Bch: 4pm MIDTOWN: Karaoke Finals FATHER’S DAY Pat Michaels; 9pm Open Mic BONEFISH WILLY’S: 7pm 19 - SUNDAY w/ Matt Steel Drums w/ Chester CAMP HOLLY: 2pm Norm SIGGY’S: 8pm Dj Chris BURGER INN: 6:30pm CAPT. HIRAMS: 1pm JMC SKEWERS: 6:30pm Magic & Grumpy Al w/ Savi Fernandez Band Comedy w/ Logan Hawke CAMP HOLLY: 5pm Loaded CITY LIMITS: 7pm Open Dice Mic w/ Bruce Marion 23 - THURSDAY CAPT. HIRAMS: 2pm Tree CRICKETS: 9pm Karaoke w/ BEEF O’BRADYS/ Frogs; 7:30pm Bullet Theory Stacy Mitchhaer Ginger MIDTOWN: 7pm Jon Parrot CITY LIMITS: 9pm Medusa June 19, 2 pm CROWNE PLAZA: 1pm CITY LIMITS: 9pm DJ Cesar CRICKETS: 9pm Karaoke w/ Earl’s, Sebastian Danny Morris Band CROWNE PLAZA: 4pm Pat Ginger EARLS: 2pm Stacy Mitchhart Michaels CROWNE PLAZA: 12pm Pat Stacy Mitchhart is a blues HEIDI’S JAZZ CLUB: 7pm EARLS: 8pm TBA Michaels Jam Session HEIDI’S JAZZ CLUB: 7pm EARLS: 2pm Spacecoast guitarist from Nashville. HUNKERDOWN Dave Sheffield, Stan Soloko & Playboys; 8:30pm Cool Biz He has built a world- HIDEAWAY: 4pm Bearfoot Rabbit Simmons Band wide fan base thanks to LOU’S BLUES: 2pm Queen KEY WEST BAR: 10pm Jam ENIGMA: 6pm Kevin Cornish phenomenal live perfor- Bees; Joe Calautti 7pm w/ Big-E HEIDIS JAZZ CLUB: mances, TV exposure, SANDBAR Cocoa Bch: 4pm LEXI: 9pm DJ Lights Out 8:30pm Juanita Dixon Vintage; 9pm DJ Josh LOU’S BLUES: 9pm Band HUNKERDOWN and radio airplay. His SBI: 2pm Alize Wyth HIDEAWAY: 4pm Elephant masterful guitar work and SHAK! SHACK! GRILLE: NORTH END: 10pm Josh Gun strong vocals have been 5pm Jazz w/ Scott Schugar Miller Band JUMPS: Marc Dobson One the driving forces behind V-TWIN: 4pm Open Fire SANDBAR Cocoa Bch: 4pm Man Band his successful career. Bigg Daddy; 9pm Karaoke KEY WEST BAR: 9pm Iron He has won numerous 20 - MONDAY SHAK! SHACK! GRILLE: Sausage LEXI: 8pm DJ Colione 7pm The MC’s KING CENTER: 8pm Classic awards, released 8 CD’s LOU’S BLUES: 8:30pm Dave SIGGY’S: 7pm Karl Hudson Albums Live/Beatles Help! and 2 DVD/CD, and holds Kury Open Jam V-TWIN: 7pm Karaoke w/ LEXI: 10pm DJ Colione 13 major endorsements. SANDBAR Cocoa Bch: 4pm Rick Wayne LOU’S BLUES: 5:30pm

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Karaoke w/ Cindy; 9:30pm SIGGY’S: 7pm Corn Hole LOU’S BLUES: 5:30pm Hook Band.Eau Gallie Arts John Quinlivan Band Tourney Karaoke w/ Bob Neal District. 259-8261 NORTH END: 10pm Honey V-TWIN: 7pm Karaoke w/ SANDBAR Cocoa Bch: 4pm Jun 3: Ghost Tours. Historic Miller Dave Pat Michaels; 9pm Musical Rossetter House Museum, Eau SANDBAR Cocoa Bch: 5pm Seduction Gallie. 254-9855 Stoney & The House Rockers; 29 - WEDNESDAY SHAK! SHACK! GRILLE: Jun 4: Cruise Ins. Sand Point 9pm Red Tide CITY LIMITS: 9pm Karaoke 7pm Rotating Guest Band Park, Titusville. 267-3036 SBI: 1pm Kenny Williams; CROWNE PLAZA: 5:30pm SIGGY’S: 8pm DJ Chris 5:30pm London Ink Jonathan Fritzen Jun 10: Friday Fest w/ SIGGY’S: 8pm DJ Dr. John; HEIDI’S JAZZ CLUB: 5pm 2 - SATURDAY Switch. Downtown Mel- 9:30pm Open Fire Steve Kirsner & Friends; 8pm BEEF O’BRADYS/ bourne. 724-1741 SKEWERS: Belly Dancer Dave Sheffield, Stan Soloko & MIDTOWN: Karaoke Finals V-TWIN: 7pm Freeway Rabbit Simmons BONEFISH WILLY’S: 7pm EXHIBITS LEXI: 8pm Local Live Music Steel Drums w/ Chester Until Jun 6: CBAA Art Ex- 26 - SUNDAY LOU’s BLUES: 5:30pm BURGER INN: 6:30pm hibit. King Center. 636-3673 CAMP HOLLY: 2pm Stoney Karaoke w/Bob Neal; 9pm Grumpy Al Until Jun 19: Elements of Na- Rock Star w/ Joe Calautti CAPT. HIRAMS: 1pm JMC CRICKETS: 9pm Karaoke w/ ture: Selections from the Fred- w/ Chillakaya SANDBAR/Cocoa Bch: 4pm Ginger erick R. Weisman Art Founda- CITY LIMITS: 7pm Open Pat Michaels; 9pm Open Mic CROWNE PLAZA: 12pm Pat tion. Brevard Art Museum, Eau Mic w/ Bruce Marion w/ Matt Michaels CRICKETS: 9pm Karaoke w/ SIGGY’S: 8pm Dj Chris ENIGMA: 6:30pm The Vinny Gallie. 242-0737 Ginger SKEWERS: 6:30pm Magic & Ray Violin Show Until Jul 2: Elements -Earth, CROWNE PLAZA: 1pm Comedy w/ Logan Hawke HEIDIS JAZZ CLUB: Air, Fire, Water. Art Gallery of Lionheart 8:30pm Ron Teixeira Trio Viera. 504-4343 EARLS: 2pm Eric Culberson 30 - THURSDAY HUNKERDOWN Until Aug 27: British Bolts: HEIDI’S JAZZ CLUB: 7pm BEEF O’BRADYS/ HIDEAWAY: 4pm The MC’s Artists’ Fabrics of the Mid- Jam Session MIDTOWN: 7pm Jon Parrot KEY WEST BAR: 9pm Century. Ruth Funk Center for HUNKERDOWN CITY LIMITS: 9pm DJ Cesar Spanks Textile Arts, F.I.T, Melbourne. CRICKETS: 9pm Karaoke w/ HIDEAWAY: 4pm The MC’s LEXI: 10pm DJ Colione 674-8313 JUMPS: Marc Dobson Ginger LOU’S BLUES: 5:30pm CROWNE PLAZA: 4pm Pat Memorial Day Party Karaoke w/ Cindy OTHER CONCERTS & MUSIC KEY WEST BAR: 9pm Pinch Michaels SANDBAR Cocoa Bch: 4pm LOU’S BLUES: 2pm TBA; EARLS: 8pm Free Beer Band Mammoth Band; 9pm Stone’s Every Friday: Brown Bag Jazz 7pm Marc Dobson HEIDI’S JAZZ CLUB: 7pm Clones Lunch. 11:30am Cocoa Village. SANDBAR Cocoa Bch: 4pm Dave Sheffield, Stan Soloko & SIGGY’S: 8pm DJ Dr. John 639-3500 James Gang; 9pm DJ Josh Rabbit Simmons SKEWERS: Belly Dancer Jun 3: Jazz Friday. Brevard SBI: 2pm Danny Morris Band KEY WEST BAR: 10pm Jam Art Museum, Eau Gallie. 242- SHAK! SHACK! GRILLE: w/ Big-E 0737 5pm Jazz w/ Scott Schugar LEXI: 9pm DJ Lights Out Jun 4: Latin Fiesta! w Space V-TWIN: 4pm Absolute Blue LOU’S BLUES: 9pm Chrome COMMUNITY Coast Symphony Orchestra, Horses Holy Trinity Episcopal Acad- 27 - MONDAY NORTH END: 10pm Josh CALENDAR emy, Melbourne. 536-8580 LEXI: 8pm DJ Colione Miller Band Jun 5: Music of the British LOU’S BLUES: 8:30pm Dave SANDBAR Cocoa Bch: 4pm DANCE Kury Open Jam Bigg Daddy; 9pm Karaoke Jun 18: Dance Arts Centre’s Isles w/ Community Band of SANDBAR Cocoa Bch: 4pm SHAK! SHACK! GRILLE: Annual Dance Concert. Brevard. Merritt Island High Ted Villarreal; 9pm Jam Night 7pm The MC’s Henegar Center, Melbourne. School w/ Adam of Red Tide SIGGY’S: 7pm John Andrew 777-2155 Jun 5: Summer Potpourri II Burr Jun 24: Swingtime Jazz w/ Indialantic Chamber Sing- 28 - TUESDAY V-TWIN: 7pm Karaoke w/ Band’s June Moon Ball w/ ers. Eastminster Presbyterian CAPT. HIRAMS: 6pm the Rick Wayne Melbourne Municipal Band. Church, Indialantic. 960-5000 Lights Out Project Duo Jun 10: Summer Potpourri II JULY Melbourne Auditorium. 724- CITY LIMITS: 9pm D.J. w/ Indialantic Chamber Singers. Cesar 1 - FRIDAY 0555 St. John the Evangelist Catholic CRICKETS: 6:30pm Crab BONEFISH WILLY’S: 7pm Jun 25: Time, Space & Move- Races. 9pm Karaoke w/Ginger Aaron Cole & Alex Cole ment: The Best of Galmont Church, Viera. 960-5000 EARLS: 8pm East of Omaha CITY LIMITS: 9pm DJ Cesar Ballet. Cocoa Village Play- Jun 15-16: American Jazz w/ HEIDIS JAZZ CLUB: 7pm CROWNE PLAZA: 5pm house. 543-4403 Melbourne Municipal Band. Sybil Gage Chuck Van Riper Melbourne Auditorium. 724- LEXI: Beeb$ and her Money EARLS: 8:30pm Open Fire EVENTS/FESTIVALS 0555 ENIGMA: 6pm Dave Hoague; Maker$ Saturdays: Movies in the Park. Jun 19: Music on a Sunday LOU’S BLUES: 8:30pm 7:30pm Dave Meyers Cocoa Village. 639-3500 Afternoon w/ Lathan Hudson Howie Katz & The Blues HEIDIS JAZZ CLUB: Jun 3: First Friday Gallery & Sharon Osuna. 2pm Cocoa Rockets 5pm Steve Kirsner & Al Beach Public Library. 868-1104 Goldenberg; 8:30pm Ron & Art Walk. Music w/ Treble SANDBAR Cocoa Bch: 5pm Jun 22-23: Sizzling Summer Rocky James Teixeira Trio

28 - Brevard Live June 2011 w/ Melbourne Community Amazing Technicolor Orchestra. Melbourne Audito- Dreamcoat. King Center, rium. 952-9949 Melbourne. 242-2219 Jun 25: Biegel Performs Em- Jun 18: Pacific Vibrations erson & Anderson w/ Space Classic Surf Films. Cocoa Coast Symphony Orchestra, Beach Public Library. 868- Holy Trinity Episcopal Acad- 1104 emy, Melbourne. 536-8580 Jun 24: Friday FUNday! Jun 26: Twilight Jazz. WFIT Cocoa Village Playhouse 89.5 FM, Panthereum, FIT Youth Theatre, 636-5050 Campus. 674-8950 Jun 24: A Night w/ Captain Sig and the Hillstrand THEATRE Brothers from Deadliest Jun 3-4: Disney’s The Aristo- Catch. King Center, Mel- cats Kids. Cocoa Village Play- bourne. 242-2219 house Youth Theatre, 636-5050 Until Jun 26: The Impor- Jun 3-12: 11th Annual Play- tance of Being Earnest. writing Contest Performanc- Melbourne Civic Theatre. es. Surfside Players, Cocoa 723-6935 Beach. 783-3127 Jun 10-12: 13, Cocoa Village Playhouse Youth Theatre, 636- 5050 The entertainment calendar is the compilation of entertainment Jun 17-19: Footloose. Cocoa listed by our advertisers. Brevard Village Playhouse Youth The- Live Magazine is not responsible atre, 636-5050 for any wrong listings. Listings are Jun 18: Joseph and the subject to change.

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The band’s logo on the accompa- guitar player. There’s even hints of the nying sticker carries the slogan Un- FM friendly blues of Robert Cray on dercover Punks but there’s nothing “She’s Trouble” and classic southern undercover about their fist in the air California country rock on “She Don’t presentation. The music here is Pinch’s Think I Notice”. There’s an obvious own 90 proof cocktail of Jason and the lifetime of experience behind every Scorcher’s flavored cowpunk rock & tune and a few tracks like “Gettin’ roll – one part old school UK style Old” (“Everything aches/everything’s punk complete with the odd John Ly- blurry…) and the title track “Alibis CD Reviews by John Leach don yelp, two parts surf punk served up and Little White Lies” (“I’m out on the with a Jello Biafra sneer, enough “Hey, road, wasting my life…) reflect how e’s back - the one and only Wild- Hey, Hey!” to fill Joey Ramone’s li- long that life has been. Hfire Johnny aka John Leach who quor cabinet and all chased down with The song choices and flow from was a staff writer for Brevard Live in a big frosty mug of the kind of corner track to track make “White Lies and the late 90s. Back then he became our bar buffoonery that makes rock music Alibis” more of a complete work than friend, and at Brevard Live it’s once so much fun. just a collection of twelve songs. It’s friends always friends. He also stepped Tracks like “Haom Skool’d” (you the type of record that gets played from in as MC for the Brevard Live Music won’t get drugs at home school/all you start to finish and has the feel of an old Awards in 2009 when Chris Long was get is hugs at home school), “Hard As familiar sweater on a late autumn Flor- traveling with various bands - they’re You” (an ode to a biker chick at a stop- ida night – now that it’s on, there’s just also friends forever. light) and a truly Shakespearean cou- no need to take it off. Over the past year we’ve received plet rhyming kiss with piss in “Rock The overall production is slick respectable CDs from respectable local & Roll is Supposed to Hurt” come to- without being sterile and every song musicians with the request for review. gether to create a potent party punch is completely radio ready. All the in- Even though we dropped the column, that could inebriate any jaded rocker. struments are all given room to breathe we finally caved and... here is Johnny! So line ’em up, count it off, get and all each component works together ’em up! The new Pinch release is a full for the sake of the song as opposed to Pinch tilt, hard rockin’ partytime soundtrack. showy musicianship or, as is often the You Got To Have It – Live 1,2,3, Social! downside of blues style music, solos Recorded Live at The Key West Bar, for solos sake. Moores himself must Ken Moores Indian Harbour Beach, FL have used his entire extensive gui- White Lies And Alibis tar collection (pictured on the cover) Recorded at Dave Munkoff Studios on this album. There’s twelve string Booze and Rock & Roll - two and Master Bedroom Studios, acoustic guitars, resonator guitars, great things that go great together. As Cocoa, Florida 2010 mandolins and big, bad, roadhouse Pinch launches into the first song on rockin’ distorted electric guitars. The this disc “I Should Be Drinking Now” Gentle as an Indian River breeze attention to detail shows. it quickly becomes apparent what kind with a large tequila chaser, Ken Moores’ The next time you need a sound- of ride this is going to be. The music latest release will bring out the South- track for a few afternoon cocktails by is aggressively loud, the mood is loose ern Gentleman in anyone. At times the river just grab “White Lies And and before the ride is over TJ the bar- country infused, gospel tinged and Alibis” and press play. tender gets acknowledged three or four easy listening, Moores’ multiple influ- times, as well he should be - it can’t be ences and multi-instrumentalism have easy keeping the fuel in this fire. produced a record with its feet planted Please send your CD - profes- The sound quality is clean and firmly on laid back southern ground. sionally recorded and mastered pack- clear and avoids the muddy pitfalls of “Devil’s Game” brings to mind the aged in a regular cover that is used so many live recordings. All the instru- genre bending slide guitar of the late for commercial distribution and sales ments hold their own, the vocals are great Lowell George and 1970’s Little - to Brevard Live Magazine, P.O. Box strong but not too out front and there’s Feat while other tunes like “Woman 1452, Melbourne, Fl 32902. Please en- plenty of crowd noise where it’s need- is Love” summon the acoustic guitar close a short bio and/or press release. ed. The alcohol driven raw energy is all stylings of Physical Graffiti era Jimmy Sorry, no demo tapes or sound there without allowing it to take over Page and the kind of soulful vocal that samples will be accepted. the actual songs and performances. makes Eric Clapton more than just a

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June 11, All Day at The Sandbar Sandbarapalooza

he Sandbar in Cocoa Beach is Tknown for its incredible mara- thon parties. And this month you’ll have another one coming featuring 10 popular bands back to back. On Sat- urday, June 11, the live music begins at 11:30 am and ends at 2 am the next day. It’s the kind of party you don’t want to miss. The Sandbar is located at the end of SR 520 right on the beach and features an outside beach bar with Lionheart Returns To Brevard’s Stages stage and a restaurant inside (air con- ditioned) with good food. They are ionheart has existed since 1992 to Brevard. He performs covers from famous for their tasty fish tacos and Land is the creation of Marko Pocta, Keb’ Mo’ to Marley to Hendrix. Robert specialty pizzas. (You might want to guitarist & bandleader. Marko was the Manuel, vocals and drums, hails from consider participating in their Fish original lead guitarist for Molly Hatch- Cornwall, England and has played all Taco Eating Contest on July 4th.) ett along with Dave Hlubek and Steve over the world working on several Back to the Sandbarapalooza: Holland. He sings and plays the lead cruise ships. Bass and lead vocalist is The band line-up is 11:30 am Kalone guitar and is known for his versatility Andy Constantini, who is from Chi- & Dawn Patrol, 1pm Radio Flyers, of guitar styles of the likes of George cago, and recently moved to Florida. 2:30pm Red Tide, 4pm Cosmic Hill- Benson, Hendrix, Clapton, Santana, He is the newest member of Lionheart billys, 5:30 Sygnal, 7 pm Highway B.B. King and others. Markoman origi- and has a great background in Reggae 1, 8:30 pm Flight Risk, 10 pm Pinch, nates from Virginia Beach. His fondest and Jazz. Les Bowe from Philly plays 11:30 pm Dr. Suess, 1 am Ovni sound memory is playing B.B. King’s Guitar keys, steel drums and lead vocals. system. - That’s a lot of rock’n roll. Lucille at the age of 16. Recently Lionheart returned back Keep an eye out for the happen- The band Lionheart consist of Alex to Brevard. The band will perform ings at this location. The Sandbar is Adams who has played with the band on June 12th at the Sandbar in Cocoa a very hip spot in Cocoa Beach. For since 1996. Alex comes from Barbados Beach and on June 26th at the Crowne more information go to www.sandbar- and has lived in NYC before moving Plaza. spotsgill.net ore call 321-799-2577.

Red Tide

Radio Flyers

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A Cocoa Beach Original: Meet Joel Silver

eople who are into health food and/or traditional Pblues music have known Joel Silver all along. For them he’s almost a legend. As founder and president of Sunseed Coop in Cape Canaveral, Joel brought a new concept of doing business and healthy living to the Space Coast at a time when few people were living here and nobody locked their homes or cars. Being a life-long hippie he’s missing those days. His other passion is blues music, networking with national artists and inviting them to perform his hometown.

Born 1945 in Salem, Mass., he grew up in a middle- class family. His father owned a plumbing, heating, electri- cal supply store and Joel decided early on that he “never wanted to become a retailer. Too much work,” he said and chuckled. “Then I ended up becoming just that.” However, that’s not how he started off. He began playing drums at 13 years old, at age 15 he was playing in clubs. “Back then electric guitars were new and everyone wanted to play them,” remembered Joel. “They all needed a drummer, so here I was.” It was the time of Elvis Presley, Chuck Berry, and all the cool cats. The 45 records came in along with the hippie-movement and Joel found himself in the middle of it all - drinking, drugs, the party never seemed to stop. In 1962 Joel began studying engineering, hated it and after one year decided to pursue a degree in photography. For quite some years he worked for newspapers, then built his own commercial photography studio and made his money shooting commercial photos for big companies. And in natural and organic food increased, so did business.” while he earned a lot of money, he felt as if something was Nowadays the store has more than 5,000 members, grosses missing in his life. over $3 million and has a retail space of 5,000 squ.ft. with In 1971 Joel left Boston in his VW van and started trav- 17 staff members. And while Joel is retired he’s still the eling around trying to find a place where he can be happy. president of the co-op. He passed up several states until he arrived in Cocoa Beach As for his love of music he’s been helping local as well and it was “WOW - Manjana Town. It was quiet, laid back, as national musicians along the way. His friends Bruce there was the ocean, a great beach, and very cool people.” Katz, Corky Siegel and John Hammond have been coming Joel smiled thinking about the paradise he discovered. “The to Brevard County and at times are staying at Joel’s home people I met here were so spiritual and they inspired me.” A while traveling through. Joel also picked up local drummer few months later he decided to become a vegetarian. Tommy Dequattro last month at Orlando Airport when he One day in 1973, while reading East-West Journal, Joel returned from a trip to Massachusetts where doctors per- came across an article about buying clubs and co-ops. The formed a life-saving operation. idea of starting a soup kitchen has been explored, but the At age 66 Joel is still the peace-loving hippie with good health department wouldn’t go for it. Instead he formed a vibes and a helping hand. Now divorced he has two sons, buying-club operated out of his bedroom. It turned out that one adorable grandson and no regrets. neighbors didn’t like a 10-wheel truck to arrive at the house Sunseeds food co-op is located at 6615 N. Atlantic Ave. on Sundays, so the club relocated to a small store down the in Cape Canaveral. For more information about the store street.. Joel: “We started with 50 members and as interest call (321) 784-0930.

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Islands Fish Grill in Indialantic Healthful & Tasteful

Island’s Fish Grill is everything a seafood restaurant should be. Owner Karen Maltese and her staff have consistently served up a taste of relaxed island-style fine dining for over a decade. Aside from being one of my favorites, it’s no surprise that they were recently voted “Best Seafood Restaurant” in Brevard County for 2011.

mega-3 is a healthy fatty fish with Mango Salsa” and the Oacid commonly found in listed special, “Crab Encrusted fish oils aka “brain food”. It Cobia with a Roasted Pepper is known to prevent some dis- Aoli”. Both were large portions eases and treat certain types of of perfectly cooked buttery fish illness. Simply put, fish is good served with whipped sweet po- for your body - and can be great tatoes and steamed garden veg- for your taste buds. etable medley. Bursting with Islands Fish Grill proves color and vitamins, each bite hands down that eating healthy tasted as if it had been kissed can be luscious, brimming with by the sea and was cooked with flavor and satisfying all at the personalized excellence. same time. They specialize in Just steps from Indialan- preparing the fresh catches in a tic’s boardwalk on Fifth Av- variety of popular ways. Salm- enue, the restaurant has a tropi- • Crabmeat on, Mahi Mahi, Cobia, Golden cal charm reminiscent of a cafe Crusted Cobia Tile, Grouper, Snapper, Yellow somewhere in the Caribbean. • Swordfish w/ Fin & Sea Bass can always be The culinary team has re- Mango Salsa found on the menu along with cently learned to make their • Delicious some nightly specials and a delicious sauces without glu- Desserts “fish of the day”. They also often. So whether you’re dieting fer shrimp, scallops, chicken or just want to enjoy some ex- and tender steak as well as ceptional seafood, stop in to Is- some delicious appetizers, island’s Fish Grill for the healthi- land style soups and “Probably est seafood you’ve ever had! Melbourne’s Best Caesar”. Call (321) 956-0559 for We ordered “Grilled Sword- more information.

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“Hello Gorgeous” Beauty Tips Enigma Nights

Hair Fitness By Ana Kirby

reetings gorgeous ones! This Gmonth I want to talk to you about hair fitness. We should all take extra care of our silky manes, especially if we indulge in color, highlights, texture waves, keratin treatments or any other chemical service. eady for something out of the or- Now, I am not talking about the Rdinary? How about indulging into bottle of conditioner you bought an Enigma Night? This magical place with your professional shampoo located on A1A in Satellite Beach of- at your salon (wink, wink), I am fers more than good food. It’s an expe- speaking of Salon Specialized Con- rience of taste, sound and atmosphere. ditioning Treatments. When you enter the restaurant you Any time you have a chemical are instantly transported into a world service done on your hair, the struc- of subtle glitter and sparkles. The bar ture and the integrity of the hair is has a lounge atmosphere with fancy compromised. Conditioning treat- drinks and eclectic music by Vinny ments are specially customized for Ray on electric violin and his wife on your particular hair needs. They can guitar playing a wonderful mix of jazz fortify and strengthen chemically fusion. The nearby dining room is en- damaged/weakened hair, as well tertained by Dave Meyers without the as hydrate your luxurious locks. sounds interfering with each other giv- Whether you need more protein or ing both rooms a different ambiance. more moisture, these treatments can The menu features an array of dif- also protect your investment. (Color ferent tastes including simple items - $80+, Highlights - $100+, Keratin like pizza, burgers and sandwiches - $250+, etc.) Need I say more? along with quite fancy meals that are Summertime fun can also be amazingly affordable. We ordered two devastating to the texture and con- specials - Grouper with a butter and dition of your hair. The sun can not wine sauce over spinach, and citrus only fade your color, but also de- chicken smothered with a medley of hydrate your lustrous strands. And bell peppers, tomatoes, capers, zucchi- let’s not even begin to talk about ni over rice. We shared an appetizer of what chlorine and salt water can do. huge delicious Coconut Shrimps with Be still my heart!!! Good thing we a delightful raspberry dip. The meals have these wonderful treatments. were rich and plentiful. Next time you visit your favor- When we left we were surprised ite salon, ask your stylist for your to find out that we had spent four (!) condition Rx. It only takes a few ex- hours in the establishment. Time flies tra minutes, and you will have gor- when you have fun. That’s very true geous, glossy, fit and healthy hair. for Enigma Nights! 321-779-8202.

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Panther Artist, Muralist, Musician and Designer

By Trrey Cronin anther’s life is quite an interesting one. She grew Pup in Chicago, but she found a strong bond with the waters of the ocean when her family moved aboard their 44ft. trawler, which she considered her “second home.” As a family, they would explore anywhere from Nova Scotia to the Grand Bahamas. Her traditional education was learned through homeschooling, but she felt the “paradise” she explored with her family “fed her soul.” Panther felt that the best way to honor the sea was through her art which gave “her a voice.”

Panther went on and studied art design at Columbia Col- lege in Chicago, Illinois. She focused her skills doing set and scenic design in the city for local productions. Her work ex- panded to Los Angeles, and Florida creating sets and props for film, stage, and photography. It was Panther’s mural work that seemed to garner the most attention, because they have a deliberate style of “vivid and bold usage of colors and scale.” Many requests for her murals were asked by private clients, and helped Panther gain notoriety, since she calls them her “bread and butter.” Panther describes her creativity as “limitless,” and this can certainly be noticed by her plethora of other artistic talents. Panther has juggled with a music career, ever since she spent time in Los Angeles. In the Melbourne and Orlando communi- ties, she sang, played piano, and played guitar for her bands: Blue Bloods, Bad Cat, and Junglebunny. Panther has also en- joyed painting, and likes to focus on a lot of “mother-daughter” themes in her paintings. She describes her works as “living art” because the energy they produce is “three-dimensional” and “unrestricted.” Her jewelry is Recently, most of Panther’s focus has been on her jewelry contemporary and line. Her jewelry is described as very contemporary and avant- garde, and has been sought after by many of the top “hipster” avant-garde, and has pop singers, which include Katy Perry and Avril Lavigne. Also, her manager, Gary Propper, recently sent a jewelry piece been sought after by many to Gwen Stefani for an opportunity designing jewelry for Ste- of the top “hipster” pop fani’s fashion line, L.A.M.B. Panther currently describes herself in a sort of “transition- singers, which include al period.” Two months ago, she outgrew her space and closed her gallery located in the whole back part of the Sunset Bar and Katy Perry and Grill in Cocoa Beach. Since then, she is working to find a “new Avril Lavigne. home” to display her works of art. For further information, art, and positive reviews for Pan- ther and her work, please visit www.panthersgallery.com.

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My Life in Commercials By Matthew Bretz

s I lazily lounged on my living room sofa Athis afternoon I experienced the sudden realization of a gradual truth. My life sucks. Oh, it’s true. It must be. I saw it on television.

The moment I understood what was happening I knew I had to learn more about how much of my life was worth- less. In less than a few short hours I was very surprised to learn that although my phone is less than a year old, it apparently has been rendered obsolete by a newer, better model and I would be a fool to not rush out and immediately acquire one of my own. In addition I almost fainted when it was made clear to me that my flat screen TV was only two dimensional and not worthy to be viewed. Dis- traught, I hesitantly threw on a less than designer shirt and photo by Misti Blu Day ran out the door, ready to jet to the store for new items, when I noticed my car. It’s not a hybrid, has no rear cam- barely afford it, because if it’s expensive it must be better. era and will not parallel park itself. How could I possibly Makes sense, right? drive such a death trap? At the mall I hoped no one no- What’s worse is they recruit your kids against you. ticed that I was wearing last year’s model of sneakers, but Every year, by design, some new trend hits the hallways I could feel the passerby’s pointing and laughing. Shamed of your child’s school that all the kids have to have. If they and embarrassed I crawled back to my MTV Cribs reject don’t have it, they are ostracized and considered unwor- and wept for my discount existence. thy. You don’t want your kid alienated at school, do you? Bigger, better, faster - that’s what it’s all about. If you You better go spend that money. believe everything you see on TV, two things will happen. It’s all a sham, and the sad part about it is that most One, you will waste all your hard earned money trying to people know this and still fall for it. Maybe it’s been so- keep up with the commercials. And two, you will waste all cialized into our lives for so many years; we just move your hard earned time trying to live up to ridiculous, fake, on autopilot and follow along without even realizing what unrealistic standards. we’re doing. Companies produce new products to market and sell In truth, I can only speak for myself, but if it makes them. That’s their business. That’s how they make money. you feel any better, I don’t much care where you bought Fine, no problem. But why do they try to make us feel your clothes. I don’t lose sleep wondering how big your so bad about ourselves in order to sell their products? TV is, and I definitely do not have the ability to tell if The media tells us nature didn’t make us pretty enough, you wash your hair with name brand shampoo or generic. our bank accounts aren’t big enough, our cars aren’t fast We’re all watching our money a little more closely right enough, our clothes aren’t expensive enough and our elec- now, so don’t believe the hype. tronics are obsolete. It’s war on your psyche. It’s a battle Here’s a little quiz for you: Does your car get you to for control of your self esteem and so far I think they are work? Do your clothes keep you warm? Does your food winning. fill your belly? Do you have a bed to sleep in and a roof Every year Americans spend trillions of dollars on over your head? Does your phone make phone calls so high blown products, they probably don’t need, that are you can call work when your shitty car breaks down? Just shoved down their throats by TV-commercials. They tell kidding about that last one, but if answered yes to these us we need it and we have to have it, and if we don’t listen, questions then you can be grateful, because you are now they get a celebrity to tell us we need it and have to have better off than most of the world. it. Then once we’re hooked they pump the price so we can How do you feel about your life now?

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