There are some great choices again this coming week in live Orlando local music events. This week there are a couple of charity events on the schedule, plus there are still a few fundraisers going on.
Friday outside the CFE Arena at UCF is a Battle of the Bands fundraising for the United Way. On the bill for this special show are Chris Dryfoos, The Merge, Reverist, I//Arrhythmist, Planning the Past, The Pendletones and Felicity. Fans will vote for their favorite bands through donations in each band’s tip jar.
On Saturday is a Rock Pink event at Harley Davidson Orlando East. The Rock Pink Ride after party starts at noon and includes a FREE lunch, raffles and live music by Full Circle. Registration for the ride starts at 9 a.m.
The Guitar Center Singer Songwriter 4 contest is still going on featuring Carly Jo Jackson. She has four videos up now for music fans to check out and enjoy. Every video view gives her points to move up in the competition.
Time is running out on a couple of the fundraisers this week. (N)ception’s Indie Go Go and Live Hart’s Kickstarter both end this week and both bands still have a long way to go to make their goals for their CDs. The Getbye’s Kickstarter runs until Oct. 21 as the band seeks funding for a tour bus.
Monday, September 29
West End Trading Company – 202 S. Sanford Ave. (Sanford) – RPR presents open mic hosted by Brandon Parker Harris duo with Rhenn Again at 8 p.m. This FREE event is 18+.
BB Kings Blues Club – 9101 International Dr. – Live music by Trae Pierce and T-Stone from 7:30-11:30 p.m.
Tuesday, September 30
The Red Lion Pub – 3784 Howell Branch Road – Twisted Tuesday with The Happy Campers for this 18+ show. This FREE event includes live music and other entertainment as well as a home-cooked meal, with a $2 donation to the Red Lion Community Emergency Fund. The live music starts at 7:30 p.m.
Will’s Pub – 1042 N. Mills Ave. – Live music by The Ambassadors, Sammy Kay and the Fast Four, Abraskadabra and Jahnopa for this 18+ show. The doors open at 8 p.m. and tickets are $6.
Firestone Live – 578 N. Orange Ave. – Live music by You Me At Six for this all ages show. The doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets are $15 in advance with special meet and greet tickets for $55.
Sideshow – 15 N. Orange Ave. – Live music by Jonny Vanderveldee & Brian Chodorcoff
Smiling Bison – 745 Bennett Road – Live music by the Chris Charles Jazz at 7:30 p.m.
BB Kings Blues Club – 9101 International Dr. – Live music by Trae Pierce and T-Stone from 7:30-11:30 p.m.
The Haven – 6700 Aloma Ave. – The Orlandobands.com open mic night every Tuesday at 8 p.m. featuring bands, solo performers, comedy and variety acts.
Wednesday, October 1
BackBooth – 37 W. Pine St. – Live music by Torche, American Party Machine, Gut Ruckus and Consequence for this show. The doors open at 7 p.m. and tickets are $12.
Will’s Pub – 1042 N. Mills Ave. – Live music by Richard Sherfey & All God’s Children, Matt Butcher and The Schoolyard Band and Joshua Pearson for this 18+ show. The doors open at 8 p.m. Tickets are $7 in advance or $10 at the door.
Sideshow – 15 N. Orange Ave. – Live music by Thomas Wynn & Friends
BB Kings Blues Club – 9101 International Dr. – Live music by the B.B. King’s All Star Band at 7:30 p.m.
Dexter’s Winter Park – 558 W. New England Ave. – Wednesday night acoustic with the Holcomb Brothers at 6:30 p.m.
Holly and Dolly’s – 500 E. State Road 436, Suite 1020 (Casselberry) – Grandpa’s open mic hosted by Jerry Waller starting at 8 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. This week’s in studio guest is Room Full of Strangers.
Thursday, October 2
Smiling Bison – 745 Bennett Road – First Thursday singer/songwriter series hosted by Beth McKee. This month featuring live performances from Belmont & Jones, Brian G Killeen (Plane Vs Cult), Brian Smalley and Cat Ridgeway. Table reservations are encouraged and can be made by calling 407-898-8580. There is no cover charge for this event.
The Geek Easy (inside of A Comic Shop) – 114 S. Semoran Blvd. – Live music by The Luna Bellum, Sketchie and Chieforia for this FREE all ages show. The doors open at 9 p.m.
Dandelion Communitea Cafe – 618 N. Thornton Ave. – Live music by the Wortzinol Trio from 8-10 p.m.
BB Kings Blues Club – 9101 International Dr. – Live music by the B.B. King’s All Star Band at 7:30 p.m.
Dexter’s Winter Park – 558 W. New England Ave. – Live music by Soul Funktion at 8 p.m.
Friday, October 3
CFE Arena – 12777 Gemini Blvd N. – Wholehearted Productions presents Jars of Jams: Battle of the Bands Concert featuring live music by Chris Dryfoos, The Merge, Reverist, I//Arrhythmist, Planning the Past, The Pendletones and Felicity. This FREE all ages event kicks off at 6 p.m. and will benefit the United Way campaign through band vote donations into their tip jars.
The Haven – 6700 Aloma Ave. – A Night of Rock En Español featuring live music by Gabriel Casiano-Gabkas, Farith and Liquid Circle for this show. The doors open at 8 p.m. There is a $5 cover charge before 9 p.m. and $7 after.
West End Trading Company – 202 S. Sanford Ave. (Sanford) – Live music by Boondox, RAZORZ EDGE, JOHN BOI, Ninja Red Psycho, Forgotten Fallen, DSOB, Havoc Savage, Sewerside, Krazie Flo and Gryhme for this show. Tickets are $15 and the doors open at 6 p.m.
BackBooth – 37 W. Pine St. – Live music by Eyehategod, Set and Setting, Ad Nauseum and Druid Lord for this show. The doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 in advance or $18 day of show.
The Social – 54 North Orange Ave. – Live music by The Filthy Six and The Gerry Williams Trio for this 18+ show. Tickets are $10 and the doors open at 9 p.m.
Will’s Pub – 1042 N. Mills Ave. – Live music by Rocket 88, The Woolly Bushmen and The Nova Rays for this 18+ show. Tickets are $7 and the doors open at 9 p.m.
The Space – 1206 E. Colonial Dr. – Live music by SWIMM, FayRoy, Bellows and VSN QST for this show. There will also be art by Ben Lucas and more for this special event. The doors open at 9 p.m. and tickets are $8.
Dandelion Communitea Cafe – 618 N. Thornton Ave. – Live music by the Ben Tiptonford from 8-10 p.m.
Smiling Bison – 745 Bennett Road – Live music by Robotman at 9:30 p.m.
BB Kings Blues Club – 9101 International Dr. – Live music by the Shaun Rounds from 6-8:30 p.m. and the B.B. King’s All Star Band at 9 p.m.
Dexter’s Lake Mary – 950 Market Promenade Ave., Suite 1201 – Live music by My Generation at 9:30 p.m.
Dexter’s of Windemere – 4757 The Grove, Suite 100 (Windermere) – Live music by Shadow Cabinet at 9:30 p.m.
Dexter’s Winter Park – 558 W. New England Ave. – Live music by Who Hit Willie at 8:30 p.m.
Liam Fitzpatrick’s Restaurant & Irish Pub – 951 Market Promenade Ave. (Lake Mary) – The Acoustic Sessions open mic every Friday night at 10 p.m. hosted by singer/songwriter Daniel Taylor.
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, October 4
Downtown Orlando – WMMO Downtown Concert Series with Peter Frampton and My Generation opening. The gates open at 4 p.m.
Harley Davidson Orlando East – 11898 Lake Underhill Rd. – Rock Pink Ride to raise breast cancer awareness and support local breast cancer programs. Registration starts at 9 a.m. and the ride starts at 10:30 a.m. The after party from noon until 3 p.m. includes a FREE lunch, raffles and live music by Full Circle.
BackBooth – 37 W. Pine St. – Live music by Stereo-Type, Apollo Radio, MILKA and Vincent Victor Oath (acoustic set) for this show. The doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $5 in advance or $8 day of show.
The Haven – 6700 Aloma Ave. – Florida METAL Showcase featuring live music by Murderfly, Archangel, Hour of Peril, Severed By Faith, Hurricane Charley and Chernobyl. Tickets are $10. The doors open at 7:30 p.m. and the show starts at 8 p.m.
Will’s Pub – 1042 N. Mills Ave. – Live music by Andy D, Hunter Child and guest for this 18+ show. Tickets are $5 and the doors open at 9 p.m.
The Peacock Room – 1321 North Mills Ave. – Live music by animalight, The Vivid and Decades In Spain for this show.
Dandelion Communitea Cafe – 618 N. Thornton Ave. – Live music by the Zoya Zafar from 8-10 p.m.
Smiling Bison – 745 Bennett Road – Live music by The Strange Trip at 10 p.m.
BB Kings Blues Club – 9101 International Dr. – Live music by the Betty Fox from 4:30-8:30 p.m. and the B.B. King’s All Star Band at 9 p.m.
Dexter’s Lake Mary – 950 Market Promenade Ave., Suite 1201 – Live music by Black Canvas at 9:30 p.m.
Dexter’s of Windemere – 4757 The Grove, Suite 100 (Windermere) – Live music by Shadow Cabinet at 9:30 p.m.
Dexter’s Winter Park – 558 W. New England Ave. – Live music by Simulcast at 8:30 p.m.
Sunday, October 5
Bombshell’s Tavern – 5405 Edgewater Dr. – Live music by Green Jellÿ, Thrashaholica, Destructonomicon, Bothering Dennis and Blacklite for this show. The doors open at 5 p.m. Tickets are $12 in advance or $15 day of show and parking is always FREE.
The Social – 54 North Orange Ave. – Live music by Old 97’s and The David Wax Museum for this 18+ show. Tickets are $20 and the doors open at 6 p.m.
BB Kings Blues Club – 9101 International Dr. – Live music by Selwyn Birchwood from 7:30-11:30 p.m.
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.