Tonight, The Rhythm Foundationkicks-off their 11thAnnual Celebration of Modern World Music – The Heineken TransAtlantic Music Festival at the oceanfront North Beach Bandshell.
The Heineken TransAtlantic Music Festival showcases the sound of the world right now. The weekend line-up includes live performances by locals such as The Hongs and Krisp, plus a few pretty spectacular international acts like Bajofondo and Bomba Estereo.
Tropicult is showcasing the sounds of the festival online for new and loyal readers alike AND we’re giving away a pair of tickets (see: Page 3).
Testökra took the stage at the Vomikaust show this past March and stood out (almost effortlessly) among the other bands that played that night. As the music began to explode and spill into the crowd at our beloved Churchill’s Pub, the atmosphere immediately changed. The crowd was awakened by the blaring beating life of Testökra’s electrifying set.
Testökra is made-up of three Miami natives - Carolyn Helmers (Guitar/Vocals), Nicole Mijares (Bass), and Ale Campos (Drums). Carolyn and Ale met while going to local shows and Ale met Nicole in a photography class.
Luckily, I met all three and caught up with them after the show! Here’s what they had to say…
FILMGATE is an independent film festival for anyone interested in exhibiting a project that has interactive and multi-platform elements - film, ARGs, dance, live music, web series, comic books, opera, book, tv show, games, flash mob, blog, animation or other creative channel.
You’re only limited by your imagination, so choose your own adventure and invite the audience to dive in!
This weekend, venture over to the dark side for Art Nights aka the official after-parties for DWNTWN Art Days hosted by The Vagabond and yours truly.
You’re invited to linger around the ‘hood to discover the art and music that illuminate the alleys and corridors of the Downtown Miami Media & Entertainment District.
Want to make films? Everyone knows that the odds of making it in LA are like winning the lottery.
Consider following the example of indie musicians and writers who take advantage of the current advances in technology and stick around.
You can make movie magic right here at home where the subjects are familiar, there is way less competition and of course you know your friends and family will have your back.
Last month we kicked-it at The Armory Studios with local musician and performer Mario Giancarlo (Modernage) and our friend and local photographer, Daniel De Las Casas.
We came out for some wine but we stayed for the music…
Tonight, The Rhythm Foundation kicks-off their 11thAnnual Celebration of Modern World Music – The Heineken TransAtlantic Music Festival at the oceanfront North Beach Bandshell.
