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Hot House Florida

Like many residents of the Sunshine State, Hot House Florida has its roots in the Northeast. The monthly jazz publication launched in New York in 1981, presenting a handy guide to the best club dates, concerts and festivals, along with expert commentary on up-and-comers and legendary artists alike. While the New York edition continues going strong, Hot House publishers recognized the vitality of the Florida music scene and expanded operations to cover jazz, blues and Latin sounds within the state, with a special concentration on South Florida. Each month, our dedicated and knowledgeable staff of writers and editors provides insight into select local and national artists performing on stages from the Keys to the Tampa area. From interviews with jazz and blues greats to reviews of new recordings to spotlight critic picks on the best shows in town to comprehensive listings of bars, clubs and concert halls, Hot House Florida provides an invaluable service. In fact, Hot House Florida is the only free monthly publication solely dedicated to jazz, blues and Latin music, and we are committed to getting the word out to fellow devotees about local performances — it would not be a stretch to call Hot House Florida a labor of love. Readers can pick up a copy of the magazine on the first of the month at a variety of clubs, theaters, universities and music stores, or visit us online at Hothouseflorida.com or myspace.com/HotHouseFlorida for regularly updated schedules with direct links to venues, clubs and performers. And be sure to say hi to Hot House Florida publisher Charlie Boyer, the genial guy with the hat and the mustache, who can be spotted wherever the music is hot and happening.