Florida Music Festival and Earthday Birthday may be over until next year, but there are still some big music events happening in and around Orlando this week, April 25 through May 1. Local music fans can head out to a couple of CD release shows or Spring Fest at West End Trading Co. on Saturday, Sort of Cinco Block Party at Wall Street Plaza also on Saturday or Florida Salsa Fest on Sunday in the Thornton Park area.
It was announced this morning that SoulSwitch’s lead singer Tom Huestis will be leaving the Orlando based band. They are planning a farewell show plus Huestis will stay on for the bands upcoming shows in the next two months. The band is currently auditioning new lead singers.
Orlando based musician Froomador releases his debut album, Can’t This Wait Thursday with a show at Will’s Pub. Also on the bill for this show are Mia Mota and Empire Theory.
Saturday at Will’s Pub is the CD release show for Orlando band The Glorious Rebellion’s Euphoric. Kingofalldrunks, Moat Cobra, IGNID and Hollow Leg will be joining the band for this special show.
Monday, April 25
Will’s Pub – 1042 N. Mills Ave. – Live music by StraightJacket, I Never Sleep, Swift Knuckle Solution and The Jodones for this 21+ show. There is a $5 cover charge and the doors open at 9 p.m.
64 North – 64 N. Orange Ave. – Live music by Ésk, A Wolf In The City, Casaveda and Captains Of April for this FREE 18+ show. The doors open at 8 p.m.
BackBooth – 37 W. Pine St. – Live music by 36 Crazyfists, (N)Ception, NoSelf and Dear Desolate for this show. Tickets are $13 in advance or $15 day of show and the doors open at 7 p.m.
The Social – 54 North Orange Ave. – Live music by Hurray For The Riff Raff and Promised Land Sound for this show. Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 day of show and the doors open at 8 p.m.
Lil’ Indies – 1036 N. Mills Ave. – Live music by Robotman at 8 p.m. for this FREE 21+ show.
The Haven – 6700 Aloma Ave. – Rock Band Jam Night hosted by Photo Bomb and featuring members of Audio Z and GhettoBox. Bring a guitar, drum sticks or keys and jam starting at 8:30 p.m. There is no cover charge.
West End Trading Co. – 202 S. Sanford Ave. (Sanford) – RPR presents open mic at 8 p.m. This FREE event is 18+.
Tuesday, April 26
Bombshell’s Tavern – 5405 Edgewater Dr. – Live music by Sadistic Ritual, Rhythm Of Fear, Key, Culture Killer and In The After for this show. There is a $10 cover charge and the show starts at 7:30 p.m.
The Red Lion Pub – 3784 Howell Branch Road – Twisted Tuesday with live music by Kristin Grice, Josh Hastick and Freedom Fighterz for this 18+ show. This FREE event includes live music and other entertainment as well as a home-cooked meal, with a $3 donation to the Red Lion Community Emergency Fund. The live music starts at 9 p.m.
The AlleyBlues – 114 S. Park Ave. (Sanford) – Acoustic night featuring live music by Iesha Marie, CJ Orazi and Adam Froehlich at 7:30 p.m. for this FREE show.
The Social – 54 North Orange Ave. – Live music by Tokyo Police Club and From Indian Lakes for this show. Tickets are $15 in advance or $17 day of show and the doors open at 8 p.m.
Hard Rock Orlando – 6050 Universal Blvd. (Universal Studios) – Live music by Chris Isaak for this show.
The Copper Rocket Pub – 106 Lake Ave. (Maitland) – Orlandobands.com presents open mic every Tuesday night at 9 p.m. This is an 18+ no smoking event.
WPRK 91.5 – Online everywhere – Chuck Magid (The Groove Orient) on WPRK every Tuesday from 10 a.m. until noon.
Wednesday, April 27
BackBooth – 37 W. Pine St. – Live music by Darkness Divided and more for this show. Tickets are $10 in advance or $12 day of show and the doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Will’s Pub – 1042 N. Mills Ave. – Live music by The New Sam Rivers’ Rivbea Orchestra for this 21+ show. Tickets are $7 in advance or $10 at the door and the doors open at 9 p.m.
The Social – 54 North Orange Ave. – Live music by Tokyo Police Club and From Indian Lakes for this show. Tickets are $15 in advance or $17 day of show and the doors open at 8 p.m.
The Imperial at Washburn Imports – 1800 N. Orange Ave. – The Imperial’s Acoustic Soundcheck with CJ Mask at 8 p.m. There is no cover charge for this 21+ show.
Lil’ Indies – 1036 N. Mills Ave. – Eugene Snowden’s Ten Pints of Truth for this FREE 21+ show at 10 p.m.
WPRK 91.5 – Online everywhere – WPRK’s Local Heroes radio show from 5-7 p.m. features local talent from actors, directors, photographers, entrepreneurs and musicians with DJ Daniel Pacchioni and co-hosts Ilene Leiber and George Wallace playing music from local Orlando bands.
Thursday, April 28
Will’s Pub – 1042 N. Mills Ave. – Live music by Froomador, Mia Mota and Empire Theory for this 21+ show. This is Froomador’s CD release show for Can’t This Wait. There is a $5 cover charge and the doors open at 9 p.m.
The Social – 54 North Orange Ave. – Denzel Curry 2055: The Ult Experience with Allan Kingdom, SDotBraddy, Mr. 3 and FIONA for this show. Tickets are $15 in advance or $17 day of show and the doors open at 8 p.m.
West End Trading Co. – 202 S. Sanford Ave. (Sanford) – Live music by Resinated, Sensamotion and I-Resolution for this show. There is a $7 cover charge with an added $3 surcharge for those under 21. The doors open at 8 p.m. and the show starts at 8:30 p.m.
The Red Lion Pub – 3784 Howell Branch Road – Acoustirock featuring live music by Vincent V Oath, CJ Orazi, Check 1, 2 and Stereo-Type for this show. There is a $5 cover charge and the doors open at 9 p.m. This is a no smoking, cash only show.
The Beacham – 46 N. Orange Ave. – Atlanta Invasion featuring Young Scooter, Johnny Cinco and Skippa Da Flippa for this show. Tickets are $25/50. The doors open at 10 p.m.
Hard Rock Orlando – 6050 Universal Blvd. (Universal Studios) – Live music by Death Cab for Cutie for this show. Tickets start at $37.50 and the doors open at 7 p.m.
The Lucky Lure – 1427 N. Orange Ave. – Live music by Michael Powell at 9 p.m.
WPRK 91.5 – Online everywhere – The Curtis Earth Show airs from 5-7 p.m. every Thursday featuring Indie music including some Orlando bands on the playlist.
Friday, April 29
Will’s Pub – 1042 N. Mills Ave. – Live music by Con Turner Von Simmons Band (featuring members of Shak Nasti, Leisure Chief, Con Leche, Brown Note, One Drop, KOW!, Gargamel, Princeton’s Guff, Florganism, SFM, Korsican Opera, God’s Personal Stash, The Koopers and The Etruscans) and Con Leche for this special 21+ show. Tickets are $5 in advance or $6 at the door.
West End Trading Co. – 202 S. Sanford Ave. (Sanford) – The Night of Extreme featuring live music by Pyskotribe, MissFit Toys, DeAbsolve and more for this show. Tickets are $10 in advance from the bands or $12 at the door, with a $3 surcharge for those under 21. The doors open at 7:30 p.m. and the show starts at 8 p.m.
Bombshell’s Tavern – 5405 Edgewater Dr. – Saturday Night Burn featuring live performances by NIHIL, Donner Reed and 430 Steps for this all ages show. There is a $10 cover charge for 21+ and $12 for under 21. The doors open at 7 p.m.
Spacebar – 2428 E. Robinson St. – Live performances by Evil Virgins, Los Toros and Chase Fisher for this 21+ show. There is a $5 cover charge and the doors open at 6 p.m.
The Social – 54 North Orange Ave. – Live performance by Jesse Royal and I-Resolution for this 18+ show. Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 day of show and the doors open at 8 p.m.
The Geek Easy – 114 S. Semoran Blvd. – Siera’s XXX party featuring live performances by Schaffer The Darklord and Marc With a C for this FREE show. The doors open at 8 p.m. and the show starts at 9 p.m.
Epcot Center (Walt Disney World) – 200 Epcot Center Dr. (Lake Buena Vista) – The Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival Garden Rocks concert series at the America pavilion with Georgia Satellites. The shows are at 5:30, 6:45 and 8 p.m. Concerts are included with regular park admission price.
The Public House – 12046 Collegiate Way – Live music by Beemo at 9 p.m.
Smiling Bison – 745 Bennett Road – Live music by Oak Hill Drifters at 9 p.m.
The Hourglass Brewery – 255 S. Ronald Reagan Blvd. (Longwood) – Live music by MDII at 9 p.m. for this FREE all ages show.
MetroWest Pour House – 2461 S. Hiawassee Road – Live music by Big Ron Betts from 6-9 p.m. for this FREE all ages show.
The Whiskey – 7563 W. Sand Lake Road – Live music by Steve Craig at 7 p.m.
Broadway Ristorante & Pizzeria – 4030 N. Goldenrod Road (Winter Park) – Live music by Alex Stamper from 8-11 p.m.
Church Street District – Church Street downtown Orlando – Live music by Carly Jo Jackson at 5 p.m. for alive@5.
WPRK – Online everywhere – State of the Scene radio show with Jessica Pawli and featuring special Orlando music scene guests every Friday at 4 p.m.
Saturday, April 30
Will’s Pub – 1042 N. Mills Ave. – Live music by The Glorious Rebellion, Kingofalldrunks, Moat Cobra, IGNID and Hollow Leg for this 21+ show. This is The Glorious Rebellion’s CD release show for Euphoric. There is a $5 cover charge and the doors open at 9 p.m.
West End Trading Co. – 202 S. Sanford Ave. (Sanford) – Spring Fest featuring live music by Worse Case Scenario, Holding Hope, Bothering Dennis, Believers Of Exile, The Beat Brothers Band, Mad As Adam, Captain Colossal, Tears of a Tyrant and Grindstone Sinners. Tickets are $10 in advance or $12 at the door. The doors open at 5 p.m. and the show starts at 5:30 p.m.
Wall Street Plaza – 19 N. Orange Ave. – Sort of Cinco Block Party featuring live music drink specials, bull riding, piñatas and more. Live music by The Adam Moreno Project, Who Rescued Who and Mariachi bands. The 21+ party starts at 8 p.m.
The Copper Rocket Pub – 106 Lake Ave. (Maitland) – Crohn’s event afterparty hosted by Sound Theory with guests Black Canvas at 8 p.m.
The Hourglass Brewery – 255 S. Ronald Reagan Blvd. (Longwood) – Live music by Uke-A-Ladies and Nick Fowler for this FREE all ages show.
The Social – 54 North Orange Ave. – Live music by The Sick Puppies and Stitched Up Heart for this show. Tickets are $18 in advance or $20 day of show and the doors open at 6 p.m.
House of Blues Orlando – 1490 E. Buena Vista Dr. – Orlando band Traverser opening for Evanescence for this SOLD OUT show.
The Beacham – 46 N. Orange Ave. – Live music by Father John Misty for this show. This show is SOLD OUT. The doors open at 6 p.m.
Epcot Center (Walt Disney World) – 200 Epcot Center Dr. (Lake Buena Vista) – The Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival Garden Rocks concert series at the America pavilion with Georgia Satellites. The shows are at 5:30, 6:45 and 8 p.m. Concerts are included with regular park admission price.
Orlando Brewing – 1301 Atlanta Ave. – Live music by Sound Democracy.
Lake Lily Park – 701 Lake Lily Dr. (Maitland) – Live music by Alex Stamper from 3:30-5 p.m. during the Crohn’s Walk event.
Vayda’s Gipsy Rib Ranch – 2545 S French Ave. (Sanford) – Open mic at 7 p.m.
Sunday, May 1
Will’s Pub – 1042 N. Mills Ave. – Live music by Matt Woods, Big Shoals, Jeff Shepherd and Stephen Rock for this 21+ show. Tickets are $10 and the doors open at 8 p.m.
Cafe DaVinci – 112 W. Georgia Ave. (Deland) – Spring Fever Jamfest hosted by Tom & Dan and featuring live music by Caiti Patton, Lucy Iris, Mojo Highway, Hayfire and Get it Hot. There will be a raffle benefitting Operation Homefront, to honor and assist veterans in need. Raffle prizes include a custom Fender guitar, a Tom & Dan prize pack, gift cards and more. This FREE 18+ show kicks off at 5 p.m.
BackBooth – 37 W. Pine St. – Live music by Glen Phillips of Toad the Wet Sprocket for this show. Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 day of show. The doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the show starts at 7 p.m.
Mucho Orlando and surrounding streets – 101 S Eola Dr. – Florida Salsa Fest featuring drink specials, salsa dancing, salsa music and unlimited salsa tastings from 30+ chefs. Advance tickets are $15 and VIP tickets are $45.
Epcot Center (Walt Disney World) – 200 Epcot Center Dr. (Lake Buena Vista) – The Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival Garden Rocks concert series at the America pavilion with Georgia Satellites. The shows are at 5:30, 6:45 and 8 p.m. Concerts are included with regular park admission price.
Bombshell’s Tavern – 5405 Edgewater Dr. – Hellzapoppin circus sideshow rock n roll review featuring some of the areas best bands and entertainers.
WPRK 91.5 – Online everywhere – Biscuits, Bacon and Blues from 10 a.m. to noon every Sunday with singer/songwriter Jerry Waller.
WJRR – Online everywhere – WJRR’s Native Noise Radio Show – Every Sunday night at 11 p.m. playing music from the best local Orlando and area bands.
