1. December
    12

    All Tomorrow’s Parties FILM Miami Debut This Monday at Sweat

    posted by Lolo

    This Movie Monday, Sweat is proud to present the Miami debut screening of the ALL TOMORROW’S PARTIES documentary!  Since 1999 the UK-based ATP Festival has had amazing curators like Tortoise, The Mars Volta, Portishead, Mogwai, Sonic Youth, Matt Groening, Autechre and many more, assembling bands and fans together at the British seaside for weekends of musical enjoyment in a sponsor-free, intimate environment.

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    From Wiki: The film features music and performance from Belle And Sebastian, Grizzly Bear, Sonic Youth, Battles, Portishead, Daniel Johnston, Grinderman, Lightning Bolt, David Cross, Animal Collective, The Boredoms, Les Savy Fav, Mogwai, Octopus Project, Slint, The Dirty Three, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, the Gossip, GZA, Roscoe Mitchell, Seasick Steve, Iggy and the Stooges, A Hawk and a Hacksaw, Fuck Buttons, Micah P Hinson, Two Gallants, Mars Volta, Akron/Family, Jah Shaka, Saul Williams, Shellac, Patti Smith and John Cooper Clark.

    If the above band list and the free admission doesn’t sway you, we don’t know what will!  Seating starts at 8pm Monday, film rolls at 8.30.  See you then!


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  3. December
    4

    A Funny Week Ahead

    posted by Lolo

    To wind down from Art Basel hecticness, we are happy to present two free events next week where you can just sit back and laugh…

    Monday night, Movie Mondays presents STELLA SHORTS!  From our good friend Jason of Model Citizens who set this screening up:

    “Dumb comedy dressed up in a suit!”  The Stella Shorts are a collection of short homemade sketch-comedy films that were written, produced, and starred Michael Ian Black, Michael Showalter, and David Wain of the comedy group The State (along with guest actors such as Paul Rudd, Sam Rockwell, Janeane Garafallo, Bradley Cooper, Elizabeth Banks, and more).  The short films were originally shown at the group’s live stage show at the Fez nightclub in New York from 1998 to 2004 and contain the raunchy humor which spawned the Stella television show (that ran for one season on Comedy Central in 2005).  Come check out this rare screening of irreverant, chaotic, silly comedy.

    AND, what is possibly the coolest thing ever, the guys caught wind that we were screening their stuff and sent along a personalized message for us to watch before the screening!  It’s the next best thing to having Michael Ian Black shout you out on Twitter.

    Then Tuesday night, buckle up for the last CASA DE HA-HA of 2009!  For over a year now Sweat has played host to some of South Florida’s absolute finest comedians and this second Tuesday is no different!  Host Daniel Reskin brings known and unknown comics from the local scene to the Sweat stage.  No cover and no drink minimums so we hope to see you out!

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    P.S. Speaking of funny, the South Beach Comedy Festival is just around the corner!  Visit their site for the whole awesome lineup.


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  5. November
    24

    Feeding South Florida Borscht.

    posted by Jsin

    If you don’t slip into a coma after this Thursday’s feast, come visit your Vagabond family for (((SHAKE)))SGIVING and a feast of a more liquid variety… Don’t forget to bring a couple cans of food for Feeding South Florida, and your kindness will be rewarded with free entry! Get down to the sounds of A-Train, Johnny Strokes, Manuvers + Alex Caso while helping a good cause.

    We’ll also be having the pre-party for the Borscht Film Festival, with the filmmakers showing some sneak peeks of what you’ll see Saturday. We’ll also have their signature 305 “CCCV” drink special of Jupina + rum! Yum!?!

    Borscht Film Festival Teaser 2009 from Miami World on Vimeo.


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  7. November
    20

    BOOSH-A-Thon #2 Next Monday!

    posted by Lolo

    If you still haven’t heard of The Mighty Boosh yet, we can see why…  It was originally on BBC Three (which most of us don’t get over here), and is broadcast late at night in the US on Adult Swim.  So, that’s why we’re bringing you huge doses of BOOSH at Sweat Records!

    We’ll be playing Season 2 (from 2005) starting at 8pm.  Meet freaks like Kodiak Jack, demonic grandma Nanatoo, The Hitcher, coconut companion Milky Joe and everyone’s favorite – transsexual merman and Bailey’s aficionado Old Gregg.

    If this all sounds bizarre, it is.  But it’s also brilliant, filled with hilarious gags, cheeky pop culture references and lots of music.  The screening is free of course so we hope you’ll join us!

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  9. November
    16

    Anvil + Lynch Screenings This Week

    posted by Lolo

    Tonight for Movie Mondays we’ll be playing Anvil! The Story of Anvil. It chronicles the life, times and career about the Canadian heavy metal band of the same name. It got a 98% on Rotten Tomatoes which is pretty damn impressive and features interviews with Slash, Lemmy and more.  The rocking starts at 8pm!

    Then on Thursday, Sweat and Ai present a David Lynch Mystery Screening!  Dan from Ai who arranged our previous screenings of Santa Sangre and more has a treasure trove of rare video so come out to see what is sure to be some very cool footage.  Both screenings are free as always.

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  11. October
    29

    Next Week’s In-Store Events

    posted by Lolo

    Another great week of in-stores coming up, try to come out to a couple of these!  They are all free or cheap because we love you.

    Monday, November 2nd: Movie Mondays presents a screening of Hedwig and the Angry Inch!  Hedwig is one of the best music movies of our generation, and last week’s in-store with Jay Brannan reminded us how much we love John Cameron Mitchell… Seating at 8pm, film at 8.30.  (Fear not, the Mighty Boosh-a-thons will continue with Season 2 on Monday, 11/23)

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    Tuesday, November 3rd: All the way from Brooklyn the “November 2009 Homeland Tour” brings pop punk group THE HOMEWRECKERS to Miami (featuring Miami ex-pat and zine/graphic illustrator Cristy C. Roads)!  Listen at myspace.com/wewreckhomes.  Not only that, but joining them on the bill is a special appearance by Jose El Rey & The Love Doctors of Sexy!

    Thursday, November 5th: NYC singer-songwriter-ukulele-master EMILYN BRODSKY rolls into town for a set at Sweat!  Her album, Greatest Tits, was produced by Brian Viglione of The Dresden Dolls and she’s opened for the likes of The Gossip, The Magnetic Fields, The Decemberists, The Hold Steady, Against Me!, Kimya Dawson, Ani and more.  Listen here to her “cupcake punk” and come see her next Thursday night!

    Saturday, November 7th: By popular demand, we’re going to be hosting a vegan potluck at Sweat followed by a live performance by JESSE JACKSON!  Potlucks are an awesome way to meet new people, trade recipes, and eat lots of delicious food.  Bring a dish to share (8 or more servings) made without dairy, eggs, honey, gelatin and hydrogenated chemical stuffs, or simply pay $7 at the door to eat your heart out. If you need ideas of what to make, there are literally thousands of great recipes on the internet so look around for some inspiration! After the potluck, Miami’s own talented troubadour Jesse Jackson takes the Sweat stage for what will surely be a fantastic show.

    Hope to see you around!


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  13. October
    24

    Monday Night BOOSH

    posted by Lolo

    This Movie Monday, come out for BOOSH-A-THON #1!  In case you live in a musty sea cave somewhere, The Mighty Boosh is a UK comedy written by and starring Julian Barrat and Noel Fielding as jazz maverick Howard Moon and king of the mods Vince Noir, respectively.

    In Season 1 they work in a dilapidated zoo with shaman/gift shop manager Naboo and his gorilla familiar Bollo.  We’re huge Boosh fans over here as the show is trippy and hilarious with most excellent musical references.

    It’s free so come out Monday night and dive headfirst into the BOOSH!

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  15. October
    20

    “Gargoyles” Screening Wednesday

    posted by Lolo

    Tomorrow night at Sweat we’re having a little spooky pre-Halloween screening of 70s cult classic GARGOYLES, co-presented by Ai Miami International University of Art & Design.  Read about it here and come out Wednesday night, if you dare!

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