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Busy next Saturday?

Like checking out local rock bands?

Then you’ll want to be at the House of Blues on March 26, 2011, for The Lighter Exchange CD release party.

The band was formed in 2006 by singer-songwriter Christian Wilson, and the current line-up also includes my buddy Jeremy Hagen, along with Michael Rollo, Jacob Morton, and Clayton Senne.

Their new release is called “Beneath The Endlessness,” and while I haven’t heard it yet, I did like the tunes I heard on their MySpace page.

The show is all ages and also features the bands Stockhom, Chasing Thrill and Falling for Sarah on the bill. It costs only $5 to get in, but if you check out the flyer to the right, you’ll see how you can get tickets for free.

See you there!

If you were into the hard rock scene in the early to mid-2000s, you’ve seen or heard the Orlando band Indorphine. In 2003, they won three Orlando Music Awards (for which I used to be a judge), including Best Metal Performance.

A few years later, the band splintered into solo projects and other musical tangents. But last September, lead singer Jimmy Grant posted a YouTube video hinting at a reunion.

That reunion is now a reality, as the reunited Indorphine will be playing not one but two nights at The Haven Lounge in Winter Park.

Friday, February 18th, is a 16 and up show, with special guests GorillaFight, NuERA, Shu-Tang and From Empire to Ashes.

Saturday, February 19th, is an 18 and up show, with special guests Gargamel!, Soulswitch, 5 Billion Dead and Spoone.

Both nights, tickets are $10 in advance and $13 at the door, with drink specials like $3 Yuengling.

The Haven Lounge is at 6700 Aloma Ave and you can reach them by phone at 407.673.2712.

Looking for something fun to do this weekend?  Here’s a round-up of concerts and other events happening in the Orlando area this weekend.

January 21:

• Bruce Bruce at the Improv at Pointe Orlando – $25
• Dirrty Hairy  at The Haven in Sanford – $17
• Does It Offend You, Yeah! at The Social – $15
• Del Castillo / Rico Monaco at The Plaza Theatre  – $14
• The Four Bitchin’ Babes at The Plaza Theatre  – $25-$35
• Galactic feat. Corey Glover (Living Colour) and Corey Henry (Rebirth Brass Band) with Bobby Lee Rodgers at House of Blues – $25
• Randy Houser / The Harters at The Barn in Sanford – Free
• “The Naked Gun” Outdoor Movie (10pm) at The Eden Bar at The Enzian – Free
• NASCAR Preseason Thunder Fan Fest at Daytona International Speedway – $20
• Nonpoint at Firestone Live – $14-$18
• Patton Oswalt at Hard Rock Live – $20 Upper Balcony / $25 Reserved Main Floor & Lower Balcony / $30 First 2 Rows & Balcony Tables
• Skatterbox at Garage Bar in Sanford – Free

January 22:

• Blue Spring Manatee Festival (10am) in Orange City – $8
• Bruce Bruce at the Improv at Pointe Orlando – $25
• Confused Little Girl (CD release) at The Social – $7
• Jahlando Reggae Fest at The Plaza Theatre – Free or $9 at door
• Lakeridge Winery Winter Music Series in Clermont – Free
• Linkin Park at St Pete Times Forum in Tampa – $73.85-$84.15
• Orange Avenue at Garage Bar in Sanford – Free
• Reel Big Fish http://citysurfingorlando.com/wp-admin/post-new.php/The Aquabats at Hard Rock Live – $24
• 12th Annual Hannah’s Buddies Charity Classic feat. John Bell & Friends with Drive-By Truckers and Nickel & The Polar Bears at House of Blues – $50
• Washed Out at Back Booth – $10

January 23:

• Blue Spring Manatee Festival (10am) in Orange City – $8
• Bruce Bruce at the Improv at Pointe Orlando – $25
• “Close Encounters of the Third Kind” Brunch Movie (11:30am) at The Enzian – $5 (food extra)
• Dead at Back Booth – $5
• Marc Salem at The Plaza Theatre – $27-$37

Highlights of the week ahead:

• January 25 – “Groundhog Day” Cult Classic Movie (9:30pm) at The Enzian – $5
• January 25 – Hinder / Saving Abel / My Darkest Days / Kopek at Hard Rock Live – $22
• January 25 – Joan of Arc at BackBooth – $10
• January 25 – Yo La Tengo at The Social – $25
• January 26 – Little Dragon in-store performance (1:30pm) at Park Ave CDs – Free
• January 26 – Little Dragon at Backbooth – $12
• January 27 – Little River Band at Velvet Sessions at Hard Rock Hotel – $30 advance/$35 day of
• January 27 – NOFX / Bouncing Souls / Cobra Skulls & Old Man Markley at House of Blues – $26.25
• January 27 – Tokyo Police Club / Two Door Cinema Club in-store performance (6pm) at Park Ave CDs – Free
• January 27 – Tokyo Police Club / Two Door Cinema Club at The Social – Sold Out

Looking for something fun to do this weekend?  Here’s a round-up of concerts and other events happening in the Orlando area this weekend.

December 10:

• Candlelight Processional w/Guest Narrator Whoopi Goldberg at Epcot – Free with Park Admission
• Margaret Cho at Hard Rock Live – $37.75-$63.25
• Lavell Crawford at Orlando Improv at Pointe Orlando – $22
• Justin Townes Earle at The Social – $12-$14
• Gasoline Heart at Back Booth – $10
• Hayfire at The Barn in Sanford – $5
• Official Twilight Convention at the Hilton Walt Disney Resort – $20-$259
• The Trans Ams at Route 46 in Sanford – Free

December 11:

• 4-Year Anniversary Party (Christmas beer samples & Free food) at McRaney’s Tavern- Free
• Bob Marley’s Island Christmas Celebration at Bob Marley – Universal CityWalk – $12 (after 8pm); $20 VIP
• Candlelight Processional w/Guest Narrator Whoopi Goldberg at Epcot – Free with Park Admission
• Dan Newlin Reindeer Run 5k (7:30am) at SeaWorld Orlando – $30
• Lavell Crawford at Orlando Improv at Pointe Orlando – $22
• Official Twilight Convention at the Hilton Walt Disney Resort – $20-$259
• Orlando Gay Chorus Presents Fa-La-La-La Fabulous Holiday Show at The Plaza Theatre – $25-$30
• Plain Jane Automobile at The Social – $8-$12
• Radio Disney Holiday Concert feat. All-Star Weekend at Celebration Town Center – Free
• Real Radio’s Ho Ho Ho Show Featuring Hairball / Yella at House of Blues – $8.66
• Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band at Back Booth – $10
• Andre Rieu at Amway Center – $88.25-$154.70
• Rockit Fly at Route 46 in Sanford – Free
• TRON-A-THON Game Event (11am-3pm) at the Orlando Science Center – $17 (adults); $12 (Child 3-9)

December 12:

• Afterglow Radio / Junkie Rush Acoustic at 57 West (downtown) – Free
• Art Show: The Most Wonderful Happy Glitter Time Show Grand Opening (8pm) at Pom Pom’s Teahouse and Sandwicheria – Free
• Brutal Truth at Back Booth – $12
• Candlelight Processional w/Guest Narrator Steven Curtis Chapman at Epcot – Free with Park Admission
• Lavell Crawford at Orlando Improv at Pointe Orlando – $22
• Louis CK at Hard Rock Live – $35
• Official Twilight Convention at the Hilton Walt Disney Resort – $20-$259
• Red Jumpsuit Apparatus at The Social – $15
• Sparkle: Handmade Holiday Market & Winter Wellness Festival at Dandelion Communitea Cafe – Free
• St. Practice Day at Pat O’Brien’s – Universal CityWalk – $7 (after 9pm)
• Trans-Siberian Orchestra at Amway Center – $60.40-$70.60
• XL1067 XL’ent Xmas 2010: Paramore/ Hey Monday/ Paper Tongues / A Rocket to The Moon at House of Blues – $43

Looking for something to do this weekend? Here are some suggestions:

November 19:

• The Ataris at Backbooth – $10
• Florida Classic Battle of the Bands at the Amway Center – $15-$25
• Light Up UCF at University of Central Florida – Free; Skating additional
• Jim Lauderdale at The Plaza Theatre- $10-$20
• Dax Riggs at The Social – $10
• Talking with Gods documentary screening at The Geek Easy – $5 members/$8 non-members
• Tiesto at UCF Arena – $50
• Warrant at The Garage Bar in Sanford – $15

November 20:

• 13th Annual Florida Classic After Party w/ Doug E Fresh at House of Blues – $40-$55
• Afterglow Radio at The Haven in Winter Park – Free
• Art of the Highwaymen Weekend (meet the artists) at the Orange County Regional History Center – $9 / $15 weekend pass
• Audubon Park Beer Festival in Audubon Park – $25 advance / $30 day of + canned food for donation
• Before You Exit (CD Release Party) at Backbooth – $8
• DeLand Fall Festival of the Arts in DeLand – Free
• Earthbound Misfits presents the Music of Pink Floyd at The Plaza Theatre- $17.50
• Feile Irish Fest at Blue Jacket Park – $10 advance/$15 at gate
• Florida Classic Football at Citrus Bowl – $10-$200
• Elton John and Leon Russell at Daytona Ocean Center – $45-$135
• Light Up UCF at University of Central Florida – Free; Skating additional
• Tyrone Wells at The Social – $13
• Winter Park Harvest Festival in Winter Park – Free

November 21:

• Art of the Highwaymen Weekend (meet the artists) at the Orange County Regional History Center – $9 / $15 weekend pass
• DeLand Fall Festival of the Arts in DeLand – Free
• Gallagher at The Plaza Theatre – $30-$45
• Elton John and Leon Russell at Lakeland Center Jenkins Arena – $45-$135
• Light Up UCF at University of Central Florida – Free; Skating additional