aXis August 2014 by aXis Orlando

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SUNDAY, AUGUST 24, 2014 6PM-10PM

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50 WAYS TO LEAVE YOUR SOFA

Back to school, back to work and back to maximizing your days off!

SOUNDCHECK > SOLLILAQUESTS

Otown’s top lyricists warm up the stage for The Lauryn Hill @ HOB.

FEATURE > BACK TO CAMPUS

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The aXis Guide to surviving the Fall semester... on and off campus.

UCF A.B. > FOOTBALL PREVIEW

Blake... Blake... where did you go! The Black & Gold hit the ground running.

XTREME CULTURE > WAKE UP!

The King of Wake Tour returns to Otown’s air and waves this month.

ROADTRIP: ELECTRIC ZOO vs PICNIC

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Jump a flight to NYC or to Dublin and feel the electricity across the pond.

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AND ENJOY THE last days of summer! 13 TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES: 3D

6 TASTY TUESDAYS

1 BEHAVING BADLY

ACTION RELEASES FRI, AUG 8

THE MILK DISTRICT ROBINSON ST. THEMILKDISTRICT.COM EVERY TUESDAY, 6:30PM-10PM

COMEDY RELEASES FRI, AUG 1

Foodies, unite! Wear your comfy pants every Tuesday, as local food trucks all around Orlando gather to bring you the tastiest dishes known to mobile dining. With a rotation of 12 different trucks per week, you’re sure to feast on a different delicacy every time. Bring your friends, family, and pets. However, we don’t know how many scraps will be left for the pooch... On a Tuesday when Kalbi Hau5 rolls around, treat yourself to a Kalbifornia Burrito. Start saving room in your tummy, it’s going to be a very Tasty Tuesday!

1 | behaving badly

2 WALL STREET BLOCK PARTY WALL STREET PLAZA 25 WALL ST. 407.849.0471/ WALLSTPLAZA.NET EVERY FRI/SAT IN AUGUST, 9PM

Party with 1,000’s of Your Closest Friends! Block Parties are what Wall Street Plaza is known for. Every Friday and Saturday, come out and occupy Wall Street. It’s play time!

7 AN EVENING WITH YES FT. SYD ARTHUR SEAWORLD 7007 SEA WORLD DR a BOB CARR PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE 401 W. LIVINGSTON ST 407.246.4262/ BOBCARR.EVENTTICKETSCENTER.COM SUN, AUG 3, 8PM, PRICES VARY ALL DAY, FRI, JULY 4, REGULAR PARK ADMISSION

8 JESSE MCCARTNEY

ESPN WIDE WORLD OF SPORTS COMPLEX 700 S. VICTORY WAY 407.939-4263/ ESPNWWOS.COM SAT, AUG 2, 7:30PM, $7, $16+

14 GROUNDWORK: A LIVING WALLS ART SHOW & RECEPTION Groundwork is a group exhibition featuring the work of five different plant artists - both local and non-local. The opening reception is a chance for Orlando to witness this living art on the walls of Twelve21 Gallery. Featuring living works of art by Ashley Bascon, Jessie LeLievre, Carolyn Powers, Abbey McKenna,Yolibee Aguirre

WALL STREET PLAZA 25 WALL ST. 407.849.0471/ WALLSTPLAZA. NET SAT, AUG 2, 10AM

4 ORLANDO CITY SC VS. PITTSBURGH RIVERHOUNDS

13 | TMNT

TWELVE21 GALLERY 1221 N. ORANGE AVE 407.982.4357/ TWELVE21GALLERY.COM FRI, AUG 8, 6PM-9PM, FREE

HOUSE OF BLUES 1490 E. LAKE BUENA VISTA DR 407.934.2583/ HOUSEOFBLUES.COM TUES, AUG 5, 6:30PM, $35

3 THE WAR ON WALL STREET

The War on Wall Street will be a one day crossfit competition and street party hosted by your friends from Hard to Kill Athletics and SUBU Crossfit. Co-ed teams of two men and two women will compete in either Rx or Scaled divisions, completing challenging team WODS. And if an entire day of getting pumped doesn’t wear you out be sure to stick around for the after party with an awards ceremony, live music and plenty of awesome drink specials bro! Want more super jacked up information? Visit HardToKillAthletics.com!

The reboot story centers on the turtle crime fighters, including Leonardo, Michelangelo, Donatello and Raphael, as well as their master Splinter. Rumored to involve the return of Shredder.

15 ORLANDO NERD FEST ORLANDO AIRPORT MARRIOTT 7499 AUGUSTA NATIONAL DR. 407.851.9000/ ORLANDONERDFEST.COM FRI-SUN, AUG 8-10, TIMES AND PRICES VARY

8 | jesse mccartney

9 ESCAPE FETISH AND COSTUME PARTY RBARR DISCOTEK & COCKTAIL BOUTIQUE 375 S. BUMBY AVE 407-412-5039/ THISISRBARR.COM TUES, AUG 5, 10PM, PRICES VARY, 18+

10 KONTROL: BLASTERJAXX FT. DIVCLASS, PHOENIX JAGGER THE BEACHAM 54 N. ORANGE AVE 407.246.1419/ THESOCIAL.ORG TUES, AUG 5, 10PM, $15 - $20, 18+

11 SEAWAY BACKBOOTH 37 W. PINE ST 407.999.2570/ BACKBOOTH.COM WED, AUG 6, 7PM, $12

Get your diehard dose of rock/punk with Seaway. Featuring Stick Up Kid / Candy Hearts / Driver Friendly / R-Dent.

16 WHAT IF COMEDY RELEASES FRI, AUG 8

17 MARGARITA FEST 5 WALL STREET PLAZA 25 WALL ST. 407.849.0471/ WALLSTPLAZA.NET SAT, AUG 9, 5PM-8PM, $20

It’s Tequila Time! Another three hours of unlimited tequila sampling and live music is ahead of you! There will be over 20 different margaritas and tequila drinks to sip and sample. All while enjoying the expanded block party set on Wall St. Plaza and into the Heritage Square Park next door. Music from authentic Reggae band 506 Crew, followed by the new Reggae-Rock sounds of Horizen! Looking for something more?! Then pick up your tickets to the Tequila Terrace located in the Monkey Bar. For just $15 more you get access to this limited space overlooking the party with more Margaritas and Tequila drinks, free Coronitas, a high-end Tequila tasting, some Latin inspired snacks and some AC to cool off.

12 AADE14 5K 4 | Orlando city soccer

5 RE-TOX SUNDAY FUNDAY BLOCK PARTY WALL STREET PLAZA 25 WALL ST. 407.849.0471/ WALLSTPLAZA. NET SAT, AUG 2, 10AM

ORANGE COUNTY CONVENTION CENTER 9400 UNIVERSAL BLVD 407.352.8700/ OCCC.NET FRI, AUG 8, 6AM, FREE

Join in for the AADE14 5K - We Create Opportunities! event on Friday, August 8th at 6:00am! Through Novo Nordisk’s continued support of the American Association of Diabetes Educators, the AADE14 5K will be free of charge to registered AADE14 attendees and the general public! Register at www.tracs.net.

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Experience the mystery, the euphoria, and the indescribable celebration of art, technology, and music that is Blue Man Group at Universal Orlando® Resort.

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AND ENJOY THE last days of summer! 18 FILMSLAM ‘14

22 POPCORN FLICKS

27 TRACK SHACK CELEBRATION OF RUNNING 5K

ENZIAN 1300 S. ORLANDO AVE 407.629.0054/ ENZIAN.ORG SUN, AUG 10, 1PM, FREE

CENTRAL PARK 251 PARK AVE. SOUTH 407.629-1088/ ENZIAN.ORG THURS, AUG 14, 8PM, FREE

Experience the best local indie film showcase and VOTE for each month’s winner. Originally a project of University of Central Florida’s Downtown media Arts Center, Enzian became the home of FilmSlam when DMAC closed in 2006. Now in its seventh year at Enzian, FilmSlam continues to be a popular outlet for indie and student filmmakers throughout the State of Florida. FilmSlam is a monthly indie film showcase and competition open to Florida filmmakers and students. This series empowers audience members to select each month’s winner, who then advances to participate in Enzian’s Brouhaha Film & Video Showcase.

The Enzian Theater presents Popcorn Flicks! Every second Thursday of the month, the Enzian hosts a FREE movie in the park open to the public. This Thursday, come watch the beginning of an era, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone. Bring a blanket and gather around to watch your favorite flick.

19 T-PAIN “DRANKIN PATNA TOUR” THE BEACHAM 54 N. ORANGE AVE 407.246.1419/ THESOCIAL.ORG MON, AUG 11, 9PM, $25 - $45, 18+

Few people can accurately say they’ve changed the course of music; count T-Pain among that short list. His bright, polished arrangements have become the in-demand sound across genres, and his scene-stealing vocal performances are among the most coveted in music. Since bursting on the scene in 2005, T-Pain has been awarded a Grammy, produced and written a plethora of chart-topping and platinum-selling singles, garnered “Songwriter of the Year” and “Producer of the Year” honors at the BMI Urban Awards and earned a BET Award.

23 PABLO FRANCISCO IMPROV 9101 INTERNATIONAL DR. #2310 (407) 480-5233/THEIMPROVORLANDO.COM THURS-SUN, AUG 14-17, SEE WEBSITE FOR TIMES, $20

Pablo continually pushes the envelope, while constantly refining new material with frighteningly accurate embodiments that bring his audiences to their feet with boisterous laughter and applause. He weaves together his arsenal of characters, spontaneous outbursts, and clever insights to create a stand-up show that more resembles a hour-long comedic jazz riff. His unmatched ability to become an off-the-wall, animated character that points out the absurdity in an illogical, pop-culture obsessed world keeps his fans coming back for more. It is not uncommon to sense the anticipation of Pablo’s audience as his fans await their favorite impressions, while being surprised by his unpredictable transformations.

20 TED NUGENT

21 LET’S BE COPS COMEDY RELEASES WED, AUG 13

Two struggling pals dress as police officers for a costume party and become neighborhood sensations. But when these newly-minted “heroes” get tangled in a real life web of mobsters and dirty detectives, they must put their fake badges on the line.

29 SCALE THE SUMMIT BACKBOOTH 37 W. PINE ST 407.999.2570/ BACKBOOTH.COM SAT, AUG 16, 6PM $13.50

30 THE WAYANS BROTHERS HARD ROCK LIVE 6050 UNIVERSAL BLVD 407.351.5483/ HARDROCK.COM SAT, AUG 16, 8PM, PRICES VARY

24 DINOSAUR 13

25 MS. LAURYN HILL FT. SOLILLAQUISTS OF SOUND

HOUSE OF BLUES 1490 E. LAKE BUENA VISTA DR 407.934.2583/ HOUSEOFBLUES.COM TUES, AUG 12, 8PM, $23.50

28 ORLANDO FARMER’S MARKET LAKE EOLA ORLANDOFARMERSMARKET. COM EVERY SUNDAY, 10AM-4PM

DOCUMENTARY RELEASES FRI, AUG 15

When Paleontologist Peter Larson and his team from the Black Hills Institute made the world’s greatest dinosaur discovery in 1990, they knew it was the find of a lifetime: the largest, most complete Tyrannosaurus Rex ever found. But during a ten-year battle with the U.S. government, powerful museums, Native American tribes and competing paleontologists, they found themselves not only fighting to keep their dinosaur but fighting for their freedom as well.

19 | t-pain “dranking patna tour”

ORLANDO CULTURAL PARK 530 E. PRINCETON ST. 407.896.1160/ TRACKSHACK.COM SAT, AUG 16, 7:30AM, $28+

HOUSE OF BLUES 1490 E. LAKE BUENA VISTA DR 407.934.2583/ HOUSEOFBLUES.COM FRI, AUG 15, 8:30PM, $61

26 BEN PRESTAGE WILL’S PUB 1042 N. MILLS AVENUE 407.748.8256/ WILLSPUB.ORG FRI, AUG 15, 9PM, $8, 18+

Ben’s interesting approach to instrumentation, songwriting, and singing painted on a traditional and personally historical background produce a vivid picture of tomorrow’s Blues and Americana. It has also led him to perform at venues as varied as American Southern music itself: From Blues to Folk festivals, from gun totin’ biker bars and juke joints to coffee shops and college campuses, from a Palm Beach multi-millionaire’s private party to a sidewalk downtown, Ben earns new fans wherever his music leads him.

30 | the wayans brothers

31 O-TOWN HARD ROCK LIVE 6050 UNIVERSAL BLVD 407.351.5483/ HARDROCK.COM SUN, SUN AUG 17, 8PM $29.25+

Ever since winning the first season of MTV’s Making the Band, millennial boy band O-Town have lived up to the promise of the title. Hits like “Liquid Dreams” and “We Fit Together” proved that their talent as vocalists and dancers could carry them far beyond the limits of reality TV, and their pitch-perfect performances on tour established them as legitimate artists. The band always satisfies on tour with their sharp choreography, and airtight harmonies, and coordinated looks. With their first album in more than ten years hitting shelves in 2014, ticket buyers can expect them deliver their most spectacular live shows yet.

32 aXis UCFree Wednesdays UCF Student Union WED, AUG 20th

It’s time to wipe the summer sweat off your forehead, cover up those tanlines, and trade your beach bag in for a backpack. Break away from the pool and get back to the books. While school might be a drag, UCF Free Wednesday’s literally rock! What do Foster The People, Otown, T-Pain and A Day To Remember all have in common? UCF students will be winning tickets to all these shows, stop by the Student Union every Wednesday this semester for a chance to win! More winners announced all day at Facebook/aXisMagazine and Twitter/aXismag!

33 CAB PRESENTS COMEDY KNIGHT CFE ARENA 12777 GEMINI BLVD N. 407.823.6006/ CFEARENA.COM TUES, AUG 19, 8PM, SEE WEBSITE FOR MORE DETAILS

21| LET’s be cops

UCF Campus Activities Board presents Hannibal Buress, as well as Hal Sparks at the CFE arena for 2014 Pegasus Palooza Comedy Knight!

27 | jay and silent bob strike back

AND ENJOY THE last days of summer! 40 SIN CITY: A DAME TO KILL FOR ACTION RELEASES FRI, AUG 22

In Sin City: A Dame to Kill For, Dwight (Josh Brolin) is hunted down by the only woman he ever loved, Ava Lord, and then watches his life go straight to hell. Chronologically, this story takes place prior to “The Big Fat Kill” (featured in the film Frank Miller’s Sin City) and explains how Dwight came to have a dramatically different face. See your favorites Jessica Alba, Rosario Dawson, and more.

32 | aXis UCFree Wednesdays

34 COLLEGE PARK MAKERS MARKET

44 | steel pulse

INFUSION TEA 1600 EDGEWATER DR. 407-999-5255/ SUNSHINEEXCHANGE.ORG EVERY SUNDAY, 11:30AM, FREE

45 POLYLUST BURLESQUE LIVE

Experience the College Park Makers Market every Sunday at Infusion Tea. Event includes mimosas, fashion, confections, goodies and live music!

35 OPEN MIC COMEDY NIGHT THE OTHER BAR 18 WALL ST. 407-843-8595 EVERY MONDAY, 8:30PM

36 LIVE ART FREE DOWNTOWN ORLANDO 400 S. ORANGE AVE 407-673-9003/ MADCOWTHEATRE.COM THURS, AUG 21, 5PM

The local art display can be viewed on the sidewalk between Oval on Orange Gallery and Avalon Gallery during the third Thursday of the month. The artists will be collecting canned food for the Orlando Union Rescue Mission.

37 DONaVON FRANKENREITER THE PLAZA LIVE 425 N. BUMBY AVE 407.228.1220/ PLAZALIVEORLANDO.COM THURS, AUG 21, 7PM, $20

To create his fifth full-length album Start Livin’, Hawaiibased singer/guitarist/songwriter Donavon Frankenreiter holed up in a Southern California studio for seven days with his longtime bassist Matt Grundy—and no one else. The follow-up to 2010’s Glow, Start Livin’ is a nine-track selection of folk-infused songs that sweetly reflect the simplicity of their recording. With its smooth showcasing of Frankenreiter’s rich, honey-thick vocals and masterful guitar work, Start Livin’ bears all the intimacy of an impromptu back-porch performance and the tenderness of a treasured love letter

WILL’S PUB 1042 N. MILLS AVENUE 407.748.8256/ WILLSPUB.ORG MON, AUG 25, 9PM, $5, 18+

41 | sin city: a dame to kill for

41 ORLANDO URBAN MUSIC FEST CFE ARENA 12777 GEMINI BLVD N. 407.823.6363/ CFEARENA.COM FRI, AUG 22, 8PM, TICKET PRICES VARY

R&B superstar Anthony Hamilton is coming to the CFE Arena on Friday, August 22 at 8:00 p.m. as part of The Orlando Urban Music Fest. Headlined by the Grammy Award Winning Hamilton, The Orlando Urban Music Fest also features the likes of R&B stars Lyfe Jennings, Jazmine Sullivan, and Mali Music. Comedian Kevin “Damn Fool” Simpson will host this night full of urban music’s most beloved performers.

42 INDEPENDENCE MUSIC FESTIVAL FIRESTONE LIVE 578 N. ORANGE AVE. 407.872.0066/ FIRESTONELIVE.COM SAT, AUG 23, 12PM, $59+, 18+

The event will honor the celebration of autonomy, freedom, self determination, potency, power, resilience and self strength with music acts performing on multiple stages.

43 VILLAINS UNLEASHED DISNEY’S HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS 351 S. STUDIO DR. 407.939.1933/ DISNEY.DISNEY.GO.COM WED, AUG 23, 8PM, $67

Beware the power of evil as many of your favorite Disney villains run wild in Disney’s Hollywood Studios for a special after-hours night of mischief and mayhem capped off with a wicked fireworks spectacular!

“Sexy, glorious, femme, and/or androgynous high-gloss Dollar Store mystique, high kicks and garter-belts. We are POLYLUST...We hope to inspire you to go fuck yourself.” Featuring performers Joanie Waters, Havana Gold, Chesty McArthur, J. Bird, Lolita Catua, & Bessie Mae Mucho.

46 NOVEMBER MAN DRAMA RELEASES WED, AUG 27

47 WMFE BENEFIT SHOW FT. THE MUD FLAPPERS THE SOCIAL 54 N. ORANGE AVE 407.246.1419/ THESOCIAL.ORG FRI, AUG 28, 7PM, $25 DONATION

Listen to local music AND support local public radio! All proceeds from this show benefit WMFE 90.7 News. Meet WMFE staff members and other NPR fans. Headlining act The Mud Flappers were voted Orlando’s Best Folk Act of 2011, 2012 & 2013 by Orlando Weekly readers. Brandishing a wide arsenal of traditional acoustic instruments, this seven piece mini-orchestra has developed a reputation for ecstatic live performances and infectious onstage energy. Pulling influences every which way from the blazing bluegrass of Earl Scruggs, roaming melodies of gypsy swing à la Django Reinhardt, and the prohibitionary jazz of your local speakeasy.

48 BE A HERO 5K MEMORY MALL 4000 CENTRAL FLORIDA BLVD. SAT, AUG 30, 8AM, $25

All proceeds for the race will benefit BASE Camp Children’s Cancer Foundation. Childhood Cancer affects an estimated 13,400 children each year. Even when the Cancer is overcome the latent effects of treatment effect survivors for a lifetime. We may not have a cure for the disease but BASE Camp’s programs provides treatment for the soul.

49 UCF KNIGHTS VOLLEYBALL

37 | donavon frankenreiter

CFE ARENA 12777 GEMINI BLVD N. 407.823.6006/ CFEARENA.COM SAT, AUG 30, 11AM, $5 - $7

38 CAB PRESENTS KARMIN CFE ARENA 12777 GEMINI BLVD N. 407.823.6006/ CFEARENA.COM THURS, AUG 21, 8PM, $20

36 | karmin

Featuring X-Factor winners, Alex & Sierra!

39 UCF FARMER’S MARKET CFE ARENA 12777 GEMINI BLVD N. 407.823.6006/ CFEARENA.COM EVERY SUNDAY, 10AM-4PM

44 STEEL PULSE THE PLAZA LIVE 425 N. BUMBY AVE 407.228.1220/ PLAZALIVEORLANDO.COM SUN, AUG 24, 7PM, $22.50 - $30

50 BLAKE SHELTON AMWAY CENTER 400 W CHURCH ST #200 407.440.7000 / AMWAYCENTER.COM SAT, AUG 30, 7:30PM, $27.75+

Five-time Academy of Country Music (ACM) nominee, including a nod for Entertainer of the Year.

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SOUNDCHECK: LOCAL NOISE

who: where: when: info:

American Party Machine Wills Pub / The Backbooth Sun, Aug 3rd / Thur, Sept 11th WillsPub.org / Backbooth.com

aXis: Why is Orlando a cool place? Orlando is a rad place simply because that’s where APM is from.

8/16

the wayans brothers

8/17

otown

COMING SOON 8/15

K92.3 all star jam

featuring big & rich, chase rice, jamie lynn spears and more

8/16

8/22 8/30 9/3

9/10 9/13

10/9 10/10 10/11

the wayans brothers classic albums live

pink floyd

“dark side of the moon” deep purple

foster the people

10/19

earth, wind & f ire

retro futura tour 2014 dream, dance & inspire machine head

featuring children of bodom, epica and battlecross

a day to remember

with bring me the horizon and chiodos

a day to remember

with bring me the horizon and chiodos

yellowcard

with memphis may fire

10/26

fresh beat band

Tickets on sale 8/9

11/9

primus

11/18

mike birbiglia

11/21

slayer

with suicidal tendencies and exodus

11/22

so you think you can dance

11/29

who: where: when: info:

jim gaffigan

1/4

howie mandel

artists, showtimes & prices subject to change • all shows are all ages unless otherwise stated

ORLANDO | UNIVERSAL CITYWALK®

#THISISHARDROCK

Sidereal w/ The Hip Abduction / Moska Project The Social Sat, Aug 16th TheSocial.org

aXis: How would you best describe your music? Pop-Reggae / Rock. The music steps outside the traditional reggae or rock realm, bringing in a wide variety of instrumentation (Sax, Ukulele, Keys, Melodica, triple vocal harmonies). We strive to write music that will be stuck in your head for days. aXis: Who do you idolize in music history? Between the four of us, BB King, Frank Sinatra, Les Claypool and Sting. aXis: Ultimate tour? The Police, Bob Marley, with some rock flare from Led Zeppelin with us opening up the night! We’d have to take along our boys, Resinated who always crush it! aXis Goal in the next few years? To continue seeing growth in our fan base near and far. We hope to build on our tours overseas to continue being able to travel the world, see new faces and experience different cultures.

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aXis: Addicted to any TV shows? Mostly just old VHS tapes of the Dukes of Hazzard.

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TICKETS AVAILABLE BY CALLING THE HARD ROCK LIVE BOX OFFICE AT +1-407-351-5483 OR TICKETMASTER AT TICKMASTER.COM OR +1-407-839-3900

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aXis: Favorite place to escape? The laundry shoot in cell block C.

Tickets on sale 8/8

11/8

aXis: Who from the music industry has influenced you the most? I think a more efficient question would be, how has APM influenced and sculpted the music industry. Oh, and Lynyrd Skynyrd.

10/18

10/25

aXis: What makes your band different? American Party Machine is the most amazin’, blunt blazin’, purple hazin’, and hell raising rock n roll band that has ever or will ever exist. What makes us different? The fact that were the best that ever lived.

7/31/14 3:58 PM

aXis: Who would you compare your band’s persona to in professional sports? We would say the USA international soccer team. In years past, people have written them off (and may not even realized they existed) until this most recent World Cup where they gained the support of the entire country.

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SOUNDCHECK: LOCAL NOISE

who:

@SOLILLA @HOBORLANDO @MSLAURYNHILL

Solillaquists Of Sound • Ms. Lauryn Hill / where: House of Blues / when: Fri, Aug 15th / info: HouseOfBlues.com

aXis: You guys have played an integral part in not just the music scene, but the overall Orlando culture over the past decade. Any aspects of Otown’s culture stand out as significant? Divinci: There are a good amount of cities you go to where its cultural history is thick in the air. Places where you can look around at the buildings and cultural monuments and almost see the big events that happened there decades ago. It’s inspiring. it creates a sense of purpose and a standard to live up to when walking the same streets as the greats did before you. Because of its transient nature, among other reasons, Orlando isn’t one of these cities... yet. There has always been a super talented group of people here in Orlando but for years it’s lacked the built-in support system that would help it to be or be recognized as a thriving cultural mecca. But what it’s lacked as a whole has more than been made up for by it’s parts. The people make Orlando such a great place to be and they are the reason why we and the people that know what’s up have stayed. And it’s the people that have stayed that have chose to cultivate the seeds of an ideal cultural place. Give it some time and you will start to see the fruits of this labor deliver an abundant harvest. It’s already started. And outsiders are starting to take notice.

aXis: Your crowds are as strong as ever, how has that momentum built since the release of ‘The 4th Wall’? Divinci: The 4th Wall Double Album is the final piece of an elaborate puzzle we’ve been crafting for the greater part of a decade called The Listener’s Trilogy. It’s been a huge endeavor both logistically and creatively. Now that it’s all out there for people to experience, it’s like the blueprints for our plans are in everybody’s hands or at least available to them. We can now move forward side by side with the people and are freed up to create and interact with our fans even more. What greater place to (re)start than our hometown. aXis: What are the short term goals for SoS? Divinci: We started a side project called The Afterlife by ATDS and are releasing a new album every 4 months in addition to working on new material by Solillaquists of Sound. But we are still very much about getting “The 4th Wall” in to the hands of our fans, it’s absolutely essential to OUR story and what we do from here on out. Like I said everything from now on is about moving together. And together we are moving forward quickly. Lots of things are in development so we are doing our best to make sure we are connected with everyone as the plans unfold.

BAD ROOMMATE ROLL CALL

aXismag.com | aug 2014 | p19

The Party Animal

The party animal is a social butterfly, and all of that socializing seems to take place in your home, at full volume. She has dozens of friends who have all decided that your place is the place to be. They have parties every weekend — and even some weeknights. Of course, you’re always invited to join in on the fun, but while you’re not opposed to having a good time, you also enjoy a good night’s rest.

@AXISMAG #UCFREEMUSIC 5 Questions to Ask Your Future Roommate

The Party Pooper

It’s all smiles when you communicate openly. It’s back-to-school season and that should mean you’ve figured out your living situation for next year. Regardless of where you’re living – be it in a 10X10 cell in the dorms or a dingy old apartment off campus – or who you’re living with, now’s the time to set ground rules and figure out how to make your living situation work for the school year. I’ve had a lot of roommates – nine in four years to be exact. I’ve also had varying degrees of success with roommates, and the common factor that determines whether things are good or bad in all situations is the level of communication. If you communicate early on about what you want your living situation to look like, it will make things easier in the long run, guaranteed. To help you start the conversation with your roommate, here is a list of questions you should be sure to ask. Will it be weird to bring these up with the stranger assigned to you by the school? Maybe, but 3 months from now, you’ll be glad you had the awkward convo.

This guy doesn’t have fun — and doesn’t want anyone else to, either. To him, a quiet dinner party with a few friends is a raucous party. And he won’t stand for any of it. As far as he’s concerned, quiet hours are around the clock. Oh, and forget about watching TV or listening to some tunes.

The Clean Freak

When you first met this roommate, you were thrilled that she seemed to keep the place so neat and tidy. But you’ve quickly learned that there’s no such thing as clean enough in her eyes. If you’re snacking on some chips in the living room, she’s standing by armed with the vacuum to snag any crumbs that may fall. She created an elaborate chore chart the week you moved in, and it includes cleaning tasks you’ve never even heard of.

1. What’s your stance on overnight guests? This question can refer to both friends visiting and people you are hooking up with. Figuring out your policy on this question is probably one of the most important. You’ll want to figure out how often people can stay, if it’s okay if anyone stays over on a school night, and, if you share a bedroom, what the roommate is supposed to do. I don’t think I need to tell you this, but it is NOT okay to hook up while the other person is sleeping in the same room, even if they’re passed out.

The Slob

2. Do you smoke – cigarettes or otherwise? Most residences try to keep smokers and non-smokers apart. If you are a non-smoker living with a smoker, try and set up a designated smoke area outside, and have rules about cigarette butts. Finding out if your roommates do drugs is also important, as you should make them aware if you are not comfortable having them use (or bring their shady lady friends over) in your place of residence.

If you’ve ever lived with a clean freak, the slob might seem like a welcome change. But only for a day or two. This guy leaves his laundry in piles all over the floor, doesn’t do his dishes, refuses to take out the trash and never helps clean the place. Oh, and he seems to have an aversion to showering.

3. How often do you party? Do you drink? How much/often? While how much someone parties can change significantly when they start college, it’s good to get a sense of how much they think they’ll be partying. If one roommate has a class at 8 am on Friday (ew!) and the other has the day off, maybe have guidelines for when they need to be home, or if they need to crash elsewhere if they’re planning on coming in late.

The Lurker

The lurker is always in your personal space — hanging out in your room, asking you what you’re doing that night (and if he can come along) and trying to be friends with every friend you bring over. You’ve never seen the lurker leave the house on his own; he may even work from home.

4. How often do you study? What environment do you like when you study? Music on/off? Complete silence? What time of day? In the room or in the library? These are all ways to gauge your roomie’s study habits, and it’s important to know what works best and how it will fit in with your preferred study regimen. You’re in college to learn, after all.

The Lovebird

5. What items are you open to sharing? What items do you not like to lend out? Knowing what you can and can’t borrow is key. (Especially after a long day at the ‘brary when all you wanted was that extra slice of pizza from lunch and you come home to find the roommate has eaten it….) Decide if you want to share any food products, or other household items. Also let your roommate know if you are not okay with them borrowing your computer, favorite sweater, boyfriend, etc.

You were so happy for your roommate when, two weeks after you moved in together, she met the guy of her dreams. You just didn’t plan on sharing your place with him, too. Now those two are attached at the hip. He eats, sleeps and showers at your place, which of course means you have higher grocery and utility bills and you have to fight one more person for use of the bathroom.

The Closet Raider

Your roommate obviously admires your taste in clothing, as she is always taking things out of your closet. You’re not opposed to sharing, but you’re not thrilled to find your favourite blouse or sweater in a heap on the floor after she’s worn it.

The Thief Enough said!

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UCF FOOTBALL PREVIEW

Is Your Soul Prepared For Life After Blake Bortles? photo: UCF Athletics Communications

Life After Bortles. It’s something that none of us ever thought that we’d have to deal with in this lifetime, or at least for one more year (depending on how well you treat your body), but after he cemented his status as the greatest quarterback in the history of college football last season with his MVP performance in a Fiesta Bowl victory, it was a common sense move for Blake Bortles to ascend to the NFL, where he will help turn the Jacksonville Jaguars into a 15-year NFL dynasty, just as I predicted when I accidentally misspelled the team’s name as the Cleveland Browns. That’s what we get for using Orlando’s homeless as our copy editors, I guess. “So what now for UCF?” I’ve been asked by millions of UCF fans, as they’ve all cried to the heavens for a new quarterback with even one percent of the absurd natural talent that Bortles was gifted with by Flutiestophocles, the Greek God of College Football. Worry not, my fellow BCS ball-busting fans, as I once again have the nation’s foremost insight when it comes to not only how this season will play out, but what each of the four student-athletes competing for the quarterback job brings to the table. Only one of them can become the starter, after all, unless O’Leary becomes the first coach to ever trot out a three-QB offense, which is never out of the question. The bottom line is that a four-horse race this close to the season is never the best sign for what’s in store, but I’m here to calm your concerns and explain why I think any one of these talented young men is capable of taking the snaps come August 30, when UCF faces off against Penn State in Dublin for the “Aye, What’s All This Then?” Bowl, and leading UCF to a National Championship.

Justin Holman, the Sophomore • Snellville, Georgia

If you ask the UCF fan on the street who he thinks will earn the starting job, he’d probably say, “Dude, I’m standing in the street, why are you asking me anything?” but if you press the issue a little, he’d probably say that Holman is the favorite. At 6-4, Holman is tied with Tyler Harris as the team’s tallest QB, but obviously they can’t touch Bortles’s 6-foot-14 stature. Also, like the other three QBs, Holman has two arms and is capable of throwing a football. On a team that features wide receivers like J.J. Worton, Rannell Hall and Breshad Perriman, such traits should go a long, long way.

Pete DiNovo, the Redshirt Freshman • Tarpon Springs, Florida

Tyler Harris, the Freshman • Blackshear, Georgia We’re not used to seeing that many 4-star recruits around UCF, which is why Harris’s spot on the team is all the more special. But even with all of the schools that came knocking (Alabama, Auburn, FSU and Florida were interested, among others) is Harris ready to start right away? Or would he be better suited taking a seat for a season and learning by watching and studying? Obviously, if he’s still in the mix, then he’s more than ready to start throwing the ball in the same vicinity as Worton, Hall and Perriman, as I assume will be the gameplan, if not already blatantly obvious.

So Who is Going to Start?

I won’t spoil the surprise for the diehard fans out there, but I’ll give you a hint – it’s going to be a guy who is awesome at handing off to William Stanback, because I have a feeling that we will all be able to sit back and watch that young monster run for about 10,000 yards and 250 touchdowns this season. • Ashley Burns / @MayorBurnsy

Hailed last year as the quarterback-in-waiting by people I overheard talking, DiNovo was the offseason favorite to earn the job in practice. However, I also heard the same exact thing about Holman, so that probably explains why August has begun and UCF still doesn’t have a starting QB named. Now the super insider scoop that I’ve learned about DiNovo and why he could lead this Knights team to great success is that he has been working very hard at throwing the ball to all of the team’s awesome WRs as well, and it is believed that if he can put the ball within a foot of the hands of Worton, Hall and Perriman, he should be able to complete passes and help UCF score what college football analysts refer to as points.

Nick Patti, the Redshirt Sophomore Transfer from Boise State (and the Hometown Star)

With all due respect to the other three QBs vying for the gig, Patti’s the guy that the homegrown Knights fans should be cheering for. He was a celebrated leader and winner at Dr. Phillips, where he set records for just about every passing statistic that matters for a QB, while he racked up a 34-4 record as a starter. According to local legend, in those four losses, Patti agreed to wear a blindfold because he felt bad for his opponents. But aside from the fact that he was a hometown boy lured to the fast-paced lifestyle of Boise, Idaho, only to realize that his heart wanted him to stay in Orlando all along, he also has two arms and the ability to throw to Worton, Hall and Perriman.

photo: Brandon Helwig / UCFSports.com

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WHO: Nautique Wake Open WHAT: Wake Competition / Live Tunes & Brew WHERE: Orlando Watersports Complex INFO: Sat, Aug 23-Sun, Aug 24 • KingOfWake.com

LIVE in the PACIFICO PAVILION featuring Davis McGee Jeff White & Soul Taxi

The Nautique Wake Open presented by Rockstar, will be held at one of the sport’s most iconic venues, Orlando Watersports Complex, on Aug 23-24. In addition to featuring the best professional wakeboarders, the Pacifico Beer Live Music Entertainment Pavilion will feature funk, reggae and soul artists Davis McGee as well as Jeff White’s Soul Taxi. A beachside chill zone will keep fans cool for this action sports music fest weekend. Big names will be abundant at the NBC Sports Network televised competition. Among the top athletes expected to competing for thousands in prize money at the Wake Open are world class champions Bob Soven, JD Webb, Noah Flegel, Shawn Watson, Brandon Thomas, Raimi Merritt and Meagan Ethell. Fans will witness plenty of mind-boggling excitement with wakeboarding’s most talented riders launching gigantic aerial maneuvers and highly-technical tricks from the boat. “The Nautique Wake Open is a great new addition to the King of Wake series,” said competition director, Chris Bischoff. “Coming down the home stretch of the season, riders will be competing for valuable series points and will be looking to go huge off the G23’s world class wake to impress the judges. And it’s a great beach day for fans with live music, the Rock Star Models, and some cold Pacifico beer at the event.” Following the final rounds of action on Aug. 24, fans can stay for the one-of-a-kind CONTOUR Big Air Contest. The event features top athletes performing exciting and innovative new tricks that aren’t typically attempted in a traditional contest setting. The Nautique Wake Open is stop number seven on the 2014 King of Wake Series. Additionally, it serves as the final stop on the Nautique Wake Series, a four-event professional and amateur wakeboard and wakeskate series. Or you can get online adult tickets for the Nautique Wake Open are available for $7 (46% off the gate price) Gate prices are: $13 (adult); $5 (ages 6-12); free (ages 5 and under). For more information on the Nautique Wake Open presented by Rockstar Energy Drink, visit www.kingofwake.com.

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If you were on the fence about making your first trip across the pond to watch UCF keep the streak alive against Penn State, then the Electric Picnic will make you hop the fence. It’s a 2 hour roadtrop from Dublin, so you can catch some shows and then get back to tailgate the next day.

EAT:

Fish & Chips or Shepherds Pie suggested for Yanks

DRINK:

Guinness tastes better in Ireland with single malts!

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