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Axios Miami reporter looks back on six months of concerts
This weekend marks the halfway point of 2025 — wild! — and I've spent a lot of money on concerts. Why it matters: In this economy? When Miami rent requires a salary over six figures? Crazy behavior. But I love live music. And when I'm not prioritizing time with family and friends, I'm likely at a show. I most often go with friends, but I've been known to go alone. The big picture: When I moved back to Miami three and a half years ago, I struggled with what I perceived to be a lack of accessible, low-key shows. I did see Soccer Mommy at Gramps in early 2022 and Lucy Dacus at the Miami Bach Bandshell later that year. Both shows gave me hope. Between the lines: I love that Miami attracts stadium-filler acts and my favorite Latin artists (shoutout to Bad Bunny's 2022 show, and seeing Pitbull and Ricky Martin last year with my brother and sister-in-law!). But I craved those smaller, intimate shows I got used to after living in cities like Washington, D.C. and Austin. Yes, but: Miami's scene has grown recently — and new (ZeyZey) and older (Bandshell, Fillmore) venues alike continue announcing acts that surprise me. So as we hit the midyear mark, I thought it'd be fun to look back at some of my favorite shows I've attended so far this year — and look ahead to the ones I'm most excited for. Leisure, ZeyZey Groovy. Maybe not the best word, but that's what comes to mind when I think back on it. And I got right up to the stage for this one. Tops, ZeyZey Unexpectedly great. I've liked the Montreal band for a bit, but they were so fun to see live. Khruangbin, FPL Solar Amphitheater Seeing them live for the first time with close friends was beautiful. But my goodness, was I annoyed. Miamians need to learn a bit of concert etiquette (Read: Please shut up during the show). Hermanos Gutierrez, The Fillmore Miami Beach Perfect show. Gilsons, Miami Beach Bandshell So fun. I didn't know the Brazilian trio before attending, but went with friends anyway. We danced the night away. The group is now on heavy rotation at home. One regret: I skipped Wilco at the Fillmore. But I'm more upset about missing Waxahatchee, who opened for them. I've seen the band before, but I loved the latest album, "Tigers Blood," and regret not taking the chance to see it performed live. What's next: In June, I'm seeing Vampire Weekend at FPL Amphitheater (with Martin!) and Buscabulla at ZeyZey. I'm also eyeing Yot Club (August), Bandalos Chinos (September) and Saint Motel (October). Bottom line: A concert is always a good idea in my mind — regardless of whether you know the band or not. You may walk away with a new favorite artist.
New York Times
15-04-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Times
A Tax Day Jam Session
Image Destiny's Child onstage in 2005, giving a withering look to those bills in question. Credit... Rahav Segev Lindsay is still out, which means you've got me (an editor who focuses on pop culture) on a day where you may need a bit of good fortune: Tax Day. I don't know what kind of anxiety April 15 provokes in you, but I've collected a playlist inspired by a bit of family lore. As the story goes, my newly married dad once griped to my grandfather about how quickly bills ate up a paycheck, down to the last dollar. Gramps's response: 'Be glad you had that dollar.' So in the spirit of celebrating having just enough, I'm sharing my Tax Day jams. Savvy reader, you do not need me to point out all the root-of-all-evil bangers, scrapin' and scrappin' classics or TV ad earworms that mention money, money, money. I am also not here to question the tax code. Instead, I've assembled a set of songs that bop in the face of financial constraints, because getting down is, for now, still free. I fly in any weather, Elena Harlan Howard's lyrics are about as low as low gets ('my bills are all due and the baby needs shoes but I'm busted') and suit the songwriter's 'three chords and the truth' approach to country classics. But under Ray Charles's guidance, and with a blaring horn section, this 1963 single gains a 'but who cares?' lilt that earned Charles the Grammy for best R&B recording. ▶ Listen on Spotify, Apple Music or YouTube Thank you for your patience while we verify access. If you are in Reader mode please exit and log into your Times account, or subscribe for all of The Times. Thank you for your patience while we verify access. Already a subscriber? Log in. Want all of The Times? Subscribe.
