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I was down in Key West with the Sp*m Allstars last weekend  ..

and happened to run across a group of Amish (Mennonites? from Sarasota?) waiting for a trip on a glass bottom boat, named Fury!

Great time had by all, and the Green Parrot was packed … again! I think the Key West Art Festival (l*me) was going on too? oof.

For a good time - click here ->

It was quick and looked painful … kinda sad, video here (via MH, who avoided any real story on the place, which made it look like an owed political (hot-potato?) favor. Struggling newspaper “devoid” of that informed local/community coverage angle, no? ugh.)

… Jimbo’s (1952-2012) being torn down – Wednesday, May 2, 2012.
Great memories, people & location.

Miami, FL – April, 21, 2012 - I woke up to a wet forecast and then had a quick gloomy peak outside, ugh, to confirm. But, with everyone’s favorite “day” being celebrated around the country, I decided to give-it-a-go and head over early afternoon-ish on the ol’ Biria. Just as I was heading out the door, Liam called and enquired about the day’s schedule -a great day was ahead - Sweat Stock! (i.e. Woodstock, get it?) 3rd Annual Sweat Stock - Record Store Day!

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Live Music/Food/Vinyl-Record Sale/Etc. the whole shebang! (FREE!) Good to see all the bands I’ve been hearing about on the radio at one event, amongst friends and fellow residents. Laid back, perfect crowd-mix, great foodie selection, pleasant police folk, (semi?) supportive neighbors and various curious onlookers.

DId I mention it was Miami resident Iggy Pop’s birthday today? We quickly discussed the origins of … “a sunny place for shady people”, pilfered from the original; “The Riviera isn’t only a sunny place for shady people.” – W. Somerset Maugham / from - Strictly Personal, p. 156 (Doubleday, Doran and co., inc., 1941)

*very special thanks to Sweat Records … and all the bands/sound/workin’ folk … Schweet!

April 13-15, 2012

Went down on Friday with the Spam Allstars to Key West, FL …

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A gig at the Green Parrot – always a good trip.

Good folk, great place. *AJ (Pilot)/Ash (Co-pilot)

April 9, 2012 / Miami Beach, FL – A perfect evening to take/post some local shots, below 15th down to South Pointe

… blue fish?

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… I should of gone for a swim? Nice new & improved walkway at the MB/HQ (11th & Ocean) … lookin’ good, a little late, but very nice – and functional.

… In the morning, early!

Special thanks to all at Abraxas (Beer&Wine – 407 Meridian Ave. – (305) 534-9005) for the well-timed beverage. (Haven’t been in ages and  I don’t know why? … Comfy.)

Jamaican Paul says hello, from Jimbo’s …

Went out to Jimbo’s today with Liam to see what was going on. Unfortunately it sounds like Jimbo (85 on April 6, 2012 – see below*) is getting older and a little more fragile. The family, 2 brothers and a sister, need to work out some things (Don’t we all?!) for everything to work out “smoothly”. Not likely. The birthday party is another thing, it all depends on if Jimbo (“under the weather” recently, hopefully will feel better in the next few weeks) & Daughter (willing to see it through, one more month) and a few more “factors”. After that? … the city has been “chomping at the bit”. There’s even some scuttlebutt about a kayak rental (like) facility, yep – Eco-earth-yuppies – Oh, and there are some new rules …

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… it will be missed!

*Remember, April 6th, Jimbo’s (real) Birthday: Send a Birthday Card to Jimbo!
Jimbo’s / Attn: Jimbo Luznar, Duck Lake Road, Virginia Key, Florida 33149

UPDATE: Closed!
(by the city, as of 3/24/12)