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Contents July 2021
FEATURES
CRAZY HATS PARTY
Gary “Madhatter” Haas has decided to
throw a big party with live music and
crazy party hats to benefit Brevard Music
Aid. Besides the good cause Madhatter
Promotions promises a lot of fun. Check
website for more info.
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HOWLTREE
Matt Bretz always has his eyes on our local
music scene and likes to report about
musicians and bands that stand out. This
month his ”Spotlight” is on Howltree
who are bringing back the era of singersongwriters.
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BLUE DIAMOND BAND
There are many covers that belong to the
“Brevard County Playlist” - yes, every
county has its specific sound. All sorts of
classic rock is represented but the genre
known as Outlaw Country not so much -
unless you see the Blue Diamond Band.
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WORK + FUN = WINNING
Sanity Jewelry in Grant is a quaint store
that gets super busy selling biker jewelry
along with other items. Mark and
Kerilyn are constantly on the go to sell
their products at festivals, on the internet
and all around the world. The best
part is that it’s a lot of fun too.
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ISLAND CITY RECORDING STUDIO
The revamped recording studio offers
both, convenient and old school charm.
New studio owner Tony Gully preserves
the small town vibes while at the same
time has updated the recording studio to
rival any state of the art facility.
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CODY B. MONAHAN
Monahan Mural Co. was born out of the
love of art. ”I believe murals are the best
tool to achieve this goal because they
are so big, when you walk up to them in
person they consume you, as if you are
a part of it.”
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Charles Van Riper
Political Satire
Synesthesia
Calendars
Live Music in
Brevard County
Local Lowdown
by Steve Keller
CD Review
by Rob Pedrick
Pride & Pestilence
Ghosting
by Matt Bretz
Florida Art
Mural
Fishing Report
by Pompano Rich
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