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Dear Reader, What’s up Brevard Live!!! this month Brevard Live Magazine will start a new edi- Missing Picket is hitting the stage for a local appearance torial section - Live! at the Metro Entertainment Complex in West Melbourne on Many popular bands and artists that we have been writ- June 16th. It’s been abot 2 or 3 years since we had an article ing about for years, tour Florida on a regular basis. Brevard in Brevard Live, and I think the June issue would be perfect to County usually is not the only stop in the Sunshine State. let Brevard know that Missing Picket is still rockin the scene. So we thought that our readers - especially the many readers We’re in the studio working on our 4th and have that live all over the state and download Brevard Live every lots of great tunes to share with Brevard County!! month from our website - might appreciate to know where Kevin Scott else they can catch their favorite act. Missing Picket And sometimes a popular band might perform close BL: Welcome back! Read Jeff Nall’s article on page 38. by, just not in Brevard. And it would be a shame if you miss a band you always wanted to see, just because we didn’t inform you. Free Download on Volcom.com Chris Long, our longtime rock’n’roll-writer, follows My Friend DREW TOONZ is the artist who creates the his favorite bands all over Florida and beyond. And so does cartoon and I was lucky to have recorded music with him last music-writer Jeff Nall. They will let you know what our state year in Hawaii for his band THE RESORTS and some of the has to offer. songs are on the soundtrack...he was nice enough to put a pic- Too far to drive? Not if you join groups like Singlefo- ture of me in the credits! So pick download the film asap and cus which offer affordable bus trips to major concerts and check out the funniest surf cartoon ever made...North Shore festivals - the only sensible answer to rising gas prices and Style!! environmental problems. Support local talent!! Peace and love. We are working on a new web page for Florida enter- Jason Noon tainment. Check www.floridalive.org for more information. [email protected] Heike Clarke & The Brevard Live Staff Les Dudek Show Was wondering if anyone there saw Les Dudek’s show the other week. I was trying to find a set list of that show. He will be playing about 5 hours from my house and was won- dering if it would be worth the drive. Thanks for any info. Tom Hills Red Wing, MN P.S.: I love Judy Tatum Lane’s series “The Glory Days”; very cool articles.

Piano Distributors Is Closing Hi Everyone, I wanted to let you know my piano store is closing. I just found out on Wednesday when I traveled across the state to see my boss. The lease is up, and the landlord increased the rent 25%. Business and the economy is down so we are not renewing the lease. Florida is having a hard . Real estate is down 50%. Real estate taxes have majorly increased, Hur- ricane insurance has gone from $1500.00 a year to $6000.00 for most home owners. I am not going to even talk about gasoline! On June 28th I will be here 5 years. I really put my heart and soul into the Piano Distributors’ store in Melbourne. I ran it like it was my own. It was 5 years ago on April 29th that Judy’s Music went out. It is a big blow to me. It happened so fast. The store will be closed by July 15th. Judy Hanley [email protected]

Brevard Live June 2007 -   - Brevard Live June 2007 BREVARD LIVE Meet The INDEX Stars F E A T U R E S Florida Live! • POISON page 11 Poison’s 2007 traveling rock and roll circus will be at Orlando’s House of Blues on the 4th of July! JUNE 2007 Volume 16, Issue 2 PUBLISHER & EDITOR Brevard Live! Heike Clarke • JACK SMINK page 13 STAFF The Spirit of Elvis lives right here in Brevard! Charlene Hemmle (Manager & Graphics) Jay Galbreath (Sales/Marketing) Linda Thorpe (Sales/Marketing) • JOHNNY RIVERS page 18 Jeff Nall (Staff-Writer) Rock / Pop Legend performs at the Melbourne Auditorium. Chris Long (Staff-Writer) David Mac Makin (Computer) Lou Belcher (Arts) • page 19 Terry Wallace (Photos) Power Pop band at Captain Hiram’s. CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Eroica Fedder, Greg Kimple, Franco Dean, • FRANK STALLONE page 20 Judy Tatum Lane, Bruce Marion, “Rocky’s” brother performs from the American Songbook. Hagen Panton, Chuck Van Riper DINING Reproduction of any portion of Brevard Live is • 4TH 0F JULY CONCERTS page 22 strictly prohibited without the written & FUN Country in Palm Bay, Reggae in Melbourne. permission of the publisher. page 47 ADVERTISEMENT/ SALES D I N I N G for information and rate card • OUT & ABOUT page 47 Phone: (321) 956-9207 by Eroica Fedder She samples food, enjoys the ambi- Fax: (321) 956-9228 ance, listens to music. Eroica is “out & about”. e-mail: [email protected]

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FESTIVALS SHOWS & CONCERTS

Summer Fest at Celebration Looking for a fun-day day-trip and a free concert? You may want to check out Summer Fest in Celebra- tion, near Kissimmee. The event runs from Saturday, June 30th through Sunday, July 1st and will feature singer- Toby Lightman and Brevard POISON SUMMER TOUR - ONE STOP IN FL jazz-man, Tony Wynn. by Chris Long Saturday’s superb lineup includes Bryan Malpass Dall adds. “Kiss invented ‘Rock And Roll’ Poison has a new summer re- (5pm), Vaughan Rhea and they did it ‘All Night.’ Unfortunately (6pm), Big 10-4 (7:15pm), cord, Poison’d. and that means growing up, I Partied Every Day.” JR Richards of Dishwalla .. Of course with Poison, a new summer the band goes on summer tour. (8:30pm), and the sullen, record also means a summer tour. This year’s soulful singer-songwriter, “We’ve busted our asses making this re- show will reportedly be even bigger and more Toby Lightman (9:30pm). cord!” proclaimed Poison bassist elaborate than their successful ‘06 outing Sunday‘s lineup will fea- while on location in NYC during the recent and musically will feature all of the band’s ture the Titusville artists, shoot for his band’s new video “What I Like signature hits as well as several highlights saxophonist Tony Wynn, About You.” Produced by legendary rock from the Poison’d record. And just in time to from 5pm to 7pm, followed guru Don Was, this latest offering from the celebrate our great country’s independence, by The Reflections Band, self-proclaimed Glam Slam Kings of Noise is Poison’s 2007 traveling rock and roll circus from 7pm to 10pm. simply titled Poison’d and features a host of will invade Orlando’s House of Blues on the And if your appetite newly recorded remakes of 1970s classics by 4th of July! for fun isn’t solely sati- such rock icons as David Bowie, Tom Petty, And speaking of last year’s summer tour ated with great music, you The Rolling Stones as well as one of Dall’s Dall assures fans that all is well within the can also plunge your taste greatest musical influences, Alice Cooper. band despite the well publicized on stage buds into hours of cooking “1977, Tampa Florida, 14 years old. brawl between front man and demos on both days. On Front row and center stage when he struts himself in Atlanta last August. “We’re close Saturday, cooking demos into the room,” Dall recalls fondly of his as brothers and sometimes we fight like will run from 10am to first Alice Cooper experience. “Black patent brothers,” insists Dall. “Sometimes though it 10pm. On Sunday, they leather thigh high heel boots, g-string, torn breaks out on stage!” will take place from 12pm fishnet, guillotine, whips, love dolls and all. (www.poisonweb.com) to 8pm. Featured chefs will Eye liner melting with a fifth of whiskey include Tyler Florence and in tow, he drops to his knees and I hear ‘If Poison’s 2007 Rocco DiSpirito from the there’s a tear on my face.’ Simply put, I fell Food Network. in love with a man named ALICE.” traveling rock and Other highlights from the new record roll circus will be The event takes place include re-released remakes from the band’s at Orlando’s House at the Celebration Town infamous past like the Loggins and Messina of Blues on the Center (610 Sycamore classic Your Mama Don’t Dance and one of 4th of July! Street, Celebration). Dall’s all-time favorites, Kiss’ . “I agree with Gene (Simmons),”

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Countdown To The 4th Annual BMAs

s 2007 screams past at what seems like lightning Aspeed, the Brevard Live staff is preparing for the biggest night Saturday, July 7, at of the year, the 4th Annual Melbourne Auditorium Brevard Live Music Awards.

Frequently referred to as the lo- cal version of the Grammy Awards, Jack Smink Brings Spirit of the BMA ceremony has become a huge annual event for Brevard’s live Elvis Presley to Melbourne music scene. One thing that makes of a hokey Elvis impersonation need the BMAs so special is that most of “Just One More Time” not worry. Smink is quick to explain our award winners are determined featuring voice of Elvis back- that he does not attempt to impersonate based on the ballots cast by the read- up singer, Ray Walker from the King of Rock’n’Roll but instead ers of Brevard Live. After months of The Legendary Jordanaires. performs a respectable tribute show. preliminary voting the top five vote “The show I do is tribute show,” said getters in various categories were On August 17 and 18, 1977 Elvis Smink, “it’s not impersonation. chosen last month to move on to the Presley was scheduled to perform at the “An impersonator is someone who “finalist” ballot. (You can find a copy County Civic Center in Maine. Sadly, tries to create an illusion on stage that of the finalist ballot in this Brevard the ‘King’ would never make it having he is Elvis. Those people try to talk Live issue.) And we’re already nearly died on August 16. like Elvis, walk like Elvis, like Rich at the end of our voting process. But the spirit of Elvis would Little did when he did all those voices. Finalist ballots must be received here eventually arrive at the Civic Center A tribute artist may have sideburns and at our office by June 10th. Readers some two decades later in the form wear jumps suits, but I won’t talk any have asked why there is such a gap of Elvis tribute artist Jack Smink. different on stage than I’m talking to between the voting deadline and On August 17, 2002, Smink, who you right now.” the ceremony. The answer is simply lives in Rockledge, performed a two- Smink, who performs around the because of details such as our printing hour tribute on the 25 anniversary of , said that it’s not the deadlines, deadlines with the trophy Presley’s death before a sold-out crowd shtick but his voice that makes it fitting makers, the amount of time it takes of 6500. for him to perform Elvis’s classic to count ballots (among other factors) “It was surreal,” said Smink. “I songs. “When I sing my voice lends and quite honestly, we just need that tried to be as accurate when I did that itself to the tonality of Elvis. It’s always much time to get things right. show as possible. I’ve been fortunate my voice and I don’t attempt to create More than anything the BMA enough to know a lot of the people who an illusion that I’m him.” ceremony is a party, a celebration knew Elvis so I made some calls to the As for what you can expect from of our local music scene. Folks by people who knew what he would have the upcoming concert, Smink said you the hundreds get dressed up (some done that night. I tried to do the lineup might just hear a song or two you’ve even take limos) and come to enjoy of songs that he would have done at the never heard before. “We’re doing a lot a real event. Top name area artists show had he lived. Even the suit I wore of the standards: “Blue Sued Shoes,” perform live at our pre-show show in was made by the same people who “Hound Dog,” but we’re also doing the lobby, on stage during the show, made Elvis’s suit, and that was the suit some songs that quite frankly a lot of and even at our infamous after show he would have worn that evening.” people have never heard Elvis even do: party (this year at The Mainstreet Pub On Saturday, July 7, Smink “Bridge Over Troubled Water,” a song in Downtown Melbourne). Awards will bring the spirit of Elvis to the called “Just Pretend,” which is one of are handed out in more than a dozen Melbourne Auditorium. Those weary my favorites. continued page 15 continued page 15

Brevard Live June 2007 - 13 14 - Brevard Live June 2007 rock’n’roll BMAs continued categories and from musicians and lo- cal celebs to club owners and agents, everyone on the scene makes an ap- pearance at the BMAs. 1966: Elvis Once again, Brevard Live’s Chris- Presley with topher Long returns for the 4th year his back-up as the show’s host and The Danny singers, The Morris Band returns for their 3rd time Jordanaires. as the show’s “house band.” Special guests such as the legendary Eddie Scott and hometown favorite Ray Allare will also be performing live on stage during this year’s show.

DAVID ANDREW SPILKER David Andrew Spilker is another local vocalist we added to our show. 2007: Jack Smink with When David first arrived in Brevard Elvis Presley’s back-up County in 1990, he got his feet wet in singers, The Jordan- the local music scene sitting in with aires. Ray Walker, the Buzzy Scarboro’s Kick’in Country original bass-singer of Band, and on occasion still enjoys the the Jordanaires (on the area blue grass jams. Along with his right), recorded with country roots, this versatile singer/ Jack his new song, Just songwriter performs everything from One More Time. children’s songs, such as on the 2002 Grammy nominated “Little House of Music”, to pop, rock and standards, which earned him the 2006 BMA JACK SMINK continued “Favorite Vocalist” award. David says he is “truly honored” to be asked to Smink will even perform a song career, Smink recently recorded the tune perform at this year’s BMAs to help Elvis himself never sang or wrote, “Just and was assisted by Ray Walker, bass support Brevard Music Aid. One More Time.“ “The song was based singer and personal friend of the real on a dream I had where Elvis was in Elvis, of The Legendary Jordanaires (the front of God, pleading to come back back up singers of Elvis). Smink said he and do just one more show,” he said. recorded the song at local studio, Studio “I guess, in my mind, I thought Elvis 101, and sent it to Walker. would have loved to have gone out with After listening to it, Walker agreed one more show.” to put his vocal-stamp on the track. “It’s Though he only recently completed a pretty good song,” said Walker whose the song, Smink was inspired shortly group, The Legendary Jordanaires, has after his 25 anniversary show in Maine. been inducted into five music hall of “The way this thing happened is fames including the Hall when they flew me to New York to of Fame. “He’s done a pretty good job do the Early Show, they put me up at with the song. I listened to it several And yes, as usual, the bar will be the Plaza Hotel. And I couldn’t sleep. times.” open for business during the show as Here I am, this common old-boy from “As far as Jack is concerned he is well! The lights, the sound, the people Rockledge, sitting by myself in the a conscience young man and he sings and of course the music; it all adds up Plaza Hotel in New York City, across well,” said Walker, 73. to an unbelievable party. A party that the street from CBS, knowing that I’m Tickets are $26 and the show is you won’t want to miss. For even going to do an interview on national TV. open to people of all ages. The doors more BMA info. look for our ultimate That evening I went to sleep and that’s open at 7pm and the show starts at mega FYI feature in next month’s is- when I had this dream.” 8pm. For more information on Smink sue. A distinct highlight in his tribute- go to www.JustOneMoreTime.net.

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Thursday, June 28, John Nemeth At The Beach Shack

orn in 1976 in Idaho, John Nemeth grew up in Boise, where his first exposure to music was singing in the CatholicB Church. He branched out from there, though, and was playing in local bands as a teenager. He was 17 when a friend, Tom Moore, exposed him to the blues, and together they formed Fat John & the 3 Slims, which is still regarded as a legendary band in the Boise region. Nemeth began playing with the Junior Watson Band in 2002 as well as gigging with his own band, the Jacks. A vocalist with great range, ability, and soulfulness, Nemeth had also developed into a top-notch blues harmonica player, which led to a spot with Anson Funderburgh & the Rockets, where he filled in for the great Sam Myers. A self-released album with the Jacks, The Jack of Harps, appeared in 2002, followed by a second self-release, Come and Get It (which featured the Junior Watson Band) in 2004. That same year Nemeth left Boise and relocated to San Francisco. In 2006 he signed with Blind Pig Records, which released Magic Touch (produced by Anson Funderburgh and featuring Junior Wat- son on ) in 2007. With his amazing and versatile voice, and his equally as versatile harmonica skills, John Nemeth brings a lot of poten- “John Németh is a natural-born Bluesman, tial to the table in Magic Touch, his first nationally distributed album (Nemeth’s earlier , 2002’s The Jack of Harps and he proves it with every note he sings, and 2004’s Come and Get It, were self released). Sounding a shaping each one with emotion, taste and bit like Ray Charles crossed with a veteran Chicago blues- inspiration. John’s expressive Blues harp man, Nemeth knows his way around a blues tune (he covers playing answers his voice and fulfills his Willie Dixon’s “Sit & Cry the Blues” here, for instance), but songs when he solos. John Nemeth makes he shines brightest when he moves from his beloved blues into more soulful R&B territory, which allows his truly ex- it sound easy.” Bob Margolin, 2004 pressive voice to work its wonders.

CLAY McCLINTON June 23rd, 8 PM and June 24th, 6 PM, At The Beach Shack lay McClinton’s strong Texas acoustic/electric style. roots in Ft. Worth and Austin Few artists have pursued their andC years in the music scenes in careers with the clarity and conscious Flagstaff and Nashville have evolved exploration that mark Clay’s self-de- into a blend of honky-tonk, Delta signed path. He began learning guitar blues, and soulful rock that appeals and harmonica from both his father to crowds all over the country. His and older brother, Monty. At 16, he latest CD, Out of the Blue, is an im- began to pursue music as a career pressive production of original music more seriously. Being his father’s that mixes boogie-woogie sounds son, it’s not surprising that Clay’s with those of folk songs and country- eclectic influences lean toward blues that places him in a genre of his — Willie Nelson, Rod- own. While he has clearly inherited ney Crowell, Bob Dylan, J.J. Cale the talents of his Grammy award- and Ray Charles. But his personal winning father Delbert McClinton, progression also includes country Clay McClinton has carved his own and bluegrass legends such as Hank niche in the world of blues with his Williams and Doc Watson.

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RIVERS by Jeff Nall June 16th, At Melbourne Auditorium n June 16, the one and only Johnny Rivers will make a stop off at the OMelbourne Auditorium to perform, a concert that falls smack dab between a gig in Westbury, New York and one in Boston Massachusetts. The concert is part of Southern Jam Promoters’ ongoing suds and shrimp concert series.

Rivers was one of the few American rockers that managed to make a Top 10 album amid the craze over “I’ve stayed pretty true to my roots: blues British bands such as . He climbed the charts and real rock-n-roll, without all the frills. with hit covers of songs such as Chuck Berry’s “Memphis,” “Maybelline,” Stonewall Jackson’s “(I Washed My Hands In) These days, there are not many real Muddy Water,” The Four Tops’ “Baby I Need Your Lovin’,” rock bands anymore.” Smokey Robinson’s “The Tracks Of My Tears,” to name a few. But he is perhaps best known for his recording of “Secret Agent Man,” which was used for the 1960s TV series, Secret Agent. Have you played in Melbourne before? In 1957 Rivers recorded his first single and he hasn’t Johnny Rivers: I don’t know if I’ve played Melbourne stopped since. Over the years he has continuously toured and but I’ve played all over Florida. I was just down in Destin recorded and amassed a vast collection of achievements along Florida, we did a private gig. And I use to play down in Miami the way. This grass-roots rocker made 17 gold records, earned Coconut Grove, Ft Lauderdale, Orlando all the time. two Grammy awards and sold millions of records. Where haven’t you played? Most recently, River released his first complete JR: (Chuckling) We’ve played most of the major cities, discography including 34 hits such as “Mountain Of Love,” secondary ones, tertiary ones and places you’ve never even “Midnight Special,” “Where Have All The Flowers Gone,” heard. “Secret Agent Man,” and “Swayin’ To The Music (Slow In your mind, what’s your greatest achievement? Dancin’).” JR: There has been so many things. At the time they’re Rivers’ Melbourne show is slated to start at 7:30 pm with all exciting and important. Of course I was involved in the opening acts Billy Lee Soul Review, the Steve Thorpe Blues Monterey pop festival, performed the first night. I was one of Orchestra and the Rock Foundation Band. the guys who helped put it together. Admission costs range from $40 (obstructed view tickets I also did a free concert for all the poor people in San are $20) on the day of show to $125 for special packages Paulo Brazil. Down there you’re either really rich or really including a table, dinner, drinks and a meet-and-greet poor; the poor people down there sleep in cardboard boxes. opportunity with the artist. I’ve gone down there a lot through the years. The tickets are Recently, Brevard Live caught up with Rivers amid his so expensive that poor people can’t afford to come. So I told exhausting tour schedule to find out how he views his career, the promoter, lets get some sponsors. We had about 70,000 where he ’hasn’t’ played, and what locals can expect from the show-up. upcoming show. And I did a gig near Central Park. 70,000 people showed

18 - Brevard Live June 2007 punk-rock up. People brought there UNWRITTEN children. Things like that really stand out. Opening night at the Whiskey was LAW exciting. Some have called you Saturday, June 23rd, America’s first pop-star. Do At Captain Hiram’s you think that title fits you? JR: I’m not one of the first fter more than a decade of pop stars. I did start right touring, six albums and a along about the same time A the first crop of rock n rollers number-one hit (“Seein Red”), did, Little Richard, Chuck Unwritten Law still doesn’t get Berry, Elvis. I had a band in the acknowledgement it feels it junior high at the same time those guys were hitting it should. big. I would say one of the Unwritten Law is a product of the same first big pop stars was Rickie scene that produced friends, Blink 182. But Nelson . the band has had only a fraction of the suc- Will you ever retire from cess Blink 182 has had in establishing its music? brand. This despite Unwritten Law’s having JR: I don’t plan on retiring. consistently written songs that prove to be I’m going to keep playing for able climbers of the popular music charts (more on this below). In fact, the band’s album, as long as my fingers work “Elva,” was the #1 selling rock album in in 2003. According to the group, the and I can hit the note singing. reason that they have had trouble nailing down consistent, popular success is that they defy In 50 years, how do you convention and their music refuses to fit into a one-genre box. want to be remembered? To better understand the philosophy behind this evolving group, here are a handful of JR: I don’t really think about unwritten maxims that the band seems to abide by. it. I guess one of thing is #1: Just because you started the band doesn’t mean we can’t kick you out. - In that I’ve stayed pretty true 2004, Unwritten Law replaced the only original member of the band, drummer, Wade You- to my roots: blues and real man, with . The move is part of a history of frequent line-up changes that rock-n-roll, without all the include the replacement of long-time bassist John Bell with Pat “PK” Kim in 1998. The band frills. These days, there are also kicked out guitarist Rob Brewer in 2005, but chose not to replace him. not many real rock bands #2: Labels, like band members, are like shirts. They need to be changed frequently. anymore. - Unwritten Law has literally been dropped from every label its been signed to including: Do you have a few Epic, which it signed on with in 96 and released “Blue Room” (“CPK,” “Shallow,” and “Su- songs from your extensive zanne”) and “Oz Factor” (“Denied,” “Superman“); Interscope (97), releasing its self-titled catalogue that you’re CD (“Lonesome,” “Cailin,” and “Teenage Suicide”) and “Elva” (“Seein’ Red”); and Lava particularly fond of? Records in 2003, releasing “” (“Rest of My Life”) and “Here’s to the JR: There’s a song called, Mourning” (“ (Wake Up Call),” “She Says”). The band’s current release, “Hit List,” Blue Sued Blues that’s about was released independently. Carl Perkins. It’s one of my #3: Being ‘punk’ isn’t about sounding angry and edgy, it’s about staying on the favorites to play. Also Poor cutting edge of music and continuing to explore new musical avenues. - Over the years Side of Town, I wrote that. Unwritten Law has gone from playing straight-up , an accessible hard-rock and What can people expect pop-punk. The band even recorded an entirely acoustic record. from the upcoming show? #4: Just because you’re making a greatest-hits album doesn’t mean you shouldn’t JR: We do most of the big do any work. - For the band’s latest album, “Hit List,“ a collection of fan-favorites, Unwrit- hits. We play a lot of cuts ten Law re-recorded each of the 14 selected tunes, including a slightly altered song fans seem from different albums. I kind to love but the band has long-hated, “Superman.” The band also wrote and recorded two new of switch that around. I play tracks for the album. a couple of songs I’ve never #5 Being popular doesn’t equal financial success. - Despite the fact Unwritten Law even recorded, a few funky has had 5 top 20 singles, including 3 top 10 songs and one number one, not to mention songs that I played in my having a number one album (in Australia) the band’s front-man is still essentially homeless. junior school band. We mix Front-man Scott Russo says lives between his mother’s house and girlfriend’s house. it up.

Brevard Live June 2007 - 19 american songbook FRANK STALLONE

Saturday, June 16, 9 PM, At Sebastian Beach Inn rank Stallone, Jr. made his on-screen sing- ing debut, performing the Fis an American self-penned song, sung actor and singer, and acapella, ‘Take You Back’, in the opening scene of the he’s the brother of film ROCKY. “The only Sylvester Stallone. reason I got the part was that I was the only musician my Seldom has a performer brother, Sylvester, knew and been strongly considered for I worked cheap.” an Academy Award in both A dream came true for acting and music, yet Frank Frank when he teamed up Stallone has managed to pull with his lifelong idol, two it off. His fiery portrayal of time Grammy winner Harry a brutish bartender Eddie in Nilsson, on a remake of Joni the filmBarfly had Holly- Mitchell’s classic, A Case Of wood insiders abuzz at Oscar You. The two remained close time, and his #1 hit Far From friends until Nilsson’s un- Over, from the filmStaying timely death in 1994. To add Alive, was likewise touted for to Frank’s musical diversity, a ‘Best Song’ nomination. he has written and published This Grammy and Gold- over 200 songs. en Globe nominated artist has He has recorded a num- been everything from a street ber of American Songbook singer, a rock singer, to a big albums titled In Love In Vain, band singer. From the age of Frankie And Billy, and Soft five, Frank knew that music And Low, with legendary ar- would play a dominant role rangers Sammy Nestico and in his life. “I wanted to be a Billy May. He also recorded musician and singer from the albums of his own music, very first time I opened my such as Frank Stallone, Full “The only reason I got the part in the opening mouth,” remembers Frank. Circle and Songs From The scene of the film ROCKY. was that I was the “I have never for a moment Saddle. only musician my brother, Sylvester, knew been derailed from that ambi- Frank has also written tion.” and recorded compositions (and I worked cheap).” Frank was the first male for seven films, including singer of his generation to Rocky I, II and III, Rambo switch from pop music to the II, Paradise Alley and Over American Songbook, in the The Top. Frank also wrote will be releasing Stallone On as a performer. “I can’t wait tradition of Sinatra, Darin and recorded 11 songs for the Stallone By Request, a great- to get out there and sing,” and Bennett, leading the soundtrack and filmStaying est hits collection of all the notes Frank. That same kind way for other singers such Alive, which gained the re- songs Frank has written for of upbeat anticipation colors as Harry Connick, Jr., Rod spect from his industry peers his brother Sylvester’s films. every creative endeavor he Stewart, Brian Setzer and and critics alike when he re- On stage Frank is a undertakes. Frank’s lifelong Michael Buble. ceived a Golden Globe nomi- natural performer. His musical journey continues, Frank’s group, Valentine, nation for ‘Best Soundtrack’ singing, guitar playing and and his enthusiasm for enter- was signed to RCA Records and Grammy nomination for broad experience of playing taining remains unshaken. in 1975, and recorded their Best Original Song, with his in concert halls all over the first debut album. Frank single, Far From Over. Frank world has given him an edge

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CELEBRATING FREEDOM FEST he City of Palm Bay celebrates after arriving his focus shifted from play- a Freedom Fest on July 4th at ing to writing and he became a part of the T burgeoning LA folk/country scene, playing BCC Palm Bay campus featuring such venues as the Legendary Palomino music and family entertainment and Billy Blocks’ Western Beat Roots with spectacular fireworks. One Revival. of the performers will be country In the mid-nineties Sean relocated to singer Sean Patrick McGraw. Nashville. He quickly made friends with such soon-to-be recording artists as Deric Sean Patrick McGraw began play- Ruttan (Lyric Street), Dean Miller (son ing music professionally at the age of of the legendary Roger Miller) and began 14, strumming guitar and singing in rock writing songs with members of the band bands. After graduating from the State Little Texas. In 1999 McGraw found him- Sean Patrick McGraw will per- University at Fredonia with a degree in self at the helm of a project that included form at BCC Palm Bay campus Classical guitar Sean moved west to Los members of Leeann Womack’s and Faith July 4th around 7 pm. Angeles to pursue session work. Not long Hills’ touring bands. The group was called “The Unforgiven”.

At The Melbourne Greyhound Park INNER CIRCLE IN CONCERT he Melbourne Grey- music, the event features hound Park’s Club 52 the 1st “Miss Club 52” willT host a spectacular 4th Bikini Contest. The contest of July concert featuring winners gets $2,500. “It’s international reggae band, going to be an afternoon Inner Circle (see article filled with happy music below). Also on the bill are and fun,” says promoter The New School Drop- George Toler. outs (photo below), one of The Melbourne Grey- Brevard’s most recognized hound Park is located at original bands. Concert the corner of Wickham admission is free - 18 and Road and Sarno Road. up! The party starts at 1:00 For more information pm and ends at 7:00 pm. about the event call 321- Besides lots of great 259-9800. he reggae group Inner Circle (top photo) was formed in 1968 by the brothers Ian and Roger Lewis in Jamaica. TheyT are responsible for the 1989 song “Bad Boys,” which serves as the theme song for Fox Network’s long-running tele- vision program COPS. However, at first they covered soul and R&B hits from the United States, and then also a few reggae songs, predominantly from Bob Marley. The band released its debut album in 1974 on the famed , Trojan Re- cords, and resigned in 1979 to Island Records, where the in- ternationally successful album Everything Is Great originated. This album reached top 20 in the UK and preceded their other chart success by some years. In 1989, Inner Circle released the song “Bad Boys.” Since then, the band calls itself “The Bad Boys of Reggae”. They had another big hit with the 1993 song “Sweat (A La La La La Long)”.

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Larger Than Life Reunion Concert THANK YOU FOR THE MEMORIES! riends and fans will never forget them: Billy Van Riper and Dave Fiester were icons in our music community. FTheir unexpected death (Dave passed away in August 2005, and Billy in January 2007) left many music lovers devastated and thousands showed up at their Memorials. Both musicians left many friends behind and with them many cherished memories. The “Larger Than Life Reunion Concert” held April 22nd at Lou’s Blues was dedicated to those memories. Many musician-friends and bandmembers showed up to play and relive their music. Chuck Van Riper hosted the jam in memory of his twin Billy, and Austin Pettit hosted the Dave Fiester Memorial Jam. Fans - some came from as far as California - brought photo albums and remembered all the good times. The event was sponsored by Brevard Live Magazine and Heineken USA. All proceeds benefit the new estab- lished Brevard Music Aid. Photos top: Chuck Van Riper (left) and Billy Chap- man (right).

Left: The reincar- nation of Smiling Sideways.

Right: Our friends & helpers from Absolute Blue.

Left: A friendly chat between musicians.

Right: Volunteers helped all day to collect donations at the door.

Left: Music fan and BBQ master Bill Rigg dished out the food.

Right: Gary Haas from Singlesfocus helped selling the 50/50 tickets.

All photos by Terry Wallace

24 - Brevard Live June 2007 Brevard Live June 2007 - 25 MOVIES by Greg Kimple & Franco Dean

SPIDERMAN 3 Starring: Toby Maguire, Kirsten Dunst, James Franco, Thomas Haden Church. Rated: PG13. Running Time: 189 Minutes

Director Sam Raimi – oh what a wonderful web he weaves – gets all the ingredients right in this particular spider stew. It’s his 3rd time at the helm of this record bustin’, high flyin’ franchise. This time he has concocted a slam-bang winner that exceeds the 1st sequel by spider leaps and bounds. Spiderman 3 predictably, is action packed and full of surprises with FX galore. It’s as if he’s finally getting the hang of it. This time Spidey is pitted against 3 protagonists plus the demon inside of the web-slingin’ wonder. His good friend Harry (Franco) is the New Golbin, newspaper photographer Eddie (Topher Grace) is Venom, and Flint (Church) is the most interesting new character Sandman, a common criminal who can turn himself into a mountain. For all intents and purposes this trio of evil-doers all want Webhead dead and with the help of the FX department they almost accomplish this deed. The 4th foe, if you will, is some sort of black sticky audiotape from outer space that creepy-crawls its way into Peter Parker’s (Spidey himself) apartment and engulfs the manchild while he sleeps. The next thing you know our hero is dressed in black and a more sinister and cool Spiderman emerges. Yes fans, our webslinger is in love with the only one who knows his true identity (Dunst) but she loves the hero in the RED suit. Confused? Bewildered? Stay tuned for part 4 coming to a theatre near you, B-

DISTURBIA Starring: Shia LaBeouf, Carrie Ann Moss, David Morse & Sarah Roemer. Rated: PG13. Running Time: 104 Minutes

Remember when “Trix were for kids”? Don’t look now but it’s Disturbia, a thriller for kids. Sentenced to 3 months of house arrest, teenage dude Kale (LaBeouf) has nothing better to do than play X-Box, watch Springer and wolf down ice cream, all the time wearing a restricting ankle bracelet. He also spies on the new hottie next door (Roemer) and in the process of this voyeurism begins to watch yet another neighbor (Morse) who he believes is a serial killer with bad intentions. Morse is good as a demented Mr Nice Guy, smart and resourceful. Feisty LaBeouf plays it clever and inquisitive, more mature than you’d expect. It’s a hybrid knockoff of Hitchcock’s Rear Window with a dash of the 80’s horror flick Fright Night thrown in. C

FRACTURE Starring: Anthony Hopkins, Ryan Gosling Embeth

26 - Brevard Live June 2007 Davidtz & David Strathairn. Rated: R. Running Time: 113 Minutes.

Hopkins chews up a great deal of celluloid in this clever thriller about a wealthy engineer (Hopkins) who murders his wife and then matches wits with a young upstart DA (Gosling). Sparks begin to fly when Hannibal, (that’s Hopkins to you) tries to get the best of his youngish, less cultured legal nemesis. Smirky Hopkins doesn’t wanna eat him for brunch, he wants to conquer him mentally. This is a movie about a young attorney trying to recapture ground that has been lost against an older and more cunning counterpart. There are a few holes in the plot but the film’s constant narrative lets Oscar winner Hopkins truly shine. B

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JUNE 1 - FRIDAY 7:30pm Sonic Playground Leroy Cooper on Sax Thorpe Blues Orchestra AUSTIN’S CALIFORNIA CITY LIMITS LOUNGE: FISHLIPS: 4pm Killer Mullets SANDBAR SPORTS GRILL: BISTRO: 8pm Greg Warner 8pm Stress Jam LOU’S BLUES: 5pm Karaoke 2pm Derek the 1 Man Band; BEACH SHACK BAR: 8pm CRICKETS: 9pm Karaoke w/ Bob Neal; 2pm Absolute 6pm Texas Hold em Steve Thorpe Blues Orchestra w/Ginger Blue THE COVE: 8pm Karaoke CAPTAIN HIRAM’S: 7:30pm CROWNE PLAZA/COQUI- MALABAR MO’S: 4pm Elgin “Golden Ticket” Competition; Dreamer; 7:30 Sonic Play- NAS LOUNGE: 4pm Don Hooper 5pm John Quinlivan ground Soledad SANDBAR SPORTS GRILL: THIRSTY BONES: 9pm CHUCK’S PLACE: 6pm FISHLIPS: 4pm Lonnie & 4pm Seperate Checks; 4pm DJ Open Mic w/ Elephantgun Texas Hold’em Delinda; 9pm DJ JT Josh CITY LIMITS LOUNGE: GROUCHO’S COMEDY SEBASTIAN BEACH INN: 6 - WEDNESDAY 9pm Knuckledown CLUB: 9:30pm Flip Schultz w/ 1pm Caribbean Explosion ASHES: 7pm Texas Hold’em CRICKETS: 9pm Meanstreak Vinnie Coppola SIGGY’S BAR & GRILLE: CAPTAIN HIRAM’S: 7pm CROWNE PLAZA/COQUI- KEY WEST BAR: 9pm 7pm DJ B-Boy; 9pm The Glit- Missing Picket NAS LOUNGE: 4pm Johnny Spanks ter Dollz CITY LIMITS LOUNGE: Danger LOU’S BLUES: 5pm Karaoke THE COVE: 5pm Ana & 7pm Live Blue Grass Music DOUBLE’S HOAGIES: w/ Bob Neal. 9pm Absolute Gary; 5pm Jah-D; 8pm Dance CROWNE PLAZA/CO- 6:30pm Rich Shenk Blue Party w/ DJ Ana QUINAS LOUNGE: 5:30pm FISHLIPS: 4pm Dave Kury; MAINSTREET PUB: 9pm THIRSTY BONES: 3pm Smooth Jazz Night 9pm Vintage DJ KW Texas Hold’em; 8pm Karaoke DOUBLE’S HOAGIES: GROUCHO’S COMEDY MEG O MALLEY’S: 8pm Jones 5:30pm Reggae w/ Deighton CLUB: 9:30pm Flip Schultz w/ Wyndbreakers Charlemagne Vinnie Coppola METRO ENTERTAIN- 4 - MONDAY LOU’s BLUES: 5pm Karaoke KEY WEST BAR: 9pm MENT: Shine CAPTAIN HIRAM’S: 7pm w/Bob Neal; 9pm Ken Morris Spanks SANDBAR SPORTS GRILL: Hair Peace MEG O MALLEY’S: 8pm LOU’S BLUES: 5pm Karaoke 3pm Danny Morris; 10pm New CRICKETS: 7pm Texas Jimmy Z w/ Bob Neal; 9pm Usual School Dropouts Holdem’ SANDBAR SPORTS GRILL: Suspects SEBASTIAN BEACH INN: DOUBLE’S HOAGIES: 4pm Pat Michaels & Johnny B. MAINSTREET PUB: 9pm 1pm Song Smith; 9pm 7th Sea 5:30pm Reggae w/ Deighton SIGGY’S BAR & GRILLE: DJ KW SIGGY’S BAR & GRILLE: Charlemagne 7pm No Limit Texas Hold em MEG O MALLEY’S: 8pm 8pm DJ Chris w/ Medusa EARL’S HIDEAWAY: 4pm THE COVE: 5pm Bobby Kel- Wyndbreakers SKEWERS: 7pm Belly Danc- Vance Lee ley; 5pm John Quinlivan; 8pm METRO ENTERTAIN- ing FISHLIPS: Texas Hold em All Night Dance Party MENT: Afterglow Radio & 7 THE COVE: 5pm Joe Caluti; LOU’S BLUES: 8pm Jam THIRSTY BONES: 8pm Blue Skies 5pm Jah-D; 8pm Liquid NRG night w/ Kenny Michaels & Karaoke Jones SANDBAR SPORTS GRILL: w/ DJ Sean Sam Gorman 4pm Derek N Tim; 9pm Abso- THIRSTY BONES: 9pm ZZ SANDBAR SPORTS GRILL: 7 - THURSDAY lute Blue Not 4pm Rev. Billy C Wirtz BEACH SHACK BAR: 8pm SEBASTIAN BEACH INN: SIGGY’S BAR & GRILLE: Eric Culberson 8pm Open Jam w/ Johnny 3 - SUNDAY 7pm No Limit Texas Hold em’; CAPTAIN HIRAM’S: 7pm Fever BEACH SHACK BAR: 2pm 7pm Swampfox Jam w/ Bruce Sonic Mole Chasers SIGGY’S BAR & GRILLE: Stoney & The House Rockers; Marion CITY LIMITS LOUNGE: 7pm DJ Chris w/ Rock Founda- 6pm Good Time’N THE COVE: 6pm Texas Hold 8pm Karaoke tion CAPTAIN HIRAM’S: 1:30pm em CRICKETS: 9pm Karaoke THE COVE: 4:30pm Bobby Opening Act/Dub City Tribe; w/Ginger Kelley; 5pm Michael Pagan; 4pm Maxi Priest; 6:30pm 5 - TUESDAY DOUBLE’S HOAGIES: 6pm 7:30pm Liquid NRG & DJ Kevin Nayme from Everyday CAPTAIN HIRAM’S: 7pm John Quinlivan Sean Things Greg & Brian EARL’S HIDEAWAY: 8pm THIRSTY BONES: 9pm CITY LIMITS LOUNGE: CRICKETS: 5pm Crab Bike Night w/ 24 Steven Ozone 5pm Daddy Mack Races. 9pm Karaoke w/Ginger FISHLIPS: DJ Speaks CRICKETS: 9pm Karaoke CROWNE PLAZA/COQUI- LOU’S BLUES: 8pm Rock 2 - SATURDAY w/Ginger NAS LOUNGE: 7pm Texas Jam w/ Pat Bautz Invitational ASHES: 1pm Texas Hold’em CROWNE PLAZA/COQUI- Hold ‘em Jam AUSTIN’S CALIFORNIA NAS LOUNGE: 3pm Hospi- DOUBLE’S HOAGIES: MARSH LANDING: Blue- BISTRO: 8pm Greg Warner tality Festival w/ Live Music 5:30pm Reggae w/ Deighton grass Jam BEACH SHACK BAR: 2pm DOUBLE’S HOAGIES: Charlemagne MEG O MALLEY’S: 8pm Bluescasters; 8pm Charlie Mor- 5:30pm Reggae w/ Deighton EARL’S HIDEAWAY: 8pm Cruise Control ris Blues Band Charlemagne Ernie Southern SANDBAR SPORTS GRILL: CAPTAIN HIRAM’S: 2pm EARL’S HIDEAWAY: 2pm FISHLIPS: 10pm 80’s Night 4pm Tim Boyd; 8pm Karaoke Tree Frogs; 7:30pm Dreamer; Smokin’ Torpedos featuring LOU’S BLUES: 8pm Steve SIGGY’S BAR & GRILLE:

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7pm Tony Sams CAPTAIN HIRAM’S: 2pm tality Festival w/ Live Music Ernie Southern THE COVE: 5pm Ana & Iris; 6:30pm Hair Peace; DOUBLE’S HOAGIES: FISHLIPS: 10pm 80’s Night Gary; 8pm Dub City Tribe w/ 7:30pm 4th Wall Broken 5:30pm Reggae w/ Deighton LOU’S BLUES: 8pm Live DJ Chris CITY LIMITS LOUNGE: Charlemagne Variety Blues Bands THIRSTY BONES: 8pm 9pm Vinyl Rhino EARL’S HIDEAWAY: 2pm SANDBAR SPORTS GRILL: Karaoke Jones CRICKETS: 9pm Karaoke Kenny Michaels 2pm Derek The 1 Man Band; w/Ginger FISHLIPS: 4pm Che (Fred 6pm Texas Hold em 8 - FRIDAY CROWNE PLAZA/COQUI- Frap) SIGGY’S BAR & GRILLE: AUSTIN’S CALIFORNIA NAS LOUNGE: 4pm Don LOU’S BLUES: 5pm Karaoke 5pm Mardi Gras Party w/ DJ BISTRO: 8pm Greg Warner Soledad w/ Bob Neal; 6pm Fat Bottom Chris Greg & Brian BEACH SHACK BAR: 8pm FISHLIPS: 4pm Freeway; Girls THE COVE: 8pm Karaoke Teague Stefan Band 9pm Cherry Bomb MALABAR MO’S: 4pm “Golden Ticket” Competition; CAPTAIN HIRAM’S: 6:30pm GROUCHO’S COMEDY Roughouse 5pm John Quinlivan Iris; 7:30pm 4th Wall Broken CLUB: 9:30pm Peter Hefty & SANDBAR SPORTS GRILL: THIRSTY BONES: 9pm CHUCK’S PLACE: 6pm Justin w/ Big B 4pm New World Beat; 4pm DJ Open Mic w/ Elephantgun Texas Hold’em KEY WEST BAR: 9pm Fat Josh CITY LIMITS LOUNGE: City SEBASTIAN BEACH INN: 13 - WEDNESDAY 9pm Bulge LOU’S BLUES: 5pm Karaoke 1pm Scholars Word ASHES: 7pm Texas Hold’em CROWNE PLAZA/COQUI- w/ Bob Neal. 9:30pm Steve THE COVE: 5pm Ana & CAPTAIN HIRAM’S: 7pm NAS LOUNGE: 4pm Johnny Thorpe Blues Orchestra Gary; 5pm Jah-D; 8pm Dance Kevin Nayme from Everyday Danger MAINSTREET PUB: 9pm Party w/ DJ Ana Things DOUBLE’S HOAGIES: DJ KW THIRSTY BONES: 3pm CITY LIMITS LOUNGE: 6:30pm Mikey Staton MALABAR MO’S: 5pm Texas Hold’em; 8pm Karaoke 7pm Live Blue Grass Music FISHLIPS: 4pm Dave Kury; Probable Cause Jones CROWNE PLAZA/CO- 9pm St. Johns Wood METRO ENTERTAIN- QUINAS LOUNGE: 5:30pm GROUCHO’S COMEDY MENT: Lydia Can’t Breathe & 11 - MONDAY Smooth Jazz Night CLUB: 9:30pm Peter Hefty & Unconscious Regret CAPTAIN HIRAM’S: 7pm DOUBLE’S HOAGIES: Justin w/ Big B SANDBAR SPORTS GRILL: Iris 5:30pm Reggae w/ Deighton KEY WEST BAR: 9pm Fat SANDBARPALOOZA ALL CRICKETS: 7pm Texas Charlemagne City DAY MUSIC EVENT. Holdem’ LOU’s BLUES: 5pm Karaoke LOU’S BLUES: 5pm Karaoke SEBASTIAN BEACH INN: DOUBLE’S HOAGIES: w/Bob Neal; 9pm Joe Caluti w/ Bob Neal; 9:30pm AK40 1pm Song Smith; 9pm Eymarel 5:30pm Reggae w/ Deighton MEG O MALLEY’S: 8pm MAINSTREET PUB: 9pm (from Wilmington N.C.) Charlemagne Jimmy Z DJ KW SIGGY’S BAR & GRILLE: EARL’S HIDEAWAY: 4pm SANDBAR SPORTS GRILL: MEG O MALLEY’S: 6pm 8pm DJ Chris w/ Roughouse Vance Lee 4pm Pat Michaels & Johnny B. Friday Fest w/ Greg & Brian SKEWERS: 7pm Belly Danc- FISHLIPS: Texas Hold ‘em SIGGY’S BAR & GRILLE: METRO ENTERTAIN- ing LOU’S BLUES: 8pm Jam 7pm No Limit Texas Hold em’ MENT: Unsaid & Biogenic SPACE COAST HARLEY/ night w/ Kenny Michaels & THE COVE: 5pm Bobby Kel- SANDBAR SPORTS GRILL: MELBOURNE: Free BBQ w/ Sam Gorman ley; 5pm John Quinlivan; 8pm 4pm Rock Foundation; 9pm Live Band TBA SANDBAR SPORTS GRILL: All Night Dance Party Blue Fusion THE COVE: 5pm Joe Caluti; 4pm Rev Billy C. Wirtz THIRSTY BONES: 8pm SEBASTIAN BEACH INN: 5pm Jah-D; 8pm Liquid NRG SIGGY’S BAR & GRILLE: Karaoke Jones 8pm Johnny Fever Band Hosts w/ DJ Sean 7pm No Limit Texas Hold em’; Blues Rock Jam THIRSTY BONES: 9pm 7pm Swampfox Jam w/ Bruce 14 - THURSDAY SIGGY’S BAR & GRILLE: Midnight Rider Marion BEACH SHACK BAR: 8pm 7pm DJ Chris w/ Souled Out THE COVE: 6pm Texas Hold Blues Jam w/ Papa Chuck & THE COVE: 4:30pm Bobby 10 - SUNDAY em Phat Kats Kelley; 5pm Michael Pagan; BEACH SHACK BAR: 2pm CAPTAIN HIRAM’S: 7pm 7:30pm Liquid NRG & DJ Tru Bluez; 6pm Tom Lash & 12 - TUESDAY Matt Adkins Band Sean The Bucketeers CAPTAIN HIRAM’S: 7pm CITY LIMITS LOUNGE: THIRSTY BONES: 9pm CAPTAIN HIRAM’S: 1:30pm Greg & Brian 8pm Karaoke Mammoth Band GT Express; 6:30pm Matt CRICKETS: 5pm Crab CRICKETS: 9pm Karaoke Adkins Races. 9pm Karaoke w/Ginger w/Ginger 9 - SATURDAY CITY LIMITS LOUNGE: CROWNE PLAZA/COQUI- DOUBLE’S HOAGIES: 6pm ASHES: 1pm Texas Hold’em 5pm Daddy Mack NAS LOUNGE: 7pm Texas Mark Baker AUSTIN’S CALIFORNIA CRICKETS: 9pm Karaoke Hold ‘em EARL’S HIDEAWAY: 8pm BISTRO: 8pm Greg Warner w/Ginger DOUBLE’S HOAGIES: Bike NIght w/ 24 Steven BEACH SHACK BAR: 2pm CROWNE PLAZA/COQUI- 5:30pm Reggae w/ Deighton FISHLIPS: DJ Speaks Lucky Sevens; 8pm Fabulous NAS LOUNGE: 3pm Hospi- Charlemagne LOU’S BLUES: 8pm Classic Fleetwoods EARL’S HIDEAWAY: 8pm Rock Jam w/ Pat Bautz

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MARSH LANDING: Blue- 7:30pm Liquid NRG & DJ THE COVE: 6pm Texas Hold grass Jam Sean FATHER’S DAY em MEG O MALLEY’S: 8pm THIRSTY BONES: 9pm 17 - SUNDAY Cruise Control 5DaysStr8 BEACH SHACK BAR: 19 - TUESDAY METRO ENTERTAIN- 2pm Slick Willie; 6pm Usual CAPTAIN HIRAM’S: 7pm MENT: Lucy Grace & Can’t 16 - SATURDAY Suspects Greg & Brian Face the Following ASHES: 1pm Texas Hold’em CAPTAIN HIRAM’S: 1:30pm CRICKETS: 5pm Crab SANDBAR SPORTS GRILL: AUSTIN’S CALIFORNIA Independently Poor; 6:30pm Races. 9pm Karaoke w/Ginger 4pm Tim Boyd; 8pm Karaoke BISTRO: 8pm Greg Warner Kevin Nayme from Everyday CROWNE PLAZA/COQUI- SIGGY’S BAR & GRILLE: BEACH SHACK BAR: 2pm Things NAS LOUNGE: 7pm Texas 7pm Tina Eno Space Coast Playboys; 8pm CITY LIMITS LOUNGE: Hold ‘em THE COVE: 5pm Ana & Gary Ken Moores Blues Band 5pm Daddy Mack EARL’S HIDEAWAY: 8pm THIRSTY BONES: 8pm CAPTAIN HIRAM’S: 2pm CRICKETS: 9pm Karaoke Ernie Southern Karaoke Jones Missing Picket; 7:30pm w/Ginger FISHLIPS: 10pm 80’s Night Independently Poor; 7:30pm CROWNE PLAZA/COQUI- LOU’S BLUES: 8pm Danny 15 - FRIDAY Dreamer NAS LOUNGE: 3pm Hospi- Morris AUSTIN’S CALIFORNIA CITY LIMITS LOUNGE: tality Festival w/ Live Music METRO ENTERTAIN- BISTRO: 8pm Greg Warner 9pm Vinyl Rhino EARL’S HIDEAWAY: 2pm MENT: Brunswick BEACH SHACK BAR: 8pm CRICKETS: 9pm Karaoke Rock Foundation SANDBAR SPORTS GRILL: High Octane w/Ginger; 10 Year Anniversary FISHLIPS: 4pm Killer Mullets 2pm Derek the 1 Man Band; CAPTAIN HIRAM’S: 7:30 Party w/ Free BBQ LOU’S BLUES: 5pm Kara- 6pm Texas Hold em Independently Poor; 7:30pm CROWNE PLAZA/COQUI- oke w/ Bob Neal; 2pm John THE COVE: 8pm Karaoke Dreamer NAS LOUNGE: 4pm Don Quinlivan “Golden Ticket” Competition; CHUCK’S PLACE: 6pm Soledad MALABAR MO’S: 4pm 5pm John Quinlivan Texas Hold’em FISHLIPS: 4pm Lonnie & Southpaw THIRSTY BONES: 9pm CITY LIMITS LOUNGE: Delinda; 9pm DJ JT SANDBAR SPORTS GRILL: Open Mic w/ Elephantgun 9pm TBA GROUCHO’S COM- 4pm Seperate Checks; 4pm DJ CRICKETS: 9pm Strobe EDY CLUB: 9:30pm Johnny Josh 20 - WEDNESDAY CROWNE PLAZA/COQUI- Millwater’s “Show of Death” SEBASTIAN BEACH INN: ASHES: 7pm Texas Hold’em NAS LOUNGE: 4pm Johnny w/ Tracy Tedasco 1pm Alize CAPTAIN HIRAM’S: 7pm Danger KEY WEST BAR: 4pm Lon- SIGGY’S BAR & GRILLE: Downpour Duo (Brad & DOUBLE’S HOAGIES: nie & Delinda; 9pm Absolute 8pm DJ B Boy; 9:30pm The Dragon) 6:30pm Rich Shenk Blue Glitter Dollz CITY LIMITS LOUNGE: FISHLIPS: 4pm Dave Kury; LOU’S BLUES: 5-9:30pm TEQUILA WILLIE’S: Reg- 7pm Live Blue Grass Music 9pm Absolute Blue Karaoke w/ Bob Neal. 9pm gae/Reggaeton w/ DJ Apache & CROWNE PLAZA/CO- GROUCHO’S COM- Refouled Special Guest QUINAS LOUNGE: 5:30pm EDY CLUB: 9:30pm Johnny MAINSTREET PUB: 9pm THE COVE: 5pm Ana & Smooth Jazz Night Millwater’s “Show of Death” DJ KW Gary; 5pm Jah-D; 8pm Dance LOU’s BLUES: 5pm Karaoke w/ Tracy Tedasco MEG O MALLEY’S: 8pm Party w/ DJ Ana w/Bob Neal; 9pm Bobby and KEY WEST BAR: 9pm 23 Chris Morgan THIRSTY BONES: 3pm the Brawlers Treez METRO ENTERTAIN- Texas Hold’em; 8pm Karaoke MEG O MALLEY’S: 8pm LOU’S BLUES: 5pm Karaoke MENT: Missing Picket Jones Jimmy Z w/ Bob Neal; 9pm Outta Sight SANDBAR SPORTS GRILL: SANDBAR SPORTS GRILL: MAINSTREET PUB: 9pm 4pm Riff Tide Band; 9pm Dub 18 - MONDAY 4pm Pat Michaels & Johnny B. DJ KW Massive Reggae Event CAPTAIN HIRAM’S: 7pm SIGGY’S BAR & GRILLE: MEG O MALLEY’S: 8pm SEBASTIAN BEACH INN: Billy Chapman 7pm No Limit Texas Hold em’ Chris Morgan 1pm Song Smith; 9pm Frank CRICKETS: 7pm Texas THE COVE: 5pm Bobby Kel- METRO ENTERTAIN- Stallone w/ Opener Jack Starr Holdem’ ley; 5pm John Quinlivan; 8pm MENT: TUG & Broken SIGGY’S BAR & GRILLE: EARL’S HIDEAWAY: 4pm All Night Dance Party Authority 8pm DJ Chris w/ Spanks Vance Lee THIRSTY BONES: 8pm SANDBAR SPORTS GRILL: SKEWERS MEDITERRA- FISHLIPS: Texas Hold ‘em Karaoke Jones 4pm Rock Foundation; 10pm NEAN GRILLE: 7pm Belly LOU’S BLUES: 8pm Jam Ballyhoo & B. Foundation Dancing night w/ Kenny Michaels & 21 - THURSDAY SEBASTIAN BEACH INN: THE COVE: 5pm Joe Caluti; Sam Gorman BEACH SHACK BAR: 8pm 8pm Open Jam w/ Johnny 5pm Jah-D; 8pm Liquid NRG SANDBAR SPORTS GRILL: Blues Jam w/ Papa Chuck & Fever w/ DJ Sean 4pm Rev. Billy C Wirtz Phat Kats SIGGY’S BAR & GRILLE: THE SHACK: Grand Open- SIGGY’S BAR & GRILLE: CAPTAIN HIRAM’S: 7pm 7pm DJ Chris w/ GT Express ing. Reggae w/ Drift Session. 7pm No Limit Texas Hold em’; Independently Poor THE COVE: 4:30pm Bobby THIRSTY BONES: 9pm Slick 7pm Swampfox Jam w/ Bruce CITY LIMITS LOUNGE: Kelley; 5pm Michael Pagan; Willie Marion 8pm Karaoke

Brevard Live June 2007 - 31 calendar “Golden Ticket” Karaoke Contest: CRICKETS: 9pm Karaoke 4pm Rock Foundation; 10pm ing w/Ginger Pinch THE COVE: 5pm Joe Caluti; $1,000 Cash Prize DOUBLE’S HOAGIES: 6pm SEBASTIAN BEACH INN: 5pm Jah-D; 8pm Liquid NRG Mark Baker 8pm Open Jam w/ Johnny w/ DJ Sean Siggy’s American EARL’S HIDEAWAY: 8pm Fever THIRSTY BONES: 9pm Bar, the first to bring Bike NIght w/ 24 Steven SIGGY’S BAR & GRILLE: Strobe Karaoke to Brevard FISHLIPS: DJ Speaks 7pm DJ Chris w/ Outta Sight LOU’S BLUES: 8pm Rock THE COVE: 4:30pm Bobby 24 - SUNDAY in 1990, & the Cove Jam w/ Pat Bautz Invitational Kelley; Michael Pagan; 7:30pm BEACH SHACK BAR: 2pm Restaurant in Satellite Jam Liquid NRG & DJ Sean Separate Checks; 6pm Clay Beach will hold a MARSH LANDING: Blue- THIRSTY BONES: 9pm McClinton grass Jam Sound Guys CAPTAIN HIRAM’S: Karaoke contest. MEG O MALLEY’S: 8pm 1:30pm Sweet Justice; 6:30pm Cruise Control 23 - SATURDAY I Poor Trio The contest will start METRO ENTERTAIN- ASHES: 1pm Texas Hold’em CITY LIMITS LOUNGE: on Tuesday, June 5th at the MENT: South Side Soldiers AUSTIN’S CALIFORNIA 5pm Daddy Mack Cove in Satellite Beach, SANDBAR SPORTS GRILL: BISTRO: 8pm Greg Warner CRICKETS: 9pm Karaoke and Wednesday June 6th 4pm Tim Boyd; 8pm Karaoke BEACH SHACK BAR: 2pm w/Ginger at Siggy’s American Bar, SIGGY’S BAR & GRILLE: Gatorblues; 8pm Clay Mc- CROWNE PLAZA/COQUI- in Palm Bay. There will be 7pm John Quinlivan Clinton NAS LOUNGE: 3pm Hospi- for 4 consecutive weeks of THE COVE: 5pm Ana & CAPTAIN HIRAM’S: 2pm tality Festival w/ Live Music qualifying, each Tuesday, Gary; 8pm Lights Out Project Matt Adkins; 6:30pm Tree EARL’S HIDEAWAY: 2pm & Wednesday. There will w/ Guest DJ Frogs; 7:30pm Pound; 8pm Noveaux Honkies w/ Rebecca be two singers to qualify THIRSTY BONES: 8pm Unwritten Law w/ Opening act on Fiddle each night and receive Karaoke Jones Zebrahead, Bullets & Octane FISHLIPS: 4pm St. Johns and Neurosonic Wood a “Golden Ticket” to 22- FRIDAY CITY LIMITS LOUNGE: LOU’S BLUES: 5pm Karaoke compete in the semi-finals AUSTIN’S CALIFORNIA 7pm Larry & Sandi w/ Bob Neal; 2pm Austin Pet- at Siggy’s Wednesday July BISTRO: 8pm Greg Warner CRICKETS: 9pm Karaoke tit; 9pm Austin Pettit 11th. BEACH SHACK BAR: 8pm w/Ginger MALABAR MO’S: 4pm Rock This is an amateur Chad Mo’ & The Fabtones CROWNE PLAZA/COQUI- Foundation singing contest, no CAPTAIN HIRAM’S: NAS LOUNGE: 4pm Don METRO ENTERTAIN- professional singers 6:30pm Tree Frogs; 8pm Pound Soledad MENT: Humane Society allowed, and you must be CHUCK’S PLACE: 6pm EARL’S HIDEAWAY: 2pm “Rock for Animals” Benefit w/ 21 years of age to enter. Texas Hold’em Ernie Southern Live Music Limited to 12 contestants CITY LIMITS LOUNGE: EAST COAST MUSIC: SANDBAR SPORTS GRILL: per night. Registration 9pm Fat City 7:30pm Grumpy Al 4pm Riff Tide Band; 4pm DJ starts at 9 pm. CROWNE PLAZA/COQUI- FISHLIPS: 4pm Freeway; Josh Finals for the NAS LOUNGE: 4pm Johnny 9pm Four Kings SEBASTIAN BEACH INN: Danger GROUCHO’S COMEDY 1pm Dub City Tribe $1,000.00 prize will be DOUBLE’S HOAGIES: CLUB: 9:30pm Al Katz w/ THE COVE: 1pm Deck Party Thursday, July 19th at the 6:30pm Mikey Staton Dale Hoffman w/ Dub City Tribe; 2pm Pig Cove in Satellite Beach. FISHLIPS: 4pm Dave Kury; KEY WEST BAR: 9pm Roast w/ Live Entertainment; Contestants will be 9pm Freeway Danny Morris Band 5pm Ana & Gary; 5pm Jah-D; judged on a scale of 1 -10 GROUCHO’S COMEDY LOU’S BLUES: 5-9:30pm 8pm Dance Party w/ DJ Ana in three (3) categories. CLUB: 9:30pm Al Katz w/ Karaoke w/ Bob Neal. 9pm THIRSTY BONES: 3pm 1. Singing Ability Dale Hoffman Billy Lee Texas Hold’em; 8pm Karaoke 2. Song Choice / Difficulty KEY WEST BAR: 9pm John MAINSTREET PUB: 9pm Jones 3. Overall Performance Quinlivan Band DJ KW The contest is hosted LOU’S BLUES: 5pm Karaoke MEG O MALLEY’S: 8pm 25 - MONDAY by Ana Kirby with Ana & w/ Bob Neal; 9pm Still Wood Belfast Billy CAPTAIN HIRAM’S: 7pm Friends. For information MAINSTREET PUB: 9pm METRO ENTERTAIN- Matt Adkins & contest rules please call DJ KW MENT: Our After & Lessone CRICKETS: 7pm Texas MEG O MALLEY’S: 8pm SEBASTIAN BEACH INN: Holdem’ The Cove at 777-2683, Belfast Billy 1pm Song Smith; 9pm Stevie FISHLIPS: Texas Hold ‘em or Siggy’s 952-0104. For METRO ENTERTAIN- Cochran LOU’S BLUES: 8pm Jam information on the contest MENT: Chant & After the SIGGY’S BAR & GRILLE: night w/ Kenny Michaels & call Ana Kirby at 321-243- Crash 8pm DJ Chris w/ Absolute Blue Sam Gorman SING (7464) or email: SANDBAR SPORTS GRILL: SKEWERS: 7pm Belly Danc- SANDBAR SPORTS GRILL: [email protected]

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4pm Rev. Billy C Wirtz CRICKETS: 9pm Karaoke SANDBAR SPORTS GRILL: w/ DJ Sean SIGGY’S BAR & GRILLE: w/Ginger 4pm Derek N Tim; 9pm 5th THIRSTY BONES: 9pm 7pm No Limit Texas Hold em’; DOUBLE’S HOAGIES: 6pm Ave Onlys Stiletto 7pm Swampfox Jam w/ Bruce Mark Baker SEBASTIAN BEACH INN: Marionn EARL’S HIDEAWAY: 8pm 8pm Open Jam w/ Johnny THE COVE: 6pm Texas Hold Bike NIght w/ 24 Steven Fever ARTS & em FISHLIPS: DJ Speaks SIGGY’S BAR & GRILLE: LOU’S BLUES: 8pm Rock 7pm DJ Chris w/ Freeway COMMUNITY 26 - TUESDAY Jam w/ Pat Bautz Invitational THE COVE: 4:30pm Bobby CAPTAIN HIRAM’S: 7pm Jam Kelley; 5pm Michael Pagan; CALENDAR Greg & Brian MARSH LANDING: Blue- 7:30pm Liquid NRG & DJ CRICKETS: 5pm Crab grass Jam Sean w/ Souled Out AUDITIONS Races. 9pm Karaoke w/Ginger MEG O MALLEY’S: 8pm THIRSTY BONES: 9pm High Jun 10-11: Romantic Com- CROWNE PLAZA/COQUI- Cruise Control Octane edy. Melbourne Civic Theatre, NAS LOUNGE: 7pm Texas METRO ENTERTAIN- Melbourne. 723-6935 Hold ‘em MENT: Jimmies Chicken 30 - SATURDAY FISHLIPS: 10pm 80’s Night Shack & Hierosonic ASHES: 1pm Texas Hold’em CONCERTS/MUSIC LOU’S BLUES: 8pm Space SANDBAR SPORTS GRILL: AUSTIN’S CALIFORNIA Jun 1: Great Composers Re- Coast Playboys 4pm Tim Boyd; 8pm Karaoke BISTRO: 8pm Greg Warner membered-Community Band SANDBAR SPORTS GRILL: SIGGY’S BAR & GRILLE: BEACH SHACK BAR: 2pm of Brevard. BCC/Cocoa Fine 2pm Derek the 1 Man Band; 7pm Michael Pagan Nite Owls; 8pm Jony James Arts Auditorium. 452-5725 6pm Texas Hold em THE COVE: 5pm Ana & Gary Blues Band June 1: Jazz Friday. Brevard THE COVE: 8pm Karaoke THIRSTY BONES: 8pm CAPTAIN HIRAM’S: 2pm Museum of Art & Science, “Golden Ticket” Competition; Karaoke Jones Missing Picket; 7:30pm Greg & Melbourne. 242-0737 5pm John Quinlivan Brian; 7:30pm dManufacture Jun 1-3: Silverchest Antique THIRSTY BONES: 9pm 29 - FRIDAY CITY LIMITS LOUNGE: Show. Melbourne Auditorium. Open Mic w/ Elephantgun AUSTIN’S CALIFORNIA 8pm Daddy Mack (813) 228-0038 BISTRO: 8pm Greg Warner CRICKETS: 9pm Karaoke Jun 2: Random Acts of 27 - WEDNESDAY BEACH SHACK BAR: 8pm w/Ginger Music-WFIT 89.5 FM. Am- ASHES: 7pm Texas Hold’em Danny Morris Band CROWNE PLAZA/COQUI- phitheatre at Wickham Park, CAPTAIN HIRAM’S: 7pm CAPTAIN HIRAM’S: 7:30 NAS LOUNGE: 4pm Don Melbourne. 674-8950 Kevin Nayme from Everyday dManufacture; 7:30pm Greg & Soledad Jun 3: Great Composers Re- Things Brian FISHLIPS: 4pm Lonnie & membered-Community Band CITY LIMITS LOUNGE: CHUCK’S PLACE: 6pm Delinda; 9pm Sound Guys of Brevard. Merritt Island High 7pm Live Blue Grass Music Texas Hold’em GROUCHO’S COMEDY School Auditorium. 452-5725 CROWNE PLAZA/CO- CITY LIMITS LOUNGE: CLUB: 9:30pm Mike Rivera Jun 5: JoHnny Lang. King QUINAS LOUNGE: 5:30pm 9pm TBA w/ Lawrence Mullavey Center, Melbourne. 242-2219 Smooth Jazz Night CRICKETS: 9pm John Quin- KEY WEST BAR: 9pm Jun 9: Twilight Jazz in Cocoa LOU’s BLUES: 5pm Karaoke livan Band Spanks Beach-WFIT 89.5 FM. West w/Bob Neal; 9pm Joe Kaluti CROWNE PLAZA/COQUI- LOU’S BLUES: 5pm Karaoke side of City Hall, Cocoa Beach. Dance Band NAS LOUNGE: 4pm Johnny w/ Bob Neal. 9pm Green Light 674-8950 MEG O MALLEY’S: 8pm Danger MAINSTREET PUB: 9pm Jun 10: Bluegrass in the Jimmy Z DOUBLE’S HOAGIES: DJ KW Park-WFIT 89.5 FM. Vets SANDBAR SPORTS GRILL: 6:30pm Rich Shenk MEG O MALLEY’S: 8pm Memorial Park, Palm Bay. 4pm Pat Michaels & Johnny B. FISHLIPS: 4pm Dave Kury; Cahir O’Doherty 674-8950 SIGGY’S BAR & GRILLE: 9pm Sonic Mole Chasers METRO ENTERTAIN- Jun 16: Baby Boomer’s 7pm No Limit Texas Hold em’ GROUCHO’S COMEDY MENT: Diabolic Intent wspg Bash w/ Johnny Riv- THE COVE: 5pm Bobby Kel- CLUB: 9:30pm Mike Rivera Amputation & S.W.W.A.A.T.S ers. SJP. Melbourne Audito- ley; 5pm John Quinlivan; 8pm w/ Lawrence Mullavey SANDBAR SPORTS GRILL: rium. 723-1100 All Night Dance Party KEY WEST BAR: 9pm 4pm Cool LIke That; 9pm New Jun 17: Twilight Jazz-WFIT THIRSTY BONES: 8pm Spanks World Beat 89.5 FM. Goode Park, Palm Karaoke Jones LOU’S BLUES: 5pm Karaoke SEBASTIAN BEACH INN: Bay. 674-8950 w/ Bob Neal; 9pm Fat City 1pm Song Smith; 9pm Bourne Jun 26 & 28: “Not in the 28 - THURSDAY MAINSTREET PUB: 9pm Funky Park” Picnic Concert #1-Mel- BEACH SHACK BAR: 8pm DJ KW SIGGY’S BAR & GRILLE: bourne Municipal Band, Mel- John Nemeth MEG O MALLEY’S: 8pm 8pm DJ Chris w/ Trip’L Shot bourne Auditorium. 724-0555 CAPTAIN HIRAM’S: 7pm Cahir O’Doherty SKEWERS: 7pm Belly Danc- Sonic Playground METRO ENTERTAIN- ing DANCE CITY LIMITS LOUNGE: MENT: Made in Canada THE COVE: 5pm Joe Caluti; Jun 2: Cocoa Beach Contra 8pm Karaoke OASIS: 9pm Grumpy Al 5pm Jah-D; 8pm Liquid NRG Dance. Music w/ Los Caballe-

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ros with Flaming Pants. Cocoa Jun 16: Juneteenth. Isaac Until Jun 18: What’s Cookin’ STARS of Tomorrow Youth Beach Rec Center. 917-4529 Campbell Park, Titusville. Exhibition. Community Program. Cocoa Village Play- Jun 10: Burn the Floor. King 264-5037 Services Council, Cocoa. 690- house. 636-5050 Center, Melbourne. 242-2219 Jun 16: Juneteenth-City of 6817 Jun 22-23: Youth Players Jun 15: Cocoa Beach Contra Palm Bay Parks & Recreation. Jun 21: Agile Milton/Young Performance. Surfside Players, Dance. Music w/ Los Caballe- Palm Bay City Hall. 952-3441 Writers Camp. Brighthouse Cocoa Beach. 783-3013 ros. Trailor Haven, Melbourne. Jun 23 & 24: Body, Mind, Cable TV channel 15 at 6:30pm Jun 26-28: The Producers. 917-4529 Spirt Show. Melbourne Audi- Jun 23 – Jul 22: Spare King Center for the Performing Jun 29: June Moon Ball- torium. 541-482-3722 Change. Brevard Museum of Arts, Melbourne. 242-2219 Swingtime Jazz Band. Mel- Art & Science, Melbourne. Jun 27-28: Summer Stock for bourne Auditorium. 724-0555 EXHIBITS 242-0737 Teens Performance. Surfside Jun 7: William C. Potter- Jun 25-Jul 30: “Landmarks” Players, Cocoa Beach. 783- EVENTS Author of Diary. Brighthouse A traveling Exhibit/Straw- 3013 FESTIVALS Cable TV channel 15 at 6:30pm bridge Art League. BCC Jun 1: Titus Nights. Historic Until Jun 11: VSA arts of Library, Cocoa. 952-3070 Downtown Titusville. 267-3036 Florida-Brevard. Sarno Jun 28: Tropical Nights 3rd Jun 2: Sunshine Saturday-Ti- Road Govt. Complex, Comm. Anniversary Gala. Bright- tusville Art League. Titusville. Colon’s Office, Melbourne house Cable TV channel 15 at This calendar is 383-7441 690-6817 6:30pm the compilation of Jun 8: “Summertime Blues” Until Jun 13: Marcia Day and Until Jun 30: L’Esperienza: Friday Fest w/ The John Lolly Walton. Moore Justice Drawings by Henry Asencio. entertainment listed Quinlivan Band. Historic Center, Jury Assembly Room, LoPressionism Gallery, Mel- by our advertisers and Downtown Melbourne. 724- Viera 690-6817 bourne 722-6000 other non-profit orga- 1741 Jun 14: Watercolors w/ Tay- Until Jun 30: Photography nizations. Brevard Live Jun 8-10: Powerboat Show. lor Iken Brighthouse Cable TV by Greg Reverdiau. Art and Melbourne Auditorium. 1-800- channel 15 at 6:30pm Antique Studio, Melbourne. Magazine is not respon- 542-6017 Jun 16 - Jul 31: Butterflies. 253-5553 sible for any wrong Jun 9-10: Brevard ‘s Young Brevard Zoo, Melbourne. 254- listings. All listings are THEATRE Performing Artists Com- WILD subject to change dur- petition-Space Coast Pops Until Jun 17: Joanna White Jun 8-24: Vanities. Melbourne Orchestra. Imperial’s Hotel and Exhibit. Brevard Museum of Civic Theatre, Melbourne. ing the month. Call to Conference Center, Melbourne. Art & Science, Melbourne. 723-6935 confirm. 632-7445 242-0737 Jun 15-17: 45 Minutes from See LOCATION Jun 14: Flag Day Ceremony- Until Jun 17: Artwork by Broadway-STARS of Tomor- Honor America, Inc.. Flag Panther Staton. Melbourne In- row Youth Program. Cocoa DIRECTORY on page Court/Liberty Bell Memorial ternational Airport, Melbourne. Village Playhouse. 636-5050 36 for address, phone Museum, Melbourne. 727-1776 690-6817 Jun 22: Friday FUNday!- number and web site.

1st Annual JazzSeries Benefit For Children With Disabilities

oland Guilarte, the president and CEO of JazzSeries- Brevard, was born with Cerebral Palsy. Although Roland’s CPR is very mild, he remembers the struggles he dealt with as a child and a teenager. With this benefit Roland is making a yearly commitment to do all he can via the work he loves and is grateful for, to help a center in Brevard who is truly commit- ted to helping children with disabilities. This benefit is held Saturday, June 23, 2007, at the Space Coast Convention Center (located behind the Holiday Inn Express), 301 Tucker Lane, Cocoa. This Central Florida Ex- clusive Event features Dan Siegel (www.dansiegelmusic.com), Michael Paulo (www.michaelpaulo.net) and Ken Navarro (www.kennavarro.com). For more information and tickets call 321/783-9004 or go to www.jazzseries.com.

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ASHES CIGAR TAVERN: MAINSTREET PUB: 705 E. 7720 N. Wickham Rd., Mel- New Haven Ave., Downtown bourne. 321-255-5035; AshesCi- Melbourne. 321-723-7811; gars.com www.mainstreetpub.cc Austins’s CalifornIA Malabar Mo’s: 2805 Mala- Bistro: 925 E. New Haven bar Rd., Palm Bay 321-725- Ave., Historic Downtown Mel- 8374; www.malabarmos.com bourne. 321-727-3658 MARSH LANDING: 44 N. BEACH SHACK BAR: 1 Broadway, Fellsmere. 772-571- Minutemen Cswy. Cocoa Beach. 8622 321-783-2250; www.beach- MEG O MALLEY’S: 812 E. shackbar.com New Haven Ave., Melbourne. Captain Hiram’s: 1580 321-952-5510; www.megomal- US1, Sebastian. 772-589-4345; leys.com www.hirams.com METRO ENTERTAINMENT: CHUCK’S PLACE: 4700 3020 W. New Haven Ave., Mel- Dixie Hwy NE. Palm Bay, 321- bourne. 321-727-7819; www. 951-0350 themetroentertainment.com City Limits Lounge ON TAP CAFE: 1212 E. (Brunswick Bowling Strawbridge Ave., Melbourne. Cntr): 4851 S. Dairy Rd., 321-727-3636; www.ontapcafe. Melbourne. 321-723-7400 com Cocoa Beach Pier: 401 SANDBAR SPORTS GRILL: Meade Ave. 321-783-7549 4301 Ocean Beach Blvd. Cocoa COUNTY LINE SALOON: Beach. 321-799-2577; www. 4650 W. New Haven Ave., sandbarsportsgrill.net Melbourne. 726-0146. www. Sebastian Beach Inn: countylinesaloon.com 7035 SR A1A, Melbourne Crickets: 1942 N. Wickham Beach. 321-728-4311; www. Rd., Melbourne. 321-242-9280 sebastianbeachinn.com Crowne Plaza/Coqui- Siggy’s: 1153 Malabar Rd. nas Lounge: 2605 N. A1A, NE, Palm Bay. 321/952-0104 Indialantic. 321-775-0012 SKEWERS: 144 5th Ave. DOUBLE’S HOAGIES: 1896 Indialantic. 321-727-8944 S. Patrick Dr. Indian Harbour SPACE COAST Harley- Bch. 321-773-5341 Davidson/PINEDA: 6030 N. EARL’S HIDEAWAY: 1405 US1. Melbourne; www.pinedah- Indian River Drive, Sebastian. dshop.com. 772-589-5700. www.earlshide- Space Coast Harley- away.com Davidson/buell: 1440 FISHLIPS WATERFRON Executive Cr. NE/ Palm Bay Rd. BAR & GRILL: 610 Glen 321-259-1311. www.spacecoast- Cheek Dr., Port Canaveral. harley.com 321-784-4533; www.fishlipswa- TEQUILA WILLIE’S: 1573 terfront.com Palm Bay Rd., Palm Bay 321- GROUCHO’S COMEDY 952-3777 CLUB: at Makoto’s, 785 S. The Cove: 1462 SR A1A, Babcock St., Melbourne. 321- Satellite Beach. 321-777-2683 724-1220; www.grouchopro- THE GETAWAY MARTINI ductions.com BAR & LOUNGE: 7740 N. Key West Bar: 2286 SR Wickham Rd. Unit 110, Mel- A1A, Indian Harbour Beach. bourne. 321-255-0052 321-773-1577 THE SHACK: 4845 Dixie King Center for the Hwy., Palm Bay. 321-953-2767 Performing Arts: 3865 THIRSTY BONES: 221 N. Wickham Rd., Melbourne Crockett Blvd, Merritt Island. 321-242-2219; www.kingcenter. 321-452-0568; www.thirsty- com bones.com Lou’s Blues: 3191 N. YIANNI’S: Corner of A1A and SRA1A, Indialantic. 321-779- Eau Gallie Blvd. 321-773-6699 2299; www.lousbluesupstairs. com

36 - Brevard Live June 2007 Historic Downtown Melbourne DINING • SWEETS • ART • ANITQUES • SPECIALTY SHOPS • NIGHTLIFE

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By Jeff Nall

Rock’n’Roll Around Brevard

Missing Picket’s Return Show After a six month layoff that found vocalist Robbie Carrico and lead guitarist Kevin Scott playing unplugged sets, rock band Missing Picket back in full force. To prove it the band is kicking off its official return to the electric concert- stage with a local show at 9pm on Saturday June 16. The concert, which will take place at the Metro in West Melbourne, will feature a two-hour performance by the band. Cost is $5. The band’s latest return is characteristic of Missing Picket’s determination. Over the years, Missing Picket has stayed strong despite major changes in its lineup, including the replacement of its original drummer, rhythm guitarist and bass player in 2004. Five years after forming, the band still has its sights set on success. To that end the group, comprised of AP (bass) and Shawn Pocchiare (drums) as well as Carrico and Scott, is working on its fourth album. Over the years Missing Picket has done its hometown well, opening for bands such as Shinedown, playing festivals like the Florida Music Festival and SunFest, not to mention playing venues like the Hard Rock Live in Orlando and the Hard Rock Seminole Casino in Hollywood Florida. It reasons we can expect similarly great things from this rejuvenated band.

Missing Pickets: Putting the band back together...

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OurAfter Stops Off in Melb. On Saturday June 23, Scranton, Pennsylvania band, OurAfter, brings its airy rock to The Metro in West Melbourne. OurAfter has shared the stage with bands such as Everclear and Smile Empty Soul. One of the band’s songs, “Karma,” was even featured in the film, “Striking Range” staring Lou Diamond Phillips. The band sounds somewhere between the contemplative rock of a Radio Head and radio pop-rock. Listen for the band to strike up its powerful rock-ballad, “Candles.” Front-man John Phillips’s isn’t your run of the mill vocalist. His voice and seductive lyrical Our After: annunciations, alone, make this show one of your best-bets for the month. Between the contemplative rock of a Check the band out at www.myspace. com/ourafter Radio Head and radio pop-rock.

Extreme Take my word for it when I say Want to juice up your day, screw Sunday that same weekend, DI will play you’ve never heard Southern rock they the coffee and crank up The Sacred. a benefit for the Brevard Animal Shelter way The Sacred does it. And whatever you do, do don’t miss the at The Metro (3020 West New Haven Intense, tight, and raucously rockin, band’s show on Saturday June 30 along Ave), in West Melbourne. The concert is The Sacred has it all. Enriched with with Florida Music Festival band Bravo open to all ages, runs from 2pm to 6pm. southern rock melody and guitar styling, Armada, Port St. Lucie band, Monday A percentage of the proceeds from the The Sacred’s music walks the perfect Morning Massacre and Indialantic door will go toward purchasing food, tightrope between utter metal chaos and grinders, Abra Cadaver. The all-ages bedding and other products for animals. the emotive drawl of traditional southern show begins at 6pm and takes place at Finally, the band returns to The Metro rock. the Melbourne Jaycees (2401 Post Road on Saturday June 30. DI will take the I recently jumped on the band’s Melbourne). Cost is $8. stage with Amputation and Tampa band, myspace page (www.myspace.com/ Success Will Write Apocalypse Across thesacred) and was just blown away Metal Burns Up Brevard The Sky. Show starts at 8pm, costs $5, by the first single, “From Georgia,” Those in search of some gut and is open to all ages. from the group‘s recently released gnashing metal are in luck this month. DI front-man and bassist, Anthony CD. If this song is any indication, The hard-working boys that make-up Farr, better known as ‘Ant’, said the “Dialogues with the Devil” may just local thrash band, Diabolic Intent, have bands playing with his group are top- be one of the best local releases of the lined-up a string of shows across the notch artists, not to be missed. year. A relentless trucking rhythm, county. “Well there is Amputation, whose “From Georgia” immediately injects The first show takes place on main member is our former guitarist you with the impulse to get up and Friday June 8 at the Surfers Pub (350 N Matt Potter,” said Ant. “He has gone on move. Meanwhile, the band’s slips in Orlando Ave) in Cocoa Beach. Diabolic since his days in Diabolic Intent to form and out of a monstrous combination of Intent (DI) will be joined by Amputation another Brevard county heavy band. simply sick growls to melodic screams. and Jacksonville band, Xaphan. This We are doing ALOT of dates with them Sometimes singing from the vantage free show starts at 9pm, but is limited to across the US. point of the Devil, he raises hell to say those aged 21 and up. “We booked all bands we want to the least: “Well, I’m the devil and I’ve On Friday June 22, DI is joined by see. Xaphan (June 8th) is a brutal band come for your hands/ You guitar pickin’ Cryptic Throne and Amputation for an from Jacksonville. I always love to see man/ And while I’m at it I’ll take your all-ages show at the Sports Page (220 them. And for the first time we have soul/ And give you hell for all the stories A1A) in Satellite Beach. The show Success Will Write Apocalypse Across you told.” starts at 8pm. Admission is $5. On The Sky (June 30th). These guys are continued next page

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DIABOLIC INTENT continued from Tampa with major label talent in the band. If you miss them, I feel for you. I don’t know when we will have them back out again.” DI’s string of local gigs come amidst a hectic touring schedule putting them in a number of states such as Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Texas. After growing tired of a less than productive relationship with management, Ant said he took matters into his own hands. “I booked all these dates myself,” he said. “We used to have management, but really it wasn’t working out for the best interest of the band.“ Modestly, he added: “And as you can see, I have done a better job working for myself.” Metal Burns Brevard with The band’s most recent accolade comes in the form of a favorable review Diabolic Intent of its current album, “The Cold Path of Man,” in the current issue of Pit Magazine (#58). Sun Shoppe Café. more about this deadly combination . “Man, the reviews are astonishing,“ The duo is comprised of singer and How did you guys come up with said Ant. “People have been really guitarist Michael James and drummer, the band name? digging the current album and we Robert Esposito. (The two men were Michael James: We came up with couldn’t have asked for a better previously involved with notable acts the band name after kicking around response.” such as Hot Pursuit and The Furys). the usual clichés, and just bad names. Whatever Pit Magazine has to say, While I have to admit I tend to Rob came to me one day and said, “we one thing is certain, anyone who loves be more interested in original talent, should call ourselves The Hitmen.” It deafening and blasphemous metal must these two guys hit me over the head has a double meaning, both of us being own this killer album, which, by the with a set of feel-good music and of Italian decent and the fact that there way, was recorded in Johannesburg, quality renditions of great songs by The isn’t a song in our vast repertoire that is South Africa of all places. Beatles, the Righteous Brothers and not recognizable, except the occasional You can download music from Jimmy Buffett. In particular, the guys original composition. So The Hitmen the band’s new album at www. iced a cover of John Mellencamp‘s are like The Sopranos with and diabolicintent.com or give a listen at “Pink Houses.” Throughout the set, drums! www.myspace.com/diabolicintent James showed that his vocal range and How long have you guys been able falsetto voice is capable of taking working together? The Hitmen Kill in Melbourne down just about any note. MJ: We have been writing together Last month I got the opportunity James also kept things entertaining since the 80’s and with other to hear one of Melbourne’s best up-in- between songs as he interjected a dose collaborators as well. I would say coming cover bands, The Hitmen, at the of sarcastic wit and references to the Rob and I have written a good 50 or movie Animal House. so songs and one of my favorites is Though the band markets “Changed Man”. On that one I am more itself as a cover band, The a contributor where melody and chord Hitmen’s original, “Just Be,” was progression are concerned, with Rob’s a solid addition to the set proving lyrics exclusively. A new one that we do the guys are capable original is a new favorite of mine called “Just artists as well. One thing’s for Be”, which mystically followed the sure, the epithet, The Hitmen, is same creative formula. dead-on. These guys kill. For more info on the group email I recently asked James a [email protected] or call 321-724- few questions to find out a little 4281. Jeff Nall

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Bringing instruments to local schools to support music programs in public schools.

16 events and 10-years later, Luley proudly reflects that the organization and all the people associated with it have raised about $100,000. According to Luley, that money has procured: a piano for Rockledge High School and $500 for its drama department; $500 for the Melbourne High School drama department; guitars for 10 schools; $5,000 for Harbor City Elementary, and 40 drums for 40 schools in 2005. Over the years, EARTH has become best known for the highly successful festival, the Stephen Miller Memorial Blues Bash, which is specifically purposed to raise money to buy President of EARTH Awareness musical instruments for area elementary schools. This year’s event takes place in October 27 and may just be the best yet. Interviewed “We have five national blues bands coming to town,” said by Jeff Nall Luley. “We also have a host hotel, the Crown Plaza. We have Sue Luley a beautiful three-day package put together where you get your hotel room for three nights and tickets to all the events for the he world can seem like such a chaotic weekend. It’s $359 with double occupancy in the rooms.” place that it’s easy to overlook that The recipient of the funds raised this year will be Palm Bay T Elementary. fact our actions can make a real difference. Most recently Luley has teamed up with Brevard Live to Sue Luley is a reminder to us all that if you take up the cause of assisting people in the music business via don’t like the way things are going, all you the newly formed Brevard Music Aid Fund. “When Brevard Live publisher, Heike, told me about the fund, I told her that have to do is get motivated and do some- I thought it was great idea,” said Luley. “I also told her other thing about it. members of the music business should be involved: lighting and sound guys are in the same position as musicians. Back- In 1997, Luley started E.A.R.T.H. (Entertainers Against stage people have no insurance either. I just had one of my Ruining Their Home), “a group of entertainment industry lighting guy’s house burn to the ground and I thought, see if professionals, dedicated to the preservation of creative outlets we had a fund we could have helped him out. He lost every- and natural experiences for the youth of Central Florida.” The thing. And he had seven kids. organization has been particularly successful in bolstering “That motivated me a lot and the fact that Billy Van Riper area public school programs in the arts and music. died and they were having a hard time coming up with the Like so many great ideas, Luley’s organization was money for his funeral expenses really bothered me.” spawned out of some old fashion indignation. “I was in the Part of the problem musicians face is that they are not middle of a big battle with a big oil company,” said Luley always paid a decent wage, explained Luley. “I am a produc- referring to her former in-laws land dispute with an area oil tion manager so I can honestly say that people who are in the company. “And I said if I ever got through that whole ordeal music business aren’t in it for the money,” she said. “They’re and had the money that I would throw a big party for mother in it because they love the music. Nobody in this business gets nature, and give all my money to the kids some how.” paid a lot unless you really make it big.” Luley lost the fight with big oil and never got any money. Though she herself was forced into a situation where But she didn’t lose her fighting spirit and desire to do what she could not pay bands for her first few events, Luley said she could to make the world a better place. So in 97’ she she’s now in a position to pay all the artists who help make began organizing EARTH. Two-years later, Luley hosted the her events a success. “I compensate our musicians,” she said. EARTH Awareness Music & Arts Festivals at the Spirit of “Now that I have sponsorships, I believe our musicians de- the Suwannee Music Park in Live Oak. “The first event we serve to get paid. But a lot of musicians give me concessions. had more volunteers than we had paid patrons,” said Luley. A lot of the national musicians donate a percentage of what “Honestly, I learned a lot. 250 of us came together. That first they would normally charge and play for very reduced rates.” one was a bonding type of thing. We realized that we could To learn more about EARTH go to www.earthaware- do it. None of us had even attempted an event before, but we ness.org. Look out for more information on Brevard Music realized we could do it.” Aid and the Blues Bash in Brevard Live Magazine.

Brevard Live June 2007 - 43 44 - Brevard Live June 2007 internet MYSPACE PICKS This month we’re introducing College. Bui has a knack for writing sense front- you to a mix of blues, alternative folk, penetrating songs. But beware, this here woman who devastatingly heavy rock, and a dash is music for solemn, searching souls. makes most of hip-hop. Do us a favor and let us Those on anti-depressants may want to of her male know what you think. Friend request consult a doctor before tuning in. If you counterparts me (www.MySpace.com/SpaceCoast- do give Bui a listen, don’t miss “Little sound weak MusicWriter) and the magazine (www. One” and “So it Goes.” and meek. myspace.com/brevardlive) and leave us • Jason Choi - www.myspace.com/ja- • MC Text a comment with your thoughts on these sonchoiandthesea - www. picks. And be sure to send us links to If you like and/or myspace. your favorite artists. folk music but don’t already know who com/emcee- Jason Choi is, run to the computer and text June’s Myspace Picks are: check out his website before some one This • Jamie Rickett - www.myspace.com/ finds out about your local-music il- Merritt jamierickettmusic literacy. Jason is a mainstay in the local Island based Rickett is a woman who knows scene and easily one of Brevard’s most emcee is in her way around a guitar (and piano for talented artists. Talk about a steal, you a league of his own. In addition to writ- that matter). Her site currently features can download two of best songs for free. ing poetic rhymes, Text also writes and excerpts of eloquent, airy solos from a • Murder in the First - www.myspace. performs most of his rock influenced handful of songs, which will appear on com/murderinthefirstfl (photo) music. Whether you’re into hip-hop, her forthcoming 10-song CD. The name says it all, really. This is rock, or both, check him out. And be • Ariel Bui - www.myspace. boot-stompin’, head-banging, fist-shak- sure to listen to Text’s take on the Stone com/11175269 ing extreme-metal. Few area bands Sour song “Bother” - shows how hip- Quiescent alternative-folk from can produce a more ferocious sound hop and rock can go together like wine a Brevard raised young-woman who than these four folks. What’s more, the and cheese. is currently going to school at Rollins band’s front-man is actually a no-non- Jeff Nall

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On Tap Cafe & Lounge in Melbourne: Fabulous Face-Lift - Same Great Food by Eroica Fedder

Last month On Tap unveiled its new lounge on the weekend of the Café’s 6 year anniversary. The lounge has sofa style seating, a flat screen TV, and an intimate atmosphere. It looks fabulous and the area is another great addition the café.

The café has a full menu with appetizers like their grilled portabella mushrooms, chicken strippers and sequoia skewers, wraps, burgers and mahi-mahi, wings and sandwiches. Personally, I’m addicted to their portabella steak quesadillas. It’s not one of those thin and crispy flunkeys—it’s a real quesadilla packed with marinated, shaved rib-eye, onions and marinated portabella mushrooms. The great thing is that their kitchen stays open as long as they do, so when you’re there having a good time, throwing back a few drinks and get hungry at 1:30, you can still order that teriyaki glazed mahi-mahi. Of course, On Tap has a full liquor bar, indoor and outdoor seating, a pool table, TV’s and good atmosphere to keep you occupied on a night out. Wednesday night is Ladies Night with a live D.J. and they are open 7 days a week from 11 A.M. to 2 A.M. The next big party at the café will be the 4th of July. Judging by all their other bashes, it’ll be a good night. See you there! On Tap is located at 1212 East Strawbridge Avenue, just east of US 1. For more information about events, check out our calendar or call On Tap Café at 321-727-3636.

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3D’s Power Blenz in Melbourne RELAX AND STAY HEALTHY If you go to Hawk’s Gym in feel comfortable and relax. He and Melbourne, then you’ve noticed the Devon also wanted their product to hot new smoothie place that recently be quality too. They use all natural opened next door. 3D’s Power ingredients and have a large selection Blenz’s has a modern industrial look of Nuco additives for power shakes with a wrestling theme—which is and muscle building mixtures. The fitting when you consider the owners. bar concept is there so you can watch Neil Butler, who also owns Hawk’s them make your smoothie fresh. Gym, and Devon Hughes (Brother In addition to the smoothies they Devon), professional wrestler and offer, there is also a variety of wraps reigning NWA Tag Team Champion. and other healthy snacks. The two met through the gym and In the future Neil and Devon began throwing around ideas say they plan to have professional about the smoothie shop and wrestlers there a few times a year to eventually entered into the do autograph signings. partnership. 3D’s Power Blenz is located Their grand opening was a in the next to Hawk’s Gym in the big success—740 people came Northgate Plaza at 1882 North to “Get Juiced,”—the motto Wickham Road. They’re open for the smoothie bar. Neil says Monday through Friday from 7am to their concept is simple: they want 8pm and Saturday from 9am to 6pm. 3D’s to be a place where people can For event info call 321-254-9057.

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arsh Landing has it, as well as several other Florida Cracker style meals that keep people coming to the smallM town of Fellsmere from all over the coast. While I was there I had the Marsh Critter Platter with deep fried frog legs, gator tail and catfish strips. The frog legs were amazing and no, they do not taste like chicken—they taste like frog legs. The catfish was moist and done just right and the generous portion of fried gator tail was surprisingly tender…for gator tail. I also sampled some of their fried green tomatoes. It was the first time I’d ever had them, being the city girl that I am, but I can say for sure that it definitely won’t be the last. And don’t pass up the opportunity to try their corn fritters or the Swamp Cabbage soup. The soup is made from cabbage palm hearts—you can’t get any more Floridian than that! To start your dinner off, Marsh Landing has coconut Marsh Landing in Fellsmere: shrimp, fried okra and fried pickles among other appetizers. Some of the dinners they have are fried chicken, country fried FLORIDA CRACKER STYLE MEALS steak, liver and onions, boneless catfish, fried oysters, frog legs, fried gator tail and their Sawgrass coconut shrimp. Of If it’s critters you want, then Marsh course, each meal comes with your choice of sides like collard Landing is the place to be. The menu is greens, fried okra and more. loaded with food you’d be hard pressed to For lunch that have gator, frog Leg and catfish platters as well as fried green tomato, Po Boy, crab cake and other find in other places. When was the last time sandwiches. you saw fried green tomatoes or frog legs As if the food weren’t a good enough reason to make a trip down I-95 for this small town gem, they also have on a chain restaurant menu? entertainment. Every Thursday night they have a blue grass jam session where regulars and newbies collaborate. It’s become quite popular, so if you’re interested, I’d suggest getting there early. They also have other live entertainment on occasion. This month, Roger Hunter and the Hillbillies will be at Marsh Landing (dates TBA). The food and atmosphere of Marsh Landing really brings old Florida back to life. One of the great things about this restaurant is that it is also in a historic building. It was built in 1926 and was originally the Fellsmere Estates Building. Through the years it was converted to everything from a place to have City Council meetings to a community center until Fran Adams, co-owner of Marsh Landing, bought it in 1995. The restoration process was lengthy. “It was a huge renovation,” Sandy Adams, Fran’s daughter and business partner explained, “There were owls living in there and! There was a lot of structural work that had to be done too.” Marsh Landing was finally finished and opened in October 2001—and it was well worth the time and effort. It looks amazing and the wood finishing and trim kept the feel of old Florida in the building. The walls are decorated with hunting trophies, antiques and photos of old Fellsmere. It’s truly a tribute to the town. Marsh Landing is located at 44 North Broadway in Fellsmere, just 3 miles west of I-95. They’re open for breakfast from 6 AM to 11 AM, lunch from 11 AM to 4 PM and dinner from 11 AM to close. Eroica Fedder

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The Albatross In Downtown Melbourne Popular Clothes by Tommy Bahamas & More Situated in the North clothing and accessories for ladies end of the recently built too! “Our community lifestyle is a Railroad Emporium you blend of business and island fun, will find The Albatross, and men and women who live this the newest addition to the lifestyle need a clothing store that growing selection of upscale, reflects these tastes. The Albatross yet affordable shopping doest that,” says owner Aaron Davis. venues located in Historic The store is sure to draw Downtown Melbourne. popularity with its convenient 10am to 6:30pm business hours and The Albatross features the when you walk into the Albatross, exclusive and popular Tommy it’s as if you stepped right into Bahama clothing lines and it offers Margaritaville with its island music what no other downtown merchant and relaxed tropical atmosphere. It does; men’s clothing! Ranging truly IS a “must shop” destination from polos and signature silks to each time you venture downtown. sophisticated lounge-wear, they If you haven’t checked out carry items any guy would want to the Emporium and all the new and wear. Of course, they also carry a exciting events Downtown has to Step right into Margaritaville with its island unique array of Tommy Bahama offer, go see what you are missing! music and relaxed tropical atmosphere.

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Health Guru Hagen Panton size! Divide fiber by total carbs and if you are more than 30% fiber to total carbs you are good!. Urband Most granola bars are simply candy bars in disguise, with very little fiber, lots of processed carbs, and a ton of sugar. Legends You’re better off making your own healthier version from raw oats, chopped almonds, coconut flakes, raisins and a dollop of of Food raw organic honey. If that seems a bit much, simply pick up a low sugar protein bar at GNC. No yolks in your omelettes? That’s just The only thing frozen yogurt has in common with real yogurt (the plain, non-frozen kind) is that they’re both white. utterly unnecessary. The frozen stuff doesn’t have live cultures of probiotics, which help maintain digestive health and the nonfat varieties The yolk contains lutein and zeaxanthin, which are are a mix of chemicals and artificial sweeteners. You’re better crucial for eye health. Egg yolks are also an important source off with a serving of organic ice cream. Ice cream is really not of phosphatidylcholine, a nutrient that boosts brain health. that bad. It’s the quantity we eat that gets us! Worried about your cholesterol levels? Consider this: Half It’s sweet, refreshing and a favorite among kids. But the fat in the yolk isn’t even saturated. If you are still freaked most apple juice is nothing more than sugar water with apple out about eggs. Only the yellow has the good fat and good flavoring. One cup of apple juice has no fiber, 117 calories cholesterol. If you do not want that, all the protein is in the and 27 grams of sugar. And most people consume way more white! than a cup at a time. Stick to fiber-rich apples and skip the Most supermarket cereals are fiber lightweights and are juice.. This fact goes for ALL fruit juices water + sugar+ fruit also loaded with sugar. The best cereals are old-fashioned flavoring..NO JUICE..stick with the fruit itself. oatmeal, and a few standouts like Fiber One and All-Bran with These are great fun facts to dispel some of your urban Extra Fiber and Protein Plus Special K... Check the labels legends about food..Need a grocery list and a eating program and choose cereals that have fewer than 5 grams of sugar and call 726-0909 or email me at [email protected] and I will more than 5 grams of fiber per serving BUT watch serving be happy to email one to you!

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RAFAEL PICON b y L o u B e l c h e r

afael Picon sums up his passion for art succinctly: “From the first clue of what isR real, the combination of spirit and life has made me create from the heart.” Thus, he feels his destiny has been and continues to be to express himself through art, and he admits he loses his equilibrium when he thinks he might not have enough time to finish all he is meant to do.

His art career started in Spain when he was a child. At eight years old, he made a crooked horseshoe at the local metalsmith shop. From that moment, he knew he was meant to sculpt. He used to go to the shop with his father and grandfather in Andaluzia Spain where Picon was born. Poetically, he says that his soul would smile when he knew they were going to the shop. The metalsmith put him to work

56 - Brevard Live June 2007 cranking the blower. From even that young age, Picon knew he wanted to work with the steel, not crank the blower. He remembers that they made axes and tools for the fields, and a bell for the church at the shop.

Later in his childhood, Picon worked with clay and wood. He remembers creating miniature tables and bridges. When he was 11 years, he began studying at the Institute Cervantes in Madrid. At 13, he worked with Mr. Domarco (steel artist) at the school. Also, he worked with Mr. Civera a master sculptor. It was during this time he learned many of the basic sculpting techniques he has since perfected.

Because Picon’s parents wanted him to become a career person, he began courses at the Industrial Master School at the age of 15. These courses were to lead to a career in engineering. It was during this time he learned technical drafting and how all the math and geometry would eventually come in handy when applied to sculpture.

After leaving the Industrial Master School (equivalent of high school in the United States but more specialized), Picon went to work for a French company as a mechanic. Simultaneously, he was the sound man for three bands in Spain. It was around this time that he decided not to pursue a degree in engineering. He wanted to create and he didn’t feel he needed the engineering credentials to do that.

So, he went to Escuda de Arte y Oficio to study steel. There he learned its structure, how it bends, etc. Although Picon is passionate that creation comes from within, he states that “steel was meant to change shape…but, you must know how to manipulate the steel in reality to make it do what you want… to be able to create.” In addition to steel, he worked with copper, bronze, and aluminum.

At 19, Picon moved to the United States. He has lived in New York, New Mexico, and now has settled in Rockledge, Florida. He has not always been a full-time artist. At times, he took jobs to support his family. But six years ago, he decided to devote all of his time to his art. He has a studio in Madrid and goes there for a couple of months every year. When he is in Spain, Picon works with Jorge Varas, who creates wood and metal sculptures. He also works with Angela Ortiz, who is famous for paintings and murals, and with Antonia Davalos, who is a sculptor and painter. In addition to sculpture, Picon has started painting and working with charcoal within the last three years. He belongs to the Circulo de Bellas Artes in Madrid where he paints with other artists in a studio area in the tower of that famous building.

Most of Picon’s time is spent in his studio in Rockledge, Florida. His dream is to one day create a sculpture garden and art gallery on his property for all to enjoy. For now, passersby can glimpse a bit of his creation in the ornate gate to his

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property. The large metal gate highlights trying to make his illusions real. I want Picon has exhibited in Spain and in the intricacy of his metalwork. Other to make my illusions real through art.” the United States. In October, he will be works of his can been seen throughout Like Don Quixote, Picon does not see exhibiting at Casa de la Jeventud Alcala the area. A sculpture of Mary is installed impossibilities; and at times because he de Henares in Madrid. on the outside wall of St. Mary’s sees so many possibilities, his inventive Catholic Church in Rockledge, and he mind will not let him sleep – it is not To inquire about Rafael Picon’s created a gate with a music theme across unusual for him to stay until 4 or 5 in the work, contact him at (321) 633-4460. the street from Murdock’s restaurant morning because he has inventions on on Maryland in Cocoa Village. The his mind. majority of Picon’s work can be seen at Casa Del Rey at 966 Florida Avenue in Another frequent theme in his work Rockledge. is the expression of his deep spiritual beliefs. This is poignantly depicted Common themes seem to run in his sculpture in the shape of hands through Picon’s work. One theme is due steepled in prayer. He also created an to the influence of the fictional character arresting sculpture of the New York City Don Quixote. Picon’s sculpture of Don skyline, including the Twin Towers. Quixote tilting at windmills won first A third theme of Picon’s work is the prize in the New Mexico State Fair in incorporation of numerals within his 1975. Another Don Quixote sculpture by sculptures. Picon made it into the Strawbridge Art League Vision Exhibit in 2006. When Picon has achieved his desire asked why Don Quixote fascinates to express his passion through his him, Picon said, “His spirit is similar to creations. His sculptures in all three mine. Everything was an illusion to him. categories are beautiful as well as Despite the odds, Don Quixote keeps moving.

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or weeks now I have been commu- ly loving every note of the music. I hope tar with Lenny Maddock on lead, Bill Fnicating via email with a man who I never lose that feeling, and people like Hinson (bass), Bill Ball (drums), and has sent me pictures and stories of Dave Austin Pettit will continue allowing me Dave Vickers (lead singer). This was Fiester, whom he met around 1980 in that enjoyment and fulfillment of one of about the time the “Henry Paul Band” while Dave was on the my greatest loves, music. started recruiting musicians from our road with “The Henry Paul Band”. In area, beginning with Wally Dentz who one of his emails he said to me, “I know This brings me back to Austin Pet- played bass and harp alongside Henry you knew him a long time and it was no tit, because you just can’t say enough for years before becoming a member of big deal to you, but you have to realize about him. But the musicians he has the “Bellamy Brothers” where he still that me and my friends idolized Dave played beside on stage says so much, holds down the bottom on bass after al- and it was a thrill to meet him, have him along with the sound from his guitar most two decades. But before he would be very friendly and just hang out with which doesn’t require a trained musi- leave to play with Henry Paul, he, Dave us, and I felt that he was my friend”. cian’s ear to know that you’re listening Fiester , Lee Swimmer (guitar), Dave He is pictured to the left of Dave to something beautiful and special, that Vickers (bass), and Bill Ball on drums, where Dave is wearing the cowboy hat, only Austin’s talent combined with his would form the band “Tight Shoes”, which he kiddingly took away from this style of playing can give you. which would go through a couple of fan for the picture and wore it the rest different versions, and it would be about of the night. All the way from Califor- After taking off some time from this time (1980) that Dave along with nia I am once again reminded of what playing in bands back in the 70’s, and Bill Hoffman would hit the road with we have right at our disposal, to take devoting himself to his skill on the Henry Paul and manage to produce 4 advantage of at any time. Music and guitar (formerly a drummer), Austin re- albums (Dave was not on the first album musicians that people across the country turned to the music scene, and his hiatus as he was not yet with the Henry Paul have paid good money and traveled and all the work he must have put into Band, but contributed to the other 3). many miles to go to concerts to see, and his playing music paid off, both for him felt so lucky to be able to do so. They as a musician, and his audience. And he Meanwhile, Austin found himself in idolized them and to this day hold them hasn’t quit the bands again. Greensboro, North Carolina, where he in very high esteem. played with a group known as “Triple There were many groups before, Tree”, which would disband in 1980. but after Austin’s return to the stage, But Austin had built himself a reputation the first band he would play in would and earned the respect of fellow musi- be “Stampede”, playing rhythm gui- cians, which is why he would be recom-

Austin Pettit used to play in a group known as “The Triple Tree Band”: Ricky Reynolds, It’s true, I have known Dave as well as Sam Stafford, many other musicians for decades, but I Austin Pettit, was and will always be one of the crowd Pete George, Dan yelling, clapping and making the most Dixon (from left noise (sometimes to their embarrass- to right). ment), and feeling so proud of them, tru-

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mended from a fellow member of Triple ter would later join the group, and Bill In the early 90’s Austin went to work for Tree to a band who called themselves Hoffman became the drummer while Dave Vickers with whom he had played “Grinder Switch”. They gave Austin a the Groove Monsters were playing a in bands before. Not as a guitarist, but call and asked him to become a member gig in Augusta, Georgia. Everyone rather a draftsman. It was at this time he of their band, and he did. So it was off then moved back home to Brevard, and received a call from Kenny Cohen, and to Macon, Georgia for Austin, and this would come along and along with Kenny Page on keyboard and particular band would build up quiet a remain here approximately 20 years bass and Ritchie Mola, became “Piece name for itself, being put into the same until his death, becoming another one by Piece”. category and level as the Allman Broth- of Brevard’s icons. But Calvin who was ers. It was then that Austin would meet originally from North Carolina chose to As bands do, this band reformed Steve Miller who played keyboards and stay in his home state, and was eventu- replacing Kenny Page with the one and sang for Grinder Switch. This would be ally replaced by Mark Glisson who only Debby Boyer (Lady DB), Randy the beginning of a lot of things to come played bass for the Groove Monsters for Crouch on drums, and Curt Austin on for many of Brevard’s best musicians, over two decades until it took a natural bass, and renamed the band “KC and AP who would eventually come together as course of becoming dismantled due to Band”. As time went on, Kenny Cohen one. the passing of Dave Fiester. This was a decided to make a go of it as a soloist, band that may have changed a couple of which he has done very successfully. Disco was hitting its peak and members during the years, but remained The band then became “The Austin taking a toile on what we then called together for almost 3 decades, as one of Pettit Band with Debby Boyer”, and you “southern rock” (bands such as “The the most loved and respected bands that can still see them playing today after Allman Brothers” , “Marshall Tucker” would ever call Brevard home. approximately 13 years, with one recent and “Grinder Switch”). And Grinder personnel change. Kerry Morris has Switch would reach its end. But Austin But in early 1994, after many years, taken over for Curt Austin on bass. You and Steve Miller would form their own Austin would make the decision to leave never know what is going to happen, jam band, “Jimmy Nails and Friends” the Groove Monsters, and Bill Hoffman especially when it comes to bands, but I (Jimmy being the guitarist from Sea would do the same. Dave remained the would say that this is where Austin has Level), as well as Calvin Arline on bass, only guitarist never putting anyone in found his home. Debby kids that they who had played with names such as Austin’s spot, and Austin played often are like an old married couple. But they Percy Sledge, , and Gregg Allman. with Dave and the Groove Monsters. are not just great musicians who through And if that doesn’t make you think, Bill would be replaced by Michael fate came together, they are family. And familiarize yourselves with the back- Wright. But Bill too always remained I am proud to call them friends, and to ground of Steve Miller. a part of the Groove Monsters, sitting join in with the audience and yell and in as their drummer when needed, and clap as loud as possible, because like Jimmy decided to quit, and it was for band reunions, etc. (he played the Austin, this is a band that you cannot then that the band was to become none last gig Dave would play), but Bill was say enough about. And I do appreciate other than “The Groove Monsters” never a permanent member again. them. To Be Continued... (formed in Macon, Georgia). Dave Fies-

Dave playing while in the Henry Paul Band (photo above). Later he joined the already existing Groove Monsters (photo right).

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