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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.

Review: T. Mills' Leaving Home

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 08:15:13 +0000

Better known by his stage name T. Mills, Travis Tatum Mills is a West Coast buzz-maker who gracefully combines a laid-back California vibe with beats that make you want to break it down in his EP Leaving Home. The digital record was released this summer under Columbia Records.

Hellzapoppin at Double Down Live

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 12:52:52 +0000

You never know what you might find at Double Down Live. Sunday night, a carnival sideshow troupe called Hellzapoppin stopped by.

Supervillians Host Reggae Party at Double Down Live

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 20:17:19 +0000

Friday night featured a reggae party at Double Down Live with Morning Fatty, Coquina Kings, Supervillains and KayaVibe.

Book Review: Coffee is Good for You

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 17:19:41 +0000

Alcohol causes breast cancer! Organic produce is more healthful than conventional produce! Vitamin C fights colds! The world of nutrition is full of often contradicatory information.

Book Review: All Work, No Pay

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 17:05:08 +0000

Meet Florida native Lauren Berger, author of All Work, No Pay and the CEO of Intern Queen Inc. She held 15 internships throughout her four-year college career and made a smooth transition into the working world.

Drake Concert Pics

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 13:35:33 +0000

Last night, one of R&B and hip-hop’s biggest stars, Drake, brought tons of adoring fans together “for one night, and one night only,” as he took the stage of the Stephen C. O’Connell Center.

Concert: George Strait

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 18:28:13 +0000

On Saturday evening in Orlando, the George Strait/Martina McBride show came to town. Country music fans couldn’t have asked for a more perfect combination of two musical superstars.

Review: The Fray's Scars & Stories

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 14:42:06 +0000

Denver-based band The Fray have come a long way from the small coffee shops and clubs where they once performed. The band’s 2005 debut album went double platinum and their 2009 Grammy-nominated second album The Fray included the hit “You Found Me.”

Video: INsite Kicks Off 2012

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:17:12 +0000

Our friends over at Studio 352 came out to get some footage of our New Year's party at the Backyard @ Boca Fiesta and Palomina. In case you missed it, you can check out the video here.

Concert: Brandi Carlile

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 14:21:55 +0000

Brandi Carlile will soon be releasing a new album, and is currently touring the country in a van with twins Tim and Phil Hanseroth playing stripped-down acoustic sets.

Review: Lamb of God's Resolution

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 19:46:55 +0000

Lamb of God is an American heavy metal band formed in 1994 out of Richmond, Virginia. Their music is defined as thrash metal, death metal and hardcore punk with a touch of power groove. Originally they were an instrumental band called “Burn the Priest” until they added power-vocalist Randy Blythe.

Review: Leonard Cohen's Old Ideas

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 14:21:37 +0000

Even if you are a big fan of Leonard Cohen’s catalogue (11 studio albums from his 1967 debut Songs of Leonard Cohen to 2004’s Dear Heather), you may have been skeptical when you heard he was coming out with a new one called Old Ideas.

Review: Chairlift's Something

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 21:58:24 +0000

The combination of sultry vocals, melodic lines and the dynamic use of instrumentation make for masterful songwriting in Brooklyn-based Chairlift’s sophomore LP Something, released in January.

Bistro 1245

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 19:51:22 +0000

Let us guess: You and your sweetheart want to dine somewhere classy, charming and romantic, but not overly pricy. We have just the place—Bistro 1245.

Morningbell Rocks Tampa

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:13:15 +0000

Morningbell sounded at the top of their game, playing tight together and appearing fresh at the New World Brewery in Tampa Saturday night, despite having just awoken from an extended nap a few hours before in one of the band members’ cars.

Heavy Petty Salutes Tom Petty at Double Down

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:07:46 +0000

Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers have long been musically associated with Gainesville music, so it is only fitting that Gainesville would give birth to Heavy Petty, a Tom Petty tribute band.

George Strait Brings Tour to Orlando

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:01:35 +0000

George Strait is a multi-award winning country music singer, actor and music producer. He is often referred to as the "King of Country" and a living legend. On Feb. 11, the George Strait 2012 tour hits Orlando’s Amway Arena with award-winning country singer Martina McBride.

In Double Down's Garage

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 05:36:30 +0000

Double Down Live hosted a night of bands straight from the garage Tuesday night, four in total, for an evening of old-school rock. It was a fun show with bands on the rise.

Jimmy Buffett Beach Party

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 05:31:37 +0000

As we walked down Universal CityWalk in Orlando on Saturday, it was as though we had been transported to a tropical island complete with hula skirts, coconut bikini tops, floral shirts, margaritas, piña coladas, beach balls, pirates and Parrot Heads.

French Band Ready for U.S.

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:23:13 +0000

When we think of Bordeaux, France, one of the first things that comes to mind is the wine. But the Old Skins Band is coming to the U.S. to show us that the southern part of France has more to offer.

Gasparilla’s Finale: Zac Brown Band

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:02:08 +0000

The Zac Brown Band closed the Gasparilla party in Tampa with a great hoedown that was a perfect fit for the party. Many fans were still dressed up in pirate garb and the parking lot was a huge tailgate party.

New Movies: February 2012

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:09:48 +0000

In February's new movies, Daniel Radcliffe attempts to shed his magical past in a horror, Ryan Reynolds joins forces with Denzel Washington, and Nick Cage reprises his role as Johnny Blaze.

Gator Sports Events of 2012

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:52:31 +0000

The Swamp has fallen quiet—rabid, roaring fans are replaced by a chill breeze and memories of the season that was. With the new year, we look ahead to seasons just getting started and to rivalries that renew with the turning of the calendar. For the Gator faithful (and newbies), here’s a short list of four sports events to circle on your brand-spanking new calendars.

The Rebelution Continues

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 05:57:50 +0000

Rebelution played the Ritz Ybor in Tampa Wednesday on their Peace of Mind Tour, a celebration of the band’s latest album Peace of Mind, which the band released this month on its label 87 Music.

Soweto Gospel Choir Comes to Gainesville

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 20:30:37 +0000

The Soweto Gospel Choir, a seasoned bunch of soul-singers, is coming to Gainesville to perform at the Curtis M. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts on Feb. 3.

A Tycho-delic Experience

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 17:22:33 +0000

Ambient electronic artist Tycho headlined a bill at Double Down Tuesday night showcasing several facets of electronic music.

Q&A: Ron White

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 20:53:04 +0000

Ron “Tater Salad” White is the cigar smoking, scotch drinking, Texas-born comedian from the Blue Collar Comedy phenomenon.

Concert: Jason Aldean

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 07:30:52 +0000

Jason Aldean brought his My Kinda Party Tour to the Amway Center in Orlando, and it was an evening of country party tunes.

Best of Brunch

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 06:23:07 +0000

You know how to celebrate into the wee hours, but when you wake up and it’s too late for breakfast, brunch is there to save the day—minus the guilt of being tardy to the breakfast party.

Pics: INsite Kicks Off 2012

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 16:31:35 +0000

Down at the Backyard @ Boca Fiesta & Palomino, INsite hosted its 2nd annual party to celebrate Gainesville's 25 most interesting people of 2012. Guests enjoyed hot toddies, played pool and listened to the sounds of DJ Flaco, one of 2012's most interesting.

The Vault Party was Aoki

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 00:00:50 +0000

The Vault hosted a sold-out electronic dance music party last night. EDM fans turned out in their finest club clothes for the show. Fashion was not the prerogative, however, as many fans were not wearing much at all.

Pelican Brothers: Food Truck

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 17:13:11 +0000

Picture this: It is one in the morning. You are downtown and starving, craving something besides pizza. Fear no more, because Pelican Brothers Food Truck owners Mike Riska and Matt Holmes are here to help.

Fresh Tracks: AZitiZ

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 17:04:10 +0000

City of Love combines soul, R & B and hip-hop with Lalita Garret’s heartfelt vocals—sometimes singing melodically and sometimes rapping—to create a moving and uplifting listening experience.

Stubbies & Steins: Neighborhood Bar Meets Exotic Restaurant

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 16:44:10 +0000

Walking into Stubbies & Steins downtown, you feel like you are walking into Cheers—with an international flair. Decked out with hand-painted trees, German state crests, chandeliers hanging from billowing drapes and a multi-colored Bartles & Jaymes surfboard, Stubbies makes you feel relaxed and comfortable with the luxury of trying something new.

Review: Mars Pub & Laser Tag

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 16:21:49 +0000

Mars Pub & Laser Tag is one of the coolest bars on University Avenue. Located near West Second Street across from The Vault, Mars is close to downtown and an awesome alternative to louder clubs in the area. Mars houses what might be the coolest playtime activity of any bar on the block: A laser tag arena.

Tedeschi Trucks Band ends 2011 with Florida show

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 01:38:41 +0000

Susan Tedeschi and her husband Derek Trucks teamed up for a couple of year-end shows in Florida last week that celebrated the end of a rough year with some R&B jams.

Skrillex lands Mothership Tour in Tampa

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 03:38:58 +0000

Skrillex recently toured through Florida, bringing his new dubstep production to the Ritz Ybor in Tampa. Skrillex is riding a wave of popularity in the dubstep genre (complete with five Grammy nominations and duets with established acts like Korn) and his Florida shows sold out months ago. Fans were armed with dubstep T-shirts, tutus, Glow Sticks and glitter.

Alice Cooper’s Theater of Rock

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 03:28:51 +0000

Alice Cooper brought his No More Mr. Nice Guy Tour to the Hard Rock Live in Orlando to show he still is the king of theatrical rock. The props, costumes and production were from the ’70s, without the lasers or video screens of most productions now, but it worked great, entertaining while illuminating the songs.

You Are What You Eat

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 21:12:35 +0000

Think you're healthy because you exercise regularly? That might not be all it takes. Too many years of eating "unnatural" produce, processed foods, and harmful beverages can prematurely age your body and increase your chances of major health problems like cancer, heart disease and auto-immune diseases–even if you don't look "unhealthy."

Give (Yourself) the Gift of Thrift

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 19:25:43 +0000

The holidays are here and we've got some thrifty gifts to share. Here's proof you really can be frugal and fabulous. We hit the town and unwrapped some chic–and cheap–looks that'll take you from running errands to work or a night out on the town. Consider this our gift to you.

Review: Half Cork’d Premium Beer, Wine and Bubbles

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 22:26:47 +0000

Want to toast the New Year with some class? The recently unveiled Half Cork’d wine bar offers a funky new spot to experience the intricacies of a good glass of wine. Located on Southeast First Street downtown, the bar overlooks an evolving lineup of businesses with the Hippodrome Theatre just steps away.

2011 Fall Festival Season: A Recap

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 22:14:32 +0000

I love photographing music festivals. In two or three days, I can photograph 20 to 40 bands.

Review: Sushi Chao

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 19:47:18 +0000

Thought Bento couldn’t get any better?

Sushi Chao, the brainchild of the owners of Bento Café and Mochi Frozen Yogurt, combines the self-serve style of Mochi with Bento’s delicious flavors—think rice bowls, teriyaki meats, savory veggies, sushi rolls and more.

Getting to Know Gville’s Outskirts

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 21:35:37 +0000

Sure, you’ve heard of Satchel’s Pizza and Lake Wauburg. You might have even impressed a date at the Florida Museum of Natural History’s Butterfly Rainforest or attended an after-hours event at the Harn’s Museum Nights.

Thanksgiving Recipe Rescue

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 05:44:51 +0000

Thanksgiving is a time of sharing and family. We visit relatives or friends, and we eat copious amounts of food presented.

Korn, Electronically Enhanced

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 02:50:04 +0000

Korn brought their Path of Totality Tour to Florida last week, including a show at the Hard Rock Live in Orlando on Nov. 10.

Taylor Swift in Jacksonville

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 02:29:56 +0000

Taylor Swift returned to Florida last week, including a show at the Veteran’s Memorial Arena in Jacksonville on Nov. 11.

Interview: Michelle Williams

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 00:57:27 +0000

While tons of women through the decades have dreamed of playing Marilyn Monroe, Michelle Williams actually gets to recreate the vintage sex symbol in this month’s My Week with Marilyn.

UF Grad Turned TV Star

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 01:58:57 +0000

After the end of Bravo’s The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, the lights of the Digital Worlds Institute dimmed and an audience of 25 University of Florida students and faculty members quieted.

Beat The Holiday Bulge Before It Beats You

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 01:23:57 +0000

The first barrage comes by way of the cavity-inducing candy-fest known as Halloween. Not to be outdone, Thanksgiving hurtles through, leaving you in a turkey- and stuffing-induced stupor.

Craft Beer Tour

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 04:35:41 +0000

As if you couldn’t tell by the vibrant beer scene brewing in town, booze is one of the few industries seeing growth during the recession.

Road Test: The diary of a relaxed male

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 02:35:35 +0000

In a world where we are always connected, whether at home or at work, there is always something that is being demanded of us.

Backstage with Ricky Kendall

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 00:28:31 +0000

Ricky Kendall, 30, has put everything into his latest album, the appropriately titled Soul Searching.

Find out what it was really like working for Pan Am!

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 00:16:29 +0000

“I was a Real Pan Am Stewardess”

The weigh-ins. The polished shoes, white gloves and fitted skirts. The exotic places and ritzy hotels. According to former stewardess and Gainesville local Donna Lutz, it would seem that the TV series Pan Am, about the airline giant of the 1960s, got it right.

Review: Amelia’s Fine Italian Cuisine

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 05:14:21 +0000

Ahh, Italian food. Who doesn’t like a little bit of spaghetti every now and then?

Q&A: Jessica Bentley, a Playboy Girl of the SEC

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 04:39:37 +0000

Of the hundreds who auditioned, two University of Florida students were chosen for Playboy magazine’s annual “Girls of the SEC” pictorial, on stands now.

Gaineville's own mini "Pan Am"

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 18:15:58 +0000

Attractive women greeting people as they de-plane, young pilots jetting off at a moment’s notice, and casual references to celebrity sightings?

POP QUIZ: Which Halloween Costume Suits You?

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 16:11:51 +0000

The women have it easy—playing dress-up was a grade school stand-by, plus they’re (somewhat) excused from being more “treat” than tricky. But men? They can ride a fine line between funny, scary and just slap nasty, and get spooked along the way. Take our costume quiz to keep your costume from being too (candy) corny.

Haunted Happenings in Gainesville

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 21:38:54 +0000

As the month winds down, the excitement only escalates with Halloween themed events all across town. Don't get caught watching scary movies at home alone, when you could be out getting scared alongside friends. For those with little pumpins, we have plenty of kid-friendly activities as well!

What your drink says about you

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 19:27:28 +0000

Ever caught yourself sipping an appletini while the babe you are trying to impress next to you is sucking down shots of whiskey like it’s her job?

Wanda Jackson’s career resurgence continues with a show at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 18:20:01 +0000

Wanda Jackson, one of the original voices of rock and roll, played to an appreciative audience in Ponte Vedra on Oct. 12.

Gainesville Ale House: Not Just Wings and Beer.

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 23:18:07 +0000

Don’t think boy’s night out with wings and brews can double as a romantic night with your girlfriend? Well, the Gainesville Ale House will throw a wrench in that routine.

Fresh Tracks: Ancient River

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 22:42:39 +0000

While Ancient River’s second full-length CD, Songs From North America is not pop music, and it’s difficult to hear a hit single, the record is good old fashioned album rock from the early FM radio era and therefore qualifies in my book as real American rock ‘n’ roll.

We drop f-bombs with Sam Worthington

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 14:40:24 +0000

Sam Worthington may breeze through blockbusters like Avatar, Terminator and Titans, but his latest movie, this month’s crime thriller Texas Killing Fields, touched him in a deeper and different way.

Our Drink with Ron Jeremy

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 20:20:27 +0000

Ron Jeremy—legendary adult film star; icon of ’80s excess; spokesperson for penis pills, rolling papers and now a namesake rum—needs no formal introduction.

Gainesville's BEST Barbeque

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 01:04:53 +0000

Barbeque: It is as ubiquitous as good manners, nostalgic southern summers or celebrating wins and losses on the gridiron.

Frampton Comes Alive in Saint Augustine

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 01:29:09 +0000

Peter Frampton is currently celebrating his landmark live album with a special 35th anniversary tour, including a show at the Saint Augustine Amphitheatre on Oct. 7.

Lindsey Buckingham gets close in Clearwater

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 00:50:18 +0000

Lindsey Buckingham gets plenty of attention when he plays with Fleetwood Mac, but he also has another band that he uses to tour and play his solo songs in more intimate venues.

Men and trouble with the law: Domestic Violence

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 19:37:51 +0000

Although social scientists may argue over theories to explain the cause of the phenomena, the hard facts indicate the male population accounts for the majority of those involved in criminal activity.

True Story: I’m a Star in the Cirque du Soleil

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 21:06:15 +0000

From the day that Amanda Orozco first saw Cirque du Soleil’s La Nouba at Disney World when she was 12, she announced that one day, she would perform with them.

True Story: I Am a Firefighter

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 01:56:08 +0000

Most people abandon their dreams of being a firefighter after elementary school—about the same time they stop imagining themselves playing college ball.

We Talk to Hymn for Her

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 01:17:12 +0000

Wayne Waxing and Lucy Tight of folk-rock-bluegrass-rockabilly duo Hymn For Her are partners in many ways. They write, record and perform songs as they tour the country with their 4-year-old daughter and black lab in a 1961 Airstream.

The Fest Rocks Again

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 19:57:04 +0000

The Fest: Gainesville rockers dream of it all year, and international visitors roam University Avenue while punk rock is heard crammed throughout downtown.

September: Top 30 Meal Deals

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 02:48:30 +0000

We combed the streets, pestered our friends and Facebook-stalked local restaurants for some of the best daily deals in the city, all so you could wine -- and dine --- on a dime. Here are just a few of our faves.

Cheap Eats 2011

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 04:24:02 +0000

From gutbombs to gourmet, we tell you where to eat, where to drink and how to know what you want -- all for $25 or less. Welcome to the Annual restaurant Guide.

Fresh Tracks: September 2011

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 04:05:23 +0000

Local Pick

Soul Searching
Ricky Kendall 4 1/2 out of 5 Stars

Ricky Kendall’s first full-length album, Soul Searching, is like a necklace with 12 gems, each sparkling its own subtle charm that speaks directly from the heart they rest upon.

The Laboratory, a Café of Science!

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 03:44:20 +0000

The Laboratory, a Café of Science!, tucked between Taco Bell and Bodytech at 818 West University Ave., is anything but your ordinary café.

Uproar Festival brought out the metal horns in Tampa

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 05:37:29 +0000

There is nothing like a metal show with a bunch of metal bands to get the guys out. For years now, metal has been the outlet of choice for young people that want to let out their aggression in a supportive environment.

Erasure wipes out the Ritz Ybor

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 04:54:58 +0000

Erasure started Tomorrow’s World Tour with a show at the Ritz Ybor in Tampa last week, and although their heyday was in the late ’80s and early ’90s, they are still iconic pioneers of electronic dance music.

Backstage with the Band Prince Rama of Ayodhya

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 18:32:04 +0000

“Now Age” band Prince Rama of Ayodhya is made up of the duo of sisters Taraka and Nimai Larson.

Feeding Frenzy: A conversation with Jessica Chastain

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 16:47:02 +0000

Lately, Jessica Chastain is into really strange foods. We're not just talking about the secret cooking lessons she sneaks in from her maid in The Help to serve up scrumptious Southern fried chicken.

Interview: Laura Kathleen

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 00:01:03 +0000

From St. Louis to New York, Laura Kathleen’s looks hit the runway with a stride featuring streamline silhouettes, bright pops of colorsand a whole lot of glamour after her debut on Lifetime’sProject Runway.

Electronic Dance Music moves closer to the mainstream with the Identity Festival

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 20:29:13 +0000

For 20 years now, electronic dance music has been a largely underground phenomenon, relegated to warehouses and impromptu venues off the beaten track.

Back-to-School Trend Spotting

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 20:14:27 +0000

It’s no secret Gainesville is hot. Despite the humidity, Gainesvillians, ranging from those new to town to Hogtown veterans, aren’t afraid to battle the heat in stylish get-ups––no matter the thermometer.

Gator volleyball team to face rival FSU tonight at 7pm

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 19:48:44 +0000

This past weekend, the Gators hosted the Active Ankle SEC/ACC Challenge featuring the Gators and the Auburn Tigers of the SEC and Boston College Eagles and the North Carolina Tar Heels of the ACC.

The Tutoring Service For Smart People

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 11:39:25 +0000

TutoringZone Makes the Grade

As impromptu beach trips and lazy days of summer are Facebook memories, UF students are directing their attention to the pressures of fall classes.

Alison Krauss and Union Station fill the St. Augustine amphitheatre

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 04:43:57 +0000

Alison Krauss and Union Station with Jerry Douglas quickly sold out the St. Augustine Amphitheatre for an amazing show on Aug. 19.

Insider Training: Part 3

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 06:13:34 +0000

Editors Note: This is part three of our Insider Training article highlighting six drills used by football players to stay in shape.

The Hippiefest rocks the Phillips Center

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 05:58:21 +0000

Amid images of peace signs, rainbows, daisies and kaleidoscope concentric circles, five rock legends performed at the Phillips Center under the flower-power banner of the Hippiefest tour on August 24, and no one in the near capacity crowd left disappointed.

Insider Training: Part 2

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 21:58:06 +0000

Editors Note: This is part two of our Insider Training article highlighting six drills used by football players to stay in shape.

Review: Killa Dilla The Slims

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 21:35:37 +0000

It’s appropriate that Travis Atria and Collin Whitlock, of Beatles cover band The Shoddy Beatles, would make an R&B album that sounds like a cross between James Brown and the Beatles—“The Funky Beatles” perhaps?

Rock Legends Coming to Perform at the Phillips Center

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 20:46:26 +0000

Rock icons will be grooving Gainesville audiences this Wednesday for the Phillips Center performance of HippieFest, and we were able to talk with two of the legends.

Insider Training

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 05:36:02 +0000

Breakneck Speed. Uncanny Body Control. Football Season.

Football season has returned and this year brings lots of change for the Florida Gators.

Review: B.F.D

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 04:13:34 +0000

Shortly after Jacob Inde, Warren Oakes and Geoff Humphreys opened Boca Fiesta in 2009, the Mexican restaurant became a staple of downtown Gainesville.

Backstage With the Band Truck Thunders of Deputy

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 14:33:30 +0000

On the heels of Deputy’s recent release Filthy Stinkers, we caught up with frontman “Truck Thunders” (Chris Hillman’s alter ego) to ask about the record and Deputy’s colorful origins.

FUBAR:Behind the Scenes at our Cover Shoot

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 21:05:11 +0000

This month we got into the academic spirit by hosting a party—a “back-to-school party” themed photoshoot, that is—that turned into, well, you guessed it: A party.

The Warped Tour returns to Orlando to spread the punk rock mantra

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Sun, 07 Aug 2011 20:24:37 +0000

The Vans Warped Tour, aka punk rock summer camp, visited the Central Florida Fairgrounds on Friday, July 29, with the usual cacophony of alternative vendors and sponsors interacting with fans under the Florida sun.

Selena Gomez attracts the next generation of concert fans to the St. Augustine Amphitheatre

insitekevin@gmail.com (Administrator) — Sun, 07 Aug 2011 20:10:04 +0000

Sunday’s show by Selena Gomez at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre was a glimpse at the future of live music by the current Disney star and girlfriend of Justin Bieber.