From the South Florida Sun-Sentinel

THE PERFORMERS

November 10 2004

Addax: Miami-based alternative band heavily influenced by Incubus. Web site: www.addaxband.com

Bald Science: Punk and jazz-based improvisation features a new lineup and a new sound at almost every performance.

Basketcase: Led by howling-mad vocalist J.C. Riley and indebted to metal-tinged alt-rock acts like Faith No More and Tool.

Berserk: Crazy boy rapper whose style matches his name, even when he's not rapping.

The Bikes: Angular, experimental rock featuring current and former members of local bands The Holy Terrors, The Ex-Cretins and Human Beings.

Bling Bling: Miami indie-rock quartet favoring herky-jerky hooks, shouted vocals and an all-in-good-fun attitude buoyed by drummer and Spy-fi Records honcho Ed Artigas. Web site: www.spy-firecords.com/blingbling

The Brand: The local version of all those "The" bands (The Strokes, The Hives) that returned the phrase garage rock to the popular lexicon. Web site: www.thebrandmusic.com

Clambake: Booty-shakin' funk, supersexy soul and gut-bustin' punk from Sean "Birdman" Gould and friends. Named after an Elvis Presley musical, so you know you're in for a goofy, good time. Web site: www.oyemamacita.com

The Creepy T's: Fort Lauderdale punk band influenced by B horror movies, garage-rock and surf music. Web site: www.geocities.com/creepyts

The Curious Hair: Endlessly creative Miami band led by singer-guitarist Jeff Rollason blurs the lines between rock, country, noise, pop and anything else you can think of. Web site: www.nartworld.com.

DJ Kiran Aditham: Member of the local DJ collective Propaganda (and a City Link contributing writer) who spins dark electro, new wave, industrial and indie rock. Web site: www.dancepropaganda.com

DJ Baby Sean: A Club Sonar resident DJ. Web site: www.sonarniteclub.com

DJ Matt Cash: Propaganda member who regularly spins underground pop and punk at the Kalahari Bar, the District, Vice and Revolution. Web site: www.dancepropaganda.com

DJ Doron: Spins college-radio hits and rock.

DJ IMA: Propaganda member who spins indie rock, dance and electro. Web site: www.dancepropaganda.com

DJ Mega Mix: Master of the mix tape who scours Miami studios for exclusive cuts. His Made in Dade Vol. 4 Street Mix included Trick Daddy, Lil Jon and Twista's "Let's Go" long before it was released anywhere else. Web site: www.305hiphop.com

DJ Mike Ramirez: Propaganda DJ spinning new wave, post-punk, industrial and even the odd Hall and Oates song. Web site: www.dancepropaganda.com

DJ Ro-e: A Club Sonar resident DJ. Web site: www.sonarniteclub.com

DJ Adam Wrong: The punk-rock soul of the Propaganda group, he spins at the Kalahari Bar and Revolution. Web site: www.dancepropaganda.com

Dooms de Pop: Abrasive rock band whose members include local promoter Garo Gallo of By the Way Magazine. (See story.) Web site: www.bythewaymagazine.com

El: West Palm Beach-based band recently released a promising self-titled album good for both radio play and indie cred. Web site: www.elband.com

The Enablers: Named Best Punk Band in City Link's Best of 2004 issue. Features former members of Dashboard Confessional and Fay Wray. Web site: www.myenablers.com

Rob Frank: Often seen taking the stage with the T.H.C. Crew, he's now breaking out on his own with the powerful single "Da Yung Lutenant." Web site: www.robfrankmusic.com

The Freakin' Hott: Sexually charged indie-rock featuring the vocal interplay of Maggie-Margret Dove and guitarist Aaron Gentry. Does a killer cover of OutKast's "Hey Ya." Web site: www.thefreakinhott.com

Garcia: Considered one of the best unsigned artists in the region, he's currently getting airplay on Power 96 and 99 JAMZ with new single "M.I.A. 305." Web site: www.305hiphop.com

Ginger Snapped: Fledgling rock band fronted by Mishel Beebe and named Best New Band in City Link's Best of 2004 issue. (See story.) Web site: www.gingersnapped.com

Jerrods Door: Psychedelic tribal music by this jam band features the usual rock-band instruments, plus plenty of percussion and, yes, even didjeridoo. Web site: www.jerrodsdoor.com

Hep Cat Boo Daddies: High-intensity Fort Lauderdale rock trio led by fleet-fingered singer-guitarist Joel DaSilva. Web site: www.joeldasilva.com

The Holy Terrors: Longtime veterans of the South Florida punk scene known for their angular melodies, whip-smart songwriting and smart-ass stage banter. Web site: www.theholyterrors.com

Humbert: Hialeah-based, alt-rock quartet featuring multipart harmonies, driving pop numbers and Russian-circus-music-inspired instrumentals. Web site: www.humbert.net

Hunger-Thump: Palm Beach County-based rock quartet fronted by spoken-word performer Marya Summers. Sets include original songs, covers and freestyle jams. Web site: www.hunger-thump.com

Irish Car Bomb: Aggressive punk band featuring former members of No Use for a Name, Radiobaghdad and Against All Authority. Web site: www.purpleskunkrecords.com

Legends of Rodeo: Four-piece rock band from Palm Beach County whose driving guitar, radio-friendly songwriting and irrepressible hooks led to a dalliance with MCA Records in 2003. Web site: www.lormusic.com

Lil' Bass: The 9-year-old son of DJ Bass, noted for his shorty crunk style and high-energy dance performances, has an upcoming album titled Shorty Doin Big Thangz. Web site: www.miamipipeline.com

The Livid Kittens: Dark-underbellied punk boasting vocalist/visual centerpiece Paige Harvey and a history on the local scene dating back to the early '90s. Web site: www.lividkittens.com

Lunch Money: This 16-year-old Miami rapper (see story) has ghostwritten for Mystikal and is known for his "smooth school" style. His latest mix tape, Move Silent, is hosted by Pitbull. Web site: www.305hiphop.com

Luc Duc: Former member of the Iconz, his Do the Damn Thang EP drops Dec. 4. His first 12-inch release on the Hard White Label, "Miami," featuring Duece Poppi and P.M. is currently getting widespread attention throughout the South. Web site: www.lucduc.com

The Martyrs: Fun, loud punk band recently returned from a decade-long hiatus and sounds better than ever.

The Mission Veo: Fuzzy, chugging guitars coupled with the occasional sample or spacy effect make this Palm Beach-based band stand out on the local scene. Web site: www.themissionveo.com

Money Mark: He frequently tours with Trick Daddy. His solo hits include "Take It to the House" and "Homesick," which is receiving heavy play on 103.5, Power 96 and 99 JAMZ. Web site: www.treplus.com

Mr. Entertainment and the Pookie Smackers: The name says it all, doesn't it?

Neptune B: Rockin' power-pop trio of Javier Caballero, Dave Coleman and Mary Schroeder known for its 2002 release, Superman in Drag. Web site: www.neptunebmusic.com

Nothing Rhymes With Orange: New-wave-influenced quartet with a serious jones for bands such as U2 and Echo and the Bunnymen. Led by brothers Carl and Rich Coccaro. Web site: www.nrwo.net

The Numb Ones: Glam-punk trio soon to release its national debut on Cleopatra Records. New song "Understated" recently heard on an episode of MTV's Made. Web site: www.numbones.com.

OCDJ: Propaganda DJ playing indie jams and commercial pop (including the Spice Girls!). Web site: www.dancepropaganda.com

Party 93-1 DJs: Web site: www.party931.com

PluzWun: The voice of Fort Lauderdale and creator of The Addition mix tapes describes his style as laid-back with a street edge. (See story.) Web site: www.pluzwun.net

P.M.: He has just signed with Royal Dollar Records. His performance of the single "Way She's Movin' " with R&B artist Casely was the highlight of City Link's Scarface and Hip-hop Madness event. Web site: www.305hiphop.com

The Power Insane: Growling vocals and sludgelike riffing from a quartet led by former Boxcar Timmy madman Greg Johnson. Web site: www.powerinsane.com

The Psycho Daisies: Psychedelic garage-rock quartet helmed by singer-guitarist John Salton, sometime member of local legends Charlie Pickett and the Eggs. Web site: www.psychodaisies.com

Purpose: Formerly teamed up with Kodack as part of FamClick, he's now going solo, but his rhymes are still so hot his audiences need flame-retardant pajamas. Web site: www.miamipipeline.com

Radar O'Reilly: Heavy-metal trio featuring drummer Jeremiah Jenner, whom City Link named one of South Florida's Most Ineligible Bachelors in 2003.

Ran Rover: Raspy low delivery and onstage charm have made him the ladies' man of Miami rappers. His Bottom Grounds Records debut, Ride Wit Ya Boy, includes appearances by Juvenile and Snoop Dogg. Web site: www.bottomgrounds.com

RATED: Suave but stern rapper whose songs address love and gun violence.

Remember the Ocean: Melancholy yet captivating relationship songs by a quartet boasting the achingly pretty vocals of Kristin Larkin. This will be one of the band's final performances before it relocates to Nashville, Tenn. Web site: www.remembertheocean.com

The Remnants: Boozy garage-rockers notable for the massive number of covers they know as well as the wailing vocals of frontwoman Cynthia Duvall. Web site: www.the-remnants.org

Rick Ross: He's the underground Mayor of Miami, songwriter for Trina, Trick Daddy and Jacki-O, and host of several top mix tapes, including Made in Dade. Web site: www.ross305.com

Secret P.E. Club: Fun, do-it-yourself punk from "three chicks who rock." Web site: www.secretpeclub.com

Shortstack: Approachable-sounding punk quartet that owes a small debt to No Doubt and a large one to its own charismatic frontwoman, Vanessa Diaz. Web site: www.shortstack.us

S.O.S.: Nas' "The Message" set off this hardcore freestyler from Miami, and he's looking to carry on for Big Pun.

Southern Flaw: Loud and booze-soaked rock 'n' roll featuring the hellhound vocals of frontman Bobby Johnston.

Summer Blanket: Gripping, textured indie-pop from singer-songwriter Keith Michaud. Web site: www.summerblanket.com

The Sweathogs: Hollywood bar band that will likely -- hopefully? -- entertain the festival audience with its rendition of the Welcome Back, Kotter theme.

T.H.C. Crew: Name stands for True Hard Core, and the Crew slams like the Hispanic Beastie Boys. Most recent release is 4:20: You Know What Time It Is. Web site: www.thccrew.com

Way of the Groove: Three-piece fusion band featuring the sons of famed jazz bassist Jaco Pastorius. Web site: www.wayofthegroove.com

White Russian: He's Eminem with more bounce. At City Link's Scarface and Hip-hop Madness event, he turned the place into his own personal romper room. Web site: www.whiterussian.tv

Wrekonize: MTV's MC Battle champ is currently working on his debut album for South Beat Records and recently performed with The Roots at The Mansion. Web site: www.miamimcs.com

Zach Ziskin: Soulful, classic-pop-oriented singer-guitarist with a sharp ear for edgy, stick-with-you melodies. Web site: www.zachziskin.com