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FEATURES page 51 BREVARD LIVE MUSIC AWARDS OKTOBERFEST Columns It’s all over and done! We know which It’s the best excuse in the world to drink Charles Van Riper bands and musicians are the Favorites in beer and enjoy some hearty German food. Political Satire Brevard County. What remains are our Brevard County has some Oktoberfest hot 24 memories of a glamorous night within spots - in Merritt Island and in Melbourne Calendars our music community. Let’s relive it one on the meadows of Wickham Park. Live Entertainment, more time. Page 23 27 Page 9 Concerts, Festivals

SIMONE & HER SUPERCAT HALLOWEEN Chris Long Downtown Melbourne is haunted on Oc- Political Blog We are talking about Bryan Kezer, the 32 tober 27th starting in the afternoon with a mastermind behind the Supercats who Trick or Treat for children. then “Terror Of have been a popular original bands for Brevard Scene The Traxx” is ruling the streets. Get a new years. 37 Steve Keller gives costume and go bar hopping for an entire you the lowdown. Page 17 week. ORIGINAL MUSIC SERIES Page 41 Out & About For the second year Brevard Live Maga- 41 Meet People! zine wants to introduce you to the ever JIM GIBBONS Go Places! evolving original music scene. We have He has been tattooing people for five years scouted out 18 interesting bands. The creating images on his customers’ skin. HarborCityMusic OMS starts Tuesday, October 9th, 2012 He also likes to draw and paint. 46 Original Music is at Lou’s Blues. Page 44 alive and well. Page 18

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PUBLISHER/EDITOR Heike Clarke STAFF ACCOUNT MANAGER Charlene Hemmle MUSIC WRITERS Heike Clarke Steve Keller John Leach OUT & ABOUT Joe Cronin PHOTOGRAPHY Shelley Chandler COVER PHOTO & all BMA photos by Jesse Hearndon COLUMNISTS KATTY SHACK - Entertainer of the Year 2012 Chuck Van Riper Chris Long HARBOR CITY MUSIC Sam Rece Reproduction of any portion of Stormy Brevard Live Magazine is strictly prohibited without the written permission of the publisher. Monday ADVERTISEMENT/ SALES Phone: (321) 956-9207 t certainly was a stormy Fax: (321) 956-9228 Monday with torrential [email protected] Idownpours caused by COMMENTS & LETTERS Hurricane Isaac. But not bad Brevard Live Magazine enough to rain out the 9th P.O. Box 1452, annual Brevard Live Music Melbourne, Fl 32902 Awards held on the 27th Copyright © 2012 of August at the Henegar Brevard Live FUNPIPE - Favorite Cover Band 2012 All rights reserved Center in Downtown Mel- We are not responsible for photos bourne. The BMAs, our or scripts sent to Brevard Live hometown version of the Magazine. Published photos and Grammy Awards, has be- articles become property of this come the “Big Night” for publication. We are not musicians, fans, and club- responsible for wrongful advertised or canceled venues. owners. Everyone with name and fame was present to participate in the most Download a pdf file entertaining show on the BREVARD Space Coast, and our long- FLORIDA time host and MC, Chris- topher Long, aka the Billy LIVE Crystal of the BMAs, made www.brevardfloridalive.com sure that there was never a www.brevardlive.com dull moment on stage. www.floridalive.org THE SUPERCATS - Favorite Original Band 2012

Brevard Live October 2012 - 9 BMA Winners

Where do I start? There was so much energy between the performers on stage and the colorful audience, it was overwhelming at times. Everybody was part of the show. People came all decked out. The ladies wore beautiful dresses, and there were some interesting suits. Best of all: despite of the stormy and rainy weather all day, the gala was packed and everyone was ready for a good time. They certainly got what they expected - and a bit more.

The show started with the National An- them sung with a lot of soul by Sybil PAUL BENDER MARK HEALY Gage. But leave it up to Chris Long Favorite Vocalist 2012 Favorite Guitarist 2012 to surprise us with a follow-up performance of “We’re an American Band” with the house band which comprised Joe Calautti, Tom Willett, Sam Hill and Steve Mazzi. - Just in case you didn’t know, Chris has been the singer of the legendary rock band Dead Se- rios for decades, and his introduction was quite powerful.

To give away some awards can be a draggy show with lots of “Thank You’s to my wife and my mother” etc. But not this one. Chris Long kept it moving and the recipients of the awards RANDY FORREST proved once again that each of them deserved the title of being a “favorite Favorite Drummer 2012 BRYAN KEZER entertainer.” They were funny, impressive, gracious, and glamorous - it’s Favorite Keyboard 2012 amazing what Brevard County’s music community has to offer.

To make it clear one more time: The awards were given to “Brevard’s Fa- vorite” bands and musicians deter- mined by online voting of Brevard Live Magazine readers and local music fans. The lifetime achievement awards are given out by Brevard Live Magazine. This year the Ambassador Award went to The Supercats for their intensive touring taking their original music all over the US. Jody Quinlivan received the Mover & Shaker Award JOHN WILSON for taking the Brevard Music Aid Inc PAUL BEACH Favorite Bassist 2012 to the next level to become a 501 (c) Favorite Sax 2012

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THE SUPERCATS JODY QUINLIVAN Ambassador Awards 2012 Mover & Shaker Award 2012

3 non-profit organization. Jody is also won’t see anywhere else. They also the Vice President of Brevard Music took the stage for one more set at the Aid that helps members in our local BMA After Party at Lou’s Blues and music community in times of hard- gave us a concert we won’t forget any- ship. Our Hometown Legend Award time soon. went to Paul Chapman, former guitarist of UFO, who also co-hosted our Once again, the Brevard Live Music 2009 BMA show. Awards left us proud and humble, grate- ful and happy. Thank you, Brevard! PAUL CHAPMAN Hometown Legend 2012 And then there were the funny awards All BMA-photos by Jesse Hearndon by Chris Long: Favorite Mini Van Award for the vehicle that takes the bands to gigs. Mike Coe from the band Funpipe received the honor. And which band plays the best version of “Man In The Box?” - That was Bullet Theory. These Chris Long Achieve- ment Awards were a well thought-out spoof on the life of musicians which brought a good deal of light-hearted humor to the show.

There were a lot of surprises that evening, some that weren’t printed in the program. Of course, nobody knew who of the five nominees in each category would walk away with the award. But the biggest surprise came when rock legend Les Dudek took the stage. Af- ter he performed his first song he invited guitar-wizard Paul Chapman and local harp player Warren Kocur to join him. Yes, these three musicians had come together before the show to plan Bullet Theory Mike Coe a truly original performance that you Man In The Box Award Favorite Mini Van

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Outstanding Performers at the 2012 Brevard Live Music Awards Paul Chapman, Les Dudek, Warren Kocur (top photo), Si- nal music and impressed the audience. Thank you to all of mone & Bryan Kezer, Jessica Ottway (left), Sybil Gage them for gracing our stage with their talent. To see videos of (center) and Jeff Stanton, our youngest artist that night the performances at the BMAs visit www.harborcitymusic. (right). They delivered a stellar performance of their origi- com. All BMA-photos by Jesse Hearndon

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MC and ringmaster Chrisopher Long kept the All BMA-photos by Jesse Hearndon BMA-stage an exiting place. The house band: Joe Calautti, Sam Hill, Steve Mazzi, and Tom Willett. Thank You!

t takes a village! This is also true for the production of the annual IBrevard Live Music Awards. Without the cooperation of many people on and behind the stage, our sponsors, and a participating audience, we couldn’t pull it off. My sincere thank you goes to my dear friends Christopher Long, Les Dudek, and Paul Chapman. You went the extra mile to make this event successful. Thank you to all the other performers who have been mentioned in the previous article; our sound guys Keith O’Brien, Mark Brasel, Chris Cail and Ed Gilbeau; production assistant Merissa Rudkin and stage assistant Janelle Wilson; Kirk Sand with his security team; the staff at the Henegar Center who lent us a helping hand where we needed High energy galore with Long and stage-assistant it; Kathy Kett who was in charge of the bar: Charlene Hemmle at Janelle Wilson. the box office; all our presenters: Paul and Beverly Beach, Brenda Everling, Chuck Van Riper, Tim Snell, Marie and Mike Davino, Bill Yearty, Tara Beres and Adam Sikora. A huge thank you to our sponsors: Ron and Ronnie Chabot from Budweiser who donated the beer and have always been gracious supporters of the BMAs; Lou’s Blues which also hosted the After Party, Bamboo Lounge, Beach Pawn, Burger Inn, Broken Barrel Tavern, Crickets, Florida Discount Music, Hot Rayz Limousines, Jack Link & Associates, Key West Bar, King Center, Madhatter, Marion Music, Mainstreet Pub, Off The Traxx, Sandbar, Siggy’s, and World Of Beer. Also a big thank you to our well-dressed audience with a special shout-out to glamorous Beverly Beach and the gentleman in the green suit. You were delicious “eye-candy!” Political commentators on opposite sides, Chris Thank you for all your efforts. It would not be the same with- Long and Chuck Van Riper danced at the BMAs. out you! Heike Clarke

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The Supercats Open OMS On October 9th SIMONE & The Supercat

hen the BMA show was over, there was one band that walked away with three awards W- The Supercats! Favorite Original Band, Fa- vorite Keyboard, and an Ambassador Achievement Award. Take a closer look and you find out that these awards are tightly connected to Supercat Bryan Kezer, the musician who often stands in the shadow of glamorous front-lady Simone. In fact, Bryan was so surprised about the sudden spotlight that he ran to the stage, took the award for Favorite Keyboardist and was gone before anyone could snap a decent photo. “I didn’t see it coming,” he told Brevard Live Magazine when we sat down with him and Simone to talk about original music.

Bryan has been a Supercat since 2003 when he teamed up with Mark Benedix for an acoustic duo playing lots of cover tunes and some originals. He met Simone in 2007 at another acoustic jam that he hosted together with Dave Brockway. Bryan liked Simone and her music but it wasn’t until 2009 that these two musician friends decided to form a band that focuses on writing music. Simone who grew up in Detroit has always been about her own music. In the late 90s she attracted some attention Photos by Jesse Hearndon with her original dance and techno-house style and traveled to Europe where this music was rather popular. She came mas Classic CD because it sells. They are currently record- to Florida in the beginning of this century and settled in ing their second Christmas CD for the holidays, mostly Brevard County where she pursuit her solo career until she cover songs, of course. “We have to make a living,” said met Bryan and they started to collaborate. Bryan, “and having some merchandise to sell helps a lot.” Together they have come a long way traveling all over All these CDs are self-produced in their home-studio. They the Southeast playing venues in Austin, Texas, Savanna, also released a few EPs online and the song “She’s A Drag” GA, Athens, GA, and there’s a place just outside of Atlanta won a lot of money. Bryan: “We never really played this EP where they perform every month. Bryan is the man who anywhere. It was cool to just enter the song and cash in. It knows how to do it. Besides being an amazing keyboardist financed a lot of our equipment.” and composer, Bryan knows how to manage a band, finding One of their favorite local hang-outs is Bishop’s Tavern gigs, promoting the music, burning CDs in his garage and in Indian Harbor Beach where the Supercats practise a lot. the list goes on and on. Long story short, Bryan knows how Simone: “Our BMA banners hang there, and on the 27th of to work the industry to make a living as a full-time musi- last month the bar was closed because the owners attended cian. the BMAs with us.” And while their first love is their original music, The The Supercats are Simone and Bryan with Andy Cart- Supercats play covers because “that’s what it takes,” said mill on guitar and Sam England on drums. This is the sec- Bryan. “We do 50/50.” By now they have released six ond year for them to be awarded “Favorite Original Band” original CDs: On My Way, Talk To The Rose, Temporary and that’s why they will open the 2nd Annual Original Mu- Heaven, Built To Last, Tabitha Rides The Shark, and their sic Series at Lou’s Blues on Tuesday, October 9th starting at most recent, Supercats Greatest Hits, along with a Christ- 8:30 pm. Heike Clarke

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Start Of Brevard County’s 2nd Annual ORIGINAL Music Series

his is the second year Brevard Live Productions showcases Original Music in this county. While Tscouting out the scene with the help of Sam Rece of www.harborcitymusic.com, we were at awe about the diversity, creativity and talent we found. 18 bands were October 16th, 8:30 pm: Pipes of Pan invited to showcase their original sound every Tuesday for 10 weeks starting on October 9th on the stage at Lou’s Blues in Indialantic. If you love music, this is where you’ll be.

To those of you who enjoy live entertainment on an evening out around town - Original Music is a different genre. It is an effort to produce new songs, new sounds. It is the evolution of music. It is also the expression of each generation through music. This is interesting stuff. At the end of the showcase four finalists will be selected by independent judges to perform in the Battle of the Bands on Sunday, January 20th. The winner will receive a $2,000 package of promotional services supplied by ArtLab, Florida Discount Music and others TBA. The prize is to support this band to introduce its original music. October 16th, 10:30 pm: Mad Martigan The series is held with the intent to bring new bands to a broader audiences who like music but might not be aware about what’s brewing in the underground. No admission charge.

The showcase series will open on Tuesday, October 9th, with The Supercats, the band that won the title Favorite Original Band for the second time at the Brevard Live Music Awards last August. With 6 CDs under their belt, they have enough music to fill an entire night with original Supercat-sound, so we decided to let them do just that. (Read article on page 17.) The following Tuesday, October 16th, we have two bands on the bill: Pipes of Pan (8:30 pm) and Mad Martigan (10:30 pm). Both bands are fairly new but the members are no newcomers to the music scene. Mad Martigan: Their sound is dynamic, punchy, melodic, and thick, and heavily influenced from classic rock and early punk. They’re at work on their debut album, being recorded in Jason’s home studio. Their members are guitar- Oct. 23rd, 8:30 pm-12:30 am: Jimbo & The No Shows ist/effects wizard Jason Anz, bassist (and fellow mad scien-

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tist) Eric Nyman and former GhosTTown drummer Kyle Ravel. Pipes of Pan: This group is a five-piece rock band with an eclectic sound, which is a mixture of blues, jazz, country, and alternative. The members are A.K. Stanfield, guitarist/ vocalist/songwriter; Sharon Stanfield, keyboards and backing vocals; Shawn King, drums, harmonica, and backing vocals; Glen Rohrer, bass; and DrewB on percussion and backing vocals. On Tuesday, October 23rd, Jimbo & The No Shows will take the stage for the entire night. This group of talented artists has a unique alternative sound and they are already busy playing it around town. Jimbo performs original music with acoustic partner Wade Vargo. Clemens Nijhof on bass guitar and Monety Oatney on drums round out the complete band for the group’s electric performances.

HEAVY METAL NIGHT! October 30th, 8:30 pm: Lydia Can’t Breathe I bet you didn’t see that coming! The metal scene in Brevard County is amazing and we want to flaunt it. Tuesday, Octo- ber 30th, the day before Halloween, seems to be a perfect date for the most incredible metal show in the county. Lou’s Blues will be decorated as a horror mansion for its legendary “Hal-LOU-Ween” which is a cool setting for a metal show. Put on your ghoul and enjoy some hard-edged noise from two impressive bands: Lydia Can’t Breathe is a local band that has taken their sound all over the Southeast with an intense touring sched- ule. The members are Kyle Bolduc (Vocals, Guitar) Dan Wilson (Guitar) Shad Roundy (Bass, Backup Vocals) Josh Runfeldt (Drums). Formed in 2005 they have made a lot of noise in the metal scene. By the way, these aggressive sounding metalists are known for their funny personalities. Go figure. Who Was I was nominated for Favorite Original Band in this year’s Brevard Live Music Awards contest. At the After Party Jam a vocalist jumped on the stage and started belting it out leaving the audience at awe. At the end of the songs October 30th, 10:30 pm: Who Was I people were screaming “Who are you! What’s your band!” He yelled back: “Who Was I... Who Was I!” That was singer Darin from Who Was I. Of course, we want to showcase this band. You’ve asked for it! Check out these Websites

Brevard Live Magazine and www.harborcitymusic.com The Supercats: www.facebook.com/thesupercats have joined forces to bring you this incredible showcase. Pipes Of Pan: www.facebook.com/Pipes-of-Pan It is sponsored by our friends at Budweiser, Lou’s Blues, Mad Martigan: www.madmartigan321.com ArtLab, Florida Discount Music. To check out the newest Jimbo & The No Shows: www.jimboandthenoshows.com sounds you can visit harborcitymusic.com where you find Lydia Can’t Breathe: www.lydiacantbreathe.com/ videos and sound tracks and more detailed information Who Was I: www.whowasi.us about the participating bands. www.OriginalMusicSeries.com www.HarborCityMusic.com

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will play all his favorite songs and is come from all over the County,” says sure to be a lot of fun. Samuel Molinaro, President of Mel- This year’s Miss Oktoberfest bourne Oktoberfest and organizer of Pageant will be held at 10 pm at stage. the event. “However, we know that Ladies have to be at least 18 years of in order to keep people coming out age with a valid photo ID. and grow attendance, we need to add Authentic German food will be something new for the younger crowd one of the highlights of Oktoberfest and loyalists who come every year. including bratwurst and sauerkraut, We’re excited and looking forward to soft pretzels, candied apples and po- this year.” tato bread dumplings. The Melbourne Oktoberfest will be held October 18th thru October 21st with the Brewhaha on Saturday, October 20th, 2 to 6 pm. Those wish- ing to attend Brewhaha can purchase October 6, 5pm, Merritt Island: advance tickets for $30 dollars online Merritt Island or pay $35 dollars at the gate. Admis- sion includes entry to the Oktoberfest, Oktoberfest unlimited sampling of craft and imported micro brews, authentic German he Merritt Island Oktoberfest food for purchase, live music and give- Street Party begins at 5 pm Sat- aways from Cumulus radio stations, Turday, October 6th at the Dogs WHKR 102.7 and WA1A 107.1. R Us Shopping Center on SR 520 in The gates open on Thursday, Oc- Merritt Island. “The Oktoberfest has tober 18th, and Friday, October 19th, been relocated to a bigger venue on October 18-21, at 5 pm, on Saturday, October 20th, Merritt Island after having been held in at Wickham Park, Melbourne: Oktoberfest gates open at 12 noon. Cocoa Village for the past three years. Admission is $6 per person, “Pay One The Merritt Island community reached Melbourne Price” ride special every day. (See out and invited us to move the festivi- Oktoberfest coupons on page 3.) ties to Merritt Island,” said Giles Ma- During the four days of the Mel- lone of Brevard Productions. with Brewbaha bourne Oktoberfest, patrons can con- There will be two stages with tinue to enjoy German beers, authen- live bands, German beer, live radio he organizers of the Melbourne tic German food, traditional German remotes, fun family games, the Miss Oktoberfest, a staple event in music and a family midway with more Oktoberfest Pageant and authentic TBrevard County for more than than 25 rides, including fun fair treats German food. The favorite band of last 35 years, has made some changes such as cotton candy, funnel cakes year’s Oktoberfest, Heir Dan and Mz this year in an attempt to increase at- and candy apples. This is what’s on Suzan will once again bring their fun tendance and appeal to a somewhat the German menu: Knockwurst & and highly entertaining German show younger, more affluent demographic. Bratwurst, German Frankfurters, Po- to the Oktoberfest with authentic Ger- This year the Melbourne Oktober- tato Pancakes, Sauerkraut, German man party songs, favorite German hits fest will host Brewhaha, an opportunity Potato Salad, Apple Strudel, German and popular DJ music from today’s in which brew aficionados can sample Chocolate Cake, Black Forest Cake. hits. over one hundred premium craft and For more information on the Mel- Dust off your favorite stein and imported micro brews. Brewhaha was bourne Oktoberfest and Brewhaha, bring it to Merritt Island Oktoberfest. adapted from a popular event of a simi- contact Tammy Wood or visit www. The frauleins will gladly fill it for you lar concept held in the northern states. melbourneoktoberfest.com. To con- with your choice of brew. Recognizing its popularity, organizers tact Melbourne Oktoberfest directly, For all the fans of Real Radio of the Melbourne Oktoberfest saw a please call (321) 633-4028 x15. 104.1FM, Monsters of the Midday, great opportunity and incorporated the one of Central Florida’s favorite son’s event into the Oktoberfest experience. Check your local restaurants and bars Bubba Whoopas Wilson and his band “The Melbourne Oktoberfest has for Oktoberfest food specials and brews will perform from 8 to 12 pm. Bubba always had great attendance. People and enjoy the taste of fall.

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The Column By Chuck Van Riper

My Nose Hurts

hinking about the time when I was a youngster back Tin the Mesozoic era, I’m often reminded of the words of my Sicilian uncle. Uncle Tony was a big guy, someone you wouldn’t want to meet in a dark alley. When our families got together, sometimes our cousins, along with my brother and I, would get a tad.. uh.. shall we say… rambunctious. We’d be raising all kinds of hell, at which point Uncle Tony would storm into the room, waiving his fist in our faces, asking the proverbial question: “Yo! You want your nose on the right side of your face or the left side of you face?!” This, of course, implying that if we didn’t get our act together, he’d punch us in the nose so hard it would end up in one of the aforementioned places, neither of which sounded good to me. We didn’t like either choice. I think many people feel the same way about this year’s presidential election. Many Republicans didn’t want Mitt and there was an ever growing “anything BUT Mitt” movement. The problem with Romney being he wasn’t conservative enough for the hardcore tea-baggers, and too wishy-washy for conventional Republicans. He’s flip-flopped so many times on so many issues. This can be evidenced by his recent views on health care. He went from obliterating all of “Obamacare” to saying “well, there are certain things I would keep.” He thinks the middle class is anyone who makes between $200-250,000. Really?! He thinks giving gazillionaires another tax break will fix the economy because they are the “job creators.” I always thought it was “we the consumers” who are really the job creators. After all, if I go downtown and support our local shops, doesn’t that help keep their jobs? And don’t even get me started on his social views! Anyway, even the hardcore Republicans are disillusioned with Mitt. On the other side we have Obama. Many of those in the Democratic camp feel that he didn’t do enough. He didn’t accomplish the things he said he was going to do. Personally, I’m pissed that no one was held responsible for the economic collapse, the people responsible for two illegal wars, costing trillions, were not put on trial for treason, the piece of crap legislation called “The Pa- triot Act” was never fully repealed, the tax code wasn’t reformed, and the list goes on.

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The problem with this situation is that both parties are beholding to the corporations and super pacts that put them there. The solution to the problem is to vote for people who have no affiliation to either of these entities. There are other options. Now before you say “argghhh.. that’s just throwing your vote away.” - NO IT’S NOT! If everybody who said that he/she would look at ALL the candidates and vote for who they truly believe in, we could end this two party conundrum. Consider the words of John Adams: “There is nothing which I dread so much as a division of the republic into two great parties, each arranged under its leader, and concerting measures in op- position to each other. This, in my humble apprehension, is to be dreaded as the greatest political evil under our Constitution.” For example, for you disenfranchised Republicans out there, you might consider former Rep. Virgil Goode. He’s an attorney who was a Democrat, Republican, and an Independent. This year he’s running for president rep- resenting the Constitution party. Then there’s the Liber- tarian (always a favorite of mine) Gary Earl Johnson, the former two-term Governor of New Mexico. His leanings are very Ron-Paul-esque. There are plenty of choices we could be making. Just because somebody can’t spend billions on a campaign, doesn’t mean they should be discounted. I don’t think “he who has the most money wins” was exactly what our founding fathers had in mind. Maybe it’s time to break the two party monopoly! Check out www.voteagainstthemachine.com/index.html and remember, try to keep your nose in the middle of your face!

In October: Ghost Drama At The Henegar Center The Woman In Black

o you believe in ghosts? On Friday, October 12, Dthe acclaimed British ghost drama, The Woman In Black, opens the 20th season at the Henegar Center in downtown Melbourne. The play will run a total of nine performances over three weekends in October. The Henegar production stars local actors Terrence Girard and David M. Robertson. The Woman In Black features a multi-layered story set in the recent past, with mysterious forays to the 1960’s and early 1900’s. Spine-chilling lighting and special effects draw the audience into the haunted world of the principal characters. The Henegar Center is kicking off the season with a blood drive by Florida Blood Centers. Donate on the Big Red Bus and receive a FREE ticket to The Woman In Black. For more information call (321) 723-8698 or online at www.henegar.org

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1 - MONDAY SIGGY’S: 7pm Thumper & Michaels CAPT HIRAMS: 6pm Jimmy Mike DEBAUCHERY: 9pm Bless’Ed Three Finger SLOW & LOW: 7pm Matt EARLS: 2pm Rock Foundation; LOU’S BLUES: 8:30pm Dave Riley 8:30pm Roughouse Kury Open Jam STEAGLES: Led Zepplin HEIDIS JAZZ CLUB: 8pm SANDBAR Cocoa Bch: 8pm Show/Bad Clowns w/ White Ron Teixeira Trio Jam Session Snake Drummer KEY WEST BAR: 9pm Mint WORLD OF BEER: Pick Your Condition 2 - TUESDAY Pumpkin Brew Party; 9pm Tom LOU’S BLUES: 5:30pm CAPT HIRAMS: 6pm The O’Keef Karaoke w/ Cindy; 9:30 Chain Vadimsky Reaction CRICKETS: 6:30pm Crab 5 - FRIDAY MATTS CASBAH: Ted Races. 9pm Karaoke w/Ginger BAMBOO LOUNGE: 7pm Villarreal DEBAUCHERY: 9pm Jam Buck Barefoot MELBOURNE FALL Night BONEFISH WILLY’S: 7pm FESTIVAL: 7pm Silent Disco; Joe Cocker with HEIDI’S JAZZ CLUB: 7pm Aaron Cole & Alex Cole 10:30pm Tone Loc Special Guest Sybil Gage CAPT HIRAMS: 4pm Greg & OZZIE’S CRAB HOUSE: 6pm LOU’S BLUES: 8:30pm The Brian; 6pm Staring Blind Hitmen Dave Mason Vipers CAPT. KATANNA’S: 7pm Jack PINEDA INN: 8pm Electric Wed, October 3rd, 8pm MATTS CASBAH: Joe Calutti Clutterham Tide at the King Center, SANDBAR Cocoa Bch: 5pm CHARLIE & JAKES: 7pm SANDBAR Cocoa Bch: 9pm Melbourne Ted Villarreal; 9pm DJ Josh Summer Rain Spanks SHADY OAKS: 9pm Karaoke CRICKETS: 9pm All About SHADY OAKS: 9pm Guilty w/ Slappy Ramone Nothing Pleasure DEBAUCHERY: 9pm Jeff Cox SIGGY’S: 8pm DJ Chris; 3 - WEDNESDAY EARLS: 8:30pm Stoney & The 9:30pm Red Tide ASHES: 8pm Southern Star House Rockers SLOW & LOW: 7pm Dave Karaoke HEIDI’S JAZZ CLUB: 5pm Meyers CAPT HIRAMS: 2pm Cogue Steve Kirsner & Al Goldenberg; STEAGLES: Pittsburgh Pete Solo 8:30pm Ron Teixeira Trio WORLD OF BEER: 9pm Billy CROWNE PLAZA: 5:30pm KEY WEST BAR: 9pm Spanks Chapman The Groove Smooth Jazz LOU’S BLUES: 5:30pm w/ Shaun Labelle & Stokley Karaoke w/ Bob Neal; 9:30pm 7 - SUNDAY Williams Luna Pearl CAPT HIRAMS: 1:30pm HEIDI’S JAZZ CLUB: 5pm MATTS CASBAH: The Kore Orange Avenue Steve Kirsner & Friends; 7pm MELBOURNE FALL CAPTAIN KATANNA’S: 2pm Billy C. Wirtz FESTIVAL: 7pm Silent Disco; Karl Hudson KING CENTER: 8pm Joe 7pm Unknown Hinson; 10:30pm CRICKETS: 9pm Karaoke w/ Cocker w/ Special Guest Dave Supervillians Ginger Mason OZZIE’S CRAB HOUSE: 6pm CROWNE PLAZA: 1pm Chuck LOU’s BLUES: 5pm Karaoke Matt Roberts Van Riper & Dave w/Bob Neal; 9pm Rock Star w/ PINEDA INN: 7pm Mark Loria DEBAUCHERY: 9pm DJ Joe Calautti SANDBAR Cocoa Bch: 9pm Swagkerr MATTS CASBAH: Micah Reed Bond and Venpley EARLS: 2pm Hargrett-Thomas NORTH END: 9pm Open Mic SHADY OAKS: 9pm Wicken Band OZZIE’S CRAB HOUSE: 7pm Garden Gnomes MELBOURNE FALL Atlantic Bluegrass SIGGY’S: 8pm DJ Chris; FESTIVAL: noon Music TBA SANDBAR/Cocoa Bch: 4pm 9:30pm Bullet Theory Birthday HEIDI’S JAZZ CLUB: 7pm Australian Pink Floyd Pat Michaels; 9pm Matt & Bash Jam Session Tues, October 9, 8pm Friends SLOW & LOW: 7pm Matt LOU’S BLUES: 2pm Queen Riley Bees; 7pm Stompbox Steve at the King Center, 4 - THURSDAY WORLD OF BEER: 9pm Adam OZZIE’S CRAB HOUSE: 5pm Melbourne CAPT HIRAMS: 6pm Bullet Moreno Sybil Gage Theory Duo PINEDA INN: 2:30pm Joe The world famous “The CHARLIE & JAKES: 6 - SATURDAY Calautti 6pm BBQ & Blues w/ The ASHES: 9pm Bill Hamilton SANDBAR Cocoa Bch: 9pm Australian Pink Floyd Billionaires BAMBOO LOUNGE: 7pm DJ Josh Show” is the biggest and CRICKETS: 9pm Karaoke w/ Different Worlds Motown SHADY OAKS: 9pm Karaoke most spectacular Pink Ginger Review Floyd show on the plan- BONEFISH WILLY’S: 8 - MONDAY HEIDI’S JAZZ CLUB: 7pm 7pm et! They are returning to Billy C. Wirtz Steel Drums w/ Chester CAPT HIRAMS: 6pm Tayloe KEY WEST BAR: 10pm Jam CAPT HIRAMS: 2pm Beerfest & Tyler the King Center with the w/ Big-E w/ Kilt the Messenger LOU’S BLUES: 8:30pm Dave massive “Exposed in the LOU’S BLUES: 9pm Under CHARLIE & JAKES: 7pm The Kury Open Jam Light “ tour which prom- Cover Country Classics Band SANDBAR Cocoa Bch: 8pm ises to be bigger and MATTS CASBAH: D.D. CRICKETS: 9pm Karaoke w/ Jam Session SANDBAR Cocoa Bch: 8pm Ginger better than anything they Karaoke CROWNE PLAZA: 12pm Pat have ever done before

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9 - TUESDAY Aaron Cole & Alex Cole SHADY OAKS: 9pm Rock Shot CROWNE PLAZA: 5:30pm CAPT HIRAMS: 6pm Double D CAPT HIRAMS: 4pm Greg & SIGGY’S: 8pm DJ Chris; The Groove Smooth Jazz CRICKETS: 6:30pm Crab Brian; 7:30pm Panic Disorder 9:30pm Freeway HEIDI’S JAZZ CLUB: 5pm Races. 9pm Karaoke w/Ginger CAPT. KATANNA’S: 7pm SLOW & LOW: 7pm Matt Steve Kirsner & Friends; 7pm DEBAUCHERY: 9pm Jam Rocky James Kateb Billy C. Wirtz Night CHARLIE & JAKES: 7pm STEAGLES: Sam Sims LOU’s BLUES: 5pm Karaoke HEIDI’S JAZZ CLUB: 7pm Highway 1 WORLD OF BEER: w/Bob Neal; 9pm Rock Star w/ Sybil Gage CRICKETS: 9pm Internal Strife WOBtoberfest; 3pm Festspieler Joe Calautti KING CENTER: 8pm DEBAUCHERY: 9pm I Five; 9pm Adam Isgitt MATTS CASBAH: Micah Reed Australian Pink Floyd Resolution NORTH END: 9pm Open Mic LOU’S BLUES: 8:30pm The EARLS: 8:30pm Strobe 14 - SUNDAY OZZIE’S CRAB HOUSE: 7pm Supercats HEIDI’S JAZZ CLUB: 5pm CAPT HIRAMS: 1:30pm Sweet Atlantic Bluegrass MATTS CASBAH: Joe Calutti Steve Kirsner & Al Goldenberg; Chariots SANDBAR/Cocoa Bch: 4pm Pat SANDBAR Cocoa Bch: 5pm 8:30pm Troy “Satchmo” CAPTAIN KATANNA’S: Michaels; 9pm Matt & Friends Ted Villarreal; 9pm DJ Josh KEY WEST BAR: 9pm Pinch 2:30pm Joe Calautti SHADY OAKS: 9pm Karaoke KING CENTER: 8pm Classic CRICKETS: 9pm Karaoke w/ 18 - THURSDAY w/ Slappy Ramone Albums Live Series: AC/DC - Ginger CAPT HIRAMS: 6pm Iris WORLD OF BEER: Cigar City Back in Black CROWNE PLAZA: 1pm Tree CHARLIE & JAKES: 6pm Brew Party LOU’S BLUES: 5:30pm Frogs BBQ & Blues w/ The Billionaires Karaoke w/ Bob Neal; 9:30pm DEBAUCHERY: 9pm DJ CRICKETS: 9pm Karaoke w/ 10 - WEDNESDAY All About Nothing Swagkerr Ginger ASHES: 8pm Southern Star MATTS CASBAH: Marc Loria EARLS: 2pm Peter Harper HEIDI’S JAZZ CLUB: 7pm Karaoke OZZIE’S CRAB HOUSE: 6pm HENEGAR CENTER: 8pm Billy C. Wirtz CAPT HIRAMS: 6pm Coque Paul Christopher Pianist Keiko Matsui KENNY D’S: Open Mic Solo PINEDA INN: 7pm Ted HEIDI’S JAZZ CLUB: 7pm KEY WEST BAR: 10pm Jam CROWNE PLAZA: 5:30pm Villarreal Jam Session w/ Big-E The Groove Smooth Jazz w/ SANDBAR Cocoa Bch: 9pm LOU’S BLUES: 2pm Queen LOU’S BLUES: 9pm Axis NILS Chilla Kaya Bees; 7pm Joe Calautti MATTS CASBAH: Dave Kury HEIDI’S JAZZ CLUB: 5pm SHADY OAKS: 9pm Last OZZIE’S CRAB HOUSE: 5pm SANDBAR Cocoa Bch: 8pm Steve Kirsner & Friends; 7pm Chance Sax on the Beach Karaoke Billy C. Wirtz SIGGY’S: 8pm DJ Chris; PINEDA INN: 2:30pm Keith SIGGY’S: 7pm Joe Barrera LOU’s BLUES: 5pm Karaoke 9:30pm Luna Pearl Koelling SLOW & LOW: 7pm Matt Riley w/Bob Neal; 9pm Rock Star w/ SLOW & LOW: 7pm Buck SANDBAR Cocoa Bch: 9pm STEAGLES: Walter Jay & The Joe Calautti Barefoot Josh Texas Flood; Stevie Ray Vaughan MATTS CASBAH: Adam Van WORLD OF BEER: 9pm SHADY OAKS: 9pm Karaoke Show der Brock C-Lane & Beav WORLD OF BEER: Green NORTH END: 9pm Open Mic 15 - MONDAY Flash Launch Party; 9pm Big OZZIE’S CRAB HOUSE: 7pm 13 - SATURDAY CAPT HIRAMS: 6pm Jimmy Ron Betts Atlantic Bluegrass ASHES: 9pm Keith Koelling Three Finger SANDBAR/Cocoa Bch: 4pm Pat BAMBOO LOUNGE: 6pm LOU’S BLUES: 8:30pm Dave 19 - FRIDAY Michaels; 9pm Matt & Friends Stoney & The House Rockers Kury Open Jam BAMBOO LOUNGE: 7pm All BONEFISH WILLY’S: 7pm OFF THE TRAXX: 6pm Chuck About Nothing 11 - THURSDAY Steel Drums w/ Chester Van Riper BONEFISH WILLY’S: 7pm CAPT HIRAMS: 6pm Johnny CAPT HIRAMS: 2pm Tree SANDBAR Cocoa Bch: 8pm Aaron Cole & Alex Cole Boogie Woogie Piano Frogs; 7:30pm Panic Disorder Jam Session CAPT HIRAMS: 4pm Greg & CHARLIE & JAKES: 6pm CHARLIE & JAKES: 7pm Brian; 7:30pm Bullet Theory BBQ & Blues w/ The Billionaires Nitefire 16 - TUESDAY CAPT. KATANNA’S: 7pm CRICKETS: 9pm Karaoke w/ CRICKETS: 9pm Karaoke w/ CAPT HIRAMS: 6pm Kevin Keith Koelling Ginger Ginger McCullers CHARLIE & JAKES: 7pm EARLS: 8pm Kevin McCullers CROWNE PLAZA: 12pm Pat CRICKETS: 6:30pm Crab After Midnight HEIDI’S JAZZ CLUB: 7pm Michaels Races. 9pm Karaoke w/Ginger CRICKETS: 9pm Different Billy C. Wirtz DEBAUCHERY: 9pm Green DEBAUCHERY: 9pm Jam Worlds KEY WEST BAR: 10pm Jam Sunshine Night DEBAUCHERY: 9pm Essence w/ Big-E EARLS: 2pm Ernie Southern; EARLS: 2pm Ernie Southern D’Ame LOU’S BLUES: 9pm Spanks 8:30pm John Quinlivan HEIDI’S JAZZ CLUB: 7pm EARLS: 8:30pm Hari Kari SANDBAR Cocoa Bch: 8pm HEIDIS JAZZ CLUB: 8pm Sybil Gage HEIDI’S JAZZ CLUB: 5pm Karaoke Troy “Satchmo” LOU’S BLUES: 8:30pm Mad Steve Kirsner & Al Goldenberg; SHADY OAKS: 9pm DJ Slappy KEY WEST BAR: 9pm Bone Martigan, 10:30 Pipes of Pan 8:30pm Ron Teixeira Trio Ramone & MC Amy P Dogs MATTS CASBAH: Joe Calutti KEY WEST BAR: 9pm Billy SIGGY’S: 7pm Karl Hudson LOU’S BLUES: 5:30pm SANDBAR Cocoa Bch: 5pm Chapman SLOW & LOW: 7pm Matt Riley Karaoke w/ Cindy; 9:30 Don’t Ted Villarreal; 9pm DJ Josh LOU’S BLUES: 5:30pm STEAGLES: Sygnal Quit Your Day Job SHADY OAKS: 9pm Karaoke Karaoke w/ Bob Neal; 9:30pm WORLD OF BEER: 9pm Jen MATTS CASBAH: Hitmen w/ Slappy Ramone Switch & Dave OZZIE’S CRAB HOUSE: 7pm MATTS CASBAH: Don 6pm Kevin McCullers Duo 17 - WEDNESDAY Soledad 12 - FRIDAY PINEDA INN: 8pm Rock ASHES: 8pm Southern Star OZZIE’S CRAB HOUSE: 6pm BAMBOO LOUNGE: 7pm Foundation Karaoke Matt Roberts Rock Foundation SANDBAR Cocoa Bch: 9pm CAPT HIRAMS: 6pm Coque PINEDA INN: 7pm Mark Loria BONEFISH WILLY’S: 7pm Vintage Solo SANDBAR Cocoa Bch: 9pm

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Musical Seduction SANDBAR Cocoa Bch: 9pm LOU’S BLUES: 9pm TBA SHADY OAKS: 9pm Freeway DJ Josh MATTS CASBAH: Marc SIGGY’S: 8pm DJ Chris; SHADY OAKS: 9pm Karaoke Dobson 9:30pm Absolute Blue SANDBAR Cocoa Bch: 8pm STEAGLES: Penn State 22 - MONDAY Karaoke Happy Hour w/ The Stevie Ray CAPT HIRAMS: 6pm Tayloe SIGGY’S: 7pm Karl Hudson Vaughan Show & Tyler SLOW & LOW: 7pm Matt WORLD OF BEER: 9pm LOU’S BLUES: 8:30pm Dave Riley Crazy Carls Kury Open Jam STEAGLES: Jimbo & The No SANDBAR Cocoa Bch: 8pm Shows The Nouveaux 20 - SATURDAY Jam Session WORLD OF BEER: 9pm Air Honkies ASHES: 9pm Bobby Anhalt Play Sunday, Oct. 21, 2pm BAMBOO LOUNGE: 6pm 23 - TUESDAY at Earl’s Hideaway, Sygnal CAPT HIRAMS: 6pm Donnie 26 - FRIDAY BONEFISH WILLY’S: 7pm Lee BAMBOO LOUNGE: 7pm Sebastian Steel Drums w/ Chester Highway 1 CRICKETS: 6:30pm Crab They deliver their origi- CAPT HIRAMS: 2pm Ben’s Races. 9pm Karaoke w/Ginger BONEFISH WILLY’S: 7pm Revenge; 7:30pm Bullet Theory DEBAUCHERY: 9pm Jam Aaron Cole & Alex Cole nal music with roots in CHARLIE & JAKES: 7pm Night CAPT HIRAMS: 4pm Greg & blues and R&B classics Summer Rain HEIDIS JAZZ CLUB: 7pm Brian; 7:30pm unMasked and have developed a CRICKETS: 9pm Karaoke w/ CAPT. KATANNA’S: 7pm Sybil Gage futuristic approach to Ginger KING CENTER: 8pm Bonnie Mike & Mikey CROWNE PLAZA: 12pm Pat Raitt w/ Special Guest Maia CHARLIE & JAKES: 7pm The music with fluid guitar Michaels Sharp Once B4 Band work, reverent vocals DEBAUCHERY: 9pm LOU’S BLUES: 8:30pm Jimbo CRICKETS: 9pm Freeway and a hauntin violin. Darkhorse Saloon & The No Shows DEBAUCHERY: 9pm EARLS: 8:30pm Luna Pearl MATTS CASBAH: Joe Calutti TreeHouse HEIDIS JAZZ CLUB: 8pm SANDBAR Cocoa Bch: 5pm EARLS: 8:30pm Spanks Ron Teixeira Trio Ted Villarreal; 9pm DJ Josh HEIDIS JAZZ CLUB: 5pm KEY WEST BAR: 9pm Spanks SHADY OAKS: 9pm Karaoke Steve Kirsner & Al Goldenberg; LOU’S BLUES: 5:30pm w/ Slappy Ramone Terry Myers; Charlie Bertini; Karaoke w/ Cindy; 9:30 Medusa WORLD OF BEER: 8:30pm Ron Teixeira Trio MATTS CASBAH: Smoke N Wychwood Brew Party KEY WEST BAR: 9pm Red Oak Tide OZZIE’S CRAB HOUSE: 6pm 24 - WEDNESDAY LOU’S BLUES: 5:30pm Steve Cowden ASHES: 8pm Southern Star Karaoke w/ Bob Neal; 9:30pm PINEDA INN: 8pm Absolute Karaoke Katty Shack Blue CAPT HIRAMS: 6pm Donnie MATTS CASBAH: The Kore SANDBAR Cocoa Bch: 6pm Lee OZZIE’S CRAB HOUSE: 6pm The Reverend OKTOBEERFEST 4pm Ezell; CROWNE PLAZA: 5:30pm Paul Christopher 9pm Red Tide The Groove Smooth Jazz w/ J.D. PINEDA INN: 7pm Ted Billy C. Wirtz SHADY OAKS: 9pm Funpipe Daniel Band Villarreal Wednesdays & SIGGY’S: 8pm DJ Chris; HEIDI’S JAZZ CLUB: 5pm SANDBAR Cocoa Bch: 9pm Thursdays 9:30pm Switch Steve Kirsner & Friends; 7pm Over the Void at Heidi’s Jazz Club. SLOW & LOW: 7pm Matt Billy C. Wirtz SHADY OAKS: 9pm Guilty Kateb LOU’s BLUES: 5pm Karaoke Pleasure Cocoa Beach SIGGY’S: 8pm DJ Chris; WORLD OF BEER: 9pm w/Bob Neal; 9pm Rock Star w/ The Reverend is a great Jimbo & The No Shows Joe Calautti 9:30pm Medusa MATTS CASBAH: Marc Loria SLOW & LOW: 7pm Buck pianist, musician, blues- 21 - SUNDAY NORTH END: 9pm Open Mic Barefoot man, and story teller. CAPT HIRAMS: 1:30pm The OZZIE’S CRAB HOUSE: 7pm WORLD OF BEER: 9pm The He’s also a columnist Lighter Exchange Treehouse Band Atlantic Bluegrass and radio personality. CAPTAIN KATANNA’S: SANDBAR/Cocoa Bch: 4pm 2:30pm Karl Hudson Pat Michaels; 9pm Matt & 27 - SATURDAY His take on the world is CRICKETS: 9pm Karaoke w/ Friends ASHES: 9pm Jessica Ottway different but always en- Ginger BAMBOO LOUNGE: 6pm tertaining. CROWNE PLAZA: 1pm 25 - THURSDAY Spanks Chuck Van Riper & Dave CAPT HIRAMS: 6pm Bullet BONEFISH WILLY’S: 7pm DEBAUCHERY: 9pm DJ Theory Duo Steel Drums w/ Chester Swagkerr CHARLIE & JAKES: CAPT HIRAMS: 2pm Gre & WHERE EARLS: 2pm Crossfire 6pm BBQ & Blues w/ The Brian; 7:30pm Halloween Party THE HEIDI’S JAZZ CLUB: 7pm Billionaires w/ Metalucious Jam Session CRICKETS: 9pm Karaoke w/ CHARLIE & JAKES: 7pm BANDS LOU’S BLUES: 2pm Queen Ginger Highway 1 Bees; 7pm Stompbox Steve EARLS: 8pm Kevin McCullers CRICKETS: 9pm Karaoke w/ ARE OZZIE’S CRAB HOUSE: 5pm HEIDI’S JAZZ CLUB: 7pm Ginger; Halloween Costume Go and check out Supercats Lite Party Billy C. Wirtz the website PINEDA INN: 2:30pm Joe KEY WEST BAR: 10pm Jam CROWNE PLAZA: 12pm Pat Calautti w/ Big-E Michaels www.spacecoastlive.com

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DEBAUCHERY: 9pm Dropa 30 - TUESDAY Oct 28: Halloween in the Vil- Stone CAPT HIRAMS: 6pm Double D lage. City of Cocoa, Riverfront EARLS: 2pm Spacecoast CRICKETS: 6:30pm Crab Park & Cocoa Village. 321-639- Playboys; 8:30pm Earl’s Races. 9pm Spooktacular 3500 Halloween w/ Roughouse Karaoke Party DEBAUCHERY: 9pm Jam HEIDIS JAZZ CLUB: 8pm Ron CONCERTS Teixeira Trio Night KEY WEST BAR: 9pm Pinch EARLS: 2pm Ernie Southern Oct 5: Jazz Friday. Foosaner LOU’S BLUES: 5:30pm HEIDIS JAZZ CLUB: 7pm Art Museum, Eau Gallie, 242- Karaoke w/ Cindy; 9:30 Souled Sybil Gage 0737 Bonnie Raitt Out LOU’S BLUES: 8:30pm Lydia Oct 6: American Dreams-Sub- MATTS CASBAH: The Hitmen Cant’ Breathe, 10:30pm Who scription Concert I. Brevard Tues, Oct. 23, 8pm OZZIE’S CRAB HOUSE: 6pm Was I Symphony Orchestra, King Cen- MATTS CASBAH: Joe Calutti at the King Center Kevin McCullers Duo ter, Melbourne. 321-242-2024 SANDBAR Cocoa Bch: 5pm Melbourne PINEDA INN: 8pm Sygnal Oct 12: Fall Concert. SANDBAR Cocoa Bch: 9pm Ted Villarreal; 9pm DJ Josh Indialantic Chamber Singers. Flashback SHADY OAKS: 9pm Karaoke SHADY OAKS: 9pm Last w/ Slappy Ramone St. John the Evangelist Catholic Chance SIGGY’S: 7pm Corn Hole Church, Viera. 723-8371 SIGGY’S: 8pm DJ Chris; Tourney Oct 13: Peter and the Wolf 9:30pm Halloween Party w/ DJ Live! w/ Space Coast Symphony Chris & Funpipe 31 - WEDNESDAY Orchestra, The Scott Center at SLOW & LOW: 7pm Dave ASHES: 8pm Southern Star Holy Trinity, Melbourne. 855- Karaoke Meyers 252-7276 CAPT HIRAMS: 6pm Greg & STEAGLES: Sygnal Oct 14: Fall Concert, WORLD OF BEER: Brian WOBoween; 9pm C-Lane & CAPTAIN KATANNA’S: Indialantic Chamber Sing- Beav 2:30pm Halloween Party w/ Joe ers. Eastminster Presbyterian Calautti Church, Indialantic, 723-8371 28 - SUNDAY CROWNE PLAZA: 5:30pm Oct 14: Annual Picnic with Photo by Jim McKinley CAPT HIRAMS: 1:30pm Halloween Dress up w/ The Rich Abrahams Quartet. Space Andrew Morris Band Groove Smooth Jazz Coast Jazz Society, Rotary Park, DEBAUCHERY: The Sauce Boss CAPTAIN KATANNA’S: 9:30pm Suntree. 453-4191 Debauch-o-ween! 2:30pm Joe Calautti Oct 17-18: Number Please? Bill Wharton CRICKETS: 9pm Karaoke w/ HEIDI’S JAZZ CLUB: 5pm w/ Melbourne Municipal Band Sunday, Oct. 28, 2pm Ginger Steve Kirsner & Friends; 7pm at Earl’s Hideaway, CROWNE PLAZA: 1pm Tree Billy C. Wirtz Association, Melbourne Audito- Sebastian Frogs LOU’s BLUES: 5pm Karaoke rium. 321-724-0555 DEBAUCHERY: 9pm DJ w/Bob Neal; 9pm Absolute Boo! Oct 25 & 27: Trick or Treat on MATTS CASBAH: Micah Reed He’s been a legendary Swagkerr Oct 27: By Special Request EARLS: 2pm Bill “Sauce Boss” NORTH END: 9pm Open Mic w/ Space Coast Symphony Florida blues guitarist Wharton OZZIE’S CRAB HOUSE: 7pm Orchestra, St. Mark’s United Atlantic Bluegrass with a show that you’ll HEIDI’S JAZZ CLUB: 7pm Methodist Church, Indialantic. SANDBAR/Cocoa Bch: 4pm Pat never forget. He cooks Jam Session 855-252-7276 LOU’S BLUES: 2pm Queen Michaels; 9pm Matt & Friends a huge pot of gumbo on Oct 28: Space Coast Flute Or- Bees; 7pm Joe Calautti stage while playing his OFF THE TRAXX: Terror Off COMMUNITY EVENTS chestra Concert. Suntree United Methodist Church. 385-SCFO distinctive slide guitar on the Traxx w/ Solo Performers, Oct 5-7: Melbourne Main Oct 28: Annual Family Con- his ’53 Telecaster through Kaleigh Baker, Foreign Trade Street Fall Festival. Downtown & DJ Magic Mike; Terror in the cert-Symphonic Spooktacular a 1948 Fender amp cre- Melbourne, Traxx w/ Big Kettle Drum w/ Brevard Symphony Orches- ating a truly authentic Oct 6: Merritt Island Okto- OZZIE’S CRAB HOUSE: 5pm tra. King Center, Melbourne, sound. He’s toured all berfest. Dogs R’ Us. Steve Cowden 321-242-2024 PINEDA INN: Oct 12: Friday Fest. Historic over the world gathering 2:30pm Keith Oct 28: By Special Request w/ Koelling Downtown Melbourne. 724- an ever-growing fan con- Space Coast Symphony Orches- SANDBAR Cocoa Bch: 1741 gregation that will always tra. The Emerson Center. Vero Halloween Spooktacular & Oct 19: Movie in the Park. come back for more. The Beach, 855-252-7276 Costume contest; 9pm DJ Josh Riverfront Park, Cocoa Village. “Sauce Boss” Bill Whar- SHADY OAKS: 9pm Karaoke 639-3500 THEATRE ton is a true bluesman - Oct 19, 20, 26, 27: Haunted 29 - MONDAY Until Oct 7: Speech and and his gumbo is really Forest & Family Friendly Mu- CAPT HIRAMS: 6pm Jimmy Debate. Henegar Center for the tasty. seum Fun. Brevard Museum Three Finger Arts, Downtown Melbourne. LOU’S BLUES: 8:30pm Dave of History & Natural Science, 321-783-8698 Kury Open Jam Cocoa. 632-1830 Oct 12-28: The Woman in All listings may be subject to SANDBAR Cocoa Bch: 8pm Oct 20-21: Cocoa Village Arts Black. Henegar Center, Down- change during the month. Please Jam Session & Crafts Fair. Cocoa Village. town Melbourne. 321-783-8698 confirm with the venue. 321-631-9075

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October 14, Henegar Cente An activist by nature, Keiko (pro- Melbourne nounced Kay-Koe means ‘happy, cel- ebratory child’ in Japanese) has not Keiko Matsui only used her music to speak to the world but she has lent her voice to eiko Matsui is a citizen of the causes championed by organizations Kworld. She tours relentlessly and like The United Nations World Food has brought her music to virtually Programme, Be The Match Marrow every corner of the globe. Her music Registry and The National Donor Pro- transcends boundary and her unique gram and Marrow Foundation. With melting pot of musical influences have over a million and a half albums sold garnered her a devout international fol- and scores of sold out concerts across lowing. “Music has no borders and it the globe, Keiko Matsui is one of the creates a oneness among people,” con- brightest stars in instrumental music. fides the Japanese born pianist, com- Her free spirit and creative genius have poser and producer. “There have been afforded her the luxury to share the many occasions when I have felt like stage with everyone from Stevie Won- music saved me. There is a connection der and Miles Davis to Hugh Masakela between my fans and I and together in and Bob James. my music we are sharing harmony.” Produced by Brevard Music Group.

November 8th, 8pm, King Center, November 3rd, 8pm, King Center, Melbourne Melbourne Leann Rimes Heart

eAnn Rimes is ready to release isters Ann and Nancy Wilson first Lher brand-new album, Spitfire, Sshowed the world that women can in 2013. Known for her rich vocals, rock when their band, Heart, stormed Rimes rose to stardom at age thirteen the charts in the 70’s with hits like following the release of the Bill Mack “Crazy on You,” “Magic Man,” “Bar- song “Blue,” becoming the youngest racuda,” “Straight On” and many country music star since Tanya Tucker more. Not only did the Wilson sisters in 1972. lead the band, they wrote the songs Rimes made her breakthrough into and played the instruments too, mak- country music in 1996 with her debut cluding two Grammys, three ACMs, ing them the first women in rock to do album, Blue, which reached number a CMA, 12 Billboard Music Awards, so. Heart continued topping the charts one on the Top Country Albums chart and one American Music award. She through the 80’s and 90’s with huge and was certified multiplatinum in has also released ten studio albums hits like “These Dreams,” “Alone,” sales by the Recording Industry As- and three compilation albums and two “What About Love,” “If Looks Could sociation of America (RIAA). The greatest hits albums, one released in Kill,” “Never” that showcased their album’s eponymous leadoff single, the US and the other released interna- enormous talents as musicians. “Blue,” became a Top 10 hit and tionally, through her record label of 13 Rimes gained national acclaim for her years, Asylum-Curb, and placed over similarity to Patsy Cline’s vocal style. 40 singles on American and interna- When she released her sophomore stu- tional charts since 1996. dio effort in 1997, You Light up My She has sold over 37 million re- Life: Inspirational Songs, she moved cords worldwide, with 20.3 million al- towards country pop material, which bum sales in the United States accord- set the trend for a string of albums re- ing to Nielsen SoundScan. Billboard leased into the next decade. ranked her 17th artist of the 1990-00 Rimes has won many awards, in- decade.

Brevard Live October 2012 - 31 On The Flip Side

Spreading the love by Christopher Long s many Brevard Live readers are aware, I have a true passion for politics. In fact, it’s been in Amy blood since I was a ten-year-old, collecting presidential trading cards during the 1972 campaign season. But to be honest, even I recognize that we often take the game a bit too seriously. Despite maintaining my well-acknowledged, unwav- ering alliance to the Republican Party, I also can admit to certain realities. I’ve never been an Obama supporter. Sure, he seems like he’d be fun to hang with at a tailgate party, but as a president, he’s failed. And although I do wholeheartedly support Mitt Romney, I believe that un- less something truly wacky transpires, my team is gonna lose in a squeaker come November. See, I just said that, and oddly the planet didn’t burst into flames. There are those who gleefully typecast conservatives as uncaring. However, I for one, put people before politics. America currently faces incredible challenges to be sure. And as I’ve written extensively over the last several months, I believe that if our nation truly is going to get back on track we must immediately put aside partisan bickering and rhetoric and start showing each other some kindness, compassion – and most of all, a whole lotta love. But sadly, many people from both sides of the fence

32 - Brevard Live October 2012 are missing this very crucial point. It’s seemingly more important to be right at all costs – even if that involves personally attacking each other. Moreover, there is a perception that the left must hate the right and vice versa. Recently, I hosted the Brevard Live Music Awards ceremony and per MY request one of the guest presenters was well-known Brevard Live liberal columnist Chuck Van Riper. Given my right-wing sensi- bilities, audience members gasped as Chuck approached the podium. Little did they know that he and I have been friends for many years. And after an orchestrated play- ful banter, we embraced each other and danced together center stage. I even grabbed his butt in the process. It was quite a hoot and the audience seemed to get a kick out of me kissing Chuck on the cheek as I stepped back from the podium. Connection made. I also recently reviewed a Florida concert appearance by a legendary British rock band. Through my research for the article, I (wrongly) felt that I had connected personally with one of the group’s members. We’d even become Facebook “friends,” “connected” on LinkedIn and a link to my review remained on this person’s website for days following its online publication. However, after taking a closer look at some of the political content on my blog, the musician reached out to me personally to ask that I cease any further contact with them – strictly based on the “left/right” issue. All other aspects or value of my work found on my blog were overlooked by this supremely talented individual who I’ve so greatly admired – bummer. Connection missed. In sum, we all have different opinions and perspec- tives – that’s what makes this country great. And we shouldn’t shy away from articulating our beliefs and pas- sions. But instead of concentrating on our opposing points of view, I suggest that we focus on our common denomi- nators. In the end, it’s about connecting, not condemning. Just remember that hugs can often be far more effective than fists – even in the political arena.

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open to reunite “if a good show comes to bestow upon anyone who aspire to around.” Let me be the first to bang the follow their dreams it would be this. drum for that “good” show to come to- Never let someone else try to convince Local Lowdown gether... The BMAs also highlighted 2 you you’re not worth it or that you’re amazing singer songwriters; Jessica not talented enough to be successful in Ottway and Jeff Stanton. Ms. Ottway anything you can imagine seeing your- kicked off the night’s performances with self doing because truth be told there’s a little help from Jay Dibella of Fell on nothing worse than a person who lives Deaf Ears. Always great to see a col- the rest of their life thinking about what laboration take place on such a special if. The lives we lead today affect what occasion. Mr. Stanton received a stand- is to come tomorrow. On that note ev- by Steve Keller ing ovation from the packed house. I’ve eryone who is going through hard ship known Jeff for many years and am truly and difficult times I want to say be THIS IS OURS. - Three words that excited to see him the some overdue brave and remember you are worth it I’ve been struggling to put together to praise. While I’m dishing out compli- no matter what. Thank you.” describe the Brevard Original Music ments, props to MC/BMA co-founder Scene. I’m sure I didn’t coin the phrase; Christopher Long for adding Jeff to the With every band that decides to call it the same three words can be spoken lineup. Expect many great things ahead quits, many venture on or even start about nachos. Three words however, for all the artists that were featured for a new project. Best Supporting Ac- that accurately identify what makes their songwriting abilities... tor is happy to announce the addition not only original music, but original of bassist Matt Klebeck. Prior to us, thought, relevant. I attended my first In what seems to be a regular part of Matt was one of the founding members Brevard Live Music Awards in August. the column, it is my duty to inform ev- of The Reversals. He debuts at our gig I was truly taken aback at the sheer eryone of the demise of two promis- with Whole Wheat Bread this month. number of attendees. People coming ing bands on the scene; No Diving and He enjoys long walks on the beach and out to support one another and to rep- Mira Loma. The latter had relocated has amazing sideburns... Another new resent. I was, and am, proud to a part of to Cocoa fairly recently from Austin, band, at least to this column, is Coyote this magazine as I am to be in a work- TX. Although I never had the pleasure Van Shakedown. These have supported ing band here in Brevard. We choose of seeing them perform, Mira Loma a pretty diverse lineup of bands on local to use this column to identify and bring were a band’s band. When the question stages as of late. Look for big things to you the best that Brevard has to offer... came up to fellow bands on who they come as it’s just a matter of time before like, these guys were it. From what I am they start to headline shows on their Speaking of the BMAs, congrats to Si- told, the band is moving on to pursue own. Coastal Drive deserve some props mone and the Supercats on their win education and other interests. I do wish as well. Self described on their Reverb for Favorite Original band. Ms. Starr them well and look forward to the re- Nation page as “we like to rock out and and band member Bryan Kezer showed union tour, lol... No Diving has played entertain and stuff...”I had mentioned us how it was done earlier in the eve- Brevard for many years. The band for- Law of Poe in previous columns, the ning with a stellar performance. This mally known as Red Tide (the other post Forgotten Citizen project from band is a testament to our scene. They one) started playing bars here before Steven Poe. While I hope that FC isn’t are constantly traveling to and fro. They they even legal to drink! Best Support- buried for good, Ever knowing, his up- infuse a 4 hour set with just enough ing Actor has played with them a few coming EP to be released this year, will covers to keep the masses entertained, times over the years. Lead singer/gui- hold us over and offer the acoustic side while incorporating original songs that tarist David Gonzalez had to say con- of Poe’s musical genius. show off their hooks. To summarize; cerning their breakup: “Thank you ev- I’m a fan... Was also kind of surprised/ eryone who ever came out to listen to I’ll admit that sometimes I’m not to sure happy that Katty Shack took home us play. All our close friends fans and where bands are based out of. While Entertainer of the Year honors. Drum- enemies gave us an identity and anyone the Lowdown likes to focus on Brevard mer Todd Charron is a member of the who knows anything about being in a based bands, there are quite a few that Super Swamper. When I asked about band knows the music is nothing with- venture down from Orlando on a regu- their status he replied “on a long hiber- out the audience. To our fans and harsh lar basis. One band in particular that nation.” When I followed up with what critics from me personally to all of you, I’m excited to see come down is Kill happened to cause the hiatus, he simply I loved every moment I got to jump on The Sound. Fronted by singer/guitar- stated, “life happened”. Fair enough. stage and sing the songs we wrote from He did say that the band leaves the door the heart to you. If I had any wisdom continued page 39

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I had some incredible times with Miss- In The Spotlight: Melbourne and were coming the next day. Luckily the people whose house ing Picket.” we were painting were nice enough to let us go...” After Idol, Carrico seemed destined to Robbie continue with his momentum. Success What happened next could only be de- can be fickle and dry up without warn- Carrico scribed as a young musician’s dream. ing. He had found success in both the by Steve Keller Carrico and Melbourne, were thrust pop and rock worlds, where would he into the national spotlight. Idol watch- go next? “We were playing a show in ing parties were highlighted on the ten Celebration, FL, and I played a Rascal o ‘clock news. You couldn’t escape the Flatts song,” he recalls. “The crowd “I remember him when” stories. My went nuts. A lot of people after the experience consisted of hearing about show came up and said I should do a Robbie’s accomplishments from ear- country record.” Cue up 2011’s Take lier in his life. The Hard Way. A different Robbie Car- rico than we are used to seeing, but Moving with his family from West Vir- something that came natural. “I grew ginia to Melbourne in 1990, he quickly up listening to country and gospel,” caught the attention of some heavy- he says with a slightly more energetic weight players in the music industry. tone. “Patsy Cline is a cousin on my He was part of Boyz n Girlz United, mom’s side of the family. My parent’s known more for their tour with Britta- have always been supportive and told ny Spears than their music itself. You me to follow my dreams. Country is in see, little Robbie Carrico had caught my roots.” the eye of Ms. Spears and the two were an item, albeit briefly. That little tidbit As a reinvented singer (think like resurfaced as he was on Idol, even minded country artists like Jason Al- earning a segment on TMZ. dean and Brantly Gilbert), Carrico is ready for the next chapter of an already Robbie Carrico. Say those two words As Carrico matured so did his taste in complex musical journey. “We have put to people in Brevard and you’re likely music. Gone were the stadiums play- together an amazing backing band. We to get a two word response: American ing “Baby Hit Me One More Time” started playing and I sat back and said, Idol. Here’s 5 more words for you; and replaced with the smokey bars ‘Oh my god, this is going to be really Season 7 top 24 finalist. All eyes were playing Bon Jovi’s “Wanted Dead or good’.” 2012 has seen the band play on The Metro in West Melbourne in Alive”. I remember one night going to throughout Central Florida, including 2008 as Fox 35 broadcast live updates. the Metro to see what all the hype was stops on the Victory Casino Cruise ship Seems like everybody was caught up about. Carrico fronted a band called and their debut at The Retro Room in in “Robbiemania.” Although he was Missing Picket (The story of why the Kissimmee. “Our tour is open ended voted off fairly early in the competi- band’s name is spelled with one “t” right now”, he remarks. “We’re gonna tion, he recalls how he almost didn’t instead of two is legendary, but I di- play mostly on weekends and take it go to the auditions in the first place. gress). A hefty amount of cover songs from there.” like “Wanted” were mixed in with their “I was down in the Keys painting originals like “Boogeyman.” The band Can he follow in his fellow Idol contes- houses with my dad when my mom was a mainstay at places like The Met- tants’ footsteps? “I had been staying in called. She told me that American ro in West Melbourne. The transition contact with David Cook, Jason Yager Idol was holding auditions in Mi- from Brevard to Hollywood wasn’t and Carly Smithson. Fox 35 had me as ami and we should drop everything completely surprising. In fact Carrico their correspondent when the Idol au- and go. We got to the hotel around has a lot of fond memories of the lo- ditions came to Orlando. I actually met midnight and was back up at 4 am. cal music scene. “Local music here someone from 19 Entertainment (Idol’s I was put through to Hollywood. We shaped me,” he remembers. “We used production company) who heard I was drove back to the Keys to finish the to play 4 or 5 hours worth of music a recording a 2nd country CD. He wants job, or so we thought. Idol called and night, 4 or 5 nights in a row. I sympa- me to send it to him when it’s done.” said they wanted to film some stuff in thize of how difficult the scene can be. That’s a long way from the days at The

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You guys have released your first CD nal music scene? last month? RK: I think the original scene is RK: Yeah it’s called Simultane- doing OK. Simone and the Supercats, ously. It’s our first CD as a band and Who Was I, Jimbo and the No Shows was recorded live at one of our shows and a bunch of others are making their in Satellite Beach. Mark Brasel came way. Thankfully there’s still venues in from Zone Studios and did it. No that let original music be performed. overdubs, warts and all. It’s all origi- Way too many venues want different nal. versions of the same kind of band every night. Which is also why we and What made you decide to release an others look to and do play outside of all original CD? the area. RK: We were not interested in being just another cover band. We What’s next for the Bone Dogs? always has our sights set on a bigger RK: We had our CD release party picture; festivals, tours, those kinds of and played the Space Coast Music fes- things. tival last month. This month we play 2 shows in the Keys. We’re also nego- How is the songwriting handled? tiating with an act out of NYC to do a RK: Most of the music comes 7-10 night Southeast tour in February. 5 Questions with from us jamming on something. If it sticks, I write lyrics and do some ar- Russ Kellum of ranging and present it to the band. We Check out www.bonedogsband.com The Bone Dogs then tweak it until we like it. and www.facebook.com/bonedogs1 to find out about upcoming gigs and to by Steve Keller What’s your take on Brevard’s origi- purchase Simultaneously.

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Metro. There’s a tagline on Carrico’s ist and my wife in alternative universe ing holiday season. Some of you have website that may indicate his future; Milka Ramos, the band has gigged in approached me with “Aren’t you that “Robbie is a step away from making a Titusville and Cocoa Village. Do your guy who writes that column...” First of another splash on the music industry. ears a favor and check them out live all, yes I am. God help another 5 foot Lighting can and will strike again.” when they come down to visit. ...(N) tall, overweight, mohawked and mid- Time will tell... ception, in addition to having a clev- dle aged man in this town. Secondly, erly spelled name, are a kick ass band thank you for reading. In an effort to from Orlando as well. The band has see who reads and who is up the chal- been branching out of Orange County lenge, let me propose this; I’d like to for a while now and has added Volu- gather, write, record and release a song sia County to their resume. With hard in time for Christmas. This song would hitting songs like “Slave” and “(Wel- be released on Itunes for sale with the come to) the end,” the band deliver on money being given to charity. Email the rock as well as their quota for using me at [email protected] with the parenthesis (sorry, couldn’t resist...) heading Local Lowdown for more info. As always, check out www.brevardlive. As we wind down on our Roctober is- com, www.harborcitymusic.com and sue of the column, I find myself look- the Local Lowdown discussion group ing to the future. Not the future in the on Facebook to keep the conversion context of flying saucers and Mars going. Happy Roctober everyone! colonies, but the future of the upcom-

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by specially designed wireless headphones worn by the audience. Those WHAT’S UP? without the headphones hear no music, DOWNTOWN giving the effect of a room full of people dancing to silence. MELBOURNE

t’s going to be another busy month October 27th, 8pm: in historic downtown Melbourne. IThree major street parties, includ- Terror On The Traxx ing the monthly Friday Fest, are sched- he Halloween Street Party tra- uled, all with live entertainment. Over the past years this once so quaint area Tdition continues this year with has become a popular entertainment “Terror On The Traxx” held on Satur- destination for people in Brevard as day, October 27th, outside and inside well as the surrounding counties. downtown’s popular restaurant and October 5th, 7-7:45pm: sports bar, Off The Traxx. This is not October 5th-7th: Unknown Hinson a gated event. The street party features six liquor bars and stretches around Melbourne Mainstreet Unknown Hinson, dressed in his sig- the block with the main stage on East nature rodeo tailor coat and black rib- New Haven Ave close to the railroad Fall Festival 2012 bon necktie, is a dark parody of the tracks, another stage on Municipal country western stars from the 1950s Lane, and a party in the parking lot be- This year’s festival will once again fea- through the mid-1980s. His recorded hind the bar. Live entertainment starts ture a juried art show with nationally material has the sonic qualities of a at 8 pm and ends at 1 am. Among renowned artists, and live concerts. regional country star with access to several performers are Kaleigh Bak- Performers include Tone Loc, The Su- cheap recording studios and hack pro- er and Foreign Trade from Orlando. pervillains, and Unknown Hinson from ducers. With his glued-on sideburns, Headliner of the night is DJ Magic “Squidbillies.” The festival will also be blacked-out front teeth, and dark hair Mike (photo). Despite his history with raising the fun factor this year with the slicked back to reveal a prominent Miami Bass Magic Mike has a big addition of a Silent Disco. Most com- widow’s peak, he has been referred to catalog of straight ahead Hip-Hop. He monly known in this region for its an- as the “hillbilly vampire.” nual presence at the Bonnaroo Music released his first batch of solo singles Festival, silent discos are quickly be- in 1988. Those led to a full length al- coming a must-have addition at dozens bum in 1989 entitled “DJ Magic Mike of festivals, clubs, and private parties. and The Royal Posse”, which featured Rather than using a traditional speaker many guest crews and rappers all system, a silent disco features live mu- based on his production and turntable sic that is broadcasted and picked up antics. Magic Mike currently plays regular Friday nights at The Beacham Night Club in Downtown Orlando. Costume Contest! This is the place where you see the most origi- October 6th, 10:30pm: nal costumes in town in a contest on Tone Loc the stage at 9 pm. Registration is from 6-9. The winner takes home a $1,000 Tone-Lōc is an American rapper and prize. A smaller contest is held inside actor who is best known for his deep, for $500 in cash and prizes. gravelly voice and his million-selling 1988 hit singles, “Wild Thing” and In the afternoon Melbourne Main “Funky Cold Medina”. Street will be having its annual open house for trick-or-treaters. This is Silent Disco at Bonnaroo 2009. for families and their children. Photo: Tim Bretz

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Beekeeping By Joe Cronin

zzzzz” Do you hear that? from Titusville to Merritt Island. Bees. Originally brought to the U.S. “BIt might sound like a scary “My favorite part of beekeeping in the 1950s, these Africanized Bees pest but it’s really a highly-valued is being outside and being my own are known to be more defensive and boss,” says Webb, who also says he is have been known to viciously attack worker. A worker bee to be more fascinated by bees. anyone who gets too close to their exact. All across Brevard County hive. There have even been several and the world, people practice Webb described the ideal beehive accounts of people being attacked by the art of beekeeping, the method location as one with multiple crops killer bees around Central Florida. of producing delicious honey for and citrus trees. Locally, Webb feels many sweet enthusiasts. that the best place for beekeeping is Webb currently keeps European Bees, out west of I-95 where it is less de- which help to keep the Africanized Beekeeping is the art of caring for veloped. “Bees need a balanced diet, Bees away. Webb worries that if com- bees, which are stored in large wood- just like humans,” says Webb who has mercial beekeepers are legislated out en boxes made to resemble beehives. grown his business to provide polli- of our area the colonization for the Beekeeping can be traced as far back nation service for farms and fields all Africanized bees will be even easier. as 2000 BCE due to an abundance of across Florida. They have even sent hieroglyphics that indicate beekeeping bees to California in Florida’s off sea- Webb’s Honey offers a wide variety was practiced in and around Egypt. son to pollinate almond orchards. of Florida honeys at affordable prices. According to Webb, he produces some The social structure of a beehive Webb faces many challenges with of Florida’s finest honey. He has Or- closely resembles a caste system. beekeeping, one of which is making ange Blossom, Saw Palmetto, Mixed This consists of a queen bee, which is sure it stays profitable. Another prob- Wild Flower, and Tupelo varieties. usually the only female that breeds in lem is the commercial pesticides used They also make beeswax candles and the colony, a vast number of female by homeowners that can contaminate provide royal jelly and bee pollen for worker bees, and many male drones. a beehive. The ending results can be their customers. catastrophic to a beehive. Webb de- One local man, David Webb, has scribes these challenges as “constant- To learn more about Webb’s Honey been beekeeping ever since his father ly changing.” “Any agricultural busi- or to purchase Mr. Webb’s delicious introduced him to it at a very young ness is like gambling,” says Webb. honey, contact him at 407-568-7725. age on their farm in Arkansas. Webb eventually moved to Florida in 1983 One of the Webb’s biggest challeng- and currently has beehives stretching es is the colonization of Africanized

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Jim Gibbons

Tattoo Artist At Alternative Connection

im Gibbons is always look- of realistic interpretations of images he said. “A lot of people are surprised Jing for new flesh to work on. and portraits with a surreal spin. “It’s that we, the tattoo artists, do different That’s because the 35-year-old hard to say exactly what my style is, types of art other than tattoos.” Gib- but I love big, bold outlines and doing bons creates drawings, paintings and is an artist - a tattoo artist - and portraits and photo realistic pieces. I other unique items.” As for the future, someone else’s skin is his canvas. always work with everyone on what he said, “I see myself as an artist, ex- “I love doing large custom work,” they want,” he described his art. ploring new ideas and concepts.” he said. He is currently a fixture As an artist, he thrives to create He is also interested in music and of the artistic team at Alternative pieces that go beyond the ordinary. film. Gibbons: “I love art nouveau, art Connection Tattoo in Melbourne. “One of my favorite things about my history, ancient roman culture, zom- job is to talk to people and create new bies and monsters.” Gibbons has been tattooing for the art. I like to help people come up with He is also a veteran of Operation past five years. He started out spend- something more and take them outside Enduring Freedom and a purple-heart ing 2 1/2 years as an apprentice under of what they expected.” Remember, he recipient. His favorite motto for living local artist Paul Wren, of the former has to get it right the first time. life is: It’s better to regret something Th-inker Tattoo. Since then he has Is he interested in other forms of you did than something you didn’t been developing his own unique style art besides tattoos? “But of course,” do.”

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HarborCityMusic.com is a new forum for original bands and musicians in Brevard County. The website offers an insight about what’s brewing in the underground. Read reports, watch live interviews, and hear music samples from the local scene. By Sam Rece/ photos by Shelley Chandler What’s New?

Interview With Mad Martigan ... Then the headliners Mad Martigan took the stage. This was real progression in local music history because Ja- son Anz (lead singer and guitar player) used to be in a great band called Thomas Paine, and now he is the front man of this high energy melodic alternative rock band. I had heard some recordings and actually saw this band live when they were just getting together. To compare where they were then and where they are now is exciting and gives hope that original singer/ songwriters can bring their craft to the forefront...

46 - Brevard Live October 2012 The Dirty South Rocks! Interview With Southern Fried Genocide

...The headliners of this show were Southern Fried Geno- cide. I briefly covered them with the Mad Martigan show a few weeks ago. But this time I came to get an interview as well with this powerful Southern Punk Rock band from the backwoods of Melbourne, Florida. These good ol’ boys put on a good show from start till end like Molly Hatchet on speed with hard gritty lyrics influenced by Lemmi of Motor Head and they aim to be in your face on every vocal and guitar riff that comes out of these guys....

Videos of the BMA Performers In times when there is a notion of original music being left behind in the shadows of the mainstream sounds from the plethora of cover bands, the Brevard Live Music Awards shine through with some great original artists performing, getting recognition, and winning awards. Didn’t know what to expect when I went to the BMA’s this year, but I was pleasantly surprised by amazing performances...

Watch the videos, listen to the music and read more at www.HarborCityMusic.com

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of savings, health insurance, or other means of recovering Letter To The Editor from a catastrophic event. Brevard Music Aid is the brainchild of Heike Clarke, editor of Brevard Live Magazine. Heike was in a unique Brevard Live Music Awards 2012: Jody Quinlivan re- position to recognize the struggles of local musicians in ceived the Mover and Shaker Achievement Award for her their time of need and she decided it was time to take some work as vice-president of Brevard Music Aid Inc. and her action. She is the real “Mover and Shaker” of the Brevard effort to elevate this fund to a 501 (c) 3 non-profit orga- music scene – not me. The only thing I did was to help nization. Heike and the board members of Brevard Music Aid ap- ply for their federal tax exemption (there’s nothing quite as In 2004 I attended the very first annual Brevard Live Music boring as mountains of paperwork)! The exemption will al- Awards Ceremony at the Henegar Center. The theater was low Brevard Music Aid to accept donations from sponsors buzzing with excitement and anticipation as local music without having to pay taxes on the income (more $$ for the industry royalty mixed it up with their fans and support- cause). Donors are permitted to claim charitable contribu- ers. Chris Long hosted the event with all the ceremonial tions on their income tax returns as well. Hopefully, the splendor that Queen Latifah bestowed upon the Grammy’s recognition of Brevard Music Aid as a tax exempt organiza- that year! tion will increase donations and provide more opportunities Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine myself for fundraising events to support local musicians in need. standing at the podium being recognized at the Brevard I was happy to participate as a means of giving back to Live Music Awards 8 years later. I am rarely at a loss for the local music scene, which has given so much to my fam- words, but when I was called on stage to accept the “Mover ily through its support of my husband’s musical ventures. and Shaker” award this year - I was dumbfounded. After Not only is he the first winner of the Brevard’s Favorite blurting out a few rushed, but well deserved “thank you’s” Guitarist award, he is the most impressive “Mover and I returned to my seat. The minute my butt hit the cushion Shaker” I know, as a businessman, musician, vocalist and I thought of all the things I should have told the audience partner! I would like to dedicate the award to my husband that night. I hope your readers will indulge me another few – John, my friend – Heike Clarke; and also to the Board moments of their time for a proper “acceptance speech”, Members of Brevard Music Aid – Lou Andrus, Amy Siga- which should have sounded something like this . . . foos and J.J. Hollis. They have all given generously to the “Proceeds from tonight’s Brevard Live Music Awards cause with their time and donations and it has truly been a Ceremony will be generously donated to Brevard Music pleasure working with them throughout the process. Thank Aid, Inc., a non-profit agency that was formed to provide you also to Brevard music patrons.” emergency financial assistance to musical performers and With heartfelt gratitude, Jody Q music industry workers right here in Brevard County. Live music in Brevard County rivals that of any venue in the nation – including Austin, Texas! Many of our local performers have dedicated their lives to their art; which doesn’t always provide a level of income that allows for any kind

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