Don't Sleep Orlando: anti-pop music festival

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!

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Friday, November 14, 2008

Anti*Pop + Surrounded Art Show + Scorpios + Joe Jackson

And now for the weekend. As you read this, I’ll be exploring the exquisite Love Boat-esque city of Acapulco. Of course, there are a bajillion and one things going on in town while I’m gone... I’m pretty sure the universe does this on purpose. So if I happen to leave anything out, deal with it.

I’ve already posted about the Anti*Pop Music Festival this week, so go back and read that for a plethora of events happening this weekend.

Get Mental is on hiatus -- I think the last two weeks have been too insane for them and they need a break. The main event for tonight is Surrounded, a group art show featuring twelve of Orlando’s most talented artists, at the new Bold Hype Gallery next to Stardust Video. Artists on the roster include Dolla, Scott Scheidly, Andrew Spear, Charles Marklin, Johannah O'Donnell, Patrick Fatica and more. Check the flyer for full details.

When you’re ready to get your drink on, head over to Peacock Room to celebrate November birthdays with the 4th Annual Scorpio party with music provided by DJs Nigel and Spank. Doug Rhodehamel and Frank Barczak are celebrating their 40th birthdays and are officially over the hill.

I'm also showing my age a bit when I admit that I’m pretty bummed to be missing Joe Jackson at The Plaza Theatre but I guess I have to get over it.

As for the rest of the weekend, you’ll have to refer to my Anti*Pop post again because it’s late, I’m tired and I have to catch a flight in a few hours.

Hasta la vista!

Tuesday, November 11, 2008

The Anti*Pop Music Festival Post

Anti*Pop 2008 is upon us and I'm doing a straight copy/paste from their Myspace page, since I am lazy. <3

ANTI*POP MUSIC FESTIVAL returns to Orlando! This November 13 - 16, Central Florida will once again play host to indie acts from all over the nation performing at venues including The Social, The Social Pavilion, The Plaza Theatre, Club Firestone, Will's Pub, AKA Lounge, The Gibson Showroom, Back Booth, Tanqueray's, Wall St. Plaza and more to be announced.

A limited number of festival passes are available for all 4 days good for admission to all Anti*Pop events. Get your passes while you can.

Otherwise, you can purchase tix to shows individually (prices vary $ 5 - 20)... PURCHASE TIX NOW FOR INDIVIDUAL SHOWS

SHOWS:

Thu. 11.13
BLACK LIPS
The Future On Films In Space
Mumpsy
The Little Debbies
the social
18+ welcome
8 pm

Thu. 11.13
MATT COSTA
MIKE DOUGHTY (SOUL COUGHING)
plaza theatre
18+ welcome
7 pm

Thu. 11.13
MAYLENE & THE SONS OF DISASTER
A Static Lullaby
Showbread
Cactus's
back booth
all ages welcome
6 pm

Thu. 11.13
JAY BRANNAN
gibson showroom
18+ welcome
8 pm

Thu. 11.13
PHOSPHORESCENT
RAFTER
Antarctic
Attached Hands
Dangerous Animals
Basements of Florida
aka lounge
$ 7 tix available at the door
18+ welcome
8 pm

Fri. 11.14
PELICAN
Kayo Dot
Stephen Brodsky (Cave In)
the social
$ 12
18+ welcome
9 pm

Fri. 11.14
OWEN (Mike Kinsella)
Caithlin De Marrais (Rainer Maria)
aka lounge
BUY TIX NOW $ 12
or BUY FESTIVAL PASS $ 45
18+ welcome
9 pm

Fri. 11.14
MURS
Kidz In The Hall
Rapper Big Pooh
Isaiah
back booth
$ 12
18+ welcome
8 pm

Fri. 11.14
THE NEW LOWS
tanqueray's
$ 5 tix available at the door
21+ welcome
9 pm

Fri. 11.14
STEVEN FOXBURY
The Dark Romantics
Have Gun Will Travel
gibson showroom
$ 7 tix available at the door
18+ welcome
9 pm

Sat. 11.15
THE AQUABATS
Suburban Legends
Tooth & The Enamels
club firestone
$ 15
all ages welcome
6 pm

Sat. 11.15
CHRISTIAN WILSON & THE WAYWARD SONS
Mike Dunn & The Kings of New England
The Elms
back booth
$ 5 tix available at the door
7 pm

Sat. 11.15
AU REVOIR SIMONE
The Postmarks
Rachel Goodrich
the social
$ 15
18+ welcome
9 pm

Sat. 11.15
THE SUPERVILLAINS
THOMAS WYNN & THE BELIEVERS
The Goods
the social pavilion
$ 12
all ages welcome
7 pm

Sat. 11.15
BEN PRESTAGE
Strangers
So Help Me Rifle
Tele V. Cheeseburger
hosted by Tooth
tanqueray's
$ 5
21+ welcome
9 pm

Sat. 11.15
MARK KOZELEK (of Red House Painters / Sun Kill Moon)
gibson showroom
$ 15
18+ welcome
8 pm

Sun. 11.16
CONOR OBERST and the mystic valley band
The Felice Brothers
Rig 1
club firestone
$ 20
all ages welcome
5 pm

Sun. 11.16
ANTI*POP CLOSING PARTY (after Conor Oberst)
featuring SUMMERBIRDS IN THE CELLAR
the social
18+ welcome
free with Conor Oberst ticket or $ 7 at the door
9:30 pm

MORE ARTISTS TO BE ANNOUNCED!

Anti*Pop tix may be purchased at Ticketmaster or the Social box office.

FACEBOOK:
www.new.facebook.com/home.php/pages/ANTIPOP/36396163011

FESTIVAL SITE COMING SOON:
www.antipopmusicfest.com

Bands interested in performing should submit via:
www.sonicbids.com/antipop