Band Making Headlines, Angels And Airwaves

Looking at this bands picture many of you may recognize the front man, Tom Delonge as the former singer and guitarist of Blink 182. He's back with a vengeance and creating music reminiscent to Blink but with a twist.

Angels and Airwaves came together to make their 2006 debut with "We Don't Need To Whisper" and quickly gained interest. Currently they're seeing success with the hit "Everything's magic" which is off their most recent album "I-Empire."



PureVolume.com intereviewed Delonge and he said this album is "a hybrid of everything about alternative music that I grew up listening to, like punk rock music and new wave." Personally, I love new wave and bits of punk rock so I think I'm just going to have to buy this album.

Of course MSN music showed me that no band's career runs smoothly so unfortunately the bassist Ryan Sinn left the band. But in no time was replaced with 30 Seconds To Mars' Matt Wachter. Which only leads me to think, "Did 30 Seconds To Mars have troubles too?" Only time will tell.

Although relatively young, Angels and Airwaves consists of experienced musicians and their show is guaranteed to be one you want to catch. They're coming to Revolution in Fort Lauderdale Tuesday Feb. 5 at 6:30 p.m. And tickets are only $26.50.

Barry Manilow Takin' It Slow

Yea I decided to bring it down a few notches for this one. That's because a legend is coming to South Florida and he goes by the name of Barry Manilow

Born in 1946 this performer reached his heyday in the late 1970's but his music still resonates today.

He's very well known for his ballads and probably his most popular "Mandy." Songs like that make me want to change my name. Which interestly enough he did. Born Barry Alan Pincus he adopted his mother's maiden name after I read on Yahoo! Music that his father left him at a young age.

He began playing music at a very young age and by the age of 18 he was accepted into the Julliard School of Music which he paid for by working in the CBS mailroom. He actually became the musical director of the stations show "Callback" and supported himself by writing and performing such high-profile jingles for State Farm, Dr. Pepper, McDonald's and Kentucky Fried Chicken.

He didn't make his big break until getting hired as Bette Midler's pianist. Not long after he got his own record deal but he didn't reach complete fame until his 1974 album "Barry Manilow II." Since then he's seen a bit of failure when in the 1980's his work didn't receive the same attention. But he's remained a music mogul and is still releasing work today.


For all you Barry fans you can catch him Feb. 23, 2008 at the Bank Atlantic Center at 8 p.m. Tickets can be a big pricey but many are still affordable.

I'm Tired Of Chop Suey, Let's Eat Foo Fighters

Ok...Ok...I'm super excited about this next blog. I can't believe the Foo Fighets are coming to town. And not only that, but they're being accompanied by Jimmy Eat World and Against Me! This is a show I don't want to miss.

For the unwise music souls Dave Grohl, lead singer of the Foo Fighters, used to be the drummer of the band Nirvana. So he has a lot of experience rocking out.

The Foo Fighters came together in 1995 after the death of Kurt Cobain. But Grohl didn't all of the sudden think, "oh now I'm starting a band." He actually had been working on his solo career for quite a while. But instead of moving on to make music alone, he decided to form a band.

He met and asked Sunny Day Real Estate's bassist and drummer to join, as well as Nirvana's former guitarist Pat Smear. Together, they became the Foo Fighters. Now, I had no idea why they decided on this name. But AOL Music gave me the low down. Apparently in World War II there was a special unit that allegedly researched UFO's. Genius I tell you!

They were signed to Capitol Records in 1995 and a year later their album was certified platinum in the U.S. Unfortunately, drummer William Goldsmith left the band due to tensions but was replaced by Taylor Hawkins. And shortly after their 1997 album was released, guitarist Pat Smear left and was replaced by Franz Stahl who also left after a short time. He was then replaced by Chris Shiflett and since then there hasn't been a trace of doubt for anyone leaving.


The Foo Fighters most recent album, "Echoes, Silence, Patience, and Grace" was released this past year and their first single "The Pretender" has become a favorite of mine.

Celebrate their 12 years together by seeing them live Wednesday Jan. 16 at 8 p.m. at the Bank Atlantic Center. Tickets are on sale now starting at $22.25.

Keith Urban: Heading Toward The Sunrise

Keith Urban, as many of us know, is married to the lovely Nicole Kidman. But do we really know him other than the fact he's linked to a gorgeous movie start?

Mr. Urban actually grew up in Australia where CMT.com wrote, he listened to country music because of his parents love of American culture. He receieved his first guitar at age 6 and in less than two years he was winning country music contests. Child prodigy if you ask me!

When he finally made the move to Nashville, Tennessee he threw bands together making a name for himself and eventually was asked to play on Garth Brooks "Double Live" and the Dixie Chicks "Fly."

I guess in the past country music stars had that clean cut down home kind've look. But Urban came with a grungy down under appearance which eventually was accepted with the release of his 2000 self-titled debut album.

He's seen such success with his follow up album in 2002 and he was given the CMA Male Vocalist Award followed by the Entertainer of the Year Award in 2005.

Although relatively new to the music scene Keith Urban has earned himself a large following and even though he went through a stint of addiction to alcohol, he came out on top with the release of "Love, Pain & the Whole Crazy Thing."

I feel like standing up and giving this guy a big round of applause. It's not easy being in the public eye going through a tough time. Maybe we can show our appreciation by seeing him Saturday Dec. 8 at 8 p.m. He'll be in Sunrise at the Bank Atlantic Center with special guest Gary Allan. Tickets range from $17.25 to $56.75 and will most likely disappear quickly.

Chris Brown Can "Run It" When He Hears A Bow Wow Coming His Way

Young and talented. Those two words come to mind when thinking of R&B crooner Chris Brown and hip-hop star Bow Bow...notice I didn't added "LiL."


This two young men are gracing us with their presence Wednesday Dec. 26 in Fort Lauderdale and I can't wait.

Chris Brown hails from a small town in Virginia called Tappahannock which leads me to one question. How the heck did he break out of there to become the first male solo artist to release a single that went straight to the top of the Billboard singles chart? Not to mention, he was only 16 when he achieved this! I tell you, MSN Music gives me some great sources.

After coming of age he developed the voice we all know and love and eventually signed with Jive Records. If you've seen him perform live on on Mtv you definitely can tell there's a difference in the way he moves now to when he first started his career. People say he can't take Usher's place but I don't know about that. He definitely can move just as well and has a voice to die for.

Now, Bow Wow on the other hand became one of the youngest hip-hop stars to achieve success. He was born in Reynoldsburg, Ohio and began working with artist and producer Jermain Dupri.

In 2000 Bow Wow released his debut album "Beware of Dog" with such hit singles as "Bounce with Me" and "Bow Wow." I happen to love the first of the two.

On YahooMusic!I read that after switching to Columbia Record Label his fans noticed a more mature sound from his music. Not sure if they got the memo, but he definitely isn't a kid anymore.

Both young men possess great musical ability and it's amazing they achieved success so young. I'm just excited to see what they come out with next!

Don't forget to get your tickets for their show!

When: Wednesday Dec. 26
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Where: Bank Atlantic Center

Pink Floyd Cover Band Lights Up The Stage

When I hear the name Pink Floyd nothing but good things flood my mind. I grew up listening to these guys (thanks to my father) and in some weird way I feel like they've shaped my childhood.

It was 1965 and London was in the middle of its swingin' 60s era when four young men decided to put their heads together and make music only to be described as Avante-Garde. But before I go on I have to say, isn't just amazing to see bands still together after 40 years of music-making?

Anyway, I had no idea how or why they got their name but MSN music gave me the downlow. Basically, they took two first names from ancient bluesmen, PINK Anderson and FLOYD Council.

I learned that at first the music springing from their instruments wasn't exactly reminiscent of their later, more outlandish songs but instead stuck to the typical "rock and R&B material that were so common to the repertoires of mid-'60s British bands." It wasn't until they began experimenting did they find their own tune and thank God they did. I don't know what I'd do without "A Brick In The Wall" or "Dark Side of the Moon."

Unfortunately as many bands moved into the 1980s their type of music wasn't well received. For example, the 1983 release of "The Final Cut" had "little of the electronic innovation so typical of their previous work" as AOL music puts it.

As most of know however, the REAL Pink Floyd has vowed never to work together again but you can still get your fix by buying tickets to The Australian Pink Floyd show. Yes sorry to burst your bubble but trust me, these guys are actually pretty good.

Catch them December 1 in Miami at the Jackie Gleason Theater at 8 p.m. Tickets range $35 to $47.50 which isn't really that bad. If you won't go I will!

Fuel Is Coming...Don't Get Trapt!

It seems like nowadays everyone is teaming up! We see it again with Trapt and Fuel but hey, I'm not complaining!

Trapt formed in Los Gatos, CA in 1995 which was during the height of the grunge era. Remember flannel and unwashed oily hair? I've been trying to forget. However, the quad broke away from the norm and deviated towards heavy metal.

On MSN music I found that they actually opened up for such bands as Papa Roach, Dredg and Spike 1000 all before high school graduation! Unfortunately, as good little boys do they each went away to college but even with the pressures of school they managed to release their third album in 2000. Not long later though, they decided to fully pursue their musical careers and head to Los Angeles.

As fate would have it, the boys were recognized and signed by Warner Bros. after performing a 9/11 benefit concert. Bam! There ya have it! Everything fell into place and now we have such great hits from them as "Headstrong."


Now on the other hand, Fuel has been together since 1989 which makes me feel young again considering I was only three when they formed.

I grew up hearing their hits and really didn't know much about them but what I found on Yahoo! music was that they debuted in 1996 with an independent disc which sold 10,000 copies. Not too shabby for a first go if you ask me!

After getting recognized for their EP they released their second album, "Something Like Human" which had the track "Hemorrage (In My hands)" and let me tell you. That song does NOT get old! It even reached 17 on the Billboard charts!

Currently, Fuel has seen a change in the tides with the "amicable" departure of lead singer Brett Scallions but have since found a replacement. Only time will tell if their next release will be as successful as those with Scallions but I'm going to remain optimistic about this one.

If you want to see Trapt and Fuel Friday Nov. 16 this is what you need to know.

Where: Revolution in downtown Fort Lauderdale.

Time: Doors open at 4 p.m. and the show starts at 5 p.m.

Of course you might want to buy tickets....do it NOW!

Take A Dip With Drowning Pool

It seems as if I've been writing about bands who have struggled during their music career. But after thinking about it, doesn't a band HAVE to go through tough times in order to come out with inspirational music?



The band Drowning Pool knows what it's like to fall down and be picked back up again. In 2002 former lead singer, Dave Williams passed away due to a rare heart disease. This of course was a blow to the entire group but not once did they stop and give up on their music. Currently, close friend and singer Ryan McCombs rounds out the quad allowing Drowning Pool to come back with a vengeance. The entire article is on their website.

From the beginning it seems the bands success has been a whirlwind. I read on Yahoo! music that they formed in Dallas, Texas in the early 2000's and when a copy of their demo reached supergroup Sevendust they were invited to perform on their tour. This of course led to more exposure and even more tours.

After honing their sound on the road, Drowning Pool was signed to Windup Records and of course success followed with their first album Sinner. Yahoo! music also informed me that their single 'Bodies' was one of the most shown videos aired on Mtv by a new band at the time. I personally like the song but it's not for the faint of heart. The chorus is yelled "Let the bodies hit the floor." Hmmmm....

Here's the video!


For anyone who really enjoys heavy metal Drowning Pool would be a great show to see. They're coming to Revolution in Fort Lauderdale Thursday Nov. 15. The show starts at 7 p.m. and the tickets are only $16!

Here's the link for their MySpace page if you feel like getting a little taste of what they have to offer. Not to mention you can find tons of great pictures of them.

Hellogoodbye! Wait! Before you go...Say Anything!

Two poppy rock inspired bands are coming to the Fillmore in Miami Nov. 7 and guess who they are? That's right! Hellogoodbye and Say Anything will be sporting their cute nerd images tonight.

Hellogoodbye hails from Long Beach, CA where the sun is always shining and you can definitely feel that in their songs. I think Yahoo! music says it all when describing their music as a "playful brand of indie power pop infused with sugary sweetness, catchy dance beats, and enough energy to tire a group of five-year-olds." Yep that about does it.

If you haven't heard any of their songs I suggest you get right on it! My personal fav was a hit entitled "Here In Your Arms" and let me tell you, it definitely encompasses a mix of the 80's era...which I absolutely LOVE!

Hellogoodbye only came together in 2002 but over these past five years they have honed their sound and continue to make new fans.

On the opposite end of the spectrum Say Anything produces music with a little bit more of an edge. I personally know them as a bunch of horny teenagers but in reality...wait they kind've are.

As I read on Yahoo! music the band is kind've like Menudo in a way. Members in the past rotated in and out until about 2004 when the current line up came together.

Now consisting of six uber cute young men, Say Anything is a powerhouse of pop-punk and overcame singer/songwriter of the group, Max Bemis' downfall with bi-polar disorder. Again, Yahoo! music was my source when I found out they had to cancel two tours in 2005 to deal with the issue. Thankfully, they were able to sort things out and re-release the original album along with a bonus EP.

Again, if you haven't ever listened to them you should consider starting to. Two hits they've had are "Alive With The Glory Of Love" and "Wow, I Can Get Sexual Too." I personally enjoy that second title.

I know this has been a long one but with two great bands playing in South Florida I just couldn't resist. Don't forget to buy your tickets!

Everyone Loves A Widespread Panic!

I have to say, when researching for the band 'Widespread Panic' I expected black clad middle-aged rockers but what I got were clean-cut soccer dad types. I soon realized though that clothing does not make the band.

You know, I've found that using such sites as AOL or Yahoo you can find some really useful information on your favorite artists. I was searching for info on the band who, mind you are playing at The Fillmore in Miami tonight Nov. 6, and discovered that they have been together since 1982! It's not often you find bands who can make it to 10 years let alone over two decades. But I digress.

'Widespread Panic' consists of six members but started out as a duo when vocalist John Bell and guitarist Mike Houser left college in Georgia to focus on music. From then on they've continued to release wonderful albums including their most recent, "Choice Cuts: The Capricorn Years 1991-1999.

Sadly, founding member Mike Houser passed in 2002 after a battle with pancreatic cancer. Bell told Bonaroo.com that "There’s not a day that goes by where we don’t miss Mike." "What we learned together as a band continues, with slight adjustments." Even with this huge loss the band never cancelled a show. This goes to show how dedicated they are to their fans. Finally, a band without an ego!

Catch them this evening at 7:30 p.m. at the Fillmore at Jackie Gleason Theater in Miami. Tickets are on sale now!

Rascal Flatts Are Filling Out

Although Rascal Flatts got their start in Nashville none of the three members hail from Tennesee. After reading their Country Music Television biography I found out that both Gary LeVox (Lead singer) and Jay DeMarcus (Bassist) actually grew up in Ohio and later met Oklahoma native and lead guitarist Joe Don Rooney at a bar.

Their self-titled first album was a success in 2000 sending three of their songs into the top 10 and they've seen such successes since then. Their most recent album, 'Still Feels Good' sprouted the hit 'Take Me There' which debuted at No. 24 on the charts which I found on the Great American Country site. I actually had never heard of it but my boyfriend who happens to be from a country-ridden town in northern Florida, explained that it's just like the CMT. Thanks Eric!



Anyway, I decided to look on their official website and I'd like to say it's very well put together. But the point is, is that if you check out their biography on the site you can learn a heck of a whole lot. For instance, I now know that these guys seem genuine and are all about their fans. LeVox had said, "We've worked really hard from day one and we know who employs us. It's the fans, and we've tried to give back to them musically what they've given us. We love them like they love us." This I feel deserves an Awwww!

What more could you want? Rascal Flatts are moving on up in the music business and I think they deserve every bit of success they receive.

Don't forget to see them at the Sound Advice Ampitheater in West Palm Beach Saturday Nov. 3 at 8 p.m. These boys are quite the commodity!

Bayside Is Not Falling By The Way Side

Are you talkin' to me?

No...I'm not really. But when I discovered that Bayside was from New York I had to get my DeNiro on.

Although Bayside has been together since 2000, they are just starting to get recognized as an up and coming band. Their latest album The Walking Wounded, has rocketed these boys to fame and they're currently on tour. Next stop, Club Revolution in Fort Lauderdale and let me tell you, I'm on board!

While reading about them on Pure Volume I found out that this is their fourth album and that they were inspired by the tragic car accident which took drummer John Holohan's life. Guitarist Anthony Raneri explained that the album is about "overcoming the physical and emotional scars in life." To read more about this check out the article.

What I found really interesting though about Bayside is that they support the cause To Write Love On Her Arms. The reason is, is because my friend told me all about this organization and I had never really seen it anywhere. The purpose of the organization is to help teens and young adults out of depression and addiction which I found on the offical website. I am so inspired by artists who do more than just give their music to the people. They give a piece of themselves to aid others they may never meet.

With all that Bayside has gone through they haven't ceased to please their fans. Their Victory tour is going on strong and won't be done until Dec. 8 allowing fans to catch them all over the country.

Catch Bayside along with June, The Sleeping, A Day To Remember and Driver Side Impact Saturday Nov. 3 at 6 p.m. at Club Revolution. This is guaranteed to be a crazy and exciting show and all for only $12!

Jennifer Lopez And Marc Anthony=Match Made In Miami.

This celebrity couple secretly married in 2004 as I read on BBC Entertainment. I'm actually very surprised yet happy that they have stuck it out this long. Especially when knowing JLo's track record about her previous relationships.

JLo who released her sixth album Oct. 9 told the BBC that "All my albums are about love, ever since the first one. But they're all about different times in love." I guess that makes sense. I wonder what time in love she's in right now? Anyway, she and her hubby Marc Anthony are currently touring together and they will be making their South Florida premiere Friday Nov. 2 at the American Airlines Arena in Miami at 8 p.m. But hold up! Not only will they be performing Friday, they will also be here Saturday Nov. 3 and Wednesday Nov. 7 too! I guess they really love us!

Marc Anthony has seen success throughout his long career and most recently with his movie featuring his wife, "El Cantante." I personally love his music though. Who can forget "I Need To Know?" It came out during the rise of latin music popularity. You know, when Ricky Martin was king?

Basically, these two together will make you sweat. From what I've seen on T.V. their performances are non-stop fun and I can only imagine how they must be live.

Now's your chance to see them though. Get your tickets now because the Lord knows they're going to sell fast. Especially in South Florida.

I WIll Bow Down To The Kings Of Leon

Three brothers and one cousin make up the Kings of Leon which is actually kinda cute. You don't see very often today family working together. But this quad knows how to rock it.

The Kings of Leon are actually coming to South Florida Friday Nov. 2 to perform at Revolution. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. and should be one you don't want to miss.




The KOL's third album came out in the beginning of this year as I read on Wikipedia and they're actually working on their fourth album already! Drummer, Nathan Followil told NME "Man, we're sitting on a bunch of songs right now that we wish we could let the world hear!". Guess that explains it then! Actually, right now I'm really liking their song "Fans" and "Charmer" isn't bad either. To hear these songs and a few more check out their MySpace page. Ah MySpace is great.

One more thing that excites me about these guys is that they're pretty young. Their ages range from 28 to 20. Not bad if ya know what I mean. I just might have to make it out to see them...I'll be sure to wear my best heels. Wink Wink.

Deaf, Blind and Mute Math

Mute Math has been growing a steady fan base since they formed together in 2003 in New Orleans. And this past summer, I became a fan after hearing their song "Typical. I actually really love it and the video is really creative.

If you haven't ever heard of or checked out the site PureVolume you seriously need to. You can find thousands of artists on there and when looking for Mute Math I found some cool stuff. I now know that vocalist/keyboardist Paul Meany, drummer Darren King, guitarist Greg Hill and bassist Roy Mitchell-Cardenas all grew up together.

Being such a young band means they've had to work extra hard to gain their success but they are known for their non-stop touring and numerous video blogs as I read on PureVolume.com. If you want to hear a little sampling of what they do check out their MySpace page.

If you like what you hear then you definitely should check them out Nov. 1 at Revolution in downtown Fort Lauderdale. Tickets are ONLY $16. I think that's a fair price to pay for an eclectic mix of music.

Fall Out Boy Is Becoming A Man

I know sooo many ladies who absolutely love Fall Out Boy. So much so, that they'd do pretty much anything to meet them. This one time...actually, let's save that for another day. Anyway, all I can say is that this band came out with "Sugar, We're Goin' Down'" in 2005 and from then on they've never ceased to amaze me.



Fall Out Boy formed in suburban Wilmette, Chicago in 2001 after vocalist/guitarist Patrick Stump, bassist/lyricist Pete Wentz, drummer Andrew Hurley and guitarist Joe Trohman met at the underground hardcore scene they were all a part of. It's amazing what AOL Music can tell you...really!

As some of you may or may not know, they also released their popular album "Infinity On High" in Feb. 2007 giving us such hits as "This Ain't A Scene, It's An Arms Race." I feel like whatever they do they can't do us wrong. I mean, Pete Wentz even has his own lable and clothing line! If you're a huge fan and you maybe want to dress like Wentz then mosey on down to his Clandestine website.

Don't forget to get your tickets because this show will definitely sell out!

When: Oct. 31...that's right. Halloween!
Where: Jackie Gleason Theater in Miami
Who: Fall Out Boy, Gym Class Heroes and Plain White Tees = Amazing!
What: Kick arse show that starts at 7 p.m. so don't be late!

Nonpoint Is On Point

The band Nonpoint is performing at Revolution in downtown Fort Lauderdale Friday Oct. 26.

What's so cool about them is that they're from Fort Lauderdale. Some of you may be thinking...Uh? What's so cool about that? Well I live in West Palm Beach and if you happen to look on a map you'd notice that we're not that far apart. So there! It's always exciting to me when I find out bands or artists grew up near me.

Anyway, I saw them in concert in 2005 and they rocked the house! There music is categorized as Heavy Metal for the most part but the lead singer, Elias Soriano has a great voice. I happen to love their remake of Phil Collin's "In The Air Tonight." Although it's different from what they normally do, it shows off Elias' great talent.

Just in case some of you were wondering, I found out from MSN music that Nonpoint came together in 1997 after Soriano moved down from his native New Jersey. He then met up with Robbie Rivera, KB and Andy Goldman and the magic happened. Kind've like love at first sight.

Get this! Their brand new album "Vengeance" drops Nov. 6. If you check out their MySpace page you can hear some of their new songs like "March of War." It carries Elias' heavy vocals with some great guitar melodies and some powerful drumming.

To buy tickets to Nonpoints show go to LiveNation!

Doors open at 6 p.m. and the show starts at 7 p.m. Get there early because Revolution fills up fast!

Styx and REO Speedwagon...sounds Like Videogames

Styx was formed in Chicago in 1961 and were extremely popular in the 1970s and 1980s with such hits as "Come Sail Away" and "Lady." According to Wikipedia.org they're actually the first band to have four consecutive Multi-Platinum albums.

Unfortunately, the band decided to call it quits in the 1980s due to a divide in what band members wanted. Former lead singer, Dennis DeYoung wanted to take the band in a more theatrical direction however, guitarist Tommy Shaw and keyboardist James Young wanted to move towards a harder-edged sound.

Both DeYoung and Shaw moved on to solo careers and Styx took on new members such as Glen Burtnick who replaced Shaw. Currently the only original member is James Young but the band is still as good as ever!



REO Speedwagon is another great American band. Hailing from the midwest they too were immensely popular in the 1970s and 1980s.

After breaking up in 1988 due to Alan Gratzer's retirement and arguments betwen Gary Richrath and Kevin Cronin the band "unleashed over a dozen compilation albums featuring their greatest hits, including 1999's Ballads, which contained two new tracks." (Wikipedia.org)

With such a background and wonderful hits including "Keep On Loving You" this band is definitely worth seeing.

Remember to buy your tickets on LiveNation to see this mix of classic rock bands when they play Oct. 21 at 6:30 p.m.

Directions to Sound Advice Ampitheatre:
601-7 Sansbury's Way
West Palm Beach, FL 33411

My Favorite Color Is Maroon 5

I saw Maroon 5 two years ago and it was an amazing show. I can only imagine what they must be like today.

Known for their soul-influenced pop rock this L.A. band has topped the charts with such hits as 'Harder to Breathe' and 'This Love.' Almost everyone I know enjoys listening to them because they're more than just a bunch of sexy studs, they're very talented musicians as well. Lead singer, Adam Levine knows how to entice the ladies with his lyrics and the rest of the group consisting of James Valentine, Jesse Carmichael, Mickey Madden and Matt Flynn can create melodies like no other.

Surprisingly, the band members have known each other since Junior High and started playing together as Kara's Flowers in 1995 until changing their name in 2001. (Wikipedia.org)

Maroon 5's first album, 'Songs About Jane' first appeared on shelves in 2002 but after a long awaited second album, the band released 'It Won't Be Soon Before Long,' in May of 2007. It too has risen to success with hits like 'Makes Me Wonder' and 'Wake Up Call.' You can watch the new video here.

If you want to find out more on the band check out this website! Or you can look on their official site for up to date Maroon 5 information!



Maroon 5 is playing at the BankAtlantic Center in Ft. Lauderdale Saturday Oct. 20. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show starts at 8 p.m. Opening acts include the Hives and Kevin Michael. Even the opening acts are great!

If you don't buy these tickets I will!

Yeehaw! Brooks and Dunn are Nothing Short of Good Cornbread.

I personally don't know much about many country singers but I have definitely heard about Brooks and Dunn.

This star duo has been around since 1991 and consists of Kix Brooks and Ronnie Dunn. According to Wikipedia they both didn't start out as musicians but rather students. After leaving that life they both pursued their music careers eventually leading to their partnership.

Their music is known as modern country and they have produced "chart-topping hits including everything from ballads to rock-tinged up-tempos to the gospel music-influenced "Believe." They are also associated with being pioneers of the line dance craze of the mid-1990s." (Wikipedia.org)

They have 13 albums total and released 'Cowboy Town'in this past year. From their high energy shows to their numerous awards (They've won CMT's Voca Duo Award every year since 1992 minus 2000)Brooks and Dunn remain unstoppable.

See them live at the Sound Advice Ampitheatre Oct. 19 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets range from $29.50 and go to $72. Get your seats now!

Sound Advice Ampitheatre:
601-7 Sansbury's Way
West Palm Beach, FL 33411

Kid Rock is ready to party!

His name is KIIIIIIIID KID ROCK!

The man who snagged Pamela Anderson is coming to Miami Oct. 18. This can only mean one thing. Drugs, Sex and Rock N'Roll.



Robert James Ritchie, better known as Kid Rock, started his career in Michigan at the age of 11. At the height of such groups like the Beastie Boys Kid Rock and friends were inspired to start their own group known as 'The Furious Funkers.' Once honing his own talents he left the group and became a D.J. emceeing at many hip-hop clubs and later for Detroit's 'The Beast Crew.' (Wikipedia.org)

Although starting out making hip hop beats Kid Rock eventually rose to the rocker we all know and love first making it on the scene in 1999 with his hit single 'Bawitdaba.' (Wikipedia.org)

Over time though he became more and more inspired by country music and eventually released his 2003 hit remake of Bad Company's 'Feel Like Makin' Love.' According to Wikipedia, his new album 'Rock N Roll Jesus' is expected to his shelves Oct. 9 but only time will tell if this rapper turned rocker turned country star will see success.

To get tickets go to LiveNation right now!

Fillmore Theater address:
1700 Washington Ave.
Miami Beach, Fl. 33139

Viva La Bands: Gwar, Cradle of Filth, CKY and Vains of Jenna.

Rahhhhhhh! Sorry, had to get in character. This Sunday, Sept. 30 Gwar, Cradle of Filth, CKY and Vains of Jenna (phew that's a mouthful) are playing at Club Revolution in Fort Lauderale. Rockstar Energy Drink is presenting the show and Mtv favorite, Bam Margera, is a huge fan of these bands.

Cradle of filth was established in 1991 and is best known for their gothic heavy metal sound influenced by poetry, mythology and literature. (Wikipedia.org) They will be releasing their eighth studio album next year so be sure to catch that!

This 22-year-old band GWAR has established themselves as obscene and raunchy rockers due to their outrageous stunts on stage. According to Wikipedia.org they even sometimes spray their audience with blood, urine, and pus. I'm not too sure I'd be interested in yellow rain, if ya know what I mean.

The third act, CKY, has been seen in various "Jackass" episodes as well as "Viva La Bam." Actually, drummer Jess Margera is Bam Margera's brother hence the reason why CKY has been used in practically each of his shows. (Wikipedia.org)

Finally, Swedes turned LA rockers, Vains of Jenna are the youngest band on this tour. Only forming in 2005, Lizzy DeVine, JP White, Jacki Stone and Nicki Kin have come together to show that hair bands can still rock. According to Wikipedia, Vains of Jenna has said that, "there is too much 'emo music' in the USA, and that their music is here to make you want to drink and party." Long live rock and roll!

Check out LiveNation to get your tickets. Make sure to dress comfortably too as Revolution is standing room only!

Ricky Martin Is Coming Back To Shake His Bon Bon.

Menudo kicked him out when he sprouted his first chest hair but he came back with a vengeance doing it up solo style.



According to Wikipedia Ricky Martin's first album, Me Amaras, debuted in 1993 selling one million copies world wide. But most people didn't have a taste of what this Puerto Rican papi could do until his acclaimed English album, self titled, in 1999. With hits like Livin' La Vida Loca and duets with stars like Madonna, Martin skyrocketed to fame. Martin's discography could be found on Wikipedia if you want to learn more.

What many people don't know about Ricky Martin is that he's more than a hip shaking DIVO but he's also an activist too. Wikipedia points out that he is actually the UNICEF Goodwill ambassador and has established the Ricky Martin Foundation in his home country of Puerto Rico for the welfare of children around the globe. He also has collaborated with the International Organization for Migration on the "Llama y Vive" (Call and Live), a campaign which is aimed to facilitate prevention of human trafficking, protection of the youngest victims of child trafficking, and prosecution of the traffickers. (Wikipedia.org) It's nice to know there are some stars out there using their fame for good!

If this hasn't swayed your decision to see Ricky Martin I don't know what will! It's pretty much guaranteed that the show will be full of latin flavor and why not support someone who gives back to the community?

Check out LiveNation to get tickets and more information about this concert!

Velvet Revolver and Alice in Chains? Lets tie Alice up again!

Want to know where to go for an action packed night? Then look no further. On Sunday, Oct. 7 Velvet Revolver, Alice in Chains and Sparta will be rocking out at the SoundAdvice Ampitheatre in West Palm Beach.

If you hadn't already known, Velvet revolver consists of veterans to the rock scene previously belonging to such bands as Guns N'Roses, Stone Temple Pilots, and Wasted Youth. You can check out their entire background on Wikipedia. An interesting factoid about the band that I learned on Wikipedia is that they stood in for Van Halen for their induction ceremony and was introduced by Sammy Hagar as "the best rock and roll band left on the planet." Now THAT is an honor!



Their co-headliner, Alice in Chains is best known for their popularity in the 1990s. According to Wikipedia the band formed in Seattle and was widely influenced by heavy metal music but due to their dark lyrics, which is now known to be caused by ex-vocalist Layne Staley's addiction to heroine, they were coined as a part of the grunge era. To find out more information about the band check out this site!



If you want to relive the days of Rock and Roll then you MUST get tickets to this show. Yea it stinks you have to work the next day but it's well worth it!

Also, be sure to check out each bands website!
-Velvet Revolver
-Alice in Chains
-Sparta

Rilo (High-Low) Kiley (Smiley)

"Who'd want that name?" said Blake Sennet, vocalist and guitar player of Rilo Kiley. Even the band doesn't have a real explanation for the name they chose to represent their music. But this Los Angeles based group brings a whole lot more to the table than just their interesting name.

Sennet, along with Jenny Lewis (Vocalist, guitarist and keyboardist) are actually former child actors. They came together to form the band in 1998 along with Pierre de Reeder (Bass guitar, keyboard and vocals) and Jason Boesel (drums and percussion) and have continued to make hit album after hit album. You might be scratching your head wondering, "But I've never even heard of them?" That may be the case, but in the underground alternative rock scene this band is quite recognizable.

Their success began to skyrocket in 2004 with Sennet and Boesel's side project The Elected taking off and with Lewis singing backup for Ben Gibbard's indie electronic Death Cab for Cutie side project The Postal Service. Along with a packed schedule of late night appearances on shows such as Late Night with Conan O'Brien and Jimmy Kimmel Live.

Although you may not know Rilo Kiley now, you might have heard some of their songs featured on shows like Grey's Anatomy and Dawson's Creek, just to name a few. Heck, you might be in LOVE with one of their songs and not even know it's them!

If you want to see what all the hype is about now is your chance. Rilo Kiley is going to be in downtown Fort Lauderdale at Revolution Monday, October 1, 2007. The show starts at 7 p.m. however, I strongly advise anyone going to arrive early because this place gets packed! To buy your $20 tickets log onto LiveNation and get ready for an amazing show!

Directions to Revolution:
200 W. Broward Blvd.
Ft Lauderdale, FL 33312

Paisley: More Than Just A Pattern. Brad Paisley Visits South Florida.

What's better than good southern cooking? Not much except a good southern boy of course who, not to mention, can play the guitar AND sing! Brad Paisley is coming to town with Rodney Atkins and Taylor Swift as a part of the 2007 GMC Country Megaticket. They will be playing Saturday, September 22nd at the SoundAdvice Ampitheatre in West Palm Beach where you can catch them for a variety of ticket choices. If you're a huge fan and you want the best of the best then you must get premium seating for $204.75. But if you are like me and you don't have that much cash to spend then you might want to opt for the general or lawn seats. General seats start at $20 and range up to $49.75 and lawn seats go for $18.75. In all honesty though the lawn seats are a great route to take if the weather is nice. You get to sprawl out on the grass and lie back and enjoy the music. It's pretty therapeutic if you ask me!

If you're still not sure if Brad is right for you and you want to learn more about this artist here is the place to find out. He grew up in Glen Dale, West Virginia where he received his first guitar at eight years old. After writing his first song at the age of 12 he continued to craft his work and got the chance to open for Ricky Skaggs and George Jones at the Capital Music Hall in Wheeling, West Virginia when he was only 13! Fast forward to 1999, he got his big break with his song "Who Needs Pictures" and has risen to stardom over the recent years. He is happily married to actress Kimberly Williams and they have a young son together.

All in all, this hot country singer seems to have it going on! What's not to love? Just remember to catch him this Saturday at the SoundAdvice Ampitheatre at 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. so if you buy a lawn ticket get there early to claim your territory.

Ever Confess On A Dashboard? Dashboard Confessional Coming Home.

If you want to see a local then you MUST get to Delray Beach this Saturday, September 22nd to see Dashboard Confessional. Chris Carrabba is the singer/songwriter behind the name and has a way with words that can melt anyone's soul. Carrabba is originally from Boca Raton, Florida but has experienced growing success through the years including his song "Vindicated" being a part of the Spiderman soundtrack. Most people may assume the type of music he produces (which some people categorize as emo) is geared towards college students however, if you enjoy light rock with powerful messages you just might enjoy Dashboard.

Playing before Dashboard Confessional takes the stage is John Ralston who is actually a local as well. He hails from Lake Worth, Florida which took be by surprise considering I live there. In any matter, John Ralston will captivate you with his take on Indie music. Ralston is a great way to open your mind before seeing Dashboard!



To see them live check out Livenation.com to get tickets. They're only $27.50!!
-Where: City Limits 19 N.E. 3rd Avenue Delray Beach, FL 33483
-When: September 22, 2007
-Time: Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Show starts at 6:30 p.m.

From Indie to just IN: Interpol

If you enjoy new alternative with a twist, you just might enjoy Interpol. This quad is a mix of intellect and wit hailing from the Big Apple and consists of lead singer Paul Banks, guitarist Daniel Kessler, bassist and keyboardist Carlos Dengler and drummer Sam Fogarino.

After meeting at New York University they began playing local gigs as an unnamed band. But after becoming increasingly popular they adopted the name Interpol. Although not as well known as other post-punk revivalists Joy Division or The Chameleons they have continued to gain popularity with each albums release.

Interpol will be playing Wednesday, September 19th at the BankUnited Center in Coral Gables, Florida along with Liars. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the show begins at 7:30 p.m. With tickets only costing $28.50 you don't want to be the one to miss this upcoming clever band.

Directions to the BankUnited Center:
1245 Dauer Drive
Coral Gables, FL 33146
305.284.8244

"Crash Into Me" Dave Matthews Band Takes Over

It's that time again. Time to throw on your Birkenstocks and flannel and head straight towards the Sound Advice Ampitheatre. "But aren't Birkenstocks last season," you might ask? That may be true but when it comes to seeing the Dave Matthews Band anything goes. Tonight, September 15 you can catch your favorite singer/songwriter in action by attending his last gig in south Florida this year. His concerts are usually jam packed full of college-aged kids and many of his faithful followers who now have kids of their own. There's no going wrong when seeing Dave. He guarantees that each and every audience member will be standing on their feet by the end of the night, if not already up at the start of the first song. This is the type of Jam Rock that will tantalize anyone's tastebuds.


Want to know more about Dave and the band? You can!

Dave formed the band in Charlottesville, Virginia after being convinced to send in some of his demos. After forming their signature sound the Dave Matthews Band, or DMB, made their first public appearance at the Earth Day Festival in 1991. They took off from there, experiencing their first mainstream success after the release of their albums "Under the Table and Dreaming" and "Crash." Through the years DMB has continued to make impressionable albums as well as receive numerous awards for their work. Besides work on their music they have also participated in Human activism by giving a $1.5 million challenge grant to help build the New Orleans Habitat Musicians' Village after the devastation of Hurricane Katrina.

Catch this amazing group along with The Wailers September 15th at the Sound Advice Ampitheatre. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the show starts at 7 p.m.

Directions:
601-7 Sansbury's Way
West Palm Beach, Fla. 33411

Introducing...

Hello ladies and gentleman and welcome to my blog. Before getting into the nitty gritty, I figured I'd tell you a bit about myself and give you an insight to what this blog entails. My name is Lindsay and I'm a senior at Florida Atlantic University where I'm studying Multimedia Journalism. I'm very interested in the arts and entertainment hence the reason for this blog. You might be thinking..."Why is it called 'The Lyre Wire'?" Well to be quite honest it's very simple. A lyre is an ancient musical instrument which symbolizes music and the reason for using the word wire is because it represents the availability of attaining news quickly. Therefore, this blog is all about giving its readers fast and useful information on numerous musical artists and bands visiting South Florida. That's all for now. Hopefully the information posted here weekly will give you the chance to learn more about your favorite musicians and where to go to see them live!