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The Avenue Guide to Summer Music Festivals

By Ellen Villafuerte | Mar. 18, 2015

Music festivals have basically become a staple for summertime adventures. Although we still have about five weeks until the semester ends, festival veterans know tickets are already selling out, and preparation for what’s to come starts way in advance. Keep in mind you might need a hotel, it’s going to be really, really hot, and you’ll probably forget to pack something when you put it off right before leaving. Whether you’re traveling far to attend one or just sticking to Florida-based festivals, this guide will help you know what to expect.

Eschaton, a band originally formed in Rhode Island, includes UF graduate student Joshua Berry. The band signed a record deal in 2014.

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UF grad student’s death metal band, Eschaton, lands record deal

By Michaela Beeda | Mar. 18, 2015

Despite being away from his band, one UF student is finding success in the music business.

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Whipping, handcuffing with Gash at Loosey’s Downtown tonight

By Mikayla Mott | Mar. 11, 2015

A Philadelphia-based band named after female genitalia is bringing BDSM to Gainesville tonight.

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Arrow’s Aim Records hosts record fair Sunday at The Wooly

By Laura Gomez | Mar. 11, 2015

Arrow’s Aim Records welcomes music lovers to its third and largest record fair taking place Sunday.

Roadkill Ghost Choir, a band from Deland, Florida, poses for a photo. The band recently performed in Gainesville at frank 2015.

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Q&A with singer Andrew Shepard of Roadkill Ghost Choir

By Michaela Beeda | Mar. 11, 2015

If you missed Roadkill Ghost Choir when the band performed at frank right before Spring Break, you might want to give it a listen the next time you’re looking for new music.

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The Expendables returning to Gainesville, performing at High Dive

By Laura Gomez | Feb. 25, 2015

The Expendables is returning to Gainesville this weekend.

Kristian Nairn, who plays Hodor on “Game of Thrones,” will perform a live DJ set at Simon’s Night Club downtown tonight at 10 p.m.

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Rave on with Kristian Nairn aka Hodor from ‘Game of Thrones’ tonight

By Melissa Mihm | Feb. 18, 2015

You probably recognize Kristian Nairn as Hodor from “Game of Thrones,” but you probably didn’t know he moonlights as a DJ and electronic music producer. Whether you’re a fan of his acting or his musical abilities, Hodor fans can rejoice: Nairn is in Gainesville tonight for Rave of Thrones, a live DJ set starting at 10 p.m. at Simon’s Night Club downtown at 8 S. Main St.

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Arcade Fire’s Will Butler releases first solo album

By Isabella Ruggeri | Feb. 11, 2015

Fans of Arcade Fire will be excited to hear the debut solo album from the band’s

Jeni Hankins, 40, is the singer and songwriter for the folk duo, while Billy Kemp, 60, focuses on the musical art of the performances.

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Folk duo stops in Gainesville to perform at house concert

By Ashley Schiffman | Feb. 11, 2015

Twinkling lights lined the inside of the house of local performer Chuck Levy as Autumn, his calm and fluffy dog, greeted audience members at the door before they sat down, ready to take in the quaint, eclectic and romantic country ambiance of Jeni & Billy during a concert Saturday night.

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‘Get up, stand up’ for The Wailers concert at High Dive Thursday

By Laura Gomez | Feb. 11, 2015

Legend Bob Marley would have turned 70 on Feb. 6, and although money couldn’t buy him life, something else has.

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George Ezra’s debut album takes listeners on a voyage

By Lauren Johnson | Feb. 4, 2015

British singer-songwriter George Ezra finished off last year with the debut of his first studio album “Wanted on Voyage,” released Jan. 27 in the U.S. Ezra’s sound and lyrics presented on the album permeate through the soul of the listener, where goosebumps are the lingering sensation left in each of the 12 tracks.

Archnemesis performs at the Jam on Friday night. Bells and Robes and Ruby and Friends also took the stage for a special performance.

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Archnemesis, Bells and Robes hype up crowd at The Jam

By Carel Lajara | Feb. 4, 2015

As The Jam’s doors opened at 9 p.m. Friday, people poured in to grab a beer as they waited patiently to see Archnemesis and Bells and Robes take the the stage.

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Swamp Records artists to host second showcase at The JAM on Friday

By Savana Morie | Feb. 4, 2015

Swamp Records is having its second annual showcase Friday night.

UF’s symphony orchestra performs at the University Auditorium on Nov. 14, 2013.

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Symphony Orchestra showcases award-winning students

By Ashley Schiffman | Feb. 4, 2015

Some of UF’s talented musicians will perform at this year’s Symphony Orchestra concert.

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Long overdue album from Mikky Ekko a rollercoaster of emotions

By Ashlyn Pinter | Jan. 28, 2015

Artist Mikky Ekko started the year off with the release of his debut LP, “Time,” which felt long overdue for fans who discovered his passion-driven vocals after his feature on Rihanna’s hit song, “Stay.” Ekko bares his soul on each of the 12 tracks on the album, which was released Jan. 20. His album references the concept of love and time all the way through. Each song provides diverse sound, perspective and emotion to the listeners who lend their ears to this album.

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Meghan Trainor’s debut album delivers feel-good messages for women

By Kelsey Sanchez | Jan. 21, 2015

Calling all Meghan Trainor fans and “silicone Barbies.”

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Glorious heap of rock: Q&A with Kyle Thomas, aka King Tuff

By Chloe Finch | Jan. 14, 2015

You may or may not have heard about King Tuff, but you knew someone like him once. He was the guy perpetually in and out of rock bands in high school, the guy in the faded Black Sabbath T-shirt reading a Richard Brautigan novel and the white guy who worshipped Jimi Hendrix. He was the guy you suspected might actually make it.

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Indie-pop giant of Montreal talks new record, Gainesville appearance

By Chloe Finch | Jan. 14, 2015

If you’re dying for a taste of what’s to come on of Montreal’s next album, Aureate Gloom (dropping March 3 on Polyvinyl Records), here are some hints: It involves Talking-Heads-inspired funk, traces of pain and identity-searching following frontman Kevin Barnes’ separation from his wife in 2013 and a little bit of 1970s New York City.

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British baebes bring medieval music

By Carlynn Crosby | Dec. 3, 2014

Students and Gainesville residents will have the opportunity to ring in the holiday season by hearing a unique take on Christmas classics.

An orchestra and choir perform at last year’s annual holiday concert at the Phillips Center for the Performing Arts. This year’s theme is “Bells of Remembrance,” and it reflects the performance date’s intersection with Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day.

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Annual holiday concert returns with Pearl Harbor tribute

By Julia Lopez | Dec. 3, 2014

Students and locals will come together this weekend to put on UF’s 65th annual holiday concert.