Miami Hot Spots
Local Scene
Beach House
Little Beard
The Filmore Miami Beach / May 8th Living up to their name, Beach House’s music is a vacation in itself. The duo creates what is often dubbed as “dream pop” because of the slow, atmospheric rhythms they create through entrancing instrumentals and a seamless melody.
The Beach Boys
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino / May 4th The Boys seek the Sunshine State to help them re-live their glory days. Whether it’s for nostalgia, happiness, or simply a feeling of sweet summertime, a Beach Boy’s concert is an experience that can cater to anyone. Their groovy rock is sure to make Miami say “Surf’s up!”
Eddie Vedder
Broward Center for Performing Arts / May 13th & 14th Most well known as the lead singer of Pearl Jam, Edward Louis Severson III has taken on a new name. The multiinstrumentalist consistently poses a phenomenal oneman-show full of ukuleles, accordions, harmonicas, and mandolins. His folk rock can be heard throughout the movie Into the Wild and his newest album, Water on the Road, was released last spring.
SOJA with Michael Franti and Spearhead
SunFest / May 5th An acronym for Soldiers of Jah Army, SOJA offers their reggae jams to anyone who wants to welcome in good vibes for the next few days. Paired with the folky reggae jazz of Michael Franti, this festival of peace, love and dreads is surely nothing to dread.
Straight No Chaser
Kravis Center / May 11th Rendering just as authentic as a shot with no chaser, this group’s a capella tunes are as real as it gets. With the unique “who needs instrumentals” mentality, the harmony and poise of Straight No Chaser isn’t something to miss.
Completely deserving of the title “Best Miami Band You’ve Never Heard of” by Miami New Times, it’s remarkable that a major record label hasn’t snatched the group up yet. Following the philosophy that taking life too seriously will eat you alive, Little Beard has stormed onto the local scene with a solid indie rock sound, strong lyrics, and a quirky sense of humor. With a strong regard for friendship and community, it was easy for each member to find their way to the group from chance meetings at places like the public library in downtown Miami, music theory class at Miami Dade College, Craigslist, and even a hopping Cinco de Mayo fiesta. Now they enjoy being a part of the larger Miami music scene. Little Beard’s sounds can be described as a blending of pulse punk, surf rock, indie pop and lo-fi that makes for an enjoyable and inspiring live show. -KV