Brevard Live July 2009 - 1 2 - Brevard Live July 2009 Brevard Live July 2009 - 3 4 - Brevard Live July 2009 Brevard Live July 2009 - 5 AND SEX THE BEACH PUBLISHER/EDITOR Heike Clarke STAFF Sales/Marketing “I’m Special!” Karen Leigh My Mom Said So! Elizabeth D’Agostino Charlene Hemmle Heike Clarke By Matthew Bretz CALENDAR/GRAPHICS rad Pitt, Bono, Gene Simmons, Hugh sucks at that too. Charlene Hemmle MUSIC WRITERS BHefner, Megan Foxx, Miss January i honestly have no “good” answers Matt Bretz 1998, Wonder Woman, Darth Vader and to why this ever happens to any of us. All Chris Long James Bond. I can offer to you, my fellow everyman, OUT & ABOUT if your name appears on this list you is a funny story about one such even that Eroica Fedder can feel free to stop reading this article, get recently happened to me. Hopefully this Mara Bermudez out a permanent marker and draw a silly will act two-fold. In one way you can see MOVIES mustache on my picture in celebration of once more that everybody goes through Greg Kimple, Franco Dean how untouchable you are to the trials and this craziness. Secondly, I got a little flack ART disappointments all us mere mortals have from a couple of you (you know who you Lou Belcher PHOTOGRAPHY to endure. For the rest of the 63 billion are) last month for not entertaining you Terry Wallace people that call earth “home”, please with an embarrassing story. Tim Bretz continue. Misti Blu Day This month’s story time revolves i was working my day job as a COLUMNISTS around a subject most of us don’t like to bartender when a couple sat down and Chuck Van Riper discuss. If we did, we would have to admit ordered a round of beer. I didn’t see Joey Simao it happens, and what’s worse, we would anything very special about these two, Reproduction of any portion of have to admit it happens to us. just customers at that point. But, as I Brevard Live is strictly prohibit- i’m talking about the dreaded “brush listened to their conversation (bartenders ed without the written permission of the publisher. off”. You know - getting “diss-ed”, the hear everything), it became clear that they “run-around”, the “shrug-off”, the “back were not actually a couple in the romantic ADVERTISEMENT/ SALES burner”, being “shelved”, “passed up sense. The male half of the duo was house Phone: (321) 956-9207 for promotion” or my favorite - maybe hunting and his good friend Jamie was Fax: (321) 956-9228 because I just made it up - “saving-it-for- helping him. They were going over points [email protected] later-just-incase-I-get-hungry”. they had discussed with his realtor and How many times have you met being a former mortgage broker I couldn’t COMMENTS & LETTERS someone and gotten really excited about stop myself from throwing a couple Brevard Live Magazine your new find only to be shut down and pennies worth of opinion their way. Pretty P.O. Box 1452, disappointed because, all of a sudden, the soon, I was a part of the conversation. Melbourne, Fl 32902 other person becomes too busy to hang Jamie and Sean, it turned out, out, or return your calls? The signals actually had dated once upon a time, but Copyright © 2009 they are sending are obvious enough, but it didn’t work out. They have been friends Brevard Live because of your excitement, and maybe ever since though, and I understood that All rights reserved a little threat to your ego, you just don’t completely being great friends with one of We are not responsible for photos want to believe it. What happened? Where my ex’s as well. They ended up staying or scripts sent to Brevard Live did all that mutual enthusiasm disappear for the better part of my shift. And as the Magazine. Published photos and to? The reasons for this anomaly are as afternoon wore on - and Jamie’s alcohol articles become property of this many as there are bad movies starring blood level increased - she turned her publication. We are not Keanu Reeves. But that never seems to attentions more and more towards me. responsible for wrongful matter, because regardless of what the real Everything we talked about just advertised or canceled venues. reason is, it always feels like rejection. seemed to click and when the end of my Download a pdf file it’s happened to all of us at one time shift came I stayed on a little longer so or another. And most of us have even been we could keep talking. She loved dogs, BREVARD the villain more times than we would like I love dogs. She loved kayaking, I love FLORIDA to admit. Is it a show of cowardice? Maybe. kayaking. The list of common grounds Is it not wasting time when you know it was piling pretty fast. LIVE won’t work? Also a maybe. Should Keanu Did I mention she was gorgeous, had www.brevardfloridalive.com give up acting and pursue a music career a great job and owned her own house? www.brevardlive.com with his band Dog Star? Probably not. He The clincher was when she told me www.floridalive.org

6 - Brevard Live July 2009 her last name. I immediately flashed party that afternoon, so back to first grade when a classmate with I packed up and went. the same last name told me a story about The gig was fun and the her ancestry. It just so happens that both weather was beautiful. these girls were, at least by name, related After a while I took a break to the first king of Ireland. Apparently and decided to make “the they decided to hold a boat race to call”. You know the one. determine who would be king. Makes Don’t pretend like you perfect sense…can’t run a country if you don’t. After meeting a don’t know how to tie a square knot! girl who gets drunk while As the story goes, Jamie’s ancestor you’re talking, it’s always was about to come in second. Knowing a throw of the dice to see that the first to touch shore would be the if they will remember winner, captain shamrock cut off his own how much they liked you hand and threw it to land and won the the night before. It’s a race, the day and his own country. gamble for sure, but you i hadn’t thought of that story in never know the outcome tweny years. When I was finished, the until you make “the call”. girl was flipping out. She said her family “Hi, this is Jamie.” had been telling this story as long as “Hi, this is Matt.” she could remember. Her parents even “Matt? Oh yeah, have the family crest, complete with a from yesterday. Hi, how depiction of the severed hand, hanging are you?” on their living room wall. “I’m good. Just i think it’s amazing that a story going on break…thought someone told to me when I was a kid I’d call and say hello” Photo by www.mistibluday.com sealed the deal in getting me a number. I “On break?” owed that little girl from first grade a big “Yeah, between sets. Playing a gig So what happened? I wish I could thank you. So the next day I found her on today in St.Cloud, remember?”, crossing say this is an isolated case, but it’s not. facebook, living in Germany, and I told my fingers. When all I cared about was quantity, I did her so. “Umm…did you tell me you play an very well for myself. But ever since I’ve By the time she left, Jamie had given instrument of some kind?” tried to grow up and be a “real” person, I me her cell number, her office number The conversation went pretty much fail miserably. This is a good story to tell and her email address. I played it semi like that. Me trying to spark some you though, because even though I was cool, but inside I was stoked to have met recognition and her apologizing for passed over it’s hard for me to believe I someone with potential. not remembering because she had been did much of anything wrong. I never had Did I mention this one was even my drunk. We did, however, talk about a chance to. age? hanging out and she asked me to call You can never be sure of what’s After work I met up with my brother her the next day. We hung up and I went going in someone else’s life. Keeping that and some close friends for a 2 or 7 post- back to work. in mind, it’s never a good idea to jump to work beers. I relayed the days events in i waited a couple days this time conclusions about why things like this detail to my audience and proudly stood before I made my next call, and even happen. The best we can do is just accept on my barstool to toast the entire bar then I traded in my courage for texting. that it wasn’t meant to be and move on. with my news. I know it may seem sad It went…ok. Short, to the point answers The reality of everything in the romantic to you, dear reader, but as of late I have and long waits in between. All sure signs realm is that nothing ever works. Until it found myself dating women slightly of disinterest, but because I still believed does. Don’t lose heart. Don’t lose faith. younger than I would hope for. So, this in the potential, I was ready to hang And above all, don’t stop believing that was indeed a time to celebrate. on just a little longer just in case I was you are a unique, amazing person and i even decided to break guy code falling prey to my own imagination and somewhere out there is somebody that and text her that same night. It worked, not the dreaded “brush-off”. knows it. A good friend gave me that she was still into it and we talked about The next day I decided to actually advice and I always keep it close. Sure going out soon. call. Voicemail. Left a message which I it sounds a bit self-helpish, but it works. That was Friday. try never to do but did. And that was it. I Give it a shot. Saturday I woke up still warm and never heard from that girl again. Cheers! fuzzy thinking about what was to come in the near future. I had a gig at a private ***

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FEATURES Columnspage 51 OPEN FIRE VOCALIST DIED ALTERNATIVE: BOP GUN We remember Joey Vutano, lead singer of If you think the alternative music scene 6 Sex & The Beach the band Open Fire that was nominated has quietly gone away, look again. There’s by Matt Bretz for the Entertainer of the Year 2009. The a young and very energetic group of musi- bands wants to continue the race for the cians out there who promote their original 24 Charles Van Riper music right here in Brevard. highest local music honor, and the BMA Political Satire showcase will also be a benefit concert. Page 18 Page 11 26 Movie Reviews BONNAROO by Greg Kimple BMA SHOWCASES It’s like Woodstock - just a lot more planed & Franco Dean and organized. Staff-writer Matt Bretz and For the first time we decided this year to his photographer brother Tim Bretz set out showcase the bands that were nominated Out & About to experience the music festival with all to be the Entertainer of the Year 2009. Ex- 51 by Eroica Fedder its performances, press conferences, back- tra ballots will be available at the events stage interviews and more. & Mara Bermudez along with tickets for the Brevard Live Music Awards Show. Page 21 61 One For The Road Page 13 Political Satire BRETT PIGON by Joey Simeo MINDI ABAIR He says that he always knew how to draw. In school, when drawing was needed, he She is a leader in the new movement Calendars would do it; but he didn’t sketch as many 29 in contemporary music with her super- Entertainment artists do when they are young, he didn’t charged mix of pop, soul and jazz. Theatre, Concerts, pursue art, and he didn’t take art classes. Festivals, Arts Page 14 Page 56

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“Open Fire” Lead Singer Passed Away Showcase And Benefit Concert For Joey - He Was One Of US! hey were having the best time of their lives when Ttragedy struck. The band Open Fire, a rock band from Palm Bay, had just been nominated as one of five bands to win the Brevard Live Music Awards as the “Entertainer of the Year 2009”. They were so exited that bass-player John had called the BL-offices at the end of May to find out exactly when the mags would hit the street. The band-members, John, Mike, Joey, and Eric, were hyped up and their fans were determined to follow them around, vote for them and help them to receive the highest regional music awards. The news spread on Saturday, June 13th. Joey Vu- tano had passed away. Suddenly. Unexpected. Yes, he has been a life-long diabetic and had been very ill a few years back. A kidney transplant saved his life. But everything seemed under control now. Joey left his 8-year-old son behind, who also suf- fers from diabetes. A showcase and benefit concert will be held August 8th at Siggy’s in Palm Bay. Photo by John Ragozino Jr A Story Of Lasting Friendship “Open Fire was Joey’s band,” said guitarist Eric Ho- that year), but they also had regular band cookout and get- ton. “He was the one who brought the band back together in togethers. After a year, John and Scott left the band, and 2008.” The lineup consisted of original members Joey V. , Open Fire morphed into Dirty Trix and performed over 100 Eric Hotton and Mike Cote and newcomer John Ragozino. shows in 1992. Then they called it quits. Joey decided to They played the music they loved - the best of classic and dedicate more time to his family and the remaining musi- modern rock from bands like Whitesnake, Led Zeppelin, Van cians took other bands’ offers. One thing didn’t change, they Halen, AC/DC, Journey, 3 Doors Down, ZZ Top, Lynyrd remained best of friends Though all but Joey were perform- Skynyrd, Buckcherry and more. Their hard pounding music ing in different bands, the entire gang continued to hang out fronted by Joey’s amazing vocals soon made them a must regularly and celebrate all the holidays as a “family”. see band. But in 2003 Joey had a dramatic decline in his health, But this wasn’t their first time around. The story of and a benefit was held on April 27th to raise money for his Open Fire is also a story of rock’n rollers and their lasting mounting medical expenses. The original Open Fire line-up friendship. (Joey, John, Eric, Scott, and Mike) reunited for the event it was 1991 when Open Fire came together. The line-up and performed a full set. Joey would spend the next few at that time was Joey V (vocals), John Ashley and Eric Hot- years receiving and recovering from a much-needed kid- ton (guitars), Scott Ryder (bass), and Mike Cote (drums). ney transplant. After stints with Sleeping With Sybil, Never They found each other because John and Eric attended Leaving, and Ryz, drummer Mike and guitarist Eric found high school together, John knew Mike, Mike knew Scott, themselves without a band in 2008. and Scott knew Joey. From the beginning, the band was Joey’s health had improved and he felt strong enough based more on friendship than just playing music. Yes, they to suggest another formation of Open Fire. Mike and Eric worked up sets of music and performed for audiences (and had performed with John Ragozino, a talented bassist, and they won the Power Station’s “Battle of the Bands” contest felt John would be fit perfectly. Open Fire hit the night club continued page 13

Brevard Live July 2009 - 11 12 - Brevard Live July 2009 Brevard Live Independance Day scene and consistently set audiences tainer of the Year 2009: “We’re going alight with their energetic and heart- for it all the way”, said John. Some gigs Fireworks Before The felt performances. “People could tell might be canceled this month, but Open we were more than just a bunch of mu- Fire is playing the BMA-Showcase Fireworks At The Port sicians thrown together to make mon- with the help of musician friends on Here’s something that will get ey. We were best friends, family, and Saturday, August 8th, 9 pm at Siggy’s you in the mood for 4th of July: The there to celebrate our musical reunion in Palm Bay which also functions as Port is throwing a street party with 4 by performing the music we love,” said a benefit. The bar is putting together a bars featuring live music starting at 6 Eric. benefit bike run on Saturday afternoon pm on Friday, July 3rd. The fireworks Open Fire will go on. “The Vutano with stops at Mr Tony’s, Longdoggers, at 10 pm will be the attraction of the family, our fans, and many area musi- Malabar Mo’s and Shady Oaks. Live night and you can watch it from the cians have expressed their desire for entertainment by Medusa, Modern Day beautiful decks at the Port restau- Open Fire to continue on”, stated Eric, Giant, The Day After, Perfect Tuesday rants. The live entertainment goes on Mike and John. The band has begun then Open Fire. All proceeds go to the all night until 2 am with bands like auditions... not for the world’s greatest Joseph Vutano Guardian Fund at Bank On Hiatus and Vintage at Fishlips singer, but for someone genuine to join of America to help Joey’s son with the and DManufacture at Rusty’s. You’ll their “family of friends”. cost for his diabetes. find more music at Grill’s and Mil- As for their nomination as Enter- liken’s Reef (see calendar listings). A Cornhole Tournament will be held Showcases For Entertainer of the Year Nominees and the registration starts at 5 pm. Star Spangled Evening At hile the summer months are tra- • Green Light will perform at Crickets Wditionally slow in Florida with Sports Bar on Friday, July 31st. Eau Gallie Arts District fewer shows and events, you might • Switch will be (for the first time) at This street party has a touch of want to find out more about the bands Mister Tony’s on August 1st. art. It is held on Friday, July 3rd at 4 that so many readers nominated to be • Open Fire will perform at Siggy’s on pm and ends at 10 pm. It’s patriotic the “Entertainer of the Year 2009”. And August 8th. fun for the entire family featuring a keep in mind that this is a popularity • Chain Reaction will be perform at Patriotic Window Painting Contest, contest. It’s about promoting the bands Lou’s Blues on August 15th. an Apple Pie Competition, a Patri- and getting the fans exited. Brevard otic Hat Contest and much more. Live Magazine will feature 4 show- (The fifth band decided to decline This will also be the start for a First cases this year where you can pick up the nomination and participation in the Friday Street Party every month at an extra ballot to vote that night, show Brevard Live Music Awards. There- the Eau Gallie Arts District. And your support for the band, and we will fore there will be 4 nominations in 4 while you’re there, plan for dinner at have tickets for the BMAs available. categories this year.) Mezza Luna Restaurant. It’s Italian dining at its best!

The Brevard Music Aid, Inc. Symphony Orchestra At hile the Brevard Live Music Funds are limited since the orga- Cocoa’s Riverfront Park WAwards are an event that is pro- nization is fairly new and the Awards This is ON Saturday, July 4th. duced by Brevard Live Magazine with Show has been the only fundraiser at The Brevard Symphony Orches- the help of our local music scene and this time. More events are planed for tra will play in the Riverfront Park. our sponsors, the proceeds of the event the future. Introductions begin at 7:30 pm, the go to the Brevard Music Aid Inc., We want you to know that every patriotic concert begins at 8 pm. a non-profit organization that helps cent of the ticket sale for the Awards The fireworks over the picturesque members in our local music commu- Show will benefit the Music Aid along Indian River begin at 9:15 pm with nity in catastrophic events. This fund with other proceeds. Therefore you the orchestra playing simultaneous- was created so the Brevard Live Music will support our music community in ly. The celebrations is simulcast on Awards could become a way to “give more than one way. Lite Rock 99.3 radio. For additional back.” In the past year the Music Aid More information is available at information call Historic Cocoa Vil- has been able to help three local musi- www.brevardmusicaid.com. lage office at 321-631-9075. cians in very difficult times.

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July 11th at the King Center:

Back in Black is the 6th studio al- bum by Australian hard rock band AC/ August 7th at DC, released on July 25th, 1980. Back the King Center: in Black was the first AC/DC album re- corded without former lead singer Bon Scott, who had died at the age of 33 on Mindi February 19th, 1980. The band con- sidered disbanding following Scott’s Abair death, but then decided to continue and shortly thereafter hired Brian Johnson indi Abair - saxophonist/vocalist/composer - is a leader in the new as their new lead singer and lyricist. movement in contemporary music with her supercharged mix of Producer Robert John “Mutt” Lange, M who had previously worked with AC/ pop, soul and jazz. She has broken all boundaries as she continues defin- DC on Highway to Hell, was brought ing the less traditional future of jazz with her stellar melodies, insinuating in to produce. It sold an estimated 45 rhythms, sultry sax, and seductive vocals. million copies to date, making it sec- ond only to Michael Jackson’s Thriller in 2003, her CD, It Just Happens That Way debuted in the Top 5 on Bill- as the best-selling album of all-time as board’s Contemporary Jazz chart and remained in the Top 10 for 19 consecutive well as the best selling album ever re- weeks. She was also named Best New Artist at the 2003 National Smooth Jazz leased by a band. Awards. Classic Albums Live Concert Se- Her 2004 release Come As You Are debuted at #5 on the Billboard Con- ries presents classic rock albums each temporary Jazz charts. Her 2006 release Life Less Ordinary debuted #1 on the performed by a hand picked cast of Billboard Contemporary Jazz Chart and remained in the top 20 for 45 weeks. musicians & vocalists specific for each Her songs “True Blue” and “Bloom” hit #1 on R&R . Her latest 2008 release performance. This is not a tribute band Stars broke the usual genre barriers, with her single “Stars” charting #29 Adult - nobody is trying to imitate or look Contemporary R&R simultaneously with her single “Smile” hitting top ten on like anybody, there are no stage antics the R&R jazz airplay charts. of any kind. Using every instrument Mindi Abair has been around. You’ve seen her open for Josh Groban, also that was used on the original record- as a featured performer in the Women in Jazz feature at the Grammys, up on ings exactly the way it was recorded, Panasonic’s Jumbotron in Times Square, the Drew Carey Show, HGTV, Emeril note for note… cut for cut recreating Live, and onstage with Adam Sandler on his HBO Special and last year’s MTV the greatest rock albums of all time, all Movie Awards backing him up for his Lifetime Achievement Award. live on stage! For ticket information call the King Center at 321-242-2219.

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Bop Gun photos (cover and page 9 & 18) by Jose O. Mediavilla nce upon a time, about two decades ago, Brevard County had a Ovibrant alternative music scene. Our college station WFIT 89.5 FM broadcast music that was anything but mainstream, and traditional Bop Gun: tunes were played in specialty programs. Young bands like Dead Serios and The Scoobeedoos were drawing huge crowds playing big stages all over Florida. Then it was over. Clubs were looking for dance music and classic rock, and WFIT went back to a format that was supported by Young paying sponsors rather than young listeners. The alternative scene went back to where it came from, the underground where it is flourishing Soulful with eternal youth and fresh tunes in places that only “insiders” know. The Chili Pepper in Cocoa Beach The fusion of soul, indie-rock, is one of those places where sound jazz, funk, gospel and whatever else and light have priority over comfort- Bop Gun conjures, gives light to a able seating and attentive service. As sound they call Alternative Soul. In Funky a matter of fact, during the big shows less than a year, their unique expres- it’s “standing room only” since the sion has captivated Central Florida. July 31 At room holds just 146 people. But the in the beginning of last year Peter The Chili Pepper Club bands that play at the Chili Pepper are Zaccheus Baldwin (then only 19) ap- in Cocoa Beach unique, and chances are you won’t find peared on the scene and attracted atten- them anywhere else in this county. Bop tion with his acoustic guitar, intriguing Gun is one of them. lyrics and soulful voice. Bop Gun was

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born when Peter joined forces with George Ponce, one of the youngest, most staunch bass players ripping the Orlando underground. One month later keyboardist Jason “Jet Plane” Jones joined the band along with drummer John “junblaze” Rodriguez. Since then Bop Gun has managed to climb to the forefront of Central Florida’s music scene headlining The Social, opening up for U.K. soul/pop star Joss Stone at Hard Rock Live, a debut at the Virgin Megastore Downtown Dis- ney, rocking two stages at this year’s Florida Music Festival and performing at Full Sail University (which they know well from studying there). “Currently the bulk of our shows have been in the O, but we have showcased at St. Mary’s College of Maryland and we have a show coming up at Smith’s Olde Bar in Atlanta, July 22nd. Now that we have established a formidable fan base, we are focused on booking out of town,” said band manager James “Tru” Truitt. Bop Gun will perform July 31st for the second time at the Chili Pepper Club. Owner Robbie Deuterman is exited. “I heard the band for the first time at The Social. Then I booked them for my birthday party.”

We’re not selling alcohol. We’re selling our music.

Algorithm is another alternative band that played last month at the Chili Pepper and has a gig coming up at The Hustler on July 3rd. They are not quite as young but just Every band has a different deal and the admission has as dedicated to original music. This Brevard “metal band” to be carefully calculated to make it a successful business. (modern metal, not heavy metal) was formed last year and Tickets run from $7 to $25, and “that’s usually $5 cheaper is working hard of gathering a fan base. Lead guitarist Dan than in Orlando. Some shows are free.” Cannon has played in other alternative bands like Choke- hold and Who Was I. He explained: “We’re not selling al- Promotion is Essential cohol. We’re selling our music. It’s the younger crowd that we want. They’re out looking for a new vibe. And we’re into creating it.” Dan has been a “junkie” for original music Since these bands are known to the “underground” but since he can remember. “I used to go to the old Powersta- still trying to gather more audience, promotion is essential. tion at age 14 to see bands”, and he was wearing a wristband Bands and venues are getting “the word out” on the internet, because he was under age. with posters, flyers etc. - all on a much smaller budget than in case you wonder about the difference of heavy metal mainstream. Meaning, Deuterman and dedicated helpers and modern metal, Dan explained that too: “Heavy metal is are running all over town and doing a lot of footwork every based on rock and blues, modern metal is based on classical week to advertise the upcoming shows. That’s one reason music. It’s the theory.” - Now you know. that made The Chili Pepper a true “Hot Spot” for alternative Deuterman has become a fan as well. Once the owner music in this county. of Goombay’s in Satellite Beach where he served innovative Admission is 18 and up, younger music fans have to be food along with island sounds, he now features professional accompanied by their parents. For more info call The Chili shows and alternative music. “It sells better”, he said, “but Pepper at 321-783-8885 or go to myspace.com/thechili- it’s also a lot of hard work.” His work is the production of pepperclublive to see the line-up. For those musicians who shows with an average of three bands per night on Friday want to get some stage experience, The Chili Pepper Club and Saturday night, two locals and one touring band. Like offers an open mic every Wednesday night starting at 9 pm. Her & Kings County who opened for Kid Rock and Charlie And to all alternative musicians - this is how most of them Daniels. got started. - HC

Brevard Live July 2009 - 19 July 25th at The Sebastian Beach Inn: Sean Chambers hambers grew up listening to blues guitar legends Csuch as Freddie and Albert King, BB King, Howlin Wolf, Jimi Hendrix and Muddy Waters to name a few. To- day those influences come through in Sean’s style of play and stage performance both instrumentally and vocally. In 1998 Chambers was asked to fill in as Hubert Sum- lin’s guitarist at The “Bluesstock” Festival in Memphis, TN. The two hit it off amazingly well and had a unique and obvious chemistry together. Chambers would find himself acting as Sumlin’s guitarist and band leader for the next four years, performing at festivals and clubs in most of the major markets around the U.S. as well as touring overseas with Sumlin. After his time with Hubert, (“His school” as he calls it) guitarist Sean Chambers headed out on his own, releasing two critically acclaimed cd’s and garnering recognition as one of the top blues rock guitar players in the country. In 2001, Britain’s Guitarist Magazine named Sean as one of the 50 Greatest Blues Guitarists of all time. Pretty heady for someone still in his early thirties! If you like your blues blazin hot, this trio will definitely light your fire!

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he Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival is a four-day, In addition to dozens of epic performances, the festi- Tmulti-stage camping festival held on a beautiful val’s 100-acre entertainment village buzzes around the 700-acre farm in Manchester, Tennessee every June. clock with attractions and activities including a clas- Bonnaroo brings together some of the best perform- sic arcade, on-site cinema, silent disco, comedy club, ers in rock and roll, along with dozens of artists in com- theater performers, a beer festival, and a music tech- plementary styles such as jazz, Americana, hip-hop, nology village. electronica, and just about any contemporary music. Sounds familiar? Matt and Tim Bretz were there!

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22 - Brevard Live July 2009 USA Live By Matthew Bretz (Text) and Tim Bretz (Photos) was lying in the back of my brother’s truck staring at the Our camp site turned out to be about 2 miles from the I doomsday style clouds over head. I remember wonder- main event. The walk there was already taking its toll on ing for half a second, if it was worth all the trouble. I had my sleep deprived body, but I had to push on. Once we got been awake for nearly twenty-four hours and, by the time ourselves to the middle of the event, known as Centeroo, I would sleep, that total would rise well above forty-eight. we had to find some live music. It didn’t take 5 seconds. Only half a second though. The other half was bludgeoned Eric Baker was taking one of the stages just as we ar- by my brother booming my name, bringing me back in an rived and began crooning out his bevy of romantic, poppy, instant from the half-sleep, half-awake coma I was drifting acoustic folk. It was good and his lovely voice ensured tons in and out of. “It’s time!”, I heard him say just before the of female presence, but I was way too tired to stay for the sound of my head jolting against the side of the truck bed. whole show. We left Florida at five o’clock in the evening ona After some food, rest and a few well deserved beers, Wednesday. We arrived in Manchester, Tennessee, around I wandered into a White Rabbits show. Fan-flippin-tastic! three in the morning and parked outside Fantasy 101.5FM Those guys were great. If you haven’t heard of them, think to wait for media check in, collect our press credentials and the Fray meets noisy guitars and huge high school drum continue on to Bonnaroo, the biggest and best music festi- line style percussion. Half way through their third song the val of the year. It was now eight in the morning and we had power went out in the venue. Without missing a beat the been there over five hours with no passes to behold. entire crowd, myself included, starting clapping out the By the time the passes were sent and we were processed rhythm for them. They never stopped playing, even though through we had waited nearly eight hours. Two more hours we couldn’t hear them, and when the power was restored, and we were finally able to set up our camp site…in the the song was right in line where it should be. I leaned for- rain. Then it all got better. ward and whispered to one the 45,000 gorgeous girls on the This year, Bonnaroo is home, for an extended week- farm, how awesome I thought what just happened was. She end, to over 90,000 people of all shapes and sizes. The line turned around and asked if I wanted to see Bruce Spring- up is so varied, the festival attracts representatives from a steen with her the next night. I love the White Rabbits! slew of cultures, the most prominent of course being gra- Delta Spirit is one of my favorites when it comes to nola flavored, sandal wearing, tie-dying, herbalicious, jam new bands on the scene, and I really wanted to stay for bander hippies. We’re talking the Beastie Boys, delta Spir- their show, but it was getting dark and I knew I needed to it, Snoop Dogg, Ani Difranco, Elvis Costello…even Bruce be responsible and get my work done. I started the long trek Springsteen…the list goes on and on and on. back to my campsite to collect my lap-top and take a baby Besides the music there is so much to do, it would be wipe shower. Everywhere around me the camp was getting impossible to do it all in the four short days you have to its second wind. Tired as I was, I could tell my night was far play. There are art shows and film fests, karaoke halls and from over. - the most unique concept I’ve ever seen - the silent disco. Just before I sat down in the press tent to type this story This is where a live DJ is spinning and cutting up the wax out, I went to the media dining hall to get a bite. I sat down and everyone is dancing…only you can’t hear any music at an empty table and began to eat alone. Almost instanta- unless you are wearing special wireless headphones. From neously I was joined, nearly by force, by five new dinner the outside, it’s one of the funniest and weirdest things I’ve mates…none of which I had ever met. Through conversa- ever seen, especially when people start singing along. But tion I learned that these gents were the managers of some once you put the headphones on, you get it and the groove very high profile bands. Over dinner I used every last bit of starts working on you. In the middle of…well…the middle charm and wit I could muster to procure future interviews there is an enormous black and white mushroom that stands and feature story rights with said bands. I’d tell you who about 40 feet high. Said mushroom is actually a huge foun- they were, but I don’t want to ruin the surprise. tain to cool off and play in. It also serves as the only shower it’s been a pretty great day here at Bonnaroo and the most of the temporary residents will get to have during the night life is just starting to kick into gear. Later tonight I’m course of the day. going to catch the first of two two and a half hour sets by Walking around, getting my feel for the place, I was the newly reunited Fish as well as a comedy set by the sec- amazed and bewildered at the sheer size of the compound retary of sarcasm, Jeneane Garafolo. Tomorrow I get to at- (700 acres) and the vast array of shops and vendors. You tend her press conference. could buy virtually anything on this hippie black market. i’m doing a lot of things tomorrow actually…includ- Jewelry, tie-dyes, cowboy hats, any kind of pipe you can ing watching performances by Bruce Springsteen (I’ll let imagine (for tobacco use only of course), puzzle boxes, in- you know how the date goes), the Beastie Boys, Al Green cense, art… I myself bought a necklace made from an 18 and Elvis Costello. But that’s all for you to read about next million year old shark tooth. Anything! month. It’s just gets better from here, so stay focused!

Brevard Live July 2009 - 23 The Column By Chuck Van Riper

The Charlie Brown Syndrome (Is it time to kill Lucy?) Recap: O.K., so we give the big banks a few hundred billion dollars to bail them out of the mess THEY got themselves into. This is done with supposed tax payer dollars (I still don’t get that!), which were just printed up out of thin air by the FED. More than 70% of the American people were against this plan, but it was implemented anyway. These billions of dollars were supposed to go to help out people who got ripped off by the greedy-ass mortgage companies and greedy- ass loan companies and stock brokers and the like. It was also supposed to open up the credit markets, which are essentially frozen. The banks were told new regulations will be put in place so this crap won’t happen again. That means more oversight and transparency in dealing with insane investments and credit swaps, etc. Then another trillion dollars or so was put into the system because these institutions are “too big to fail”. The banks threw parties and gave themselves huge bonuses.

So every start of football season, Lucy holds the ball and says to Charlie Brown; “Come on, Charlie Brown, kick the football! I promise I won’t pull it away at the last minute. I won’t do that this time.” Invariably, the reluctant Charlie Brown goes to kick the ball and Lucy pulls the ball away at the last minute. Charlie Brown lands flat on his back and Lucy laughs hysterically. Since the bailout, the banks have spent millions lobbying Congress not to implement any of the restrictions that they agreed to when they took the money. They do not want transparency in their dealings with OUR money. They are now actually coming out and saying that everything is fine just the way it is. They do not need or want any oversight or regulations. Everything is just hunky-dory the way it is. As if to say, “We won’t pull the football away this time! Really, just trust us!” Are you frigging kidding me!!!! keep in mind that the ONLY motive of any corporation is profit, profit and more profit. At all costs! These banks don’t really care who they harm in the process, just as long as the bottom line keeps expanding. These same people, who ripped off trillions of dollars at the expense of millions of American citizens, are at it again. They now have new money in their coffers from the bailout, a large sum of which is then used to line the pockets of CEO’s

24 - Brevard Live July 2009 and lobby congress not to do anything about it! Will we be a nation of Charlie Browns? Will we once again end up flat on our backs as we miss the ball yet another time? Meanwhile, Lucy’s twin sister, the “Health Care Industry” is lobbying very hard right now to not get a “single payer” plan enacted. You see, “single payer” refers to a government backed system, kind of like Medicare is. The industry is so afraid that so many people would prefer this less expensive system, that it would seriously cut into their profits and ability to legally extort the big bucks from the people. Again, keep in mind these “health care” lobbyists don’t give a crap about your health. I think this is kind of obvious when you see all the new drugs advertised and the “side effects may include” are way worse than the symptoms! And why can’t we get drugs from Canada anymore. Are they just pharmaceutical morons who make bad products? A good friend that I grew up with died a few months ago from Hepatitis because the cure they use in Europe wasn’t approved by the FDA here! And what good is insurance with a deductible so high I can’t afford it anyway. We really DO need change! So once again, do we really trust the corporations, or end up, literally, flat on our backs? Talk to you local and state legislators. Start writing letters and making phone calls. I want my money back and I want decent health coverage for all! I want our representatives to start representing and stop allying with lobbyists! I want banks that screw up to fail! In order to alleviate the abhorrent greed that has permeated the ruling factions of OUR democracy, WE MUST KILL LUCY!

“The Pied Piper” At The Henegar Center he Henegar Center for the Arts presents its annual Tfull scale summer children’s theatre production of “The Pied Piper” of Hamelin from July 23rd through 25th. Productions are scheduled on Thursday and Fri- day at 10 am and 1pm and Saturday at 1 pm. Tickets are $4. Pam Mankowski of Stage 1 Stars directs this full- length classic production. The Pied Piper is produced by Henegar Center’s Feller Theatre Academy with techni- cal direction by Adam K. Lucker. The Pied Piper of Hamelin is delightfully adapted and dramatized by Vera Morris from the story poem of Robert Browning. The tale will charm audiences, young and old. Rats are taking over Hamelin, eating everything in sight and frightening the citizens! Nobody, including the greedy mayor, knows what to do.. For more information and reservations call (321) 723-8698.

Brevard Live July 2009 - 25 MOVIES by Greg Kimple & Franco Dean

Drag Me To Hell Starring: Alison Lohman, Justin Long, Lorna Raver Rated: PG13 Running Time: 100 Minutes irector Sam Raimi, who made all 3 Spiderman films, Dreturns to the horror genre with this delirious little freak show. This movie takes you on a thrill ride that has no brakes. The sights and sounds that he has orchestrated helps position this scare-fest highly on the Thrill-O-Meter. Some of it is quite preposterous and cartoonish. This is no surprise as the famed filmmaker has never been known for his seriousness. Lohman (Matchstick Men) portrays a cute blond lass named Christine. She is a loan officer who refuses to renew the mortgage of an old one-eyed, rotten- toothed gypsy woman named Ganush (Raver). The old hag places a nasty curse on Christine for shaming her. The curse torments the young woman and claims she will die in 3 days, being dragged to hell as a result. The main factor of this curse has to do with the Lahmia, the black goat of evil, whose foul beastly spirit desires to bring about the demise of Christine’s soul. Quick-edited actions, images and thoughts ensue, but the one constant vision is the old woman herself. Ganush dies and is buried, but keeps popping up at inopportune times. She is a hideous creature that just will not go away, or at least that’s what Christine thinks. Raimi spreads on the supernatural pretty thick and for all intents and purposes has crafted the wackiest terror / horror flick to come down the pike in many a moon. B+

Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 Starring: Denzel Washington, John Travolta, John Tortura & James Gandolfini Rated: R Running Time: 105 minutes n this entertaining and exciting film, director Tony IScott has retooled the very cool 1974 original which starred Walter Matthau & Robert Shaw. Once again Scott has included all of his movie-making trademarks such as constant camera action, high speed editing, slow mo techniques and booming soundtrack. The man who made Top Gun, Crimson Tide and Man on Fire has come up with a top-notch energized crime thriller. Oscar-winning heavy weight Washington plays Walter Garber, a veteran MTA worker in the Big Apple. He is working as a dispatcher one fateful day when a subway train and its passengers get hijacked by a gang of gun-wielding evil doers led by a ruthless and murderous wacko named Ryder. Both actors thrive off of each other as good guy / bad guy. Ryder demands 10 Million dollars or he will start shooting hostages. Garber is a level-headed regular dude doing

26 - Brevard Live July 2009 his job trying to communicate with Ryder, his deranged counterpart who executes several hostages when payment is late. Tick Tock says the doomsday clock as the 10 mil draws closer to the hands of the lawbreakers. Denzel is his usual efficient and low key self while Travolta is over-the-top with his lunacy and foul language. Great character actor Tortura as the NYPD hostage negotiator and Gandolfini (HBO’s Tony Soprano) as the mayor give the big stars some damn good support. See if you can spot a Sopranos moment in the film. C

The Hangover Starring: Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms, Zach Galififanakis, Justin Bartha & Heather Graham Rated: R Running Time: 99 Minutes he movie is being hailed as the sleeper hit of the half Tyear. This highly outrageous Vegas movie tells the story of a groom to be and his groomsmen that have a bachelor party only to wake up to discover they have no recollection of their night of debauchery. Four regular guys from the City of Angels are reminded of the saying “Whatever happens in Vegas stays in Vegas” except they can’t remember the whatever part. They find out they have been drugged and their hotel room has been trashed. There is a chicken wandering the kitchen, a live tiger taking refuge in the bathroom and a screaming baby in the closet. And Doug the groom is missing. One of them Stu (Helms) has lost a tooth but gained a new wife (Graham). The infant in question belongs to her and, get this, the tiger belongs to Mike Tyson. Raucous comedy ensues as they try to retrace last night’s steps, hoping to attain closure as the big wedding approaches. The film is peppered with laughable bits that are amusing, not hilarious. The cast is credible, especially Helms who puts on a good horrified face and Galififanakis who plays the Jack Black carmudgeon-type to the hilt. Overall the Hangover stands as one of the funnier flicks so far this year. B

Brevard Live July 2009 - 27 28 - Brevard Live July 2009 JULY 2009 Entertainment Calendar 1 - WEDNESDAY COCOA BEACH PIER: 8:30pm David Shelley SANDBAR Cocoa Bch: 4pm CAPTAIN HIRAM’S: 7pm 5pm Dugan & Michaels; 7pm ENIGMA: 7pm Matt Heister; Unusual Itch; 10pm DJ Josh Shane Honkonen Absolute Blue 7pm Dave Meyers S.B.I.: 3pm Dub City Tribe COCOA BEACH PIER: 6pm CRICKETS: 9pm Overload FALCON’S RIVER ROOST: SUN ON THE BEACH: High Energy w/ Fitzy CROWNE PLAZA: 5pm DJ All Day 4th Party & BBQ; Backlot Beach Party w/ 23 CROWNE PLAZA: 5:30pm Tony Banks 1pm All Star Jam; 7pm Good Treez C-1 Jazz Band EARLS: 8:30pm Southpaw Timin’ Band THE COVE: 5pm Mike Beall ENIGMA: 7:30pm Jazz Jam ENIGMA: 7pm Mike Everett FIREHOUSE: 7pm Live Jazz on Deck; 5pm Ana & Gary FALCON’S RIVER ROOST: FALCON’S RIVER ROOST: FISHLIPS: 4pm Tiki Band; 7pm Acoustic Campfire Jam 6pm Janet Reedy 6pm DJ Soul; Fireworks and 6 - MONDAY FISHLIPS: 4pm Mike FIREHOUSE: 7pm Live Jazz Party at the Port CAPTAIN HIRAM’S: 7pm Canton; 10pm DJ Pro FISHLIPS: Street Party & HEIDIS JAZZ CLUB: Rehab GROUCHO’S COMEDY Fireworks at the Port; 6pm 8:30pm Ron Teixeira Trio LOU’S BLUES: 8:30pm Jam CLUB/Vero Beach: 8:30pm Vintage; 9pm On Hiatus LOU’S BLUES: 9:30pm w/ Dave Kury Phil Tag w/ Erik Myers GROUCHO’S COMEDY Absolute Blue MISTER TONY’S: Jazz Jam HEIDIS JAZZ CLUB: CLUB/Cocoa Beach: 8pm MATT’S CASBAH: 4th of w/ Chuck Van Riper 7:30pm The Stan Soloko Trio Phil Tag w/ Erik Myers July Fireworks Pre Party & SANDBAR Cocoa Bch: 4pm LOU’s BLUES: 5pm Karaoke HEIDIS JAZZ CLUB: BBQ; 10pm DJ Matt Rev. Billy C Wirtz; 9pm DJ w/Bob Neal; 9:30pm Joe 5pm Carl Hendrix & Al MEG O’ MALLEYS: 8:30pm DNA Calutti Goldenberg; 8:30pm Ron Chris Morgan SIGGY’S: 8pm Jam w/ John MEG O’ MALLEYS: 8pm Teixeira Trio MISTER TONY’S: 6pm Quinlivan Jimmy Z KEY WEST BAR: Big Prime Rib Jazz Dinner w/ The THE COVE: 5:30pm Kid’s MISTER TONY’S: 7pm Brian’s Bday w/ The Danny Chuck Van Riper Band Karaoke Penny Creek Band Morris Band OASIS: 9pm July 4th Karaoke SANDBAR/Cocoa Bch: 4pm LOU’S BLUES: 9pm Steve OFF THE TRAXX: 4th of 7 - TUESDAY Pat Michaels; 9pm Open Mic Thopre Band July Pig Roast; 3pm Over the CAPTAIN HIRAM’S: 7pm SIGGY’S: 8pm Karaoke w/ MAINSTREET PUB: 5pm Void; 7pm Joe Oliver; 9pm TBA Ana Jon Parrott Vintage CHILI PEPPER CLUB: The THE COVE: 6pm DJ John MEG O’ MALLEYS: 8:30pm SANDBAR Cocoa Bch: 3pm Chop Tops and The Strikers Chris Morgan Mammoth Band; July 4th with Flathead Fred 2 - THURSDAY MEZZA LUNA: 4pm Star Party; 9:30pm ONE CRICKETS: 6:30pm Crab CAPTAIN HIRAM’S: 7pm Spangled Street Party w/ THe S.B.I.: 1pm Kenny Williams; Races. 9pm Karaoke w/Ginger John Andrew Burr Chuck Van Riper Quartet 8:30pm SBI Allstars CROWNE PLAZA: 5pm CRICKETS: 9pm Karaoke w/ MISTER TONY’S: 6pm SIGGY’S: 4pm Tune Shack; Salsa Lessons Ginger Cruise-In w/ Doc Holiday; 8pm DJ; 9pm The Day After EARLS: 8pm Ernie Southern CROWNE PLAZA: 5pm 8pm TBA SKEWERS: 7pm Belly FISHLIPS: 10pm DJ Deck Party OASIS: 9pm Rocky James Dancing Redmond EARLS: 8pm TBA OFF THE TRAXX: 6pm Joe THE COVE: 5pm Bobby HEIDI’S JAZZ CLUB: 7pm FISHLIPS: 4pm Lonnie & Oliver; 9pm One Kelley; July 4th Party & BBQ Carl Hendrix and Stan Soloko Delinda; 9pm DJ Soul SANDBAR Cocoa Bch: 4pm w/ Live Bands TBA; 9pm LOU’S BLUES: 9pm Danny HEIDIS JAZZ CLUB: 7pm Red Tide; 9pm Onvi Sound Liquid NRG Morris Band Carl Hendrix & Al Goldenberg System MAINSTREET PUB: 9pm KEY WEST BAR: 10pm Jam S.B.I.: 8:30pm Blues Jam 5 - SUNDAY Unplugged Open Mic w/ Big-E SIGGY’S: 8pm DJ; 9pm CAMP HOLLY: 6pm MATT’S CASBAH: Full LOU’S BLUES: 9pm Flash Freeway Shreadnecks Moon Party MEG O’ MALLEYS: 8:30pm THE COVE: 6pm Chester; CAPTAIN HIRAM’S: MISTER TONY’S: Blues Cruise Control 9pm DJ John 1:30pm Spiritual Rez; 6pm Jam w/ The Space Coast MEZZA LUNA: 6pm Kevin Nayme Playboys Nicholas Chirico INDEPENDENCE DAY COCOA BEACH PIER: 2pm SANDBAR Cocoa Bch: 4pm SANDBAR Cocoa Bch: 4pm 4 - SATURDAY Dugan & Michaels Buffett tunes w/ Jason Redfish; 9pm Karaoke BONEFISH WILLY’S: 7pm CRICKETS: 9pm Karaoke SIGGY’S: 8pm Game Nite w/ SIGGY’S: 8pm Battle of the Chester w/Ginger DJ Chris Bands 2009 CAMP HOLLY: 6pm Lost CROWNE PLAZA: 2pm THE COVE: 6pm Acoustic THE COVE: 6pm John Q. River Band New World Beat Jam w/ John Q.; 7:30 Free Jam CAPTAIN HIRAM’S: 6pm EARLS: 2pm Alex Ivanov Dance Lessons w/ Bob Kane Tree Frogs; 7:30pm Hypersona FALCON’S RIVER ROOST: 3 - FRIDAY COCOA BEACH PIER: 1pm Dick & Dale Show & jam 8 - WEDNESDAY BONEFISH WILLY’S: 7pm 5pm Dugan & Michaels; 7pm session CAPTAIN HIRAM’S: 7pm Aaron Cole & Alex Cole Warehouse FISHLIPS: 12pm Freddy Danny Kent CAPTAIN HIRAM’S: 6pm CRICKETS: 9pm Karaoke w/ Grants Island; 5pm Tiki Band COCOA BEACH PIER: 6pm Tree Frogs; 7:30pm Hypersona Ginger HEIDI’S JAZZ CLUB: 7pm High Energy w/ Fitzy CHILIPEPPER CLUB: CROWNE PLAZA: 12pm Jam Session CROWNE PLAZA: 5:30pm Junkie Rush and Broken Inn Naturalistics MISTER TONY’S: 4pm The Groovemasters with Stimulus Nimbus EARLS: 2pm Fat City; Absolute Blue ENIGMA: 7:30pm Jazz Jam

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FALCON’S RIVER ROOST: 5pm Dugan & Michaels; 7pm Willie Taylor Brown on Deck; 5pm 7pm Acoustic Campfire Jam Warehouse FIREHOUSE: 7pm Live Jazz Ana & Gary FISHLIPS: 4pm Mike CROWNE PLAZA: 5pm DJ FISHLIPS: 4pm High Tide; Canton; 10pm DJ Pro Tony Banks 6pm DJ Soul 13 - MONDAY HEIDIS JAZZ CLUB: EARLS: 8:30pm Vicious HEIDIS JAZZ CLUB: CAPTAIN HIRAM’S: 7pm 7:30pm The Stan Soloko Trio Cycle 8:30pm Ron Teixeira Trio Nashville Mike GROUCHO’S COMEDY ENIGMA: 7pm Mike Everett KEY WEST BAR: The Billy LOU’S BLUES: 8:30pm Jam CLUB/Vero Beach: 8:30pm FALCON’S RIVER ROOST: Chapman Band w/ Dave Kury The Disgruntled Clown 6pm Patty & Frank LOU’S BLUES: 9:30pm MISTER TONY’S: Jazz Jam LOU’s BLUES: 5pm Karaoke FIREHOUSE: 7pm Live Jazz Chain Reaction w/ Chuck Van Riper w/Bob Neal; 9:30pm Joe FISHLIPS: 4pm Killer MAINSTREET PUB: 5pm SANDBAR Cocoa Bch: 4pm Calutti Mullets; 9pm DJ Pro The Hitmen Rev. Billy C Wirtz; 9pm DJ MEG O’ MALLEYS: 8pm GROUCHO’S COMEDY MISTER TONY’S: 8pm DNA Jimmy Z CLUB/Cocoa Beach: 8pm Absolute Blue SIGGY’S: 8pm Jam w/ John MISTER TONY’S: 7pm The Disgruntled Clown MEG O’ MALLEYS: 8pm Quinlivan Penny Creek Band HEIDIS JAZZ CLUB: Radio Flyerz THE COVE: 5:30pm Kid’s SANDBAR/Cocoa Bch: 4pm 5pm Carl Hendrix & Al OFF THE TRAXX: 6pm Karaoke Pat Michaels; 9pm Open Mic Goldenberg; 8:30pm Ron Matt Roberts; 9pm New World SIGGY’S: 8pm Karaoke w/ Teixeira Trio Beat 14 - TUESDAY Ana KEY WEST BAR: Spanks SANDBAR Cocoa Bch: 3pm CAPTAIN HIRAM’S: 7pm THE COVE: 6pm DJ John LOU’S BLUES: 9:30pm Spanks; 9pm Pinch Greg & Brian Don’t Quit Your Day Job S.B.I.: 1pm Kenny William, CRICKETS: 6:30pm Crab 9 - THURSDAY MAINSTREET PUB: 5pm 8:30pm SBI Allstars Races. 9pm Karaoke w/Ginger CAPTAIN HIRAM’S: 7pm Chris Miller SIGGY’S: 8pm DJ; 9pm Rock CROWNE PLAZA: 5pm TBA MATT’S CASBAH: 10pm Foundation Salsa Lessons CHILI PEPPER CLUB: Big Stoney & The House Rockers SKEWERS: 7pm Belly EARLS: 8pm 24 Steven City Sendout MEG O’ MALLEYS: 8:30pm Dancing FISHLIPS: 10pm DJ CRICKETS: 9pm Karaoke w/ Greg & Brian THE COVE: 5pm Bobby Redmond Ginger MISTER TONY’S: 6pm Kelley; 6pm Rocky James; HEIDI’S JAZZ CLUB: 7pm CROWNE PLAZA: 5pm Cruise-In w/ Doc Holiday; 9pm Liquid NRG Carl Hendrix and Stan Soloko Deck Party 8pm Dreamer LOU’S BLUES: 9pm JSP EARLS: 8pm TBA OASIS: 9pm TBA 12 - SUNDAY MAINSTREET PUB: 9pm FISHLIPS: 4pm Tiki Band; OFF THE TRAXX: 4pm CAMP HOLLY: 6pm TBA Unplugged Open Mic 9pm DJ Soul Billy Chapman; 9pm Michah CAPTAIN HIRAM’S: MISTER TONY’S: Blues HEIDIS JAZZ CLUB: 7pm Reed 1:30pm Dub City Tribe; 6pm Jam w/ The Space Coast Carl Hendrix & Al Goldenberg SANDBAR Cocoa Bch: 4pm Kevin Nayme Playboys KEY WEST BAR: 10pm Jam Midnight Rider; 9pm New COCOA BEACH PIER: 2pm SANDBAR Cocoa Bch: 4pm w/ Big-E World Beat Dugan & Michaels Buffett tunes w/ Jason LOU’S BLUES: 9pm Flash S.B.I.: 8:30pm Kenny CRICKETS: 9pm Karaoke SIGGY’S: 8pm Game Nite w/ MEG O’ MALLEYS: 8:30pm Williams w/Ginger DJ Chris Cruise Control SIGGY’S: 8pm DJ; 9pm CROWNE PLAZA: 2pm THE COVE: 6pm Acoustic MEZZA LUNA: 6pm Jazz Space Fish Over the Void Jam w/ John Q.; 7:30 Free Band THE COVE: 6pm Mike EARLS: 2pm The Queen Bees Dance Lessons w/ Bob Kane MISTER TONY’S: 8:30pm Beall; 9pm DJ John FALCON’S RIVER ROOST: Grouchos Comedy w/ The 1pm Dick & Dale Show & jam 15 - WEDNESDAY Disgruntled Clown 11 - SATURDAY session; “Help a Brother Heal” CAPTAIN HIRAM’S: 7pm SANDBAR Cocoa Bch: 4pm BONEFISH WILLY’S: 7pm Dale Thomas Benefit Auction Shane Honkonen Derek One Man Band; 9pm Chester & BBQ CHILI PEPPER CLUB: Big Karaoke CAMP HOLLY: 6pm Kickin’ FISHLIPS: 12pm Freddy concert at Eastwood Skate SIGGY’S: 8pm Battle of the Kountry Grants Island; 5pm 3’s A Park w/ Anti Nowhere League, Bands 2009 CAPTAIN HIRAM’S: 2pm Crowd The Duane Peters Gunfight, THE COVE: 6pm John Q. Iris; 7:30pm Everyday Things HEIDI’S JAZZ CLUB: 7pm Cobra Skulls, Ashers & Jaked Jam COCOA BEACH PIER: 5pm Jam Session Rabits Dugan & Michaels; 7pm ONE LOU’S BLUES: Benefit for COCOA BEACH PIER: 6pm 10 - FRIDAY CRICKETS: 9pm Karaoke Teresa High Energy w/ Fitzy BONEFISH WILLY’S: 7pm w/Ginger MISTER TONY’S: 4pm The CROWNE PLAZA: 5:30pm Aaron Cole & Alex Cole CROWNE PLAZA: 12pm X Band Grag Karukas CAPTAIN HIRAM’S: 3pm Island Sounds SANDBAR Cocoa Bch: 4pm ENIGMA: 7:30pm Jazz Jam Nashville Mike; 7:30pm EARLS: 2pm Lost River; Vintage; 10pm DJ Josh FALCON’S RIVER ROOST: Everyday Things 8:30pm Loaded Dice S.B.I.: 3pm Alize 7pm Acoustic Campfire Jam CHILIPEPPER CLUB: Yo ENIGMA: 7pm Matt Heister; SUN ON THE BEACH: FISHLIPS: 4pm Mike Majesty and MC Duchess with 7pm Brian Esmond Backlot Beach Party w/ The Canton; 10pm DJ Pro Dj Nick Michael FALCON’S RIVER ROOST: Good Timin’ Band GROUCHO’S COMEDY COCOA BEACH PIER: 2pm Steve Bermen; 6pm Slick THE COVE: 5pm Kent CLUB/Vero Beach: 8:30pm

30 - Brevard Live July 2009 Mike Rivera w/ Richy EARLS: 8:30pm John EARLS: 2pm Rock Lala Quinlivan Band Foundation; 8:30pm Blox HEIDIS JAZZ CLUB: ENIGMA: 7pm Mike ENIGMA: 7pm Matt 7:30pm The Stan Soloko Everett Heister; 7pm Dave Trio FALCON’S RIVER Meyers LOU’s BLUES: 5pm ROOST: 6pm Terri & FALCON’S RIVER Karaoke w/Bob Neal; Gail Stafford ROOST: 2pm Tom Lash; 9:30pm Joe Calutti FIREHOUSE: 7pm Live 7pm Good Timin’ Band MEG O’ MALLEYS: Jazz FIREHOUSE: 7pm Live 8pm Jimmy Z FISHLIPS: 4pm Killer Jazz MISTER TONY’S: 7pm Mullets; 9pm DJ Pro FISHLIPS: 4pm High Penny Creek Band GROUCHO’S Tide; 6pm DJ Soul SANDBAR/Cocoa Bch: COMEDY CLUB/Cocoa HEIDIS JAZZ CLUB: 4pm Pat Michaels; 9pm Beach: 8pm Mike Rivera 8:30pm Ron Teixeira Trio Open Mic w/ Richy Lala LOU’S BLUES: 9:30pm SIGGY’S: 8pm Karaoke HEIDIS JAZZ CLUB: Switch w/ Ana 5pm Carl Hendrix & Al MAINSTREET PUB: THE COVE: 6pm DJ Goldenberg; 8:30pm Ron 6pm Spearfish John Teixeira Trio MEG O’ MALLEYS: LOU’S BLUES: 9:30pm 8pm Cahir O’Doherty 16 - THURSDAY Mo Geetz MEZZA LUNA: 6pm CAPTAIN HIRAM’S: MAINSTREET PUB: Chris Valenti 7pm John Andrew Burr 5pm The Hitmen MISTER TONY’S: 8pm CRICKETS: 9pm MEG O’ MALLEYS: TBA Karaoke w/Ginger 8pm Cahir O’Doherty OASIS: 9pm Karaoke CROWNE PLAZA: MISTER TONY’S: OFF THE TRAXX: 6pm 5pm Deck Party 6pm Cruise-In w/ Doc Jon Parrott; 9pm The Day EARLS: 8pm TBA Holiday; 8pm Chuck Van After FISHLIPS: 4pm Lonnie Riper SANDBAR Cocoa Bch: & Delinda; 9pm DJ Soul OASIS: 9pm Steve Cole 3pm Warehouse; 9pm HEIDIS JAZZ CLUB: OFF THE TRAXX: 6pm Lane Meyer 7pm Carl Hendrix & Al Jay & Matt; 9pm Dub S.B.I.: 1pm Kenny Goldenberg City Tribe William, 8:30 pm Danny KEY WEST BAR: 10pm SANDBAR Cocoa Bch: Morris Band Jam w/ Big-E 4pm Big Banana River SIGGY’S: 8pm DJ; 9pm LOU’S BLUES: 9pm Band; 9pm Dub 321 Stiletto Dave Kury Band S.B.I.: 8:30pm Kenny SKEWERS: 7pm Belly MEG O’ MALLEYS: William Dancing 8:30pm Cruise Control SIGGY’S: 8pm DJ; 9pm THE COVE: 5pm MEZZA LUNA: 6pm Spanks Bobby Kelley; 9pm Rock Chris Valenti THE COVE: 6pm TBA; Foundation SANDBAR Cocoa Bch: 9pm Absolute Blue 4pm Elvis Alive; 9pm 19 - SUNDAY Karaoke 18 - SATURDAY BONEFISH WILLY’S: SIGGY’S: 8pm Battle of BONEFISH WILLY’S: Customer Appreciation the Bands 2009 Customer Appreciation Celebration w/ TBA THE COVE: 6pm John Celebration; 7pm Chester CAMP HOLLY: 6pm Q. Jam CAMP HOLLY: 6pm Guitar Dan Fat City CAPTAIN HIRAM’S: 17 - FRIDAY CAPTAIN HIRAM’S: 1:30pm Rock Foundation; BONEFISH WILLY’S: 7:30pm Johnny 6pm Kevin Nayme Customer Appreciation Shameless Project COCOA BEACH PIER: Celebration; 7pm Aaron CHILIPEPPER CLUB: 2pm Dugan & Michaels Cole & Alex Cole Part One Tribe and CRICKETS: 9pm CAPTAIN HIRAM’S: Burning Tree with A Karaoke w/Ginger 7:30pm One Turnaround Life CROWNE PLAZA: COCOA BEACH PIER: COCOA BEACH PIER: 2pm 23 Treez 5pm Dugan & Michaels; 5pm Dugan & Michaels; EARLS: 2pm Randy 7pm Rockit 7pm Rockit McAllister CRICKETS: 9pm Kenny CRICKETS: 9pm FALCON’S RIVER Michaels Band Karaoke w/Ginger ROOST: 1pm Dick & CROWNE PLAZA: CROWNE PLAZA: Dale Show & jam session 5pm DJ Tony Banks 12pm Island Sounds FISHLIPS: 12pm Freddy

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Grants Island; 5pm 3’s A Robert Harris Band Bottoms Up ROOST: 2pm Oldman Crowd ENIGMA: 7:30pm Jazz Jam CROWNE PLAZA: 5pm DJ Brothers Band; 6pm Tiki Band HEIDI’S JAZZ CLUB: 7pm FALCON’S RIVER Tony Banks FIREHOUSE: 7pm Live Jazz Jam Session ROOST: 7pm Acoustic EARLS: 8:30pm Spanks FISHLIPS: 4pm High Tide; LOU’S BLUES: Leukemia Campfire Jam ENIGMA: 7pm Mike Everett 6pm DJ Soul Benefit FISHLIPS: 4pm Mike FALCON’S RIVER HEIDIS JAZZ CLUB: MISTER TONY’S: 4pm Canton; 10pm DJ Pro ROOST: 7pm Good Timin’ 8:30pm Ron Teixeira Trio TBA GROUCHO’S COMEDY Band KEY WEST BAR: 9pm SANDBAR Cocoa Bch: 4pm CLUB/Vero Beach: 8:30pm FIREHOUSE: 7pm Live Jazz Pinch; Yianni’s Bachelor Party Fat City; 10pm DJ Josh TBA FISHLIPS: 4pm Killer LOU’S BLUES: 9:30pm S.B.I.: 3pm Dub City Tribe HEIDIS JAZZ CLUB: Mullets; 9pm DJ Pro Billy Lee’s Soul Revue SUN ON THE BEACH: 7:30pm The Stan Soloko Trio GROUCHO’S COMEDY MAINSTREET PUB: 5pm Backlot Beach Party w/ TBA LOU’s BLUES: 5pm Karaoke CLUB/Cocoa Beach: 8pm The Hitmen THE COVE: 5pm Whers w/Bob Neal; 9:30pm Joe Frankie Paul w/ Just Another MEG O’ MALLEYS: Jody on Deck; 5pm Ana & Calutti Chris 8:30pm TBA Gary MEG O’ MALLEYS: 8pm HEIDIS JAZZ CLUB: MISTER TONY’S: Xmas in Jimmy Z 5pm Carl Hendrix & Al July controlled run; 6pm Steve 20 - MONDAY MISTER TONY’S: 7pm Goldenberg; 8:30pm Ron Thorpe CAPTAIN HIRAM’S: 7pm Penny Creek Band Teixeira Trio OASIS: Founder’s Day Live Jon Parrott SANDBAR/Cocoa Bch: 4pm LOU’S BLUES: 9:30pm Fat Music 9pm Joe Calutti LOU’S BLUES: 8:30pm Jam Pat Michaels; 9pm Open Mic City OFF THE TRAXX: 6pm w/ Dave Kury SIGGY’S: 8pm Karaoke w/ MAINSTREET PUB: 5pm Billy Chapman; 9pm Mo MISTER TONY’S: Jazz Jam Ana Chris Miller Geetz w/ Chuck Van Riper THE COVE: 6pm DJ John MATT’S CASBAH: 10pm SANDBAR Cocoa Bch: SANDBAR Cocoa Bch: 4pm Elephant Gun 3pm Bottoms Up; 9pm Radio Rev. Billy C Wirtz; 9pm DJ 23 - THURSDAY MEG O’ MALLEYS: Flyerz DNA CAPTAIN HIRAM’S: 7pm 8:30pm Brendan Nolan S.B.I.: 1pm Kenny Williams, SIGGY’S: 8pm Jam w/ John Collie Buddz MISTER TONY’S: 6pm 8:30pm Sean Chambers Quinlivan CRICKETS: 9pm Karaoke Cruise-In w/ Doc Holiday; SIGGY’S: 8pm DJ; 9pm THE COVE: 5:30pm Kid’s w/Ginger 8:30pm TBA Medusa Karaoke CROWNE PLAZA: 5pm OASIS: 9pm TBA SKEWERS: 7pm Belly Deck Party OFF THE TRAXX: 6pm Joe Dancing 21 - TUESDAY EARLS: 8pm TBA Oliver; 9pm 40 Thieves THE COVE: 5pm Bobby CAPTAIN HIRAM’S: 7pm FISHLIPS: 4pm Tiki Band; SANDBAR Cocoa Bch: 4pm Kelley; 6pm Whers Jody; 9pm Greg & Brian 9pm DJ Soul Big Banana River Band; 9pm Liquid NRG CRICKETS: 6:30pm Crab HEIDIS JAZZ CLUB: 7pm Taco and the Mofo’s Races. 9pm Karaoke w/Ginger Carl Hendrix & Al Goldenberg S.B.I.: 8:30pm Kenny 26 - SUNDAY CROWNE PLAZA: 5pm KEY WEST BAR: 10pm Jam Williams CAMP HOLLY: 6pm Jon Salsa Lessons w/ Big-E SIGGY’S: 8pm DJ; 9pm Parrott EARLS: 8pm 24 Steven LOU’S BLUES: 9pm Jamie Open Fire CAPTAIN HIRAM’S: FISHLIPS: 10pm DJ Rickett THE COVE: 5pm Kenny 1:30pm One; 6pm Kevin Redmond MEG O’ MALLEYS: Williams; 9pm Switch Nayme HEIDI’S JAZZ CLUB: 7pm 8:30pm Cruise Control COCOA BEACH PIER: Carl Hendrix and Stan Soloko MEZZA LUNA: 6pm Nick 25 - SATURDAY 2pm Dugan & Michaels LOU’S BLUES: 9pm Spanks Chirico & Chuck Van Riper BONEFISH WILLY’S: 7pm CRICKETS: 9pm Karaoke MAINSTREET PUB: 9pm & Co. Chester w/Ginger Unplugged Open Mic SANDBAR Cocoa Bch: 4pm CAMP HOLLY: 6pm Double CROWNE PLAZA: 2pm MISTER TONY’S: Blues Derek One Man Band; 9pm Down Band Dub City Tribe Jam w/ The Space Coast Karaoke CAPTAIN HIRAM’S: 2pm EARLS: 2pm Scott Holt Playboys SIGGY’S: 8pm Battle of the Danny Kent; 7:30pm The Day FALCON’S RIVER SANDBAR Cocoa Bch: 4pm Bands 2009 After ROOST: 1pm Dick & Dale Buffett tunes w/ Jason THE COVE: 6pm John Q. COCOA BEACH PIER: Show & jam session SIGGY’S: 8pm Game Nite w/ Jam 5pm Dugan & Michaels; 7pm FISHLIPS: 12pm Freddy DJ Chris Warehouse Grants Island; 5pm Mo Geetz THE COVE: 6pm Acoustic 24 - FRIDAY CRICKETS: 9pm Karaoke HEIDI’S JAZZ CLUB: 7pm Jam w/ John Q.; 7:30 Free BONEFISH WILLY’S: 7pm w/Ginger Jam Session Dance Lessons w/ Bob Kane Aaron Cole & Alex Cole CROWNE PLAZA: 12pm LOU’S BLUES: Karaoke CAPTAIN HIRAM’S: 3pm Island Sounds Benefit 22 - WEDNESDAY Nashville Mike; 7:30pm The EARLS: 2pm Ernie Southern MISTER TONY’S: 3pm CAPTAIN HIRAM’S: 7pm Day After CD Release Party; 8:30pm TBA Danny Kent CHILIPEPPER CLUB: Dj Stoney & the House Rockers SANDBAR Cocoa Bch: 4pm COCOA BEACH PIER: Nick Michael ENIGMA: 7pm Matt Heister; Vintage; 10pm DJ Josh 6pm High Energy w/ Fitzy COCOA BEACH PIER: 7pm Brian Esmond S.B.I.: 1pm 23 Treez CROWNE PLAZA: 5:30pm 5pm Dugan & Michaels; 7pm FALCON’S RIVER SUN ON THE BEACH:

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Backlot Beach Party w/ The GROUCHO’S COMEDY FIREHOUSE: 7pm Live Jazz MISTER TONY’S: 8pm Good Timin’ Band CLUB/Vero Beach: 8:30pm FISHLIPS: 4pm Killer Switch THE COVE: 5pm Mike Beall TBA Mullets; 9pm DJ Pro Am OASIS: 9pm July 4th Karaoke on Deck; 5pm Ana & Gary HEIDIS JAZZ CLUB: GROUCHO’S COMEDY OFF THE TRAXX: 6pm 7:30pm The Stan Soloko Trio CLUB/Cocoa Beach: 8pm TBA; 9pm New World Beat 27 - MONDAY LOU’s BLUES: 5pm Karaoke Phil Tag w/ Chris Cope SANDBAR Cocoa Bch: CAPTAIN HIRAM’S: 7pm w/Bob Neal; 9:30pm Joe HEIDIS JAZZ CLUB: 3pm Mammoth Band; 9pm Nashville Mike Calutti 5pm Carl Hendrix & Al Spacefish LOU’S BLUES: 8:30pm Jam MEG O’ MALLEYS: 8pm Goldenberg; 8:30pm Ron S.B.I.: TBA w/ Dave Kury Jimmy Z Teixeira Trio SIGGY’S: 8pm DJ; 9pm The MATT’S CASBAH: Ladies MISTER TONY’S: 7pm LOU’S BLUES: 9pm Biscuit Shameless Projects Night Out w/ Essentials Spa Penny Creek Band Miller Traveling Show Band SKEWERS: 7pm Belly & Matt’s SANDBAR/Cocoa Bch: 4pm MAINSTREET PUB: 5pm Dancing MISTER TONY’S: Jazz Jam Pat Michaels; 9pm Open Mic Chris Miller THE COVE: 5pm Bobby w/ Chuck Van Riper SIGGY’S: 8pm Karaoke w/ MEG O’ MALLEYS: 8:30pm Kelley; 9pm TBA SANDBAR Cocoa Bch: 4pm Ana TBA Rev. Billy C Wirtz; 9pm DJ THE COVE: 6pm DJ John MISTER TONY’S: 6pm 2 - SUNDAY DNA Cruise-In w/ Doc Holiday; CAMP HOLLY: 6pm TBA SIGGY’S: 8pm Jam w/ John 30 - THURSDAY 8pm TBA CAPTAIN HIRAM’S: 6pm Quinlivan CAPTAIN HIRAM’S: 7pm OASIS: 9pm Marc Dobson Kevin Nayme THE COVE: 5:30pm Kid’s John Andrew Burr OFF THE TRAXX: 6pm COCOA BEACH PIER: 2pm Karaoke CRICKETS: 9pm Karaoke w/ TBA; 9pm Vintage Dugan & Michaels Ginger SANDBAR Cocoa Bch: 4pm CRICKETS: 9pm Karaoke 28 - TUESDAY CROWNE PLAZA: 5pm Mayhem Trio; 9pm Rising w/Ginger CAPTAIN HIRAM’S: 7pm Deck Party Lion CROWNE PLAZA: 2pm Greg & Brian EARLS: 8pm TBA S.B.I.: 8:30pm Kenny New World Beat CRICKETS: 6:30pm Crab FISHLIPS: 4pm Tiki Band; Williams EARLS: 2pm TBA Races. 9pm Karaoke w/Ginger 9pm DJ Soul SIGGY’S: 8pm DJ; 9pm Tune FALCON’S RIVER ROOST: CROWNE PLAZA: 5pm HEIDIS JAZZ CLUB: 7pm Shack 1pm Dick & Dale Show & jam Salsa Lessons Carl Hendrix & Al Goldenberg THE COVE: 5pm Rocky session EARLS: 8pm Ernie Southern KEY WEST BAR: 10pm Jam James; 9pm DJ John FISHLIPS: 12pm Freddy FISHLIPS: 9pm DJ Joe w/ Big-E Grants Island; 5pm TBA Redmond LOU’S BLUES: 9pm Dave AUGUST HEIDI’S JAZZ CLUB: 7pm HEIDI’S JAZZ CLUB: 7pm Kury Band 1 - SATURDAY Jam Session Carl Hendrix and Stan Soloko MEG O’ MALLEYS: BONEFISH WILLY’S: 7pm MISTER TONY’S: 3pm TBA LOU’S BLUES: 9pm Piece of 8:30pm Cruise Control Chester SANDBAR Cocoa Bch: 4pm the Rock MEZZA LUNA: 6pm TBA CAMP HOLLY: 6pm TBA Unusual Itch; 10pm DJ Josh MAINSTREET PUB: 9pm SANDBAR Cocoa Bch: 4pm CAPTAIN HIRAM’S: S.B.I.: TBA Unplugged Open Mic Redfish Red; 9pm Karaoke 7:30pm dManufacture SUN ON THE BEACH: MISTER TONY’S: Blues SIGGY’S: 8pm Battle of the COCOA BEACH PIER: Backlot Beach Party w/ TBA Jam w/ The Space Coast Bands 2009 5pm Dugan & Michaels; 7pm THE COVE: 5pm Ana & Playboys THE COVE: 6pm John Q. Absolute Blue Gary SANDBAR Cocoa Bch: 4pm Jam CRICKETS: 9pm Karaoke w/ Buffett tunes w/ Jason Ginger SIGGY’S: 8pm Game Nite w/ 31 - FRIDAY CROWNE PLAZA: 12pm DJ Chris BONEFISH WILLY’S: 7pm Full Moon Island Sounds THE COVE: 6pm Acoustic Aaron Cole & Alex Cole EARLS: 2pm TBA; 8:30pm Jam w/ John Q.; 7:30 Free CAPTAIN HIRAM’S: TBA These calendars are the Dance Lessons w/ Bob Kane 7:30pm dManufacture ENIGMA: 7pm Matt Heister; compilation of entertainment CHILIPEPPER CLUB: Bop 7pm Dave Meyers listed by our advertisers and 29 - WEDNESDAY Gun and Architects of Fear FALCON’S RIVER ROOST: non-profit organizations in CAPTAIN HIRAM’S: 7pm COCOA BEACH PIER: 2pm TBA; 7pm TBA Brevard County. Brevard Live Shane Honkonen 5pm Dugan & Michaels; 7pm FIREHOUSE: 7pm Live Jazz Magazine is not responsible for COCOA BEACH PIER: 6pm Absolute Blue FISHLIPS: 4pm TBA; 6pm any wrong listings. All listings High Energy w/ Fitzy CRICKETS: 9pm Green DJ Soul are subject to change during CROWNE PLAZA: 5:30pm Light HEIDIS JAZZ CLUB: the month. Call to confirm. Live Jazz TBA CROWNE PLAZA: 5pm DJ 8:30pm Ron Teixeira Trio ENIGMA: 7:30pm Jazz Jam Tony Banks LOU’S BLUES: 9pm Biscuit FALCON’S RIVER EARLS: 8:30pm Roughouse Miller Traveling Show Band ROOST: 7pm Acoustic ENIGMA: 7pm Mike Everett MAINSTREET PUB: 5pm Campfire Jam FALCON’S RIVER The Hitmen FISHLIPS: 4pm Mike ROOST: 6pm Terri & Gail MEG O’ MALLEYS: 8:30pm Canton; 10pm DJ Pro Stafford TBA

Brevard Live July 2009 - 33 Community Calendar

CONCERTS/MUSIC 223-9875 Jul 4: Titus Nights “Cruise EXHIBITS Every Friday: Brown Bag In”. Historic Downtown Titus- Until Jul 12: Take Out. Lunch. Cocoa Village DANCE ville, 267-3036 Brevard Art Museum, Eau Jul 3: Jazz Friday. Brevard Jul 31: Melbourne Swing- Jul 4: Community Inde- Gallie. 242-0737 Art Museum, Eau Gallie. 242- time Band Dance. Melbourne pendence Day Celebration. Until Jul 20: Bell Bottoms 0737 Auditorium 724-0555 Wickham Park Amphitheater. & Beatniks. Strawbridge Jul 4: 4th of July Pops Con- Jul 31: Line Dance Party. 724-8434 Art League, Henegar Center, cert w/ Brevard Symphony Eau Gallie Civic Center, Mel- Jul 5: Old Eau Gallie Mur- Melbourne 259-0044 Orchestra. Cocoa Riverfront bourne. der Mystery Tours. 1pm Jul 21-Aug 17: Crackers & Park. 242-2024 Rossetter House, Melbourne. Firecrackers. Strawbridge Jul 11: Classic Albums Live EVENTS/FESTIVALS Reservations. 254-9855 Art League, Henegar Center, Series-AC/DC Back in Black. Jul 3: Ghost Tours. 7pm Jul 10: Melbourne Friday Melbourne 259-0044 King Center, Melbourne. 242- Rossetter House, Melbourne. Fest “Dub, Scratch & Toast, Until Jul 31: Jane Hodges 2219 254-9855 a Tribute to Reggae” w/ Dub Ph.D. Photographs. Cocoa Jul 16: Melbourne Munici- Jul 3: First Friday. Eau Gal- City Tribe. Downtown Mel- Beach Public Library. 868- pal Band Concert. Melbourne lie Arts District. 259-8261 bourne. 724-1741 1104 Auditorium. 724-0555 Jul 4: Independence Day Jul 12: South Brevard Shar- Jul 25: Vivace Society Gone Parade. Honor America, Mel- ing Center 1st Annual Poker THEATRE Wild-Summer Saturday Night bourne. 727-1776 Run. 10am Duffers Sports Jul 24-25: The Comedy at the Brevard Zoo w/ Brevard Jul 4: Open for Historical Bar. 727-8581 ext 207 or 208 Zone. Riverside Theatre. Vero Symphony Orchestra, 242- Tours. Rossetter House, Mel- Jul 25: Synergy Sports Body Beach. 800-445-6745 2024 bourne. 254-9855 Building Contest. Melbourne Jul 31: Film Premiere and Jul 26: Jazz at the Panthe- Jul 4: “Red , White & Auditorium. 724-5388 Red Carpet Reception. Surf- rium w/ WFIT 89.5 FM, FIT Boom” 4th of July Celebra- Jul 30: PAL/Melbourne side Players, Cocoa Beach. Campus, Melbourne. 674-8950 tion. Valiant Air Command Municipal Band Youth Band 783-3127 Jul 26: Space Coast Flute Warbird Museum/Space Coast Camp Concert. Melbourne Jul 31-Sep 6: Moon Over Orchestra Concert. Suntree Regional Airport, Titusville. Auditorium 724-0555 Buffalo. Melbourne Civic United Methodist Church. 268-1941 Theatre, Melbourne. 723-6935

34 - Brevard Live July 2009 Locations Of Entertainment

BONEFISH WILLY’S: EarlsHideaway.com Key West Bar: 2286 SR 0812 2459 Pineapple Ave. Mel- *** A1A, Indian Harbour Beach. *** bourne. 321-253-8888; www. FALCON’S RIVER 321-773-1577 OFF THE TRAXX BonefishWillys.com ROOST: 1891 E. Merritt *** SPORT’S BAR: 919 E. New *** Island Cswy. Merritt Island. King Center for the Haven Ave. Downtown Mel- BURGER INN: 321-452-6606; www.TheRiv- Performing Arts: 3865 bourne. 321-327-2919 1819 N. Harbour City Blvd. erRoost.com N. Wickham Rd., Melbourne *** Melbourne. 321-254-2211 *** 321-242-2219; www.kingcen- SANDBAR SPORTS *** FISHLIPS: 610 Glen Cheek ter.com GRILL: 4301 Ocean Beach CAMP HOLLY AIRBOAT Dr. Port Canaveral. 321-784- *** Blvd. Cocoa Beach. 321-799- RIDES: 6901 West 192, Mel- 4533; www.fishlipswaterfront. Lou’s Blues: 3191 N. 2577; 300 Ocean Ave. Mel- bourne. 321-723-2179 com SRA1A, Indialantic. 321-779- bourne Beach. 321-733-7977; *** *** 2299; www.lousbluesupstairs. www.sakeslounge.com Captain Hiram’s: FIREHOUSE RESTAU- com *** 1580 US1, Sebastian. 772- RANT & LOUNGE: 923 E. *** Sebastian Beach Inn: 589-4345; www.hirams.com New Haven Ave., Melbourne. MainstreeT pub: 705 E. 7035 SR A1A, Melbourne *** 321-327-7919 New Haven Ave., Downtown Beach. 321-728-4311; www. CHILIPEPPER SUPPER *** Melbourne. 321-723-7811; sebastianbeachinn.com CLUB: 142 N. Atlantic Ave. GROUCHO’S COMEDY www.mainstreetpub.cc *** Cocoa Beach. 321-783-8885 CLUB/Cocoa Beach: 1300 *** Siggy’s: 1153 Malabar Rd. *** North Atlantic Ave. Cooca MaTT’S CASBAH: 801 E. NE, Palm Bay. 321/952-0104 Cocoa Beach Pier: 401 Beach. 321-724-1220; www. New Haven Ave. Downtown *** Meade Ave. 321-783-7549; grouchoproductions.com Melbourne. 321-574-1099. SKEWERS: 144 5th Ave. www.CocoaBeachPier.com *** www.MattsCasbah.com Indialantic. 321-727-8944; *** GROUCHO’S COMEDY *** www.skewersrestaurant.net Crickets: 1942 N. CLUB/Vero Beach: 736 MEG O’MALLEY’S: 812 E. *** Wickham Rd., Melbourne. 21st. St. Vero Beach, Fl (772) New Haven Ave. Melbourne SUN ON THE BEACH: 321-242-9280 562-1161 321-952-5510; www.mego- 1753 A1A, Satellite Beach. *** *** malleys.com 321-777-9483 CROWNE PLAZA: 2605 N. HEIDI’S JAZZ CLUB: 7 N. *** *** Hwy A1A. Indialantic, 321- Orlando Ave. Cocoa Beach. MEZZA LUNA: SPACE COAST HARLEY- 777-4100 321-783-6806; www.heidis- 1385 Highland Ave. Mel- DAVIDSON/BUELL: 1440 *** jazzclub.com bourne 321-254-6166 Executive Cr. 321-727-8944 ENIGMA: 1550 Hwy. A1A, *** *** *** Satellite Beach. 321-779- Historic rossetter MISTER TONY’S: 1549 THE COVE: 1462 Hwy. 8202; www.EnigmaBeachside. house museum & Palm Bay Rd. Melbourne. A1A, Satellite Beach. 321- com gardens: 1320 Highland 321-409-4595 777-2683; www.thecoveo- *** Ave, Melbourne. 321-254- *** nea1a.com EARL’S HIDEAWAY: 1405 9555; www.rossetterhousemu- OASIS BAR: 300 Ocean Ave. Indian River Drive. Sebas- seum.org Melbourne Beach 321-951- tian. 772-589-5700; www. ***

Brevard Live July 2009 - 35 36 - Brevard Live July 2009 Jam and River Roost’s “Strummin More 4th Of July Parties Sundays” just to mention a few, many You can stay in your backyard and musicians have sat in on or used Dale’s clean up afterwards. Or you can join forums for exposure to receive gigs several BBQ parties around town. and get their starts in the area. • Siggy’s in Palm Bay is making a day The good news: A full recovery of it, starting the party at noon with car with minimal scarring is expected. & bike show, live music, party inside The bad news: No insurance. As and out, BBQ - and the best place to with many musicians and hospitality watch the fireworks in Palm Bay. workers there just isn’t affordable • Off The Traxx in Downtown Mel- health care while working from hand bourne has its first annual Pig Roast Falcon’s River Roost to mouth and payday to payday and and the music starts at 3 pm with Over the doctors, nurses hospitals etc. want The Void, 7 pm Joe Oliver, 9 pm Vin- Benefit Concert to be paid too tage. There will be all the fixings you For Dale Thomas The good news: The River Roost ever want to have at a BBQ. is throwing a fund raising benefit to try • The Cove in Satellite Beach has The bad news: Dale Thomas, a and offset some of the costs. On July a deck party with live bands, BBQ local musician, was burned quite badly 12th, starting at 1 o’clock, there will chicken, dogs & burgers. in an accident early in June. He spent a be a concert of local bands followed • Falcon’s River Roost in Merritt Is- week in the burn center at ORMC and by an all star jam at the River Roost. land has an all day BBQ party with is still under out-patient care. The admission is free but donations fireworks and cornhole tournament. You may remember Dale from such will be gladly excepted. There will • The Sandbar in Cocoa Beach starts notable area Jams and open Mikes such also be a BBQ, where all funds go to the party at 4 pm with the Mammoth as Falcon’s Roost Tuesday night fiasco the project, as well as 50/50 drawings Band, and at 9 pm One. Good spot to or Big Daddy Dave’s Thursday blues auctions and other cool things to do. watch the fireworks.

Brevard Live July 2009 - 37 Downtown Melbourne

What’s Hot (And New) In Historic Downtown Melbourne?

SUMMERY - Gauze cotton cloth- and Willow Tree sculptures. and women at a portion of the price as ing is stylish AND keeps you cool. STEAMY - Among the many ser- well as a display of unique works by The all natural cloth is completely ma- vices that Spa 902 is known for, they talented artists. chine washable, will not shrink and the have added a wonderful bamboo mas- SMOKIN’ - is the new lounge in pieces keep you cool and dry. You can sage. Bamboo contains natural silica, town and it’s proving to be a refreshing find the comfortable, popular “Oh My which makes up quartz, evoking the hot spot. Vapor Social Club is finely Gauze” line and other apparel at The energy of crystals during the treatment decorated and equipped with lots of Gauzeway. Be sure to look for some (hot or cold) drawing up toxins in the comfy sitting areas and couches. They great new summer styles that fit right body. Also, they now offer acupunc- serve wine, beer and champagne and, in with the trends - and as always, they ture, Chinese herbal medicine, manual of course, a wide selection of hookah come in petite, misses and plus sizes. therapy, food therapy, exercise therapy flavors. It can’t get more relaxing than SIZZLING - Giftique is always up- and more by appointment. It is con- that. dating their inventory of hot new items sidered all natural healthcare for acute FIREY - Downtown Melbourne’s like the “2006 Toy of the year” Ugly and chronic illness or injury of adults own steakhouse, The Firehouse Res- Dolls. Popular with the Obama girls, and children. taurant and Lounge serves a fantastic these dolls are soft and cuddly, cute and RED HOT - Artwork and clothing lunch and dinner with inside or outside ugly. Every doll comes complete with do go hand in hand and the owners of seating. Succulent grilled specialties an odd name like Turny Burny, Puglee, the brand new Slow Gallery & Fash- grace the menu and the hand-crafted Hidden Poe or Uglyworm and appeal to ion appreciate both. On the cutting decor is magnificent. Be sure to catch boys and girls of any age. You can also edge of fashion and art, Slow offers their happy hour with some great drink find Trollbeads, Spacepens, Tracksters unique and hard to find brands for men specials and good times for all.

38 - Brevard Live July 2009 HISTORIC DOWNTOWN MELBOURNE

Brevard Live July 2009 - 39 Getting “Crowned” On The Beach

ou don’t have to be a Rockefeller. Neither Ydo you have to pretend to be one. Despite the fact that the Crowne Plaza in Indialantic is a 4 star hotel, you find people dressed in shorts and flipflops. “That’s because we’re on the beach,” is the simple explanation from Tom Poehailos, GM at the “Crowne” as the locals fondly call it. The atmosphere is “classical relaxed” with the most gorgeous ocean deck that has become once again a hot spot in Brevard County. So, besides the chances of running into a Rockefeller, you might be see- ing your friends, neighbors and colleagues having a good time with music and other fantastic shows like the Island Luau, a Hula & Fire Dancing Show and Hawaiian Feast. To understand the role the Crowne Plaza plays in our community, you have to take a walk on Memory Lane:

It was the first big hotel on the beach in South Brevard, then a Holiday Inn, built in 1979, and the next hotel up the road was in Cocoa Beach. The Space Coast was still young, and other businesses besides the Space Center had started to move in. The management and staff of this brand-new hotel were challenged to do the pioneer-work in a rather laid-back community. In order to make it work they ca- tered to all people, the tourists and locals, the corporations and professionals. And it was the mix of people that made the Holiday Inn a unique venue. There’s Scott Sigman, now bell-captain, who’s been there for 25 years. He started at the Holiday Inn Melbourne Beach as bell-boy and just the other day he received the “Associates of the Year Awards” from the TDC (Tourist Development Council). Other employees have been here “forever.” They remember the night club “Mister T’s,” the old Tiki bar with a pool that let you swim into the lobby, the Sunday Classics, and bikini contests. The locals em- braced the venue and partied at the Holiday Inn Ocean- front on weekends. Then Jamakin Me Crazy came to the ocean deck every Wednesday at 5 pm featuring great reg- gae bands. For years it was THE place to be, and the party kept on going. Then came the “quiet years” in the late 90’s: More business and family attire, less party animals. “It was the trend of the time,” says Jim Dexheimer. Everything changed in 2004 with the hurricanes.

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You know you live in paradise when you spend time on the ocean deck at the Crowne Plaza.

Photos (2) by Mike Smyth It took 2 years until the hotel re-opened its doors as the Crowne Plaza. But if you expected any aloofness, that was far from the truth. Once again the remodeled ocean deck became a hot spot for locals, along with guests that want to feel like locals. And the prices are more than compatible. There’s a Splash Deck Party every Tuesday with a $5 happy hour buffet. Amazing smooth jazz concerts on Wednesdays presented by The Groove radio - no admission. A deck-party with dj and WA1A-radio personality Timmy Vee every Thurday, and on Fridays the weekend starts at 5 pm. Saturday afternoon you can sit by the ocean and lis- ten to Island music. Sunday afternoons are very local. Even original bands are taking the stage - imagine that! - as long as they fit into the relaxed deck atmosphere. Over the past months the Crowne has offered an incred- ible “Bounce Back” program with a dinner menu starting at just $9.95, happy hour specials, and a Staycation Package that offers 2 nights at regular rate with 3rd night free. Or After another successful Luau the Crowne decided to add you can stay 1 night at regular rate and get the second night another show on July 24th. 50 percent off. Even large groups are not a problem. Just recently, the Crowne hosted the annual DRS-picnic serving beer and hot dogs. 1,200 people were accommodated between beach and oceandeck. (And my friend Virginia who was one of the at- tendants told me they had the best time!)

i am sitting with GM Tom and his assistant Jim (well, it’s James - but we’re on the beach) in the restaurant remi- niscing. Both have lots of experience in the hospitality busi- ness. “I started out as busboy, ”says Jim. “And I started as dishwasher before I was promoted to busboy,” laughs Tom. They’re cool guys, down to earth, and they know what it takes to “crowne” Brevard County! - HC

Brevard Live July 2009 - 41 Florida CD Reviews

By Matt Bretz

few months back entire album is what gets me. It’s so Da Tribe AI ran into Adam, rhythmic and relaxed I literally had Da Tribe lead singer of local to kick off my shoes while I was When I first started listened to groms the Twenty driving around listening. To be fair, this CD, I was delightfully impressed. Three Trees. I love the guitar tone doesn’t change much The very track takes you to a new place those guys! They play the chillest from song to song, but this is reggae rhythmically and that’s not something vibe on the beach, throw great parties for sure and the best in this genre is that happens very often in this genre. and hang out with the hottest girls. usually simple and free flowing. On Formula is the key to success. At So when he asked me to review his a couple tracks I got lost sometimes least, that seems to be what hip-hop band’s CD I accepted with gracious trying to understand what Adam producers think. Keeping that in mind, honor. was talking about in his lyrics, but I loved the freshness and positivity Then, earlier this month while I the rhythm and rhyme scheme more of most of the album. The beats are was running a route for the magazine than make up for it. Adam’s voice is tight, the melodies are crisp and the making deliveries, I was passed a CD perfectly suited for this style and he swagger being spit by Da Tribe flows by a hip-hop group doing something shows clear vocal strength when he with a familiar quality not unlike old a little more meaningful and positive successfully attempts runs on songs school Easy or new guy on the scene than a lot of what you hear these like “Reality” and “Wrecking Ball”. FR. I even caught some Twisted in days. Aaron Azar, Adam’s brother and the there somewhere. But then, two third I have to say, doing reviews this Trees’ bassist, handles the low end of the way through this very long CD, month was a treat. Thanks for sending with an easy feel. His lines are simple, it turned on me. THEY turned on me. me great music to listen to. Keep it but not corny and he stays tight with The last third of CD is filled with songs coming! drummer Mike Longman. Longman, that talk about and promote violence like his band mates, also takes a very and gangsta rep campaigning. My Upon the Shore Line relaxed approach to his trade. There joy in finding rappers that didn’t feel Twenty Three Trees isn’t a lot of diversity on this album, the need to talk about hurting people, Track one is actually titled but I honestly don’t think that’s what making money and using women was “Intro”, and it’s exactly what it says they were going for. It’s hard to find completely destroyed. The guys are it is…an intro. A ukulele is heard a band as completely in sync as these actually great at what they do and the over some lapping surf ‘upon the guys. They share a single vision for recording is phenomenal. The content shore line’ and two guys with salty their music and that’s enabled them is a matter of taste, so you will have to accents deliver a couple cheesy lines to produce a very well presented make up your own mind about that. about playing music because the product. surf is down. Listen to it once and My favorites were “Wrecking then program your player to skip Ball”, “2 for 1” and “Slippin Away”. ahead to track two. The vibe on this

Now On The Air Hot for bikes and vibes? Then tune in to ESPN radio on 1560 AM on Wednesdays at 5 pm and listen to “motor- cycle-mama” Darby Koller, who hosts the “Rev It Up and Ride” radio talk show. Darby, an avid rider and motorcycle enthusiast, will feature every week special guests from the bike-industry, inform about biker events and promote the local bike scene. Along with that, Darby has an impressive website (www.revitupandride.com) where you can listen to her show anytime, find a photo gallery, garage talk, service directory, tails from the trails, riding groups and even an e- swapmeet. Call Darby at 321-704-6006.

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Sun On The Beach: Lazy Sunday With The Grill Masters

By Charlene Hemmle t’s that time of year to call your friends Iand family, grab your beach chairs and head over to Satellite Beach because on Sunday afternoons Sun on the Beach turns into a huge, backyard beach BBQ complete with all the fixins. The family owners Gil, Seth and Kent put on a great party with lots of good food, drinks and entertainment. From 1 pm to 5 pm you can cozy up under a shaded table with a refreshing beach view while listen- ing to live music from popular local musicians. Then, order an Sun on the Beach is located at ice cold beer and chow down on some of their delicious down 1753 A1A, Satellite Beach home cookin’ - these guys are grill masters! Each week they will 321-777-9483 serve up a different array such as BBQ, seafood boils, chicken and other specialties. Upon my last visit I sampled the ever-popular crawfish boil complete with corn, potatoes, sausage and shrimp. The portion was huge, and the crawfish and shrimp were large, juicy and served with butter and a seafood “au jus” which really put them over the top in succulence. They also offer other grilled options like the biggest hot dog I have ever seen, easily shared by two. I had a couple of beers and sat to listen to the original tunes of 23 Treez. The weather was breezy, everybody was in a great mood and the whole place had this laid back vibe. I talked to a couple of people who visit each week to see what they are cook- ing up and who is performing. They mentioned how much they enjoyed the casual atmosphere, tasty food and friendly people, not to mention the view. I’m always look- ing for somewhere to take the entire family and this is a great Sunday spot. Just steps from the beach, everyone is happy.

Grilling and chilling is the motto at Sun On The Beach with BBQ and live music.

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Matt’s Casbah in Downtown Melbourne New Fancy Building Same Delicious Cuisine mong the chefs, Matt is a rock-star! He has a Afollowing in this county that some musicians wish they had. And no matter where he goes, his hungry fans go with him.

Matt was the chef of the legendary Wine Gallery on the beach back in the days, before he opened his own place, Matt’s Tropical Grill. His restaurant was well known for its creative fusion cuisine. His flavors are unique and artistic, just like his presentation. It’s “Original Food Art” and his patrons understand that. But would they follow him over the bridge, away from the beach, to downtown Melbourne? The answer is YES! When the 2004 hurricanes destroyed his restaurant, Matt acquired the rather run-down building in downtown Melbourne that once housed Pop’s Casbah known for its simple blue-plate food. After years of tearing down the walls and building a fancy restaurant in its place, nothing reminds of Pop’s Casbah - but the name. Now it’s Matt’s Casbah! (Looks as if Matt has a sentimental side.) We came for lunch - and stayed to indulge. I did the “Study in Tuna” which included the spicy tuna roll, tuna nigiri and pepper seared tuna sashimi. My friend ordered a salad with three different fish fillets. Every bite became an experience, and that’s just what has made Matt’s famous for decades. We even ordered dessert. if you’re new to this county, discover one of Brevard’s culinary treasures. If you haven’t been to Matt’s in down- town Melbourne, you’re missing out. His new place is just as fancy and tastefull as the food. Matt’s Got Night Life! hen the sun sets, Matt’s patio cranks up. For once, Wit’s the best light show in Brevard County (not count- ing the lasershows at the BCC Planetarium!). The changing colors, the high and wavy ceiling, the outside bar and the live entertainment set the mood for a south-beachy atmo- sphere. Honestly, if anyone would have told me 15 years ago that we’re going to have a place like that in downtown Melbourne, I would have said: Keep on dreaming! Matt made his dream a reality - and it still looks like a dream. You find all kinds of people there: Professionals that want to relax, young people that want to go out in style, couples, dates, and singles that are hoping to find a date. Last time I went, I ran into Mayor Harry Goode. We started talking, then decided to order a beverage and hang out for a while. - It’s a Wonderful Life! - HC

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hen Linda Peters and Linda Schiegner took over The Cove Win September 08, they had some great new ideas for this landmark restaurant. Or at least, they thought so. The remodeling took about a month and during this time the phone kept on ring- ing. Concerned patrons called: “You’re not changing the Cove, are you?”, was a frequent question accompanied with a light threat: “You’re gonna lose all your customers!” - By the time the Lindas opened the restaurant in October, they had learned one thing: They don’t own the Cove - the Cove owns THEM!

While having plenty of experience running their own enterprises, the restaurant business was new territory to both ladies. No problem, they were ready to learn, and they learned quickly: The bridge-ladies are coming at 9:30 am, and it doesn’t matter if the restaurant opens at 11 am. They need “their” place and were here way before the Lindas even thought about buying the Cove. Next rule: Don’t change the music. It’s dance bands on weekends or bust! Liquid NRG was put together by Joe Caluti many years ago for the sole purpose of playing at the Cove - customized. Bobby Kelley, Ana & Gary - they are “musical inventory” at the Cove. The list of must-be’s and must-have’s goes on and on, and both Lindas want to accommodate their customers. So they listened carefully, didn’t fix what wasn’t broken, and made most of their improvements in the kitchen and by remodeling walls and ceilings. We visited the Cove on “Thursday Seafood Night” and ordered some of their specials. The tuna sashimi appetizer was enough for two and sim- ply delicious. For dinner we ordered a “surf and turf” special, a filet steak and snow crab cluster, and a pasta dish with jumbo shrimp, sea scallops and a grouper fillet - all so delicious you do want to write home about it. The prices are amazingly reasonable - appetizers are under $10 and entrees cost between $10 and $20. Afterwards, we sat on the Cove’s lovely deck on SR A1A where it had cooled down after a rain shower and listened to John Quinlivan who hosted a jam with some of the area’s finest musicians. Lucky us - Jamie Rickett, guitarist extraordinaire, showed up and took the stage with JQ. Awesome! The Cove! Some things never change - or at least, we hope so! - HC

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Italian Food and Live Music in Palm Bay Who Is Mister Tony? ister Tony, that is Anthony ness and is the official owner of this MGugino. Italian, friendly, place, along with chef Mario, who likeable - he’s the big guy in the previously worked at the Malabar photo above with his son Buddy Country Club, Samperton’s and The Shack among others. (left) and chef Mario (right). All My friend tried a breast of three men are working together to chicken with mushrooms and on- make this restaurant a good place ions smothered in a brandied cream to eat Italian food and a cool place sauce and mozzarella rice. Deli- to hang out and listen to live enter- cious! I ordered a veggie pizza - tainment. - That’s Mister Tony’s! very tasty. The menu includes subs, lunch specials, entrees, wings, even Tony comes from Buffalo, NY, a fish-fry on Fridays. and has been working in the pizzeria The entertainment is just as di- business since he was 12 years old.. versified as the food - and Mr. Tony In 1982 he opened up his own res- is in charge of that. He built a nice taurant called “Carla’s Place” (after stage with sound and made some his daughter). It was a success and friends in the music business fea- his wings were voted “Best in Buf- turing everything from jazz, blues, falo”. In 1997, however, he acquired bluegrass, and rock’n’roll. A lot of another successful sales-business. fun are the cruise-in street parties His plan was to open up another starting at 6 pm every Friday with small office in Brevard County, so DJ Doc Holiday. he could come here and play golf. This month, on July 25th, there All that changed when Tony will be a “Christmas in July” bike decided to switch headquarters and run. All proceeds benefit “Kids with- take over a restaurant on the.corner out Christmas”. The bike run starts of Palm Bay Road and Babcock at Wal-Mart in Viera going down Located at Street back in September 08. “I’ve I-95 ending up at Mister Tony’s. For played golf exactly three times in more information call Bear from 549 Palm Bay Road the past nine months”, he said. Abate at 321-298-6046 or Mike (behind Applebee’s) In the kitchen you find Tony’s Kelly of Kid’s without Christmas Tel.: 321-409-4595 son Buddy, who grew up in the busi- Foundation at 321-698-7545. - HC

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Picking Up The Bike By Eroica Fedder Over a year ago I cringed at the thought of any major physical activity.

lot of things began to change in my life once I be- Acame active. For one, I was getting in shape, which was great; but I also started eating better and toying with the idea of quitting smoking. There were also other benefits to this new way of living. I had a new circle of friends who encouraged me to do more and I ended up having quite a bit in common with one new friend in particular named Sam. We started dating and that began a whole new ava- lanche of ideas and activities, as he is a fairly active per- son. i began to think seriously about quitting smoking, which was a feat in itself. i’d been smoking for quite a few years already and had never really wanted to quite before. it’s been several months and I think I am doing lock into the corresponding pedals. The benefits are never okay. My main weakness is when we go out and have a few slipping off of your pedals and getting more out of each drinks and I might have one then, but for the most part, I time you pedal. The downfall is that you have to get used am smoke-free. It’s really improved every aspect of my life to being attached to your bike and train yourself to turn - my health (of course) and my ability to breathe among your foot in the proper direction to release yourself before other things. you crash and burn. The latter part is proving quite difficult As I biked more, I became increasingly irritated with for me to date. I’ve gotten some pretty stellar bruises and my bike. Eventually Sam started to help me look at bikes scars and from what I hear, it’s not the end. For now I save and figure out what kind was right for me. I went to bike the clips for road rides, where I can better anticipate the shops and tested out bikes: Specialized, Trek, Giants...all need for releasing, and wear tennis shoes off road. Eventu- of which were a Bentley to my current Nova. After much ally I will wear clips full time, but I want to make sure I debate, I became the proud owner of a Trek Fuel 8. Full am completely comfortable with them first. Despite their suspension makes a huge difference when you are riding downfalls, they really do make quite a difference in the trail and I was ecstatic to have my new bike. I was soon way you ride. advised that if I was graduating in the bike world, I might As if biking weren’t enough in this new and strange as well upgrade my gear. world of physical activity, I also started jogging. I never Clips have been the bain of my trail riding existence really liked running, but Sam asked me to give it a try, so I for some time now. They have caused me great pain on thought, sure...I’ve come this far, right? I honestly didn’t many rides...but I hear they are beneficial? My first mistake think I would like it. At first, I hated it. It was torture. I’d was listening to a certain someone and going on an off road run a half a block and have to stop, panting and doubled ride through the palmetto ridden portion of the Wickham over in pain. I couldn’t breathe, my side ached and I had Park trails to test out my new clips. Bad idea. If I told you no stamina, but once I stopped smoking, I found I was able I crashed a couple of times it would be a major under- to breathe so much easier, so I ran farther and finally de- statement. i obliterated myself. I’d hop on my bike, go cided it was time to do my first 5k. a few feet, hit a palmetto root and go flying off trail, bike The Melbourne Art Festival 5k was the next run on the an all. For those of you who are not familiar with what calendar so I signed up and started training. I wanted to clips are, I will explain. Basically, you have shoes with run it without stopping and make a decent time. I’d never metal plates attached to the bottom and these metal plates continued page 53

Brevard Live July 2009 - 51 52 - Brevard Live July 2009 Out & About run the causeways before, so I went there a couple of times and ran them to better prepare myself. Before I knew it, it was race day. For a newcomer, the race atmosphere is slightly euphoric. There are hundreds of people there all ready to go. I quickly found out that running with a crowd is completely different than running solo. When you run by yourself, you don’t have to worry about inad- vertently plowing down the person in front of you when they suddenly stop running. Fortu- nately for me and the others around me, I did not experience that myself, but I did weave through the crowd and pass people, which was quite invigorating I might add. So there I was, on the other side of the causeway, totally pumped. I was halfway fin- ished and going strong. My excitement gave me more energy, so I think I ran up a tad faster than I probably should have because by the time I was halfway down the other side all I wanted to do new woman. I also found out that the time on the clock did was stop running. I kept having to tell myself: just a little not reflect my true time and it was probably about a minute further, don’t stop now, keep going. When the time clock less, which I didn’t realize. For those who haven’t run a race and finish line were finally in sight I saw the seconds flut- before, I will explain: you get chips to put on your shoes and tering toward 32 minutes. Everything in my head screamed these chips are numbered and assigned to your name. When “NOOO!” i had a personal goal of 30 minutes, but 32 you step over the start and finish line the chip goes off and would have been okay too. But now that I had the power records your time and you get an exact, to the second time to make it under that I sped up and ran over the finish line for your run. Mine was 30:44. Woot! in just under 32 minutes. I was a tad disappointed, but still Finishing that race was so exhilarating I’ve decided that happy with it - it was still a 10 minute mile after all. Now I want to do a half marathon within the next year. It will all of my attention was focused on the fact that I was light definitely be a challenge, but I think it will be very reward- headed and felt as if I could projectively vomit right that ing as well. I will be sure to let you know how that goes. very moment. There’s still more to the adventures of sporty me. Next i know I overexerted myself, but I had a great time month I’ll be telling you about an amazing trek I went on doing it. I never vomited, thank God, but I did make my with Sam and a few friends through the Andes of Peru to way to where all of the refreshments were and down some Machu Picchu. Until then I’ll be running, riding and trying water and a few orange slices, which made me feel like a not to crash. Photos courtesy of Dena Geist

Bonefish Willy’s Customer Appreciation

as it been 10 years already? It seems like yesterday Hwhen Terry Holt and Tina Quinn took over Bonefish Willy’s, one of Brevard’s traditional river restaurants. That was in 1999. On July 17, 18, and 19 they celebrate this an- niversary by having a customer appreciation weekend with give aways, live music, and lots of food and drink specials. The food is consistantly good with popular seafood and fish entrees along with chicken, steak, pork, and a raw bar. And never leave without a piece of that Key Lime Pie. Bonefish Willy’s has a beautiful deck over the Indian River, a great view, and old Florida charme.

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FedEx Lost Your Motivation Package? by Lisa Cavallaro, MA

’m planning on doing that as soon as you can’t find any proof for your new, been lead to believe since childhood? II get motivated! Yup, as soon as that motivated thought. It would make As always, we do have an option motivation gets here, I’m doing that. sense that we would think this. After here. We can continue thinking and My announcement sounds really good all, we know what our reality is and we believing what we know to be our and usually I even have a plan to kick want to be truthful and call it like we reality and keep getting ourselves into place once the FedEx guy drops see it. But if we don’t have something more of that same reality. Or we can off my motivation package. that we want, is talking over and over start thinking thoughts that will bring Well, I don’t know about your again about its absence actually going us to our goals. FedEx guy, but mine keeps losing to bring it to us? For me, the choice is a simple that motivation package… and I’m The answer, of course, is no… and one. I want to reach my goals and I’m beginning to think it will never arrive. we can both think of things in our lives absolutely fascinated with my new Actually, that’s a good thing! As that prove it. So why not try thinking understanding of how to achieve them. I’ve recently learned, motivation really motivating thoughts again? What goal While action is a necessary component isn’t something that happens to us. It’s would you like to reach in your life? to reaching my goals, I know that the something we find ways to create for What thoughts could you think about actions will come easier and count ourselves. this goal that would cause you to feel for more if they’re preceded by good- Sure… it would be much easier motivated? feeling thoughts. if suddenly we felt motivated. But if losing weight is your goal, i love how motivation feels. I love for those times when it’s just not thinking that you can’t find the feeling it run through my veins. I’m happening and we wish it were, I do motivation is not only going to cause happy to create intentional thoughts not recommend waiting. feelings of hopelessness and despair, that allow me this feeling. And I’m The best way I know to feel but it’s also going to create a result also happy to let Mr. FedEx know that motivated is to think motivated of not losing the weight. On the other he can keep the package. I know that thoughts. “Yeah… Yeah… Yeah”, hand, thinking that you have all that I can create motivation on my very you’re saying. You’ve heard this you need and that you can learn how own… and no shipping charges! before and tried it a few times, but it to use it is going to cause you a more never worked for you. Right? hopeful feeling and will also cause you Lisa Cavallaro, MA is a Weight if this process sounds familiar, to take actions that are more in line Loss Master Coach and Speaker in then my hunch is that your motivated with losing the weight. Syracuse, NY and Palm Beach, FL. thoughts didn’t cause a motivated So what if this method of attaining Learn more on her website at www. feeling for one big reason… you say our goals goes against what we’ve bluerosecoaching.com.

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igon grew up in Ohio. He says by Harris and moved to Palm Bay. Brett Pthat he always knew how to draw. He concentrated mostly on his career In school, when drawing was needed, and his family, but he taught himself he would do it; but he didn’t sketch as painting over the years by studying Pigon many artists do when they are young, the paintings of the old masters in his he didn’t pursue art, and he didn’t take spare time. Specifically, he studied the By Lou Belcher art classes. works of Vermeer and Bierstadt. You Pigon’s start as an artist was an can see their influence in the rich col- unusual one. He attended Ohio State ors and the use of light in his paintings. I’ve always felt that it’s University where he studied to be- Through studying the painters, critiqu- come an engineer. While at home af- ing paintings of the National Gallery a misconception that ter his freshman year, he woke up one of Art, and through painting he has engineers deal only in morning and thought, “I think I’ll try developed his own style of painting. painting today.” He pulled out an old, By combining all these methods and black and white. Brett unused paint set his brother had given by using the engineer’s penchant for Pigon is proof of my him and started painting. He admits detail, he has created beautiful works that his first painting was not all that of art. theory. He not only great, but it was the start. Soon after Pigon admits that he is a contem- contemplates all the that, he painted a picture of the USS plative person and he feels that this Constitution. And then he painted has been an advantage when study- possible grays, but he a mountain scene from a picture in ing a scene for a painting. The natural brings the full color the National Geographic. Those two beauty in his own back yard inspires paintings were good. In fact, he was him, as well as family, friends, pets, spectrum to life in his surprised by them and by the fact that and wildlife. He enjoys studying how paintings. he seemed to have a natural talent for light reflects on a potential subject. He mixing colors. looks at everything as an artist. After college, Pigon was hired Pigon said, “I enjoy making paintings

56 - Brevard Live July 2009 Florida Art for friends and family who I know will treasure them.” He has painted cats and dogs for friends. He even created a painting of his brother in the full garb of an English lord with the title, “Lord Robert, Mighty Hunter.” First, he paint- ed his brother, and then he painted the hunting scene around him. It surprised and delighted his brother. Pigon has completed a large body of work for someone who works full time in the corporate world. One way his work has helped his art is that he has participated in the Harris Art Ex- hibit for years. This is a yearly event where employees submit artwork and compete for ribbons. Pigon’s painting of Turkey Creek won Best of Show and the People’s Choice awards in the Har- ris Art Exhibit. The Turkey Creek painting also won Best of Show in the Palm Bay Millennium Art Show. The painting is large at 80” by 29” and depicts por- tions of Turkey Creek in Palm Bay. Within the painting, Pigon has inserted at least 26 creatures, such as manatee, woodpecker, heron, alligator, turtle, etc., into the painting. He challenges viewers to find all of them. The paint- ing is a beautiful piece. It draws the viewer into the lush colors of Turkey Creek. This award labeled Pigon as the “Artist of the Millennium” for the city of Palm Bay. That’s quite a title to live up to, and PIgon is doing just fine in that regard. Pigon is a member of the Straw- bridge Art League and has entered his work in the juried exhibits sponsored by that organization. He had a piece in the 2008 PaperWorks exhibit. He won the John VanDyck Award for Oils in their 2009 Vision juried exhibit for a painting of his wife. Also, he won mer- it awards at the Titusville Art League 2009 Spring Art Show and at the Faces of Brevard exhibit at the Strawbridge Art League. The Titusville award was his first award for watercolor. The win- ning painting is titled, “Morning Water Lilies.” Besides oil and watercolor, Pigon

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is busy perfecting his skills in oth- er mediums. For this year’s Harris show, he intends to submit an entry in each of the following categories: pastel, watercolor, photography, oil, and acrylic. When talking about the un- usual way he discovered his artis- tic ability he said that most people know the engineer, but he has learned through his own experience that there’s always more to people than what is first apparent. He said that people often say to him that they wish they could draw. His re- sponse is, “How do you know you can’t?” His theory is that everyone has their own talent, but it doesn’t come overnight. It takes time to de- velop it. Pigon has put in the time and he continues to do so. Be sure to watch for his future works. For more information, contact Brett Pigon by email at bpigon@ bellsouth.net.

Brevard Art News

Fifth Avenue Art Gallery 20th. On Friday evening, June 19, 2009, The Founding Artist’s Art Exhibit kicked off the opening of the gallery. Call for Artists It featured artwork by founding artists Bobbi Q. Brown, it’s time to get ready for the “100% Pure Florida” Helen Wheatley, Linda Graham, Jeanette Drake, Alex exhibit at the Fifth Avenue Art Gallery on Highland Avenue Stankiewicz, Suzan Brooks, and Jerry Hanzl. On Saturday, in the Eau Gallie Arts District of Melbourne. The exhibit June 20, 2009, there were festivities for the family, will be in September 2009, but submissions are due by July including clowns for the children and participants were 28 to be considered for entry into the exhibit. Here is the invited to help paint the classroom floor with their feet. The gallery’s description of the exhibit: Art Gallery of Viera is located in the Home Center building on the corner of Viera Blvd. and Murrell Road in Viera and “100% Pure Florida” 5410 Murrell Road Suite 135. For more information about The 4th annual 100% Pure Florida featuring the best classes or upcoming events, visit their website at www. pure Florida artists. The artwork is of varied subject matter artgalleryofviera.com . and mediums, the only thing that has to be purely Floridian are the artists. 100% Pure Florida showcases Florida’s best Correction: Apologies to Dij Pacarro. Her email and most exquisite talent within the state in a variety of address was inadvertently listed incorrectly in the article mediums. Please visit http://www.100percentpureflorida. about her wonderful quilt art last month. To contact Dij com/ for a prospectus and application. The show starts about her art, email her at [email protected] September 1st and goes through the 27th. Welcome to the Art Gallery of Viera For updates on art events throughout the month visit The arts community welcomes the Art Gallery of Viera. www.brevardartnews.com The grand opening for the gallery was June 19th and

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Happy 4th of July! By Joey Simao

his month we celebrate Independence Day known to attempt to try to convince us he knows what he is doing. Tmany of us as the fourth of July where we adopted the Even Bill Maher, a known Obama supporter, Bush hater, Declaration of Independence declaring our independence said during his HBO show that basically Obama is trying to from Great Britain. I think we need a new Independence be a celebrity and that he needs to stop acting like president Day declaring our independence from Obama and our and start being one. He said he needs to be a little more like government. Most people will be celebrating the day George Bush. You can hear it all http://www.youtube.com/ having picnics with families and friends, eating some great watch?v=HWulnfog20c. food and tossing back a few cold ones. Obama, on the other i, for the life of me, cannot understand why he wants side, will be spending his day like he always does, trying to put America down while he visits foreign countries. Sure to take our independence and making us dependent on the we might not always have done the right thing but damn if government. you are the leader of this country, please don’t talk us down The other day I was looking around on Youtube and as though we are a red headed step child or worse his own I came across a video of Obama at a golf course driving step brother that lives in a hut and likes to smoke a little pot range. He was looking as though he was a professional every now and then. golfer with the high dollar golf shirt and matching short set. i am now thinking Obama has done us all a favor with He had a designer golf hat on and he was swinging custom taking over GM and Chrysler. Does anyone need a new car? fitted golf clubs. You can tell, he was getting ready to tear With the tax payers now reportedly owning most of GM and up the course. Chrysler does this mean we can go into any GM or Chrysler He confidently walked up and placed a ball onthe dealership and demand to see the original invoice and buy golf tee to begin his warm up before he went on to play his the new vehicle for exactly what the dealership paid for scheduled eighteen holes. Obama being a left handed golfer vehicle? Why should we pay a dime more? It was our money took his stance and got ready to send that little white ball that is allowing them to stay open. We should all be allowed flying. He pulled the club back and then began his down to receive zero percent financing on all new vehicle and no swing and smacked the ball a whopping three feet. The ball ones credit history should be brought in to play. Especially barely came off the tee. The person video-taping this from now that we know GM and Chrysler’s credit is shot. How a distance said, “Damn he sucks.” However, Obama acted dare they look at our credit history and tell anyone that they as though that was exactly what he wanted the ball to do. will not finance them. They stiffed many creditors and there He then bent down and placed another ball on the tee and will be more to come. I wonder how Obama will handle this confidently drew the club back and again the down swing one. came. This time the ball went about eight feet, however, the if, for some reason, Government Motors fails, and cell phone on his belt flew twelve feet. How the hell he did let’s face it, we all know there is a real good chance of that, I couldn’t tell but I was laughing my ass off. He then that happening, how does the government plan on paying walked over, picked up his cell phone as if he planned that us back? You don’t think Obama would just take our to happen. Obama believes if he can make the impression money without a plan to make sure we get it all back with that he knows what he is doing, then people just might interest? take him seriously. In this case he wanted people to think if I were you, I would begin going around to all the that he is an accomplished golfer by acting as if he was. GM and Chrysler dealerships in the country and introduce He went through all the motions looking as if Tiger Woods yourself as their new owner because you and I are. himself better watch out for Obama, then when he actually Obama please take a look at Playboy. Rumor has it they completed the follow through, there was nothing. He was are having financial troubles and I sure would like to get a left holding the club and looking like a dumbass. piece of that action. The club he is now holding represents the United States You can write to me at [email protected] of America, and we all are looking like dumbasses. Every new program or bill that he wants to sign in is only his

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