Local Musicians Rally for Democratic Senate Candidate Angie Nixon

Events planned for October 18 in Lake Worth Beach and October 23 in Fort Lauderdale to platform local and statewide progressive candidates and turn out early voters

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Fort Lauderdale, FL – October 13, 2026 – Local songwriter and flautist Laura Sue Wilansky (aka Laura Sue, the Silver Nightingale) has long championed progressive causes and candidates, and this midterm election cycle is no different. She is organizing two Angie Nixon Rocks! events, along with a little help from her friends, and the events will be held in Lake Worth Beach and Fort Lauderdale. All the musicians and artists involved are donating their performances ahead of the midterm election.

“I helped national organization Face the Music produce shows all over Florida, and observing their model of identifying progressive candidates running in winnable races who can benefit from support has been very useful and enlightening,” said Wilansky. “They successfully use music shows to recruit new volunteers for these campaigns, and they’ve made a significant difference in tight races all over the country. Working with Face the Music inspired me to do this for Angie.”

The first show is scheduled for this Sunday, October 18, 2026, at The Bamboo Room (25 South J Street, Lake Worth Beach, FL 33460), noon to 3:30 p.m., featuring Earthlings Muse (Jae Deryn Moshen and Pearl Pop), Jim Wurster, Suni Storm, Steve Minotti, The Hellabaloo, Noam Brown, and Laura Sue, the Silver Nightingale.

The second show will be held at the United Church of Christ Fort Lauderdale (2501 NE 30th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33306), on Friday, October 23, 2026, from 7 to 10:30 p.m in the Multipurpose Room. Musical acts include The Copays Quartet (and Sons!), Alexa Lash, Rod MacDonald, Piper and Nightingale, Jamie Friend and more to be announced. 

Both events will also feature fun art activities, poetry, and short campaign speeches, and both are free and open to the public of all ages. Wilansky and company are coordinating with the statewide Artists for Angie initiative, a fully grassroots artists initiative working with artists all over the state.

Bamboo Room show performers:
Earthlings Muse – Eclectic Folk, Rock and Reggae 
Jim Wurster – Gothic Country Rock
Suni Storm – Culturally Relevant Emotionally Charged Prose 
Steve Minotti – Soulful 70’s Style
The Hellabaloo – Alterna-Ska-Rock Band
Laura Sue, the Silver Nightingale – Kazooist Extraordinaire
Noam Brown – Purposeful Children’s and Community Singing

UCCFTL show performers:
The Copays Quartet (and Sons!) – Feel-good Party Rock
Alexa Lash – Pop, Rock, Soul and Spoken Word
Rod MacDonald – Folk Rock For Real
Jamie Friend – Stories of Our Time
Piper and Nightingale – Acoustic Eclectic Heartful Fun
Plus
Art Fun with Connie McKnight!

Facebook RSVP links:

Angie Nixon Rocks! Lake Worth

https://www.facebook.com/share/1DKmkdQsZo

Angie Nixon Rocks! Broward

https://www.facebook.com/share/1EhAA45R66

For more information, visit AngieNixon.com.

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Michael Mut
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Local Musicians Organize “Get Out the Vote” Event September 29 at Skatebird in Miami

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Elected officials, candidates, environmental, and activist groups slated to speak and be represented at all-ages event 12 noon to 6 p.m.

Miami, FL – September 11, 2024 – Ahead of the October 7, 2024 deadline to register to vote in the upcoming Presidential Election, local musicians John Falcone and Michael Mut are stressing the need to be election ready. The two bassists are hosting a “Get Out the Vote” event Sunday, September 29 at Skatebird (533 NE 83rd St, Miami, FL 33138) from 12 noon to 6 p.m. All ages are welcome to the free event.

The event will feature selections by DJ Le Spam and local DJs Sophie and Geo, live music by Nicolle Chirino, Alexa Lash, Condors and Chaos, and the Hanging Chads, plus live painting by local artist Grisell Gajano. Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava, Representative Debbie Murcasel-Powell, Senator and Miami-Dade Commissioner Rene Garcia, Mayor Omarr C. Nickerson, Ph. D., and candidates J.C. Planas (Miami-Dade Elections Supervisor) and Stanley Jean-Poix (Florida District 110 Representative) have been invited to speak.

Representatives from the Yes on 3 recreational marijuana and Yes on 4 reproductive rights initiatives have also been asked to speak and table the event, as have the Love the Everglades Movement, the voter registration organization Headcount, and the Miami-Dade County Elections Department. There will be other artists, organizations, and speakers to be announced.  

“Your vote is the one true power a citizen has in a democratic system, and that right should not be taken for granted,” says Falcone. “This election is about the continued existence of our long-standing democracy, and especially about the future of our daughters’ and sons’ generation.” John is a father and a self-employed musician.

“There is nothing more important to a democracy than participating in the elections process,” says Mut. “We’re hoping to raise awareness about the upcoming registration and vote by mail ballot request deadlines, and give community leaders the chance to speak out about the issues that matter most to Floridians.”

Skatebird Miami is the home of great skating, amazing food, and epic events. It’s not just a skate park, it’s a wildly fun and exciting space for the entire family. With camps, classes, a full liquor bar, and several food options, Skatebird has something for everyone. There is a covered area with a performance stage, and this is where the “Get Out the Vote” event will take place.

DJ Le Spam is a Latin GRAMMY-nominated musician / songwriter / bandleader and an in-demand musical selector. Chirino is an original singer/songwriter and recording artist who performs live locally and nationally. Lash is an award-winning local singer songwriter. Condors and Chaos are a heavy rock, female-fronted power trio. The Hanging Chads are a loose collective of local musicians.  

For more information, visit skatebirdmiami.com.

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Michael Mut
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