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Contents May 2021
FEATURES
JASON NOON
There have been a lot of musicians and
DJs that have come and gone on the
Space Coast. Few have had the staying
power and creativity as Jason Noon.
Steve Keller talked to the multi-talented
music project manager.
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THE CRAFTY CRANE
When Rhonda and Scott acquired the
Crafty Crane in 2020, they had found the
perfect place to have a drink, enjoy the
atmosphere and offer up some great craft
beer, wine, food and music. “We had no
idea what this adventure would be like,”
says Rhonda.
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HOT TUNA
This legendary band is coming to the
King Center, and Matt Bretz had the opportunity
to interview founding member
Jorma Kaukonen about their career and
music.
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EARL’S FEST
It was a last minute decision but 2021
will see the 13th annual Earl’s Fest with
4 days of live music during Memorial
Day Weekend. “It’s not as big as in the
pre-pandemic years, but it’s a start,”
says talent booker Franni Southern.
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COMEDY: UNOFFENDED
Need a good laugh? This is a cure for
the pandemic blues: Duncan Jay, Steve
(Ain’t) White and L.A. Hardy will have
you in stitches when they take the stage
at Social Distance on Saturday, May 8th,
around 8-ish pm.
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PUB AMERICANA II
Pub Americana has been a popular restaurant
in Cocoa Village since 2017. So
when the opportunity came in 2019 to
open a second location in downtown
Melbourne, owner Patrick took it. Both
location are open and serve delicious
food.
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Columns
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Charles Van Riper
Political Satire
Buttons and Bloomers
Calendars
Live Music in
Brevard County
CD Review
by Rob Pedrick
Islandology
Local Lowdown
by Steve Keller
Five Questions
with Pete Lynch
Florida Art
Cosplay Rick Grimes
Fishing Report
by Pompano Rich
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