Peep the NEW SITE and Change Yo' Links!!

Dear friends,

It's finally here! The new, bad-ass, super-comprehensive sweatrecordsmiami.com is LIVE!

Please check it out, bookmark that sucker and/or subscribe to our blog feed. We'll be posting the best local news, show announcements, hot newness in at the shop, contests, giveaways, opportunities for local musicians, and other delicious randomness. We promise it will be your new favorite thing to read on the internets.

All feedback greatly appreciated too! After all, it is for you.

Much love,
Lolo, Jsin, and the Sweat fam

FREEZEPOP Tonight + GFTJ Tomorrow!!

Dear Friends,

Our new website is so close we can taste it!! We're almost done building it but we'd like to ask y'all for 2 things: 1) If you have any pictures from events or parties at any of the Sweat locations we'd love to include them!! We're not the best archivists so we've got some but we'd really love if you radical Sweat fans could dig through your hard drives and send any pics you find to info@sweatrecordsmiami.com. Thanks mucho in advance!! 2) If any local businesses out there are interested in purchasing totally reasonably-priced ad banners that directly support Miami's best record shop, organic coffee house and all-ages event space, by all means be in touch!!

Also new at Sweat: RECORDS GALORE!! We recently bought a massive collection off an ex-DJ who specialized in freestyle and dance so if you're into that come dig through our crates... Plus, tons of amazing new LPs like Animal Collective (finally!), Beirut, Morrissey, 4AD's incredible "Dark Was The Night" compilation and so much more.

Tonight: FRIDAYS AT THE VAGABOND welcomes a super special national act - college radio favorites and video game soundtrackers extraordinaire FREEZEPOP!! They'll be taking the stage in the main room at midnight, and before that we've got the WVUM DJs throwing down some of the best new music!! Click the flier to rock out at Freezepop's myspace:

Saturday at the shop, we've got a cool cultural event... The Open Tent presents a live performance by NYC music/comedy duo GOOD FOR THE JEWS!! Also appearing will be Miami alterna-Jews RAVELSTEIN, JESSICA GROSS, and Casa De Ha-Ha host DANIEL RESKIN!! Advance tickets are available at the fair-trade ticketing site (!) brownpapertickets.com and they're only 5 bucks if you enter in code "schvitz" (that's "sweat" in Yiddish).



Check the New Times for write-ups on both events. Coming up next week: Local noisemaker Dino Felipe's Birthday Bash at PSYCHIC TUESDAYS, The Beauvilles live at The Vagabond, and MORRISSEY at Mizner Park!!!!!!

Much love,
Lolo, Jsin and the Sweat crew

P.S. Thanks to everyone who came out to our last-minute instore last Sunday with Tommy Jay, The Jacuzzi Boys, Electric Bunnies and Melted Sunglasses!! Read a rad article about Tommy and Miami's "great crop of promising new bands" at Victim Of Time.

P.P.S. Hey students! If you go to FIU, MDC, UM or AI, keep an eye out next week for the new issue of BACKSLASH MAGAZINE featuring an article on Sweat Records!! This is the third issue of this college-centric lifestyle mag and the last 2 issues are available on their website, www.backslashonline.com

Astari Nite, Pure Imagination + SHOWS!!

Dear Friends,

Tonight at Fridays at The Vagabond, we've got special live performance by ASTARI NITE!! This rising local band's dark sound draws comparisons to The Cure or Placebo so come out and see them tonight under the stars in the Garden!! We've also got our legendary recession-proof $1 Stella or PBR before midnight drink special kicking so we hope to see you later...

Tomorrow folks, is the sixth exciting installment of Pure Imagination LIVE at Sweat Records!! It's one of the most unique, FREE nights of titillating entertainment in town so mark your calendars and make it out!!

To read more about it, check out this awesome Miami Herald article that came out on Sunday: Poetic Absurdities: WVUM's Matt Gajewski upholds a storytelling tradition... and the New Times Crossfade Blog too!!

After that our monthly CASA DE HA-HA stand-up comedy showcase is happening on Tuesday!! We've been getting a great response from it so come grab a seat as Sweat Records is magically transformed into a jumpin' comedy club...

Last but not least, below you'll find A TON of freshly announced concerts!! As you may have heard, Langerado was sadly cancelled this week but thankfully a lot of the bands are still coming down to other venues. Check out new listings for shows by Modest Mouse, Girl Talk with Deerhunter, Ratatat, Lykke Li, Flight of the Conchords, The Pogues, Torche and more!!

Much love,
Lolo, Jsin and the Sweat crew

Hot Concerts!! B52's, MOZ + FOTC!!

Hey all,

We've got some awesome news and show announcements for you, and as we move toward our new website launch we're adding some graphics and such so enjoy - all the pics will click you through the the pages where you can learn more, buy tickets, and beyond!!

This Saturday night at the Fillmore Miami Beach, THE B52's will be performing live!! ("Cosmic Thing" was the first CD I ever bought! -Lo) Not only that, but locals THE JEANMARIE will be opening for them!! It should be an awesome show so click the pic to grab tickets.

Then on Saturday, February 28th, in case you hadn't heard, MORRISSEY is coming to Mizner Park!! His last show at Mizner was great and full of awesome solo material and even Smiths covers!! The Courteens are opening for him at this show and you know we adore Mozza around these parts and will be at this show with bells on.



And freshly announced... April 7th at the BankUnited Center... another Sweat fave... New Zealand's FLIGHT OF THE CONCHORDS!! Tickets go on sale to the general public on Saturday but Sweat is hooking you up so you can snag yours here RIGHT NOW by entering this internet pre-sale code: "sugalumps" Oh yes, it's gonna be business time...

We'll be back on Thursday with the full low-down for this weekend's events including Astari Nite Friday at The Vagabond and Pure Imagination LIVE #6 at Sweat on Saturday!!

Cheers,
Lolo, Jsin + the Sweat crew

Pure Imagination LIVE + Local Bands Read This!

Hey all,

This Saturday is the sixth exciting installment of Pure Imagination LIVE at Sweat Records!! It's one of the most unique, FREE nights of titillating entertainment in town so mark your calendars and make it out!!

To read more about it, check out this awesome Miami Herald article that came out on Sunday: Poetic Absurdities: WVUM's Matt Gajewski upholds a storytelling tradition

And the New Times gave it some love too!
Pure Imagination Live Takes Place Again Feb. 7 at Sweat Records

Also, Miami.com is looking to make a Valentine's mix-tape of music by local acts that their readers can download. Your song must be love-related and you can send them (in MP3 format only!) to jsick@miami.com.

Cheers,
Lolo

The JeanMarie Tonight + Upcoming Goodness!!

Dear Friends,

Thanks to all who came out for the "Death Print" Sneak Preview Screening on Wednesday night!! From what we saw the film promises to be epic!! There are pics and a review of the night here: http://www.revmiami.com/2009/01/screening-aiden-dillards-death-print-sweat/

TONIGHT!! The Vagabond and Sweat present the Official CD Release Party Show for Miami dance-rockers THE JEANMARIE!! They've got a 7-piece band ready to make you get down in the Main Room at midnight, and you'll be able to pick up a copy of their brand new full-length album "Annie Jump Cannon"!! Congrats to another Miami act for putting out a record - we hope more of you do the same!!

Coming up next week: Monday night we've got an in-store featuring CLOCK HANDS STRANGLE from Melbourne, Tuesday brings another mystical PSYCHIC TUESDAY at Bella Rose, and Wednesday night we have the premiere of a local film called "VINYL LEGACY" at the store!! Then on Thursday night, (((SHAKE))) welcomes DROP THE LIME and DJ CRAZE at The Vagabond while ANR go UNDER COVER at The Florida Room!! So much goodness going on in South Florida these days including...

JUST ANNOUNCED - ANIMAL COLLECTIVE ARE PLAYING CULTURE ROOM ON TUESDAY, JUNE 9th!! That's my (Lolo's) birthday so you better believe we'll all be there... Tickets are on sale now for $20 via Ticketmaster and we highly recommend you jumping on it asap as this show WILL sell out.

Last but not least: just in at Sweat - lots of great LP's including Otto Von Schirach's "Oozing Bass Spasms," and releases and reissues from The Flaming Lips, The Walkmen, Velvet Underground, The Liars, Echo & the Bunnymen and so much more!! Come visit us next time you're in the 'hood.

Much love,
Lolo, Jsin and the Sweat crew

Hey Willpower + Magen Melancholy!!

Dear Friends,

Boy are we busy around Sweat HQ - there are tons of great events and things to look forward to... especially Sweat's brand-new website!! We've outgrown our lovely little blogger page and in the next week or so will be launching a comprehensive, super-awesome site complete with better-than-ever event listings AND a submission page so YOU (yes, you!) can get your parties/shows/meetings/bike rallies/vegan potlucks/etc listed in the massive, renowned Sweat list that goes out to thousands of culture-savvy South Floridians every week. Needless to say, as soon as we go live we'll let you know!!

Well, last Friday at The Vagabond PANIC BOMBER rocked the place inside-out with his custom glow-suit and banging electronic beats (if you missed it he'll be at NIGHTDRIVE at News Lounge on Wednesday the 21st)!! Tonight, we're super excited to bring you a special live performance by HEY WILLPOWER!! This San Fran-based group have played with everyone from Annie to Le Tigre and will be bringing their r&b-influenced electrosynthpop to the Main Room tonight!! Also, in the earlier part of the evening we've got the official album release party for "Grand" - the new album by MATT & KIM!! Arrive early to hear the whole album and score tons of cool swag including posters, custom sharpies, and signed vinyl!!

Saturday night at Sweat's we've got a killer in-store featuring MAGEN MELANCHOLY, a solo set by Miami's own BUFFALO, and a special appearance by Sacramento's AGENT RIBBONS!! This girl-girl duo have toured the world and rock out like the White Stripes!! Magen is amazing too, we caught her at an open mic last year and she was mesmerizing... Starts at 9pm so come out and have some espresso before you hit the clubs!!

Next week: we'll be closed on Monday for MLK Day and then Tuesday...holy crap it's Obama's Inauguration!!!!!! Later that night we'll be celebrating at PSYCHIC TUESDAYS, the new Tuesday weekly party at Bella Rose!! Expect music you won't hear anywhere else (outside of your bedroom) spun by DJ HEALER, R3K+ and guests. Opening night has open bar 10-midnight so come check it out!!

Last but not least, Wednesday night is the DEATH PRINT SNEAK PREVIEW featuring over 45 minutes of edited scenes from this highly-anticipated local thriller!!

Have a great weekend everyone and be safe.

Much love,
Lolo, Jsin and the Sweat crew

PANIC BOMBER, U of W, IGGY!!

Dear Friends,

Welcome to 2009!! We've got all sorts of cool stuff lined up for you so let's get at it...

Tonight!! PANIC BOMBER makes his live debut at FRIDAYS AT THE VAGABOND. If you've been looking for some solid local electronic music, look no further because classical-pianist-turned-dancefloor-destroyer Panic Bomber is firing it up. What's better is that his entire debut EP "Calling In Threats" is available for free from www.panicbomber.com. Go download it and see you all tonight!!

Tomorrow during Gallery Walk, the "UNIVERSITY OF WYNWOOD" at the Brikolodge Co-Working Office is hosting a series of lectures entitled "In All Likelihood These Dreams Will Be Crushed: Ambitious Cultural Projects by Young Miamians" and the first speaker happens to be... me! I'll be talking about why I wanted to start Sweat and what it took to actually do it, to keep going through Wilma, and other related topics. There will be free cheap wine so we hope you can make it. Full info at www.universityofwynwood.com

Moving into next week, we've got another side-splitting CASA DE HA-HA on Tuesday night with some of Miami's funniest stand-up comics. Then on Friday we've got an insane national show at The Vagabond with HEY WILLPOWER (Tomlab Records) performing live!! Go to myspace.com/heywillpower and fall in love with their r&b-inspired indie electro-pop ("Hundredaire" is our favorite...)

Much love,
Lolo, Jsin and the Sweat crew

P.S. Check out this awesome video in CNN's "MyCity_MyLife" series that has IGGY POP roaming around Miami and hanging out in front of his likeness on the Sweat Records mural!! Here's the link: Iggy Loves Sweat

HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM SWEAT RECORDS!!

Dear Friends,

What a crazy year it's been!! We know we're not alone when we say we are SO looking forward to 2009 - new President, new energy and hopefully a safe, uneventful year for our store and fish tank!!

Well, not unEVENTful... In 2008 we threw over 100 events and parties!! We premiered films, hosted tons of fantastic bands, read books together, and partied our asses off at The Vagabond. We are working on all kinds of goodness for 2009 including HEY WILLPOWER at Vagabond on January 16th and MATT & KIM at Churchill's on March 28th!! We'll also be an official ticket outlet for the amazing LANGERADO Festival very, very soon.

We wish everyone the best and thank you all so much for your support. Sweat turns 4 years old in April and we couldn't be more excited.

For tonight, we invite you to party with us and the whole Vagabond family for NEW YEAR'S EVE!! Come out for a special live performance by AFROBETA, DJs galore, guest emcee JOHN HOOD, and titillating shows by the ladies of SHAMELESS BURLESQUE, BAMBY'S KITTENS + WILDCHILD!! It's one of the best yet least-offensively-priced NYE parties in Miami, period, with your $20 cover including a free champagne toast when the clock strikes 12. We hope to see you there.

Much love,
Lolo, Jsin and the Sweat crew

SWEAT STOCKING STUFFER SATURDAY!!

Dear Friends,

What a crazy week for us but it's all been worth it!! Tomorrow night is the 3rd annual SWEAT STOCKING STUFFER and boy is the store looking better than ever and full of great holiday gifts and goodies!!

Here's what's new merch-wise:

*TONS of new records, and new sections to boot!! Snatch up gorgeous, heavy reissues from the 60s, 70s, and 80s, WAY MORE indie goodness (Magnetic Fields, Bikini Kill, Islands, Stereolab, etc.), classic hip hop, and all the hot new releases, like Gang Gang Dance, Squarepusher, Belle & Sebastian, Kings of Leon and beyond.
*Fresh stock of Sweet & Sara (NYC) vegan 'Smores and Vanilla Marshmallows!!
*Full-sized Kid Robot DIY munny dolls + Frank Kozik's PLUSH Labbits with mustaches!! You or someone you love definitely needs a mustache bunny.
*Books galore - on punk rock, on lowbrow art, on veganism, on tattoos and everything in-between.
*Kid Robot's awesome "Yummy Breakfast" and "Things That Hurt" keychains!!
*NEW: Sweat's permanent teeshirt rack filled with local band shirts and more!!
*We got a sick batch of used LPs in including just about every Bob Dylan album, and a bunch of great new wave pieces by Cabaret Voltaire, Gary Numan, Depeche Mode and more!!
*Album frames!! Someone's favorite LP in a nice frame is a fantastic gift, for real.
*We've also marked down tons of toys, CDs, LPs and more to make room for new goodness so you can definitely score some sweet merch on the cheap.

And now, here's what's going on during the Stuffer, 8pm to midnight:

*Live silk-screening by R. GRIMES of Faction!! He'll be bringing some shirts but everyone is more than welcome to bring their own shirt or other item for him to screen!! Makes for a truly one-of-a-kind wearable gift...
*Samples of Sweat's organic hot cocoa and vegan egg nog!!
*The debut of our new ART!! FEDERICO NESSI + DINO FELIPE spent hours upon hours on their new permanent installation at the store!! Pieces from Federico's previous installation were stolen during the September burglary so this one is un-stealable!! It's definitely a visual treat and something you can look at for hours and still not have taken in every detail...

Last but not least...

WE FINALLY HAVE A NEW FISH TANK!! Having our tank smashed was the lamest part of the whole burglary thing and we are so happy to say that thanks to donations sent in by all you awesome folks, we've got a brand new (and improved!) Red Sea Max Aquarium!! Once again the amazing Colin and Jared of CORAL MORPHOLOGIC have set up a gorgeous saltwater reef full of the aptly-named discosoma coral (some even that were saved from the last tank), harlequin sea stars and some new surprises... Come out to the Stuffer and see it for yourself!! We'll be putting pics up soon as well for those far away or who can't make it.

So there's all of that, AND if you spend $10 on anything at the Stocking Stuffer, you get a wristband to get in FREE to the awesome show next door at Churchill's - DEATH OF AN XMAS PARTY!! Featuring live performances by DINO FELIPE, THIS HEART ELECTRIC, TEEPEE, FLUX FORCES, DROWNING THE VIRGIN SILENCE + DJ HEALER, it will be a night of Miami electro art-rock gothic goodness!! Cover is $5 w/o the Sweat band, and the show starts at 9pm and goes late.

Tonight however, we'll be pre-partying at an action-packed FRIDAYS AT THE VAGABOND!! In the Garden, MOD L'ONE will be performing live and in the Main Room, guest DJs CARMINE P. FILTHY + RUDY M. SIXTEEN (Even Further, NYC) will be rocking the decks AND we've got KENICHI from "The Most Interesting Show in the World" back to do a pop-lockin' breakdance performance!! Not only that but we're also taking part in the New Times' Club Kids Toy Drive so if you bring a gift for a child in need, you'll get free Asahi before midnight, or half-price cover after that.

Hope to see you all this weekend!!

Much love,
Lolo, Jsin and the Sweat crew

Local Press + Pure Imagination 5 Tomorrow!!

Dear friends,

TGBO - Thank God Basel's Over!! It was a wonderful whirlwind but it's nice to get back to normal.

Well aside from all the art hoo-ha, it's been an incredible month for our local music scene in the press!! First was a fantastic article in the NEW YORK TIMES proclaiming: "In South Florida, Tropical Bohemia in the Makings" - right on!! It mentions Sweat and Rachel Goodrich and Honor Roll Music and lots of other people working hard to fill Miami with beautiful music. On the telly, the Miami Bass Warriors (Jose El Rey, El Tigre and Otto Von Schirach)'s new video "Going Back to Calle Ocho" debuted on Mun2 and Blowfly was on Comedy Central's Chocolate News!! Last but definitely not least, Torche's latest album "Meanderthal" was named Number 1 Album of the Year by new-metal bible Decibel Magazine!! Congrats to everyone, we hope to see this trend continuing for quite some time...

NYT Article: http://www.nytimes.com/2008/11/30/arts/music/30mcdo.html?_r=1&ref=music
Miami Bass Warriors: http://holamun2.com/shows/pitbulls-la-esquina/ (it's the first clip in the show)
Torche in Decibel: http://decibelmagazine.com/Content.aspx?ncid=140086

For our David Byrne ticket giveaway we got so many great entries but congrats to winner Ravi B. who suggested we should give out mp3s of local music to encourage people to go see more local bands!! We'd been meaning to do that for some time, so when we launch our completely bad-ass new website in January we'll also be hosting weekly free music, hell yes.

On that note, tonight at FRIDAYS AT THE VAGABOND we're proud to present JOHN HANCOCK of ANR who will be performing live to celebrate the release of "Antenna Death" - his new solo album!! The entire album is available, for free, right now at http://www.honorrollmusic.com/JohnHancock (case sensitive) so download your hearts out and then come see it live tonight in the Garden!!

So yes, tomorrow night is the David Byrne show, or for a free and super awesome alternative, you can come to PURE IMAGINATION LIVE 5 at Sweat!! We are obsessed with the Pure Imagination podcast (get it through iTunes) but seeing it in person with local musicians improving the soundtrack is even better. Starts at 9pm so come out, grab some tea, and enjoy the stories and melodies.

Finally, mark your calendars because the annual SWEAT STOCKING STUFFER is next Saturday, the 20th!! Sweat is a great place to buy cute, unique, inexpensive holiday gifts for your friends and family and we've been stocking up on goodies!! During the Stuffer, we'll be serving vegan egg nog, offering 10% off books and new LPs, deep discounts on CDs and lots of clearance items will be on the tables. We're also happy as heck to let you know that R. Grimes will be silk-screening live (for a truly one-of-a-kind gift) and that tonight will be the debuts of our new permanent art installation by Federico Nessi and Dino Felipe and OUR NEW FISH TANK!! Not only that but spend $10 on anything and get in FREE to the concert next door "Death of an Xmas Party" featuring some great dark goth/electro bands. Full info next week!!

Much love,
Lolo, Jsin and the Sweat crew

P.S. Hey singers, check out this contest!! The deadline is Monday - short notice we know but it's a national vocalist search that'll be judged by Dave 1 of Chromeo, DJ Franki Chan and the head of Vice Records!! All you need to do to enter is submit a one-track CD with your contact information and you could get paid to sing on some hot new electronic tracks. Go to scion.com/vocalist for the details and drop your demo off at Sweat today through Monday.

Baseliciousness + David Byrne Giveaway!!

Dear friends,

Last week's '80s Prom was truly, truly, truly outrageous. OUTEREACH once again killed it with some amazing '80s covers and everyone looked beyond fabulous. You can view 2 huge galleries of radical photos on www.nefariousgirl.com - one of the party and another from the signature photo booth - and make sure to mark your calendars for November 25th, 2009 for next year's Prom!!

ART BASEL is in full swing in Miami!! Here are some great suggestions of things to check out...

*Friends With You's "Fun House" at SCOPE...it's a giant bounce-house extravaganza!!

*A whole weekend of events based on "The Visionary Art of ALEX GREY" at 7th Circuit Studios up by Sweat!! You may recognize Grey's works from many TOOL album covers and the man himself will be painting live. Also at 7th Circuit, a special "zero-edge" installation tank featuring priceless sea creatures from Coralmorphologic!! We've got tickets in the shop for the weekend's festivities, and the full info is here: www.mokshafamily.org/events.htm

*Around the corner from that tonight, check out "Of Sound And Vision" at Honor Roll Studios curated by Aja Albertson and featuring some great local artists

*And around the corner from that on Saturday is "Miami Art In Action" at the News Lounge featuring CP1 (Sweat's famous muralist!), Krave and LEBO painting live!

*Live bands and classic punk/indie rock flier art at the "Kill Your Idols" space in the Design District, info at www.killyouridols.com

*Gen Art's "Vanguard" Art Fair at Charcoal Studios is sure to be visually incredible (and a great party)

*VENETIAN SNARES returns to Miami Saturday night at Black Sheep Bar (formerly Laundry Bar) - pre-sales at Sweat!!

*Black Mangrove Collective's show "SWARM" at Studio 1415 in North Miami

*Last but not least PREFUSE73 (Warp) and ELLIOTT LIPP performing live on Sunday at Heathrow!! Good stuff.


On to Sweat's events, and beyond!!

Tonight at FRIDAYS AT THE VAGABOND we've got a scintillating art installation of "the world's largest lite-brite" - we're not kidding folks! This thing is huge... To make the party even bigger we've got a special guest DJ set by electro-superstar TOMMIE SUNSHINE and a live performance by Miami's own MODERNAGE!! You know where to go...

Next Tuesday night is December's CASA DE HA-HA!! It's been getting bigger and better and funnier every month so come on out. Starts at 9pm and is FREE!!

Wednesday the 10th the SWEAT BOOKS BOOK CLUB meets to discuss "World War Z: An Oral History of the Zombie War" by Max Brooks. We've gotten a great response from people who've read it and loved it so meet us at 8pm to discuss - we'll have some coffee and talk...

Next Friday at Vagabond we've got a special solo performance from JOHN HANCOCK of ANR!! He'll be releasing his new album "Antenna Death" for free on the 'net that day so come out and hear it live.

And here's what you've been waiting for!! We are giving away a pair of tickets to next Saturday's DAVID BYRNE concert at the Fillmore!! To enter, email info@sweatrecordsmiami.com with your suggestion for how we can improve Sweat Records. We are always looking to serve you better and love feedback so get creative (but be realistic!) and the best suggestion will win the tickets!! We'll announce the winner in next week's email and the deadline is 5pm Monday.

Much love,
Lolo, Jsin and the Sweat crew

New Movie Night Info

Howdy folks,

Just a heads-up that tonight's Music Movie Monday is canceled...

*AND*

...that Sweat's movie night will now be on selected WEDNESDAYS.

We think hump day is a better day for a movie, plus you'll have the added bonus of being able to go to Can You Rock A Little Softer? next door at Churchill's afterward!

Updates and schedule coming soon!

Much love,
Sweat

'80s PROM VI on Thanksgiving Eve!!

Dear friends,

Lots of good stuff going on in Sweat Records - an extremely generous donor has given us a new projector (yay! thankyouthankyou!) and we're gearing up to get not one but TWO new fish tanks!! The first one is a cute 8-gallon countertop one and then after Art Basel we'll be replacing our Red Sea Max!! Thanks to everyone who chipped in toward this and like last time, the wonderful folks at coralmorphologic.com will be setting them up and filling them with beautiful, sustainably obtained sea creatures.

We've also got an amazing new shipment of BOOKS in at the shop including... Juxtapoz Magazine's new illustration and tattoo compendiums, the "Veganomicon", the new Mark Ryden and Marion Peck collaboration, restock of Banksy's "Wall and Piece", "World War Z" (which is the Sweat Books current selection), a volume of hilariously bad tattoo pictures, Shepard Fairey/Obey's "E Pluribus Venom", McSweeney's #20, books about punk rock, cupcakes, Japanese lolita girls, herb, beatniks, the Pixies and so much more!! Buy a book for yourself or someone you love today.

On to the events!! Tonight at FRIDAYS AT THE VAGABOND, we'll be turning you on to the psych-folk sounds of West Palm Beach's TOTEM POLE!! Check them out at myspace.com/totempolle (that's two L's) and come out to see them at midnight in the Garden. $1 beers before midnight as always!!

Tomorrow night, BROKEN SOCIAL SCENE are playing at Club Cinema in Pompano!! This Canadian collective are incredible live and we highly recommend checking them out!! General admission tickets are only 22 bucks so get your carpool together and do it!!

And it's almost here!! Next Wednesday, November 26th is Lolo + Sweat's ANNUAL '80s PROM!! We've got OUTEREACH doing '80s covers in the Grand Ballroom, followed by RAY MILIAN + CARLOS LLANOS spinning you favorite new wave and dance hits!! In the Bar Room, the unstoppable power-duo of DJ HOTTPANTS + LAHORA spin nostalgic '80s pop, booty bass and other guilty pleasures. In the Garden, VJ CHRIS VIDEO has a custom-made line-up of classic '80s music videos, movie clips, video games, retro commercials, and beyond. Besides all that, there will be the (in)famous prom photo booth with pictures by Jipsy of nefariousgirl.com, $5 prom punch all night, chaperones, slow dances, elegant decorations and so much more. This year's Prom at The Vagabond so dig up your cheesiest '80s outfit and don't miss this party!!

Cheers,
Lolo, Jsin and the Sweat crew

P.S. Coming soon... Art Basel with tons of concerts (updated listings coming early next week) and the week after that - DAVID BYRNE LIVE AT THE FILLMORE!! We're super excited for this and will be giving away a pair of tickets in the upcoming Sweat emails so stay tuned!!

CHRISTMAS (ON MARS) IN NOVEMBER!!

Dear friends,

Casa de Ha-Ha on Tuesday was great! Next one is Tuesday, December 9th. Wednesday's Origami Night was nifty! Next one will be in January... and last night's in-store was RAD. Thanks to The Jacuzzi Boys for setting it up and Cheap Time and Electric Bunnies for playing as well.

Tonight at FRIDAYS AT THE VAGABOND, we're happy to bring you two awesome bands from out-of-town - RAFTER (San Diego) and CARS CAN BE BLUE (Athens, GA)!! Rafter is on the awesome Asthamatic Kitty label (with Sufjan Stevens) and you can read more about CCBB and see them doing an awesome Wu-Tang cover here: http://www.miaminewtimes.com/events/cars-can-be-blue-1229010/ Showtime is midnight in the Garden.

Tomorrow at Sweat, come out for another rad local in-store featuring 3 great acts - MOD L'ONE, RIMSKY (of Humbert!) and DINO FELIPE!! Starts at 9pm and will be totally worth it...

And now we've got 2 awesome announcements to make...

1) Next Wednesday, November 19th, Sweat will be presenting the Official Miami Premiere of the extremely highly-anticipated new movie by THE FLAMING LIPS - CHRISTMAS ON MARS!!!!!!!!! Seating at 8pm, film at 8.30, and one lucky attendee will win a copy of the CD and DVD so be there!!

2) The following Wednesday - November 26th - is the one, the only, Lolo + Sweat's ANNUAL '80s PROM!! This year is the *SIXTH ONE* and it promises to be better than ever. It's going to be at The Vagabond and we're packing the place with the best retro DJs, '80s visuals, prom photo booth, balloons, chaperones and so much more. Mark your calendars because there's no school or work the next day for Thanksgiving and it's going to be the theme party of the year!!

Cheers,
Lolo, Jsin and the Sweat crew

P.S. Next week's MUSIC MOVIE MONDAY is going to be BJORK TRIBUTE NIGHT!! Her birthday is next week so we're going to watch videos, live performances, interviews and more by the Icelandic diva. Pass the word to every Bjork fan that you know!!

This week in SWEAT

Dear friends,

Take a little gander at what Sweat's got going on for you this fine week in Miami...

*TONIGHT*
Our monthly comedy showcase CASA DE HA-HA is tonight at Sweat and features some of Miami's best up-and-coming comics!! These cats are seriously funny so come on out if you need a laugh. Starts at 8.30pm. It's emceed by my bro Daniel Reskin who is also hosting the "HEEB Storytelling" event at the Book Fair next week!! More info on that here: http://heebmagazine.com/events/view/52

*WEDNESDAY*
It's the second installment of ORIGAMI NIGHT with your instructor (and Sweat's co-founder-at-large) SARA!! She's a paper-folding whiz and for this Holiday edition, we'll be learning little boxes, stars and other gift-y type items. There's a $5 materials fee and it starts at 8pm. The last one was great so check this out!! No reservations necessary.

*THURSDAY*
We've got a fuzzy, noisy in-store at Sweat with a live performance by CHEAP TIME (Nashville) and Miami's own JACUZZI BOYS and ELECTRIC BUNNIES!! It'll be over by midnight because afterward is JOSE EL REY'S BIRTHDAY PARTY AT (((SHAKE)))!! We'll have extra Miami Bass in the place, classic video games, quart-chugging contests y mas...

*FRIDAY*
This Friday at The Vagabond, we've got 2 rad national acts - RAFTER out of San Diego and the uber-cute CARS CAN BE BLUE from Athens, Georgia!! Both are awesome so give them some early listening on myspace.com/rafterroberts and myspace.com/carscanbeblue. (P.S. Thanks to everyone who came out last week and stayed through the black-out party in the beginning of the night!!)

*SATURDAY*
Saturday at Sweat we've got another fantastic in-store with live performances by locals MOD L'ONE, DINO FELIPE and RIMSKY!! All 3 are making sweet tunes in Miami's music scene and are worth checking out if you haven't seen them yet. Starts at 9pm.

Have a great week!!

Cheers,
Lolo, Jsin and the Sweat crew

BIRTHAYS + BIKES!!

Dear friends,

What an awesome week - Halloween at Vagabond was madness (see the Vagabond myspace and the New Times for pics), AND America elected Barack Obama as its 44th President!! After reading his detailed plan to help small businesses like us we can only say "Hell yes."

There is so, so much going on this weekend we're gonna blast right through it and as always you can scroll down to read more about everything below...

Friday at The Vagabond we not only welcome special guest DJs FRANKI CHAN and TOXIC AVENGER, but we're also celebrating JSIN AND MIKE DEUCE'S BIRTHDAYS!! Come out and give these guys a pat on the back and some birthday spankings. Next Friday, we've got 2 awesome bands from out of town!!

This Saturday is Gallery Walk night and also... the New Times' massive Thread/Unzipped fashion event at Soho Studios, Italian DJ duo CROOKERS in a rare Miami date at Heathrow, "Collision" at PS14, live jazz at Locust Projects, Contesta Rock Hair at Back Door Bamby, tons of art openings and...

...the HEAR MIAMI BENEFIT at Churchill's!! This show of shows features Miami luminaries like RACHEL GOODRICH, THE JEANMARIE, JESSE JACKSON, PRETTY PLEASE, THIS HEART ELECTRIC, DOWN HOME SOUTHERNAIRES, SIRENSANDSEALIONS, MATILDA LIGHTS, GORRIO & FRIENDS, EX-NORWEIGAN, and HUMBERT!!!! If you've been curious about local music then this is night to see what's up. The mere $7 cover also gets you a free CD!!

Sunday brings a super-awesome free community event brought to us by the city called BIKE MIAMI!! The city is going to shut down big stretches of Flagler St. and South Miami Avenue to car traffic so that Miamians can bike, run, walk, skate, and dance freely in the streets!! There are a ton of extra activities too - free yoga, public art, goodies and more so get Downtown early and stay for the day!! Full info and street maps at http://bikemiami.blogspot.com.

Next week we've got so much cool stuff going on in the shop so we'll hit you up Monday with the details of Music Movie Mondays, Casa De Ha-Ha 3, Origami Night, (((SHAKE))) and beyond... Have a great weekend!!

Cheers,
Lolo, Jsin and the Sweat crew

A Special Message From (((SHAKE)))

Dear friends,

There is a LOT to celebrate, and it's Thursday... That means it's time to (((SHAKE))) with Que Pasa M.I.A. and Sweat Records!! Every Thursday night at The Vagabond, hip hop heads and soul seekers gather for the new weekly get down.

DJ's DOORMOUSE (Chocolate Sundays) and MIKE DEUCE (Money Shot) bring the hip hop and Miami classics to the Bar Room. We also have Nintendo battles going all night projected over the dance floor. This week test your skills at TETRIS!!

Out on the patio, local legend DJ ALEX CASO is your soul provider with his mix of funk, R&B, blues, and other remnants of a musical time gone but not forgotten. Come hungry for our Back Yard BBQ!! We're keeping it simple tonight with hot dogs and hamburgers for all your munchie needs.

At Midnight we hold the now legendary Colt 45 Chug Contest!! Can you, or anyone, beat the reigning 3 week monster James Melgar?! Try, and you can win tickets to next week's MURS show at Churchill's being put on by New Art School!! If you don't know MURS, listen up at myspace.com/murs. We'll be giving out tickets throughout the night!!

You want specials? From 10-11 it's Dirty Hour!! There's NO COVER and $1 Colt 45 Tall Boys for those who want to get dirty early!! We also have $4 Jaeger Bombs, and specials on Gin & Juice and Colt 45 all night.

This party's getting hype not only in the streets, but online:
-That's Crack
-Miami Nights
-Cool Junkie
Mad love to them for spreading the word...

Stay in the know by joining our new Facebook group, or add us on Myspace.

It's time to celebrate change and the dawn of a new era with Barack Obama as President!! See you all tonight and every Thursday when we (((SHAKE))) at The Vagabond!!

Full email with delicious updates coming tomorrow...

xo,
Sweat

HAPPY HALLOWEEN + BARACK THE VOTE!!

Dear friends,

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!! There are lots of amazing things to do all over Miami tonight. At The Vagabond, we are extremely psyched to present an incredible event....Jim Rose of the legendary Jim Roses Circus hosts THE MOST INTERESTING SHOW IN THE WORLD!! He's bringing "performers from the furthest reaches of the globe, including Japanese robotic dancers, acrobats, fire jugglers, Russian dancers and Italian burlesque singers"!!!! We've also got ZOMBIES! ORGANIZE from West Palm performing live in the Garden and doors are open early this week at 9pm. There WILL be a huge line so we advise you to get there early so you don't have to wait around in your cute costume...

Sweat will be closed this evening (it's Halloween people - go party!) but we'll be open tomorrow and hosting some neat stuff. Come to Sweat around 8pm for an event called "STYLE YOUR SOLE" from TOMS SHOES. Buy a blank pair of these canvas kicks, decorate them with the art supplies provided, and for every paid sold Toms will donate a pair to a child in need. Cool and compassionate!! Then stay for a live in-store performance by FAT KING BULLA.

Btw, last week's RACHEL GOODRICH show at Fridays at The Vagabond was AMAZING. Ask anyone who went, it was one of the best concerts - local or national - in Miami all year. If you haven't picked up her album yet we've got it at Sweat or you can download it from iTunes. Support local music!!

Last but certainly not least, if there is ONE thing you do between now and Tuesday, YOU MUST GO OUT AND VOTE!! Bring a book or a magazine or a gameboy or a friend and wait in that line to cast what might be the most important ballot of your life. As community organizers ourselves, we wholeheartedly endorse Barack Obama and everything his campaign stands for. We don't think it's an exaggeration to say that the very future of our people and our planet depends on it.

Cheers,
Lolo, Jsin and the Sweat crew

FREE Giant Obama *HOPE* Posters at Sweat!!

Dear friends,

Drop by Sweat this week, have a nice warm beverage, maybe pick up some local music, and score a free piece of political art.

These are big and beautiful, suitable for framing, wheat-pasting (holler at us if you want to hit the town), or whatever you like.

Less than one week! Make sure to vote!

xo,
Lolo