aXis June 2018 by aXis Orlando

MAJORITY AGREE MORE TASTE THAN BUD LIGHT MILLER LITE. HOLD TRUE.

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11 101 Things to do in Otown

Summer is here, start sweating it out with soldout Dua Lipa at HOB!

#RUMFEST14 Preview

All you need to know about Rum and Red Stripe en route to the best fest of the sizzling season!

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John K’s back, and he’s ready to rock his hometown before becoming huge!

SCENES: 2018 Florida Music Festival

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Florida’s finest took the stage throughout Downtown Orlando last month!

2018 Blue Man Group Drum OFF

Could this guy be the greatest drummer in the world... or is it just a matter of time!

SUMMER Music Fest Preview

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Warped for the locals and Bonnaroo for those looking to road trip!

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6/22 TYLER HENRY:

6/16 FARRUKO

THE HOLLYWOOD MEDIUM

COMING SOON

SATURDAY, JUNE 16 9:00PM

6/15

CLASSIC ALBUMS LIVE: QUEEN “A NIGHT AT THE OPERA”

10/04

CMN PRESENTS: SEBASTIAN YATRA & MANUEL TURIZO

6/30

AEG PRESENTS: ONCE UPON A SLIME: DOUBLE DARE LIVE

10/12

AEG PRESENTS: JIM JEFFERIES

7/07

10/23 BERES HAMMOND WITH THIRD WORLD

FOUNDATION, HRL & FM 101.9 PRESENT DEATH CAB FOR CUTIE WITH CHARLY BLISS

8/03

CLASSIC ALBUMS LIVE: FLEETWOOD MAC “RUMOURS”

11/02

THE MAGIC OF ROB LAKE

11/03

TOM SEGURA

11/16

KATHLEEN MADIGAN

11/29

RANDY RAINBOW LIVE

12/16

CELTIC THUNDER

12/28

CLASSIC ALBUMS LIVE: THE BEATLES “ABBEY ROAD”

8/10

KENNY WAYNE SHEPHERD BAND& BETH HART BAND

9/01

SHOWKINGS PRESENTS: COSCULLUELA

9/29

FOUNDATION AND HRL PRESENT FATHER JOHN MISTY WITH KING TUFF

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.

Tickets available by calling the Hard Rock Live Box Office at +1-407-351-5483 | HARDROCKLIVE.COM

ORLANDO | UNIVERSAL CITY WALK® HARDROCK.COM

Artist & showtimes subject to change. No Cameras, No Backpacks, No Videos.

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NOISE • VISUALS • BALLS • MOTIVATION 10 OUT ON THE TOWN

DR. PHILLIPS CENTER PERFORMING ARTS @drphillipsctr https://www.drphillipscenter.org/events Sat, June 2 • 1 pm • $30

11 2018 APPLAUSE AWARDS SHOWCASE

DR. PHILLIPS CENTER PERFORMING ARTS @drphillipsctr https://www.drphillipscenter.org/events Sat, June 2 • 1 pm • $25

12 FANG FINALE W/ SLEAZT MCQUEEN, PROPHECY, NO ONE KNOWS I’M DISCO

17 CHON W/POLYPHIA, TTNG, TRICOT @ HOUSE OF BLUES • SUN, JUNE 3RD • 6 PM

01 2018 GAY DAY EXPO

04 FLATBUSH ZOMBIES w/ KIRK KNIGHT, NYCK CAUTION

DOUBLE TREE BY HILTON ORLANDO AT SEAWORLD https://www.gaydays.com/2018-expo May 31- June 3 • times vary • FREE

THE PLAZA LIVE https://www.plazaliveorlando.org Fri, June 1 • 7 pm Doors • SOLD OUT

02 FLORIDA PRIZE EXHIBITION PREVIEW PARTY

ORLANDO MUSEUM OF ART @orlandomuseumofart https://omart.org/events Fri, June 1 • 6 pm • $30-$50 Celebrate the 5th anniversary of the 2018 FLORIDA PRIZE IN CONTEMPORARY ART at the Exhibition Preview Party

03 VIVA LA NOCHE

05 THE DICKIES, THE QUEERS, SWIFT KNUCKLE SOLUTION, TIGHT GENES WILL’S PUB @willspub Fri, June 1 • 8 pm • $15

06 WINE QUEST ANNUAL WINE TASTING AND AUCTION

LOEWS ROYAL PACIFIC RESORT AT UNIVERSAL ORLANDO https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wine-quest2018-tickets-42248076133 Fri, June 1 • 7 pm • $95

BLACKSTAR & ODD JOBS @blackstarorlando http://theblackstar.club/ Fri, June 1 • 10 pm • FREE

07 ACTION POINT

COMEDY Fri, June 1 Johnny Knoxville stars as D.C., the crackpot owner of a low-rent, out-of-control amusement park where the rides are designed with minimum safety for maximum fun. Just as D.C.’s estranged teenage daughter Boogie comes to visit, a corporate mega-park opens nearby and jeopardizes the future of Action Point.To save his beloved theme park and his relationship with his daughter, D.C. and his loony crew of misfits risk everything to pull out all the stops – and stunts – making for another wild ride.

08 A CONVERSATION WITH THE FLORIDA PRIZE ARTISTS

ORLANDO MUSEUM OF ART @orlandomuseumofart https://omart.org/events Sat, June 2 • 11 am • FREE Join us for a FREE panel discussion with ALL TEN of the artists featured in the 2018 “Florida Prize in Contemporary Art.”

09 MUSEUMS ON US

ACTION POINT • FRI, JUNE 1

ORLANDO MUSEUM OF ART @orlandomuseumofart https://omart.org/events Sat, June 2 • ALL DAY FREE ADMISSION for Bank of America/Merrill Lynch Cardholders with “Museums on Us” presented by Bank of America & Merrill Lynch

BLACKSTAR @blackstarorlando http://theblackstar.club/ Sat, June 2 • 10 pm • 21+ FREE, Under 21 $5

13 TIMECOP1983

WILL’S PUB @willspub Sat, June 2 • 8 pm • $15

14 16TH ANNUAL NATHANIEL’S HOPE MAKE M’ SMILE LAKE EOLA http://www.cityoforlando.net/calendar/ Sun, June 2 • 7:30 am • FREE

15 SCIENCE NIGHT LIVE

ORLANDO SCIENCE CENTER @orlandosciencecenter http://www.osc.org/events-calendar/ Sat, June 2 • 8 pm • $16

16 STAR TREK: ABDUCTION THE PLAZA LIVE https://www.plazaliveorlando.org Sat, June 2 • 6:30 pm • $29-$69

17 CHON W/POLYPHIA, TTNG, TRICOT

HOUSE OF BLUES @HOBOrlando @chonofficial www.houseofblues.com/orlando/concert-events Sun, June 3rd • 6 pm Doors • $20

18 UNCOMFORTABLE BRUNCH PRESENTS: EARASERHEAD WILL’S PUB @willspub Sun, June 3rd • 1 pm • $10

19 DAY AT THE THEATRE ORLANDO SCIENCE CENTER @orlandosciencecenter Sun, June 3 • 11 am • $21+

20 PETER HOOK & THE LIGHT THE PLAZA LIVE https://www.plazaliveorlando.org Sun, Jun 3 • 8 pm • $25

21 I LOVE THE 80’S

VAULT 5421 www.facebook.com/pg/godmonsters/events/ Sun, June 3 • 4 pm • FREE Join us for Sunday 80’s fun all Summer long

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WILL MELT YOUR FACE NOISE • VISUALS • BALLS • MOTIVATION 22 EUGENE SNOWDEN’S WATU RHYTHM BAND WILL’S PUB @willspub Mon, June 4 • 9 pm • FREE

23 DRINK N’ THINK TRIVIA NIGHT ORLANDO BREWING http://www.orlandobrewing.com/events/ Mon, June 4 • 7 pm

24 TOTAL PUNK TURNBUCKLE TUESDAYS WILL’S PUB @willspub Tues, June 5 • 10 pm • FREE

25 RENT: 20TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR

DR. PHILLIPS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS @drphillipsctr https://www.drphillipscenter.org/events Tue, June 5- June 10

26 GALLERY TALK

ORLANDO MUSEUM OF ART @orlandomuseumofart https://omart.org/events Wed, June 6 • 1:30 pm • FREE (w/gallery admission)

BRICK + MORTAR @ THE SOCIAL • SAT, JUNE 9 • 6 PM

29 PRINCE’S PURPLE DANCE PARTY WITH DJ BMF

35 FOREVER IN YOUR MIND “THE EUPHORIC EXPERIENCE TOUR”

WILL’S PUB @willspub Wed, June 6 • 8 pm • $6

30 EARTHLESS W/ HERE LIES MAN

36 BODY TALK // 5 YEAR ANNIVERSARY

28 THINK TANK TRIVIA

31 MICHAEL BRUN PRESENTS: BAYO

WILL’S PUB @willspub Thu, June 7 • 9 pm • $5 Sunday, May 13• 6 p.m. / Prices vary

27 20 WATT TOMBSTONE, HOWLING MIDNIGHT, JOHNNY KNUCKLES

WILL’S PUB @willspub Fri, June 8 • 8 • $15

LIL’ INDIES Thu, June 7 • 8 pm • FREE

BLACKSTAR @blackstarorlando http://theblackstar.club/ Sat, June 9 • 5:30 pm • $25

BLACKSTAR & ODD JOBS @blackstarorlando http://theblackstar.club/ Sat, June 9 • 10 pm • $10-13

SOUNDBAR Fri, June 8 • 8 pm • $15

32 GENESSA & THE SELENA TRIBUTE EXPERIENCE- TRIBUTE TO SELENA HOUSE OF BLUES @HOBOrlando http://www.houseofblues.com/orlando/concertevents Fri, June 8 • 7:30 pm • $9

33 OCEAN’S EIGHT

COMEDY Fri, June 8 Just out of prison, Danny Ocean’s sister, Debbie Ocean, recruits a team and orchestrates the theft of the world’s most valuable diamond necklace from the neck of gorgeous, loopy star Daphne Kluger during the Met’s star studded Annual Ball.

34 BRICK + MORTAR THE SOCIAL @the_social @brickandmortar Sat, June 9 • 6 pm • $15

GENESSA & THE SELENA TRIBUTE EXPERIENCE

OCEAN’S EIGHT • FRI, JUNE 8

FILLED WITH PRIDE

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MAKE THE SUMMER SWEAT

NOISE • VISUALS • BALLS • MOTIVATION 47 PIZZA & CHAMPAGNE PRESENTS: THE COME UP TOUR ODD JOBS @oddjobsbar http://theblackstar.club/ Thu, June 14 • 10 pm • FREE

48 GTA LIVE AT CELINE ORLANDO CELINE ORLANDO Thu, June 14 • 9 pm Doors • $15/$30

49 GORGON CITY AT CELINE CELINE ORLANDO Thu, June 14 • 9 pm • $20/$30

50 ZENDATTATHE POLICE TRIBUTE

HOUSE OF BLUES @HOBOrlando www.houseofblues.com/orlando/concert-events Fri, June 15 • 7:30 pm • $9

39 THE GLITCH MOB @ THE PLAZA LIVE • SUN, JUNE 10 • 9 PM

37 Meka Nism, and Soulswitch!

HOUSE OF BLUES @HOBOrlando www.houseofblues.com/orlando/concert-events Sat, June 9 • 8 pm

44 FEMME-A-FLORIDA W/ FEMMELECTRIC, FOXFORCE005, AND GAY-Z

38 FILMSLAM

BLACKSTAR @blackstarorlando http://theblackstar.club/ Wed, June 13 • 10 pm • $5

39 THE GLITCH MOB

WILL’S PUB @willspub Wed, June 13 • 8 pm • $8/$10

ENZIAN @enziantheater Sun, June 10 • 1 pm • $8 THE PLAZA LIVE @theglitchmob https://www.plazaliveorlando.org Sun, June 10 • 9 pm Doors • $25-$100

40 FRANK TURNER & THE SLEEPING SOULS BE MORE KIND TOUR

45 CHAMPAGNE JERRY W/ WHISKEY SHARTS

46 KATCHAFIRE W/ E.N Young THE SOCIAL @the_social Thu, June 14th • 8 pm • $20-$25

42 DAVID BLAINE LIVE • MON, JUNE 11 • 8 PM

51 SUPERFLY

ACTION Fri, June 15 Follows an African American cocaine dealer who tries to secure one more deal before getting out of the business.

HOUSE OF BLUES @HOBOrlando http://www.houseofblues.com/orlando/concertevents Sun, June 10 • 6 pm • $27.50

41 THE KHAN, WIFIGAWD, & BLACKKRAY W/STARFOX, KINGCOLD, TRAP WATKINS, & HAIA$I BLACKSTAR @blackstarorlando http://theblackstar.club/ Sun, June 10 • 8 pm • $15-20

42 DAVID BLAINE LIVE

DR. PHILLIPS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS @drphillipsctr https://www.drphillipscenter.org/events Mon, June 11 • 8 pm • $50+

43 DUA LIPA

HOUSE OF BLUES @HOBOrlando @DUALIPA www.houseofblues.com/orlando/concert-events Wed, June 13 • 7pm • $15/$25 SOLD OUT

43 DUA LIPA @ HOUSE OF BLUES • WED, JUNE 13 • 7PM

WE HAVE INVITED THE MIXOLOGISTS FROM AROUND THE WORLD, TO SHAKE, STIR & BLEND THEIR BEST RUM CONCOCTIONS FOR YOUR TASTING PLEASURE.

What is RUMFEST?

We invite rum makers from around the world to come to Wall St. Plaza to prepare their very best cocktails & concoctions for your tasting pleasure and you will have three hours of unlimited sampling to try them all. Add in tons of ReggaeRock and 2000 of your closest friends and you have RUMFEST 14!

When is RUMFEST?

Saturday, June 16th. The doors open a little before 5pm and the sampling ends at 8pm. We will have tons of live music throughout the night and of course, the Wall St. Block Party will be going strong until 2am.

Whats new this year?

WANDER FROM RUM HUT TO RUM HUT AND SAMPLE THE NECTAR OF THE ISLANDS AS STEEL DRUM BEATS FLOAT THROUGH THE AIR. AND DON’T FORGET YOUR RED STRIPE CHASER!

• • • in the mix • • •

We’ll have new rums, like like Bacardi Coconut, Tanduay Asian Rum, Don Q, Kraken Black Spiced Rum and Diplomatico to name a few. And this year’s event will host a few of rastarock’s finest including Horizen and more on the Red Stripe Stage.

How much are tickets?

Tickets are only $20 online until June 10th then $25 on the day of. Sales tax is included.

What does my ticket include?

Your ticket gets you entry to the event, a sampling cup and unlimited samples of all the best rum drinks this town has seen from 5-8pm. We’ll have aged rums, spiced rums, light rums & flavored rums as well live reggae-rock music and entry into the Wall St. Block Party that evening.

What if I don’t like Rum?

Well then you haven’’t tasted the rum drinks at Rumfest, because you’’d be crazy not to like them! Plus it will be a Reggae-Fest and party with lots of your friends. Also we will have $3 Red Stripes and full bars open with anything you want to buy.

What if I want to impress a date?

We hope everyone feels special at Rumfest, but if you want to feel a little more special, for just $15 extra you can upgrade your ticket to include the Red Stripe Terrace. This will be a limited space party in the Monkey Bar with unlimited rum punches and unlimited Red Stripe bottles to drink in the AC from 5-8pm. The drinks are unlimited, but space isn’t, so you better snatch up these tickets soon!

Where can I buy my tickets?

Tickets will be on sale at www.wallstplaza,net For more info: paul@wallstplaza.net or call 407.849.0471 #RUMFEST14 for photos

A Brief History of Jamaica’s most famous export beside’s Marley! Their meeting was simple enough. One morning, two youngsters came upon each other in the offices of West Indies Mineral and Table Water Company in Kingston, Jamaica. “My name is Thomas Hargreaves Geddes,” said the newcomer. The other smiled. “Glad to make your acquaintance! I’ve been here a bit. I’m Eugene Desnoes.” And so, for the first time, Desnoes and Geddes shook hands. Neither of them could have imagined that this would mark the beginning of an extraordinary partnership. A partnership that has given the world Red Stripe Lager, The Great Jamaican Beer. In 1927 Desnoes and Geddes announced the opening of the Surrey Brewery on Pechon Street in the heart of downtown Kingston. The first Red Stripe Beer-more like an ale, heavy and dark-was brewed a year later. The birth of Red Stripe would later be considered a milestone in Jamaican history. When the island gained independence from Britain in 1962, a columnist for The Daily Gleaner wrote “the real date of independence should have been 1928, when we established our self respect and self confidence through the production of a beer far beyond the capacity of mere Colonial dependants.” The light, golden Red Stripe of today was first brewed in 1934, the creation of Paul Geddes (later Jamaica’s first brewmaster) and Bill Martindale. The old Surrey Brewery on Pechon Street was phased out in 1958 when the ultra-modern plant at Hunt’s Bay went into operation. This was the most modern brewery in the Caribbean.

SATURDAY, JUNE 16th • 5PM-9PM WALL ST. PLAZA • DOWNTOWN ORLANDO Facts You should know about the Tropical Elixir! • Rum is considered to be the world’s oldest distilled spirit. •“Rum and Bible” ships carried alcohol and missionaries to the New World as part of Triangular Trade. • The colonists in America consumed 12 million gallons of rum per year - almost 4 gallons per capita.

HOR!ZEN THE INTRACOASTALS w/ DJ RED I

ADVANCE TIX: WALLSTPLAZA.net #RUMFEST14 more info

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NOISE • VISUALS • BALLS • MOTIVATION

57 RUMFEST 14 @ WALL ST PLAZA • SAT, JUNE 16 • 3PM

52 CLASSIC ALBUMS LIVE QUEEN: A NIGHT AT THE OPERA

55 SOLUTIONARY PEACE WALK & FESTIVAL

59 FARRUKO W/Lary Over

53 EMO NITE LA

56 HEAD GAMES- A TRIBUTE TO FOREIGNER

60 G & M AND BILL SILVEY PRESENT: TEETH OF THE BARKASH NOUR

HARD ROCK LIVE @hardrockorlando Fri, June 15 • 7 pm Doors • GA $16/$21, Reserved $26/$31 THE SOCIAL @the_social Fri, June 15 • 9 pm • $12-$15

LAKE EOLA http://www.cityoforlando.net/calendar/ Sat, June 16 • 10 am • FREE

HOUSE OF BLUES @HOBOrlando www.houseofblues.com/orlando/concert-events Sat, June 16 • 7:30 pm • $9

57 RUMFEST 14

WALL ST PLAZA @WALLSTPLAZA #RUMFEST14 Sat, June 16 • 3pm Doors • $20

58 ERIC BELLINGER BLACKSTAR @blackstarorlando Sat, June 16 • 7 pm • $20

HARD ROCK LIVE @hardrockorlando Sat, June 16 • 8 pm Doors • $65 Tables, $55 Lower Balcony, $45 Upper Balcony, $37.50 GA Floor Adv

VAULT 5421 Sat, June 16 • 5:30 pm • No Cover

61 HOCKEY DAD W/ COLD FRONTS, MT. EDDY SOUNDBAR Sun, June 17 • 7 pm • $13/$15

62 COMBICHRIST w/ WEDNESDAY 13, NIGHT CLUB, PRISON, DEATH VALLEY HIGH SOUNDBAR Tue, June 19 • 6:30 • $20/$25

INCREDIBLES 2 • FRI, JUNE 15

54 INCREDIBLES 2

ACTION/FAMILY Fri, June 15 Everyone’s favorite family of superheroes is back in “Incredibles 2” – but this time Helen is in the spotlight, leaving Bob at home with Violet and Dash to navigate the day-to-day heroics of “normal” life. It’s a tough transistion for everyone, made tougher by the fact that the family is still unaware of baby Jack-Jack’s emerging superpowers.When a new villain hatches a brilliant and dangerous plot, the family and Frozone must find a way to work together again—which is easier said than done, even when they’re all Incredible.

ERIC BELLINGER @ BLACKSTAR • SAT, JUNE 16 • 7 PM

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NOISE • VISUALS • BALLS • MOTIVATION 79 HALL AND OATES & TRAIN

AMWAY CENTER @amwaycenter @train @hallandoatesofficial https://www.amwaycenter.com/events Tue, June 26 • 7 pm • $47+

80 ART NIGHT OUT: MANDALA MADNESS

ORLANDO MUSEUM OF ART @orlandomuseumofart https://omart.org/events Wed, June 27 • 6 • $30 Follow along with an art teacher as you create your own masterpiece! Class price includes all materials and an adult beverage.

81 BACK TO BACK TO BLACK: AMY WINEHOUSE TRIBUTE FEAT. REMEMBER JONES THE SOCIAL @the_social Thu, June 28 • 7 pm •$15/$20

82 REST, REPOSE w/ DREWSIF STALIN, THE HOME TEAM SOUNDBAR Thu, June 28 • 7 pm • $15

83 SHIBA SAN W/ ALEX WOOD & SAMUEL THE BEACHAM @the_beacham Thu, June 28 • 10 pm • $15-$30

84 ORLANDO ROCKS! w/KASSON, Adolescent Theory, Bothering Dennis & Above The Skyline HOUSE OF BLUES @HOBOrlando http://www.houseofblues.com/orlando/concertevents Fri, June 29 • 8 pm Doors

85 HAVE MERCY w/ KISSISSIPPI, SUPER AMERICAN, GLEEMER SOUNDBAR Fri, June 29 • 7:30 pm • $14/$16

86 MOVIEOLA- JUMANJI: WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE LAKE EOLA- NORTHEATERN LAWN http://www.cityoforlando.net/calendar/ Fri, June 29 • 6 pm • FREE

87 JOHN.K @ SOUNDBAR • SAT, JUNE 30 • 8 PM

87 JOHN.k

94 BOY GEORGE & CULTURE CLUB, W/ SPECIAL GUEST THOMPSON TWINS’ TOM BAILEY

SOUNDBAR Sat, June 30 • 8 pm • $10/$12

HOUSE OF BLUES @HOBOrlando http://www.houseofblues.com/orlando/concertevents Tue, July 3 • 7 pm • $88

88 SHREYA GHOSHAL

CFE ARENA @cfearena Sat, June 30 • 7 pm Doors • $39-$99

89 TOY STORY LAND OPENING

WALT DISNEY WORLD’S HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS Sat, June 30th • 10 am • Admission Cost

90 USA PRO WRESTLING SUMMER SMACKDOWN Florida Army National Guard Sat, June 30 • 7 pm

95 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION AT SEAWORLD ORLANDO SEAWORLD ORLANDO Wed, July 4 • 8 pm • Regular Admission

96 DISNEY’S CELEBRATE AMERICA 4TH OF JULY CONCERT IN THE SKY WALT DISNEY WORLD’S MAGIC KINGDOM Wed, July 4 • 9 pm • Admission Cost

91 FILMMAKER WORKSHOP ENZIAN @enziantheater Sun, July 1 • 10 am • $25

97 ANT-MAN AND THE WASP

92 AAHZ PRESENTS BREAKS REBELLIAN ’18 W/ KIMBALL COLLINS THE BEACHAM @the_beacham Tue, July 3 • 8:30 pm • $12-$45

93 INDEPENDENCE BASH LAKE BALDWIN Tue, July 3 • 6-11 pm • FREE

ADVENTURE Fri, July 6 In the aftermath of Captain America: Civil War, Scott Lang (Rudd) grapples with the consequences of his choices as both a Super Hero and a father. As he struggles to rebalance his home life with his responsibilities as Ant-Man, he’s confronted by Hope van Dyne (Lilly) and Dr. Hank Pym (Douglas) with an urgent new mission. Scott must once again put on the suit and learn to fight alongside The Wasp as the team works together to uncover secrets from their past.

98 DCI: DRUM CORPS INTERNATIONAL

CAMPING WORLD STADIUM http://www.campingworldstadium.com/events Sun, July 8 • 7 pm

99 HOMESAFE W/ HOT MULLIGAN, JETTY BONES, HART ATTACK MAN SOUNDBAR Tue, July 10 • 7 pm • $13/15

100 SAM SMITH

AMWAY CENTER @amwaycenter @samsmithworld https://www.amwaycenter.com/events Wed, July 11 • 8:00 pm • $37+

101 ORLANDO CITY VS. TORONTO FC 84 ORLANDO ROCKS! W/KASSON, ADOLESCENT THEORY, BOTHERING DENNIS & ABOVE THE SKYLINE • FRI, JUNE 29

ORLANDO CITY STADIUM @orlandocitysc https://www.orlandocitysc.com/tickets Sat, July 14 • 8 pm • $25+

@FLORIDAMUSICFESTIVAL @BLUEMANGROUPORLANDO @BMGDRUMOFF • @WALLSTPLAZA

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SCENE: #2018FMF • May 10-12th, 2018

Congratulations to the FMF2018 Blue Man Group Drum Off Champ Jacobi Gunter aXis: How would you compare the vibe in your scene in South Carolina to the vibe in Orlando and at FMF? Jacobi: The vibe in Columbia is not much different than Orlando. We have music festival concerts regularly. The festivals are exactly the same: we have different stages with a variety of music acts. I think the difference is Columbia is not as big as Orlando, but the vibe is basically the same great music and great people. aXis: Have you ever witnessed Blue Man Group live? Jacobi: I’ve never seen the Blue Man Group live which I’m sure is AMAZING, but I hope to get back to Orlando to see them and maybe I’ll get the opportunity to sit in with them! I’ve seen many clips of them on YouTube and I can only imagine how the show is live. I know it’s amplified 100% more in person I’m excited to one day see them live for the first time and I know it will be an experience that I won’t forget!

The #2018FMF Blue Man Group Drum Off... featured an incredible group of finalists with Devonte Gray, Jacobi Gunter, Miguel Gutierrez, Terrell Johnson & Curtis Lyons Jr. judged by Blue Men cast & Celebrity Guest Will Hunt of Evanescence & Thirst... and the 5th Annual Florida Music Festival Blue Man Group Drum Off winner was... drum solo please... JACOBI GUNTER walked with a sweet Drum Workshop Inc. (DW Drums) kit and more killer prizes! aXis: So how did you first hear about the BMG Drum Off? Jacobi: I heard about the BMG Drum off through a good friend of the family. She messaged me about the competition and I looked over it and decided to try it out, have fun with it, just to see how far I could go. aXis: Have you ever had a chance to play Orlando or FMF before? Jacobi: The contest was my first time I played in Orlando and at FMF. I thoroughly enjoyed all the different types music that surrounded the festival, it was awesome. aXis: If your first appearance in Otown was on the Mainstage at FMF2018… was any stage fright happening? Jacboi: Of course there was—butterflies as well. Whether it’s a small or large platform, I think a little nervousness is always good. The presence of Will Hunt and the Blue Man Group judges sitting right there made it a little overwhelming, but once I started performing things got better. aXis: You were rocking for a drummer that plays with Evanescence in arenas and drummed for Tommy Lee’s band—Word is that you impressed him, any feedback? Jacobi: Wow, for him to be impressed by my playing is a big deal. I mean, you ARE talking about Will Hunt. He is Huge in my book. When I play, I play every performance from the heart and the goal is always give it a 100% effort. I always learned that no matter what you do in life, do it from your heart (meaning give it your very best) because what comes from the heart reaches the heart, so I am super honored that he was impressed by my playing. Words can’t explain how much it meant that Will talked with me after the show and we connected immediately, and that was only because he was so down to earth. aXis: What’s your background, do you have a band you perform with now? Jacobi: I was born into a gifted family of musicians. My grandparents sang gospel music and my mother is a phenomenal guitarist. My very first performance was at 18 months old playing with my grandparents’ gospel group. I went on to perform solo center court for the NBA’s Charlotte Hornets for team introductions as well as my own halftime segment. I have performed on albums and DVDs both live and in studio which have earned very prestigious awards. This past year, I released my single called “D.U.I Drumming Under the Influence.” I was also featured in Modern Drummer Magazine and DRUM! Magazine. As of right now, I’m not in a band. I’m more of an independent/freelance artist, but WHEN opportunity knocks, I will accept with gratitude!

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aXis: What are your short-term goals as a drummer and musician? Jacobi: Honestly, almost ALL of my short-term goals have been accomplished because I had a list of things I wanted to do from a very young age and now most of those things have been done… aXis: How about long-term goals? Jacobi: I would love to tour with a major artist, do more drum clinics, create even more studio work for different artist than I do now, author a few books, win a Grammy as an independent drummer or with a band, start a business (currently in the making), invest in real estate, continue to teach and inspire more students on drums… Those are in no particular order, whatever comes first I’ll accept! aXis: Do you have a special place for your new DW throne? Where will the DW kit debut live? Jacobi: As of right now the kit is at my rehearsal spot along with others that I have accumulated over the years. Playing that kit is a reminder of what hard work and dedication will get you! So, I’m super thankful for the DW Drum Set and all the Vic Firth and Sabian prizes that came with it. The kit will debut at a gig I have coming up this weekend and be used in a few studio sessions. That drum kit will definitely get hammered!!!

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SCENE: Florida Music Festival

Top left: Destiny Malibu • THIRST • Kinder Than Wolves • LTM • Maggie Baugh Bottom Left: Layla Brisbois • Alex Di Leo • American Party Machine • Talli •Ella Jet & The Future Soul

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DRINK:

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On a beautiful farm just outside of Nashville, the heart of America’s new alt-country sound, a festival of epic proportions, and equally epic jam sessions, breaks out every Summer.The eclective line up takes you from juggernaut MUSE to the ultimate jam wit Bassnectar and friends. Bonnaroo has become the weekend to beat on the Festival calendar.

EAT:

Everything from hot dogs to filet mignon

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Going on it’s 12th year of celebrating and offering great music and drink to the hurricane gods, West End Trading Co takes to the streets with a 5 stage, 50 band festival at multiple venues and outdoor stages.The line up is a who’s who of jam, folk, blues, alt country, hip-hop and funkadelic sounds of Central Florida and beyond! Go round the world in Downtown Sanford with German, Italian, and Island flavors.

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The punk rock summer camp makes its final run to endure the heat, humidity and rawkous moshpits of the generations over it’s most eclectic line up. From pop to punk to screamo to youtuber’s getting emo, this festival has it all, at a cheap ticket price and right off the East West Expressway Downtown!

EAT:

Food trucks and fair food

SLEEP:

Best ask your dorm mate to excuse your sweaty stink

ROADTRIP:

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