FEATURES:
MIFF
The Melbourne Independent Filmmakers Festival (MIFF) will celebrate its 25th year on October 5th to 7th at the Premiere Theaters Oaks 10. Each year, the MIFF showcases films from around the country, the world, and Florida.
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LOU'S BLUES LEGENDARY KARAOKE CONTEST
For the 4th time Lou’s Blues gets ready for its annual karaoke contest - and it’s legendary. There have been a few changes, most importantly, the increase of the grand prize. The finalist will take home a $1,000 Grand Prize.
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38th NKF PRO AM SURF FESTIVAL
The 38th Annual NKF Rich Salick Surf Festival will take place Columbus Day Weekend, October 7th to 9th at the Westgate Cocoa Beach Pier.
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5 QUESTIONS
Singer/songwriter and the leader of the band that shares her name, Syd Taylor, is on a roll. The recently turned 30-year-old had built momentum in our music scene before a near fatal car accident derailed it. This is her comeback, better than ever, and Steve Keller asked some questions.
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WOMAN POWER
In a time when everyone is streaming, and record store are a “thing of the past”, two very cool ladies show us that owning a record is once again a great value.
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SHORT CIRCUIT BAND
Until earlier this year, you’d hardly ever get a blast of 80’s music. Enter The Short Circuit Band! They can be described as energizing, powerful, purposeful, and delivering just the right mix of dance, funk and pop music.
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