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Aerosmith Shows Tampa Classic Arena Rock Concert

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 18:51:20 +0000

Aerosmith is back in the saddle again, touring the U.S. like the good ole’ days. Steven Tyler may have added some fans after his stint on American Idol, and if they checked out the tour they saw some real rock and roll.

Eric Church’s Rowdy Country Concert

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 18:38:05 +0000

Eric Church brought out the rowdy country fans at the Jacksonville Veteran’s Memorial Arena last week. There were plenty of beer-drinkin’ and hell-raisin’ fans for the show.

Concert Review: Eddie Vedder

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 17:41:25 +0000

Usually Eddie Vedder is the screaming wildman fronting the grunge band Pearl Jam, but he recently embarked upon a solo acoustic tour that stopped for two nights at the Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater.

Concert Review: Asia in America

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 20:48:41 +0000

Asia reunited all four of its original members for a tour this year that touched down at the Capitol Theatre in Clearwater. The XXX tour (they’re celebrating their 30th anniversary, not porn) featured performances from their 1982 debut album Asia.

Resolutions You Know You'll Keep

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 14:59:11 +0000

In the spirit of actually looking forward to the next 12 months, we’re offering some resolutions you know you’ll keep.

Restaurant Review: The Brew Spot Café

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 17:54:47 +0000

The owners of Gainesville’s new restaurant, the Brew Spot Café, encourage their guests to linger. And with fresh baked goods, an alternative study scene and homey décor, it’s hard to say no.

Local Music Pick & Guest DJ: December 2012

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 17:22:06 +0000

For those unaware, an impressive bluegrass band has risen in Gainesville that forges elements of country, rock and folk and defies the tired machinery of contemporary country music with a middle-fingered fiddle stick.

Fresh Tracks: December 2012

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 16:51:44 +0000

This month, we check out Christina Aquilera's Lotus, Crystal Castles' (III) and Kendrick Lamar's Good Kid, M.A.A.D City.

Restaurant Review: Yume Ume

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 17:09:22 +0000

Yume Ume is not a fast food restaurant. It’s not your typical Japanese restaurant, either.

View From Behind the Register

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 17:47:43 +0000

For the common shopper, December means Starbucks lines, strangers’ children with never-ending lung power and the insistence we must somehow “Let it Snow” in a state where temperatures below 50 degrees are a miracle.

Gamer's Corner: 'Tis the Season

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 18:54:39 +0000

Just like a hidden sniper in Call of Duty, the holidays have come to blindside unsuspecting shoppers with a payload of aggravation via unending Christmas music, diet-ruining treats and “To Do” lists a mile-long.

Renew You: Refueling for 2013

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 16:09:52 +0000

As the year wraps up, it means the end of many things: the Gator football season, the semester and baggage that comes with it—final exams, projects and for some, college. However, there is a light at the end of the tunnel—winter break. We want to make sure you utilize these last weeks of 2012 to refuel for 2013.

Hundred Waters Christens the Standard in St. Augustine

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 17:37:33 +0000

The Standard is a new state-of-the-art club in St. Augustine. Hundred Waters is a new state-of-the-art band from Gainesville. It was a perfect match for a grand opening this past Friday night.

The Who Begins a New Tour with Some Shows in Florida

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 20:29:01 +0000

The Who began a new tour with a pair of shows in Florida to promote their recently released box set of the band’s classic double album, Quadrophenia, with two discs of unreleased demos.

No-Shave November Contest

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 20:47:51 +0000

Hey Gainesville, so you know we love to give you guys the deetz and opportunities to experience Gainesville’s finest and most entertaining. But this time in return, we want to see you lovely men at your ruggedest, most primal state–a.k.a. skipping the razor in the morning.

Between the Lines: The Mind Behind Midnight Catch

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 18:43:34 +0000

Norman Gilliland lived most of his life in Gainesville and was always intrigued by the small town’s deep history—which we see in his new novel Midnight Catch.

Local Music Pick & Guest DJ: November 2012

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 18:03:47 +0000

With her first solo effort, Shameless Self Promotion, Janna Pelle has taken a half-step forward into the world of pop, or as she calls it, “classical pop.”

Fresh Tracks: November 2012

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 17:29:48 +0000

This month, we weigh in on Ellie Goulding's Halcyon, Miguel's Kaleidoscope Dream and Grizzly Bear's Shields.

Reel Rentals: November 2012

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 16:39:12 +0000

Break out the Jiffy Pop and watch on as Emily Blunt finds herself in an awkward romantic triangle, a Scottish princess carves her own path and Shia LaBeouf tries to rise to the top of a criminal empire.

Backstage with Tran Whitley

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 19:51:49 +0000

Tran “the Piano Man” Whitley has come full circle. The Gainesville native has returned to share his experiences spanning five decades as a professional musician, hobnobbing with the likes of the Allman Brothers, Tom Petty, Boz Scaggs and Don Felder, and to share his plans for the future.

Behind the Scenes: Falling for Fashion at the Hipp

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 16:36:49 +0000

It was a one of those rare, cool evenings in Gainesville when the INsite team arrived at the Hippodrome Theatre and waited at the front steps for the model, Brittney Mims, to arrive.

Restaurant Review: Corner

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 15:46:18 +0000

It’s here! The place on the corner to get your morning café con leche! A place to read the paper and treat yourself to a real guava pastry while you start your busy day.

New Movies: November 2012

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 14:12:11 +0000

November's new movies include a video-game-style animation, the return of Bond, the last installment of Twilight, and Brad Pitt as a mob hitman.

An Evening With The Avett Brothers at the O-Dome

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:16:58 +0000

The concert was billed as “An Evening With The Avett Brothers” and that is exactly what fans received.

Zac Brown Band Tour Rolls On

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:21:40 +0000

The Zac Brown Band, touring in support of their album Uncaged, recently rolled through Florida, including a show at the Amway Center in Orlando.

A Cappella à Gainesville: Sedoctaves

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:03:12 +0000

The Sedoctaves, UF’s all-female a cappella group, rival the Bellas of Pitch Perfect. Anne and Alexa tell us about why a cappella is “aca-awesome.”

Die Antwoord Find Freeky at Tampa’s Ritz Ybor Club

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 14:42:05 +0000

Walking into a Die Antwoord show is a bit like discovering the darkness that hides in the corners of every town.

Phantom: Practice Makes Perfect

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 20:23:34 +0000

You could hear the criticisms and corrections during practice for Dance Alive National Ballet’s Phantom show.

ETHEL and Todd Rundgren Open Tour at Phillips Center

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 16:13:59 +0000

ETHEL, one of music’s premiere post-classical string Quartets since 1998, began a 12-city tour with Todd Rundgren Wednesday night at the Phillips Center.

Fresh Tracks: October 2012

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 19:20:06 +0000

The Destroyer, the debut album from Collin Whitlock’s solo project, Dark Horse, immediately hits the listener with remarkably positive intensity on its opening cut “Fight!”

Brew It Yourself: Beginner's Essentials

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 18:32:31 +0000

Amid all the chatter about beer kits, yeast strains and beer exchanges, it can be challenging to figure out just what you need to get started. Our picks will help get you closer to redefining BYOB.

Wanted: Wingmen

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 18:50:39 +0000

We have known about wingmen since Top Gun. But what makes a good wingman a great wingman? And can a woman earn the title?

Gamer's Corner: Never the Same Game Twice

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 17:25:03 +0000

There are two factors that will either encourage or discourage hobbies: time and money. Finding time can be a difficult but possible thing. If only money worked like that.

Behind the Scenes of our Cover

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 18:44:36 +0000

When coming up with ideas for this month's issue, no topic stood out more than Guy's Night Out.

Pre-Game Playlist

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 18:14:53 +0000

We asked some of Gainesville's savviest DJs to tell us which tracks will take one to stud status—and which will leave you flying solo.

CD Review: Ben Folds Five

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 18:51:04 +0000

Ben Folds Five has the unique ability to captivate, motivate and arouse the creative genius in all of us. In The Sound of the Life of the Mind, their first album in over a decade, the band continues the trend.

Porter Robinson and Zedd Team Up

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 18:34:04 +0000

Porter Robinson and Zedd have both toured through Gainesville before, but for their recent show at the Vault they teamed up to give EDM fans a double dose of electronic medicine.

Review: Datsik's Psychedelic Cone

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 14:40:06 +0000

Datsik and friends are touring around the country for his Firepower tour, which included stops at Tallahassee's Coliseum and at the Beacham Theatre in Orlando last week.

CD Review: The Neighbourhood "I'm Sorry..."

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 14:07:34 +0000

Track after track, The Neighbourhood’s debut EP “I’m Sorry…” masterfully blends indie rock and hip-hop beats as the backdrop to pop vocals—the combination diving right under your skin.

Fresh Tracks: September 2012

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Fri, 07 Sep 2012 16:26:49 +0000

When band co-founder and drummer Alex Klausner first told me of his idea for the Savants of Soul, an eight-piece throwback-soul band from a group of former kids with strong ska-punk influences, I was intrigued but somewhat skeptical.

The Coffee Tour

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 05:00:00 +0000

Coffee shops are a haven of sorts—offering a dry, warm place to relax on a rainy day or a sweet iced pick-me-up when nothing else can.

About Our Cover: September 2012

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 05:00:00 +0000

In a break from the rains of Hurricane Isaac, model Nodira Abdukhamitova gracefully climbed on to the hood of a car in her nude high heels.

Hippiefest in Clearwater

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 15:40:30 +0000

Johnny and Edgar Winter are doing shows together as part of Hippiefest, including a date at the Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater this past weekend.

Hot Spots

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 15:23:07 +0000

These dishes are enticingly spicy.

Gotta Try It: Driver’s Ed For Love

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 18:25:54 +0000

Have you ever felt yourself skidding out of the love lane? Running into obstacles that you can't get around or feeling like your wheels just continue to slip?

Restaurant Review: Boca Fiesta

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 17:48:59 +0000

Walking up to Boca Fiesta, you're greeted by a green outline of a dinosaur, welcoming you to perhaps the only Mexican restaurant taking flavor deep South of the border.

Backstage With The Band: Janna Pelle

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 17:27:14 +0000

The latest buzz in the Gainesville music scene is that Janna Pelle has stepped out of her popular band, Janne Pelle and the Half Steps, and is reinventing herself with a more poppy sound.

Restaurant Review: Loosey's

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 17:01:05 +0000

If a loaded burger with creamy cole slaw, fries and a cold drink are your favorite ways to kick off a weekend or end a day, Loosey's is your kind of restaurant.

Behind the Scenes: 1 Girl, 6 Looks

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 18:27:57 +0000

Love our August fashion spread? Check out these behind-the-scenes photos for a sneak peek of how we captured all six looks.

Fresh Tracks: August 2012

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 17:12:55 +0000

Northern Direction is a coming of age creation of young lovers communing with nature and trying to find themselves. Sunflower Pagallo, a duo of Sydney Lane and Eddie Roqueta, recorded the 11-track LP in 2011.

Restaurant Review: Chuy's

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 15:53:25 +0000

While you won’t find chili pepper wallpaper or sombrero-clad servers, don’t pass over Gainesville’s newest Tex-Mex establishment, Chuy’s, as less than authentic.

The Warped Tour returns to Orlando for Punk Rock Summer Camp

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Tue, 07 Aug 2012 16:33:44 +0000

The Van's Warped Tour, aka punk rock summer camp, visited the Central Florida Fairgrounds in Orlando this past weekend with the usual cacophony of "alternative" vendors and sponsors interacting with fans under the Florida sun.

The Hottest Band in the Land: Kiss

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Tue, 07 Aug 2012 15:48:01 +0000

"The hottest band in the land: Kiss!" That is how Kiss is always introduced, and the show at the 1-800-ASK-GARY Amphitheatre in Tampa drove the point home, although opener Motley Crue gave them a run in the heat department.

Gainesville Restaurant Week

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 21:32:29 +0000

Check out our behind-the-scenes footage of what's going on during Gainesville Restaurant Week.

2012 Back-to-School Giveaway

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 15:18:46 +0000

INsite is giving away more than $800 in prizes to one lucky reader! Read on for details on how to win.

Boston Brings a Different Era to St. Augustine

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 17:03:02 +0000

Boston is on the road, and they played the St. Augustine Amphitheatre.

Review: Towne Parc Apartments

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Fri, 06 Jul 2012 05:00:00 +0000

Looking for a new place? Tired of roommate issues? Then check out Towne Parc, one of the calmer and homier apartment complexes of Gainesville.

Fresh Tracks: July 2012

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Thu, 05 Jul 2012 15:18:35 +0000

Translated loosely as "House of Fire," Casa del Fuego from Chuck Martin's rockabilly band dbleWiDE, conjures the spirit of real country music and old time rock 'n' roll.

Gamer's Corner: Race for the Gold

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 19:37:06 +0000

Gamers easily identify with The Olympic Games. Sure, we don't get flashy medals or Subway endorsements, but we do understand the thrill of competition. We love pitting ourselves against one another to see who comes out on top. In the spirit of this summer's big event, we proudly present the first Gamer's Corner Olympic (Kind of) Games. Let the games begin!

Eric Johnson's Chop Shop

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 18:01:28 +0000

Eric Johnson demonstrated some incredible guitar chops at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall last week.

Ringo Starr and His All Starrs Shine in St. Augustine

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 17:37:13 +0000

Ringo Starr and his All Starrs have made touring into a tradition for the former Beatle.

The Midnight Cafe & Bar

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 18:05:12 +0000

The crowd at the Midnight Cafe & Bar is a bit of a legend.

Just Say Know: Going to the Beach

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 17:42:38 +0000

To make your beach experience more enjoyable and hassle free, there are some laws and regulations you should be familiar with.

Bonnaroo Wrap-Up

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 15:26:46 +0000

With over 150 bands playing at Bonnaroo, making decisions is almost like choosing your classes for the new semester.

Fresh Tracks: June 2012

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 15:37:34 +0000

The Pseudo Kids have done it again with their new four-track EP Stay Glad; somehow they pulled off a happy optimistic sound despite the darkish, introspective lyrics that dominate most of their songs.

Bonnaroo Fashion

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 05:00:00 +0000

Musical festivals are one of the few times besides Halloween where dressing up is is not only normal, it's encouraged.

Endzone Bar & Grill

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 17:36:24 +0000

Every once in a while, we might forget what the University of Florida is best known for—sports. Enter sports bar EndZone Bar & Grill.

Lakeside Bar and Grill

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 17:07:59 +0000

Let us guess: You're looking for an elegant yet affordable dining experience, right? Try the Lakeside Bar and Grill.

Fresh Tracks: May 2012

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Mon, 21 May 2012 18:01:39 +0000

Camryn Wessner’s debut solo EP, Temporary, is a fitting introduction to Camryn’s multi-talented musical abilities.

Win From Within: The Secret to Motivation

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Thu, 17 May 2012 17:05:18 +0000

What if success has more to do with creating a winning environment rather than just expending more effort?

Beach Boys Reunite for a Big Tour

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Thu, 17 May 2012 16:32:02 +0000

The Beach Boys reunited recently for a big tour, including a stop at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre that was filmed for a TV special.

Backstage at Gainesville Fashion Week 2012

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Wed, 09 May 2012 19:25:47 +0000

Missed out on Gainesville Fashion Week 2012? Don't worry, our friends at Studio352 covered all the behind-the-scenes action.

Willy’s Mexicana Grill

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Thu, 03 May 2012 20:44:22 +0000

If you’re looking for a good burrito, visit a Tex-Mex restaurant. If you’re looking for the freshest ingredients, stuff-the-tortilla-until-it-bursts size and some of the best-seasoned meats in town, visit the new Willy’s Mexicana Grill on Archer Road.

Gamer's Corner: Insert Coin to Lose Weight

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Thu, 03 May 2012 15:51:09 +0000

Gamers sometimes have had the stereotype of being pale, overweight, anti-social and a bit nerdy. But as the hobby continues to break new ground in other more popular societal pastimes, the “typical gamer” personality chart is starting to erode.

Flashbacks Café

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Wed, 02 May 2012 16:16:35 +0000

Flashbacks Café may be in its infant stage, but it has the layers of a decades-old diner. It is an eclectic museum, boasting a collection of retro radios, local art, yard-sale collectibles, books, board games and walls coated with every color of the rainbow.

Q&A with the University Club’s Chastity Rose

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 14:33:30 +0000

When you visit the University Club, Chastity Rose is the first person you see. The University of Florida alumnus, who goes by Chaz for short, has worked as the nightclub’s “Door-Whore” as well as a bartender. A self-described “fundraising bar queen,” Chastity also performs drag shows with a Gothic flair.

Q&A with Teen Mom's Farrah Abraham

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 13:57:30 +0000

Farrah Abraham’s life changed as she became pregnant as a 17-year-old, and the baby’s father died in a car accident right before her child Sophia was born. The next year, she was one of the stars of Teen Mom on MTV.

Phil Nicks: A Good Place to Eat

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 16:18:28 +0000

The windows at Phil Nick’s cry out to Main Street that it’s “A Good Place to Eat.” The old-style gold letters do not lie. Phil Nick’s has some of the best Southern food (and Italian-African-American-Carribean) around town.

Farm to Family Festival

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 19:35:13 +0000

Long ago, on a full moon weekend, a group of people gathered to host an outdoor music event. It only lasted from until midnight and there was no camping, but it was the beginning of something great.

Concert: Red Hot Chili Peppers

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 18:47:31 +0000

The Red Hot Chili Peppers have been busy. They released I’m With You in August, began their world tour with stops in South America and Europe, and now they started their U.S. Tour with shows in Florida.

Panache: The Wine and Cheese Gallery

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 14:55:08 +0000

Those of us who have lived in Gainesville “since the days of Tim Tebow” think we know this town inside and out. It’s easy to visit the same places and fall into a routine, rarely surprised by anything we see.

Behind the Scenes: STOMP

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 18:52:23 +0000

Before STOMP thundered into the Curtis M. Phillips Center on Friday and Saturday, we got to see a special performance and chat with a few of the cast members about the tour, wardrobe malfunctions and being part of the STOMP family.

Concert: Breathe Carolina & The Ready Set

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 14:55:37 +0000

The smell of smoke and sweat filled the air as people of all ages came out to spend some time in an energetic atmosphere at Double Down Live Thursday.

Bruce Springsteen's Wrecking Ball

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 13:29:23 +0000

Bruce Springsteen said that his new album Wrecking Ball was inspired by the Occupy Wall Street movement, and songs like “We Take Care of Our Own” and “Death to My Old Town” put a gritty-yet-eloquent voice and conscience to the movement that it has rarely achieved with all its feverish rallies.

Asian Art Wing at Harn Opens Tomorrow

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 18:34:52 +0000

The glass window stretching from floor to ceiling facing 34th Street is the physical link between art and nature at the Harn Museum of Art.

Review: Peking Acrobats

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 15:53:13 +0000

Adults and children of all ages waited patiently for the Peking Acrobats to take the stage at the Curtis M. Phillips Center Sunday night.

Concert Review: Bone Thugs

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 19:21:34 +0000

With bass so loud you could feel it outside, you knew Gainesville was about to get a heavy dose of hip-hop. Artists ranging from Gainesville to all over the country came and gave a great performance.

Gotta Try It: Piloxing

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 18:08:12 +0000

“Yogalates,” “Flo-yo,” meet “Piloxing.” If Evolve Pilates & Fitness has anything to do with it, exercise joined the ranks of DJs and fashion decades; that is to say, the mash-up is king and he’s here to stay.

Q&A with Breathe Carolina and The Ready Set

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 18:39:50 +0000

Whether it’s the electro-pop feel or the techno-heavy beats that fuel your musical fire, The Ready Set and Breathe Carolina are two acts that are sure to bring the dance party to Gainesville when they play at the Double Down Live next Thursday.

Review: The Ting Tings' Sounds from Nowheresville

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 18:13:09 +0000

Stylistic, sleek tunes emit from The Ting Tings' sophomore album Sounds from Nowheresville, released March 13 by Columbia Records.

Smokehouse Downtown: Gourmet BBQ

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 15:02:34 +0000

It can be easy to forget Gainesville’s southern legacy inside its melting pot of eclectic characters, music and tastes. Legend holds that our beloved bubble was once named “Hogtown,” an inconceivable representation of what see today.

Guide to This Summer's Music Festivals

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 14:22:16 +0000

Summer means festivals—bastions of sun-baked music lovers congregating for an event larger than any of the bands on the bill.

Envy: The Newest Club in Gainesville

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 15:35:38 +0000

Envy (formerly XS) reopened its doors after a major overhaul last night, showcasing its brand new lighting, bar and DJ booth. We've got the photos right here.

Fresh Tracks: March 2012

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 17:48:53 +0000

This March we reviewed albums by Lana Del Rey, Islands and Of Montreal, as well as local powerhouse Fick.

Tempo Bistro To Go

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 18:36:00 +0000

Looking for lunch? With a variety of soups, salads and sandwiches using Gainesville's best, Tempo Bistro To Go is sure to hit the spot.

Concert Review: The Pink Floyd Experience

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 17:07:17 +0000

Many cover bands mimic the performers that they love and enjoy. However, one band stands out above the rest.

Local Band Showcase at the Backyard

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 16:47:58 +0000

Several local bands played a showcase at the Backyard at Boca Fiesta and Palomino Saturday night to a packed crowd.

Fick Celebrates New CD at Double Down

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 15:06:00 +0000

Fick just released Loss of Halo and held a CD release party at Double Down Live Friday night.

Tweemo Invades Double Down

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 20:37:34 +0000

Emo music is no longer in fashion and screamo has a glut of bands holding onto their fan base. Along comes “tweemo.” Yep, I made that word up and I want it trademarked. It’s emo with a glossy pop sheen served up acoustically in an intimate Hotel Cafe setting.

Meet the Miss UF 2012 Contestants

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 16:08:29 +0000

Join Florida Blue Key for a night of charitable causes and beautiful women at the 2012 Miss University of Florida scholarship pageant on Monday, Feb. 27 at 7pm at the Curtis M. Phillips Center for Performing Arts.