RORY Tonight, COLTOBERFEST 305 Tomorrow!!

Dear friends,

Today's email comes a bit late because (((SHAKE))) last night at Vagabond was so much fun!! Come out next Thursday to groove to the best hip hop in the main room, and enjoy BBQ, contests and all sorts of other antics on the patio. Read a great article about the party here: Bringing It Old-School: (((SHAKE))) Thursdays at The Vagabond

Tonight at Fridays at The Vagabond, we are proud to bring you special guest DJ RORY PHILLIPS all the way from London!! He's gonna tear up the dance floor tonight so come before 11 for free admission and $1 beers ('til 12) AND to hear the new album by OF MONTREAL!! We've got posters and cool stuff to give away too. Next Friday...you've been asking for it...the Official RACHEL GOODRICH CD Release Party Show!! You won't wanna miss it.

This Saturday is an awesome one-off art show and party at Sweat!! Come celebrate COLTOBERFEST305!! Curated by local art hero AHOLSNIFFSGLUE, this show features over *80* painted/decorated/reimagined Colt45 32 oz. bottles by artists from Miami, New York, Georgia and beyond. Starts at 9pm at Sweat and those that buck Miami tradition by actually getting somewhere on time will be able to snag complimentary Colt. After-party following next door at Churchill's with live performances by Pool Party and more!!

A little further ahead... Music Movie Monday this week is on a Tuesday!! We've teamed up with the Art Institute to present a screening of "SANTA SANGRE" - the surrealist film by acclaimed director Alejandro Jodorowsky!! Seating at 8, movie at 8.30.

Other randomness:
- By popular demand we are finally creating the Sweat Media List for all you awesome journalists/bloggers/etc. who'd like to get a heads up. If you'd like to join you can sign up here: Sweatlist
-The Miami Craft Market is Saturday at the Upper Eastside Garden from noon to 5pm. Support local and buy handmade!
- We are looking for someone who'd like to acquire Sweat's organic coffee grounds for their composting needs. If you know anyone please be in touch! We'd love to be able to give them to someone who can use 'em.
- GUERRILLA GARDENING is starting again on the regular sometime soon! We'll keep you posted...
-THREE delicious kinds of Earthcakes Vegan Cupcakes currently in stock! Stop by for Double Chocolate, Banana-Walnut with Chocolate Icing, and the best-seller COOKIES 'N' CREAM!!

Cheers,
Lolo, Jsin and the Sweat crew

Events, New LPs + Casa De Ha-Ha Tuesday!!

Dear friends,

Long time no see! As you might imagine we've been busy around here... Thanks to everyone's help we finally got a kick-ass security/alarm system installed in the store! Up next, a second-hand store computer and a new AQUARIUM!!

Well, well, well... There are events coming out of our ears in the next week so here's a quick rundown:

-Tonight at FRIDAYS AT THE VAGABOND we are psyched to present a newer Miami band called AXE AND THE OAK!! Highly recommended if you dig goodness like early Cure, Nick Cave and Jesus and Mary Chain (tunes at myspace.com/axeandtheoak). Showtime is midnight in the Garden and is followed by our awesome DJs spinning tunes til 5 in the morning.
-Saturday night is PURE IMAGINATION LIVE at Sweat!! This is the 4th installment of this awesome spoken word/storytelling/live music event and it kicks off around 9.30 so stop by after gallery-hopping...
-Monday night is the debut of local film CLOSING TIME at Music Movie Mondays!! This film peeps into the lives and artworks a slew of esteemed Miami artists, musicians and creatives. Starts at 8pm.
-And let's not forget Tuesday which is the 2nd monthly CASA DE HA-HA STAND-UP COMEDY SHOWCASE at Sweat!! The first one was freakin' packed and freakin' hilarious so come out and catch some of Miami's best working and up-and-coming comics. Starts at 9pm.
-Last but not least, next Thursday the 16th is the debut of a brand new weekly party we're happy to be a part of!! (((SHAKE))) is a real live hip hop party brought to you by Que Pasa M.I.A., Sweat and The Vagabond and it's Miami to the MAX. Expect food, fun, and muchas sorpresas every week and classic/new school hip hop spun late into the night by residents Doormouse, Mike Deuce and special guests!!

Besides all the events, we've also got a TON of RIDICULOUSLY AWESOME RECORDS just in at the store. Pick up new LPs and reissues from: Kraftwerk, The Flaming Lips, Islands, Joanna Newsom, Dungen, Tortoise, Primal Scream, LCD Soundsystem, Velvet Underground, Cocorosie, Elliott Smith, Otto Von Schirach, Lali Puna, DJ Qbert, Rufus Wainwright, Scott Walker, Sonic Youth, MGMT, Soul Jazz Records and MUCH MORE. Also back in stock: the Friends With You MALFI dolls and MAP Magazine Issue No.5!!

Finally on a sadder note, a good person in the Miami music scene tragically passed away on Wednesday. ALEX DEL BUENO will be truly missed and there's a big fundraiser next week to help his family with funeral expenses. It's on Friday, October 17th at Churchill's so please make it out if you can.

Much love and be safe,
Lolo, Jsin and the Sweat crew