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att is ready to put himself out there. Back in the dating-game Mwith all its pleasures and pains. If you meet him or talk to him, don’t worry - your identity will be always protected. It’s kind of a “reality show” - or better a “reality column”. If you want to converse with Matt or just give him a piece of your mind, you can e-mail him at [email protected].

A Two-Faced Monster By Matthew Bretz ost experts, in the realm of evolutionary research, It was a fun little game we had going and it made for Mwill agree that the very first human characteristic some really hot times later on in the night. to bump up on the developmental road was most likely jealousy. Once jealousy sprouted, our ape-like ancestors n the flip-side: I hadn’t been dating, let’s call her became self identifying- and that’s when all the trouble O“Chloe”, very long, maybe a couple of weeks. started. Because, even though it’s been a few million Definitely not long enough to use words like “girlfriend” years since jealousy first arrived, we still have no idea or “relationship”. how to deal with it. One night I took her with me to a gig and sat her at a In my time I’ve dealt with jealousy on many levels, table near the stage. from both sides of the fence. Sometimes the outcome is Now every musician worth his calluses knows good, most times it isn’t. Here are a couple examples: the power of bringing a girl to a gig. No matter where you’re playing, there will be other guys - lots of them. n old girlfriend (Betty) and I used to make a little But you are the only one under the lights playing guitar/ Agame of being jealous for one another. I was piano/sax/whatever. Your mom was right- you ARE playing a pretty heavy schedule with my band during special. And because she is with you, she’s special too. that time and she would come to just about every show. This ability is invaluable when you’re trying to make All night long I would watch from the stage as guys time with a new girl. would cycle through hitting on her. Some would realize Back to the story! she was with me, some wouldn’t, some just didn’t care. Chloe sat down and I started my set. Almost Most would sit down and try to chat her up, usually immediately, three random guys appeared out of buying her a drink that would almost always get passed nowhere and sat down at “our” table. My first reaction on to me. During their short conversations she would was amusement. I’ve been here before and it usually shoot me little looks - a smile, a wink. I knew she was only takes a few minutes for vultures like these to get coming home with me, and it was fun knowing I was in wise and move on. Only they didn’t. a position other guys wanted to be in. After the first set I tried to sit down and join in the For my side of the game - all I had to do was play my now very animated conversation, but surprisingly I felt guitar. Girls love musicians, plain and simple. You can like an outsider and decided to get a drink from the bar. be the goofiest guy on the planet, but for some reason, Annoyed and bewildered, I returned to the stage. The when you strap on that six-string, your stock launches night went on and this continued for over an hour. like a rocket. So, I would play, girls would flirt and she The bar was loud and conversation wasn’t the would watch. On stage I might seem available, but it’s easiest task. This is always the perfect scenario for a all part of the show - the seduction of the audience. She classic move I like to call “the lip graze”. You know the knew who I was really singing to and she enjoyed every one I mean. When it’s really loud and in order to speak second of it. you have to put your mouth so close to your target’s ear Because we were secure with what we had, we that your lips “graze” it. It’s such a great move and so were able to use jealousy as a tool to rev the engines. easy to pull off!

6 - Brevard Live October 2008 One wolf was already employing the LG on Chloe’s And that difference was designated by a very fine, very left ear and a second was working his way to her right. I hard to define line. watched and became incensed, but I let it go. It wasn’t until the bartender commented on what was happening sed as a playful tool, a little jealousy in a that I couldn’t hold myself any longer. Urelationship can help keep the sparks flying. But I put my guitar down and walked over to the table it’s a short walk to wrong side of those tracks. motioning for the boys to lean in. “Gentlemen’, I said. A few million years later and it’s still kicking our “I don’t want to be a jerk about this, but I’ve been butts! watching you hit on my date for over an hour. The thing is, I brought her here tonight, and I’ll be taking her home. So, maybe you guys could spread out and find your own girls.” I tried to be as calm and diplomatic as I could. The guys understand my position, shook my hand and moved on. Chloe however, thought I was being possessive and controlling. What she didn’t seem to understand was that I wasn’t mad at them, I was mad at her. I felt she was being disrespectful and making a fool out of me. Even though this situation was very similar to the game I used to play with my ex, there was a difference. photo by www.mistibluday.com

Brevard Live October 2008 - 7 PUBLISHER/EDITOR Heike Clarke

Letterbox STAFF Sales/Marketing Steve Newton I’d like to congratulate looked great, outstanding saw the band VINTAGE. It Linda Thorpe Brevard Live on the great and the perfect host. Your was at the benefit concert CALENDAR/GRAPHICS Charlene Hemmle job your crew did this year outfit again was elegant for Hurricane Katrina vic- MUSIC WRITERS on the BMA awards show. and fit your personality to tims, which the organizers Matt Bretz , Chris Long, I really enjoyed the comical a tee. The whole flow was had about 10 very popular Jeff Nall aspect of the show this year put together beautifully. local bands play. OUT & ABOUT which made it more inter- Chris knew all the bands Absolute Blue hosted Eroica Fedder, esting and entertaining. As and knew the personali- the 10-hour-benefit with Mara Bermudez always, the entertainement ties in the whole room. He an average of 1500 people MOVIES Greg Kimple, Franco Dean by the artists and the Danny is respected because of his all day long supporting it. ART Morris Band were great. knowledge of the commu- The last band to play before Lou Belcher I’ve been to past BMA nity, and the music scene in Absolute Blue closed out PHOTOGRAPHY awards and I have to say general. He has his finger the concert, was the band Terry Wallace, Tim Bretz. this was the best one yet. All on the pulse of Old School VINTAGE. They were in- Misti Blue the entertainers that won re- and New . troduced as the band from COLUMNISTS Chuck Van Riper ally deserved their awards. What should be the Merritt Island High School. Joey Simeo Chris and Brian did a great next step is, the whole show And every one said who is Reproduction of any portion of job and kudos to them also. should be televised and VINTAGE?? Well, when Brevard Live is strictly prohibit- I look forward to next years sponsored by Ocean Po- Vintage started playing it ed without the written permission BMA awards. tion, Budweiser and Bright- was clear, this band was of the publisher. Thanks, Fred Bolden house. very special to everybody Seriously, when Steve there. ADVERTISEMENT/ SALES Heike, Thorpe said “Original Mu- The difference between Phone: (321) 956-9207 To start off with, sic Is The Only Thing That Vintage and the other bands Fax: (321) 956-9228 Brevard Live Magazine Is Going To Get You Out was they were teenagers, [email protected] works totally for the com- Of Here” and he mentioned who were playing old vin- COMMENTS & LETTERS munity as the total source that wherever he went he tage Rock & Roll songs that Brevard Live Magazine of entertainment in Brevard saw a Danny Morris sticker, no band plays anymore. For P.O. Box 1452, County. You have an ex- it made me feel strange be- every song they played, Melbourne, Fl 32902 clusive handle on what’s cause I’ve been all over the they got a standing ovation happening and you cover country with various shows and I ‘ve been a Vintage-fan Copyright © 2008 all the important events. I and now that I’m home I ap- ever since. Everyone who Brevard Live All rights reserved am stoked to advertise the preciate this area the most. I bought a Katrina-T-shirt Crowne Plaza, Dub City have literally been on tour asked the band Vintage to We are not responsible for photos Tribe and of course VIN- my whole life. The venues autograph it, including me. or scripts sent to Brevard Live TAGE. Being a manager that I am working with and All everyone could say was Magazine. Published photos and and promoter, I want to all the crew here at Jack WOW - what a band! articles become property of this spend my money wisely, Link’s are lots of fun, and This was my first ex- publication. We are not responsible for wrongful and I want my ads to com- everybody appreciates a perience with the Band advertised or canceled venues. plement the entertainment good party no matter where Vintage, and I will never scene overall. You and your they are from. I am stoked forget it! And now they are staff literally kill for the to work with your crew the 2008 BMA’s ENTER- whole community. now and, of course, anyway TAINER OF THE YEAR, Download a pdf file The awards ceremony I can help you guys out, I and I’m still saying WOW. BREVARD was something of a giant am there for you. Congratulations Vin- FLORIDA surprise. The venue, Chris Aloha, Gary Propper tage, you deserve it so Long and the whole vibe much! LIVE from the entertainment Exactly 3 years ago this Yours truly, Billy Rigg www.brevardfloridalive.com community was there. You month, was the first time I www.brevardlive.com www.floridalive.org

8 - Brevard Live October 2008 October 2008 • Volume 17, Issue 7 Columns FEATURES page 51 CONCERTS RAPIDS IN THE BAY Part II The season has begun! No matter if you If you are Matt’s mother - please do not 6 Sex & The Beach like punk and hard rock, blues or southern read this article! Matt and his roommate by Matt Bretz rock, you will find a great show in town: Michelle decided to go kayaking at Tur- Senses Fail, Peter Frampton, Jim Thack- key Creek after hurricane Fay left the area 26 Charles Van Riper ery, Tinsley Ellis, Candye Kane, Molly flooded. Bad idea! Hatchet. Satire Page 16 Page 11/13/18 28 Movie Reviews MEG O’WEEN by Greg Kimple BMA-WINNERS They’re ba-ack! Meg O’Malley’s Irish Pub & Franco Dean The Entertainer of the Year 2008 is the will re-open in October with a remodeled band Vintage as you read in Florida To- restaurant. Just in time for their traditional Out & About day. And here are the photos of all the scary, crazy street party - the infamous 51 by Eroica Fedder winners of this year’s Brevard Live Mu- Meg O’Ween. & Mara Bermudez sic Awards. Page 45 Page 14 61 Brevard Comedy by Joey Simeo SONGWRITER JOE TYLER YAVOR GONEZ Through each piece of sculpture or each This is the first in a series of profiles of Calendars Brevard County singer/songwriters writ- painting, Yavor Gonez expresses his view 31 of life and the depth of our relationship to Entertainment ten by Tina Eno Suiter. Tina is a singer/ Theatre, Concert, songwriter and local promoter and wants the earth and all things. To him, working Festival, Arts to introduce a gentler type of music with clay returns to his roots. Page 20 Page 56

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October 14 At Captain Hiram’s: SENSES FAIL he formation of Senses Fail started with Buddy Niels- October 26 At the King Center Ten, who in 2002 started recruiting members through an advertisement on the Internet. Dan Trapp read the ar- PETER FRAMPTON ticle and Trapp, who was only 15 at the time, brought his eter Kenneth Frampton (born 22 April 1950 in Beck- friends Dave Miller and Garrett Zablocki from a band he Penham, Kent) is an English musician, best known for had played with previously. his solo work in the mid-1970s and as one of the origi- The band took their musical influences of punk, metal, nal members of the band Humble Pie. After five albums and hardcore and mixed them with poetry, emotion, litera- with Humble Pie, Frampton left the band and went solo in ture, religion, eastern philosophy and spirituality to create 1971, just in time to see “Rockin’ The Fillmore” rise up their own sound and image. The name “Senses Fail” is the US charts. derived from the Buddhist belief in Nirvana. Lead singer Peter Frampton had minimal commercial success Nielsen explains, “In Buddhism, they believe that being with his early albums. This changed with Frampton’s alive is hell, and the only way to reach Nirvana is to ulti- breakthrough best-selling live album, Frampton Comes mately have no attachments to anything. So, if you want to Alive!, in 1976. “Baby, I Love Your Way” and “Show Me reach the highest level of being and see God, you have to the Way” were singles. “Do You Feel Like We Do”, de- have all your senses fail.” spite its length, was also popular. The latter two tracks Senses Fail started working on their debut album, Let also featured his use of the talk box guitar effect. It Enfold You, in early 2004. In 2005, the band announced The album became the biggest selling live album at the departure of guitarist Dave Miller. He was replaced by the time of its release and sold over 6 million copies in the Heath Saraceno, and their second album was released, Still US, 16 million worldwide. Searching. On September 12, 2006, Frampton released his new- The newest album will be titled Life Is Not a Waiting est album, an instrumental work titled “Fingerprints”. On Room and will be released on October 7, 2008. The band February 11, 2007, Fingerprints was awarded the 2007 will begin a nationwide tour on October 8, 2008 Grammy Award for Best Pop Instrumental Album.

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October 16 At Earl’s Hideaway: JIM THACKERY & THE DRIVERS

ince the ‘70s, Jimmy Thackery has been a workhorse Sof fiery guitar blues and crafty songwriting. Born in October 26 At Earl’s Hideaway: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in 1953, he grew up in Wash- ington, D.C. During his high school years, he played in TINSLEY ELLIS a band with Bonnie Raitt’s brother, who turned him on to Buddy Guy. Seeing Guy perform at a small D.C. church uitarist/vocalist/songwriter Tinsley Ellis ranks was a turning point for the 17-year-old Thackery, but the Gamong the top blues/rock guitarists working today. “moment that changed my life,” as Thackery recalls it, oc- Ellis sings and plays with the energy and soul of all the curred quite by accident one night when he wandered into great Southern musicians who have come before him. He a Jimi Hendrix show in D.C. and heard Hendrix let loose attacks his music with rock power and blues feeling, in in his first gig after getting kicked off the Monkees tour. the same tradition as Deep South musical heroes Duane Thackery became widely known as the innovative Allman, Freddie King and Warren Haynes. guitarist with the Nighthawks, one of the hardest-working Since first hitting the national scene with his Alli- and most popular blues bands of the 70s and 80s. Begin- gator Records debut “Georgia Blue” in 1988, Ellis has ning in 1974, the Nighthawks recorded more than 20 al- toured non-stop and continued to release one critically bums and constantly toured the U.S., Europe, Canada and acclaimed album after another. Japan. Thackery left the Nighthawks in 1987, needing a Following up on the success of his 2005 CD, Live- break from a grueling 300-night-a-year touring schedule. Highwayman, Ellis returned with “Moment Of Truth” in Thackery founded a six piece R&B band called The 2007 on Alligator Records. Produced by Ellis, Moment Assassins. The popular and critically-acclaimed group re- Of Truth is a giant leap forward in his career. Captur- corded three albums before disbanding in 1991. ing all the power and energy of his legendary live perfor- Responding to demands by fans that he return to front mances, the new CD is the most guitar-driven, aggressive a band that would again highlight his sparkling guitar play- studio recording he has ever made. ing, Thackery formed a stripped-down three piece unit and The show will start at 7 pm with opening act Rever- began touring as Jimmy Thackery and the Drivers. end Billy C. Wirtz.

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BREVARD’S FAVORITES By Popular Vote

VINTAGE Entertainer of the Year 2008

SWITCH Favorite Cover Band 2008

Steve Thorpe Favorite Original Band 2008

DANNY MORRIS Vintage walked away with the title “Entertainer of the Year 2008”. Favorite Guitar Player 2008

DAVID PASTORIUS Favorite Bass Player 2008

JAMES SPIVA Favorite Drummer 2008

Chilihead Favorite Keyboard 2008

ANA Kirby Favorite Vocalist 2008

Paul Beach Favorite Misc. 2008

Achievement Switch was voted to be Brevard’s “Favorite Cover Band 2008”. Awards STEVE JANICKI Executive Director of the King Center Mover & Shaker Award 2008

KENNY COHEN Hometown Legend 2008

JAMIE RICKETT E.A.R. Award 2008 Excellence in Audio Recording - E.A.R.

Local 518 Ambassador Award 2008 Steve Thorpe won the award for “Favorite Original Band 2008”. He disband- ed his group due to health reasons during the voting process. But he did let us know that he’s “putting the band back together”.

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Florida Today graced the BMAs by put- 2008 ting it live on their website. Pam Har- bough and Breuse Hickman interviewed Ana Kirby was voted Vocalist of the MC Chris Long and Brevard Florida Year for the second year in a row. Live-publisher Heike Clarke.

Backsatge: MC Chris Long with two Surprise, surprise! Just because he has young talents he presented at the Award been the musical host of the Awards Show: Happy (left) and Jessica (right). Show, he didn’t expect to win. But read- Marie Davino, you looked and sounded so ers voted that Danny Morris IS the most beautiful singing our national anthem! Na- favorite guitar player for 2008. than Thorpe was bassplayer extraordinaire. Both talents received standing ovations.

Jamie Rickett is known as “the girl that plays Hendrix at Lou’s Blues” - but James Spiva won the category “Favor- there’s so much more talent. She was ite Drummer”. Can you tell that he is honored for her excellence in recording. also pursuing an acting career?

Paul Beach Kenny Cohen We were proud to present the “Mover and took home is our Home- Shaker Award” to Steve Janicki, executive the award town Legend director of the King Center. For over 20 for “Favorite - no doubt years he’s brought the most famous artists Miscella- about that! to Brevard County. neous”.

Brevard Live October 2008 - 15 All Photos By Terry Wallace Brevard Live BMAs: YOU SHOULD HAVE BEEN THERE! xcitement and anticipation filled more entertaining show. Ethe air in downtown Melbourne as After the first few awards were handed hundreds of hometown musicians, fans out, 24 year old Kentucky transplant, vo- and insiders dressed in their Sunday calist Jessica Ottway delivered a spot-on best crammed into the fabulous Henegar performance of Fleetwood Mac’s clas- Performing Arts Center on Monday, sic, “Dreams.” A few awards later, bass- September 8th. They came to celebrate ist Nathan Thorpe treated the Henegar Brevard’s local music scene and to ex- crowd to a mind-melting instrumental perience what has become known as that met with a thunderous response. “the party of the year.” The second half of the show kicked The Danny Morris Band kicked off with Brian acknowledging our many off the festivities. Then, looking radiant dedicated sponsors and after a few more in her pink satin evening gown, Marie awards it was back to live music. Wear- DaVino wowed the audience with an ing a stained dress along with a face- incredible patriotic show opener. From ful of smeared makeup, ratty pigtails there, as the show’s host, I officially and carrying a teddy bear, 20 year old welcomed the masses with an impromp- Knoxville native, Happy, successfully tu opening monologue. After introduc- disturbed some while delighting oth- ing my assistant, Miss Venessa and my ers with her unique interpretation of the sidekick for the evening, Brian Arnold, Beatles’ classic “I Wanna Hold Your we were ready for an action-packed Hand.” As the show drew to a close, night of live music and celebration. front man for the 2008 “Entertainer of In an attempt to freshen up this the Year” winning band Vintage, Shain year’s production just a bit, I decided ear- Honkenen brought the crowd to their lier in the afternoon to dispense with the feet with an incredible, original solo/ typical “business as usual” stuffy look acoustic number. of the presentation. With Brian onboard Was it a great night? Absolutely. as my official 2008 “second banana,” I Was it a perfect production? Not quite, thought we’d look dopey hovering over but we came darn close. Hopefully, the same old podium all night. So we however, little by little, we produce a opted to create more of a living room better show each year. I still believe it’s set consisting of wooden end tables and a worthwhile venture. And although I‘ll 1970s style velour chairs that I procured soon be moving to Nashville after 30 from backstage. This allowed Brian and years on Brevard‘s scene, I can‘t wait to I to be a bit more relaxed while hopeful- come back and do it again in 2009! ly making for an all-around better and Chris Long

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November 8 At The Space Coast State Fair MOLLY HATCHET

olly Hatchet is an Ameri- tually be metal bands from the Mcan southern rock band South. Hlubek was the band’s formed in Jacksonville, Florida original vocalist, and also wrote in 1971. They are widely known and co-produced the majority of October 12 At Lou’s Blues: for their hit song “Flirtin’ with the band’s songs. Disaster” from the album of the The result of the teaming of Tom CANDYE KANE same title. The band, founded by Werman, a producer known for Dave Hlubek and Steve Holland, working with straight hard-rock es, her story reads like a made for TV took its name from a legendary acts, with a Southern-influenced Ymovie or an episode of the Jerry Springer Southern prostitute who suppos- band led to a new development show. But Candye Kane’s story is 100 percent edly mutilated and decapitated in the Southern rock genre. Com- non-fiction. She persevered in spite of the peo- her clients. bining boogie, blues and hard ple who discouraged her and tried to force her Skynyrd’s Ronnie Van Zant rock, Molly Hatchet’s sound was to conform. She survived her own way, on her was slated to produce Molly differentiated from more coun- own terms. Hatchet’s first album. He had try-influenced acts such as The Raised in East Los Angeles, Kane sur- done arranging and rehearsed the Outlaws. vived an extremely dysfunctional childhood. band in preparation, before leav- During the later 1990s, the band But in spite of her rocky beginnings, which in- ing on the ill-fated tour. Molly was curiously comprised of a cluded a brief stint in the adult entertainment Hatchet cut their first demos in lineup which contained not a business, she never lost sight of her desire to Skynyrd’s 8-track studio using single original member who had sing. She became part of the burgeoning punk their equipment. performed on the debut self-titled rock music scene of the early 80s. Dave Hlubek has stated that, album or “Flirtin with Disaster”; In 1986, Kane caught the attention of although a difficult subject, it was Bobby Ingram had obtained a CBS/Epic A&R Head, Larry Hanby. She was the end (at the time) of Lynyrd license from the original mem- initially marketed as a country singer but CBS Skynyrd - who were at the height bers to work with the name. As dropped her when they found out about her of their success - that opened the Ingram had recorded on the last controversial past. door for Molly Hatchet. While Molly Hatchet album that fea- Candye Kane found a home in the blues. Since Molly Hatchet is generally con- tured the original members, he her first Antones’ release, Home Cookin’ in sidered Southern rock, founding was technically considered an 1992, she has recorded 7 CDs. Candye Kane member Hlubek suggests it was “original” member himself. In may still be a well-kept mainstream secret but only because of the location. January 2005, Ingram invited in most underground circles, her diva status is He considered Molly Hatchet Hlubek to rejoin Molly Hatchet legendary. - along with another band from where he remains today. This show is presented by WFIT radio. the same area, Blackfoot - to ac-

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The Songwriter Who Won’t Give Up JOE TYLER By Tina Eno Suiter heard Joe Tyler play and sing late one Thursday night, at an open mic night at Murdock’s Bistro in I Cocoa Village. The bi-weekly jam hosted by Frank and Patti Sanzone had seen many performers that evening in late May. I was one of them. When Joe came on stage, we all watched and listened because most of us still standing, were musicians. Joe stood in shorts and flip flops, playing a guitar he’d made out of old speaker cabinets. He introduced his first song and started to sing. He appeared like a reincarnation of the classic country singer – picture Johnny Cash meets Elvis meets Glen Campbell meets Roger Miller. I’m not sure he needed the mic. We all stood speechless. He ended his three song set, put away his guitar and began working his way through the line of people that wanted to figure out where in the world he came from.

oe Tyler is a songwriter. He’s the kind of guy who has Mecca of country music. He had an interest in pursuing Jmusic playing in his head so often, he’ll sometimes a musical career performing in theatre. He started doing sing a response to a simple question. And that may also be voice-over work at a Branson radio station. Discovering because Joe Tyler is a singer. His passion for writing and his ability to sing, the disc jockeys put three of his songs singing has led him on a journey, a sometimes rocky and on the air. He began gigging as an artist and was backed always winding road. It is a road that still looms before by Moe Bandy’s band, and had a show at the Roy Clark him, with no apparent end in sight. Theatre. Some of the 13 songs produced by Jim Brown were orn at Patrick Air Force Base in 1958, Joseph Rufus distributed by Killer Records. Joe found himself getting BTyler Jr. grew up in typical military family fashion, radio airplay in some unusual markets – Fargo, ND and moving regularly, living in Germany, the Philippines, and Harrison, Arkansas. He even got some plays locally on around the states including Alabama, Missouri, Texas, hometown radio stations K92 FM (Orlando) and on the Maryland and Florida. Joe’s father was Colonel and Hit Kicker (Melbourne). preacher, founding the Church of Christ congregation on After a year he decided to focus more on songwriting Aurora Road. It was singing in church that developed and headed for Nashville. Joe’s voice. He led the congregation in singing gospel Performing in Nashville doesn’t put a lot of food on songs when he was 10 years old. Not long after that, he the table. Musicians play for tips up and down Broadway. picked up his first instrument, a 6-string banjo, while Joe went to work for photographers Ron Keith and the family was living in Germany. The banjo then led to Peter Nash. He worked building movie and video sets, guitar. He was always creative, crafting furniture in his maintaining equipment and as a photographer’s assistant. teens, building, and even fixing the family car. He was able to meet the top country music artists including Joe went into business for himself after graduating Floyd Kramer, Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, Crystal high school. Working to care and provide for his family Gayle, Brooks and Dunn, Clint Black and more. was his priority and he found success with his construction He spent ten years in Nashville. He played at business. But music was becoming more of a focus. The writer’s nights at the Bluebird Café, Douglas Corner, prompting of friends and family made him curious and in Broken Spoke, Captain’s Chair, Tootsie’s and Robert’s the late 1980’s, he began making trips to Nashville. Western World. He co-wrote at Universal Publishing with Al Sostrin and Kevin Douglas. He recorded at Hilltop 990 was a pivotal year. Joe got serious about songwriting Recording Studio and Acorn Studios – home of the Oak 1and had his first 13 songs recorded in Nashville by Ridge Boys. He recorded with Grammy winning Tony Jim “Moose” Brown, co-songwriter of Alan Jackson and Camillo, (“Midnight Train to Georgia”) who also produced Jimmy Buffett’s “Five O’clock Somewhere”. He moved Aretha Franklin, Barry Manilow and Stevie Wonder. He to Branson, Missouri, considered at the time, the new wrote a song for Brooks and Dunn called “This Side of

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Cheatin”. It was never cut, but has been performed by original music and the band only wanted to do covers. Brooks and Dunn in concert. These days Joe is focusing again on songwriting. He makes frequent trips to Nashville for co-writing and fter ten years of trying to get a record deal or a cut by pitching his songs. You can find him on Thursday nights at Aan established artist, he returned to Brevard. He came Nolan’s Pub where Island Music hosts a weekly writer’s home to help out his family. He was tired of trying and night or at Murdocks. He and I have joined forces and decided to concentrate on his remodeling business. Once completed our first co-write. That long and winding road again, the departure from music didn’t last long. Friends simply doesn’t come to an end when you have a passion urged him to form a band. For a while the Joe Tyler band for music. So keep an eye out for Joe, and tune into the performed at festivals and fairs, VFW’s, Siggys and City radio. If we’re lucky, he’ll make it. Limits. But the enthusiasm died when Joe wanted to do

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Rapids and Rescue in the Bay

By Matt Bretz You know how you woke the next morning, after tropical storm Fay flooded us all in, and most of the water had just disappeared? Remember wondering where it all went? I found it.

ost of the county is designed to channel runoff water and lost our kayaks, we would have to swim all the way out Minto a series of sewers and canals that will eventu- of the sanctuary before finding safety. We pushed on. ally lead to either the Indian River Lagoon or the Atlantic About halfway up we came across a fallen tree at a Ocean. In Palm Bay, almost all drainage ends up in the bend in the creek. The tree was laid out across the current Tillman canal. The Tillman runs throughout the city and and was acting like a net - catching trash, dead fish, branch- ends at a dam. This dam regulates the flow of water into es and various other debris coming down stream. It was a what becomes the top section of Turkey Creek Sanctuary, dangerous spot because if we didn’t make it around the tree which winds down and flows into a residential waterfront and turn directly into the current - there was a good chance area that eventually empties into the lagoon. of being washed sideways against the trunk and flipping. After Fay the Tillman was up nearly ten feet. The city I dug in hard and got myself around the tip the tree had no choice but open the dam much wider than normal and turned upstream. I paddled about thirty feet and found causing the Sanctuary to rise six or seven feet higher than a calmer area where I could wait for Michelle. I got out of usual. The water was moved fast, flowing over what is nor- the current and turned around just in time to see Michelle mally dry forest land, causing eddies, whirlpools and sec- making the pass. She was almost through when her paddle tions of white water. For about a week- we had rapids in got tangled in the bindings on the side of her kayak. The Palm Bay. current pushed her sideways against the trunk just as I had I knew none of this the day my roommate Michelle feared might happen. Once her boat made contact with the and I decided to go kayaking on the creek. downed tree the water came over the side of her boat and flipped it. I didn’t see her anywhere. e pulled up to the landing, just like we’d done many I pushed my boat back into the flow and paddled as fast Wtimes before. Unloaded and dragged our boats to the as I could towards the tree - ramming into the branches to shore. We could tell the difference immediately. The creek lodge myself in. Michelle was still nowhere in sight. The usually has very little current- if any. That day it was mov- water was black and thick from all the runoff and if she’d ing pretty quick. Manatees, who normally use the creek as been sucked under the collection of debris I wasn’t sure a haven, were lining the muddy shallows - not sure what to how I would be able to find her. Suddenly I heard my name do with their new environment. Huge gar were thrashing being called from behind her capsized boat. The undertow around patrolling the murky swirls for disoriented fish. I was strong, but she had been able to reach up and grab a hadn’t seen any alligators just yet, but I knew they were branch just in time to save herself from being pulled un- out there in the dark water somewhere. It was only a short der. I allowed myself to feel some relief, but not too much. time ago that the sanctuary had been closed while Fish and Now came the task of flipping her boat over, getting her Game tried to hunt down a thirteen footer that had taken onboard and delivering both of us safely downstream with up residence. only one paddle between us, hers now long gone. Everyone has that one semi-psychic friend. The one I laid down and crawled to the back of my boat reach- who gets weird feelings and sometimes just knows things ing under hers for a handle. Once I found it I pulled with without explanation. Michelle is mine and before we left everything I had to free the boat of the branches and turn the house that day she had one of her uneasy feelings. In it up right against the current. Still neck deep in the water, retrospect I should have listened. I knew Michelle was scared but she waited patiently keep- We launched and started paddling up stream. The cur- ing her cool as best she could. Once the boat was right, I rent was strong but my curiosity was stronger. The creek helped her pull herself on top again. was almost twice as wide as usual and even past the shore With Michelle out of the water and her kayak jammed line dry land just didn’t seem to exist. This made me a little tightly in the branches I knew I needed to go downstream nervous because it was apparent that if we ran into trouble to try to find her paddle. Without a paddle there was little

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In the days to come it would slowly sink in just how dangerous our situ- ation had been. Photo: Tom Bretz

chance she would make it out without flipping again. I gave nít get it undone. I was starting to lose my cool and that was her my bottle of water and pushed off. I didn’t go far be- causing her to panic. fore realizing it was no use. She was literally up the creek Finally, I couldn’t take it anymore. I let go of the branch, without a paddle. grabbed her boat with both hands and shoved her through I was contemplating ditching her boat entirely when the branches downstream as hard as I could. She was free out of nowhere an angel appeared. Ok, not an angel exactly. of the tree and away. Only now that her boat was gone, More like another crazy person who had heard about the there was nothing between me and the current. The rushing condition of the creek and wanted to see what is was all water immediately overtook my kayak and I flipped. about. I grabbed the ant infested branch again just in time to stay Mr. Palin had driven in from Cocoa that evening to ex- halfway out of the water. In true monkey fashion I lifted plore rumors about possible flood water rapids. Lucky for one leg onto the same branch to get airborne. I reached us he had an extra paddle with him, which he gladly let down and pulled my boat upright underneath me, grabbed us borrow before continuing upstream to look for his own the trunk and pulled myself free. Tired, scratched up, bitten adventure. and sore I pulled up to the landing to find Michelle safe and Restocked it was time to for us to go. I pulled both our sound. boats upstream as far along the tree as I could. Giving her a push I yelled for Michelle to paddle as fast she could. She t was a wild afternoon and in the days to come it would didn’t make and was about to flip again. Islowly sink in just how dangerous our situation had been. I quickly pulled my boat down the tree creating a buffer Without Mr. Palin’s extra paddle I’m still not sure how we between her and it. One hand on the tree and one pushing would have gotten back. Special thanks to you, brother. down on her kayak. I couldn’t let go of either one without All in all the creek took from us: one paddle, one pair both of us capsizing, so I didn’t. This was difficult, not only of sunglasses, one bottle of water and my favorite hat. But because of the strain I was feeling fighting the current, but we got out safely and that’s really all that matters. because a massive amount of fire ants taking refuge in the You might be wondering how I was able to get pictures branches were now marching down my arm biting me as for this story. Well, the next day I grabbed my brother and they went. I still couldn’t let go. we paddled down the Tillman, dragged our boats around I was now in pain and I my need to get us out of there the dam, launched into the top of Turkey Creek and rode became more intense. Michelle’s paddle had gotten tangled the whole thing down with a camera. in the same offending binding as before and she was could- Yeah, we’re idiots.

Brevard Live October 2008 - 25 The Column By Charles Van Riper

Whirled Peas

nce upon a time, there was a great deal of social turmoil. The people were disenchanted with their Ogovernment’s policies, tired of war, and political injus- tices, economic wrong doings, racial tensions, and totali- tarian view of the ruling elite. It was thought that our Democracy was well worth fighting for, as was freedom of speech, the right to assemble peaceably, the rights of women, minorities, children, students, renters, and almost every other sub-culture imaginable. There were anti-war protests, burn your bra protests, sit-ins, love-ins, smoke- ins, let-it-all-hang-out-ins, all kinds of “ins”. The “peace sign” became an icon of that culture attempting to change their world for the good. This was a symbol of a genera- tion. But where did it come from? What is its meaning? Who designed it?

The peace symbol as we know it today was first used in 1958. It is said to have been designed by Gerald Hol- tom, at the request of Bertrand Russell, who was renowned peace advocate of his time. The symbol was originally the symbol of the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament (CND) in the U.K. Russell was the president of the organization at the time. The first public use of the symbol was on flags and placards during the 1958 Aldermaston march for nu- clear disarmament.

The most accepted explanation of the design, is that it consists of the international flag symbols for the letters “N” and “D”, (Nuclear Dissarmament), as pictured be- low. N and D. So the symbols were put together, the straight line, and upside down “V” into a circle, representing the world. “World Nuclear Disarmament” was the original meaning of the peace symbol in 1958.

In the sixties and seventies, it was the symbol of free- dom and democracy and hippies. Lately, I have seen a resurgence in the use of this symbol. You see it in adver- tising, on TV, on clothes, all over the place. Is this a so- cial revival a la 1968, or merely a fashion statement? Are people finally getting sick and tired of the stuff going on

26 - Brevard Live October 2008 in our country, or is it just a retro fad. I sincerely hope it is the former.

This week there was another bail-out of a few “lend- ing institutions” worth billions and billions of dollars! I can see this clearly leading to a nationalized banking system. So why don’t they just do that with oil? What- ever is drilled here stays here. After all, it the tax pay- ers land that they are drilling on. Why don’t they just nationalize health care while they’re at it? Put the drug lobbyists out of business. Put the insurance lobbyists out of business, too. Hell, put ALL the lobbyists out of business.

The Administration has blatantly lied to the people about war, terrorists, oil, stock markets, housing mar- kets, torture, spying on its citizens, taxes, etc. We’ve witnessed the decimation of the Constitution (you know, the thing they swear to uphold!), the whittling away of civil liberties in the guise of keeping us safe, the cor- ruption of the justice system who are supposed to keep a check on these things, and unashamed abuse of power that has never before been seen in our history!

So maybe the peace symbol will bring the collec- tive consciousness of this generation together as it did in the past. I always said that if the things that are going on now were going on in the sixties, all hell would break loose! I attended many anti-war and anti-nuclear rallies throughout the sixties and seventies. We actually did accomplish something, I believe, if nothing other than awareness.

Everybody says “well, you can’t fight Washington.” BULLS!@T!! Are we really that complacent? Do we really not care that the country we have fought for throughout the centuries is being destroyed by a bunch of lying, cheating tyranists? Believe me, the “New World Order” is closer than you think, but it is not too late yet. The first thing we can do collectively is get in- volved in a group such as the “Campaign for Liberty” (http://www.campaignforliberty.com/). There are lo- cal chapters all over. Check out http://ronpaul.meetup. com/502/. Remember …. “Its Time for the (peaceful) REVOLUTION!!

Brevard Live October 2008 - 27 MOVIES by Greg Kimple & Franco Dean

hy is it that the better looking brother of the Wfollowing brother acting tandems always seem to achieve more acclaim? Mark Wahlberg & Donnie Wahlberg Rob Lowe & Chad Lowe Dennis Quaid & Randy Quaid Ben Affleck & Casey Affleck Alec Baldwin & brothers Daniel, Steven & Billy Jeff Bridges & Beau Bridges

Burn After Reading Starring: George Clooney, Francis McDormand, John Malkovich, Tilda Swinton, Brad Pitt. Rated: R Running Time: 96 Minutes

t’s the Coen brothers take on a world where greed & Icrime trump smarts; a hair-brained blackmail caper and extra-marital affairs affair that boasts 3 Oscar winners in its cast, Clooney, McDormand & Swinton. The actors’ resumes’ are sound in this follow-up to last years Oscar winning “No Country for Old Men.” It is the less appreciated Malkovich who demonstrates the finer acting chops as Osbourne Cox, a hard drinking CIA analyst who is let go from his lofty position and decides to writehis “a lot about nothing” tell-all memoirs. Through a series of innocuous events the disc fall into the hands of 2 “not so bright” employees of Hardbodies Gym. (Pitt & McDormand) Mistakingly thinking that the memoirs are of national security interests, they attempt to extort $50,000.00 from Cox for the return of the the disc. The motivation of all the participants in Burn After Reading revolves around the most basic of human frailties. Clooney is Harry Farrar, an amusing light-in-the-loafers US Marshal and married man who is shagging Cox’s wife (Swinton) (This reunites the 2 main stars from last year’s Michael Clayton film.) Pitt as Chad is a hoot as an aerobics instructing, i-Pod listening, dancing goofball with less upstairs than Clooney. He makes fun of his star status by playing dumb, real dumb. Chad (Pitt) partners up with fellow employee Linda Litski (McDormand) to hatch the aforementioned extortion plot. Ms. Litski abhors her face and body and thinks the blackmail money will pays for her 4 cosmetic surgeries. In this movie about over-stretched personalities, her role in the only one with true human emotions. This film has a few laughs but is not a thought-provoking experience. Pleasurable, yes, but only if you BURN AFTER READING! C

28 - Brevard Live October 2008 Tropic Thunder Starring: Ben Stiller, Jack Black, Robert Downey Jr. Tom Cruise, Nick Nolte Rated: R Running Time 107 Minutes

his often-amusing and wickedly absurd movie is about Ta big budget war picture gone terribly awry. Directed by Stiller, it tells the story about the misadventures of a group of egotistical actors who, while taking a stab at filming a Vietnam War epic, accidentally blunder into a real life conflict with a big time jungle heroin cartel. Stiller plays Tugg Speedman, a dim-witted action star who is a former box-office king whose career is now fading. Black is Jeff Portnoy, a drug addict who is best known for his on- screen farting. (when his director said “cut” he really did CUT). Jr. Downey, the star of this year’s big money making Iron Man, is cast as Dirk Lazarus, a 5 time Oscar winning Method actor who darkens his skin color to get deep into his role as a black soldier. To quote Dirk, “he is portraying a dude disguised as a dude playing another dude” Dig? He should win a well deserved Faux Oscar for this one. This trio of big names and soldiers of fortune are saddled with the prospect of making another Apocalypse Now or Platoon. Instead, they find themselves trying to survive in this new reality war, in which there is no Hollywood producers to rescue them. Speaking of such, Cruise is a scream as a bald but otherwise hairy ego- maniac producer who really gets to get his freak on, or bust a move, if you will. His performance alone is worth the price of admission. B+

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1 - WEDNESDAY SANDBAR Cocoa Bch: 9pm CITY LIMITS LOUNGE: KING’S DUCK INN: 3pm CAPTAIN HIRAM’S: 7pm Karaoke 7:30pm Larry & Sandi Texas Hold’em Greg & Brian SHADY OAKS LOUNGE: COCOA BEACH PIER: 5pm LOU’S BLUES: 2pm Gary; CITY LIMITS LOUNGE: 9pm Karaoke w/ DJ Jamie Dugan & Michaels; 8pm Hot 7pm Dave Kury 7pm Live Blue Grass Music SIGGY’S: 8pm Modern Day Flash MALABAR MO’S: 3pm COYOTES: 7pm Jon Parrott Giant COYOTES: 9pm John Absolute Blue CRICKETS: 9pm Virtual THIRSTY BONES: 9pm Quinlivan SAKE’S LOUNGE: 8pm Bowling Karaoke Jones CRICKETS: 9pm Karaoke Karaoke CROWNE PLAZA: 5:30pm ULTRA LOUNGE: 9pm Big w/Ginger SANDBAR Cocoa Bch: 4pm Smooth Jazz Johnson Karaoke CROWNE PLAZA: 12pm Big Banana River Band; 10pm FISHLIPS: 9pm Comedy WYNFIELDS: 6:30pm Texas Jah D DJ Josh HEIDIS JAZZ CLUB: Hold’em FISHLIPS: 4pm Lonnie & SBI: 1pm Dub City Tribe 7:30pm The Stan Soloko Trio Delinda; 9pm DJ Soul SHADY OAKS LOUNGE: KEY WEST BAR: Final 3 - FRIDAY GROUCHO’S COMEDY 9pm Karaoke w/ DJ Jamie Table Poker CAPTAIN HIRAM’S: 4pm CLUB/Melbourne: 9:30pm SUPERFLEA: 12pm Swing KING’S DUCK INN: 7pm Tree Frogs; 6pm Iris; 7:30pm Manny Oliveira w/ TBA Dances w/ Srazz Karaoke 4th Wall Broken HEIDIS JAZZ CLUB: THIRSTY BONES: Karaoke LOU’s BLUES: 5pm Karaoke CITY LIMITS LOUNGE: 8:30pm Ron Teixeira Trio ULTRA LOUNGE: 10pm w/Bob Neal; 9:30pm Joe 9pm TBA w/ Rabbit Simmons & Stan Burn the Sky Caluti COCOA BEACH PIER: Soloko MOONSTRUCK: 8pm Open 5pm Dugan & Michaels; 7pm KEY WEST BAR: 9pm 6 - MONDAY Mic Absolute Blue Strobe COLD KEG: 9pm Beer Pong SAKE’S LOUNGE: 8pm COYOTES: AK40 KING’S DUCK INN: 1pm w/ Corey Pizza Bob CROWNE PLAZA: 3pm Dj Texas Hold’em; 7pm Rocky CRICKETS: 7pm Texas SANDBAR/Cocoa Bch: Tony Banks James Hold’em 3:30pm Pat Michaels; 10pm FISHLIPS: 4pm Dave Kury; LOU’S BLUES: 5pm LOU’S BLUES: 8:30pm Open Mic 9pm Sweet Water Junction Karaoke w/ Cindy. 9:30pm Blues Jam w/ Kenny & Sam SHADY OAKS LOUNGE: GROUCHO’S COMEDY Chain Reaction SANDBAR Cocoa Bch: 3pm 9pm Karaoke w/ DJ Jamie CLUB/Melbourne: 9:30pm MAINSTREET PUB: 5pm Rev. Billy C Wirtz; 10pm DJ SIGGY’S: 7pm No Limit Manny Oliveira w/ TBA Chris Miller; 9pm DJ KW Kinte Texas Hold em; 8pm Karaoke HEIDIS JAZZ CLUB: 5pm MOONSTRUCK: TBA SIGGY’S: 7pm No Limit w/ Joanne Johnny Bolan; 8:30pm Ron SAKE’S LOUNGE: 8pm Texas Hold em’; 7pm Jam w/ SUN SHOPPE CAFE: 8pm Teixeira Trio Mayhem Swampfox Open Mic w/ Nathan Thorpe KEY WEST BAR: 9pm SANDBAR: 3pm Chester; THIRSTY BONES: 9pm Danny Morris 9pm Radio Flyerz 7 - TUESDAY Karaoke Jones LOU’S BLUES: 5pm SBI: 8:30pm Snake Eyes CAPTAIN HIRAM’S: 7pm ULTRA LOUNGE: 8pm Josh Karaoke w/ Bob Neal; 9:30pm SHADY OAKS LOUNGE: TBA Miller Blues Outta Sight 9pm Lost River COYOTES: 6pm Karaoke MAINSTREET PUB: 9pm SIGGY’S: 8pm DJ Chris w/ CRICKETS: 6:30pm Crab 2 - THURSDAY DJ KW Absolute Blue Races. 9pm Karaoke w/Ginger CAPTAIN HIRAM’S: 7pm MALABAR MO’S: 6pm Last SKEWERS: 7pm Belly FISHLIPS: 10pm DJ 24 Steven Chance Dancing Redmond CITY LIMITS LOUNGE: MOONSTRUCK: TBA THIRSTY BONES: 9:30pm KING’S DUCK INN: 6pm 8pm Karaoke OASIS: 9pm Rocky James ZZ Not Johnny Danger COCOA BEACH PIER: 6pm SAKE’S LOUNGE: 8pm ULTRA LOUNGE: 8pm TBA LOU’S BLUES: 9pm Blox Warehouse Sybil Gage WYNFIELDS: 8:30pm DJ JT Electric COYOTES: 7pm Karaoke SANDBAR Cocoa Bch: 4pm w/ Bone Dogs OASIS: 7pm Final Table CRICKETS: 9pm Karaoke w/ Pizza Bob; 9pm Benefit Show Poker Ginger w/ Project Imagen w/ TBA 5 - SUNDAY SAKE’S LOUNGE: 8pm CROWNE PLAZA: 5pm SBI: 8:30pm Open Blues Jam CAPTAIN HIRAM’S: Mark Hubrouck Trio Latin Night w/ DJ Pedro SHADY OAKS LOUNGE: 1:30pm Scholars Word; 6pm SIGGY’S: 9pm Battle of the FISHLIPS: 4pm Rev. Billy C. 9pm Lost River Kevin Nayme Bands Wirtz; 9pm DJ Soul SIGGY’S: 8pm DJ Chris w/ COCOA BEACH PIER: 2pm THIRSTY BONES: 9pm GREGORY’S: 9pm Manny Freeway Dugan & Michaels Open Mic w/ Elephantgun Oliveira w/ TBA THIRSTY BONES: 9:30pm CRICKETS: 9pm Karaoke ULTRA LOUNGE: 5pm HEIDIS JAZZ CLUB: Space Fish w/Ginger Micah Read 7pm Al Goldenberg & Rich ULTRA LOUNGE: 9pm On CROWNE PLAZA: 3pm The Abraham Hiatus Unusual Itch; One Band 8 - WEDNESDAY LOU’S BLUES: 8pm Pat WYNFIELDS: DJ JT EARLS: Jony James Blues CAPTAIN HIRAM’S: 7pm Bautz Band Sidecash MOONSTRUCK: 8pm Ron 4 - SATURDAY FISHLIPS: 4pm Killer CITY LIMITS LOUNGE: Teixeira CAPTAIN HIRAM’S: 2pm Mullets 7:30pm Penny Creek Band SAKE’S LOUNGE: 8pm Danny Kent; 7pm Iris; 7:30pm HEIDI’S JAZZ CLUB: 7pm COYOTES: 7pm Jon Parrott Mike Lupis 4th Wall Broken Jam Session CRICKETS: 9pm Virtual

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Bowling Karaoke Jones Jah D SANDBAR Cocoa Bch: 3pm CROWNE PLAZA: 5:30pm ULTRA LOUNGE: 9pm Big FISHLIPS: 4pm Killer Mammoth Band; 10pm DJ Smooth Jazz Johnson Karaoke Mullets; 9pm DJ Josh FISHLIPS: 9pm Comedy WYNFIELDS: 6:30pm Texas GROUCHO’S COMEDY SBI: 1pm Alize HEIDIS JAZZ CLUB: Hold’em CLUB/Melbourne: 9:30pm SHADY OAKS LOUNGE: 7:30pm The Stan Soloko Trio Big Tony Esposito w/ TBA 9pm Karaoke w/ DJ Jamie KEY WEST BAR: Final 10 - FRIDAY HEIDIS JAZZ CLUB: SUPERFLEA: 12pm Table Poker CAPTAIN HIRAM’S: 4pm 8:30pm Ron Teixeira Trio Christian Miller KING’S DUCK INN: 7pm Free Beer Duo; 7pm Dreamer; w/ Rabbit Simmons & Stan THIRSTY BONES: Karaoke Karaoke 7:30pm Hypersona Soloko LOU’s BLUES: 5pm Karaoke COCOA BEACH PIER: KEY WEST BAR: 9pm Pinch 13 - MONDAY w/Bob Neal; 9:30pm Joe 5pm Dugan & Michaels; 8pm KING’S DUCK INN: 1pm CRICKETS: 7pm Texas Caluti Smokin’ Torpedos Texas Hold’em; 1pm Annual Holde’em MOONSTRUCK: 8pm Open COYOTES: 9pm TBA Pig Roast w/ Sunnyland Steve, LOU’S BLUES: 8:30pm Mic CRICKETS: 9pm Freeway Johnny Danger & 3’s a Crowd; Blues Jam w/ Kenny & Sam SAKE’S LOUNGE: 8pm CROWNE PLAZA: 3pm Dj 4pm Cruise-In SANDBAR Cocoa Bch: 3pm Pizza Bob Tony Banks LOU’S BLUES: 5pm Karaoke Rev. Billy C Wirtz; 10pm DJ SANDBAR/Cocoa Bch: FISHLIPS: 4pm Dave Kury; w/ Cindy. 9:30pm Dave Kury Kinte 3:30pm Pat Michaels; 10pm 9pm Absolute Blue & George Terry SIGGY’S: 7pm No Limit Open Mic GROUCHO’S COMEDY MAINSTREET PUB: 5pm Texas Hold em’; 7pm Jam w/ SHADY OAKS LOUNGE: CLUB/Melbourne: 9:30pm Hitmen; 9pm DJ KW Swampfox 9pm Karaoke w/ DJ Jamie Big Tony Esposito w/ TBA MOONSTRUCK: TBA SIGGY’S: 7pm No Limit HEIDIS JAZZ CLUB: 5pm OASIS: 9pm Karaoke 14 - TUESDAY Texas Hold em; 8pm Karaoke Johnny Bolan; 8:30pm Ron SAKE’S LOUNGE: 8pm CAPTAIN HIRAM’S: 6pm w/ Joanne Teixeira Trio Mayhem Senses Fail SUN SHOPPE CAFE: 8pm KEY WEST BAR: 9pm Pinch SANDBAR: 3pm Bonefish; COYOTES: 6pm Karaoke Open Mic w/ Nathan Thorpe LOU’S BLUES: 5pm Karaoke 9pm New World Beat CRICKETS: 6:30pm Crab THIRSTY BONES: 9pm w/ Bob Neal; 9:30pm Don’t SBI: 8:30pm The Usual Races. 9pm Karaoke w/Ginger Karaoke Jones Quit Your Day Job Suspects FISHLIPS: 10pm DJ ULTRA LOUNGE: 8pm Josh MAINSTREET PUB: 9pm SHADY OAKS LOUNGE: Redmond Miller Blues DJ KW 9pm Last Chance KING’S DUCK INN: 6pm MALABAR MO’S: 6pm SIGGY’S: 8pm DJ Chris w/ Johnny Danger 9 - THURSDAY Meanstreak Medusa LOU’S BLUES: 9pm Chase CAPTAIN HIRAM’S: 7pm MOONSTRUCK: TBA SKEWERS: 7pm Belly Hammock Eric Frates & Steve Savage OASIS: 9pm Hitmen Dancing OASIS: 7pm Final Table CITY LIMITS LOUNGE: SAKE’S LOUNGE: 8pm THIRSTY BONES: 9:30pm Poker 8pm Karaoke Sybil Gage Slick Willie SAKE’S LOUNGE: 8pm COCOA BEACH PIER: 8pm SANDBAR Cocoa Bch: 4pm ULTRA LOUNGE: 9pm Mark Hubrouck Trio Vintage Bottoms Up; 9pm Benefit Shawn Snyder SIGGY’S: 9pm Battle of the COYOTES: 7pm Karaoke Show w/ Project Imagen & WYNFIELDS: DJ JT Bands CRICKETS: 9pm Karaoke w/ TBA THIRSTY BONES: 9pm Ginger SBI: 8:30pm Open Blues Jam 12 - SUNDAY Open Mic w/ Elephantgun CROWNE PLAZA: 5pm SHADY OAKS LOUNGE: CAPTAIN HIRAM’S: ULTRA LOUNGE: 5pm Latin Night w/ DJ Pedro 9pm Last Chance 1:30pm Danny Morris Band; Micah Read FISHLIPS: 4pm Dave Kury; SIGGY’S: 8pm DJ Chris w/ 6pm Kevin Nayme 9pm DJ Soul Meanstreak COCOA BEACH PIER: 2pm 15 - WEDNESDAY GREGORY’S: 9pm Big Tony THIRSTY BONES: 9:30pm Dugan & Michaels CAPTAIN HIRAM’S: 7pm Esposito w/ TBA Rat’ler Band CRICKETS: 9pm Karaoke Greg & Brian HEIDIS JAZZ CLUB: ULTRA LOUNGE: 9pm w/Ginger COYOTES: 7pm Jon Parrott 7pm Al Goldenberg & Rich Shawn Snyder CROWNE PLAZA: 3pm CRICKETS: 9pm Virtual Abraham WYNFIELDS: DJ JT Dub City Tribe Bowling LOU’S BLUES: 8pm Pat EARLS: Kelly Richey CROWNE PLAZA: 5:30pm Bautz 11 - SATURDAY FISHLIPS: 4pm Lonnie & Smooth Jazz MOONSTRUCK: 8pm Ron CAPTAIN HIRAM’S: 4pm Delinda FISHLIPS: 9pm Comedy Teixeira 24 Steven; 7pm Dreamer; HEIDI’S JAZZ CLUB: 7pm HEIDIS JAZZ CLUB: SAKE’S LOUNGE: 8pm 7:30pm Hypersona Jam Session 7:30pm The Stan Soloko Trio Mike Lupis COCOA BEACH PIER: KING’S DUCK INN: 3pm KEY WEST BAR: Final SANDBAR Cocoa Bch: 9pm 5pm Dugan & Michaels; 8pm Texas Hold’em Table Poker Karaoke Chase Hammock LOU’S BLUES: 2pm TBA; KING’S DUCK INN: 7pm SHADY OAKS LOUNGE: COYOTES: 9pm Sweet Water 7pm Candye Kane Karaoke 9pm Karaoke w/ DJ Jamie Junction Band MALABAR MO’S: 3pm LOU’s BLUES: 5pm Karaoke SIGGY’S: 8pm Modern Day CRICKETS: 9pm Karaoke Radio Flyerz w/Bob Neal; 9:30pm Joe Giant w/Ginger SAKE’S LOUNGE: 8pm Caluti THIRSTY BONES: 9pm CROWNE PLAZA: 12pm Karaoke MOONSTRUCK: 8pm Open

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Mic Things w/ Rabbit Simmons & Stan LOU’S BLUES: 8:30pm SAKE’S LOUNGE: 8pm COCOA BEACH PIER: Soloko Blues Jam w/ Kenny & Sam Pizza Bob 5pm Dugan & Michaels; 8pm KEY WEST BAR: 9pm SANDBAR Cocoa Bch: 3pm SANDBAR/Cocoa Bch: Absolute Blue Danny Morris Rev. Billy C Wirtz; 10pm DJ 3:30pm Pat Michaels; 10pm CROWNE PLAZA: 3pm Dj KING’S DUCK INN: 1pm Kinte Open Mic Tony Banks Texas Hold’em; 7pm Salvse SIGGY’S: 7pm No Limit SHADY OAKS LOUNGE: FISHLIPS: 4pm High Tide; Amato “Elvis” Texas Hold em’; 7pm Jam w/ 9pm Karaoke w/ DJ Jamie 9pm Freeway LOU’S BLUES: 5pm Karaoke Swampfox SIGGY’S: 7pm No Limit GROUCHO’S COMEDY w/ Bob Neal. 9:30pm Switch Texas Hold em; 8pm Karaoke CLUB/Melbourne: 9:30pm MAINSTREET PUB: 5pm 21 - TUESDAY w/ Joanne Rich Natoli w/ TBA Ghost Beat; 9pm DJ KW CAPTAIN HIRAM’S: 7pm SUN SHOPPE CAFE: 8pm HEIDIS JAZZ CLUB: 5pm MOONSTRUCK: TBA TBA Open Mic w/ Nathan Thorpe Johnny Bolan; 8:30pm Ron SAKE’S LOUNGE: 8pm COYOTES: 6pm Karaoke THIRSTY BONES: 9pm Teixeira Trio Mayhem CRICKETS: 6:30pm Crab Karaoke Jones KEY WEST BAR: 9pm Bone SANDBAR Cocoa Bch: Okto- Races. 9pm Karaoke w/Ginger ULTRA LOUNGE: 8pm Josh Dogs beer-fest; 3pm Big Banana FISHLIPS: 10pm DJ Miller Blues LOU’S BLUES: 5pm Karaoke River Band; 8pm Mean Streak Redmond w/ Bob Neal; 9:30pm Fat City SHADY OAKS LOUNGE: KING’S DUCK INN: 6pm 16 - THURSDAY MAINSTREET PUB: 9pm 9pm All About Nothing Johnny Danger CAPTAIN HIRAM’S: 7pm DJ KW SIGGY’S: 8pm DJ Chris w/ LOU’S BLUES: 9pm Hot Derek Bernard MALABAR MO’S: 6pm Greg & Brian Flash CITY LIMITS LOUNGE: Missing Picket SKEWERS: 7pm Belly OASIS: 7pm Final Table 8pm Karaoke MOONSTRUCK: TBA Dancing Poker COCOA BEACH PIER: 6pm OASIS: 9pm Steve Cole THIRSTY BONES: 9:30pm SAKE’S LOUNGE: 8pm Warehouse SAKE’S LOUNGE: 8pm Midnight Rider Mark Hubrouck Trio COYOTES: 7pm Karaoke Sybil Gage ULTRA LOUNGE: 9pm THIRSTY BONES: 9pm CRICKETS: 9pm Karaoke w/ SANDBAR Cocoa Bch: 4pm Brendan O’Hara ft Kamakazi Open Mic w/ Elephantgun Ginger Matt Riley Ipod Experience; WYNFIELDS: DJ JT ULTRA LOUNGE: 5pm CROWNE PLAZA: 5pm 9pm Pinch Micah Read Latin Night w/ DJ Pedro SBI: 8:30pm Open Blues Jam 19 - SUNDAY EARLS: Full Moon Fantasy SHADY OAKS LOUNGE: CAPTAIN HIRAM’S: 1:30 22 - WEDNESDAY Party w/ Jimmy Thackery & 9pm All About Nothing Dub City Tribe; 6pm Kevin CAPTAIN HIRAM’S: 7pm The Drivers SIGGY’S: 8pm DJ Chris w/ Nayme Rev. Billy C. Wirtz FISHLIPS: 4pm Dave Kury; Modern Day Giant COCOA BEACH PIER: 2pm CITY LIMITS LOUNGE: 9pm DJ Soul THIRSTY BONES: 9:30pm Dugan & Michaels 7:30pm Penny Creek Band GREGORY’S: 9pm Rich Spanks Band CRICKETS: 9pm Karaoke COYOTES: 7pm Jon Parrott Natoli w/ TBA ULTRA LOUNGE: 9pm w/Ginger CRICKETS: 9pm Virtual HEIDIS JAZZ CLUB: Brendan O’Hara ft Kamakazi CROWNE PLAZA: 3pm Bowling 7pm Al Goldenberg & Rich WYNFIELDS: DJ JT Vintage CROWNE PLAZA: 5:30pm Abraham EARLS: Nouveaux Honkies Smooth Jazz LOU’S BLUES: 8pm Pat 18 - SATURDAY FISHLIPS: 4pm Freeway FISHLIPS: 9pm Comedy Bautz CAPTAIN HIRAM’S: 2pm HEIDI’S JAZZ CLUB: 7pm HEIDIS JAZZ CLUB: MOONSTRUCK: 8pm Ron Danny Kent; 6:30pm Tree Jam Session 7:30pm The Stan Soloko Trio Teixeira Frogs; 7:30pm Everyday KING’S DUCK INN: 3pm KEY WEST BAR: Final SAKE’S LOUNGE: 8pm Things Texas Hold’em Table Poker Mike Lupis CITY LIMITS LOUNGE: LOU’S BLUES: 2pm Dave KING’S DUCK INN: 7pm SANDBAR Cocoa Bch: 9pm 7:30pm Larry & Sandi Kury; 7pm Pizza Bob & Gary Karaoke Karaoke COCOA BEACH PIER: MALABAR MO’S: 3pm LOU’s BLUES: 5pm Karaoke SHADY OAKS LOUNGE: 5pm Dugan & Michaels; 8pm Perfect Tuesday w/Bob Neal; 9:30pm Joe 9pm Karaoke w/ DJ Jamie Trauma SAKE’S LOUNGE: 8pm Caluti SIGGY’S: 8pm Modern Day COYOTES: 9pm Leukemia Karaoke MOONSTRUCK: 8pm Open Giant Fundraiser w/ TBA SANDBAR Cocoa Bch: 4pm Mic THIRSTY BONES: 9pm CRICKETS: 9pm Karaoke Bottoms Up; 10pm DJ Josh SAKE’S LOUNGE: 8pm Karaoke Jones w/Ginger SBI: 1pm 23 Treez Pizza Bob ULTRA LOUNGE: 9pm Big CROWNE PLAZA: 12pm SHADY OAKS LOUNGE: SANDBAR/Cocoa Bch: Johnson Karaoke Jah D 9pm Karaoke w/ DJ Jamie 3:30pm Pat Michaels; 10pm WYNFIELDS: 6:30pm Texas FISHLIPS: 4pm Lonnie & SUPERFLEA: 12pm Swing Open Mic Hold’em Delinda; 9pm DJ Soul Dances w/ Srazz SHADY OAKS LOUNGE: GROUCHO’S COMEDY THIRSTY BONES: Karaoke 9pm Karaoke w/ DJ Jamie 17 - FRIDAY CLUB/Melbourne: 9:30pm SIGGY’S: 7pm No Limit CAPTAIN HIRAM’S: 4pm Rich Natoli w/ TBA 20 - MONDAY Texas Hold em; 8pm Karaoke Rev Billy C. Wirtz; 6:30pm HEIDIS JAZZ CLUB: CRICKETS: 7pm Texas w/ Joanne Tree Frogs; 7:30pm Everyday 8:30pm Ron Teixeira Trio Hold’em SUN SHOPPE CAFE: 8pm

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Open Mic w/ Nathan Thorpe Johnny Bolan; 8:30pm Ron Mayhem CRICKETS: 6:30pm Crab THIRSTY BONES: 9pm Teixeira Trio SANDBAR Cocoa Bch: 3pm Races. 9pm Karaoke w/Ginger Karaoke Jones KEY WEST BAR: 9pm Fat City; 9pm Glass Onion FISHLIPS: 10pm DJ ULTRA LOUNGE: 8pm Josh Spanks Beetles Tribute Band Redmond Miller Blues LOU’S BLUES: 5pm SBI: 9pm Jack Starr KING’S DUCK INN: 6pm Karaoke w/ Bob Neal; 9:30pm SHADY OAKS LOUNGE: Johnny Danger 23 - THURSDAY Stone Soup 9pm All About Nothing LOU’S BLUES: 9pm Danny CAPTAIN HIRAM’S: 7pm MAINSTREET PUB: 9pm SIGGY’S: 8pm DJ Chris w/ Morris Dave Rankin DJ KW Switch OASIS: 7pm Final Table CITY LIMITS LOUNGE: MALABAR MO’S: 6pm SKEWERS: 7pm Belly Poker 8pm Karaoke Roughouse Dancing SAKE’S LOUNGE: 8pm COYOTES: 7pm Karaoke MOONSTRUCK: TBA THIRSTY BONES: 9:30pm Mark Hubrouck Trio CRICKETS: 9pm Karaoke w/ OASIS: 9pm Marc Dobson Missing Picket THIRSTY BONES: 9pm Ginger SAKE’S LOUNGE: 8pm ULTRA LOUNGE: 9pm TBA Open Mic w/ Elephantgun CROWNE PLAZA: 5pm Sybil Gage WYNFIELDS: DJ JT ULTRA LOUNGE: 5pm Latin Night w/ DJ Pedro SANDBAR Cocoa Bch: 4pm Micah Read FISHLIPS: 4pm Dave Kury; Rat’tler Band; 9pm Snake 26 - SUNDAY 9pm DJ Soul Eyes CAPTAIN HIRAM’S: 6pm 29 - WEDNESDAY GREGORY’S: 9pm Rob SBI: 8:30pm Open Blues Jam Kevin Nayme CAPTAIN HIRAM’S: 7pm Holloway w/ Laurie Fodiler SHADY OAKS LOUNGE: COCOA BEACH PIER: 2pm Greg & Brian HEIDIS JAZZ CLUB: 9pm All About Nothing Dugan & Michaels COYOTES: 7pm Jon Parrott 7pm Al Goldenberg & Rich SIGGY’S: 8pm DJ Chris w/ CRICKETS: 9pm Karaoke CRICKETS: 9pm Virtual Abraham Elgin Hooper w/Ginger Bowling LOU’S BLUES: 8pm Pat THIRSTY BONES: 9:30pm CROWNE PLAZA: 3pm CROWNE PLAZA: 5:30pm Bautz Rock Foundation Dub City Tribe Smooth Jazz MAINSTREET PUB: 9pm ULTRA LOUNGE: 9pm Dj EARLS: 7pm Rev. Billy C. FISHLIPS: 9pm Comedy Guest Dj Mannes Wirtz; Tinsley Ellis HEIDIS JAZZ CLUB: MOONSTRUCK: 8pm Ron WYNFIELDS: DJ JT FISHLIPS: 4pm Lonnie & 7:30pm The Stan Soloko Trio Teixeira Delinda KEY WEST BAR: Final SAKE’S LOUNGE: 8pm 25 - SATURDAY HEIDI’S JAZZ CLUB: 7pm Table Poker Mike Lupis CAPTAIN HIRAM’S: 2pm Jam Session KING’S DUCK INN: 7pm SANDBAR Cocoa Bch: 9pm Sidecash; 7pm Greg & Brian; KING’S DUCK INN: 3pm Karaoke Karaoke 7:30pm dManufacture Texas Hold’em LOU’s BLUES: 5pm Karaoke SHADY OAKS LOUNGE: COCOA BEACH PIER: 5pm LOU’S BLUES: 2pm Pizza w/Bob Neal; 9:30pm Joe 9pm Karaoke w/ DJ Jamie Dugan & Michaels; 8pm TBA Bob; 7pm TBA Caluti SIGGY’S: 8pm Modern Day COYOTES: 9pm Chain MALABAR MO’S: 3pm MOONSTRUCK: 8pm Open Giant Reaction Elgin Hooper Mic THIRSTY BONES: 9pm CRICKETS: 9pm Karaoke w/ SAKE’S LOUNGE: 8pm SAKE’S LOUNGE: 8pm Karaoke Jones Ginger Karaoke Pizza Bob ULTRA LOUNGE: 9pm Big CROWNE PLAZA: 12pm SANDBAR Cocoa Bch: 4pm SANDBAR/Cocoa Bch: Johnson Karaoke Jah D Vintage; 10pm DJ Josh 3:30pm Pat Michaels; 10pm WYNFIELDS: 6:30pm Texas FISHLIPS: 4pm Killer SBI: 1pm Alize Open Mic Hold’em Mullets; 9pm DJ Soul SHADY OAKS LOUNGE: SHADY OAKS LOUNGE: GROUCHO’S COMEDY 9pm Karaoke w/ DJ Jamie 9pm Karaoke w/ DJ Jamie 24 - FRIDAY CLUB/Melbourne: 9:30pm SUPERFLEA: 12pm SIGGY’S: 7pm No Limit CAPTAIN HIRAM’S: 4pm Rob Holloway w/ Laurie Christian Miller Texas Hold em; 8pm Karaoke Free Beer Duo; 6pm Iris; Fodiler THIRSTY BONES: Karaoke w/ Joanne 7:30pm dManufacture HEIDIS JAZZ CLUB: SUN SHOPPE CAFE: 8pm COCOA BEACH PIER: 8:30pm Ron Teixeira Trio 27 - MONDAY Open Mic w/ Nathan Thorpe 5pm Dugan & Michaels; 8pm w/ Rabbit Simmons & Stan CRICKETS: 7pm Texas THIRSTY BONES: 9pm Vintage Soloko Holde’em Karaoke Jones COYOTES: 8pm Neil KEY WEST BAR: 9pm LOU’S BLUES: 8:30pm ULTRA LOUNGE: 8pm Josh Diamond Show Customer Appreciation Party Blues Jam w/ Kenny & Sam Miller Blues CRICKETS: 9pm Mean KING’S DUCK INN: SANDBAR Cocoa Bch: 3pm Streak 1pm Texas Hold’em; 8pm Rev. Billy C Wirtz; 10pm DJ 30 - THURSDAY CROWNE PLAZA: 3pm Dj Groucho’s Comedy Night Kinte CAPTAIN HIRAM’S: 7pm Tony Banks LOU’S BLUES: 5pm SIGGY’S: 7pm No Limit Sidecash FISHLIPS: 4pm Dave Kury; Karaoke w/ Cindy. 9:30pm Texas Hold em’; 7pm Jam w/ CITY LIMITS LOUNGE: 9pm Sonic Mole Chasers Rock Foundation Swampfox 8pm Karaoke GROUCHO’S COMEDY MAINSTREET PUB: 5pm COYOTES: 7pm Karaoke CLUB/Melbourne: 9:30pm Hitmen; 9pm DJ KW 28 - TUESDAY CRICKETS: 9pm Karaoke w/ Rob Holloway w/ Laurie MOONSTRUCK: TBA CAPTAIN HIRAM’S: 7pm Ginger Fodiler OASIS: 9pm Karaoke TBA CROWNE PLAZA: 5pm HEIDIS JAZZ CLUB: 5pm SAKE’S LOUNGE: 8pm COYOTES: 6pm Karaoke Latin Night w/ DJ Pedro

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FISHLIPS: 4pm Dave Kury; MALABAR MO’S: 6pm 9pm Last Chance Jam Session 9pm DJ Soul Radio Flyerz SIGGY’S: 8pm DJ Chris w/ KING’S DUCK INN: 3pm GREGORY’S: 9pm Andres MOONSTRUCK: TBA TBA Texas Hold’em Fernandez w/ TBA OASIS: 9pm Trauma SKEWERS: 7pm Belly LOU’S BLUES: 2pm TBA; HEIDIS JAZZ CLUB: SAKE’S LOUNGE: 8pm Dancing 7pm TBA 7pm Al Goldenberg & Rich Sybil Gage THIRSTY BONES: MALABAR MO’S: 3pm Abraham SANDBAR Cocoa Bch: 8pm 9:30pm Halloween Party w/ Medusa LOU’S BLUES: 8pm Pat Sandbar-O-Ween “Beach of MeanStreak SAKE’S LOUNGE: 8pm Bautz the Living Dead” w/ Bughead ULTRA LOUNGE: 9pm Karaoke MOONSTRUCK: 8pm Ron and TBA TBA SANDBAR Cocoa Bch: 4pm Teixeira SBI: 8:30pm Open Blues Jam WYNFIELDS: DJ JT Unusual Itch; 10pm DJ Josh SAKE’S LOUNGE: 8pm SHADY OAKS LOUNGE: SBI: 1pm TBA Mike Lupis 9pm Halloween Party w/ Last 2 - SUNDAY SHADY OAKS LOUNGE: SANDBAR Cocoa Bch: 9pm Chance CAPTAIN HIRAM’S: 9pm Karaoke w/ DJ Jamie Karaoke SIGGY’S: 8pm Halloween Scholars Word THIRSTY BONES: Karaoke SHADY OAKS LOUNGE: Bash w/ DJ Chris & All About COCOA BEACH PIER: These calendars are the compi- 9pm Karaoke w/ DJ Jamie Nothing 2pm Dugan & Michaels lation of entertainment listed by SIGGY’S: 8pm Modern Day THIRSTY BONES: 9:30pm CRICKETS: 9pm Karaoke our advertisers and non-profit Giant Halloween Party w/ Probable w/Ginger organizations. Brevard Live THIRSTY BONES: 9pm Cause CROWNE PLAZA: 3pm Magazine is not responsible for Karaoke Jones ULTRA LOUNGE: 9pm The Unusual Itch; One Band any wrong listings. All listings ULTRA LOUNGE: 9pm Big Halloween Party w/ Green FISHLIPS: 4pm TBA are subject to change during the Johnson Karaoke Goblyn, Lady & The Tramps HEIDI’S JAZZ CLUB: 7pm month. WYNFIELDS: 6:30pm Texas WYNFIELDS: DJ JT Hold’em 1 - SATURDAY HALLOWEEN CAPTAIN HIRAM’S: TBA 31 - FRIDAY COCOA BEACH PIER: 5pm CAPTAIN HIRAM’S: 4pm Dugan & Michaels; 8pm TBA Rev Billy C. Wirtz; 6:30pm COLD KEG: Curse of the Tree Frogs; 7:30pm Sixty Watt Keg w/ Velvet Lenore & Co. Sun COYOTES: 9pm TBA CITY LIMITS LOUNGE: CRICKETS: 9pm Karaoke 8:30pm Bulge-O-Ween w/ The w/Ginger; Halloween Party Bulge CROWNE PLAZA: 12pm COCOA BEACH PIER: 5pm Jah D Dugan & Michaels; 8pm John FISHLIPS: 4pm TBA; 9pm Quinlivan Band TBA COLD KEG: Ghouls Gone GROUCHO’S COMEDY Wild w/ Tasha Scott & Roz CLUB/Melbourne: 9:30pm Russell Andres Fernandez w/ TBA Melbourne Civic Theatre Presents CROWNE PLAZA: 3pm Dj HEIDIS JAZZ CLUB: Tony Banks; The Return of the 8:30pm Ron Teixeira Trio The Passion of Dracula Shining Halloween Party w/ w/ Rabbit Simmons & Stan The Unusual Itch & Against Soloko his is the classic Dracula legend set in the English the Grain KEY WEST BAR: 9pm TBA Tcountryside in 1911 where several village girls EARLS: Halloween Party w/ KING’S DUCK INN: 1pm have died under mysterious circumstances. Dr. Seward 24 Steven Texas Hold’em; 7pm Annual presides over a nearby mental hospital and the local- FISHLIPS: Halloween Party. Halloween Costume Party w/ 4pm Dave Kury; 9pm DJ Soul TBA ity has acquired a new resident, Count Dracula! A trio GROUCHO’S COMEDY LOU’S BLUES: 5pm of doctors, a young reporter and a stouthearted English CLUB/Melbourne: 9:30pm Karaoke w/ Bob Neal. 9:30pm lord battle the Count for possession of the lovely hero- Andres Fernandez w/ TBA AK40 ine. Sometimes the show is very scary and sometimes HEIDIS JAZZ CLUB: 5pm MAINSTREET PUB: 5pm very funny but in the end there will be blood! Johnny Bolan; 8:30pm Ron Chris Miller; 9pm DJ KW Teixeira Trio MEG O MALLEYS: Meg O’ The Melbourne Civic Theatre presents this horror/com- KEY WEST BAR: 9pm Ween Street Party w/ TBA dedy from October 10th to November 2nd at 8 pm, Fri- Halloween Costume Contest MOONSTRUCK: TBA days and Saturdays is also a matinee at 2 pm w/ Pinch SAKE’S LOUNGE: 8pm Ticket Prices are $17 for adults, $14 for students, se- LOU’S BLUES: 5pm Mayhem Karaoke w/ Bob Neal; 9:30pm SANDBAR Cocoa Bch: 3pm niors and children. Absolute Blue TBA; 7:30pm TBA For more information call the Melbourne Civic MAINSTREET PUB: 9pm SBI: 8:30pm TBA Theatre at 321-723-6935 DJ KW SHADY OAKS LOUNGE:

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AUDITIONS Oct 25-26: Space Coast Jazz Strawbridge Art League. Oct 27-28: Private Lives. Fest. Wickham Park Amphithe- Henegar Center, Melbourne. Henegar Center. 723-8698 atre. Melbourne 723-8698 Notice Oct 26: Peter Frampton. King Oct 6-Nov 3: Landmarks our to all entertainers, artists, CONCERTS/MUSIC Center. Melbourne. 242-2219 Heritage w/ Srawbridge Art writers and other members Every Friday: 11:30am Brown Oct 26: Space Coast Flute League. King Center. of the artistic community: Bag Lunch. Cocoa Village Orchestra 25th Anniversary Until Nov 9: “Opinions-Polit- Oct 3: Jazz Friday. Brevard Art Fall Concert. SUMC- 7400 N. ical Cartoons” and “Family In adherence to the copy- Museum, Melbourne. 242-0737 Wickham Rd. 223-9875 Ties-3 Generations”. Brevard right laws of the United Oct 3: Randy Owen - The Art Museum. 242-0737 States, it will now be Voice of Alabama. King Center EVENTS/FESTIVALS for the Performing Arts, Mel- Oct 3: First Friday. Eau Gallie THEATRE neccessary for all those bourne, 242-2219 Arts District. 259-8261 Oct 3-5: The Moon is Blue. persons to download Oct 4: Random Acts of Music/ Oct 3: Titus Nights Cruise In. Surfside Players, Cocoa Beach. from our website, or ob- WFIT 89.5 FM. Wickham Park, Historic Downtown Titusville, 783-3127 tain at our offices a copy Melbourne. 674-8950 267-3036 Oct 3-19: Brighton Beach of a free-use licence if Oct 5: Sharon Osuna. Oct 4-5: Melbourne Mainstreet Memoirs. Henegar Center. 723- Cocoa you would like to be fea- Beach Public Library. 868-1104 Masters of Art Festival. His- 8698 Oct 8: Open Mic. Cocoa Beach toric Downtown Melbourne Oct 10-Nov 2: Arsenic and Old tured in our magazine Public Library. 868-1104 Oct 10: Friday Fest w/ Fat Lace. BCC Palm Bay Campus. and its advertising. This Oct 11: The Force of Destiny City. Historic Downtown Mel- 723-3056 will cover all photo- w/ BSO. King Center 242-2219 bourne, 724-1741. Oct 10-Nov 2: The Passion graphs that are used and Oct 11: Danny Morris. Eau Oct 11: 4th Annual Free Fam- of Dracula. Melbourne Civic writings that are qouted ily Fun Day. Police Hall of Theatre. 723-6935 Gallie Civic Center on a case-by-case basis Oct 14: Adaskin String Trio w/ Fame. Titusville. 264-0911 Until Oct 11: The Haunting of Tom Gallant. United Methodist Oct 18-19: Cocoa Village Fall Hill House. Titusville Playhouse. that you will fill out, Church, Indialantic. 956-8775 Art & Craft Festival. 631-9075 268-1125 sign, date and send or Oct 14 & 16: Swingtime Jazz Oct 24-25. Port Weekend. The Oct 11-Nov 2: Altar Boys. bring the original copy Band. Melbourne Auditorium. Cove at Port Canaveral Riverside Theatre. Vero Beach. to our offices for stor- 724-0555 Oct 23, 24, 29, 30 & 31: “The 800-445-6745 age. There is no charge Oct 17: Feel the Spirit w/ Haunts” Haunted House. Until Oct 12: Jekyll & Hyde. for this action and only Indialantic Chamber Singers. Henegar Center. 723-8698 Cocoa Village Playhouse. 636- St. John the Evangelist Catholic Oct 24, 25, 31 & Nov. 1: Hell’s 5050 serves to protect both Church, Viera. 960-5000 Ranch. Forever Florida. 888- Oct 14: Phantom Toll Booth. parties’ copyright own- Oct 18: The Harvest Music 957-9794 King Center, Melbourne, 242- ership. The agreement Jam. Forever Florida. St. Cloud. Oct 29-Nov 9: Space Coast 2219 does not mean you are 888-957-9794 State Fair. Cocoa Expo Center. Oct 17-31: The Rocky Horror transferring your own- Oct 18: Classic Albums Live 639-3976 Picture Show. Surfside Players, ership rights to Brevard Series/Led Zeppelin I. King Cocoa Beach. 783-3127 Center, Melbourne, 242-2219 EXHIBITS Oct 24-Nov 1: “Sister Mary Live Magazine, only that Oct 19: Fall Concert w/ Oct 5 & 10: Fall in Love-BCBA Ignatious Explains it All For you authorize the use of Indialantic Chamber Singers. Bridal Show. Porcher House, You” and “The Actor’s Night- your materials. Eastminster Presbyterian Church. Cocoa. 639-3500 mare”. Titusville Playhouse. 960-5000 Oct 6: Changing Colors w/ 268-1125 Benefit For Iraq Vet

SSGT Russ Marek is a local soldier over 20 percent of his body. Then he bikes in at Lou’s Blues by 3 pm. Car from Satellite Beach was serving lost his belongings in a house fire. clubs and the public are welcome to with the 4th Battalion, 64th Armor In an effort to replace furnishings in attend this benefit. Live bands, food, Regiment of the Army’s 3rd Infantry his new home being built by “Homes drawings and prizes all afternoon. For Division near Baghdad in Iraq when For Troops” a benefit will be held on more information call 321-779-2299. his tank was destroyed by an IED and Sunday. October 26th, at Lou’s Blues Russ lost his right arm and leg, suf- in Indialantic. A poker run starts at fered brain injury and severe burns 9 am, last bike out by 10:30 am, all

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BURGER INN: 1819 N. FOREVER FLORIDA: 4577 New Haven Ave., Downtown sebastianbeachinn.com Harbour City Blvd. Melbourne. N. Kenansville Rd. St Cloud. Melbourne. 321-723-7811; *** 321-254-2211 888-957-9794. www.mainstreetpub.cc SHADY OAKS LOUNGE: *** www.foreverflorida.com *** 6050 Babcock St. Palm Bay. Captain Hiram’s: *** Malabar Mo’s: 2805 Ma- 321-727-7004 1580 US1, Sebastian. 772-589- GREGORYS: 900 N. Atlantic labar Rd., Palm Bay 321-725- *** 4345; www.hirams.com Ave. Cocoa Beach. 321-799- 8374; www.malabarmos.com Siggy’s: 1153 Malabar Rd. *** 2557; www.gregorysonthe- *** NE, Palm Bay. 321/952-0104 City Limits Lounge beach.com MEG O’MALLEY’S: 812 E. *** (Brunswick Bowling *** New Haven Ave. Melbourne SKEWERS: 144 5th Ave. Cntr): 4851 S. Dairy Rd., GROUCHO’S COMEDY 321-952-5510; www.megomal- Indialantic. 321-727-8944; Melbourne. 321-723-7400 CLUB: at Makoto’s, 785 S. leys.com www.skewersrestaurant.net *** Babcock St., Melbourne. 321- *** *** Cocoa Beach Pier: 401 724-1220; www.grouchopro- MOONSTRUCK: 836 E. New SPACE COAST HARLEY Meade Ave. 321-783-7549 ductions.com Haven Ave. Downtown Mel- DAVIDSON/BUELL: 1440 *** *** bourne. 321-951-4555; www. Executive Cr. 321-259-1311; COYOTES BAR & GRILLE: HEIDI’S JAZZ CLUB: 7 N. moonstruck.com www.spacecostharley.com The Corner of A1A & Eau Gal- Orlando Ave. Cocoa Beach. *** *** lie. 321-610-7950 321-783-6806; www.heidis- OASIS BAR: 300 Ocean Ave. SUN SHOPPE CAFE: 540 E. *** jazzclub.com Melbourne Beach 321-951- New Haven. Melbourne 321- COLD KEG NIGHTCLUB: *** 0812 676-1438; 4060 W. New Haven Ave. , Key West Bar: 2286 SR *** www.sunshoppecafe.com Melbourne 321-724-1510; A1A, Indian Harbour Beach. PAPA J’S HIDEAWAY: 3200 *** www.coldkegnightclub.com 321-773-1577 Dixie Hwy. Palm Bay. 321- SUPERFLEA: I-95 at W. Eau *** 373-9003 Gallie Blvd. Melbourne. 321- Crickets: 1942 N. Wick- King Center for the *** 242-9124; ham Rd., Melbourne. 321-242- Performing Arts: 3865 sake’s LOUNGE: 1275 N. www.superfleamarket.com 9280 N. Wickham Rd., Melbourne Atlantic Ave, Cocoa Beach. *** *** 321-242-2219; www.kingcen- 321-783-1311; www.sebastian- THIRSTY BONES: 221 CROWNE PLAZA: 2605 N. ter.com beachinn.com Crockett Blvd, Merritt Island. Hwy A1A. Indialantic, 321- *** *** 321-452-0568; www.thirsty- 777-4100 KING’S DUCK INN: 4155 SANDBAR SPORTS GRILL: bones.com *** N. Courtenay Pkwy. Merritt 4301 Ocean Beach Blvd. *** EARL’S HIDEAWAY: 1405 Island. 321-452-5925; www. Cocoa Beach. 321-799-2577; ULTRA LOUNGE: Indian River. Dr. Sebastian. kingsduckinn.com 300 Ocean Ave. Melbourne 407 Brevard Ave., Cocoa Vil- 772-589-5700; *** Beach. 321-733-7977; www. lage. 321-690-0096 www.earlshideaway.com Lou’s Blues: 3191 N. sakeslounge.com *** SRA1A, Indialantic. 321-779- WYNFIELD’S: 190 Hwy FISHLIPS: 610 Glen Cheek 2299; www.lousbluesupstairs. *** A1A. Satellite Beach. Dr. Port Canaveral. 321-784- com Sebastian Beach Inn: *** 4533; *** 7035 SR A1A, Melbourne www.fislipswaterfront.com MainstreeT pub: 705 E. Beach. 321-728-4311; www.

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THE HAUNTS - A BONE-CHILLING HAUNTED HOUSE IN MELBOURNE

he Henegar Center for the Arts announces the 2nd an- Tnual horrifying haunted house “The Haunts” in historic downtown Melbourne. The scary, ghoul filled haunted asy- lum takes place on October 23, 24, 29, 30 and 31 from 7 pm to 10 pm. Tickets for the event are $10. “The Haunts” is a large-scale traditional haunted house designed to frighten even the most fearless. Taking place in the basement of the old Melbourne High School, visitors to “The Haunts” can expect a trip through a haunted asylum where deranged patients roam and unthinkable, diabolical experiments are taking place in the underground lair of Dr. One Love Salon & Spa Wolfwrenstein, an insanely demented scientist. Dead bod- ies, tortured souls, blood-chilling experiments, mentally WHERE DIVAS ARE BORN disturbed patients, insane nurses and orderlies await new victims to pass through the doors of “The Haunts”. This o, you definitely do not have to be rich and famous haunted house is not for the faint of heart and guaranteed to Nto be a diva. Just take a trip to downtown Melbourne be as thrilling as it is frightening. and visit the new “One Love Salon & Spa”, Melbourne’s All proceeds will benefit the restoration of the old Mel- newest eco-chic beauty boutique. Will Bernstein, owner/ bourne High School and capital improvements. The event lead stylist, loves the art of hair design. Whether creating is sponsored in part by the State of Florida – Division of soft playful waves or provocative edgy hair cuts or that Cultural Affairs, Brevard County Board of County Com- ever so classic look , Will’s specialty is his 100 percent sat- missioners through the Brevard Cultural Alliance, Inc., and isfaction guarantee. Master at the art of color, he uses Paul the City of Melbourne. Tickets will be available at the door Mitchell product with low to no ammonia, and Divines Es- the day of the event. The ticket booth and entrance line be- sential Hair Care Collection. Imported from Italy this zero gins outside the east end of the Henegar Center building impact all natural product draws on the Mediterranean and for each day of the event. For additional information call its wealth of herbs flowers and fruits. For that extra green (321) 723-8698 or visit the center’s website at www.hen- impact all of the packaging is recycled material that can be egar.org. brought back to the salon and filled at a discounted price! Aesthetician Daniel Smith brings with him a passion for natural skin care and makeup artistry. Having been in the industry for 10 years, he has great experience with run- DOWNTOWN EVENTS way, weddings and editorial photo shoots. Chanel, Dior, Main Street Masters of Art, Oct. 4 & 5, 10 am - 5 pm M.A.C, and Bobbi Brown are just a few of the companies Friday Fest Street Party, Oct. 10, 6 to 10 pm he has worked for. The Haunts, Oct 23-31, 7 - 10 pm Stop and check this salon spa and their grand opening Meg O’Ween Street Party, Nov. 1st, 6 pm specials for a truly enjoyable experience

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Brendon Perendes & Studio 101

hings are going on in Brevard most people don’t Thave a clue about - big things. A few weeks ago I was invited to a closed-door showcase for Jive records held at a small, but top-notch, studio in north Melbourne. I was the sole representative of print media in attendance. Hmm, does that mean I have juice? Probably not, but I can pretend. About nine or ten Florida based acts were invited - fingers crossed- to audition for Jive A&R and Baby Huey manager, Angela Richardson. Unfortunately the acts that auditioned and the results of said auditions are under wraps and not fit-for-print at this time…secrecy is the name of the game in this biz. But that’s not what I’m writing about here anyway. What this story is about is where the event in question took place and who made it happen. Eight years ago Brendon Perendes opened the doors of Studio 101 with very little money and half a room of low-end equipment. In the beginning 101 was a simple rehearsal space for local bands to - well - rehearse. But with the support of his wife and belief in himself, he has turned his little upstart into a well-worn hub of the local music scene. And now, after almost a decade of growth, he’s going national and taking us all with him. Brendon grew up in and around the Big Apple. His father was absent for most of his youth, but surfaced later helping Brendon obtain construction work for none other than Mr. Russell Simmons, CEO and founder of Def Jam records. He was understandably in awe of Simmons’ business demeanor. “One day I walked in to see Russell running on his treadmill. He had an earpiece and microphone on and he was watching a closed circuit TV with live feed from DF studios”, remembers Perendes. “People would step in front of the camera to do their thing and Russell would give them the thumbs up or thumbs down. The dude was auditioning acts from his treadmill!” Inspired by Simmons, Brendon decided to go to school and learn about the recording industry. He couldn’t afford the tuition but was able to talk the administration into letting him make payments if he kept his grades up. “Ha-ha! I was literally handing cash to the teacher every time I walked into class.” After trade school Brendon found a partner in a co- worker named Hugo. Hugo didn’t know anything about music or recording but he had one very important thing Brendon needed - good credit. They rented a space in downtown Brooklyn, gutted the interior and ordered the equipment. Then, one day before they were set to open, Hugo called and said he

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Labels used to make their profit from record sales and artists banked on the box office. Now that CD sales are in the stink-tank, labels are only signing contracts that give them the bulk of show profits.

was leaving the country. Left with no partner and no money penniless and forgotten by a fickle, cut throat business. It’s to cover bills, Brendon had no choice but to call it a day nice to have a big brother watching your back. and close up shop. “The whole music industry is in transition right now Two years would go by before he would have the and they are trying to save themselves by signing the opportunity to try again. In the meantime he would meet bare minimum of artists and exploiting them as much as his wife Harriet three different times before taking a trip to possible.” the hospital on their first date. There is a revolution in progress. The entire industry “Harriet and I were friends and one day she found me is locked in a power struggle for the money. Labels used just as I was going into anaphylactic shock caused by an to make their profit from record sales and artists banked allergic reaction. She took me to the hospital, essentially on the box office. Now that CD sales are in the stink-tank, saving my life. We’ve been together ever since.” labels are only signing contracts that give them the bulk After transplanting to Florida, Brendon and Harriet of show profits. If the huge rock stars are getting shafted tied the knot. Along with a new bride the wedding also where is the hope for the little guy trying to make bills on produced a large amount of gift money. With Harriet’s his guitar. support Brendon now had capital to return to his dream. “Just last year we lost over 900 record stores in the “It was rough in the beginning. There were a lot of other U.S.”, Brendon told me. “That’s how bad CD sales have studios around, and they were all pricks to me. I wanted to really gotten.” be part of the community and those cats only saw me as So what’s the answer? Brendon has a few ideas he’s competition. But I had a vision and eight years later I’m keeping under wraps for the moment. Whatever they are still here and a lot of those other guys have folded.” you can be sure that they will have yours, mine and every Over the years Brendon has become a well known face other unsigned artist’s best interests at heart. in our local industry. His studio sports a superb pro-set- You can expect me to talk about Brendon and Studio up allowing him to turn out “million dollar” productions 101 a lot in my articles and there is a reason. He knows for local as well as national talent. Along with his partner that, as musicians, we need to stop talking each other down Mr. B, Perendes puts together talent showcases for labels; and realize we are all allies in this game. We are a part of using his contacts with majors like Jive, Universal, Sony, a ridiculously talented community, albeit a small one. It’s Island/Def Jam and Slip-n-Slide to help get our local guys where we find our strength and direction in a business that out into the world. is not always “artist friendly”. We may be in sunny Florida This is a shady, shady industry and most artists are but with G.W. at the helm and the economy in a slump- it entranced by the bright lights and shiny coins- if and when can be very cold out there on your own. If “support” is a labels come knocking. It’s the old bait and switch. With a new concept for you and you’re not sure where to start- try big pile of money in front of you it’s hard to focus on what Studio 101 and Professor Perendes for some guidance. you’re signing. Every day, “rock stars” find themselves Matt Bretz (text), Tim Bretz (photo)

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ROCK FOUNDATION

new frontman has been shaking up the “good ole” Rock AFoundation: Pizza Bob Neale. I know that sounds rath- er like a “party clown” and less than a vocalist. That is until you see this powerhouse perform live. (Maybe we should ask Pizza Bob to get another favorite dish like “T-Bone” or “Ribeye”, just anything that describes his large stage pres- ence better than his current nickname!) Formed in 2006 by Billy James, Rock Foundation got off to a strong start playing Cocoa Mardi Gras and backing Gary “US” Bonds while performing at such hot spots as and booking agent), Gary Andrew (lead guitar and lead Lou’s Blues and Coconuts on the Beach. Then, in late 2007, vocals), Jay Yerkes (keyboards, bass and backing vocals). Rock Foundation added the the final touch with front man What makes Rock Foundation even more unique is the ad- (forget the “Pizza”) Bob Neace who brought with him his dition of Stephan Michael (lead vocals and harmonica), and 10 years experience of performing on the Sterling Cruise the amazing top brass horn section made up by Ceasar “D” Casino and now they are a force to be reckoned with. In the (tenor sax and vocals and flute), Steve Mazzi (tenor sax), first few months of 2008 Rock Foundation with Pizza Bob Phil Dickey (baritone sax) and Doyle Selph (trumpet). moved to the headliner spot at the Bank of America stage On October 17, 2008 Rock Foundation will be the open- for Cocoa Mardi Gras and performed at the post concert ing act for the “New Rascals” featuring Dino Danelli and party at Oh Shucks for the Beach Boys. Gene Cornish two of the original members of the “Young The members of Rock Foundation consist of Bob Neace Rascals” For schedule and more information please visit (front man, lead vocals and guitar), Billy James (drummer www.rockfoundationband.com.

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Harvest Music Jam his fall Forever Florida will come Talive with the sounds of music. Many varieties of local music will be celebrated at the first ever Harvest Music Jam. The festival will take place the weekend of Oc- tober 18th and 19th on the airstrip at For- ever Florida. The music will start at 10 am and go until 10 pm both days. There will also be food and beverage vendors, arts and crafts booths, face-painting, a kid’s area with games, inflatables and much more! Local music talent, Ben Wilson, has worked hard to put together a stellar artist lineup. He says: “Harvest Music Jam’s first year is really focusing on great, unique and local music from Central Florida. There Saturday. November 1st In Downtown Melbourne will be two stages of continuous music.” Some of the acts you will hear are the MEG O’WEEN STREET PARTY world music sounds of Nuclear Umbrella, eg O’Ween is one of the the stage has a fancier look and acoustic rustlings from Andy Cartmell’s infamous street parties the restaurant probably features Acoustic Explosion, New Gravity’s jam M produced by downtown Mel- the longest bench in Brevard band stylings and Florida themed folk mu- bourne’s unique Irish pub, Meg County. And it won’t just be sic of Bill & Eli Perras. Most of the artists O’Malley’s. But when a fire de- those Irishmen that can’t wait to will be performing original music, with stroyed part of the restaurant in get a taste of that Corned Beef plenty of old favorites. May, all bets were off. No, not and Cabbage and the Sheppard’s At the Harvest Music Jam, you will also all of them. One thing you could Pie. be able to take a ride on the Safari Coach, bet on was that Meg’s will be As in the years before, Meg and enjoy a mini Eco-Safari. Camping is open by Meg O’Ween. O’Ween will be featuring the also available for those looking for a little largest costume contest with more adventure. “At the end of the night, Actually the restaurant will lots of prizes, live music and we will have a huge bonfire with a drum open sometime in the month of food and drink. For information circle and I assume, impromptu jamming,” October, nicely renovated and go to www.megomalleys.com adds Wilson. Festival attendees can set up slightly re-designed. The out- or call 321-952-5510. camp on the grounds and wake up on the door patio has been enlarged, 19th to enjoy an Acoustic Breakfast.

PORT WEEKEND: EXPERIENCE THE FLAVORS OF THE PORT t’s the perfect time of the year to the six cruise terminals. The port also Ivisit Port Canaveral, which in an at- bears operations for casino ships, Liq- traction by itself. Port Canaveral is the uid Vegas being the newest addition. second busiest cruise port in the world During the Port Weekend on Octo- with 4.6 million cruise passengers ber 24th and 25th, the port authorities passing through during 2004. Carni- are throwing a huge party up and down val, Disney, Royal Caribbean Interna- the strip featuring the flavors of the tional, Holland America, and Norwe- port, beer fest, costume contest, bed gian Cruise Line are some of the cruise and bathtub races and all kinds of fun. lines which regularly dock at one of

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SCOTT F. HALL so much that I’m currently Scultura Sana 7 using excerpts from Scultura Sana 7 as the soundtrack to 23 track CD my new web site. (myspace. Scott F. Hall has been on com/sculturasanamaker) the Brevard music scene for more than 20 years. In fact, DANNY MORRIS I remember Scott sporting Look What You Did a fabulous, fashion-forward 15 track CD mullet as the bassist in the With his boy-next-door SWINGIN’ AT THE SUPER FLEA 80s alternative/pop band, good looks, down home The Walk. Super Flea & Farmers Market is offering free danc- charm and a signature Creating music these es for everyone on the first and third Sunday of each surf-meets-blues-meets- days that is decidedly less month, beginning October 5th from Noon to 3 pm. The country style, Greensboro, pop and more experimental, dances will be held at the Community Stage located at North Carolina native Scott’s arsenal of musical the south end of the flea market. Featured band will be and multi-instrumentalist weaponry now includes “SRAZZ” performing a mix of standards and classics extraordinaire, Danny instruments I’ve never even from the 30’s to the 80’s. A wooden dance floor will be Morris has become one of heard of including an electric set up and refreshments will be available for purchase. the most popular performers dan bau and an electric This is a free event, but since the flea market is on the Space Coast music whamola (he’s got to be a proud sponsor of the South Brevard Sharing Center scene in recent years. And making this up) in addition and is requesting that each adult provide one non-per- along with bassist Mike to a host of sequencers, ishable food item, canned protein goods (tuna, meat Tolnay and drummer Frank synthesizers and samplers. ravioli, etc.) mac and cheese, any baby food items, and Hetzler, The Danny Morris The liner notes of this toiletries such as diapers, soap and toothpaste. Band’s current release Look record refer to the tracks on SRAZZ features Susan Jerome (known as Mz Su- What You Did, is sure to Scultura Sana 7 as “audible zan, formerly with Melbourne’s 18 piece Big Band delight longtime fans as well sculptures” and describes Swingtime) and Kokopeli Dan on vocals, pianist Ron as convert new ones. them as “soundtracks for Teixeira, Ron Pirtle on bass, Nicholas Chirico on Produced by Danny films seen only in the mind.“ himself, the record kicks off drums, and Paul Polanski on sax. This is a spectacular Which coincidentally was with the raucous “Tequila line-up of seasoned jazz musicians. For more info call exactly how my teenage son Beach“ which along with 321-242-9124. described the music as we the Dick Dale inspired cranked up the disc in the ol’ “Surfin’ Girl” is 100 percent mini van on the way home classic DM at his best. October 18 & 19 In Historic Cocoa Village: from his drum lessons last Other highlights include the week. hilarious “We Real Cool” FALL ART & CRAFT FAIR This record is fresh, as well as amazing remakes bold, creative and exciting. he 24th Annual Fall Art & Craft Fair will be held of the theme from “Green Highlights include “When on Saturday and Sunday, Oct 18th & 19th, from 10 Acres” and the backwoods T it Rains, Sounds the am to 5 pm, rain or shine, on the streets of Historic Co- classic “Mountain Dew.” Same,“ “Lilting Gilly” and coa Village. More than 300 exhibitors will be displaying Clocking in at just over “Thursday Afternoon.“ Fans jewelry, floral art, wood, pottery, paintings, clothing and an hour, Look What You of Frank Zappa, Robert Fripp other handcrafted items. This year the show will feature Did just might be Danny’s and Brian Eno will delight, a “business row” on Church Street where local enter- strongest effort to date. as did I in this, his 7th in the prises can present themselves. There’s plenty of parking, (dannymorrisband.com) “S cultura Sana” series. In and admission is free. For more information visit www. fact, I enjoyed this record cocoavillage.com/events or call 321-631-9075.

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few months ago I wrote about becoming part of a bike hash group. ALast month I joined them on their annual Red Dress Hash, which was by far the best hash yet - and not just because of the pub stops.

By Eroica Fedder

Hashers at the Lost Hares Red Dress Hash 2008

t is hard to take someone seriously when their parading Iaround in a Red Dress in the middle of a parking lot - especially if that someone is a man. About 30 hashers, approximately 25 men and 5 women, showed for the annual Red Dress Hash this year, decked out in their best thrift store diggs. Some, who will remain nameless, wore kilts, which is not the typical tradition, but, for the most part, it was a motley looking crew of bicyclists getting ready to embark on a journey to make heads turn throughout beautiful Melbourne. Our trail took us through the Southern part of town with a stop by Hooters, Grill 192, Pita Pit and Chumley’s for an opportunity to scare the regulars and inundate the bartenders with requests for ice cold mugs of beer. It was hilariously entertaining to look to the left and right as the group rode by and watched people do double and triple takes at the spectacle. I swear, every time I peaked through a passing car’s window, it was a little old lady with her mouth wide open in disbelief. The tradition of the Red Dress Hash started 20 years ago in San Diego, California as a run. There is some variation on the small details of the story, but the general consensus is that a woman, having never been to a foot hash before, showed up in a red dress and red heels. She ran the entire trail photos: Enguels Morales and the following year the San Deigo Hash House Harriers commemorated the anniversary by dressing up in red dresses and running a hash. Since then the phenomenon has spread worldwide through both, foot and bike hashes. I’ve really gotten into this hashing thing - it’s good exercise and a great way to meet new people. Once you come to a few hashes, it’s like you’ve joined a new family - dysfunction and all. And, perhaps more importantly, it is a great way to get your bi-weekly servings of beer.

s I write this I’m sitting in the courtyard of a beautiful AB&B in St. Augustine. I’ve got a lot of events planned here and will tell you all about them next month. Until then, check out bvdh3.com for information on foot hashes or losth3.com for bike hashes in Brevard County.

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Gracies’ Cafe in Downtown Melbourne A FUN MENU IN A COOL SPOT REGGAE BRUNCH ON SUNDAY

ull breakfast has finally likes of meatloaf, juicy pot roast, Fcome back to Historic beer battered fish & chips - and Downtown Melbourne in the their lobster bisque is to die for! form of a quaint new restaurant Gracie’s also offers flavored called Gracie’s Cafe. TJ & Kelly sodas in “old-time” bottles, cap- Mignogna, former owners of the pucinos, espresso, house wine, beachside Breakfast at Lily’s, bottled beer or a cold draft beer recently revamped and opened right from the tap. The drafts are Gracie’s Cafe (The former En- even 2 for 1 all day - everyday. joy Cafe) and they are pleased to On Sundays, when the rest offer a quick alternative from the of downtown is asleep, they fancier restaurants downtown. have reggae music for brunch It’s a cool, casual place to relax with shady outdoor seating on inside or kick off your shoes on the paito and plenty of parking. the patio and have a great meal Bring your friends because the with friends. place is adorable, their prices are You can order breakfast any- “recession-friendly”, the food is time and with items on the menu freshly prepared and the service such as 25-plus varieties of eggs is personable. Just like in those benedict, pan cooked omelettes, “good old times”. fruit covered waffles, french Gracie’s Cafe is conveniently toast, pancakes and more, it will located in the Galleria right next be tough to decide, but believe to the Melbourne Civic Theatre me, you won’t leave hungry. and is open Mon - Thur 8 am to They also serve scrumptious 3 pm and Fri & Sat 8 am to 9 home style meals with generous pm. On Sundays they are open 8 portions such as grilled paninis, am to 2 pm (for Reggae Brunch) fish tacos, burgers like the “Big and closed on Tuesday. Kahuna”, fresh salads and huge stuffed burritos or quesadillas Gracies’ Cafe, 820 E. New with your choice of veggies, Haven Avenue. Call 321-956- chicken, shrimp, mahi and steak. 8414 for more information. Their daily specials feature the FOOD NEWS he 2nd Annual along with excellent food more exciting fire fighter Matt of Matt’s Tropical TIndialantic Food & from local restaurants. In auction-offs, fantastic si- Grill will open his brand- Wine Fest is held at City conjunction with Djon, lent auction items and new rizzy place in Down- Tropics on October 18th his staff and their won- tons of door prizes. You town Melbourne sometime from 1 to 5 pm to benefit derful efforts, it was the can purchase your tickets in October. The new res- the Indialantic Volunteer Indialantic Volunteer Fire in advance at City Tropics taurant has a southbeach Fire Department. Last Department’s most suc- Bistro. For more info call feel and serves Chef Matt’s year, there were several in- cessful fundraiser of the 321-723-1300. ecclectic cuisine. Bar and credible wines to be tasted year. Expect the same with *** patio included.

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...in Orlando VOM 822 Clay Street, Winter Park By Mara Bermudez

close friend recently referred to the Virgin Olive Market (VOM) as a little restaurant with big flavor. Upon sam- Apling their fare, this is not an exaggeration. The quarters are cramped – olive jars, jumbo cans of roasted red peppers, and knick-knacks line pantry shelves; artisan pasta is showcased along with cotemporary art; and David Bowie watches from a corner as you nosh on deli treats while a rotating playlist trickles from the speakers. However, what VOM lacks in square feet, they more than make up for in bright and fresh ingredients, laid-back atmosphere, and loyal customers.

ocated just outside of Or- vided an unexpected brightness lando, VOM is a gem hidden and freshness. Lalong long-forgotten car dealer- VOM also provides an as- ships and business strips. A few sortment of soups, salads, sand- tables comprise most of the res- wiches and wraps as well as ar- taurant while coolers, stocked tisan pasta and wine, allowing with everything from tea to wine, customers to bring VOM’s flavor line the back wall. Original art- home. Be sure to save room for a work decorates the walls. The baked good or two – vegan cook- atmosphere is casual, laid-back, ies, raspberry bars, and chocolate and encourages conversation be- brownies make a sweet ending to tween customers. any meal, or grab some trail mix I ordered that day’s special, a for a post-lunch pick me up. white-bean chicken chili, a hearty The staff is welcoming, mix of shredded chicken and ten- friendly, and attentive. Regulars der cannellini beans with notes of are on first name basis. On this black and red pepper. The soup particular afternoon, an elderly provided the right amount of gentleman sauntered in, umbrella warmth to offset a rainy Friday in tow, with homemade brownies afternoon while preserving the for the staff before placing his or- flavor of the ingredients. der. Despite the drizzly weather, ruby- VOM prides itself on great colored strawberries provided a food and good company, and it summer flair to The Olive Oyl undoubtedly delivers. Visit the salad, a delicate arrangement Virgin Olive Market’s website at of organic baby spinach leaves www.virginolivemarket.com to topped with crisp pears, tender view complete the menu. turkey breast, pungent gorgon- zola, and walnuts, dressed with Virgin Olive Market is locat- a tangy homemade Dijon vinai- ed on 822 Clay Street in Winter grette. Verdant basil leaves pro- Park, Florida.

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onev had a deep and rich beginning in the pots, and he threw these perfectly. YAVOR Gtraditional art. He was born in Sofia, Then, I made the handles, ornaments, and Bulgaria, where he worked in a studio for drawings on them…. It was teamwork, a sculptor. There, he became familiar with and it was wonderful to work with him.” and developed a passion for working with Those pots and vases have since been GONEV clay. Gonev studied art in high school shipped to New York for an exhibition. By Lou Belcher and went on to attend technical school in Gonev didn’t come to the United Bulgaria for ceramics. States until 2005. After his schooling and Through each piece From Sofia, he moved to Kustendil before moving here, he opened a studio and worked as a restorer in a museum. in Kustendil. There, he concentrated on of sculpture or each He worked on the original pots that ceramics. He created pieces in all sizes, painting, Yavor were recovered from archeological digs; including monuments. He worked in his and he restored these Greek, Roman, studio by himself with no helpers except Gonev expresses and Byzantium pots for the Kustendil when he created large ornamental works. his view of life and Archeological Exposition. That’s how he He has had many solo exhibits in the depth of our first became interested in making replicas Bulgaria. Now, his work is beginning to of Greek vases. He said, “Being a restorer become known in the United States. relationship to the helped me make the replicas closer to the People tell Gonev that his ceramic earth and all things. originals.” work is different. He said that it’s probably Gonev, in collaboration with Bill because he doesn’t use glaze. Instead, he To him, working Emans, recently finished fifteen Greek shows the natural core of the clay, and he with clay returns classic pots and vases for wine. Of the uses pigments not paints to make the clay collaboration, Gonev said, “I gave him in the colors needed for the piece. him to his roots. (Emans) the shapes and dimensions of In addition to the pieces he sculpts

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from clay, he creates works by putting together different materials, such as ceramics and wood. For these pieces, he usually uses old wood. He has several of these pieces in a collection he calls Memory – named that because the wood for those pieces came from his father’s home and is 200-years old. Another favorite combination of materials is putting together ceramics and colored cement. For these pieces, he puts pigment in the cement then uses the ceramic as mosaic tiles. He has seven installations of this type of work in Bulgaria. In 2005, he installed a fountain and an art shower of this work at the Beach Place Guest House in Cocoa Beach, Florida.

ocoa Beach and Kustendil are sister cities. Gonev first Ccame to the United States in 2005 for six months as part of a cultural program where three artists came here to create an exhibit of art showers. Cocoa Beach is the perfect place for these pieces of art. In addition to working as functional showers, they are works of art and beautify the landscape at a beach house or beside a pool. In 2007, Gonev returned to the United States. Because he wanted to get a feel for different parts of the country, he lived in Chicago for over a year. He admits it was a good experience to see that part of the country. It gave him a chance to begin to understand the American way. Then he travelled for three months to 15 different states. He stayed a bit in Boston, New Haven, Salt Lake City, and many more spots. He has a good friend in Cocoa Beach who found the Horse Creek Pottery on Anderson Way off US 1 in Melbourne. Gonev liked the artistic environment at the Horse Creek Pottery and decided it would be a good place to concentrate on his art. He is very grateful to Carol Evans, the founder of the pottery, and to the other potters at Horse Creek who have given him the opportunity to work in an environment so conducive to his artistic goals. As he put it, “Horse Creek Pottery is my dream.” He admits but he prefers to use clay, making an important connection that it has opened up many possibilities for him. Through between his 3-D pieces and his paintings. Of this connection, the artists at the pottery, his work was placed in the Art he says, “The clay is the earth, and the earth gives everything and Antique Studio and Gallery on Highland Avenue in for the art. It’s all natural.” Eau Gallie. When the owners of the Waterfire Gallery on When asked about the many buildings in his works South Patrick Trail in Indian Harbour Beach saw his work, of clay and in his paintings, he responded, “People make they began carrying pieces of his art as well. His work is the buildings and they tear them down. It is the same with also presented by Art Vue Gallery on Rt. 520 in Cocoa life. There’s birth and death. There is always a connection. Village. The buildings have the souls of the people who live there.” Also, when asked about the curved lines of his buildings, onev’s artwork is not limited to 3-dimensional he said, “People have many problems. Art should give them pieces. He also draws and paints. When he paints, he G good feelings, not more problems.” Gonev’s art certainly continues to use the materials from the earth. He paints accomplishes that. When you first see one of his sculptures with ceramic pigment and clay using brushes and a palette of buildings happily stacked together, you can’t help but knife. Through his paintings, he says, “I prove you can do smile at his artistry and creativity. everything with clay.” At times, he does use acrylic paint,

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onev still has a studio in Kustendil. GHis son uses it now. He is studying to become a ceramicist or sculptor. He also has a daughter who is creating a life for herself in the art world. She, too, studied in Sofia. She is an art critique living in England and is continuing to study there. Even though he has these important connections in Bulgaria, Gonev intends to stay in the United States. While he concentrates on becoming known for his art, he is making ends meet through deck work and doing other jobs as they come up. He looks forward to the time when he can concentrate only on art and when he can begin to incorporate some of his American experiences into his work. Gonev admits that it has been a challenge to come to the United States and to start over. He hasn’t been here long, but I suspect that soon enough he will become well known for his beautiful ceramic pieces, his art showers, and his paintings. To see more of Yavor Gonev’s work, go to http://www.yavorgonev.blogspot. com. To contact him, call (773) 574-4915 or email him at [email protected].

BREVARD ART NEWS he Landmarks touring exhibit, created by the artists animals, the people, and wildlife of the land of her birth, of The Strawbridge Art League, has moved to the Africa. HarrisT Gallery at the Maxwell C. King Center for the Per- • Sue Franklin discovered the mystique of porcelain forming Arts. The opening reception for the exhibit is on painting in the 1990’s and began learning the art with Thursday, October 2nd, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. The public the late Elaine Bowen, one of the founders of today’s is welcome. Brevard Porcelain Artists. • Pat Blaga and Pat Sams have painted in oil for 30 he Art and Antique Studio and Gallery on Highland years or more. Prior to her retirement, Blaga taught oil Avenue in Eau Gallie presents porcelain painters as and acrylic painting and owned a retail store. Sams’ theirT featured artists for October. The following artists are involvement in the art came about because she could find participating in this exhibit. no porcelain tiles on the island with Aruba scenes when • Trish Kern and Ardis Reihs. They were introduced to she took a trip back “home” – and decided to make her porcelain painting by their moms and both began porce- own. lain painting in the 1970’s. Reihs began teaching porce- There will be an opening reception at the Art and lain painting in 1989. Antique Studio and Gallery on Friday, October 3, 2008, • Denice Van Waardenburg became hooked on por- from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. This is free and open to the celain painting in the 1970’s when she and her husband public. were living in Brazil. Her favorite subjects are the

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Melbourne Art Festival: SCHOLARSHIP ART AUCTION 2008

he 2008 Art Scholar- gins at 7 pm at the down- Festival. The 2008 Brevard four years. Tship Auction of the town Melbourne Henegar County high school seniors The Melbourne Art Melbourne Art Festival will Center for the Arts, 625 who were awarded schol- Festival has also provided occur on Saturday, Novem- New Haven Avenue. Enjoy arships are Megan Gross in 2008: A $100 donation ber 8, 2008. The proceeds appetizers by Rive Gauche, of Melbourne High School to the art teacher in each from this event benefit the live music by the Brevard and Nicole Haywood of Brevard County school for Festival’s Art Education Symphony Youth Orches- Bayside High School. Ms. supplies in their classrooms, and Scholarship Fund. This tra, and a cash bar. Admis- Gross is attending the Day- financial sponsorships to year’s event includes over sion to the auction is $25 tona Beach/UCF Photogra- the Brevard Cultural Alli- one hundred seventy-five ($30 at the door). For tick- phy Program. Ms Haywood ance School Residencies pieces that were donated by ets and information go to is attending the University Program, scholarships for the artists who participated www.melbournearts.org or of North Florida majoring in local youngsters to attend in the 2008 Melbourne Art call 321-722-1964. Art Education. Each recipi- Brevard Art Museum sum- Festival as well as two piec- More than $30,000 in ent will receive $1,500 for mer camps. es created by the 2008 Stu- art scholarships has been each year they successfully dent Scholarship recipients. awarded over the past 15 continue in their respective The silent auction be- years by the Melbourne Art programs for a maximum of

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I asked Brevard Live’s wise-guy Joey Simeo to write a roast about the BMAs. He DID! And while most of us perceived it as very funny, others were concerned to hurt any feelings. Therefore I want to warn you: If you belong to the “easily offended”, please skip this article and go back to page 8 where you find all the accolades. However, if you enjoy a good laugh about yourself and US, please be our guest. It’s not that we don’t know what they say behind our backs... The Editor Better luck next year! By Joey Simao

ongratulations to all the winners at the Brevard Live was just too much for him so he asked Brian Arnold to CMusic awards. I am sure they felt that they must have sit with him on stage. Brian did exactly what I thought he deserved it. It has been said that everyone who was nomi- would do. Drink! nated is a winner. Well the truth is, you’re not. If you did Brian is part of the group Tango Palace. Not sure if the not pick up an award that means you were a loser. I have band is still together but in Brian’s mind they are. Brian is no idea why people want to say there are no losers. Losing also part of the Greg and Brian Duo. Let the record show is a part of life so get used to. that Greg has all the talent in the group. Brian just tags If you were not able to flood the voting box with all along for the women and booze but there is nothing wrong your friends, family and anyone else that you could beg with that. Rumor has it that Brian won’t be asked to co- to vote for you, then you did not deserve to win. Don’t host the show again next year. I should know because I feel bad, the competition had nothing to do with talent. It started the rumor. was mostly a popularity contest. There were a couple of The audience was a mixture of people from ages sev- performers that won based on their talent and everyone enteen to seventy-five, and no, the seventy- five year old knows who they are. I am not a fan of any band that plays was not Kenny Cohen. along with music tracks during a live gig. That is more like I was amazed how many women were wearing black karaoke for musicians. Why not just play some air guitar at the awards. I guess that’s because black is supposed to and drums while you’re at it. make you look thinner. The key words being “suppose I was very impressed with Marie Davino who sang the to”. Star Spangled Banner and, of course, I was blown away by Here is a fashion tip for you ladies. If you have a tat- bass player extraordinaire Nathan Thorpe. Vocalist Jessica too that covers your back, please don’t wear a low cut Ottway had a very nice tan. strapless dress. Save the dress for when your trailer park It was nice to see the host of the show Chris Long, fi- has a dance. Another thing, when you go outside to smoke nally coming to terms with his age. Chris wore a very nice please don’t spray perfume on you before you come back suit from the JC Penny Collection and for the first time inside. You smell like an ashtray that was just sprayed with he went hatless for most of the show. Chris seemed very perfume. comfortable allowing everyone to view his receding hair- I was glad to see that alcohol was being served be- line. Welcome to club brother. Now if we can only stop cause most of the people at the awards were from Siggy’s, Chris from painting his fingernails. Lou’s Blues, Crickets and the Cove. Most would not have This is the first year that Chris did not constantly men- been able to sit that long without a beer and it also helps to tion that he was on the road with the band Poison. I guess be a little buzzed to enjoy Brian’s humor. he figured out that no one really cares that he gets to wash Brett Michael’s underwear. All in all I enjoyed myself. You can tell Chris is getting old because he needed to sit through the whole show and he took a shot of Flomax If you want some laughs this month make sure you so he would not have to pee often. check out Groucho’s Comedy Club and remember, if you I can’t remember that last time I watched an awards were nominated for an award this year and you did not win show where the host sat on his ass for the entire show. All you are a loser. Better luck next year. kidding aside Chris does a great job and is one hell of guy. (There is no punch line coming). This year Chris decided that hosting the show alone

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