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FEATURES page 51 OKTOBERFEST THE BMAs Brevard County doesn’t miss any occasion It was an unforgettable event and it was to throw a few parties. This month Okto- SOLD OUT! Master of Ceremony John Columns berfest is on the menu for many restaurant, Leach kept the show moving and the au- bars and even bigger venues. The Cocoa dience on the edge of their seat until the Charles Van Riper Village Riverfront Park makes a festival final announcement: Brevard Busking Co- out of it and features Brevard Busking Co- alition (cover) is Entertainer of the Year 22 Political Satire alition with brats and beer. 2013. Page 11 Page 20 Calendars 25 Live Entertainment, MISHKA Concerts, Festivals Surfers and fans of reggae music should be ORIGINAL MUSIC SERIES exited about Mishka coming to town. He It is the 3rd annual showcase of Original CD Reviews grew up on his family’s boat, sailing from Music held every Sunday at Lou’s Blues, 31 by John Leach island to island in the Caribbean. This free starting October 20th. Check out our lo- cal bands that create their own sound. No spirit tranfers to his music today. Steve Keller admission charge! Page 11 Local Lowdown Page 37 33 & Five Questions ROCK LEGENDS BAND This is an all star band featuring some of MIFF-ED Knights After Night southern rock’s most popular artists. Re- The Melbourne Independent Filmmak- 44 Hot spots, events, member Foghat, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Out- ers Festival is a big deal! Charles & Lissa by Charles & Lissa laws, Blackfoot? These are band mem- went there to experience the Red Carpet, bers who combine their talent. the actors and the film industry. Page 13 Page 43
Brevard Live October 2013 - 7 8 - Brevard Live October 2013 BREVARD LIVE The largest and most popular free entertainment THANK YOU! magazine on the Space Coast and beyond for 22 years. ho’s the best band? Back in the posted the winners immediately to their PUBLISHER/EDITOR founder-days of Brevard Live Mag- SCDaily FB page - just like an online live Heike Clarke W azine a clubowner gave me some insight: remote in real time. Nice touch! STAFF “The best bands,” he said, “are those that Another hard working guy on the job ACCOUNT MANAGER Charlene Hemmle play for $300 and end the night with a was Scott Boggs from www.brevardmusi- MUSIC WRITERS bar tab for $500.” And there I had it - the clover.com. He filmed the entire evening John Leach cold-hearted truth! Thank God we weren’t and posted it online. A special thank you Steve Keller looking for the best bands for the Brevard to photographer Wendy Michl who shot Charles Knight Live Music Awards! It was a popularity all our BMAs-photos. Even four lovely PHOTOGRAPHY contest to see who are Brevard’s favorite “East Coast Bombshells” showed up and Chcuk Van Riper Misti Blu Day entertainers. We cannot say this enough! helped as ushers. The After Party hosted Wendy Michl As we are working on this month’s by Charles and Lissa and our friends from Cover Photo by issue we’re still impressed by the impact Spanks was a Super Jam. We also say Chuck Van Riper of this year’s sold-out BMAs. The team thank you to Charlie and Debby of Jazz- COLUMNISTS spirit we experienced was overwhelm- BluesFlorida.com, an online publication. Chuck Van Riper ing, the creativity of every contributor They traveled all the way from Gaines- Charles Knight & Lissa Galindo simply amazing. So many Thank You’s ville and visited the BMAs. Misti Blu Day are due. There are the co-producers - Ana A special Thank You goes to Kenny Kirby, Joe Calautti (music), Mark Brasel Michaels for the Sam Jam at the Pineda Reproduction of any portion of (sound), and our gracious MC John Leach Inn and John Wilson for the All Star Jam Brevard Live Magazine is strictly with rock-lady-assistant Brenda. The pre- at Siggy’s. Both events raised funds for prohibited without the written senters, the performers, the house band - it Brevard Music Aid Inc. permission of the publisher. all came together like magic. We experi- Original Music Series will start on ADVERTISEMENT/ SALES enced some social media frenzy thanks to Sunday, October 20th, 7-11pm, at Lou’s Phone: (321) 956-9207 our Facebook friends. Brevard’s Talk Ra- Blues. We pushed it back a week because [email protected] dio WMEL conducted interviews - a big Charles and Lissa are getting married on Thank You to John Harper, our hometown Sunday, October 13th at Lou’s Blues and COMMENTS & LETTERS voice. A pleasant surprise was the partici- we want to be there. Yes, it will be a pub- Brevard Live Magazine pation of Space Coast Daily. Giles Mel- lic affair and everyone is invited to this P.O. Box 1452, one showed up with his wife Allison and Rock’n’Wedding. Melbourne, Fl 32902 Copyright © 2013 his son Michael who was equipped with a Come Together! Brevard Live camera. They filmed the awards show and Heike Clarke, Publisher/Editor All rights reserved We are not responsible for photos or scripts sent to Brevard Live Magazine. Published photos and articles become property of this Guess & WIN publication. We are not responsible for wrongful Guess who’s wearing a advertised or canceled venues. Brevard Live T-shirt on his tour through Europe? This was a photo he sent us from Helsinki, Finland. Email your Download a pdf file answer to mail@brevardlive. BREVARD com. The first correct an- FLORIDA swer will win a $25 gift cer- tificate to a local restaurant. A hint: There are references LIVE on facebook/BrevardLive. at www.brevardlive.co Check out our affiliate at And while you are there give www.harborcitymusic.com us a LIKE!
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October 5, 5-11pm, Riverfront Park, Cocoa Village Oktoberfest he Cocoa Village Oktoberfest is all about German Tra- Tdition starting with the Oom-pah music at 5pm. There will be the traditional Beer Garden and tents stocked with cold Yuengling, Yuengling Oktoberfest, and Warsteiner. The festival also features full liquor bar and wine tents October 11, 8pm, Debauchery, along with several food vendors offering bratwurst, sauer- Downtown Melbourne kraut, pretzels, and other German style food. Several contests are held. The Brats Eating contest Mishka from 7:30 to 8 pm invites people to eat as many bratwurst as possible in 30 seconds. The prize for the winner is $200, urfer, musician, reggae artist Mishka released his first and there is no entry fee. The Miss Oktoberfest contest Sself-titled album Mishka in 1999 and had a hit single will feature ladies in German style outfits. Three rounds of in the UK with “Give You All The Love”. He is a free spir- judging will determine the winners who receive $500 for it, whose lyrics, melodies and grooves are reflections of first place, $200 for second, and $100 for third place. Con- the roots and culture in which he grew up. Mishka’s mu- testants can sign up at Facebook/CocoaOktoberfest where sic is Caribbean at the core, and yet it’s an eclectic sound they can message and submit their photo and contact num- that contains many elements and genres. He has released ber. The judging will take place between 8:45 to 9:30 pm. four albums to date including the eponymous Mishka in There will be a live remote by 101.1 WJRR with Taco Bob. 1999, One Tree in 2005, Above the Bones in 2009, and Other games and rides are available, also a $500 corn hole Talk About in 2010 all of which have received critical ac- tournament. claim around the world. In 2009 Mishka released a special After two hours of Om-pah music, a quite different digital only collection of acoustic songs entitled Guy With band will take the stage - the BREVARD BUSKING CO- a Guitar. This led to iTunes naming the release the Best ALITION, Brevard’s Entertainer of the Year 2013 as pro- Singer Songwriter Collection of the Year. claimed at the recent Brevard Live Music Awards. These His latest release, the Ocean Is My Potion EP, is a very entertaining musicians will take the stage from 8 to journey back to his musical roots. Like Mishka himself, 8:45 pm, and from 9:30 to 11 pm. And while they might not the album is imprinted with the sounds and emotions of win the “Miss Oktoberfest” title, they certainly would win the islands, with influences that range from the heavy any other costume contest. bass of Reggae to the gulf and western stylings of Jimmy There’s one more very unique attraction: The mayor of Buffett who he met when he was five year-old delivering Cocoa, Mister Henry Parrish, will be in a dunk tank! Yes, fresh croissants to Jimmy’s sailboat in the French West In- if you like you can “Dunk The Mayor” - an opportunity dies. The musician and young Mishka formed a fast bond. you might not have too often! For more information go to When preparing to record his latest album, it led him back facebook.com/ Cocoa Oktoberfest. to his old friend from the islands - Jimmy Buffett.
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Sun., October 27, 2pm, Earl’s Hideaway, Sebastian October 18th, 8pm, King Center, Melbourne Rock Legends Band Chicago his is an all star band featuring some of southern rock’s Tmost popular artists. Remember Foghat, Lynyrd Sky- hicago was founded in 1967 in - Chicago! During the nyrd, Outlaws, Blackfoot? Then you know the star con- C70s and 80s this self-described “rock and roll band nection of vocalist/guitarist Charlie Huhn, guitarist Charlie with horns” delivered a steady stream of hits. Second only Hargrett, guitarist Jimmy Sexton, bassist Greg T. Walker, to The Beach Boys in Billboard singles and albums chart and drummer Jeremy Robinson. success among American bands, Chicago is one of the There’s frontman Charlie Huhn who joined Ted Nu- longest-running and most successful rock groups in his- gent’s band in 1978. Huhn replaced band member Derek St. tory. They have sold over 38 million units in the US, with Holmes, and was thrust immediately into the spotlight. At 22 gold, 18 platinum, and 8 multi-platinum albums. Over the time he joined Ted Nugent, it was one of the hottest acts the course of their career they have had five number-one in the world. After a brief stint with Irish guitar legend Gary albums and 21 top-ten singles. Moore, Huhn joined the second reincarnation of Humble They started out as a group of six calling themselves Pie. Since 2000, Charlie Huhn has been the lead vocalist “The Big Thing.” While gaining some success as a cov- for another classic rock act, Foghat. Bassist Greg T. Walker er band, the group began working on original songs. In had a 2 year stint with Lynyrd Skynyrd in 1970/71 before June 1968, they moved to Los Angeles, California under he became a founding member of the original Blackfoot the guidance of their manager James William Guercio, together with guitarist Charlie Hargrett. Guitarist Jimmy and signed with Columbia Records. It was then that they Sexton has been a musician resident with the Artimus changed their name to “Chicago Transit Authority”. Pyle Band, South- Their first record was released April 1969. The epony- ern Rock’s Finest, mous The Chicago Transit Authority was a double album, Banner Thomas which is rare for a first release. It sold over one million cop- Band, and a found- ies by 1970, and was awarded a platinum disc. The album ing member of included a number of pop-rock songs: “Does Anybody Re- Ghostriders. Drum- ally Know What Time It Is?”, “Beginnings”, “Questions mer Jeremy Robin- 67 and 68”, and “I’m a Man”, which were later released as son rounds up this singles. When the actual Chicago Transit Authority threat- line-up of Rock ened legal action soon after the album’s release, the band’s Legends. He used name was shortened to Chicago. to be the former As of May 2013, four of the six surviving founding drummer for Jim- members (major songwriters Robert Lamm and James mie Van Zant - yes, Pankow, along with Lee Loughnane and Walter Parazaid- that another talent- er) have remained, providing continuity since the begin- ed cousin of South- ning. Jason Scheff has been with the band for 26 years, ern Rock’s royalty. Tris Imboden for 23 years, Keith Howland for 18 years, Lou Pardini for 4 years, and Walfredo Reyes for 1 year.
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November 9th, 8pm, King Center, Melbourne Photo by Kate Russell reo speedwagon November 8-10, 10am, Wickham Park his rock band traces its beginning back to the Uni- Native Rhythms Festival Tversity of Illinois in Champaign, Illinois, when Neal Doughty set out to form a band which he named REO he Indian River Flute Circle and Native Heritage Gath- Speedwagon, from the REO Speed Wagon, a flatbed truck Tering present the fifth annual gathering of the Native Doughty had studied in transportation history, and the ini- Rhythms Festival. This three day festival during Native tials are those of its founder Ransom E. Olds. Rather than American Heritage Month honors the culture of the indige- pronouncing REO as a single word as the motor company nous peoples of the Americas through music, and especially did, they chose to spell out the name with the individual the music of the Native American Flute. During the festival letters each pronounced. An ad in the school paper got them weekend the amphitheater stage will feature a continuous their first job, a fraternity party that turned into a food fight. flow of top live entertainment. As in the past, the “head- The band cultivated a following during the 1970s and line” performers include GRAMMY, NAMMY (Native achieved significant commercial success throughout the American Music Award), and IZZY (Indian Summer Music 1980s. Hi Infidelity (1980) contained four US Top 40 hits Award) winners and nominees. and is the group’s best-selling album, with over ten million There is two-time GRAMMY winner (2006 and 2008), copies sold. Over the course of its career, the band has sold Robert Mirabal (photo). He lives with his family at the foot more than 40 million records and has charted thirteen Top of sacred Taos Mountain in northern New Mexico. Main- 40 hits, including the number ones “Keep On Loving You” taining a traditional life, keeping the centuries-old customs and “Can’t Fight This Feeling”. of the Taos Pueblo people, Robert has been described as By the end of the 1980s, the band’s popularity was a Native American “Renaissance man” - musician, com- waning. Members were changing and by September 1988, poser, painter, master craftsman, poet, actor, screenwriter, Neal Doughty remained as the only original member of the horseman and farmer - and travels extensively playing his band. The commercial failure of the band’s newer mate- music all over the world. rial with its revised lineup demanded a change in marketing Other performers are Wind & Fire (Mark Holland & strategy. As a consequence, Epic began re-releasing record- N. Scott Robinson), Mark Holland, N. Scott Robinson, ings from older albums with updated artwork and design. Scott August, Jan Seiden & Friends, Jonny Lipford, Randy From 1995 to the present, the label released over a doz- Granger, Dock Green Silverhawk, Ed WindDancer, and en compilation albums featuring greatest hits, including many more. 1999’s The Ballads. The 2013 Native Rhythms Festival will once again The band released a self-financed album entitled Find conduct three separate competitions: Flute Makers Com- Your Own Way Home in April 2007. Though it did not chart petition, Flute Players Competition and Artists Competi- as an album, it produced two singles. REO Speedwagon tion. There will be different free work shops and a vendor continues to tour regularly, performing mostly their classic village. Festival hours are 10 am to 10 pm on Friday and hits. Saturday, and 10 am to 5:30 pm on Sunday.
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Brevard Busking Coalition Favorite Original Band 2013 Entertainer of the Year 2013
Panama Favorite Cover Band 2013 BREVARD LIVE MUSIC AWARDS 2013
All Photos by Wendy Michl
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Letting The Hair Down At the 10th Annual Brevard Live Music Awards UNFORGETTABLE
t was the 10th annual Brevard There were those special moments: of the production team, was left clue- Live Music Awards and it had to When Shelly McLoney, Tammy Haun, less, and he was in for the surprise. Ibe special, After all, 10 years are and Leslie Mitchell from Bittersweet a long time, and longivity is not harmonized the National Anthem, it And then there was the sad moment, synonymous with show biz. But if silenced the exited audience within right after the applause for all the gra- you had even the slightest doubt a second. When Master of Cermony cious sponsors that made this event that this year’s awards ceremony John Leach let his hair down, we knew happen, when Ron Chabot of Bud- could be anything but impressive, this was rock’n’roll. When rock star weiser/Carroll Distributing took the you don’t know Brevard County! and former UFO-guitarist Paul Chap- stage to remember his best friend Da- Our ever-evolving, creative and man announced to “moon” Jack Starr vid “Siggy” Sigafoos who had passed talented music scene has been in honor of the Ambassador Lifetime away just two weeks earlier. Siggy had showcasing itself every year on Achievement Award that he would been a Grand Old Man in our local this stage. By the time we open the present to Jack, few of us expected that music scene. His encouragement and curtain for the Brevard Live Music to happen... “This was a true heavy sponsorship helped creating the very Awards bands have rallied, music metal moment,” declared Jack who first Brevard Live Music Awards. fans have voted, and some of the was visibly moved by this honor. And finest talent has come together to then there was the moment when Joe But it’s those live performances that contribute to this glamorous event Calautti realized that the “Hometown make this show so special. Adding that highlights live music in this Legend,” who co-producer Ana Kirby sound expert Mark Brasel to the pro- county. The goal is to produce the was talking about just feet away, was duction team opened the door to full best possible show and make it - HIM. His facial expression was price- bands, full sound, and a more intense UNFORGETTABLE! less. - It’s true! Joe, despite being part production (despite a few hiccups at
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To set the record straight! When we talked about which bands to feature on our stage, the nomination phase for “Favorite” musicians wasn’t even completed. The Brevard Live Music Awards have always featured original talent to Shelly McLoney, Tammy Haun, and Leslie Mitchell showcase Brevard’s creative scene, and the Brevard Busk- ing Coalition has been an insider secret ever since they won the Original Music Series in January 2013. Slowly but surely they have converted the masses one kazoo at a time. MC John Leach announced them stating: “There’s a phrase in life when you’re either on the bus, or off the bus. These guys OWN the bus!” When those “Buskers” finished their set, the crowd went wild, well, most of them. Then came the announcement of the Entertainer Of The Year 2013: “Brevard Busking Coalition!” And John Leach’s com- ment: “C’mon guys, give someone else a chance. It looks Gary Kirby on stage as if San Francisco exploded!”
Congratulations to all winners and nominees. It takes ev- ery one of you to make this event happen every year. All participants worked hard, had fun, and left the event feel- ing rewarded by the talent this county has to offer. At the end of the day, several thousands of dollars were raised for Brevard Music Aid Inc., a non-profit organization that helps musicians in need. - Everybody WON! Heike Clarke
Billy Lee & A Touch Of Soul
Hilarious! It was a true heavy metal moment when Paul Chapman announced to “moon” Jack Starr in honor of the Amb-ASS- ador Award.
Katty Pleasant
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BMA 2013 WINNERS Enertainer of the Year: Brevard Busking Coalition
Favorite Original Band: Paul Bender Brevard Busking Coalition Favorite Cover Band: Tom Van Dyke Panama Band
Favorite Vocalist: Paul Bender (of Funpipe)
Favorite Guitarist: Kenny Tommassello (Panama Band)
Favorite Bassist: Tom Hadoulias Kenny Tommassello (Panama Band) Tony Castro Favorite Drummer: Tom Van Dyke (Brevard Busking Coalition)
Favorite Keyboard: Tony Castro (Panama Band)
Favorite Miscellaneous: Lew Ingelido (percussion) (Panama Band)
Tom Hadoulias Lew Ingelido
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A Lifetime Achievement
Jack Starr received the “Ambassador Award”
Sue Luley received the “Mover & Shaker Award”
Joe Calautti received the “Hometown Legend Award”
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The Column By Chuck Van Riper
Syria for Dummies
’m sure you’ve all been following the Syrian story since Iit’s the only story on the news these days. Well, how did this whole situation start and why do we care? First let’s take a brief look at how it got like this: In March 2011, a group of pro-democracy students in the town of Deraa painted their school walls with “revo- lutionary” slogans. They were arrested and tortured. This led to a protest in the streets, which was met with the au- thorities killing four people. The next day, another civilian was killed at the funeral for the victims. This in turn led to the people demanding the overthrow of Bashar Assad. Now, the Assad regime, who had been in power since the 70’s, tried to placate the masses by ending a 48 year state of emergency and drafting a new constitution, which is all well and good except they kept using force against any protesters. In April, a U.N. mandated cease fire was vio- lated by both sides. Massacres by the Assad regime con- tinued. As the international community was demanding an end to the violence, opposition forces put together the “National Coalition for Syrian Revolutionary and Oppo- sition Forces”, which consisted of members from Syria and abroad, to become the country’s sole representative of the opposition and to manage all financial and possi- bly military aid. The six member states of the Gulf Co- operation Council (GCC) officially recognize the group as did France, the U.K., the E.U., and United States. Russia, China and Iran, however did not, as they back the Assad regime. From this moment on, the timeline of event goes thusly: July 2011 - Massive crackdown in Hama. Thousands pro- test in the streets. Hundreds are killed by the Assad regime. August 2011 - West calls on Assad to step down. Obama calls for Assad to step down. November 2011 - Arab Leagues suspends Syria’s mem- bership. February 2012 - U.S. shuts down embassy in Damascus. Russia and China block U.N. sanctions. Hundereds more killed by Assad regime in mass shelling in Homs. April 2012 - U.N. brokers cease-fire, sends monitors to Syria.
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June 2012 - U.N. suspends mission in Syria due to vio- lence. July 2012 - The massacre of roughly 200 people in Tres- meh ignites international criticism. August 2012 -U.N. accuses Syria of war crimes. December 2012 -Rebels capture military bases. January 2013 - 65 bodies found in Aleppo, many bound and shot execution style. February 2013 - Influx of weapons to rebels. March 2013 - Al-Nusra becomes dominant in rebel areas. Al-Nusra is a Al-Qaeda affiliate. April 2013 - Syria accused of using chemical weapons, Britian and France tell U.S. May 2013 - Israel strikes inside Syria targeting facilities that housed missles. Hezbollah fighters aide Syrian mili- tary. June 2013 - UN says nearly 93,000 killed in the conflict. U.S. accuses government forces of using chemical weap- ons. Obama says we have to strike. (In the mean time, Iran says it will blow up Israel and target American bases if missiles are fired.) As to Obama’s call for a missile strike, Republicans say he can’t do that without congressional approval. Obama says ok, I’ll wait for you guys to get back from vacation so you can vote on it. Republications say Obama’s lack of action is giving Assad time to hide his weapons. They’re still on vacation. Kerry says, when asked if there is any alternative to a military strike, sure… when Assad allows all chemical weapons to be accounted for and destroyed by the international community. Russia says OK, we can do that. Republicans say that lucky son of a bitch gets out of another crisis. And here we are….. My view? As you can see this is a very complicated situation. Do we really want to become involved in a civil war with the result that the U.S. would actually be sending arms to Al Qaeda factions, China, Russia and Iraq would be backing Assad, and the only real support we would get is from France! (Let’s bring back freedom-fries!). Why are the 400 people who were killed with chemical weapons more atrocious than the tens of thousands slaughtered by conventional weapons? If we really wanted to help, why aren’t we sending aid to the millions in refugee camps in Turkey and Lybia. Right now, about a quarter of Lybia’s population is made up of refugees. To use a popular quote, “Can’t we all just get along?” At any rate, the military in- dustrial complex is gonna make another shitload of money at the expense of how many lives this time?
Brevard Live October 2013 - 23 24 - Brevard Live October 2013 OCTOBER 2013 Entertainment Calendar 1 - TUESDAY OZZIE’S CRAB HOUSE: Playboys; 8:30pm Luna Pearl Saturday, Oct. 12, 6pm 7pm Karaoke w/ Ken Eddy H&D ROADHOUSE: 2pm CANTINA DOS AMIGOS: Sandbar, Cocoa Beach Karl Hudson PINEDA INN: 5pm Parrothead Saddle Band; 8:30pm Sygnal CRICKETS: 6:30pm Crab Party w/ The Last Mangos KENNY D’S: Tribute Band Okto-BEER-Fest! Races. 9pm Karaoke w/Ginger SANDBAR Cocoa Bch: 8pm Concert Series w/ THe Nowhere JANNA MARIA’S: 6pm Ron Karaoke Band (Beatles) The fun starts at 6pm on Teixeira, Dan Wilborn & Nick SIGGY’S: 7pm Karl Hudson KEY WEST BAR: 9pm Red Chirico SLOW & LOW: 7pm Matt Tide Saturday, October 12th as LOU’S BLUES: 7:30pm Riley LOU’S BLUES: 5:30pm the Sandbar Sports Grill Spacecoast Playboys STEAGLES: 7pm Rockstar Karaoke w/ Cindy; 9:30 Chain in Cocoa Beach hosts its OPEN MIKE’S: 6pm Open Karaoke Reaction 9th Annual OKTO-BEER- Mic WORLD OF BEER: 9pm Luis NORTH END: 9pm Andy FEST. A twenty dollar SANDBAR Cocoa Bch: 4pm Rexach Harrington bill gets all you can drink XCESS CLUB: 5pm Larryoke OLD FISH HOUSE: 6pm Ted Villarreal beer. Choose from over 30 SHADY OAKS: 8pm Karaoke Absolute Blue w/ Slappy Ramone 4 - FRIDAY OZZIE’S CRAB HOUSE: different beers and hang STEAGLES: 6:30pm Open Mic BONEFISH WILLY’S: 7pm 6pm Steve Cowden with the beer wenches. w/ Brian Boggs & Horn Players Aaron Cole & Alex Cole PINEDA INN: 7pm Eric Webb It will be a fun day at the XCESS CLUB: 8pm Rockstar CAPT. KATANNA’S: 7pm Band beach with live music Karaoke Jack Clutterham SANDBAR Cocoa Bch: 9pm from Tape Deck at 4pm CRICKETS: 9pm Funpipe Pinch and Vintage at 9pm. Ev- 2 - WEDNESDAY DEBAUCHERY: 9:30pm Seed SHADY OAKS: 9pm TBA CROWNE PLAZA: 5pm EARLS: 8:30pm Strobe SIGGY’S: 8pm DJ Chris; eryone gets special mugs CocoLocos H&D ROADHOUSE: 8:30pm 9:30pm Bullet Theory (Birthday & t-shirts and costumes DEBAUCHERY: 9:30pm DJ Fast Forward Bash) are allowed. Frankie Sly KEY WEST BAR: 9pm Red SLOW & LOW: 7pm Andy H&D Roadhouse: Rich Tide Harrington Deems Acoustic Open Mic LOU’S BLUES: 5:30pm STEAGLES: Eric Clapton JANNA MARIA’S: 6pm The Karaoke w/ Bob Neal; 9:30pm Tribute w/ Blues DeVille Dukes of Doo Wop Rock Candy WORLD OF BEER: LOU’S BLUES: 5:30pm OLD FISH HOUSE: 6pm #trainwreck Karaoke w/Bob Neal; 9pm Rock Ernie Southern Star w/ Joe Calautti OPEN MIKE’S: 7pm Jazz Jam 6 - SUNDAY NORTH END: 9pm Open Mic OZZIE’S CRAB HOUSE: CAPTAIN KATANNA’S: OLD FISH HOUSE: 6pm Lost 6pm Matt Roberts 2:30pm Joe Calautti River Band PINEDA INN: 7pm Ted CRICKETS: 9pm Karaoke w/ OPEN MIKE’S: 8pm Comedy Villarreal Ginger Night RUM ISLAND GRILL: 7pm EARLS: 2pm Little Mike & OZZIE’S CRAB HOUSE: KC on the Keys The Tornadoes w/ Special Guest 7pm Atlantic Bluegrass SANDBAR Cocoa Bch: 4pm Mike Metallia & Midnight Shift RUM ISLAND GRILL: 6pm Matt; 9pm Chilla Kaya H&D ROADHOUSE: Rich Paul Beach Jazz SHADY OAKS: 9pm Luna Deems Open Mic & Jam; SANDBAR/Cocoa Bch: 4pm Pearl Sunday BBQ; Karaoke w/ Jason Pat Michaels; 8pm Bearfoot SIGGY’S: 8pm DJ Chris; 9pm LOU’S BLUES: 2pm Matt Spanks Stompbox Steve SHADY OAKS: 8pm Karaoke SLOW & LOW: 7pm Stomp OLD FISH HOUSE: 4pm Sax w/ DJ Jamie Box Steve Appeal Sunday, Oct. 20, 2pm SIGGY’S: 8pm Jam Night w/ STEAGLES: GT Express OZZIE’S CRAB HOUSE: Rich & Bart WORLD OF BEER: Founder’s 5pm Sybil Gage Earl’s Hideaway, Sebastian XCESS CLUB: Steve Cowden Brewing Co. Party; 9pm Jay PINEDA INN: 2pm Keith WORLD FAMOUS Acoustic; DJ Roger DiBella Koelling XCESS CLUB: 8pm Good Ol’ SANDBAR Cocoa Bch: 9pm CZECH GUITARIST 3 - THURSDAY Boys Dj Josh CRICKETS: 9pm Karaoke w/ SHADY OAKS: 9pm Karaoke ANA POPOVIC Ginger 5 - SATURDAY w/ Roger DEBAUCHERY: 10pm Dj BONEFISH WILLY’S: 7pm In April 2013 Ana’s ninth Swagkerr and Tech Blast Steel Drums w/ Chester 7 - MONDAY full-length album was re- EARLS: 8pm Kevin McCullers CANTINA DOS AMIGOS/ LOU’S BLUES: 7pm Dirty leased worldwide, Can You KEY WEST BAR: 10pm Jam Indialantic: Cans for Pints Fall Bingo; 9pm Open Jam Hosted Stand The Heat. The dar- w/ Big-E Fiesta. Noon DJ Just Steve; 3pm by Rock Star Entertainment ing release features guest LOU’S BLUES: 8:30pm Ana Overload; 7pm MaddHatter’s OPEN MIKE’S: 6pm Funk performances of Grammy Kirby & The Shore Fire Dance Band Jam Award winner Tommy Sims Band CRICKETS: 9pm Karaoke w/ SANDBAR Cocoa Bch: 9pm and Grammy Award nomi- OLD FISH HOUSE: 6pm Ginger Adam Jam Band nee Lucky Peterson. The Stompbox Steve CROWNE PLAZA: 1pm Tree Heat is in the Billboard OPEN MIKE’S: 6pm Rock & Frogs 8 - TUESDAY Blues Jam EARLS: 2pm Spacecoast CRICKETS: 6:30pm Crab Blues Charts for 10 weeks
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Races. 9pm Karaoke w/Ginger OZZIE’S CRAB HOUSE: 7pm 8:30pm Wicked Game Teixeira, Dan Wilborn & Nick JANNA MARIA’S: 6pm Ron Karaoke w/ Ken Eddy H&D ROADHOUSE: 2pm Chirico Teixeira, Dan Wilborn & Nick PINEDA INN: 5pm Parrothead Saddle Band; 8:30pm Karalyn & LOU’S BLUES: 7:30pm The Chirico Party w/ TBA The Dawn Patrol Dave Kury Band LOU’S BLUES: 7:30pm Howie SANDBAR Cocoa Bch: 8pm KEY WEST BAR: 9pm Danny OPEN MIKE’S: 6pm Open Mic Katz & The Blues Rockits Karaoke Morris Band SANDBAR Cocoa Bch: 4pm OPEN MIKE’S: 6pm Open Mic SIGGY’S: 7pm Drive KENNY D’S: Tribute Band Ted Villarreal SANDBAR Cocoa Bch: 4pm SLOW & LOW: 7pm Matt Concert Series w/ The Petty SHADY OAKS: 8pm Karaoke Ted Villarreal Riley Hearts (Tom Petty); Rock Candy w/ Slappy Ramone SHADY OAKS: 8pm Karaoke STEAGLES: 7pm Rockstar LOU’S BLUES: 5:30pm STEAGLES: 6:30pm Open Mic w/ Slappy Ramone Karaoke Karaoke w/ Cindy; 9:30 w/ Brian Boggs & Horn Players, STEAGLES: 6:30pm Open Mic WORLD OF BEER: 9pm Tape Different Worlds etc. w/ Brian Boggs & Horn Players, Deck NORTH END: 9pm Andy WORLD OF BEER: Anchor etc. XCESS CLUB: 5pm Larryoke Harrington Brewery Zymaster Series Party XCESS CLUB: 8pm Rock Star OLD FISH HOUSE: 6pm Jerry XCESS CLUB: 8pm Rockstar Karaoke 11 - FRIDAY Z Karaoke BONEFISH WILLY’S: 7pm OZZIE’S CRAB HOUSE: 6pm 9 - WEDNESDAY Aaron Cole & Alex Cole Kevin McCullers 16 - WEDNESDAY CROWNE PLAZA: 5pm Billy CAPT. KATANNA’S: 7pm PINEDA INN: 7pm Pinch CROWNE PLAZA: 5pm Lee Soul Revue TBA SANDBAR Cocoa Bch: OKTO- Chuck Van Riper & The Puzzlers DEBAUCHERY: 9:30pm DJ CRICKETS: 5:30pm Hornsby BEER-FEST 4pm Tape Deck; DEBAUCHERY: 9:30pm DJ Frankie Sly Trio; 9pm Internal Strife 9pm Vintage Frankie Sly H&D Roadhouse: Rich DEBAUCHERY: 9:30pm SHADY OAKS: 9pm Rock H&D Roadhouse: Rich Deems Acoustic Open Mic Mishka Shot Deems Acoustic Open Mic JANNA MARIA’S: 6pm Jon EARLS: 8:30pm Roughouse SIGGY’S: 8pm DJ Chris; 9pm JANNA MARIA’S: 6pm Jon Parrot Band Luna Pearl Parrot LOU’S BLUES: 5:30pm H&D ROADHOUSE: 8:30pm STEAGLES: No Drama LOU’S BLUES: 5:30pm Karaoke w/Bob Neal; 9pm Rock Slacker WORLD OF BEER: 3:30pm Karaoke w/Bob Neal; 9pm Rock Star w/ Joe Calautti KEY WEST BAR: 9pm Billy Festspieler Five; 9pm Bullet Star w/ Joe Calautti NORTH END: 9pm Open Mic Chapman Band Theory NORTH END: 9pm Open Mic OLD FISH HOUSE: 6pm Fish LOU’S BLUES: 5:30pm OLD FISH HOUSE: 6pm Lost House Band Karaoke w/ Bob Neal; 9:30pm 13 - SUNDAY River Band OPEN MIKE’S: 8pm Comedy Shore Fire Dance Band w/ Ana CAPTAIN KATANNA’S: OPEN MIKE’S: 8pm Comedy Night Kirby 2:30pm Karl Hudson Night OZZIE’S CRAB HOUSE: 7pm OLD FISH HOUSE: 6pm CRICKETS: 9pm Karaoke w/ OZZIE’S CRAB HOUSE: 7pm Atlantic Bluegrass George Ginger Atlantic Bluegrass RUM ISLAND GRILL: 6pm OPEN MIKE’S: 7pm Jazz Jam EARLS: 2pm Nikki Hill & RUM ISLAND GRILL: 6pm Paul Beach Jazz OZZIE’S CRAB HOUSE: 6pm Matt Hill Band; 2nd Annual Paul Beach Jazz SANDBAR/Cocoa Bch: 4pm Paul Christopher Riverpalooza SANDBAR/Cocoa Bch: 4pm Pat Michaels; 8pm Bearfoot PINEDA INN: 7pm TBA H&D ROADHOUSE: Rich Pat Michaels; 8pm Bearfoot Matt RUM ISLAND GRILL: 7pm Deems Open Mic & Jam; Matt SHADY OAKS: 8pm Karaoke KC on the Keys Sunday BBQ; Karaoke w/ Jason SHADY OAKS: 8pm Karaoke w/ DJ Jamie SANDBAR Cocoa Bch: 9pm LOU’S BLUES: 1pm Ana w/ DJ Jamie SIGGY’S: 8pm Jam Night w/ Bradly Camp Kirby; 4pm Charles & Lissa SIGGY’S: 8pm Jam Night w/ Rich & Bart SHADY OAKS: 9pm Last Wedding; 5pm The Bulge Rich & Bart XCESS CLUB: Steve Cowden Chance OLD FISH HOUSE: 4pm Sax XCESS CLUB: Karl Hudson; Acoustic; DJ Roger SIGGY’S: 8pm DJ Chris; 9pm Appeal DJ Roger Wicked Garden Gnomes OZZIE’S CRAB HOUSE: 5pm 10 - THURSDAY SLOW & LOW: 7pm Buck Super Cats Lite 17 - THURSDAY CRICKETS: 9pm Karaoke w/ Barefoot PINEDA INN: 2pm Joe Calautti CRICKETS: 9pm Karaoke w/ Ginger STEAGLES: Jimbo & The No SANDBAR Cocoa Bch: 9pm Ginger DEBAUCHERY: 10pm Dj Shows DJ Josh DEBAUCHERY: 10pm Dj Swagkerr and Tech Blast WORLD OF BEER: 9pm SHADY OAKS: 9pm Karaoke Swagkerr and Tech Blast EARLS: 8pm Kevin McCullers Adam Moreno w/ Roger EARLS: 8pm Kevin McCullers EXECUTIVE CIGAR SHOP XCESS CLUB: 9pm Drive KEY WEST BAR: 10pm Jam & LOUNGE: Octoberfest Cigar Band 14 - MONDAY w/ Big-E Party LOU’S BLUES: 7pm Dirty LOU’S BLUES: 8:30pm Ana KEY WEST BAR: 10pm Jam 12 - SATURDAY Bingo; 9pm Open Jam Hosted Kirby & The Shore Fire Dance w/ Big-E BONEFISH WILLY’S: 7pm by Rock Star Entertainment Band LOU’S BLUES: 8:30pm Ana Steel Drums w/ Chester OPEN MIKE’S: 6pm Funk Jam OLD FISH HOUSE: 6pm Kirby & The Shore Fire Dance CRICKETS: 9pm One Night SANDBAR Cocoa Bch: 9pm Stompbox Steve Band Karaoke Contest Adam Jam Band OPEN MIKE’S: 6pm Rock & OLD FISH HOUSE: 6pm CROWNE PLAZA: 1pm Tree Blues Jam Stompbox Steve Frogs 15 - TUESDAY OZZIE’S CRAB HOUSE: 7pm OPEN MIKE’S: 6pm Rock & DEBAUCHERY: 9:30pm Bond CRICKETS: 6:30pm Crab Karaoke w/ Ken Eddy Blues Jam; Jack Starr & The & Bentley Races. 9pm Karaoke w/Ginger PINEDA INN: 5pm Parrothead Blues DeVille Band EARLS: 2pm Nasty Habits; JANNA MARIA’S: 6pm Ron Party w/ Buddy Bear’s Sound
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System Saddle Band; 8:30pm The Races. 9pm Karaoke w/Ginger Oct. 25-27, HD Road- SANDBAR Cocoa Bch: 8pm JANNA MARIA’S: 6pm Ron Unsaid house, Merritt Island Karaoke KENNY D’S: The Doors Teixeira, Dan Wilborn & Nick SIGGY’S: 7pm Angry Magoo Tribute Show Chirico BIKER FEST Duo KEY WEST BAR: 9pm LOU’S BLUES: 7:30pm SLOW & LOW: 7pm Matt Beafoot Spacecoast Playboys From the 25th thru 27th Riley LOU’S BLUES: 5:30pm OPEN MIKE’S: 6pm Open the coolest family friendly STEAGLES: 7pm Rockstar Karaoke w/ Cindy; 9:30 Don’t Mic road house in Merritt Is- SANDBAR Cocoa Bch: 4pm Karaoke Quit Your Day Job land is hosting the 2nd WORLD OF BEER: 9pm Jay Ted Villarreal NORTH END: 9pm Andy annual Biker Fest! With a & Todd Harrington SHADY OAKS: 8pm Karaoke XCESS CLUB: 5pm Larryoke OLD FISH HOUSE: 6pm w/ Slappy Ramone variety of live music on all Absolute Blue STEAGLES: 6:30pm Open Mic three days both inside and 18 - FRIDAY OPEN MIKE’S: The Sleep w/ Brian Boggs & Horn Players, outside. On the deck and BONEFISH WILLY’S: 7pm Tights etc. outside areas there will be Aaron Cole & Alex Cole OZZIE’S CRAB HOUSE: XCESS CLUB: 8pm Rockstar vendors with motorcycle CAPT. KATANNA’S: Karaoke 7pm 6pm The Hitmen themed merchandise and Chris Miller PINEDA INN: 7pm Freeway more. As always, there CRICKETS: 9pm AK-40 RUM ISLAND GRILL: 7pm 23 - WEDNESDAY DEBAUCHERY: 9:30pm Dan Wilborn CROWNE PLAZA: 5pm will be tons of great food! General Eyes SANDBAR Cocoa Bch: 4pm Kenny Clarke The gang at HD is sure EARLS: 8:30pm Spanks Fast Forward; 9pm Red Tide DEBAUCHERY: 9:30pm DJ to pull out all the stops! H&D ROADHOUSE: 8:30pm SHADY OAKS: 9pm M3-SOB Frankie Sly Harry says there will also H&D Roadhouse: Rich Zango Twango SIGGY’S: 8pm DJ Chris; 9pm be a variety of games and KEY WEST BAR: 9pm Mint Deems Acoustic Open Mic Funpipe prizes. Be sure to be there Conditon STEAGLES: Noon Breast JANNA MARIA’S: 6pm Jon KING CENTER: 8pm Chicago Cancer Fundraiser w/ Penn State Parrot to vote for Miss HD Road- Concert Alumni LOU’S BLUES: 5:30pm house in the Chaps &Lace LOU’S BLUES: 5:30pm WORLD OF BEER: 9pm Karaoke w/Bob Neal; 9pm Rock contest on the 25th, wear Karaoke w/ Bob Neal; 9:30pm C-Lane & Beav Star w/ Joe Calautti your best Halloween cos- Katty Shack NORTH END: 9pm Open Mic tume on the 26th to win, OLD FISH HOUSE: 6pm Fish OLD FISH HOUSE: 6pm 20 - SUNDAY and check out the Best Rough Edges CAPTAIN KATANNA’S: House Band Bike contest on the 27th. OPEN MIKE’S: 7pm Jazz Jam 2:30pm Joe Calautti OPEN MIKE’S: 8pm Comedy OZZIE’S CRAB HOUSE: CRICKETS: 9pm Karaoke w/ Night Join Harry, Debbie and 6pm Matt Roberts Ginger OZZIE’S CRAB HOUSE: 7pm family at the best little PINEDA INN: 7pm Ted EARLS: 2pm Ana Popovic Atlantic Bluegrass fest on the Space Coast! Villarreal H&D ROADHOUSE: Rich RUM ISLAND GRILL: 6pm And remember that HD RUM ISLAND GRILL: 7pm Deems Open Mic & Jam; Paul Beach Jazz Roadhouse is the place KC on the Keys SANDBAR/Cocoa Bch: 4pm Sunday BBQ; Karaoke w/ Jason to be on Fridays through SANDBAR Cocoa Bch: 9pm LOU’S BLUES: 2pm Pat Michaels; 8pm Bearfoot Musical Seduction Stompbox Steve; 7pm Original Matt Sunday with a variety of SHADY OAKS: 9pm TBA Music Series SHADY OAKS: 8pm Karaoke live music and fun for the SIGGY’S: 8pm DJ Chris; 9pm OLD FISH HOUSE: 4pm Ana w/ DJ Jamie whole family. Check our Perfect Tuesday Kirby SIGGY’S: 8pm Jam Night w/ calendar section for a SLOW & LOW: 7pm Stomp OZZIE’S CRAB HOUSE: Rich & Bart complete listing of bands XCESS CLUB: Steve Cowden Box Steve 5pm Sax on the Beach and entertainment. STEAGLES: GT Express & PINEDA INN: 2:20pm Keith Acoustic; DJ Roger Penn State Happy Hour Koelling WORLD OF BEER: 6pm SANDBAR Cocoa Bch: 9pm 24 - THURSDAY Jr. Pride Travel Softball DJ Josh CRICKETS: 9pm Karaoke w/ Fundraiser; 9pm #trainwreck SHADY OAKS: 9pm Karaoke Ginger XCESS CLUB: 9pm Luna w/ Roger DEBAUCHERY: 10pm Dj Pearl Swagkerr and Tech Blast 21 - MONDAY EXECUTIVE CIGAR SHOP 19 - SATURDAY LOU’S BLUES: 7pm Dirty & LOUNGE: Ashton “San BONEFISH WILLY’S: 7pm Bingo; 9pm Open Jam Hosted Cristobal Relevation” Cigar Steel Drums w/ Chester by Rock Star Entertainment Launch Party CRICKETS: 9pm One Night OPEN MIKE’S: 6pm Funk KEY WEST BAR: 10pm Jam Karaoke Contest Jam w/ Big-E CROWNE PLAZA: 1pm Billy SANDBAR Cocoa Bch: 9pm LOU’S BLUES: 8:30pm Ana Lee Solo Adam Jam Band Kirby & The Shore Fire Dance Oct. 29, Lou’s Blues, Band DEBAUCHERY: 9:30pm Indialantic Beauregard & The Down Right 22 - TUESDAY OLD FISH HOUSE: 6pm EARLS: 2pm Mojo Sandwich; CANTINA DOS AMIGOS: Stompbox Steve New Riders Of 8:30pm Angry Magoo Stompbox Steve OPEN MIKE’S: 6pm Rock & H&D ROADHOUSE: 2pm CRICKETS: 6:30pm Crab Blues Jam The Purple Sage
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OZZIE’S CRAB HOUSE: H&D ROADHOUSE: Bike Adam Jam Band KENNY D’S: Halloween Party 7pm Karaoke w/ Ken Eddy Fest; 12pm Matt Sams Band; w/ Vintage PINEDA INN: 5pm Parrothead 4pm Saddle Band; 9pm Mean 29 - TUESDAY KEY WEST BAR: 10pm Jam Party Gene & The Rainmakers; CRICKETS: 6:30pm Crab w/ Big-E SANDBAR Cocoa Bch: 8pm Halloween Costume Party Races. 9pm Karaoke w/Ginger LOU’S BLUES: 8:30pm Karaoke KENNY D’S: AC/DC Tribute JANNA MARIA’S: 6pm Ron Halloween/Zombie Prom w/ The SIGGY’S: 7pm Bill Hamilton Show Teixeira, Dan Wilborn & Nick Shore Fire Dance Band SLOW & LOW: 7pm Matt KEY WEST BAR: 9pm Pinch Chirico OLD FISH HOUSE: 6pm Riley LOU’S BLUES: 5:30pm LOU’S BLUES: 7:30pm Stompbox Steve STEAGLES: 7pm Rockstar Karaoke w/ Cindy; 9:30 Souled Concert: The New Riders Of OPEN MIKE’S: 6pm Rock & Karaoke Out The Purple Sage Blues Jam WORLD OF BEER: Pick Your NORTH END: 9pm Andy OPEN MIKE’S: 6pm Open OZZIE’S CRAB HOUSE: 7pm Pumpkin Brew Party; 9pm The Harrington Mic Karaoke w/ Ken Eddy Lighter Exchange OLD FISH HOUSE: 6pm SANDBAR Cocoa Bch: 4pm PINEDA INN: 5pm Parrothead XCESS CLUB: 5pm Larryoke Night Fly Ted Villarreal Halloween Party OPEN MIKE’S: Halloween SHADY OAKS: 8pm Karaoke SANDBAR Cocoa Bch: 8pm 25 - FRIDAY Party w/ Slappy Ramone Karaoke BONEFISH WILLY’S: 7pm OZZIE’S CRAB HOUSE: STEAGLES: 6:30pm Open Mic SLOW & LOW: 7pm Matt Aaron Cole & Alex Cole 6pm Kevin McCullers w/ Brian Boggs & Horn Players, Riley CAPT. KATANNA’S: 7pm PINEDA INN: 7pm Absolute etc. STEAGLES: 7pm Rockstar Mike & Tammy Blue XCESS CLUB: 8pm Rockstar Karaoke CRICKETS: 5:30pm Hornsby SANDBAR Cocoa Bch: 9pm Karaoke WORLD OF BEER: WOB-O- Trio; 9pm Rock Candy Plan B Ween Party; 9pm Greg & Brian DEBAUCHERY: 9:30pm DJ SHADY OAKS: 9pm Freeway 30 - WEDNESDAY XCESS CLUB: 5pm Larryoke Johnny Blasian SIGGY’S: 8pm DJ Chris; CROWNE PLAZA: 5pm EARLS: 8:30pm 7th Planet 9pm Halloween Bash w/ Rock Pre-Halloween Bash w/ The COMMUNITY EVENTS H&D ROADHOUSE: Bike Candy CocoLocos Oct 4: First Friday Gallery Fest; 4pm Metal Witch; 9pm STEAGLES: Garage 68 DEBAUCHERY: 9:30pm DJ Walk. Eau Gallie Arts District. Freeway; Miss H&D Roadhouse WORLD OF BEER: 9pm Frankie Sly 574-2737 Lace & Chaps Contest Adam Moreno H&D Roadhouse: Rich Oct 4: Friday Fest. KEY WEST BAR: 9pm Spanks City of Deems Acoustic Open Mic Cape Canaveral. 868-1226 LOU’S BLUES: 5:30pm 27 - SUNDAY JANNA MARIA’S: 6pm Jon Oct 4-5: Greektoberfest. St. Karaoke w/ Bob Neal; 9:30pm CAPTAIN KATANNA’S: Parrot The Rizing 2:30pm Karl Hudson LOU’S BLUES: 5:30pm Katherine Greek Orthodox OLD FISH HOUSE: 6pm CRICKETS: 9pm Karaoke w/ Karaoke w/Bob Neal; 9pm Rock Church. 5965 N. Wickham Rd. Night Fire Ginger Star w/ Joe Calautti 254-1045 OPEN MIKE’S: 7pm Jazz Jam EARLS: 2pm Rock Legends NORTH END: 9pm Open Mic Oct 5-6: Melbourne Main OZZIE’S CRAB HOUSE: Band w/ Charlie Huhn, Greg OLD FISH HOUSE: 6pm Lost Street Fall Festival. Historic 6pm Paul Christopher T. Walker, Charlie Hargrett, River Band Downtown Melbourne PINEDA INN: 7pm Keith Jimmy Sexton & Jeremy OPEN MIKE’S: 8pm Comedy Oct 11: Friday Fest with Koelling Robinson Night Perfect Tuesday. Downtown RUM ISLAND GRILL: 7pm H&D ROADHOUSE: Bike OZZIE’S CRAB HOUSE: Melbourne. 724-1741 KC on the Keys Fest; Noon The Wicken 7pm Atlantic Bluegrass Oct 12: Beach Cleanup. 10am SANDBAR Cocoa Bch: 9pm Garden Gnomes; 5pm Soutern RUM ISLAND GRILL: 6pm Barrier Island Center. 723-3556 Chilla Kaya Perspective. Best Bike Contest Paul Beach Jazz SHADY OAKS: 9pm Good Ol’ LOU’S BLUES: 2pm TBA; SANDBAR/Cocoa Bch: 4pm Oct 12: Defenders Car Show/ Boys/Who Was I 7pm Original Music Series Pat Michaels; 8pm Bearfoot FIT Aviation Day. FIT Aviation SIGGY’S: 8pm DJ Chris; 9pm OLD FISH HOUSE: 4pm GT Matt Emil Buehler Center. Melbourne Angry Magoo Express SHADY OAKS: 8pm Karaoke Oct 19-20: Cocoa Village Arts SLOW & LOW: 7pm Buck OZZIE’S CRAB HOUSE: w/ DJ Jamie & Crafts Fair. 631-9075 Barefoot 5pm Ana Kirby SIGGY’S: 8pm Jam Night w/ Oct 19: Fall Festival. First Bap- STEAGLES: Blues DeVille PINEDA INN: 2:30pm Joe Rich & Bart tist Church of Melbourne. 3301 WORLD OF BEER: 9pm Calautti XCESS CLUB: Halloween Dairy Rd. 733-7118 C-Lane & Beav SANDBAR Cocoa Bch: 11am Bash w/ The Good Ol’ Boys Oct 19: Ghostly Gecko 5K. XCESS CLUB: 9pm TBA Yo’s Look Alike Contest; 9pm Zombie Prom Hosted by DJ HALLOWEEN Eau Gallie Civic Center. Mel- 26 - SATURDAY Brian Junky 31 - THURSDAY bourne 751-8890 BONEFISH WILLY’S: 7pm SHADY OAKS: 9pm Karaoke CAPTAIN KATANNA’S: Eric Oct 25: FIT Homecoming Steel Drums w/ Chester w/ Roger & Sam host Katanna’s Ghoulish Concert & Street Party. His- CRICKETS: 9pm One Night Halloween Bash toric Downtown Melbourne Karaoke Contest 28 - MONDAY CRICKETS: 9pm Karaoke w/ Oct 26-27: Viera Fall Festival CROWNE PLAZA: 1pm Billy LOU’S BLUES: 7pm Dirty Ginger; Halloween Costume & Oktoberfest. 855-386-3836 Lee Solo Bingo; 9pm Open Jam Hosted Party DEBAUCHERY: 9:30pm by Rock Star Entertainment DEBAUCHERY: 10pm Tech All listings may be subject Entasys OPEN MIKE’S: 6pm Funk Blast and DJ Swag to change during the month. EARLS: 2pm TBA; 8:30pm Jam EARLS: 8pm Halloween Party Randy Skirvin Band SANDBAR Cocoa Bch: 9pm w/ Roughouse Please confirm with the venue.
28 - Brevard Live October 2013 November 7, Realtor Conference Center MAF: Silent Art Auction he Melbourne Art Festival invites everyone to an TEvening of Art on November 7, 2013, to support scholarship funding for Junior and Senior High School students studying art in Brevard County. Hundreds of pieces of outstanding artwork donated by participating Melbourne Art Festival fine artists will be available for bid at the Melbourne Realtor Conference Center, 1450 Sarno Rd., Melbourne. A preview will begin at 6:30pm and the silent auction will be held from 7: to 8:30pm with the event continuing until 10pm. Hors d’oeuvres and drinks will be served. Advance registration is $25 for an individual or $45 for two people. The auction’s proceeds fund student art scholarships that are awarded to deserving Brevard County students throughout the year. The Melbourne Art Festival’s goal is to help students enhance their skills in the arts. Find more information and register for the event at www.melbournearts.org.
October 25 through 27 Viera Fall Festival & Oktoberfest he festivities begin on Friday, October 25th at 6pm Twith carnival rides, great food and great German mu- sic. On Saturday, October 26 at 10 am there will be Ger- man themed music provided by Heir Dan and Mz Suzan. The Chardon Polka Band will perform their highly enter- taining brand of polka music and adaptive sounds on Sat- urday and Sunday. They hail from Ohio and are known NOT to be your average Polka band. In their nine years together, the band has made a name for itself by adding a colorful twist to the traditional genre of the polka. The outdoor three-day fall festival will take place in the heart of Viera, located just east of the Brevard County School Board building and across the street from the Brevard County Government Center. There will be sea- sonal fun for the entire family. The event will include many arts and crafts vendors who will exhibit and sell their creations including oil paintings, handcrafted leath- er goods, homemade candles, custom woodwork furni- ture, and much more. The Church of Viera will provide a Pumpkin Patch with pumpkins for sale during the festi- val. On Sunday at 3 pm the Childrens Decorated Pump- kin Contest will take place followed by the Adult Carved Pumpkin Contest at 3:15 pm.
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by John Leach to it in the morning. The opening acoustic guitar chords bait you, the initial harmonies hook you and the lyrics reel you in. If you can listen to this whole song and it doesn’t show you the world through a brand new set of eyes, the price of reading this article will be cheerfully refunded. Track two, ‘The Word’ is a remake of the Lennon and McCartney tune but Thompson’s version presents it in an entirely new light. He gives it a slick LA head bopping, car driving kind of beat. It sounds like Steely Dan with a suntan. The lead guitar provided by Velpo Robertson plays like a velvety text book that all nightclub guitarists should study. ‘Ain’t Love Crazy Like That’ sort of nods over Jack- son Browne’s way without coming within 100 miles of be- ing derivative. It’s a great smooth pop tune that could have housewives all over America swooning in their living rooms and swimming in their margaritas. If Thompson can get air- play on this one he’ll be bigger than John Mayer. Other tunes are more heavily produced with a bigger Robbin Thompson band. ‘I’m Gonna Take You Home’ veers over into Dan Hicks and his Hot Licks territory while ‘All Along the River A Real Fine Day James’ conjures up a classic 1970s Van Morrison sound. Recorded at In Your Ear Music and Recording, Lyrically all ten tunes speak volumes. There’s every- Richmond VA. thing from celebration to heartache to American gothic po- here’s an old adage in the music industry: “The hard- etry. The words are clever, never maudlin, and always en- Test thing to get a musician to do is to not play”. This gaging. Check out the card game/love game comparisons in record is a masterpiece of restraint. It’s often said that the ‘I’m All In’. If Paul Westerberg wrote for The Eagles ‘I’m instrumentation, the parts of a song - guitar lines, bass, All In’ is probably what it would sound like. keys, etc. are meant to serve the song, but in the ego driv- Go online and look up Thompson’s biography. The only en, bombastic world of popular music this is a rare equa- thing cooler than the fact that he played with Bruce Spring- tion to find. You’ll find it onA Real Fine Day. steen’s original band Steel Mill, shades of which are evident This is the kind of music that can restore your faith in track nine ‘Stand Up’, is that he actually went to Mel- in the ability of music to act as a transcendent vehicle. bourne High School, class of 1967. This is the kind of music that can take you places. This As a music fan, you owe to yourself to put this record is the kind of music that can define an era of life. Listen in your collection and if you went to Mel. High you need to to A Real Fine Day twenty years from now and you’ll get to know your alumni. remember where you were when you first heard it. At the Whoever you are, you need to wake up to A Real Fine very least, get yourself a copy of the title track and listen Day by Robbin Thompson.
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west, WEEP now call Cocoa home. bastardization of many genres”, has Gigging locally as well as making an been gigging regularly throughout appearance earlier this year at Orlan- Brevard, with occasional stops in do’s Hard Rock Rising competition, Volusia County. He speaks highly of this is a band to watch. Roctober of- a frequent collaborator and emerging fers high profile concerts for our local artist Anna Lusk. Billed as Always, scene so be on the lookout for WEEP... Anna, this acoustic wunderkid can be Fresh Squeeze is another local gem seen as Honey Miller’s opening act by Steve Keller set for local domination. Touting to at upcoming shows...In related HM be the ‘best in Brevard’ for Reggae news; is that Ryan Perez behind the music fused with rock and funk, this drum kit for Mighty Jungle? Pretty Melbourne based band is celebrating recognizable if you ask me... Local Lowdown their one year anniversary as a band this month. Junior Doctor, hailing Some out of town friends coming from Cocoa Beach have been seen in back for a visit bearing gifts; Orlan- elcome to annual “Roctober” the local venues as of late. Fresh off of do’s N-Ception are no stranger to our Wedition of the Local Lowdown, touring in support of last year’s Clum- venues. They’ll be back mid month I’m your host Rick Dees. Seems like sy Words and Bad Pick Up Lines, it’s beach side bringing the rock. Good only a year ago we were in this very a great addition here from a band that friends Nu Era are also looking for same situation. So much info to throw has shared the stage with some of the your support as they have launched a at ya as well as to highlight the new- biggest names in today’s popular mu- Kickstarter campaign to record their bies to the scene. Lots of music news sic. Welcome home, boys! next release. Both bands have shared as we head towards the end of another the stage with many national acts such rockin year... Some good friends of the Lowdown as Sevendust and Eye Empire... are representing the 321 as part of Got to give props to everyone that sup- national tours. Lydia Can’t Breathe The Azars, that would be musical sib- ported James “Jimbo” Garris at last are direct support for national record- lings Amanda and Adam, are working month’s “Jammin 4 Jimbo” benefit. ing artists Otep. This is a huge deal. the scene. Sister Amanda has played A good deal of money was raised to The tour takes them all over the US, with her brother’s band 23 Treez as offset some of Jimbo’s medical ex- wrapping up in November with a date well as solo outings. Look for big penses. The generosity of the music at the world famous Whiskey in Hol- things to come from this musical fam- scene and relative strangers never lywood. Much success, couldn’t hap- ily in the future...Looking ahead to ceases to amaze me as we help out pen to a nicer bunch of lads. The trio next month, The resurrected Toys for one of our own. A tip of the proverbial known as Big Kettle Drum are also Tots Bike Run is on the docket. Held hat to musician Paul Roub for do- in the road this month. The former annually in as an In Visible Ink pro- nating an autographed Red, White & Brevard Live cover models will see the duction, SouthSide Junction Band Blue acoustic guitar signed by Bruce Northeast this month on a 30 city tour now hold top billing. Look for more Springsteen. Big props as well to in support of their EP Nantucket Circle. details as well as a full band lineup, Hannah Kauffman. A talented singer/ Stay tuned to this column as well as including a few surprises (BSA, may- songwriter in her own right as well as the Local Lowdown discussion group be?) in the near future online... a major contributor and organizer of on Facebook for that next ever elusive the benefit show. I saw a lot of people BKD local gig. Konglom rocked it last As Roctober rages on, let me just say that day; some who I haven’t seen in month at the Open Mike’s one year an- how honored I am to be a part of your a long time, others I may never see niversary party. Sweet gig if you can world. Local gatherings have put again. The music genres varied but all get it. Doesn’t hurt that the lineup of me in touch with musicians from all were there to support Mr. Garris and the band includes Florida Discount genres and age groups. There is a re- his road to recovery. I’m am proud to Music’s owner and operator Mike spect out there like none other. Big be a part of the scene... Della Cioppa. Look past the name things come our way, Brevard, so get dropping and check out a truly unique ready for the ride. Drop me a line and A band that graciously donated their band....Had a great conversation with remind me that I’m officially middle time and talent is WEEP. This band Dave “Honey”Miller about song and aged: [email protected]. Be of ladies’ history dates back almost 20 surf not too long ago. The band, with good to each other and support the years! Getting their start in the mid the great tag line; “an unintentional arts. Shine on you crazy diamonds...
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You’re out in the clubs playing music on a regular basis. Is our music scene ready for more original music? SH: No...(laughs), not in a money making kinda of way. Yes - in a creative real music way...
How do we melt the two? SH: Wow, I don’t know...It all depends on the people lis- tening. When I play an original song (Hodak plays main- ly acoustic covers at various bars/restaurants around the county), if it’s the right place and time, meaning someone is actually listening, it’s usually good. It’s like sharing a part of me, and that’s the best. I play full sets of covers and I’m con- stantly writing new songs. I try not to mix the two. Playing covers is for money and making people happy; a wonderful job that I’m lucky to have. Writing and playing my own mu- sic is not about money or ego. It’s about sharing and that is not something I will compromise.
Did you enjoy this year’s Brevard Live Music 5 Questions Awards? with Steve Hodak SH: I had a great time and enjoyed seeing many friends. It Song Writer/Musician was great to see a band like Brevard Busking Coalition take home Entertainer of the Year. They’re not your typical local band which makes them so great. It was a good show and I By Steve Keller kept thinking of how lucky I am to be a part of this creative community. or those of you keeping track; local singer/song- writer/performer “Stompbox” Steve Hodak was What’s the future hold for the “Stompbox”; any oneF of my first feature articles for Brevard Live. His plans for a full band performance in the future? humility is only equaled by his talent. I caught up with SH: All in God’s hands but I would guess it is full of pas- the very tall gentleman at this year’s Brevard Live Mu- sion and honesty. Oh and lots of writing, too (laughs). A sic Awards.... full band performance would be great but it always seem to come back to the lack of time for everyone, so no. Did the article I wrote last year make you an instant celebrity? SH: (laughs) No, but it was nice of you to take the time out Check out “Stompbox” Steve Hodak at an establishment to do it. I liked how people could read about how I’m like. near you and online @ www. reverbnation.com/stevehodak
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Sundays starting Oct.20, 7-11pm, Lou’s Blues A Showcase Of Original Music
or the third year the Original Music Series showcases Fsome of the finest original talent this county has to of- fer. Don’t get this wrong! We are not talking about garage bands here! The OMS features the creativity of bands and musicians who write their own music, lyrics and create the sound of a new generation. They are experienced and dar- ing enough to step out of the cover comfort zone and ex- plore new music. You can listen to their music every Sun- day from 7 to 11 pm at Lou’s Blues. There’s no admission charge. Most showcases will introduce two bands per night. This year we start this showcase with thwo bands that October 20th: GoFoot Band already released their first CD. The very first original Sun- day night belongs to the GoFoot Band who make their debut at Lou’s Blues on October 20th, starting at 7pm. Their CD Time promises a lot of dance tunes and they have enough original material for an entire night. Some of the band members have played together in other bands, The Creatles, Little Joe and the Giants, Sons of the Beach. and many others. They have been described as rock, pop, coun- try, R&B, jazz, soul, bluegrass. Jacie And The Knick-Knacks will perform the fol- lowing Sunday, October 27th, 7pm, at Lou’s Blues. Formed just recently in 2013, they have been rocking the Melbourne music scene ever since with their high energy sound, that is influenced by bands like the Pixies and the Cure. Jacie’s sweet melodic vocals bring a nice juxtaposition to their brief power-pop songs. Jacie and the Knick-Knacks have released one full-length album, La Rubia, on August 31st 2013. It is a must-see band. October 27th, 7pm: Jacie & The Knick-Knacks They are followed by My Second Summer, a great 9pm: My Second Summer power pop band from Melbourne featuring members formally of A Turnaround Life and Lita Gray.
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Bruce Marion
by Charles Knight
ome folks are talented in one fashion or another and Ssome folks are multi talented. Bruce Marion is a key- boardist, guitarist, author, and more. Born in Orlando dur- ing the 50s (that’s all you need to know), Bruce started play- ing piano at the tender age of seven. There was a piano in the house that no one played so he took it upon himself to put it to use. He also tinkered around on guitar. Like so many of us that were around in those days, Bruce saw the Beatles on Ed Sullivan’s popular variety show and that was all the inspiration he needed to apply himself to the guitar with a vengeance. as the vocalist in the first incarnation of the band Bruce is His first band was called ‘The Surfers’ that even had its still fronting today, Swampfox. There’s an old saying, “I’ve own cheesy theme song ala The Monkees. The first line of played every dog and pony show around.” Bruce has. From which goes like this. “We’re the Surfers baby, no, no, no, I rodeos to dog shows, Bar Mitzvahs, bars, clubs, weddings, don’t mean maybe”. Ahhh, to be young again! There were and even the causeway. You heard it right. At the Melbourne many bands and projects over the years but school came Music Marathon for Cancer they shut down the causeway, first. A graduate of Melbourne High, Bruce went on to grad- set up a Grand piano, and Bruce played for the runners. uate from the University of Florida with a degree in Broad- Now that’s cool! The son of Francis and Isobel along with casting and then went on to get anther degree in Communi- three sisters, Bruce is a Florida boy, born and bred. With cations from the University of Central Florida. After school a love of nature and his native state, he often spends his he went with his love of music and performed in RAJA, free time enjoying the wilds of Bull Creek and Grant Road. a top forty band that played everywhere. While proficient When asked if he hunts, his response is “I kill a lot of time at both, guitar and keys, he was never at a loss for bands and shoot the breeze.” Having been raised in the Florida to work with. Some of the more notable acts from back in Everglades, I can relate. the day were Stepping Out, Renaissance Band, Topaz, Joe Almost everyone around the Space Coast knows that Davis of the Drifters, Rick Trotter’s Magic of Elvis, Laser- Bruce is an accomplished musician but he’s much more wolf, and The Relics. The world was a different place back than that. Bruce is also a journalist that has written for the then and the gigs were long and plentiful. Bruce also played (University of Florida) Alligator, Florida Today (outdoors) in another band with a well known musician named Pucci and Brevard Live. He’s also a published author of the novels Lowrey called Horizon but there was another band called COTTONMOUTH, and The Martini Shot, both of which are Horizon on the horizon so it gets a little confusing! in the Buddy Cole detective series with two more sequels As a keyboard guy Bruce did mostly top forty and to follow soon. Bruce is still hard at work with his band Disco, but also worked with the legendary Len Turner and Swampfox that plays several gigs a month at a variety of more. Along with Butch and Dottie Smith, Relics was his venues. There are two Swampfox CDs available as well as foray into the Country music scene and they were the house three solo CDs that Bruce has released. All are available on band at the infamous rough and tumble bar “Baron’s” in Outback Records. You can also find him on compilation LPs West Melbourne. and tons of Youtube videos. With music on the soundtracks In those days there were a few influential powerhouse bands to such films as‘WOOL’ and the soon to be released feature around Central Florida with guys like Dave Fiester, and film ‘Dead By Friday’, and the popular video game Daika- Steve (Radar) McDonald at the helm. “Dave always had an tana, you could say Bruce gets around. He also has a day- aura of wisdom and maturity about him, I was surprised job as owner of Marion Music since 1985, and he’s part that he was only a few months older than me,” states Bruce. owner of SAV Music publishing and Stone Age records. (Funny at how many of Brevard’s local artists refer to Mr. Just recently he signed on as a director of the Brevard Music Fiester isn’t it?) Small world, smaller town. Relics alum- Aid Inc.Visit him at the store in Stack Plaza, just off Palm ni Butch and Dottie Smith’s daughter Kimberly ended up Bay Road.
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Interview with Chef James Charland Breakfast For The President & Other Food Stories...
by Misti Blu Day
ames Charland is a local chef in Brevard County. I met him several years ago at a mu- Jtual friend’s house. We were having a sushi party and James taught us all how to make our own rolls. It was such a great experience and incredi- bly delicious. James is currently a chef at Ossorio Bakery & Cafe located in historic Cocoa Village, just down the street from my salon. I am no chef but absolutely love to cook. Whether you enjoy cooking as well or maybe you are like my friend Mal who only owns one pan which is more likely to be used as a weapon than to cook with, I hope that we all can devour a little culinary inspiration from James. Enjoy!
When did you decide to become a chef and how did you achieve that? JC: When I was 15 I started working in a local hotel. The chefs that I watched were like gods in their profession. I wanted to do that, preparing food with ease and finesse. I started watching them and learning from them and prac- ticing at home for my friends and their families. When I was in high school, taking the Culinary Arts course of- fered there, I found great inspiration through my chef in- structor, Patrice Shuback, she has been a wonderful men- tor and friend to me and continues to be, still. Through the years I have built on that passion that I felt and it has led to a very fulfilling career. After high school I went on to the Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Academy to master my craft, learning from the instructors and my peers and continually building on my knowledge of food, even now.
What is your preferred cooking style and influences? JC: Classical French Cuisine will always hold a special place in my heart. It is where I first began learning food and flavors. I’ve gone to great lengths to learn as many styles of cooking as I can and I love fusing styles and experimenting with cooking techniques from around the world. I remember when I first began to think in flavors and imagine the taste, smell and mouthfeel, (that’s an ac- tual culinary term), of food. I find influences in art, lit- erature, friends and just the mention of something that
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might bring nostalgia from a family meal or an evening with friends and loved ones. Food is a way of life, no matter which side of the counter you are on.
What is a classic mistake that most people make in the kitchen? JC: Preparation. A proper mise en place can make your en- tire cooking experience an enjoyable one. Without it, you will be stressed, your timing will be off, you’ll make simple mistakes, maybe even cut or burn yourself and things will end up forgotten, overcooked and you will always leave dis- couraged and with a bad taste in your mouth. (Punny?)
What is the best dish that you have ever made? JC: A few years back my mentor, Patrice and I decided to have a friendly cook-off. We decided on one of our mu- tually favorite classical French dishes, coq au vin (rooster with wine), a dish of braised chicken in Burgundy wine with mushrooms, lardons (from fatback), onions and other vegetables, herbs and flavorings. This was the first time I had ever really cooked for her and I was definitely out to impress. I put my heart and soul into this dish, utilizing ev- erything that she had taught me throughout the years and that which I had learned in school and in my culinary career. Both dishes were exquisite and, by the panel of judges, I was victorious. Patrice happily agreed with the verdict. It was a very proud moment for me, being able to show my teacher, mentor and friend what I had learned over the years and I know it made her proud to see me shine.
Can you describe the most rewarding moment that you have encountered as a chef? JC: A little over a year ago I was opening the bakery and cafe where I work when the manager came into the kitchen front of a movie with my beautiful girlfriend. Those are my to inform me that I was cooking for the President that morn- favorite things. That is why I cook, to bring happiness to the ing. “The President of what?”, I replied. “Um, the United people I love. States of America.” was her reply. That was a very exhil- arating experience for me, getting to cook breakfast for, The best meal you have ever had and where: speak and shake hands with President Obama. I love talk- JC: This one stumped me. I have eaten so many great meals ing with our customers about it and seeing the excitement in homes and restaurants that I really can’t nail it down to in their faces when I recount that morning with all of the just one. press, the amazingly organized chaos and being surrounded by secret service agents while doing what I love to do. No Any tips to offer the readers? matter your political views, you have to respect the office. JC: Be adventurous with your food! Don’t be afraid to try How awesome is that! a new herb blend or a spice you haven’t experienced. Sea- son your food! Check out a new cooking method or a fun What is your favorite dish to make? technique you read in that dusty cookbook on your shelf JC: I don’t know if I have a favorite dish. Everything that that your grandmother gave you. Leave your comfort zone, I make outside of the restaurant is usually me just playing challenge yourself and your taste buds. There are so many with food, flavors and color. I do love cooking for my friends wonderful flavors in the world just waiting for you to say and loved ones. A big meal for friends at a get-together or hello. Experiment, make mistakes, have fun! If something an intimate dinner for two to snuggle up on the couch in goes wrong, order Chinese take-out and try again tomorrow.
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By Charles Knight
issa and I were afforded the troversial character by Holly- Lhonor of covering the Mel- wood’s standards, the film gives bourne Independent Filmmakers us insight as to his talents and Festival (MIFF) last month, and tribulations. There were comedy what an incredible event it was! skits featuring Dana Snyder of Featuring dozens of short films Aqua Teen Hunger Force and along with some stand out full Lear Bunda of Adult Swim, and length features, and documen- Matt Mariska of Robot Chicken taries, this year’s festival had a as well as a hilarious cocktail bit of everything. With films that making tutorial by Pat and Billy! bring you to tears either through We were treated to a classic film On the Red Carpet: Mellissa Gruver, Steven Shea, the harsh reality of life they por- shot here on Brevard’s beaches Amber Sym, Randy Molnar, Andrew Bjorkland, tray or through hilarious com- back in 1969 featuring a young Fiend Fatale Cast and Crew. edy, the fare ran the gamut and Randy Molnar (check out his had us riveted nearly every mo- dancing skills!) called ‘Blame it ment we watched. There were on Florida!’ that captures some films done by folks right here long lost landmarks and scenery on the Space Coast as well as of our fair Space Coast. Orlando and even a couple from The ‘Real Foods, Real overseas that have ties to our Kitchens’ made for television area. Aimed at raising aware- series features the marvelous ness for the local and state film culinary talents of one of the industry, MIFF is a high profile best chefs in Brevard, George event that brings out the best in Carten, all in attendance were everyone involved. There were treated to a sampling of the dish several Q&A sessions where we he prepared on the show imme- learned a lot about the making diately afterward and it was fan- of independent films and more tastic! The wrap party on Satur- MIFF-organizer Terry Cronin and MIFF-hostess from directors, producers, and day night was a thing to behold Robin Krasny actors. The red carpet was teem- with the music of Robin and ing with the well dressed and the Eddy and too many beautiful fun and frivolous as well! Tak- people to mention. There were ing place at the beautiful Oaks raffles that included a variety of Ten Theater the entire affair was items donated by various donors a scene to be relished. A few of around the county. The proceeds the stand outs were the delight- went to the Charity Hunger Proj- fully cheesy ‘Rockabilly Zom- ect which helps families in need bie Weekend’ where mosquitoes learn to shop and cook smart infected with the West Nile virus with the hope that no one goes turned townsfolk into flesh eat- hungry. ing zombies that invade a Rock- Once again, author Terry abilly wedding - Awesome! And Cronin, his crew, and everyone there was the documentary on involved has put together a gala writer/director John Milius. of note. We highly recommend Mr. Milius, the screenwriter of that anyone with a love of film many a blockbuster films such and the cinema arts make plans Bonnie King, Commisioner for Space Coast Film, as ‘Apocalypse Now’, is a con- to attend next years MIFF! hands Nicole Machon a Recognition Award.
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Knights After Night
by Charles Knight & Lissa Galindo (Text & Photos)
They say that there’s no rest for the wicked.I guess that makes us pretty darned wicked because the word ‘rest’ has nearly be- come a curse word in our camp. The past month was definitely a wild ride with many ups and downs. Let’s get the downs over with first. In September we lost two very special men. Celebrity judges Ana Kirby, Toni Cafiero, Elaina Smith David (Papa) Sigafoos, and Anthony (Tony) Fransisco. We at the karaoke finals with... well, you know. will all mourn their loss, yet celebrate their lives in the way we’re certain they would want us to. By making and enjoying it is this charity’s goal to raise funds in order to supply live music as often as possible! Our travels last month have basketballs among other items such as toys and clothing taken us to many destinations and events of note. Sam Jam 6 to underprivileged kids. The live entertainment was sup- for one. We were honored to emcee this fantastic annual event plied by Rock Candy, Frankie Lutz, and some terrific in the memory of musician Sam Gorman that raises money for sax soloing by Steve Mazzi.The donation of Michael’s The Brevard Music Aid. Kenny Michaels once again made it a organs saved three lives. The event is a glamorous one great day for all of the bands and fans alike! that brings to the forefront a sad yet necessary need for Named for a young man that was cut down in the prime of organ donors. You can find out more about the Michael- life, The Michael-Gene Kids Basketball Foundation is an or- Gene Kids Basketball Foundation via their Facebook ganization dedicated to the cause of the donation of organs to page. those in need. We were able to attend the Second Annual Black On a lighter note, there was another big show con- Tie Affair for this organization. Michael loved basketball and tributing to The Brevard Music Aid. John Wilson of the band Funpipe organized it at Siggy’s all American Bar. The All Star Jam featuring three great bands, Funpipe, Rock Candy, and Bullet Theory, it was definitely the place to be. A packed house and rockin’ bands! John mentioned to us that he wants to make it an annual event that may possibly be a two day affair. We hope so because we had a fantastic time! Keep up the great work John! Then there was Jamming for Jimbo. This is a happy story despite its beginning. James (Jimbo) Garris suffered a catastrophic heart attack and this event was organized by his band mate and friend Clemens Nijhof to help pay some of the medical ex- penses. There were so many talented bands and musicians in attendance that it would be impossible to name We love Jimbo! Many of his friends showed up for his fundraiser.
44 - Brevard Live October 2013 BMAs After Party at Lou’s Blues became an unforget- table Super Jam hosted by our friends from Spanks. them all in a column this fortunate to get the job of small. We do, however, hosting the after party at want to mention WEEP, Lou’s Blues and a fabulous the all female band that time was had by all in both has begun to make some venues! waves around Brevard. We And then….Last but were treated by a set from not least…80s In the Park. them at our Rockstar Jam at Covering this massive Lou’s Blues as well! event for BL is an experi- The Biggest Karaoke ence that we’ll always be contest in Brevard ended thankful for. We were even on the 10th of the month crowned “King and Queen at Xcess Sports Club and of the 80s Prom!” What a we’re proud to announce blast. We will go into that the three winners in this to a greater degree in next column. Piper Slattery month’s issue. finished in 1st place tak- Save the date! Sunday, ing home the $1000 Grand October 13th, is the day we prize, Sally Kirkendoll are getting married on the finished 2nd, and the third beach behind Lou’s Blues place winner was Pamela with a massive jam session Hamm. All the contestants and party to follow inside. were great and all winners The ceremony is at 4 pm so in our book. get there a little early. All Then, of course, are invited; bring your gui- there was The 10th An- tars, basses, and voices! nual Brevard Live Mu- sic Awards. A.K.A. The BMAs. Ana Kirby, John Leach, Joe Calautti, Mark Brasel and the gang put on one hell of a show with the Send your e-mail to best dressed positive think- CharlesAndLissa ing folks around! We were @brevardlive.com
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