This coming week, February 25 - March 3, is another solidly packed week of live Orlando local music.
The last two preliminary rounds of The Hard Rock Rising Battle of the Bands competition take place this week. On Monday, Orlando bands Stiletto Red, ReaGan Smash, Sonic Explosion and Eastwind play and on Sunday the bands nu ERA, The Bloody Jug Band, Flows Like Wine and Black Tent Revival compete. The winners of those two battles will join Orlando band Leaving Haven for the finals on March 12 at The Hard Rock Orlando.
On Friday, Orlando’s Gerry William Band is releasing their debut CD “You Think You’ve Heard It All” with a show at The Social in downtown Orlando.
The Deland Rock and Metal Festival kicks off at noon on Saturday. Several local Orlando bands are playing the festival including Aergia, Error404, From Within, City Of Stages, An Honest Year, Another Life Spared, Theravada and Druid Lord.
Also on Saturday, Orlando band The Actomatics will be joined by special guests Bunky Garrabrant, Kaleigh Baker and Jessy Daumen for their CD release show for “Summer is Risky.” The Examiner.com review of that CD is here.
Monday, February 25
Hard Rock Orlando - 6050 Universal Blvd. - The Hard Rock Rising Battle of the Bands competition continues with Orlando area bands Stiletto Red, ReaGan Smash, Sonic Explosion and Eastwind for this FREE all ages show. The doors open at 7:30 p.m. and the first band hits the stage at 8 p.m.
The Social - 54 North Orange Ave. - Orlando aLive with live music from Orlando bands Afeefa and the Boy, Beth Vandal and more. This event is hosted by Orlando’s Prote-J. The doors open at 8 p.m. Tickets are $5 until 11:30 p.m. and $10 after.
Wills Pub - 1042 N. Mills Ave. - Unified Records Presents live music from Orlando bands You Blew It! and Among Giants appearing with Secret Plot To Destroy The Entire Universe, Gillian Carter and Frameworks for this 18+ show. Tickets are $5 and the show starts at 8:30 p.m.
Tuesday, February 26
The Social - 54 North Orange Ave. - Gorilla Music presents the Orlando Battle of the Bands with live music from Orlando bands Eight Stories High, Admiral Writes, Rosemary Station and Andrew Martinet with Florida bands Avacyn and The Band Colton among others for this all ages show. The show starts at 6 p.m. and tickets are $10 in advance or $12 at the door.
The Red Lion Pub - 3784 Howell Branch Road - RPR presents Twisted Tuesday with live music from Orlando singer/songwriters Brent Daniel, Sharkbait, Will Clark and Laine Breeden at 8 p.m.
Wills Pub - 1042 N. Mills Ave. - Live music from Orlando bands Trails, Thee Wilt Chamberlain and The Plush Monsters appearing with Linear Downfall for this 18+ show. The show starts at 9 p.m. and tickets are $5.
World of Beer UCF - 3402 Technological Ave., Suite 202 - Live music from Orlando singer/songwriter Chad Lada at 9:30 p.m. No cover charge.
Wednesday, February 27
BackBooth - 37 W. Pine St. - Booked Promotions presents Rock Out to Knock Out with live music from Orlando area bands Still We Rise, The Long Drive Home, Error 404, A Desperate Endeavor and Oathkeeper for this all ages show. Tickets are $8 in advance or $10 at the door. The doors open at 6 p.m.
Wills Pub - 1042 N. Mills Ave. - Live music from Orlando’s Johnny Knuckles and Adam Goodrich with Matt Woods and Adam Lee for this 18+ show. The music starts at 9 p.m. and tickets are $5 in advance or $7 at the door.
Natura Coffee and Tea - 12078 Collegiate Way - Jazz jam every Wednesday night at 9:30 p.m. All jazz musicians are welcome to play.
Thursday, February 28
The Haven - 6700 Aloma Ave. - Booked Promotions presents An On Core featuring live music from Orlando bands A Dinner With Captain Murderer, Fear The Concept, Entombed in the Abyss and OTB with Florida bands Beacons for this 18+ show. Tickets are $5 in advance or $6 (21+) and $8 (18-20) at the door. The doors open at 8 p.m.
BackBooth - 37 W. Pine St. - Orlando artists E-Turn and AMiAM appearing with national touring artist Blue Print for this 18+ show. Tickets are $10 and the doors open at 9 p.m.
Wills Pub - 1042 N. Mills Ave. - Live music from Orlando’s Kaleigh Baker Band appearing with Hank and Cupcakes for this 18+ show. Tickets are $5/$10 and the doors open at 8 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 band Trainwreck 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, March 1
The Social - 54 North Orange Ave. - Live music from Orlando’s Gerry Williams Band and Orlando singer/songwriter Gail Jijon with Orlando DJ BMF spinning tunes before and after for this all ages show. This is the CD release show for the Gerry Williams Band debut release “You Think You’ve Heard It All.” The doors open at 8 p.m. and tickets are $10. This is a non-smoking show.
BackBooth - 37 W. Pine St. - ONELive showcase presenting live music from Orlando area bands Cold War Relic and The Avalon Broadcast. The doors open at 7:30 p.m. and the show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $5 in advance or $7 at the door.
The Haven - 6700 Aloma Ave. - Maniacal Mojo presents live music from Orlando area bands A Scarlett Horror, Spiritual Warfare, Guverra and Atemus with Thicket for this 18+ show. The doors open at 8 p.m. and the music starts at 8:45 p.m.
Wills Pub - 1042 N. Mills Ave. - Live music from Orlando band Moon Jelly appearing with Harry Merry and Tamara Woestenburg for this FREE 18+ show. The show starts at 7 p.m.
Bubbalou’s UCF - 12100 Challenger Pkwy. - Live music from Orlando band Melodic Dissent.
World of Beer UCF - 3402 Technological Ave., Suite 202 - Live music from Orlando singer/songwriter Mike Dunn at 9:30 p.m. No cover charge.
World of Beer Altamonte - 155 Cranes Roost Blvd. - Live music from Orlando singer/songwriters Drew Yardis and Casey Brents at 8:30 p.m. No cover charge.
Natura Coffee and Tea - 12078 Collegiate Way - Live music from Orlando singer/songwriter Brian Ames at 9 p.m.
Saturday, March 2
West End Trading Company - 202 S. Sanford Ave. (Sanford) - Live music from Orlando band Melodic Dissent on the front stage for this FREE 18+ show.
H2O Live - 100 W. Livingston St. - H2O Live presents live music from Orlando area bands Melange and Laney Jones appearing with Florida bands The Icarus Account and Reggie Williams for this all ages show. Tickets $10 at the door, $8 in advance online or at Park Avenue CDs in Winter Park. Advance tickets are also available from the bands. The doors open at 6:30 p.m.
The Haven - 6700 Aloma Ave. - Live music from Orlando area bands Holey Miss Moley and Legacy appearing with Good Morning Love, Green Sunshine and Honey Henny Lime for this 18+ show. The doors open at 7:30 p.m. and the music starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $10 for 18+20 and $5 before 9 p.m. for 21+ and $7 after 9 p.m.
Wills Pub - 1042 N. Mills Ave. - Orlando band The Actomatics with special guests Bunky Garrabrant, Kaleigh Baker and Jessy Daumen joining the band on stage playing “Summer is Risky” in its entirity to celebrate the new release. Also playing the show are Orlando bands The Ludes and Eugene Snowden and The Raymonds. The Examiner.com review of that CD is here.
Lil’ Indies - 1036 N. Mills Ave. - Live acoustic music from Orlando band Cure For Caska for this FREE 21+ show. This event is non smoking.
Odin’s Den - 1335 Howell Branch Road - Booked Promotions presents live music from Orlando area bands Last Minute Stars, Stand Well Among Giants, Hotel Hurry and Antic appearing with CEREBOCA for this 18+ show. Tickets are $5 for 21+ and $8 for 18-20. The show starts at 8 p.m.
OB’s Restaurant and Lounge - 1750 N. Woodland Blvd. (DeLand) - The Deland Rock and Metal Fest featuring live music from Orlando bands Aergia, Error404, From Within, City Of Stages, An Honest Year, Another Life Spared, Theravada and Druid Lord appearing alongside bands from all over the state. The music starts at noon. General admission tickets are $15 and VIP tickets are $30.
Taste Restaurant - 717 West Smith St. - Live music from Orlando band Ancient Sun and Angel Rivera (SBK Live) for this 21+ show. There is a $5 cover charge at the door. The show starts at 10 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.
Dexter’s Winter Park - 558 W. New England Ave. - Live music from Orlando band The Mob at 8:30 p.m.
World of Beer UCF - 3402 Technological Ave., Suite 202 - Live music from Orlando singer/songwriters Drew Yardis and Casey Brents at 9:30 p.m. No cover charge.
Tin House Ranch - 3300 Stone St. (Oviedo) - Live music from Orlando band Groove Trunk.
Sunday, March 3
Hard Rock Orlando - 6050 Universal Blvd. - Hard Rock Rising 2013 Battle of the Bands continues with live music from Orlando bands The Bloody Jug Band, nu ERA, Flows Like Wine and Black Tent Revival for this FREE all ages show. This is the last preliminary elimination round before the final battle scheduled March 12 with Orlando band Leaving Haven (won the February 18 show) and the winner from the show on February 25.
The Haven - 6700 Aloma Ave. - Live music from Orlando area bands Fields of Glass and Born From Ashes with Central Florida band Lydia Can't Breathe appearing with national touring artists MUSHROOMHEAD, Final Trigger and Gemini Syndrome for this 18+ show. Tickets are $18 in advance or $20 at the door. The show starts at 6 p.m.
West End Trading Company - 202 S. Sanford Ave. (Sanford) - RPR presents Sunday Funday with live music from Orlando area bands funkUs, Holey Miss Moley and Legacy with Florida bands Displace, The Funky Nuggets, Honey Henny Lime, Josh We Know, Michael Jordan and John David Williams (Wayside Orange) appearing with Gloomwolf and Dumpstafunk for this 18+ show. Advance tickets are $12 or $15 at the door with a $3 surcharge for under 21. The music starts at 6 p.m.
Downtown Orlando - Orange Ave. – WMMO Downtown Concert Series featuring Orlando band Skin Deep opening for national touring artist REO Speedwagon for this FREE all ages show. Gate opens at 4 p.m.
The Abbey - 100 S. Eola Dr. - Music exhibition with Orlando band Another Close Call. This event is scheduled from 4-9 p.m. and is all ages.
Tanqueray’s - 100 S. Orange Ave. - Orlando band Ancient Sun appearing every Sunday at 10:30 p.m. for this FREE 21+ show.
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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