Page 3 - Abacoa Community News - June '24
P. 3

Abacoa, Page 3

       Music & concerts at abacoa


                                    Tribute To Boston And Styx!


                                    Abacoa Amphitheater June 15



       In 2018, five friends in South Florida got together and decided to create an epic music project     “Oh, We Were Just Another Band Out Of ...
                paying tribute to two of the most iconic bands of all time … Boston and Styx!              Florida!”

                                                                                                              It all started with an idea and a conversation. Two friends
                                                                                                           on the local music scene got together to conceptualize a new
                                                                                                           project. They had always wanted to be in a band together,
                                                                                                           but couldn’t make it happen with either of their current
                                                                                                           projects. A new one was the way to go.
                                                                                                              The tribute band genre in South Florida was already
                                                                                                           established, but growing. Local bands were creating tribute
                                                                                                           versions of themselves, or forming entirely new groups.
       Frank Ve st ry,     Howi Hughes, Bass   Dean Summers,       Ken Urquhart,       Rob Darmanin,       But  popular  tributes  to  bands  like  Journey,  Bon  Jovi,
       Lead Vocalist.      Guitar,  Vocals.    Lead Guitar, Vocals.   Keyboards, Vocals.   Drums, Percussion,   Foreigner, etc., already existed. So, what would make this
       Originally from     Originally named    Dean is originally   The only band      Vocals.  Rob spent   one different?
       Long Island, N.Y.,   Patrick, and from   from New Jersey,   member  actually    his youth in Long      There were no local (and very few national) tribute acts
       Frank basically     Markham, Ontario    and is famous for   from Florida, Ken   Island, N.Y., living   to the band Boston. Having always loved that music, it
       came out of the     (that’s Toronto for   inventing the joke,   is also the musical   right down the street   would be a fantastic opportunity to replicate the range and
       womb crying in      the  rest  of us), he   “Hey, you from   director. While    from Frank at the   complexity of the vocal harmonies and the huge sound. But
       perfect key and     relocated  to  the   Jersey? What exit?!”   guiding his fellow   same without even   to create a full show would require more than just the hits
       perfect vibrato!    United States on    After spending all   band mates to their   knowing it. Voted   of Boston. Given the vocal stylings and musicality, Styx
       The son of a well-  a student visa and   his royalty money   correct vocal parts   the second-best hair   was an ideal fit. Two amazing super groups of the ’70s and
       known tenor, Frank   never left. In order to   on guitars and   and harmonies, he   in the band, Rob   ’80s. The plan was coming together.
       followed in his     avoid immigration,   bedazzled T-shirts,   is instrumental in   plays the part of the      When the band gathered together for the first practice, it
       father’s footsteps   he changed his name   he relocated to South   annoying everyone.   band’s beating heart   was in a word – amazing. Once the first run-through of the
       to pursue his       to Howi, since the   Florida where he has   Ken  is also a   to near perfection   songs was complete, we knew we had something special.
       singing career.     real Howard Hughes   been a staple in the   philanthropist.   (except for that one   Everything just gelled together. The epic adventure was
       Through  his  early   wasn’t using it   local music scene for   In the e arl y   part  in  that  one   about to begin.
       years, and when     anymore. After giving   many years. As the   ’90s,  he  formed   song  –  you  know      An electrifying stage show, complete with searing guitar
       he wasn’t chasing   up his chance at a   most recent member   a foundation to   the one). After five   licks, vintage synthesizers, a pounding rhythm section and
       girls, Frank spent   professional hockey   of the band, Dean   aid rhythmically-  years in the band   incredible vocal harmonies, Smokin’ Renegade delivers a
       his time and money   career,  he  decided   has embraced the   challenged people   and managing to   high-energy performance. Smokin’ Renegade has had the
       honing his craft    to pick up the guitar.   challenge of covering   to learn how to not   resist several pleas   privilege to play some of the best venues throughout Florida
       with many local     But he had to settle   multiple guitar parts   clap on the one.  from his bandmates,   (and even a few out of Florida).
       bands on the Long   for bass since he   and unique tones to                     Rob  has  still not      We look forward to rocking out with you soon!
       Island scene.       could only afford four   recreate the iconic                played a drum solo.
                           strings instead of six   sounds of the ’70s
                           at the time.        and ’80s.


                               HIGHEST PRICES PAID!
            DIAMONDS



                                                                                                         .
                                                                        .
                                                                                        .
                                                                                                                               .
                              DIAMOND & ESTATE JEWELRY   WATCHES   ANTIQUES   ART OBJECTS  OIL PAINTINGS
                              GIVE BRUCE KODNER GALLERIES THE OPPORTUNITY TO EXCEED YOUR EXPECTATIONS!
                                                                                                                        .
                                                                                                          .
                                                              .
                              GOLD & SILVER COINS   PAPER CURRENCY                            14kt   18kt   22kt GOLD

                                  IMMEDIATE PAYMENT - HIGHEST PRICES PAID                         3rd Generation Expertise . Call Today
                                                             .
                                                                                                                      .
                                                                                               .
                              DIAMONDS  SAPPHIRES  RUBIES  EMERALDS
          ROLEX WATCHES         HIGHEST PRICES PAID
                                                                                          new text
                                       Rolex • Cartier • Patek Phillippe • Tiffany • Bvlgari Wrist Watches & Pocket Watches



                                   Harry Winston • David Yurman • Chimento • Buccellati • David Webb • Van Cleef & Arpels



                                 Mid-Century 1950’s - 1980’s Furniture • Paul Evans • Phillip Laverne • Nakashima • Dunbar
                                  MID-CENTURY FURNITURE & ACCESSORIES                                              MID-CENTURY FURNITURE & ACCESSORIES
                                      ARE AT ALL TIME RECORD HIGHS!  Picasso Works of Art & Ceramics                  ARE AT ALL TIME RECORD HIGHS!
                                                                            .
                                                        .
                                                                .

        DIAMOND JEWELRY                        Calder   Miro    LePho   Beanie Backus & All Highwayman Paintings
                                                                                                                                           .
                                        STERLING SILVER                   ANTIQUE FURNITURE   TAPESTRIES   MOSAICS   CLOCKS  ORIENTAL RUGS   CHANDELIERS   SCONCES
                                                                                                                                .
                                                                                        .
                                                                                                       .
                                                                                                .
                                                                                                                                         .
                                                                                                                                   .
                                                                                                                               .
                                     FLATWARE & TEA SETS                   TIFFANY   GALLE  DAUM NANCY LAMPS &  ART GLASS  ORIENTAL FURNITURE  JADE   CORAL   SILVER & PAINTINGS
                                                                                .
                                                                                      .
                                                                                                                                              .
                                                                                                                      .
                                                                                                                             .
                                                               .
                                                         .
                                               .
                                   GORHAM MARTELLÈ   GEORGE JENSEN   TIFFANY   CARTIER  AMERICAN . EUROPEAN & MODERN OIL PAINTINGS  KPM   MEISSEN   SÈVRES . ROYAL VIENNA   TEPLITZ


                                                                                              .
                                                                                                    .
                                                             .
                                       .
                                                       .
                                               .
                                                   .
                                BUCCELLATI   CHRISTOFLE   KIRK   STEIFF  WALLACE  REED & BARTON   Estate Jewelry  Gold Coins  Oil Paintings  Sterling Silver
                                                                           BRONZE & MARBLE STATUARY   PIANOS   BIRD BOXES
                                       Diamonds
                                                        Watches
                                                                                      .
                                 INTERNATIONAL &  ALL EUROPEAN  AND SOUTH AMERICAN STERLING SILVER  RUSSIAN ENAMEL   OIL PAINTINGS  AND OBJECTS D’ART  MID-CENTURY FURNITURE & ACCESSORIES
                                                                                                                       ARE AT ALL TIME RECORD HIGHS!
                                                     .
                                                 .
                                          .
                                                           .
           GOLD COINS                LALIQUE BACCARAT  DAUM   STEUBEN   WATERFORD  AMERICAN POTTERY . GEORGE ORR . ROOKWOOD . ROSEVILLE  AMERICAN & EUROPEAN PAINTINGS
                                                                             KPM • SEVRES • MEISSEN
                                      PREMIUM PRICES FOR  .
                                          .
                                                                                                                             Sterling Silver
                                                .
                                                                  .
                                                      .
                                                                                                .


                                                                            ERTE BRONZES & LITHOGRAPHS   FREDERICK HART


                                LOUIS VUITTON   BIRKEN   CHANEL   HERMES   LIEBER   GUCCI  ROYAL VIENNA • ANTIQUE IVORY  SAME DAY SERVICE CALL TODAY!
                                                                                       ry
                                                                                            Gold Coins
                                                                                                                           MICRO MOSAICS
                                         STERLING SILVER
                                                                                          .
                                                                                 .
                                              .
                                                     .
                                      HANDBAGS  CLOTHING   JEWELRY & SHOES  LLADRO COPENHAGEN   ROYAL DOULTON . HUMMELS  HOUSE CALLS AVAILABLE
                                      FLATWARE & TEA SETS                      JUDAICA • SWARVOSKI                   BRONZE & MARBLE STATUARY
                                        GORHAM MARTELLE                       TIFFANY • DAUM • GALLE                       RUSSIAN ENAMEL
                                    GEORG JENSEN • CARTIER                  ROYAL DOULTON • ROOKWOOD                ORIENTAL RUGS • CHANDELIERS
                                WATERFORD • FINE CHINA DISHES                 B & G • WELLER • LLADRO                    ORIENTAL FURNITURE
                                   LALIQUE • STEUBEN • LIBBEY                 COPENHAGEN • HUMMELS                      ORIENTAL HARDSTONES
                                       We come to you With payment on the same day
                                 HAWKES • METTLACH, DESIGNER             ANTIQUE FURNITURE • TAPESTRIES                OBJECTS D’ART • PIANOS
          OIL PAINTINGS         HANDBAGS • BIRD & MUSIC BOXES              ANTIQUE CLOCKS • ART GLASS               ERTE BRONZES & LITHOGRAPHS



                                3rd GENERATION EXPERTISE  Jupiter/PB Gardens (561) 585-9999                                          Appraisals
                                                                               ANTIQUE OIL PAINTINGS
                                                            AS SEEN
                                 Gemologist On Premises                                                                            Upon Request
                                                                          Toll Free (800) 356-3637
                               BUYING RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE • AUTOMOBILES                                             SAME DAY
                                    BKG antique Mall
                                    Over 100 Dealers           ON TV                                                                   SERVICE
                                   Next Door To Gallery
                              BRUCE KODNER GALLERIES                                                                                CALL TODAY!
                                                           24 Hours On Call (800) 920-0067
                                      561-533-7707
         STERLING SILVER
   1   2   3   4   5   6   7   8