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Earthday Birthday

FROM THE PIT TO THE CROWD: WJRR’S EARTHDAY BIRTHDAY 2026 – CENTRAL FLORIDA FAIRGROUNDS – ORLANDO FL – MARCH 21, 2026

March 30, 2026 Bernard Cana 0
After a one-year absence, WJRR’s Earthday Birthday 2026 returned to the Central Florida Fairgrounds on Saturday, March 21, 2026. It was a beautiful, warm day, with the sun shining bright without a cloud in the sky. And […]
Concerts

FROM THE PIT TO THE CROWD: BILLY F GIBBONS AND THE BFG BAND – THE BIRCHMERE – ALEXANDRIA VA – FEBRUARY 23, 2026

February 27, 2026 Mike Sprouse 0
Let’s get it out of the way. Gibbons still looks like a myth someone sketched on the back of a bar napkin in 1969. Hat angled just right, beard flowing, guitar slung low. But the look is only half of it. The tone is the thing, that syrup-thick, razor-edged growl from his […]
Concerts

FROM THE PIT TO THE CROWD: NOTHING MORE WITH CATCH YOUR BREATH AND ARCHERS – HOUSE OF BLUES ORLANDO – LAKE BUENA VISTA FL – JANUARY 19, 2026

January 23, 2026 Bernard Cana 0
With the new year in full swing, the Central Florida area was blessed to have a fun show coming to House of Blues Orlando on Monday, January 19th. Rockers Nothing More , along with Catch Your […]
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FROM THE PIT TO THE CROWD: JERRY CANTREL WITH FILTER – THE FILLMORE SILVER SPRING – SILVER SPRING MD – FEBRUARY 7, 2025

February 10, 2025 Mike Sprouse 0
When you think of rock legends, Jerry Cantrell is right up there. On a chilly February night, fans packed into The Fillmore Silver Spring, buzzing with excitement to see the man in action. The venue, […]
Concerts

FROM THE PIT TO THE CROWD: CREED WITH 3 DOORS DOWN AND MAMMOTH WVH – KIA CENTER – ORLANDO FL – DECEMBER 5, 2024

December 13, 2024 Bernard Cana 0
“Are you ready?” That’s what thousands of fans were asked at the Kia Center on December 5, 2024 when Florida’s own Creed performed for their last stop on their “Are You Ready?” Tour. Along for the ride were 3 […]
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FROM THE PIT TO THE CROWD: KLASH OF THE TITANS – TESTAMENT AND KREATOR WITH SPECIAL GUEST POSSESSED – HARD ROCK LIVE ORLANDO – ORLANDO FL – OCTOBER 15, 2024

October 20, 2024 Bernard Cana 0
Thrash metal planted its roots in the early 80s. Music with heavy drums, complex guitar riffs, and speed quickly made its way into mainstream listening. Many of those bands that started back then are still […]
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FROM THE PIT TO THE CROWD: JINJER WITH HANABIE. AND BORN OF OSIRIS – HOUSE OF BLUES ORLANDO – LAKE BUENA VISTA FL – OCTOBER 3, 2024

October 8, 2024 Bernard Cana 0
Ukrainian metal artist Jinjer announced another North American run earlier this year with special guests Hanabie. and Born of Osiris. The tour included a stop at House of Blues Orlando on October 3, 2024. Jinjer has visited […]
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FROM THE PIT TO THE CROWD: JELLY ROLL WITH WARREN ZEIDERS AND ALEXANDRA KAY – KIA CENTER – ORLANDO FL – SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

September 23, 2024 Bernard Cana 0
  REVIEW BY BOB EMANUEL JR.    As he walked through the packed crowd on Tuesday, Sept. 17, for the final song at Orlando’s Kia Center, Jason DeFord, known better by his nickname Jelly Roll, spoke of […]
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FROM THE PIT TO THE CROWD: BUSH WITH JERRY CANTRELL AND CANDLEBOX – DAILY’S PLACE AMPHITHEATER – JACKSONVILLE FL – AUGUST 29, 2024

September 5, 2024 Bernard Cana 0
When Bush announced the release of Loaded: The Greatest Hits 1994-2023 via Round Hill Records, I couldn’t believe it had been 30 years since they’d been together. I feel like I still remember when their debut album Sixteen Stone […]