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CENTRAL FLORIDA ROCKS is a weekly online music magazine for musicians and music lovers in Central Florida. We try to keep you updated to what's going on and where in Central FL's world of music. Country, Rock, Metal, Blues, Jazz & Top 40. This site is UPDATED WEEKLY with new music reviews, interviews, articles and full-length streaming audio tracks from unsigned acts for your listening pleasure. Enjoy...
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A recent selection of local and national released CD & DVD's that we were able to get our grubby little hands on and give you the scoop. Send us your CD's for review here.

GREAT AWAKENING
"Thrash Till You Die""
Release Date: June 2008

These 4 youngsters from Sanford, FL (all of whom are ages 15 -18, I might add) will make you stand up and take notice on their self relesed ep. This is pure Unadultured Old Skool Thrash at it's finest. To tell you the truth, I was somewhat amazed to fined out that these were high school kids. Two brothers, a cousin and friend to be exact.

Guitarist Vinnie can shred, you'd think he's at least 25 and been playing for 15 yrs. Vinnie's brother Nick puts most drummers twice his age to shame and he's endorsed by GrindStix to prove it and been featured on SickDrummer.com. Vocalist and friend Ryan Kenyan is pretty good for someone just starting in the singing arena. Bassist Brandon Butera rounds out this powerhouse metal quartet with his thunderous bass lines. It's rumored that a major label or two is lurking in the shadows and watching the boys for a possible future signing. Be sure and keep an eye on Great Awakening as they are sure to go far. Here at Central Florida Rocks we are proud to be a part of helping this incredible group of talented guys in anyway we can. Check out Great Awakening on MySpace here. Be sure and check them out at a venue near you while you can as they are poised to hit the big time soon. August 2nd - Dungeon Orlando * August 8th - The Bank Daytona Beach * August 15th - The Haven Winter Park.

THE KILLS
Midnight Boom
Domino
Release Date: 3/18/2008

Unable to escape lazy comparisons to the White Stripes, the minimalist boy/girl combo of the Kills have further distanced themselves from their candy-striped competitors, adopting a weightier post-punk drone that oozes with polarizing defiance.

First single "U.R.A. Fever" is Pretty Hate Machine era industrial reverb, and features the muffled whispers of the habitually jaded Alison Mosshart and Jamie Hince as they solemnly declare, "We ain't born typical." The surprisingly effervescent "Cheap and Cheerful" manages to maintain both pop dance rhythm and flippant self-loathing with stunning ease.

PLAYRADIOPLAY
Texas
Island Records
Released Date 3/18/08

Until recently, I was of the strong opinion that electronic music...isn't music. That was my opinion, but all of that has changed since I heard PlayRadioPlay's latest effort, Texas. Barely out of high school, Fort Worth, Texas resident and obvious Cowboys fan, Daniel Hunter has managed to legitimize what most conventional and conservative music fans would call junk. Electronic Music has been around since the synthesizer was introduced back in the late sixties, early seventies. Hunter has managed to take the concept of this type of music and make his one-man band, sounding like several gifted members, playing real instruments.

Check em' out on July 27th with My American Heart, Rookie of the Year & others @ The Social in Downtown Orlando
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JIM VAN FLEET & THE REIGN

Most know him as Fox 35's morning weatherman, but did you know he's a rising up and coming country singer? He's shared the stage with the like of Rhet Akins, Lonestar, Rascal Flatts and many, many others. More on Jim Van Fleet here...

Find up to date concert listings for Central Florida here. We try and update as often as possible. If we miss something or you find an error then please let us know. We do appreciate the input. Please contact the appropriate venue before heading to the show as times and dates do change.

Orlando Area

07/25/08     Jerry Seinfeld     Bob Carr Perf. Arts Centre     Orlando
07/25/08     Frank Caliendo     Hard Rock Live     Orlando 
07/25/08     Ligion     The Haven     Winter Park 
07/25/08     Facing New York     The Social     Orlando 
07/25/08     Portugal. The Man     The Social     Orlando 
07/25/08     RX Bandits     The Social     Orlando 
07/25/08     Mad Happy     Winner's Circle     Lakeland 
07/26/08     Daylight District     Central Station Bar     Orlando
07/26/08     Fusebox Funk     Central Station Bar     Orlando
07/26/08     Mad Illz     Central Station Bar     Orlando
07/26/08     Idina Menzel     House Of Blues     Orlando
07/27/08     Mike Zito     Ritz Historic Inn
07/27/08     My American Heart     The Social     Orlando
07/27/08     Playradioplay!     The Social     Orlando
07/27/08     Rookie Of The Year     The Social     Orlando
07/27/08     Secondhand Serenade     The Social     Orlando
07/27/08     The Graduate     The Social     Orlando
07/28/08     Craig Karges     Disneyworld Yacht Club     Orlando
07/30/08     Boys Like Girls     House Of Blues     Orlando
07/30/08     Good Charlotte     House Of Blues Orlando
07/30/08     Metro Station     House Of Blues     Orlando
07/30/08     The Maine     House Of Blues     Orlando
07/30/08     Starship Starring Mickey Thomas     Swan Hotel     Orlando
08/01/08     Tim Easton     Back Booth     Orlando 
08/01/08     Alter Bridge     Hard Rock Live     Orlando
08/01/08     Godsmack     Hard Rock Live     Orlando
08/01/08     Chick Corea     House Of Blues     Orlando 
08/01/08     Return To Forever     House Of Blues     Orlando
08/01/08     Stanley Clarke     House Of Blues     Orlando
08/01/08     Amos Lee     The Social     Orlando
08/02/08     Early Man     Back Booth     Orlando
08/02/08     Skeletonwitch     Back Booth     Orlando
08/02/08     Valient Thorr     Back Booth     Orlando
08/02/08     Anita Renfroe     Gaylord Palms Resort     Orlando
08/02/08     Albert Castiglia  House Of Blues - Restaurant     Orlando
08/02/08     Kill Hannah     The Social     Orlando
08/02/08     The Medic Droid     The Social     Orlando
08/02/08     The White Tie Affair     The Social     Orlando
08/03/08     Catch 22     The Social     Orlando
08/03/08     The Supervillains     The Social     Orlando
08/04/08     Ernie Halter     The Social     Orlando
08/04/08     Keaton Simons     The Social     Orlando
08/05/08     Nonpoint     House Of Blues     Orlando
08/05/08     Sevendust     House Of Blues     Orlando
08/05/08     Soulidium     House Of Blues     Orlando
08/08/08     Coheed And Cambria     House Of Blues     Orlando
08/08/08     Russian Circles     House Of Blues     Orlando
08/08/08     Secret Machines     House Of Blues     Orlando
08/09/08     Beth Aires     The Social     Orlando
08/09/08     Big 10-4     The Social     Orlando
08/09/08     Gary Pfaff     The Social     Orlando
08/10/08     Eye Alaska     The Social     Orlando
08/10/08     Lydia     The Social     Orlando 
08/10/08     The Dear Hunter     The Social     Orlando 
08/10/08     You Me And Everyone We Know     The Social     Orlando 
08/13/08     Iwrestledabearonce     Back Booth     Orlando
08/13/08     Ligeia     Back Booth     Orlando 
08/15/08     Nebula     Back Booth     Orlando 
08/15/08     Totimoshi     Back Booth     Orlando 
08/15/08     Jeff Foxworthy     Hard Rock Live     Orlando 
08/15/08     "Rock N Roll Fantasy Camp On Tour"     House Of Blues     Orlando 
08/15/08     Extreme     House Of Blues     Orlando 
08/15/08     King's X     House Of Blues     Orlando 
08/16/08     Brett Holland     Club Firestone     Orlando 
08/16/08     Burufunk     Club Firestone     Orlando 
08/16/08     "Classic Albums Live"     Hard Rock Live     Orlando 
08/16/08     Steel Train     The Social     Orlando 
08/16/08     The Cab     The Social     Orlando 
08/16/08     The Hush Sound     The Social     Orlando 
08/16/08     The Morning Light     The Social     Orlando 
08/17/08     Kingdom Of Sorrow     Back Booth     Orlando 
08/17/08     Molly Hatchet     Hideaway Park 
08/17/08     Brokencyde     The Social     Orlando 
08/17/08     Envy On The Coast     The Social     Orlando 
08/17/08     Hyper Crush     The Social     Orlando 
08/17/08     Millionaires     The Social     Orlando 
08/17/08     The Arrival     The Social     Orlando 
08/17/08     The Gay Blades     The Social     Orlando
08/17/08     The Sleeping     The Social     Orlando 
08/19/08     Black Rebel Motorcycle Club     UCF Arena     Orlando 
08/19/08     Stone Temple Pilots     UCF Arena     Orlando 

Tampa Area

Velvet Sessions
Hard Rock Hotel
Universal Orlando
July 31, 2008
The Tubes
The Hard Rock Hotel @ Universal Studio's Velvet Bar hosts the city’s only rock ‘n’ roll cocktail party on the last Thursday of every month*. Each “session” combines creative cocktails with live music from some of the hottest rock bands.

The award winning “Velvet Sessions” is a rock & roll cocktail party held in the hotel’s Velvet Bar and Lobby Lounge. Each “Session” showcases a different type of beverage theme for members to sip, shoot or guzzle along with fabulous and great live music from the nation’s best rock bands. Visit www.velvetsessions.com for more info and monthly invites

TAKE US ALIVE WORLD TOUR Feat. EXTREME
w/ "Rock N Roll Fantasy Camp" &
Kings X
Aug 15 - House of Blues Orlando

The lights are low. The crowd is roaring. The venue is shaking. The opening act is about to take the stage…and the opening act is YOU! We’ve all dreamt about it and now, it’s become a reality. Rock ‘n' Roll Fantasy Camp is hitting the road for a series of one-day camps, allowing fans of all ages a chance to live their dream of being a Rock Star. Can you imagine this is only the warm up act for Extreme's first tour in 13 yrs. Check out www.extreme-band.com and www.rockcamp.com/tour for more info. Get tickets at HOB.com

STONE TEMPLE PILOTS
w/ Black Rebel Motorcycle Club & Tab the Band * Aug 18 UCF Arena Orlando, Aug 22 Ford Amphitheatre, Tampa

NOTHING GETS in the way of a lucrative rock reunion quite like a jail stint -- even an extremely short one. Just ask the members
of Stone Temple Pilots, the multi-platinum-selling, stadium-rocking, alterna-grunge band that recently reunited after more than half a decade's "separation" (don't call it a breakup) to mount a 65-date tour of North America's top-tier summer music festivals and amphitheaters and making a couple of stops in FL this August.