Trials and Tribulations of the Weekend Concierge in search of live entertainment in and around Fort Lauderdale (Broward County).
Amazing things happen when you have the right friends. Not only can friends bring you up when you’re down but they can really motivate you to pursue your dreams and encourage you to go further than you ever thought possible. I was thinking this week that bars and bands also benefit from having loyal friends … Read more
Have you ever asked yourself “I wonder what day is the MOST popular night to go out for a drink?” or “Where does Cinco de Mayo rank among the most popular drinking nights?” I have put together an unscientific survey and here are the results: 1. St. Patricks Day 2. Cinco de Mayo 3. Halloween … Read more
As anyone who has ever tried to take pictures of a band knows, the hardest shot can be the drummer. First, he (or she) is usually blocked by two or three other band members. Sometimes, I need permission to either go on stage or climb on top of a speaker or stool to get high … Read more
I asked my friend if he believes in tip rounding and he said “Yeah, I do it all the time!”. I said, “I’m not talking about rounding the tip off to the nearest dollar by choice – I am talking about the server doing it for you when they only give you dollars back and … Read more
During a recent conversation on Facebook regarding restaurants and bars that pay lots of money to hire bands, yet spend very little money to let people know about them, we had the honor of local talent agent, Judy Blem, chiming in to the conversation and sharing her two cents with us! Q & A with … Read more
Last week, I had the honor of speaking with Mark Pirolli, co-owner of Cagney’s Saloon and asked him a few questions which I would like to share with my readers. WC: Mark, how long have you been the owner of Cagney’s? MP: 3years WC: What made you buy the place? MP: ‘thought I would build something … Read more
