Dear recent Orlando transplant:

Ok, so you just moved to Orlando from New York / Philly / Chicago / San Francisco / et al. You feel lost, uprooted, misplaced -- you're starting to think Orlando might suck. Eager to find some nightlife in this town, you go to Lattitudes on Church Street, Slingapour's on Wall Street and that mega-club on Orange Avenue owned by one of those Backstreet Boys (Orlando's finest celebrities). Maybe you even think International Drive, Citywalk or Downtown Disney is where everyone hangs out in this town. Now you really think Orlando sucks.

Well, you're wrong. There is more to this city than theme park "nightlife" and crappy clubs with guys wearing shiny shirts, but you have to know where to look. Instead of complaining about how lame Orlando is compared to your city of origin, why not get out there and support your new scene -- it's a lot better than you think! After all, you moved here for a reason, right? (I'm guessing to escape the cold weather.) So you can do one of two things: either 1) move back to the city you think is sooooo much more awesome or 2) quit bitchin', check the events below and DON'T SLEEP on the shit that is happening!

Saturday, January 19, 2008

Sharon Jones and The Dap Kings in Orlando

This Monday, Sharon Jones and The Dap Kings will be celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. Day at The Social in our fair city.



I was fortunate enough to catch their last Orlando show in February of 2006, before the release of 100 Days, 100 Nights and prior to The Dap Kings backing Amy Winehouse on her Back to Black album. The eight-piece band is enormously versatile, ranging from the mellow doo-wop of Winehouse to the explosive funk accompanying Sharon Jones' legendary voice. On stage, the singer is a colossal ball of energy, making the ensemble nothing short of mind-blowing. This is definitely a performance you don't want to miss!
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