The coming week, January 21-27, is crammed full of great shows for fans of local Orlando music.
There are a couple of CD release shows coming up. On Friday, local Orlando band I-Resolution is releasing their self-titled debut at Wills Pub. Saturday night, Orlando band Last Minute Stars is holding a CD release show at the BackBooth for “From Me To You.”
Saturday is Human Trafficking Awareness Day and Florida Abolitionist has an event at Lake Eola Park from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. There will be children’s activities, an exhibit, guest speakers, raffles, food vendors, fair trade vendors, live music and more. Several local Orlando bands will be performing.
Also on Saturday is the first annual Snow Ball at Wall Street Plaza. They say it’s going to snow. There will be live music from local Orlando band the Sh-Booms and guests are asked to come dressed to impress.
Monday, January 21
World of Beer Dr Phillips 7800 Dr. Phillips Blvd., Suite 300
Live music from Orlando singer/songwriter Christian Wilson at 9 p.m.
Tuesday, January 22
BackBooth 37 W. Pine St.
Live music from Orlando area bands Decoding Deja Vu and A Dinner With Captain Murderer for this 21+ show. Tickets are $2 at the door and the doors open at 10 p.m.
The Red Lion Pub 3784 Howell Branch Road
RPR presents Twisted Tuesday with live music from Orlando band Holey Miss Moley at 8 p.m.
Bullitt Bar 33 East Pine St.
FREE live music from Orlando band Holey Miss Moley at 11:30 p.m.
World of Beer UCF 3402 Technological Ave., Suite 202
FREE live music from Orlando singer/songwriters Drew Yardis and Casey Brents at 9:30 p.m.
Wednesday, January 23
House of Blues - Orlando 1490 E. Buena Vista Dr.
Orlando band Maybe If You Hit It opening for Jackyl at the House of Blues for this all ages show. The doors open at 7 p.m. General admission tickets are $20 in advance or $22 day of show.
The Peacock Room 1321 North Mills Ave.
Live music from Orlando band The Diamond Dolls and Shirobei Ninja. There is a $5 cover charge for this show.
Wills Pub 1042 N. Mills Ave.
Live music from Orlando bands The Woolly Bushmen, The Golden Pelicans, Jarl Q and his Twin Bros 3 and Pillowfight for this 18+ show. Tickets are $3 and the doors open at 8 p.m.
On line everywhere WPRK 91.5
WPRK’s Local Heroes radio show 5 to 7 p.m. features local talent from actors, directors, photographers, entrepreneurs, and musicians with DJs Daniel Pacchioni and Andrew Maffettone. They play music from local Orlando bands and have local Orlando bands perform live in the studio. This week’s in studio guest is Orlando band A Hero’s Fate.
Dexter’s Winter Park 558 W. New England Ave.
Live acoustic music from Orlando singer Sean Gerrity at 7 p.m.
Zebra’s Sports Bar (Rosen Inn - Pointe Orlando) 9000 International Dr.
Live music from Orlando’s Les and Tanya every Wednesday night from 8:30-11:30 p.m.
Natura Coffee and Tea 12078 Collegiate Way
Jazz jam every Wednesday night at 9:30 p.m. All jazz musicians are welcome to play.
Infusion Tea 1600 Edgewater Dr.
Soft exposure is a monthly one-of-a-kind open mic. This month is hosted by Naomi Butterfield and Frankie Messina and features the Karouac House Writer in Residence Mike Rands, Sign up is at 6:30 and the show starts at 7 p.m. Artists from poetry, spoken word, book releases, monologues, live painters and acoustic performances are all welcome to participate. Admission is FREE for this all ages event.
Thursday, January 24
Holly and Dolly’s 500 E. State Road 436, Suite 1020
Booked Promotions presents open mic night every Thursday in January. To reserve a spot email contact@bookedpromotions.com, call (407)219-4093, or post in the event page and they will confirm with you or just show up. This event is 18+ and admission is FREE. This Thursday’s featured artist is Central Florida band Don’t Cry It’s Friday.
West End Trading Company 202 S. Sanford Ave.
iHate Radio Net-a-thon Showcase featuring live music from Orlando bands Thrillan Dylan and Holey Miss Moley with Central Florida Band Good Morning Love for this show. The doors open at 9 p.m.
Wills Pub 1042 N. Mills Ave.
Live music from Orlando band Ferals with Astari Nite, Boy Division, Attention System and ARS Phoenix for this 18+ show. Tickets are $5 and the doors open at 9 p.m.
Dexter’s Winter Park 558 W. New England Ave.
Live music from Orlando band Soul Funktion at 8 p.m.
World of Beer Dr Phillips 7800 Dr. Phillips Blvd., Suite 300
Live music from Orlando singer/songwriter Bryan Malpass and Dr. List at 9 p.m.
Natura Coffee and Tea 12078 Collegiate Way
Open mic every Thursday night at 8 p.m. Call at 10:30 a.m. to sign up 407-482-5000.
Friday, January 25
Holly and Dolly’s 500 E. State Road 436, Suite 1020
Booked Promotions presents Fourth Friday with live music from Orlando bands Damaged Goodz, Ricin House and The Welzeins with Central Florida band Cherri Ryno for this FREE 18+ show. The doors open at 8 p.m.
Wills Pub 1042 N. Mills Ave.
Florida SKA presents live music from Orlando bands I-Resolution, Skylarking Sound System and Control This! for this 18+ show. This is I-Resolution’s CD Release Party for their self-titled debut. The doors open at 9 p.m. and tickets are $5.
The Haven 6700 Aloma Ave.
Maniacal Mojo presents live music from Orlando bands Nu Era, Born From Ashes and The Crimson Halo with Tampa band Mr. Bella and from Atlanta, Inviolate for this show. The doors open at 8 p.m. and tickets are $5 before 8:45 p.m. and $7 after.
Natura Coffee and Tea 12078 Collegiate Way
Booked Promotions presents T.G.I.Acoustic featuring live music from Orlando bands Midnight Satire, Isabella Seddon, Sarah Wu, Gabriel Collazo and Asia Marie with Florida bands Bryce Alastair and Forever More for this FREE all ages show. The doors open at 8 p.m.
BackBooth 37 W. Pine St.
ONElive presents live music from Orlando bands Mirabeau, Empire Theory and Frank Friend for this all ages show. Tickets are $5 in advance or $7 day of show. The doors open at 7:30 p.m. and the show starts at 8 p.m.
Bombshell’s Tavern 5405 Edgewater Dr.
FREE live music from Orlando band Crowned Rebels at 10 p.m. This event is 21+.
Len’z Dug-Out Pub 4227 13th St.
Live music from Orlando band Gunner Down at 9:30 p.m.
Orlando Brewing 1301 Atlanta Ave.
Live music from Orlando band Hotel Hurry at 9 p.m. for this FREE show
Green Parrot 280 SR 436
Live music from Orlando band Bender at 9 p.m.
Dexter’s Lake Mary 950 Market Promenade Ave., Suite 1201
Live music from Orlando area band Ego-Maniacs at 9:30 p.m.
Dexter’s Winter Park 558 W. New England Ave.
Live music from Orlando’s Shaun Rounds at 8:30 p.m.
World of Beer UCF 3402 Technological Ave., Suite 202
FREE live music from Orlando singer/songwriter Justin Foyil at 9:30 p.m.
World of Beer Lake Mary 1125 TownPark Ave.
Live music from Orlando band The Lighter Exchange at 9 p.m.
World of Beer Altamonte 155 Cranes Roost Blvd.
FREE live music from Orlando singer/songwriter Chad Lada at 8:30 p.m.
Saturday, January 26
Walt Disney Amphitheatre at Lake Eola Park 195 N Rosalind Ave.
The fifth annual Human Trafficking Awareness Day event will be held at the Walt Disney Amphitheatre at Lake Eola Park. This FREE event runs from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. and will feature children’s activities, an exhibit, guest speakers, raffles, food vendors, fair trade vendors, live music and more. The local Orlando bands scheduled for this event are The Timothy Lewis Band, the Evan Taylor Jones Band, The Pop Shop and Central Florida’s Rebeca Garnica.
High Society Hookah Lounge 114 S. Semoran Blvd.
OrlandoBands.com presents their January Artist Development Showcase featuring live music from local Orlando bands The Mother Band, Al Mauro, Freestyle Instrumental Music, Lovacaine, Brian Ames and The Pat Mathews Band with DJ Nekr0naut for this all ages show. Pre-sale tickets for $10 can be purchased from the artists, or call 321-202-0011 with a major credit card. Seating is limited and the doors open at 7 p.m.
BackBooth 37 W. Pine St.
Live music from Orlando bands Last Minute Stars, A Brilliant Lie, Autumn Empire and TAKEOUT for this show. This is the CD release show for Last Minute Stars and their debut CD “From Me To You.” Tickets are $5 in advance or $7 at the door. The doors open at 7:30 p.m.
The Social 54 North Orange Ave.
The Jeff Mangum after party with live music from Orlando bands The New Lows and Wet Nurse for this 21+ show. Entry is free with Mangum ticket or $5. The doors open at 9 p.m.
Odin’s Den 1335 Howell Branch Road
Booked Promotions presents A Rough Night featuring live music from Orlando bands Jupiter Groove, Aergia, ReaGan SMASH and Vertigo Heights for this 21+ show. Tickets are $5 in advance or $7 day of show. The doors open at 9 p.m.
Natura Coffee and Tea 12078 Collegiate Way
RPR presents their FREE monthly acoustic showcase featuring live music from Orlando singer/songwriters Andrew Geimer, Katie Roth, Brent Daniel and Wildly. The music starts at 9 p.m.
The Haven 6700 Aloma Ave.
Chris Marsh Productions present live music from Orlando area band In The After with Central Florida bands Burning Fair Verona, Murderfly, Lit Up and Another Life Spared for this 18+ show. The doors open at 8 p.m. and the show starts at 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $7 for 18-20 and $5 for 21+.
West End Trading Company 202 S. Sanford Ave.
Live music from Orlando bands Cover the Sun and Rednek Messiah with Dakota Black, Cherri Ryno Kill the Sun and Pasadena (front stage) for this show. The doors open at 9 p.m.
Tanqueray’s 100 S. Orange Ave.
Live music from Orlando band RJ Harman and Company every Saturday night at 10:30 p.m.
Wall Street Plaza 19 N. Orange Ave.
The Snow Ball at Wall Street featuring live music from Orlando band the Sh-Booms starting at 9 p.m.
Len’z Dug -Out Pub 4227 13th St.
Live music from Orlando band Gunner Down at 9:30 p.m.
Scruffy Murphy’s Pub 2625 Edgewater Dr.
Live music from Orlando band Vova Zen at 9 p.m.
Red Lion Pub 3784 Howell Branch Road
Live music from Orlando band The Heavy Craigs
Graffiti Junktion 3 2400 S. HWY 27
Live music from Orlando band Holey Miss Moley from 7-10 p.m.
World of Beer Dr Phillips 7800 Dr. Phillips Blvd., Suite 300
Live music from Orlando’s James Boyd Band at 9 p.m.
Dexter’s Lake Mary 950 Market Promenade Ave., Suite 1201
Live music from Orlando band Black Canvas at 9:30 p.m.
Maxine’s on Shine 337 N. Shine Ave.
Live music from Orlando based composer Sergei Kossenko at 7 p.m.
Orlando Brewing 1301 Atlanta Ave.
Live music from Orlando’s Kim Hightower and Tony Mawkesley at 9 p.m. for this FREE show.
World of Beer UCF 3402 Technological Ave., Suite 202
FREE live music from Orlando singer/songwriter Bob Green duo at 9:30 p.m.
World of Beer Lake Mary 1125 TownPark Ave.
Live music from Orlando singer/songwriter Bryan Malpass and Dr. List at 9 p.m.
World of Beer Altamonte 155 Cranes Roost Blvd.
FREE live music from Orlando singer/songwriters Drew Yardis and Casey Brents at 8:30 p.m.
Sunday, January 27
McWells Restaurant and Bar 4757 South Orange Ave.
IBC fundraiser featuring live music from Orlando bands RJ Harman and Company and Selwyn Birchwood at 4 p.m.
The Abbey 100 S. Eola Dr.
Live music from Orlando bands Galia Social (acoustic), Tam-tam the Sandwichman and the Magical Sugar Cookies and Evan Taylor Jones Music with Central Florida band Pickins Ivey for this all ages show. Advance tickets are available from the bands or Afton shows. The doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Tanqueray’s 100 S. Orange Ave.
Orlando band Ancient Sun appearing every Sunday at 10:30 p.m. for this FREE 21+ show.
Orlando Brewing 1301 Atlanta Ave.
FREE live music from Orlando band Sam Byck and the Tricky Dickies from 5-8 p.m.
Maxine’s on Shine 337 N. Shine Ave.
Brunch with local Orlando singer/songwriter Drew Yardis at 11 a.m.
Natura Coffee and Tea 12078 Collegiate Way
Solo acoustic/spoken word open mic every Sunday night at 9 p.m. Sign up at 8 p.m.
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