Posts categorized: Music

Just back from a brilliantly executed girlfriend’s weekend in New Orleans with my besties Lisa and Krista. We hit up so many great spots in the Big Easy for strong drinks, live music and a great party. Here’s where we went. You should probably check them out too. For where to eat, see last week’s post.   Jean Lafitte’s Old Absinthe House: Come for the absinthe frappe, stay for the delightfully convivial dive bar atmosphere on the corner of Bourbon and Bienville streets. 240 […]

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  Long a sanctuary for celebrities in search of an under-the-radar retreat, Anguilla is also an up-and-coming foodie destination for both authentic West Indian cuisine and elevated organic fare. However, its reggae roots run deep with the annual Moon Splash reggae festival. Read on for eight spots to enjoy Anguilla’s sublime food and night life. 1. Blanchards  Situated in a cozy cottage on Meads Bay beneath a pink facade and teal shutters, Blanchards is run by an American ex-pat couple and has […]

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We got to Cake Shop right before 11 p.m. just in time to see my brother Brett take the stage as headliner with a solo singer/songwriter act. The whole Benowitz family was there, along with my friend Rebekah and a bunch of Brett’s friends. Every time I see him perform, I’m reminded of just how talented he is. He played an hourlong set of all original music along with the occasional guest artist, which he calls “Friends with Benowitz.” It’s […]

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Ever since I had the opportunity to interview Pharrell this summer, I like to think of him as both my friend and neighbor here in Miami. Today, I was enjoying a (much needed) lazy Saturday scrolling through my Twitter feed when this tweet came up: First of all, thanks for the International Women’s Day love, Pharrell. I totally RTed you. The next thing I noticed was that he had a new Twitter profile picture (above). I clicked to look at […]

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The first big name DJ I ever saw at a club after moving to Miami was David Guetta with his F*** Me I’m Famous party during Art Basel at Mansion. I’ve always loved a good party, but this was a totally new experience. From the light show to the confetti to the glow sticks and the robot men, not to mention the beats you can’t stop dancing to, I’ve been a big fan ever since. While he’s had a slew […]

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I had my first celebrity interview over Labor Day Weekend with none other than Pharrell Williams, and later with Robin Thicke. And, yes, I was incredibly nervous–and excited. They were in town to perform a special concert at the Fontainebleau Sunday afternoon. When Pharrell walks into a room, he brings an almost otherworldly quality with him, something greater, and more interesting, than star power. He is a beautiful creature, flawless, perfection. I saw him once before at the convention center during […]

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They don’t call Nashville Music City for nothing, and you’d be remiss to skip out on a chance to hear some great live music while you’re here. There are many ways to do this in Nashville, from the boisterous bars on Broadway to the more staid listening rooms around town. One of those renowned listening rooms is The Station Inn, located in the trendy neighborhood, The Gulch. While every night is different with a variety of singer/songwriters performing, The Station […]

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So, I went to Ultra Music Festival this weekend. It was the 15th anniversary. Here’s a few pictures and highlights. Day 1 Friday night was all about Swedish House Mafia closing out the Main Stage. I would love to say that the girl in the picture on someone’s shoulders is me, but I don’t know how that’s possible, considering I’m pretty sure I took this picture. Although, I did scale a few different shoulders during their set. SHM is my favorite […]

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After New Years Eve, birthdays are my favorite holidays to celebrate. For mine last weekend, I decided to live out a long held fantasy of residing in a luxe hotel in New York City’s Meatpacking District, more specifically The Standard High Line. I’ve had a fascination with that hotel ever since it was erected straddling the newly minted High Line. Both developments seemed to have breathed new life into the neighborhood that I’d made so many memories in back when I […]

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Here’s a little known fact about me: I lived in Nashville for two years from age five to seven. When I rattle off the list of cities I’ve lived in, that’s one that usually gets left out. Probably because I was so young and I don’t remember much about it. My family lived in Franklin and my memories revolve around our black and white cat Oreo and her two litters of kittens, our swing set in the backyard where I […]

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