DrFameus (Allen Aucoin of the Disco Biscuits) invades the Funky Buddha

Next Friday (6/1) will be a night of reckoning at the Funky Buddha Lounge & Brewery in Boca Raton. The beat machine known as DrFameus, or more intimately as Allen Aucoin to his legions of fans, will lead a full an assault on our hip hookah & brew lounge. Known best for his extensive work as the “replacement” drummer for the Disco Biscuits, Aucoin has earned a reputation as being something other than human when he sits down behind his kit. If you can respect high-energy performance and technical skill, you do NOT want to miss this opportunity. Atlanta’s electro-folk troupe Stokeswood and Miami’s club-rockers Freq support.

Friday 6/1
DrFameus w/ Stokeswood + Freq
@ Funky Buddha Lounge & Brewery
Boca Raton, FL
$8adv, $10dos | 9pm | 18+

www.DrFameus.com
www.Stokeswood.net
www.Reverbnation.com/FreqProject
www.TheFunkyBuddha.com

DrFameus Soundcloud
DrFameus Invades AURA from Melodysiac.com
Video Interview from The Brain Trust
DrFameus multi-cam live video from AURA 2012 by Sewell Film Productions

HIGH FIVE! BLP 5th Birthday Bash | 6/28-7/1

On July 1, 2007, BLP hosted our very first show…an after-party for the D.U.M.B. (Disco Biscuits/Umphrey’s McGee) show at Pompano Beach Amphitheatre at a small little bar known as Cheers featuring none other than our good buddies, The Heavy Pets. WOW…how things have grown! The SoFlo music scene, the BLPfam, The Heavy Pets and all the other great bands we’ve worked with along the way.

We have worked as hard as always to put together a proper celebration of the milestone aiming to include as many of our friends as possible…four nights, four venues, nine bands and the BLPfam…we hope to see you out!

On Thursday 6/28, we will kick off our FREE Thursday night AURA Parties at the Funky Biscuit with hometown homeboys Aquaphonics! This is an event that we hope takes off over the following months and develops into THE spot to be on Thursday nights in SoFlo.

Friday 6/29 is STACKED at the Funky Buddha Lounge & Brewery with three of our faves. Ketchy Shuby will kick the night off as they do so well before handing the Bamboo Stage over to longtime SoFlo stalwarts Cypress. Then Fusik closes out the evening with a power set of their infectious funk.

Saturday 6/30 is something special. We’ve worked on a LOT of shows at the Culture Room over the years, but this marks the first time we’ve hosted our own event in SoFlo’s baddest club. We hope everyone comes out early to hang and set the tone for the evening. SOSOS will start things off on the patio with their chill vibe, and the first 50 attendees will receive a special BLP birthday present PLUS we are offering everyone who attends a chance to win a pair of AURA Music & Art Festival tickets. Then the main stage will take off with sets by COPE, The Resolvers and The Heavy Pets. We are also offering a special BLP Family Invite (PW: BLPfam) for Friday and Saturday for just $20 which includes taxes and fees EXCLUSIVELY through BLPfam outlets.

Then Sunday 7/1 will be a special edition of our weekly Rockout With Your Cookout hosted by local super-group, El Groundscoro for an electrified jam rotating members of The Heavy Pets, Fusik, Cypress, The Resolvers, COPE, Ketchy Shuby and MORE through the grooves! We will also up the ante for the FREE BBQ and encourage everyone to come out early grub up and get ready to get down!

Thursday 6/28
Aquhonics
@ Funky Biscuit
Boca Raton
21+ FREE | 18+ $5 | 9pm

Friday 6/29
Fusik w/ Cypress + Ketchy Shuby
@ Funky Buddha Lounge & Brewery
Boca Raton
$10 | 9pm | 18+

Saturday 6/30
The Heavy Pets w/ The Resolvers + COPE
Patio vibes by SOSOS
@ Culture Room
Ft. Lauderdale
$12adv, $15dos | 8pm | 18+
* Birthday presents for the 1^st 50 attendees PLUS everyone will receive a chance to win a pair of AURA Music & Art Festival tickets!

Sunday 7/1
Rockout With Your Cookout ft. El Groundscoro & Friends
w/ members of The Heavy Pets, The Resolvers, COPE, Fusik, Cypress, Ketchy Shuby & MORE!
@ Hurricane Bar & Lounge
Delray Beach
6-8pm – FREE BBQ
9-?am – FREE Jams

Exclusive Q&A with John Derhak, author of The Bones of Lazarus

The new novel by John Derhak, author of
Tales From the moe.Republic

The Bones of Lazarus

“An evil man seeketh only rebellion: therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.”

A 2,000-year-old legend – Political Intrigue and Conspiracy – Mystery, Betrayal, Murder…

…The immortal Lazarus – man, myth or the original Frankenstein Monster?

John Derhak’s new imaginative, darkly funny, supernatural thriller. An engaging, purely pulp, genuine page-turner.

For more info about John Derhak and to purchase a copy of The Bones of Lazarus or any of his other works, please visit www.moerepublic.org

Interview conducted by Tim Coffey exclusively for Brotherly Love Productions
Tim@BrotherlyLoveProductions.com

My initial meeting with author John Derhak, writer of three novels and brother of moe. bassist Rob Derhak, was a display of  synchronicity. Days after reading his first novel and Pulitzer prize nominee, Tales From the moe.Republic, I happened upon the clever author at a local pub in Jupiter, FL. Much to my enjoyment, we spent a few hours talking books, sports and the mysteries of the platypus. It became apparent to me that, not only had this man written one hell of a book, but he had much more to say.

This May 2012, John excitedly releases his third novel, The Bones of Lazarus. Taking place on the Caribbean island of St. George, readers are swept away by a tale of (more…)

CATSKILL CHILL MUSIC FESTIVAL ARTIST LINE-UP ANNOUNCEMENT

Hancock, New York (April 17, 2012) - Catskill Chill Music Festival unveils their artist line-up for the third annual Chill at the picturesque Camp Minglewood in Hancock, New York. Taking place September 7^th – 9^th, the 2012 event will host over 40 bands on three stages during the 3-day camping festival.

Catskill Chill Music Festival 2012 Artist Lineup:
Yonder Mountain String Band • Lotus • Conspirator • Soulive • Lettuce • EOTO • JGB with Melvin Seals • Rubblebucket • Cornmeal • Particle • Break Science • The Heavy Pets • Headtronics • Kung Fu • Zoogma • DrFameus • DJ Logic • Yarn • Yarn plays Dead set • Jennifer Hartswick Band • Dopapod • KRAZ • Wyllys • The McLovins • Caravan of Thieves • Alan Evans Trio • DAMN RIGHT! • The Indobox • Consider the Source • Jeff Bujak • On The Spot Trio • Timbre Coup • The Alchemystics • lespecial • FiKus • ShwizZ • Twiddle • Turbine • Derek VanScoten (D.V.S^*) • Horizon Wireless • Pigeons Playing Ping Pong • The Folkadelics

Nestled in the Catskill Mountains, where the beauty of nature synchronizes with the euphoric sounds of live music, this intimate lakeside event has quickly become one of the most anticipated festivals of the year. The Chill features free parking, free camping, on-site cabin rentals, three outdoor covered stages and an Open Mic stage encouraging fans to become part of the performance. Festivalgoers can also enjoy yoga, drum circles, live art, and a communal bonfire each night.

Catskill Chill Music Festival Links:
Official site: www.CatskillChill.com
Facebook: www.Facebook.com/CatskillChill
Twitter: Twitter.com/CatskillChill (#CatskillChill)

Jamtronic Chronic WMC Kickoff Party with Greenhose Lounge, Sounduo, Aquaphonics, EP3, DuBBle James & Bitch Please @ The Stage!

We are VERY excited to present the “Jamtronic Chronic” Winter Music Conference Kickoff Party featuring the hottest up-and-coming live-electro acts at The Stage in Miami’s trendy Design District during one of the largest electronic dance music happenings in the world primarily dominated by DJs and producers.

Greenhouse Lounge | Sounduo | Aquaphonics | EP3 | DuBBle James

DJ Sets by Bitch Please | Live Painting by BPaul

9pm door | 10pm-5am show | 18+

$10adv, before 11pm & for WMC Badges
$15 after 11pm | $20 for 18+
www.brownpapertickets.com/event/233572

The Stage Miami presents their 1st Annual Jam Fest | 2/16-19

We’ve partnered with The Stage in Miami to present their 1st Annual Jam Fest in the trendy Design District! The weekend-long event celebrates some of Florida’s unique jam acts with a touch of the nationally touring as well as live painting and Miami’s top Food Trucks to compliment the groove.

The four-day party kicks off on Thursday (2/16) with The Resolvers, Ketchy Shuby, Fusik and DJ Haitian Hillbilly. This will be a BLP Showcase which will also serve as a pre-party for the AURA Music & Arts Festival. We will also be raising funds for Autism Speaks Miami Chapter & Team HydroBLADES. Everyone will receive a raffle ticket for a chance to win an AURA Music & Arts Festival ticket, band, Brotherly Love merchandise and much more!

On Friday (2/17), we invite you for Sound Theory Happy Hour starting at 5pm. A happy hour unlike any other in Miami with a live broadcast of WDNA 88.9 FM’s Sound Theory Live with an intimate musical set and interview with Bobby Lee Rodgers before the evenings main performance later that night. Happy hour specials from 5-8pm include 2 for 1 drinks and $2 Grolsch beer. Stick around for some great music from Bobby Lee Rodgers and The Legendary JC’s later that evening with doors officially open at 9pm for the evening’s main event.

Saturday (2/18), we bring you the Aquaphonics from Stuart, Green Sunshine from Tampa and Jimkata all the way from Ithaca, NY who will be rocking out all night long.

Finally, on Sunday (2/19), Family Style Sunday’s Jam Fest Edition will feature Miami’s Electric Piquete for a FREE fun-filled family afternoon from 2-6pm.