RSC: 25 Years of OblivionRespectable Street celebrates “25 Years of Oblivion” on August 25 with its annual block party. The mainstay indie rock venue’s anniversary party will feature 25 bands on four stages, an open bar for one hour (8-9pm) as well as a midnight cannon blast that will distribute colored ping pong balls

redeemable for prizes (such as drink tabs) to partygoers.

It’s not the prizes that will draw the event’s usual hordes to Clematis Street. It’s the oblivion and the music.

Horror punk legends The Misfits will lead this year’s line-up of standout local bands. The Band in Heaven will blast its psychedelic shoegaze, female-fronted Darling Sweets will bring the folk punk, and Retrocities will deliver a nostalgic drone of post-punk. Other well-known local outfits, such as Lavola, Leading the Heroes, Symbols and The Hard Richards will represent the gamut of indie rock subgenres on the event’s four stages.

Between the stages, amid the noise and

among the throngs of patrons is the other part of the oblivion: the crowd. From the mid-40s set who’ve been patronizing the club since the early days to the newly-legal indiephiles who flaunt at Flaunt, Respectable Street is home to locals who dance to and celebrate original, independent rock music.

The landmark 25th anniversary seems an appropriate moment for reflection, but what’s to ponder when the club’s culture has been fairly steady from conception? “It hasn’t changed as much as most people think,” says Respectable Street owner Rodney Mayo. “The music is indie rock. The crowd is still a mix of older people and younger kids. If you’d asked me during the grunge years, you probably would have gotten a different answer. There’s no more moshing or slam dancing. Over the last couple of years, it’s closer to the music that we played when it first opened.“

While you’re partying, take a few moments to notice Respectable Street’s new look. The club will be closed for one week prior to the party to hang this year’s installation of fresh art by local artists.

Respectable Street’s 25th Anniversary Block Party starts at 8pm on Saturday, August 25. Bands include: THE MISFITS, ORDINARY BOYS, RIBBON DANCER, THE WRONG, BAND IN HEAVEN, SYMBOLS, DARLING SWEETS, LEADING THE HEROES, FEROCIOUS STONES, OLD HABIT, SWEET CHARIOTS, LUNA REX, THE HARD RICHARDS, RAGGY MONSTER, IN BOXES, FALL OF OLYMPUS, THE RIOT ACT, LAVOLA, HOWLING WINDS, RETROCITIES! ~ Courtney Hambright

HIT & RUN Exhibit by AHOL SNIFFS GLUE

Earlier this year our dear friend and beloved local artist, Ahol Sniffs Glue, showcased a series of works dedicated to the working class hero in his exhibit, Ahol: Full Time.

Ahols upcoming exhibition, Hit & Run (named after a recent traffic accident from which he is still recovering) continues to explore the everyday struggles of the middle class.

How long have you been working on this exhibit?This has been an ongoing body of work I have been creating for quite sometime. Some are newer than others but all never seen before.

What is the concept behind the artwork you will showcase?The idea behind this show is that anything goes. I am always working and creating and so this show was bound to happen. I couldn’t be more thankful than to have the opportunity to show it in Greggs Gallery.

How many pieces will you be exhibiting?A bunch. The place is huge!

What different media/mediums will you be incorporating?Paintings, drawings, mixed media, sculpture and a lot of surprises.

What message are you trying to convey through this work?Creating is full-time. The mind never stops. Forward is the only wayregardless of the speed bumps life puts in your tracks.

Opening Reception Thursday, August 9, 7-11pm at Gregg Shienbaum Gallery in Wynwood. After-Party hosted by (((Shake)))Thursdays at The Vagabond in Downtown Miami from 10pm-5am.

by Stef Vidal for TROPICULT For full interview and photo gallery visit http://tropicult.com

Monday, August 13TRIVIA CHALLENGE @ DadaB-SIDES @ Propaganda

Tuesday, August 14OPEN MIC @ Dada

Wednesday, August 15BLUES @ DadaSTEVE VAI @ Revolution LiveJASON MRAZ @ Cruzan AmpSKI BEATZ @ Green Room

Thursday, August 16THE PEOPLE UPSTAIRS @ Propaganda

Friday, August 17ROCKY HORROR NIGHT @ Green RoomSPRED THE DUB @ LongboardsSTRANDED AT SEA, OMISSIONS, WOLVES AT THE GATE, ALSAKA YOUNG, GLACIAL, VACATE THE THRONE @ PropagandaDHARMATA, ABSOLUTE ASYLUM, SILENMARA @ Propaganda THE WRONG, THREE LEGGED FOX @ Swampgrass Willys

Saturday, August 18MERRY FRANKSTERZ @ DadaONE YEAR ANNIV w. PROJECT X, TBA @ LongboardsDOUG STANHOPE @ Culture Room KETCHY SHUBY @ Green Room GIRLFRIEND MATERIAL @ O’Shea’s REBOOT, DnB, Dubstep @ Propaganda NO ONE’S HERO, THE SIDEKICKS, SLUSH, OPERATIVE ME, NAKED IN 8 DAYS, ELEPHANTGUN @ Swampgrass Willys

Sunday, August 19JASON CARDINAL @ Dada“SUNDAY SPOT” ACOUSTIC & OPEN MIC @ Propaganda

Monday, August 20TRIVIA CHALLENGE @ DadaB-SIDES @ Propaganda

Tuesday, August 21OPEN MIC @ DadaCONFLICT RHYMES @ Propaganda

Wednesday, August 22BLUES @ Dada

Thursday, August 23BOYNTON BEACH ART WALK @ Boynton Art District BOBBY LEE RODGERS @ Green Room

Friday, August 24ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW @ Respectable StreetTHE MISFITS @ Revolution LiveBONNIE RIOT, RADIOBOXER, THE DARLING SWEETS, STEPH TAYLOR @ Propaganda FALSE FLAGS ALBUM RELEASE @ Green Room BLACK FINGER, 900 SECONDS, THE MOBILE HOMIES @ Swampgrass Willys

Saturday, August 2525 YEAR ANNIVERSARY BLOCK PARTY w. THE MISFITS, ORDINARY BOYS, RIBBON DANCER, THE WRONG, BAND IN HEAVEN, SYMBOLS, DARLING SWEETS, LEADING THE HEROES, FEROCIOUS STONES, OLD HABIT, SWEET CHARIOTS, LUNA REX, THE HARD RICHARDS, RAGGY MONSTER, IN BOXES, FALL OF OLYMPUS, THE RIOT ACT, LAVOLA, HOWLING WINDS, RETROCITIES! @ Respectable StreetCHRIS PICKERING @ Dada

Wednesday, August 1BLUES @ Dada Thursday, August 2GIRLS ON THE BEACH @ Respectable StreetEVAN TAYLOR JONES @ DadaBEAR IN MIND @ PropagandaREKS ALBUM RELEASE @ Green Room

Friday, August 3SKINNY JIMMY & THE STINGRAYS @ DadaEVERYMEN CD Release Party, NERVOUS ATTACHMENTS, THE DARLING SWEETS, THE HOWLING WINDS, COP CITY CHILL PILLARS, LOS BASTARDOS MAGNIFICOS, MATT SIX @ Propaganda RAGGY MONSTER, FIRESIDE PROPHETS, NEW N USED @ Swampgrass Willys ZOOGMA, STOKESWOOD @ Culture RoomSOUTHSIDE DUB, BAM MARGARA, BRANDON NOVAK @ Longboards 80’S PARTY, ORDINARY BOYS @ Green Room

Saturday, August 4THE HARD RICHARDS @ DadaINDUSTRIAL ALLIANCE TOUR: HUMAN FACTORS LAB, FRACTURED FAIRY TALES, TEN CENT TOYS, FORCE IS MACHINE, KRIS GRAVES, Burlesque performances by GRINDER GIRLS @ PropagandaROD STEWART, STEVIE NICKS @ BankAtlantic CenterTHE VERY WELL HUNGARIANS, JASON CARDINAL’S BDAY BASH @ Swampgrass Willys DOOMS DE POP CD RELEASE: JELLYFISH BROTHERS, NEW GUY, LOXAHATCHEE SINNERS UNION, THE SHAKERS, THE ASTROKATS, RETROCITIES, JESSE JOYNT @ The BubbleTHE GODDAMN HUSTLE, THE MIDNIGHT HOUR @ Green RoomCHRIS ALVY BAND @ Kill Your Idol FERO LUX, REVERIE, THE HOSPITAL BLUES, GHOST AVIARY @ Ravenswood WarehouseJAYMESTOCK 2: DOGBALL, OFF CONSTANTLY, INSOUCIANCE, ‘84 SHEEPDOG, THE RUDE HECKLERS, YEAH CAT, THE ADAM KENNEWAY EXPERIENCE, PALEO ESKIMO, THE FUNKY NUGGETS, THE HOWLING WINDS, MADDIE BESSER, MATTHEW SYDNEY, BRIAN COLBY JONES, MEGAN WHEELER, ARIEL EISEN, JESUS VALDES @ Florida Gardens SWEET CHARIOTS @ O’Shea’s

Sunday, August 5COMEDY SPECIAL @ Dada “SUNDAY SPOT” ACOUSTIC & OPEN MIC @ Propaganda RYAN STORY @ Swampgrass Willys

Monday, August 6TRIVIA CHALLENGE @ DadaB-SIDES @ Propaganda

Tuesday, August 7POETRY SLAM @ DadaDIRTY PROJECTORS, POP ETC @ Culture Room TED NUGENT @ Revolution LiveKILLS AND THRILLS, RISE ABOVE THE RUINS, DENOUNCER, VOLATILE, KEYHOLDER @ Propaganda

Wednesday, August 8BLUES @ DadaBIZ MARKIE (DJ SET) @ Green Room

Thursday, August 9CHIEF KEEF @ Revolution Live GIRLFRIEND MATERIAL @ O’Shea’s SPRED THE DUB @ Propaganda

Friday, August 10BEACH DAY @ DadaNEON TREES @ Revolution LiveSWEET CHARIOTS @ Longboards THE JAMIE RUSSO BAND @ O’Shea’s $UPER GENIU$, BEAT THIEF, PRIZM, MILKY, DUNCAN BEATZ, DROMATIC @ Propaganda CHAIN REAXION @ Swampgrass Willys

Saturday, August 11ASTREA CORPORATION @ DadaJASON ALDEAN, LUKE BRYAN @ Cruzan AmpBIG K.R.I.T. @ Revolution LiveCATURDAY SATURDAY, RADIOBOXER @ Green Room ORDINARY BOYS @ Kill Your Idol THE RED JUMPSUIT APPARATUS, SET IT OFF, JUNIOR DOCTOR, THE LIGHT WITHIN, WE KILL GIANTS, REMAIN CALM @ Propaganda BEN WILSON, THE MIDNIGHT HOUR, LOXAHATCHEE SINNERS UNION @ Swampgrass Willys

Sunday, August 12JASON CARDINAL @ DadaTURBULENCE: END OF SUMMER PARTY @ Revolution Live “SUNDAY SPOT” ACOUSTIC & OPEN MIC @ Propaganda

UNIVERSAL CITIZENS @ Kill Your IdolTHE JAMIE RUSSO BAND @ O’Shea’s THE LAZY RIVERS, NEW N USED @ Swampgrass Willys SINCERE Mix Tape Release Party @ Propaganda

Sunday, August 26JASON CARDINAL @ Dada“SUNDAY SPOT” ACOUSTIC & OPEN MIC @ Propaganda

Monday, August 27TRIVIA CHALLENGE @ Dada B-SIDES @ Propaganda

Tuesday, August 28‘PANDORA’S VOX: THE ART AND TIMES OF MUSIC’ @ Howley’sOPEN MIC @ Dada

Wednesday, August 29BLUES @ Dada

Thursday, August 30RAGGY MONSTER @ Respectable Street GIRLFRIEND MATERIAL @ O’Shea’s LIONIZE, THE SHEFFIELD CREW @ Propaganda

Friday, August 31SPRED THE DUB @ Longboards GUNFIGHT, COLDSIDE, OLD HABITS, THE DEAD LEGS, NEMESIS, VOLATILE, NEBRASKA BRICKS @ Propaganda JUNKIERUSH @ Swampgrass Willys

Saturday, September 1THE REUNION @ Revolution Live FIRESIDE PROPHETS, SOUTH SIDE DUB @ Swampgrass Willys

Sunday, September 2SUMMER JAM: WE KILL GIANTS, DHARMATA, B-LIMINAL, NONPOINT, JJ GREY AND MOFRO, SEVEN MARY THREE @ Meyer Amp “SUNDAY SPOT” ACOUSTIC & OPEN MIC @ Propaganda

Monday, September 3SUMMER JAM: ROOTZ UNDERGROUND, THE SUPERVILLAINS, KY-MANI MARLEY, SHAGGY, TOOTS & THE MAYTALS @ Meyer Amp TRIVIA CHALLENGE @ DadaB-SIDES @ Propaganda

Tuesday, September 4OPEN MIC @ Dada

Wednesday, September 5BLUES @ DadaTRAIN @ Mizner Amp

Saturday, September 8OWL CITY @ Revolution Live

Sunday, September 9“SUNDAY SPOT” ACOUSTIC & OPEN MIC @ Propaganda

Monday, September 10TRIVIA CHALLENGE @ DadaB-SIDES @ Propaganda

Tuesday, September 11BUILT TO SPILL, HELVETIA, SISTER CRAYON @ Culture RoomOPEN MIC @ Dada

Wednesday, September 12BLUES @ DadaTRIBUTE TO JOHNNY CASH @ Churchill’s Pub

Friday, September 14CITIZEN COPE @ Revolution Live CHRIS ISAAK @ The Fillmore SPRED THE DUB @ Longboards

September 16-19IL VOLO @ The Fillmore

Sunday, September 16“SUNDAY SPOT” ACOUSTIC & OPEN MIC @ Propaganda

Monday, September 17TRIVIA CHALLENGE @ DadaB-SIDES @ Propaganda

Tuesday, September 18JETHRO TULL’S IAN ANDERSON PLAYS THICK AS A BRICK 1 & 2 @ The FillmoreOPEN MIC @ Dada

Wednesday, September 19BLUES @ Dada

Friday, September 21JACUZZI BOYS, ENOUGH, AND POOL PARTY @ Churchill’s Pub

Saturday, September 22AMON TOBIN @ The FillmoreTHE ADICTS @ Culture Room THE SUPERSUCKERS @ Churchill’s Pub

Sunday, September 23CIRCA SURVIVE @ Revolution Live“SUNDAY SPOT” ACOUSTIC & OPEN MIC @ Propaganda

Monday, September 24TRIVIA CHALLENGE @ Dada B-SIDES @ Propaganda

Tuesday, September 25‘CREATURE FEATURE: THE ART OF CLASSIC MONSTERS’ @ Howley’sOPEN MIC @ Dada

Wednesday, September 26BLUES @ DadaM83 @ The FillmoreFLORENCE & THE MACHINE @ BankAtlantic Center

Thursday, September 27FLAUNT REDNECK RUMBLE @ Respectable StreetBOYNTON BEACH ART WALK @ Boynton Art District

Friday, September 28METRIC @ The Fillmore SPRED THE DUB @ Longboards

Saturday, September 29THE SLACKERS, THE DUPPIES, AND ASKULTURA @ Churchill’s Pub

Sunday, September 30“SUNDAY SPOT” ACOUSTIC & OPEN MIC @ Propaganda

Friday, October 5VICTOR WOOTEN @ Culture Room

Sunday, October 7GOTYE @ Klipsch Amp, Bayfront ParkALLEN STONE @ Culture Room

Saturday, October 13JOURNEY @ Cruzan AmpNIGHTWISH @ Revolution Live

Monday, October 15THE SWANS, A HAWK AND A HACKSAW @ Respectable Street

Friday, October 19THE TOASTERS, THE HARD RICHARDS, GOOD SHEPARD @ Respectable Street

Saturday, October 20ASSEMBLAGE 23 @ Respectable Street

Monday, October 22DIE ANTWOORD @ Culture RoomThursday, October 25 BOYNTON BEACH ART WALK @ Boynton Art District Tuesday, October 30 ‘DIA DE LOS MUERTOS: AN EXHIBITION OF LIFE & DEATH’ @ Howley’s Friday, November 9 DR. DOG @ Culture Room NEEDTOBREATHE @ Revolution Live

Adam Sheetz Ain’t Pretty23 short years of life has equated to 23 long years of observing a generation chock full of instant gratification, possessing a depth no

greater than face value. Excess has b e c o m e t h e yardstick by which our success is measured, w h i l e h u m i l i t y r e m a i n s the feeble antiquity of generations p a s t . Having said this, I can now better explain my

work and myself. Nothing is pretty. Pretty is pointless, pretty is fake, pretty is a distraction; therefore, pretty will never make its way into my work, for it is a waste of both time and ink. My work is intended to reveal all that is hidden beneath the surface, to shred through the wool that’s been stretched across our eyes and force some glimpse of ugly truth into the consciousness of those that can spare a precious moment. Look closely, no matter who you are you will find yourself in my work – if this makes you uncomfortable, good. Comfort is the last thing one should find amidst a splattered work of crude lines spilled from a cynical heart. If you are offended by my work, there is probably a reason – you’ve been coddled far too long; no one has made you see things as they are. My work is intended to be the Benzos pumped down your throat to rip you out of whatever trip has you thinking that your world is perfect and pretty. The world in which we live seems to be nestled somewhere uncomfortably at the crossroads of whimsy and terror, and that is where you will find me, pen in hand, and ink in my veins.

PureHoney Turns OneRarely have I skimmed a letter from the publisher that I actually enjoyed reading. They always seemed, for the most part, bloated and overly

pompous. With PureHoney, I purposely avoided this until now and simply allowed the content to speak for itself.

One year ago I was relatively jobless. After returning from tour with The Dewars, Surfer Blood and The Drums I had a very difficult time getting back to the reality of being back in South Florida. I was bouncing around with a few odd shows at different venues: Little Munich, Propaganda, Dada, Speakeasy, Respectable Street, and working with Longboards when they first opened, when I suddenly decided to launch a print publication. Crazy right? Who reads papers anymore?

Far too many to thank individually, I am extremely grateful to everyone who has

participated in this weird little experiment. I totally appreciate everyone who has contributed stories, songs, art, time, press, advertisements etc.

That said, having a full time job, it’s often been a struggle. Every now and then I’ve asked myself “Should I keep doing this? Should I focus on some other personal hobby?” Each month, without fail, I’ve been greatly encouraged time and time again by the overwhelming response PureHoney receives. People seem to genuinely appreciate the simplicity of having a physical monthly to pick up to find out what’s happening. Many others, of course, turn immediately to the centerfold see what that months poster looks like. Since last August, the monthly music compilations have had over 22,000 plays and 5000+ downloads. At the end of the day, this was the primary goal... to get more people to see and hear cool under-the-radar stuff. Awesome!

PureHoney still needs your support and is searching for an experienced advertising salesperson. Someone who can pull in local businesses, national sponsors and festivals. We’d love to continue publishing but breaking even is only fun for so long. We would also love to go full color and increase our distribution in the coming months. To accomplish this, we need your help! Please encourage local businesses to sponsor us. Or... if you personally have deep, deep pockets and want to truly support the underground arts community… we welcome your gift. Perhaps someone out there would like to help launch a kickstarter campaign. Your thoughts and ideas are welcome. Thanks again! ~steev Sketch by Paul Simundich