Noteworthy South Florida Events Calendar _________________________________________________________________________ Here are some events that I either know or have researched and are all about spreading LOVE & positivity. This is a labor of love which I hope spreads joy to many. Support the artists, come, see, hear them & dance, live & LOVE: Great Live Vibez: New - Oct 10, Fri, 6-9pm Rose Max A GREAT NIGHT OF Brazilian MUSIC!! Poolside Beach Bash at the Lava Tiki Bar & Grille in the Crowne Plaza Hollywood Beach. This is one of the newest hotels in the greater Ft. Lauderdale area. A chic destination for dining and drinks, you are invited to relax on a plush lounger or in a secluded cabana next to their gorgeous infinity pool. Listen to the breeze rustling the palms as you take in a spectacular South Florida sunset and incredible views of the Intracoastal Waterway. Kick off your weekend by for Tiki Sunsets at Lava. Refresh with a cool Tiki cocktail or an ice cold beer as you unwind. Enjoy delicious sampling of the Chef’s specialty grill items and delightfully fresh sushi. Lava Tiki Bar & Grille Crowne Plaza Hollywood Beach 4000 S. Ocean Dr. Intracoastal & Hallandale Beach Blvd. Hollywood FL 33019 Free valet parking before 7pm. For cabana reservations email info@salomonsnow.com www.cphollywoodbeach.com/lavabar/index.html www.rosemax.com Oct 10, Fri, 9pm-1am, FREE LANZALLAMAS - A GREAT NIGHT OF WORLD BEAT MUSIC!! VAN DYKE CAFE 846 LINCOLN ROAD Miami Beach 33129 www.thevandykecafe.com www.myspace.com/lanzallamasmonofonica Oct 10, Fri, 9pm, FREE 21+ THANK GOD IT'S HONEY! presents: SPRED THE DUB @ The Lounge $2 domestic, $3 import, 2 for 1 wells from 9-11pm, Bit-o-Honey shot specials! Killer Sushi served til 3am! 517 Clematis Street, WPB, FL 33401 561-655-9747 www.myspace.com/theloungewpb www.thehoneycomb.com Refugee Oct 10, Fri, 7pm, Oct 11, Sat, 7pm, Oct 12, Sun, 4pm, $20, under 12 $10 Refugee – A musical by playwright Marc Joseph. Directed by Yamit Geiger Lemoine Marc Joseph’s “Refugee” is a hip-hop flavored play with song & dance interludes about flrring home in search of freedom & adadptation to a strange new land called Miami. A “Miami Made” Carnival Centre commission, Refugee is a stirring tale about Ludovic, a singer of protest songs who escapes the political oppression of his native Haiti, only to find indifference, confusion, hostility, loneliness & finally success on US shores. It’s a personal story that Joseph himself has lived, & one many Americans call their own. Artsouth Cultural Arts Center 240 North Krome Ave Homestead, FL 33030 www.artsouthhomestead.org Info: Artsouth: 305-247-9406 or info@artsouthhomestead.org Ayabonmbe: 786-473-8712 or ayabonmbe4@hotmail.com New - Oct 10, Fri, 9pm, $5 Kulcha Shok Surf night - Its a continuation of KS 5 Year Anniversary Live performances from Alex Baugh & the Crazy Carls as well as Horizen with a special tribute to skate legend Mike King & the viewing of the new surf movie 'The Pursuit' as well as a special slide show from Shrimp Creole the Dive Bar 3233 N Ocean Blvd A1A just 2 blocks north of Oakland Park Blvd Ft. Lauderdale Beach http://thedivebar.net www.kulchashok.com New - Oct 11 Kulcha Shok Surf night is expanding & going on the road each month with the next stop is the Boardriders Cantina in Boca Raton. Its a continuation of KS 5 Year Anniversary Live performances from Alex Baugh & the Crazy Carls as well as Horizen with a special tribute to skate legend Mike King & the viewing of the new surf movie 'The Pursuit' Boardriders Cantina 231 Se 1st Ave. Boca Raton, FL 33432 www.kulchashok.com New - Oct 11, Sat, 8:30pm Come on out for a drum circle with Sean Dibble at Garden of Eatin' this Saturday at 8:30. Don't forget that Garden of Eatin' offers top quality vegetarian food and drinks for your enjoyment Garden of Eatin' 136 NW 62nd St Miami, FL 33150 Info: (305) 754-8050 Map here - http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=Garden+of+Eatin%27+,+miami&fb=1&cid=0,0,715062806139149465&sa=X&oi=local_result&resnum=1&ct=image Oct 11, Sat, 8pm, $15 -$90 RAVI SHANKAR Legendary virtuoso sitarist, composer, teacher and writer Ravi Shankar, is India’s most esteemed musical ambassador and a singular phenomenon in the classical musical worlds of East and West. Among his works are two concertos for sitar and orchestra, as well as scores for ballets and films, including the Academy Award-winning Gandhi, for which he was nominated for both a Grammy and an Oscar. “To me, his genius and his humanity can only be compared to that of Mozart’s.” - Yehudi Menuhin In the period of the awakening of the younger generation in the mid 60's, Ravi Shankar gave three memorable concerts - Monterey Pop Festival, Concert for Bangla Desh and The Woodstock Festival. Mr. Shankar has several disciples and many of them are now very succesful concert artists and composers. "Ravi Shankar is the Godfather of World Music" - George Harrison Kravis Center for the Performing Arts Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall 701 Okeechobee Boulevard West Palm Beach 33401 www.ravishankar.org www.kravis.org Carnival Weekend October 11, Sat Make Noise Carnival Tour - Soca & Kompa style. Bunji Garlin, Alison Hinds, Sweet Micky, Ricky T, Carimi & T-Vice. Soca & Kompa in an indoor/outdoor facility. Area 51 950 NE 2nd Ave Miami 33132 http://letsfete.com Oct 12, Sun, Adults $20 & children under 12 are free. This is a family event. The park opens at 9am. The 24th Annual Miami Carnival Celebration with the 2008 Soca Monarch Bunji Garlin and 2008 Road March Queen Faye Ann Lyons to perform live! The parade of bands will begin at 12 noon sharp on 20th and NE 2nd Ave. Proceeds to 13th Street, East on 13th Street to Bayshore Drive. North on Bayshore Drive to Bicentennial Park. The all-star line up of confirmed talent to perform include: Bunji Garlin(2008 Soca Monarch),Faye Ann Lyons(2008 Road March Queen), Shurwayne Winchester(Groovy Soca Monarch), Asylum Band, Gailann, Crossovah, Black Stalin, Che’Nelle( I fell in love with a DJ), Skinny Fabulous and Wen D’(London Soca Monarch),DJs from MIAMI - Dorenzo, Eternal Vibes, Gary Enforcement, Giselle D' Wassi One, House Arrest, Maestro, Mixx 96 Crew, Soca Tech, Super C, and Tidal Wave Sound; from NEW YORK - Back to Basics, Fess, Natural Freaks, Rhythm International and Xtreme Productionz; from ORLANDO - Crown Prince and Tha Vibz; from ATLANTA - Ibis International, Jaspa, Stephen, Tony Tempo, Miami and Orlando Steelbands. This celebration is one of South Florida’s premiere events that bring together South Florida’s multi-ethnic community to experience a unique cultural tradition known as Miami Carnival. Various local and international music bands, steel bands and local business vendors will provide live music, arts & crafts, authentic Caribbean foods and drinks. Attendees can join thousands of revelers as they jump and sway along the parade route in costumes of vibrant colors and intriguing designs. About Miami Carnival Miami Carnival, a refinement of the traditional West Indian style Carnival presentation, will be a spectacle of pageantry, color and fantasy depicted through a kaleidoscope of incredible costumes, steel bands, calypso, soca, compas, and reggae music. A riotous blend of color and music will constitute the parade of groups, which expects to draw visitors from throughout the United States, Canada, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean. Media inquiries and interviews with talent contact: Yvette N. Harris at 786.897.8854. or Yvette@harrispublicrelations.com. They can do interviews with costumes and artists. Bicentennial Park Downtown Miami Info: 305.653.1877 www.miamicarnival.net Purchase Online Discount Tickets Today For 'After Shock' The Official Miami Carnival After Party Go To: www.miamicarnivalaftershock.com New - Oct 12, Sun, FREE before 2 with a flag RAGS & FLAGS - Last Lap - music by: DJ Karl, Kevy Kev, Optimistique, Deathzone and Soca Diva Sosta Lounge Bar 1885 Hollywood Blvd, Downtown Hollywood, FL http://krushmore.com New - Oct 2, Sun, DOORS OPEN AT 7 PM, FREE ADMISSION BEFORE 8 PM AFTER THE CARNIVAL ALL ROADS LEAD TO SUNDAY CABARET AT TOP HOP GARDENS STARRING: CODE RED BAND "NOW AT AN EARLIER TIME WITH WORKING FOLKS IN MIND" AFTER CARNIVAL CELEBRATION CODE RED BAND LIVE SUNDAY CABARET CODE REDS' FIRST PERFORMANCE WILL BE AT 8 PM THEN THE WORLD FAMOUS OPEN MIC HOSTED BY ANDREA COLE DJ TC WILL ROCK THE CROWD DELICIOUS CARIBBEAN FOOD PROVIDED BY MIKE'S RESTAURANT TOP HOP GARDENS 4340 NORTH STATE RD. 7 (441 JUST SOUTH OF COMMERCIAL BL.) FT. LAUDERDALE INFO: 305 778-7228 New - Oct 12, Sun, 8pm-12midnight, FREE & free valet parking Lanzallamas Monofonica Kids Jam - bring kids of all ages & an instrument.We believe that children are the future...... teach them well and let them lead the way.... show them all the beauty they posses inside.... and always hand them an instrument!!! Lanzallamas Monofonica blends world beat, afro-american, mezclai so you can Dance, Dance, Dance! 2X1 BEERS FROM 8 TO 9 PM, COMPLEMENTARY APPETIZERS @ THE BAR, full menu The Place of Miami 833 SW 29 Ave Miami, FL 33134 www.lanzamusica.com www.myspace.com/lanzallamasmonofonica www.theplaceofmaimi.com Oct. 12, Sun, 9pm, FREE ORIENTE - Afro Cubano seduced by New Orleans Soul! At the best music room on the beach! Upstairs at The Van Dyke Cafe 846 Lincoln Road Miami Beach 33129 www.thevandykecafe.com www.myspace.com/orienteworldmusic Oct 12, Sun, Doors open 10pm, Band 11pm, FREE Peter Tosh Earth Day Celebration with the viewing of Red X & family member Journalist to perform at Reggae Sunday at Jazid. Kulcha Shok's Ministers of Roots with Lance-O at the controls spinning the best in reggae music upstairs while 4th Dimension plays live downstairs. Jazid 1342 Washington Ave. Miami Beach www.kulchashok.com Oct 13, Mon, 11pm Brendan O’Hara makes music that’s meant to move the masses. Whether it’s out of their seats and on to the dance floor or into the streets to stand up for things worth fighting for. Movement is, and will always be, what it’s all about. A versatile singer/songwriter, Brendan beat boxes, plays the piano, guitar, harmonica, percussion, and even mimics a pretty good trumpet while delivering cleverly calculated lyrics and simple honest hymns. His vocal approach is soulful yet straightforward and at times spoken with spitfire articulation. Borrowing from many genres- jazz, blues, folk-rock, and hip-hop, Brendan has amalgamated a style all his own, original yet familiar. Brendan says in his latest e-newsletter: "Friends, i know, now may be the time for political emails, fannie mae cover-up discoveries, and the end is near fear...that has become so pervasive... I'd Like to offer you something different. Love. I'd like to share that love at each and everyone of my up coming shows! (and there are quite a few)... Be well. and of course, love. Peace. -B" DREAM: Chat Noir 1532 Washington Ave Miami Beach, FL 33139 www.brendanohara.org www.dreammia.com Oct 13, Mon, 9pm-1:30am Rythmation brings great live vibes for dancing & jammin. Lance-O spins great reggae music. Boston's on the Beach 40 S Ocean Blvd [A1A] Delray Beach, FL 33483 www.bostonsonthebeach.com www.rythmation.com www.kulchashok.com Oct 14, Tues, 8pm BAJOFONDO Rhythm Foundation presents: The sound of the hottest club in Buenos Aires late at night - Bajofondo takes the seductive classic sounds of tango and unites them with the grooves of club culture, dub rhythms, and gorgeous video projections. The group was formed in 2003 by renowned Academy Award and multiple GRAMMY winning producer Gustavo Santaolalla, to bring together the talented young tango musicians, beautiful singers, visual artists and DJs of Argentina and Uruguay including coproducer Juan Campodonico and Supervielle. They have now releasing a new CD, Mar Dulce. Fillmore Miami Beach at the Jackie Gleason Theater 1700 Washington Ave Miami Beach 33139 www.livenation.com/venue/getVenue/venueId/263 www.rhythmfoundation.com Oct 14, Tues, 10pm-12:15am, Price: RSVP Brendan O’Hara makes music that’s meant to move the masses. Whether it’s out of their seats and on to the dance floor or into the streets to stand up for things worth fighting for. Movement is, and will always be, what it’s all about. A versatile singer/songwriter, Brendan beat boxes, plays the piano, guitar, harmonica, percussion, and even mimics a pretty good trumpet while delivering cleverly calculated lyrics and simple honest hymns. His vocal approach is soulful yet straightforward and at times spoken with spitfire articulation. Borrowing from many genres- jazz, blues, folk-rock, and hip-hop, Brendan has amalgamated a style all his own, original yet familiar. Brendan says in his latest e-newsletter: "Friends, i know, now may be the time for political emails, fannie mae cover-up discoveries, and the end is near fear...that has become so pervasive... I'd Like to offer you something different. Love. I'd like to share that love at each and everyone of my up coming shows! (and there are quite a few)... Be well. and of course, love. Peace. -B" The Florida Room @ the Delano 1685 Collins Ave (entrance on 17th East of Collins) Miami Beach, FL 33139 www.brendanohara.org www.delano-hotel.com/delano_hotel_florida_room.asp New - Oct 14, Tues, 10pm-2am, FREE Reggae with Fourth Dimension in South Miami with Supa selector Mello-D spinning sick dub, dancehall and roots reggae between sets. Friendly, casual crowd dancxes & jams in a quaint historic Dade county pine cottage with outdoor patios. Bougainvillea’s Old Florida Tavern 7221 SW 58th Ave, South Miami, Florida 33143 Info: (305) 669-8577 www.bougiesbar.com Oct 16, Thurs, 8pm - midnight 2nd Annual Stand Up Against Poverty Concert with the ONE Campaign Miami Last year's Stand Up Event was a great success and this year's promises to be even better. This year ONE Miami is partnering with CARE, Results and Oxfam to honor the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty. Local celebrities, politicians, and the people of South Florida will gather at Bongos Cuban Cafe above the Miami Airlines Arena to enjoy music & food, meet with organizations who do work to help people who live on less than $1 and $2 a day, and display to the country and the world that we will not sit down in the face of extreme poverty and HIV/AIDS. This year, once again, we will STAND UP! October 16th will be a momentous event in the course of Miami's stance against poverty. We expect media, politicians, and artists to help in the movement. But we need your help. We are looking for volunteers to come help us set up on the day of the concert, as well as help with the general running of the event. There will be a barbeque on Sunday, October 5th, for all volunteers to meet face to face to discuss our game plan. Meet us at the pool in the back! If you are able to go, please send your RSVP to Danielle at danielledepas@hotmail.com. To those volunteers who were influential in making last year's event an achievement, and to those who would like to join in the success of this year's, we would like you to attend. Join us at the Pre-Concert Volunteer Barbeque on Sunday, October 5th. Volunteer Barbeque on Sunday, October 5th, 3 PM ***Please RSVP to danielledepas@hotmail.com ***Volunteers are expected to arrive at 2:30. The concert will be from 8 to midnight. Volunteer duties include various tabling activities, decorating and breaking down, networking, assistance to entertainment and VIPs, and etc… No experience necessary to volunteer. Come to the BBQ to find out more detailed information about what is needed of the volunteers. Bongos Cuban Café 601 Biscayne Blvd Miami, FL 33132 onecampaignmiami@gmail.com WWW.ONE.ORG Oct 16, Thurs, 9:30pm-11:30pm Brendan O’Hara makes music that’s meant to move the masses. Whether it’s out of their seats and on to the dance floor or into the streets to stand up for things worth fighting for. Movement is, and will always be, what it’s all about. A versatile singer/songwriter, Brendan beat boxes, plays the piano, guitar, harmonica, percussion, and even mimics a pretty good trumpet while delivering cleverly calculated lyrics and simple honest hymns. His vocal approach is soulful yet straightforward and at times spoken with spitfire articulation. Borrowing from many genres- jazz, blues, folk-rock, and hip-hop, Brendan has amalgamated a style all his own, original yet familiar. Brendan says in his latest e-newsletter: "Friends, i know, now may be the time for political emails, fannie mae cover-up discoveries, and the end is near fear...that has become so pervasive... I'd Like to offer you something different. Love. I'd like to share that love at each and everyone of my up coming shows! (and there are quite a few)... Be well. and of course, love. Peace. -B" The Baleen Restaurant Baleen After Dark (B.A.D.) 4 Grove Isle Coconut Grove, FL 33133 www.brendanohara.org www.groveisle.com Oct 17, Fri, 9pm-12am, FREE Fourth Dimension live @ this new exclusive live venue Kitchen 305@ Newport Beachside Hotel & Resort 16701 Collins Ave Sunny Isles, Florida 33160 www.4thdimension.org Oct. 19, Sun, Doors open 10pm, Band 11pm, FREE Reggae Sunday at Jazid Kulcha Shok's Ministers of Roots spinning the best in reggae music upstairs with Lance-O, while Jahfe plays live downstairs. Jazid 1342 Washington Ave. Miami Beach www.kulchashok.com Oct. 20, Mon, 9pm-1:30am Rythmation brings great live vibes for dancing & jammin. Lance-O spins great reggae music. Boston's on the Beach 40 S Ocean Blvd [A1A] Delray Beach, FL 33483 www.bostonsonthebeach.com www.rythmation.com www.kulchashok.com Oct 23, Thurs, 6-9:30pm, FREE JAH CREATION at Clematis by Night It’s Reggae Night and we are feelin’ alright! So come and check out Jah Creation play some of the best roots reggae music around. This band will keep you jamming’ all night long with their irie vibes. Their sensational island sounds will make you think you are in Jamaica. Clematis by Night Centennial Square 100 block of Clematis Street between Narcissus Avenue and Flagler Drive. Downtown West Palm Beach DIRECTIONS: I-95 exit east onto Okeechobee Boulevard. Travel east on Okeechobee until you reach Quadrille Boulevard. Turn left (north) onto Quadrille Boulevard and proceed north until you arrive at Clematis Street. At Clematis Street make a right (east) and continue east past Olive Avenue to Centennial Square. www.clematisbynight.net www.myspace.com/jahcreationreggae Oct 23, Thurs, 12am, FREE Brendan O’Hara makes music that’s meant to move the masses. Whether it’s out of their seats and on to the dance floor or into the streets to stand up for things worth fighting for. Movement is, and will always be, what it’s all about. A versatile singer/songwriter, Brendan beat boxes, plays the piano, guitar, harmonica, percussion, and even mimics a pretty good trumpet while delivering cleverly calculated lyrics and simple honest hymns. His vocal approach is soulful yet straightforward and at times spoken with spitfire articulation. Borrowing from many genres- jazz, blues, folk-rock, and hip-hop, Brendan has amalgamated a style all his own, original yet familiar. Brendan says in his latest e-newsletter: "Friends, i know, now may be the time for political emails, fannie mae cover-up discoveries, and the end is near fear...that has become so pervasive... I'd Like to offer you something different. Love. I'd like to share that love at each and everyone of my up coming shows! (and there are quite a few)... Be well. and of course, love. Peace. -B" The Original Fat Cats 320 Himarshee Blvd Ft. Lauderdale, Fl 33312 954.713.8500 www.brendanohara.org New - Oct 23, Thurs, 9pm - 1am, FREE Fourth Dimension Live @ The Village Well. This long, well-lit retreat with pool tables and a variety of draft beers is located near Port Everglades, which means plenty of boaters, locals, and ex-pats fill its stools; the crowd’s as well-mixed as its cocktails. Village Well 1023 SE 17th St Ft Lauderdale, Florida 33316 Info: 954-524-2531 www.4thdimension.org Oct 24, Fri, 7-10pm Broadwalk Friday Fest LANZALLAMAS - OUTDOOR CONCERT !!! WITH WORLD BEAT MASTERS LANZALLAMAS MONOFONICA Hollywood beach Bandshell Johnson St. & A1A Hollywood Beach www.myspace.com/lanzallamasmonofonica New - Oct 24, Fri, 10pm-2:30am, $5 Fourth Dimension Live @ The Dive Bar! SPLASH INTO SOUTH FLORIDA’S NEWEST JAZZ, BLUES AND JAM VENUE! The Dive Bar Two Blocks North of Oakland Park on West side of A1A 3233 N Ocean Blvd (A1A) Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33308 http://thedivebar.net www.4thdimension.org Oct 26, Sun, 6:30pm, $15-$40 BLUES LEGEND HONEYBOY EDWARDS 2008 Grammy Award winner Honeyboy Edwards is among the last Delta Bluesmen who traveled the American South as hobos in the 1930s and shaped early folk and blues music into what later became Rock 'n' Roll. Hopping freight trains with Big Joe Williams, Honeyboy spread his unique brand of traditional Mississippi Delta blues. You'll never get closer to pure Blues than with Honeyboy Edwards. University of Miami Maurice Gusman Hall University of Miami Frost School of Music 1314 Miller Dr. Coral Gables 33146 www.festivalmiami.com Oct. 26, Sun, Doors open 10pm, Band 11pm, FREE Special Guest Selectors J5 & House of Israel Int. jugglng early vibes at Reggae Sunday at Jazid Kulcha Shok's Ministers of Roots spinning the best in reggae music upstairs while 4th Dimension plays live downstairs. Jazid 1342 Washington Ave. Miami Beach www.kulchashok.com Oct 27, Mon, 9pm-1:30am Rythmation brings great live vibes for dancing & jammin. Lance-O spins great reggae music. Boston's on the Beach 40 S Ocean Blvd [A1A] Delray Beach, FL 33483 www.bostonsonthebeach.com www.rythmation.com www.kulchashok.com Oct 30, Thurs 8 pm, $15-$30 PABLO ZIEGLER Rhythm Foundation Presents with Frost School of Music University of Miami Festival Miami. Carrying forward the legacy of tango legend Astor Piazzola is his long time friend and pianist Pablo Ziegler. The Latin GRAMMY winning artist performed with the master for ten years, and has now continued to emulate and innovate in the cannon of modern tango and jazz. Tickets on sale through www.festivalmiami.com or (305) 284-4940 University of Miami Maurice Gusman Hall University of Miami Frost School of Music 1314 Miller Dr. Coral Gables 33146 www.festivalmiami.com www.rhythmfoundation.com Happy Halloween Oct. 31!! New - Oct 31, Fri, LANCE-O & Sick Boys Productions HALLOWEEN SHOW - OPEN Nobles 213 Clematis St. West Palm Beach, FL http://www.noblesbar.com Oct 31, Fri, 7 PM TO MIDNIGHT, SHOW TICKETS $20 in advance & $25 @ door, Buy or Sell 5 Tickets & get $20 or a free ticket GODS & GODDESSES MASQUERADE BALL 2008 6TH ANNUAL MASQUERADE BALL THIS EVENT SELLS OUT EVERY YEAR SO BUY YOUR TICKETS EARLY TU-CAN TANGO - Tapas Bar & Martini Lounge Hollywood Beach Resort, 101 North Ocean Drive, Hollywood, Florida 33019 (954) 921-0990 ext. 5162 FOR RESERVATIONS Located inside the Hollywood Beach Resort $3 Valet Parking OUR GODDESS MISSION STATEMENT The Goddess Store & Studio is a Unique Feminine New Age Boutique & Performance Arts Studio. It is a nurturing gathering place which celebrates & embraces our feminine energy. We believe in Unity & Sharing through the Arts & Spirituality. The intent of offering our products & classes is to provide you with the tools & space that will assist in empowering and bringing you inner peace, self confidence and true acceptance of yourself & others. The Goddess Store & Studio 2017 Harrison St. Downtown Hollywood, Fl 33020 email: carmen@goddessstore.com Info: 954-929-2369 www.GoddessStore.com Oct 31, Fri, 10pm Brendan O’Hara makes music that’s meant to move the masses. Whether it’s out of their seats and on to the dance floor or into the streets to stand up for things worth fighting for. Movement is, and will always be, what it’s all about. A versatile singer/songwriter, Brendan beat boxes, plays the piano, guitar, harmonica, percussion, and even mimics a pretty good trumpet while delivering cleverly calculated lyrics and simple honest hymns. His vocal approach is soulful yet straightforward and at times spoken with spitfire articulation. Borrowing from many genres- jazz, blues, folk-rock, and hip-hop, Brendan has amalgamated a style all his own, original yet familiar. Brendan says in his latest e-newsletter: "Friends, i know, now may be the time for political emails, fannie mae cover-up discoveries, and the end is near fear...that has become so pervasive... I'd Like to offer you something different. Love. I'd like to share that love at each and everyone of my up coming shows! (and there are quite a few)... Be well. and of course, love. Peace. -B" The Florida Room A roaring twenties speak easy costume party! 1685 Collins Ave (entrance is on 17th st east of Collins Ave) Miami Beach, Fl 33139 www.brendanohara.org www.delano-hotel.com/delano_hotel_florida_room.asp New - Oct 31, Fri, 8:30pm - 12:30, FREE HALLOWEEN Come jam to Fourth Dimension on beautiful Hollywood Beach! O' Malley's Ocean Pub 101 North Ocean Dr Hollywood, Florida 33019 www.omalleysoceanpub.com www.4thdimension.org New - Nov 1, Sat, 8pm SHARP, Tickets:$25 adults * $10 children under 12 R.A.S.T.A. Foundation Inc. presents The Grand Coronation Banquet Vegetarian Cuisine * Cultural Edutainment * Keynote Speaker: Seestah Imahkus Njinga (Ghana) Guest Speakers: Queen Mother Moses & Ras Kofi Kayawana Tickets MUST be purchased in advance - available at: Jahnet's (Miramar/Pembroke Pines); Bobby's Meals (Opa Locka); Vegetarian Delight (Miramar); Statutory Fingerprinting (4121 NW 5th Street, Ft. Lauderdale); Coconutz Fusion Café (Miramar); Blue Lagoon Vegetarian Restaurant (Lauderdale Lakes) On sale: DVD of "The Grand Coronation Re-enactment"(which took place in November 2005 at Lauderdale Lakes) - $30 - Don't miss out - purchase your copy at the Banquet! All proceeds benefit the charities of the R.A.S.T.A. (Righteous Apostles Serving The Almighty) Foundation, Inc., a not-for-profit corporation Lauderdale Lakes Multi-Purpose Center 4340 N.W.36 Street South of Commercial & North of Oakland on 441/State Road 7) Lauderdale Lakes 33319 FOR FURTHER TICKET AND OTHER INFO: 954-864-8027 OR EMAIL: RASTAFOUNDATION7@YAHOO.COM New - Nov 2, Sun, Doors open 10pm, Band 11pm, FREE Reggae Sunday at Jazid Kulcha Shok's Ministers of Roots spinning the best in reggae music upstairs with Lance-O, while Jahfe plays live downstairs. Jazid 1342 Washington Ave. Miami Beach www.kulchashok.com Nov 6, Thurs, 6-9:30pm, FREE CHUBBY CARRIER & THE BAYOU SWAMP BAND at Clematis by Night Straight from the bayou, Chubby Carrier is bringing his zest for zydeco to Clematis by Night. This accordion player will show us his creole concoction of rock, soul, and R&B. Come prepared to party bayou style because no one will be left sitting when Chubby brings his high energy dance party and Swamp funk to Centennial Square. In Chubby’s words, “Ain’t no party like a Chubby party, ‘cause a Chubby party don’t stop!” Clematis by Night Centennial Square 100 block of Clematis Street between Narcissus Avenue and Flagler Drive. Downtown West Palm Beach DIRECTIONS: I-95 exit east onto Okeechobee Boulevard. Travel east on Okeechobee until you reach Quadrille Boulevard. Turn left (north) onto Quadrille Boulevard and proceed north until you arrive at Clematis Street. At Clematis Street make a right (east) and continue east past Olive Avenue to Centennial Square. www.clematisbynight.net www.chubbycarrier.com Nov 9, Sun, 10am-10pm, $10 advance, $15 door. Children under 10 are FREE!! The 7th Annual Jamaican Jerk Festival Byron Lee & the Dragonaires, Alison Hinds, Reggae by guitarist Eugene Grey, Crossovah & more. The Festival is a celebration of authentic Jamaican Jerk in its various forms and is a real family treat, filled with attractions and activities for all ages to see and do. The main features of the Festival are a Food Court featuring jerk cuisine, two Cultural Stages, Jerk Cook-Off, Demonstrations by renowned chefs, Wine Pavilion, Domino Tournament, the Kidz Fun Zone and Main Stage entertainment. Markham Park 16001 West State Road 84 Sunrise 33326 www.jerkfestival.com Nov 9, Sun, Doors open 10pm, Band 11pm, FREE Special Guest Selectors Daps & Ras David juggling early vibes at Reggae Sunday at Jazid Kulcha Shok's Ministers of Roots spinning the best in reggae music upstairs while Jahfe plays live downstairs. Lance-O setting the pace. Jazid 1342 Washington Ave. Miami Beach www.kulchashok.com Nov 10, Mon, 9pm-1:30am Rythmation brings great live vibes for dancing & jammin. Lance-O spins great reggae music. Boston's on the Beach 40 S Ocean Blvd [A1A] Delray Beach, FL 33483 www.bostonsonthebeach.com www.rythmation.com www.kulchashok.com Nov 13, Thurs, 8 pm, $25 JUAN CARLOS FORMELL The New York-based Cuban guitarist and songwriter Juan-Carlos Formell, whose style has been compared to Caetano Veloso and Neil Young, returned from a musical journey to New Orleans, where he found inspiration and collaboration for his new masterpiece, Johnny's Dream Club. The CD and live show are named for a Havana cabaret where the jazz-infused ballads of the El Filin movement were performed in the fifties. He is joined by top jazz and Latin musicians from NYC and New Orleans. And maybe a few surprises! www.groovetickets.com or (305) 672-5202 Artime Theater 900 SW 1 Street Miami www.rhythmfoundation.com photo by Greg Coole Nov 14, Fri, 7-10pm, FREE Marijah & the Reggae All-stars Meet us on Hollywood Beach for a joy filled dance party with Marijah & the Reggae All-stars part of the popular and FREE Hollywood Beach Broadwalk Friday Fest at the Hollywood Beach Bandshell Johnson St. & A1A. Marijah & the Reggae Allstars - New Times 2007 Best Live Band Marijah & the Reggae All-stars are happy to be bringing their positive vibes back to Hollywood Beach. Come to the band shell and enjoy the music. Plenty of places to get food & drinks. Nearby metered and garage parking Jonson St. & A1A on Hollywood Beach. Live music on the ocean helps remind us all that life is good! Hollywood Beach Bandshell Johnson St. & A1A Hollywood Beach www.myspace.com/marijahmusic www.marijahmusic.com Nov 15, Sat , 3pm-11pm & Nov 16, Sun, 7-10pm As part of the opening celebrations of Miramar's new Cultural Arts Center, veteran reggae singer Gregory Isaacs will lead a diverse list of Caribbean performers scheduled to perform at Caribefest-Community Showcase, scheduled for Saturday, November 15 and Sunday, November 16 at the Miramar Town Center Plaza and the new Cultural Arts Center. The two-day celebration will begin with a free outdoor festival featuring Gregory Isaacs, popuular Haitian band T-Vice and MaWon showcasing traditional Haitian Roots music, Kompa, Reggae and R&B. Florida-based Caribbean Music Farm featuring Noel Browne will perform a number of soca hits plus their original selections. New York-based Reggaeton rapper Negro Baby will strut his stuff as well as reggae singer King Banton and Salsa band El Ritmo. Rounding out the festivities will be Virgin Islands Mocko Jumbies, Trinidadian steel band and neighborhood dance groups. On Sunday, November 16, the focus turns to Caribbean Jazz as veteran Jamaican musician and founder of the Ocho Rios Jazz Festival, Sonny Bradshaw graces the stage of the new Cultural Arts Center. He will be joined by vocalist Myrna Hague, saxophonist Dean Frasier, Grammy nominated haitian-born Reginald Policard on keyboards as well as trumpeter John Katz. This elegant evening of Caribbean Jazz is a fitting way to crown celebrations of the new Miramar Cultural Arts Center, which will be home to many Caribbean-themed events. Tickets for the Jazz Gala will be on sale shortly. Miramar Town Center Plaza 2300 Civic Center Place Miramar www.myspace.com/mawonmusic www.ci.miramar.fl.us/Communityservices/events/ New - Nov 16, Sun, 8pm, $19.00 PLUS $4.00 DONATION TO levees.org Jackie's 40th Jam - Ivan Neville & friends featuring Ivan Neville, Ian Neville,Nick Daniels, Raymond Weber & Tony Hall. A benefit for the levees. New Orleans music royalty comes to South Florida to celebrate the 40th Birthday of City Limits’ own Jackie Bressler. Ivan Neville and FRIENDS have played with everyone from the Neville Brothers and Funky Meters to Dave Matthews and the Rolling Stones. When they hit the stage be ready for some of the nastiest, most serious crushing funk to come out of New Orleans. The power of this combination is undeniable and utterly enjoyable. Don’t miss the experience and don’t forget to wish Jackie a Happy Birthday. PROCEEDS FROM THE NIGHT ARE GOING TO THE BAND & TO LEVEES.ORG. PLEASE COME OUT AND SUPPORT NEW ORLEANS MUSICIANS AND DO YOUR PART TO HELP REBUILD THEIR LEVEES! THEIR MUSIC DOES SO MUCH FOR ALL OF US. PLEASE HELP TO RETURN THE FAVOR! www.levees.org City Limits 19 NE 3rd Ave. Delray Beach 33483 www.citylimitsdelray.com Nov 16, Sun, $30 until Oct. 12th. free parking International Caribbean Music Festival ICM Fest Tony Rebel, Queen Ifrica, Beenie Man, Bounty Killer, Movado, Etana, Da' ville, Christopher Martin, Sean Kingston, Spragga Benz, Sight & Sound, Mr. Vegas, Konshens Virginia Key Beach Park Key Biscayne, Miami www.icmfest.com Nov 21, Fri, 6-10pm, FREE Marijah & the Reggae All-stars Evening On The Avenue Signed copies of Mystic Angel & Spirit of A Woman CDs available for sale. Enjoy live music on the Cultural Plaza’s Mainstage, outdoor dining, arts and crafts, and the many specialty boutiques and galleries. Marijah & the Reggae Allstars. 6-10pm. Family friendly event. Cultural Plaza Downtown Lake Worth Lake Worth 33460 Info: 954-562-2135 http://lwchamber.com www.marijahmusic.com www.myspace.com/marijahmusic New - Nov 28, Fri & 29, Sat, 8pm The Radiators: Friday show has crazy Fingers opening & Sat show Ed "Zeke" Volker will add a solo performance NY Times: "This group could only come from New Orleans. Since its earliest settlement, the city developed a rich musical heritage that gave birth to 20th century American music. Musicians from this region were the first to incorporate African rhythms with Western melody. Beginning with culture-blending jam sessions at Congo Square, this musical tableau unfurled in the hands of artists such as JellyRoll Morton, Fats Domino, Professor Longhair, Allen Toussaint, Earl King, The Meters, Dr. John and others too numerous to mention. These acts provided great inspiration for the Radiators." City Limits 19 NE 3rd Ave. Delray Beach 33483 www.citylimitsdelray.com Dec 13, Sat, Doors 7p, show 8pm, $66.50+ David Byrne of the talking heads & so much more! An evening with David Byrne songs of David Byrne and brian Eno The Fillmore Miami Beach at Jackie Gleason Theater 1700 Washington Ave Miami Beach, FL 33139 www.davidbyrne.com http://www.livenation.com/event/getEvent/eventId/338308 Regularly ongoing Good Vibez Every Sunday, 9pm-1am, FREE Bradley Brown & Friends with VYBETRIBE INT'L NY Bar & Grill 12189 US Hwy 1 North Palm Beach Info: 561-694-7878 www.myspace.com/bigbadbradleybrown http://nybgpb.com Sundays, $10 ? TABOO SUNDAZE - AN UPSCALE CARIBBEAN EVENING PARTY / WITH THE BEST OF REGGAE / SOCA / R&B / AND OLDIES. / 2-4-1 DRINKS FROM 8PM-1AM Martini Bar Shops of Sunset Place - 1st Floor 5701 Sunset Drive Suite 124a Miami, FL 33143 Tel: 305-665-3052 www.martinibarmiami.com Sundays, 1-6pm I Land Vibe Band Tiki Bar - Holiday Isle US 1 - MM 84.5 84001 Overseas Highway Islamorada, the Florida Keys 305-664-2321 http://www.holidayisle.com/entertainment.html Sundays, 7pm-12midnight, $5 Sweet Justice Waterways Cafe 2300 PGA Blvd Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 Tel: 561-694-1700 www.myspace.com/sweetjusticeband1 http://my.att.net/p/s/community.dll?ep=16&groupid=362722&ck= www.waterwaycafe.com Sundays, Doors open 10pm, FREE Jazid 420 - Sweet reggae music plays all night long. Downstairs live reggae & upstairs the sounds are selected by the Ministers of Roots LANCE-O, Mello D, Jr Lee, Fire Wood & Orijahnal DubMaster along with reggae videos. Submitted by LANCE-O of KULCHA SHOK MUZIK Jazid 1342 Washington Ave Miami Beach, FL 33139 Jazid: 305-673-9372 Lance-O: 305-534-6110 www.kulchashok.com www.myspace.com/kulchashok www.myspace.com/islandhopperstv Mondays, 11pm open until 5am Live performance by Jean P. Jams (Deep Roots) Dancehall in the back room with DJ Governor Lee & DJ Junior Green $3 specials on Yes I Beer Purdy Lounge 1811 Purdy Ave. Miami Beach www.purdylounge.com Mondays, 10pm - 1:30am Rythmation - reggae party live music & vibes by Lance-O of Kulcha Shok Boston's on the Beach 40 South Ocean Blvd. Delray Beach on A1A just south of Atlantic Ave. www.rythmation.com www.bostonsonthebeach.com New - Thursdays, 8pm-12midnight, FREE Ellis Island - live reggae Old Key Lime House 300 E. Ocean Avenue Lantana, Florida 33462 561-582-1889 www.oldkeylimehouse.com Thursdays, 10pm-2am Jahfe Scrap bar 71st & Collins Miami Beach www.myspace.com/jahfejahfe Thursdays - Mondays, 7pm-10:30 Innasense - live reggae music along with cabaret dancers on the bar tops. Mango's Tropical Cafe 900 Ocean Drive South Beach Miami Beach 33139 www.mangostropicalcafe.com Last Friday of Each Month, 9pm, FREE Live Music Fridays reggae, soca, calypso, soul & r&b Marcia's Cafe 3750 N. State Road 7 (441) Lauderdale Lakes Info: 954-484-1566 New - Fridays, FREE Fridays, 7pm After Work Friday at Truck Stop To Go - Pablo Black on steel drum & keyboards. Joined by his daughter Shemana Seminole Truck Stop 4690 US Highway 27 Weston, FL Info: 954-696-4173 www.myspace.com/pabloveblack www.myspace.com/3hot3handle www.myspace.com/truckstoptogo http://blogs.miaminewtimes.com/shortorder/2008/07/jamaican_food_out_in_the_boond.php Fridays & Saturdays, FREE Live Reggae Music Ginger Bay Cafe the vibes are nice! Full Caribbean menu from 6pm Wed-Sun 1908 Hollywood Blvd. Downtown Hollywood 954-923-1230 FRIDAY NIGHTS, FREE FOR ALL BEFORE 9 PM, LADIES FREE B4 11PM, DOORS OPEN 6PM FOR HAPPY HOUR TONIGHT: DJ GREGORY AFTER WORK JAM/LADIES NIGHT LADIES & GENTLEMEN FINALLY A SPOT TO EASE THE STRESS OF THE WEEK! RIGHT AFTER WORK ON FRIDAY'S 2 FOR 1 DRINKS. FREE APPLE MARTINI FREE APPETIZER BUFFET. LADIES NIGHT/AFTER WORK JAM. CELEBRATE YOUR BIRTHDAY WITH 10 OF YOUR FRIENDS FOR FREE. PARTY UNTIL THE WEE HOURS OF THE MORNING! RATED M FOR MATURE ISLAND BAR AND GRILL - A FULL SERVICE RESTAURANT 7111 WEST COMMERCIAL BLVD. (IN THE GARDEN PLAZA JUST EAST OF UNIVERSITY BLVD. NEAR BURGER KING) Ft. Lauderdale Info: 305 778-7228 Fridays; 7-11pm & Saturdays; 8pm-12, FREE Jafire Live Reggae Music Panama Hattie's Free water taxi rides 7:30-9pm 11511 Ellison Wilson Rd North Palm Beach, FL Tel: 561-627-1545 www.panama-hatties.com Thursdays - Mondays, 7pm-10:30 Innasense - live reggae music along with cabaret dancers on the bar tops. Mango's Tropical Cafe 900 Ocean Drive South Beach Miami Beach 33139 www.mangostropicalcafe.com Saturdays, 10pm-4am, $12 Buck Up! Saturday - Princess PM Productions presents South Florida's Top Selectas. Every Saturday night music, food and good vibes for people to come out and “Buck Up” old friends, make new friends and party and have a good time. Each week will feature a different deejay. Tavern on the Green 315 S. 62nd Ave. Hollywood Tel: 954-382-4945 www.princesspmproductions.com Saturdays, Doors open 9pm, $10 Saturdays you will find this new on-going event: Roots Oasis at Naomi's Garden The supremely unique Naomi's Garden opens its gates to all who come with good vibes. In 2008 we come together itinually to give thanks and praises and celebrate. This yard feels like yard and there is no better place than yard. Live music & Live juice. Naomi's Garden 650 NW 71st St. Miami, FL 33150 Info: 786-355-6089 www.123radio.com Saturdays, 7-11pm In the courtyard every Saturday from 7-11pm Reggae Night featuring "Third Rail" John Bull English Pub in the Village Commons Shopping Center 801 Village Blvd. West Palm Beach, FL 33409 Tel: 561-697-2855 www.johnbullenglishpub.com Saturdays, 10pm - 4am, $10 Riddims - Two for One Drinks before midnite, plus drink specials all night Stingerz 6029 Miramar Parkway Miramar Info: 954-981-0272 Remember to be grateful for family and the time you spend together. Heartfelt condolences go out to Jean, Adeyela and their family. You can read about one family's loss of their beloved Mom on The Miami Herald's MomsMiami website: www.MomsMiami.com/?a=profile&u=170&t=blog&blog_id=825 e-Calendar of Great Reggae Vibez & MORE For South Florida! To receive or list in this chronological listing of South Florida regularly ongoing good vibez & much more sent to your personal e-mail address. 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Blessed Love, Debbie Allen Entertainment Consultant & Producer Represention Featuring ~~ Calton Coffie The Original Badd Boy from Trenchtown, Kingston, Jamaica Grammy winning singer of the Cops TV Theme song - Bad Boys www.myspace.com/caltoncoffie & www.caltoncoffie.com Video of Calton Coffie Live in Brazil -Sweat A La La la Long: www.youtube.com/watch?v=hVR3RmauQlY&mode=related&search Games People Play--www.youtube.com/watch?v=GeQGoPY6Xv8&mode=related&search photo by Suki Finnerty Marijah & the Reggae Allstars - New Times 2007 Best Live Band Marijah & the Reggae All-stars www.myspace.com/marijahmusic www.marijahmusic.com Reggae Rhythms ~ All Over the World Attn: Debbie Allen PO Box 814826 Hollywood, FL 33081-4826 Tel: 954-981-5887 Mobile: 954-562-2135 Fax: 954-966-3663 ReggaeRhythmsNow@aol.com Reggae Ambassadors Worldwide RAW #1965 "Poverty is the worst form of violence." Mohandas Gandhi 59 billion children around the world go to school hungry everyday!!! 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