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Drag The River is Jon Snodgrass and Chad Price. Their songs and stories conjure up a great mix of Uncle Tupelo, Mats, and Waylon, and yet theyre unique to these two gifted voices. Ive had the pleasure of being on the road for a couple of tours with DTR when I was in The Enablers, and its always good to talk with them. Jon made some time for a chat while playing Mr. Mom, and some of it went like this...

Dan: Have you noticed new faces at your shows after opening up for Social Distortion?Jon: Maybe. I think you need to do that kind of thing several times, you know, which weve never done before. I think it was definitely helpful.

Dan: Was it enjoyable for you?Jon: Yeah. Oh yeah. I liked it. I didnt know if I would or not, but I did. Were used to playing our own show and doing whatever we want to do, playing for a long time. It was great letting someone else have the pressure of bringing all the people to the show. Just show up and play. It was kind of nice just being told what to do and what time to be there. Thats great. I can do that!

Dan: Is there another tour like that youd like to be on?Jon: Well, sure. Anyone that I respect. We just played with X last week. I had met them before as a fan and stuff. They were so kind and they were real genuine about the whole thing. They said some good stuff and I know that they meant it. It was cool. I would absolutely love to do that type of thing with them because they were great. Plus, theyre one of my all-time favorite bands.

Dan: Is there anything you would want people to know about DTR?Jon: Im proud of our band. I think were good. You have to have a little bit of cockiness to do what you do, to think youre good enough to be able to go out and do these things, but at the same time be pretty humble. I realize that were just another band out there. Were better than most, but were not the best. READ FULL INTERVIEW ONLINE AT PUREHONEYMAGAZINE.COM

Drag The River, Dan Bonebrake, Keith Welsh at The Lion & Eagle Pub on May 31st. Doors at 7:30pm. $10. Advance tickets please email: [email protected] ~ Dan Bonebrake

Drag the River at Lion & Eagle

Drag the River

For seeking to ply his trade in one of the most cult of personality genres in dance music, producer, vocalist, and multi-instrumentalist Steven Zhu might be the hardest working electronic musician trying to stay out of the limelight. Whether this is a ploy to propel him further into the mainstream or not, remains to be seen. ZHU, who goes with the stylized all caps of his last name, is certainly keeping up appearances. With a Grammy nomination for his 2014 future house hit Faded, creating more media interest, ZHU has managed to remain elusive and short, looking to keep the focus on his work and not himself.

And while this does indeed stink of a ploy in the reverse-psychology, self-aggrandizing variety, there are a few facts pointing to the veracity of what could very well be an agoraphobic fear of fame. A 2011 graduate of the University of Southern Californias Thornton School of Music, Zhu leaves behind an academic record pointed for his outcast

status in the Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity and for shying away from EDM. Hiding his identity didnt hurt him none when he released Moves Like Ms. Jackson in early 2014, to high praise from the blogosphere.

Hes been busy at work, collaborating with Skrillex and THEY, setting himself release goals like the 52 to ZHU project, and releasing his first proper album on Columbia Records, last years Genesis Series. There might be something prophetic there too, with the Judeo-Christian tradition seeing genesis as the beginning. ZHU might be onto something, certainly not the beginning of something new, but something familiar done better.

This is a refreshing entry into the world of button pushers and knob twisters whove come to rely more on who they are to sell tickets than what theyve produced. ZHU could, with time, become one of those types of dance music personalities, though it is unlikely that it would happen any time soon. For now, ZHU remains deeply committed to his craft, and as such, continues to play the hermit when the media comes a calling. For an artist who wants to be judged by his work, hes got the bravura set for a favorable verdict.

ZHUs Neon City Tour with special guest Gallant closes out in Miami at 9pm on Saturday, May 21 at the Fillmore Miami Beach at Jackie Gleason Theater, 1700 Washington Ave, Miami Beach. Tickets cost $32-$45 plus fees. Call 305.673.7300 or visit fillmoremb.com. ~ Abel Folgar

ZHU at The Fillmore

ZHU

MONDAY, MAY 9DADA: Basement JamsKYI: Drag MondaysCHURCHILLS PUB: Miami Jazz Jam, Theatre De Underground, Nomenclature Monday

TUESDAY, MAY 10DADA: Comedy Open MicKYI: Acoust-Kill Open JamCULTURE ROOM: The Sword, Purson

GRAMPS: Trivia Thunderdome, Dr. Waynes Karaoke Sing-alongCHURCHILLS PUB: Radio Bemba Latin/Punk Rock Invasion

WEDNESDAY, MAY 11DADA: Austin MillerBREWHOUSE GALLERY: Think & Drink TriviaBAYFRONT PARK AMP: The 1975 w. Japanese House & Alice WolfCHURCHILLS PUB: Words & Wine Open Mic & Drum CircleTERRA FERMATA: Deja Blue

THURSDAY, MAY 12DADA: Craft BazaarRESPECTABLE STREET: Millionyoung, BluejayPROPAGANDA: LFTD LVLSBREWHOUSE GALLERY: Open Mic NightGRAMPS: Nerd NiteCHURCHILLS PUB: CONTROL: A Tribute to Joy DivisionHAROLDS: Livin The Rhythm Open Drum CircleTERRA FERMATA: Donna the Buffalo, Ben Spacaro

FRIDAY, MAY 13DADA: Big ChiefKYI: Astari Nite Album ReleaseRESPECTABLE STREET: Shroud Eater, HOST, Seven SerpentsPROPAGANDA: Propagandas peep showBREWHOUSE GALLERY: Bryce AllynKELSEY THEATER: The Railz Ozzy & Rhoads Tribute &

Jaded Aerosmith TributeAMERICANAIRLINES ARENA: Florence & the MachineGRAMPS: Renew, Cleanse, Shred POMPANO BCH AMP: The DeftonesPOORHOUSE: Ian Iachimoe, Other Body, Ceramic HammerCHURCHILLS PUB: The Oski Foundation, Purple, Affiliated Soul Team, Zen Per Capita

SATURDAY, MAY 14BREWHOUSE GALLERY & THE KELSEY THEATER: Two Year Anniversary of BrewHouse Gallery and Grand Opening of The Kelsey Theater w. The Inverted, Micah Scott, Rogue Theory Band, Pathos Pathos, The Ellameno Beat, The Helmsmen, Jangle Leg, Sweet Bronco, Gravel Kings, Raggy Monster, 33 Years, SloFunkPump, Ella Herrera, Brett Staska, Deal James, Summer Gill Music, Kristopher James, Garrett Fogg Music, JL FulksDADA: Zoo Peculiar, Scarecrow JenkinsARTS BUNKER: I Was There 2THE FUNKY BISCUIT: Tuff Luck, JC Dwyer & The BlackbirdsFILLMORE MIAMI BEACH: FonsecaGRAMPS: Art WalkSUNSET COVE AMP: Buddy Guy, Lee Ritenour, John Mayall, Victor Wooten ft. Dennis Chambers & Bob FranceschiniHAROLDS: Art X Art Walk Gallery TourTERRA FERMATA: Ben Prestage

SUNDAY, MAY 15BREWHOUSE GALLERY: Kristina FitzsimmonsFILLMORE MIAMI BEACH: Michel BoujenahCULTURE ROOM: Apocalyptica, 10 Years, Failure AnthemCHURCHILLS PUB: Bands, Burlesque, & Sideshow!TERRA FERMATA: Deal James, Summer Gill, The Humdingers, Double Nickel, Kosmonaut, Smoking Section, The Hot Box Band

MONDAY, MAY 16DADA: Basement Jams Open MicKYI: Drag NightCHURCHILLS PUB: Theatre de Underground 15 Year Anniv

TUESDAY, MAY 17DADA: Comedy Open MicKYI: Acoustic-Kill Open JamCULTURE ROOM: The Struts

WEDNESDAY, MAY 18DADA: Erik ONeilBREWHOUSE GALLERY: Think & Drink TriviaCULTURE ROOM: Strfkr, Com Truise, Fake DrugsTERRA FERMATA: Deal James, Summer Gill

THURSDAY, MAY 19FILLMORE MIAMI BEACH: Marlon WayansDADA: Fireside ProphetsRESPECTABLE STREET: Black Cousins &Gravy HorsePROPAGANDA: LFTD LVLSBREWHOUSE GALLERY: Open Mic NightCHURCHILLS PUB: Screaming Females, Aye Nako, Red NectarHAROLDS: Livin The Rhythm Open Drum Circle

FRIDAY, MAY 20DADA: Camel ToeKYI: Bermuda BeachHAROLDS: Lyrical Ink Open MicBREWHOUSE GALLERY: Acoustic SoulCULTURE ROOM: Dick DaleCHURCHILLS PUB: Agnostic Front, Coldside, Rhythm of Fear, AngerTERRA FERMATA: Tropidelic, Reggae Lou

SATURDAY, MAY 21FILLMORE MIAMI BEACH: ZHUDADA: Twisted TapestryKYI: Breaks Yo!PROPAGANDA: Que Lastima Cd Release w The Zoo Peculiar, Sunnyvale and Hillside Spirit Revival

BREWHOUSE GALLERY: Nicholas Roberts, Custom Bicycle ShowCHURCHILLS PUB: Angel Corpse, Hellwitch, Hibernus Mortis, Abysmal Lord, Caveman Cult, ReapermanserKELSEY THEATER: Smells Like Grunge a Tribute to Nirvana with Special Guest: Take WarningTERRA FERMATA: Moska Project, David Goodman

SUNDAY, MAY 22BREWHOUSE GALLERY: Sunday Blues, Nip & TuckBOCA RATON MUSEUM: Kehinde Wiley: An Economy of GraceCHURCHILLS PUB: Cyborg Sundays with Skinny Hendrix TERRA FERMATA: Old Salt Union

MONDAY, MAY 23DADA: Basement JamsKYI: Drag MondaysCHURCHILLS PUB: Miami Jazz Jam, Theatre de Underground

TUESDAY, MAY 24DADA: Comedy Open MicKYI: Acoust-Kill Open JamCHURCHILLS PUB: All Folkd Up, Scotty Crow, Swamp Rats & The Andes Roadshow, Lone Wolf, & Scaryokee

WEDNESDAY, MAY 25DADA: TreeswiftsRESPECTABLE STREET: Silenmara, Fero Lux, Forty WintersGRAMPS: CHK CHK CHK !!!, StereoladBREWHOUSE GALLERY: Think & Drink TriviaTHURSDAY, MAY 26DADA: The HolidazedRESPECTABLE STREET: Flaunt 11 Yr Anniv: The State OfPROPAGANDA: LFTD LVLSBREWHOUSE GALLERY: Artist Opening, Open Mic NightCULTURE ROOM: Magic Man & the GriswoldsCHURCHILLS PUB: CJ RamoneHAROLDS: Livin The Rhythm Open Drum Circle

FRIDAY, MAY 27DADA: Matthew JoyKYI: Shameless BurlesqueHAROLDS: HOSTBREWHOUSE GALLERY: Damien LouviereSATURDAY, MAY 28DADA: Skinny Jimmy StingrayKYI: The Wire (HopHop Night)PROPAGANDA: Rock The Mic ShowcaseBREWHOUSE GALLERY: NMBR11FUNKY BISCUIT: Mike Zito w JP Soars & The Red HotsGRAMPS: Southernmost Soul PartyCHURCHILLS PUB: Fool Proof, Caught Inside, Milkshed, Quit

SUNDAY, MAY 29RESPECTABLE STREET: 10th Cheesy 80s PromBREWHOUSE GALLERY: Todd Clouser/Jason Stander DuoKELSEY THEATER: Space Slam: Rings of SaturnGRAMPS: Double StubbleCHURCHILLS PUB: Taake, WolvhammerTERRA FERMATA: Shoeless Soul

MONDAY, MAY 30DADA: Basement JamsKYI: Drag Monday

TUESDAY, MAY 31LION & EAGLE PUB: Drag the River, Dan Bonebrake, Keith WelshDADA: Comedy Open MicKYI: Acoust-Kill Open JamCHURCHILLS PUB: PropainTERRA FERMATA: Short Straw Pickers

SUNDAY, MAY 1SUNFEST: Alabama Shakes, Shovels & Rope, Dylan LeBlanc, Evanescence, Saint Asonia, No Traffik, Walk the Moon, Coleman Hell, Ria Mae, Andy Grammer, Judah & the Lion, Scott Bradlees Postmodern Jukebox, Sons of Mystro, Slightly Stoopid, Jesse RoyalKELSEY THEATER: ABATE of Florida Fundraising Show, String AssassinsBREWHOUSE GALLERY: Brain Bling Improv Comedy Show, After MidniteBROWARD CENTER: Smashing PumpkinsBOCA MUSEUM OF ART: Free & Music in the MuseumTERRA FERMATA: Adam Ezra Group

MONDAY, MAY 2DADA: Basement JamsKYI: Drag MondaysCHURCHILLS PUB: Miami Jazz Jam 16 Year Anniv ft. Jason Hainsworth Big Band, Theatre de Underground HAROLDS: Double Punch Monday

TUESDAY, MAY 3DADA: Spoken Word Open MicKYI: Acoust-Kill Open Jam

WEDNESDAY, MAY 4GRAMPS: La Luz, Veiny Hands, Ben Katzmans Degreaser, Massenger DADA: Whiskey WaspsRESPECTABLE STREET: Church Girls, Menudo Death Squad, CinderblockBREWHOUSE GALLERY: Think & Drink TriviaTERRA FERMATA: Ryan Owens & the Fiddle King

THURSDAY, MAY 5DADA: Karlos Mars BandRESPECTABLE STREET: S.S. Web, LeonhardtBREWHOUSE GALLERY: Open Mic NightHAROLDS: Livin The Rhythm Open Drum CirclePROPAGANDA: LFTD LVLS

FRIDAY, MAY 6PROPAGANDA: Collie Buddz J Street Block Party w. Wheeland Brothers, Making Faces, Karlos Marz Band, LFTD LVLS, The Helmsmen, Weird At FirstKELSEY THEATER:Ben PrestageDADA: Elastique BandKYI: SuperfuzzHAROLDS: Hell & Hollar Live Rock ShowBREWHOUSE GALLERY: Austin MillerCHURCHILLS PUB: Iron Reagan, Shroud Eater, Armageddon Man, ReapermanserTERRA FERMATA: Jay Stollman, Matt Schofield, JL Fulks

SATURDAY, MAY 7RESPECTABLE STREET: Astari Nite Album Release, Lavola, Sci-Fi AffairDADA: Madd JazzPROPAGANDA: StokedBREWHOUSE GALLERY: JoelFUNKY BISCUIT: Adam Ezra GroupTERRA FERMATA: The Grass Is Dead

SUNDAY, MAY 8KYI: Sabotage SundaysPROPAGANDA: DJ Needlez Rock The Mics Showcase (Dj Needlezs B-Day Bash Edition)BREWHOUSE GALLERY: Sunday Blues, A Special Mothers Day ShowCULTURE ROOM: J Boog, HirieCHURCHILLS PUB: Austin Miller, LoneWolf, The Barely DamnedTERRA FERMATA: Cassidy Diana, The Inverted, Blindsound, Alexa Wood

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The Brewhouse Gallery has always been an art gallery first and that is truly the core of our model, explains AJ Brockman. Last year we were able to expand and along with that came a lot more cold-storage in which we were able to increase our craft beer offerings, bottle selection, craft sodas, vintage arcade games, community-style picnic seating and Diner Dogs Inc., an in-house food vendor. Brockman, an artist and co-owner of the Brewhouse Gallery and The Kelsey Theater had a vision for reinventing the art gallery experience.The Brewhouse Gallery in Lake Park is now closing on its second year and its rapid growth has been due to the diligence of its staff, the support of the community, and the clientele who have welcomed the quirky fusion of art, music, coffee, and beer. With a large number of craft beers on tap and a continuous showing of artists on their walls, Brockman prides the arrangement as more beneficial than a traditional art gallery setting with zero-commission on artwork sales and an estimated ten times more foot traffic which leads to sales.The craft approach is in full effect too. As he

puts it, performing artists have a true listening room where patrons come to hear the music not just have it as background noise. Our audience is very engaged and we pride ourselves on limited distractions such as loud TVs and poor sound quality. Such high placement of focus on the art and artists is also evident in their taps. Boasting one of the larger rosters of craft brews, their selections reflect local love with international appreciation.Since last years one-year anniversary party which took the Brewhouse by surprise and grew into a huge block party the crew has, since this past October, assumed full proprietorship of the plaza in which they are situated. With that came the opportunity to resurrect the rundown movie theater into what is now The Kelsey Theater, he says. The potential of the venue is huge and we are hoping that this is the fuel to the fire we have already started to create in revitalizing Lake Park as a whole. We will be working hand-in-hand with programming, after parties, and special events to truly create a downtown vibe and further the success of our art district.The Kelsey Theater, a nod to Lake Parks former existence as Kelsey City, can be a game-changer for Palm Beach and a draw for touring acts as well as locals looking to expand their tri-county fan base. But Brockman retains the spirit and attitude of the Brewhouse flowing into this venue, not only are we a music venue but we are also a true performing arts hub. We are capable of hosting anything from indie film showings, ballet, stage shows, comedians, you name it.He goes on to describe the infrastructure of the Kelsey as suitable for event rentals as well like expos, weddings, conventions, and corporate retreats among others all in hopes of reinforcing the burgeoning arts community while bolstering the tourism trade by creating a destination. Work has begun on creating the programming that will make it such a compelling enterprise that will honor the history of the establishment while giving it an updated and refined contemporary vibe.A big plus will undoubtedly be the symbiotic relationship between the two ventures. [This] allows for some really great synergy. Instead of two businesses competing with each other, we are focusing on a flow of foot traffic between the two. Brewhouse will be the official after party for pretty much every event at Kelsey and always have complementary programming that does not compete with the events scheduled.For the two-year anniversary, theyre looking to go bigger and better. A full day of music is planned between the two venues with 20 bands, rare beer tappings every hour, live painting, vintage goods and the tandem grand openings of few more businesses in the plaza like a tattoo parlor, hair salon, and a dance studio among others. For a local spot that grew out of brewing, stemming more from ideology than from beer and/or coffee, the Brewhouse Gallery and now the Kelsey Theater have gotten big fast.Brockman expects more challenges in the future, good problems to have as he puts it, like more dedicated parking, additional housing in the immediate area, etc Promising what is pretty much the official birth of the Lake Park Art District. One giant block party to commemorate our local art scene with music, fine art, food and craft beer, he adds a quote from a Spielberg classic: We are going to need a bigger boat. May 14 from 12pm til 12am at The Brewhouse Gallery and The Kelsey Theater in Lake Park! Check www.brewhousegallery.com for more info! ~ Abel Folgar

BrewHouse Gallery Turns 2

Lake Worth is a haven for local live music, and if there is a central locus or ground zero incubator for start-up and established Florida bands, its Propaganda. It is one of the few venues in South Florida that, because of its size and set-up, still allows for an intimate experience with music and the musicians.

On May 6, they will be taking over J Street with a block party hosted by Collie Buddz.

You may be familiar with Buddz if youre a follower of pop reggae artists like Shaggy, or remixes of Kid Cudi singles. No stranger to the festival circuit, he has made the rounds at

Lollapalooza, Outside Lands, Summer Jam, Reggae on the Rocks, California Roots Festival, Seattle City Arts Festival, and the Marley familys 9 Mile Music Festival.

New Orleans born, Bermuda bred Buddz will be rocking Lake Worths favorite live music venue along with West Palm Beachs Making Faces, Floridas tropical reggae, Karlos Marz Band, and California beach rock reggae band, Wheeland Brothers.

Straight outta Boynton Beach, LFTD LVLS will bring its reggae rock rap fusion to the inside stage, with Jupiters self-described island indie band, The Helmsmen, and Weird at First, who held their debut show at Propaganda last December.

South Florida is no stranger to reggae-ska-beach-rock-rap, and its not a bad way to bring in the early summer we enjoy here, (in fact, its incredibly awesome.) While the rest of the country is still in sweaters, you can show up as you are, in flip-flops and summer dresses, because everything is going to be alright at the J Street Block Party.

Join the jam on Friday, May 6 at Propaganda at 6 South J Street in Lake Worth. The event begins at 6pm and goes on, rain or shine. The inside stage at Propaganda is up for those 18 and up. The outside stage is open to partiers of all ages. Advance tickets available at www.ticketmaster.com for $20 (or you can avoid those services fees & buy the tickets at Propaganda.) ~ Jessica Chesler

Collie Buddz Block Party

Collie Buddz

!!!, (pronounced chk, chk, chk,) have been making infectiously dancey, indie pop since the late 90s. They are an amalgamation of several fairly eclectic bands originating from Sacramento, California. !!! were initially signed to the experimental, punk label Gold Standard Laboratories, which was co-owned by Omar Rodriguez Lopez of the Mars Volta. Although both bands have little in common on the surface,

they share a common goal in experimenting with sounds and concepts in their work. While !!! owe more to the slinky bass lines and funky guitar licks of Niles Rogers in Chic, and Bootsy Collins in Parliament, than they do to the punk crowd, add in a dash of idle rock, and watch a million hipsters swoon to the sounds of booty shaking dance pop. The line-up has seen some changes over the last 20 years, but the sounds have stayed consistently solid and the output of the band with the seemingly unpronounceable name has stayed unfailingly funky.

!!! are touring for their latest foray into booty shaking, indie punk, As If. It was lauded by Exclaim! magazine as, one of the most enjoyable, if schizophrenic, dance albums of the year.

Which pretty much sums up a band who is used to taking genres and blurring the lines in order to craft music worthy of club goers and indie loving hipsters, respectively. The band, which splits their time these days between Brooklyn, New York, and Sacramento, California, have 4 dates in our fair state; one of which is at Gramps in Miami. Strangely, (and in an awesome turn of events) !!! are opening for themselves with their side project, Stereolad. This side project is a tribute to the influential English band, Stereolab, and brings a krautrock feel to the festivities.

No matter your preference for dance pop or krautrock, there is sure to be something for everyone who likes to cut loose at Gramps when !!! roll into town. Are you ready to leave some scuffs on the dance floor? You better be!

!!! and Stereolad play Gramps: 176 NW 24th Street, 33127, Miami, FL, US (305) 699-2669 on Wednesday, May 25th. Tickets range from $15 - $18 and the show starts around 10pm. ~ Tim Moffatt

!!! aka Chk Chk Chk

!!!

In a world where every weak garage-rock band to ever hear a Kinks album seems to have weaponized their reverb pedals in an attempt to somehow qualify the most basic rock n roll drivel as something more mature or surfy, bands like La Luz are one in a million. The quartet of ladies developed their altogether unique, yet simultaneously classic, surf-noir sound in the unexpected fog and rain of Washington State, (though the band has recently made the move to the sunnier environs of California.) Since the release of the groups most recent full-length, Weirdo Shrine, (produced by Ty Segall), La Luz has become (in our opinion) the only surf-rock band that matters right now. Whats more, theyre a band that could easily have called Miami home.

The brand of surf music La Luz purveys is chiefly the result of La Luzs frontwoman/guitarist Shana Clevelands creative labors, and can be described to the uninitiated as what might exist in the space between the station pumping out saccharine, broken-hearted girl group harmonies and the station blasting surf instrumentals at some undetermined point in the early 60s. Similar to the condition that often exists in South Florida, La Luzs vibes are sonically quite sunny on the surface, however there is an underlying darkness to juxtapose those sounds in everything La Luz does, from the bands lyrical content, to its penchant for spooky, minor key guitar vamps which show off everything Cleveland has learned in her years as a student, obsessing over the proper surf music of yore. That is to say that much like Miamis music scene in general, things are more complex in La Luzs music than what one might initially perceive. Lofty musical analysis aside, the ladies of La Luz have earned a rep for raucous live performances that inject the groups ear-worm melodies and fiery guitar licks with the adrenalynn of a punk show and the energy of an 80s party scene, a perfect fit for Wynwoods reigning party palace, Gramps.

La Luz will play Gramps on May 4, with support from Veiny Hands, Ben Katzmans Degreaser, and Massenger. Tickets are $12 online and $15 at the door. Gramps is located at 176 NW 24th St, Miami, FL, 33127. Show starts early at 9pm! Call 305.669.2669 for more info, or visit Gramps.com ~ Von Bader

La Luz play Gramps

La Luz

Lake Worth is a quirky little town just outside of West Palm Beach. Its an eclectic b o r o u g h whose visage is reminiscent of Key West and countless other sleepy, seaside towns. However, for such a small c o m m u n i t y , the arts scene is extremely strong. Do you like punk rock?

Theyve got it! Are you into hip hop? Theyve got some of the best! Gypsy punk is more your bag? Not a problem, what-so-ever. So, its no surprise that a band like Que Lastima would emerge from the fertile arts soup festering in the heat of the South Florida sun.

The band consider themselves, Dumpster Swing, that is a pastiche of soul, punk, and swing music, with a healthy dose of roots and bad intentions. The band seems perfectly comfortable mixing gothic Americana and punk attitude an amalgamation that would make Tom Waits, King Dude, and Duane Peters proud to be bellied up to the same bar, swilling booze, chain smoking, and lamenting the loss of cold women on hot days. Paultergeist, the master of ceremonies of this motley ensemble, started the group after leaving his last musical incarnation, Viva Le Vox. He sent out a call for like minded miscreants into the ether and Que Lastima was conjured.

The release party will feature Que Lastima, joined by the Zoo Peculiar, who are described as circus music from outer space, as well as Sunnyvale, Delray Beachs Alternacrunkcore quartet, and the Hillside Spirit Revival, an Americana Indie Folk band, which, if any of these band descriptions are even remotely accurate, should prove to be an extremely interesting show- all brought to you by Aces High Tattoos, another staple of the community, in the small but extremely fruitful scene. Aces High regularly hosts a music fest that draws on the best of the best in the Lake Worth/ West Palm music scene. So, they know a thing or two about quality content in a crowded sea of talent. Come out, get weird, get drunk and be ready to dance to the best dumpster swing, outer space circus music, Alternacrunkcore, and Americana indie folk that Palm Beach has to offer.

The record release for Que Lastimas second full length album, Tempered Tantrums. is Saturday, May 21st at Propaganda, 6 South J Street, Lake Worth, Florida, 33460. Doors are at 8pm and $10 gets you in the door, and a copy of Tempered Tantrums. ~ Tim Moffatt

Que Lastima Album Release

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