Success for performing artists in the music business comes in many forms, most of which fly decidedly under the familiar radar of current superstars like Taylor Swift or Bad Bunny, Beyoncé or Harry Styles. Case in point: South Florida-based blues singer, guitarist and songwriter J.P. Soars (jpsoars.com), leader of the Red Hots trio. He likewise has multiple album releases, … [Read more...]
Drummer’s gift will help vistiting bands at LWB’s Rudy’s at Bamboo
One of the many famed phrases used by vocalist James Brown (1933-2006), the “Godfather of Soul,” was “give the drummer some.” It served as an instruction to the remainder of his ensemble to lay back and allow one of his great drummers, notably Clyde Stubblefield or John “Jabo” Starks, to solo unaccompanied or over a band vamp. Chris Peet, of the gifted area blues … [Read more...]
Northwood entrepreneur dreams of Wynwood vibe in West Palm
Location, location, location. It's recurrently stressed as the prime factor in real estate and startup businesses, but always with an eye toward the present. Joe DeStephan, on the other hand, has both eyes fixed on the future. His Northwood Art & Music Warehouse in West Palm Beach is situated in an industrial region several blocks west of the Northwood section's … [Read more...]