The Beachside Resident : The Music Issue - July 2017

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E D I T O R ’ S N OT E M USI CAL TH EO RY Our local music scene gives us an escape from the troubles of a long day and provides a vacation soundtrack for so many visitors. The Space Coast is chock-full of musical talent accessible most nights at many area restaurants or bars. For the price of a beer or appetizer, you can get a front row seat to live music and dance the night away.

Speaking of local establishments, a big congratulations to Long Doggers for celebrating 20 years in our community. Tickets to their 20 Year Anniversary Beachside Bash ( July 29 from 2-9pm at Nance Park in Indialantic) sold out last month but you still have a chance to attend. Each week, each Long Doggers will have 50 tickets to give out to guests. But you only get them if you ask, so ask nicely.

In this issue, we’ll cover a local music shop named Cosmic Vinyl that still cuts records the old fashioned way with heat and a lathe. D.R. Wolfe interviews solo artist, singer Jessica Ottway. The Live Music Calendar returns again and lists plenty of bands to fill your dance card.

Both our Beachside Eats and Drink Beachside articles also include

establishments that offer live music as well as tasty drinks and snacks.

On a different note, being an editor isn’t always fun and games. Last month, we made some big changes to the magazine at the eleventh hour. We increased the font and changed the titles of many of the articles, unfortunately, resulting in some typos. Printing is a messy business, and anyone who writes for a living knows mistakes happen. Our deepest apologies to John Hughes for the missing words in his Dick Catri article.

In other news, we’re very excited to announce our newest addition to the Beachside Resident family. Keith Capizzi and the WRRJ 89.7 FM Radio Station will be housed in the Beachside Resident Studio. We can’t wait to listen to Keith’s live broadcasts in-studio and we look forward to collaborating on future projects to support the community.

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GRAPHIC DESIGN Brett Mchatton

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CONTRIBUTORS Karl Bacon Jackie Beatty Shane Burgman Capt. Chris Cameron Samantha Deebel Erin Fox Capt Jamie Glasner John Hughes Robert J. Mancino Jason Mueller Michelle Mulak Bob New Lisa Packard Eva Raczkowska M. Alberto Rivera Mike Rogers Capt. Todd Todderson D.R. Wolfe

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3ON THE COVER Our cover this month features a record cut by sound engineer Tony Oritza at Cosmic Vinyl. This photo was taken by Eva Raczkowska who captured the needle slicing a groove into the blank wax record. These grooves will one day translate into music through the magic of a record player. Many thanks to Tony Oritza and Liam Malone for making this photo possible.

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AUGUST 2017 - THE SPORTS ISSUE Surfing is popular, but it’s not the only beachside sport. Brevard is full of talented, motivated athletes ready to do their best both on and off the competitive stage. In this issue, we’ll cover a few of the ways to get your heart pumping, and your fighting spirit energized.

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O PENFORBUSI N ESS

By M. Alberto Rivera

COSMIC VINYL: FOR THE RECORD

When the Malones took ownership of what would become Cosmic Vinyl, there was one distinctively unique item in the inventory.

Cosmic Vinyl owner Liam Malone (left) and his sound engineer, Tony Oriza.

Among the promo posters, thousands of LP’s and 45 RPM’s was a record lathe.

Blank vinyl records can be placed on the lathe and in real time, new recordings are cut permanently into the wax.

Tony Oriza is a gifted multi-instrumentalist and sound engineer who performs indie bands ranging from metal to shoegaze. He’s also largely responsible for pressing the albums. The master recording is played, and in the time it takes for a song to play from start to finish, a new vinyl is cut.

“Orders typically run between one or 50,” said Oriza. (For the one-off pressings.) “We get people transferring old recordings they did years ago or even wedding proposals.”

The music they receive orders for runs the entire gamut from hip-hop and dance music to folk and hardcore. “A lot of the orders we get are meant to be limited edition gift to fans or part of a Kickstarter package,” says Oriza.

The most famous artist to date to enlist CV to make records on his behalf is John Cale. Cale, still busy in his 70’s, has a storied solo career and was a founding member of The Velvet Underground.

The store also regularly field orders from

overseas, from as far away as Brazil and Japan.

Because audio cassettes have made a return to the independent music scene, Cosmic Vinyl is in the process of acquiring a multi-cassette duplication machine.

Owner Liam Malone handles the day -to-day operations of the store. There’s foot traffic, but online purchases make up a large portion of their sales. Aside from being a traditional record shop, the space includes a stage to host shows for local and touring independent acts.

Legendary California rockabilly act The Chop Tops have played there more than once. Friendfest, which is a springtime gathering of mostly Central Florida acts, has repeatedly been held in the store as well.

The shop can also be setup to record artists who don’t necessarily want to use a traditional studio to track new music.

The store, in spirit and ethic, is for the independent-minded. For the artist whose recording may not be destined for the top 40 charts, but cares deeply about quality just the same.

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PATR I C KAFB

By Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs

45th Space Wing enables nation’s space mission

while cutting launch costs. However, increasing launch capacity is only one of many achievements at the 45 SW. Over the past several years, the wing partnered with the Air Force Rapid Office and NASA to actiWASHINGTON (AFNS) — Space launches may soon vateCapabilities a new recovery site for the unmanned, be an almost weekly sight on Florida’s Space Coast. reusable X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle. This partnership, along with the program’s As the need for space lift grows globally, partnerships renovations to the former Space Shuttle between the Air Force, other government agencies and Orbiter Processing Facilities, allowed the OTV to land the commercial space industry are enhancing the 45th at the Kennedy Space Center Shuttle Landing Facility Space Wing’s vision of remaining the world’s premier on May 7, 2017 after a record-breaking 718 days on gateway to space. orbit.

With a mission of delivering assured space launch, “The Air Force provides space capabilities to protect range and combat capabilities for the nation, the space the country. Increasingly, the American people and wing and its Eastern Range assets provide a vast network commerce depend on Air Force satellites for GPS naviof radar, telemetry and communications instruments to gation, timing signals for banking and ATM machines, facilitate the safe launch of all Department of Defense and communications,” said Secretary of the Air Force National Security Space, NASA, National Oceanic Heather Wilson, “The Air Force will continue to work and Atmospheric Administration, and commercial with partners to drive innovation.” operations.

The Air Force’s partnership with NASA is not a oneAccording to Brig. Gen. Wayne Monteith, the 45th way street. Col. Jack D. Fischer’s arrival on the InternaSW commander, the wing is developing plans to enable a tional Space Station in April showcased not only the launch a week to meet the growing demand of national, Air Force’s accomplishments in space, but also its partcivil and commercial organizations to put capabilities nership with NASA. During his four-month long stay, on orbit. Today, the wing is on track to launch 30 times Fischer is assigned to Expedition 51, a multi-national this year and has no plans of slowing down. team tasked with conducting more than 250 biological, One key initiative in reducing the time between biotechnology, physical and Earth-science experiments, launches is the implementation of the Autonomous gathering information that may one day lead to a misFlight Safety System. The system enables the 45th SW sion to Mars. to support more launches by expediting range turnIn March, the wing launched the ninth Boeing-built around times with more stringent safety standards, all Wideband Global SATCOM satellite from Cape

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Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida. WGS satellites play an integral part in the strategic and tactical coordination of military operations. This satellite will provide the United States and six allied nations with increased communications capabilities to prevent, protect against and respond to attacks.

The WGS-9 satellite was funded through an agreement between the United States, Canada, Denmark, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, New Zealand and Australia. Each partner country gains access to the capabilities provided by the full WGS system, which includes flexible and secure communication transmissions in the X- and Ka-band frequencies.

“The men and women of the 45th Space Wing and Air Force Space Command epitomize American ingenuity and innovation,” said Under Secretary of the Air Force Lisa Disbrow. “Through them, we are delivering safe, reliable, effective, and efficient space launch for our nation and this excellent Air Force team is key to our ability to meet rapidly growing demands for launch services.”

Air Force space operations have been instrumental in national security power projection in five key space mission areas - support, application, control, enhancement and situational awareness. Through these accomplishments, the 45th SW and the Air Force continue to protect and defend America’s advantage in the space warfighting domain.

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BEACHSI D EPETS

The Brevard Humane Society The Brevard Humane Society has so many animals that want and deserve a loving home, and we can’t just pick one to spotlight! The BHS is located at 1020 Cox Road in Cocoa.

You can call them at (321) 636-0127, or email them at shelter@brevardhumanesociety.

You can also check out the Merritt Island Adoption Center at 155 Pioneer Road. You can reach them at (321) 636-3343 ext.124, or miadopt@brevardhumanesociety. To see more available animals, go to crittersavers.com.

3Benny Species: Cat Breed: Domestic Shorthair/Mix Age: 6 Months Color: Brown/White Sex: Male Declawed: No Housetrained: Yes Spayed/Neutered: Yes

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LO CALSCR I B E

By Erin Fox

Sea Turtle Nesting Season is Upon Us!

On one the loudest and brightest nights of the summer, I happened to bump into a mama loggerhead laying her eggs. I guess she “digs” a good Fourth of July party. The sky and the faces of a few six-year-olds lit up that night, including mine. Somehow I was lucky enough to stumble upon a few ladies laying their eggs at 2nd Street in Cocoa Beach. Even though I would love to see her again, I hope for her sake she picks another night other than the Fourth of July.

If you are a night owl, the Friends of the Carr Refuge is providing guided educational nighttime walks, both at the Barrier Island Sanctuary in Melbourne Beach and the Windsor Beach Club in Vero Beach. The guides have a special tour permit and can uncover the eggs for you to view.

But please don’t try this at home. All funds generated from the walks support the Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge and sea turtle research.

The Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge refuge spans 20 miles, starting in South Melbourne Beach and continues south, dipping into North Vero Beach. The refuge is home to

one of the most productive sea turtle nesting beaches in the United States.

Threatened loggerheads and green sea turtles show up every summer, as well as endangered leatherbacks.

If you see some interesting tire-track like patterns in the sand, they are probably from a sea turtle. Each species of sea turtle has a unique track.

You can figure out what kind of babies will be shimmying their way to the waves in about two months.

While it may be tempting to grab your phone and record their egg laying activities, please don’t. It’s rude. I did it once, and it was a big mistake- the beautiful loggerhead was annoyed and headed home. But if you know better, you do better, right?

If you want to check out a sea turtle doing her thing, take a walk with the Friends of the Archie Carr Refuge.

They are trained on the proper way to approach and monitor nesting sea turtles.

The walks kick off at 9 pm and end after midnight. Word of advice, sign up soon, the walks fill up fast: carrrefuge.org/Turtle-Walks

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The proprietors are connected to our community, and that’s something I value tremendously.

Pub Americana is in the heart of Cocoa Village, one of my favorite areas in Brevard. There are some real gems in the Village, and Pub Americana is one of them. Pub Americana is one of the only establishments with a full liquor bar, not to mention they have quite an impressive bourbon selection. They boast a robust food menu, making this a great place to grab a cocktail and bite.

They also have live music every Friday night.

During my last visit, I decided to go with their signature cocktail, the “Village Mule.” It’s your standard mule with some Florida flair; vodka, craft ginger beer, mint, and freshly-squeezed

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Florida lime juice. Mules are refreshing and taste fantastic! They also have a lengthy list of martinis, beer, and wine, so choose your poison wisely.

If you don’t frequent Cocoa Village, you should start. It’s a very walkable city and offers a wide variety of restaurants, shops, bars, and a great park right on the water. The Village has done a great job of attracting quality business; come on, they even have a magic shop.

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By Shane Burgman

Burger From Blues Lou’s was one of the first establishments I visited when I first moved here six years ago.

I remember asking my friends that were taking me, “What exactly is Lou’s Blues?”

Their responses were, “You will love it, trust us.” Sure enough, they were right, and years later I still find myself frequenting the spot.

Back in the early days, I didn’t realize Lou’s even offered food. Their motto is Drink, Dine, and Dance. I focused on two out the three for my first few visits.

Luckily, I soon discovered they have a full kitchen and great grub.

Lou’s Blues 3191 Florida A1A, Indialantic, FL 32903 (321) 779-2299 FB @ Pub-Americana

Sat Down: 12:15 pm on a Tuesday Bill Paid: 12:45 pm Total price: $14 with tip

Most people think of Lou’s as that “anything goes” last stop before heading home, but I’m here to help reprogram your brain. Not only does Lou have the late night dance moves; he can also whip up quite the meal. This time I went with their signature burger, the “Blues Burger.”

I added jalapenos (+$1) and bacon (best

+$1 ever) to create the perfect Lou’s Lunch.

If burgers aren’t your thing, their menu is packed with a large selection of seafood, finger food, and good ol’ sandwiches. Everything is reasonably priced at around $9 unless you catch one of their daily specials. If you’re a fan of beer and ribs, make sure to go on a Thursday, you won’t regret it!

What I love most about Lou’s: Fast and friendly service Fun and relaxed atmosphere Full bar and reasonably priced Lots of dancing (on the weekends) The best thing about Lou’s is the relaxed atmosphere. It’s not uncommon to see Lou on-site patrolling the area, ensuring everyone is having a great time.

So whether you’re looking to bust out your impressive dance moves or grab some high-quality bar food, give Lou’s Blues a shot.

If you enjoy a signature cocktail or meal while you’re out on the town, post it on Instagram, FB tag me and use the hashtag #spacecoastgems.

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RESI D ENTOFTH EMONTH

Keith Capizzi is a bit of a Renaissance man. You may recognize him as the DJ for the reggae sound of the beachside, Cocoa Beach WRRJ 89.7 FM, but there’s so much more.

His day-to-day ranges from managing the radio station to his role as an engineer aboard a tugboat, to carving tiki heads, and playing drums with Funkle Fester.

Capizzi is as laid-back as his favorite music, reggae. He approaches life and opportunities with an open mind, and his lack of preconceived notions have helped him pick up skills in a variety of fields.

“I said no. I had just sold my business, I wanted a break. I was at the point where I didn’t want any more stuff on my plate.”

After a few phone calls and the promise that he could play any kind of music he wanted, Capizzi agreed. The station focused on his love of Sublime, 311, Slightly Stoopid, Dirty Heads, and Bob Marley.

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Capizzi didn’t plan on running a radio station. It was almost decided for him. One day while carving a tiki for a friend who used to have a radio station, he asked Capizzi to take over.

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Today Capizzi works mostly by himself. He creates the ads, the set list, and uploads everything.

“It’s on shuffle so it can kind of run itself while I’m away on the tug boats. I still work one week on and one week off as an engineer.”

K E I T H CA P I Z Z I Self-taught, he basically went into the studio and talked to the IT guy. “He spent a couple mornings just showing me how to open the program and edit commercials.” Capizzi spent time on his own learning the editing program to improve his skills.

Growing Pains WRRJ 89.7 FM utilizes a blend of software to keep the radio station running. “We do have a few glitches. We have say the call signs, WRRJ 89.7 FM, at the hour. The computer sometimes cuts songs off. People ask me ‘why do you always cut the songs off to say WRRJ?’ The FCC requires the call sign at the top of the hour every hour within two or three minutes.” The computer is programed to announce the call signs at the top of hour with no exceptions.

“Once I get more staff, I’ll probably find a way to work around it.”

They may be short on staff but WRRJ has plenty of listeners. Capizzi uses online statistics to prove it. WRRJ 89.7 FM logs over 35,000 listeners every month on just their app alone. Fans are from all over the world but mostly Orlando. “I get a lot of emails from people who say ‘I can’t believe there’s a station like this, I listen all the time.’ Now they have a piece of Cocoa Beach to take with them wherever they go.”

“I’d like to have big events. I’d love people to feel that WRJJ is the center of everything reggae.”

Philosophy of the Radio Station Overall, Capizzi just wants chill-out music. He’d like his beach tunes to have the least amount of commercials and the most amount of music. He’s also not a fan of DJ chit-chat between songs. “People want to hear the music. The music is the star. It’s not about me or the DJ. I keep it all about the music, and stay out of the way.”

You can listen to WRRJ live in Cocoa Beach on 89.7 FM, wrrjfm.com or via an app available on Google Play, the Apple App Store or Tunein.

For the Love of Reggae Capizzi’s love of reggae probably developed from childhood vacations. His family used to cruise to the Bahamas on a sailboat. Bob Marley or UB40 would play in the background as they toured the Caribbean. “It was the 80s and the music was newer, cool, and islandy.”

Hopes for the Radio Station Capizzi has big dreams for the radio station. He wants to include more music and sponsors. “If the station got big enough, if or when I retire from the tugs, I could do this full-time.” He’d like to include more variety and additional staff.

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My adventure with ayahuasca wasn’t a psychedelic picnic; it was emotionally draining work paired with nausea and crying. But out of it I gained a new perspective of myself and the world. I am profoundly grateful to the five shamans who breathed new life into my energy.

These indigenous peoples from the Shipibo tribe demonstrated healing that I had never experienced or witnessed in the U.S. Ayahuasca is a plant medicine that has been used in the Amazon for over 2,000 years. This is a significant contrast to our modern, pharmaceutical-based medicine which has only been in use for about 125 years.

There is a global shift in consciousness to break from this idea that we should heal our wounds with synthetic pharmaceuticals. There is an alternative. Plants have the ability to heal and in return we protect nature. There is beauty in the reciprocity of this relationship that we need for our survival.

Plant medicine is finding acceptance in academia. Ayahuasca increases

brain-derived neuropathic factor (BDNF), a protein that supports the survival of existing neurons, encourages the growth of new neurons and the connections between them. By looking at cells under a microscope, scientists were able to observe neurogenesis. Using brain imaging technologies, researchers are finding that working with ayahuasca causes shrinking in the posterior cingulate cortex (PCC). The PCC is a collection of brain regions involved in processing ego and ayahuasca use is linked to a weakened grip of the ego over the rest of the mind. An increase in thickness was observed in the medial frontal lobe, specifically in the anterior cingulate cortex, which plays a role in higher-level functions such as decision-making, impulse control, and emotion.

A separate study used EEG to measure brain waves and found ayahuasca breaks the ego’s rhythm, diminishes its control, and allows a more spontaneous response to the processing of incoming sensory information. It is shown that ayahuasca’s therapeutic power has many similarities to meditation. It can cultivate a mental ability called “decentering.” Decentering is recognizing that your thoughts and feelings are separate from yourself which allows for less judgement and reactivity toward self and others.

A higher consciousness is needed to help the world become a more beautiful place for everyone. It is time to reclaim ourselves and create the world that is possible.

This article reflects the opinion of the contributor. Ayahuasca is legal to use in Peru as part of a spiritual ritual.

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By John Hughes

The Waterman’s Challenge Recap The Waterman’s Challenge that took place on June 3-4 continued the tradition of good weather, waves, and vibes this year. We squeaked in two good days between two weeks of daily rain and were blessed with a surfable swell all weekend. Everyone from groms to geezers to Surfriders had divisions to compete in, and the competition was friendly but fierce.

The Florida State Paddleboard Championship, held on Saturday morning, was very competitive as well with a good representation of craft from race SUPs to surf skis. After the trophies were awarded on Sunday, everyone was ready to do it again next year. A big mahalo to all the competitors and volunteers that always make this such a fun event.

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Inshore Report

By Capt. Jamie Glasner July is already here, not that I noticed.

Too much fishing, I guess. It will also be another great month for both inshore and offshore depending on what type of fishing you prefer.

I’ll start out with offshore and nearshore. If you haven’t already noticed, the pogy bait pods have been showing up in huge numbers. Lately, the bait has been up and down the whole beach. It’s awesome because it brings all the predator fish close. Tarpon, kingfish, bonito, jacks, and sharks have been the species lurking amongst the bait pods. All of which put up an amazing fight, and the best thing is you never know which one is going to strike the line. Slow trolling the outside edge of the bait pods seems to do the trick for me, it makes your bait stand out more instead of swimming amongst the million baitfish. With kingfish, you typically want to use some light wire and treble hooks because of their sharp teeth.

Tarpon, jacks, bonito, and shark rigs are pretty simple, just an 80-pound leader

FISH I N GR E PORTS Fishing has been fantastic, and hopefully, it continues. Bait has been easy and plentiful with just a few throws of your net; those bunkers are thick. Use the right net folks. It still amazes me when I see that blue six-footer tossed around. Go to the Fish and Dive Center in Cocoa Beach, and tell Rob you need a Canaveral pogie net. They are custom-made and worth every dime.

Offshore has been fired up. Kings are chewing hard, and every reef has them going off. The early bite seems to be the best still. Mixed in with those kings are cobia, mahi, cudas, and bonitas. Capt Stan had a 20.8lb bone, that’s huge! And some excellent eating as well. Good job!

I would take some fresh bonita any day.

Google some recipes. We’re also seeing some random wahoo recently. Try some high speeding as it has been paying off.

As many of you noticed we had clear water all the way to the beach that has brought flying fish to the buoy line and a few mahi as well. Cool stuff. Along with

with an 8/0 Owner SSW Circle Hook will do the job just fine.

This is also the time of year that we target the snook spawn, along with handlining some goliath grouper. The spawn will typically last until September, which gives you some time to get out there.

The inshore redfish and black drum bite have been insane. Pitching shrimp on jig heads under the mangroves has been the key in catching them. They’ve been ranging from 20-37 inches which is a lot of fun, especially when you have to pull them out of the mangroves quick before they try to break you off.

That’s all I have for you guys this month so good luck out there!

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Offshore Report

By Captain Chris Cameron the clean water, we also have the cold-water thermocline. This happens every year and usually shuts the bottom fishing down- but will also push a lot of fish up.

Amberjack and red snapper have been awesome. You can almost pick out what fish you want. Sure, you have to throw the reds back but still fun sight fishing for red snapper. Joke. The thermocline usually only lasts a few weeks or so and the chicken rigging will get back to normal as will grouper.

Nearshore shark fishing has been great.

We are running shark trips every single night and averaging some great numbers.

Big blacktips, hammerheads, and sharpies. The jewfish have also been consistent and providing the fish of a lifetime for many. Some trips we are averaging two or three fish that are 300-plus pounds.

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By Robert J. Mancino

Touring The Erosion Zones the following morning to the Grand Canyon. Our first stop was at the Montezuma Castle, site of Native American cliff dwellings from around the 12th or 13th century. We stopped for lunch in artistic Sedona, Arizona and dined among towering red rock formations.

We continued our trek through the scenic Oak Creek Canyon as we made our way up the Colorado Plateau and the magnificent Grand Canyon.

The Grand Canyon was our next stop, and we stayed two nights at the Thunderbird Lodge on the south rim of the park at an elevation of 7,300 feet. This majestic chasm is 277 miles long, approximately 10 miles wide, and one mile deep with the Colorado River eroding the canyon far below.

Nothing Beats a Beachside Car Show

By Jason Mueller If you’re looking to be a part of the car shows happening beachside this year in Florida, here are two in July.

Denny’s Car Show 1763 US 41 Bypass South, Venice

A day spent on the sand or in the surf on the water’s edge is exciting. However, when you combine the beach with the coolest classic cars on the coast, you’re guaranteed a perfect day.

A-1 Auto Transport is a safe and reliable way to ship your car, truck or other vehicle. For more information visit a1autotransport.com.

For more info, visit collectorcarstv.com (941) 371-1061 Check out the cars on display on July 7 at 6pm. With Denny’s right there, everyone can grab a bite to eat while checking out the classics. Enjoy the sunshine and the surf.

Ideal Classic Cars Car Show 2224 South Tamiami Trail, Venice

For more info, call (941) 371-1061 or visit collectorcarstv.com This is one of the biggest car shows in the area. When it comes to hitting Venice Beach, you also want to check out this car show on July 8 from 10am to 2pm.

There is plenty for everyone to do when you visit.

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By Bob New

Precision Flying in Four-Part Harmony

What do the Air Force’s Thunderbirds and Jimmy Fallon’s Ragtime Gals have in common?

Accuracy and teamwork. Both are crucial if the performance is to be successful.

Deke Sharon, the musical director of the “Pitch Perfect” movie franchise, says, “Barbershop is the ‘black belt’ of acappella singing.” Thanks to YouTube and the vocal gymnastics of groups like Pentatonix, acappella singing is currently enjoying a revival in the pop culture mainstream.

Barbershop is music created with nothing but human voices coming together to create a rich and satisfying texture. It’s pleasing to the ears and invigorating to the soul.

Whether you’re an experienced musician or a wannabe, barbershop levels the playing field. It allows you to find your voice and be a part of creating something that is greater than the sum of its parts. The Greater Canaveral Chapter is a member of the International Barbershop Harmony Society. They join forces and voices with chapters all over the globe to keep the whole world singing.

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“We are working on our “black belt” status every Tuesday night on the Cocoa Campus of Eastern Florida State College,” said Arlan Ropp, chapter president. “We meet at 7pm in Building 4, room 214. All men who like to sing are invited to drop in. No experience is necessary, just show up.” The group rehearses and performs as a barbershop chorus, with 25 guys singing their hearts out in four-part harmony with a director to keep it together. The chapter boasts two quartets, “Sonic Boom” and “Space Coast Sound,” both registered with the International Society.

Our mission is ‘Enriching lives by bringing men together through singing in harmony.’ In addition to singing for the pure joy of it, we offer free public library and church performances. We are especially proud to honor our veterans in the Honor Flight Program. We sing patriotic songs at the orientation sessions held before the flights to Washington to visit their memorials.

On Valentine’s Day, quartets in full regalia deliver singing Valentines. The annual Barbershop show, usually around March 1, always features a top-ranked ensemble from the International Quartet Competition. In 2018, they will host “Throwback,” the 2014 Sunshine District Champions and 2015 and 2016 International 5th Place Bronze Medalists.

If you know someone who sings, please tell them that Barbershop is alive and well in Central Brevard.

If you’d like more information about the Greater Canaveral Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society, please contact Bob New at 321-615-4700.

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“Blues, Blues, Juice & Jazz!”

By Samantha Deeble

4th Slice of Pie Independence Day is always exciting. The fireworks and the festivities celebrate our freedom as Americans. It’s also a day to enjoy food with family and friends. Benjamin Franklin, one of our Founding Fathers, had many talents beyond politics and inventions. He loved good food and was a huge fan of parmesan cheese. This recipe is savory and tastes great with fresh fruits. Have a safe and wonderful 4th of July!

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Benjamin Franklin’s Parmesan Cheesecake Mix together the following ingredients (based on the Taste of History Show with Chef Walter Staub)

Crust

1 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese 1/2 cup chopped pecans 2 tablespoons coconut palm sugar 1 stick butter, melted 1/2 teaspoon cardamom powder Mix all ingredients together and press by hand into a cheesecake pan Bake for 10 minutes at 350 degrees

Separate the yolks and whites of two eggs, whisk the whites until stiff and set aside

2 egg yolks 6 oz softened cream cheese 2 oz sour cream 1/2 cup coconut palm sugar 1 1/2 cups grated parmesan cheese 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Then add in the whisked egg whites.

Bake at 350 for 30 minutes, then let cool completely before serving.

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LIVEM US IC

By M. Alberto Rivera

July Live Music Preview Don Felder July 17, The King Center, Melbourne, FL Don Felder is a legend. The Gainesville, Florida native is a four-time Grammy award winner, a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and a former member of The Eagles. He co-wrote their biggest hit, “Hotel California,” as well as “Victim of Love.” As a member from 1974 to 2001, Felder played on some of the band’s most iconic numbers. He is currently touring in support of his most recent release, “The Road To Forever.”

Corey Feldman with Corey’s Angels July 25, Wynfield’s, Satellite Beach, FL Corey Feldman has starred in countless films, including “The Goonies” and “The Lost Boys.” Feldman has made one of his longtime dreams come true: fronting and performing with a band. The Angels, now Corey’s Angels, are four women dressed in white, complete with wings, halos, and garter belts. They’re currently on tour supporting their 2016 synth-pop double CD, “Angelic 2 The Core.” Live, an energized Feldman sings and dances with significant vigor to make for a memorable performance.

Blue Moon Celebration with P.O.D. Live in Concert July 30, Cocoa Riverfront Park, Cocoa, FL You’d be hard-pressed to find a nicer locale for an outdoor show. With the sun setting and the breeze coming off of the river, it always makes for a great time.

Here, Blue Moon Brewery is celebrating their birthday with three-time Grammy nominee’s P.O.D. The San Diego band boasts a dozen radio hits including, “Youth of the Nation” and “Alive.” P.O.D. is further proof that muscular music and a keen mind aren’t mutually exclusive of one another.

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By D.R. Wolfe

A Noteworthy Musician

CRAFT BEER

FLORIDA BASED BREWERIES

Sing er-song writer-musician-teacher-mother. To many, each of these credentials individually represent a full-time job. But for Jessica Ottway they’re just different hats, seamlessly interchanged as needed. Originally from Western Kentucky, Ottway moved to Florida in 2007 to further pursue a career with a band, having also recorded in Nashville as well.

In recent years, however, she’s proved her mettle as a solo acoustic performer, playing numerous local events and venues. Acoustic guitar is only one of many instruments at her disposal though. At age two, Ottway learned to play the violin, and by age five she was writing her own songs. As a private music instructor, she also teaches piano, ukulele, mandolin, and voice.

Ottway flows with a touch of country and a dash of pop, but her dedicated performances make the music all her own. Her inspiration comes directly from life experiences- the good and the bad. The material may be personal, but it’s also very relatable.

Her songs and music tell stories, and it’s those stories that sync with her audience.

Ottway’s aspirations aren’t slowing down anytime soon either. When asked what the future might hold, she says she’d like to create an album. She’d like to make a compilation of her solo work she’s created over the last few years, and possibly join a full band again. Ottway’s ideal pursuit is to spread her love of music, whether playing or teaching. It’s finding that connection with others that makes every day worthwhile.

Jessica Ottway will perform at Pizza Gallery and Grill in Viera for “Acoustic at the Avenue!” on July 8 and 21, and the Whiskey Beach Pub in Satellite Beach, July 28. She is also available for private events and weddings. For future events and times visit her website at jessicaottway.com

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What's on Tap

by Ronnie Chabot Carroll Distributing Company Craft Brand Manager

Here are some great beers to keep an eye out for

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UpcycledArt Two trends that never go out of style- “Buy Local” and “Support the Arts.” And what better way to engage both trends than stopping by the Green Circle, located in Historic Cocoa Village.

Featuring the work of 70 artists, almost exclusively all from Brevard County, the Green Circle prides itself on being home to a wide range of talent. Dennis Raby is a former musician-turned-glass artist and the proprietor of the Green Circle. Initially, Raby wanted a small storefront, but when the space Green Circle currently resides became available, the opportunity was too good to pass up. So he called some artist friends, and they called their artist friends. Before he knew it, Raby had a premium Cocoa Village location filled with the charm and enthusiasm of local inspiration.

Walking into the Green Circle, your view is filled with an eclectic array. However, once you start to walk the aisles, you’ll begin to note the various artist’s personas. Take your time here because there’s a lot to see. An emphasis Raby and some of the other artists in the shop make is the concept of “Upcycle.” With upcycling, something that was thrown away, such as old pallets, can be shaped and crafted into wine racks. Another artist turned spent bullet casings into wind chimes. There’s no end to what can be made beautiful again. This is where the name Green Circle comes from; the color green and the shape of a circle

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There’s more than just shopping to be done at the Green Circle, though. There are numerous art classes for the young and the young at heart. When asked if there’s any competition between the Green Circle and the other established art shops in Cocoa Village, Raby replied, “absolutely not.”

Raby believes art should be inclusive, not exclusive. And an art shop on the street is just the start of Raby’s plan. In the future, he’d like to see the footprint of his store grow to include even more artists, art studios, and the ability to host traveling artists while they work in Cocoa Village. Raby’s fondest passion though is getting more kids involved. He currently has a 10-foot section of wall space at the store devoted to student art. He believes that art experiences flex creativity muscles. and makes anyone, young or old, a better person.

Green Circle is located in Cocoa Village, 313 Brevard Ave. For more information visit facebook.com/GreenCircleCocoaVillage.

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LO CALSCR I B E

By Lisa Packard

By Michelle Mulak

Summertime in Eau Gallie

WELCOME TO THE GRAPEFRUIT TRAILS

Sometimes there is just too much to do; however, if it’s fun, well, you just have to go, right?

Events: Join us for July’s First Friday on July 7 from 6-9pm for live music by the band Picture Show. Don’t miss the food, beverages, and activity in the shops, galleries, restaurants, and bars. Fifth Avenue Art Gallery and Art & Antiques Studio always features a themed art exhibition and carries custom-designed jewelry, pottery, gifts, and more.

We wait every year for Dog Days of Summer, our specially-themed August First Friday. EGAD’s most popular First Friday is back and this year with more bite. Join us on Highland Avenue on August 4 from 6-10pm for food trucks, summer libations, pet vendors and live music by Oranga Tanga. Brave a rock climbing wall courtesy of Slug-a-Bug, and enjoy the best dog show. This year’s celebrity judge is a guy who knows more about animals than anybody -- Keith Winsten, the director of the Brevard Zoo. There is still time to either be a vendor or sponsor to make this a “pawsitively” good time.

Just contact the EGAD office. Clubs, organizations, companies—here is your chance to host a booth that offers a game or something petcentric which everyone will want to visit. Registration is now open at eaugallieartsdistrict.com, or contact events@eaugallieartsdistrict.com.

Trend Revival Studio is a newly-established women’s boutique on Highland Avenue next door to Alla Prima Styling Group across from the Civic Center. Stop by your local source of Modern

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Bohemian, Australian swimwear, and rare vintage finds!

Standing Fun Every Night of the Week: The Salty Fox - Tuesday is Bike Nights at The Salty Fox; bike EGAD and stop at local establishments for food and drink.

Every Tuesday night from 7pm until midnight, ride your motorcycle, bicycle, scooter, or Heelys and get 10% off at The Salty Fox. Find them on Facebook (@ saltyfoxmel or call 321- 425-5453).

The Standard Collective - On Thursday nights, The Standard Collective always hosts Standard Humor, a stand-up comedy show with comedians from all over Florida entertaining you from 7:30 to 10:30pm (ages 18+). Located on the corner of Highland and Eau Gallie Blvd, they are easy to find.

The Yogi Pierogi hosts classes of aerial yoga at Standard Collective on Mon/ Tues/Thursdays at different times. Visit their website for times and registration -theyogiperogi.com/schedule/.

Intracoastal Brewery Company hosts Namaste for One More yoga classes every Sunday at 11:30am, Trivia Nation every Monday at 7:30pm, and Intra Run Club every Wednesday at 5:30pm.

For more information and secrets of the universe visit EauGallieArtsDistrict.com.

Aside from the occasional hill and a handful of theme park attractions, geographically, Central Florida is about as flat as the surf in July.

So imagine my surprise when, two years ago, my husband enthusiastically informed me of his plans to go mountain biking in Palm Bay. I laughed, rolled my eyes, and gently reminded him there was no mountain biking in Florida.

Let the record show, publicly, that he was right, and I was wrong.

Fast forward to me standing beneath the shady canopy of mature oak trees, Spanish moss swaying gently in the breeze. I stand and watch, mouth agape, as a pack of mountain bikers zoom past.

Hooting and hollering, they bank a sharp turn in tight procession, before launching across a series of jumps, then disappearing down a hill.

Behind me, a neon green sign squeaks as it swings from a wooden kiosk. It reads: Welcome to the Grapefruit Trails.

Until recently, the Grapefruit Trails existed almost entirely under the radar.

Hidden in the domesticated confines of a Palm Bay neighborhood, you’d never know it was there. Behind a façade of unassuming houses and overgrown brush sits one of Central Florida’s most impressive trail systems.

The Grapefruit Trails are a creatively-constructed collection of off-road bike trails, running alongside the Tillman Canal in northwest Palm Bay. Towering

old oak trees, lush vegetation and abundant elevation changes make the trail as beautiful to behold as it is exciting to ride. The trail system is loaded with challenging dirt jumps, drops, berms, ridgelines, and man-made features that attract adrenaline seekers, mountain bikers, and BMX riders from across the state.

What really sets the GFT apart, however, is the community of riders who support and sustain it. Members of the Brevard Mountain Bike Association, BMBA, manage and promote the trail. One Saturday a month, they come together for “trail work day” to upgrade and maintain the GFT. They’ve worked with the City of Palm Bay to implement signage and maps, improve parking, and other vital infrastructure projects.

Not too long ago, the survival of this little bike trail was shrouded in uncertainty. For years, a battle waged on between the Melbourne-Tillman Water Control District (who owned the land), the BMBA, the St. John’s Water Management District, and the City of Palm Bay over who should have access to the land, and for what. In 2015, the land looked as if it was doomed for demolition when the MTWCD announced plans to level the property.

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1 Exact lookalike of the late Quasimodo? (4,6) 6 Travel across river from Belgravia, say, to Maidenhead (4) 10 Undercooked part of dish (7) 11 Company’s chief gets less productive daily (7) 12 Contrives to disconcert sneering European (9) 13 Outspoken heretic of race favoured by the Nazis (5) 14 Engage in a fight (3-2) 15 Chap’s a non-starter, being in inferior health (9) 17 New codeine recipe damaged certain type of gland (9) 20 A French scoundrel’s right off the hook (5) 21 Soldier turned up carrying fuel (5) 23 He’s to follow story written out in seven languages (9) 25 Ultimately dedicated doctors in hospital department get farthest (7) 26 Spread rumours – very quietly? (7) 27 Tie up an animal (4) 28 The old man put back price to tempt student (10)

1 Diana’s got energy back (5) 2 Order to a brigade I revoked and rescinded (9) 3 Islander presenting Wyss’s family with empty pot?

(8,6) 4 Seasoning mainly left out of a foodstuff (7) 5 Forgives former partner’s swearing right away (7) 7 Girl, one concealing Ecstasy, is frightened (5) 8 Members of RC sect will include fashionable Italian poet’s followers (9) 9 In summary, the soldiers surrender (14) 14 Insomniac skins up on fewer occasions (9) 16 Trees from Europe with typical problem (9) 18 I am getting almost passionate about favourite Egyptian architect (7) 19 Authorise note lifting pressure on debtor (7) 22 God involved with rain (5) 24 Some of letter’s extremely concise (5)

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K A R L BAC O N I S N OT Y O U R A S T R O LO G E R At 9:28am on June 22, an older man in his 80s in a red jumpsuit with mutton-chops and a pompadour hairstyle gyrated into our office. Without removing his sunglasses he said, ”Thank you, thank you very much,” dropped a balled up piece of notebook paper on the table and left.

After smoothing out the paper, we read the following horoscopes. Our staff feels we have the responsibility to note that we have no way to confirm the author’s identity. Read at your own risk.

Aries

SIT BACK.

(September 23- October 22)

You’re looking for a new job that provides more fun. You’d like to make more money, but you have to balance your family responsibilities with your work life. Speaking of work, did you hear about the musician who was arrested? Yeah, he was in treble.

Your creativity and spirituality is blazing forward this month. You’ll be busy helping others and taking the time to work on your inner self. Explore.

What does a student violin and a lawsuit have in common? Everyone is relieved when the case is closed.

Taurus

(April 21- May 21)

RELAX.

AND LET KABRAN AIR KEEP YOU COOL...

Money will come from property transactions so don’t fret. You’ll work toward collaborating at work and with home life to put your best foot forward in both. By the way, do you know how to make a musician complain? Pay them.

Gemini

(May 22- June 21) Health is on the right track. You will be expanding your mind through travels and more education this month. Do you know the difference between a banjo and an onion? No one cries when you chop a banjo.

Cancer

( June 22- July 22) Your struggles at work will come to an end if you work toward making some of your great ideas reality. It’s easy to fix a broken brass instrument. You just need a tuba glue.

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(March 21- April 20)

Leos always dress for success just make sure you can afford it. This is not the best time for major decisions, so just go with the flow and see where it leads you. Do you sing? Remember, being a soprano is a great opera tunity.

Virgo

(August 24- September 22)

Scorpio

(October 23- November 21) Jupiter will help your finances this month. You may get promoted and need to reshuffle your work and family responsibilities. Don’t let other people’s bad mood rub off on you. Speaking of bad vibes, did you hear about the music store robbery? They stole the lute.

Sagittarius

(November 22- December 21) Two heads are better than one. Time to work together to succeed. Speaking of opportunity, do you know how to tell when a singer is knocking at your door? They can’t find the key, and they never know when to come in.

Capricorn

(December 22- January 20) You’ll be working on your career and spiritual pursuits. Go with the flow and adapt to the unusual events and people in your life. Expand your mind. I just recently watched a documentary on Beethoven.

Do you know his favorite fruit? Ba-na-na-naaaaa.

Aquarius

( January 21- February 19) Enjoy get-togethers with friends and get out of your head. Fun party trivia, do you know why fluorescent lights hum? They forgot the words.

Pisces

(February 20- March 20)

Time to shape your life and take action. You don’t need to ask for help or bend to others will. It’s time

Lean on advice from trusted advisors. You may have

you took charge. You can overcome you problems.

Be brave. What’s the difference between a new musician and a large pizza. A pizza can feed a family of four.

a few work problems and financial issues, but you’ll find a solution soon. Speaking of solutions, do you know why it’s so hard to open a piano? Because the keys are inside.

Get Out of Town Continued From Page 25 It is one of the seven natural wonders of the world.

The sixth day of the tour saw us at an 8,300-foot elevation visiting Bryce Canyon with its fantastic “Hoodoos,” which eroded into red, orange, and pink limestone spirals. We continued to perhaps the most beautiful park of the trip, Zion.

There we stayed two nights inside the park at the Zion Lodge and marveled at the stunning sandstone cliffs as we ate breakfast and dinner at the lodge’s restaurant. The hikes there were fantastic

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and ranged from easy to very difficult.

We took one to the Emerald Pools which have small waterfalls into the pools with grottos behind the waterfalls.

Seeing the natural beauty of this part of the country due to the differential erosion of wind, water, temperature, and time makes one think of how insignificant human’s time on earth has been. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone who hasn’t seen this part of the country.

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The Grapefruit Trails Continued From Page 34 Palm Bay resident and tireless GFT advocate, Murray Hann, led an initiative to mobilize the local media in an effort to bring attention to the issue, and make a case for the trail’s preservation. BMBA officers, members, trail volunteers, cycling enthusiasts, and local residents showed up in force to demonstrate support for the trail. Through collective momentum, careful research, and community collaboration, the BMBA eventually succeeded in their efforts to protect the trail.

These days, the GFT is in expansion mode, growing in both size and popularity. The trail is a regular destination for active families, hardcore riders, and trail-riding newbies alike. Membership in the BMBA is up, the City of Palm Bay has publicly pledged its support, and the

narrative of the GFT has finally shifted – from battleground bike trail, to the “trail that survived.”

Learn more about the Brevard Mountain Bike Association and the Grapefruit Trails, including location, at ridebmba.org. Connect with the BMBA on Facebook and Instagram @RideBMBA.

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CAPTAINTODD’SBLANKITYBLANKS Instructions: Answer the 10 questions at the bottom and fill in the blanks to create your own story.

1. Type of music 2. Descriptive number (tons, thousands, a bunch) 3. Age group (teen, senior, baby, Gen X-er) 4. Adjective

(related to sound)

5. Boy Band Name (or any band if you want)

6. Emotion (happy, angry, grateful) 7. Adjective (related to size) 8. Verb

(related to playing a musical instrument)

9. Type of inexpensive luncheon meat 10. List Number (First, second, one hundredth)

After a few hours, Captain Todd clenched his pipe on the side of his mouth as he cleared his throat, “This morning, my boss told me I’d be transporting a famous (1)__________ band. But...,” Captain Todd blinked at the nine men dressed in kilts.

“Nah lad, better. We’re a bagpipe band, called Da Wind Bags.” said the tall blond leader beamed in a response that seemed too smug.

“Boss, said there’d be (2)__________of groupies, where are they?”

Captain Todd pointed at the rows of empty docks.

“Ahh, ya just wait till’ ya see us turn a corner down the way,” the man was imitating a Scottish accent with the skills of a (3)__________.

A few minutes after later a steady (4)__________ of cheering could be heard in the distance. “Did I forget to mention we are as popular as ‘dose boy bands like (5)__________. Da lassies like our newest album, “Pipes Were Made for Love.”

Captain Todd scratched his head,” Ladies, really love that Highlander music, do they?”

The leader explained,“We play Uilleann pipes. They’re mellow and romantic. It makes the ladies melt into goo at the sound of it.”

“You fellas’ stick your(7)__________ pipes into windbags and (8)__________, and this makes all the ladies like ya? Did ya ever think about calling yourselves The (9) ____________Pipes?” He couldn’t resist.

“That was the name of our (10)__________ album.” Three of the nine men said without hesitation.

Captain Todd was speechless as they came to the dock overflowing with fans. They were almost falling from the dock and into the water.

One of the men looked at Captain Todd grinned and said, “ Take a gander. In an hour we’ll be docking our fans while you’re still docking your dingy.”

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