Category Archives: Locations

Locations: Mike Blankenship Skate Park – Tallahassee

In the summer of 2001, I moved in Enterprise, Alabama and resided there for nearly 3 years. I lived in a section of the state that was lovingly referred to as LA (Lower Alabama) or Florabama, due to it’s geographical position. The time I spent there was life changing, though I didn’t know it at the time, I guess it was a process to realize those changes. I met some great people through skateboarding and we remain friends to this day. This past weekend I visited Ralph, one of my best friends who goes to school at FSU and lives in… (click for more)

Sebadoh – Grand Central (1/18/2012)

By the time you read this the Weezer Cruise will have already pulled into port and 99 per cent of the bands will be gone from Miami. I want to thank Weezer for allowing Sebadoh on the cruise which led to their pre-cruise performance at Grand Central!

In the year and a half that Grand Central has been up and running, they have proven to be an asset to Downtown Miami, filling a void for events too small for the AA arena but too large for all other venues in the 305. Another special factor that sets the club apart… (click for more)

The Dead Kenny G’s – Hurricane Bar & Lounge (1/15/12)

“We are the Dead Kenny G’s” shouted Skerik before he, drummer Mike Dillon, and bassist/ baritone sax player Brad Houser, launched into a freaky jazz jam. The patrons of the packed Hurricane Bar and Lounge starred in amazement, most of whom must not have expected what they were witnessing. I honestly didn’t know what to expect, as the show was billed “Skerik and Friends” as a post Jam Cruise event. Skerik is the nuttiest saxophonist in the world! I first got turned onto his playing when he appeared on Stanton Moore’s All Kooked Out album and I was instantly blown… (click for more)

Jennifer Kaiser – Ricochet Bar & Lounge (1/8/12)

Ricochet Bar & Lounge in Midtown Miami has instituted a new Sunday night program that showcases live acoustic performances by local and international acts.  This singer/songwriter series kicked-off 2012 with a performance by Ed Kowalczyk of LIVE, and this past week we were treated to a performance by local talent Jennifer Kaiser.

Jennifer first came to my attention through a very short set I witnessed at last year’s Forward Motion Records showcase and through a series of coincidental acquaintances I was tipped off to her show this past Sunday.  Jennifer was accompanied by her long-time guitarist George Chavles in a… (click for more)