Bye, Bye Blogspot!

Peep the NEW SITE and Change Yo' Links!!

2009-03-09T21:22:00.002-05:00

Dear friends,

It's finally here! The new, bad-ass, super-comprehensive sweatrecordsmiami.com is LIVE!

Please check it out, bookmark that sucker and/or subscribe to our blog feed. We'll be posting the best local news, show announcements, hot newness in at the shop, contests, giveaways, opportunities for local musicians, and other delicious randomness. We promise it will be your new favorite thing to read on the internets.

All feedback greatly appreciated too! After all, it is for you.

Much love,
Lolo, Jsin, and the Sweat fam

FREEZEPOP Tonight + GFTJ Tomorrow!!

2009-02-20T16:50:00.003-05:00

Dear Friends,

Our new website is so close we can taste it!! We're almost done building it but we'd like to ask y'all for 2 things: 1) If you have any pictures from events or parties at any of the Sweat locations we'd love to include them!! We're not the best archivists so we've got some but we'd really love if you radical Sweat fans could dig through your hard drives and send any pics you find to info@sweatrecordsmiami.com. Thanks mucho in advance!! 2) If any local businesses out there are interested in purchasing totally reasonably-priced ad banners that directly support Miami's best record shop, organic coffee house and all-ages event space, by all means be in touch!!

Also new at Sweat: RECORDS GALORE!! We recently bought a massive collection off an ex-DJ who specialized in freestyle and dance so if you're into that come dig through our crates... Plus, tons of amazing new LPs like Animal Collective (finally!), Beirut, Morrissey, 4AD's incredible "Dark Was The Night" compilation and so much more.

Tonight: FRIDAYS AT THE VAGABOND welcomes a super special national act - college radio favorites and video game soundtrackers extraordinaire FREEZEPOP!! They'll be taking the stage in the main room at midnight, and before that we've got the WVUM DJs throwing down some of the best new music!! Click the flier to rock out at Freezepop's myspace:

Saturday at the shop, we've got a cool cultural event... The Open Tent presents a live performance by NYC music/comedy duo GOOD FOR THE JEWS!! Also appearing will be Miami alterna-Jews RAVELSTEIN, JESSICA GROSS, and Casa De Ha-Ha host DANIEL RESKIN!! Advance tickets are available at the fair-trade ticketing site (!) brownpapertickets.com and they're only 5 bucks if you enter in code "schvitz" (that's "sweat" in Yiddish).

Check the New Times for write-ups on both events. Coming up next week: Local noisemaker Dino Felipe's Birthday Bash at PSYCHIC TUESDAYS, The Beauvilles live at The Vagabond, and MORRISSEY at Mizner Park!!!!!!

Much love,
Lolo, Jsin and the Sweat crew

P.S. Thanks to everyone who came out to our last-minute instore last Sunday with Tommy Jay, The Jacuzzi Boys, Electric Bunnies and Melted Sunglasses!! Read a rad article about Tommy and Miami's "great crop of promising new bands" at Victim Of Time.

P.P.S. Hey students! If you go to FIU, MDC, UM or AI, keep an eye out next week for the new issue of BACKSLASH MAGAZINE featuring an article on Sweat Records!! This is the third issue of this college-centric lifestyle mag and the last 2 issues are available on their website, www.backslashonline.com

Astari Nite, Pure Imagination + SHOWS!!

2009-02-06T19:12:00.000-05:00

Dear Friends,

Tonight at Fridays at The Vagabond, we've got special live performance by ASTARI NITE!! This rising local band's dark sound draws comparisons to The Cure or Placebo so come out and see them tonight under the stars in the Garden!! We've also got our legendary recession-proof $1 Stella or PBR before midnight drink special kicking so we hope to see you later...

Tomorrow folks, is the sixth exciting installment of Pure Imagination LIVE at Sweat Records!! It's one of the most unique, FREE nights of titillating entertainment in town so mark your calendars and make it out!!

To read more about it, check out this awesome Miami Herald article that came out on Sunday: Poetic Absurdities: WVUM's Matt Gajewski upholds a storytelling tradition... and the New Times Crossfade Blog too!!

After that our monthly CASA DE HA-HA stand-up comedy showcase is happening on Tuesday!! We've been getting a great response from it so come grab a seat as Sweat Records is magically transformed into a jumpin' comedy club...

Last but not least, below you'll find A TON of freshly announced concerts!! As you may have heard, Langerado was sadly cancelled this week but thankfully a lot of the bands are still coming down to other venues. Check out new listings for shows by Modest Mouse, Girl Talk with Deerhunter, Ratatat, Lykke Li, Flight of the Conchords, The Pogues, Torche and more!!

Much love,
Lolo, Jsin and the Sweat crew

Hot Concerts!! B52's, MOZ + FOTC!!

2009-02-03T12:37:00.001-05:00

Hey all,

We've got some awesome news and show announcements for you, and as we move toward our new website launch we're adding some graphics and such so enjoy - all the pics will click you through the the pages where you can learn more, buy tickets, and beyond!!

This Saturday night at the Fillmore Miami Beach, THE B52's will be performing live!! ("Cosmic Thing" was the first CD I ever bought! -Lo) Not only that, but locals THE JEANMARIE will be opening for them!! It should be an awesome show so click the pic to grab tickets.

Then on Saturday, February 28th, in case you hadn't heard, MORRISSEY is coming to Mizner Park!! His last show at Mizner was great and full of awesome solo material and even Smiths covers!! The Courteens are opening for him at this show and you know we adore Mozza around these parts and will be at this show with bells on.

And freshly announced... April 7th at the BankUnited Center... another Sweat fave... New Zealand's FLIGHT OF THE CONCHORDS!! Tickets go on sale to the general public on Saturday but Sweat is hooking you up so you can snag yours here RIGHT NOW by entering this internet pre-sale code: "sugalumps" Oh yes, it's gonna be business time...

We'll be back on Thursday with the full low-down for this weekend's events including Astari Nite Friday at The Vagabond and Pure Imagination LIVE #6 at Sweat on Saturday!!

Cheers,
Lolo, Jsin + the Sweat crew

Pure Imagination LIVE + Local Bands Read This!

2009-02-02T15:23:00.002-05:00

Hey all,

This Saturday is the sixth exciting installment of Pure Imagination LIVE at Sweat Records!! It's one of the most unique, FREE nights of titillating entertainment in town so mark your calendars and make it out!!

To read more about it, check out this awesome Miami Herald article that came out on Sunday: Poetic Absurdities: WVUM's Matt Gajewski upholds a storytelling tradition

And the New Times gave it some love too!
Pure Imagination Live Takes Place Again Feb. 7 at Sweat Records

Also, Miami.com is looking to make a Valentine's mix-tape of music by local acts that their readers can download. Your song must be love-related and you can send them (in MP3 format only!) to jsick@miami.com.

Cheers,
Lolo

The JeanMarie Tonight + Upcoming Goodness!!

2009-01-23T15:23:00.000-05:00

Dear Friends,

Thanks to all who came out for the "Death Print" Sneak Preview Screening on Wednesday night!! From what we saw the film promises to be epic!! There are pics and a review of the night here: http://www.revmiami.com/2009/01/screening-aiden-dillards-death-print-sweat/

TONIGHT!! The Vagabond and Sweat present the Official CD Release Party Show for Miami dance-rockers THE JEANMARIE!! They've got a 7-piece band ready to make you get down in the Main Room at midnight, and you'll be able to pick up a copy of their brand new full-length album "Annie Jump Cannon"!! Congrats to another Miami act for putting out a record - we hope more of you do the same!!

Coming up next week: Monday night we've got an in-store featuring CLOCK HANDS STRANGLE from Melbourne, Tuesday brings another mystical PSYCHIC TUESDAY at Bella Rose, and Wednesday night we have the premiere of a local film called "VINYL LEGACY" at the store!! Then on Thursday night, (((SHAKE))) welcomes DROP THE LIME and DJ CRAZE at The Vagabond while ANR go UNDER COVER at The Florida Room!! So much goodness going on in South Florida these days including...

JUST ANNOUNCED - ANIMAL COLLECTIVE ARE PLAYING CULTURE ROOM ON TUESDAY, JUNE 9th!! That's my (Lolo's) birthday so you better believe we'll all be there... Tickets are on sale now for $20 via Ticketmaster and we highly recommend you jumping on it asap as this show WILL sell out.

Last but not least: just in at Sweat - lots of great LP's including Otto Von Schirach's "Oozing Bass Spasms," and releases and reissues from The Flaming Lips, The Walkmen, Velvet Underground, The Liars, Echo & the Bunnymen and so much more!! Come visit us next time you're in the 'hood.

Much love,
Lolo, Jsin and the Sweat crew

Hey Willpower + Magen Melancholy!!

2009-01-16T18:29:00.000-05:00

Dear Friends,

Boy are we busy around Sweat HQ - there are tons of great events and things to look forward to... especially Sweat's brand-new website!! We've outgrown our lovely little blogger page and in the next week or so will be launching a comprehensive, super-awesome site complete with better-than-ever event listings AND a submission page so YOU (yes, you!) can get your parties/shows/meetings/bike rallies/vegan potlucks/etc listed in the massive, renowned Sweat list that goes out to thousands of culture-savvy South Floridians every week. Needless to say, as soon as we go live we'll let you know!!

Well, last Friday at The Vagabond PANIC BOMBER rocked the place inside-out with his custom glow-suit and banging electronic beats (if you missed it he'll be at NIGHTDRIVE at News Lounge on Wednesday the 21st)!! Tonight, we're super excited to bring you a special live performance by HEY WILLPOWER!! This San Fran-based group have played with everyone from Annie to Le Tigre and will be bringing their r&b-influenced electrosynthpop to the Main Room tonight!! Also, in the earlier part of the evening we've got the official album release party for "Grand" - the new album by MATT & KIM!! Arrive early to hear the whole album and score tons of cool swag including posters, custom sharpies, and signed vinyl!!

Saturday night at Sweat's we've got a killer in-store featuring MAGEN MELANCHOLY, a solo set by Miami's own BUFFALO, and a special appearance by Sacramento's AGENT RIBBONS!! This girl-girl duo have toured the world and rock out like the White Stripes!! Magen is amazing too, we caught her at an open mic last year and she was mesmerizing... Starts at 9pm so come out and have some espresso before you hit the clubs!!

Next week: we'll be closed on Monday for MLK Day and then Tuesday...holy crap it's Obama's Inauguration!!!!!! Later that night we'll be celebrating at PSYCHIC TUESDAYS, the new Tuesday weekly party at Bella Rose!! Expect music you won't hear anywhere else (outside of your bedroom) spun by DJ HEALER, R3K+ and guests. Opening night has open bar 10-midnight so come check it out!!

Last but not least, Wednesday night is the DEATH PRINT SNEAK PREVIEW featuring over 45 minutes of edited scenes from this highly-anticipated local thriller!!

Have a great weekend everyone and be safe.

Much love,
Lolo, Jsin and the Sweat crew

PANIC BOMBER, U of W, IGGY!!

2009-01-09T19:03:00.003-05:00

Dear Friends,

Welcome to 2009!! We've got all sorts of cool stuff lined up for you so let's get at it...

Tonight!! PANIC BOMBER makes his live debut at FRIDAYS AT THE VAGABOND. If you've been looking for some solid local electronic music, look no further because classical-pianist-turned-dancefloor-destroyer Panic Bomber is firing it up. What's better is that his entire debut EP "Calling In Threats" is available for free from www.panicbomber.com. Go download it and see you all tonight!!

Tomorrow during Gallery Walk, the "UNIVERSITY OF WYNWOOD" at the Brikolodge Co-Working Office is hosting a series of lectures entitled "In All Likelihood These Dreams Will Be Crushed: Ambitious Cultural Projects by Young Miamians" and the first speaker happens to be... me! I'll be talking about why I wanted to start Sweat and what it took to actually do it, to keep going through Wilma, and other related topics. There will be free cheap wine so we hope you can make it. Full info at www.universityofwynwood.com

Moving into next week, we've got another side-splitting CASA DE HA-HA on Tuesday night with some of Miami's funniest stand-up comics. Then on Friday we've got an insane national show at The Vagabond with HEY WILLPOWER (Tomlab Records) performing live!! Go to myspace.com/heywillpower and fall in love with their r&b-inspired indie electro-pop ("Hundredaire" is our favorite...)

Much love,
Lolo, Jsin and the Sweat crew

P.S. Check out this awesome video in CNN's "MyCity_MyLife" series that has IGGY POP roaming around Miami and hanging out in front of his likeness on the Sweat Records mural!! Here's the link: Iggy Loves Sweat

HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM SWEAT RECORDS!!

2008-12-31T11:34:00.001-05:00

Dear Friends,

What a crazy year it's been!! We know we're not alone when we say we are SO looking forward to 2009 - new President, new energy and hopefully a safe, uneventful year for our store and fish tank!!

Well, not unEVENTful... In 2008 we threw over 100 events and parties!! We premiered films, hosted tons of fantastic bands, read books together, and partied our asses off at The Vagabond. We are working on all kinds of goodness for 2009 including HEY WILLPOWER at Vagabond on January 16th and MATT & KIM at Churchill's on March 28th!! We'll also be an official ticket outlet for the amazing LANGERADO Festival very, very soon.

We wish everyone the best and thank you all so much for your support. Sweat turns 4 years old in April and we couldn't be more excited.

For tonight, we invite you to party with us and the whole Vagabond family for NEW YEAR'S EVE!! Come out for a special live performance by AFROBETA, DJs galore, guest emcee JOHN HOOD, and titillating shows by the ladies of SHAMELESS BURLESQUE, BAMBY'S KITTENS + WILDCHILD!! It's one of the best yet least-offensively-priced NYE parties in Miami, period, with your $20 cover including a free champagne toast when the clock strikes 12. We hope to see you there.

Much love,
Lolo, Jsin and the Sweat crew

SWEAT STOCKING STUFFER SATURDAY!!

2008-12-19T16:39:00.002-05:00

Dear Friends,

What a crazy week for us but it's all been worth it!! Tomorrow night is the 3rd annual SWEAT STOCKING STUFFER and boy is the store looking better than ever and full of great holiday gifts and goodies!!

Here's what's new merch-wise:

*TONS of new records, and new sections to boot!! Snatch up gorgeous, heavy reissues from the 60s, 70s, and 80s, WAY MORE indie goodness (Magnetic Fields, Bikini Kill, Islands, Stereolab, etc.), classic hip hop, and all the hot new releases, like Gang Gang Dance, Squarepusher, Belle & Sebastian, Kings of Leon and beyond.
*Fresh stock of Sweet & Sara (NYC) vegan 'Smores and Vanilla Marshmallows!!
*Full-sized Kid Robot DIY munny dolls + Frank Kozik's PLUSH Labbits with mustaches!! You or someone you love definitely needs a mustache bunny.
*Books galore - on punk rock, on lowbrow art, on veganism, on tattoos and everything in-between.
*Kid Robot's awesome "Yummy Breakfast" and "Things That Hurt" keychains!!
*NEW: Sweat's permanent teeshirt rack filled with local band shirts and more!!
*We got a sick batch of used LPs in including just about every Bob Dylan album, and a bunch of great new wave pieces by Cabaret Voltaire, Gary Numan, Depeche Mode and more!!
*Album frames!! Someone's favorite LP in a nice frame is a fantastic gift, for real.
*We've also marked down tons of toys, CDs, LPs and more to make room for new goodness so you can definitely score some sweet merch on the cheap.

And now, here's what's going on during the Stuffer, 8pm to midnight:

*Live silk-screening by R. GRIMES of Faction!! He'll be bringing some shirts but everyone is more than welcome to bring their own shirt or other item for him to screen!! Makes for a truly one-of-a-kind wearable gift...
*Samples of Sweat's organic hot cocoa and vegan egg nog!!
*The debut of our new ART!! FEDERICO NESSI + DINO FELIPE spent hours upon hours on their new permanent installation at the store!! Pieces from Federico's previous installation were stolen during the September burglary so this one is un-stealable!! It's definitely a visual treat and something you can look at for hours and still not have taken in every detail...

Last but not least...

WE FINALLY HAVE A NEW FISH TANK!! Having our tank smashed was the lamest part of the whole burglary thing and we are so happy to say that thanks to donations sent in by all you awesome folks, we've got a brand new (and improved!) Red Sea Max Aquarium!! Once again the amazing Colin and Jared of CORAL MORPHOLOGIC have set up a gorgeous saltwater reef full of the aptly-named discosoma coral (some even that were saved from the last tank), harlequin sea stars and some new surprises... Come out to the Stuffer and see it for yourself!! We'll be putting pics up soon as well for those far away or who can't make it.

So there's all of that, AND if you spend $10 on anything at the Stocking Stuffer, you get a wristband to get in FREE to the awesome show next door at Churchill's - DEATH OF AN XMAS PARTY!! Featuring live performances by DINO FELIPE, THIS HEART ELECTRIC, TEEPEE, FLUX FORCES, DROWNING THE VIRGIN SILENCE + DJ HEALER, it will be a night of Miami electro art-rock gothic goodness!! Cover is $5 w/o the Sweat band, and the show starts at 9pm and goes late.

Tonight however, we'll be pre-partying at an action-packed FRIDAYS AT THE VAGABOND!! In the Garden, MOD L'ONE will be performing live and in the Main Room, guest DJs CARMINE P. FILTHY + RUDY M. SIXTEEN (Even Further, NYC) will be rocking the decks AND we've got KENICHI from "The Most Interesting Show in the World" back to do a pop-lockin' breakdance performance!! Not only that but we're also taking part in the New Times' Club Kids Toy Drive so if you bring a gift for a child in need, you'll get free Asahi before midnight, or half-price cover after that.

Hope to see you all this weekend!!

Much love,
Lolo, Jsin and the Sweat crew

Local Press + Pure Imagination 5 Tomorrow!!

2008-12-12T17:22:00.002-05:00

Dear friends,

TGBO - Thank God Basel's Over!! It was a wonderful whirlwind but it's nice to get back to normal.

Well aside from all the art hoo-ha, it's been an incredible month for our local music scene in the press!! First was a fantastic article in the NEW YORK TIMES proclaiming: "In South Florida, Tropical Bohemia in the Makings" - right on!! It mentions Sweat and Rachel Goodrich and Honor Roll Music and lots of other people working hard to fill Miami with beautiful music. On the telly, the Miami Bass Warriors (Jose El Rey, El Tigre and Otto Von Schirach)'s new video "Going Back to Calle Ocho" debuted on Mun2 and Blowfly was on Comedy Central's Chocolate News!! Last but definitely not least, Torche's latest album "Meanderthal" was named Number 1 Album of the Year by new-metal bible Decibel Magazine!! Congrats to everyone, we hope to see this trend continuing for quite some time...

NYT Article: http://www.nytimes.com/2008/11/30/arts/music/30mcdo.html?_r=1&ref=music
Miami Bass Warriors: http://holamun2.com/shows/pitbulls-la-esquina/ (it's the first clip in the show)
Torche in Decibel: http://decibelmagazine.com/Content.aspx?ncid=140086

For our David Byrne ticket giveaway we got so many great entries but congrats to winner Ravi B. who suggested we should give out mp3s of local music to encourage people to go see more local bands!! We'd been meaning to do that for some time, so when we launch our completely bad-ass new website in January we'll also be hosting weekly free music, hell yes.

On that note, tonight at FRIDAYS AT THE VAGABOND we're proud to present JOHN HANCOCK of ANR who will be performing live to celebrate the release of "Antenna Death" - his new solo album!! The entire album is available, for free, right now at http://www.honorrollmusic.com/JohnHancock (case sensitive) so download your hearts out and then come see it live tonight in the Garden!!

So yes, tomorrow night is the David Byrne show, or for a free and super awesome alternative, you can come to PURE IMAGINATION LIVE 5 at Sweat!! We are obsessed with the Pure Imagination podcast (get it through iTunes) but seeing it in person with local musicians improving the soundtrack is even better. Starts at 9pm so come out, grab some tea, and enjoy the stories and melodies.

Finally, mark your calendars because the annual SWEAT STOCKING STUFFER is next Saturday, the 20th!! Sweat is a great place to buy cute, unique, inexpensive holiday gifts for your friends and family and we've been stocking up on goodies!! During the Stuffer, we'll be serving vegan egg nog, offering 10% off books and new LPs, deep discounts on CDs and lots of clearance items will be on the tables. We're also happy as heck to let you know that R. Grimes will be silk-screening live (for a truly one-of-a-kind gift) and that tonight will be the debuts of our new permanent art installation by Federico Nessi and Dino Felipe and OUR NEW FISH TANK!! Not only that but spend $10 on anything and get in FREE to the concert next door "Death of an Xmas Party" featuring some great dark goth/electro bands. Full info next week!!

Much love,
Lolo, Jsin and the Sweat crew

P.S. Hey singers, check out this contest!! The deadline is Monday - short notice we know but it's a national vocalist search that'll be judged by Dave 1 of Chromeo, DJ Franki Chan and the head of Vice Records!! All you need to do to enter is submit a one-track CD with your contact information and you could get paid to sing on some hot new electronic tracks. Go to scion.com/vocalist for the details and drop your demo off at Sweat today through Monday.

Baseliciousness + David Byrne Giveaway!!

2008-12-05T14:04:00.002-05:00

Dear friends,

Last week's '80s Prom was truly, truly, truly outrageous. OUTEREACH once again killed it with some amazing '80s covers and everyone looked beyond fabulous. You can view 2 huge galleries of radical photos on www.nefariousgirl.com - one of the party and another from the signature photo booth - and make sure to mark your calendars for November 25th, 2009 for next year's Prom!!

ART BASEL is in full swing in Miami!! Here are some great suggestions of things to check out...

*Friends With You's "Fun House" at SCOPE...it's a giant bounce-house extravaganza!!

*A whole weekend of events based on "The Visionary Art of ALEX GREY" at 7th Circuit Studios up by Sweat!! You may recognize Grey's works from many TOOL album covers and the man himself will be painting live. Also at 7th Circuit, a special "zero-edge" installation tank featuring priceless sea creatures from Coralmorphologic!! We've got tickets in the shop for the weekend's festivities, and the full info is here: www.mokshafamily.org/events.htm

*Around the corner from that tonight, check out "Of Sound And Vision" at Honor Roll Studios curated by Aja Albertson and featuring some great local artists

*And around the corner from that on Saturday is "Miami Art In Action" at the News Lounge featuring CP1 (Sweat's famous muralist!), Krave and LEBO painting live!

*Live bands and classic punk/indie rock flier art at the "Kill Your Idols" space in the Design District, info at www.killyouridols.com

*Gen Art's "Vanguard" Art Fair at Charcoal Studios is sure to be visually incredible (and a great party)

*VENETIAN SNARES returns to Miami Saturday night at Black Sheep Bar (formerly Laundry Bar) - pre-sales at Sweat!!

*Black Mangrove Collective's show "SWARM" at Studio 1415 in North Miami

*Last but not least PREFUSE73 (Warp) and ELLIOTT LIPP performing live on Sunday at Heathrow!! Good stuff.

On to Sweat's events, and beyond!!

Tonight at FRIDAYS AT THE VAGABOND we've got a scintillating art installation of "the world's largest lite-brite" - we're not kidding folks! This thing is huge... To make the party even bigger we've got a special guest DJ set by electro-superstar TOMMIE SUNSHINE and a live performance by Miami's own MODERNAGE!! You know where to go...

Next Tuesday night is December's CASA DE HA-HA!! It's been getting bigger and better and funnier every month so come on out. Starts at 9pm and is FREE!!

Wednesday the 10th the SWEAT BOOKS BOOK CLUB meets to discuss "World War Z: An Oral History of the Zombie War" by Max Brooks. We've gotten a great response from people who've read it and loved it so meet us at 8pm to discuss - we'll have some coffee and talk...

Next Friday at Vagabond we've got a special solo performance from JOHN HANCOCK of ANR!! He'll be releasing his new album "Antenna Death" for free on the 'net that day so come out and hear it live.

And here's what you've been waiting for!! We are giving away a pair of tickets to next Saturday's DAVID BYRNE concert at the Fillmore!! To enter, email info@sweatrecordsmiami.com with your suggestion for how we can improve Sweat Records. We are always looking to serve you better and love feedback so get creative (but be realistic!) and the best suggestion will win the tickets!! We'll announce the winner in next week's email and the deadline is 5pm Monday.

Much love,
Lolo, Jsin and the Sweat crew

New Movie Night Info

2008-11-24T17:21:00.002-05:00

Howdy folks,

Just a heads-up that tonight's Music Movie Monday is canceled...

*AND*

...that Sweat's movie night will now be on selected WEDNESDAYS.

We think hump day is a better day for a movie, plus you'll have the added bonus of being able to go to Can You Rock A Little Softer? next door at Churchill's afterward!

Updates and schedule coming soon!

Much love,
Sweat

'80s PROM VI on Thanksgiving Eve!!

2008-11-21T20:00:00.001-05:00

Dear friends,

Lots of good stuff going on in Sweat Records - an extremely generous donor has given us a new projector (yay! thankyouthankyou!) and we're gearing up to get not one but TWO new fish tanks!! The first one is a cute 8-gallon countertop one and then after Art Basel we'll be replacing our Red Sea Max!! Thanks to everyone who chipped in toward this and like last time, the wonderful folks at coralmorphologic.com will be setting them up and filling them with beautiful, sustainably obtained sea creatures.

We've also got an amazing new shipment of BOOKS in at the shop including... Juxtapoz Magazine's new illustration and tattoo compendiums, the "Veganomicon", the new Mark Ryden and Marion Peck collaboration, restock of Banksy's "Wall and Piece", "World War Z" (which is the Sweat Books current selection), a volume of hilariously bad tattoo pictures, Shepard Fairey/Obey's "E Pluribus Venom", McSweeney's #20, books about punk rock, cupcakes, Japanese lolita girls, herb, beatniks, the Pixies and so much more!! Buy a book for yourself or someone you love today.

On to the events!! Tonight at FRIDAYS AT THE VAGABOND, we'll be turning you on to the psych-folk sounds of West Palm Beach's TOTEM POLE!! Check them out at myspace.com/totempolle (that's two L's) and come out to see them at midnight in the Garden. $1 beers before midnight as always!!

Tomorrow night, BROKEN SOCIAL SCENE are playing at Club Cinema in Pompano!! This Canadian collective are incredible live and we highly recommend checking them out!! General admission tickets are only 22 bucks so get your carpool together and do it!!

And it's almost here!! Next Wednesday, November 26th is Lolo + Sweat's ANNUAL '80s PROM!! We've got OUTEREACH doing '80s covers in the Grand Ballroom, followed by RAY MILIAN + CARLOS LLANOS spinning you favorite new wave and dance hits!! In the Bar Room, the unstoppable power-duo of DJ HOTTPANTS + LAHORA spin nostalgic '80s pop, booty bass and other guilty pleasures. In the Garden, VJ CHRIS VIDEO has a custom-made line-up of classic '80s music videos, movie clips, video games, retro commercials, and beyond. Besides all that, there will be the (in)famous prom photo booth with pictures by Jipsy of nefariousgirl.com, $5 prom punch all night, chaperones, slow dances, elegant decorations and so much more. This year's Prom at The Vagabond so dig up your cheesiest '80s outfit and don't miss this party!!

Cheers,
Lolo, Jsin and the Sweat crew

P.S. Coming soon... Art Basel with tons of concerts (updated listings coming early next week) and the week after that - DAVID BYRNE LIVE AT THE FILLMORE!! We're super excited for this and will be giving away a pair of tickets in the upcoming Sweat emails so stay tuned!!

CHRISTMAS (ON MARS) IN NOVEMBER!!

2008-11-14T11:04:00.002-05:00

Dear friends,

Casa de Ha-Ha on Tuesday was great! Next one is Tuesday, December 9th. Wednesday's Origami Night was nifty! Next one will be in January... and last night's in-store was RAD. Thanks to The Jacuzzi Boys for setting it up and Cheap Time and Electric Bunnies for playing as well.

Tonight at FRIDAYS AT THE VAGABOND, we're happy to bring you two awesome bands from out-of-town - RAFTER (San Diego) and CARS CAN BE BLUE (Athens, GA)!! Rafter is on the awesome Asthamatic Kitty label (with Sufjan Stevens) and you can read more about CCBB and see them doing an awesome Wu-Tang cover here: http://www.miaminewtimes.com/events/cars-can-be-blue-1229010/ Showtime is midnight in the Garden.

Tomorrow at Sweat, come out for another rad local in-store featuring 3 great acts - MOD L'ONE, RIMSKY (of Humbert!) and DINO FELIPE!! Starts at 9pm and will be totally worth it...

And now we've got 2 awesome announcements to make...

1) Next Wednesday, November 19th, Sweat will be presenting the Official Miami Premiere of the extremely highly-anticipated new movie by THE FLAMING LIPS - CHRISTMAS ON MARS!!!!!!!!! Seating at 8pm, film at 8.30, and one lucky attendee will win a copy of the CD and DVD so be there!!

2) The following Wednesday - November 26th - is the one, the only, Lolo + Sweat's ANNUAL '80s PROM!! This year is the *SIXTH ONE* and it promises to be better than ever. It's going to be at The Vagabond and we're packing the place with the best retro DJs, '80s visuals, prom photo booth, balloons, chaperones and so much more. Mark your calendars because there's no school or work the next day for Thanksgiving and it's going to be the theme party of the year!!

Cheers,
Lolo, Jsin and the Sweat crew

P.S. Next week's MUSIC MOVIE MONDAY is going to be BJORK TRIBUTE NIGHT!! Her birthday is next week so we're going to watch videos, live performances, interviews and more by the Icelandic diva. Pass the word to every Bjork fan that you know!!

This week in SWEAT

2008-11-11T14:07:00.002-05:00

Dear friends,

Take a little gander at what Sweat's got going on for you this fine week in Miami...

*TONIGHT*
Our monthly comedy showcase CASA DE HA-HA is tonight at Sweat and features some of Miami's best up-and-coming comics!! These cats are seriously funny so come on out if you need a laugh. Starts at 8.30pm. It's emceed by my bro Daniel Reskin who is also hosting the "HEEB Storytelling" event at the Book Fair next week!! More info on that here: http://heebmagazine.com/events/view/52

*WEDNESDAY*
It's the second installment of ORIGAMI NIGHT with your instructor (and Sweat's co-founder-at-large) SARA!! She's a paper-folding whiz and for this Holiday edition, we'll be learning little boxes, stars and other gift-y type items. There's a $5 materials fee and it starts at 8pm. The last one was great so check this out!! No reservations necessary.

*THURSDAY*
We've got a fuzzy, noisy in-store at Sweat with a live performance by CHEAP TIME (Nashville) and Miami's own JACUZZI BOYS and ELECTRIC BUNNIES!! It'll be over by midnight because afterward is JOSE EL REY'S BIRTHDAY PARTY AT (((SHAKE)))!! We'll have extra Miami Bass in the place, classic video games, quart-chugging contests y mas...

*FRIDAY*
This Friday at The Vagabond, we've got 2 rad national acts - RAFTER out of San Diego and the uber-cute CARS CAN BE BLUE from Athens, Georgia!! Both are awesome so give them some early listening on myspace.com/rafterroberts and myspace.com/carscanbeblue. (P.S. Thanks to everyone who came out last week and stayed through the black-out party in the beginning of the night!!)

*SATURDAY*
Saturday at Sweat we've got another fantastic in-store with live performances by locals MOD L'ONE, DINO FELIPE and RIMSKY!! All 3 are making sweet tunes in Miami's music scene and are worth checking out if you haven't seen them yet. Starts at 9pm.

Have a great week!!

Cheers,
Lolo, Jsin and the Sweat crew

BIRTHAYS + BIKES!!

2008-11-07T17:42:00.002-05:00

Dear friends,

What an awesome week - Halloween at Vagabond was madness (see the Vagabond myspace and the New Times for pics), AND America elected Barack Obama as its 44th President!! After reading his detailed plan to help small businesses like us we can only say "Hell yes."

There is so, so much going on this weekend we're gonna blast right through it and as always you can scroll down to read more about everything below...

Friday at The Vagabond we not only welcome special guest DJs FRANKI CHAN and TOXIC AVENGER, but we're also celebrating JSIN AND MIKE DEUCE'S BIRTHDAYS!! Come out and give these guys a pat on the back and some birthday spankings. Next Friday, we've got 2 awesome bands from out of town!!

This Saturday is Gallery Walk night and also... the New Times' massive Thread/Unzipped fashion event at Soho Studios, Italian DJ duo CROOKERS in a rare Miami date at Heathrow, "Collision" at PS14, live jazz at Locust Projects, Contesta Rock Hair at Back Door Bamby, tons of art openings and...

...the HEAR MIAMI BENEFIT at Churchill's!! This show of shows features Miami luminaries like RACHEL GOODRICH, THE JEANMARIE, JESSE JACKSON, PRETTY PLEASE, THIS HEART ELECTRIC, DOWN HOME SOUTHERNAIRES, SIRENSANDSEALIONS, MATILDA LIGHTS, GORRIO & FRIENDS, EX-NORWEIGAN, and HUMBERT!!!! If you've been curious about local music then this is night to see what's up. The mere $7 cover also gets you a free CD!!

Sunday brings a super-awesome free community event brought to us by the city called BIKE MIAMI!! The city is going to shut down big stretches of Flagler St. and South Miami Avenue to car traffic so that Miamians can bike, run, walk, skate, and dance freely in the streets!! There are a ton of extra activities too - free yoga, public art, goodies and more so get Downtown early and stay for the day!! Full info and street maps at http://bikemiami.blogspot.com.

Next week we've got so much cool stuff going on in the shop so we'll hit you up Monday with the details of Music Movie Mondays, Casa De Ha-Ha 3, Origami Night, (((SHAKE))) and beyond... Have a great weekend!!

Cheers,
Lolo, Jsin and the Sweat crew

A Special Message From (((SHAKE)))

2008-11-07T11:38:00.003-05:00

Dear friends,

There is a LOT to celebrate, and it's Thursday... That means it's time to (((SHAKE))) with Que Pasa M.I.A. and Sweat Records!! Every Thursday night at The Vagabond, hip hop heads and soul seekers gather for the new weekly get down.

DJ's DOORMOUSE (Chocolate Sundays) and MIKE DEUCE (Money Shot) bring the hip hop and Miami classics to the Bar Room. We also have Nintendo battles going all night projected over the dance floor. This week test your skills at TETRIS!!

Out on the patio, local legend DJ ALEX CASO is your soul provider with his mix of funk, R&B, blues, and other remnants of a musical time gone but not forgotten. Come hungry for our Back Yard BBQ!! We're keeping it simple tonight with hot dogs and hamburgers for all your munchie needs.

At Midnight we hold the now legendary Colt 45 Chug Contest!! Can you, or anyone, beat the reigning 3 week monster James Melgar?! Try, and you can win tickets to next week's MURS show at Churchill's being put on by New Art School!! If you don't know MURS, listen up at myspace.com/murs. We'll be giving out tickets throughout the night!!

You want specials? From 10-11 it's Dirty Hour!! There's NO COVER and $1 Colt 45 Tall Boys for those who want to get dirty early!! We also have $4 Jaeger Bombs, and specials on Gin & Juice and Colt 45 all night.

This party's getting hype not only in the streets, but online:
-That's Crack
-Miami Nights
-Cool Junkie
Mad love to them for spreading the word...

Stay in the know by joining our new Facebook group, or add us on Myspace.

It's time to celebrate change and the dawn of a new era with Barack Obama as President!! See you all tonight and every Thursday when we (((SHAKE))) at The Vagabond!!

Full email with delicious updates coming tomorrow...

xo,
Sweat

HAPPY HALLOWEEN + BARACK THE VOTE!!

2008-10-31T14:01:00.002-05:00

Dear friends,

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!! There are lots of amazing things to do all over Miami tonight. At The Vagabond, we are extremely psyched to present an incredible event....Jim Rose of the legendary Jim Roses Circus hosts THE MOST INTERESTING SHOW IN THE WORLD!! He's bringing "performers from the furthest reaches of the globe, including Japanese robotic dancers, acrobats, fire jugglers, Russian dancers and Italian burlesque singers"!!!! We've also got ZOMBIES! ORGANIZE from West Palm performing live in the Garden and doors are open early this week at 9pm. There WILL be a huge line so we advise you to get there early so you don't have to wait around in your cute costume...

Sweat will be closed this evening (it's Halloween people - go party!) but we'll be open tomorrow and hosting some neat stuff. Come to Sweat around 8pm for an event called "STYLE YOUR SOLE" from TOMS SHOES. Buy a blank pair of these canvas kicks, decorate them with the art supplies provided, and for every paid sold Toms will donate a pair to a child in need. Cool and compassionate!! Then stay for a live in-store performance by FAT KING BULLA.

Btw, last week's RACHEL GOODRICH show at Fridays at The Vagabond was AMAZING. Ask anyone who went, it was one of the best concerts - local or national - in Miami all year. If you haven't picked up her album yet we've got it at Sweat or you can download it from iTunes. Support local music!!

Last but certainly not least, if there is ONE thing you do between now and Tuesday, YOU MUST GO OUT AND VOTE!! Bring a book or a magazine or a gameboy or a friend and wait in that line to cast what might be the most important ballot of your life. As community organizers ourselves, we wholeheartedly endorse Barack Obama and everything his campaign stands for. We don't think it's an exaggeration to say that the very future of our people and our planet depends on it.

Cheers,
Lolo, Jsin and the Sweat crew

FREE Giant Obama HOPE Posters at Sweat!!

2008-10-28T23:19:00.002-05:00

Dear friends,

Drop by Sweat this week, have a nice warm beverage, maybe pick up some local music, and score a free piece of political art.

These are big and beautiful, suitable for framing, wheat-pasting (holler at us if you want to hit the town), or whatever you like.

Less than one week! Make sure to vote!

xo,
Lolo

Rachel, Origami, Reverb + Zombies!!

2008-10-24T13:34:00.003-05:00

Dear friends,

Last weekend wrap-up: Coltoberfest was AWESOME. The bottles were truly works of art and over 400 people came out throughout the night. Thanks to AHOL for all his hard work. If you missed it you can peep the slideshow here: Coltoberfest 305

Tonight at FRIDAYS AT THE VAGABOND, we are honored to present the Official RACHEL GOODRICH CD Release Party Show!! If you haven't seen this girl live yet, tonight is the night. She'll be performing in the Main Room with a full 7-piece band at 11pm!! Her album "Tinker Toys" is finally out and you can pick up a copy tonight or exclusively at Sweat Records until it's released next Tuesday.

Tomorrow at Sweat, we've got a cool all-ages in-store with live performances by ALUKARD, NACHO, and THE 2AM MOVEMENT!! Lots of other nifty in-stores coming up so scroll down to see them all, there's something for everyone. Like...

ORIGAMI NIGHT!! By popular demand Sara will be returning to teach the Japanese art of paper folding to anyone who'd like to learn. The holidays are coming up and beautiful handmade origami items make great cheap-but-awesome gifts! We'll be folding simple boxes, gift envelopes, and the ever-popular STARS!! There's a $5 materials fee and it starts at 8pm on Wednesday, November 12th.

Also, the SWEAT BOOKS BOOK CLUB has a new selection!! This time around we're going for a little less political policy and a little more BRAAAAAAINS by reading "World War Z: An Oral History of the Zombie War" by Max Brooks!! The meeting is on Wednesday, December 10th at 8pm, and we'll also be playing excerpts from the excellent audiobook. Be there AND be square.

Coming up next week...

Next Wednesday, Gen Art - a great non-profit that supports emerging creatives of all sorts - presents a music event called "REVERB" at The Vagabond. Catch live performances by THE DARK ROMANTICS and MOUSE FIRE with between-band tunes by yours truly. It's 8pm to midnight and the door cover includes free beer and wine 'til 11.

Thursday night is the New Times IRON FORK event at the Museum of Science, and then the pre-Halloween edition of (((SHAKE)))!! We've been having a hell of a good time over there so swing over, check it out, and maybe enter the weekly quart-drinking contest...

Next week at Fridays at The Vagabond it's HALLOWEEN and oh boy do we have a super-duper-double-whammy for you - a live performance in the Garden by ZOMBIES! ORGANIZE from West Palm Beach, and in the Main Room... the legendary JIM ROSE hosts "THE MOST INTERESTING SHOW IN THE WORLD!!" The show features Japanese robotic dancers, acrobats, fire jugglers, Russian dancers and Italian burlesque singers and more. It's going to be insane and THE place to be on Halloween.

Last but not least - an announcement... It wasn't an easy decision but we've officially closed Rag*Trade. The location wasn't exactly ideal for us and we hope to resurrect it one day in a space connected to Sweat. In the coming weeks we'll be starting a Rag*Trade etsy.com (the best website ever) vintage store to vend our best retro goods. We'll keep you posted and thanks to everyone for all the support. On a related note, Sweat Records will return to normal hours - noon to midnight Monday through Saturday - as of Monday, October 27th.

Cheers,
Lolo, Jsin and the Sweat crew

RORY Tonight, COLTOBERFEST 305 Tomorrow!!

2008-10-17T17:01:00.004-05:00

Dear friends,

Today's email comes a bit late because (((SHAKE))) last night at Vagabond was so much fun!! Come out next Thursday to groove to the best hip hop in the main room, and enjoy BBQ, contests and all sorts of other antics on the patio. Read a great article about the party here: Bringing It Old-School: (((SHAKE))) Thursdays at The Vagabond

Tonight at Fridays at The Vagabond, we are proud to bring you special guest DJ RORY PHILLIPS all the way from London!! He's gonna tear up the dance floor tonight so come before 11 for free admission and $1 beers ('til 12) AND to hear the new album by OF MONTREAL!! We've got posters and cool stuff to give away too. Next Friday...you've been asking for it...the Official RACHEL GOODRICH CD Release Party Show!! You won't wanna miss it.

This Saturday is an awesome one-off art show and party at Sweat!! Come celebrate COLTOBERFEST305!! Curated by local art hero AHOLSNIFFSGLUE, this show features over *80* painted/decorated/reimagined Colt45 32 oz. bottles by artists from Miami, New York, Georgia and beyond. Starts at 9pm at Sweat and those that buck Miami tradition by actually getting somewhere on time will be able to snag complimentary Colt. After-party following next door at Churchill's with live performances by Pool Party and more!!

A little further ahead... Music Movie Monday this week is on a Tuesday!! We've teamed up with the Art Institute to present a screening of "SANTA SANGRE" - the surrealist film by acclaimed director Alejandro Jodorowsky!! Seating at 8, movie at 8.30.

Other randomness:
- By popular demand we are finally creating the Sweat Media List for all you awesome journalists/bloggers/etc. who'd like to get a heads up. If you'd like to join you can sign up here: Sweatlist
-The Miami Craft Market is Saturday at the Upper Eastside Garden from noon to 5pm. Support local and buy handmade!
- We are looking for someone who'd like to acquire Sweat's organic coffee grounds for their composting needs. If you know anyone please be in touch! We'd love to be able to give them to someone who can use 'em.
- GUERRILLA GARDENING is starting again on the regular sometime soon! We'll keep you posted...
-THREE delicious kinds of Earthcakes Vegan Cupcakes currently in stock! Stop by for Double Chocolate, Banana-Walnut with Chocolate Icing, and the best-seller COOKIES 'N' CREAM!!

Cheers,
Lolo, Jsin and the Sweat crew

Events, New LPs + Casa De Ha-Ha Tuesday!!

2008-10-10T14:57:00.002-05:00

Dear friends,

Long time no see! As you might imagine we've been busy around here... Thanks to everyone's help we finally got a kick-ass security/alarm system installed in the store! Up next, a second-hand store computer and a new AQUARIUM!!

Well, well, well... There are events coming out of our ears in the next week so here's a quick rundown:

-Tonight at FRIDAYS AT THE VAGABOND we are psyched to present a newer Miami band called AXE AND THE OAK!! Highly recommended if you dig goodness like early Cure, Nick Cave and Jesus and Mary Chain (tunes at myspace.com/axeandtheoak). Showtime is midnight in the Garden and is followed by our awesome DJs spinning tunes til 5 in the morning.
-Saturday night is PURE IMAGINATION LIVE at Sweat!! This is the 4th installment of this awesome spoken word/storytelling/live music event and it kicks off around 9.30 so stop by after gallery-hopping...
-Monday night is the debut of local film CLOSING TIME at Music Movie Mondays!! This film peeps into the lives and artworks a slew of esteemed Miami artists, musicians and creatives. Starts at 8pm.
-And let's not forget Tuesday which is the 2nd monthly CASA DE HA-HA STAND-UP COMEDY SHOWCASE at Sweat!! The first one was freakin' packed and freakin' hilarious so come out and catch some of Miami's best working and up-and-coming comics. Starts at 9pm.
-Last but not least, next Thursday the 16th is the debut of a brand new weekly party we're happy to be a part of!! (((SHAKE))) is a real live hip hop party brought to you by Que Pasa M.I.A., Sweat and The Vagabond and it's Miami to the MAX. Expect food, fun, and muchas sorpresas every week and classic/new school hip hop spun late into the night by residents Doormouse, Mike Deuce and special guests!!

Besides all the events, we've also got a TON of RIDICULOUSLY AWESOME RECORDS just in at the store. Pick up new LPs and reissues from: Kraftwerk, The Flaming Lips, Islands, Joanna Newsom, Dungen, Tortoise, Primal Scream, LCD Soundsystem, Velvet Underground, Cocorosie, Elliott Smith, Otto Von Schirach, Lali Puna, DJ Qbert, Rufus Wainwright, Scott Walker, Sonic Youth, MGMT, Soul Jazz Records and MUCH MORE. Also back in stock: the Friends With You MALFI dolls and MAP Magazine Issue No.5!!

Finally on a sadder note, a good person in the Miami music scene tragically passed away on Wednesday. ALEX DEL BUENO will be truly missed and there's a big fundraiser next week to help his family with funeral expenses. It's on Friday, October 17th at Churchill's so please make it out if you can.

Much love and be safe,
Lolo, Jsin and the Sweat crew

Benefits, In-Stores + More!!

2008-09-26T16:42:00.002-05:00

Dear friends,

Last night's Sweat Benefit Show at Churchill's was AMAZING!! Thanks so much to all the bands and everyone who helped spread the word and came out. Tons of you took advantage of our great deal to "Buy-yourself-a-CD-and-get-in-free-next-door" so we hope you all love what you bought!! We'll be getting a fancy alarm system and a new fish tank sooner than later dammit!!

We are having another concert to raise funds next Thursday, October 2nd at The Vagabond!! *SWEAT-AID* will feature live performances by Miami favorites THE JEANMARIE, THE JACUZZI BOYS, PRETTY PLEASE and JOSE EL REY, plus DJs and other surprises!! Cover is only $5 and all proceeds go to the shop. We're doing the same deal to get in for this one too - come into Sweat and grab yourself any new CD, LP, DVD or book and we'll put you on the guest list for this awesome show.

We're trying our hardest to get Sweat back to being the fully-functional, multi-purpose, all-ages community event space that it was before all our stuff got stolen and we are SO appreciative of everyone who is helping to get us there. We've gotten so many awesome emails from South Florida and around the world about what happened and we're writing everyone back as fast as we can.

Speaking of helping...last week at FRIDAYS AT THE VAGABOND, we collected a massive MOUNTAIN of stuff to send to Haitian hurricane victims!! Thanks to everyone who showed up and brought goods. Tonight at The Vagabond, we've got your favorite residents DJs and a live performance by rockabilly punks VIVALEVOX!! Show time is midnight in the Garden. Great article about Fridays and Vivalevox here: Vivalevox Live Tomorrow Night at The Vagabond

Also early tonight is an in-store at Sweat featuring DESERTER and LIL DAGGERS. Tomorrow night there's another great in-store featuring locals SIRENS & SEALIONS, NICK DELUCA, MICHELLE BLADES and POSTMAIL!! Read what the New Times has to say about it here: Sirens & Sealions

Much love,
Lolo, Jsin and the Sweat crew

Happier News from Sweat Records!!

2008-09-19T13:00:00.004-05:00

Dear friends,

It has been quite a week!! Lots to mention so please read on...

We've posted pictures from the aftermath in blogs on our myspace - myspace.com/sweatrecords. Coralmorphologic managed to resuscitate some of the lovely discosoma corals, the porcelain crab, and the 2 harlequin serpent stars so that's nice!!

We had a cleaning party Monday night (many, many thanks to everyone who showed up and gave elbow grease) and opened back up Tuesday for our new monthly CASA DE HA-HA comedy night which was FANTASTIC!! Listen up folks - in addition to having tons of talented artists and musicians, Miami's got some seriously hilarious up-and-coming comedians - we laughed away the weekend's stress all night. Sweat was packed, it was definitely one of our best in-stores yet, and the next Casa is Tuesday, October 14th so mark your calendars.

Besides that the outpouring of support has been beyond amazing. We bust our butts year-round to bring Miami cool events, comprehensive show listings, and support for local culture and it's so touching to know that it is appreciated. Giant, massive, squishy thanks to everyone who's sent nice emails, written articles/blog posts/bulletins, donated time, cash, or equipment, and sent us positive thoughts. We love you back!!

There are a couple benefit shows coming up and we are so thankful - Churchill's is putting one together on Sunday, and then Thursday the 25th at Churchill's, come out for SWEAT RELIEF featuring live performances by JESSE JACKSON, ANIMALS OF THE ARCTIC, RAFFA & RAINER, THE DOWN HOME SOUTHERNAIRES and RACHEL GOODRICH!! *UPDATE* Just added: DINO FELIPE, ELECTRIC BUNNIES, LITTLE BEARD and TEE PEE!! Big ups to Jesse and the Animals for putting this together for us.

However, we are surely not the only ones who need help. Tonight at FRIDAYS AT THE VAGABOND, Sweat Records, the New Times, and The Vagabond are having a food/clothing/goods drive to benefit hurricane victims in Haiti!! Sadly, Afrobeta had to cancel at the last minute but we'll be bringing you the same great Friday night dance party as always and we've got CHRIS VIDEO mixing your favorite music videos in the Garden!! So go through your pantries and closets, bring some items and get in for free all night, otherwise there's a $5 cover from 11pm on. It's Little Haiti helping Big Haiti tonight!!

Also, tomorrow at Vagabond HERCULES AND LOVE AFFAIR (DFA) are doing a special DJ set!! Their tracks are hot and the CD is Sweat's #1 best-seller at the moment so don't miss it. $10 pre-sale tickets are at www.wantickets.com

Coming up...

Sunday night the Black Mangrove Collective is hosting an in-store at Sweat featuring emcee OLMECA (LA) along with locals Laguardia, Ephniko and the Write Side Poets!! Fans of hip hop and spoken word should check this out fo sho.

We've been lent a projector so this week's Music Movie Mondays features ONCE - a simple, beautiful music movie and love story about a busker in Ireland meeting an unlikely collaborator. It won an Oscar for the music and the soundtrack is a new classic so come out!! Seating is at 8.30pm and as a reminder, movie night is free.

By the way, we are still also an awesome coffee shop and record store!! Come in for organic lattes and new releases from Kings of Leon, Mogwai, TV on the Radio, Fleet Foxes, Cold War Kids, Raphael Saadiq, Thievery Corporation, Islands, Brightblack Morning Light, and many more. Our temporary hours are 6PM TO MIDNIGHT MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY until we get a little more settled.

Much love,
Lolo, Jsin and the Sweat crew

Some Sad News from Sweat Records

2008-09-15T08:50:00.003-05:00

Dear Sweat friends and family,

We are writing you today with some very sad news.

Last night Sweat was broken into, robbed and vandalized. The unknown assailants stole everything worth stealing and needlessly trashed this place that we've put so much into. Our store computer, credit card terminal, video projector, entire DJ/sound setup, cash drawer and more are gone.

Most of these items can be replaced, however the truly worst part of all is that our beloved saltwater reef tank was found destroyed - smashed and knocked to the ground. Colin and Jared at Coralmorphologic who maintained and gave life to the tank came by to salvage what they could, but it was not pretty. Also on the irreplaceable list are about 8 pieces of art from the store's personal collection. No one was hurt though and for that we are truly thankful.

It has been a heartbreaking 24 hours for us over here but if you know one thing about Sweat Records, it's that we don't give up. Hurricanes can't keep us down, so we'll get through this too. Of course it sucks, but it's just going to make us work harder to make Miami even better and worthy of all the awesome people who live here.

We've already had offers of donations and are so extremely thankful. If you do wanna chip in toward the recovery (and future improvement of our security system, among other things) we have a paypal account under this address - info@sweatrecordsmiami.com and we've put a button for it on our myspace and website.

Since we are currently projector-less, this week's Music Movie Monday is postponed. We'll show MOOG another night and hopefully by the time next week's movie rolls around we'll have a temp projector or replacement. We'll keep you posted.

However, TUESDAY night's show will go on!! We're borrowing a mic and an amp and our brand-new comedy night - CASA DE HA-HA - will debut as planned. Daniel's got a great variety of local and working comedians lined up so come out for the start of this new monthly happening. The thieves left the espresso machine and the microwave so we'll have drinks, popcorn and treats. Starts at 9pm!!

Besides that the store will have sporadic hours this week so if you're going to stop by please call first - 305.758.5862 extension 5.

Much love as always,
Lolo, Jsin, Dan, Jeff, Deuce and the whole Sweat familia

LA RIOTS, EARTHDANCE + CASA DE HA-HA!!

2008-09-12T10:52:00.005-05:00

Dear Friends,

Thanks to everyone who came out to our mural unveiling fiesta last Saturday!! It was a blast and there are some pics from it up at www.miami.com/nightlife/sweat-records. Not only was the party awesome, but the next day IGGY POP HIMSELF came by Sweat and we got to show him his face on our wall!!!!!! It was a music geek dream-come-true...

Tonight at FRIDAYS AT THE VAGABOND we've got a super special guest DJ set from LA RIOTS!! These guys have played with and remixed everyone in the game (Justice, Hot Chip, James Murphy, etc. etc. etc.) and they'll be rocking our dance floor and awesome sound system tonight!! We highly suggest you arrive early to avoid the lines!!

Tomorrw night is Gallery Walk including our friend FEDERICO NESSI's opening at Spinello Gallery!! At 9pm there will be a special performance featuring Nessi and members of The Electric Bunnies, Animals of the Arctic, Dance, Jenny and more!! Also peep Clifton Childree's show at Locust Projects and mosey around because every gallery in the the hood will be open and flossing their latest shows...

Also tomorrow, which we're sure you've heard about already, is EARTHDANCE MIAMI 2008!! It's one of over 350 parties happening simultaneously around the globe. The Miami edition is stacked with amazing local talent - live music and DJs (including our own Mike Deuce), plus performance art, visual art, installations, eco-friendly presentations, good, drink and more!! For $10 reserved entry, email earthdancemiami@gmail.com - otherwise it's $20 at the door - still a bargain!!

On to next week... MUSIC MOVIE MONDAY features MOOG about analog synthesizer pioneer Dr. Robert Moog, and Tuesday night brings us Sweat's first ever comedy event!! Come out for CASA DE HA-HA hosted by my brother DANIEL RESKIN!! I know I'm biased, but tons of other people not sharing DNA with him think he's pretty damn hilarious. Come out for Dan, lots of other great local stand-ups, and comedy talk/films/etc. after the performances.

Cheers,
Lolo, Jsin + the Sweat crew

P.S. Extra huge show listings to make up for last week!! Did you know that David Sedaris, The Faint and Henry Rollins are all coming to South Florida? Read on...

MURAL UNVEILING PARTY TONIGHT!!

2008-09-06T14:12:00.003-05:00

Dear Friends,

Please excuse the absence of our regularly scheduled email, I've been fighting a wicked fever all week to be ready for our party tonight that will officially unveil our "Wall of Idolatry" mural by CP1!!

You can read about it here:
Miami Herald: Mural at Sweat Records honors music legends
and here:
Miami New Times: Unveiling The Wall of Idolatry

It's going to be tons of fun and not only that but one of Miami's hugest bands - the excellent TORCHE - are playing next door at Churchill's!! They're about to embark on a massive world tour with Pelican so come rock out and wish them bon voyage tonight!!

AND, we're excited to announce that our next big party will be the...

BARACK 'N' ROLL BAKE SALE + VOTER REGISTRATION RALLY on Saturday, October 4th at Sweat!!

The last day to register to vote in this year's election is Monday, October 6th so we're doing our part to register as many people as possible before then. In fact, we've got forms at the store right this minute. More info on this event soon but it's going to be huge. If you want to get involved, email us!!

This week's MUSIC MOVIE MONDAY features indie biopic THE DEVIL AND DANIEL JOHNSTON!! It's really a fantastic film and we recommend it highly. Thanks to everyone who's been coming out.

The full event listings will be updated on our site shortly so check it out during the week to see what else is coming up musically and otherwise throughout the tri-county area. Next weekend brings excitingness like LA RIOTS at Fridays at The Vagabond, Gallery Walk (including our friend FEDERICO NESSI's solo show at Spinello Gallery) and EARTHDANCE MIAMI 2008 at Soho Studios!!

Cheers,
Lolo, Jsin + the Sweat crew

OBAMA LAST NIGHT, EVENTS + MORE!!

2008-08-29T15:19:00.004-05:00

Dear Friends,

Were you one of the 38 million who tuned into Obama's speech last night? WOW. Needless to say, we support his message. That's why we're reading his book in Book Club, and on Saturday, October 4th, we'll be having a super special event to further the cause... More info on this TBA but we're really psyched to be part of this awesome grassroots effort. Sweat already has voter registration forms available and due to popular demand any day now we'll have cool Obama/Biden buttons, stickers and magnets so you can show your support.

Moving on!! Thanks to everyone who came out to the Wholphin screening, Pure Imagination, and last night's BATTLE OF THE BANDS at MOCA!! All events were great and big congrats to last night's audience-selected winners, THE ELECTRIC BUNNIES. Pick up their 7" at Sweat Records today!!

Tonight at FRIDAYS AT THE VAGABOND we present a special live performance by RAVELSTEIN!! This multi-instrumental indie/post-punk group has been rocking weekly at "Can You Rock A Little Softer?" and tonight is their Vagabond debut - showtime is midnight outside. Additionally, our friend VJ CHRIS VIDEO will be mixing up your favorite new and classic videos in the Garden. No cover before midnight so come on out!!

We're still having Music Movie Monday (AMERICAN HARDCORE!) this week even though it's Labor Day. We'll be opening at 6pm for the screening at 8. AND... don't forget next Saturday the 6th, is Sweat's massive "WALL OF IDOLATRY" Mural Unveiling Party!! There will be music, kegs, cupcakes and good times!! Check the New Times and Herald next week for advance press...

Cheers,
Lolo, Jsin + the Sweat crew

P.S. Sweat was recently featured on Art Street on WLRN-TV channel 17!! If you missed it you can watch the clip here - Sweat Records: Indie Music In Miami

P.P.S. Help out local artist and friend of Sweat AHOLSNIFFSGLUE by voting for him in a national contest!! Vote right here (his can is listed under the name "Alouishous San Gomma" and is in the top 10): INK THE CAN

PURE IMAGINATION LIVE This Saturday!!

2008-08-22T16:25:00.003-05:00

Dear Friends,

Thankfully Fay passed over without too much hassle - the last thing Sweat needs is another hurricane!!

To celebrate, tonight at The Vagabond we present a special live performance by SWAMP VALVE!! A side project of Miami favorites The Down Home Southernaires, Swamp Valve's upbeat indie pop will have you dancing - listen up at myspace.com/swampvalve. Showtime is midnight outside.

Tomorrow night we are so damn excited to present the return of PURE IMAGINATION LIVE!! The first 2 events at Sweat were magical nights of stories, music and good people. Additionally, Raffa (of Raffa & Rainer) will be making her super-delicious famous vegan chili!! Only $5 gets you dinner and the entertainment's free so there is no reason to miss this!!

If you still haven't heard the show, there are 33 wonderful episodes available as FREE Podcasts. Search iTunes for "Pure Imagination" (it's listed in the Literature category) or download here and experience some truly unique homegrown talent.

Monday night (the 25th) is the rescheduled WHOLPHIN SPECIAL EDITION of Music Movie Mondays!! We've told you enough about it already so come on out for it because it's going to be really neat!!

Also - be sure to mark your calendars for the next big SWEAT PARTY on September 6th!!

Cheers,
Lolo, Jsin + the Sweat crew

RESCHEDULED Wholphin Movie Screening NEXT Monday

2008-08-18T11:19:00.003-05:00

Dear friends of Sweat,

Due to Fay-related lousy weather we are rescheduling tonight's Music Movie Monday screening of films from the McSweeney's WHOLPHIN DVD magazine. It'll be at the same time and same place next week and is totally worth coming out for. Read the New Times preview of it here.

NEW DATE - Monday, August 25th at 8pm!!

Stay dry and spend some quality time with your friends and loved ones!!

(We'll play "The Devil & Daniel Johnston" on a future Music Movie Monday, and we're still playing "American Hardcore" on Monday, September 1st.)

Cheers,
Lolo, Jsin, Mike Deuce, Jeff and Daniel

INSANE IN-STORES + UPCOMING SWEAT PARTY!!

2008-08-15T17:38:00.003-05:00

Dear Friends,

Last week's show with Joy Division cover band 3 ONE G at Vagabond was a huge success!! We'll definitely be bringing them back down in the future and here's a great review if you missed it: Last Night: 3 One G at The Vagabond

Tonight at FRIDAYS AT THE VAGABOND we've got a special live performance by AIRSHIP ROCKETSHIP!! A veritable supergroup of local musicians from other projects, Airship Rocketship will be playing their smooth new-wavey pop in the Garden at midnight. Check them out at myspace.com/airshiprocketship. At BACK DOOR BAMBY Saturday at Vagabond there is a tribute to Mr. Elvis Aaron Presley who left this earth 31 years ago to the day!! Come in your '50s garb and get ready to shake your pelvis for Elvis...there's even going to be a professional impersonator!!

The SWEAT BOOKS Book Club met a few days ago which means we've got a new selection!! In keeping with the times, we'll be reading "The Audacity of Hope" by presidential candidate BARACK OBAMA!! Copies are available at Books & Books, and online for as little as $5. Read what the man has to say in his own words and meet with us to discuss it on Wednesday, October 8th at 8pm. Be there AND be square...

Lots of fresh and exciting new in-stores coming up!! Read below for the full list including origami workshops, some fantastic Music Movie Mondays, and our brand new monthly comedy night!! Here's a bit more on what's next:

Monday night is the WHOLPHIN SPECIAL EDITION of MUSIC MOVIE MONDAYS!! Wholphin is the DVD Magazine brought to you by the folks at esteemed yet silly literary journal McSweeney's (founded by Dave Eggers, author of "A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius" - a previous Sweat Books selection). Films will include an animated short about a fake rock star taking on a heroin-addicted carnival monkey, Scottish 9-year-olds singing "Satan Rocks" at their country fair, Patton Oswald and David Byrne!! Seating is at 8pm and the flicks start at 8.30pm sharp. Read some awesome advance press HERE.

Wednesday, we've got a special musical treat. Uber-collector and DJ SOULMANJAN will be presenting some selections from his incredible collection of rare Northern Soul 45s!! Some of these vintage records are worth thousands of dollars a piece so come hear some original soul music that hasn't been sampled... yet!! Starts at 8pm.

Last but not least, on Saturday, September 6th we're having a giant party at Sweat to officially unveil the amazing "WALL OF IDOLATRY" mural that CP1 has been working on all summer!! There will be a show of canvas art by CP1 in the store, DJs, kegs, cupcakes and more!! Please mark your calendars and join us to celebrate this Sweat milestone.

Cheers,
Lolo, Jsin + the Sweat crew

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UPCOMING IN-STORES + SWEAT-SPONSORED EVENTS:

*Go out and do stuff!*

08.15.08 Show: AIRSHIP ROCKETSHIP (at The Vagabond)

08.18.08 Music Movie Mondays: WHOLPHIN SPECIAL EDITION

08.20.08 Sweat Listening Session: RARE SOUL w/ DJ SoulManJan

08.22.08 Show: SWAMP VALVE (at The Vagabond)

08.23.08 In-Store: PURE IMAGINATION LIVE NUMBER THREE

08.25.08 Music Movie Mondays: THE DEVIL & DANIEL JOHNSTON

08.28.08 Show: BATTLE OF THE BANDS #3 feat. Electric Bunnies, Pots 'n' Pans, Sinister Smith, Airship Rocketship and TV Club (at MOCA)

08.29.08 Show: RAVELSTEIN (at The Vagabond)

09.01.08 Music Movie Mondays: AMERICAN HARDCORE

09.05.08 Radio: LOLO on South Florida Arts Beat, 1pm on WLRN 91.3 FM

09.06.08 CP1 "Wall of Idolatry" MURAL UNVEILING PARTY AT SWEAT!!

09.10.08 Sweat Krafts: ORIGAMI WITH SARA!!

09.16.08 COMEDY NIGHT at Sweat!! More info TBA...

09.26.08 In-Store: SIRENS & SEALIONS, NICK DELUCA, MICHELLE BLADES + POSTMAIL

10.03.08 Show: The Return of SAM FRIEND (at The Vagabond)

10.08.08 SWEAT BOOKS Book Club: Barack Obama "The Audacity Of Hope"

Dixie Dingo + JOY DIVISION Tribute Tonight!!

2008-08-08T13:32:00.003-05:00

Dear Friends,

We just got a great write-up this week in the Herald!! In Thursday's Food section they featured 3 outstanding independent coffee houses in Miami and Sweat is one of them!! So come by our shop and have a delicious, hand-crafted beverage - our espresso is to die for, we stock organic soy, rice and cow milk, and are getting a brand new batch of Earthcakes Vegan Cupcakes tonight!! You can read the article right here: Get your cup of joe and more at these spots

Tonight - 08.08.08 - is a special date with lots of cool things to do!!

Early on, check out the biennial DIXIE DINGO SUPER 8 FILM FESTIVAL at the Dorsch Gallery!! There will be experimental Super 8 films and music spun by yours truly. It starts at 8:08:08pm!!

Later on, we have a VERY special FRIDAYS AT THE VAGABOND tonight with a live performance by Joy Division tribute band 3 ONE G!! We've brought them down from Winter Park and they'll be playing all your favorite Joy Division tracks. We're having them play inside (so it's darker!) and they're going on EARLY at 11pm so don't sleep on this!!

Check out the early buzz on the show here:
Miami New Times - A Joyful Noise
and here:
Flavorpill Miami - 3 One G

Full info on everything is below, along with our massive upcoming event/concert listings. If you don't see your event here, you can email it to lolo [at] sweatrecordsmiami [dot] com for inclusion in the next one.

Have a great weekend!!

Cheers,
Lolo, Jsin + the Sweat crew

P.S. Does your band want to play an in-store at Sweat? Would you like to have a meeting or event in our lovely space? We're scheduling late August and September now so be in touch!!

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UPCOMING IN-STORES + SWEAT-SPONSORED EVENTS:

*Go out and do stuff!*

08.08.08 Event: Lolo DJs at the Dixie Dingo Invitational Film Festival (at Dorsch Gallery)
08.08.08 In-Store
08.08.08 Show: Joy Division Tirbute Band 3 ONE G (at The Vagabond)
08.09.08 Film Screening: Sympathy For The Devil (at MOCA)
08.10.08 Film Re-Screening: PURPLE RAIN
08.11.08 In-Store: Clocks Are Devils, Rotagilla, Seabass, Shishcumba + more
08.13.08 SWEAT BOOKS Book Club: "Our Band Could Be Your Life" by Michael Azerrad
08.15.08 Show: Airship Rocketship (at The Vagabond)
08.18.08 Music Movie Mondays: WHOLPHIN SPECIAL EDITION
08.20.08 Listening Session: RARE SOUL w/ DJ SoulManJan
08.22.08 Show: Swamp Valve (at The Vagabond)
08.23.08 In-Store: PURE IMAGINATION MACH THREE
08.28.08 Show: Battle of the Bands #3 feat. Electric Bunnies, Pots 'n' Pans, Sinister Smith, Airship Rocketship and TV Club (at MOCA)

VAGABOND Back in Action Tonight w/ RIMSKY!!

2008-08-01T09:35:00.002-05:00

Dear Friends,

As you may have heard, we had some technical difficulties at Vagabond last week but we are back in action tonight!!

This FRIDAY AT THE VAGABOND we welcome a special live performance by RIMSKY of HUMBERT!! Showtime is midnight in the garden and is preceded and followed by our awesome resident and guest DJs spinning the good stuff. Additionally, because we had to close early last week we're giving everyone FREE ADMISSION ALL NIGHT!! Arrive early to avoid the huge lines we had last week!!

We're also stoked to let you know that tomorrow is the annual ROCK THE BELLS show at Bayfront!! We went last year and it was a blast - tons of people and good vibes all coming together for the love of hip hop. It was a beautiful thing and this year is sure to pop off with so many amazing headliners including A Tribe Called Quest, Method Man & Redman, Dead Prez, The Pharcyde, Nas, De La Soul, Mos Def, and more!!

Last but not least, this MUSIC MOVIE MONDAY we'll be showing DEPECHE MODE 101 (1989)!! The film documents their 1988 US tour and also features their entire legendary show at the Rose Bowl. A must for any DM or 80s music fan, seating is at 8pm, the flick starts at 8.30.

Have a great weekend!!

Cheers,
Lolo, Jsin + the Sweat crew

P.S. Last Monday's screening of PURPLE RAIN was made all the more Sweaty because the store's A/C went kaput!! It's fixed now so thanks to all who stayed but for those who couldn't take the heat or weren't available that night, we'll be re-screening it Sunday, August 10th at 8pm!!

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UPCOMING IN-STORES + SWEAT-SPONSORED EVENTS:

*Go out and do stuff!*

08.01.08 Show: Rimsky (at The Vagabond)
08.04.08 Music Movie Mondays: DEPECHE MODE 101
08.08.08 Event: Lolo DJs at the Dixie Dingo Invitational Film Festival (at Dorsch Gallery)
08.08.08 Show: Joy Division Tirbute Band 3 ONE G (at The Vagabond)
08.09.08 Film Screening: Sympathy For The Devil (at MOCA)
08.11.08 In-Store: Man Vs. Man, Clocks Are Devils + more
08.13.08 SWEAT BOOKS Book Club: "Our Band Could Be Your Life" by Michael Azerrad
08.15.08 Show: Airship Rocketship (at The Vagabond)
08.18.08 Music Movie Mondays: WHOLPHIN SPECIAL EDITION
08.20.08 Listening Session: RARE SOUL w/ DJ SoulManJan
08.22.08 Show: Swamp Valve (at The Vagabond)
08.23.08 In-Store: PURE IMAGINATION MACH THREE
08.28.08 Show: Battle of the Bands #3 feat. Electric Bunnies, Pots 'n' Pans, Sinister Smith, Airship Rocketship and TV Club (at MOCA)

BATTLE TONIGHT + CALL IT RADAR FRIDAY!!

2008-07-24T11:05:00.003-05:00

Dear Friends,

We're putting the email out a little early this week to remind you that *tonight* is the second SWEAT/MOCA BATTLE OF THE BANDS!! Check out live performances by 5 diverse local bands and vote for your favorite. Free with museum entry, plus free beer, Dogma dogs and energy drinks!! Not only that but Sweat's own DJ Just Dandy (Jsin!) will be spinning tunes for your enjoyment!!

Tomorrow night at Fridays at The Vagabond we've got 2 bittersweet farewells!! First, our good friend DJ JOHNNYLOVE is moving to Portland and we wish him the best!! Second, Miami indie rock trio CALL IT RADAR are calling it a day and will be playing their LAST SHOW!! They were awesome at the in-store they played at Sweat a few weeks ago so come bid them adieu - showtime is midnight outside!!

Fresh arrivals at Sweat: new releases from The Black Kids, CSS, Nine Inch Nails and more, restocks of MGMT, Hercules and Love Affair, Beck, Santogold and other hot sellers, and sexy new vinyl from Boris, The Velvet Underground, Radiohead, and...

We've also got ONE copy of the amazing SIGUR ROS book/LP collection "In A Frozen Sea"!!!! It contains a 32-page gorgeous 12x12 book of photos, their classic albums Agaetis Byrjun, ( ), and Takk, as well as the first ever vinyl pressing of Smaskifa - 7 LPs in all!! Limited to 5000 copies worldwide, this is a must-have for any fan of this seminal Icelandic band.

Last but not least, next week's MUSIC MOVIE MONDAY will feature Prince's uber-classic film PURPLE RAIN!!!! You know Sweat loves Prince - we had a tribute party for him back in '05, our crushed purple velvet couch was created in his honor, and he's a part of our amazing new "Wall of Idolatry" mural on the outside of the shop. You can purify yourselves in the waters of Lake Minnetonka Monday at 8pm!!

Cheers,
Lolo, Jsin + the Sweat crew

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UPCOMING IN-STORES + SWEAT-SPONSORED EVENTS:

*Go out and do stuff!*

07.24.08 Show: Battle of the Bands #2 feat. Minimal, Treasures, Psycho Daisies, Old Wives Tale and The Hongs (at MOCA)
07.25.08 Show: Call It Radar's Final Show (at The Vagabond)
07.28.08 Music Movie Mondays: PURPLE RAIN
07.31.08 Event: Murk'd + CoolJunkie present THE BIG SLEEP (at PS14)
08.01.08 Show: Rimsky (at The Vagabond)
08.04.08 Music Movie Mondays: DEPECHE MODE 101
08.08.08 Event: Lolo DJs at the Dixie Dingo Invitational Film Festival (at Dorsch Gallery)
08.08.08 Show: Joy Division Tirbute Band 3 ONE G (at The Vagabond)
08.09.08 Film Screening: Sympathy For The Devil (at MOCA)
08.11.08 In-Store: Man Vs. Man, Clocks Are Devils + more
08.13.08 SWEAT BOOKS Book Club: "Our Band Could Be Your Life" by Michael Azerrad
08.15.08 Show: Airship Rocketship (at The Vagabond)
08.18.08 Music Movie Mondays: WHOLPHIN SPECIAL EDITION
08.20.08 Listening Session: RARE SOUL w/ DJ SoulManJan
08.22.08 Show: Swamp Valve (at The Vagabond)
08.23.08 In-Store: PURE IMAGINATION MACH THREE
08.28.08 Show: Battle of the Bands #3 feat. Electric Bunnies, Pots 'n' Pans, Sinister Smith, Airship Rocketship and TV Club (at MOCA)

New Stuff at Sweat + ELECTROMA Monday!!

2008-07-18T15:53:00.002-05:00

Dear Friends,

Happy Friday!! Tonight at Fridays at The Vagabond we've got a special live performance by NOTHING RHYMES WITH ORANGE!! They've been making waves across the pond and will be performing a set of their melodic Britpoppy rock at midnight. We've also got VEEJAY CHRIS VIDEO playing some awesome music videos in the garden after the band goes on. All that plus Mike Deuce and Ray Milian rocking the dancefloor, $1 Stella and PBR before midnight and all sorts of other surprises make this a night you can't miss!!

Just in at Sweat - new releases and re-stocks from your favorite artists!! On CD: Daedelus, Silver Jews, Abe Vigoda, Black Ghosts, Boris, Deltron 3030 (reissued!), Slowdive, Walter Meego, Albert Hammond Jr., Lil Wayne, Quiet Village, Ladytron, Jean Grae, Manu Chao, and more!!

On LP: Beck, Hercules and Love Affair, Ratatat, Jay Reatard, Sufjan Stevens, M.I.A., Modeselektor, The Notwist, Chromeo ("Fancy Footwork" finally on vinyl!), Miss Kittin, Supergrass, Snoop Dogg, The Yeah Yeah Yeahs and more!! Make sure to keep an eye out for all the "DIGITAL VINYL" where each LP comes with a code to download high-quality MP3s of the tracks!!

Not only that but we're proud to carry some awesome new local music including Otto Von Schirach's "Oozing Bass Spasms", Jose El Rey's "A Little Strong" and the debut release from Joe Rehmer's Tazer Room!! Come in and support local music!!

Last but not least, we've got a special MUSIC MOVIE MONDAY next week... Last year, we presented one of only six North American premieres of "ELECTROMA" - the first feature film directed by French music legends DAFT PUNK!! It was a great success and the movie is *finally* coming out on DVD so we're proud to be presenting it again in the comfort of our store!! Seating is at 8pm and the film starts at 8.30 sharp. We hope to see you there!!

Cheers,
Lolo, Jsin + the Sweat crew

P.S. The Black Kids, who we brought down for an awesome show last November, are finally releasing their full-length album!! "Partie Traumatic" comes out next Tuesday and to celebrate, here's a indie-record-store-exclusive link to a free MP3 - enjoy!! ---> http://www.previewnewmusic.com/black_kids/

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UPCOMING IN-STORES + SWEAT-SPONSORED EVENTS:

*Go out and do stuff!*

07.18.08 Show: Nothing Rhymes With Orange (at The Vagabond)
07.21.08 Music Movie Mondays: DAFT PUNK'S ELECTROMA
07.24.08 Show: Battle of the Bands #2 feat. Sinister Smith, Treasures, Psycho Daisies, Old Wives Tale and The Hongs (at MOCA)
07.25.08 Show: Call It Radar (at The Vagabond)
07.28.08 Music Movie Mondays: PURPLE RAIN
08.01.08 Show: Rimsky (at The Vagabond)
08.04.08 Music Movie Mondays: DEPECHE MODE 101
08.08.08 Show: Joy Division Tirbute Band 3 ONE G (at The Vagabond)
08.09.08 Film Screening: Sympathy For The Devil (at MOCA)
08.11.08 In-Store: Man Vs. Man, Clocks Are Devils + more
08.13.08 SWEAT BOOKS Book Club: "Our Band Could Be Your Life" by Michael Azerrad
08.15.08 Show: Airship Rocketship (at The Vagabond)
08.18.08 Music Movie Mondays: WHOLPHIN SPECIAL EDITION
08.20.08 Listening Session: RARE SOUL w/ DJ SoulManJan
08.22.08 Show: Swamp Valve (at The Vagabond)
08.23.08 In-Store: PURE IMAGINATION MACH THREE
08.28.08 Show: Battle of the Bands #3 feat. Electric Bunnies, Pots 'n' Pans, Sinister Smith, Airship Rocketship and TV Club (at MOCA)

A.K.A. Tonight + Super Saturday!!

2008-07-11T16:32:00.002-05:00

Dear Friends,

Tonight at FRIDAYS AT THE VAGABOND we're happy to have a special live performance by feisty female-fronted powerpop trio A.K.A.!! Voted "Best Girl Band" by the New Times, come and rock out to them as well as our excellent resident DJs until 5 in the morning!! Free admission and $1 Stella and PBR before midnight as always. We've got a ton of other awesome bands lined up for Fridays through August so check it out below or on Sweat's myspace page.

Tomorrow there's a ton going on!!

For the early risers, Miami's CRITICAL MASS celebrates it's 2-YEAR ANNIVERSARY!! They're meeting at 10am at the South Miami Metro-Rail Station (5848 S. Dixie Hwy) and will be riding through the Grove and stopping to picnic at Peacock Park. Congrats to them!!

Later on at the MOCA, there's a screening of WILD COMBINATION: A PORTRAIT OF ARTHUR RUSSELL!! "A visually absorbing portrait of the seminal avant-garde, singer-songwriter, cellist and disco producer Arthur Russell, who was a leading figure in the music and art scene of New York in the 1970s and 1980s," the film showcases a true underground talent whose music is timeless (and has sold over and over again at Sweat)!! The screening starts at 2pm and is free with museum admission.

Then Saturday night it's Gallery Walk, and then head north because our block is popping with rad events at Sweat AND Churchill's!! At Sweat, we welcome back CALL IT RADAR from their tour with a homecoming in-store featuring them, THE DOWN HOME SOUTHERNAIRES, LION BOY and ROTAGILLA!! The bands start at 8pm and it should be awesome. Next door... the MIAMI LAPTOP BATTLE 2008 is onnn with 12 of Miami's finest musical data manipulators duking it out electronically to be crowned the master!! Last year Otto Von Schirach won and he returns this year as the celebrity judge. Expect the unexpected... doors at 9pm.

Then on Monday night MUSIC MOVIE MONDAYS continues with a screening of THE COMMITMENTS!! The Commitments (1991, UK) is a hilarious and sweet film about an unlikely group of young Dubliners set on starting a true R&B/soul band in 90s Ireland. This classic film used real unknown actors and musicians including Glen Hansard, who went on to start the band The Frames and won an Oscar last year for his gorgeous movie "ONCE" (which will definitely be featured at Music Movie Mondays in the future)!! Seating is at 8pm and the film starts promptly at 8.30. Popcorn and snacks are available and of course everyone is invited to stay and discuss the film afterward.

Have a great weekend!!

Cheers,
Lolo, Jsin + the Sweat crew

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UPCOMING IN-STORES + SWEAT-SPONSORED EVENTS:

*Go out and do stuff!*

07.11.08 Show: A.K.A. (at The Vagabond)
07.12.08 Film Screening: Wild Combination: A Portrait of Arthur Russell (at MOCA)
07.12.08 In-Store: Call It Radar, Down Home Southernaires + more
07.12.08 Event: Miami Laptop Battle 2008 (at Churchill's)
07.14.08 Music Movie Mondays: THE COMMITMENTS
07.18.08 Show: Nothing Rhymes With Orange (at The Vagabond)
07.21.08 Music Movie Mondays: DAFT PUNK'S ELECTROMA
07.24.08 Show: Battle of the Bands #2 feat. Sinister Smith, Treasures, Psycho Daisies, Old Wives Tale and The Hongs (at MOCA)
07.25.08 Show: Call It Radar (at The Vagabond)
07.28.08 Music Movie Mondays: PURPLE RAIN
08.01.08 Show: Rimsky (at The Vagabond)
08.04.08 Music Movie Mondays: DEPECHE MODE 101
08.08.08 Show: Joy Division Tribute Band 3 ONE G (at The Vagabond)
08.09.08 Film Screening: Sympathy For The Devil (at MOCA)
08.11.08 In-Store: Man Vs. Man, Clocks Are Devils + more
08.13.08 SWEAT BOOKS Book Club: "Our Band Could Be Your Life" by Michael Azerrad
08.15.08 Show: Airship Rocketship (at The Vagabond)
08.18.08 Music Movie Mondays: WHOLPHIN SPECIAL EDITION
08.20.08 Listening Session: RARE SOUL w/ DJ SoulManJan
08.22.08 Show: Swamp Valve (at The Vagabond)
08.23.08 In-Store: PURE IMAGINATION MACH THREE
08.28.08 Show: Battle of the Bands #3 feat. Electric Bunnies, Pots 'n' Pans, Sinister Smith, Airship Rocketship and TV Club (at MOCA)

HAPPY 4TH OF JOSE!!

2008-07-04T08:35:00.001-05:00

Dear Friends,

Happy 4th!! Tonight at Fridays at The Vagabond, we're celebrating in a slightly more Miami way so come out for THE FOURTH OF JOSE with JOSE EL REY!! Recently voted "Best Local Solo Musician" by the New Times, tonight is also the King's special CD Release Fiesta so you can finally cop a copy of his new CD!! We've also heard that the MIAMI BASS WARRIORS will be in the house so you know you can expect some suprises... All that plus our awesome resident DJs, $1 Stella and PBR before 12, AND we're going to have a table where you can register to vote so you can flex your rights this November. As always it's free before midnight and only $5 after so come on out!

MUSIC MOVIE MONDAYS started off great last week and continues next week (the 7th) with a screening of The Talking Heads' seminal concert film STOP MAKING SENSE!! Seating is at 8pm and the film starts promptly at 8.30. Popcorn and snacks are available and of course everyone is invited to stay and discuss the film afterward!!

We've also got 2 cool live in-stores coming up this week... On Sunday, San Francisco's SHIMOMITSU graces Sweat with his electronic sounds, then next Saturday, we welcome CALL IT RADAR back from their tour with performances by them, THE DOWN HOME SOUTHERNAIRES and LION BOY!! Hope to see you at the shop...

Cheers,
Lolo, Jsin + the Sweat crew

Amps, Jacuzzis + Music Movies!!

2008-06-27T15:03:00.004-05:00

Dear Friends,

Last night was the first BATTLE OF THE BANDS at the MOCA and it was awesome!! Ballots were handed out to the entire audience and they voted THE DOWN HOME SOUTHERNAIRES as the winner!! Congrats to them, and don't miss the next two battles which are on Thursday, July 24th and Thursday, August 28th. Mark your calendars!! Btw, the Southernaires will be playing Saturday night at the Upper Eastside Garden if you missed 'em at the MOCA...

Tonight at FRIDAYS AT THE VAGABOND, we're excited to bring you a live performance by Miami garage/psych trio THE JACUZZI BOYS!! They're about to embark on a huge national tour opening up for King Khan & The Shrines so this is your last chance to see them before they leave for the summer!! Showtime is midnight outside. (Don't forget next week is our massive 4th of July party - "THE FOURTH OF JOSE" with JOSE EL REY!!)

We're also excited to announce a new service we're offering... We've heard from so many people who have busted record players or equipment, so effective immediately, you can drop off your broken gear at Sweat and the MIAMI AMP COMPANY will fix them and drop them back at the shop!! They can repair turntables, all electronic decks, instrument amplifiers, mixing boards, PA's and all electric instruments, and the work is guaranteed. Most repairs turnaround in 72 hours and a portion from all jobs supports Sweat!!

MUSIC MOVIE MONDAYS starts next week (the 30th) with a screening of Dandy Warhols vs. Brian Jonestown Massacre documentary DIG!! Seating is at 8pm and the film starts promptly at 8.30. We'll provide the popcorn and of course everyone is invited to stay and discuss the film afterward!!

Last but not least, there's a great new resource for all you party people on a budget... MYOPENBAR is a great site that lists bars and clubs that have free/cheap drinks all over the city (in NY, LA, etc.) and they've just launched in Miami!! Check it out and subscribe to their list to find out where to booze it up until our economy gets back into gear. You can start with $1 Stella and PBR 10 to 12 tonight (and every Friday) at The Vagabond!!

Have a great weekend!!

Cheers,
Lolo, Jsin + the Sweat crew

P.S. Issue No.5 of the awesome MAP Magazine is in at Sweat!! It's free so get one while they last...

In-Stores Galore + SWEAT BOOKS Wednesday!!

2008-06-20T18:14:00.002-05:00

Dear Friends,

Tonight at The Vagabond, we welcome one of Miami's staple indie bands - MODERNAGE!! We're also celebrating birthdays for our friends Danny Ashe and Ry so come out and join the fiesta!! Fridays at The Vagabond have been awesome, in the dance room Mike Deuce and Ray Milian play some of the most progressive indie/electro/dance music around, and it's one of the best deals for a night out in town - no cover before 12 and only $5 after!! Secure valet parking is also available for just $5 as well. Hope to see you out...

In-stores galore are ahead!!

Saturday, 5-piece soulful rock band JANUARY perform live in the store at 9pm. Then on Sunday at 4, Swedish solo artist and new Miami resident LANGE performs live at Sweat!! His album "The Gospel of Johnny" came out earlier this year on Sweden's Lobotom Records and is full of personal, melodic pop songs with atmospheric sounds - highly recommended for fans of early Paul Simon, Nick Drake or Prefab Sprout. Both in-stores are free so come check them out!!

Don't forget, next Wednesday is the SWEAT BOOKS Book Club meeting!! We've been reading "Snuff" by Chuck Palahniuk, and it's a super-quick 197-page read so you still have time to zip through it if you haven't yet. We meet at 8pm - be there AND be square!!

And for even more in-store goodness, ANNOUNCING... MUSIC MOVIE MONDAYS!! Starting June 30th, every Monday from here on out we'll be playing a different music-related movie on the Sweat screen. Grab a drink and a comfy seat on one of our couches and enjoy... For the first one, we'll be playing DIG!! - Ondi Timoner's awesome documentary about the relative successes and the love/hate relationship between Portland bands The Dandy Warhols and Brian Jonestown Massacre!! It's an awesome film and we're happy to play it for you. Seating starts at 8pm and the movie starts at 8.30pm sharp.

Science Club announcement coming soon - we're just trying to work out the best date for it but trust us it'll be worth the wait. Have a great weekend!!

Cheers,
Lolo, Jsin + the Sweat crew

P.S. Are you registered to vote yet?? Sweat has Florida Voter Registration forms on the front counter!! We'll even save you a stamp and turn it in for you so register today!!

Pretty Please, New Vinyl + CONTROL!!

2008-06-13T13:56:00.002-05:00

Dear Friends,

Thanks to the 1000+ of people who came out to The Vagabond last week!! Hope you liked the cupcakes and spiked sno-cones (we sure did...). Tonight, we've got Miami power-pop trio PRETTY PLEASE performing live!! Showtime is at midnight in the Garden.

Also, thanks to everyone who came out for PURE IMAGINATION LIVE on Saturday!! Sweat was packed, the stories and music were captivating and Raffa's vegan chili was hearty and delicious. The next one will be in August but in the meantime you can download and/or podcast past episodes at vangloria.net/pureimagination

SCIENCE CLUB is indeed returning!! We'll announce the date next email (we promise!!) but we've got a fantastic guest speaker lined up and we're sure that you're going to love it. For other clubs, Sweat is available as a meeting/event space for a variety of needs. In the last week alone we've had live bands, movie screenings, meetings for craft guilds and gardeners, and so on. Just email us to see which dates are available for your idea or event. Don't forget about our free wi-fi!!

Also... ATTENTION VINYL JUNKIES!! We just got in an AMAZING new loads of used records - mostly 70s and 80s stuff so there's tons of David Bowie, Talking Heads, Roxy Music, Stevie Wonder, The Cure, Peter Gabriel, Kate Bush, Patti Smith, Lou Reed and other essential classics. Almost all of them are priced to move (under $10 a pop) so come and get 'em while you can!! Each one will also come with a free high-quality poly vinyl sleeve to keep it nice for years to come.

Last but not least, the next part of our summer-long collaboration with the MOCA's music-infused exhibition "Sympathy For The Devil: Art and Rock and Roll Since 1967"... Tomorrow the 14th at 2pm they'll be screening the highly-anticipated new film CONTROL by Anton Corbijn!! This film about Joy Division's Ian Curtis has been getting rave reviews and is a must-see for any JD fan. While you're there, check out MOCA's gift shop for the Sweat Mini-Store featuring tons of CDs related to the exhibition. See you tomorrow!!

Cheers,
Lolo, Jsin + the Sweat crew

New Toys, More Books + Lolo's Bday Tonight!!

2008-06-06T12:09:00.004-05:00

Dear Friends,

We've got some cool new arrivals at the shop!! Check out the amazing new Friends With You "WISH COME TRUE" toys!! Each one is an adorable plastic weeble-wobble type toy with bells inside, created in true FWY style. These are flying off shelves around the world but we've got 'em at Sweat. Also, check out most of Bob Dylan's back catalogue lovingly reissued on high-quality vinyl!!

We're happy to announce that Sweat Records has recently doubled it's book section!! We've been complimented on our unique selection of hard-to-find/interesting/obscure music, art, fiction and pop culture titles so now we're bringing you even more literary and visual goodness.

Speaking of books, the SWEAT BOOKS Book Club meets Wednesday, June 25th at 8pm and we'll be discussing "Snuff" - the new book by Chuck Palahniuk. It's out now and a pretty swift read so grab a copy and turn those pages!! The SBBC has a Facebook group and you can join it by clicking here.

Tonight at Fridays at The Vagabond, it's my birthday as well as our good friend Nicole Chipi's birthday so we're having a big ol' GEMINI GET-DOWN!! There will be sno-cones, guest DJs Hottpants and Carmine P. Filthy (Even Further, NYC) along with our awesome residents, veejay Chris V doing "Music Video Request" on the back patio, and of course... CUPCAKES. It's FREE before midnight so come party with us tonight!!

Tomorrow evening at the shop, we welcome back the crew of PURE IMAGINATION for another awesome in-store!! In case you still haven't heard, Pure Imagination is Matt Gajewski's series of intriguing original short stories read over live local music by Nick Kruge and others - highly recommended for fans of This American Life. In addition, Raffa (hostess of Can You Rock A Little Softer?) will be selling her famous vegan chili so come out for homemade dinner and some unique live entertainment!! Everything starts at 9pm.

FYI: RAG*TRADE's summer hours are 1PM TO 7PM, WEDNESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY and we've got new stuff from FACTION, SO-ME and more so come by and grab some new rags!!

Coming soon, new Science Club meeting announcement, Kraftwerks 4, and other summer surprises...

Cheers,
Lolo, Jsin + the Sweat crew

RAG*TRADE Tonight + MODESELEKTOR Tomorrow!!

2008-05-30T15:26:00.003-05:00

Dear Friends,

TONIGHT IS THE NIGHT - RAG*TRADE reopens today with an in-store party from 7pm to 10pm!! Designer and DJ R. Grimes of FACTION will be spinning tunes, there'll be refreshments, and you'll get first dibs on all the new rags!! Also, feel free to clean out your closets as we'll be trading and buying all night. The after-party is directly following at Fridays at The Vagabond where we've got DJs galore and a special live performance by THE DOWN HOME SOUTHERNAIRES!!

Coming up through next week are some very awesome shows and happenings that we wanted to elaborate on a little, check it...

SATURDAY - A very special event!! Futuremob presents Germany's MODESELEKTOR (Bpitch Control) live with OTTO VON SCHIRACH at Studio A!! They're huge in Europe, working with people like Thom Yorke, they rocked Coachella this year, and tomorrow is going to be one of the electronic shows of the year so DON'T MISS IT. Tickets are only $15 in advance and we've got 'em at Sweat.

MONDAY - NADA SURF perform live at Studio A!! Since becoming "Popular" in '96, they've consistently put out great album after great album. I'll be spinning between sets so c'mon out.

WEDNESDAY - The monthly LOOSE CANON BIKE RACE departs from Sweat!! The race ends at the weekly "Finger Lick'n" party at PS14 so grab your bike and get ready to ride out... Starting line-up is at 10pm.

THURSDAY - Come out for the Miami premiere screening of VICE Films' new feature HEAVY METAL IN BAGHDAD. It tells the story of Acrassicauda, a metal band struggling to stay together, and alive, in Iraq. It's been getting press everywhere including the New York Times so come to Sweat at 8pm to see this awesome, insightful, music-filled film. Watch an exclusive trailer here.

Last but not least, a little exciting behind-the-scenes action we're working on... Sweat Records is finally getting an amazing new website!! We've been happily blogger-ing along for a bit but are working on a comprehensive new site with Sweat's info, history, and featured art, more frequent blog updates, staff picks, a full-on event submission page for our listings, our cafe menu, an online shop for local goods and more!! That said, we'd love to hear from you about what YOU would like to see on our new site. Please email us any suggestions you might have - we aim to please!!

Cheers,
Lolo, Jsin + the Sweat crew

P.S. The bands for the first MOCA Battle of the Bands have been selected but there is STILL TIME to submit your tracks to be eligible for the other two events!! Just bring a CD by the MOCA or Sweat, OR you can email your website with a link to a track to info [at] sweatrecordsmiami [dot] com. The deadline is June 6th - thanks!!

Arts Beat, MOCA, ProBars + Rachel!!

2008-05-23T09:45:00.002-05:00

Dear Friends,

Turn on your radios today at 1pm to hear me (Lolo) on SOUTH FLORIDA ARTS BEAT with Ed Bell on WLRN (91.3 FM)!! If you miss it don't worry, from now on I'll be on Arts Beat every 3 or 4 months highlighting some of the great musician making waves in Miami's independent music scene. Speaking of...

BANDS!! There is still time to drop off a 1-track CD (with your contact info clearly on it) at Sweat or the MOCA to enter the summertime BATTLE OF THE BANDS!! We're having 3 different events (Thursday June 26th, July 24th, and August 28th) so make sure you get us your music before JUNE 6th. The winner of each event will receive a brand new Epiphone guitar courtesy of Gibson, a chance to play at a great museum, and lots of exposure!! The opening for the new music-infused show - "Sympathy For The Devil: Art and Rock and Roll Since 1967" - is next Thursday from 7 to 9 so don't miss it.

New item alert at Sweat!! We now are fully re-stocked with the delicious PROBARS and have their whole new line of "Sweet and Savory" bars that come in amazing flavors like Cherry Pretzel, Kettle Corn, Maple Pecan, Sesame Goji and Cocoa Pistachio!! They're made of whole foods only (no scary unpronounceable ingredients) and are getting rave reviews from the staff and customers so stop in for one today. Goes great with our coffee and espresso too...

Last but certainly not least, tonight at FRIDAYS AT THE VAGABOND, we're proud to present the second date on the "Florida World Tour" for RACHEL GOODRICH, BAND MARINO (Orlando) and BARON VON BEAR (Orlando)!! Last night all three of them *packed* Sweat Records playing stripped-down acoustic sets so come out tonight to see everyone plugged in!! Showtime is 11pm outside and Fridays have been kicking 'til 5 in the morning so we hope to see you there.

RAG*TRADE GRAND REOPENING NEXT WEEK!!

Cheers,
Lolo, Jsin + the Sweat crew

P.S. Just announced!! Germany's MODESELEKTOR (from Ellen Allien's awesome Bpitch Control label) next Saturday the 31st at Studio A!! We've got pre-sale tickets at Sweat so come and get 'em.

Sweat Wins New Times' Best of Miami!!

2008-05-16T13:22:00.004-05:00

Dear Friends,

Lots of terrific news!! Read on for all the latest and scroll down for one of Miami's best upcoming concert and event listings...

First, we're happy to announce that the 4th year in a row, we've been awarded BEST RECORD/CD STORE in the New Times Best of Miami poll!! Not only that but The Vagabond won Best New Bar, "Can You Rock A Little Softer?" (Raffa + Rainer's acoustic showcase night Wednesdays at Churchill's) won Best Open Mic and tons of other Sweat friends including Jose El Rey, Rachel Goodrich, Harold Golen Gallery, Afrobeta, DJ Induce, The Rhythm Foundation, The Postmarks, Poplife and many more received kudos too!! Congrats to them and all the winners for making Miami a better place to live.

This week at FRIDAYS AT THE VAGABOND, we are excited to present a live performance by AWESOME NEW REPUBLIC!! The ANR boys will be kicking it old-skool like they used to in Sweat #1's backyard - warpaint, sweatpants and hits and covers galore!! It's going to be a full-on party so don't miss it. Showtime is midnight outside and there are $1 Stella drafts and PBRs before 12 too!!

RAG*TRADE's Grand Reopening is 2 weeks away!! If you're a local designer, a band with some cool shirts or local artisan of any sort, come on by to see about selling and/or consigning your stuff to the shop. We're expecting a big crowd at the party so make sure your stuff is in stock!!

Calling all bands!! This summer Sweat is partnering up with the MOCA to present a series of three "BATTLE OF THE BANDS" events in conjunction with their awesome new exhibition "Sympathy For The Devil: Art and Rock and Roll Since 1967." The events will be on Thursday June 26th, July 24th, and August 28th. The winner of each event will receive a brand new Epiphone guitar courtesy of Gibson!! To enter, simply drop off a CD with your BEST track at Sweat or the MOCA, with your band's name and full contact information clearly labeled on it. The contest is for all unsigned bands over 18 and the deadline is June 6th so don't sleep on this great opportunity for exposure!!

Last but not least - FINALLY - new issues of VICE magazine are at Sweat!! The "History Issue" features Shane MacGowan of The Pogues on the cover, the ever-amusing Dos and Don'ts, early photos by Ryan McGinley, and much more!! It also includes a sneak-preview of Chuck Palahniuk's "Snuff" which happens to be the next SWEAT BOOKS Book Club selection (which from what we've read so far is quite a doozy...). We're one of the only places in Miami to get VICE and while it's a free mag, we pay cash money to ship it here so buy a beverage or a CD or any damn thing in the store and a copy is yours.

Much love and check out our rad upcoming in-store events below!!

Cheers,
Lolo, Jsin + the Sweat crew

P.S. There is an awesome video segment about Sweat Records airing Monday, May 19th at 7.30pm on ART STREET on WLRN Channel 17 - tune in!!

Weekend Events + New Book!!

2008-05-07T04:38:00.002-05:00

Dear Friends,

We've got a lot of cool in-stores and events coming up this month, and here are the main events going on this week!!

TONIGHT: CAN YOU ROCK A LITTLE SOFTER? at Churchill's!! Miami's best acoustic showcase which gains new fans every week who can't believe Miami has such a rad independent acoustic folk/rock scene. Raffa + Rainer host new local and national guests and perform weekly, with open mic slots before and after the featured acts. If you haven't been yet you really should check it out.

FRIDAY: Sweat Records and Fridays at The Vagabond present a live performance by indie-dance-rock extravaganza THE JEANMARIE!! Last week with The Postmarks was great so don't miss the party this week!! After the band, DJs Mike Deuce and Ray Milian rip up the dancefloor, plus DJs galore in the Bar and Garden, cheap drinks and other pleasant surprises...

SATURDAY: GALLERY WALK!! Head out early to check out fresh art and new shows at practically every gallery in Wynwood and the Design District.

Last but not least, the SWEAT BOOKS BOOK CLUB has a new book!! "Snuff" is the new novel by Chuck Palahniuk (Fight Club, Choke, etc.) and it comes out on May 20th. Grab a copy when it comes out (we recommend Books & Books) and get reading!! We'll remind you as it gets a little closer, and we'll meet to discuss it on Wednesday, June 25th at 8pm at Sweat Records. As always, be there and be square.

Cheers,
Lolo, Jsin + the Sweat crew

P.S. We've received 3 more copies of the new super limited edition PORTISHEAD vinyl box set!! If you want one act now as they will most likely disappear in a day like the last batch!!

A MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT!!

2008-05-02T13:39:00.003-05:00

Dear Friends,

So... we've got a huge announcement!! We're so excited we're just gonna blurt it out...

WE BOUGHT RAG*TRADE!!

That's right!! Miami's only green-conscious clothing exchange and indie boutique will now be an official part of the Sweat Records family. To answer a few questions: No, it wasn't it danger of closing - in fact it more than broke even it's first year out!! However, Rag*Trade's founder and our good friend Stephanie Spiegel got a great opportunity to travel that she couldn't refuse and we couldn't bear to let Miami lose such a cool and necessary local business.

We'll be keeping the clothing exchange aspect and expanding the boutique to include more local designers, a section for all the awesome local band shirts we're seeing (that we don't really have the space for at Sweat), as well as carrying some cutting-edge new clothing lines from around the world. Not only that, but we're going to continue to throw the awesome and extremely well-received Kraftworks craft fairs every month or so!!

We're so happy to have this new annex to be another outlet for Miami's creative community and just from word-of-mouth alone this week we've already received a ton of support. The shop's new hours will be Wednesday through Sunday, noon to 6pm, starting on May 9th. On Friday, May 30th, we'll be having a grand re-opening party to celebrate. In the meantime, please clean out your closets and come by as we'll be buying and trading for tons of new stock (and of course, all donations of pre-loved clothing are greatly appreciated)!!

Now we need to celebrate!! Tonight at The Vagabond, Sweat Records, MAP Magazine, and Sacre Bleu Wine present an evening with THE POSTMARKS!! This local pop band is making waves and tonight we're also celebrating the UK release of their debut album. Doors are at 10, there's a wine-tasting at 10.30 and The Postmarks play at 11.30. No cover all night so come on out!!

Last but not least, we've got a truly awesome in-store performance happening this Saturday evening. "Pure Imagination" is a locally-created radio show on WVUM 90.5 FM (Sundays at 6pm) which consists of darkly humorous stories told over hypnotic loops and beats by local musicians. Pure Imagination will be performing their new story "Four Aces The Hard Way" LIVE at Sweat with musical accompaniment by Nick Kruge!! For fans of This American Life, spoken word, and creative fiction, Pure Imagination is a MUST. Hear for yourself at myspace.com/pureimaginationshow and come to Sweat Saturday at 9 for the live experience!!

Thanks for everything, have a great weekend!!

Cheers,
Lolo, Jsin + the Sweat crew

P.S. The Rhythm Foundation is giving away 25 pairs of tickets to see Barcelona's PINKER TONES Saturday night at the North Beach Bandshell!! To snag a pair, email info@rhythmfoundation.com with the subject "Pinker Tones" - enjoy!!

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THIS JUST IN:

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*SPECIAL - We've received 4 copies of the SUPER limited edition PORTISHEAD VINYL BOX SET of their new album, aptly titled "THIRD"!! The box comes with the album on double LP, the limited etched 12" "Machine Gun" single, a P-shaped 1GB USB drive with the album's tracks on MP3 and exclusive videos pre-loaded into it, a limited edition piece of artwork by Nick Uff, and the whole thing entitles you to ongoing online updates, which usually means future b-sides and live tracks!! WHEW. Get it while you can!!

LP:
-Portishead "Third"
-Elvis Costello "Momofuku"
-Gnarls Barkley "St. Elsewhere"
-Death Cab For Cutie "I Will Possess Your Heart" 7"
-REM "Supernatural Superserious" 7"
-Built To Spill "Dont Try/The Source" 7"
-Black Keys "Strange Times" 7"
-Metallica "Kill 'Em All"
-Metallica "Ride The Lightning"
-Ratatat "Classics"
-Clinic "Do It"
-MGMT "Oracular Spectacular"
-Radiohead "In Rainbows"
-Radiohead "I Might Be Wrong"
-M.I.A. "Arular"
-Ciccone Youth "Whitey Album"
-My Bloody Valentine "Isn't Anything"
-Tool "Lateralus"
-Spank Rock "Yoyoyoyoyo"
-Spoon "Ga Ga Ga Ga Ga"
-Spoon "Girls Can Tell"
-Spoon "A Series of Sneaks"
-The Cure "Three Imaginary Boys"
-CSS "Cansei De Ser Sexy"
-The Faint "Danse Macabre"
-Sonic Youth "Daydream Nation"
-Sonic Youth "Dirty"
-Sonic Youth "Murray Street"
-Boxcutter "Glyphic"
-Le Tigre "Le Tigre"
-Simian Mobile Disco "Attack Delay Sustain Release"
-Portishead "Machine Gun" 12" (ETCHED!! so cool...)
-M.I.A. "Boyz" 12"
-Postal Service "We Will Become Silhouettes" 12"
-Snoop Dogg "Sensual Seduction" 12"
AND TONS MORE PLUS TOO MANY NEW CDS TO TYPE OUT!!!!!!

Hobos + Vagabonds + Vampire Weekend!!

2008-04-25T15:24:00.002-05:00

Dear Friends,

Our anniversary party last week was awesome!! We gave away a ton of swag, sold stacks of amazing CDs and LPs, and enjoyed some fantastic musical performances. So many people asked if we were going to be throwing in-store parties more often that we just might... stay tuned. Now as for our out-of-store parties...

Tonight at The Vagabond, Sweat is super happy to present the official CD release party for the highly-anticipated third album from JAMIE LIDELL!! "JIM" comes out next Tuesday but if you come early (10 to midnight) you can hear the new album, score goodies courtesy of Warp Records and enjoy $1 Stella's and PBR... Then in the Garden, we present a special live performance by Animals of the Arctic side-project THIS HEART ELECTRIC!! Fans of Depeche Mode, Talking Heads, Peter Murphy the like will definitely dig this.

Next Friday, THE POSTMARKS will be performing live, for free, to celebrate the UK release of their debut album!! These locals are going places so come see them Friday, May 2nd at The Vagabond.

Speaking of... if you're out early tonight, come by the store for the opening date of the HOBO FILM FESTIVAL!! This unique touring collection of early American train-hopping films will begin screening at Sweat at 8pm. For more information visit myspace.com/hobofilmfest

Last but not least... New show announcement!! VAMPIRE WEEKEND will be performing Monday, June 9th at the Fillmore Miami Beach and Sweat is an official ticket outlet!! They're $20 a pop plus a measly $1 service charge. We've got 50 seats and THE LAST 50 PIT TICKETS AVAILABLE - come and get 'em...

Cheers,
Lolo, Jsin + the Sweat crew

P.S. Congrats to a new local independent business opening this weekend - GARAGE WORKOUT is a new personal training studio opened by our friend and local DJ Dan "Doormouse" Martin!! We can personally verify that he knows what's up and will whip you into shape... The reception is 4-9pm with drinks, snacks and DJs Contra and Induce. 288 NE 61st St. Miami.

WE ARE 3 + RSD!!

2008-04-18T14:12:00.003-05:00

Dear Friends,

We missed you!! Our email server was down last week but it's all fixed now and we're back in action. Just in time for...

SWEAT'S 3-YEAR ANNIVERSARY PLUS THE FIRST EVER INTERNATIONAL RECORD STORE DAY!! Holy crap - Sweat Records has been selling music, throwing parties, and keeping you in tune with what's going on Miami for three whole years and we can't wait to celebrate with all of you!! Tons of info to share about it so here we go...

For the early birds, come out for a reception in the store starting at 7pm featuring:
-a special rare live performance by NIL LARA (myspace.com/nillara) and perhaps a surprise guest...
-DJ sets by OTTO VON SCHIRACH, MIKE DEUCE, INDUCE, and DJ HOTTPANTS!!
-wine graciously sponsored by SACRE BLEU WINE (myspace.com/sacrebleuwine)
-a big-ass BIRTHDAY CAKE to share and we'll have our Earthcakes Vegan Cupcakes on sale!!
-lots of FREE CDs, vinyl and swag for Record Store Day!!

What is Record Store Day you may ask?

RECORD STORE DAY was created so that record stores worldwide could band together for "the purpose of celebrating the culture and unique place that they occupy both in their local communities and nationally" and we couldn't agree more. Peep www.recordstoreday.com for tons of info, excellent artist quotes and to see what the hundreds of other stores are doing to celebrate!!

Our celebration continues next door at Churchill's at 10pm with live performances by some of Miami's best acts!! In the main room witness:
-JESSE JACKSON
-ARTOFFICIAL
-MODERNAGE
-OUTEREACH
-ASTARI NIGHT
-with your musical emcee JOSE EL REY!!

On the back patio stage, prepare for some noisy fun with performances by DINO FELIPE, RAMBURGLAR, and THE CREATURE TWEAKER COUNCIL!!

Lastly (for all the night owls), save your wristband from our party and head over to PS14 for FREE entry to the official after-party going 'til 5am featuring live sets by AWESOME NEW REPUBLIC, ¡MAYDAY! and more with DJs DANNY ASHE, COUNTESS CUCHA and KEMAPLASTIK!! PS14 is located at 28 NE 14th St. (next to The Vagabond).

Thanks to EVERYONE for all the love and support and three awesome years!! We are so happy in our new location and here's to many more...

Cheers,
Lolo, Jsin + the Sweat crew

P.S. We'll be pre-partying at THE VAGABOND tonight!! If you're going to the VHS or BETA/Tigercity show come by after with your ticket stub for free entry and a complimentary drink!!

P.P.S. We've got another awesome in-store event on Sunday for 4/20... Remember "Super Size Me", the movie where a guy eats nothing but McDonald's for 30 days? Well comedian Doug Benson has made "SUPER HIGH ME" and - you guessed it - stays stoned for 30 days straight. He also was completely sober for 30 days before that to compare the differences and to research the issues on medical marijuana. Screening starts at 8ish, we'll have some special "theme" merchandise on sale (ie Dr. Dre's "The Chronic") and munchies will be available from our organic coffee counter to sate any unexplainable hungers... No RSVP, arrive early to get a seat!! 5505 NE 2nd Ave. www.superhighmemovie.com/events/super-high-me-sweat-records-miami-420/

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UPCOMING IN-STORES + SWEAT-SPONSORED EVENTS:

04.19.08 Sweat Records 3-Year Anniversary + Record Store Day
04.20.08 Film Screening: Super High Me
04.21.08 Music Video Night with Chris Video
04.25.08 Film Screening: Hobo Film Festival
04.26.08 In-Store: Kingsley
05.01.08 DIY Miami Mixer
05.02.08 Show: The Postmarks (at The Vagabond)
05.03.08 In-Store: Pure Imagination Live
05.09.08 CD Release Party: The Presets "Apocalypso" (at The Vagabond)
05.14.08 Listening Party: "HEAR MIAMI" Compilation
06.05.08 Film Screening: Heavy Metal In Baghdad (VICE Films)

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THIS JUST IN AT SWEAT:

(Want something held for you? Call 305.758.5862 ext. 5 between noon and midnight!!)

CD:
-Torche "Meanderthal" (highly anticipated release by Miami's own Torche on the awesome Hydra Head label - they're getting props and press like crazy and the album is selling like hotcakes!!)
-Air "Moon Safari" (10th anniversary edition with DVD and 10-track bonus disc of b-sides and remixes!!)
-M83 "Saturdays = Youth"
-Ellen Allien "Boogy Bytes 4"
-Black Francis "SVN FNGRS"
-Client "Untitled Remix"
-The Gossip "Live in Liverpool" (with DVD!!)
-Brian Jonestown Massacre "My Bloody Underground"
-Sally Shapiro "Remix Romance"
-The Kooks "Konk"
-The Breeders "Mountain Battles" (restocked!!)
-Phantom Planet "Raise The Dead"

LP:
-Goldfrapp "Seventh Tree"
-Wu-Tang "Enter The Wu"
-T.Rex "Electric Warrior"
-Hot Chip "Coming On Strong"
-Cold War Kids "Robbers & Cowards"
-Talking Heads "Remain In Light"
-Whiskeytown "Strangers Almanac"
-The Breeders "Mountain Battles"
-Bright Eyes "Lifted"
-Spoon "Kill The Moonlight"

ETC:
-We have the Kid Robot ADULT SWIM Figures!! Collect Moral Orel, Robot Chicken, Inignokt and Err, some Squidbillies, Carl from Aqua Teen, members of Dethklok and many more from your favorite out-there toons!!
-Sweat is now carrying EARLOVE pro earplugs!! "Unlike foam earplugs that block out high frequencies - making speech and sound muffled - these patented earplugs reduce the overall sound 20 decibels evenly across all frequencies. Speech and music stay clear, just quieter, like turning down the volume." $15 bucks a pop is a low price for being able to hear what your grandkids might have to say one day... They even come with their own carrying case keychain!!
-Current EARTHCAKES Vegan Cupcake flavors include: Cookies 'n' Cream, Vanilla with Buttercream Frosting and Carrot Cake

SCIENCE CLUB TONIGHT + LOCAL AUTHOR SHOWCASE THURSDAY!!

2008-04-01T16:09:00.003-05:00

Dear Friends,

WMC was great but like a lot of you - we're glad it's over!! The Kimya Dawson and Handsome Furs shows Sweat co-presented were both fantastic - last year during WMC we brought down EL-P and The Presets so we're glad to keep bringing quality music down during the madness...

Lots of great in-stores and whatnot coming up, here we go...

Tonight is the inaugural meeting of the SWEAT SCIENCE CLUB!! Colin Ford and Jared McKay of Coral Morphologic - responsible for the amazing saltwater coral reef tank in the store - will talk about aquaculture, the tank and other related topics. Then, Thursday night is the second Local Author Showcase!! Miami's own Crissa-Jean Chapell's award-winning young adult book "Total Constant Order" is about a South Florida teen dealing with obsessive compulsive disorder.

Both events start at 8pm and we'll be providing refreshments. Flavorpill featured both of this week's in-stores up so click the links to read more:

Sweat Science Club: Coral Morphologic
Local Author Showcase: Crissa-Jean Chapell

This Friday night begins our new weekly party at Miami's gorgeous new venue THE VAGABOND!! If you haven't been yet, just wait 'til you see it. We're so happy to be there and will be bringing you tons of CD release parties, live performances, and an all-around fantastic dance party. No inflated drink prices, no door bs, no dress codes - just come as you are.

Last but not least, the "Music + Sound" issue of the fantastic MAP Magazine is out now and available for free at Sweat!! The entire issue can be downloaded as a pdf or read online at www.themapmag.com - be sure to check out the awesome article about Sweat Records on page 40!! They'll be celebrating the release this Saturday night at Poplife at The White Room with a live performance by Rachel Goodrich starting at 11pm.

Cheers,
Lolo, Jsin + the Sweat crew

P.S. Tonight is the last ever NIGHT OF WEIRDS at next door at Churchill's!! Come early for Science Club and then weird out!!

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THIS JUST IN AT SWEAT:

CD:
-Morrissey "Greatest Hits" (reg + limited edition w/ live bonus disc!)
-A Silver Mt. Zion "13 Blues for Thirteen Moons"
-Mike Patton "A Perfect Place" (new soundtrack!)
-Elf Power "In a Cave"
-Bauhaus "Go Away White"
-Crystal Castles "Crystal Castles"
-Excepter "Debt Dept"
-Gnarls Barkley "Odd Couple"
-Junior Boys "Body Language 6"
-F*** Buttons "Street Horrrsing"
-Philip Glass "Animals in Love"
-Devotchka "Mad and Faithful"
-B-52's "Funplex"
-Ghostface Killah "The Wallabee Champ"
-Raconteurs "Consolers of the Lonely"
-Various Artists "Nigeria Funk Disco"
-Mars Volta "Bedlam in Goliath"

LP:
-Del Tha Funkee Homosapien "Eleventh Hour"
-MGMT "Oracular Spectacular"
-The Raconteurs "Consolers of the Lonely"
-Tracey Thorn "Out of the Woods"
-Erykah Badu "New Amerykah Part One"
-Depeche Mode "Songs of Faith and Devotion"
-Depeche Mode "Music for the Masses"
-Juan Maclean "Happy House" 12"
-Various Artists "DFA Remixes Chapter 1"
-Mars Volta "Amputechture"
-Mars Volta "Scab Dates"
-CSS "Cansei De Ser Sexy"
-Portishead "Portishead"
-Hot Chip "The Warning"
-Radiohead "Amnesiac"
-Radiohead "In Rainbows"
-Bis "This is Teen-C Power" 10"
-AFX "Analogue Bubblebath 3"
-!!! "Louden Up Now"
-Beck "Sea Change"
-Beastie Boys "Solid Gold Hits"
-Burial "Burial"
-Miles Davis "Kind of Blue"

HANDSOME FURS + VIOLENS tonight at PS14!!

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Tonight Sweat Records + Poplife present two great bands for a low price, right in the hood. Sweet, chord-driven relief for indie rock lovers during WMC week... More info below, but seriously, come out!!

Listen to the bands here if you still need convincing:

THE HANDSOME FURS (Sub Pop - Wolf Parade side project!!)

VIOLENS (Lansing-Dreiden side project!!)

(And here's a Flavorpill write-up about the show too!!)

We hope to see you tonight!!

*The duo of Handsome Furs began as an idea in the winter of 2006, comprised of Montreal residents Dan Boeckner (Wolf Parade) and Alexei Perry. Dark and minimal while noisy and earnest, the point was to be as sparse and repetitive as possible with the help of little more than vocals, guitars, and a new drum machine. Through this, songs of earthbound captains, eggs made of gold and iron, and sleepless bodies were born. Boeckner’s disenchanted vocals thinly resonate while cloaked in a frenzied undertone of fear and uncertainty, all punctuated by bare drum machine beats. Through the course of each track, a deep-seated sense of longing is leveled out by staunch realism as a restless disdain for both urban life and smaller towns collide. Handsome Furs toured Europe before having recorded any songs, and has since opened for the likes of Paavoharju, Islaja, David Cross and Modest Mouse without having released a proper record. Recorded at Wolf Parade’s studio, Mount Zoomer, in the heart of December, Plague Park is their debut. It is a record of melancholic tendency and heartfelt desire; a stripped down symphony relegated between city and country, and made for ears of either side.

*Violens ("vy-lenz") sound like... a place where The Zombies & The Byrds meet Wire & The Violent Femmes, and Crass meets Angelo Badalamenti & Prefab Sprout. Descriptions of nightmares, the passing of time, speculations on spiritual messages, and accounts of psychedelic hallucinations.

March Madness Is Here!!

2008-03-19T13:22:00.002-05:00

Dear Friends,

So much going on!!

Last Monday night we had a surprise in-store performance by COLISEUM (Relapse Records)!! It was loud and AWESOME so big thanks to New Art School for hooking that up. When things like this pop up we post them on our blog and myspace and facebook so be our digital friend so you can stay in the know!! Many more cool events and in-stores coming up - here are the highlights and some early warnings (full info in the listings below):

Friday March 21st + Saturday, March 22nd: It's FINALLY here!! After months of anticipation, THE VAGABOND opens it's doors this weekend, bringing a chill new home for Miami's music lovers!! It's classy, it's cozy, the drinks are reasonably priced and the sound system must be heard to be believed. The Vagabond is located at 30 NE 14th St (formerly I/O Lounge).

Saturday, March 22nd: We are extremely happy to help the awesome UPPER EASTSIDE GARDEN celebrate their 1-year Anniversary!! The celebration will feature live music, DJs, a new putt-putt obstacle and a tiny horse!! If you STILL haven't been then now is the time to check out this hidden oasis right in our neighborhood. It's 7-11pm and the UEG is on Biscayne Blvd. and 72nd St.

Tuesday, March 25th: KIMYA DAWSON (K Records) live at Shake-A-Leg!! Pre-sale tickets are really going fast - get yours at Sweat, Books & Books or at shakealegmiami.org/kimyadawson

Thursday, March 27th: Poplife and Sweat Records present THE HANDSOME FURS (Sub Pop - Wolf Parade side-project!!) live with guests VIOLENS (Lansing-Dreiden side-project!!), plus DJs and more. This show is at PS14 - 28 NE 14th St.

And last but not least... Announcing SWEAT SCIENCE CLUB!!

Yes!! Sweat Science Club is open to anyone interested in finding out more about our natural world, and will feature guest speakers, demos, field trips and more!! Our first meeting will be Tuesday, April 1st at 8pm and will feature marine biologists Colin Foord and Jared McKay of CORAL MORPHOLOGIC. They're the ones who set up and maintain the amazing coral reef tank in the store!! They'll be talking about the Sweat tank, sustainable aquaculture, and Colin's experience last year in Bali teaching the locals to farm coral. It will be an entertaining and educational time for all!!

Jsin just came back from Austin, TX representing Sweat at SXSW!! Expect a full report next week...

Cheers,
Lolo, Jsin + the Sweat crew

P.S. Guerrilla Gardening strikes again on Friday!!
P.P.S. Over 100 event listings below with tons of WMC parties!!

This Just In...

2008-03-19T13:16:00.000-05:00

CD:
-Why? "Alopecia"
-Stephen Malkmus and the Jicks "Real Emotional Trash" (from Pavement!)
-Destroyer "Trouble in Dreams"
-Mike Doughty "Golden Delicious" (from Soul Coughing!)
-DITC "Rare and Unreleased"
-Omar Rodriguez-Lopez "Se Dice Bisonte, No Bufalo" (from Mars Volta!)
-Martha Wainwright "I Will Internalize"
-Dropkick Murphys "The Meanest of Times" (CD/DVD)
-Steven Wright "I Still Have A Pony"
-RJD2 "Third Hand (Instrumentals)"
-Monade "Monstre Cosmic" (Laetitia from Stereolab!)
-Adam Green "Sixes & Sevens" (from the Moldy Peaches!)
-Groove Armada "Soundboy Rock"
-Gutter Twins "Saturnalia" (Mark Lanegan + Greg Dulli from Afghan Whigs!)
-Jucifer "L'autrichienne"
-The Kills "Midnight Boom"
-Mission of Burma "Vs" (reissue!)

LP (tons of reissues!!):
-Silver Apples "The Garden"
-Mono "A Collection of EPs" (limited edition of 3000 triple LP!)
-Dungen "Tio Bitar"
-M.I.A. "Paper Planes" 12" (TONS of remixes!)
-Kelley Polar "Chrysanthemum EP"
-Mira Calix "Eyes Set Against The Sun"
-Justice "t"
-Various "Eccentric Soul: The Outskirts of Deep City"
-Polmo Polpo "Kiss Me Again and Again" 12"
-Nico "Chelsea Girl"
-Belle & Sebastian "Fold Your Hands Child"
-Bjork "Volta" (limited edition amazing packaging!)
-Depeche Mode "Violator" (180g drool-worthy reissue!)
-PJ Harvey "White Chalk"
-Jesus and Mary Chain "Psychocandy"
-Ladytron "The Witching Hour"
-The Clash "Combat Rock"
-Janis Joplin "Pearl"
-Michael Jackson "Bad" + "Thriller"
-Elvis Presley "Golden Records"
-Patti Smith "Horses"
-Simon & Garfunkle "Bridge Over Troubled Water"
-Lou Reed "Transformer"
-Radiohead "In Rainbows"
-Bonde Do Role "With Lasers"

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2008-03-18T22:17:00.000-05:00

Sorted soon!

Langerado + Announcing KIMYA DAWSON!!

2008-03-07T13:45:00.002-05:00

Dear Friends,

Shows, shows, shows!! Jose Gonzalez last Friday was great - he sounded amazing live and even did covers of Massive Attack and Joy Division!! Cheers to the Rhythm Foundation and Poplife for another great show. It's Rhythm Foundation's 20th Anniversary and they're having a month-long retrospective at CIFO so check out their website for all the events - www.rhythmfoundation.com

We are happy to announce that we are collaborating with Shake-A-Leg Miami and Books & Books to present a live performance by KIMYA DAWSON!! That's right - and it's a benefit, so all proceeds from this show go to Shake-A-Leg Miami, an awesome non-profit organization that helps kids and adults with physical, developmental and economic challenges at their Aquatic Center and Marine Academy in Coconut Grove.

This show is extra special because Kimya (of the Moldy Peaches and the soundtrack to Academy Award winning movie JUNO) actually played in the original Sweat location in May of 2005!! There are cute pics in the Sweat scrapbook on our coffee table. It was a great show and this one is going to be even better.

Kimya performs live at the beautiful Shake-A-Leg facility (next to Monty's in the Grove) on Tuesday, March 25th at 7pm. Tickets are only $13 and are available right now at Sweat, any of the Books & Books locations, or you can conveniently also buy them online at www.shakealegmiami.org/kimyadawson. Come out for good music and a good cause!!

The 6th Annual Langerado Festival is this weekend!! So many amazing bands, and you can still buy tickets at the gate. www.langerado.com has enough info to choke a gator...

Also, nightlife website CoolJunkie.com just did a great feature about the past, present and future of Sweat Records. You can read all about it right here: Novelty In Miami: Sweat Records

Tons of store updates and lots of WMC info coming next week!!

Cheers,
Lolo, Jsin + the Sweat crew

P.S. We just hit 5,000 friends on our myspace page!! Are you one of them? If not add us up - we post special bulletins, contests and info in between emails. myspace.com/sweatrecords

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UPCOMING LOCAL EVENT GOODNESS:

(If your event is not in here send one email to lolo [at] sweatrecordsmiami [dot] com with the flier image and all the info. It's that simple.)

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 29th through SUNDAY, MARCH 9th: The 25th Annual MIAMI INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL goes down in venues across the city!! For full line-up of films, discussions and special events, go to www.miamifilmfestival.com

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 29th through WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30th: Explore, experiment and experience LUMINAIRE X - Miami's first pop-up community. For two months, Luminaire, BASE, Books & Books, Bang & Olufsen and Lavazza host a space that celebrates good design and features a store, WiFi video lounge and more. Open 11am-6pm Tuesday through Saturday and 6-9pm on second Saturdays. Grand opening Friday the 29th from 6-9pm. Located on the corner of NE 2nd Ave and NE 41st St. www.luminairex.com

THURSDAY, MARCH 6th through SUNDAY, MARCH 9th @ BIG CYPRESS SEMINOLE INDIAN RESERVATION: It's the 6th Annual LANGERADO MUSIC FESTIVAL!! They've moved locations in order to bring you a 4-day festival like no other!! The full band line-up is: Beastie Boys • R.E.M. • Phil Lesh & Friends • 311 • Matisyahu • Thievery Corporation • The Roots • Gov't Mule • Ani DiFranco • Ben Folds • G. Love & Special Sauce • Medeski, Scofield, Martin & Wood • Built to Spill • The National • Les Claypool • Umphrey's McGee • The Disco Biscuits • Keller Williams • Mickey Hart Band • STS9 (Sound Tribe Sector 9) • of Montreal • Robert Randolph & the Family Band • The Wailers • funky Meters • Citizen Cope • Antibalas • !!! • Dark Star Orchestra • Ozomatli • Sam Bush • Minus the Bear • Ghostland Observatory • Arrested Development • Blind Melon • Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars • The New Deal • Benevento Russo Duo • Perpetual Groove • Railroad Earth • Martin Sexton • The Avett Brothers • Grace Potter and the Nocturnals • The Walkmen • Dr. Dog • Indigenous • State Radio • Vampire Weekend • The Bad Plus • The Felice Brothers • Pelican • Yard Dogs Road Show • Brett Dennen • Earl Greyhound • The New Mastersounds • Dan Deacon • Josh Ritter • Pete Francis • Ryan Shaw • Blitzen Trapper • matt pond PA • The Dynamites feat. Charles Walker • Bassnectar • Balkan Beat Box • The Lee Boys • Shout Out Louds • Golem • The Wood Brothers • Busdriver • RAQ • Will Hoge • Spam Allstars • Phix • American Babies • Dead Confederate • The Heavy Pets • Backyard Tire Fire • The Postmarks • Steel Train • Hoots and Hellmouth • Jonah Smith • Pnuma Trio • Awesome New Republic • That 1 Guy • Trevor Hall • American Bang • School of Rock All-Stars. Whew!! Come by the day or camp out. Tickets available online or (soon!) at Sweat Records. Full info at www.langerado.com

FRIDAY, MARCH 7th @ THE CATALINA HOTEL: Swank Entertainment presents THE GREEN PARTY every Friday!! A $10 donation to the Environmental Coalition of Miami Beach gets you complimentary organic Veev cocktails, organic hors d'oeuvres, a raffle for green-friendly prizes, and music by DJs Haviken Hayes and Karakter. 5pm to 2am. 1732-1756 Collins Ave. Miami Beach.

FRIDAY, MARCH 7th @ ONENINETY: RACHEL GOODRICH performs live at this fantastic local restaurant. Nicely priced wine and beer and the kitchen's open late. 26 NE 54th St. www.oneninetyrestaurant.com

FRIDAY, MARCH 7th @ CRAZY 8s: If you're in the 954, check out the weekly Friday party HEATER!! Sounds by Sean Weeks, The Commissioner, JohnVincent, Marvelous Kendall and guests, visuals by Dark Intersection, photos by Michael Turpin, plus patio bar with pool tables, drink specials and more!! This week's guest DJ is MIKEY R from Radio-Active Records!! 18 and up, 21 to drink. 4 W. Las Olas Blvd. Ft. Lauderdale. myspace.com/heaterparty

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 29th @ PS14: LOOP with DJs Matt Cash and guests. 28 NE 14th St. www.ps14.com

SATURDAY, MARCH 8th @ LEGION PARK: Come to the UPPER EASTSIDE GREEN MARKET!! More than 20 vendors wil be selling fresh fruits and vegetables, cut flowers, orchids, plants and trees, local honey, imported ethnic products, fresh baked bread, handmade soaps, potpourri, tropical jams and preserves, plus cooking demonstrations and horticultural highlights. Hell yeah! Continues every Saturday through March 15th!! 9am to 3pm, Biscayne Boulevard + 66th St. Vendor info call 305.775.2166

SATURDAY, MARCH 8th @ THE WHITE ROOM: POPLIFE this week features the stylists from Prive Salon giving free haircuts on stage to the sounds of DJs Matt Cash, Induce, and Aramis. In the Red Room, peep DISCOTETA with DJs Karakter and Haviken Hayes. Doors at 10pm. 1306 N Miami Ave. www.epoplife.com

SATURDAY, MARCH 8th @ ONENINETY: CLEAVELAND JONES performs "soul-o" live at this fantastic local restaurant. Nicely priced wine and beer and the kitchen's open late. 26 NE 54th St. www.oneninetyrestaurant.com

SATURDAY, MARCH 8th @ SPINELLO GALLERY: Spinello Gallery presents the encore closing reception for the BLACKBOOKS solo exhibition "ASK US ABOUT OUR FREE STABBINGS" with special guest DJ SENSITIVE SIDE. 2294 NW 2nd Ave. www.spinellogallery.com

SATURDAY, MARCH 8th @ CULTURE ROOM: THE ENGLISH BEAT perform live!! With opening act RX BANDITS. Tickets $19.99 via Ticketmaster. 8pm, 3045 N Federal Hwy. Ft. Lauderdale. www.cultureroom.net

SATURDAY, MARCH 8th @ PURGATORY: Fetish Factory presents their monthly ALTER EGO FETISH PARTY with DJs, performances, and lots of kinky friends!! This one is medical-themed so bust out those stethoscopes... Strict dress code - rubber, vinyl, leather, gothic, fetish glam, cyber erotic, kinky drag, victorian, uniform, or ultra-formal so play dress up. 18+ welcome, $10 in advance, $15 online or $20 at the door. Purgatory (formerly The Saint) is at 1000 W SR-84. Full info at www.thefetishparty.com

SATURDAY, MARCH 8th @ PS14: Switch presents "STATIC INTERFERENCE" with live performances by THE FREAKIN HOTT, ASTARI NITE, RIMSKY, BOY and DJ LADY ANIME!! Doors at 10pm, $6. 28 NE 14th St. www.ps14.com

SATURDAY, MARCH 8th @ STUDIO A: JUNK SCIENCE features live music from ARTOFFICIAL, BACHACO and AMNESTY with DJ Stravinsky spinning all night. All ages, doors at 6pm, $10. 60 NE 11th St. www.studioamiami.com

SUNDAY, MARCH 9th @ PURDY LOUNGE: I Am Your Villain presents CHOCOLATE SUNDAYS with DJs Doormouse, Induce, Contra and rotating others spinning hip hop in the front, and Ray Milian, Jessica Who?, Danny Ashe and guests do it up indie/80s in the back. No cover, 21+. 1811 Purdy Ave. Miami Beach. www.myspace.com/iamyourvillain

SUNDAY, MARCH 9th @ WVUM 90.5 FM: Tune into WVUM for PURE IMAGINATION, Miami's best radio-drama featuring darkly humorous original stories read over hypnotic loops by local musicians!! Fans of "This American Life", McSweeney's and more will love this. Pure Imagination airs Sundays at 6.15pm on WVUM 90.5 FM. Info and episodes up at myspace.com/pureimaginationshow

SUNDAY, MARCH 9th @ THE STANDARD: Every Sunday come out for LOVE LIFE with bingo, chillin' and music by DJs Induce and Matt Cash. 8pm, 40 Island Ave. Miami Beach. www.standardhotel.com

SUNDAY, MARCH 9th @ NOCTURNAL: Wildlife Sundays with resident DJ NOVA and guests!! A must for techno lovers... Doors at 10pm. 50 NE 11th St.

MONDAY, MARCH 10th @ STUDIO A: Slammie and Studio A present STRIKE ANYWHERE, THE RIVERBOAT GAMBLERS, COLISEUM, and MODERN DAY 84!! All ages, doors at 7pm, tickets $12 in advance. 60 NE 11th St. www.studioamiami.com

MONDAY, MARCH 10th @ JAZID: Every Monday night in Jazid's upstairs lounge check out ONE MIC MONDAY, hosted by Magen Melancholy & Co. Local, non-commercial, old school hip hop, soul and funk by resident DJ Name Brand, Mr. Alvarez and guests, and live painting on female canvas by MXYTSPLYK!! Doors at 11pm, no cover. 1342 Washington Ave. myspace.com/onemicmonday

MONDAY, MARCH 10th @ LAUNDRY BAR: Workmens Miami presents MIXTAPE MONDAYS with DJANE, DJ Lean Rocker and DJ Engineer spinning hip hop, funk and soul every Monday night. No cover, 721 Lincoln Ln. Miami Beach. www.laundrybarmiami.com

MONDAY, MARCH 10th @ LOVEHATE: Check out the LONELY HEARTS CLUB, hosted by Mr. Misery and The Colonel. Edwin Adams and Mr. Brown kick it ooold skool spinning jazz, blues, soul, hip hop and beyond. Doors at 9pm, 423 Washington Ave.

TUESDAY, MARCH 11th @ GOLD COAST ROLLER RINK: Roll out to INTOXISKATE every Tuesday!! DJ Misha of VooDoo Lounge spins the hits, plus cheap drinks, arcade games, videos and more!! 8pm to 2am, $4 entry, $2 skate rental. 2604 Federal Hwy. Ft. Lauderdale. myspace.com/intoxiskate

TUESDAY, MARCH 11th @ JAZID: THE ATTIC is a merger of art, music and culture every Tuesday night upstairs at Jazid!! Local artists such as LEBO, We_rd F_ckr and more do live installations to the electro sounds of resident DJs Mike Deuce, Ray Milian and weekly guests. Doors at 11pm, no cover. myspace.com/theatticmiami

TUESDAY, MARCH 11th @ CHURCHILL'S: NIGHT OF WEIRDS soldiers on with a chaotic line-up of local music!! You might hear anything and everything... 5501 NE 2nd Ave. www.churchillspub.com, www.myspace.com/nightofweirds

TUESDAY, MARCH 11th @ BUCK15: Every week check out TAKEOUT TUESDAY with awesome rotating DJs like DJ CRAZE, TOM LAROC, CONTRA, DOORMOUSE, INDUCE, SEAMSTARR, SAFE STADICK and KEEN ONE!! Hosted by Keen with 2-for-1 drinks 11 to 1am. No cover, doors at 10pm. 770 Lincoln Lane.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12th @ BUCK15: 131 Projects presents MAGIC CITY, an art exhibition dedicated to Miami and the wide variety of local talent that resides in the thriving city!! Featuring work by over 30 esteemed locals including AHOLSNIFFSGLUE, KRAVE, ROSS FORD, GEMS, TYPOE, JOSE EL REY, ALEX YANES, JOHN VALE and more!! Music by DJ STRAVINSKY. 7pm to midnight, complimentary drinks 7-8pm. 707 Lincoln Lane. Miami Beach. www.131projects.com

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12th @ REVOLUTION: THEY MIGHT BE GIANTS perform live with opening act THE POSTMARKS!! Doors at 7pm, 14+, tickets via Ticketmaster. 200 W Broward Blvd. Ft. Lauderdale. www.jointherevolution.net

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12th @ CHURCHILL'S: Check out Raffa and Rainer's weekly acoustic showcase - CAN YOU ROCK A LITTLE SOFTER? Each week check out talented local and national featured acts from 9.30 to midnight, with an hour of open mic before and after. It also deliciously coincides with Curry Night at Churchill's so come hungry!! This is really a great night with nice people and solid music. Only $5 cover, doors at 8.30pm, curry 'til 10, music ends at 1. 18+ welcome. 5501 NE 2nd Ave. myspace.com/cyrals

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12th @ PS14: Every Wednesday I Am Your Villain presents FINGER LICK'N featuring DJs Hugo and Stravinsky, BBQ and special events. Doors at 10pm. 28 NE 14th St.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12th @ JAZID: Check out GRAND GROOVE... Funk, hip-hop, soul and rare grooves provided by DJs Mr. Brown, DJANE, Sire Esq., Lumin, Kems and guests. No cover + weekly drink specials! 10pm to 3am, 1342 Washington Ave. Miami Beach.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12th @ STUDIO A: THE MAUSOLEUM, Wednesdays weekly at Studio A features DJs DRACULA'S DAUGHTER and CARLOS SAINT GERMAIN spinning dark music in English, Spanish, French and German... No cover, 18+, doors at 11pm. 60 NE 11th St. myspace.com/mausoleumclub

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12th @ CANELA CAFE: Miami's cowboy troubadour JESSE JACKSON performs live every Wednesday!! 190 NE 46th St. myspace.com/jessejackson

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12th @ ABRAXAS: LUSH is every Wednesday night at Abraxas and features indie rock, Britpop and live performances. Hosted by Mr. Ashe and Diego Escobar. No cover, 21+. 407 Meridian Ave.

THURSDAY, MARCH 13th @ TRANSIT LOUNGE: NIL LARA performs live!! 10pm, no cover. 729 SW 1st Ave. nillara.blogspot.com

THURSDAY, MARCH 13th @ TOBACCO ROAD: QUEEN OF THE SCENE and THEROCK THURDAYS at Tobacco Road present ROYALTY featuring live performances by DIVIDED BY SILENCE, BRAND NAME PUNK, SPACE STATION 5, DALEENA SEGUI, ADRIAN MESA, FRANCHESCA RAMSEY and special guest DAVE JAY (NYC). 9pm to 1am upstairs, 626 S Miami Ave. www.tobacco-road.net

THURSDAY, MARCH 13th @ THE UPPER EASTSIDE GARDEN: Every Thursday come see a sunset movie at JANUS FILMS NIGHT at the lovely Upper Eastside Garden!! Tickets are $7 per person and includes picnic mats or seats in the garden, a bag of popcorn, and a drink. The schedule of upcoming featured films listed on their website includes classics by Antonioni, Gilliam and Godard, and continues through May so look it up!! The garden opens at 5pm, the film starts at 8pm. 7244 Biscayne Blvd. www.uppereastsidegarden.com

THURSDAY, MARCH 13th @ ONENINETY: JESSE JACKSON performs live every Thursday at this fantastic local restaurant. Nicely priced wine and beer and the kitchen's open late. 26 NE 54th St. www.oneninetyrestaurant.com

THURSDAY, MARCH 13th @ ABRAXAS: Check out weekly party APT. 407 at Abraxas Lounge. Resident DJ Chris Mora (Off The Radar blog) and friends spin classics and soon-to-be-classics. No cover, 11pm to 5am, huge beer and wine selection, free weekly champagne toast for all in attendance at 1am. 407 Meridian Ave. www.myspace.com/apt407miami

THURSDAY, MARCH 13th @ THE POORHOUSE: For a solid good time in the 954, check out ADD ADAPTER Thursdays at The Poorhouse. DJs Cabello, Mitzie and special guests spin mish mash and what nots... 10pm, no cover. 110 SW 3rd Ave. Downtown Ft. Lauderdale.

THURSDAY, MARCH 13th @ ROKBAR: Honor Roll Music and Onefifty present UNDERCOVER every Thursday with AWESOME NEW REPUBLIC playing a set of covers. 1905 Collins Ave. Miami Beach. www.rokbarmiami.com

THURSDAY, MARCH 13th @ LAUNDRY BAR: GHETTO BLASTER every Thursday with DJs HAVIKEN HAYES, KARAKTER, D'JANE and more. No cover, 721 N Lincoln Ln. Miami Beach. myspace.com/laundrybar, myspace.com/toughtitty

SATURDAY, MARCH 15th @ PS14: Switch Saturdays and Buffalo invite you to a multi-sensory COLLISION featuring music by RAFFA (of Raffa + Rainer), MAGEN MELANCHOLY, SINDRI, ELASTIC BOND, JOHN HANCOCK (ANR), OUT OF THE ANONYMOUS plus special guest DJs, body painting by MYXTSPLYK, featured artwork by ALISSA CHRISTINE and EV RUIZ, and projection art with VJ ALESS!! Doors at 10pm, $5. 28 NE 14th St. www.ps14.com

SATURDAY, MARCH 15th @ STUDIO A: MUSIC IS A WEAPON, TERESO, C.H.A.L.K., ASTARI NITE, RIMSKY, TV KILLS KIDS with DJs LADY ANIME and NOSAJ!! Doors at 9pm. 60 NE 11th St. www.studioamiami.com

THURSDAY, MARCH 20th @ THE MIAMI ART MUSEUM: The third Thursdays of every month check out the JAM @ MAM - "happy hour with an artful twist" featuring art, music, cocktails and hors d'oeuvres. 5-8.30pm, museum members free, non-members $10. 101 West Flagler St. miamiartmuseum.org

THURSDAY, MARCH 20th @ TOBACCO ROAD: THEROCK THURDAYS at Tobacco Road presents the UNDERGROUND CONCERT SERIES with ALUCARD, THE CORNERSTONERS and more!! 9pm to 1am upstairs, 626 S Miami Ave. www.tobacco-road.net

FRIDAY, MARCH 21st @ MIAMI KILLIAN SENIOR HIGH: On the patio next to the butterfly garden, the Annex Building will be renamed "The Robert Hood Wing" in honor of English teacher Robert Hood, who passed away due to cancer in 2004. [Mr. Hood was a truly inspirational educator, a kind-hearted and sympathetic soul, and a personal friend of mine. His passion for music was one of the motivations to open the store and Sweat wouldn't have happened without him. -Lolo]. Ceremony starts at 10am. 10655 Cougar Way. Miami 33176. http://killian.dadeschools.net

FRIDAY, MARCH 21st @ ARSHT CENTER: The Miami Pops Orchestra featuring PINK MARTINI perform live!! 8pm, tickets onsale through concertfla.org or by calling 877.311.SHOW. 1300 Biscayne Blvd.

SATURDAY, MARCH 22nd @ AMERICAN AIRLINES ARENA: JAY-Z and MARY J. BLIGE perform live!! Tickets on sale soon via Ticketmaster. 601 Biscayne Blvd.

SATURDAY, MARCH 22nd @ TOBACCO ROAD: Ploppy Palace Productions presents the 5th ANNUAL EVERGLADES AWARENESS BENEFIT CONCERT!! As a testament to the diversity of supporters for this cause, there will be a broad variety of musical styles including jazz, rock, folk, traditional Peruvian, vocal harmonies, melodic keyboards, Latin, funk, hip hop, experimental, tribal rhythms, world beat fusion, psychedelic grooves and various interactive jams. Plus, spoken word, live art, DVD slide show, speakers and advocates, and tables from a variety of community organizations. 4pm to 3am, $10. 626 S Miami Ave. Full info at myspace.com/evergladesawareness

SATURDAY, MARCH 22nd @ PS14: Switch presents LOSE THE ROOKIE, THE GETBACK, MAD MARTIGAN, STAY HITT with DJs MICHAEL MIDNIGHT (Boy Prostitute), LADY ANIME (The Mausoleum), and D. PANTIES (Alternolifestyle). Doors at 10pm. 28 NE 14th St. www.ps14.com

TUESDAY, MARCH 25th @ SHAKE-A-LEG: Books & Books and Sweat Records present a benefit concert for Shake-A-Leg featuring a live performance by KIMYA DAWSON of The Moldy Peaches and the soundtrack to Academy Award winning film JUNO!! With opening acts ANGELO SPENCER and PAUL BARBEAU. Tickets are $13 and available at Sweat, all Books & Books locations and online through Shake-A-Leg's site. 7pm, ALL AGES WELCOME!! 2620 S Bayshore Drive, Coconut Grove. www.shakealegmiami.org/kimyadawson

TUESDAY, MARCH 25th @ PURDY LOUNGE: BEMBA is a dope free event featuring some of the best performers Miami has to offer including LE SPAM, PUSH BUTTON OBJECTS, SINDRI, ALPHA 606, NOMADIC, AFROBETA, ELASTIC BOND, MANIAC, AS1, KARAKTER, MEDLEY and HAVIKEN HAYES!! Two rooms of music going all night, 10pm to 5am, no cover!! 1811 Purdy Ave. Miami Beach. www.purdylounge.com

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26th @ STUDIO A: DOWNTOWN RIOT 2 featuring SWITCH, SLINDEN, JESSE ROSE, ANNIE MAC, DUKE DUMONT and DROP THE LIME!! Tickets $15 in advance through wanttickets.com. Doors at 10pm, 21+. 60 NE 11th St. www.studioamiami.com

THURSDAY, MARCH 27th @ STUDIO A: GET PHYSICAL MIAMI 2 with M.A.N.D.Y., HEIDI, TIEFSCHWARZ, JUNIOR BOYS, NOZE (live) and ITALO BOYZ!! Tickets $20 in advance via wanttickets.com. Doors at 10pm, 21+. 60 NE 11th St. www.studioamiami.com

THURSDAY, MARCH 27th @ THE STANDARD: Every 4th Thursday, enjoy conscious music and networking at THE STANDARD. Natural and organic treats. Come take a tranquil journey with music from DJ Inga Ambrosia. Enjoy the spa for $10 which includes sauna, turkish bath, steam room, jacuzzi and pool. Network with environmentally friendly folks. 7pm - 11pm, 40 Island Ave. Miami Beach. www.standardhotel.com, www.ingaambrosia.com

THURSDAY, MARCH 27th @ TOBACCO ROAD: THEROCK THURDAYS at Tobacco Road presents SOME BODY'S MOMMA, JOHNNY ON THE ROCKS (NYC), VYRUS (JACKSONVILLE) and THE BLEEDING ECHOES. 9pm to 1am upstairs, 626 S Miami Ave. www.tobacco-road.net

FRIDAY, MARCH 28th @ PS14: Transient Force, Stilleben, and Interdimensional Transmissions present SOMETHING SIMPLE featuring live performances by LUKE EARGOGGLE and ECTOMORPH plus GOSUB, ALPHA 606, VIDRIO, NOMADIC, AS1, HECTIC, SPECTRE313, UPROKK, WUNDT, MEDLEY, KARAKTER and WRECK!! Come at 9pm to watch the movie "DARKBEAT" and stay for the music... $15 before midnight, $20 after midnight, with free giveaways to the first 100 people. 28 NE 14th St. www.ps14.com

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SATURDAY, MARCH 29th @ RIVIERA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH: EarthSave Miami presents a VEGAN POTLUCK with this month's guest speaker Dr. Frank Sabatino speaking on "Food Connections." Please bring a vegan dish (no animal products, eggs, dairy, honey, hydrogenated oils or chemical additives - if you're unsure an organic green salad or fresh fruit is fine!!) that will serve 8-10 and your own place setting. Free to EarthSave members and first-timers, $5 for non-members. 6.30pm. 5275 Sunset Drive. South Miami.

SATURDAY, MARCH 29th @ STUDIO A: FIXED WMC FREAKOUT with EROL ALKAN, SIMIAN MOBILE DISCO (live), RADIOSLAVE, GUI BORATTO (live), RITON, JDH & DAVE P, and RORY PHILLIPS!! Doors at 10pm, ticket info TBA. 60 NE 11th St. www.studioamiami.com

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2nd @ FILLMORE MIAMI BEACH AT JACKIE GLEASON THEATER: THE MARS VOLTA perform live!! Tickets $38.50 via Ticketmaster. 1700 Washington Ave. Miami Beach.

FRIDAY, APRIL 4th @ STUDIO A: TOKYO POLICE CLUB perform live!! With opening act Eagle Seagull. ALL AGES, doors at 6pm. 60 NE 11th St. www.studioamiami.com

SATURDAY, APRIL 5th @ CULTURE ROOM: Formerly Manitoba... CARIBOU (Domino Records) performs live!! With opening act F*CK BUTTONS. Tickets via Ticketmaster. 8pm, 3045 N Federal Hwy. Ft. Lauderdale. www.cultureroom.net

SATURDAY, APRIL 5th @ STUDIO A: CAPPADONNA of the Wu-Tang Clan performs live with BIG NOYD, GARCIA, MAJOR LEAGUE and PSYKO SOUTH!! Free event for everyone over 21, doors at 11pm. 60 NE 11th St. www.studioamiami.com

TUESDAY, APRIL 8th @ CULTURE ROOM: The NEW YORK DOLLS perform live!! Tickets $22 via Ticketmaster or $25 at the door. 7.30pm, 3045 N Federal Hwy. Ft. Lauderdale. www.cultureroom.net

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9th @ SWEAT RECORDS: The SWEAT BOOKS Book Club meets to discuss the controversial "Satanic Verses" by Salman Rushdie!! Meeting starts at 8pm, refreshments provided, all bookworms welcome!! Be there and be square. 5505 NE 2nd Ave. www.sweatrecordsmiami.com

SATURDAY, APRIL 12th @ MIAMI LIGHT PROJECT: Miami Light projects presents "WIRE WIRE WIRE" - a night of time-based art orchestrated by local artist FEDERICO NESSI and featuring a live performance by ELECTRIC BUNNIES, dance piece "Parucca" by ANA MENDEZ, and Nessi's original WIRE WIRE WIRE, a multi-media installation combining video, live audio, and sculpture. One night only!! Admission is free and open to the public. 8pm to 11pm, with reception hosted by Sweat Records. 3000 Biscayne Blvd. #100. myspace.com/wirewirewire

SATURDAY, APRIL 12th @ REVOLUTION: IRON AND WINE performs live!! Tickets via Ticketmaster. Doors at 7pm. 200 W Broward Blvd. Ft. Lauderdale. www.jointherevolution.net

SATURDAY, APRIL 12th @ FILLMORE MIAMI BEACH AT JACKIE GLEASON THEATER: MARGARET CHO performs live!! Tickets $43.50 via Ticketmaster. 1700 Washington Ave. Miami Beach.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16th @ REVOLUTION: SPOON performs live with guests THE WALKMEN and WHITE RABBITS!! Tickets via Ticketmaster. 200 W Broward Blvd. Ft. Lauderdale. www.jointherevolution.net

FRIDAY, APRIL 18th @ BROWARD CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS: Legendary Bollywood songstress ASHA BHOSLE performs live!! Don't miss this!!!!!! 8pm, tickets $35-140 via Ticketmaster. 201 SW 5th Ave. Ft. Lauderdale.

FRIDAY, APRIL 18th @ CULTURE ROOM: VHS OR BETA perform live!! Tickets $9.99 via Ticketmaster. 8pm, 3045 N Federal Hwy. Ft. Lauderdale. www.cultureroom.net

SUNDAY, APRIL 20th @ CRANDON PARK: Celebrate Earth Day with EARTHFEST 2008!! Full details TBA. 4000 Crandon Blvd., Key Biscayne. For more information or to get involved go to www.greenermiami.com/earthfest/

MONDAY, APRIL 21st @ REVOLUTION: MINISTRY perform live with guests MESHUGGAH and HEMLOCK!! Doors at 6.30pm, tickets via Ticketmaster. 200 W Broward Blvd. Ft. Lauderdale. www.jointherevolution.net

THURSDAY, APRIL 24th @ STUDIO A: As part of the 2008 Heineken TransAtlantic Festival, The Rhythm Foundation presents BONDE DO ROLE live!! With opening act THE DOWN HOME SOUTHERNAIRES and DJ MIKE DEUCE!! Tickets are $15 in advance through www.groovetickets.com or $21 at the door. 8pm, 60 NE 11th St. www.studioamiami.com

SATURDAY, MAY 3rd @ BANK ATLANTIC CENTER SINATRA THEATER: Blues legend B.B. KING performs live!! Tickets $62.75-82.75 via Ticketmaster. 8pm, 2555 Panther Pkwy. Sunrise.

MONDAY, MAY 5th @ CRUZAN AMPHITHEATER (formerly Sound Advice): RADIOHEAD perform live!! Tickets $32-55 via Ticketmaster. 601-7 Sansbury Way, West Palm Beach.

TUESDAY, MAY 6th @ AMERICAN AIRLINES ARENA: KANYE WEST performs live as part of his GLOW-IN-THE-DARK TOUR!! Tickets via Ticketmaster. 601 Biscayne Blvd. Miami.

THURSDAY, MAY 8th @ REVOLUTION: MINDLESS SELF INDULGENCE perform live!! Doors at 6.30pm, tickets via Ticketmaster. 200 W Broward Blvd. Ft. Lauderdale. www.jointherevolution.net

SATURDAY, MAY 17th @ CRUZAN AMPHITHEATER: THE POLICE perform live with special guests ELVIS COSTELLO & THE IMPOSTERS!! Holy crap... Tickets $40-225 via Ticketmaster. 7.30pm. 601-7 Sansbury Way, West Palm Beach.

THURSDAY, JUNE 12th @ STUDIO A: LADYTRON live with DATAROCK!! Doors at 9pm. Tickets $22 in advance or $25 day of show. 60 NE 11th St. www.studioamiami.com

FRIDAY, JUNE 13th @ CHURCHILL'S: New Art School presents MUDHONEY (Sub Pop) with BIRDS OF AVALON!! Tickets $15 in advance at Sweat Records or $20 at the door. 5501 NE 2nd Ave. www.newartschool.net

FRIDAY, JUNE 13th @ BANK ATLANTIC CENTER: THE CURE perform live!! Tickets via Ticketmaster. 8pm, 2555 Panther Pkwy. Sunrise.

THURSDAY, JULY 31st @ FILLMORE MIAMI BEACH AT JACKIE GLEASON THEATER : Guitar hero MARK KNOPLFER performs live!! Tickets $54.50 via Ticketmaster. 1700 Washington Ave. Miami Beach.

New Book Club Book + Jose Gonzalez!!

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Dear Friends,

The SWEAT BOOKS Book Club meeting this week was superb!! We had a great discussion about "Bedroom Secrets of the Master Chefs" and decided that the next selection will be the infamous "Satanic Verses" by Salman Rushdie. The meeting to discuss it will be WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9th @ 8pm. That's plenty of time so head over to Books & Books, get thee to a library, or go online (we recommend powells.com - a cool, huge indie bookstore from Portland) and grab yourself a copy. If you still need convincing, check out some recent press the SBBC got...

New Times
Flavorpill

TONS of music and DVDs coming into the store today so if you've made a special order this week drop on by or expect to hear from us soon!! Drop by anyway to scope out all the goodies and delicious new releases...

Tonight!! The Rhythm Foundation and Poplife present Swedish songster JOSE GONZALEZ live with opening act MIA DOI TODD!! It's Jose's first time in South Florida, though you've probably heard his song "Heartbeats" as covered by The Knife or featured in that nifty Sony commercial with all the bouncy balls... and the lovely Mia Doi Todd has been a Sweat fave for a while so don't miss this show!! Then, later on tonight at Churchill's is a kick-ass local get-down featuring Animals of the Arctic, Dino Felipe and a whole bunch more!! Full details below.

Also this weekend: the 15th Annual Caribbean Festival aka MarleyFest (which we've sold a ridiculous amount of pre-sale tickets for so it should be jammin'), the LaVillaTech minimal house warehouse party, Rachel Goodrich and Cleaveland Jones performing Friday and Saturday respectively at Oneninety (plus the amazing food), as well as the start of the Miami International Film Festival and the temporary LuminaireX space in the Design District. See everyone out and about!!

Last but certainly not least... COMING SOON: Details on the new WEEKLY party at a shiny new venue that Sweat is going to be a part of. It's going to be a family affair and we absolutely can't wait.

Cheers,
Lolo, Jsin + the Sweat crew

P.S. Current TV has a great video piece about the International Noise Conference that happened last month at Churchill's!! Check it out here: International Noise Conference

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UPCOMING LOCAL EVENT GOODNESS:

(If your event is not in here send one email to lolo [at] sweatrecordsmiami [dot] com with the flier image and all the info. It's that simple.)

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 29th through SUNDAY, MARCH 9th: The 25th Annual MIAMI INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL goes down in venues across the city!! For full line-up of films, discussions and special events, go to www.miamifilmfestival.com

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 29th through WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30th: Explore, experiment and experience LUMINAIRE X - Miami's first pop-up community. For two months, Luminaire, BASE, Books & Books, Bang & Olufsen and Lavazza host a space that celebrates good design and features a store, WiFi video lounge and more. Open 11am-6pm Tuesday through Saturday and 6-9pm on second Saturdays. Grand opening Friday the 29th from 6-9pm. Located on the corner of NE 2nd Ave and NE 41st St. www.luminairex.com

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 29th @ MANUEL ARTIME THEATER: The Rhythm Foundation and Poplife present JOSE GONZALEZ (Domino Records) live with special guest MIA DOI TODD!! Don't miss this!! Advance tickets are $16 through groovetickets.com and local outlets, or $21 at the door. Doors at 8pm, 900 SW 1st St. Miami. www.therhythmfoundation.com, www.epoplife.com

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 29th @ PS14: LOOP presents the after-party for the Jose Gonzalez concert!! 28 NE 14th St. www.ps14.com

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 29th @ CHURCHILL'S PUB: Live performances by ANIMALS OF THE ARCTIC, LE FANTOME, DINO FELIPE, SQUARES VS AMERICA, BLEEDING ECHOES and PRETTY PLEASE!! Doors at 9pm, $6. 5501 NE 2nd Ave. www.churchillspub.com

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 29th @ THE CATALINA HOTEL: Swank Entertainment presents THE GREEN PARTY every Friday!! A $10 donation to the Environmental Coalition of Miami Beach gets you complimentary organic Veev cocktails, organic hors d'oeuvres, a raffle for green-friendly prizes, and music by DJs Haviken Hayes and Karakter. 5pm to 2am. 1732-1756 Collins Ave. Miami Beach.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 29th @ ONENINETY: RACHEL GOODRICH performs live at this fantastic local restaurant. Nicely priced wine and beer and the kitchen's open late. 26 NE 54th St. www.oneninetyrestaurant.com

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 29th @ CRAZY 8s: If you're in the 954, check out the weekly Friday party HEATER!! Sounds by Sean Weeks, The Commissioner, JohnVincent, Marvelous Kendall and guests, visuals by Dark Intersection, photos by Michael Turpin, plus patio bar with pool tables, drink specials and more!! This week's guest DJ is MIKEY R from Radio-Active Records!! 18 and up, 21 to drink. 4 W. Las Olas Blvd. Ft. Lauderdale. myspace.com/heaterparty

SATURDAY, MARCH 1st @ LEGION PARK: Come to the UPPER EASTSIDE GREEN MARKET!! More than 20 vendors wil be selling fresh fruits and vegetables, cut flowers, orchids, plants and trees, local honey, imported ethnic products, fresh baked bread, handmade soaps, potpourri, tropical jams and preserves, plus cooking demonstrations and horticultural highlights. Hell yeah! Continues every Saturday through March 15th!! 9am to 3pm, Biscayne Boulevard + 66th St. Vendor info call 305.775.2166

SATURDAY, MARCH 1st @ BAYFRONT PARK AMPHITHEATER: Bob Marley Movement of Jah People and 103.5 The Beat presents THE 15TH ANNUAL CARIBBEAN FESTIVAL featuring live performances by Stephen Marley, Damian "Jr. Gong" Marley, Julian Marley and more!! Tickets are $45 and available at Sweat Records!! 301 N Biscayne Blvd. www.bobmarleymovement.com

SATURDAY, MARCH 1st @ SOHO STUDIOS: LAVILLATECH presents an underground change of scenery for music lovers with minimal house/techno DJs CONNIE and MICHAL HO (Switzerland)!! 21+ welcome and cash only at the bar. 10pm to 8am, 2136 NW 1st Ave. Less than 100 pre-sale tickets available at www.lavillatech.com

SATURDAY, MARCH 1st @ THE WHITE ROOM: POPLIFE this week features the stylists from Prive Salon giving free haircuts on stage to the sounds of DJs Matt Cash, Induce, and Aramis. In the Red Room, peep DISCOTETA with DJs Karakter and Haviken Hayes. Doors at 10pm. 1306 N Miami Ave. www.epoplife.com

SATURDAY, MARCH 1st @ STUDIO A: Slammie and Studio A present WHOLE WHEAT BREAD, FALLEN FROM THE SKY, FTN and MUG!! All ages, doors at 6pm, tickets $10 in advance or $12 at the door. 60 NE 11th St. www.studioamiami.com

SATURDAY, MARCH 1st @ STUDIO A: ATTACK OF THE BEATS with AK1200, B2, KCIS, RABBIT VS MAD HATTER, DERANGED, MONTE, MAD MC, and MC MOTIVE!! Doors at 11pm, all ages. 60 NE 11th St. www.studioamiami.com

SATURDAY, MARCH 1st @ ONENINETY: CLEAVELAND JONES performs "soul-o" live at this fantastic local restaurant. Nicely priced wine and beer and the kitchen's open late. 26 NE 54th St. www.oneninetyrestaurant.com

SATURDAY, MARCH 1st @ PS14: Switch and Serge Rock present ¡MAYDAY! live with HIGH RISE, PROTOMAN, 2AM, BROKEN SOUND BLVD, B DOPE, and DJs IQUE and SMALLZ!! Doors at 10pm, $6. 28 NE 14th St. www.ps14.com

SATURDAY, MARCH 1st @ TANNER STUDIO/LUMONICS: Open house at LUMONICS!! Come out for Tanner light sculptures, video by Tanner/Billard, music and refreshments. 8-11pm. 3019 NW 60th St. Ft. Lauderdale. www.lumonics.net

SUNDAY, MARCH 2nd @ PURDY LOUNGE: I Am Your Villain presents CHOCOLATE SUNDAYS with DJs Doormouse, Induce, Contra and rotating others spinning hip hop in the front, and Ray Milian, Jessica Who?, Danny Ashe and guests do it up indie/80s in the back. No cover, 21+. 1811 Purdy Ave. Miami Beach. www.myspace.com/iamyourvillain

SUNDAY, MARCH 2nd @ WVUM 90.5 FM: Tune into WVUM for PURE IMAGINATION, Miami's best radio-drama featuring darkly humorous original stories read over hypnotic loops by local musicians!! Fans of "This American Life", McSweeney's and more will love this. Pure Imagination airs Sundays at 6.15pm on WVUM 90.5 FM. Info and episodes up at myspace.com/pureimaginationshow

SUNDAY, MARCH 2nd @ THE STANDARD: Every Sunday come out for LOVE LIFE with bingo, chillin' and music by DJs Induce and Matt Cash. 8pm, 40 Island Ave. Miami Beach. www.standardhotel.com

SUNDAY, MARCH 2nd @ NOCTURNAL: Wildlife Sundays presents NOISE ARTISTRY with resident DJ NOVA!! A must for techno-lovers... Doors at 10pm. 50 NE 11th St.

MONDAY, MARCH 3rd @ JAZID: Every Monday night in Jazid's upstairs lounge check out ONE MIC MONDAY, hosted by Magen Melancholy & Co. Local, non-commercial, old school hip hop, soul and funk by resident DJ Name Brand, Mr. Alvarez and guests, and live painting on female canvas by MXYTSPLYK!! Doors at 11pm, no cover. 1342 Washington Ave. myspace.com/onemicmonday

MONDAY, MARCH 3rd @ LAUNDRY BAR: Workmens Miami presents MIXTAPE MONDAYS with DJANE, DJ Lean Rocker and DJ Engineer spinning hip hop, funk and soul every Monday night. No cover, 721 Lincoln Ln. Miami Beach. www.laundrybarmiami.com

MONDAY, MARCH 3rd @ LOVEHATE: Check out the LONELY HEARTS CLUB, hosted by Mr. Misery and The Colonel. Edwin Adams and Mr. Brown kick it ooold skool spinning jazz, blues, soul, hip hop and beyond. Doors at 9pm, 423 Washington Ave.

TUESDAY, MARCH 4th @ GOLD COAST ROLLER RINK: Roll out to INTOXISKATE every Tuesday!! DJ Misha of VooDoo Lounge spins the hits, plus cheap drinks, arcade games, videos and more!! 8pm to 2am, $4 entry, $2 skate rental. 2604 Federal Hwy. Ft. Lauderdale. myspace.com/intoxiskate

TUESDAY, MARCH 4th @ JAZID: THE ATTIC is a merger of art, music and culture every Tuesday night upstairs at Jazid!! Local artists such as LEBO, We_rd F_ckr and more do live installations to the electro sounds of resident DJs Mike Deuce, Ray Milian and weekly guests. Doors at 11pm, no cover. myspace.com/theatticmiami

TUESDAY, MARCH 4th @ CHURCHILL'S: NIGHT OF WEIRDS soldiers on with a chaotic line-up of local music!! You might hear anything and everything... 5501 NE 2nd Ave. www.churchillspub.com, www.myspace.com/nightofweirds

TUESDAY, MARCH 4th @ BUCK15: Every week check out TAKEOUT TUESDAY with awesome rotating DJs like DJ CRAZE, TOM LAROC, CONTRA, DOORMOUSE, INDUCE, SEAMSTARR, SAFE STADICK and KEEN ONE!! Hosted by Keen with 2-for-1 drinks 11 to 1am. No cover, doors at 10pm. 770 Lincoln Lane.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5th @ CHURCHILL'S: Check out Raffa and Rainer's weekly acoustic showcase - CAN YOU ROCK A LITTLE SOFTER? Each week check out talented local and national featured acts from 9.30 to midnight, with an hour of open mic before and after. It also deliciously coincides with Curry Night at Churchill's so come hungry!! This is really a great night with nice people and solid music. Only $5 cover, doors at 8.30pm, curry 'til 10, music ends at 1. 18+ welcome. 5501 NE 2nd Ave. myspace.com/cyrals

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5th @ PS14: Every Wednesday I Am Your Villain presents FINGER LICK'N featuring DJs Hugo and Stravinsky, BBQ and special events. Doors at 10pm. 28 NE 14th St.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5th @ JAZID: Check out GRAND GROOVE... Funk, hip-hop, soul and rare grooves provided by DJs Mr. Brown, DJANE, Sire Esq., Lumin, Kems and guests. No cover + weekly drink specials! 10pm to 3am, 1342 Washington Ave. Miami Beach.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5th @ STUDIO A: THE MAUSOLEUM, Wednesdays weekly at Studio A features DJs DRACULA'S DAUGHTER and CARLOS SAINT GERMAIN spinning dark music in English, Spanish, French and German... No cover, 18+, doors at 11pm. 60 NE 11th St. myspace.com/mausoleumclub

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5th @ CANELA CAFE: The talented, infamous JESSE JACKSON performs live every Wednesday!! 190 NE 46th St. myspace.com/jessejackson

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5th @ ABRAXAS: LUSH is every Wednesday night at Abraxas and features indie rock, Britpop and live performances. Hosted by Mr. Ashe and Diego Escobar. No cover, 21+. 407 Meridian Ave.

THURSDAY, MARCH 6th through SUNDAY, MARCH 9th @ BIG CYPRESS SEMINOLE INDIAN RESERVATION: It's the 6th Annual LANGERADO MUSIC FESTIVAL!! They've moved locations in order to bring you a 4-day festival like no other!! The full band line-up is: Beastie Boys • R.E.M. • Phil Lesh & Friends • 311 • Matisyahu • Thievery Corporation • The Roots • Gov't Mule • Ani DiFranco • Ben Folds • G. Love & Special Sauce • Medeski, Scofield, Martin & Wood • Built to Spill • The National • Les Claypool • Umphrey's McGee • The Disco Biscuits • Keller Williams • Mickey Hart Band • STS9 (Sound Tribe Sector 9) • of Montreal • Robert Randolph & the Family Band • The Wailers • funky Meters • Citizen Cope • Antibalas • !!! • Dark Star Orchestra • Ozomatli • Sam Bush • Minus the Bear • Ghostland Observatory • Arrested Development • Blind Melon • Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars • The New Deal • Benevento Russo Duo • Perpetual Groove • Railroad Earth • Martin Sexton • The Avett Brothers • Grace Potter and the Nocturnals • The Walkmen • Dr. Dog • Indigenous • State Radio • Vampire Weekend • The Bad Plus • The Felice Brothers • Pelican • Yard Dogs Road Show • Brett Dennen • Earl Greyhound • The New Mastersounds • Dan Deacon • Josh Ritter • Pete Francis • Ryan Shaw • Blitzen Trapper • matt pond PA • The Dynamites feat. Charles Walker • Bassnectar • Balkan Beat Box • The Lee Boys • Shout Out Louds • Golem • The Wood Brothers • Busdriver • RAQ • Will Hoge • Spam Allstars • Phix • American Babies • Dead Confederate • The Heavy Pets • Backyard Tire Fire • The Postmarks • Steel Train • Hoots and Hellmouth • Jonah Smith • Pnuma Trio • Awesome New Republic • That 1 Guy • Trevor Hall • American Bang • School of Rock All-Stars. Whew!! Come by the day or camp out. Tickets available online or (soon!) at Sweat Records. Full info at www.langerado.com

THURSDAY, MARCH 6th @ THE UPPER EASTSIDE GARDEN: Every Thursday come see a sunset movie at JANUS FILMS NIGHT at the lovely Upper Eastside Garden!! Tickets are $7 per person and includes picnic mats or seats in the garden, a bag of popcorn, and a drink. The schedule of upcoming featured films listed on their website includes classics by Antonioni, Gilliam and Godard, and continues through May so look it up!! The garden opens at 5pm, the film starts at 8pm. 7244 Biscayne Blvd. www.uppereastsidegarden.com

THURSDAY, MARCH 6th @ ONENINETY: JESSE JACKSON performs live every Thursday at this fantastic local restaurant. Nicely priced wine and beer and the kitchen's open late. 26 NE 54th St. www.oneninetyrestaurant.com

THURSDAY, MARCH 6th @ ABRAXAS: Check out weekly party APT. 407 at Abraxas Lounge. Resident DJ Chris Mora (Off The Radar blog) and friends spin classics and soon-to-be-classics. No cover, 11pm to 5am, huge beer and wine selection, free weekly champagne toast for all in attendance at 1am. 407 Meridian Ave. www.myspace.com/apt407miami

THURSDAY, MARCH 6th @ THE POORHOUSE: For a solid good time in the 954, check out ADD ADAPTER Thursdays at The Poorhouse. DJs Cabello, Mitzie and special guests spin mish mash and what nots... 10pm, no cover. 110 SW 3rd Ave. Downtown Ft. Lauderdale.

THURSDAY, MARCH 6th @ ROKBAR: Honor Roll Music and Onefifty present UNDERCOVER every Thursday with AWESOME NEW REPUBLIC playing a set of covers!! 1905 Collins Ave. Miami Beach. www.rokbarmiami.com

THURSDAY, MARCH 6th @ LAUNDRY BAR: GHETTO BLASTER every Thursday with DJs HAVIKEN HAYES, KARAKTER, D'JANE and more. No cover, 721 N Lincoln Ln. Miami Beach. myspace.com/laundrybar, myspace.com/toughtitty

THURSDAY, MARCH 6th @ PS14: SELF RUN WILL perform live with special guests LIARBIRDS (Milwaukee), SAGA HIGH, RACHEL GOODRICH, GUS CORNEL and GATO XANGO!! $5 cover. 28 NE 14th St. www.ps14.com

THURSDAY, MARCH 6th @ STUDIO A: FLIGHT OF ICARUS, ATLANTIC & PACIFIC, ROBOTS & BUTTERFLIES, SHUFLY, ADAMENT, and FILLMORE EAST with music by DJ NOSAJ. Open bar 8-9pm, $7 cover. 60 NE 11th St. www.studioamiami.com

THURSDAY, MARCH 6th @ TOBACCO ROAD: THEROCK THURDAYS at Tobacco Road presents ADORE, BIG POPPA E, GHOST OF GLORIA, and SCI FI. 9pm to 1am upstairs, 626 S Miami Ave. www.tobacco-road.net

SATURDAY, MARCH 8th @ SPINELLO GALLERY: Spinello Gallery presents the encore closing reception for the BLACKBOOKS solo exhibition "ASK US ABOUT OUR FREE STABBINGS" with special guest DJ SENSITIVE SIDE. 2294 NW 2nd Ave. www.spinellogallery.com

SATURDAY, MARCH 8th @ CULTURE ROOM: THE ENGLISH BEAT perform live!! With opening act RX BANDITS. Tickets $19.99 via Ticketmaster. 8pm, 3045 N Federal Hwy. Ft. Lauderdale. www.cultureroom.net

SATURDAY, MARCH 8th @ PURGATORY: Fetish Factory presents their monthly ALTER EGO FETISH PARTY with DJs, performances, and lots of kinky friends!! This one is medical-themed so bust out those stethoscopes... Strict dress code - rubber, vinyl, leather, gothic, fetish glam, cyber erotic, kinky drag, victorian, uniform, or ultra-formal so play dress up. 18+ welcome, $10 in advance, $15 online or $20 at the door. Purgatory (formerly The Saint) is at 1000 W SR-84. Full info at www.thefetishparty.com

SATURDAY, MARCH 8th @ PS14: Switch presents STATIC INTERFERENCE with live performances by THE FREAKIN HOTT, ASTARI NITE, RIMSKY, BOY and DJ LADY ANIME!! Doors at 10pm, $6. 28 NE 14th St. www.ps14.com

SATURDAY, MARCH 8th @ STUDIO A: JUNK SCIENCE features live music from ARTOFFICIAL, BACHACO and AMNESTY with DJ Stravinsky spinning all night. All ages, doors at 6pm, $10. 60 NE 11th St. www.studioamiami.com

MONDAY, MARCH 10th @ STUDIO A: Slammie and Studio A present STRIKE ANYWHERE, THE RIVERBOAT GAMBLERS, COLISEUM, and MODERN DAY 84!! All ages, doors at 7pm, tickets $12 in advance. 60 NE 11th St. www.studioamiami.com

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12th @ BUCK15: 131 Projects presents MAGIC CITY, an art exhibition dedicated to Miami and the wide variety of local talent that resides in the thriving city!! Featuring work by over 30 esteemed locals including AHOLSNIFFSGLUE, KRAVE, ROSS FORD, GEMS, TYPOE, JOSE EL REY, ALEX YANES, JOHN VALE and more!! Music by DJ STRAVINSKY. 7pm to midnight, complimentary drinks 7-8pm. 707 Lincoln Lane. Miami Beach. www.131projects.com

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12th @ REVOLUTION: THEY MIGHT BE GIANTS perform live with opening act THE POSTMARKS!! Doors at 7pm, 14+, tickets via Ticketmaster. 200 W Broward Blvd. Ft. Lauderdale. www.jointherevolution.net

THURSDAY, MARCH 13th @ TRANSIT LOUNGE: NIL LARA performs live!! 10pm, no cover. 729 SW 1st Ave. nillara.blogspot.com

THURSDAY, MARCH 13th @ TOBACCO ROAD: QUEEN OF THE SCENE and THEROCK THURDAYS at Tobacco Road present ROYALTY featuring live performances by DIVIDED BY SILENCE, BRAND NAME PUNK, SPACE STATION 5, DALEENA SEGUI, ADRIAN MESA, FRANCHESCA RAMSEY and special guest DAVE JAY (NYC). 9pm to 1am upstairs, 626 S Miami Ave. www.tobacco-road.net

SATURDAY, MARCH 15th @ PS14: Switch Saturdays and Buffalo invite you to a multi-sensory COLLISION featuring music by RAFFA (of Raffa + Rainer), MAGEN MELANCHOLY, SINDRI, ELASTIC BOND, JOHN HANCOCK (ANR), OUT OF THE ANONYMOUS plus special guest DJs, body painting by MYXTSPLYK, featured artwork by ALISSA CHRISTINE and EV RUIZ, and projection art with VJ ALESS!! Doors at 10pm, $5. 28 NE 14th St. www.ps14.com

SATURDAY, MARCH 15th @ STUDIO A: MUSIC IS A WEAPON, TERESO, C.H.A.L.K., ASTARI NITE, RIMSKY, TV KILLS KIDS with DJs LADY ANIME and NOSAJ!! Doors at 9pm. 60 NE 11th St. www.studioamiami.com

THURSDAY, MARCH 20th @ THE MIAMI ART MUSEUM: The third Thursdays of every month check out the JAM @ MAM - "happy hour with an artful twist" featuring art, music, cocktails and hors d'oeuvres. 5-8.30pm, museum members free, non-members $10. 101 West Flagler St. miamiartmuseum.org

THURSDAY, MARCH 20th @ TOBACCO ROAD: THEROCK THURDAYS at Tobacco Road presents the UNDERGROUND CONCERT SERIES with ALUCARD, THE CORNERSTONERS and more!! 9pm to 1am upstairs, 626 S Miami Ave. www.tobacco-road.net

FRIDAY, MARCH 21st @ MIAMI KILLIAN SENIOR HIGH: On the patio next to the butterfly garden, the Annex Building will be renamed "The Robert Hood Wing" in honor of English teacher ROBERT HOOD, who passed away due to cancer in 2004. [Mr. Hood was a truly inspirational educator, a kind-hearted and sympathetic soul, and a personal friend of mine. His passion for music was one of the motivations to open the store and Sweat wouldn't have happened without him. -Lolo]. Ceremony starts at 10am. 10655 Cougar Way. Miami 33176. http://killian.dadeschools.net

SATURDAY, MARCH 22nd @ AMERICAN AIRLINES ARENA: JAY-Z and MARY J. BLIGE perform live!! Tickets on sale soon via Ticketmaster. 601 Biscayne Blvd.

SATURDAY, MARCH 22nd @ TOBACCO ROAD: Ploppy Palace Productions presents the 5th ANNUAL EVERGLADES AWARENESS BENEFIT CONCERT!! As a testament to the diversity of supporters for this cause, there will be a broad variety of musical styles including jazz, rock, folk, traditional Peruvian, vocal harmonies, melodic keyboards, Latin, funk, hip hop, experimental, tribal rhythms, world beat fusion, psychedelic grooves and various interactive jams. Plus, spoken word, live art, DVD slide show, speakers and advocates, and tables from a variety of community organizations. 4pm to 3am, $10. 626 S Miami Ave. Full info at myspace.com/evergladesawareness

SATURDAY, MARCH 22nd @ PS14: SWITCH presents LOSE THE ROOKIE, THE GETBACK, MAD MARTIGAN, STAY HITT with DJs MICHAEL MIDNIGHT (Boy Prostitute), LADY ANIME (The Mausoleum), and D. PANTIES (Alternolifestyle). Doors at 10pm. 28 NE 14th St. www.ps14.com

TUESDAY, MARCH 25th @ SHAKE-A-LEG: Books & Books and Sweat Records present a benefit concert for Shake-A-Leg featuring a live performance by KIMYA DAWSON!! More details to come...

TUESDAY, MARCH 25th @ PURDY LOUNGE: BEMBA is a dope free event featuring some of the best performers Miami has to offer including LE SPAM, PUSH BUTTON OBJECTS, SINDRI, ALPHA 606, NOMADIC, AFROBETA, ELASTIC BOND, MANIAC, AS1, KARAKTER, MEDLEY and HAVIKEN HAYES!! Two rooms of music going all night, 10pm to 5am, no cover!! 1811 Purdy Ave. Miami Beach. www.purdylounge.com

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26th @ STUDIO A: DOWNTOWN RIOT 2 featuring SWITCH, SLINDEN, JESSE ROSE, ANNIE MAC, DUKE DUMONT and DROP THE LIME!! Tickets $15 in advance through wanttickets.com. Doors at 10pm, 21+. 60 NE 11th St. www.studioamiami.com

THURSDAY, MARCH 27th @ STUDIO A: GET PHYSICAL MIAMI 2 with M.A.N.D.Y., HEIDI, TIEFSCHWARZ, JUNIOR BOYS, NOZE (live) and ITALO BOYZ!! Tickets $20 in advance via wanttickets.com. Doors at 10pm, 21+. 60 NE 11th St. www.studioamiami.com

THURSDAY, MARCH 27th @ THE STANDARD: Every 4th Thursday, enjoy conscious music and networking at THE STANDARD. Natural and organic treats. Come take a tranquil journey with music from DJ Inga Ambrosia. Enjoy the spa for $10 which includes sauna, turkish bath, steam room, jacuzzi and pool. Network with environmentally friendly folks. 7pm - 11pm, 40 Island Ave. Miami Beach. www.standardhotel.com, www.ingaambrosia.com

THURSDAY, MARCH 27th @ TOBACCO ROAD: THEROCK THURDAYS at Tobacco Road presents SOME BODY'S MOMMA, JOHNNY ON THE ROCKS (NYC), VYRUS (JACKSONVILLE) and THE BLEEDING ECHOES. 9pm to 1am upstairs, 626 S Miami Ave. www.tobacco-road.net

FRIDAY, MARCH 28th @ PS14: Transient Force, Stilleben, and Interdimensional Transmissions present SOMETHING SIMPLE featuring live performances by LUKE EARGOGGLE and ECTOMORPH plus GOSUB, ALPHA 606, VIDRIO, NOMADIC, AS1, HECTIC, SPECTRE313, UPROKK, WUNDT, MEDLEY, KARAKTER and WRECK!! Come at 9pm to watch the movie "DARKBEAT" and stay for the music... $15 before midnight, $20 after midnight, with free giveaways to the first 100 people. 28 NE 14th St. www.ps14.com

SATURDAY, MARCH 29th @ RIVIERA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH: EarthSave Miami presents a VEGAN POTLUCK with this month's guest speaker Dr. Frank Sabatino speaking on "Food Connections." Please bring a vegan dish (no animal products, eggs, dairy, honey, hydrogenated oils or chemical additives - if you're unsure an organic green salad or fresh fruit is fine!!) that will serve 8-10 and your own place setting. Free to EarthSave members and first-timers, $5 for non-members. 6.30pm. 5275 Sunset Drive. South Miami.

SATURDAY, MARCH 29th @ STUDIO A: FIXED WMC FREAKOUT with EROL ALKAN, SIMIAN MOBILE DISCO (live), RADIOSLAVE, GUI BORATTO (live), RITON, JDH & DAVE P, and RORY PHILLIPS!! Doors at 10pm, ticket info TBA. 60 NE 11th St. www.studioamiami.com

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2nd @ FILLMORE MIAMI BEACH AT JACKIE GLEASON THEATER: THE MARS VOLTA perform live!! Tickets $38.50 via Ticketmaster. 1700 Washington Ave. Miami Beach.

FRIDAY, APRIL 4th @ STUDIO A: TOKYO POLICE CLUB perform live!! With opening act Eagle Seagull. ALL AGES, doors at 6pm. 60 NE 11th St. www.studioamiami.com

SATURDAY, APRIL 5th @ CULTURE ROOM: Formerly Manitoba... CARIBOU (Domino Records) performs live!! With opening act F*CK BUTTONS. Tickets via Ticketmaster. 8pm, 3045 N Federal Hwy. Ft. Lauderdale. www.cultureroom.net

SATURDAY, APRIL 5th @ STUDIO A: CAPPADONNA of the Wu-Tang Clan performs live with BIG NOYD, GARCIA, MAJOR LEAGUE and PSYKO SOUTH!! Free event for everyone over 21, doors at 11pm. 60 NE 11th St. www.studioamiami.com

TUESDAY, APRIL 8th @ CULTURE ROOM: The NEW YORK DOLLS perform live!! Tickets $22 via Ticketmaster or $25 at the door. 7.30pm, 3045 N Federal Hwy. Ft. Lauderdale. www.cultureroom.net

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9th @ SWEAT RECORDS: The SWEAT BOOKS Book Club meets to discuss the controversial "Satanic Verses" by Salman Rushdie!! Meeting starts at 8pm, refreshments provided, all bookworms welcome!! Be there and be square. 5505 NE 2nd Ave. www.sweatrecordsmiami.com

SATURDAY, APRIL 12th @ MIAMI LIGHT PROJECT: Miami Light projects presents "WIRE WIRE WIRE" - a night of time-based art orchestrated by local artist FEDERICO NESSI and featuring a live performance by ELECTRIC BUNNIES, dance piece "Parucca" by ANA MENDEZ, and Nessi's original WIRE WIRE WIRE, a multi-media installation combining video, live audio, and sculpture. One night only!! Admission is free and open to the public. 8pm to 11pm, with reception hosted by Sweat Records. 3000 Biscayne Blvd. #100. myspace.com/wirewirewire

SATURDAY, APRIL 12th @ REVOLUTION: IRON AND WINE performs live!! Tickets via Ticketmaster. Doors at 7pm. 200 W Broward Blvd. Ft. Lauderdale. www.jointherevolution.net

SATURDAY, APRIL 12th @ FILLMORE MIAMI BEACH AT JACKIE GLEASON THEATER: MARGARET CHO performs live!! Tickets $43.50 via Ticketmaster. 1700 Washington Ave. Miami Beach.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16th @ REVOLUTION: SPOON performs live with guests THE WALKMEN and WHITE RABBITS!! Tickets via Ticketmaster. 200 W Broward Blvd. Ft. Lauderdale. www.jointherevolution.net

FRIDAY, APRIL 18th @ BROWARD CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS: Legendary Bollywood songstress ASHA BHOSLE performs live!! Don't miss this!!!!!! 8pm, tickets $35-140 via Ticketmaster. 201 SW 5th Ave. Ft. Lauderdale.

FRIDAY, APRIL 18th @ CULTURE ROOM: VHS OR BETA perform live!! Tickets $9.99 via Ticketmaster. 8pm, 3045 N Federal Hwy. Ft. Lauderdale. www.cultureroom.net

SUNDAY, APRIL 20th @ CRANDON PARK: Celebrate Earth Day with EARTHFEST 2008!! Full details TBA. 4000 Crandon Blvd., Key Biscayne. For more information or to get involved go to www.greenermiami.com/earthfest/

MONDAY, APRIL 21st @ REVOLUTION: MINISTRY perform live with guests MESHUGGAH and HEMLOCK!! Doors at 6.30pm, tickets via Ticketmaster. 200 W Broward Blvd. Ft. Lauderdale. www.jointherevolution.net

THURSDAY, APRIL 24th @ STUDIO A: As part of the 2008 Heineken TransAtlantic Festival, The Rhythm Foundation presents BONDE DO ROLE live!! With opening act THE DOWN HOME SOUTHERNAIRES and DJ MIKE DEUCE!! Tickets are $15 in advance through www.groovetickets.com or $21 at the door. 8pm, 60 NE 11th St. www.studioamiami.com

SATURDAY, MAY 3rd @ BANK ATLANTIC CENTER SINATRA THEATER: Blues legend B.B. KING performs live!! Tickets $62.75-82.75 via Ticketmaster. 8pm, 2555 Panther Pkwy. Sunrise.

MONDAY, MAY 5th @ CRUZAN AMPHITHEATER (formerly Sound Advice): RADIOHEAD perform live!! Tickets $32-55 via Ticketmaster. 601-7 Sansbury Way, West Palm Beach.

THURSDAY, MAY 8th @ REVOLUTION: MINDLESS SELF INDULGENCE perform live!! Doors at 6.30pm, tickets via Ticketmaster. 200 W Broward Blvd. Ft. Lauderdale. www.jointherevolution.net

SATURDAY, MAY 17th @ CRUZAN AMPHITHEATER: THE POLICE perform live with special guests ELVIS COSTELLO & THE IMPOSTERS!! Holy crap... Tickets $40-225 via Ticketmaster. 7.30pm. 601-7 Sansbury Way, West Palm Beach.

THURSDAY, JUNE 12th @ STUDIO A: LADYTRON live with DATAROCK!! Doors at 9pm. Tickets $22 in advance or $25 day of show. 60 NE 11th St. www.studioamiami.com

DUNNYS + VENETIAN SNARES!!

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Dear Friends,

Our block was poppin' this week!! Wednesday night's Local Author Showcase was a big hit and next door "Can You Rock A Little Softer?" (the weekly mostly-acoustic showcase at Churchill's) had some amazing acts and open-mic'ers going until 3am!! Next Wednesday evening is the SWEAT BOOKS Book Club meeting so finish up Irvine Welsh's "Bedroom Secrets for the Master Chefs" and plan for a nice night out...

New at Sweat this week: FRENCH DUNNYS!! Kid Robot's new collection of 3" soft vinyl bunny figures were just released yesterday and are tricked out by some of France's hottest artists. They're $7 a pop and going fast so come and get 'em. Other toys recently added to our shelves include 4" customizable Mini Munnys, Frank Kozik's Smorkin' Labbits Series 3, fuzzy Yummy Donut Keychains, Series 2 of the Munny Zipper Pulls and Tokidoki's spiky Cactus Pups!!

This weekend we've got a full line-up of titillating events for you:

TONIGHT: Film screening and panel discussion at Sweat!! The SUPER group (Students United for Palestinian Equal Rights) presents a viewing of the award-winning documentary "OCCUPATION 101" followed by a group discussion with some panelists close to the cause. This event starts at 7.30pm and is free and open to everyone.

SATURDAY (at PS14): Sweat + Switch are extremely happy to be presenting a rare live performance by Canada's electronic mastermind VENETIAN SNARES!! Pre-sale tickets have been going fast and people are literally coming from all over to attend this show. Also on the bill tonight is the one and only OTTO VON SCHIRACH (with the Witch Doctor of course), a DJ set by DOORMOUSE and more!! If you like crazy electronic music, this is definitely going to be one of the shows of the year.

SUNDAY (at Churchills): TORCHE are back in South Florida and ready to ROCK. Also on the bill - THE JACUZZI BOYS, THE WATERFORD LANDING and TONGUES OF THE HEARTWORM!! Come out for some fuzzy, noisy, sludgy, guitar-heavy goodness.

Sweat's open 12 to 12 every day, so have a great weekend everyone and stop by if you're in the neighborhood...

Cheers,
Lolo, Jsin + the Sweat crew

P.S. Before Snares on Saturday, there's a cool event happening at the Upper Eastside Garden. They're unveiling a new obstacle/hazard on their putt-putt course by local artist Aja Albertson and Aunt Dracula from Philly are playing live!! It starts at 7pm and if you say "Sweat!" at the door you can get in for $5 instead of $10, and there's free beer all night. Cheers!!

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UPCOMING LOCAL EVENT GOODNESS:

(If your event is not in here send one email to lolo [at] sweatrecordsmiami [dot] com with the flier image and all the info. It's that simple.)

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 22nd @ SWEAT RECORDS: South Florida Palestinian Solidarity presents a FILM SCREENING + DISCUSSION on non-violence and the joint struggle for peace and justice. See the award-winning documentary film OCCUPATION 101 and stay for a panel discussion featuring people close to the cause. 7.30pm, FREE. 5505 NE 2nd Ave. www.sweatrecordsmiami.com

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 22nd @ CHURCHILL'S: THE REMNANTS performs live with guests F, JOLLY BADFELLOW, TO BE HATED, ENOUGH and FTN!! $5 cover, 5501 NE 2nd Ave. www.churchillspub.com

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 22nd @ THE CATALINA HOTEL: Swank Entertainment presents THE GREEN PARTY every Friday!! A $10 donation to the Environmental Coalition of Miami Beach gets you complimentary organic Veev cocktails, organic hors d'oeuvres, a raffle for green-friendly prizes, and music by DJs Haviken Hayes and Karakter. 5pm to 2am. 1732-1756 Collins Ave. Miami Beach.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 22nd@ PS14: LOOP presents four girl DJs bringing a banging dance party... FAUX REAL, OLY, CUCI and QUITA throw down plus $3 Sweet-Tart shots all night!! 28 NE 14th St. www.ps14.com

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 22nd @ CRAZY 8s: If you're in the 954, check out the weekly Friday party HEATER!! Sounds by Sean Weeks, The Commissioner, JohnVincent, Marvelous Kendall and guests, visuals by Dark Intersection, photos by Michael Turpin, plus patio bar with pool tables, drink specials and more!! 18 and up, 21 to drink. 4 W. Las Olas Blvd. Ft. Lauderdale. myspace.com/heaterparty

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 22nd @ STUDIO A: Friday nights weekly is LADIES AND EIGHTIES with DJs Shredded Beats and Captain Awesome. Ladies drink free all night, doors at 10pm, 18+, no cover before 11pm (after is $5 for girls and $10 for guys). 60 NE 11th St. www.studioamiami.com

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23rd @ LEGION PARK: Come to the UPPER EASTSIDE GREEN MARKET!! More than 20 vendors wil be selling fresh fruits and vegetables, cut flowers, orchids, plants and trees, local honey, imported ethnic products, fresh baked bread, handmade soaps, potpourri, tropical jams and preserves, plus cooking demonstrations and horticultural highlights. Hell yeah! Continues every Saturday through March 15th!! 9am to 3pm, Biscayne Boulevard + 66th St. Vendor info call 305.775.2166

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23rd @ PS14: Switch and Sweat present a first-ever South Florida live performance by VENETIAN SNARES (Planet Mu)!!!! With OTTO VON SCHIRACH (Ipecac/Schematic) + THE VOODOO WITCH DOCTOR + YOUNGER SISTER OF PIMP QUEETOE, plus DJs DOORMOUSE, BURN and DRACULA'S DAUGHTER!! Hosted by Notorious Nastie. Tickets $15 in advance available at Sweat Records, Books & Books (Lincoln Rd.), Uncle Sam's or ps14.com/tickets. 28 NE 14th St.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23rd @ UPPER EASTSIDE GARDEN: The Upper Eastside Garden is proud to unveil it's newest Mini Golf Hazard/Sculpture by local artist AJA ALBERTSON, with live music by Philly's AUNT DRACULA!! $10 cover gets you music, putt-putt and free Grolsch beer [only $5 if you say "Sweat!" at the door]. 7pm to 11pm. 7244 Biscayne Blvd. www.uppereastsidegarden.com

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23rd @ STUDIO A: Come to an early matinee show featuring GUAJIRO, LA VIEJA GUARDIA, DATE, LIFE OF SEALS, GLASS BULLETS, MALT LIQUOR RIOT and special guests EL PICHY!! Guajiro will also be filming a video... Doors at 4pm, first band at 5pm, $7. 60 NE 11th St. www.studioamiami.com

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23rd @ RIVIERA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH: EarthSave Miami presents a VEGAN POTLUCK with guest speaker Will Tuttle, Ph.D., author of "The World Peace Diet" with a talk entitled "Eating For Peace: Hidden Roots of War and Injustice." Please bring a vegan dish (no animal products, eggs, dairy, honey, hydrogenated oils or chemical additives - if you're unsure an organic green salad or fresh fruit is fine!!) that will serve 8-10 and your own place setting. Free to EarthSave members and first-timers, $5 for non-members. 6.30pm. 5275 Sunset Drive. South Miami.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23rd @ THE WHITE ROOM: Poplife presents a live performance by Mr. Miami himself - JOSE EL REY!! Followed by DJs Matt Cash, Induce, and Aramis. Doors at 10pm. 1306 N Miami Ave. www.epoplife.com

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23rd @ RESPECTABLE STREET CAFE: CASIOTONE FOR THE PAINFULLY ALONE performs live with DEAR NORA and HELLO HUMAN!! 8pm. 518 West Clematis St. Downtown West Palm Beach.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23rd @ AREA 7 MUSIC + ALE (formerly Duck Soup): CityLink and Trigger Finger Productions present THE BATTLE FOR BEERFEST!! 13 bands compete for the opportunity to play at City Link's annual Beerfest. 8pm to 3am, $10 for 18+, $5 for 21+ and $20 all you can drink well and draft all night. 3809 N Powerline Rd. Oakland Park 33309.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 24th @ WVUM 90.5 FM: Tune into WVUM for PURE IMAGINATION, Miami's best radio-drama featuring darkly humorous original stories read over hypnotic loops by local musicians!! Fans of "This American Life", McSweeney's and more will love this. Pure Imagination airs Sundays at 6.15pm on WVUM 90.5 FM. Info and episodes up at myspace.com/pureimaginationshow

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 24th @ CHURCHILL'S: TORCHE returns to South Florida for a live performance with special guests THE JACUZZI BOYS, WATERFORD LANDING, and TONGUE OF THE HEARTWORM - hell yeah!!!! 8pm, 5501 NE 2nd Ave. www.churchillspub.com

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 24th @ PURDY LOUNGE: This Chocolate Sunday, catch DJ CRAZE in the hometown stop on his North American Tour!! Celebrate the release of his new mix in the Fabric Live series!! No cover, 21+. 1811 Purdy Ave. Miami Beach. www.djcraze.com

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 24th @ THE STANDARD: Every Sunday come out for LOVE LIFE with bingo, chillin' and music by DJs Induce and Matt Cash. 8pm, 40 Island Ave. Miami Beach. www.standardhotel.com

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 25th @ STUDIO A: It's the return of NASTIE'S FEMALE WRESTLING with live music by OTTO VON SCHIRACH, MAD MARTIGAN and CRACKWHORE SWEETHEARTS, DJs Doormouse and Alan Ash, and hosted by Notorious Nastie himself... Doors at 8pm. 60 NE 11th St. www.studioamiami.com

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 25th @ JAZID: Every Monday night in Jazid's upstairs lounge check out ONE MIC MONDAY, hosted by Magen Melancholy & Co. Local, non-commercial, old school hip hop, soul and funk by resident DJ Name Brand, Mr. Alvarez and guests, and live painting on female canvas by MXYTSPLYK!! Doors at 11pm, no cover. 1342 Washington Ave. myspace.com/onemicmonday

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 25th @ LAUNDRY BAR: Workmens Miami presents MIXTAPE MONDAYS with DJANE, DJ Lean Rocker and DJ Engineer spinning hip hop, funk and soul every Monday night. No cover, 721 Lincoln Ln. Miami Beach. www.laundrybarmiami.com

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 25th @ LOVEHATE: Check out the LONELY HEARTS CLUB, hosted by Mr. Misery and The Colonel. Edwin Adams and Mr. Brown kick it ooold skool spinning jazz, blues, soul, hip hop and beyond. Doors at 9pm, 423 Washington Ave.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 26th @ GOLD COAST ROLLER RINK: Roll out to INTOXISKATE every Tuesday!! DJ Misha of VooDoo Lounge spins the hits, plus cheap drinks, arcade games, videos and more!! 8pm to 2am, $4 entry, $2 skate rental. 2604 Federal Hwy. Ft. Lauderdale. myspace.com/intoxiskate

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 26th @ JAZID: THE ATTIC is a merger of art, music and culture every Tuesday night upstairs at Jazid!! Local artists such as LEBO, We_rd F_ckr and more do live installations to the electro sounds of resident DJs Mike Deuce, Ray Milian and weekly guests. Doors at 11pm, no cover. myspace.com/theatticmiami

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 26th @ BUCK15: Every week check out TAKEOUT TUESDAY with awesome rotating DJs like DJ CRAZE, TOM LAROC, CONTRA, DOORMOUSE, INDUCE, SEAMSTARR, SAFE STADICK and KEEN ONE!! Hosted by Keen with 2-for-1 drinks 11 to 1am. No cover, doors at 10pm. 770 Lincoln Lane.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 27th @ SWEAT RECORDS: The SWEAT BOOKS Book Club meets to discuss "Bedroom Secrets of the Master Chefs" by Irvine Welsh (Trainspotting, The Acid House, Filth, etc.)!! 8pm, all bookworms welcome!! Be there and be square. 5505 NE 2nd Ave. www.sweatrecordsmiami.com

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 27th @ CHURCHILL'S: Check out Raffa and Rainer's weekly acoustic showcase - CAN YOU ROCK A LITTLE SOFTER? Each week check out talented local and national featured acts from 9.30 to midnight, with an hour of open mic before and after. It also deliciously coincides with Curry Night at Churchill's so come hungry!! This is really a great night with nice people and solid music. Only $5 cover, doors at 8.30pm, curry 'til 10, music ends at 1. 18+ welcome. 5501 NE 2nd Ave. myspace.com/cyrals

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 27th @ PS14: Every Wednesday I Am Your Villain presents FINGER LICK'N featuring DJs Hugo and Stravinsky, BBQ and special events. Doors at 10pm. 28 NE 14th St.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 27th @ JAZID: Check out GRAND GROOVE... Funk, hip-hop, soul and rare grooves provided by DJs Mr. Brown, DJANE, Sire Esq., Lumin, Kems and guests. No cover + weekly drink specials! 10pm to 3am, 1342 Washington Ave. Miami Beach.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 27th @ STUDIO A: THE MAUSOLEUM, Wednesdays weekly at Studio A features DJs DRACULA'S DAUGHTER and CARLOS SAINT GERMAIN spinning dark music in English, Spanish, French and German... No cover, 18+, doors at 11pm. 60 NE 11th St. myspace.com/mausoleumclub

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 27th @ CANELA CAFE: The talented, infamous JESSE JACKSON performs live every Wednesday!! 190 NE 46th St. myspace.com/jessejackson

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 27th @ ABRAXAS: LUSH is every Wednesday night at Abraxas and features indie rock, Britpop and live performances. Hosted by Mr. Ashe and Diego Escobar. No cover, 21+. 407 Meridian Ave.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28th @ THE UPPER EASTSIDE GARDEN: Every Thursday come see a sunset movie at JANUS FILMS NIGHT at the lovely Upper Eastside Garden!! Tickets are $7 per person and includes picnic mats or seats in the garden, a bag of popcorn, and a drink. The schedule of upcoming featured films listed on their website includes classics by Antonioni, Gilliam and Godard, and continues through May so look it up!! The garden opens at 5pm, the film starts at 8pm. 7244 Biscayne Blvd. www.uppereastsidegarden.com

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28th @ ONENINETY: JESSE JACKSON performs live every Thursday at this fantastic local restaurant. Nicely priced wine and beer and the kitchen's open late. 26 NE 54th St. www.oneninetyrestaurant.com

THURSDAY,FEBRUARY 28th @ ABRAXAS: Check out weekly party APT. 407 at Abraxas Lounge. Resident DJ Chris Mora (Off The Radar blog) and friends spin classics and soon-to-be-classics. No cover, 11pm to 5am, huge beer and wine selection, free weekly champagne toast for all in attendance at 1am. 407 Meridian Ave. www.myspace.com/apt407miami

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28th @ THE POORHOUSE: For a solid good time in the 954, check out ADD ADAPTER Thursdays at The Poorhouse. DJs Cabello, Mitzie and special guests spin mish mash and what nots... 10pm, no cover. 110 SW 3rd Ave. Downtown Ft. Lauderdale.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28th @ LAUNDRY BAR: GHETTO BLASTER every Thursday with DJs HAVIKEN HAYES, KARAKTER, D'JANE and more. No cover, 721 N Lincoln Ln. Miami Beach. myspace.com/laundrybar, myspace.com/toughtitty

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28th @ THE STANDARD: Every 4th Thursday, enjoy conscious music and networking at THE STANDARD. Natural and organic treats. Come take a tranquil journey with music from DJ Inga Ambrosia. Enjoy the spa for $10 which includes sauna, turkish bath, steam room, jacuzzi and pool. Network with environmentally friendly folks. 7pm - 11pm, 40 Island Ave. Miami Beach. www.standardhotel.com, www.ingaambrosia.com

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 29th @ MANUEL ARTIME THEATER: The Rhythm Foundation and Poplife present JOSE GONZALEZ (Domino Records) live with special guest MIA DOI TODD!! Don't miss this!! Advance tickets are $16 through groovetickets.com and local outlets, or $21 at the door. Doors at 8pm, 900 SW 1st St. Miami. www.therhythmfoundation.com, www.epoplife.com

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 29th @ CHURCHILL'S PUB: Nastie presents ANIMALS OF THE ARCTIC, LE FANTOME, DINO FELIPE, SQUARES VS AMERICA, BLEEDING ECHOES and PRETTY PLEASE!! Doors at 9pm, $6. 5501 NE 2nd Ave. www.churchillspub.com

SATURDAY, MARCH 1st @ BAYFRONT PARK AMPHITHEATER: Bob Marley Movement of Jah People and 103.5 The Beat presents THE 15TH ANNUAL CARIBBEAN FESTIVAL featuring live performances by Stephen Marley, Damian "Jr. Gong" Marley, Julian Marley and more!! Tickets are $45 and available at Sweat Records!! 301 N Biscayne Blvd. www.bobmarleymovement.com

SATURDAY, MARCH 1st @ STUDIO A: Slammie and Studio A present WHOLE WHEAT BREAD, FALLEN FROM THE SKY, FTN and MUG!! All ages, doors at 6pm, tickets $10 in advance or $12 at the door. 60 NE 11th St. www.studioamiami.com

SATURDAY, MARCH 1st @ PS14: Switch and Serge Rock present ¡MAYDAY! live with HIGH RISE, PROTOMAN, 2AM, BROKEN SOUND BLVD, B DOPE, and DJs IQUE and SMALLZ!! Doors at 10pm, $6. 28 NE 14th St. www.ps14.com

SUNDAY, MARCH 2nd @ PURDY LOUNGE: I Am Your Villain presents CHOCOLATE SUNDAYS with DJs Doormouse, Induce, Contra and rotating others spinning hip hop in the front, and Ray Milian, Jessica Who?, Danny Ashe and guests do it up indie/80s in the back. No cover, 21+. 1811 Purdy Ave. Miami Beach. www.myspace.com/iamyourvillain

FRIDAY, MARCH 6th through SUNDAY, MARCH 9th @ BIG CYPRESS SEMINOLE INDIAN RESERVATION: It's the 6th Annual LANGERADO MUSIC FESTIVAL!! They've moved locations in order to bring you a 4-day festival like no other!! The full band line-up is: Beastie Boys • R.E.M. • Phil Lesh & Friends • 311 • Matisyahu • Thievery Corporation • The Roots • Gov't Mule • Ani DiFranco • Ben Folds • G. Love & Special Sauce • Medeski, Scofield, Martin & Wood • Built to Spill • The National • Les Claypool • Umphrey's McGee • The Disco Biscuits • Keller Williams • Mickey Hart Band • STS9 (Sound Tribe Sector 9) • of Montreal • Robert Randolph & the Family Band • The Wailers • funky Meters • Citizen Cope • Antibalas • !!! • Dark Star Orchestra • Ozomatli • Sam Bush • Minus the Bear • Ghostland Observatory • Arrested Development • Blind Melon • Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars • The New Deal • Benevento Russo Duo • Perpetual Groove • Railroad Earth • Martin Sexton • The Avett Brothers • Grace Potter and the Nocturnals • The Walkmen • Dr. Dog • Indigenous • State Radio • Vampire Weekend • The Bad Plus • The Felice Brothers • Pelican • Yard Dogs Road Show • Brett Dennen • Earl Greyhound • The New Mastersounds • Dan Deacon • Josh Ritter • Pete Francis • Ryan Shaw • Blitzen Trapper • matt pond PA • The Dynamites feat. Charles Walker • Bassnectar • Balkan Beat Box • The Lee Boys • Shout Out Louds • Golem • The Wood Brothers • Busdriver • RAQ • Will Hoge • Spam Allstars • Phix • American Babies • Dead Confederate • The Heavy Pets • Backyard Tire Fire • The Postmarks • Steel Train • Hoots and Hellmouth • Jonah Smith • Pnuma Trio • Awesome New Republic • That 1 Guy • Trevor Hall • American Bang • School of Rock All-Stars. Whew!! Come by the day or camp out. Tickets available online or (soon!) at Sweat Records. Full info at www.langerado.com

THURSDAY, MARCH 6th @ PS14: SELF RUN WILL perform live with special guests LIARBIRDS (Milwaukee), SAGA HIGH, RACHEL GOODRICH, GUS CORNEL and GATO XANGO!! $5 cover. 28 NE 14th St. www.ps14.com

SATURDAY, MARCH 8th @ CULTURE ROOM: THE ENGLISH BEAT perform live!! With opening act RX BANDITS. Tickets $19.99 via Ticketmaster. 8pm, 3045 N Federal Hwy. Ft. Lauderdale. www.cultureroom.net

SATURDAY, MARCH 8th @ PURGATORY: Fetish Factory presents their monthly ALTER EGO FETISH PARTY with DJs, performances, and lots of kinky friends!! This one is medical-themed so bust out those stethoscopes... Strict dress code - rubber, vinyl, leather, gothic, fetish glam, cyber erotic, kinky drag, victorian, uniform, or ultra-formal so play dress up. 18+ welcome, $10 in advance, $15 online or $20 at the door. Purgatory (formerly The Saint) is at 1000 W SR-84. Full info at www.thefetishparty.com

SATURDAY, MARCH 8th @ PS14: Switch presents STATIC INTERFERENCE with live performances by THE FREAKIN HOTT, ASTARI NITE, RIMSKY, BOY and DJ LADY ANIME!! Doors at 10pm, $6. 28 NE 14th St. www.ps14.com

SATURDAY, MARCH 8th @ STUDIO A: JUNK SCIENCE features live music from ARTOFFICIAL, BACHACO and AMNESTY with DJ Stravinsky spinning all night. All ages, doors at 6pm, $10. 60 NE 11th St. www.studioamiami.com

MONDAY, MARCH 10th @ STUDIO A: Slammie and Studio A present STRIKE ANYWHERE, THE RIVERBOAT GAMBLERS, COLISEUM, and MODERN DAY 84!! All ages, doors at 7pm, tickets $12 in advance. 60 NE 11th St. www.studioamiami.com

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12th @ REVOLUTION: THEY MIGHT BE GIANTS perform live!! Doors at 7pm, 14+, tickets via Ticketmaster. 200 W Broward Blvd. Ft. Lauderdale. www.jointherevolution.net

THURSDAY, MARCH 13th @ TRANSIT LOUNGE: NIL LARA performs live!! 10pm, no cover. 729 SW 1st Ave. nillara.blogspot.com

SATURDAY, MARCH 15th @ PS14: Switch Saturdays and Buffalo invite you to a multi-sensory COLLISION featuring music by RAFFA (of Raffa + Rainer), MAGEN MELANCHOLY, SINDRI, ELASTIC BOND, JOHN HANCOCK (ANR), OUT OF THE ANONYMOUS plus special guest DJs, body painting by MYXTSPLYK, featured artwork by ALISSA CHRISTINE and EV RUIZ, and projection art with VJ ALESS!! Doors at 10pm, $5. 28 NE 14th St. www.ps14.com

SATURDAY, MARCH 15th @ STUDIO A: MUSIC IS A WEAPON, TERESO, C.H.A.L.K., ASTARI NITE, RIMSKY, TV KILLS KIDS with DJs LADY ANIME and NOSAJ!! Doors at 9pm. 60 NE 11th St. www.studioamiami.com

THURSDAY, MARCH 20th @ THE MIAMI ART MUSEUM: The third Thursdays of every month check out the JAM @ MAM - "happy hour with an artful twist" featuring art, music, cocktails and hors d'oeuvres. 5-8.30pm, museum members free, non-members $10. 101 West Flagler St. miamiartmuseum.org

SATURDAY, MARCH 22nd @ AMERICAN AIRLINES ARENA: JAY-Z and MARY J. BLIGE perform live!! Tickets on sale soon via Ticketmaster. 601 Biscayne Blvd.

SATURDAY, MARCH 22nd @ TOBACCO ROAD: Ploppy Palace Productions presents the 5th ANNUAL EVERGLADES AWARENESS BENEFIT CONCERT!! As a testament to the diversity of supporters for this cause, there will be a broad variety of musical styles including jazz, rock, folk, traditional Peruvian, vocal harmonies, melodic keyboards, Latin, funk, hip hop, experimental, tribal rhythms, world beat fusion, psychedelic grooves and various interactive jams. Plus, spoken word, live art, DVD slide show, speakers and advocates, and tables from a variety of community organizations. 4pm to 3am, $10. 626 S Miami Ave. Full info at myspace.com/evergladesawareness

SATURDAY, MARCH 22nd @ PS14: Switch presents LOSE THE ROOKIE, THE GETBACK, MAD MARTIGAN, STAY HITT with DJs MICHAEL MIDNIGHT (Boy Prostitute), LADY ANIME (The Mausoleum), and D. PANTIES (Alternolifestyle). Doors at 10pm. 28 NE 14th St. www.ps14.com

TUESDAY, MARCH 25th @ SHAKE-A-LEG: Books & Books and Sweat Records present a benefit concert for Shake-A-Leg featuring a live performance by KIMYA DAWSON!! More details to come...

TUESDAY, MARCH 25th @ PURDY LOUNGE: BEMBA is a dope free event featuring some of the best performers Miami has to offer including LE SPAM, PUSH BUTTON OBJECTS, SINDRI, ALPHA 606, NOMADIC, AFROBETA, ELASTIC BOND, MANIAC, AS1, KARAKTER, MEDLEY and HAVIKEN HAYES!! Two rooms of music going all night, 10pm to 5am, no cover!! 1811 Purdy Ave. Miami Beach. www.purdylounge.com

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26th @ STUDIO A: DOWNTOWN RIOT 2 featuring SWITCH, SLINDEN, JESSE ROSE, ANNIE MAC, DUKE DUMONT and DROP THE LIME!! Tickets $15 in advance through wanttickets.com. Doors at 10pm, 21+. 60 NE 11th St. www.studioamiami.com

THURSDAY, MARCH 27th @ STUDIO A: GET PHYSICAL MIAMI 2 with M.A.N.D.Y., HEIDI, TIEFSCHWARZ, JUNIOR BOYS, NOZE (live) and ITALO BOYZ!! Tickets $20 in advance via wanttickets.com. Doors at 10pm, 21+. 60 NE 11th St. www.studioamiami.com

FRIDAY, MARCH 28th @ PS14: Transient Force, Stilleben, and Interdimensional Transmissions present SOMETHING SIMPLE featuring live performances by LUKE EARGOGGLE and ECTOMORPH plus GOSUB, ALPHA 606, VIDRIO, NOMADIC, AS1, HECTIC, SPECTRE313, UPROKK, WUNDT, MEDLEY, KARAKTER and WRECK!! Come at 9pm to watch the movie "DARKBEAT" and stay for the music... $15 before midnight, $20 after midnight, with free giveaways to the first 100 people. 28 NE 14th St. www.ps14.com

SATURDAY, MARCH 29th @ STUDIO A: FIXED WMC FREAKOUT with EROL ALKAN, SIMIAN MOBILE DISCO (live), RADIOSLAVE, GUI BORATTO (live), RITON, JDH & DAVE P, and RORY PHILLIPS!! Doors at 10pm, ticket info TBA. 60 NE 11th St. www.studioamiami.com

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2nd @ FILLMORE MIAMI BEACH AT JACKIE GLEASON THEATER: THE MARS VOLTA perform live!! Tickets $38.50 via Ticketmaster. 1700 Washington Ave. Miami Beach.

FRIDAY, APRIL 4th @ STUDIO A: TOKYO POLICE CLUB perform live!! With opening act Eagle Seagull. ALL AGES, doors at 6pm. 60 NE 11th St. www.studioamiami.com

SATURDAY, APRIL 5th @ CULTURE ROOM: Formerly Manitoba... CARIBOU (Domino Records) performs live!! With opening act F*CK BUTTONS. Tickets via Ticketmaster. 8pm, 3045 N Federal Hwy. Ft. Lauderdale. www.cultureroom.net

SATURDAY, APRIL 12th @ MIAMI LIGHT PROJECT: Miami Light projects presents "WIRE WIRE WIRE" - a night of time-based art orchestrated by local artist FEDERICO NESSI and featuring a live performance by ELECTRIC BUNNIES, dance piece "Parucca" by ANA MENDEZ, and Nessi's original WIRE WIRE WIRE, a multi-media installation combining video, live audio, and sculpture. One night only!! Admission is free and open to the public. 8pm to 11pm, with reception hosted by Sweat Records. 3000 Biscayne Blvd. #100. myspace.com/wirewirewire

SATURDAY, APRIL 12th @ REVOLUTION: IRON AND WINE performs live!! Tickets via Ticketmaster. Doors at 7pm. 200 W Broward Blvd. Ft. Lauderdale. www.jointherevolution.net

SATURDAY, APRIL 12th @ FILLMORE MIAMI BEACH AT JACKIE GLEASON THEATER: MARGARET CHO performs live!! Tickets $43.50 via Ticketmaster. 1700 Washington Ave. Miami Beach.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16th @ REVOLUTION: SPOON performs live!! Tickets via Ticketmaster. 200 W Broward Blvd. Ft. Lauderdale. www.jointherevolution.net

FRIDAY, APRIL 18th @ BROWARD CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS: Legendary Bollywood songstress ASHA BHOSLE performs live!! Don't miss this!!!!!! 8pm, tickets $35-140 via Ticketmaster. 201 SW 5th Ave. Ft. Lauderdale.

FRIDAY, APRIL 18th @ CULTURE ROOM: VHS OR BETA perform live!! Tickets $9.99 via Ticketmaster. 8pm, 3045 N Federal Hwy. Ft. Lauderdale. www.cultureroom.net

MONDAY, APRIL 21st @ REVOLUTION: MINISTRY perform live with guests MESHUGGAH and HEMLOCK!! Doors at 6.30pm, tickets via Ticketmaster. 200 W Broward Blvd. Ft. Lauderdale. www.jointherevolution.net

THURSDAY, APRIL 24th @ STUDIO A: As part of the 2008 Heineken TransAtlantic Festival, The Rhythm Foundation presents BONDE DO ROLE live!! With opening act THE DOWN HOME SOUTHERNAIRES and DJ MIKE DEUCE!! Tickets are $15 in advance through www.groovetickets.com or $21 at the door. 8pm, 60 NE 11th St. www.studioamiami.com

SATURDAY, MAY 3rd @ BANK ATLANTIC CENTER SINATRA THEATER: Blues legend B.B. KING performs live!! Tickets $62.75-82.75 via Ticketmaster. 8pm, 2555 Panther Pkwy. Sunrise.

MONDAY, MAY 5th @ CRUZAN AMPHITHEATER (formerly Sound Advice): RADIOHEAD perform live!! Tickets $32-55 via Ticketmaster. 601-7 Sansbury Way, West Palm Beach.

THURSDAY, MAY 8th @ REVOLUTION: MINDLESS SELF INDULGENCE perform live!! Doors at 6.30pm, tickets via Ticketmaster. 200 W Broward Blvd. Ft. Lauderdale. www.jointherevolution.net

SATURDAY, MAY 17th @ CRUZAN AMPHITHEATER: THE POLICE perform live with special guests ELVIS COSTELLO & THE IMPOSTERS!! Holy crap... Tickets $40-225 via Ticketmaster. 7.30pm. 601-7 Sansbury Way, West Palm Beach.

THURSDAY, JUNE 12th @ STUDIO A: LADYTRON live with DATAROCK!! Doors at 9pm. Tickets $22 in advance or $25 day of show. 60 NE 11th St. www.studioamiami.com

Sam Friend + International Noise Conference!!

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Dear Friends,

Tonight at Sweat we are proud to present a special in-store performance by local musician SAM FRIEND!! His sweet, mellow tracks have won us over and we're happy to host him on our stage. It's also the official CD release party for his new album so come out, see it live and snag a copy!! This event starts at 9pm.

Also on our block this weekend, the annual INTERNATIONAL NOISE CONFERENCE goes down at Churchill's!! This yearly event attracts noise maestros and fans from all over the world for 3 nights of noise with only 3 rules - no droning, no laptops and no mixer boards!! The result is earplug-worthy music and performance art at it's finest. It's totally free so check it out tonight and Saturday!! Full schedule of performers at http://squelchers.net/inc.htm

Btw, you can now find us on FACEBOOK!! Simply search for Sweat Records and become a fan.

More upcoming events (and some WMC previews) coming next week...

Cheers,
Lolo, Jsin + the Sweat crew

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UPCOMING LOCAL EVENT GOODNESS:

(If your event is not in here send one email to lolo [at] sweatrecordsmiami [dot] com with the flier image and all the info. It's that simple.)

NOW THROUGH SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 17th @ COLLINS PARK: SPIEGELWORLD descends upon Miami!! The "world's most beautiful traveling venue" plays host to their original show ABSINTHE (think a racier Cirque Du Soleil!) and Gazillionaire's Late Nite Lounge, among other live music, performance, and dance events. Every Friday AQUABOOTY takes over!! Presented by The Raleigh Hotel. This place really must be seen to be believed. The Spigeltent is located at Collins Ave. and 21st St. Full schedule of events and info at www.spiegelworld.com

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 14th through SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16th: Rat Bastard and Co. present the annual INTERNATIONAL NOISE CONFERENCE!! This yearly event attracts noise maestros and fans from all over the world for 3 nights of noise with only 3 rules - no droning, no laptops and no mixer boards!! The result is earplug-worthy music and performance art at it's finest. No cover all three nights. 5501 NE 2nd Ave. http://squelchers.net/inc.htm

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15th @ SWEAT RECORDS: Sweat is proud to present a live in-store performance by SAM FRIEND!! He'll be playing his mellow, folky pop on the Sweat stage so come out!! It's also the CD release party for his new album "Secure and Fastened For Daisy Buchanan" so you'll be able to pick up a copy tonight. 9pm, FREE!! 5505 NE 2nd Ave. www.sweatrecordsmiami.com

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15 @ COCOWALK: Three of Miami's top urban artists Alex Yanes, J.Bellicchi aka FiftyThree and iSoy! have joined forces to open ALT SPACE ART GALLERY, a vibrant gallery space inside CocoWalk in the heart of Coconut Grove. The grand opening event will feature the sounds of local electro group AFROBETA and DJ Gianni Cash. Alt Space features the colorful and distinctive work of these homegrown artists in a 'street chic' atmosphere complete with rustic black floors, hand-built crate walls and a pink TV in the window. Not your everyday gallery, Alt Space aims to attract a new (and younger) generation of Miami art enthusiasts. 8PM, 3015 Grand Avenue, Suite 235 (2nd floor of CocoWalk). Coconut Grove. FREE!

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15th @ PS14: MARQUIS ADORA perform live followed by DJ MATT CASH and friends!! 10pm, 28 NE 14th St. www.ps14.com

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15th @ CRAZY 8s: If you're in the 954, check out the weekly Friday party HEATER!! Sounds by Sean Weeks, The Commissioner, JohnVincent, Marvelous Kendall and guests, visuals by Dark Intersection, photos by Michael Turpin, plus patio bar with pool tables, drink specials and more!! 18 and up, 21 to drink. 4 W. Las Olas Blvd. Ft. Lauderdale. myspace.com/heaterparty

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15th @ STUDIO A: Friday nights weekly is LADIES AND EIGHTIES with DJs Shredded Beats and Captain Awesome. Ladies drink free all night, doors at 10pm, 18+, no cover before 11pm (after is $5 for girls and $10 for guys). 60 NE 11th St. www.studioamiami.com

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16th @ LEGION PARK: Come to the UPPER EASTSIDE GREEN MARKET!! More than 20 vendors wil be selling fresh fruits and vegetables, cut flowers, orchids, plants and trees, local honey, imported ethnic products, fresh baked bread, handmade soaps, potpourri, tropical jams and preserves, plus cooking demonstrations and horticultural highlights. Hell yeah! Continues every Saturday through March 15th!! 9am to 3pm, Biscayne Boulevard + 66th St. Vendor info call 305.775.2166

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16th @ BEAR AND BIRD GALLERY: The Bear and Bird Gallery presents "Beautiful Mutants" - a solo show by MARK MOTHERSBAUGH of DEVO!! The show is "a study of humans via symmetry using photos both recent and vintage. Images pulled from man's past... then corrected into sickeningly beautiful beings." Opening night festivities include wine, cheese, and The Most Powerful Healing Muzik in the Entire World... 7-10pm. Show runs through March 16th in the Bear and Bird Gallery upstairs at Tate's Comics. 4566 N. University Drive, Lauderhill. www.bearandbird.com, www.mutatovisual.com

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16th @ PINK GHOST: Pink Ghost presents "From The Depths..." an art show featuring new and old works by NATHAN LUMM. 7pm to 11pm, 21 W Las Olas Blvd. Ft. Lauderdale. www.pinkghost.net

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16th @ THE WHITE ROOM: Poplife presents a live performance by CASIOTONE FOR THE PAINFULLY ALONE with special guest DEAR NORA!! Followed by DJs Matt Cash, Induce, and Aramis. Doors at 9pm. 1306 N Miami Ave. www.epoplife.com

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16th @ BLACK MANGROVE COLLECTIVE: The Miami Answer Coalition presents LYRICAL REVOLT #2!! Features include actresses/poets from the Vagina Monologues, live painting, visual artists, live music by Raffa + Rainer, Sir No Sir, Wordsmith, the Jester, and a ton of speakers from local activist organizations. $5 cover and free beer!! 8pm to midnight, 510 NE 62nd St. myspace.com/blackmangrove

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16th @ ALLIGATOR ALLEY: THE LIVID KITTENS live with PSYCHO DAISIES and FRAULEIN!! 1321 E Commercial Blvd. Oakland Park.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16th @ PS14: State of the Art and Unbreak present MERGE: LIVE ART + MUSIC featuring performances by ARTOFFICIAL, OUTEREACH, and KEYRATS plus live art by Reinier Gamboa, Neranjan Venom, Alex AB Barrera and Lady of the Monkey Village, and DJs Stravinsky and Stell*r!! 18+ welcome, doors at 10pm. 28 NE 14th St.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16th @ DADA: MAP OF THE UNIVERSE perform live with DJ Richard V playing other people's music... No cover, 10.30pm. 52 N Swinton Ave. Delray.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 17th @ RADIO-ACTIVE RECORDS: Radio-Active presents a free, all ages Punk Rock Round-Up Sunday Matinee!! Live performances by THE 1%, JOLLY BADFELLOW, THE WHANGS, MUTE ISSUE, THE DIRTY BOXES, 22ND BASE and THE LIVVERS. Starts at noon. 1930-B East Sunrise Blvd. Ft. Lauderdale. myspace.com/radio_active_records

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 17th @ WVUM 90.5 FM: Tune into WVUM for PURE IMAGINATION, Miami's best radio-drama featuring darkly humorous original stories read over hypnotic loops by local musicians!! Fans of "This American Life", McSweeney's and more will love this. Pure Imagination airs Sundays at 6.15pm on WVUM 90.5 FM. Info and episodes up at myspace.com/pureimaginationshow

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 17th @ PURDY LOUNGE: I Am Your Villain presents CHOCOLATE SUNDAYS with DJs Doormouse, Induce, Contra and rotating others spinning hip hop in the front, and Ray Milian, Jessica Who?, Danny Ashe and guests do it up indie/80s in the back. No cover, 21+. 1811 Purdy Ave. Miami Beach. www.myspace.com/iamyourvillain

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 17th @ THE STANDARD: Every Sunday come out for LOVE LIFE with bingo, chillin' and music by DJs Induce and Matt Cash. 8pm, 40 Island Ave. Miami Beach. www.standardhotel.com

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 17th @ NOCTURNAL: Wildlife Sundays presents MAURIZIO + DANYELINO with resident DJ NOVA!! A must for techno-lovers... Doors at 10pm. 50 NE 11th St.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 18th @ JAZID: Every Monday night in Jazid's upstairs lounge check out ONE MIC MONDAY, hosted by Magen Melancholy & Co. Local, non-commercial, old school hip hop, soul and funk by resident DJ Name Brand, Mr. Alvarez and guests, and live painting on female canvas by MXYTSPLYK!! Doors at 11pm, no cover. 1342 Washington Ave. myspace.com/onemicmonday

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 18th @ LAUNDRY BAR: Workmens Miami presents MIXTAPE MONDAYS with DJANE, DJ Lean Rocker and DJ Engineer spinning hip hop, funk and soul every Monday night. No cover, 721 Lincoln Ln. Miami Beach. www.laundrybarmiami.com

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 18th @ LOVEHATE: Check out the LONELY HEARTS CLUB, hosted by Mr. Misery and The Colonel. Edwin Adams and Mr. Brown kick it ooold skool spinning jazz, blues, soul, hip hop and beyond. Doors at 9pm, 423 Washington Ave.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19th @ GOLD COAST ROLLER RINK: Roll out to INTOXISKATE every Tuesday!! DJ Misha of VooDoo Lounge spins the hits, plus cheap drinks, arcade games, videos and more!! 8pm to 2am, $4 entry, $2 skate rental. 2604 Federal Hwy. Ft. Lauderdale. myspace.com/intoxiskate

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19th @ JAZID: THE ATTIC is a merger of art, music and culture every Tuesday night upstairs at Jazid!! Local artists such as LEBO, We_rd F_ckr and more do live installations to the sounds of resident DJs Mike Deuce, Ray Milian and weekly guests. Doors at 11pm, no cover. myspace.com/theatticmiami

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19th @ BUCK15: Every week check out TAKEOUT TUESDAY with awesome rotating DJs like DJ CRAZE, TOM LAROC, CONTRA, DOORMOUSE, INDUCE, SEAMSTARR, SAFE STADICK and KEEN ONE!! Hosted by Keen with 2-for-1 drinks 11 to 1am. No cover, doors at 10pm. 770 Lincoln Lane.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20th @ SWEAT RECORDS: Sweat presents LOCAL AUTHOR SHOWCASE NIGHT!! Tonight, local author TONY KAPEL presents his two self-published works - "A Letter to the Parents Of" and the recent "What Now What Next"!! Plus tunes by DJ Oly, Q&A session with the author and refreshments. 8pm, all ages, free!! 5505 NE 2nd Ave. www.sweatrecordsmiami.com

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20th @ CHURCHILL'S: Check out Raffa and Rainer's weekly acoustic showcase - CAN YOU ROCK A LITTLE SOFTER? Each week check out talented local and national featured acts from 9.30 to midnight, with an hour of open mic before and after. It also deliciously coincides with Curry Night at Churchill's so come hungry!! This is really a great night with nice people and solid music. Only $5 cover, doors at 8.30pm, curry 'til 10, music ends at 1. 18+ welcome. 5501 NE 2nd Ave. myspace.com/cyrals

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20th @ TOBACCO ROAD: Tobacco Road presents BLAGGARDS (Austin, TX) live!! A must-see for fans of The Pogues, Flogging Molly, Dropkick Murphys, etc. Doors at 9pm. 626 S Miami Ave. www.tobacco-road.com

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20th @ PS14: Every Wednesday I Am Your Villain presents FINGER LICK'N featuring DJs Hugo and Stravinsky, BBQ and special events. Doors at 10pm. 28 NE 14th St.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20th @ JAZID: Check out GRAND GROOVE... Funk, hip-hop, soul and rare grooves provided by DJs Mr. Brown, DJANE, Sire Esq., Lumin, Kems and guests. No cover + weekly drink specials! 10pm to 3am, 1342 Washington Ave. Miami Beach.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20th @ STUDIO A: THE MAUSOLEUM, Wednesdays weekly at Studio A features DJs DRACULA'S DAUGHTER and CARLOS SAINT GERMAIN spinning dark music in English, Spanish, French and German... No cover, 18+, doors at 11pm. 60 NE 11th St. myspace.com/mausoleumclub

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20th @ CANELA CAFE: The talented, infamous JESSE JACKSON performs live every Wednesday!! 190 NE 46th St. myspace.com/jessejackson

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20th @ ABRAXAS: LUSH is every Wednesday night at Abraxas and features indie rock, Britpop and live performances. Hosted by Mr. Ashe and Diego Escobar. No cover, 21+. 407 Meridian Ave.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21st @ THE MIAMI ART MUSEUM: The third Thursdays of every month check out the JAM @ MAM - "happy hour with an artful twist" featuring art, music, cocktails and hors d'oeuvres. 5-8.30pm, museum members free, non-members $10. 101 West Flagler St. miamiartmuseum.org

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21st @ THE UPPER EASTSIDE GARDEN: Every Thursday come see a sunset movie at JANUS FILMS NIGHT at the lovely Upper Eastside Garden!! Tickets are $7 per person and includes picnic mats or seats in the garden, a bag of popcorn, and a drink. The schedule of upcoming featured films listed on their website includes classics by Antonioni, Gilliam and Godard, and continues through May so look it up!! The garden opens at 5pm, the film starts at 8pm. 7244 Biscayne Blvd. www.uppereastsidegarden.com

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21st @ ONENINETY: JESSE JACKSON performs live every Thursday at this fantastic local restaurant. Nicely priced wine and beer and the kitchen's open late. 26 NE 54th St. www.oneninetyrestaurant.com

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21st @ THE RALEIGH: Alchemical Courtyard and Courtyard Music present MOON OVER MIAMI - a monthly full moon celebration - featuring a live performance by FITZROY!! Plus DJ Omar, tarot card readings, henna art, absinthe, and complimentary Aztec and Parisienne hot cocoa elixirs from Vosges Haut Chocolate!! 9pm to 2am, $10 cover. 1775 Collins Ave. www.raleighhotel.com

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21st @ UNIVERSITY CENTER ARENA (NOVA SOUTHEASTERN): HELLOGOODBYE perform live with opening acts THE JEAN MARIE and KINGSLEY!! Tickets $17.50 available via Ticketmaster. 3301 College Ave. Davie, 33314.

THURSDAY,FEBRUARY 21st @ ABRAXAS: Check out weekly party APT. 407 at Abraxas Lounge. Resident DJ Chris Mora (Off The Radar blog) and friends spin classics and soon-to-be-classics. No cover, 11pm to 5am, huge beer and wine selection, free weekly champagne toast for all in attendance at 1am. 407 Meridian Ave. www.myspace.com/apt407miami

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21st @ THE POORHOUSE: For a solid good time in the 954, check out ADD ADAPTER Thursdays at The Poorhouse. DJs Cabello, Mitzie and special guests spin mish mash and what nots... 10pm, no cover. 110 SW 3rd Ave. Downtown Ft. Lauderdale.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21st @ LAUNDRY BAR: GHETTO BLASTER every Thursday with DJs HAVIKEN HAYES, KARAKTER, D'JANE and more. No cover, 721 N Lincoln Ln. Miami Beach. myspace.com/laundrybar, myspace.com/toughtitty

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 22nd @ SWEAT RECORDS: South Florida Palestinian Solidarity presents a FILM SCREENING + DISCUSSION on non-violence and the joint struggle for peace and justice. See the award-winning documentary film OCCUPATION 101 and stay for a panel discussion featuring people close to the cause. 7.30pm, FREE. 5505 NE 2nd Ave. www.sweatrecordsmiami.com

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23rd @ UPPER EASTSIDE GARDEN: The Upper Eastside Garden is proud to unveil it's newest Mini Golf Hazard/Sculpture by local artist AJA ALBERTSON, with live music by AUNT DRACULA!! $10 cover gets you music, putt-putt and free Grolsch beer. 7pm to 11pm. 7244 Biscayne Blvd. www.uppereastsidegarden.com

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23rd @ STUDIO A: Come to an early matinee show featuring GUAJIRO, LA VIEJA GUARDIA, DATE, LIFE OF SEALS, GLASS BULLETS, MALT LIQUOR RIOT and special guests EL PICHY!! Guajiro will also be filming a video... Doors at 4pm, first band at 5pm, $7. 60 NE 11th St. www.studioamiami.com

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23rd @ PS14: Switch and Sweat present a first-ever South Florida live performance by VENETIAN SNARES (Planet Mu)!!!! With OTTO VON SCHIRACH (Ipecac/Schematic) + THE VOODOO WITCH DOCTOR + YOUNGER SISTER OF PIMP QUEETOE, plus DJs DOORMOUSE, BURN and DRACULA'S DAUGHTER!! Hosted by Notorious Nastie. Tickets $15 in advance available at Sweat Records, Books & Books (Lincoln Rd.), Uncle Sam's or ps14.com/tickets. 28 NE 14th St.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23rd @ RIVIERA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH: EarthSave Miami presents a VEGAN POTLUCK with guest speaker Will Tuttle, Ph.D., author of "The World Peace Diet" with a talk entitled "Eating For Peace: Hidden Roots of War and Injustice." Please bring a vegan dish (no animal products, eggs, dairy, honey, hydrogenated oils or chemical additives - if you're unsure an organic green salad or fresh fruit is fine!!) that will serve 8-10 and your own place setting. Free to EarthSave members and first-timers, $5 for non-members. 6.30pm. 5275 Sunset Drive. South Miami.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23rd @ THE WHITE ROOM: Poplife presents a live performance by Mr. Miami himself - JOSE EL REY!! Followed by DJs Matt Cash, Induce, and Aramis. Doors at 10pm. 1306 N Miami Ave. www.epoplife.com

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23rd @ AREA 7 MUSIC + ALE (formerly Duck Soup): CityLink and Trigger Finger Productions present THE BATTLE FOR BEERFEST!! 13 bands compete for the opportunity to play at City Link's annual Beerfest. 8pm to 3am, $10 for 18+, $5 for 21+ and $20 all you can drink well and draft all night. 3809 N Powerline Rd. Oakland Park 33309.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 24th @ CHURCHILL'S: TORCHE returns to South Florida for a live performance with special guests THE JACUZZI BOYS, WATERFORD LANDING, and TONGUE OF THE HEARTWORM - hell yeah!!!! 8pm, 5501 NE 2nd Ave. www.churchillspub.com

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 24th @ PURDY LOUNGE: This Chocolate Sunday, catch DJ CRAZE in the hometown stop on his North American Tour!! Celebrate the release of his new mix in the Fabric Live series!! No cover, 21+. 1811 Purdy Ave. Miami Beach. www.djcraze.com

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 25th @ STUDIO A: It's the return of NASTIE'S FEMALE WRESTLING with live music by OTTO VON SCHIRACH, MAD MARTIGAN and CRACKWHORE SWEETHEARTS, DJs Doormouse and Alan Ash, and hosted by Notorious Nastie himself... Doors at 8pm. 60 NE 11th St. www.studioamiami.com

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 27th @ SWEAT RECORDS: The SWEAT BOOKS Book Club meets to discuss "Bedroom Secrets of the Master Chefs" by Irvine Welsh (Trainspotting, The Acid House, Filth, etc.)!! 8pm, all bookworms welcome!! Be there and be square. 5505 NE 2nd Ave. www.sweatrecordsmiami.com

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28th @ THE STANDARD: Every 4th Thursday, enjoy conscious music and networking at THE STANDARD. Natural and organic treats. Come take a tranquil journey with music from DJ Inga Ambrosia. Enjoy the spa for $10 which includes sauna, turkish bath, steam room, jacuzzi and pool. Network with environmentally friendly folks. 7pm - 11pm, 40 Island Ave. Miami Beach. www.standardhotel.com, www.ingaambrosia.com

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 29th @ MANUEL ARTIME THEATER: The Rhythm Foundation and Poplife present JOSE GONZALEZ (Domino Records) live with special guest MIA DOI TODD!! Don't miss this!! Advance tickets are $16 through groovetickets.com and local outlets, or $21 at the door. Doors at 8pm, 900 SW 1st St. Miami. www.therhythmfoundation.com, www.epoplife.com

SATURDAY, MARCH 1st @ BAYFRONT PARK AMPHITHEATER: Bob Marley Movement of Jah People and 103.5 The Beat presents THE 15TH ANNUAL CARIBBEAN FESTIVAL featuring live performances by Stephen Marley, Damian "Jr. Gong" Marley, Julian Marley and more!! Tickets are $45 and available at Sweat Records!! 301 N Biscayne Blvd. www.bobmarleymovement.com

SATURDAY, MARCH 1st @ STUDIO A: Slammie and Studio A present WHOLE WHEAT BREAD, FALLEN FROM THE SKY, FTN and MUG!! All ages, doors at 6pm, tickets $10 in advance or $12 at the door. 60 NE 11th St. www.studioamiami.com

FRIDAY, MARCH 6th through SUNDAY, MARCH 9th @ BIG CYPRESS SEMINOLE INDIAN RESERVATION: It's the 6th ANNUAL LANGERADO MUSIC FESTIVAL!! They've moved locations in order to bring you a 4-day festival like no other!! The full band line-up is: Beastie Boys • R.E.M. • Phil Lesh & Friends • 311 • Matisyahu • Thievery Corporation • The Roots • Gov't Mule • Ani DiFranco • Ben Folds • G. Love & Special Sauce • Medeski, Scofield, Martin & Wood • Built to Spill • The National • Les Claypool • Umphrey's McGee • The Disco Biscuits • Keller Williams • Mickey Hart Band • STS9 (Sound Tribe Sector 9) • of Montreal • Robert Randolph & the Family Band • The Wailers • funky Meters • Citizen Cope • Antibalas • !!! • Dark Star Orchestra • Ozomatli • Sam Bush • Minus the Bear • Ghostland Observatory • Arrested Development • Blind Melon • Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars • The New Deal • Benevento Russo Duo • Perpetual Groove • Railroad Earth • Martin Sexton • The Avett Brothers • Grace Potter and the Nocturnals • The Walkmen • Dr. Dog • Indigenous • State Radio • Vampire Weekend • The Bad Plus • The Felice Brothers • Pelican • Yard Dogs Road Show • Brett Dennen • Earl Greyhound • The New Mastersounds • Dan Deacon • Josh Ritter • Pete Francis • Ryan Shaw • Blitzen Trapper • matt pond PA • The Dynamites feat. Charles Walker • Bassnectar • Balkan Beat Box • The Lee Boys • Shout Out Louds • Golem • The Wood Brothers • Busdriver • RAQ • Will Hoge • Spam Allstars • Phix • American Babies • Dead Confederate • The Heavy Pets • Backyard Tire Fire • The Postmarks • Steel Train • Hoots and Hellmouth • Jonah Smith • Pnuma Trio • Awesome New Republic • That 1 Guy • Trevor Hall • American Bang • School of Rock All-Stars. Whew!! Come by the day or camp out. Tickets available online or (soon!) at Sweat Records. Full info at www.langerado.com

THURSDAY, MARCH 6th @ PS14: SELF RUN WILL perform live with special guests LIARBIRDS (Milwaukee). 28 NE 14th St. www.ps14.com

SATURDAY, MARCH 8th @ CULTURE ROOM: THE ENGLISH BEAT perform live!! With opening act RX BANDITS. Tickets $19.99 via Ticketmaster. 8pm, 3045 N Federal Hwy. Ft. Lauderdale. www.cultureroom.net

SATURDAY, MARCH 8th @ PURGATORY: Fetish Factory presents their monthly ALTER EGO FETISH PARTY with DJs, performances, and lots of kinky friends!! This one is medical-themed so bust out those stethoscopes... Strict dress code - rubber, vinyl, leather, gothic, fetish glam, cyber erotic, kinky drag, victorian, uniform, or ultra-formal so play dress up. 18+ welcome, $10 in advance, $15 online or $20 at the door. Purgatory (formerly The Saint) is at 1000 W SR-84. Full info at www.thefetishparty.com

SATURDAY, MARCH 8th @ STUDIO A: JUNK SCIENCE features live music from ARTOFFICIAL, BACHACO and AMNESTY with DJ Stravinsky spinning all night. All ages, doors at 6pm, $10. 60 NE 11th St. www.studioamiami.com

MONDAY, MARCH 10th @ STUDIO A: Slammie and Studio A present STRIKE ANYWHERE, THE RIVERBOAT GAMBLERS, COLISEUM, and MODERN DAY 84!! All ages, doors at 7pm, tickets $12 in advance. 60 NE 11th St. www.studioamiami.com

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12th @ REVOLUTION: THEY MIGHT BE GIANTS perform live!! Doors at 7pm, 14+, tickets via Ticketmaster. 200 W Broward Blvd. Ft. Lauderdale. www.jointherevolution.net

SATURDAY, MARCH 22nd @ AMERICAN AIRLINES ARENA: JAY-Z and MARY J. BLIGE perform live!! Tickets on sale soon via Ticketmaster. 601 Biscayne Blvd.

SATURDAY, MARCH 22nd @ TOBACCO ROAD: Ploppy Palace Productions presents the 5th ANNUAL EVERGLADES AWARENESS BENEFIT CONCERT!! As a testament to the diversity of supporters for this cause, there will be a broad variety of musical styles including jazz, rock, folk, traditional Peruvian, vocal harmonies, melodic keyboards, Latin, funk, hip hop, experimental, tribal rhythms, world beat fusion, psychedelic grooves and various interactive jams. Plus, spoken word, live art, DVD slide show, speakers and advocates, and tables from a variety of community organizations. 4pm to 3am, $10. 626 S Miami Ave. Full info at myspace.com/evergladesawareness

FRIDAY, APRIL 4th @ STUDIO A: TOKYO POLICE CLUB perform live!! With opening act Eagle Seagull. ALL AGES, doors at 6pm. 60 NE 11th St. www.studioamiami.com

SATURDAY, APRIL 5th @ CULTURE ROOM: Formerly Manitoba... CARIBOU (Domino Records) performs live!! With opening act F*CK BUTTONS. Tickets via Ticketmaster. 8pm, 3045 N Federal Hwy. Ft. Lauderdale. www.cultureroom.net

SATURDAY, APRIL 12th @ MIAMI LIGHT PROJECT: Miami Light projects presents "WIRE WIRE WIRE" - a night of time-based art orchestrated by local artist FEDERICO NESSI and featuring a live performance by ELECTRIC BUNNIES, dance piece "Parucca" by ANA MENDEZ, and Nessi's original WIRE WIRE WIRE, a multi-media installation combining video, live audio, and sculpture. One night only!! Admission is free and open to the public. 8pm to 11pm, with reception hosted by Sweat Records. 3000 Biscayne Blvd. #100. myspace.com/wirewirewire

SATURDAY, APRIL 12th @ REVOLUTION: IRON AND WINE performs live!! Tickets via Ticketmaster. Doors at 7pm. 200 W Broward Blvd. Ft. Lauderdale. www.jointherevolution.net

SATURDAY, APRIL 12th @ FILLMORE MIAMI BEACH AT JACKIE GLEASON THEATER: MARGARET CHO performs live!! Tickets $43.50 via Ticketmaster. 1700 Washington Ave. Miami Beach.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16th @ REVOLUTION: SPOON performs live!! Tickets via Ticketmaster. 200 W Broward Blvd. Ft. Lauderdale. www.jointherevolution.net

FRIDAY, APRIL 18th @ BROWARD CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS: Legendary Bollywood songstress ASHA BHOSLE performs live!! Don't miss this!!!!!! 8pm, tickets $35-140 via Ticketmaster. 201 SW 5th Ave. Ft. Lauderdale.

FRIDAY, APRIL 18th @ CULTURE ROOM: VHS OR BETA perform live!! Tickets $9.99 via Ticketmaster. 8pm, 3045 N Federal Hwy. Ft. Lauderdale. www.cultureroom.net

MONDAY, APRIL 21st @ REVOLUTION: MINISTRY perform live with guests MESHUGGAH and HEMLOCK!! Doors at 6.30pm, tickets via Ticketmaster. 200 W Broward Blvd. Ft. Lauderdale. www.jointherevolution.net

THURSDAY, APRIL 24th @ STUDIO A: As part of the 2008 Heineken TransAtlantic Festival, The Rhythm Foundation presents BONDE DO ROLE live!! With opening act THE DOWN HOME SOUTHERNAIRES and DJ MIKE DEUCE!! Tickets are $15 in advance through www.groovetickets.com or $21 at the door. 8pm, 60 NE 11th St. www.studioamiami.com

SATURDAY, MAY 3rd @ BANK ATLANTIC CENTER SINATRA THEATER: Blues legend B.B. KING performs live!! Tickets $62.75-82.75 via Ticketmaster. 8pm, 2555 Panther Pkwy. Sunrise.

MONDAY, MAY 5th @ CRUZAN AMPHITHEATER (formerly Sound Advice): RADIOHEAD perform live!! Tickets $32-55 via Ticketmaster.

THURSDAY, MAY 8th @ REVOLUTION: MINDLESS SELF INDULGENCE perform live!! Doors at 6.30pm, tickets via Ticketmaster. 200 W Broward Blvd. Ft. Lauderdale. www.jointherevolution.net

THURSDAY, JUNE 12th @ STUDIO A: LADYTRON live with DATAROCK!! Doors at 9pm. Tickets $22 in advance or $25 day of show. 60 NE 11th St. www.studioamiami.com

Concert Tickets, Earthcakes + Events!!

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Dear Friends,

Venetian Snares and Langerado tickets are selling like hotcakes, and now we've got tickets for JOSE GONZALEZ with MIA DOI TODD Friday, February 29th at the Artime Theater!! Only $16 in advance, or $21 at the door. Also new: tickets for the 15th Annual Caribbean Festival (aka Marleyfest) that goes down March 1st at Bayfront!!

Speaking of cakes... Sweat is super proud to announce that we are now regularly stocking amazingly delicious EARTHCAKES Vegan Cupcakes!! Locally-made and with only good-for-you ingredients, you seriously won't believe how moist and delectable they are. We have regular and mini-cupcakes in flavors like cookies 'n' cream, lemon-ginger, double chocolate, and classic white. They're the perfect compliment to your cappuccino or chai latte and we sold out the first batch in less than a day. Come in and try one!!

Lots of in-store events coming up including Sam Friend live next Friday the 15th, local author showcase with Tony Kapel Wednesday the 20th, and last but not least, the SWEAT BOOKS Book Club meets Wednesday the 27th!! We're still reading "Bedroom Secrets of the Master Chefs" by Irvine Welsh (Trainspotting, etc.) so get on it!!

See you in the shop...

Cheers,
Lolo, Jsin + the Sweat crew

P.S. Scroll down for tons of new show announcements including IRON AND WINE, JAY-Z and SPOOOON!!

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NEW RELEASES AND ARRIVALS!!

CD:
-Hot Chip "Made In The Dark" (reg or lt ed with bonus live DVD!!)
-Cat Power "Jukebox" (second covers album!!)
-Hey Willpower "P.D.A." (highly recommended!!)
-Dengue Fever "Venus on Earth" (this too!!)
-Nada Surf "Lucky"
-The Helio Sequence "Keep Your Eyes Ahead"
-Rings "Black Habit" (on Paw-Tracks!!)
-The Mars Volta "The Bedlam in Goliath"
-School of Language "Sea From Shore"
-Sons & Daughters "This Gift"
-Steve Reid Ensemble "DAXAAR"
-Basia Bulat "Oh My Darling"
-Nick Cave & Warren Ellis "The Assassination of Jesse James" OST
-Horrorpops "Kiss Kiss Kill Kill"
-Isis "Holy Tears"
-Spank Rock + Benny Blanco "Bangers & Cash"
-OST "Juno"
-Bob Mould "District Line"
-Lightspeed Champion "Falling Off the Lavender Bridge" (ex-Test Icicles!!)
-Claude Vonstroke "Beware of the Bird" (2CD w/ bonus remix disc!!)
-No Age "Weirdo Rippers"
-Ghostland Observatory "delete.delete.i.eat.meat..."
-Samamidon "All is Well"
-Rivers Cuomo "Alone: The Home Recordings of"
-Betty Davis "They Say I'm Different"
AND TONS MORE!!

LP:
-Radiohead "In Rainbows"
-Jose Gonzalez "In Our Nature"
-The Gossip "Standing in the Way of Control"
-Prefuse73 "Preparations"
-Miles Davis "Birth of the Cool"
-Hot Chip "The Warning"
-!!! "Louden Up Now"
-TV on the Radio "Desperate Youth, Bloodthirsty Babies"
-Built To Spill "You In Reverse"
-Sleater-Kinney "The Hot Rock"
-Sonic Youth "GOO" Box
-Velvet Underground "VU"
-Tribe Called Quest "People's Instinctive Travels"
-John Coltrane "Ballads"
-U2 "The Joshua Tree"
-Kanye West "College Dropout"
-Minutemen "Double Nickels on the Dime"
-OST "O Brother Where Art Thou?"
-Joy Division "Closer"
AND YES - TONS MORE!!

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UPCOMING LOCAL EVENT GOODNESS:

(If your event is not in here send one email to lolo [at] sweatrecordsmiami [dot] com with the flier image and all the info. It's that simple.)

NOW THROUGH SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 17th @ COLLINS PARK: SPIEGELWORLD descends upon Miami!! The "world's most beautiful traveling venue" plays host to their original show ABSINTHE (think a racier Cirque Du Soleil!) and Gazillionaire's Late Nite Lounge, among other live music, performance, and dance events. Every Friday AQUABOOTY takes over!! Presented by The Raleigh Hotel. This place really must be seen to be believed. The Spigeltent is located at Collins Ave. and 21st St. Full schedule of events and info at www.spiegelworld.com

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7th @ LUNA STAR CAFE: DEREK OLDS performs live!! 8pm, 775 NE 125th St. North Miami. www.lunastarcafe.com

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7th @ JAZID: NIMENCIA perform live with special guests TERESO and SUNDAY DRIVER. 1342 Washington Ave. Miami Beach. www.jazid.net

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7th @ THE UPPER EASTSIDE GARDEN: Every Thursday come see a sunset movie at JANUS FILMS NIGHT at the lovely Upper Eastside Garden!! Tickets are $7 per person and includes picnic mats or seats in the garden, a bag of popcorn, and a drink. The schedule of upcoming featured films listed on their website includes classics by Antonioni, Gilliam and Godard, and continues through May so look it up!! The garden opens at 5pm, the film starts at 8pm. 7244 Biscayne Blvd. www.uppereastsidegarden.com

THURSDAY,FEBRUARY 7th @ ABRAXAS: Check out weekly party APT. 407 at Abraxas Lounge. Resident DJ Chris Mora (Off The Radar blog) and friends spin classics and soon-to-be-classics. No cover, 11pm to 5am, huge beer and wine selection, free weekly champagne toast for all in attendance at 1am. 407 Meridian Ave. www.myspace.com/apt407miami

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7th @ THE POORHOUSE: For a solid good time in the 954, check out ADD ADAPTER Thursdays at The Poorhouse. DJs Cabello, Mitzie and special guests spin mish mash and what nots... 10pm, no cover. 110 SW 3rd Ave. Downtown Ft. Lauderdale.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7th @ LAUNDRY BAR: GHETTO BLASTER every Thursday with DJs HAVIKEN HAYES, KARAKTER, D'JANE and more. No cover, 721 N Lincoln Ln. Miami Beach. myspace.com/laundrybar, myspace.com/toughtitty

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7th @ THE ARTPARTMENTS: The Black Mangrove Collective presents DEIRY SALAZAR, leader of Fundacion por el Medio Ambiente y la Paz (FUMPAZ). FUMPAZ is a youth and student-run community organization in the coastal city of Barranquilla, Colombia. They have led marches against privatization of public education, orchestrated congressional visits against corrupt elected officials, set up a popular education curriculum in the "barrios populares," helped in blockading the 2nd-largest Coke bottling plant with SINALTRAINAL, started a home schooling program for those who cannot afford child care, linked the current and pending imperialist wars in the Middle East to exploitation in Latin America, been threatened and harmed by the Aguilas Negras & other paramilitary elements, lost now 7 members of their group through kidnapping and/or murder, and served a role models for others who dare to stand up and speak out. Salazar will be presenting on their campaigns and struggle in Colombia in providing an exchange on organizing and solidarity with students and communities from Canada & the US. Free admission. 510 NE 62nd Street.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8th @ FILLMORE MIAMI BEACH AT JACKIE GLEASON THEATER: THE GO-GO's perform live!! Tickets $37.50-55.50 via Ticketmaster. 1700 Washington Ave. Miami Beach.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8th @ M&S PRODUCTIONS: The Jesus Quintero Studio brings to life an original adaptation of J.W. Von Goethe's novel THE SORROWS OF YOUNG WERTHER. The play uses a combination of multi-media to delve audiences in the question of when love becomes an obsession. It runs every Friday and Saturday at 8pm and Sunday at 5pm through March 1st. On March 1st there will be a reception with food, music and a chance to meet the actors. 1415 NE 129th St. For tickets or more info contact Anay at 786.853.3915.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8th @ CRAZY 8s: If you're in the 954, check out the weekly Friday party HEATER!! Sounds by Sean Weeks, The Commissioner, JohnVincent, Marvelous Kendall and guests, visuals by Dark Intersection, photos by Michael Turpin, plus patio bar with pool tables, drink specials and more!! This week's guest DJ is CARLOS LLANOS. 18 and up, 21 to drink. 4 W. Las Olas Blvd. Ft. Lauderdale. myspace.com/heaterparty

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8th @ PS14: LOOP resident Matt Cash and guests. Doors at 10pm. 28 NE 14th St. www.ps14.com

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8th @ STUDIO A: Friday nights weekly is LADIES AND EIGHTIES with DJs Shredded Beats and Captain Awesome. Ladies drink free all night, doors at 10pm, 18+, no cover before 11pm (after is $5 for girls and $10 for guys). 60 NE 11th St. www.studioamiami.com

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 9th @ LEGION PARK: Come to the UPPER EASTSIDE GREEN MARKET!! More than 20 vendors wil be selling fresh fruits and vegetables, cut flowers, orchids, plants and trees, local honey, imported ethnic products, fresh baked bread, handmade soaps, potpourri, tropical jams and preserves, plus cooking demonstrations and horticultural highlights. Hell yeah! Continues every Saturday through March 15th!! 9am to 3pm, Biscayne Boulevard + 66th St. Vendor info call 305.775.2166

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 9th @ FERN FOREST NATURE CENTER: The Atheists of Broward County are proud to celebrate DARWIN DAY 2008!! Come out for films, lecture, displays, children's activities and more geared to teach evolution. Also: guided nature tours, lunches, raffle and of course, birthday cake!! Starts at 10.30am, $3. 201 S Lyons Rd. Coconut Creek. www.darwindaybroward.com

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 9th @ GOVERNMENT CENTER: Participate in the MIAMI ALLEY CAT BIKE RACE to benefit the Everglades!! The race will feature checkpoints and fun detours and end up at PS14. $5 entry fee. Meet at 9pm at Government Center.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 9th @ EDGE ZONES ART CENTER: See the light sculptures of LUMONICS founders Dorothy and Mel Tanner. 8pm to 11pm with refreshments and more. 2214 N Miami Ave. www.lumonics.net

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 9th @ CHURCHILL'S: New Art School presents SCOTT H. BIRAM (Bloodshot Records) live with special guests CHARLIE PICKETT (Bloodshot Records), RIMSKY PONS (Sportatorium Music), THE SHAKES, NO RIGHT LEFT, and more TBA!! Tickets on sale at Ticketweb or Sweat Records or Radio-Active Records. Doors at 9pm. 5501 NE 2nd Ave. www.newartschool.net

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 9th @ TRANSIT LOUNGE: Come out to a fundraiser for Community Arts & Culture to support their 2008 calendar of events. Featuring live performances by CLEAVELAND JONES, RACHEL GOODRICH and more!! No cover!! 729 SW 1st Ave. Downtown Miami. www.transitlounge.us

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 9th @ PURGATORY: Fetish Factory presents their VALENTINE'S FETISH BALL with DJs, performances, and lots of kinky friends!! Strict dress code - rubber, vinyl, leather, gothic, fetish glam, cyber erotic, kinky drag, victorian, uniform, or ultra-formal so play dress up. 18+ welcome, $10 in advance, $15 online or $20 at the door. Purgatory (formerly The Saint) is at 1000 W SR-84. Full info at www.thefetishparty.com

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 9th @ THE WHITE ROOM: POPLIFE returns as a weekly in a new venue with resident DJs Matt Cash, Induce, Aramis, Plot and guests. This week MODERNAGE performs live!! Doors at 10pm, free before midnight, $10 cover after. 1306 N Miami Ave. www.epoplife.com

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 9th @ ONENINETY: NIMENCIA perform live at this unique gourmet bistro. 2 sets starting at 11pm, $3 Coronas all night and the kitchen's open late. 26 NE 54th St. www.nimencia.net

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 9th @ BLUE: PORNOGRAPH celebrates it's 2-Year Anniversary!! With live performances by PUNISHER and CYBORG K plus resident DJ NOVA!! No cover, 10pm to 5am. 222 Espanola Way. Miami Beach.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 9th @ ALLIGATOR ALLEY: "Dance To The Radio!" with live performances by HELLO HUMAN, CATALONIA, BAND #12 plus DJ SLOAN!! 9pm, $4 cover. 1321 E Commercial Blvd. Oakland Park. myspace.com/pomptopia

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 10th @ WVUM 90.5 FM: Tune into WVUM for PURE IMAGINATION, Miami's best radio-drama featuring darkly humorous original stories read over hypnotic loops by local musicians!! Fans of "This American Life", McSweeney's and more will love this. Pure Imagination airs Sundays at 6.15pm on WVUM 90.5 FM. Info and episodes up at myspace.com/pureimaginationshow

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 10th @ PURDY LOUNGE: I Am Your Villain presents CHOCOLATE SUNDAYS with DJs Doormouse, Induce, Contra and rotating others spinning hip hop in the front, and Ray Milian, Jessica Who?, Danny Ashe and guests do it up indie/80s in the back. No cover, 21+. 1811 Purdy Ave. Miami Beach. www.myspace.com/iamyourvillain

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 10th @ THE STANDARD: Every Sunday come out for LOVE LIFE with bingo, chillin' and music by DJs Induce and Matt Cash. 8pm, 40 Island Ave. Miami Beach. www.standardhotel.com

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 10th @ MANSION: The Underground Concert Series presents ALUCARD live with E. GRIZZLY!! Plus DJs Konflikt and Nikolas on the wheels of steel... 1235 Washington Ave. Miami Beach.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 11th @ JAZID: Every Monday night in Jazid's upstairs lounge check out ONE MIC MONDAY, hosted by Magen Melancholy & Co. Local, non-commercial, old school hip hop, soul and funk by resident DJ Name Brand, Mr. Alvarez and guests, and live painting on female canvas by MXYTSPLYK!! Doors at 11pm, no cover. 1342 Washington Ave. myspace.com/onemicmonday

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 11th @ LAUNDRY BAR: Workmens Miami presents MIXTAPE MONDAYS with DJANE, DJ Lean Rocker and DJ Engineer spinning hip hop, funk and soul every Monday night. No cover, 721 Lincoln Ln. Miami Beach. www.laundrybarmiami.com

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 11th @ LOVEHATE: Check out the LONELY HEARTS CLUB, hosted by Mr. Misery and The Colonel. Edwin Adams and Mr. Brown kick it ooold skool spinning jazz, blues, soul, hip hop and beyond. Doors at 9pm, 423 Washington Ave.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 11th @ HARD ROCK LIVE: CHRIS ROCK live!! 8pm, tickets $50-150 via Ticketmaster. 5747 Seminole Way, Hollywood, 33314.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 12th @ @ SPIEGELWORLD: Miami's own RAFFA AND RAINER perform live under the majestic Spiegeltent!! 10pm, $10. The Spigeltent is located at Collins Ave. and 21st St. Full schedule of events and info at www.spiegelworld.com

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 12th @ GOLD COAST ROLLER RINK: Roll out to INTOXISKATE every Tuesday!! DJ Misha of VooDoo Lounge spins the hits, plus cheap drinks, arcade games, videos and more!! 8pm to 2am, $4 entry, $2 skate rental. 2604 Federal Hwy. Ft. Lauderdale. myspace.com/intoxiskate

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 12th @ JAZID: THE ATTIC is a merger of art, music and culture every Tuesday night upstairs at Jazid!! Local artists such as LEBO, We_rd F_ckr and more do live installations to the sounds of resident DJs Jonathan, Mike Deuce, Ray Milian and weekly guests. Doors at 11pm, no cover. myspace.com/theatticmiami

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 12th @ BUCK15: Every week check out TAKEOUT TUESDAY with awesome rotating DJs like DJ CRAZE, TOM LAROC, CONTRA, DOORMOUSE, INDUCE, SEAMSTARR, SAFE STADICK and KEEN ONE!! Hosted by Keen with 2-for-1 drinks 11 to 1am. No cover, doors at 10pm. 770 Lincoln Lane.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 13th @ CHURCHILL'S: Check out Raffa and Rainer's weekly acoustic showcase - CAN YOU ROCK A LITTLE SOFTER? Each week check out talented local and national featured acts from 9.30 to midnight, with an hour of open mic before and after. It also deliciously coincides with Curry Night at Churchill's so come hungry!! This is really a great night with nice people and solid music. Only $5 cover, doors at 8.30pm, curry 'til 10, music ends at 1. 18+ welcome. 5501 NE 2nd Ave. myspace.com/cyrals

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 13th @ PS14: Every Wednesday I Am Your Villain presents FINGER LICK'N featuring DJs Hugo and Stravinsky, BBQ and special events. Doors at 10pm. 28 NE 14th St.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 13th @ JAZID: Check out GRAND GROOVE... Funk, hip-hop, soul and rare grooves provided by DJs Mr. Brown, DJANE, Sire Esq., Lumin, Kems and guests. No cover + weekly drink specials! 10pm to 3am, 1342 Washington Ave. Miami Beach.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 13th @ STUDIO A: THE MAUSOLEUM, Wednesdays weekly at Studio A features DJs DRACULA'S DAUGHTER and CARLOS SAINT GERMAIN spinning dark music in English, Spanish, French and German... No cover, 18+, doors at 11pm. 60 NE 11th St. myspace.com/mausoleumclub

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 13th @ CANELA CAFE: The talented, infamous JESSE JACKSON performs live every Wednesday!! 190 NE 46th St. myspace.com/jessejackson

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14th @ ABRAXAS: LUSH is every Wednesday night at Abraxas and features indie rock, Britpop and live performances. Hosted by Mr. Ashe and Diego Escobar. No cover, 21+. 407 Meridian Ave.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15th @ SWEAT RECORDS: Sweat is proud to present a live in-store performance by SAM FRIEND!! He'll be playing his mellow, folky pop on the Sweat stage so come out!! It's also the CD release party for his new album "Secure and Fastened For Daisy Buchanan" so you'll be able to pick up a copy tonight. 9pm, FREE!! 5505 NE 2nd Ave. www.sweatrecordsmiami.com

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16th @ BEAR AND BIRD GALLERY: The Bear and Bird Gallery presents "Beautiful Mutants" - a solo show by MARK MOTHERSBAUGH of DEVO!! The show is "a study of humans via symmetry using photos both recent and vintage. Images pulled from man's past... then corrected into sickeningly beautiful beings." Opening night festivities include wine, cheese, and The Most Powerful Healing Muzik in the Entire World... 7-10pm. Show runs through March 16th in the Bear and Bird Gallery upstairs at Tate's Comics. 4566 N. University Drive, Lauderhill. www.bearandbird.com, www.mutatovisual.com

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16th @ PINK GHOST: Pink Ghost presents "From The Depths..." an art show featuring new and old works by NATHAN LUMM. 7pm to 11pm, 21 W Las Olas Blvd. Ft. Lauderdale. www.pinkghost.net

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16th @ ALLIGATOR ALLEY: THE LIVID KITTENS live with PSYCHO DAISIES and FRAULEIN!! 1321 E Commercial Blvd. Oakland Park.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16th @ PS14: State of the Art and Unbreak present MERGE: LIVE ART + MUSIC featuring performances by ARTOFFICIAL, OUTEREACH, and KEYRATS plus live art by Reinier Gamboa, Neranjan Venom, Alex AB Barrera and Lady of the Monkey Village, and DJs Stravinsky and Stell*r!! 18+ welcome, doors at 10pm. 28 NE 14th St.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16th @ DADA: MAP OF THE UNIVERSE perform live with DJ Richard V playing other people's music... No cover, 10.30pm. 52 N Swinton Ave. Delray.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 17th @ RADIO-ACTIVE RECORDS: Radio-Active presents a free, all ages Punk Rock Round-Up Sunday Matinee!! Live performances by THE 1%, JOLLY BADFELLOW, THE WHANGS, MUTE ISSUE, THE DIRTY BOXES, 22ND BASE and THE LIVVERS. Starts at noon. 1930-B East Sunrise Blvd. Ft. Lauderdale. myspace.com/radio_active_records

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20th @ SWEAT RECORDS: Sweat presents LOCAL AUTHOR SHOWCASE NIGHT!! Tonight, local author TONY KAPEL presents his two self-published works - "A Letter to the Parents Of" and the recent "What Now What Next"!! Plus tunes by DJ Oly, Q&A session with the author and refreshments. 8pm, all ages, free!! 5505 NE 2nd Ave. www.sweatrecordsmiami.com

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21st @ THE MIAMI ART MUSEUM: The third Thursdays of every month check out the JAM @ MAM - "happy hour with an artful twist" featuring art, music, cocktails and hors d'oeuvres. 5-8.30pm, museum members free, non-members $10. 101 West Flagler St. miamiartmuseum.org

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23rd @ UPPER EASTSIDE GARDEN: The Upper Eastside Garden is proud to unveil it's newest Mini Golf Hazard/Sculpture by local artist AJA ALBERTSON, with live music by AUNT DRACULA!! $10 cover gets you music, putt-putt and free Grolsch beer. 7pm to 11pm. 7244 Biscayne Blvd. www.uppereastsidegarden.com

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23rd @ PS14: Switch and Sweat present a first-ever South Florida live performance by VENETIAN SNARES (Planet Mu)!!!! With OTTO VON SCHIRACH (Ipecac/Schematic) + THE VOODOO WITCH DOCTOR + YOUNGER SISTER OF PIMP QUEETOE, plus DJs DOORMOUSE, BURN and DRACULA'S DAUGHTER!! Hosted by Notorious Nastie. Tickets $15 in advance available at Sweat Records, Books & Books (Lincoln Rd.), Uncle Sam's or ps14.com/tickets. 28 NE 14th St.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 24th @ CHURCHILL'S: TORCHE returns to South Florida for a live performance with special guests THE JACUZZI BOYS, WATERFORD LANDING, and TONGUE OF THE HEARTWORM - hell yeah!!!! 8pm, 5501 NE 2nd Ave. www.churchillspub.com

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 27th @ SWEAT RECORDS: The SWEAT BOOKS Book Club meets to discuss "Bedroom Secrets of the Master Chefs" by Irvine Welsh (Trainspotting, The Acid House, Filth, etc.)!! 8pm, all bookworms welcome!! Be there and be square. 5505 NE 2nd Ave. www.sweatrecordsmiami.com

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28th @ THE STANDARD: Every 4th Thursday, conscious music and networking at THE STANDARD. Natural and organic treats. Come take a tranquil journey with music from DJ Inga Ambrosia. Enjoy the spa for $10 which includes sauna, turkish bath, steam room, jacuzzi and pool. Network with environmentally friendly folks. 7pm - 11pm, 40 Island Ave. Miami Beach. www.standardhotel.com, www.ingaambrosia.com

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 29th @ MANUEL ARTIME THEATER: The Rhythm Foundation and Poplife present JOSE GONZALEZ (Domino Records) live with special guest MIA DOI TODD!! Don't miss this!! Advance tickets are $16 through groovetickets.com and local outlets, or $21 at the door. Doors at 8pm, 900 SW 1st St. Miami. www.therhythmfoundation.com, www.epoplife.com

SATURDAY, MARCH 1st @ BAYFRONT PARK AMPHITHEATER: Bob Marley Movement of Jah People and 103.5 The Beat presents THE 15TH ANNUAL CARIBBEAN FESTIVAL featuring live performances by Stephen Marley, Damian "Jr. Gong" Marley, Julian Marley and more!! Tickets are $45 and available at Sweat Records!! 301 N Biscayne Blvd. www.bobmarleymovement.com

FRIDAY, MARCH 6th through SUNDAY, MARCH 9th @ BIG CYPRESS SEMINOLE INDIAN RESERVATION: It's the 6th Annual LANGERADO MUSIC FESTIVAL!! They've moved locations in order to bring you a 4-day festival like no other!! The full band line-up is: Beastie Boys • R.E.M. • Phil Lesh & Friends • 311 • Matisyahu • Thievery Corporation • The Roots • Gov't Mule • Ani DiFranco • Ben Folds • G. Love & Special Sauce • Medeski, Scofield, Martin & Wood • Built to Spill • The National • Les Claypool • Umphrey's McGee • The Disco Biscuits • Keller Williams • Mickey Hart Band • STS9 (Sound Tribe Sector 9) • of Montreal • Robert Randolph & the Family Band • The Wailers • funky Meters • Citizen Cope • Antibalas • !!! • Dark Star Orchestra • Ozomatli • Sam Bush • Minus the Bear • Ghostland Observatory • Arrested Development • Blind Melon • Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars • The New Deal • Benevento Russo Duo • Perpetual Groove • Railroad Earth • Martin Sexton • The Avett Brothers • Grace Potter and the Nocturnals • The Walkmen • Dr. Dog • Indigenous • State Radio • Vampire Weekend • The Bad Plus • The Felice Brothers • Pelican • Yard Dogs Road Show • Brett Dennen • Earl Greyhound • The New Mastersounds • Dan Deacon • Josh Ritter • Pete Francis • Ryan Shaw • Blitzen Trapper • matt pond PA • The Dynamites feat. Charles Walker • Bassnectar • Balkan Beat Box • The Lee Boys • Shout Out Louds • Golem • The Wood Brothers • Busdriver • RAQ • Will Hoge • Spam Allstars • Phix • American Babies • Dead Confederate • The Heavy Pets • Backyard Tire Fire • The Postmarks • Steel Train • Hoots and Hellmouth • Jonah Smith • Pnuma Trio • Awesome New Republic • That 1 Guy • Trevor Hall • American Bang • School of Rock All-Stars. Whew!! Come by the day or camp out. Tickets available online or (soon!) at Sweat Records. Full info at www.langerado.com

THURSDAY, MARCH 6th @ PS14: SELF RUN WILL perform live with special guests LIARBIRDS (Milwaukee). 28 NE 14th St. www.ps14.com

SATURDAY, MARCH 8th @ CULTURE ROOM: THE ENGLISH BEAT perform live!! Tickets $19.99 via Ticketmaster. 8pm, 3045 N Federal Hwy. Ft. Lauderdale. www.cultureroom.net

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12th @ REVOLUTION: THEY MIGHT BE GIANTS perform live!! Doors at 7pm, 14+, tickets via Ticketmaster. 200 W Broward Blvd. Ft. Lauderdale. www.jointherevolution.net

SATURDAY, MARCH 22nd @ AMERICAN AIRLINES ARENA: JAY-Z and MARY J. BLIGE perform live!! Tickets on sale soon via Ticketmaster. 601 Biscayne Blvd.

FRIDAY, APRIL 4th @ STUDIO A: TOKYO POLICE CLUB perform live!! 60 NE 11th St. www.studioamiami.com

SATURDAY, APRIL 5th @ CULTURE ROOM: Formerly Manitoba... CARIBOU (Domino Records) performs live!! Tickets via Ticketmaster. 8pm, 3045 N Federal Hwy. Ft. Lauderdale. www.cultureroom.net

SATURDAY, APRIL 12th @ REVOLUTION: IRON AND WINE performs live!! Tickets via Ticketmaster. 200 W Broward Blvd. Ft. Lauderdale. www.jointherevolution.net

SATURDAY, APRIL 12th @ FILLMORE MIAMI BEACH AT JACKIE GLEASON THEATER: MARGARET CHO performs live!! Tickets $43.50 via Ticketmaster. 1700 Washington Ave. Miami Beach.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16th @ REVOLUTION: SPOON performs live!! Tickets via Ticketmaster. 200 W Broward Blvd. Ft. Lauderdale. www.jointherevolution.net

FRIDAY, APRIL 18th @ BROWARD CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS: Legendary Bollywood songstress ASHA BHOSLE performs live!! Don't miss this!!!!!! 8pm, tickets $35-140 via Ticketmaster. 201 SW 5th Ave. Ft. Lauderdale.

MONDAY, APRIL 21st @ REVOLUTION: MINISTRY perform live with guests MESHUGGAH and HEMLOCK!! Doors at 6.30pm, tickets via Ticketmaster. 200 W Broward Blvd. Ft. Lauderdale. www.jointherevolution.net

SATURDAY, MAY 3rd @ BANK ATLANTIC CENTER SINATRA THEATER: Blues legend B.B. KING performs live!! Tickets $62.75-82.75 via Ticketmaster. 8pm, 2555 Panther Pkwy. Sunrise.

THURSDAY, MAY 8th @ REVOLUTION: MINDLESS SELF INDULGENCE perform live!! Doors at 6.30pm, tickets via Ticketmaster. 200 W Broward Blvd. Ft. Lauderdale. www.jointherevolution.net

SOMETIME THIS SPRING: RADIOHEAD IN MIAMI!! All details TBA!!