Brevard Live February 2015 - 1 2 - Brevard Live February 2015 Brevard Live February 2015 - 3 4 - Brevard Live February 2015 Brevard Live February 2015 - 5 6 - Brevard Live February 2015 Content February 2015 FEATURES GRANT SEAFOOD FESTIVAL JACKSON BROWNE Columns The Grant Seafood Festival is one the When you go see Jackson Browne at Charles Van Riper biggest Fish Fries in the South East - for The King Center this month you won’t 22 Political Satire the 49th year. All food is prepared by be just watching a man that’s created some of the most memorable songs of a townspeople with family recipes and 100 Calendars bygone era, you’ll be in the presence of percent volunteer effort. Live Entertainment, a man that is actually working to change Page 13 25 the world you live in. Concerts, Festivals Page 15 SIGFEST Outta Space For the second year members of the mu- 30 by Jared Campbell sic community have banded together for LAGOON-FEST a celebration in memory of Shawn and Mark your calendar - this will be a great Local Lowdown David Sigafoos and to benefit local char- music festival to save the Indian River 35 Reloaded! ities. Lagoon. Lots of big name bands on the Original Music Page 13 bill. Page 17 Flori-duh! GORDON LIGHTFOOT 38 by Charles Knight This year is special for the legendary art- GENERAL EYES WON OMS 4 ist who has announced plans for a cross- The judges voted unanimously: It was The Dope Doctor country USA tour entitled “Gordon General Eyes that left the strongest im- 40 Luis Delgado, CAP Lightfoot - 50 Years On The Carefree pression among four talented original Highway”. The tour will feature his well- bands and took home the Grand Prize of Knights After Nights known hits as well as some deep album the fourth annual Original Music Series. Hot spots, events, cuts for the die-hard fanatics. This month they grace our cover! 44 by Charles & Lissa Page 15 Page 18

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PHOTOGRAPHY Chuck Van Riper The Peace March Lissa Knight t was a cool morning, with temperatures in the COVER PHOTO lower 50s, when hundreds of people gathered Chuck Van Riper I for a Peace March through Melbourne to honor COLUMNISTS Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday. There were Chuck Van Riper several marching and dance bands in the parade, Charles & Lissa Knight young and old folks, from all walks of life. The Jared Campbell message was “Peace” and it was well received as Reproduction of any portion of the parade made its way from University Blvd. Brevard Live Magazine is strictly over Babcock Street to Hibiscus Blvd. prohibited without the written Photos by Chuck Van Riper permission of the publisher.

ADVERTISEMENT/ SALES Phone: (321) 956-9207 [email protected] Legendary Guitarist Austin Pettit Passed Away

COMMENTS & LETTERS The Space Coast lost a legendary musician, the Brevard Live Magazine music community lost their dearest friend. Austin P.O. Box 1452, Pettit shined his bright light on us with his bril- Melbourne, Fl 32902 liant guitar and his kind soul. After a long strug- Copyright © 2015 gle with health he passed away on Saturday, Jan- Brevard Live uary 24th, sourrounded by the love of his family. All rights reserved We are not responsible for photos Austin, a military brat, came to Satellite Beach in or scripts sent to Brevard Live 1967. He went to Satellite High School, and that’s Magazine. Published photos and when he started playing in bands: Tight Shoes, articles become property of this Grinderswitch, The Legendary Groove Mon- publication. We are not sters, Piece By Piece, The Austin Pettit Band, Mo responsible for wrongful advertised or canceled venues. Geetz, The Groove Shoes. His legendary guitar solos earned him the utmost respect and admi- Download a pdf file ration of his peers and fans. His positive spirit BREVARD made him the most loved musician in our com- FLORIDA munity. At press time information about funeral arrangements were not available. We will publish LIVE updates on our website at www.BrevardLive.com at www.brevardlive.com photo by Kevin Ward/BL Archive

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Concerts In Review: and fantastic songwriting partners. and played a beautiful rendition of his After a quick hello- they jumped right hit Our House. An Intimate into it. Throughout the second set Nash The first song of the night was the continued to roll through many of his Evening With Hollies hit Bus Stop written by Graham earlier songs as well as a slew of new Gouldman. I’m bringing up the song- tunes penned with Shayne Fontaine. Graham Nash writer on this one because it sparks a It just amazes me that this guy is still great story about a great song: In 1965 churning out great songs after all this By Matthew Bretz the Hollies manager had an employee time. Nearly six decades after his first who kept telling him about her teenage hit and still has something to say. He t goes without saying, although I’m son that was trying to become a song- just can’t stop writing, or being rel- Iabout to say it anyway, that Graham writer. She apparently was relentless evant for that matter - just amazing. Nash is a musical icon that transcends about him asking the Hollies to meet Another thing that really got me was the decades. Between the Crosby, him. When he finally succumbed and his voice. After half of a century on the Stills and Nash, and sometimes Young asked Graham to make a quick visit, road, and just living through the six- band, The Hollies, and his extensive it was just supposed to be a quick pat ties in general you would expect some solo catalogue, Nash has prolifically on the head to make mother and son wear and tear on the man’s throat, but churned out some of the greatest com- happy. As Graham tells it, when he that theory goes out the window with positions of British/Americana/SoCal/ walked into the living room of the Graham. He sounds just as good, if not Hippie-dom. Graham doesn’t get to go employee’s small flat there was a kid better, than he always has. off out on his own very often and re- of about fourteen or fifteen sitting on All in all the show was phenom- ally dig into his material with an audi- the couch with a guitar. Graham gave enal and once again the King Center ence, so when he does, he gets very ex- him the go ahead and the first song he delivered on another well run, com- cited. And, when Brevard found out he played was Bus Stop. The young man fortable event. I wasn’t sure what to was coming to hang at the King Center was, of course, Graham Gouldman and expect, I mean he could have brought with all of us for an evening, we got Nash was amazed. He made the deal a huge band and rocked us all out and excited, too. right there to buy it, and then asked for it would have been great. But to expe- I wasn’t sure what to expect from more. The Hollies left the house that rience Graham Nash’s music in an in- a Graham Nash show because of all of afternoon with three future hits writ- timate acoustic setting was more than I his past and current projects. The man ten by a teenager who would go on to could have hoped for. It’s always been started writing and singing when he have an amazing career writing for the a treat for me to learn the history behind was a teenager and only took a cou- Yardbirds and Herman’s Hermits be- the music and I was not disappointed. ple breathers to get married and have fore joining the band 10cc. Cheers to one of the most prolific and some kids. Otherwise he’s been going After that Nash and Fontaine greatest living singer-songwriters of non-stop for over fifty years. But when took the audience on a musical jour- our time. Keep it up Graham. I know I walked into the theater I was pleas- ney through time digging deep for a you will! antly surprised to see only a couple of show that spanned Nash’s entire career mics, a keyboard, and a few guitars on including Midas In Reverse, Golden stage. No drums, no bass, just enough Days, and Almost Gone which tells for a duo. Sometimes the best way to the story of Bradley Manning who see a great songwriter is a small in- was sentenced to thirty-five years in timate setting where you really get a prison in 2013 for stealing govern- feel for what was going on when they ment secrets. Along with the way we wrote their most personal stuff. A few were treated to stories about the songs minutes after I took my seat, Graham and insight into Nash’s life in general. Nash and guitarist Shayne Fontaine Two major highlights were Nash and walked out on stage. Shayne Fontaine Fontaine’s performance of I Used to has been with the Crosby, Stills and be King, a song Graham wrote for folk Nash band for a little over three years star Joni Mitchell after their romance now, and while they are on the road ended, and a tribute to the late great he and Graham share a bus. Over the Levon Helm of The Band by way of years they have become great friends Nash’s song Cathedral. Before going to intermission Nash took to the keys

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Saturday, Feb 28, 2pm, Siggy’s in Palm Bay Feb 28 & Mar 1, Grant Community Center Sigfest Grant Seafood Festival or the second year the music community has banded Ftogether for a celebration in memory of Shawn and Da- ree admission, free parking, over 100 crafters exhibiting, vid Sigafoos, called Sigfest. The line-up features six popu- Flive continuous entertainment, along with a scrumptious lar bands - Burnt Toast, Undefined, Adawak, Funpipe, menu of succulent seafood - that’s what the annual Grant Bullet Theory, and Mayhem. Most of the musicians have Seafood Festival is all about making it one of the biggest been regular performers at Siggy’s American Bar for many Fish Fries in the South East - for the 49th year. years, some with different bands. They are the ones who What sets this seafood festival apart from others is that initiated and organized Sigfest to express their continuous it is run by a 100 percent volunteer effort. All preparation, gratitude for the two men who created and managed this whether it be on the festival grounds or with the purchas- legendary venue. ing, cooking or serving of the various menu items, is accom- David and Shawn Sigafoos had been movers and shak- plished by volunteers who call Grant their home. No com- ers in our local hospitality scene for many years. David mercial food vendors are on site. Many booths are made up worked as opening general manager for the Holiday Inn of family members, often times having several generations and brought many big name bands to the Space Coast. Then working along side one another. This festival has become he founded Siggy’s which was managed later on by his son the proud effort of a friendly town that has remained its tra- Shawn. Together they fostered live entertainment and made dition for almost half a century. many friends. It was a shock when first Shawn, then “Papa All proceeds from the Grant Seafood Festival are put Siggy” passed away after a short bout with health. What back into the community of Grant. The projects include would become of this legendary venue? a Scholarship Fund, the Grant Library, Grant Cemetery, There came Amy Sigafoos, wife and mother, who was Children programs and activities, and the Grant Historical known as advertisement rep for Florida Today for many House. years. “I didn’t know anything about the business,” she The festival starts Saturday and Sunday at 9:30 am with said. “But our employees have become our Siggy’s family patriotic opening ceremonies followed by live bands enter- and I couldn’t abandon them.” So she went to work - and taining the crowd all day long. Crooked Creek Band, Hot never missed a beat. Two years later the establishment is Pink, Hayfire and Country Line Road are on the bill this going strong, and “Mama Siggy” carries on the family tra- year. For detailed listings see our calendar section. Both dition. days start at 9:15 am with patriotic opening ceremonies The Sigafoos family has always engaged in charity The free parking is coordinated and controlled through work. Therefore Sigfest is also a fundraiser for Brevard the efforts of the Brevard County Sheriff’s Department and Music Aid Inc, The Genesis House and the Space Coast local volunteers. Shuttle carts will be available to transport Paratroopers Association. Amy also serves on board of di- patrons from remote parking areas. rector of Brevard Music Aid that helps musicians in need.

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Wednesday, February 18, 7:30 pm, King Center Jackson Browne ackson Browne is a singer, songwriter, musician and Jpolitical activist that has played with the likes of Bruce Saturday, February 14, 8 pm, King Center Springsteen, Warren Zevon and The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band and co-wrote “Take It Easy” with Glenn Frey of The Ea- Gordon Lightfoot gles. He’s a celebrity icon and it would probably be easier to list the things Jackson Browne has not done than the ordon Meredith Lightfoot Jr., born in Orillia, Ontar- things he has done. Gio, Nov. 17, 1938, grew up to be hailed as Canada’s If you were alive and aware of the popular music of greatest songwriter and an international folk-rock hero. His the the 1970s & early 1980s you remember some Jackson career has spanned five decades and his music has been re- Browne tunes, “Running On Empty,” “Doctor My Eyes,” corded in many styles and genres by an A-list of artists from “For A Rocker,” “That Girl Could Sing” along with those Elvis Presley and Johnny Cash to The Replacements and iconic baseball-sleeve Jackson Browne caricature t-shirt The Tragically Hip. that so many kids wore to high school. Jackson Browne His string of chart topping singles from the American however, is about more than musical nostalgia. #1 hit “Early Morning Rain” in 1966 to his #2 in the U.S.A., His political and environmental activism has been mak- “The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald” in 1976, help define ing a difference for causes like like the Musicians United the folk sound that ruled the airwaves in that era. Perform- for Safe Energy that he founded in 1979 with Bonnie Raitt ers like Bob Dylan, Neil Young and even The Kingston Trio and John Hall, to the Save Our Shores (SOS) ocean advo- cite Lightfoot as an influence on their artistry and careers. cacy group that honored Browne with Their Ocean Hero Lightfoot is still impacting young artists in the new mil- Award in 2013. He’s performed his music at fundraisers lennium as proven by the breakout success of Elwood’s with kids of all ages with the School of Rock West LA and version of the Lightfoot classic “Sundown” in 2000. That in 2013 performed with Kings of Leon and The Flaming release also hit #1 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 charts. Lips in Oklahoma City for Rock for Oklahoma, a benefit to Throughout his career and up to the present Lightfoot aid Oklahoma tornado victims. has survived illness, surgery and recovery, two broken mar- Singer-songwriter Jackson Browne announced addi- riages and even a death hoax proclaiming that “Gordon tional U.S. tour dates beginning February 2015 to support Lightfoot is Dead…” in 2010 (he phoned the Canadian his new studio album, Standing In The Breach. Accom- radio station reporting his demise, CJOB, and did an im- panying Jackson on the road are longtime band mates Val promptu radio interview informing the listenership that he McCallum (guitar), Mauricio Lewak (Drums), Jeff Young was alive and well). (keyboards) and Bob Glaub (bass), with the addition of ac- This year is special for the legendary artist who has an- claimed multi-instrumentalist Greg Leisz (guitar, lap steel, nounced plans for a cross-country USA tour entitled “Gor- pedal steel). Standing In The Breach is a collection of ten don Lightfoot - 50 Years On The Carefree Highway”. The songs, at turns deeply personal and political, exploring tour will feature his well-known hits as well as some deep love, hope, and defiance in the face of the advancing uncer- album cuts for the die-hard fanatics. tainties of modern life.

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March 7, 11-10, Ted Moorhead Lagoon House LagoonFest 2015

he Marine Resources Council’s First Annual Lagoon- TFest 2015, is an all-day music festival located at the Ted Moorhead Lagoon House on Saturday, March 7 from 11 am to 10 pm, to raise awareness and funds, to help save the Indian River Lagoon. Party with a purpose, as Bill Wharton, the world-famous Sauce Boss plays the steel guitar while mixing up a big batch of gumbo. Enjoy the positive vibrations of Pato Banton and a lineup of talent that will keep you dancing into the night! Help save the Indian River Lagoon while enjoying a day of beer, food, & river rockn’ Tunes! Buy your tickets now at www.Sa- vetheIRL.org! Advance General admission tickets are $12, limited Premium, & VIP tickets are also available. Catering for the event by Old School Pizza & Grill. The entertainment lineup is impressive: Pato Ban- ton, Kyle Cook from Matchbox 20, Austin Jenckes from The Voice, The Sauce Boss Bill Wharton 4pm, Josh Miller, The Lights Out Project, Inna Sense and Coastal Breed! The Official After Party is at Debauchery of Downtown Melbourne. Lagoonfest is officially spon- sored by Debauchery, Industry Kraze, Old School Pizza & Grill, and Courtyard by Marriott. The Ted Moorhead Lagoon House is located about a mile south of the Melbourne Causeway (Hwy 192), at 3275 Dixie Hwy, NE, Palm Bay, FL 32905. For more in- formation, visit MRC’s website at www.MRCIRL.org. The mission of the LagoonFest is to raise $75,000 to start the “State of the Indian River Lagoon” Report Card, to update our community on key measures of lagoon health, and keep restoration efforts on course. The report is funded by the community which keeps it currant and honest! The current Status of the Lagoon requires a mini- mum commitment of a half billion dollars & 15 years, for the restoration process. We can restore the Indian River Lagoon! The Lagoon is a treasure, an abundant life-sup- porting resource that annually generates $4 Billion for our local economy. MRC has been dedicated to restor- ing the lagoon for over 20 years, thanks to the support of the community. The MRC restores shorelines, trains & educates audiences of all ages, and advocates for the lagoon. The Marine Resources Council (MRC) is a 501 c (3) charitable nonprofit organization. MRC was started in 1983 by a group of professors from the Florida Insti- tute of Technology and it serves the coastal community through science, education, community engagement and political advocacy.

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4th Annual Brevard County Original Music Series Finals General Eyes On The Prize!

our great original bands - only one could win the Grand FPrize! The decision was made by four experienced musi- cians who functioned as independent judges. The bands were judged by this one night’s performance only. It was “all or nothing” at the finals of the fourth annual Original Music Series, and the emotions were running high for band mem- bers, the many music fans who came to support their groups, and the organizers as well. Who would win the $2,000.00 in cash and prizes? At the end of the night the judges voted unanimously: “It was General Eyes that left the strongest impression of four very talented original bands,” announced John Quinlivan, and added that “it wasn’t an easy decision.” (Photo right). He handed over the Grand Prize which includ- ed $500 in cash, $500 gift certificate from Florida Discount Music, $500 of recording time at The Zone Productions, and $500 of merchandise by ArtLab. The event was emceed by Steve Keller and produced by Brevard Live Magazine, Lou’s Blues and Budweiser.

Out of 25 showcased original bands four made it to the finals based on ballots filled out by the participating audience: Brother Bean, General Eyes, Jacie & The Knick Knacks, and Coastal Breed went to the Battle of the Bands at Lou’s Blues, Sunday, January 11th.

All Photos by Chuck Van Riper

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t was a full house as General Eyes took the stage last just a gig. More of a special event - a show.” Imonth for the Original Music Series Finals. “We had Burns admits that the band was skeptical about winning practiced our set and had it down to a science,” recalls lead the Series and receiving the prizes that went along with win- singer/guitarist/leader Mike Burns. “From the song list to ning. “It was a really tough competition,” he said. “There introducing the band to even when I was able to take a drink, were a lot of great bands involved this year.” As far as the we were prepared.” prizes? “We plan on making some special merchandise (with It was that preparation that led Burns and company the $500 voucher to Artlab). Tank tops and some General - Dustin Foster on drums, Jake Salter on lead guitar, key- Eyes hoodies for the tourists so they can take them back with boards and vocals and Evan Bernard on bass - to a vic- them after their vacations.” - Always thinking ahead! They tory edging out finalists Brother Bean, Jacie & The Knick also received $500 vouchers from Florida Discount Music Knacks and Coastal Breed. The Cocoa Beach quartet cite and The Zone Productions along with $500 in cash. influences as diverse as Incubus, Spearhead and The Moody The band plans on collaborating with local artists (in- Blues, drawing inspiration from the way those bands han- cluding OMS finalist Coastal Breed) on their next record- dled themselves on stage. They excel offstage as well re- ing. “I moved here from Oregon”, says Burns. “the scene leasing their full length CD, Frequent Sea, a few weeks there is pretty different. I hope to bring some of that spirit after their initial OMS performance. The CD, along with and energy here.” T-shirts, koozies and hand decorated jugs were on display Far removed are the days of Ovni Sound System (Burns’ on their merch table on the first floor at Lou’s Blues. pre-GE band). With all the hype and potential that OSS had, General Eyes showcased their unique blend of reggae General Eyes are taking it further. All four members com- influenced rock with a surprisingly high dose of pop sensi- manded the stage at Lou’s that night even with technical bilities. About half way through their 45 minute set, Burns problems. (Their keyboard output was shorting out, leaving pulled out the trumpet to a warm reception from the capac- them with one less instrument in the mix). ity crowd. He admits receiving some sage advice when it Burns continues his drive and detemination while main- comes to playing in your own backyard. “We’ve learned taining a busy schedule. “Even when I work a double shift at not to oversaturate.” The band has been branching out to my day job, I always find time to play guitar for an hour and Orange County as of late, opening for national acts in Or- write songs. “ General Eyes have their sights set on ditching lando. “Why would anyone want to pay twenty bucks to see those day jobs and living the dream in Brevard’s original us open for The Original Wailers when we would play for music scene and beyond. free three or four times locally? We want it to be more than continued page 21

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John Quinlivan, Paul Chapman, Tim Snell, and Kenny Michaels were The Honorable OMS Judges. All four musicians have played hundreds of stages and many different crowds. There judge- ment is independent and unbiased. We thank them for their time and effort.

All photos by Chuck Van Riper LOOK WHO WAS HERE!

ot just the bands, also soned musicians showed up nal on the Space Coast, and A special thank you goes out Nthe audiences were for the event. We spotted Jon they were not disappointed. to Steve Keller and Steve amazing. Lou’s Blues was Parrot, Dave Kury, Tom Van What stood out this year was Hodak who helped to book packed upstairs and down- Dyke, Nathan Thorpe, Cle- the influence of reggae beat and organize the OMS 4. stairs, and if anyone ever mens Nijhof, James Garris, on the original music. The It takes a village to put this thought that nobody is paying Steve Hodak and Melanie younger crowd seems to pre- showcase together. At the attention to the original mu- Vaughn, Mark Brasel and fer upbeat rhythms and high end, the spotlight was shin- sic scene, this was the night many more. They all came energy. Music fans were ing bright on original music! to prove it wrong. Many sea- to hear what’s new and origi- dancing everywhere. by Heike Clarke/Steve Keller

Brevard Live February 2015 - 21 The Column By Chuck Van Riper

Dear Radical Islamic Terrorists, Hi, hope you’re having a nice day. I have a couple of issues with you guys that I think need to be addressed. Firstly, stop with all the names. We can’t keep track of them anymore. First there was Al Qaeda, now there’s Al Qaeda in Iraq, Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula, Al Qa- eda in Yemen, Al Qaeda in your face, Al Qaeda in Pough- keepsie, Al Nusra, Al Oldstra, Al Yankovich, Al Dente, Al Be Seeing You, Isis, Isis in Yemen, Isis in Iraq, Italian Ices (I like the lemon flavor!), Boka Horam, Boca Raton, Boca shirts on sale at J.C. Penny, jeez! I mean, it’s easier to get a PhD in Nuclear Physics than to keep track of all of these groups. You guys really need to consolidate. That way, when you commit one of these cowardly acts like the one in France last month, we know who to blame. You wouldn’t want another bunch of radicals taking credit for your own actions, would you? If you all want the same thing, (i.e. death to the infidels), then get your coordina- tion skills together! Now I understand that you get “radicalized” by some- one telling you that by serving Allah in one of these afore- mentioned groups, it will make you man and give you an alternative to the already impoverished and depraved life which you would normally live. I agree that it’s good to try to improve yourself and your lifestyle, but perhaps there are better alternatives. Ever think of becoming a fireman or accountant or grocery store clerk? How about taking up pottery or painting or calligraphy (after all, you do have one of the coolest alphabets on the planet!) I guess what I’m saying is, try to educate yourself. Anyway… here’s how I see it. You “integrate” into a normal, western free society. You drink and smoke, go to strip clubs and casi- nos, go to the grocery store, hang out in malls, pick up chicks, and generally experience all the things a free soci- ety affords. Then, you’re told you can’t have any of that. Well, I guess I would blow myself up too! The thing is, murdering innocent men, women and children isn’t something heroic. It doesn’t take any spe- cial skills to buy an assault rifle and start blowing people away. Anybody can do it. It happens here in the U.S. all the time. It doesn’t make you a man. A real man would take care of his family, respect women, and educate their children. They tell you that if you do this, you will become a martyr for your faith? However! In my perusal of the Koran, I don’t remember reading anything that says that

22 - Brevard Live February 2015 it’s perfectly OK to blow up or murder anybody. Actually it says something like, if someone is making fun of your faith, you shouldn’t hang out with them. That’s all. Noth- ing about getting an assault rifle and going out and killing defenseless people. Lastly, let’s discuss this Sharia Law thing. Really? You do realize that a bunch of old guys in the Middle Ages came up with this super-radical interpretation of the Ko- ran which in turn became Sharia Law, don’t you? Well, a lot of religions were radicalized back then, Christianity included. Actually, the Catholic Church back then acted a lot like that. But, hey, guess what? We’re not in the Middle Ages anymore! All other religions have seemed to move with the times and adjusted to the needs of a modern society. Let’s get with it. So let’s recap, shall we? Firstly, stop acting like a bunch of whiny little girls who just found out they didn’t make the cheerleading squad. It’s not becoming of a real man, or a martyr for that matter. Stop with the names! I can’t tell Al Qaeda from Al Franken anymore. Get with the times. These radical views of yours are centuries old and really have no place in modern society as I see it. How about some respect for your women and children? Con- solidate! If you really want to fight a war, try fighting real soldiers. Take up calligraphy. To paraphrase an old saying, the pen is mightier than the car bomb. Disrespectfully, Chuck

This letter has been edited/censored by Brevard Live Magazine for security reasons taking out a few more blatant statements made by Chuck Van Riper. The TV networks didn’t show the cover of the latest issue of French satirical newspaper Charlie Hebdo in fear of retaliation - and we are not much braver. So, if you need to talk to Chuck, you’ll find him listed in the calendar section of this magazine. We will put the unedited letter on our website www.BrevardLive.com/featured. Respectfully, Brevard Live.

March 7/8: Indiafest Indiafest is a family festival which brings to focus and shares the Indian culture in a fun way right here in Brevard County. This eagerly anticipated annual cultural event will be held on Saturday, March 7th (10am-6pm) and Sunday, March 8th (11am-5pm) at the Wickham Park Pavilion. India is a melting pot of cultures within itself and Indiafest is a celebration of this - a parcel of the rich culture and traditions. Started 20 years ago, with a curious and humble effort of an ethnic community, today India- fest is a symbol of cultural enrichment here in Brevard County. Its uniqueness comes from the fact that a differ- ent theme is presented each year showing the unique as- pects of India’s culture, history and traditions. This year the theme is “Made in India.” www.indiafestbrevard.org

Brevard Live February 2015 - 23 24 - Brevard Live February 2015 February 2015 Entertainment Calendar 1 - SUNDAY SANDBAR/Cocoa Bch: 8pm SANDBAR Cocoa Bch: 9pm PINEDA INN: 2:30pm No CAPTAIN KATANNAS: Jam Band Sub Tropicals Refund w/ Joe Calautti 2:30pm Joe Calautti SIGGY’S: 8pm Jam w/ Steve SIGGY’S: 8pm DJ Chris; 9pm SANDBAR Cocoa Bch: 4pm COCONUTS: 2pm Dave Kury Cowden, Bart & JB Adawak Red Tide; 9pm DJ Cerino & DJ CRICKETS: 9pm Karaoke w/ STEAGLES: Open Mic SLOW & LOW/Cocoa Beach: Colione Ginger WESTSIDE SPORTS 7pm Stompbox Steve THE DOCK AT RIVER DEBAUCHERY: Superbowl LOUNGE: 8pm Karaoke w/ STEAGLES: 9pm Galaxy ROCKS: 3pm Chuck Van Party Idol Entertainment THE DOCK AT RIVER Riper EARLS: 2pm Preacher Stone ROCKS: 6:30pm Piano Rick H&D ROADHOUSE: Rich 5 - THURSDAY THE SHACK SEAFOOD: 9 - MONDAY Deems Open Mic & Jam; BBQ; CRICKETS: 9pm DJ Jesse 6pm Paul Christopher 35TH STREET GRILL: 9pm Karaoke w/ Jason COCONUTS: 6pm Johnny Blues Jam. Host Rich Brown ISLAND VIEW: 2pm Spanish Danger 7 - SATURDAY COCONUTS: 7pm Micah Guitar w/ Andy Vazquez EARLS: 7pm Open Jam 35TH STREET GRILL: 8pm Read LOU’S BLUES: 2pm Joey GALLERY NIGHTCLUB: Karaoke Jones LOU’S BLUES: 9pm Devin Gilmore; 8pm Superbowl Party 10pm Reggae, Dance & Top 40 COCONUTS: 7pm Fun Pipe Lupis LOU’S FILLING STATION: w/ DJ DEBAUCHERY: 6pm Vilifi SIGGY’S: 7:30pm Karaoke 4pm Rockstar Karaoke; 6pm KING CENTER: 8pm The EARLS: 2pm The Seeds; Superbowl Bash Piano Guys 8:30pm Absolute Blue 10 - TUESDAY PINEDA INN: 2:30pm John LOU’S BLUES: 8:30pm Shore GALLERY NIGHTCLUB: 35TH STREET GRILL: 9pm Nugent Fire Band 9pm Classic Salsa w/ DJ; 12am Open Jam SANDBAR Cocoa Bch: 9pm MATT’S CASBAH: 6:30pm Latin Urban Dance w/ DJ CHUMLEY’S DEPOT: Superbowl Party and King of Ted Villarreal H&D ROADHOUSE: 8:30pm Karaoke w/ DJ Blackman the Couch; DJ Cerino & DJ PINEDA INN: 5pm Parrothead Mean Gene & The Rainmakers CRICKETS: 6:30pm Crab Colione Party w/ Floridave KEY WEST BAR: 9pm Races. 9pm Karaoke w/Ginger SANDBAR/Cocoa Bch: 8pm Rockfish LOU’S BLUES: 8pm Open GROUNDHOG DAY Big Daddy Karaoke LANDFILL SALOON: Jam w/ Jay, Todd & Norm 2 - MONDAY SIGGY’S: 7pm Joe Barrera 9:30pm Berna & The Burnouts MATT’S CASBAH: 6:30pm COCONUTS: 7pm Micah SLOW & LOW/Cocoa Beach: LOU’S BLUES: 1pm Chris Ana Kirby Read 7pm Matt Riley S; 5:30pm Karaoke; 9pm The SANDBAR/Cocoa Bch: 4pm LOU’S BLUES: 9pm Dave STEAGLES: 7pm Rockstar Divas Teddy Time Kury Karaoke MATT’S CASBAH: 6:30pm MATT’S CASBAH: 5:30pm THE DOCK AT RIVER The Hitmen 11 - WEDNESDAY Open Mic/Jam ROCKS: 6:30pm Billy OASIS: 9pm Karaoke w/ Barry H&D ROADHOUSE: Rich SIGGY’S: 7:30pm Karaoke Chapman SANDBAR Cocoa Bch: 4pm Deems Acoustic Open Mic Leonis; 9pm Action ISLAND VIEW: 7pm Hippie 3 - TUESDAY 6 - FRIDAY SIGGY’S: 8pm DJ Chris; Jam w/ Chuck Van Riper & 35TH STREET GRILL: 9pm CAPTAIN KATANNAS: 7pm 9:30pm Mayhem Dave Thomas Open Jam John Nugent SLOW & LOW/Cocoa Beach: LANDFILL SALOON: CHUMLEY’S DEPOT: COCONUTS: 7pm Cowboys 7pm Dave Myers 7pm Karaoke w/ Rockstar Karaoke w/ DJ Blackman & Aliens STEAGLES: 8pm Groove Entertainment CRICKETS: 6:30pm Crab CRICKETS: 9pm AK40 Shoes LOU’S BLUES: 5:30pm Races. 9pm Karaoke w/Ginger DEBAUCHERY: 6pm Fully THE DOCK AT RIVER Karaoke; 9pm Rockstar w/ Joe LOU’S BLUES: 8pm Open Loaded ROCKS: 6:30pm Pinch’s Calautti Jam w/ Jay, Todd & Norm EARLS: 8:30pm Funpipe G-Man MATT’S CASBAH: 6:30pm MATT’S CASBAH: 6:30pm GALLERY NIGHTCLUB: Dave Birks Smoke N Oak 8:30pm Grouchos Comedy 8 - SUNDAY SANDBAR/Cocoa Bch: 8pm SANDBAR/Cocoa Bch: 4pm Club: Rick Corso w/ Jeff CAPTAIN KATANNAS: Jam Band Teddy Time Zenisek; 10pm Reggae, Top 40 2:30pm Mike & Tammy SIGGY’S: 8pm Jam w/ Steve & Latin Dance w/ DJ COCONUTS: 2pm Jimmy Cowden, Bart & JB 4 - WEDNESDAY H&D ROADHOUSE: 8:30pm Mazz STEAGLES: Open Mic H&D ROADHOUSE: Rich Groove Shoes CRICKETS: 9pm Karaoke w/ WESTSIDE SPORTS Deems Acoustic Open Mic ISLAND VIEW: The Bay Jazz Ginger LOUNGE: 8pm Karaoke w/ ISLAND VIEW: 7pm Hippie Band EARLS: 2pm J.P. Soars & The Idol Entertainment Jam w/ Chuck Van Riper & KEY WEST BAR: 9pm Matt Sauceboss Bill Wharton Dave Thomas Rossman H&D ROADHOUSE: Rich 12 - THURSDAY KING CENTER: 8pm Daryl LANDFILL SALOON: Deems Open Mic & Jam; BBQ; CRICKETS: 9pm DJ Jesse Hall and John Oates 9pm Karaoke with Rockstar Karaoke w/ Jason EARLS: 7pm Open Jam LANDFILL SALOON: Entertainment ISLAND VIEW: 2pm Spanish GALLERY NIGHTCLUB: 7pm Karaoke w/ Rockstar LOU’S BLUES: 5:30pm Guitar w/ Andy Vazquez 10pm Reggae, Dance & Top 40 Entertainment Karaoke; 9:30pm Rock Candy KING CENTER: 8pm Harry w/ DJ LOU’S BLUES: 5:30pm MATT’S CASBAH: 6:30pm Connick Jr. KING CENTER: 8pm Jerry Karaoke; 9pm Rockstar w/ Joe Young and Old Quartet; 10pm LOU’S BLUES: 2pm GT Seinfeld Calautti DJ Express; 7pm StompBox Steve LOU’S BLUES: 8:30pm Joe MATT’S CASBAH: 6:30pm PINEDA INN: 6pm Keith LOU’S FILLING STATION: Calautti Gary Kirby Koelling 4pm Rockstar Karaoke MATT’S CASBAH: 6:30pm

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Nightsong Chapman FAT TUESDAY 20 - FRIDAY PINEDA INN: 5pm Parrothead DEBAUCHERY: 6pm DJ 17 - TUESDAY BONEFISH WILLYS: 7pm Party w/ Nowhere to Rum EARLS: 2pm The Shakers; 35TH STREET GRILL: 9pm Sam Sims SANDBAR/Cocoa Bch: 8pm 8:30pm Lilli Lavon Open Jam CAPTAIN KATANNAS: 7pm Big Daddy Karaoke GALLERY NIGHTCLUB: CHUMLEY’S DEPOT: Floridave SIGGY’S: 7pm Marc Dobson 6pm Chuck & Georgia Randell Karaoke w/ DJ Blackman CHUMLEY’S DEPOT: One Man Band Duo; 9pm Classic Salsa w/ DJ; CRICKETS: 6:30pm Crab Farewell Party for 2nd SLOW & LOW/Cocoa Beach: 12am Latin Urban Dance w/ DJ Races. 9pm Karaoke w/Ginger Lieutenant Katherine Branham 7pm Matt Riley H&D ROADHOUSE: 8:30pm LOU’S BLUES: 8pm Open COCONUTS: 7pm Shelly STEAGLES: 7pm Rockstar Action Jam w/ Jay, Todd & Norm Songer Group Karaoke KEY WEST BAR: 9pm Pinch’s MATT’S CASBAH: 6:30pm CRICKETS: 9pm Funpipe THE DOCK AT RIVER G-Man Greg Vadimsky DEBAUCHERY: 9pm Pidjin ROCKS: 6:30pm Jessica KING CENTER: 8pm Gordon SANDBAR/Cocoa Bch: 4pm EARLS: 8:30pm Southernmost Ottway Lightfoot: 50 Years on the Teddy Time Band Carefree Highway Tour GALLERY NIGHTCLUB: 13 - FRIDAY LANDFILL SALOON: 18 - WEDNESDAY 6pm Chuck Randell solo; BONEFISH WILLYS: 7pm 9:30pm The Kore H&D ROADHOUSE: Rich 8:30pm Grouchos Comedy Sam Sims LOU’S BLUES: 1pm Deems Acoustic Open Mic Club: Amy Dingler w/ Trish CAPTAIN KATANNAS: 7pm StompBox Steve; 5:30pm ISLAND VIEW: 7pm Hippie Keating; 10pm Reggae, Top 40 Eric and Sam Karaoke; 9pm KattyShack Jam w/ Chuck Van Riper & & Latin Dance w/ DJ CHUMLEY’S DEPOT: MATT’S CASBAH: 6:30pm Dave Thomas H&D ROADHOUSE: 8:30pm Blackstone Bittersweet; 10pm DJ KING CENTER: 8pm Jackson Metal Witch COCONUTS: 7pm The Mighty SANDBAR Cocoa Bch: 4pm Browne ISLAND VIEW: 5pm Chuck Scoundrels Stoney & the House Rockers; LANDFILL SALOON: Van Riper CRICKETS: 9pm Maddhatters 9pm Vintage 7pm Karaoke w/ Rockstar KEY WEST BAR: 9pm Spanks DEBAUCHERY: 9pm Hank SIGGY’S: 8pm DJ Chris; Entertainment LANDFILL SALOON: West & The Smokin’ Hots 9:30pm Last Chance Band LOU’S BLUES: 5:30pm 9pm Karaoke with Rockstar EARLS: 8:30pm Vintage STEAGLES: The Strangers Karaoke; 9pm Rockstar w/ Joe Entertainment GALLERY NIGHTCLUB: THE DOCK AT RIVER Calautti LOU’S BLUES: 5:30pm 8:30pm Grouchos Comedy ROCKS: 6:30pm Kevin Ray MATT’S CASBAH: 6:30pm Karaoke; 9:30pm Umbrella Club: Marvin Lee; 10pm Josh Theives Reggae, Top 40 & Latin Dance 15 - SUNDAY SANDBAR/Cocoa Bch: 8pm MATT’S CASBAH: 6:30pm w/ DJ CAPTAIN KATANNAS: Jam Band Danny Morris Band; 10pm DJ H&D ROADHOUSE: 8:30pm 2:30pm Joe Calautti SIGGY’S: 8pm Jam w/ Steve PINEDA INN: 6pm Keith The Seeds COCONUTS: 2pm Johnny Cowden, Bart & JB Koelling ISLAND VIEW: Merenque/ Danger STEAGLES: Open Mic SANDBAR Cocoa Bch: 9pm Salsa w/ Cangri Del Swing CRICKETS: 9pm Karaoke w/ WESTSIDE SPORTS Musical Seduction KEY WEST BAR: 9pm John Ginger LOUNGE: 8pm Karaoke w/ SIGGY’S: 8pm DJ Chris; 9pm Quinlivan Band EARLS: 2pm Josh Smith & Idol Entertainment Bullet Theory LANDFILL SALOON: Candye Kane SLOW & LOW/Cocoa Beach: 9pm Karaoke with Rockstar H&D ROADHOUSE: Rich 19 - THURSDAY 7pm Stompbox Steve Entertainment Deems Open Mic & Jam; BBQ; CRICKETS: 9pm DJ Jesse STEAGLES: GT Express LOU’S BLUES: 5:30pm Karaoke w/ Jason COCONUTS: 7pm London Ink THE DOCK AT RIVER Karaoke; 9:30pm Luna Pearl ISLAND VIEW: 2pm Spanish Duo ROCKS: 6:30pm Monday’s MATT’S CASBAH: 6:30pm Guitar w/ Andy Vazquez EARLS: 7pm Open Jam Mona Lisa The Kore; 10pm DJ LOU’S BLUES: 2pm Lights GALLERY NIGHTCLUB: THE SHACK SEAFOOD: PINEDA INN: 6pm John Out Project; 7pm Night Song 10pm Reggae, Dance & Top 40 6pm Paul Christopher Nugent LOU’S FILLING STATION: w/ DJ SANDBAR Cocoa Bch: 9pm 4pm Rockstar Karaoke LOU’S BLUES: 8:30pm Shore 21 - SATURDAY High Energy PINEDA INN: 2:30pm John Fire Band 35TH STREET GRILL: 8pm SIGGY’S: 8pm DJ Chris; 9pm Nugent MATT’S CASBAH: 6:30pm Karaoke Jones Funpipe SANDBAR Cocoa Bch: 4pm LSJ BONEFISH WILLYS: 7pm SLOW & LOW/Cocoa Beach: Sygnal; 9pm DJ Cerino & DJ PINEDA INN: 5pm Parrothead Matt Adkins 7pm Matt Kateb Colione Party w/ Pat Clawson CHUMLEY’S DEPOT: STEAGLES: Highway 1 Parrot THE DOCK AT RIVER SANDBAR/Cocoa Bch: 8pm Freudian Slip Head Party ROCKS: 3pm Pinch’s G-Man Big Daddy Karaoke COCONUTS: 7pm Kitchenette THE DOCK AT RIVER SIGGY’S: 7pm The Hitmen EARLS: 2pm Space Coast ROCKS: 6:30pm Wilcor 16 - MONDAY SLOW & LOW/Cocoa Beach: Playboys; 8:30pm Rock Candy THE SHACK SEAFOOD: COCONUTS: 7pm Micah Read 7pm Matt Riley GALLERY NIGHTCLUB: 6pm Paul Christopher KING CENTER: 8pm Jason STEAGLES: 7pm Rockstar 9pm Classic Salsa w/ DJ; 12am Mraz and Raining Jane Karaoke Latin Urban Dance w/ DJ VALENTINE’S DAY LOU’S BLUES: 9pm Dave THE DOCK AT RIVER H&D ROADHOUSE: 8:30pm 14 - SATURDAY Kury ROCKS: 6:30pm Greg Wicked Garden Gnomes 35TH STREET GRILL: 8pm SIGGY’S: 7:30pm Karaoke Vandimsky KEY WEST BAR: 9pm Metal Karaoke Jones Witch CHUMLEY’S DEPOT: Billy LANDFILL SALOON:

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9:30pm Umbrella Thieves Races. 9pm Karaoke w/Ginger Jack Clutterham LOU’S BLUES: 1pm Dave KING CENTER: 7pm Dead COCONUTS: 7pm Separate Kury; 5:30pm Karaoke; 9pm Serios (Studio Theatre) Checks The Divas LOU’S BLUES: 8pm Open CRICKETS: 9pm Internal MATT’S CASBAH: 6:30pm Jam w/ Jay, Todd & Norm Strife Spearfish; 10pm DJ MATT’S CASBAH: 6:30pm DEBAUCHERY: 9pm Russ OASIS: 9pm Karaoke w/ Barry Joe Calautti Kellum Band SANDBAR Cocoa Bch: SANDBAR/Cocoa Bch: 4pm EARLS: 8:30pm Cover Story Sandbar 10 Year Anniversary Teddy Time GALLERY NIGHTCLUB: Party; 11:30am Rough 6pm Chuck Randell solo; Edges; 1pm Leonis; 2:30pm 25 - WEDNESDAY 8:30pm Grouchos Comedy Blackstone; 4pm Spanks; COCONUTS: 6pm Jon Parrot Club: Steve Arik w/ Cowboy 5:30pm Separate Checks; 7pm H&D ROADHOUSE: Rich Comedian Vic Clevenger; 10pm Hot Pink; 8:30pm Pinch; 10pm Deems Acoustic Open Mic Reggae, Top 40 & Latin Dance General Eyes; 11:30pm Red ISLAND VIEW: 7pm Hippie w/ DJ Tide; 1am Vintage Jam w/ Chuck Van Riper & H&D ROADHOUSE: 8:30pm Feb 15th, Earl’s Hideaway SIGGY’S: 8pm DJ Chris; Dave Thomas The Henderson Brothers Sebastian 9:30pm Bullet Theory LANDFILL SALOON: ISLAND VIEW: 5pm Chuck SLOW & LOW/Cocoa 7pm Karaoke w/ Rockstar Van Riper; 9pm Salsa w/ Somos CANDYE KANE Beach: 7pm Dave Myers Entertainment Del Patio Band STEAGLES: 2pm Space Coast LOU’S BLUES: 5:30pm KEY WEST BAR: 9pm Pinch Candye Kane has been Jazz Society’s Jazz Show; Karaoke; 9pm Rockstar w/ Joe LANDFILL SALOON: called a survivor, a super- 7:30pm Sybil Gage Calautti 9pm Karaoke with Rockstar hero and the toughest girl THE DOCK AT RIVER MATT’S CASBAH: 6:30pm Entertainment alive. (All are also titles of ROCKS: 6:30pm Jessica Stay Tuned LOU’S BLUES: 5:30pm her self-penned songs.) Ottway SANDBAR/Cocoa Bch: Karaoke; 9:30pm Bullet Theory 8pm They are apt descriptions Jam Band MATT’S CASBAH: 6:30pm 22 - SUNDAY SIGGY’S: 8pm Jam w/ Steve Absolute Blue of the jump blues singer, CAPTAIN KATANNAS: Cowden, Bart & JB PINEDA INN: 6pm John songwriter and mother of 2:30pm Mike & Tammy STEAGLES: Open Mic Nugent two from East Los Angeles COCONUTS: 2pm Jimmy WESTSIDE SPORTS SANDBAR Cocoa Bch: 9pm who has earned this moni- Mazz LOUNGE: 8pm Karaoke w/ DJ Apache Reggae Bash ker the hard way. Nomi- CRICKETS: 9pm Karaoke w/ Idol Entertainment SIGGY’S: 8pm DJ Chris; 9pm nated for seven National Ginger Rock Candy EARLS: 2pm Grady Champion 26 - THURSDAY SLOW & LOW/Cocoa Beach: Blues Foundation Awards, H&D ROADHOUSE: Rich CRICKETS: 9pm DJ Jesse 7pm Rob D. (Best Contemporary Blues Deems Open Mic & Jam; BBQ; COCONUTS: 6pm Jet Stream STEAGLES: AC/DC Show w/ Female 2014) winner of ten Karaoke w/ Jason Gypsies Metal Witch San Diego Music Awards, ISLAND VIEW: 2pm Spanish EARLS: 7pm Open Jam THE DOCK AT RIVER starring in a sold out stage Guitar w/ Andy Vazquez GALLERY NIGHTCLUB: ROCKS: 6:30pm Billy play about her life and LOU’S BLUES: 2pm Danny 10pm Reggae, Dance & Top 40 Chapman beating down pancre- Morris Band; 7pm Joe & Shelly THE SHACK SEAFOOD: w/ DJ atic cancer in the last two LOU’S FILLING STATION: KING CENTER: 8pm 6pm Paul Christopher 4pm Rockstar Karaoke Satifaction: A Rolling Stones years, Kane is one tough PINEDA INN: 2:30pm No Experience 28 - SATURDAY lady. She has performed Refund w/ Joe Calautti LOU’S BLUES: 8:30pm Joe 35TH STREET GRILL: 8pm worldwide for presidents SANDBAR Cocoa Bch: 4pm Calautti Karaoke Jones and movie stars but her Sygnal; 9pm DJ Cerino & DJ MATT’S CASBAH: 6:30pm COCONUTS: 7pm CocoLocos path to success was not Colione Frank Rios DEBAUCHERY: 9pm Red always glamorous or easy. THE DOCK AT RIVER Tide PINEDA INN: 5pm Parrothead In the early 80s Candye ROCKS: 3pm Chuck Van Party w/ Floridave EARLS: 2pm Greg & Brian; was a teenage mom, it was Riper SANDBAR/Cocoa Bch: 8pm 8:30pm Tumbleweeds Cocoa Beach Boys GALLERY NIGHTCLUB: welfare and food stamps 23 - MONDAY SIGGY’S: 7pm Bill Hamilton 6pm Chuck & Georgia Randell by day, drug use and nude COCONUTS: 7pm Micah SLOW & LOW/Cocoa Beach: Duo; 9pm Classic Salsa w/ DJ; modeling by night, while Read 7pm Matt Riley 12am Latin Urban Dance w/ DJ at the same time yodel- LOU’S BLUES: 9pm Devin STEAGLES: 7pm Rockstar GRANT SEAFOOD ing and moshing along- Lupis Karaoke FESTIVAL: 9:15am Opening side groundbreaking punk SIGGY’S: 7:30pm Karaoke THE DOCK AT RIVER Ceremonies; 9:30pm Crooked bands like the Circle Jerks, ROCKS: 6:30pm Pinch’s Creek Band; 12:30pm Hot Pink; 24 - TUESDAY G-Man 3:45pm Hayfire X and FEAR in Hollywood’s 35TH STREET GRILL: 9pm H&D ROADHOUSE: 12pm underground music scene. Open Jam 27 - FRIDAY Tanner Jam & Poker Run; She’s come a long way, CHUMLEY’S DEPOT: BONEFISH WILLYS: 7pm 8:30pm Roughhouse Baby, with now 12 CDs on Karaoke w/ DJ Blackman Jessica Ottway ISLAND VIEW: 7pm Simone the record and a busy tour- CRICKETS: 6:30pm Crab CAPTAIN KATANNAS: 7pm & The Supercats ing schedule.

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KEY WEST BAR: 9pm Billy lage, City of Cocoa. 639-3500 Feb 8: Annual Barbershop 772-231-6990 Chapman Band Feb 15: Fly-In Breakfast at Show w/ The Greater Canaveral Until Feb 2: Ain’t Misbe- LANDFILL SALOON: 9pm Valiant Air Command Warbird Barbershoppers, The Scott Cen- havin’. Henegar Center, Down- 80’s Dance w/ DJ Mike Cooke Museum. Space Coast Regional ter at Holy Trinity, Melbourne, town Melbourne. 723-8698 LOU’S BLUES: 1pm Ana; Airport, Titusville 636-0900 Until Feb 2: The King and I. 5:30pm Karaoke; 9pm Souled Feb 15: Founder’s Day Fish Feb 9: Brevard’s Got Music Out Titusville Playhouse. 268-1125 Fry. Talent. Creative Arts Foun- MATT’S CASBAH: 6:30pm Highland Avenue in the Until Feb 2: Hello Dolly!, Don Soledad Eau Gallie Arts District. 574- dation of Brevard, Henegar Surfside Players, Cocoa Beach. SANDBAR Cocoa Bch: 9pm 2737 Center, Downtown Melbourne. 783-3127 3rd Annual White Trash Bash; Feb 15: Eau Gallie Historic 254-3398 Feb 6-9: Playwrights Work- UFC District Home Tour. South Feb 9: Veronica Swift with shop. Surfside Players, Cocoa SIGGY’S: SIGFEST w/ DJ Brevard Historical Society. Ron Teixeira Trio Concert. Beach. 783-3127 Chris Long w/ Burnt Toast, 725-4115 Space Coast Jazz Society at Feb 7-23: Riverside Children’s Undefined, Adawak, Funpipe, Feb 15-16: Splash! of Water- Cocoa Beach Country Club. Theatre: Godspell Jr., River- Bullet Theory & Mayhem color 2014. Brevard Watercolor 453-4191 side Theatre. 772-231-6990 SLOW & LOW/Cocoa Beach: Society, Azan Shrine Temple. Feb 11: Danish String Quartet Until Feb 9: God of Carnage. 7pm Andy Harrington Melbourne Concert w/ Melbourne Cham- STEAGLES: AK40 Riverside Theatre, Vero Beach. Feb 21: Movie in the Park at THE DOCK AT RIVER ber Music Society, St. Mark’s 772-231-6990 ROCKS: 6:30pm Wilcor Canaveral City Park. Cape United Methodist Church, Feb 13: Lewis Black: The Canaveral, 868-1226 Indialantic. 213-5100 Rant Is Due. King Center, MARCH Feb 22: Cocoa Village Mardi Feb 14: POCO! Henegar Melbourne. 242-2219 1 - SUNDAY Gras. Riverfront Park in Cocoa Center, Downtown Melbourne. Feb 14-16: Love Letters. CRICKETS: 9pm Karaoke w/ Village, City of Cocoa. 639- 723-8698 Surfside Players, Cocoa Beach. Ginger 3500 Feb 15: Fly Me to The Moon 783-3127 EARLS: 2pm Harper Feb 23: Mardi Paws in the Concert w/ Space Coast Pops. Feb 14-23: The Vagina Mono- GRANT SEAFOOD Park. Riverfront Park in Cocoa First Baptist Church of Merritt logues. Henegar Center, Down- FESTIVAL: 9:15am Opening Village, City of Cocoa. 639- Island. 632-7445 town Melbourne. 723-8698 Ceremonies; 9:30pm Hayfire; 3500 Feb 15: Sue Keller Ragtime & Feb 14-23: The Irish Curse 1:30pm County Line Road Feb 27th-Mar 2nd: Port Jazz Concert. Atlantic Music H&D ROADHOUSE: Rich in Emma’s Attic. Titusville Deems Open Mic & Jam; BBQ; Canaveral Seafood Fest. Glen Center, Melbourne. 768-2221 Playhouse. 268-1125 Karaoke w/ Jason Cheek Drive. 28th Live Coun- Feb 16: Symphonic Dances Until Feb 16: The Music Man. LOU’S FILLING STATION: try Band; 1st Marshall Tucker w/ Brevard Symphony Youth Cocoa Village Playhouse. 636- 4pm Rockstar Karaoke Band; 2nd Gospel Orchestra. The Scott Center 5050 PINEDA INN: 2:30pm John Mar 1-2: Grant Seafood at Holy Trinity, Melbourne. Feb 18-Mar 9: South Pacific. Nugent Festival. 1st 9:30am Bullet 216-7804 Riverside Theatre. 772-231- SANDBAR Cocoa Bch: 9pm Theory; 12:30pm Vintage; 4pm Feb 16: AccordionFest w/ 6990 DJ Cerino & DJ Colione TBA. 2nd 9:30am Hypersona; Central Florida Accordion Club. Until Feb 23: There Goes 1:30pm Country Line Road Titusville Elks Lodge the Bride. Melbourne Civic COMMUNITY Feb 19-20: A Night at the Theatre, Downtown Melbourne. EVENTS EXHIBITS Movies Concert w/ Melbourne 723-6935 Feb 2: Monthly Birthday Bash Until Apr 26: Tying the Knot: Municipal Band. Melbourne Feb 28-Mar 16: Clue. The and Superbowl Party w/ Mel- Global Wedding Costume Auditorium. 724-0555 Musical, Titusville Playhouse. bourne Elks Lodge. Music with and Ritual. Ruth Funk Center Feb 22: Vinyl Fever. A Pops 268-1125 Last Chance. 211. S. Nieman for Textile Arts/FIT, Mel- Concert w/ Brevard Symphony Feb 28-Mar 16: To Kill A Ave. Melbourne. 501-2591 bourne. 674-6129 Orchestra at the King Center, Mockingbird. Surfside Players, Feb 7: First Friday Gallery Until Mar 16: Inciteful Clay. Melbourne. 242-2219 Cocoa Beach. 783-3127 Walk. Eau Gallie Arts District. Foosaner Art Museum, Eau Feb 23: Celtic Woman-Live in 574-2737 Gallie Arts District. 674-8916 Concert. King Center, Mel- Feb 7: Cape Canaveral Friday bourne. 242-2219 Fest. Taylor Ave. & Poinsetta MORE MUSIC Feb 28: Faure Piano Quartet ave 868-1226 Feb 7: Jazz Friday. Foosaner Concert w/ Melbourne Cham- Feb 8: Champagne & Choco- Art Museum, Eau Gallie. 674- ber Music Society. St. Mark’s late Sweethearts Sip & Stroll 8916 United Methodist Church, in Historic Cocoa Village. Feb 5-6: Get Jazzed w/ Mel- Indialantic. 213-5100 631-9075 bourne Community Orchestra. Feb 28: Sing-a-Long Grease. Feb 14: Melbourne Main Melbourne Auditorium. 285- Cocoa Village Playhouse. 636- Street Friday Fest. Live Music 6724 5050 w/ Absolute Blue. Downtown Feb 6: Galician Bagpiper All listings may be subject Melbourne 724-1741 Carlos Nunez. Henegar THEATRE Feb 14: Movie in the Park. to change during the month. Center, Downtown Melbourne. Until Feb 2: Miss Saigon. Please confirm with the venue. Riverfront Park in Cocoa Vil- 723-8698 Riverside Theatre, Vero Beach.

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the note into Eric’s pocket along with into the Stop n Go store. He had ridden an assortment of change letting out a his rusted green bicycle and looked an- raspy chuckle. “And hurry your asses grier than ever. He wore dirty jeans, no up!” shirt, and was barefooted. He walked After a staring at Skip for a long right up to the clerk and put his finger pause, Eric tightened his jaw and shook in his face. his head. He said, “Yes sir.” through an “Sell the boy the cigarettes and obvious haze of stress. stop fucking around! I’ve been mean- Skip smiled like an asshole who ing to talk to you about how you’ve had just gotten his way, “You should been treating me and I’m tired of this be back already!” shit. Yesterday, I grabbed a cup of old “Yes, sir! Sir!”, Eric spoke through coffee and drank it. That’s not right. his teeth as he looked at the ground. On I’ve got a heart condition and old cof- $10 for beer, cigarettes, his lead, we walked together out of the fee could give me a heart attack. Now driveway and down the suburban Sac- sell the boy the cigarettes…. Jared, “ and all of my dignity ramento street toward the store. he looked at me, ”do me a favor and go grab a six-pack of Busch.”, he turned by Jared Campbell Three houses down from his, on the back to the clerk, ”and you’d best sell other side of the street, we noticed this red headed faggot beer when he t was 3 PM, on the last day of my three girls peeking at us through their shows up with a note for that too.” Ivisit to Sacramento, when we re- curtains. As our curiosity increased, turned to Eric’s house after eating one of the girls opened up their carport I obediently went to the cooler and re- lunch at Sambos with Eric’s mother. door and took off behind their house. trieved the beer for him. It was her lunch break and she treated She made a “Yoo Hoo” sound which “The next time I get old coffee us. Afterward, we walked home. Upon was answered by giggles from the win- I’ll sue your ass.” Saliva sprayed out arriving to his house we found Skip. dow of the house. We kept on our way of his mouth as he accosted the clerk. He was shirt and pantsless, still in his looking back to see what was going on. The clerk waived off Skip’s angry fin- greasy, yellowed jockey underwear “That could only mean one thing ger and rang up the sale. Skip turned to asleep in the carport. He was passed - girls. Oh my god, how’s my hair? I me. out in a folding chair amidst a pile of forgot to brush my teeth. Does my “Hey Jared, give me $10. I’ll pay empty beer cans. It looked like he had breath stink? Did you see them? Are you back when Ellie gets home.” He been crushing them. There was a leaf they cute?” Eric spoke at a fast clip. held his hand out and motioned for bag next to him that was no doubt to be “Let’s talk to them on our way me to hurry up. He kept his eye on the filled with the aluminum for recycling. back”, I answered back. Eric had a clerk. Eric looked up at me shaking his nervous smile and he combed his hair head as I reached into my Black Sab- We tip-toed around the snoring drunk with his fingers. bath wallet pulling out the money. It and went into the house, closing the was all I had left. I handed it to Skip door behind us. We walked quietly Eric picked up his pace. We made it to and he paid for his things. through the house to Eric’s room the store. He immediately went to the where he grabbed some quarters that counter and uncrumbled the note that Eric and I left the store and started he had stashed in his nightstand. was in his hand. making our way back towards the “Let’s go back up to my mom’s “I need a pack of cigarettes for girl’s house. We started running. I work. I don’t want to be here when Skip. Here’s a note he gave me to give could tell that he was a little embar- Skip wakes up.”, Eric whispered. We you.” rassed and didn’t want to see Skip. crept away from his room to the door “I can’t sell you cigarettes with a Eric slowed down as we got closer. to the carport. He opened it revealing a note from home. You need to be 18 to “How’s my hair? Can you smell freshly risen Skip staring back at him. buy cigarettes.” replied the clerk. my breath? I forgot to brush my teeth “Well, look at this - two little “Skip is going to kill me if I don’t for the last 4 days. My pants are dirty, faggots who are just on their way to bring cigarettes home. Here’s my but I don’t really care. Should I go the store.” Skip steadied himself. He phone number, you can call Skip and change? Do you see them? Which was still drunk. “I wrote a little note ask him yourself.” house was it? I don’t hear them, do for you. Go take it up to the store and you?” Eric was sounding manic. I’d get me some cigarettes.” He stuffed At that moment, Skip himself walked never seen him like this before.

30 - Brevard Live February 2015 “Hey there! Do you want to play hide and seek with us?” A disembodied female voice came from the house on the right. “YES! I mean YES WE DO!” Eric shouted at the house. Just then 3 girls came out running. They were our ages. “Hi, my name’s Rosa.” The tallest girl, put her hand out to shake mine. She was a pretty Mexican girl and she had warm hands. She turned to her friends and let out a giggle. They giggled back at her. I noticed that she had on eye make up and lipstick. “It’s great to meet you…... your name is..?” Time stopped for a moment. I felt like passing out. “Me?.....Oh, yeah, my name is Jared.” I said with a squeak as I accidently jerked my hand back. Dear God, why did I have to squeak like that? I forgot to ask Eric about my hair and breath. My stomach gurgled with air bubbles. “Nice to meet you, Jared.” She batted her eyes at me. She said my name slowly letting it resonate. My mouth went dry. I noticed the other girls performing a similar ritual on Eric who was also just short of fainting. I turned back to her and in an instant we were mar- ried. The opulence of our first mansion was amplified by the stretch limousine in the driveway. We had our own chef and a ferris wheel in the backyard where our chil- dren played. We had everything included in a rich and famous lifestyle and we were in deep deep love.

“Hey faggots! I wondered where you went.” It was Skip, sweaty and drunk, bringing me back to reality from his bike. “Oh, you found some Mexican girls, that’s nice.” He turned to Rosa, my dream girl. “Tell your daddy that I find his cat shitting in my yard one more time, I’ll kick his ass. Hear that Eric? Your ‘Daddy’ will kick their ‘Daddies’ ass!” Those words ushered in a confused si- lence. The entire group heard my stomach growl with ner- vous air bubbles. I lost color in my face. “Sounds like you need to take a shit, Jared.” Skip spoke crushing my fantasies with each syllable. “Why don’t you run on home and take care of that beef stew you have cooking inside you?”

I wanted to crawl under something and disappear, so in- stead I ran to Eric’s house where I remained until Eric and Skip returned. I was ready for that bus ride back to Las Vegas.

This would be the very last time I ever saw Rosa, Eric, Skip, Ellie, or the $10 that Skip never paid back. I was ready to move on. I did not know it then, but it was a short 6 months prior to me moving from Las Vegas to Florida - and I was ok with that.

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vard’s local original music scene we cameos include Stephen Bauer, Jon have no intention to quit. Plans are Stewart, Traci Lords, Fran Dresher, in the works to feature more origi- Phil Donahue, Luther Campbell, Bruce Local Lowdown nal music at Lou’s Blues - says Lou. Hornsby, Paul Rodgers, Vince Neil, Details have not been worked out but Paul Stanley and Chanel Ryan. LO- the venue was so impressed with the CAL celebrities who contributed to this RELOADED bands that participated in the OMS 4 movie were Mark Brasel of The Zone that they decided to include original Productions, and backup vocals from elcome to “Local Lowdown bands in their entertainment schedule Katty Pleasant and Brooke Catalo. WReloaded” this month! Yes, besides Brevard’s most popular cover And here are two big announcements: that sounds weird and it feels like it, bands. That’s a milestone! • The “Skum Rocks!” movie premier too. So what does it exactly mean? In after party to benefit Charlee of Dade computers, to reload is to start a pro- After a stretch of solo gigs and duos County has signed two major acts to gram over again, usually because it with vocalist extraordinaire Pam Ja- perform on stage. Eddie Money and has crashed or because it has begun to cobs in UnLeashed or UnChained, the legendary QUIET RIOT will join display aberrant behavior. In this case, Russ Kellum is back with a full band Skum in Miami on March 5th for what we have to reload because the writer called - The Russ Kellum Band. His will be a blowout concert spectacle. of this column, Steve Keller, sent us Facebook page describes his sound as • Following the World Premiere of his Letter of Resignation on January Originals, Rock, Blues, Funk, Jam. ‘Skum Rocks!” at the iconic Colony 19th (yes, it was on Martin Luther Yep, that’s the Russ Kellum sound and Theatre on Lincoln Road, the three King’s Birthday). So much for sour he already debuted the band at his old bands, with special guests The Urge, grapes! mainstays, The Key West Bar in Indian will rock club Grand Central in Down- Harbour Beach and Wynfield’s in Sat- town Miami for what will be one of the After three-and-a-half years writing ellite Beach. The band features Russ most memorable rock shows Miami for Brevard Live Magazine, mainly on guitar and lead vocals, David Hoag has ever seen. - Let’s do this in Brevard about the original music scene, Steve on keyboards, Dan Dennis on bass and County! Keller decided to follow his dream. backing vocals and Michael Gass on “I have been offered and accepted a drums and backing vocals. It’s been a Talking about outrageous bands, here partnership at a new magazine upstart. long time coming. But that’s not all. comes Oranga Tanga (I am still twist- It will be distributed first locally, then Russ also released an album called ing my tongue saying it and probably nationally and in England. My duties One Page with all original, guitar driv- have to practice a few times). Formerly will include music but also include en songs with a little Rock, Blues and known as The Brevard Busking Co- layout, marketing, distribution and ad- Funk! You can buy it at www.cdbaby. alition the band might have changed vertising.” He told us that the name of com/cd/russkellum or just give it a lis- their name in respect to their late gui- the new publication will be Static Ink ten. Seems that 2015 started for Russ tarist brYan tilford who died suddenly Magazine and that he expects for the Kellum with a BANG! last year, but the music style and the first issue to appear on the newsstands antics stay the same - outrageous. They in March. Make sure to look for it. He SKUM Rocks! That’s the title of the re-introduced themselves with a great wrote: “I have enjoyed the last three movie that premiers on March 5th in promotion aka a huge article in Florida and a half years and have learned so Miami! Why does it concern us here in Today’s TGIF. Congratulations! many valuable lessons.” So did we, Brevard County? Well, some of these Steve. We wish you success for your guys are local legends and in the 90s Southern Rock’s grandmaster Kelly future vision and want to thank you they stirred up this town as the infa- Sartain won’t give up on his band, and for the helping hand you have given mous Scoobee Doos - we loved them! those who know this hardheaded Geor- us with the Original Music Series in After they literally “went south,” they gia-born rocker won’t be surprised. He the past two years! And while you formed SKUM, the punk-rock band announced: “Zangtwango V is up and know him as a writer, Steve Keller is that “almost made it!” The members running and the new guys are great. also a musician, drummer and vocalist are Pat Burke, John Eaton, Tommy This is their first commitment to a band in the band Best Supporting Actor. Gunn, Hart Baur, and Tommy Craig in 20 years! The boys both work at Go see him play around town! who still resides in Brevard County. Publix and work hard for the corporate SKUM Rocks! is an outrageous movie machine and then drag their tired bod- Back to Brevard Live Magazine! Af- about this band narrated by no other ies to rehearsal several nights a week. ter working with and promoting Bre- than Alice Cooper. Other celebrity continued page 34

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How did you end up back in Brevard? importance of a great song. They know PB: Well, I don’t want to date my- how to promote themselves. There’s a self, but I moved to Houston in 1979. lot of great bands in this area I’ve able (laughs) I was working at Gilley’s and to work with. Bands like Highway doing some engineering in studios all One and Cocoa Beach Boys just hap- over town. I eventually moved to LA pened to get my number and call me up and started doing session work. Worked about recording and stuff. (Pat played at the Greek Theater playing drums for live with both Waterline 42 and Shel- people like Jeffrey Osbourne. Also au- ley Songer Band as part of the Original ditioned for Olivia Newton-John. Eve- Music Series 4.) nutally I got a call about trying out for Three Dog Night.I had come back to What direction do you see yourself go- Brevard to visit my mother for a few ing in once the studio opens? months and have never left. PB: I see myself working more with particular artists in the role of a pro- You’ve obviously have had a life long ducer. I spend hours in the studio “fix- love for recording and producing? ing” bass notes or correcting a singer’s PB: Absolutely! I started in the studio pitch. We have the tools to be able to do recording on two inch tape on reel to that. But what about the Stones and all reels. There’s so much technology that the soul they had with their mistakes? 5 Questions has come up over the years. I have a Maybe the E string is a half step out with Pat Bautz of couple of websites as well; WWW.Re- of tune? Do we correct it or leave it in aldrumstudio.com and WWW.mixyour- there? Hooks sell records. Bands have Three Dog Night songs.com. Musicians can go there and so much access to social media these Only those in the know are aware of buy services as they need them. days. A musician has a lot do to have to Pat Bautz living in Brevard County. worry about everything. An Eau Gallie High alumni, Bautz has How did you come to work with Origi- been the drummer for rock legends nal Music Seres 4 winners General Do you still like being on the road per- Three Dog Night since 1993. He cur- Eyes? forming? rently resides in Viera where he di- PB: I love those guys! Congrats to them PB: Three Dog Night plays about 70 vides his time playing with the band on winning. I know their bass player’s dates a year all over the US. I could (“We are like a band of brothers”) father and they gave me a call about go out for a 3 month tour instead, then to constructing his own recording working with them. I charge an hour- spend the next couple of months look- studio (“should be done in March”). ly rate in the studio but honestly I lost ing for the next gig. I enjoy it. I have Find out about why he thinks Bre- track of time working with them. They way too much stuff to be a touring mu- vard’s original music scene has not only are very talented but know the sician.(laughs) some some serious potential. by Steve Keller

Lowdown continued from page 33 After 3 months of hard work we are up and running to the dynamic band featuring veteran music industry performers gig in March - Sebring International! Proud to say it was and songwriters. “We take over several venues in a certain worth dismissing some close friends for a better attitude and area and play them for a month,” Aaron explained. “We play once again Zangtwango is a groove oriented jam band. God everywhere as Good Company but you never know if you is with us for sure this time!” - That’s good to hear. find a duo or an 11-piece-band.” Since January 3rd, Aaron Rhoades has been playing in The Keys, “Mainstay at the When we called guitarist/vocalist Aaron Rhoades to ask famous Boondocks in Ramrod Key, but also smaller venues him what he was doing in The Keys, we didn’t expect the around The Keys and in Key West.” Another performer in magnitude of the response: “I’m working with Good Com- the line-up for Good Company is Micah Read. He is the pany Nashville and I couldn’t be happier,” he said. “ We one with the Nashville connections and introduced Aaron are doing 6 to 7 shows a day seven days a week. And we to Mike Willis. At the OMS 4 Micah talked about this proj- are having a blast.” WE - these are 15 musicians fronted ect and that he was working with Willis on a stint in Cocoa by Good Company’s founder Mike Willis and backed by a Beach for March. “We will be in Texas in February,” said

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Every Tuesday At Lou’s Blues, 8 pm: Join Jay, Norm, and Todd On The Big Jam Stage he local jams used to be a big deal in Brevard County. TIt was the place where musicians mingled. Playing was fun, not a gig. It was a place where new talent climbed on a public stage for the first time, after having practiced count- less hours in their private rooms. Musicians new in town introduced themselves. And sometimes you spot a celebrity of the likes of Patz Bautz or Paul Chapman sharing the stage with students or friends. The jam host plays a major role in the accommodation and quality of a jam, some of them became legendary jam hosts - Dave Kury, Kenny Michaels, John Quinlivan and back in the day, Tom Bayes. They have to provide a good backline and keep everyone happy. They also know how to handle any situation on stage. Some of the best jams ever in this county were at Lou’s Blues for a over a decade. A good sound man and equipment guaran- teed a great audio experience for the audience as well. art of recording, teaching himself and building a 3-room- Now the jam is back! New faces, new beat, new attitude. studio in his garage. Remember Garudio Records? “We re- It is an Open Jam with Todd Charron (drums), Jay Di- corded some amazing talent back then - Medusa, Jack Starr bella (guitar) and Norm Fowler (bass). Sounds familiar? for Guardian of the Flame, and former UFO guitarist Paul These musicians are staples in our music community. They Chapman. We even produced a couple of local compilation are friends going back to Middle School. “Jay and I used CDs.” He worked with Freeflow Conspiracy in early 2000, to be band class-mates back then,” says Todd. “And lately and made some serious sound waves with Super Swamper we have played quite a bit as a duo around town.” Todd in 2005/06. For almost 10 years Todd made his living in the and Norm play in the band Katty Shack, a popular cover music industry. “Then I had to get serious, time to get a day band, that won the title Entertainer of the Year in 2011 at the job,” remembers Todd who works now in the Athletics De- Brevard Live Music Awards. They are still one of the most partment of Eastern Florida State College. “It’s a great job,” sought after dance bands around town playing regularly on says Todd but his passion for music and his talent continues weekends in big places. on. He’s looking forward to host the new jam at Lou’s Blues Todd Charron has been known as a driving force on the every Tuesday starting at 8 pm. Stop by and check it out. We original music scene as well. In the late 90s he explored the will! by Heike Clarke

Lowdown continued from page 34 Aaron, “and I got hired on again.” And, “It’s a lot of fun Tanner Jam 2015 and a lot of work. I am going out on a boat right now with Nine year old Tanner Fallon and his Team Tanner have or- my band-mates to party all day, then we play all night. Life ganized local musicians to ‘band together’ to raise money is good.” Ahoy, Aaron and Micah, we will be talking soon. in the fight against Cystic Fibrosis. Tanner Jam 2015 is an all day affair starting at 2 pm on Saturday, February 28th, While there are changes in the guards, the ultimate goal of held at H&D Roadhouse, 1811 E. Merritt Island Cswy., Brevard Live Magazine stays the same - to promote music Merritt Island. Last year Team Tanner raised $10,000 for and local musicians. So let us know when your band has the CF cause and young Tanner is known in Brevard Coun- a new release, mail us a copy. Stay in touch and tell us ty as a Champion Fund Raiser. Performing at the event your accolades and demises. Curious minds want to know. are The Groove Shoes, The Seeds, Slick Willie,The Ac- You can contact us anytime at [email protected] or tion, Loaded Dice, The Big Blues Machine & more. Lo- through our FB pages as BrevardLive and/or Original Mu- cal bands are some of Team Tanner’s biggest supporters so sic Series. by Heike Clarke bring your team out and ‘band together’ for a cure.

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Musician, Songwriter, Poet, Writer, Photographer, Author, Philosopher, Teacher CHUCK VAN RIPER

By John Leach

n January 9th 2007, Chuck Van Riper’s identical twin brother, OBilly Van Riper, passed away. As the Van Riper twins grew up they did, and shared, everything together. They played music together, traveled together and not only did they look alike, they thought alike. Billy Van Riper started an outspoken political satire column in Brevard Live Maga- zine which carries on today written by Chuck Van Riper. So who is Chuck He landed in Seattle for a few Columbia - crazy but true.” Van Riper anyway? years where he made an enviable liv- We don’t have enough space to ing as a street musician. His street print all there is to say about Chuck Van The Van Riper brothers began band, Home Cooking, won Seattle’s Riper: His country band Wildheart, his playing music professionally in 1968 prestigious street band competition years on Captiva Island, his solo music with their own band Sweet Fuzz. Not and a residency at the very first Star- career, his pen & ink artwork, his cal- content to just be another paid jazz rock bucks store. But that’s only the begin- ligraphy, his photography and his in- musician in his teens, Chuck studied ning. As Chuck says, “It all started in sightful political commentary that runs musical composition and arranging, Ohio”. every month in this magazine. As Van became student band director and was “My brother called me up and I Riper says “I don’t write satire man, I the trumpet playing, on-field leader of went to Ohio to join his Calypso jazz write the truth, that’s all, just the truth”. the Springfield New Jersey, Jonathan reggae band The Spliff Brothers. This Truth is, there’s nobody like the Dayton High School, Marching Bull- was the early 1980s and Ohio was go- Van Riper Brothers: dogs. ing through one of its coldest winters “Everybody always got us con- For a man that now teaches guitar on record. We were watching TV one fused. Billy started writing the column at Florida Institute of Technology, Van night and when I Dream of Jeannie first and we always had a blast playing Riper didn’t spend a whole lot of time came on we looked at each other and together. No one could tell where one in college. said ‘Cocoa Beach looks warm - let’s started and the other took over, it’s like “I just went to college for a year, I move there!’” So they loaded up the magic man, he’s literally half of me. I’ll was a trumpet major, minoring in com- truck and moved to Cocoa Beach. never have another musical experience position. I realized all my friends were Chuck and Billy then shifted gears like that again.” on the road so I just left and went on the and created one of Central Florida’s Chuck Van Riper teaches gui- road.” biggest bands at the time, The Puz- tar out of Marion Music in Palm Bay, He spent the seventies traveling the zlers. The band had a huge following hosts jam nights, and performs his solo country working any musical gig that and made good money for themselves guitar repertoire at venues all over would pay - bluegrass, classical, jazz, and every venue they played. They Central Florida. If you’d like Chuck to pop. As he explains it “Sometimes I’d recorded a few records and are able perform at your venue or special event have a bluegrass gig in the morning, a to make a claim few American bands you can contact him at 321-223-1962. classical gig in the afternoon and a jazz can. As Van Riper tells it in his hip- You can find him on Facebook, www. gig at night - it was crazy man, I loved pie drawl, “Our hit single, ‘The Coffee spacecoastlive.com and listed in our it.” Song’, actually went to number 1 in calendar section.

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FLORI-DUH By Charles Knight

weetwater Florida, nineteen fifty seven… The town Shad completed construction of a new block youth cen- ter as the population had outgrown the old wooden struc- ture that it had been using for decades. When finished the new building was four times the size of the old building and had all of the modern conveniences such as a kitchen, a stage, and ample storage for all of the necessary equip- ment. The old center was a mere fourteen feet wide and thirty-five feet long and was slated for destruction when my brother Jack Knight Jr. offered to buy it from the town and relocate it to the Everglades where he wanted to open a general store for the locals and tourists. A deal was made and for the cost of one U.S. dollar the building was sold to Jack. This may seem like a raw deal to some but when you consider the cost of deconstruction and removal of the debris, the town actually got a good deal. He got some friends to help him jack the building up and backed a flatbed semi trailer under it. They then lowered the building onto the trailer, secured it and began the slow process of moving it sixty-two miles into the deep woods swamp called The Big Cypress. This involved a very tricky run on the Tamiami trail also known as U.S. 41. It was a two lane paved road that runs from Miami to Tampa. After reaching what is known as the forty-mile-bend the journey continued on an unpaved road called the Loop road. The Loop road was built in the twenties by the Chevalier Cor-

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poration to access a thriving lumber business. Eventually our homes and livelihoods for what the government offered they closed up the business and the road went to ruin. To or they would just take what they wanted. So, Dad sold Ga- say it was a hazardous trip would be an understatement tor Hook. All that remains are the concrete piers and the old of epic proportions. After a little over two weeks of slow cement porch. The natural process of the swamp taking over and risky transport, the building arrived at its destination has hidden the location for decades now and finding the re- but there was another issue to deal with. The land that it mains is almost impossible unless you really know the area. was to be placed on was under water as it was still the I found it. But it took a few minutes. ‘wet’ season in the Big Cypress. So, Jack parked the flat- Since its demise, Gator Hook Lodge has grown in myth bed with the building atop and waited. Several months and fiction. Used as a setting in many novels and historical passed and eventually the ground was dry enough to erect accounts Gator Hook continues if in literary fashion alone. a foundation of piers or in layman’s terms, a series of Written about by authors such as Randy Wayne White, Tim brick and mortar platforms strong enough to support the Dorsey, Peter Mathiessen and many others along with an building. Once this was completed he then backed the article in The National Geographic magazine, Gator Hook flatbed with the building between them. Then the build- is not just a place of the past but has become a symbol of ing was jacked up off the trailer. He then placed large what was once a way of life in the Everglades. I lived there, beams between the building and the trailer spanning the I swept the floors, I played drums in the house band and piers and lowered the building on the beams thus allow- stocked the beer. I also cleaned the restrooms. That was my ing a few inches of leeway in which to remove the flatbed home, that was my Flori-Duh. trailer. The building was now where it would remain until its demise in the late seventies. Once the building was in place, electricity was run, a well was dug, and upgrades made. Gator Hook Lodge was born. Dry goods, beer and other necessary staples were sold to folks that would otherwise have to make the sixty mile trek to purchase. After a while chairs were brought in as some of the locals and others would sit and have a cold beer or soda and exchange tales of life in the swamps among themselves. It soon became apparent to my brother that there was a need for a social outlet and he added a bar and tables. He then added a kitchen. Even- tually he added two wings to the building turning the fourteen foot wide structure into a thirty foot wide build- Gator Hook under construction ing complete with a stage, two pool tables, an apartment upstairs, and more. Although it was called Gator Hook Lodge, there were no rooms to rent. It was basically a Honkey Tonk roadhouse in the middle of nowhere. Some of my fondest memories as a small child were of sleep- ing in my sleeping bag on the old wooden floor while the building was being converted. Getting up at sunrise with my dad and brother to a hot breakfast and the walking out into the cool waters of the Big Cypress to hunt deer and other game. In the late sixties my brother moved to Eau Gallie C.Knight in front of Gator Hook 1960s and opened a country bar called the Two Knights on U.S.1 in front of what is now Captain Katana’s. My sister Joyce and her husband took possession of Gator Hook and eventually my father took it over. That was when I moved to the Glades as a full time resident. In the mid-seventies the National Park Service de- cided that they wanted the land that Gator Hook sat on as well as the land that many people had lived on for many, many years. Eminent domain was a new term to a lot Jack Knight Sr. and Jr. folks, but they soon knew what it meant. We were to sell in the Glades early 50s

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The Dope Doctor Luis A. Delgado, CAP

Certified Addictions Professional Director of Clinical Operations Tropical Wellness Center, LLC www.tropicalnow.com Phone: 321-473-5411 I stopped drinking and doing drugs…..now what? stopped drinking and doing drugs…..now what? My I relationship isn’t any better because my spouse still doesn’t trust me, I’m bored all the time because I’m not going out with my friends anymore, I owe so much money I’m considering bankruptcy, I can’t sleep, I’m tired all of the time, and I am losing my mind. Is this what sobriety is supposed to be like?

No. But it’s a common thought process in the early days of recovery. Many of us have dug a deeper hole than we either want to admit, or even realize. After years of dig- ging the hole with our rationalizations, denial, poor deci- sion making, and excuses, we often wake up to a great deal of damage and chaos. As much as we would prefer it to all simply settle or reverse to a clean slate that is not the way it works. The damage experienced while using can take years to repair. After detoxification, we can almost immediately see/feel improvements. It can, however, take longer.

The rebuilding of trust with loved ones is a slow process because they’ve been lied to, manipulated, and feel used. Many have returned the trust prematurely and later have regretted that decision, when or if relapse occurs. So, even if “this time” you “really mean it,” it might take a little longer than one would think. By the way, for all the loved ones reading this, please do not buy any large ticket items too quickly, like a car… Unfortunately relapses and struggles in our world do occur regularly. If you trust too soon and buy that car “because they have to get to work,” and things go wrong…. The next time they need that as- sistance and they are doing everything right, you may not be available to help them. In other words, save it for a long term reward or gift. Loans and high ticket items often set people up to fail. Things should only be given when there is evidence showing stability and improvement.

Boredom is a terrible animal. This problem comes with two major issues. One is the damage done to the areas

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of the brain that provide reward stimulation. It’s hard to match the pleasure impulses per second that you get from cocaine. Skydiving can do it, but that can get just as expensive. As your brain heals, it will normalize a great deal and everyday activities can be pleasurable again. If they never were, then finding a good psychiatrist to rule out depression is the suggestion. Second is…That often the best of our using days gets compared with our diffi- cult sobriety days. Not a fair fight, I say. Also, the good days are not what resulted in the decision to get sober and drug free... It was more like the jails, probation, sleeping in the car, inability to cover up the lies, and responsibili- ties becoming more inconvenient as they came in conflict with the using. In time, as a recovering person meets new people and develops new friendships, relationships, and becomes more active in life, it will start feeling better.

The reality is, that time is the main factor. Getting in bal- ance is the key. Next month I will further explain what I mean about balance and how this can be done. For now, eat well, hydrate with water, increase your physical ac- tivity, let the creativity flow in any art form, and work your recovery program with mentors. They understand the road. It’s already paved. As you can see the destina- tion more clearly, the excitement and energy will come. Ride on.

The Melbourne Art Festival Is Looking for Volunteers

It’s that time of year again and the committee members are gearing up for their 31st annual Melbourne Art Festival. The weekly meetings are about to commence, so if you are considering volunteering and doing something fun to give back to your community, this is a great time and way to get involved! The Melbourne Art Festival is an all-vol- unteer organization made up entirely of Brevard County residents, and every year they raise funds that go directly back to the arts community. They have spots left on vari- ous committees (volunteers, statistics, patrons, and stu- dent art workshops, among others), so if you would like to get the insight and consider volunteering, then come to the meetings held every Wednesday at the Henegar Cen- ter for the Arts in Downtown Melbourne (across from the Post Office) at 6 pm in the Garden Room. Committee members will be on hand to answer any questions you may have. They are a great group of people.

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Sandbar Sports Grill in Cocoa Beach The Little Bar That Could . . . And Did! by Charlene Hemmle t’s hard to believe that it has been 10 years since The ISandbar Sports Grill in Cocoa Beach first opened its doors. What’s not hard to believe is that they have grown into a consistent hotspot where people come together for beach fun, great entertainment, live music and, of course, food! Along with special events, UFC fights, sports of all kinds and delicious daily specials, the action is never lack- ing. This month is no exception with a “White Trash Bash” and UFC fight on February 28th and a “Fat Tuesday” party on February 17th with half priced beers and hurricanes all day. One favored event right around the corner is “King of the Couch”, a friendly competition before the Superbowl for supreme reign over the “best seat in the house” com- plete with food, beer & room for friends. Owners Drew Bunin and Mark Phelps spare no expense to have some sort of thrilling event planned for each and every month of the year and live music almost every day. From Dubstep to Dub Massive, Sandbar-o-ween to Sand- barapalooza and everything in between no wonder it is an epicenter for fun loving folks. They have a famous 5 lb. glorious fish tacos. They weekly specials never change be- burrito eating contest on Cinco de Mayo and all you can cause they are such good deals like 1/2 price tacos & drafts drink for $20 during Okto-beer-fest. There is a groovy is- on Tuesdays or free wings with every pitcher on Wednes- land jive with live reggae music every Friday, cool rock days. and roll on Saturdays and casual acoustic music most other On Saturday February 21st the Sandbar will host a 10 days. Year Anniversary Party that will salute the hard work of The Sandbar Sports Grill is an “all purpose” restaurant/ their staff and the dedication of their customers. It will be bar. Meaning it’s a place you can have a casual lunch with an extra special day of celebration and brotherhood among the boss, a pizza dinner with the kids or enjoy a late night many commendable people. The all day event will include cocktail and dancing with a date. They have a varied menu all day live music and many terrific $10 specials on food, with anything from sweet crab legs to handmade pizzas to drinks and merchandise. 321-799-2577

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ON THE TOWN Knights After Nights by Charles & Lissa Knight (Text & Photos)

ebruary is upon us and we have a lot to celebrate. FThere’s Valentine’s day and especially (drum-solo) Lis- sa’s birthday! Although her birthday is on the 24th we are going to celebrate at Steagle’s Pub on the 26th, so save the date because you are all invited! Checking out the new Spanks line up at Landfill Saloon On another note January was as usual a very busy month and start to 2015. We finally got the Christmas decorations and company put on an incendiary show that we enjoyed down and the house is somewhat back to normal and, no, immensely. You have to check them out! Do you remember don’t ask to come over as we are hardly ever there. Life the Donna family? The Donna’s were watching the ABATE is busy! We are happy to welcome Island View Bar and toy run in Cocoa when a cyclist lost control injuring the two Grill to the scene. This is a great new restaurant that fea- year old Kadence Donna and a few days later the 22 year tures live entertainment with the likes of Chuck Van Riper, old mother passed away from injuries. Last month there Jay DiBella, Monday’s Mona Lisa and so many more! We was a benefit poker run and thousands of dollars were raised also are very excited to do shows there a couple of times a for the family. Over six thousand were raised at The H&D month. The food is out of this world and the staff is always Roadhouse alone. Way to go Brevard! outgoing and friendly! We also got to check out Spanks with their new vocalist Last month was a very busy month for H&D Roadhouse. Candi Marie at the Landfill Saloon. Candi’s been singing The owner Harry of H&D Roadhouse celebrated a birthday for some time and has added a great new element to this ex- and RokSlyde blew the roof off the house. Travis Daigle cellent band. They rocked the house!

Mila Elementary music teacher Chris Given, Sue Luley, Some extremely happy music students enjoy a second Earth Awareness Founder and friend unloading music Christmas thanks to Earth Awareness and Space Coast goods purchased with the money raised at the Space Music Festival fundraising Coast Music Festival.

44 - Brevard Live February 2015 We were very happy to be invited to visit Mila Elementary school and witness Chris Givens, music program teacher and her music students presented with over five thousand dollars in new musical instruments! These musical dona- tions were the result of the Space Coast Music Festival held this past September by Sue Luley. This event is put together every year by Earth Awareness of Brevard, a non-profit organization founded by Ms. Luley in order to raise money for local schools and their music programs. Next year Fairglen Elementary will be the focus and to find out more about this awesome cause and all about this organization please visit their website at www.eartha- wareness.org.

FYI – We have officially moved from Friday nights at our favorite Downtown hot spot Lou’s Filling Station back to Sundays. We marked our first official Sunday back with a double birthday celebration … Rochelle, one of our daughters, and Barbara, one of our awesome singer’s birthdays fell on the same day! With a boatload of friends and family that came out to join in, it was a party of mas- sive proportions!

We also want to welcome the Westside Sports Bar & Lounge to the Brevard Live family! Westside is a gor- geous new lounge with an upscale look and feel yet friendly neighborhood attitude. We were onsite for their grand opening, Saturday, January 24th, and what a grand event indeed. Runaway Country was the official sponsor for the party and some lucky guests left with some free tickets in hand for the March 2015 concert!

Some extra exciting news! This month marks the begin- ning of Brevard’s biggest karaoke contest ever that will be taking place in four local venues. Participants can qualify for The Brevard Superstar Karaoke contest at any of the following locations … The Landfill Saloon, Lou’s Filling Station, City Limits and Steagles Pub. These four great venues have banded together along with Rockstar Entertainment to put the biggest contest in Brevard his- tory together, so be sure to check out the ad in this issue and get out to one of these fantastic venues to either sing or support your favorite singers! To find out all the details you may visit the Official Facebook event page ‘Brevard Superstar Karaoke Contest’.

Wishing you all a month filled with love, peace and, of course, music!

You can contact Charles and Lissa Knight 24/7 at [email protected].

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