Summer Lovin', Happened SO Fast

So, the local blog has been on a temporary hiatus. My turbulent summer: bronchitis/tonsillitis, Chicago for lollapalooza, Panama, work, and school for summer a,b, and c term made for an impossible blogging experience. Does this mean I wasn't attending local events? Heck no! Does this mean we, at local radiation, did not trudge on and continue having guests? Heck no, again!

Here are a few highlights of Summer with Local Radiation:

Local Rad Ladiezz

Despite our tireless efforts, getting bands in the studio was tough! DJ Poprocks was in Prague for a few weeks, I travelled a bit, worked, and had classes all summer, so we were absent and it was terribly sad. However, we still took some great imac photos in our studio, out of boredom and for the sake of showing our readers we're dedicated to entertaining you.

Veronica Cabrera

This adorable local artist showcased her paintings during Miami's celebrated Art Walk in the Design District this July. Fresh graduate of the Art Institute, her career is blossoming already. Check out her unique works:  veronica-cabrera.com

The Real Easy

Caught these guys, while browsing at Sunset Place mall in South Miami, playing a free set in the Hot Topic store. The space was cramped, but they sounded pretty good. I scored a free cd and bumped into a new local band. Oh, the serendipity! It was fun. Their influences are big, ergo, so is their sound. I dig their psychedelic guitar riffs and energy. They're cultivating something that can become really popular. Check them out: The Real Easy on MySpace. Though, I would suggest catching a live show. MySpace recordings do them no justice.

Evan Mui

We have loved this guy since my boyfriend and I found his Demo in a pile of unknown cd's we had laying in the station (disclaimer: this pile no longer exists, we have reviewed everything and kept only the creme de la creme of local music). Please, check him out this instant: Evan Mui On MySpace. We tracked him down, stalked him a little, and finally had him in the studio live. I must tell you, this kid's voice is sweet as Elliot Smith's, accompanied by twangy southern sounds. Its great! By the way, his last name is pronounced "moy". I found out the hard way.

And there you have it, folks. That's a glimpse of Local Summer '09 in MIA. It was a good one. We'll be streaming our show on-line only for the next few weeks, the troubles of broadcasting college radio have sadly been actualized at Radiate FM... We'll be off the airwaves until further notice. 

However, keep up with all our shows on-line! WRGP.ORG is there for your college radio needs.

Thanks for reading, stay tuned to Local Radiation on Wednesdays from 4-5 pm!

-F.D.