aXis April 2017 by aXis Orlando

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FMF2017: MAP/THUR SCHEDULE

Downtown gets lit... and it’s all free... if you’re of age and ready to rawk!

FMF2017: FRI - SAT NIGHT SKED

More than 150 bands take over Downtown Otown for 3 days... FOR FREE!

FMF2017: CONFERENCE SKED

Your one stop shop to meeting and networking with real music business peeps!

FMF2017: SALES

SALES may be the biggest band in FLA... that you may not know yet... yet!

FMF2017: Keynote KEVIN LYMAN

The mind behind the madness that is The Warped Tour speaks to the next generation.

101 Things to Do in Otown This Month

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PUBLISHERS: Sean Perry • Rick Wheeler ADVERTISING INQUIRIES: rhweeler@axisproevents.com • 407.230.1365 EDITORIAL INQUIRIES: sperry@axisproevents.com ART DIRECTION: Evan Comtois FMF2017 COORDINATORS: ARTIST RELATIONS: Jasmine Caldero TEAM RELATIONS: Lisa Oster PHOTOGRAPHY: Sydney Stubbs FMF2017 MARKETING: Kevin Reilly • Kate Hardwick PUBLISHED BY: Mocomm, Inc. dba aXis Magazine P.O. Box 2391 Orlando, Fl 32802 MAGAZINE: www.Orlando-aXis.com • @aXisOrlando EVENTS: www.aXisproevents.com ©1994-2017 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Feel free to reproduce without prior written consent from Mocomm Inc, Orlando, Florida since this is the internet generation.

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So much stuff to do before it gets really hot and humid in Otown. Get out and do it!

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DISCOVER YOUR

URBAN. There’s always something NEW TO DISCOVER in Downtown Orlando. BE ENTERTAINED with a Broadway show at the new performing arts center. TASTE local flavor while dining outdoor at one of our award winning restaurants. EXPLORE local art at a nearby art gallery. INDULGE in retail therapy with boutique shopping. UNCOVER Orlando’s rooted history with a walking tour.

AND WITH EXCITING NEW DEVELOPMENTS TO DISCOVER,

YOU’LL WANT TO KEEP COMING BACK.

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THE RULES OF THE GAME What is FMF?

Rule 1

PREPARE FOR CULTURAL OVERLOAD! 3 DAYS of MUSIC IN THE STREETS & MUSIC INDUSTRY & TECH BUSINESS KNOWLEDGE... that they don’t teach you of in college.

Rule 2

DON’T GO FMF-ING UNPREPARED! The online schedule has the artists’ profiles linked so you can check out the bands before heading downtown.The schedule link is available on FloridaMusicFestival.com.

Rule 3

VARIETY AND VOLUME ARE KEY! So many bands, so many venues, how do I get a ticket or pass to the biggest rock and roll club crawl? IT’S FREE DUMMY! All venues are Free, capacity and age restrictions do apply. Almost all venues are 21andUp.

Rule 4

ENJOY $3 MILLER LITE! Ask The Bar For The FMF2017 MIller Lite Specials during the shows! We have teamed with this fine brew to offer you $3 Miller Lite at every venue. Ask your bartender for the official drinks and beer of FMF2017 and save some cash, have fun and take Uber.

Rule 5

WHAT’S UP WITH THE WINNING MILLER LITE PROMO? Go to www.FMF2017com or FloridaMusicFestival.com for more info... but basically plan to take lots of pix and videos and share on Instagram or Twitter #2017FMF for a chance to win!

THURSDAY 4.20.17

share pix #2017FMF

FERG’S DEPOT Special Guests Special Guests Special Guests Special Guests

CHEYENNE SALOON

6:30pm: 7:30pm: 8:30pm: 9:30pm: 10:30pm: 11:30pm:

Sahra Tim Serdynski Lucy Iris Bailey Callahan Levie The Getbye

7:30pm: 8:30pm: 9:30pm: 10:30pm: 11:45pm:

follow @2017FMF

Zoya Zafar The Welzeins Saskatchewan SALES PolyKarp (ft. Anneka) •

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PINE CHURCH

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7:00pm: 8:00pm: 9:00pm: 10:00pm:

THE SOCIAL presents

WALL ST PLAZA I

5:00pm: Special Guests 6:00pm: Special Guests 7:00pm: Special Guests

This Little Underground

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10:00pm: The Mellow Relics

present

TANQUERAYS

Player Law & Stephanie Christie Management

presents

WASHINGTON

win Miller Lite prizes

SIDESHOW

Downtown Orlando Partnership 5:00pm: 6:00pm: 7:00pm: 8:00pm:

1) ELIXIR 2) THE SOCIAL 3) THE LODGE 4) LIZZY McCORMACK’S 5) FINNHENRY’S 6) WALL STREET STAGE II 7) WALL STREET PLAZA I 8) SIDESHOW 9) EMBER 10) POURHOUSE 11) DAPPER DUCK 12) AVENUE 13) UNDERGROUND 14) CASEY’S 15) CLEO’S 16) MAGNOLIA 17) TANQUERAYS 18) VINTAGE/VIXEN 19) CHURCH STREET 20) CHEYENNE SALOON 21) FERG’S DEPOT 22) GRAFFITI JUNKTION

ORANGE

Welcome to the FMF experience... one of the biggest independent music events in the country, right here in your own backyard. It’s also one of the biggest parties in Orlando. Celebrating it’s 17th year, the Florida Music Festival is a 3 day unsigned artist showcase, in which more than 125 artists from around the country come to Orlando to play a 30 minute power packed showcase for the attending music industry and more importantly, the fans on 10 stages all within walking distance downtown. It’s all about discovering new music... We had a young Taylor Swift play her first show at Wall St Plaza when she was only 14 years old!

FMF2017 VENUES:

Everlost Us Revel in Romance Seranation Beebs

WALL ST PLAZA II 7:30pm: Run Raquel 8:30pm: Oranga Tanga 9:30pm: Coastal Breed

FloridaMusicFestival.com

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FRIDAY 4.21.17

CHURCH ST MARKET

THE SOCIAL

6:00pm: 7:00pm: 8:00pm: 9:00pm: 10:00pm: 11:00pm: 12:00am:

Brettyn Rose Milk Carton Superstars Kaj Brothers Grand lotus Phantom Phunk G.W. Souther Gerry Williams Band

6:30pm: 7:30pm: 8:30pm: 9:30pm: 10:30pm: 11:30pm: 12:30am:

Kamryn Palmer Greye St. Valley Crenshaw Diamond Dixie Greg Warren Band Special Guest TBA

8:00pm: 8:45pm: 9:30pm: 10:15pm:

Special Guest Joshua Hoffman Wayne Hall Tim Serdynski

WALL ST PLAZA I

WALL ST PLAZA II

MAGNOLIA

TANQUERAYS

SATURDAY 4.22.17

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Alex Di Leo Layla Brisbois The Dealers Chemradery Yardij Billy Wright

FERGS DEPOT Florida Atlantic University’s

Hoot/Wisdom Recordings presents… 7:00pm: Jessica Morale 8:00pm: Ella Herrera 9:00pm: Brianna Guinn 10:00pm: The Takers and Leavers 11:00pm: Equus 7:00pm: Layla Brisbois 8:00pm: Shawn Scheller 8:45pm: Special Guest 9:30pm: Taylor Raynor 10:15pm: Levie

MAGNOLIA

win concert tix

THE SOCIAL

CHURCH ST MARKET 6:30pm: Fringes 7:30pm: 8:30pm: 9:30pm: 10:30pm: 11:30pm: 12:30am:

FERG’S DEPOT

6:00pm: PRODUCER SHOWCASE (AUDIOMATIC): Marz Mello, DJ Dolo, and Tempermental FREE COORS LIGHT 5-6pm all Artists 5:00pm: Brettyn Rose 7:00pm: Gary Lazer Eyes 6:00pm: Special Guest TBA 7:30pm: Pathos, Pathos 7:00pm: St. Valley 8:00pm: Frank Secich (of Blue Ash) 8:30pm: SavvyG 8:30pm: Room Full of Strangers 9:30pm: Catharina Dalzini 9:00pm: Jon Ditty 10:30pm: James Pippin 9:20pm: J-terra 11:30pm: Ariia 9:40pm: GTN Battle Competition: 16 Bar Challenge w/ MADD ILLZ 10:15pm: iCON the Mic King 10:35pm: Onry Ozzborn 7:30pm: John.K 10:55pm: E-Turn 8:30pm: The Delta Troubadors 11:20pm: Latrissa Thomas 9:30pm: Reverist 11:35pm: Chakra Khan 10:30pm: Kasson 12:00am: Second Subject Showcase: ft. 11:30pm: Lovestruck Robot Purple Kloud, Aftermarket, Sean Shakespeare, SKIP, Acey Wasuto, and DiViNCI (of Solillaquists of Sound) 7:00pm: WD-Han 1:00am: DJ Rubox 8:00pm: Chase the Jaguar 9:00pm: Solomon Jaye 10:00pm: Yardij 10:00pm: Leisure Chief 11:00pm: Victims of Circumstance

CHEYENNE SALOON

win Miller Lite prizes

6:00pm: Multiple Me 7:00pm: Jordan Esker & The Hundred Percent 8:00pm: June Divided 9:00pm: YourDesign 10:00pm: A Brilliant Lie 11:00pm: Copper Bones 12:00am: Bloody Jug Band

TANQUERAYS

WALL ST PLAZA I

10:00pm: Special Guest

WALL ST PLAZA II

CHEYENNE SALOON

6:00pm: 7:00pm: 8:00pm: 9:00pm: 10:00pm: 11:00pm: 12:00am: 12:30am:

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Taylor Raynor Whiskey Sharts Dru Cutler Julia McDonald The 502s Beemo Save The Radio! Tom Petty Tribute

3:30pm: School of Rock 4:30pm: J-Zells 5:30pm: Luke 6:30pm: Broken Streetlights 7:30pm: Jumbo Shrimp 8:30pm: Felicity 9:30pm: 4th Annual Blue Man Group Drum-Off 10:30pm: On the Avenue 11:30pm: Forget Myself 12:00am: Hometown Jam

FloridaMusicFestival.com

3:00pm: Savvy G 4:00pm: Natalie Claro 5:00pm: Above the Skyline 6:00pm: That I Am 7:00pm: Eden Shireen 8:00pm: Fiery Sushi 9:00pm: Carly Jo Jackson 10:00pm: King Complex 11:00pm: DizzlePhunk

Friday, April 21st

Saturday, April 22nd CHEYENNE SALOON

FMF2017 INDUSTRY NETWORKING EVENTS:

11:00am - 12:00pm:

THE BUSINESS OF MUSIC 12:00pm - 1:30pm:

BOOK MY BAND please 2:00pm - 3:30pm:

Thu, Apr 20 (5-8pm)

Moderated by Arthur D. Sims Brandon Mauldin (CEG) Stephanie Christie (SC Mgmt) Jeff Hanson (Silent Majority) Lou Plaia (Reverbnation.com) Melissa Garcia (Whitesmith Ent) Chris Goyzeta (Ever 7 Mgmt) Ethan Curtis (Plush Studios)

Moderated by Tom Player Dan Larson • Soundslinger Mike Feinberg • Subversive/Form Acosta Colleen Flynn • Hard Rock Live Alec Vidmar • UTA Agency Joan Lee • APA Agency Jesse Stoll • AEG Presents Dave Marren • Joox/Alliance

UCF ROSEN COLLEGE KEYNOTE CONVERSATION featuring

Kevin Lyman

A conversation and audience Q&A with the founder of The Warped Tour, a seminal figure in the concert touring business and the man that has believes in youth onstage and off.

12:00pm - 1:00pm:

FESTIVAL ROUNDTABLE

featuring Kevin Lyman, Dan Larson & David Beame

SIDESHOW

Fri, Apr 21 (5-8pm)

CHURCH ST MARKET Church Street (near Fergs) Sat, Apr 22 (5-8pm)

EMBER

Central Avenue

FMF2017 VENUES:

THE BUSINESS OF MUSIC Moderated by Arthur D. Sims (Rosen College) Brandon Mauldin (Conway Entertainment Group) Alec Vidmar (UTA Agency) Joan Lee (APA Agency) Lou Plaia (Reverbnation.com founder)

WASHINGTON

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1:30pm - 2:30pm:

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FMF2017 presents... SALES

@WEARENOTSALES @BAOLEHUU @2017FMF

IT’S TIME TO BUY INTO FLORIDA’S HOTTEST BAND KICKS OFF THE 17th ANNUAL FLORIDA MUSIC FESTIVAL who: where: when: info:

This Little Underground presents SALES The Social Thursday, April 20th • 10:30pm @wearenotsales • wearenotsales.com

SALES is the collaboration between long time friends Lauren Morgan and Jordan Shih. The Florida indie pop duo self-released their eponymous six-track debut EP on September 22, 2014 featuring the singles “renee”, “chinese new year”, “vow”, and “getting it on”, and were named “Ones to Watch” by Hype Machine + BBC Radio 6 Music. So far, the songs on SALES EP have over 3 million streams on Soundcloud and over 10 million streams on Spotify. They have since headlined tours in the US, Canada, and Europe, selling out concerts in many major cities. Embracing a DIY ethic, their long-awaited fifteen-track debut album, SALES LP, was self-released on April 20, 2016 along with the singles “big sis”, “jamz”, and “ivy”. The intimate album is an homage to their limitations with time, equipment, money, and space. Working on music tirelessly by moonlight between dead-end jobs, both the LP and EP were recorded from an apartment bedroom studio. The LP was produced, mixed, and mastered by SALES, and created under the duo’s “as is” approach to music — each track explores new territory as they heavily rely on experimentation within their artistic process, whether it is switching lead guitarists, moving over to let someone else hold the mouse, recording vocals through Apple headphones (rather than the stellar SM7B), or inserting a 404 into a ballad. The distinct sound the duo has created is minimal, yet meticulously crafted, emotive and incisive. SALES LP has caught the attention of Pitchfork, Pigeons & Planes, My Old Kentucky Blog, Crack in the Road, and many others. The addition of the SALES LP to their tiny repertoire is only the beginning of an everexpanding sound, and a small step in a new approach to music: empowered by the digital listening experience, and completely independent of a record label.

aXis: So to start… what took us so long? But seriously, sometimes it takes those closest to you to realize what they got… so in your perspective why are you completely owning NY, LA, San Fran and it has taken the local folks a little longer to catch up? SALES: There is definitely a larger turn out in major cities but I wouldn’t say it has taken the locals longer to catch-up. Our first shows were here at “The Space” and Total Bummer Fest (RIP). However if we seem under the radar locally it may be because our natural habitat is the bedroom studio. We are either here or @ lunch. aXis: Self managed and a legit ‘indie’ artist, you release “renee” followed by your EP, and received immediate accolades, yet the music business isn’t all rags to riches. How were the early days knowing that you had something good, and a fan base growing, but you just had to get to them? SALES: When we released “renee” it was just to share and see what could happened. We emailed the few independent bloggers that we knew and invited all of our FB “friends” to like our SALES page. It grew from there. We didn’t have many expectations starting out. Now that we’ve released more music and it’s caught on a little-- we both feel the pressure to get our music out there further and further. We believe in the slow build. Ultimately without a publicist or industry contacts, it is out of our hands. We just have to keep our heads down and keep make music we believe in. You’ll find out about us eventually. aXis: Was it all DIY from the start, how and when did an agent and touring start to happen? Being at FMF, it’s all acts trying to get on the road, so when did you take the leap of faith and hit the road? SALES: We didn’t want to tour unless there was a demand and we didn’t want to lose money. My first band played all the time locally, for free, with no merchandise, and no recordings. We would definitely recommend having your ducks in a row before playing shows/touring. Our first tour was a little run up and down the East Coast. A friend from THE INTERNET, Gregory Hill, put it together for us after we received an offer to play in Brooklyn. After that tour went well, we were contacted by our current booking agent Joan Lee with APA. So to answer your question, we waited to tour until it wasn’t a leap of faith at all. It was a calculated risk. aXis: Man overcame machine and you have real arms swirling over a drum kit these days… how did that decision come about? SALES: The drum machine had a terrible hardware hiss. After seeing bands with a live kit, we were inspired to do the same. There is an intangible energy to a live kit, and layering those natural roomy drum sounds with our signature sampled sounds continues to be a learning experience.

aXis: Experimentation is key to your recordings, as well as live set. How do you keep it interesting each time out, and for that second and third show for the local? SALES: Experimenting in the studio is our happy place but this music was never intended leave the bedroom studio. The live show is a little nerve wracking. Consistency has been the major focus. There are so many factors that can lead you to live show demise. With our nontraditional set up, having a new sound person every day, and sometimes new equipment every day-- nothing is solid. Now that our offers are getting better we can work on making the set a little more consistent. We are working with a sound guy now, and will have him travel with us in addition to hauling our own equipment. aXis: FMF2017 opening night marks a year to the day of your full length release, which has seen over 15 million spins on Spotify alone… what’s different now for the band than a year ago, and what do you hope will be different a year from now? SALES: Last year if you asked me what I did, I would say, “I’m a cashier.” And at the beginning of 2017 I said, “I’m a musician.” But as 2017 flys by, going into 2018 i’ve been saying, “I’m a producer.” We are learning a lot and branching out with new equipment. Recording used to be capturing the best moments of improvisation. Moving forward we are going to be a lot more intentional, and confident. aXis: Best live music experience you have ever had as a player and a fan? SALES: Our best live shows are hands down, always in Los Angeles. That city is magic. Individually we’ve been to a lot of moving shows. We went to a BATHS show in 2010 with BRAIDS. It was a great show. Jordan tried to hang-out with BATHS but he declined and said he was going to go to sleep immediately. If you ask us to hang out after a show, we will probably also decline and go to sleep right after. aXis: If you could open for any tour ever, past or present, what would it be? SALES: It would be banana town to open for Cher or Young Thug. aXis: Best live music experience you have ever had as a player and a fan? SALES: Our best live shows are hands down, always in Los Angeles. That city is magic. aXis: Not to be morbid, but you are on that final ascent to the mosh pit in the sky… as you leave tangible Earth, what song/score/piece would you want playing…? LAUREN: “Human Nature” by Michael Jackson JORDAN: “Look At Us Now” by Sarina Paris

This Little Underground presents... SALES • Zoya Zafar • The Welzeins • Saskatchewan • PolyKarp Free Admission • Limited Capacity • More info at FloridaMusicFestival.com

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@RUNRAQUEL @WALLSTPLAZA @2017FMF

soundcheck: Run Raquel

who: where: when: info:

5/1

ben harper & the innocent criminals

5/9

with lillie mae

BUSH with the kickback

Run Raquel is an energetic five-piece rock band from Orlando Florida. With influences such as Walk the Moon and Amy Winehouse, Run Raquel brings new bluesy pop melodies with rock n’ roll vibes! They are a group of musicians focused on the journey of music making and keeping audiences dancing along!

COMING SOON 4/7 4/8

jay leno

5/27 classic albums live

old dominion

6/24 classic albums live pink floyd the wall

with special guest

robin zander

4/14 classic albums live led zeppelin physical graffiti

4/28 let’s play live 5/6 5/13

steve winwood

with lilly winwood

sebastian maniscalco 2nd show added

stevie ray vaughan

texas flood

8/9

blondie & garbage

8/30 goo goo dolls

with phillip phillips

9/20 peppa pig live 3/23/18 video games live

TICKETS AVAILABLE BY CALLING THE HARD ROCK LIVE BOX OFFICE AT +1-407-351-5483 OR TICKETMASTER AT TICKETMASTER.COM OR +1-407-839-3900 Artists, showtimes & prices subject to change. All shows are all ages unless otherwise stated.

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FMF2017 presents Run Raquel Wall St Plaza Thursday, April 21st • 7:30pm @RunRaquel • RunRaquel.com

3/23/17 3:23 PM

aXis: So you guys really made a splash at the Okeechobee show at Beacham this past February, seems you’ve been busy gigging since, how is your set received in the cozier acoustic/pub venues as opposed to massive Beacham vibe? RR: The audience seems to enjoy the more intimate style of our acoustic set with the hospitality of the brewery or pub. The full band shows have a lot more energy, you’ll find us dancing around the stage and the audience vibes along! aXis: New tracks done at Dreamwalker, best way to describe the new tunes from the EP? RR: It’s vibrant rock! We have a variety of different influences heard on the EP from synth-pop to alternative rock. The songs are passionate and relatable. aXis: Orlando has always had a vibrant local scene, how do you feel it’s embraced the band, from the venues to the media, to the fans? RR: Orlando’s vibrant scene has embraced Run Raquel through sound and color. Orlando is a lively city with a diverse crowd that has influenced us to create just that; fun, upbeat music that is a little different from song to song. Even though our fans are as various as our songs, we seem to get the same line from new fans “I was supposed to go home early tonight but after I heard you guys play, I had to stay till end!” I also love the support from Orlando Weekly, Axis, and WPRK that keeps us in the local gossip. And as far as color we have Jennifer Friedland to thank for all her artistic talent and help. Her style and energetic color goes hand in hand with our music. aXis: Have to ask about the name, where did it derive from? RR: Run was the perfect verb to describe us. Running to us represents moving the band in a forward direction. Always improving and getting better with each step we take as musicians. It’s a symbol for following our dreams and keeping on our journey. Raquel is our lead singers middle name. aXis: If you guys hit the road during any era, what bands would be your ultimate opener and headliner on a three band bill? RR: Queen and Micheal Jackson Rock god and king of pop!

IF YOU LIKE... The Killers Amy Winehouse Walk the Moon

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soundcheck: St. Valley who: where: when: info:

@STVALLEYMUSIC @CHEYENNESALOON @2017FMF

FMF2017 presents St. Valley Cheyenne Saloon Friday, April 21st • 8:30pm @StValleyMusic • Reverbnation.com/StValley5

A pair of local troubadors working the youtube circuit, Hannah Daly and Gatlin Thornton had spent many an hour crafting songs together, before deciding to brand themselves the duo St. Valley. Melding their Americana spirit with pop melodies, they’ve developed a genuine following well before receiving their highschool diplomas. Upon graduation, half the duo, Gatlin will hit the books at Belmont and the songwriting circles in Nashville, while continuing the duo via digital mediums. Look for both Hannah and Gatlin performing in Central Florida throughout the Spring, and onstage at the Legendary Cheyenne Saloon during FMF weekend. aXis: We have seen Gatlin and Hannah in their own installments at FMF over the past few years, but how did St. Valley derive and your relationship as a duo come to fruition? Gatlin: Well, we met each other at church back in 2014 and quickly became best friends. At the time we were both pursuing our individual careers though we would occasionally write together. Then in 2016 we decided to join forces and make music together. aXis: Still being under club age, how do you find opportunities to perform out as a duo? How has it been received? St.Valley: We’ve been able to perform out at different festivals and coffee shops! We have a great support system and fan base who always comes out to support us. aXis: Word is your the next one to leave Otown for Nashville. Will you continue working in tandem on songwriting and performing, and what are you plans up there? St.Valley: Gatlin will be attending Belmont in Nashville, while Hannah is staying in Orlando. We will still continue writing and performing together, it just gives Gatlin an excuse to come home and Hannah to visit Nashville!

aXis: Being a musician/student at Belmont, in Nashvegas, do you think you’ll get much studying done? St.Valley: Gatlin, one half of St. Valley, figures she’ll get a lot of studying done since she is majoring in Songwriting. So, studying for those classes would be just her cup of tea. aXis: You guys rock a lot of covers on youtube, what is your favorite track and artist to do live right now and why? St.Valley: Our favorite right now is John Mayer’s, “Love on the Weekend”. The harmonies in that song are just so fun to sing! aXis: If you guys hit the road during any era, what bands would be your ultimate opener and headliner on a three band/artist bill? St.Valley: In the ultimate dream world, we would want to open for Vance Joy on his tour!

IF YOU LIKE... The Civil Wars • Fleetwood Mac • First Aid Kit

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soundcheck: Kasson

@KASSONBAND @WALLSTPLAZA @2017FMF

www.abovetheskylineband.com

who: where: when: info:

FMF2017 presents Kasson Wall St Plaza Thursday, April 21st • 7:30pm @KassonBand • KassonMusic.com

Kasson has shared stages with national acts such as Awolnation, Fall Out Boy, Young the Giant, Weezer and more. They have also performed as headliners at the Florida Music Festival with crowds of over 1,800 on the Wall Street stage in consecutive years. Their single “Gold” has been streamed over 80,000 times on Spotify & Rdio, as they make their third return to the FMF Mainstage! aXis: So you guys really made a splash in the scene since your last appearance at FMF. How do you maintain momentum and keep it interesting for the local/regional audience? Kasson: That’s the million dollar question, right? For starters, we’re always working to develop a great team to build on our live performances with new music, sound, lighting and crowd participation to create a fun and engaging experience at every show. For us it’s all about staying connected and always working to discover new ways to reach people. We do our best to keep our social media personal by having real conversations with fans through twitter and facebook. We recently started doing open mic gigs in an effort to connect with the local music community and people we might not reach otherwise. aXis: Being a brother tandem in the band, how do you guys get along during the rehearsal and tracking process having grown up together? Kasson: There’s definitely a different dynamic to working with your sibling, especially your twin brother. It’s nice because we pretty much had the same start to life with the same musical training at first, so for us to vibe off each other typically comes really easily when writing and producing. There will always be some bickering and arguing when working with siblings or even long time friends. It was just a matter of learning how to translate that into productivity. That was definitely a learning experience for us and we recognize how far we’ve come with that. aXis: Orlando has always had a vibrant local scene, how do you feel it’s embraced the band, from the venues to the media, to the fans? Kasson: We love it! We’ve been fortunate enough to get started in this city where there are so many great local venues to play who are always pushing to bring in acts of all kinds, new and old, to capture an audience. We’re also hearing from a lot of the local night clubs lately who are trying to build a weekly/monthly rock scene. This is such a cool step forward that we hope becomes a real trend here in town. In terms of media, it’s just so abundant now. Everyone has a blog these days, a voice, and typically some kind of listener. On top of all that we can’t leave out the fans. They’re the ones that keep us doing what we do. Being in contact with them, seeing them at shows, talking with them after, hearing from them through their own personal blogs, it’s what keeps us motivated and working hard toward our goals. aXis: Have to ask about the name, where did it derive from? Kasson: We get this a lot. As children, we (Durik and Evan) grew up in a small town in the mountains of New York on Canada Lake. One day I (Durik) was cleaning out a classic Chevy Caprice that my grandfather had given me just before he passed and in the glove box was a letter with his name and the street address to the where we grew up, Kasson Drive. Our grandfather had built a few of the houses on the street as well as owned and operated the local general store. That street was part our Grandfather’s dream and, for us, was a representation of his strength, wisdom and persistence in working hard everyday to realize those dreams. aXis: If you guys hit the road during any era, what bands would be your ultimate opener and headliner on a three band bill? Kasson: Led Zeppelin, Kasson, Rolling Stones

IF YOU LIKE... Walk the Moon • Imagine Dragons • Young the Giant

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soundcheck: G.W. Souther

@GWSOUTHER @CHURCHSTREETORL @2017FMF

Phantom Phunk eclectic sound

who: where: when: info:

FMF2017 presents G.W. Souther Church Street Market Friday, April 21st • 11:30pm @gwsouther • www.gwsouther.com

G.W. Souther is one of Central Florida’s rising acts consisting of 4 guys from the southern states of Alabama & Georgia. The Orlando-based band is currently blending the likes of Soul, R&B, Blues, Funk, & Rock guaranteed to keep you entertained and in good spirits. You can catch them at B.B. King’s Blues Club in Orlando, Florida every Monday night playing the blues as well as many of your old time favorite classic tunes. They are currently spending the majority of their time in the studio building a body of art that will in hopes be released by the end of the year. Stay tuned... aXis: Growing up in Bama and Georgia, how would you compare the Orlando music scene to your hometowns? GW: Orlando has provided us with a chance to earn a living doing what we love. I mean we love home too, but we don’t see much of that as original artists back home. The experience here in Orlando has been amazing for us so far. aXis: You’ve had the steady gig at BB Kings, how is playing a consistent venue like that compared to some of the other local bars and clubs on the regional circuit? GW: We try our best to treat every venue the same way. The only difference is the song choices that we sometimes have to avoid at B.B. Kings as you could imagine why. Not that it takes away from the show, but it disciplines us to be versatile in not only song choice, but more so the specific style of the song. Other places we can flip songs our way a little bit more. Either way, it’s all fun to us. It’s still music at the end of the day. aXis: So performing in that setting, you are forced to throw the party each night, what are some of the band’s crafty tricks to get people up out of their seats and moving? GW: Well in the original music world, you don’t really know what works until you’ve developed your songs over time. Places like B.B. Kings are fairly easy when the crowd comes to have a good time. You can almost guess what they want to hear next sometimes. How you know that one classic song that the husband and wife once danced to when they first married, or the folks who’s roots are the old school classics, or just simply a party crowd that walked in the door ready to leave it all there. Having sat around and listened to the oldies our parents played when we were kids and experimenting with the new era of music has given us an unlimited platform to entertain. Once we have them dancing and having a great time, we just have to experience that moment together. aXis: Weava on keys also did a lot of session work mixing and tracking with major pop artists. How does that help and influence the band’s tracking as well as live performances? GW: We all create music and have been making music for years prior to G.W. Souther. Any pop music influence you hear is 9 times out of 10 Weaver’s doing. We are always arguing about music. Its not a bad thing though. It’s actually a beautiful thing once we all get in rehearsal and play what music was created. It opens the door for so many ideas to experiment with. Blending the likes of live instrumentation and software production to develop this album has been quite an experience. We all bring a different lane of the musical taste to the table. When we contribute to our many focus points such as studio production and on stage performance, there’s so many ideas that come to mind and we are only just getting started. aXis: If you guys hit the road during any era, what bands would be your ultimate opener and headliner on a three band bill? GW: That’s an even harder question but Bob Marley’s vibe along with the work ethic and production level on and off stage of Michael Jackson and Prince would just do it. Let’s say Bob Marley opens and Prince close. Too tough to answer though.

IF YOU LIKE: Bob Marley and the Wailers John Mayer • The Main Squeeze

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@MUSICBYJOHNK @WALLSTPLAZA @2017FMF

soundcheck: John.K who: where: when: info:

FMF2017 presents John.K Wall St Plaza Friday, April 21st • 7:30pm @MusicbyJohnK • MusicbyJohnK.com

With depth that accompanies wisdom, the grit of anxiety and influences of yesteryear’s troubadours, enter John.k: a singer-songwriter whose artistry spins on a luminous axis of voice and soul. His highly-anticipated indie-pop debut, scheduled for March 7, 2017, is a powerful and energetic composition guaranteed to exercise the hair from your arms through its chilling harmonies and gospel undertones. “Runnin” seamlessly blends sharp, melodic pop lyricism and heartfelt blues propelled by lush instrumentation and an instantly unforgettable hook. Rarely does such a new name in the market deserve to be labeled as a true find, but such is the case with John.k. “Runnin” is the first single off his forthcoming full-length LP, slated for a Summer 2017 release and combines jaw-dropping majesty and sonic invention, showcasing the artist’s inimitable vision and talent fully and without cliché. And this is merely the beginning – expect a stacked remix package, the official music video for “Runnin,” following his recent sold out tour with X Factor USA winners Alex and Sierra. aXis: So your single ‘Runnin’ is exploding on various web channels and socially, let’s talk promotion first, how did you intro the track, and get the momentum rolling? John.K: After Nylon Magazine showed interest in premiering ‘Runnin’, we turned our main focus to Spotify playlists. Young & Free immediately picked us up and the single landed on New Music Friday a few days after. This combination really gave ‘Runnin’ legs

aXis: Orlando has always had a vibrant local scene, how do you feel it’s embraced you as an artist, from the venues to the media, to the fans? John.K: I’m looking forward to finding out.

aXis: You have played with a trio, as well as solo, how do the experiences differ, and what set up are you bringing to the FMF Stage? John.K: There’s no better feeling than being completely in the pocket with a group of musicians. That being said, there’s a vulnerability in playing solo that you don’t always get with a full aXis: On the production side, you worked on this locally and have created a band. For FMF I’m going to make a solo performance feel like I’m being accompanied by a full band. I want to bring the best of both worlds and take listeners on a journey. I’ll have my vocal production team, how does the collaboration process come about? John.K: Two years ago, Rob Zarrilli and I had an a cappella concept for a song. We went to Plush looper, keyboard and a drum pad with me and I’ll use all of them together to bring a fullest Studios to look for potential producers and some musicians to bring it to life, and we met Ethan sound possible to a solo set. Curtis. Ethan connected us to a few different producers over the next year as we built different versions of the same concept song over and over leading ultimately to frustration. Last May, we sat aXis: If you hit the road during any era, what bands would be your ultidown with Ethan and expressed to him that we wanted to take the music to the next level and Ethan mate opener and headliner on a three band bill? immediately introduced us to FVCES (that same day.) ‘Runnin’ was the product of our first creative John.K: Openers: Joe Cocker, Bill Withers, Ray Charles, Hall n Oats, The Allman Brothers! Headliners: The Beatles, Michael Jackson, Queen! session later that week and we haven’t stopped creating together ever since.

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soundcheck: Eden Shireen

@EDEN_SHIREEN @WALLSTPLAZA @2017FMF

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FMF2017 presents Eden Shireen Wall Street Plaza Saturday, April 22nd • 7:00pm @Eden_Shireen • EdenShireen.com

Eden Shireen has written her own narrative in the music industry by expressing her own melodic storytelling with an eclectic blend of pop, indie and folk. The 20-year singer songwriter from Land O’ Lakes, Florida is capturing audience hearts with her freshly scripted lyrical tales of heartbreak and young love. Noted in recent area press as an up and coming young artist to watch, Shireen’s popularity has been on the rise since she became a 2015 Florida GRAMMY Showcase finalist and the headliner of the Eden Shireen Live in Manila, Philippines tour. With two EPs available on iTunes, Shireen has set her goals on reaching audiences beyond her Tampa Bay area hometown. aXis: You made your debut at FMF fresh out of high school at the Florida Grammy Showcase, how was that experience cutting your teeth to an industry showcase crowd? Eden: Being involved with the Florida Music Festival fresh out of high school was an amazing growing experience for me in terms of a live showcasing of my recorded work. It was actually the first time I had put together a full band and performed with that many musicians on such a huge stage. It was a wonderful eye opener to the ventures that music could lead me to and the benefits of playing live with such a diverse group of musicians. aXis: How did ‘showcasing’ help to craft your live show and songwriting as opposed to just working in the studio? Eden: Showcasing helped to craft my live show and songwriting in terms of allowing me to see the powers of those two things individually. How your song sounds and vibes in a songwriting session is very different from how it may feel when performed live. When I write my music, I think of how the songs will translate live in terms of production and presence, but you never know what your audience is expecting – you truly must be confident in your work and execute it with the belief that it is who you are as an artist, and therefore, in a songwriting session you must really believe in what you’re writing. It all starts there. aXis: The Tampa area has a fairly diverse music scene, would you say the venues have embraced the local scene, as well as some of the Fests like Gasparilla and others? Eden: Tampa has truly grown in the last two years; it’s so amazing to see the kind of local growth that is happening. Venues like The Orpheum, The Local 662, The State Theatre, The Crowbar, and the Hideaway café, are venues that are opening their doors to the bands really trying to breakthrough and gain a fan base. A radio station in Tampa, 97X, hosts Local Band Spotlights at Ferg’s Live for bands to compete in hopes of opening at the Backyard BBQ and the Next Big Thing festival. I’m currently competing in the 97X Backyard BBQ competition – it’s amazing that we as local musicians have these opportunities. aXis: Have to ask about the Philippines tour, how did that come about, and how was that experience? Eden: I decided after my first record came out I wanted and needed to have more than my close friends and family members listening to my music. It was difficult to really find a way to have my music heard, so I decided to delve into cover tunes on YouTube. Ed Sheeran was widely popular at the time, so I decided to cover one his lesser-known songs. In choosing the love interest for the video, I asked a fellow musician, one I truly respected and who had an established fan base. I had hoped his fans would watch the cover, like it, and find my music, and hopefully connect with it. Thankfully, that’s just what happened. He was planning a tour of the Philippines for the following summer, and since so many of his fans liked my music, they signed a petition to have his management/production team there bring me along. I can’t express how this detail affected me. The fans wanted me to tour as well. Because of this, the production company decided that not only would I open for this artist, but that I would headline my own show, host my own meet and greet, and conduct live radio interviews for my fans.

If you like... Katy Perry • Ingrid Michaelson • Taylor Swift

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soundcheck: Chase The Jaguar who: where: when: info:

@CHASETHEJAGUAR @WALLSTPLAZA @2017FMF

FMF2017 presents Chase The Jaguar Wall Street Plaza Thursday, April 21st • 8:00pm @ChaseTheJaguarMusic • ChaseTheJaguar.com

Chase The Jaguar is a Miami-based indie rock band formed in early 2016. Their self-titled EP was released 4 months after the band was born, surpassing all expectations, and being the first step for the band to start gigging on the most important venues in south Florida and touring around the US and internationally. David and Sebastian have been playing music together since childhood. Since Mike and Kevin met the Fox brothers the band has been together: first at the studio, to later start performing under the name of CHASE THE JAGUAR. aXis: A couple Argentinian born brothers by way of Miami, how did you come about being highly influenced by the Brit sounds of Radiohead, Muse and others? CTJ: Our love for brit music/ bands really stems back from chidhood, our parents loved the Beatles, Pink Floyd, and The Rolling Stones, and they also loved Phil Collins, Peter Gabriel and Queen. So our ears are conditioned to love bands ftom England. Lets be honest England had produced some of the best bands and acts in the history of music. aXis: On that note, how do the brothers get along, does it ever get ugly like another Brit pair from Oasis?! CTJ: The best part of being in a band with your as brother is that you can help each other aXis: If you guys hit the road during any era, what to grow an develope on a dirext and honest way. Thats also includes cursing at each oher bands would be your ultimate opener and headliner and having agruments but we are nothing like the Oasis brothers. They need therapy lol on a three band bill? CTJ: Open with Nirvana close with Radio Head aXis: You’ve seen a lot of support down south since your EP dropped last Summer, is there a budding scene in the WP/Lauderdale/Miami aXis: Interesting name… have to know where it areas? derived from? CTJ: To be honest South Florida is behind when compared to the other music scenes of CTJ: “We were trying to find a good name for the band and the USA when it comes to the genre of music that we are into. It is growing but in my opin- nothing really stuck in the begining. Then one day I was listening to a song by Cage the Elephant ion it has a long way to catch up with other cities like NYC, LA or AUSTIN. and I thought to myself, what is the opposite (kinda) of their name. And I said, “Chase the Jaguar.” I brought it to the band and it caught traction although my brother had another name in mind but aXis: With fests like Okeechobee and Sunfest becoming annual staples, slowly shifted to CTJ. So I guess we should thank Cage the Elephant for inspiring us to create our both are supporting local music, do you see helping to drive those band name. scenes? CTJ: Absolutely, any music festival that resembles Okeechobee and Sunfest will naturaly give If you like... the music sceen in Florida monentum to grow. Kings of Leon • Young the Giant • Phoenix

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FMF2017 KEYNOTE: KEVIN LYMAN

@KEVINLYMAN @ROSENCOLLEGE @2017FMF

what: FMF2017 welcomes Kevin Lyman where: UCF Rosen College • Darden Auditorium when: Friday, April 21st • 11am who: @KevinLyman • VansWarpedTour.com The Florida Music Festival & Conference celebrates 17 years of introducing top tier music industry innovators to the aspiring music business students, regional industry and independent musicians.The 17th Annual edition is excited to announce a vital game changer in the business of live music, welcoming Warped Tour founder and seminal festival creator Kevin Lyman of 4Fini Productions.We caught up with Kevin on the evening of his Warped Tour 2017 line up announcement party to talk about the business of punk rock, touring and his favorite home away from home... Central Florida! aXis: Going into your 23rd year, what’s the secret to continuing the energy and maintaining creativity for the annual returnees? Lyman: That’s 23, it’s the 23rd year actually. It’s kind of trying to curate a festival through their eyes and ears and try to give them a platform to enjoy and experience different things. So it just, I don’t know, it’s what I do well. You know some people fix boat engines well. aXis: You were born to do this. Lyman: I guess I was born to do creative events and try to intertwine all the things that I do now. aXis: What are some of the challenges introducing new blood to the audience and on stage? Lyman: You don’t get trapped and keep booking the same thing. You gotta open your mind to experience new music. Everyone doesn’t realize that Katty Perry was that new blood person on Warped tour, Bebe Rexha is all over the radio, or G-easy. You gotta open your mind when you come to Warped Tour. aXis: Is there a punk rocker born every year, or do you see th younger generation skewing to more different sub-gernes? Lyman: No, I think punk rock is in your heart. So you get a punk rock in country and play country, but still be country. You could be rap and still be punk rock. Punk rock is more spirit than music. I’m hearing some great punk rock. I don’t want to take an easy cliche and say every time there’s a weird time in politics you get great punk rock, but we’ll probably have some great punk rock songs in the next few years. aXis: Your lineup intro is in Orlando and Florida seems to be home away from you and the festival, so what’s the allure for Orlando? Lyman: No, I think punk rock is in your heart. So you get a punk rock in country and play country, but still be country. You could be rap and still be punk rock. Punk rock is more spirit than music. I’m hearing some great punk rock. I don’t want to take an easy cliche and say every time there’s a weird time in politics you get great punk rock, but we’ll probably have some great punk rock songs in the next few years. aXis: Is there a punk rocker born every year, or do you see th younger generation skewing to more different sub-gernes? Lyman: Fishing. I love fishing. I love coming down here. I love the water. I love the ocean, and I love the everglades. I like nature settings. aXis: Any fond your crazy or craziest memories of past festivals in Florida or in Orlando specifically? Lyman: It usually always has to do with the rain or the mud, [and] wind, but it also has to do with waking up and watching when we were down in [the] park camping. You wake up in St. Petersburg and you see the dolphins swim by the tour bus. It’s a very special day, so some people say “Why don’t you play the amphitheater?” I go, “We wouldn’t have this view.”

aXis: What’s your favorite warped performance, and was it here or anywhere else? Lyman: My favorite would have been in Spain. We played there and we played in the Bull Ring, where all the bulls run, in the running of the bulls. We were playing in this ancient bull ring, then we all took showers in the bathroom. I remember that day pretty well. aXis: We did an interview with Brad Nowell from Sublime in 1995 for the Warped preview, and he claims that you guys wouldn’t let him bring Lou Dog on the bus, since they had to share with other bands, Is this true and do you allow dogs now? Lyman: That is true. I didn’t like Lou Dog, I will admit. I love animals, but Lou Dog was an untrained animal and he bit a lot of people. So I didn’t let him come. Now it’s a balance, a person raises their dog and they have insurance. aXis: Any advice for aspiring tour promoters at local colleges, and how should they start digging in before and after graduation? Lyman: Get as involved as you possibly can in every facet. Don’t just work on punk rock, if you like punk rock. Learn how to make sound a a church. Get as much exposure as possible when you’re young, and get that experience. It will come in handy. Later on [you can] specialize and do what you like. aXis: If you could do back and book three bands for the ultimate all time Warped Festival main stage, who would they be? Lyman: The Ramones, The Clash, and the original Dead Kennedys. - Sydney Stubbs

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MAKE YOUR EARS MELT

01 Rocket Man Elton John Tribute HOUSE OF BLUES 1490 Buena Vista Dr., Lake Buena Vista Hob.com/Orlando Friday, Apr. 7• 7:30 p.m. / Prices vary

02 Colossal

COMEDY/ROMANCE Friday, Apr. 7 Gloria is an out-of-work party girl who, after getting kicked out of her apartment by her boyfriend, is forced to leave her life in New York and move back to her hometown. When news reports surface that a giant creature is destroying Seoul, South Korea, Gloria gradually comes to the realization that she is somehow connected to this far-off phenomenon. As events begin to spin out of control, Gloria must determine why her seemingly insignificant existence has such a colossal effect on the fate of the world.

03 Fiery Sushi ft. Saros/ Beach Casino/McKinney Griffith

05 ROCKET MAN ELTON JOHN TRIBUTE @ HOUSE OF BLUES • FRIDAY, APR. 7 • 7:30 P.M

WILL’S PUB 1042 N. Mills Ave., Orlando Willspub.org Friday, Apr. 7• 7:30 p.m. / Prices vary

15 Kehlani the Sweetsexysavage Tour w/ Ella Mai, Johkoy, Noodles

09 Hoyle

WILL’S PUB 1042 N. Mills Ave., Orlando Willspub.org Saturday, Apr.8• 8 p.m. / Prices vary

04 Portugal. The Man

PLAZA LIVE 425 N. Bumby Ave., Orlando Plazaliveorlando.org Friday, Apr. 7• 8 p.m. / Prices vary

PLAZA LIVE 425 N. Bumby Ave., Orlando Plazaliveorlando.org Sunday, Apr. 9• 7 p.m. / Prices vary

16 Storm the Campus 10 mile race

10 Hoyle

CFE ARENA 12777 Gemini Blvd., Orlando Stormthecampus.com Sunday, Apr. 9• 7 a.m. / Prices vary The 4th annual Storm The Campus is taking place on the University of Central Florida Campus. Storm The Campus is a 10-mile run hosted by the sports business management students at UCF.The 10-mile race will take runners past unique and stunning architecture, including Brighthouse Networks Stadium, CFE Arena, and Jay Bergman Field.

WILL’S PUB 1042 N. Mills Ave., Orlando Willspub.org Saturday, Apr.8• 8 p.m. / Prices vary

05 Your Name. (Kimi No Na Wa.)

ANIMATION/DRAMA/ROMANCE Friday, Apr. 7 From director Makoto Shinkai, the innovative mind behind Voices of a Distant Star and 5 Centimeters Per Second, comes a beautiful masterpiece about time, the thread of fate, and the hearts of two young souls.

17 Leela James & Daley

HOUSE OF BLUES 1490 Buena Vista Dr., Lake Buena Vista Hob.com/Orlando Sunday, Apr. 9• 9 p.m. / Prices vary

06 Old Dominion

HARD ROCK 6050 Universal Blvd., Orlando Hardrock.com Saturday, Apr.8• 8 p.m. / Prices vary

18 Oriented Music Group Presents: Monday Night Funk Jam

07 Drink Around the World

WALL ST PLAZA Wall St. Plaza, Orlando Wallstplaza.net Saturday, Apr.8• 6-9 p.m. / Prices vary Travel to all of your favorite destinations while enjoying authentic FULL size signature cocktails from around the globe, without leaving Downtown Orlando! Each themed area will represent each location’s culture with cocktails specifically crafted from that part of the world for your drinking pleasure.You can experience some world culture as you make your way around Wall St. Plaza and Heritage Square Park.

08 Hoyle

STORM THE CAMPUS 10 MILE RACE @ CFE ARENA

11 Carolina By Jessica Klee

PLAZA LIVE 425 N. Bumby Ave., Orlando Plazaliveorlando.org Saturday, Apr.8• 6:30 p.m. / Prices vary

WILL’S PUB 1042 N. Mills Ave., Orlando Willspub.org Monday, Apr. 10• 9 p.m. / Prices vary

19 Bringing Down The House-2017 Live Showcase HOUSE OF BLUES 1490 Buena Vista Dr., Lake Buena Vista Hob.com/Orlando Tuesday, Apr. 11• 6 p.m. / Prices vary

12 Owen

WILL’S PUB 1042 N. Mills Ave., Orlando Willspub.org Saturday, Apr.8• 8 p.m. / Prices vary

THE SOCIAL 54 N. Orange Avenue, Orlando Thesocial.org Saturday, Apr.8• 7 p.m. / Prices vary

13 Superhero 5K

ROTH FAMILY JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER OF GREATER ORLANDO 851 N. Maitland Ave., Maitland Orlandojcc.org Sunday, Apr. 9• 8a.m. / Prices vary Run, walk, or roll this race with your cape flying behind you! Soar through beautiful Maitland on foot, on blades, or pushing a stroller, and then stay for the food trucks, swimming, and festivities through 12pm!

14 The Devyl Nellys LEELA JAMES & DALEY @ HOUSE OF BLUES

WILL’S PUB 1042 N. Mills Ave., Orlando Willspub.org Sunday, Apr. 9• 8 p.m. / Prices vary

OWEN @ THE SOCIAL

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MAKE ROCKPRIL EPIC

VISUALS • NOISE • VOICES • MOTIVATION 20 Disenchanted! The Hilarious Hit Musical

PLAZA LIVE 425 N. Bumby Ave., Orlando Plazaliveorlando.org Tuesday-Thursday, Apr. 11-20• Times/ Prices vary Your Favourite Princesses are coming to town…and they’re setting the record straight!Poisoned apples. Glass slippers. Who needs ‘em?! Not Snow White and her posse of disenchanted princesses in the hilarious hit musical that’s anything but Grimm. Forget the princesses you think you know – the original storybook heroines have come back to life to set the record straight. After multiple sold-out runs in the USA, these royal renegades tossed off their tiaras to bring their hilariously subversive, notfor-the-kiddies musical to you – and what you thought about princesses will never be the same!

21 Mod Sun ft. Marty Grimes /Swaghollywood

28 KILLSWITCH ENGAGE & ANTHRAX-THE KILLTHRAX TOUR @ HOUSE OF BLUES

THE SOCIAL 54 N. Orange Avenue, Orlando Thesocial.org Wednesday, Apr. 12• 7 p.m. / Prices vary

22 Hybrid Sanity/Plane versus Cult/ Bear in the Woods/ Elliot & the Evening Noose WILL’S PUB 1042 N. Mills Ave., Orlando Willspub.org Wednesday, Apr. 12• 8 p.m. / Prices vary

Thursday, Apr. 13• 6:45 p.m. / Prices vary Orlando’s largest office party! Held exclusively for Florida’s corporate community; businesses and non-profit organizations form teams and participate in the IOA Corporate 5k for camaraderie, friendly competition and celebrating with co-workers.The participating population is made up of over 18,000 runners and walkers from over 700 companies, non-profit organizations and 200+ CEOs.

28 Killswitch Engage & Anthrax The Killthrax Tour

33 Acid Mothers Temple ft. Babylon

HOUSE OF BLUES 1490 Buena Vista Dr., Lake Buena Vista Hob.com/Orlando Thursday, Apr. 13• 6 p.m. / Prices vary

23 Ones to Watch Presents: Gnash-The Sleepover Tour

HOUSE OF BLUES 1490 Buena Vista Dr., Lake Buena Vista Hob.com/Orlando Wednesday, Apr. 12• 6:30 p.m. / Prices vary

Friday, Apr. 14• 7 p.m. / Prices vary Discover the best in Scotches, bourbons, and whiskeys— from locally-produced bourbons to single malts, from small batches to single grains, from the new to the classics. Meet brand ambassadors who will offer their unique insights and descriptions on many different products. Sample dishes from the hottest local restaurants. Enjoy music over a cold beer, samplings of whiskey, or a cigar.Additional vendors round out the evening — but whiskey is the main act! Let the us take your tastebuds on a unparalleled journey! THE SOCIAL 54 N. Orange Avenue, Orlando Thesocial.org Friday, Apr. 14• 8 p.m. / Prices vary

24 Chronixx ft. Jesse Royla /Max Glazer (Federation Sound) THE BEACHAM 46 N. Orange Avenue, Orlando Thebeacham.com Wednesday, Apr. 12• 8 p.m. / Prices vary

34 The Fate of the Furious

ACTION&ADVENTURE/DRAMA Friday, Apr. 14 The latest installment of the Fast and the Furious franchise welcomes two Oscar-winning actresses: Charlize Theron plays Cipher, the latest villain to torment Dominic Toretto and his crew, while Helen Mirren joins the cast after publicly lobbying for a role to sate her real-life love of racing.

35 Oh Captain My Captain/ Broken Streetlights/Outtatime/ The Robinsons

25 Kaleigh Baker

WILL’S PUB 1042 N. Mills Ave., Orlando Willspub.org Friday, Apr. 14• 8 p.m. / Prices vary

WILL’S PUB 1042 N. Mills Ave., Orlando Willspub.org Thursday, Apr. 13• 10 p.m. / Prices vary

26 Fortunate Youth ft. Josh Heinrichs/Iya Terra

MOD SUN FT. MARTY GRIMES/SWAGHOLLYWOOD

THE SOCIAL 54 N. Orange Avenue, Orlando Thesocial.org Thursday, Apr. 13• 8 p.m. / Prices vary

29 Jarabe De Palo

THE BEACHAM 46 N. Orange Avenue, Orlando Thebeacham.com Thursday, Apr. 13• 9 p.m. / Prices vary

27 Insurance Office of America Corporate 5K LAKE EOLA Central Blvd & Eola Dr., Orlando Trackshack.com

36 Testament

HOUSE OF BLUES 1490 Buena Vista Dr., Lake Buena Vista Hob.com/Orlando Friday, Apr. 14• 6 p.m. / Prices vary

30 The Outcasts

DRAMA Friday, Apr. 14 Best friends Jodi and Mindy have suffered years of torment from the school’s alpha female.They plan to ride out their senior year under the radar, but when they become the victim of a humiliating prank, they hatch a plan to unite the outcasts of the school and start a social revolution.

31 Classic Albums Live: Led Zeppelin “Physical Graffiti” HARD ROCK 6050 Universal Blvd., Orlando Hardrock.com Friday, Apr. 14• 8 p.m. / Prices vary

23 GNASH-THE SLEEPOVER TOUR @ HOUSE OF BLUES

32 Whiskey Business

CHEYENNE SALOON & OPERA HOUSE 128 W. Church ST., Orlando Orlandoweeklytickets.com

CHRONIXX FT. JESSE ROYLA/MAX GLAZER

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MELT YOUR FACE OFF

VISUALS • NOISE • VOICES • MOTIVATION

43 Native Culture/Delta and Dawn ft. The Underhill Family Orchestra and The Young Step WILL’S PUB 1042 N. Mills Ave., Orlando Willspub.org Saturday, Apr. 15• 8 p.m. / Prices vary

WILL’S PUB 1042 N. Mills Ave., Orlando Willspub.org Tuesday, Apr.18• 10 p.m. / Prices vary

WILL’S PUB 1042 N. Mills Ave., Orlando Willspub.org Saturday, Apr. 15• 10:30 p.m. / Prices vary

51 The Maine Lovely, Little, Lonely World Tour HOUSE OF BLUES 1490 Buena Vista Dr., Lake Buena Vista Hob.com/Orlando Wednesday, Apr. 19• 6:30 p.m. / Prices vary

45 Fiela La Vega

HOUSE OF BLUES 1490 Buena Vista Dr., Lake Buena Vista Hob.com/Orlando Saturday, Apr. 15• 7:30 p.m. / Prices vary

37 SiriusXM Hits 1 Presents Panic! At the Disco AMWAY CENTER 400 W. Church St. #200, Orlando Amwaycenter.com Friday, Apr. 14• 7 p.m. / Prices vary

38 The Lost City of Z

DRAMA/ACTION&ADVENTURE Friday, Apr. 14 Based on author David Grann’s nonfiction bestseller,“The Lost City of Z” tells the incredible true story of British explorer Percy Fawcett (Charlie Hunnam), who journeys into the Amazon at the dawn of the 20th century and discovers evidence of a previously unknown, advanced civilization that may have once inhabited the region.

52 Eugene Snowden’s

46 Chris RockTotal Blackout Tour 2017

DR. PHILLIPS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS 445 S. Magnolia Ave., Orlando Drphillipscenter.org Sunday-Monday, Apr.16-17• Times/ Prices vary

47 Will’s Pub & SFS Present Poca’s Hottest 6th Annual Cook-off, Concert & Food Drive

53 La Secta All-Star

HOUSE OF BLUES 1490 Buena Vista Dr., Lake Buena Vista Hob.com/Orlando Thursday, Apr. 20• 8 p.m. / Prices vary

WILL’S PUB 1042 N. Mills Ave., Orlando Willspub.org Thursday, Apr. 20• 8 p.m. / Prices vary

55 Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness

HOUSE OF BLUES 1490 Buena Vista Dr., Lake Buena Vista Hob.com/Orlando Friday, Apr. 21• 6:30 p.m. / Prices vary

AMWAY CENTER 400 W. Church St. #200, Orlando Amwaycenter.com Saturday, Apr. 15• 7:30 p.m. / Prices vary

ORLANDO FESTIVAL PARK 2911 E. Robinson St., Orlando Tatertotfestival.com Saturday, Apr. 15• 1-4 p.m. / Prices vary Come and sample dozens of domestic, imported and crafted beers and sample delicious tater tot creations for your guilty dining pleasure.Combined with all of the beer you can legally drink, delicious tater tots, a side of live music and funtimes… this event will be a day you will never forget. You just may have dreams about it for a long time afterwards.

WILL’S PUB 1042 N. Mills Ave., Orlando Willspub.org Wednesday, Apr. 19• 10 p.m. / Prices vary

54 Teach Me Equals/Dog Island/ Bengal/Mr. Hymn

WILL’S PUB 1042 N. Mills Ave., Orlando Willspub.org Sunday, Apr.16• 2 p.m. / Prices vary

39 Ariana Grande

40 Tater Tots and Beer Festival

WILL’S PUB 1042 N. Mills Ave., Orlando Willspub.org Tuesday, Apr.18• 7 p.m. / Prices vary

50 Lounge Diggaz

44 Airport Sunshine

ARIANA GRANDE @ AMWAY CENTER

49 Diet Cig

56 Spooky Empire Retro CHRIS ROCK • TOTAL BLACKOUT TOUR 2017

48 Robotman

WILL’S PUB 1042 N. Mills Ave., Orlando Willspub.org Monday, Apr.17• 9:30 p.m. / Prices vary

WYNDHAM ORLANDO RESORT INTERNATIONAL ORLANDO 8001 International Dr., Orlando Spookyempire.com Friday-Sunday, Apr. 21-23• Times/ Prices vary Spooky Empire is a 3-day convention based with a Halloween, Horror, and Rock-n-Roll genre. Events include Autograph Signings, Q&As, Tattoo Festival, Live Performances, Cosplay and Costume Contest, Large Exhibitor Room and tons more!

41 Orlando Philharmonic: The Final Frontier

BOB CARR THEATER 401 W. Livingston St., Orlando Drphillipscenter.org Saturday, Apr.15• 2& 8 p.m. / Prices vary Science fiction and space travel have never been more exciting than they will be in this salute to famous space movies, sci-fi television programs and superheroes. From “Lost in Space” to “E.T.”, from “Star Trek” to “Star Wars” we’ll journey through space and time with the help of Commander William T. Riker of the Starship Enterprise himself, Jonathan Frakes.

42 Pig Run of Lake Nona

LAKE NONA YMCA 9055 Northlake Pkwy., Orlando Pigrunoflakenona.com Saturday, Apr. 15• 9 a.m. / Prices vary The Lucky 7th Annual “PIG RUN of Lake Nona” is a non-timed 5K fun run with a TWIST. At the halfway point of the run you will get the chance to enter our famous “PIG PEN” and attempt to eat some delicious donuts! Then, after finishing your delicious treats, you will embark on your journey to finish the last half of the run. How many donuts you ask? That is completely up to you!! HOW HUNGRY ARE YOU?!?!!

51 THE MAINE - LOVELY, LITTLE, LONELY WORLD TOUR @ HOUSE OF BLUES

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57 Tower of Power

PLAZA LIVE 425 N. Bumby Ave., Orlando Plazaliveorlando.org Friday, Apr. 21• 7 p.m. / Prices vary

58 Mercer and Johnson ft. Dirty Laundry

WILL’S PUB 1042 N. Mills Ave., Orlando Willspub.org Friday, Apr. 21• 9:30 p.m. / Prices vary

59 TEDxUCF

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA 4000 Central Florida Blvd., STE.208, Orlando Osi.ucf.edu/tedxucf Friday, Apr. 21• 6 p.m. / Prices vary In the spirit of ideas worth spreading,TED has created a program called TEDx.TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. Our event is called TEDxUCF, where x=independently organized TED event. At our TEDxUCF event, TEDTalks video and live speakers will combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group.

THE M.E. TOUR FEAT. MARSHA AMBROSIUS & ERIC BENET

60 Alton Brown Live: Eat Your Science-Direct From Broadway

DR. PHILLIPS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS 445 S. Magnolia Ave., Orlando Drphillipscenter.org Saturday, Apr. 22• 3 & 8 p.m. / Prices vary Alton Brown Live: Eat Your Science is the follow-up to the smash Edible

60 ALTON BROWN LIVE: EAT YOUR SCIENCE-DIRECT FROM BROADWAY @ DR. PHILLIPS CENTER Inevitable tour. Fans can expect all-new everything including songs, multimedia presentations, talk-show antics, and bigger-and-better, potentially dangerous, food demonstrations.

61 Orlando’s Most Authentic German Fest

GERMAN AMERICA SOCIETY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA 381 Orange Lane, Casselberry Orlandogermanclub.com Saturday, Apr. 22• 2 p.m. / Prices vary It’s German Fest! For all you devotees of Oompa-pa bands, German beer, Bavarian style food, lively crowds and Chicken dancing - do we have the fest for you! If you are looking for authenticity, this is the place to come. Join us in our Biergarten where you will find fabulous German food, plenty of Hofbrau Beer on tap, schunkeling, toasting to Ein Prosit, and live musical entertainment all day long, which when combined brings out the best in fest camaraderie.

62 Hannibal Buress

THE BEACHAM 46 N. Orange Avenue, Orlando Thebeacham.com Saturday, Apr. 22• 6 p.m. / Prices vary

1180 Seven Seas Dr.,Lake Buena Vista Rundisney.com Sunday, Apr.23• 5:30 a.m. / Prices vary It is a weekend of galactic fun and fantastic runs during the StarWars Half Marathon – The Dark Side - at the Walt Disney World® Resort. You’ll be running on Darth Vader’s turf with the Emperor’s white uniformed stormtroopers cheering you on your way. Darth Vader, the Galactic Empire Sith Lord, has a weekend of powerful surprises in store including spectacular runs, special events, entertainment, and much, much more!

65 The M.E. Tour Featuring Marsha Ambrosius and Eric Benet HOUSE OF BLUES 1490 Buena Vista Dr., Lake Buena Vista Hob.com/Orlando Sunday, Apr. 23• 6:30 p.m. / Prices vary

66 GWADCIP$

WILL’S PUB 1042 N. Mills Ave., Orlando Willspub.org Sunday, Apr. 23• 9 p.m. / Prices vary

67 Useless Jester/Scholars & Scoundrels/John Lee Wyatt/ Mixed UP

63 Dial Drive/ 69 Fingers/ Effit WILL’S PUB 1042 N. Mills Ave., Orlando Willspub.org Sunday, Apr. 23• 8 p.m. / Prices vary

WILL’S PUB 1042 N. Mills Ave., Orlando Willspub.org Monday, Apr. 24• 8 p.m. / Prices vary

64 Star Wars Half Marathon

68 VEDA

WALT DISNEY WORLD

WILL’S PUB 1042 N. Mills Ave., Orlando Willspub.org Monday, Apr. 24• 10 p.m. / Prices vary

69 Wolfgang & Igor

PLAZA LIVE 425 N. Bumby Ave., Orlando Plazaliveorlando.org Monday, Apr. 24• Time/ Prices vary

70 Somo: The Answers Tour THE BEACHAM 46 N. Orange Avenue, Orlando Thebeacham.com Tuesday, Apr. 25• 7 p.m. / Prices vary

71 The Howlin’ Brothers/ The Prestage Brothers

WILL’S PUB 1042 N. Mills Ave., Orlando Willspub.org Tuesday, Apr. 25• 7 p.m. / Prices vary

72 Tosh.show on Campus

71 THE HOWLIN’ BROTHERS/ THE PRESTAGE BROTHERS @ WILL’S PUB

CFE ARENA 12777 Gemini Blvd., Orlando Cfearena.com Tuesday, Apr. 25• 7:30 p.m. / Prices vary UCF Alum and Central Florida native Daniel Tosh will return to campus on Tuesday, April 25 at 7:30 PM when he brings “tosh.show”, an evening of standup comedy featuring writers and comedians from his Comedy

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VISUALS • NOISE • VOICES • MOTIVATION Saturday, Apr. 29• 7 p.m. / Prices vary

83 Sheryl Crow: Be Myself Tour

DR. PHILLIPS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS 445 S. Magnolia Ave., Orlando Drphillipscenter.org Saturday, Apr. 29• 8 p.m. / Prices vary

84 The Delusionaires/ Bad Spell/ Kenny & The Jets WILL’S PUB 1042 N. Mills Ave., Orlando Willspub.org Saturday, Apr. 29• 9 p.m. / Prices vary

85 Florida Salsa Festival 2017

87 SPOON @ HOUSE OF BLUES • TUESDAY, MAY 1 • 7 P.M.

73 Jonny Lang w/ Sal Belloise

Friday, Apr. 28 A young street magician is left to care for his little sister after their parents’ passing and turns to illegal activities to keep a roof over their heads.When he gets in too deep, his sister is kidnapped and he is forced to use his magic and brilliant mind to save her.

74 Alex Luchun and Larry and Fulford: One,Two Princes

79 Orange Blossom Jamboree Pre-Party w/Applebutter Express, Harmonica Man and the Sawgrass Band, FunkUs and Wild Root

PLAZA LIVE 425 N. Bumby Ave., Orlando Plazaliveorlando.org Tuesday, Apr. 25• 6:30 p.m. / Prices vary

WILL’S PUB 1042 N. Mills Ave., Orlando Willspub.org Tuesday, Apr. 25• 9 p.m. / Prices vary

AMWAY CENTER 400 W. Church St. #200, Orlando Amwaycenter.com Wednesday, Apr. 26• 7:30 p.m. / Prices vary

80 Let’s Play Live!

HARD ROCK 6050 Universal Blvd., Orlando Hardrock.com Friday, Apr. 28• 7:30 p.m. / Prices vary Let’s Play Live brings your favorite YouTube entertainers to one stage for a non-stop frenzy of gaming and comedy. Prepare to laugh your asses off at the idiots from Achievement Hunter and Funhaus, doing what they do best (and worst).

76 Clap Your Hands Say Yeah with Special Guests Laura Gibson THE SOCIAL 54 N. Orange Avenue, Orlando Thesocial.org Thursday, Apr. 27• 8 p.m. / Prices vary

81 Big Wild ft. IHF (Imagined Herbal Flows)

77 Umphrey;s McGee

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RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS @ AMWAY CENTER as we ‘get our salsa on!’

THE SOCIAL 54 N. Orange Avenue, Orlando Thesocial.org Friday, Apr. 28• 9 p.m. / Prices vary

HOUSE OF BLUES 1490 Buena Vista Dr., Lake Buena Vista Hob.com/Orlando Thursday, Apr. 27• 7 p.m. / Prices vary DRAMA/ACTION&ADVENTURE/SCIENCE TION

WILL’S PUB 1042 N. Mills Ave., Orlando Willspub.org Friday, Apr. 28• 8 p.m. / Prices vary

75 Red Hot Chili Peppers

78 Sleight

THORNTON PARK Eola Dr. S., Orlando Floridasalsafest.com Sunday, Apr.30• 1-6 p.m. / Prices vary Join us for the Annual Florida Salsa Fest block party on the Sunday before Cinco on the brick streets of Thornton Park, surrounding Mucho Tequila & Taco Bar. Expect plenty of Corona, tequila, salsa dancing, salsa music and unlimited salsa tastings from over 30 different chefs & restaurants! Come vote on your favorite and enjoy a Sunday Funday in Thornton Park

82 The Dear Hunter ft. Gavin Castleton THE SOCIAL 54 N. Orange Avenue, Orlando Thesocial.org

86 Pokemon: Symphonic Evolutions with the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra

DR. PHILLIPS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS 445 S. Magnolia Ave., Orlando Drphillipscenter.org Sunday, Apr.30• 2 p.m. / Prices vary Brought to life by the Orlando Philharmonic performing all new arrangements and carefully-timed visuals from new and classic Pokémon video games, Pokémon: Symphonic has become the must-see video game concert, giving fans and newcomers of all ages a chance to experience the evolution of the Pokémon franchise like never before, while specifically providing a great introduction to the symphonic world for children and adults alike. Don’t miss this family-fun event.

87 Spoon

HOUSE OF BLUES 1490 Buena Vista Dr., Lake Buena Vista Hob.com/Orlando Tuesday, May 1• 7 p.m. / Prices vary

83 SHERYL CROW: BE MYSELF TOUR @ DR. PHILLIPS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS

88 Absinthe Jazz Trio WILL’S PUB 1042 N. Mills Ave., Orlando Willspub.org

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96 THE GROOVE ORIENT ORLANDO DOUBLE DECKER W/ LEISURE CHIEF/EVAN TAYLOR JONES BAND AND MORE @ WILL’S PUB 89 Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals with Lillie Mae HARD ROCK 6050 Universal Blvd., Orlando Hardrock.com Tuesday, May 1• 8 p.m. / Prices vary

90 Shonen Knife

WILL’S PUB 1042 N. Mills Ave., Orlando Willspub.org Thursday, May 4• 8 p.m. / Prices vary

91 Christopher Cross

PLAZA LIVE 425 N. Bumby Ave., Orlando Plazaliveorlando.org Thursday, May 4• 7 p.m. / Prices vary

92 Blink-182

ORLANDO AMPHITHEATER at CENTRAL FLORIDA FAIRGROUNDS 4603 W. Colonial Dr., Orlando Ticketmaster.com Thursday, May 4• 8 p.m. / Prices vary

93 May the Fourth Be With You Sip and Stroll

Thebeacham.com Friday, May 5• 5:30 p.m. / Prices vary

AUDUBON PARK GARDEN DISTRICT Audubon Park, Orlando Audubonparkgardens.com Thursday, May 4• 5-8 p.m. / Prices vary Oh sure. Normally the APGD is all hipsters, kale and yoga, but once a year it becomes a wretched hive of scum and villainy.You must be cautious, ‘cuz the May the Fourth Sip and Stroll returns. Ticket buyers will enjoy craft beer, boutique wine and select light bites, all while dodging those pesky Join the Legion posters. Multiple stops.

96 The Groove Orient Orlando Double Decker w/ Leisure Chief/ Evan Taylor Jones Band/Electric Kif & The Daniel Heitz Band

94 SuicideGirls Blackheart Burlesque

THE SOCIAL 54 N. Orange Avenue, Orlando Thesocial.org Friday, May 5• 7 p.m. / Prices vary

PLAZA LIVE 425 N. Bumby Ave., Orlando Plazaliveorlando.org Friday, May 5• 58p.m. / Prices vary

95 State Champs ft. against the Current/With Confidence/DonBroco THE BEACHAM 46 N. Orange Avenue, Orlando

WILL’S PUB 1042 N. Mills Ave., Orlando Willspub.org Friday-Saturday, May 5-6• Times. / Prices vary

97 Marty Stuart and The Fabulous Superlatives

98 Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 COMEDY/ACTION&ADVENTURE/SCIENCE TION Friday, May 5

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99 Cinco De Mayo Pub Crawl

WALL ST PLAZA-SIDESHOW CHECK IN Wall St. Plaza, Orlando Wallstplaza.net Friday, May 5• 8 p.m. / Prices vary That’s right OPC crawlers we are going out crawling on Cinco De Mayo. Time to celebrate America’s(we mean Mexico’s) favorite holiday. All of the usual specials and 4 free drinks will be included along with all of the craziness of Cinco De Mayo. For this crawl we are including not one but two awesome block parties.Grab your sombreros, mustaches and ponchos and let’s crawl Mexican style

100 Steve Winwood with Lilly Winwood

HARD ROCK 6050 Universal Blvd., Orlando Hardrock.com Saturday, May 6• 8 p.m. / Prices vary

101 Winter Springs Food & Wine Festival

94 SUICIDEGIRLS BLACKHEART BURLESQUE @ PLAZA LIVE

WINTER SPRINGS TOWN CENTER 1188 Cliff Rose Dr., Winter Springs Xl1067.iheart.com Saturday, May 6• 5-8 p.m. / Prices vary iHeartRadio presents the 2nd Annual Winter Springs Food and Wine Festival taking place Saturday, May 6th starting at 5pm. Enjoy a nice evening in the beautiful Winter Springs Town Center with samples of wine, spirits and craft beer. Plus, delicious food from area restaurants

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