LOOK: The Plush Monsters + Cats In The Basement at Fubar 12.13.12
Cats In The Basement play Fubar in St. Petersburg, Fla. on Dec. 13, 2012. | Photo by: Brian Mahar © Just the idea of a band named The Plush Monsters joining Sarasota-based Cats In Te Basement is enough to coerce smiles from cynical, arms-always-crossed concert junkies, so actually seeing the two bands on the same bill is a treat. The Orlando-based Monsters released a five-track EP of quirky folk-pop — Halloween — back in October, and... Read More
Cats In The Basement announce debut EP, east cost tour; offer free download of lead single, “godlovesex”
Sarasota, Fla.’s Cats In The Basement describe themselves as an “everyday library-turned-dancehall of a band delivering infectious pop music,” and their set at last year’s Summer Jam 7 certainly confirms that observation. There were stuffed animals strewn across New World Brewery’s wooden patio, and it was certainly the festival’s looniest daytime performance in recent memory. What’s more is that the band... Read More
FESTIVAL REVIEW: Summer Jam 7 at New World Brewery & Crowbar 08.27.11
Michael Parallax, stripped down to his skivvies, during his set at Summer Jam 7. This was just one of the joyously spontaneous moments of the annual celebration of the season and the music surprises it has in store./Photo by: Nicole Kibert The end of August usually means the last weeks of summer for the most of the country. Floridians, however, know that their homestate’s high temperatures and humidity won’t cease until at least November. ... Read More
GET LEARNED: Summer Jam 7 (Download the free 14-track mixtape, too)
Summer Jam 7 - August 27 New World Brewery & Crowbar Multi-venue passes $13 advance /$16 day of show Single venue passes available for $10 Welcome to Summer Jam week! On Saturday, August 27, our good friends at Thx Mgmt, Creative Loafing, Pabst Blue Ribbon, and Liquid Jesus are throwing together their annual celebration of the region’s best and brightest up-and-coming artists. Set to headline the seventh edition of Summer Jam... Read More
