Saturday, February 6, 2010

Nelly Furtado & Paulina Rubio Give Knockout Concert




Last night I stood for two hours waiting for the Paulina Rubio, Pit Bull and Nelly Furtado Pepsi Jam concert to begin. The stage that was built on the beach at 8th & Ocean was massive and the beach arena was packed. The crowd was friendly and those in the front section were treated to free dinner while they waited. The crowd went wild as Paulina Rubio took the stage. She gave an incredibly energized performance and even though almost every song was in Spanish I enjoyed the show. Next up was the equally charismatic Pit Bull who performed while the rain poured down on the audience and part of the stage. Because of the rain some of the LED lights stopped working but the show continued and Nelly Furtado, wearing sneakers so she wouldn't slip on the wet stage, gave a manificent performance. I was equally amazed at how much she was loved by the audience and watched the crowd sing along with her. It was a great night and worth standing in the rain for. Super Bowl madness has turned South Beach into a giant carnival. It's crazy but fun. Free t-shirts and Tide detergent. Only in South Beach.

Friday, February 5, 2010

Justin Bieber on The Early Show


Yes, I was up early on on the beach set of The Early Show at 7:30 am to see the young singer Justin Lieber perform for a crowd of screaming young girls. I wasn't a fan before but now I am. He's a very talented and charismatic lad. And to think it all started because his mom posted a video of him performing on YouTube. Maybe I should post a video of myself writing on YouTube, nah, that wouldn't work. Maybe a dramatic reading from my book SOUTH BEACH STAR might catch someone's eye. Who knows. I'm searching for new and unusual ways to get noticed and make money. Anyone have any ideas?

Thursday, February 4, 2010

Gloria Estefan on the Early Show


I'm not even a football fan but I'm into the Super Bowl madness on South Beach. I got up early to go to see Gloria Estefan on the Early Show that was shooting live two blocks from me. The crowd went wild for Gloria. Photo: Gloria Estefan and the Miami Sound Machine performing with Harry Smith and Maggie Rodriquez dancing.

Wednesday, February 3, 2010

SOUTH BEACH STAR

Today I'm sending out energy to make the publishing of my book SOUTH BEACH STAR: A Fictional Memoir a reality. First the book, then the movie.

Monday, February 1, 2010

A Rainy Day

The rain came down like a giant wet curtain closing the stage known as the beach with all the players running for shelter. Many lingered on the sidelines looking up at the sky with hope thinking this one will end, as many Miami rains do. It didn't. A giant grey mass has captured the sun without ransom and the only hope of clear skies will have to be delivered on another day. Miami is like that. Sometimes the rain stops as quickly as it came and ten minutes after the rain stops the sun erases all traces as if it never happened. Not today.