Hard Rock Live’s New Year’s Eve
Fusing elements of acoustic rock and blues with reggae, hip-hop and punk, Southern California-based band Slightly 
Stoopid has earned a reputation as one of the great party bands in the business.
So bid farewell to 2011 and welcome 2012 with Slightly Stoopid at Hard Rock Live Orlando.
starts at 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 31, 2011 and tickets start from $65 up to $76
Hard Rock Live
6050 Universal Boulevard
Orlando, FL 32819
ORLANDOS ROCK THE UNIVERSE 2011 THIS WEEKEND
This weekend, Rock the Universe 2011 – Florida’s biggest Christian music festival – kicks off at Universal Orlando Resort. Guests can rock out to seventeen of the biggest names in Christian rock – including Switchfoot, Casting Crowns, and Relient K and enjoy access to an all-new fan zone, inspiring guest speakers, nightly candlelighting ceremonies, some of the world’s best theme park attractions and more.
The full artist lineup can be viewed below.
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ROCK THE UNIVERSE 2011 LINEUP |
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Friday, September 9 4 p.m. – 1 a.m. |
Saturday, September 10 4 p.m. – 1 a.m. |
| Switchfoot | Casting Crowns |
| David Crowder Band | Third Day |
| anberlin | Relient K |
| Grits | RED |
| Family Force 5 | Tenth Avenue North |
| Rhema Soul | Brandon Heath |
| Hyland | Live Fish |
** Names in bold indicate headlining acts.
Along with live concerts by top-name talent, guests can experience an all-new fan zone, featuring autograph sessions with performing acts, band merchandise, and a first-ever New Artists’ Stage where three emerging artists will perform live, including former American Idol contestant Jason Castro. Guests can also enjoy the thrilling attractions found only at Universal Studios, including Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit – where they can rock out to hidden tracks by some of this year’s performing talent.
For more details about Rock the Universe 2011 and to purchase tickets, visit www.RocktheUniverse.com or call 1-866-RTU-INFO (1-866-788-4636).
ROCK THE UNIVERSE RETURNS THIS SEPTEMBER
Tickets Are On Sale Now for the Biggest Christian Music Event in Florida,
Featuring Concerts by Switchfoot, Casting Crowns, Relient K and More
Guests Can Also Enjoy an All-New Fan Zone, Complete with Autograph Sessions,
Band Merchandise and Live Performances by Emerging Christian Artists
On September 9 and 10, Rock the Universe 2011 – Florida’s biggest Christian music festival – will take place at Universal Orlando Resort. Guests will enjoy a faith-filled weekend featuring performances by 17 hit artists, an all-new fan zone, inspiring guest speakers, nightly candlelighting ceremonies, access to some of the world’s best theme park experiences and more.
This year’s sensational lineup features some of the biggest names in Christian rock, laying claim to a combined total of 71 Dove awards and 39 No. 1 singles. More than a dozen hit bands will take the stage, including Switchfoot – who was named “Best Christian Band” by the 2009 Top in Rock awards; Grammy award-winning group and Daytona Beach natives Casting Crowns; rock group Relient K who have sold more than two million albums; and Third Day who have topped the Christian music charts with 14 No. 1 singles. The full lineup is below.
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ROCK THE UNIVERSE 2011 LINEUP |
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Friday, September 9 |
Saturday, September 10 |
| Switchfoot | Casting Crowns |
| David Crowder Band | Third Day |
| anberlin | Relient K |
| Grits | RED |
| Family Force 5 | Tenth Avenue North |
| Rhema Soul | Brandon Heath |
| Hyland | Live Fish |
** Names in bold indicate headlining acts.
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Psychedelic Furs
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.
Admission is $29 online, $35 at the door, VIP $50 and includes FREE specialty drinks, finger foods and warm-up tunes, starting at 6:30pm. Cash Bars and Band from 8:30pm and onwards.
http://www.velvetsessions.com/
The Psychedelic Furs are an English rock band founded in 1977.Led by singer Richard Butler and his brother Tim on bass guitar, the Psychedelic Furs are one of the many acts spawned from the British post-punk scene. Their music went through several phases, from an initially austere art rock sound, later touching on new wave and hard rock.
They scored several hits in their early career, but were launched to international attention in 1986 when the film director John Hughes borrowed their song title “Pretty in Pink” for his movie of the same name. A newly recorded version of the song became the Psychedlic Furs’ biggest hit to that time. “Heartbreak Beat”, from their 1987 album Midnight to Midnight, was to be the Furs’ biggest Top 40 entry in the US.
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Race Rock Photo Update
Dave & Busters is still working on the old Race Rock site, preparing it for a new exciting dining experience.
The Dallas-based company operates 57 restaurant/bar/entertainment complexes nationwide and in Canada serving burgers, pastas, salads and other American fare. It also features arcade games, virtual sports and pool tables.
Hard Rock Live – Feb 2011
Purchase tickets at the Hard Rock Live Box Office or by calling 407-351-LIVE
February 3rd ~ Penn & Teller
February 4th ~ Classic Albums Live Featuring Led Zeppelin I
February 11th ~ Clay Aiken
February 17th ~ Miranda Cosgrove
February 23rd ~ Jagermeister Music Tour Featuring Buckcherry
February 25th ~ The Gypsy Kings
February 26th ~ David Garrett
2011 Velvet Sessions Kicks off
Thursday, January 27, 2011 6:30 pm
Hard Rock Hotel at Universal Orlando’s lobby concert series kicks off in 2011 with Little River Band performing hits “Lonesome Loser,” “Help Is On Its Way,” “Reminiscing,” “Man On Your Mind,” “Happy Anniversary,” “Lady” and more.
Velvet Sessions is Hard Rock Hotel’s special rock ‘n’ roll cocktail party and lobby concert held the last Thursday of the month (January through October). Visit VelvetSessions.com to buy your tickets and receive monthly updates on who’s playing.
A Velvet Sessions tickets includes: FREE specialty drinks, finger foods and warm-up tunes from 6:30 pm until show time, cash bars and live band from show time onward and complimentary valet parking.
Velvet Sessions is a 21 and older event.
Velvet Sessions tickets are $29* on-line or $35 at the door. Purchase tickets on-line and receive early entry at 6:00 pm.
Limited VIP tickets are available on-line only for $50* and include all the benefits of a regular Velvet Sessions ticket, plus access to a special viewing area with private bar.
For the first time ever and for a limited time only – now through Tuesday, February 22, 2011 – a Sessions Season Pass can be purchased to attend all ten Velvet Sessions in 2011.
Log onto VelvetSessions.com or call 407-503-2401 to purchase tickets and for more information.
*Ticketing fees apply.
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