Brevard Live February 2012

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FEATURES page 51 OMS: Vilifi won Tasting Columns The Battle of the Bands between the four Carroll Distributing invited to a CSI Night Charles Van Riper finalists of the first Original Music Series to let guests conduct their own Craft Spe- Political Satire showcased an amazing amount of talent cialty Import investigations. John Leach 24 and great music. But it was the powerful was one of the lucky agents. Calendars performance of ViliFi that took the Grand Page 20 Prize home. 27 Live Entertainment, Page 10 Concerts, Festivals Festivals Sauce Boss Bill Wharton Brevard County starts its festival sea- Chris Long Political Blog Slinging his guitar while cooking up a gi- son and there’s something for everyone. 32 ant pot of gumbo - that’s the specialty of Check out the Grant Seafood Festival, it’s Sauce Boss Bill Wharton which lead him an amazine community event. For some Brevard Scene to international fame. His performance adrenaline visit the Valkaria Air Fest. En- 35 We’re Out There! will be on the “music-menu” at the Cocoa joy Mardi Gras fun with parade, music Village Mardi Gras. and food in Cocoa Village. Out & About Page 17 Page 22 Brevard’s vibrant 43 club & restaurant JEFFERSON STARSHIP Lauren Estelle Tirro scene The group has made rock’n’roll history in When Lauren Estelle Tirro isn’t busy the past four decades. This is your chance building jets and space shuttles, she is Life & The Beach to see the legendary band in a more inti- hard at work recreating the portraits of her 50 Column & More mate setting at the Henegar Center. favorite pop culture icons. by Matt Bretz Page 19 Page 48

Brevard Live February 2012 - 7 8 - Brevard Live February 2012 Brevard Live BREVARD LIVE The largest and most popular free entertainment magazine on the Space Coast Alcohol Ban On The Beach? and beyond for 20 years. PUBLISHER/EDITOR Heike Clarke on the beach, more and more people end up STAFF coming to our beach to get wasted.” ACCOUNT MANAGER This is a nuisance to the redevelopment Charlene Hemmle plans the city has for the “downtown Cocoa MUSIC WRITERS Matt Bretz Beach” area. They want to transform the John Leach laid back beach community into a cool “in” Steve Keller place to be. Putting on the Ritz. OUT & ABOUT And maybe this question is not just Heike Clarke drinking on the beach. It’s more about Charlene Hemmle what you want this place to be. For decades ART Mike Patrick Cocoa Beach has been the destination for PHOTOGRAPHY Spring Break and wild parties. It brought Jesse Hearndon Lane photo: Judy Tatum young people to the community, and yes, Heike Clarke o drink or not to drink on the beach - there are always “the crazies” in a crowd. Misti Blu Day Tthat is the question. It’s not exactly a Cocoa Beach was party city, and if you Janet Eckhard new subject. Over the years Cocoa Beach wanted it peaceful and quiet, you moved to COLUMNISTS Chuck Van Riper officials have questioned the law - or bet- Vero Beach. Chris Long ter, the lack of law - for the consumption of We are at the crossroads. The officials Matt Bretz alcoholic beverages on the beach. Just like have detected a problem with unsupervised Misti Blu Day Daytona Beach has an on-going discussions alcohol induced beach parties. They want Reproduction of any portion of to ban vehicles from driving on the beach. some regulations. The beer companies, on Brevard Live Magazine is strictly Considered are safety issues, sometimes the other side, objects these restrictions prohibited without the written permission of the publisher. with a moral attitude along the lines of “... warning that this area will lose revenue. do we really want to be known for THAT?.. But this is not about what’s right or ADVERTISEMENT/ SALES But at the end, the masses of tourists who wrong. It’s about you and your neighbors Phone: (321) 956-9207 end up in these hot spots speak louder. who ultimately decide about the character Fax: (321) 956-9228 -Money Talks! of your hometown. Get involved with your [email protected] Now they are at it again. Cocoa Beach community to make sure that “you and the Vice Mayor writes in an open letter to the other 99% who live here” are being heard. COMMENTS & LETTERS community: ...”I’m thinking about propos- Vice Mayor Netterstrom is a fair man, Brevard Live Magazine ing a trial ban of alcohol on the beach in he writes: “ Please tell me your thoughts P.O. Box 1452, Melbourne, Fl 32902 certain areas where mass amounts of park- and while I hope to get some encouraging Copyright © 2012 ing are available (at the end of Minutemen, support, it’s ok to tell me I’m nuts and you Brevard Live maybe the parks and Pier). I’m sure we will don’t agree.” All rights reserved have to modify/adjust this as we learn more, There will be a meeting on February We are not responsible for photos but I think we must try something. By mak- 2nd, 6:30 pm at Cocoa Beach City Hall. or scripts sent to Brevard Live ing it temporary, it will become an election You can be part of Cocoa Beach’s destiny. Magazine. Published photos and articles become property of this issue (3 seats open). Whether the ban ex- publication. We are not pires or is made permanent will be decided Back to the music. If you like hard rock, responsible for wrongful by the candidates who the voters elect.” make sure you attend one of ViliFi’s perfor- advertised or canceled venues. Vice Mayor Dave Netterstrom has some mances. They will rock your boat. Brevard valid points: “During the peak weekends in Live Magazine congratulates the winner of Download a pdf file spring and summer, thousands of people our first annual Original Music Series. And BREVARD come here with an attitude of anything that’s why Shain Honkonen, vocals/guitar, FLORIDA goes. The beach is standing room only in graces our cover this month. some areas. These people don’t spend any Kudos to Matt Bretz, musician and BL- LIVE money, disrespect our beach community writer, who hosted the OMS Battle of the www.brevardfloridalive.com and require a lot of resources to manage. Bands. You’re a class act. www.brevardlive.com www.floridalive.org As other communities have banned alcohol Heike Clarke, Brevar Live Magazine

Brevard Live February 2012 - 9 1st Annual Original Music Series ViliFi Takes Grand Prize by Matt Bretz he concept was simple: Bring light to the presence of great original talent in our area by holding a Tcontest of sorts. The main goal was not to find the “best” band in town, but instead show how professional and polished our local talent really is. We pushed them by offering a reward and by George it worked, because they all brought their “A” game and blew us away. We started with 12 amazing bands over the span of 11 weeks (yes the math is correct) and through public vot- ing narrowed it down to 4 finalists, who then went head to head...to head...to head? In front of a panel of judges in a final showdown that rocked the foundation of Lou’s Blues, to produce one clear winner and award them a $2000 grand prize. - Four bands entered Thunder Dome... one band emerged. It was ViliFI!

People never really know what goes on behind the scenes of a big event. It takes a lot of planning and or- ganizing just to get started. Then when the day actually arrives you get to run around like a lunatic rearranging, and reorganizing everything again because nothing...I mean nothing ever goes according to plan. But if you do it right...nobody ever knows and everyone has a great time. The finals for the first ever Original Music Series at Lou’s Blues could not have gone any better. It was an amazing day for music and positive vibes were felt throughout. Four bands, with all of their own equipment, had to be ushered on and off the stage in a timely manner to stay on schedule, and due in large part to the profes- sionalism of the bands and the hard work of Chris Bauer, Lou’s sound engineer, we did just that. The Barefoot Servants hosted the event and they(we) did a bang up job. After a few warm up songs the first band to take the stage was beach rockers Honey Miller. Always bringing a mellow, smooth feel, they delivered a great performance. Dave Miller works his demons out through his song writing, but unless you pay close attention to the tormented lyrics you get caught up in the cool, jazzy, washboard groove of it all and never know he’s singing through his pain. Honey Miller brought some well received variety to the show.

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ViliFi ViliFi with frontman Shain Honkonen killed it, took over the show and won the Grand Prize of $2,000 for presenting the best original music and performance during the Battle of the Bands. All photos by Jesse Hearndon

Next up was the MC’s. From the very start this power trio laid down the most infectious groove, fusing Latin, funk and rock in a way not seen much around these parts. Nathan Thorpe absolutely killed it stylistically both on bass and with his fashion accessories. By the time the MC’s were finished the crowd was in a steady churn of positive excite- ment. With the MC’s came another flawless performance and it was clear the judges had their work cut out for them. The third band to take the stage was Grindstone, an alt rock band of the influence I like to call “Orlando rock”. Grindstone brought a large collection of guitars, an entire fan club called “Can’t stop, Won’t stop”, and the most interesting belt buckle of the day. Fortunately they also brought hard work, talent and great music. Last but definitely not least was ViliFi, a hard rock... some might say metal...band headed up by Shain Honkonen. Technically, visually and sonically these young bucks kicked ass all over the building and when it came down to the finish our judges awarded them the grand prize. All of the bands were amazing, both musically and in attitude, and it was wonderful to see everyone coming together for a day to celebrate what we do the best. It’s true ViliFi took the game, but nobody really lost in this contest. Not the bands, not the audience and definitely not original music. Thanks again to our judges, Tim Snell, John Quinlivan, Charles Van Riper and Kenny Michaels. They had the hardest job of all and powered through it with grace and honesty. Can’t wait to do it again next year!

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Upbeat and Funky: The MC’s

All photos by Jesse Hearndon

The Battle of the Bands was produced by Brevard Live Magazine together with Lou’s Blues to foster original music in Brevard County and bring original bands to broader audiences. Spon- sors were Budweiser along with Red Hook, Rolling Rock, and Widmer Brothers. WFIT 89.5 FM was our media partner. The event raised over $3,200 for the Brevard Music Aid, a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization. To find more out about this fund go to www.brevard- musicaid.com. Smooth and very groovey: We like to thank the audiences and sponsors for their generous donations. You will continue to see these participating bands performing on stage Honey Miller at Lou’s Blues every Tuesday night.

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ORIGINAL MUSIC SERIES continued

Are you ready to rock? Grindstone

Original Music Series Winner Takes All ViliFi won the $2,000 grand prize for their original music and performance. And of course, their fans loved it and celebrated the after party. (Photos above) It was packed all day long at Lou’s Blues on Sun- day, January 8th, from 3 to 8 pm during the OMS Battle of the Bands. The cars were lining up the A1A Highway.

All photos by Jesse Hearndon

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Photo by Robin Buckley Feb 11, King Center, Melbourne Feb 24-26, Cocoa Village Mardi Gras Blues Brothers Revue Bill Wharton

he Official Blues Brothers Revue combines the com- loridians have known Bill Wharton, the Sauce Boss, Tedy, music and mayhem from the original movie, as Flong before he became famous. He’s been cooking his well as songs from the five popular albums recorded by gumbo, slinging his ’53 Telecaster and singing the blues for John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd. It is a faithful recreation several decades all over the state. As his audience and fan of the characters, Jake and Elwood and a spectacular trib- base have grown all over the world we’ve seen him less, ute to Chicago’s rich history of blues, R&B and traditional and this month the Sauce Boss will perform as headliner soul music, played with the same soul and conviction of at the Cocoa Village Mardi Gras, Saturday, Feb 25th, 10 to the original Blues Brothers Band. 11:30 pm. In 1998, Wayne Catania and Kieron Lafferty a.k.a. If you have seen Bill’s performance and tasted his Jake & Elwood began touring with the award winning Las gumbo, you’ll be back once more. But if you haven’t ex- Vegas show ‘Legends in Concert’. That’s when film pro- perienced this outrageous blues-cooking show, you need to ducer Paul Jay of the A & E network approached them to be there. Bill Wharton is named “The Sauce Boss” because shoot a docudrama about the highs and lows of living in he’s the creator of his Summer Liquid Hot Sauce, a product a 21st century boomtown. The result was the A&E film that he sells during his concerts as well as online and that “Lost in Las Vegas” which aired across North America. will knock your shoes off. During his performances of raw The A&E film caught the attention of Victor Pisano blues and slide guitar, Bill is cooking a big pot of gumbo on and Judy Belushi Pisano who asked Wayne and Kieron to stage, mixed with a huge portion of comedy. Soon the air is audition for the stage musical, ‘The Official Brothers Re- filled with mouthwatering aroma, and when Bill invites his vival’. The stage musical picked up Jake & Elwood’s story audience to the stage for a taste of his dish, everyone stands where the original cult classic movie ended. After the huge in line to eat. success of the “REVIVAL” show in Chicago, the boys de- The Sauce Boss will give you a taste for Mardi Gras cided to put together the “REVUE” with the support of you will not forget. For more information about the festival The John Belushi Estate and Dan Aykroyd. schedule go to www.cocoamardigras.com.

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Feb 19, Henegar Center, Melbourne Jefferson Starship

aul Kantner, along with Marty PBalin founded Jefferson Air- Feb 10, King Center, Melbourne plane in 1965. The Airplane was one March 2, King Center, Melbourne of the biggest rock groups in Amer- George Jones ica during the 1960s and the first Lewis Black San Francisco band to sign a major here is no doubt that George Jones record deal, paving the way for other rolific funny man, actor, author, Thelped set the standard for mod- legends like Grateful Dead & Janis Pand stand-up comedian/ranter ern country music. It's impossible to Joplin. They headlined the original Lewis Black will be live onstage overstate Jones’ impact as one of the Woodstock Festival in 1969 and as part of his In God We Rust tour. architects of the country music sound. lasted a mere 7 years ... though their Lewis’ live performances provide a He began producing hits in 1959 with influence and impact on rock music cathartic release of anger and disil- the rockabilly chart-topper "White continues well into the 21st century. lusionment for his audience. Lewis Lighting" and the hits kept coming In 1974 Paul Kantner created Jeffer- yells so they don’t have to. He is a with songs such as “Tender Years,” son Starship and again with Marty passionate performer who is more “She Thinks I Still Care” and “Walk Balin, enjoyed chart-topping suc- pissed-off optimist than mean-spirited Through This World With Me.” With cess. Paul, Marty & Jefferson Air- curmudgeon. Lewis is the rare comic an already impressive 30 year career plane were inducted into The Rock & who can cause an audience to laugh behind him, Jones went on to record Roll Hall of Fame in 1996, the same themselves into incontinence while one of the all-time great country re- year as Pink Floyd. In 2005 they making compelling points about the cords, "He Stopped Loving Her To- celebrated their 40th anniversary, absurdity of our world. Lewis Black day" in 1980. playing 21 countries on their world came into national prominence with The nineties saw the hits come to tour. In 2007 they headlined “The his appearances on The Daily Show in an end for Jones. The changing nature Summer of Love 40th Anniversary 1996. His appearances on The Daily of the country music business and the Celebration” and performed at The Show led to four stand-up specials on resistance by radio to play anything Monterey Pop commemorative on Comedy Central and winning the Best released by older artists exiled him the exact same stage as the historic Male Stand-Up at the American Com- to “Living Legend” status. He was landmark rock festival of 1967. edy Awards. He has also produced six inducted into the Country Music Hall Jefferson Starship, the name cre- comedy CD albums, including the of Fame in 1992. ated by Paul for his 1971 solo de- 2007 Grammy-Award winning The 2003, Jones received the 2002 but “Blows Against The Empire” Carnegie Hall Performance. Lewis Medal of Arts from President George recording has endured 37 years as Black just won his second Grammy W. Bush at a White House ceremony. rock music’s premier “political sci- Award with his most recent CD Stark His 50th anniversary as a recording ence fiction” themed band. That Raving Black for best comedy album. artist was celebrated in 2004 with the recording was the first and only to Lewis Black has also written three release of a three disc set featuring ever be nominated for literary sci- best-selling books, Nothing Sacred, one hit from each year of his career. ence fiction’s Hugo Award, a stellar Me of Little Faith, and I’m Dreaming achievement. of a Black Christmas.

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Tasting! Tasting! Tasting! by John Leach

From the Urban Dictionary: shops of the Space Coast and the tasting room looked like Sessionable: The characteristic of an alcoholic beer drinkers’ Disneyworld. drink (usually a pint of beer) which is suitable for a So what makes a beer sessionable? The first charac- lengthy drinking session. teristics are flavor and consistency and another important “I say old chap, that Krombacher is highly session- factor is the alcohol content. The beers we sampled ranged able.” from 3% to 10% ABV (alcohol by volume) and while stronger beers may have great flavor and consistency, it may not be wise for the average beer drinker to sink ten or twelve in a few hours at the local watering hole. ey beer people, here’s a new word for you – ses- One of my favorites of the day was Swamp Ape IPA. sionable. Some beers are sessionable and some are Brewed right here in Melbourne by The Florida Beer Com- not. I learned this cool new word at the recent Car- pany, a combination of five different hops on the front end a H cherrywood smoke flavor on the finish do a great job of dis- roll Distributing CSI (Craft, Specialty, Import) beer tasting event. You can learn a lot about beer from the people at guising the fact that it’s a full 10% ABV. It’s a dangerously Carroll. The company prides itself on being a home grown, drinkable beer. I guess they call it Swamp Ape because it’ll family owned business that takes care of their customers sneak up on you and knock you out before you see it com- and the people in the street. They believe in helping out ing. the local community and have donated all the beer to the Red Hook ESB is a surprising beer with a light flavor Brevard Music Aid events for many years now. and a big body. It has a lot of personality and weighs in at The Chabot family took over the reins of the beer sales 5.8% ABV. Curt, the Red Hook representative, assured me in 1960 when the only beers Jerry Chabot distributed in it goes great with Rock & Roll so look for it at your next Brevard County were Budweiser, Busch and Michelob. At gig. the time Michelob was considered a craft beer. A few years Longboard Lager, brewed by Kona, is extremely smooth back Ron Chabot realized that modern craft brews were “a with a full flavor and 5.2 ABV. It retails for about $7.99 a six wave about to hit us”. An old school beer guy, Ron looked pack at your local grocery store and I highly recommend it to his son Ronnie “a young gun that understands craft beer” as an all weekend beer. to build new product lines and keep ahead of the times. The Victory Brewing Company line features Hop Devil Now, forty two years later, the third generation of Chabots Ale which at 6.7% ABV was one of the most distinctive is delivering hundreds of styles and flavors to the bars and tastes of the event. Orange peel mixes with coriander to

Look who was here: KC from Mainstreet Pub, Chuck and Maribeth from World Of Beer, and David from Siggy’s

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showcase a very strong taste with a noticeable afterbite. Their Hop Wal- lop pretty much speaks for itself and packs 8.5% ABV. At 5.2% ABV, Vic- tory Lager is a sessionable beer with a lighter taste and more carbonation than some of the stronger stuff. Speaking of sessionable, Bud Light will present their new Bud Light Platinum this Super Bowl Sunday. It’s triple filtered along the lines of an Ice beer and is very smooth, very light, and loads a full 6% ABV into it’s very attractive new can. Other Anheuser Busch products like Wild Blue blue- berry lager (8% ABV) and Toasted Lager (5% ABV and tastes like oat- meal) would be great for breakfast on the Monday morning after Super Bowl Sunday. The number one Pilsner in Ger- many is Krombacher. It’s an upmarket beer with a classic, clean European taste and it’s 4.8% ABV gives it seri- ous sessionability. Another interesting European beer is Leffe Brown Abby Ale. It’s very heavy, classed as a des- sert beer and is still made from the original recipe penned by monks in 1240. After the great success of this event Carroll now plans to hold three CSI tastings per year. Talk to your friendly neighborhood bar owner and see if you can swing yourself an invite to one. Plan ahead and bring a desig- nated driver. I did.

... still tasting. Music writer John Leach at work as CSI agent.

Ronnie and Ron Chabot Photos: HC

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Feb 25, 1-5pm, Broken Barrel SC Craft Beer Fest March 3-4, Grant ver the past years craft beers Grant Seafood Ohave gained a lot of popular- Saturday, February 18, ity, and by now the beer connisseurs Festival Valkaria Air Fest have the last word about taste, flavor, and drinkability. With a broad vari- he Grant Seafood Festival has be- alkaria AirFest 2012 is taking eties of beer out there, chances are Tcome apart of Brevard’s history Vflight February 18th from 8 am there is a favorite brew for you, like and tradition. There is free admission, to 9 pm at the Valkaria Airport. This custom-made for your taste buds. You free parking, 100+ crafters exhibiting, family-oriented event features perfor- just have to find it, and you’ll get the live continuous entertainment, along mances by the one and only Patty Wag- opportunity at the Space Coast Craft with a scrumptious menu of succulent staff and Corky Fornof, James Bond’s Beer Festival at the Broken Barrel seafood makes this a weekend no one jet pilot. Stunt pilot Freddy Cabanas in Palm Bay. With over 100 differ- wants to miss. What sets this festival will take flight with a lucky winner for ent beers presented by 50 breweries apart from others is that it runs through a thrilling adventure ride in his Pitts you’ll can sample plenty. a 100% volunteer effort! All prepara- S2C aerobatic special, and the sensa- The festival will be outside of tion , whether it be on the grounds or tional “Twilight Airshow” will be con- the Broken Barrel Tavern which is fa- with the purchasing, cooking or serv- cluded by the AeroShell T-6 night per- mous for their variety of craft beers ing of the various menu items is ac- formance team. This year’s theme is and their delicious BBQ. It’s a rain or complished by volunteers of the com- “RIDES, RIDES, and RIDES!” With shine event since the beer garden is munity. rides available in the following air- under a tent. There will be live music Grant has a population of around craft: open cockpit biplane, aerobatic, all day long which will be continued 2700 residents. In 1966 the Communi- glider, helicopter, powered parachute, after the event at the tavern. ty Center held a small fish fry hoping hot air balloon, Cessna and gyrocop- “The Space Coast Craft Beer Fes- to attract a “couple hundred folks” to ter. Guests will also have the opportu- tival’s goal is to provide a fun and make enough money to pay the cen- nity to fly upside down in an aerobatic safe environment for beer drinkers to ter’s utility bills. Now 46 years later aircraft if you dare.There’s a Military learn and enjoy the finest craft beers they attract as many as 50,000 people Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) live from around the World. All paid at- for this two day event and it has be- demonstration. This year’s AirFest tendees will receive a souvenir tasting come the Southeast’s largest and lon- also includes a live concert with “All glass and the opportunity to be part gest running seafood festival. About Nothing” surrounded by a hot the Second Annual Space Coast Craft The festival hours are 9 am to 7 air balloon glow after the Twilight Beer Festival”, said owner Kevin. pm on Saturday, and 9 am to 5 pm Airshow and concluded with a sensa- The event is from 1 to 5 pm, the on Sunday. The Grant Library will be tional Fireworks show. The entire day first hour is for VIP ticket holder only, holding their annual book sale on the features thrilling displays of aerobatic they get to sample some very special front porch of the Grant Community daredevils and family entertainment. brews. For tickets and info: www. Center. For more information go to www.ValkariaAirfest.org. SpaceCoastCraftBeerFestival.com www.grantseafoodfestival.com

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By John Leach

ast year when The Kentucky Headhunters played LThe Brevard County Fair it had been raining for days. It was raining when they went on and rained throughout their entire set. They played under a surpris- ingly small marquee tent and the ten or twelve of us in attendance were treated to one of the tightest and stron- gest 70’s touring acts on the road. Last month at Lou’s Blues, with over 200 in attendance, they were even better. The band’s biggest hit single, “Walk Softly on this Heart of Mine” was released in 1974, the same year as Lynyrd Skynyrd’s “Sweet Home Alabama” and Elvin Bishop’s “Fooled Around and Fell in Love”. The sound The Kentucky Headhunters put out falls somewhere between those two acts but that doesn’t go far enough to describe what they do. It’s a hard group to catego- rize. Their music has been called Southern Rock, Blues Rock, Classic Rock and some even refer to them as a vocal act but, when the pedal hits the metal, they’re one of the best damn bar bands in the country. Over thirty years of touring with the same four guys can do that to a band. Next time The Kentucky Headhunters come through, and they promised the crowd at Lou’s they would be back, rock music fans of any stripe should not miss this show. If you’re over fifty and have long grey hair even better – you’ll be among your people.

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The Column By Chuck Van Riper

Keep Those Letters Coming

irstly, I’d like to thank everybody who takes the Ftime to read my articles each month. I know there are some who agree with me and some who strongly disagree. As always, all your comments and viewpoints are greatly appreciated. I love hearing from both sides. Last month’s issue of this magazine portrayed a wide as- sortment of political views from all sides. It’s important to have all these views portrayed. It’s also important to keep the facts separate from personal opinion. To this end, I’d like to address a few points in last months article in the “Letterbox” section by Norm Channel entitled “Tea Party vs. Occupy Wall Street”. Now, Norm, I love your band and respect your right to pontificate on your views. I also agree with you on many things, especially the “cycle of a nation” concept. That is exactly what is going on now. Apathy amongst the general public is rampant. Most people are uneducated as to what is really going on in the political realm. Many people say, “If I vote for so-and-so, I’ll just be throwing my vote away.” I think if you vote a party line because “my family always has” or somebody told you to, or he looks good on TV, then you really are throwing your vote away. To vote for some one without knowing their true agenda is a prime example of this. I also think the Federal Government has far outreached itself. Our “Empire” has gotten too large, there by stressing it financially, politi- cally, and socially. All these things may culminate in the demise of the empire as evidenced with the downfall of the Roman Empire centuries ago. But, I digress…. To say “OWS says “Large corporations have too much power”, Tea Party says “Government has too much power”, while inherently correct, is a gross simplification of the complexities of the issues regarding each group. The OWS movement has brought many factions of people together under that so-called umbrella. Generally, what they are saying is that the mega-multi national corporations should pay their fare share of taxes and be held responsible for their actions. Why is it that NOBODY has been held accountable for the current financial col- lapse? People stole billions while millions were made

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homeless. Why didn’t GE, which made record profits pay corporation which receives hundreds of billions of dollars $0 in taxes. How come the mega-oil companies get govern- in no bid contracts from the feds. They’re still in Iraq and ment subsidies? Why are there different rules for those who Afghanistan. They were there in the first gulf war, too. make millions? Why are corporations people, too? These Norm say that at least they donated to the Republican party are just some of the questions the OWS people are asking. from their profits. The problem here, is that it cost the tax payers TRILLIONS to hire them so they could turn around The Tea-Party started off with the last presidential cam- and lobby congress to make laws that fit their needs, but paign of Ron Paul. I was a part of it then. I am not now. that’s a whole other article. The Tea-Party seems to have been taken over by a bunch of “social conservatives”, with whom I disagree with in a Finally, as far as your statement: “So it boils down to lot of ways. The abortion issue is a good example of this. this, if you want a country that gives you a chance to be- They say they are for smaller, less intrusive government, come wealthy by finding the need(s) of the masses of peo- except when it comes to telling a woman what she can do ple and filling it for a profit then you support the Tea Party with her body. I just find that extremely incongruous. Just movement. If you want this country to slip into a proven the phrase “social conservative” makes me cringe. It’s not failed form of government called Socialism (AKA Bond- the federal government’s job to legislate morality! They age) where there is no chance of creating wealth unless want less government spending. Fine, I’m all for that, just you are born into it, then you will support the OWS move- don’t take it out on the poor, elderly, and those who want a ment.”, I don’t agree with that at all. I would say, if you quality education. They want to cut funding for National want a government that dictates womens’ health, severely Public Radio. Really?!? Yea, I can see how that’s going to decimates our education and health care systems, that will break the budget. Stop funding for Pell grants. Really?!? tax the crap out of those who can least afford it, impose That only helps millions of students get an education who their morality on we the people, allows corporations to otherwise couldn’t afford it. Have you ever looked at what make laws, and relies on a equally failed trickle down eco- they REALLY want to do? Google that! Have you ever nomic policy, then vote Republican. If you want a gov- read Romney’s tax plan? Holy sh!t! It’s really scary. ernment that will reestablish the middle class, rule by the Constitution, not legislate morality, make the tax laws fair Now, about comparing Solyndra and Halliburton. for everybody, reinstate the Glass-Steigle act, keep Social Solyndra was a start up company who wanted to make solar Security and Medicare in tact, fix health care, and get rid of power a reality for the general public. They received a gov- the Patriot Act, well….hmmm… better vote Independent. ernment grant (through a program started by G.W.Bush) PLEASE!!! Do your research before you vote. Some of the for 500 million. Eventully, the company failed. First of candidates are pretty scary when you actually read their all, there are billions in these grants given out each year platforms. A happy electorate is an informed electorate! and have been for decades. Many fail. So why was this particular incidence portrayed to be a thorn in Obama’s So, Norm, when we gonna jam? Hope it’s soon be- side? Because the say-no-to-everything republicans need- cause if one of those dingbat Republicans gets elected, I’m ed some fodder for FAUX News. Norm is getting down moving to Guatemala. Then I can come back as an illegal on them for donating to the Democratic party with ur tax and they’ll give me health care, an education, and, hope- dollars. Halliburton, on the other hand, is a multi-national fully, a job running a 7-11!

Only In Florida!

he car of the future - no fuel, no power required. TJust turn the outside key a few times and you’re good for a couple of blocks. - Jayne Mayo Hance snapped the photo in Historic Downtown Mel- bourne. If you see something funny you’d like to share with us, snap your cell phone cameras and email it to [email protected]. Put some smiles out there.

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he Megacon Indie Film Expo presents the Florida Tpremiere of the feature film, BLOOD SHOT. This film is based upon the award-winning short film by Dietrich Johnson which originally played at Megacon in the past. Johnson, and the executive producer Andrew Wyly, transformed the positive buzz about their short film into a star-filled production. Brennan Elliot (Strong Medicine, The 4400) and Michael Bailey Smith (The Hills Have Eyes, Men in Black 2), two of the film’s stars will be appearing at Megacon in support of the premiere and hope to meet their fans and make new ones. “The idea of making a full length feature film in Hol- lywood is a real dream come true for independent filmmakers,” said Terry Cronin, who is the director of the Megacon Indie Film Expo. “This is a really fun action- packed movie that has incredible potential for a series. A real franchise builder.” BLOOD SHOT is the story of a cop named Rip, played by Brennan Elliott, whose life falls apart as he chases a terminator-like vampire, played by Michael Bailey Smith, who happens to be a hitman controlled by a CIA agent played by Lance Henricksen (Millenium, Alien) . The great Brad Dourif (The Lord of the Rings) plays a notorious Middle Eastern terrorist who is plot- ting a major attack on the U.S. that includes detonating a powerful nuke in the heart of Los Angeles; the only thing standing in his way is an unlikely duo formed by the mysterious vampire (Michael Bailey Smith) and the cop (Brennan Elliott) who is chasing him. The film will show at the Orange County Conven- tion Center as part of the Megacon on Saturday, February 18th from 7:30 - 9:00 pm. Brennan Elliot and Michael Bailey Smith will take part in the Indie Filmmaking Pan- el and will be available for autographs and photos on the show floor of Megacon. The Megacon Indie Film Expo showcases numerous award-winning independent short films in the genres of action, anime, animation, comedy, horror, superheros, sci- ence fiction, and suspense. The short films will be shown Friday, Feb 17th from 6:30pm to 8 pm . This selection of films is hosted by 3 Boys Productions the founders of the Melbourne Independent Filmmakers Festival and the creators of the horror adventure comic series “Students of the Unusual”.

26 - Brevard Live February 2012 February 2012 Entertainment Calendar 1 - WEDNESDAY Zebbhimwah SANDBAR Cocoa Bch: 9pm BAMBOO LOUNGE: 6pm SIGGY’S: 8pm DJ Chris; Jam Session Strobe Lite 9:30pm All About Nothing CAPT HIRAMS: 6pm The WORLD OF BEER: 9pm The 7 - TUESDAY Big Coque Lighter Exchange BAMBOO LOUNGE: 6pm HEIDI’S JAZZ CLUB: 5pm Cindy & Ed Steve Kirsner & Friends; 8pm 4 - SATURDAY CAPT HIRAMS: 6pm Bullet Dave Sheffield, Stan Soloko & BAMBOO LOUNGE: Theory Duo Rabbit Simmons 6pm Greg & Brian; 10pm CRICKETS: 6:30pm Crab JUMPS: Open Mic Swampfox Races. 9pm Karaoke w/Ginger KING CENTER: 8pm BONEFISH WILLY’S: 7pm EARLS: 8pm East of Omaha Michael Feinstein Steel Drums w/ Chester HEIDI’S JAZZ CLUB: 7pm LOU’s BLUES: 5:30pm CAPT HIRAMS: 2pm The Sybil Gage Jesse Jones Jr Karaoke w/Bob Neal; 9pm Tree Frogs; 7:30pm Postal LOU’S BLUES: 8:30pm The Fe 10 & 11, 8:30pm Rock Star w/ Joe Calautti Monkey Vipers SANDBAR/Cocoa Bch: 4pm CRICKETS: 9pm Karaoke w/ SANDBAR Cocoa Bch: 5pm Heidi’s Jazz Club Pat Michaels; 8pm Open Mic Ginger Ted Villareal Cocoa Beach EARLS: 2pm James Gang; SIGGY’S: 7pm Corn Hole The Miami native is a 2 - THURSDAY 8:30pm Crooked Creek Tourney BAMBOO LOUNGE: 6pm HEIDIS JAZZ CLUB: 8pm WORLD OF BEER: Mead saxophonist extraordi- Mark Essek Ron Teixeira Trio 301 learn how to make you naire and continues to be CAPT HIRAMS: 7pm Iris JUMPS: Highway 1 own Mead on the forefront of a bur- CRICKETS: 9pm Karaoke w/ KEY WEST BAR: 9pm Billy geoning jazz renaissance Ginger Chapman 8 - WEDNESDAY in South Florida. Jesse HEIDI’S JAZZ CLUB: 5pm KING CENTER: 8pm The BAMBOO LOUNGE: 6pm and his brother, Melton Balsa Bill & Friends; 7pm Four Seasons Concert Floyd & Little Queen Dave Sheffield, Stan Soloko, LOU’S BLUES: 5:30pm CAPT HIRAMS: 6pm South Mustafa, who is one of Rabbit Simmons Karaoke w/ Cindy; 9:30pm Bound Train Duo the great trumpet play- JUMPS: Sygnal Luna Pearl HEIDI’S JAZZ CLUB: 5pm ers of our time has been KEY WEST BAR: 10pm Jam SIGGY’S: 8pm DJ Chris; Steve Kirsner & Friends; 8pm a running force in music w/ Big-E 9:30pm Freeway Dave Sheffield, Stan Soloko for many years. KING CENTER: 8pm Aaron WORLD OF BEER: Pirate & Rabbit Simmons; 8:30pm Lewis - Solo & Acoustic Day Party sponsored by Piraat Groucho’s Comedy Club LOU’S BLUES: 9pm Vilifi Beer; 9pm Shaggy D.A. JUMPS: Open Mic SANDBAR Cocoa Bch: 8pm LOU’s BLUES: 5:30pm Karaoke 5 - SUNDAY Karaoke w/Bob Neal; 9pm SIGGY’S: 7pm Joe Barrera CAPT HIRAMS: 2pm The Rock Star w/ Joe Calautti WORLD OF BEER: 9pm Big Big Coque SANDBAR/Cocoa Bch: 4pm Ron Betts CAPTAIN KATANNA’S: Pat Michaels; 8pm Open Mic 2pm Joe Calautti 3 - FRIDAY CRICKETS: 9pm Karaoke w/ 9 - THURSDAY BAMBOO LOUNGE: 6pm Ginger BAMBOO LOUNGE: 6pm Johnny Danger; 10:30pm Billy EARLS: 2pm AZ Kenny Tsak Jazz Cats Lee HEIDI’S JAZZ CLUB: CRICKETS: 9pm Karaoke w/ Feb 3, Disney’s BONEFISH WILLY’S: 7pm 5pm 20 Year anniversary Ginger Vero Beach Resort Aaron Cole & Alex Cole celebration. EARLS: 8pm Jon Parrot Suzanne CAPT HIRAMS: 4pm Greg & HILTON MELBOURNE HEIDI’S JAZZ CLUB: 5pm Brian; 7:30pm Postal Monkey BEACH OCEANFRONT: Balsa Bill & Friends; 7pm Westenhoefer 11am Frank Lutz on Steel Dave Sheffield, Stan Soloko, CAPTAIN KATANNA’S: She was the first open- 7pm Jack Clutterham Drums Rabbit Simmons CRICKETS: 9pm All Walks LOU’S BLUES: 2pm The JUMPS: Rocky James ly gay comic to host of LIfe Queen Bees; 7pm Marc KEY WEST BAR: 10pm Jam her own HBO Comedy EARLS: 8:30pm Luna Pearl Dobson w/ Big-E Special in 1994 (which HEIDIS JAZZ CLUB: PINEDA INN: 2pm Keith LOU’S BLUES: 9pm Spanks earned her a Cable Ace 5pm Steve Kirsner & Al Koelling OFF THE TRAXX: 9pm Award nomination) and Goldenberg; 8:30pm Ron SANDBAR Cocoa Bch: Vintage to appear on The Late Teixeira Trio Superbowl Party; 9pm DJ Josh SANDBAR Cocoa Bch: 8pm JUMPS: Bill Hamilton WORLD OF BEER: Karaoke Show with David Letter- KEY WEST BAR: 9pm Pinch Customer Appreciation Bar- SIGGY’S: 7pm Karl Hudson man in 2003. Suzanne’s LOU’S BLUES: 5:30pm B-Q and pre Super Game Party WORLD OF BEER: 9pm current US tour is en- Karaoke w/ Bob Neal; 9pm Dual Axes titled Totally Inappropri- 6 - MONDAY Medusa ate. - This event benefit PINEDA INN: 7pm Ted CAPT HIRAMS: 6pm Iris 10 - FRIDAY Villarreal LOU’S BLUES: 8:30pm Dave BAMBOO LOUNGE: 6pm the People Care Center. SANDBAR Cocoa Bch: 9pm Kury Open Jam Hitmen; 10pm Strobe 772-321-9394

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BONEFISH WILLY’S: 7pm Lights Out Project Ron Teixeira Trio Aaron Cole & Alex Cole CAPTAIN KATANNA’S: 2pm 16 - THURSDAY JUMPS: Tumbleweedz CAPT HIRAMS: 4pm Greg & Karl Hudson BAMBOO LOUNGE: 6pm KEY WEST BAR: 9pm Brian; 7:30pm Panic Disorder CRICKETS: 9pm Karaoke w/ Johnny Danger Pinch’s G-Man CAPTAIN KATANNA’S: 7pm Ginger CAPT HIRAMS: 7pm Iris KING CENTER: 8pm Celtic Rocky James EARLS: 2pm Mitch Woods CRICKETS: 9pm Karaoke w/ Women - Believe CRICKETS: 5:30pm Roger and his Rocket 88’s Ginger LOU’S BLUES: 5:30pm Hornsby; 9pm Chuck Thayer & HEIDI’S JAZZ CLUB: 7pm HEIDI’S JAZZ CLUB: 5pm Karaoke w/ Cindy; 9:30 Friends Jam Session Balsa Bill & Friends; 7pm Kattyshack EARLS: 8:30pm Roughouse HILTON MELBOURNE Dave Sheffield, Stan Soloko, SANDBAR Cocoa Bch: 4pm Band BEACH OCEANFRONT: Rabbit Simmons Mammoth Band; 9pm Mamma HEIDIS JAZZ CLUB: 5pm 11am Frank Lutz on Steel LOU’S BLUES: 9pm Axis Black Sheep Steve Kirsner & Al Goldenberg; Drums OFF THE TRAXX: 9pm SIGGY’S: 8pm DJ Chris; 8:30pm Jesse Jones Jr. KING CENTER: 3pm The Vilify 9:30pm Bullet Theory JUMPS: Ted Villarreal Bronx Wanderers SANDBAR Cocoa Bch: 8pm WORLD OF BEER: 9pm KEY WEST BAR: 9pm LOU’S BLUES: 2pm Queen Karaoke Adam Moreno Spanks Bees; 7pm Joe Calautti SIGGY’S: 7pm Karl Hudson KING CENTER: 7:30pm The PINEDA INN: 2pm Joe WORLD OF BEER: 9pm Just 19 - SUNDAY Bronx Wanderers; 8pm George Calautti Dave CAPT HIRAMS: 2pm The Jones SANDBAR Cocoa Bch: 9pm Big Coque LOU’S BLUES: 5:30pm DJ Josh 17 - FRIDAY CAPTAIN KATANNA’S: 2pm Karaoke w/ Bob Neal; 9:30pm BAMBOO LOUNGE: 6pm Joe Calautti Stephan Michael Connection 13 - MONDAY Jery Z. & Co; 10pm All About CRICKETS: 9pm Karaoke w/ OFF THE TRAXX: 10pm The CAPT HIRAMS: 6pm Kevin Nothing Ginger Day After McCullers Duo BONEFISH WILLY’S: 7pm EARLS: 2pm Albert Castiglia PINEDA INN: 7pm Marc LOU’S BLUES: 8:30pm Dave Aaron Cole & Alex Cole HEIDI’S JAZZ CLUB: 7pm Dobson Kury Open Jam CAPT HIRAMS: 4pm Greg & Jam Session SANDBAR Cocoa Bch: 9pm SANDBAR Cocoa Bch: 9pm Brian; 7:30pm Sixty Watt Sun HENEGAR CENTER: Chilla Kaya Jam Session CAPTAIN KATANNA’S: 7pm Jefferson Starship SIGGY’S: 8pm DJ Chris; Bill Hamilton HILTON MELBOURNE 9:30pm Absolute Blue VALENTINE’S DAY CRICKETS: 9pm Internal BEACH OCEANFRONT: WORLD OF BEER: 9pm Luis 14 - TUESDAY Strife 11am Frank Lutz on Steel Rexach Project BAMBOO LOUNGE: 6pm EARLS: 8:30pm John Drums Billy Lee Quinlivan Band LOU’S BLUES: 2pm Queen 11 - SATURDAY CAPT HIRAMS: 6pm HEIDIS JAZZ CLUB: 5pm Bees; 7pm TBA BAMBOO LOUNGE: 6pm Hypersona Duo Steve Kirsner & Al Goldenberg; PINEDA INN: 2pm Keith All About Nothing; 10pm The CRICKETS: 6:30pm Crab 8:30pm Ron Teixeira Trio Koelling MC’s Races. 9pm Karaoke w/Ginger JUMPS: Rich Deems SANDBAR Cocoa Bch: 4pm BONEFISH WILLY’S: 7pm EARLS: 8pm Ernie Southern KEY WEST BAR: 9pm The Vintage; 9pm DJ Josh Steel Drums w/ Chester Jam Bone Dogs CAPT HIRAMS: 2pm Kevin HEIDIS JAZZ CLUB: 7pm KING CENTER: 8pm Classic 20 - MONDAY Ray (Dirty South Acoustic); Valntine’s with “The Little Albums LIve-CSNY: Deja Vu CAPT HIRAMS: 6pm Mo 7:30pm Panic Disorder Dynamo” Sybil Gage LOU’S BLUES: 5:30pm Duo CRICKETS: 9pm Karaoke w/ LOU’S BLUES: 8:30pm Dave Karaoke w/ Bob Neal; 9:30pm LOU’S BLUES: 8:30pm Dave Ginger Kury & The Power Horns Absolute Blue Kury Open Jam EARLS: 2pm Nasty Habits; SANDBAR Cocoa Bch: 5pm PINEDA INN: 7pm Ted SANDBAR Cocoa Bch: 9pm 8:30pm TBA Ted Villarreal Villarreal Jam Session HEIDIS JAZZ CLUB: 8pm SIGGY’S: 7pm Corn Hole SANDBAR Cocoa Bch: 9pm Jesse Jones Jr. Tourney Musical Seduction 21 - TUESDAY JUMPS: Strobe Lite SIGGY’S: 9:30pm Spanks; BAMBOO LOUNGE: 6pm KEY WEST BAR: 9pm 15 - WEDNESDAY 8pm DJ Chris; 9:30pm Red Mark Essek Spanks BAMBOO LOUNGE: 6pm Tide CAPT HIRAMS: 6pm Bullet KING CENTER: 7:30pm The Lionheart WORLD OF BEER: 9pm Theory Duo Bronx Wanderers; 8pm The CAPT HIRAMS: 6pm The Sugarwater CRICKETS: 6:30pm Crab Official Blues Brothers Revue Big Coque Races. 9pm Karaoke w/Ginger LOU’S BLUES: 5:30pm HEIDI’S JAZZ CLUB: 5pm 18 - SATURDAY EARLS: 2pm East of Omaha Karaoke w/ Cindy; 9:30 Chain Steve Kirsner & Friends; 8pm BAMBOO LOUNGE: 6pm HEIDIS JAZZ CLUB: 7pm Reaction Dave Sheffield, Stan Soloko & Greg & Brian; 10pm Lionheart Sybil Gage SIGGY’S: 8pm DJ Chris; Rabbit Simmons BONEFISH WILLY’S: 7pm LOU’S BLUES: 8:30pm 9:30pm Open Fire JUMPS: Open Mic Steel Drums w/ Chester Barefoot Servants WORLD OF BEER: 9pm LOU’s BLUES: 5:30pm CAPT HIRAMS: 2pm Tree SANDBAR Cocoa Bch: 5pm C-Lane & Beav Karaoke w/Bob Neal; 9pm Frogs; 7:30pm Sixty Watt Sun Ted Villarreal Rock Star w/ Joe Calautti EARLS: 2pm Phoenix; 8:30pm SIGGY’S: 7pm Corn Hole 12 - SUNDAY SANDBAR/Cocoa Bch: 4pm Stoney and the House Rockers Tourney CAPT HIRAMS: 2pm The Pat Michaels; 8pm Open Mic HEIDIS JAZZ CLUB: 8pm WORLD OF BEER: Mardi

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Gras Fat Tuesday Party “Satchmo” Anderson HEIDI’S JAZZ CLUB: 7pm sponsored by Abita JUMPS: Mondo Brown Jam Session KEY WEST BAR: 9pm Pinch HILTON MELBOURNE 22 - WEDNESDAY KING CENTER: 8pm The BEACH OCEANFRONT: BAMBOO LOUNGE: 6pm Rod Stewart Experience 11am Frank Lutz on Steel TBA LOU’S BLUES: 5:30pm Drums CAPT HIRAMS: 6pm Karaoke w/ Bob Neal; 9:30pm LOU’S BLUES: 2pm Queen Southbound Train Duo John Quinlivan Band Bees; 7pm Joe Calautti HEIDI’S JAZZ CLUB: 5pm OFF THE TRAXX: 9pm PINEDA INN: 2pm Joe Steve Kirsner & Friends; 8pm Bullet Theory Calautti Dave Sheffield, Stan Soloko PINEDA INN: 7pm Marc SANDBAR Cocoa Bch: 4pm & Rabbit Simmons; 8:30pm Dobson Red Tide; 9pm DJ Josh Bronx Wanderers Groucho’s Comedy Club SANDBAR Cocoa Bch: 9pm JUMPS: Open Mic New World Beat 27 - MONDAY February 10 ,11 & 12, LOU’s BLUES: 5:30pm SIGGY’S: 8pm DJ Chris; CAPT HIRAMS: 6pm Kevin King Center, Melbourne Karaoke w/Bob Neal; 9pm 9:30pm Medusa McCullers Duo Rock Star w/ Joe Calautti WORLD OF BEER: 9pm LOU’S BLUES: 8:30pm Dave With superlative vocals SANDBAR/Cocoa Bch: 4pm C-Lane & Beav Kury Open Jam and musicianship, dy- Pat Michaels; 8pm Open Mic SANDBAR Cocoa Bch: 9pm namic enthusiasm and 25 - SATURDAY Jam Session a genuine love of the 23 - THURSDAY BAMBOO LOUNGE: 6pm music they perform, The BAMBOO LOUNGE: 6pm Mark Essek Trio; 10pm 28 - TUESDAY Johnny Danger Absolute Blue BAMBOO LOUNGE: 6pm Bronx Wanderers recre- CAPT HIRAMS: 7pm BONEFISH WILLY’S: 7pm Rich Deems ate the magic of the era Stephen Marley Steel Drums w/ Chester CAPT HIRAMS: 6pm and build an energetic CRICKETS: 9pm Karaoke w/ BROKEN BARREL: 1pm Hypersona Duo bond. Ginger Space Coast Craft Beer CRICKETS: 6:30pm Crab EARLS: 8pm Jon Parrot Festival Races. 9pm Karaoke w/Ginger HEIDI’S JAZZ CLUB: 5pm CAPT HIRAMS: 8:30pm EARLS: 8pm Ernie Southern Balsa Bill & Friends; 7pm Hypersona HEIDIS JAZZ CLUB: 7pm Dave Sheffield, Stan Soloko, COCOA VILLAGE MARDI Sybil Gage Rabbit Simmons GRAS & PARADE: 5pm on LOU’S BLUES: 8:30pm JUMPS: Eric From Philly Street Musician Dennis Braum Howie Katz & The Blues KING CENTER: 8pm Ray on Sax. Bank of America Stage Rockets Stevens - 5:15pm The Queen Bees; SANDBAR Cocoa Bch: 5pm LOU’S BLUES: 9pm Red 7:15pm The Bone Dogs; 9pm Ted Villarreal Tide The Bone Dogs; 10pm Bill SIGGY’S: 7pm Corn Hole OFF THE TRAXX: 9pm “The Sauce” Boss Wharton and Tourney Perfect Tuesday The Ingredients; Myrt Tharpe SANDBAR Cocoa Bch: 8pm Gazebo - 5pm Kenny Clarke’s 29 - WEDNESDAY Karaoke Jazz Trio; 7pm & 9pm Chuck BAMBOO LOUNGE: 6pm CSNY SIGGY’S: 7pm Karl Hudson Van Riper Jazz Duo; 10:15pm Sydney & Ed Deja Vu WORLD OF BEER: 9pm Sybil Gage CAPT HIRAMS: 6pm The Fri, Feb 17, 8pm EARLS: Greg & Brian 2pm Ernie Southern; Big Coque King Center, Melbourne 8:30pm Spanks HEIDI’S JAZZ CLUB: 5pm 24 - FRIDAY HEIDIS JAZZ CLUB: 8pm Steve Kirsner & Friends; 8pm Classic Albums Live is an Troy “Satchmo” Anderson BAMBOO LOUNGE: 6pm Dave Sheffield, Stan Soloko & ensemble of world-class The MC’s; 10pm Swampfox JUMPS: Ennis Pruitt Rabbit Simmons BONEFISH WILLY’S: 7pm KEY WEST BAR: 9pm Red JUMPS: Open Mic musicians recreating the Aaron Cole & Alex Cole Tide LOU’s BLUES: 5:30pm greatest Rock albums CAPT HIRAMS: 4pm Greg LOU’S BLUES: 5:30pm Karaoke w/Bob Neal; 9pm ever recorded live on & Brian; 8pm Hypersona Karaoke w/ Cindy; 9:30 Switch Rock Star w/ Joe Calautti stage. CSNY’s “Deja Vu” CAPT. KATANNA’S: 7pm SANDBAR Cocoa Bch: 4pm SANDBAR/Cocoa Bch: 4pm is one of the most cel- Fast Forward; 9pm Sygnal Pat Michaels; 8pm Open Mic Mike & Mikey ebrated and iconic clas- COCOA VILLAGE FAMILY SIGGY’S: 8pm DJ Chris; WORLD OF BEER: Leaping GRAS: 5pm Make your own 9:30pm The Day After for Libations celebrating Leap sic rock albums ever cre- Mardi Gras mask, Keith the WORLD OF BEER: 9pm The Year sponsored by Hopping ated. The supergroup’s Balloon Man and Golfview Lighter Exchange Frog masterwork will be faith- Elementary Drum Tribe fully re-created note for 26 - SUNDAY CRICKETS: 5:30pm Roger note in its entirety by CAPTAIN KATANNA’S: All listings are subject to Hornsby; 9pm Mo Geetz Classic Albums Live, EARLS: 8:30pm Open Fire 2pm Karl Hudson change during the month. HEIDIS JAZZ CLUB: CRICKETS: 9pm Karaoke w/ Please call venue to congirm. down to every detail of 5pm Steve Kirsner & Al Ginger the original recording Goldenberg; 8:30pm Troy EARLS: 2pm Big Mike Griffin

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COMMUNITY Feb 10-12: All I Care 536-8580 EVENTS About is Love! A Cocktail Feb 24: American Icons. Feb 3: First Friday Gal- Concert. Henegar Center, Space Coast Symphony Or- lery Walk. Eau Gallie Arts Melbourne. 723-8698 chestra with Galmont Ballet. District. 752-0463 Feb 11: Tosca. Space Coast Holy Trinity Episcopal Audi- Feb 3: Ghost Tours. His- Symphony Orchestra, Holy torium, Suntree. 536-8580 toric Rossetter House, Eau Trinity Episcopal Audito- Feb 25: Circus Day in Gallie. 254-9855 rium, Suntree. 536-8580 Dixie! Harbor City Harmo- Feb 10: Friday Fest w/ Feb 11: Platinum Coast nizers, Holy Trinity Episco- Spearfish.Historic Down- Chorus Annual Show. Eau pal Academy, Melbourne. town Melbourne. 724-1741 Gallie High School Audito- 213-9424 Feb 14-26: Florida Gourd rium, Melbourne. 751-0981 Feb 26: Musical Gems. Show. Azan Shrine Temple. Feb 11: A Piano Concert Brevard Symphony Youth Eau Gallie with Francesco Attesti. Orchestra. Holy Trinity Feb 17-19: Greek Festival. Rotary Club of Palm Bay, Episcopal Academy, Suntree. Ray Stevens St. Katherine Greek Ortho- FIT Gleason Performing Arts 216-7804 Thursday, Feb 23, 8 pm dox Church, Melbourne. Center Feb 26: Music on the Hill at The King Center, 254-1045 Feb 12: Dan Jordan Quar- Concerts. Creative Arts Melbourne Feb 18: 2nd Annual tet with Michelle Mailhot. Foundation of Brevard, Founder’s Day Fish Fry. Friendship Fellowship at Ray Stevens just thinks Space Coast Jazz Society, Eau Gallie Square, 543-0638 Pineda, Rockledge. 321-254- funny. His humor is keen- Cocoa Beach Country Club. Feb 25: 6th Annual In- 3398 ly observant and rich in 453-4191 ternational Festival. F.I.T, Feb 29, Mar 1&4: Music of nuance. His style is unaf- Feb 12-14: Singing Val- Melbourne, 674-8053 the Silver Screen. Mel- fected and unpretentious entines by the Harbor City Feb 26: Mardi Gras Paws bourne Community Orches- which for the past fifty Harmonizers. various loca- in the Park. Riverfront tra, Melbourne Auditorium. years has allowed for en- tions, 213-9424 Park, Cocoa Village 639- 952-9949 tertainment that is both Feb 14: Singing Valen- 3500 tines by the Platinum Coast witty and guileless. From THEATRE his multi-million selling Chorus. various locations, DANCE Feb 2-12: The World Goes comedy hit “The Streak” 751-0981 Feb 3: The PGK Project: A Round. Riverside Theatre, to the socially aware “Mr. Feb 15-16: Music of Contemporary Dance Com- Vero Beach, 800-445-6745 Businessman” to his Sammy Nestico. Melbourne pany presented by Dance Feb 3-11: Psycho Beach Grammy award winning Municipal Band, Melbourne Arts Centre. Henegar Center, Party in Emma’s Attic. Ti- pop standard “Everything Auditorium. 724-0555 Melbourne. 723-8698 tusville Playhouse. 268-1125 Is Beautiful,” his talent Feb 17: Concerts in the Feb 9: Swingtime Jazz Feb 3-19: State Fair. Cocoa has touched so many. Park - Remember When. Band’s Sweetheart Ball. Village Playhouse. 636-5050 He has memorably Riverview Park in Sebastian. Melbourne Auditorium. Feb 9: Penn & Teller. King spoofed everything from 772-589-5969 724-0555 Center, Melbourne. 242- Tarzan movies to trendy Feb 17: Jazz Friday. Feb 12: Celebration of 2219 crazes and has brought Foosaner Art Museum, Eau Dance. Henegar Center, Feb 17-19: The Belle of us his very own com- Gallie. 242-0737 Melbourne. 723-8698 Amherst. Henegar Center, edy classics. Not only Feb 18: Accordion Fest. Melbourne. 723-8698 a singer and composer, Central Florida Accordion MORE MUSIC Feb 23-Mar 18: The Music Ray has also produced, Club, Elks Lodge, Titusville. Feb 4: It’s All About Sina- Man. Riverside Theatre, arranged and played on 407-467-4047 tra. Space Coast Pops Or- Vero Beach. 800-445-6745 the recordings of some Feb 19: Beautiful Classics. chestra, First Baptist Church Feb 24-Mar 11: A Funny of Nashville’s most leg- Brevard Symphony Youth of Merritt Island, Merritt Thing Happened on the endary performers. Ray’s Orchestra, Holy Trinity Island. 632-7445 Way to the Forum. Titus- genre of music is one of Episcopal Academy, Suntree. Feb 10: The Daedalus ville Playhouse. 268-1125 his own making. It spans 216-7804 String Quartet Con- Feb 26: American Pickers: from pop, country, rock Feb 21: A Look into Ameri- cert. Melbourne Chamber Treasure or Trash? with and comedy and it is truly can Icons: Fuchs, Sedaka Music Society, St. Mark’s Frank Fritz and Danielle his own. & Copland. Space Coast United Methodist Church, Symphony Orchestra, Brick Colby. King Center, Mel- Indialantic. 956-8775 & Mortar, Cocoa Village. bourne. 242-2219

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Eau Gallie Art District Founder’s Day Fish Fry

au Gallie Arts Dis- historic Highland Avenue. Etrict Main Street cel- Except for the pur- ebrates the historical roots chase of food, the Found- of the Town of Eau Gallie er’s Day Fish Fry is free (1887-1969) by hosting its and open to the public.The Second Annual Founder’s Founder’s Day Fish Fry is Day Fish Fry on Saturday, a revival of the town’s his- February 18, from noon toric celebration of George to 5 pm, in the Eau Gal- Washington’s Birthday lie Square (Highland Ave. from the 1920s-50s. and Eau Gallie Blvd.). Ac- The Eau Gallie Arts tivities will include: District Main Street focus • Fried Fish Dinner $10 is to revitalize and ad- (Children’s Chicken $7) vance the historic, cultural & Beverage Tent: Beer, and arts embodied in the Soda, Water neighborhood. Eau Gallie • Live Bands: Mark Bak- was annexed into the city er & Friends, Matt Sams of Melbourne in 1969, but Band, Ernie Southern & maintains its identity with Sunday, April 1, 7pm, at Lou’s Blues, Indialantic the Deltaholics a thriving arts district, • Mini-Fun Run, Noon- which sponsors monthly Les Dudek 1pm art walks, farmers’ mar- • History Tent: Vintage kets, art festivals, and the ark your calendar - this is no April fool’s joke. photos of the Town of Eau EGAD Outdoor Mural Rock’n’roll legend Les Dudek will perform at Lou’s M Gallie Museum featuring five Blues in Indialantic. Dudek has influenced the history of • Vintage Vehicles large murals on buildings rock’n’roll, lend his powerful guitar and songwriting • Lots of family fun along throughout the district. skills to several famous bands like The Allman Broth- ers, Boz Scaggs and The Steve Miller Band, and con- tributed to their sound. The famous dual guitars you hear on “Ramblin’ Man” - Dickey Betts and Les Dudek. The cool rolling guitar on “Lido Shuffle” - Les Dudek. Gui- tar on “Fly Like an Eagle” - Les Dudek. To his fans, however, Les Dudek is the ultimate solo act. His original music is like no other with a fusion of Southern Rock, Jazz, Blues, Soul - the stuff popular music is made of. This year his newest CD, Delta Breeze, will be released, and Les Dudek will hit the road once again to promote his unique sound. He recorded four albums: Les Dudek (1976), Say No More (1977), Ghost Town Parade (1978) and Gypsy Ride (1981) with Columbia Records. He later released two solo albums, Deeper Shades Of Blues (2001) and Freestyle (2003) on his own label, E-Flat Productions. Fans all over the world are convinced that those last two CDs were his best work so far. Tickets available at Lou’s Blues and at www.bre- vardmusicgroup.com, on sale February 3rd, 2012.

Brevard Live February 2012 - 31 On The Flip Side

BACHMANN – 2020!

by Christopher Long

either of our two all-time greatest American leaders, Richard Nixon or Ronald Regan, was Nsuccessful in his first bid for the Presidency. In simple terms, they each needed a trial run to deliver their messages and establish themselves with voters. And although I was disappointed when Minnesota Congress- woman Michele Bachmann dropped out of the race for the GOP nomination immediately following the recent Iowa caucus, I believe that her time WILL come. Deep down, I realized from the start that she was a long shot candidate. Even most political novices recognize that the nomination has belonged to the dashing former Massa- chusetts Governor Mitt Romney all along. So after my weeklong period of mourning, I removed my Bachmann black armband and climbed completely onboard the Romney bandwagon.

Now, however, the big mystery is who will get the V.P. nod. President Obama’s rock star persona led him to victory in 2008. And this time around, our rock star will look as good as their rock star. But where we need to get a leg up on the competition in 2012 is for our V.P. to out-rock-star Joe Biden – which shouldn’t be too tough. My personal recommendation would be Bachmann, but let’s face it, after the last presidential season, it’s gonna be tough for any female conservative/republican vying for the #2 slot to beat the Palin factor. As a result, former Utah Governor Jon Huntsman likely would be an excel- lent choice. The fifty-year-old businessman has a long, stellar political track record and his poll numbers have been climbing. Plus, he’s a salt and pepper-haired, middle-aged hottie who rides a Harley. And in today’s super- ficial world where inexperienced candidates are rewarded by voters with important leadership roles simply because they look cool and have Jay-Z on their iPods, Huntsman’s last two qualifications alone make him an ideal choice. Another great candidate is Florida U.S. Senator Marco Rubio. He’s young, wildly popular, gaining experience, impressive on the stump, and given his connection to the Cuban community, Rubio likely will continue to endear Hispanic voters and help clinch Florida for Romney next November. Either of these fellas would be rock solid choices.

32 - Brevard Live February 2012 So, what about Michele Bachmann in 2016? Well, I expect that President Romney will be such an amazing leader that I also expect him to be re-elected the next time around. And given that his V.P. doesn’t vie for the slot, I expect to resurrect my “Bachmann for President” lawn sign in 2020.

At Siggy’s: Book Signing with Christopher Long t’s been two years in development, and author Christo- Ipher Long’s second book finally has arrived. Uniquely described as “The Wonder Years” -meets- “The Wall” at a Big Tent Revival, Long’s latest, “C’MON! -- My Story of Rock, Ruin and Revelation,” combines accounts of his personal experiences in the music business with a bold message of faith. Look for the official hometown unveiling at his book signing at Siggy’s in Palm Bay on Monday February 6th, at 7 pm. For more information about the book go to http://CmonTheBook.com/

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5 questions with

by Steve Keller Sheryl Paige Local Lowdown by Steve Keller elcome to the February edi- Wtion of the Local Lowdown. I love where the music scene in Brevard is headed. We wrapped How did you start as a musician? What are some recent events that up a big time battle of the bands It started out just jamming with you’re taking part in? last month. Now by nature, I’m friends in high school. We’d set up at I co chair a songwriter’s workshop not a fan of competition in the arts. the beach with our guitar cases open once a month in Merritt Island and in I must say though that from what hoping to get enough money for dinner Orlando. It’s a source for songwriters I saw, all the bands that partici- that night. We even tried out for Regis of all ages and experience to listen and pated were very gracious but also Philbin’s pre Cathy Lee talk show in LA. offer constructive critism. We also do brought their A game. Congrats to A talent scout saw us and gave us advice songwriter nights at The Mouse Trap in ViliFi for taking the grand prize, on how to improve and told to never give Cocoa Beach and The Enchanted For- but also to everyone that took part up. One of our guitarist runs a music est Nature Sanctuary in Titusville. I’ll and kept it civil. I know this was agency in New Mexico. Some others be going back to Nashville in March to a sort of testing of the waters for moved to California. I ended up going attend some fundraisers and to play the a lot of things to come. Also, hats solo after about 15 years; it was easier to Bluebird Cafe. off to everyone to that went out just worry about myself then deal with a and supported the series and made band (laughs) How is your heath these days? their voices known.... Back to normal. I was diagnosed Showing some love to the How did you get involved with protect- with lymphoma in 2008. I went health of our fellow musicians as ing musician’s royalties? through 6 months of intense chemo well. On Saturday December 17, I started attending songwriter’s work- and am now cancer free. I’m able to Elephantgun member and bass shops and conferences. It occurred to me travel more these days. In addition god David Pastorius had a heart that most of the national laws concerning to going to Nashville, I’m looking to attack while playing a show. I felt songwriter’s royalties were written in the book more house concerts. These are a sense of deja vu as I had a similar 1920s. Technology has evolved and the shows created by friends or fans of experience in November of 2010. record companies have said that it costs the music around the country held in David’s in his 30s as well, way a lot to produce the music for their art- their home instead of a bar and concert too soon to be walking off stage ists. As a small studio owner myself, I venue. Most of them are non-profit possibly for the last time. Speak- can tell you that it has gotten cheaper to and are held to support the artist and to ing from experience, it’s better to record. It’s all digital. So it’s important promote the music. walk away from the drama, if only to stand up for musicians to make sure briefly, when your body tells you they’re getting paid for what they write. What’s the status of Mamapolooza? to. It’s a life changing event that There are musicians who have not been It’s alive and well. We had staged can strengthen you both mentally credited for writing a melody and guitar Mamapalooza shows in this area start- and physically. There has been lick that is instantly recognizable. They ing in 2005. We did shows up until I overwhelming support for David are not getting any money for the songs got sick. The movement is still going. both in the musical community as they helped create. I lobby to make sure You can log onto www.Mamapalooza. well as the area at large. I too wish that we educate songwriters and support org to get involved. him a speedy recovery as he gets legislature that helps us get compensated back to good health. and have a career in the business. Check out www.reverbnation.com/ I mistakenly omitted a few sherylpaige for more information continued page 37

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LOCAL LOWDOWN continued Titusville in youtube to see for your- from O-town but travel all around the musicians from last month’s column self... state. Their motto is “if you funk it... in talking about our awesome folk/ I think it’s been enough time to of- they will come.” Very clever. Mel- acoustic scene. Tino Eno and Steve ficially mourn the loss of the band Rex bourne’s own The Dull Blades are a Hodak not only host a weekly open Goliath. Hate to see them disband but low fi duo of Nik Talbot on guitar and mic in Suntree, but are well accom- in doing so gives us its offspring; bass- vocals and Anthony Fata on drums. plished artists on their own. “Stomp- ist Brian joined My Dearest Friend, Sorry, no bass player...or keyboard- box” Steve has taken to the internet, drummer Ryan went to The Barefoot ist, or triangle play... you get the idea. uploading songs almost instantly after Servants and guitarist/vocalist Jeff to Further research tells me that these two he’s written and recorded them. This the band Honey Miller. From one band newish bands have shared the stage type of DIY is truly inspiring for any emerges three, with little to no hard together. Check them out online or in kind of genre. Tina’s contribution to feelings in the process. I’ll be putting person or even bring your computer to the scene has encompassed both music some money aside for the reunion tour a show and really show your support... and in writing for this very magazine. nonetheless... Check them both out online and at a Some musical suggestions for ya You’re online, my grandma’s on- venue near you... when time permits. If you’re like me line and of course Brevard Live is From “the two friends and a and can’t get to a lot of the shows I available to download online. Come stranger” dept; A great resource to talk about here, visit the bands on- drop me a line at [email protected] check music out online is ReverbNa- line. A couple bands that I’ve recently as well as on Facebook. Share your tion.com. While you’re there check out checked out are Ancient Sun and Dull thoughts, your dreams and your sug- solo artist Neil Wojnar and the band Blades. Both are playing out quite gestions on how to make this column Lucid Delusion. Neil is about as genu- regularly in the area. Ancient Sun hails better. ine as they come. A former coworker of mine, it wasn’t out of character for him to burst into song midday. He’s currently writing and recording on his own. Lucid Delusion featured a friend of mine; Jack “Mayhem” Brown. Jack’s turned his attention to gospel music these days and will be releasing a CD shortly. For now check him out, long hair and all, with this impressive metal band. I had suggested a while back that hip hop artists contact me for inclusion. Soon after I got an email from the artist Mista. Pretty cool stuff; wordy rhymes that don’t fly by so you can’t understand them. Type in Mista

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HERE COMES THE BRIDE: Myths Busted - Realities Revealed! - Part II

By Christopher Long

ith twenty-seven years of hands- I’ve also witnessed more than a few photos will look with everyone’s hair Won experience as a planner and heartbreakers. If the weather cooper- blowing in all directions and women DJ, the bridal biz is close to the top ates, you win, and win big. If not, the fighting to control their flowing dress- of the rather short list of subjects in biggest day of your life could end in es. It’s also important to consider your which I possess a certain amount of disaster. The question is, do you feel guests. Yes gals, your guests do mat- expertise. And in this, the second part lucky? Based on my personal experi- ter! And simply put, unless all condi- of my ongoing series, I will continue ences, the three most important words tions are absolutely perfect, outdoor to address various aspects of this fa- of advice that I can offer a bride are: affairs can be just plain uncomfort- bled occasion. INDOORS, INDOORS, INDOORS! able for everyone. The smart play, as Be sure that rain is not the only many of my clients have opted to do EXPECTATIONS factor to consider when planning an over the years, is to plan an outdoor Contrary to what some TV talking outdoor wedding and or reception. ceremony, but have a viable indoor heads, related magazines and industry In Florida we endure summer-like back-up plan. know-it-alls might tell you, your “per- temperatures nine to ten months out fect day” probably will be less than of the year. So even if there’s not a Hang on, Chris. What’s a “viable perfect. Ladies, the truth is, that bird cloud in the sky, brides also should back-up plan?” will crap on your head just as quickly consider how they’ll deal with the hot I’m glad that you asked. Many of and rain will pour just as likely on your sun melting their makeup and their the ceremonies in which I’m involved day as on any other. The sooner you expensive, fancy hairdos. And what are held at swanky beachside hotels. can accept this fact, the sooner you can time will your event be taking place? The archway and chairs all typically move forward with realistic expecta- Where will the sun be in the sky at that are set up on a lovely pool deck area. tions. If you “pull the lever” and all of time of day, during that time of year? But if the weather becomes less than your “fruits” do line up -- congratula- Think about your photos and whether cooperative, guests quickly can be tions, you beat the odds. However, if or not your bridal party will be squint- ushered to an alternative area inside you do experience a “bump” or two, ing awkwardly from the blinding sun the hotel at the last minute. don’t freak out. It’s perfectly normal. shooting into their eyes. Despite the expectations of first- But, by making logical decisions and time brides, most ceremonies are over working with qualified, experienced, But Chris, my party is being held un- quicker than expected, so if you’re ab- trustworthy individuals, you can help der a tent. It will be fine! solutely set on outdoor nuptials, you minimize your potential anxieties. Really? Well, not even a tent won’t have to “dodge the bullet” for And FYI, in hindsight, those same completely will protect your celebra- long. But I strongly suggest that the “bumps” can end up creating a unique tion from a healthy downpour. (Trust typical three to four-hour, post-cere- and memorable wedding day. me on this one.) Plus, you still have to mony reception should commence at consider sweat and humidity factors. a proper indoor venue. I’ll likely ad- FEELING LUCKY? Frequently, flying bugs such as mos- dress this issue further in future posts. Ahh, a breathtaking Tennessee quitoes can become a huge problem To be continued... mountain view, a beautiful Florida as well. Oh yeah, don’t forget about beach sunset and a bountiful floral the wind. I remember a bride being DROP ME A LINE garden. Wow, these sound like per- hit in the face by a huge piece of fly- I’m very accessible and I’m fect settings for an outdoor wedding, ing, sauce-covered aluminum foil that happy to assist folks regarding wed- right? Yes, of course -- that is, if your blew off the buffet line and through the ding related questions, concerns and “fruits” line up. And I’ve been in- air as she walked down the aisle of her comments. I can be contacted at Au- volved with countless successful out- makeshift outdoor chapel/reception [email protected] door affairs over the years. However, hall. Imagine just how awesome those

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By John Leach

Otis My Man Bug Stefan Huntley III 3 Hard Knocks HEARKEN Recorded at Home World Recorded at Sonic Lounge Re- Recorded at a litany of studios Studios, Melbourne FL cording, Grove City, Ohio between Memphis and Nashville, www.bugcolumbusohio.com TN., by an A-list of Grammy ith a name like Otis My Man winning engineers and producers W(a classic line from the movie s an independent release, the www.stephanhuntley.com Animal House referring to the leader Aplaying and production on 3 of rock & roll band Otis Day and the Hard Knocks delivers a national level f this 13 song recording inspires one Knights), you could be forgiven for listening experience. While standing Iquestion it’s this: Which American thinking you’d find good time frat on a firm Midwest indie rock founda- radio station is going to bring it to the rock on this record. You’d be dead tion the three members of Bug build a masses first? wrong. truly unique and creative sound. Stefan Huntley’s voice has ev- From the very first guitar blasts There’s a distinct Ohio influence erything that made John Mayer a ripping into ‘Baby Keep Talking’ this bubbling under the surface of this household name and made “Walking release comes charging out of the gate disc. The members of Bug have prob- in Memphis” such a timeless hit for like a rodeo bull having a bad horn ably spent some time listening to fel- Marc Cohen. Warm, smoky, and as in- day. If you like your rock hard, raw low Buckeyes Devo and The Pretend- viting as an old friend, Huntley’s voice and snarling out of your speakers loud ers, but that doesn’t mean they sound draws you into the music the way only enough to frighten the neighbors, def- anything like either of those acts. The great vocal performers can. He sends a initely look this act up. sense of humor and vocal stylings song through your head and into your Otis My Man doesn’t play fast, sometimes call to mind comedy alt. being. Maybe even more important in they don’t sing melodies, and the back rockers Ween and then veer over to- this day and age, he makes you want up vocals couldn’t be called harmo- ward a punk rock Waylon Jennings. to hear more. nies. Rock and roll doesn’t need any Each track manages to jump around The production throughout this of that and III is a record that rocks various genres like a love sick kanga- disc is completely radio ready and hard and delivers old school twelve- roo on a tequila binge while still stay- the music might be called uplifting pack-in-the-garage joy in every tune. ing true to traditional verse-chorus blues. Sparkly guitar layers and soul- These guys love to play loud & dirty rock song formats. Gong-esque, Syd ful slide playing adorn the concise and it shows. Every song has its hair Barret era Pink Floyd sing-a-longs song structures the way the choir lifts swinging and its fist in the air. anyone? Captain Beefheart on a rock up a church service. The message is The most immediate comparison and roll spaceship? Redneck Psyche- already there but it’s the way it sounds would be seminal 70’s shock rockers delic New Wave Punk? Any way you that opens the congregation’s ears so The Godz. Certainly Michael Kin- try and define it, it’s an intriguing lis- they can hear the words. nard’s vocals sound as though he could ten. Have you ever heard blues music have graduated from the Eric Moore The disc is rooted in the minimal that makes you want to go out and do ‘Rip Your Throat To Pieces’ school of school of early eighties punk with something great in the world? If you hard rock singing and his overdriven thoughtful, intelligent lyrics. If The have, this record will make you feel guitar attack is straight out of the late Replacements spent less time drinking strong like you probably haven’t in a seventies/early eighties. His sound and more time dosing or if The Talk- long time. If you haven’t, just listen harkens back to that hazy era when ing Heads experimented with speed, to HEARKEN and go do something acid rock became heavy metal. they might have been Bug. great. If you’re a fan of sludgefest stoner One question for Stefan Huntley: rock by bands like Monster Magnet or When’s your next record coming out? Fu Manchu this would slot right into your CD collection. If you want pretty-boy arena party-rock this ain’t it but fans of The Please send your CD - professionally recorded and mastered, packaged for com- Stooges and The MC5 should give it a mercial distribution and sales - to Brevard Live Magazine, Att: CD Reviews, P.O. listen. It might make you want to put Box 1452, Melbourne, Fl 32902. Please enclose a short bio and/or press release. the band back together. No demo tapes or sound samples will be accepted for review.

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Q & A with Tom Frey of The Cigar Shoppe & Lounge

ong before all the research, tobacco was actually used for medicinal purposes. Cigarettes offer Lfew health benefits today besides relaxation but for those who enjoy smoking, moderation and selection is the key - and cigar smokers will be the first to tell you so. One such person is Tom Frey, owner of the new trio of Cigar Shoppes. Brevard Live recently had a Q&A session with him for further knowledge of this chosen pleasure that is similar of trying to select a good wine.

BL: How long have you been in the cigar biz? TF: Five years in Melbourne. BL: What is your newest cigar line? TF: The Arturo Fuentes Opus X. It is also the hardest to find due to limited runs. BL: What is your most popular? TF: The Rocky Patel seems to be. BL: Which one is the most expensive? TF: The Padron Anniversario or My Father by Pepin Family. BL: What is your most robust? TF: Probably the Don Pepin. Smoking enthusiasts usually enjoy this one after a meal or in the evening. BL: What would be the lightest? TF: I’d say the Monty White, Guerka or anything Con- necticut wrapped. BL: What do the ladies like? TF: They usually prefer botanically infused cigars such as Drew Estates or Juicy Lucy - and they love our ladies nights! BL: What is your personal favorite? TF: The Olivia Cain Daytona. BL: How would you describe your customers? TF: The best! A diverse group with different personalities and backgrounds that come together to socialize and be entertained. BL: What is your goal for your customers? TF: To keep them satisfied with great prices and get peo- Cigar enthusiasts are coming here together to ple together with monthly parties and parking lot BBQ’s, socialize and enjoy a good smoke. ladies nights, card games, sports nights or special tasting events.

Tom or any of his knowledgeable staff are happy to sories such as lighters and ashtrays. If that special someone help find the perfect cigar for anyones taste be it robust or has a personal favorite The Cigar Shoppe more than likely light. He carries anything from the well-known upper ends carries it, but if not, they will happily order it. They have to “recession special” boutique brands. For Valentine’s three easy to find locations in Melbourne, Eau Gallie beach- Day they can create gift sets with various brands, acces- side and their newest in Cocoa Beach. Tel.: 321-914-3922

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Kim & Lu’s Story East Coast Bombshells - Beauties On A Mission To Support Our Community By “Bombshell” Misti Blu Day

s you know, East Coast Bomb- daughter, Lucianna, who was turning her mother is getting Little Lu’s story Ashells is all about helping our 1 the day I was going to have my sur- out there to make other parents aware community. One of our newest mem- gery. This adorable, smiling little girl of this very common birth defect. bers, Kimberly Favero, is a perfect fit! had open heart surgery when she was Kim is not only a mother, wife, and I found out about her before my heart just barely six months old. This little CHD advocate but also a local student surgery. Someone told me about her girl was such an inspiration for me and studying Cardiovascular Technology. Bombshell Of The Month: Kimberly Favero

“My daughter, Lucianna (Lu), was born on July 6, 2010. At 2 weeks old, she was diagnosed with a congenital heart defect (CHD) called an Atrial Septal Defect (ASD) and Pat- ent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA). Basically, an ASD is a large a hole in the septum between the upper left and upper right heart chambers. This causes mixing of the red and blue blood, thus overworking the right side of the heart. A PDA is failure of the ductus arteriosus to close shortly after birth, causing the blood that should go out to the body to return to the lungs. She seemed pretty healthy in the weeks before we dis- covered her CHD, except for some rapid breathing. After taking her to the doctor and the emergency room several times in the course of 2 weeks, worried about her breathing, finally she was admitted and diagnosed with a heart defect. She stayed in the NICU for a few weeks to get her heart failure under control with medications and to combat a sus- pected blood infection. After her stay in the NICU, she was sent home for about 5 months, to wait until she was strong enough for open heart surgery to repair the defects. During those 5 months, she was very sick, at times, and struggled with eating and gaining weight. Lu had a successful open heart surgery on January 3, 2011 at All Children’s Hospital in St. Petersburg, to repair her CHD. She recovered very quickly and has been thriving ever since. In the last year, since her surgery, she has devel- oped into a healthy and bright little girl with no abnormal health problems and no need for medications. To hear more about Lu you can visit her blog: Since learning about CHD, our family has been involved www.littlelufavero.blogspot.com in raising awareness and funds for the cause. Many people have never heard of CHD or that they are the number one called Pediatric Heart Foundation, which provides support birth defect, affecting about 1 out of every 100 babies born for families dealing with CHD and raises funds for research. in the United States and killing about 4,000 babies under I also work with an organization called Operation Healing the age of 1, each year. Our mission is to raise awareness, Hearts which helps fund life-saving heart surgeries for chil- advocate the use of a noninvasive test called Pulse Oximetry dren in Iraq. Lu has been quite the model of hope for CHD to detect CHD in newborns, and raise funds for research. groups and our local community and we are glad to share I have been working with a South FL based Foundation her story and her smile. - Kim Favero

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revard County has a long relationship with the sea and seafood. Fishing has been a part of the cul- To Catch Bture since its beginning and there are many ways to catch a fish. All over Brevard, whether it is in the lagoon or the ocean, we are provided with the chance to catch the fruits of the sea. One local business helps to grant us that A Fish opportunity. By Joe Cronin Mike Gautreaux, a very devoted fisherman, claims he has been fishing for as long as he can remember. Currently running a fishing charter in Port Canaveral called “Regular Guy Charters,” Gautreaux says he loves both the teaching and fishing aspects of running his business. Mike Gau- treaux spent 27 years in the Marine Corps as an instructor pilot until he retired to run sport fishing and diving charters as well as eco tours on Midway Island. After four years of working on this Pacific Island paradise, Gautreaux went on to professionally fish on televised programs that were broadcast on ESPN. Gautreaux and the celebrity fishermen, Norm Isaacs, started one such program, the “Billfish- ing Xtreme Release League,” which came to be considered one of the best big-game fishing programs for many years. This show also influenced later sport fishing television programs. Gautreaux chose to live and work in Cape Canaveral because of its low population, close proximity to the ocean, and its beautiful climate. Gautreaux specifically enjoys the teaching aspects of running a charter boat. “I love teaching what I love doing,” says Gautreaux. In fact, he’s practically evangelical when it comes to preaching about the wonders of fishing. “My favorite part of charter fishing is seeing someone catch a fish for their first time,” says Gautreaux. The Regular Guy Charters is owned and operated by Ken Vilardebo and Capt. Mike Gautreaux and currently functions out of a 31 ft. Rampage Express Sportsfisher- man, which is docked at the Sunrise Marina. This boat is designed so that everyone onboard can participate in the ‘fishing action.’ This boat is even equipped with afull cabin with bunks. Out of all the difficulties that are associated with catching fish, Gautreaux finds the rules and regulations that have been put in place are just making his business more dif- ficult. Gautreaux describes these changes as “restrictive, counter-business, and costly.” Many charter fishermen are puzzled, as well, by these changes because they consider themselves to be some of the biggest conservationists. This is because fishermen do not want to ruin the waters mainly based on water temperature which ideally needs to they fish out of. be 68 degrees or higher. This is many fishing charters’ main One popular fishing attraction is Cobia season. This will focus until April. begin in early February and will hit its peak in mid-March. To learn more about Captain Mike Gautreaux or to book Cobia is a fish that has been known to get as heavy as 150 a charter, please visit his website at RegularGuyCharters. pounds and to have black and white horizontal stripes. “Co- com or call him at (321) 432-9007. As you can tell, although bia are great because they are hard fighting, fun to catch, humble, Capt. Mike Gautreaux is more than just a regular and good eating,” says Gautreaux. The Cobia’s arrival is guy.

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Pop Culture Icons by Lauren Estelle Tirro by Mike Patrick

hen Lau- What do you do for a living? or aura with the use of the colors I feel Wren Es- I make a living as a machinist, but that person gives off. Each one of my telle Tirro isn’t I want to support myself just on my art. portraits is a journey for me, it’s a hard busy building I sell 24” x 36” prints of my posters feeling to explain. jets and space on eBay and Etsy.com and I’ve been shuttles (or at doing pretty well. It’s a lot of work, I Where do you get inspiration? What least the parts have to promote myself and listing all gets you “in the mood” to do these that go into my art consumes quite a bit of time. pieces? them), she is I hope within a few years I can sell Music gives me a lot of my in- hard at work enough posters to quit my job and start spiration, along with seeing my draw- recreating the drawing full time. ing coming to life. I listen to a lot of portraits of her favorite pop cul- Nine Inch Nails, Dubstep and Reggae, ture icons. Having lived in Florida Explain your style. somehow the combination really puts her entire life, Lauren’s bright and My style revolves around vivid me in the mood and allows me to fo- colorful works of art capture the color. I love to make the colors pop cus. intense lighting and energy of a and I try to bring out the person’s soul Florida sunset.

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Where have you been able to sell work to teach yourself, but it’s worth per. I really like Etsy.com because it’s some of your art? it and I don’t think I’ll ever stop try- so simple for the costumer to use. I started out selling my prints at ing. flea markets and didn’t have too much How do people browse/purchase How do people get ahold of you? success, business was slow. I had your art? What’s your etsy page? Anyone that needs to get ahold of me quite a few people tell me about Etsy. My shop is www.etsy.com/shop/ can e-mail me at Burnningsuns@ya- com and I decided to give it a shot, LaurenTirro, and it works like any hoo.com. My posters are available for and so far its working. I’ve sold at other store. My art is right on the pickup, so locals don’t have to pay the least fifty pieces since July of 2011 be- front page of my shop and available $7.00 shipping fee that you have to pay tween friends and selling online. I’ve for $30.00, printed on high quality pa- on Etsy. shipped to Australia, Canada, Califor- nia, Maine and so many more places I can’t begin to remember them all. It’s been really exciting the last few months. Just knowing people enjoy my art is hard for me to grasp.

How did you sell at the flea market? I had to mount my posters on cardboard so they were displayable. It was quite a challenge, but when I dis- played the twenty prints I had available it was very eye catching. All the colors in that dull flea market were hard to look at. In the beginning people didn’t have a lot of money, so businesses was slow, although the complements were plentiful. Business has picked up but within a few months the flea markets slow back down and I’ll have to rely on my online sales again.

What’s your favorite piece? My favorite it definitely my por- trait of Trent Reznor of Nine Inch Nails because it was my first color piece. It was an experiment and I didn’t know how it was going to turn out or if it was even going to look good. When I finished him it was very inspiring, I started drawing new pieces every two days. I would draw for eight hours strait until my vision blurred and I just couldn’t draw any longer.

What do you hope to achieve? I hope to achieve two things, to support myself by selling my art and, more importantly, to learn more and get better at my portraits. Right now I mostly draw from the chest up and I hope one day I’ll be able to draw far more with much more detail. It’s hard

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Mr. Rogers doesn’t live here... By Matthew Bretz nless you live out in the to keep my dogs in after dark. It gets how about last July 4th when their middle of nowhere, you most dark between 6 and 8, depending on illegal fireworks scared my cousin’s Ulikely have neighbors of some the time of year and dogs have to go bulldog so bad he had a heart attack sort. And unless you live near a satanic from time to time...but I compromised and died...did I mention the man of cult there is no way your neighbors in the name of community and started the house is a police officer. Or...how could ever be worse than mine. No keeping them in after 9pm. But that about a couple of weeks ago when I matter if it’s an apartment complex wasn’t good enough so they called the found an arrow...an arrow! Stuck in or neighborhood, when you have city again. the ground in the middle of my yard neighbors there is an understanding that After that followed a barrage of as if it dropped from the sky. When I we all have to coexist as a community notices and letters informing about mentioned that last one to them I was to some degree...and I’m all about issues including...my mail box was not met with laughter and disregard for the that, but my neighbors are not. Maybe regulation, the numbers on my house obvious danger falling arrows might this sounds like complaining, and it weren’t visible enough, the branches posses. probably is, but I’m pretty sure I live from my tree were hanging too far I don’t have enough room to on the most selfish street in town. over the fence...etc... They never really continue a list of grievances between From the very beginning we had complain about anything too legit, just my dear neighbors and myself. I’m not trouble. I’m not home much and don’t enough to harass me. sure why they enjoy harassing me, but keep my yard up as well as I should, Meanwhile, when their kid kicked I can only assume it’s because I lead and I’m not the only one, but that his soccer ball over my fence and my an interesting life and they do not. I’m didn’t stop my wonderful neighbors dogs tore it up, I went out and bought actually a bit sorry for them in that from calling the city to complain. I him a new one. I never said a thing aspect. realized my yard might be an eyesore, when I caught him aiming a garden So what do I do about my horrible so I hired a lawn service...problem hose in my open car window, or when neighbors? The only thing I can do solved. Or so I thought. on multiple occasions he let himself really...kill ‘em with kindness and Next up was a nasty note on my into my backyard, leaving the gate hope they move out. door, very badly written, ordering me open so my dogs could run free. Or

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Brevard Live February 2012 - 53 Thursday Feb, 23, 8pm, tephenMarley was born in brother Julian Marley, and ex- at Captain Hiram’s, SWilmington, Delaware and ecutive produced and performed Sebastian raised primarily in Kingston, on the 1999 Bob Marley mash- Jamaica. He was part of the reg- up “Chant Down Babylon”. gae group Ziggy Marley & The In 2003, Stephen and Dami- Stephen Marley Melody Makers with his siblings an put together an album called Ziggy, Cedella, and Sharon. In Educated Fools under the group 1980, at age 8, Stephen took lead name of Marley Boyz. They re- vocals on “Sugar Pie”, which he corded it on labels Ghetto Youths also performed live at the 1982 International and Tuff Gong In- Jamaica World Music Festival in ternational, collaborating with Montego Bay. In 1985 Stephen a number of other reggae artists was featured on a 12” single including their brother Ky-Mani titled “Jah Is The Healing,” and Marley. again on “Lord We A Come” His debut album Mind from the 1986 Melody Makers Control was released 20 March release Hey World. 2007. Marley was on tour with Stephen produced much of Snoop Dogg and Slightly Stoop- his brother Damian Marley’s id as part of the Blazed and Con- three solo albums, most nota- fused 2009 Tour. On November bly 2005’s Welcome to Jamrock, 16, 2010, Marley released a new where he was performed on the single, “Jah Army”, featuring his tracks “All Night,” “Pimpa’s brother, Damian “Junior Gong” Paradise,” “For the Babies,” and Marley. “Hey Girl.” He also produced for

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