1. June
    30

    Monthly Dubstep Massive (((SHAKE)))

    posted by Jsin

    Calling all bass heads! Miami’s biggest monthly dubstep party is back at (((SHAKE))) this Thursday, July 2nd! Fresh off the heels of our ground-breaking first episode, GET LOW returns to The Vagabond showcasing some Miami’s finest dubstep DJs + MCs. Here’s the stellar lineup:

    *GET LOW Resident DJ JUAN BASSHEAD brings out the exclusive cuts given to him by some of the biggest names in dubstep.

    *OTTO VON SCHIRACH drops another killer DJ set full of unreleased Miami Bass Warriors material plus his new Basshead Music track “Bass Low.”

    *Download ASHWORTH’s vicious new mix to get a taste of how he’s going to kick off the night.

    *DAMAGED GOODS plots destruction before heading up to Orlando’s Bacardi B-Live show to play with A-Track, DJ Jazzy Jeff + Sweat favorites Matt + Kim.

    *Blacksheep Bar Resident SOMEJERK will give the crowd a Beatdown.

    *Staking claim as Miami’s first female to drop dubstep is DJ GOODDROID.

    *Creature Tweaker EL TOPO will be playing his own material from an upcoming August release.

    *Your MCs throwing down vocals for the night are GEORGE YOUNG, JUMANJI + THE NOME.

    This night we also wish Julian Yuri Rodriguez Happy Birthday, bid farewell to our friend and Vagabond beloved Jessie Bennett, and (((SHAKE))) all night with DOORMOUSE, ALEX CASO, KEEN ONE + JOHNNY STROKES.

    The Miami Dubstep Movement is alive and growing. Stay posted to MIAMIDUBSTEP.COM for up-to-date info, and we’ll see you this Thursday when GET LOW shows how we keep it “Real In Dade.”


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  3. June
    28

    Record Swap Event in FTL Tonight

    posted by Lolo

    Heads up, diggers!  Tonight at Cinema Paradiso theater in Ft. Lauderdale, MVD Visual and New Art School bring you the first in a series of monthly record-swap-movie-screening events.  There is no charge to vendors so literally anyone and everyone are welcome to bring a crate and set up shop.  Tonight’s film is “Lust For Life”, a documentary about local hero Iggy Pop, and there will be live performances by The Shakers, No Class Action and Band No. 12.

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  5. June
    26

    MJ

    posted by Lolo

    [Note: This post is by Sweat Records' co-founder-at-large and assistant Miami Public Defender, Sara Yousuf.]

    Michael Jackson warned us in Billie Jean, “Be careful what you do, ’cause the lie becomes the truth.”  The words he shared with us in 1983 became a parable for the rest of MJ’s life.

    Hearing the news of Michael Jackson’s death, I’ve gone through the battery of emotions: denial, shock, confusion and now I’m working through a cloud of guilt.  Yes, guilt.  Because although I loved me some Michael, I loved even more to be entertained by the spectacle that was his words, his actions and his life.  From the baby shaking incident, the evolution of his nose, Bubbles the chimp, to a bizarre friendship with Liz Taylor…I have relished in the collective misunderstanding of Michael Jackson.

    I have told jokes that suggest that MJ picks his nose out of a magazine, or that he enjoys 26-year-olds because, “there are 20 of them.”  But what the hell was I doing?  What does it say about me that I made cruel jokes at Michael’s expense?  For over 20 years!  I was condemning the very type of nonconformity which I support in other manifestations.  I mean, I have no problem with Dolly Parton making herself the prototype for the all-plastic woman.  She’s adorable!  And by what logic can I support Lady Gaga’s right to wear a bubble dress, but not Michael’s right to go to court dressed like Captain Crunch?

    Why would I allow myself to judge him for allegations of pedophilia that have never been proven?  Say what you will, but the allegations were never proven beyond a reasonable doubt to a jury.  He was acquitted in 2005.  As a criminal defense attorney, I should smack myself in the face for accepting unproven allegations…just like that.

    Making cruel jokes at Michael expense said that I was a judgmental asshole.  I took more pleasure in mocking his queerness than in admiring his brilliance.  Nobody’s dance moves made me ponder physics like Michael’s.  No song can funk-up a crowd like “Billy Jean.”  And no one took on the important social issue of walking away from street violence like MJ did in “Beat It.”

    Let’s consider the adversity that Michael Jackson dealt with over his life…physical abuse, racial prejudice, isolation, going from poverty to abundant wealth, gender identity issues…you name it.  And despite all that, he found the strength to continue making his art.

    In an effort to heal from this depressing loss, I’m going to do some things would make Michael proud.  I’m going to be kind to animals.  I’m going to revel in idealistic thoughts about healing the world and helping the children.  I’m going to express my inner funk by wearing something gold and reagal.  I’m going to suspend my cynical judgement, because I know that my cynical bullshit ain’t worth half of one sequin on the late Michael Jackson’s glove.


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  7. June
    25

    Saturday Night In-Store with Beijinhos!

    posted by Lolo

    This Saturday night come out for “Loving/Loathing, A Night of Acoustic/Electric” at Sweat.  Headlining are BEIJINHOS, a local duo who fuse dancey electronic elements with indie pop and world music sensibilities, with lyrics in English, Spanish and Portugese!  Also appearing will be Dismas/Gestas, Patricia Bazzani and Xela Zaid.

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    It starts at 8pm and we’ll have all the fans whirring so it should be tolerable in the shop!  Of course we’ll also have tons of water, iced coffees and teas and other refreshing refreshments available.

    FYI: Beijinhos means “little kisses” in Portugese.


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  9. June
    25

    Rimsky Tour Kick-Off Show Friday

    posted by Lolo

    Hope everyone is having a good week so far.  Between the rain and the heat we’re managing to get stuff done around here, however we can’t wait to say TGIF!  Tomorrow night at Fridays at The Vagabond we’ve got a special live performance by RIMSKY!

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    Lead singer Rimsky Pons reps the Miami music scene old-skool as a founding member of local legends Humbert as well as being co-owner of Miami’s Best Recording Studio, The Shack North.  Him and his eponymous band bring you catchy, upbeat “power-pop for the working class” and a fun live set you won’t want to miss.  RIYL: The Beatles, early Weezer, The Anniversary, Wilco, etc.  Showtime is 11.30pm in the Garden.

    Arrive early to avoid the line, to catch the band, AND because admission is still FREE before 11pm!


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  11. June
    23

    Goobs For Boobs!

    posted by Jsin

    You may not know the woman known as Goobs, but if you’ve been to our weekly Thursday party, you’ve surely seen her…

    Goobs been down since (((SHAKE))) started, and though I didn’t know her at first, I’m happy to now call her friend. She’s a writer, MC, survivor and all around good person. This week she is celebrating her birthday with us and has all kinds of amazingness planned. GOOBS FOR BOOBS is a benefit for the Susan G. Komen Foundation for breast cancer awareness. 305 rockers ALUKARD will be performing live. DJs Doormouse, Keen One, Johnny Strokes + Ryan Evans will keep you dancing. We’ll have delicious melons for sale, grilled cheese, cupcakes + free goodies. You can buy a raffle ticket for the chance to win all kinds of good stuff like…

    *1 personalized theme song by Jose el Rey
    *1 painting from AHOLSNIFFSGLUE
    *10 one month Boot Camp training sessions at Doral Fitness Studios.
    *1 training contract with Empower Health and Fitness
    *1 $150 tattoo from Lucky Tattoo
    *1 dinner certificate from Tokyo Cafe
    *1 Large pizza from Mikes Pizza
    *2 bags of porn from SCORE
    *1 professional makeup session with Dangerously Foxy
    *1 professional makeup session with Virginia La Fey
    *1 computer virus cleanup and repair from Miami Networks
    *1 $30 gift certificate from Bikini Central on South Beach
    *2 gift certificates for fades/tape ups at THE BARBER SHOP
    *1 bag of CDs and posters from Slip and Slide records

    Some lovely Miami women are volunteering their assets for the Motorboat Booth where you can donate and tackle breast cancer head-on, so to speak… There will even be a gorilla giving mammograms! This is going to be every bit as epic as it sounds. It’s time to party for a good cause!


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  13. June
    19

    Fridays at The Vagabond REBELs Tonight!

    posted by Lolo

    Tonight at Fridays at The Vagabond, local indie Latin rock band REBEL hits the outside stage in the Garden at 11.30 sharp!

    Admission is still FREE before 11 (and you get to skip the crazy line) and we’ve got special guest DJs AIMFORFAILURE and DJPJ in the Bar Room too.

    Hope to see you out tonight, for any questions email info@sweatrecordsmiami.com or hit us up on Twitter or Facebook.

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  15. June
    18

    Temporary Summer Hours

    posted by Lolo

    Dear Sweat patrons,

    We are about to sign on the dotted line for a ridiculously powerful new AC system.  Until then however, the temperature inside the store has been reaching over 90 frickin’ degrees and it’s just too hot to think, shop or do just about anything in there.  Sometimes we forget that we essentially live in a swamp, but boy oh boy have we have been reminded.

    That said, until our new AC is installed, Sweat will only be open in the evening hours from 5pm to 10pm Monday through Saturday.  We might even close more than that depending on the weather (how Mary Poppins of us…) so feel free to call first at 305.342.0953.

    Thanks for your patience and understanding and double thanks to people who’ve made donations toward the AC.  We can’t wait to get this done!

    Love,
    Lolo + Jsin

    P.S. When we are open, our iced teas and lattes are indeed the bomb!


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