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Brevard Live December 2016 - 1 2 - Brevard Live December 2016 Brevard Live December 2016 - 3 4 - Brevard Live December 2016 Brevard Live December 2016 - 5 6 - Brevard Live December 2016 Contents December 2016 FEATURES MIKE ELKO SHOWS ON THE HIGH SEAS There is a new promoter in town bring- Columns ing many legendary rock stars to the Did you know that the Victory Casino Charles Van Riper Cruises give you a Las Vegas experience King Center and other venues - Elko Concerts. We caught up with Elko and 22 Political Satire that includes a ritzy club with interest- Alternatives ing entertainment? Bowzer and Rocky & found out that he knows this area better The Rollers are among the performers. than we know him. Page 14 Calendars Page 11 25 Live Entertainment, Concerts, Festivals BUBBA “WHOOPASS” WILSON TAYLOR HICKS Besides being a great comedian, redneck- Taylor Hicks is one of the most beloved Local Download style, Bubba is a talented piano player. and popular AMERICAN IDOL win- by Andy Harrington Put both talents into the mix, and you 33 ners of all time. His material features a Local Music Scene have hilarious blend of entertainment unique take on Southern soul, R & B, with songs like “Christmas in Rehab.” country and blues. Experience his humor at Lou’s Blues. In The Spotlight Page 17 by Matt Bretz Page 11 35 STREETS OF SCOTLAND Flori-duh! BELLA DONNA PROJECT The cities of Scotland throb with a vi- 36 by Charles Knight Brevard Live caught up with the brand brant and expressive street culture. Mu- new band. They agreed to grace our sic and art mingle with theater and ora- The Dope Doctor cover this month - Oh what fun...! John tory on the pavements and in the parks, Luis A. Delgado, CAP Leach caught their first show ever open- up the walls and through the windows... 40 ing up for Foghat at the King Center. - John Leach checked it out! Florida Arts Page 13 Page 21 44 Shea Monahan Brevard Live December 2016 - 7 8 - Brevard Live December 2016 BREVARD LIVE BREVARD LATELY The largest and most popular free entertainment magazine on the Space Coast and beyond for 25 years. PUBLISHER EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Heike Clarke ASSISTANT EDITOR John Leach ACCOUNT MANAGER Charlene Hemmle MUSIC WRITERS John Leach Charles Knight Matthew Bretz Andy Harrington PHOTOGRAPHY Chuck Van Riper COVER: ChuckVan Riper COLUMNISTS This is Les Miller during his amazing canoe trip from the Jupiter Inlet to Ponce de Chuck Van Riper Leon Inlet. Les made the ten day journey to help create awareness for the need to Charles Knight help save the Indian River Lagoon. Spence Servoss Andy Harrington Luis A. Delgado Reproduction of any portion of Brevard Live Magazine is strictly prohibited without the written permission of the publisher. ADVERTISEMENT/ SALES Phone: (321) 956-9207 [email protected] COMMENTS & LETTERS Brevard Live Magazine P.O. Box 1452, Melbourne, Fl 32902 Copyright © 2016 Brevard Live All rights reserved We are not responsible for photos or scripts sent to Brevard Live Magazine. Published photos and articles become property of this publication. We are not responsible for wrongful advertised or canceled venues. Download a pdf file BREVARD FLORIDA Big piles of debris were stacked up in front of most houses after Hurricane Matthew until local government figured out the logistics of the removal. By end-November LIVE the majority was picked up. Photos: Chuck Van Riper at www.brevardlive.com Brevard Live December 2016 - 9 10 - Brevard Live December 2016 Brevard Live Wed., Dec 7, 14, 28 - 5:30-8:30pm Lou’s Blues, Indialantic Bubba “Whoopass” Wilson omething new is happening at SLou’s Blues every Wednesday for Happy Hour from 5:30 to 8:30 pm. Scratch karaoke, and welcome Lou’s December 4, Noon Cruise, Piano Bar starting in December with December 24, PM, Victory a popular Central Florida comedian on Casino Cruises, Port Canaveral Victory Casino, Port Canaveral keys - Bubba “Whoopass” Wilson on BOWZER the 7th and 14th. He will also host a Michelle Lambert Duelling Piano Show on the 28th, the ne of Brevard’s beloved funnest Happy Hour in town. ative Californian, Michelle Orock’n’roll shows is coming back Burt “Bubba Whoopass” Wilson NLambert, is taking over Los - not in a local theatre but on the high was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Angeles with her sights set on the seas. Keep an eye on the Victory Ca- where he began honing his musical world. In 2014 she performed for the sino Cruise Line because the ship fea- and comedic skills at an early age. He women’s NCAA Final 4 to a sold out tures a full casino experience with fine became one of the founding members crowd of 18,000 people at the Bridge- dining and a variety of entertainment, of Clutch, the 50s & 60s-type show stone Arena. She commanded an au- some top local performers and national band, which toured nationwide. Dur- dience at the Grand Ole Opry with touring acts. Rocky & The Rollers get ing this time the character of “Bubba” Alan Jackson by jumping off stage the crowd singing ad jumping more began taking shape. During the 1980s, playing TO the crowd. Michelle be- frequently on the cruise, and in De- Burt created, scored, and produced gan her musical journey at age three cember Bowzer is the featured guest the musical shows that were the cor- studying the violin with her older sib- also available for a meet and greet. Jon nerstone of the Showbiz Pizza Place lings. Since then she has mastered pi- “Bowzer” Bauman is best known as a chain, nationally. In 1992, Burt joined ano, drums, guitar, vocals and song- member of the band Sha Na Na, and the “Monsters of the Morning” on writing. At 18 she moved her focus to game show host. Bauman’s popular Real Radio, 104.1 FM Orlando, and as vocals, and that took her to Berklee Sha Na Na character, “Bowzer”, was a musician and comedian, became an School of Music on a full scholar- a gangly, slender-armed greaser in a integral part of the show. There on the ship. After four years in Boston she muscle shirt. After his heyday with Monsters, he became well-known as graduated with a Bachelor of Arts de- Sha Na Na, Bauman was a VJ on the Bubba “Whoopass” Wilson, resident gree, and headed to Music City, TN! music channel VH-1 during its first Cajun-Florida Redneck. He daily pre- Now living in Los Angeles, CA, she two years. He has appeared on sev- sented unique and humorous outlooks is gaining fans at the local and inter- eral television series, such as Miami on life in a segment called “Correct national level in multiple genres. Her Vice, and has also done voiceovers for Me If I’m Wrong,” as well as writing, voice is melodic and powerful, full animated series, such as Animaniacs, producing, arranging, and perform- of strength and emotion. Her original and animated feature films. Jon’s live ing over 2,000 original songs for the songs showcase her dynamic vocals, show, “Bowzer’s Original Doo-Wop show. amazing violin talent and passionate Party”, was the most successful pro- Listen to his hilarious songs, like song writing. She becomes part of duction show ever at Atlantic City’s “Christmas in Rehab” or “Drunk at the song taking the entire audience TropWorld Hotel and Casino. Denny’s.” You won’t stop laughing. on the journey with her. Brevard Live December 2016 - 11 12 - Brevard Live December 2016 Brevard Live tion, and production people are watch- ing the band - and the clock - ever closer as show time approaches. Some- times It’s A Bitch but not on this night. After an inspired set Bella Donna Proj- ect had the stage completely cleared of all people and equipment in an aston- ishing eight minutes. Lead singer Jody Delli said goodnight at exactly eight o’clock and Foghat hit their first power chord at exactly 8:15. It’s that sort of teamwork that separates the pro play- ers from the part timers. The act also has some good busi- ness heads working behind the scenes Jody Delli channels the spirit of Stevie Nicks for Bella Donna Project to take their passion, music, and show- manship to the next level. The fact that Bella Donna Project made their first Bella Donna Project public appearance on Brevard Coun- ty’s most revered stage (“As far as gigs Goes Their Own Way go, The King Center is the crown jewel of Brevard County…” enthused Char- By John Leach chosen opener, 1985’s top ten hit “Talk ron at soundcheck) speaks volumes To Me”, the communication between about the journey they’ve embarked ella Donna Project, Brevard the stage and the audience was making on. “We’re so glad so many people County’s newest supergroup, some Big Love happen. As the band have gotten behind us,” adds Charron, isB a Stevie Nicks tribute act that channeled the spirit of the Gold Dust “There are a lot of people motivated just performed their debut con- Woman in her prime, the music lovers about this project”. cert on the hallowed stage of Mel- of Melbourne voiced their support for If You Ever Did Believe in these bourne’s King Center for the Per- the most talked about new act in town. hard working hometown heroes, now’s forming Arts. This past November 9th, the night after the time to catch them locally before the 2016 election, Bella Donna Project Bella Donna flies out of reach like While the band members should won by a Landslide… a rock & roll Nightbird on the wing.