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Luke Bryan announced his “Country On Tour” Monday, which includes a stop at the Amway Center on Thursday, Oct. 5, marking his first time there since 2015.

The Garden Theatre’s return to live performance after a six-month hiatus came with dirty jokes, rock ‘n’ roll and a confetti cannon at its "Rock of Ages" preview.

Anthony Wild is the founder of Kids Rock The Nation, a non-profit with the mission to share the power of music with children by giving aspiring young musicians in need instruments to ignite their passion for music and their passion for life.

Dust off your cowboy hat and get ready to boot scootin’ boogie with Brooks & Dunn in Orlando.

Stevie Nicks, the singer-songwriter who performed with Fleetwood Mac before going on to a successful solo career, will perform in Orlando on Thursday, May 25 at 7 p.m.

WildRoots Records blues rocker Dyer Davis is set to release his debut album “Dog Bites Back” on Feb. 17. The soulful sound of Davis on the album is paired with the iconic works of Grammy nominated Victor Wainwright, Billy Dean, Stephen Dees, Patricia Ann Dees, Billy Chapin, and Dyers’ trio David Weatherspoon and Jacob Barone. Special guests include The Heartbreakers drummer Stan Lynch, trumpeter Doug Woolverton, and baritone sax player Mark Earley.

A New York Philharmonic musician making history is coming to Central Florida to perform and inspire students to do the same.

Sam Smith will be making a stop at the Amway Center in Orlando on Wednesday, July 26.

Orlando-based band The Killer Robots are getting ready to take over the Enzian Theater for the premiere of their latest movie, Robotica Destructiva.

Jazz musician John Korbel releases latest Christmas single. Find out how he was inspired to write the song that stands out from traditional Christmas songs.

The Orlando theater announced the latest additions to its Jazz Series in Steinmetz Hall on Thursday.

Daytona Beach’s Welcome to Rockville festival recently announced its 2023 lineup.

The cast of “STOMP” is stopping by the Maxwell C. King Center for a 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. performance on Sunday, Dec. 11.

There’s bad blood between Taylor Swift fans and Ticketmaster, and now they’re taking the entertainment giant to court.

Opera Orlando is promising to bring a story of camaraderie, hope and peace during the holidays with “All is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914.″

One of the newest boy bands to hit the sound waves is a group known as No Lonely Hearts.

Vicente Belen grew up in Orlando watching his older brother play the saxophone in high school jazz concerts.

“The Hunchback of Notre Dame,” which runs during select times from Nov. 18-20, explores the story based on Victor Hugo’s novel and Disney’s animated feature adaption.

Concert halls are the castles for these Broadway Disney princesses coming to the Dr. Phillips Center this November.

The musicals are hitting the Orlando stage for the theater’s 2022-23 season.

Brad Yates started his music career at a young age, but Hawaii has a special place in his heart and his instrument collection.

The strings supergroup, Violectric, announced their 10th annual holiday show is set to rock the Orlando area come Saturday, Dec. 10.

The festival, which will feature performances by hit songwriters across different downtown St. Augustine venues, runs from Friday, Sept. 23 to Sunday, Sept. 25.

The California-based rockers were indeed coming in hot for their first-ever headlining stadium tour stop in Orlando.

Female rapper Lady J started her music career in the '90s before taking a hiatus. Not only did she find herself a successful career woman, but her experiences help her write lyrics as she focuses on herself and music present day.

“The Ghosts of Christmas Eve: The Best of TSO and More” tour kicks off Nov. 16 and makes its way to the City Beautiful Saturday, Dec. 7, when audiences can enjoy two rock opera performances at 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

The CMA Award-winning entertainer and host for the Emmy Award-winning reality show “The Voice” will be coming to the Amway Center on Saturday, March 4, 2023, as part of his 18-date tour.

The alt rock band is stopping at Camping World Stadium on Thursday, Sept. 15 at 6:30 p.m.

Orlando Sings second season will soon be in full swing with the Solaria Singers and the Orlando Sings Symphonic Chorus.

Opera Orlando announced its 2022-23 season, which includes love letters to the Italian countryside and the great American sport of baseball.

Greg Cardino walked Riff On This host Samara Cokinos through his musical history, from playing in bands to becoming a solo act and a teacher at Mainland High. Through the highs and lows, his life has been filled with all kinds of music.

Orlando venues have already seen their fair share of artists and bands, but more are ready to close out 2022 in the City Beautiful.

The festival, which runs from Thursday, Sept. 1, to Monday, Sept. 5, features different content creators putting on their films at CMX Cinemas Plaza Café 12.

JVC Media’s new FLY 103.1 radio station in Orlando debuted its on-air talent roster kicking off the week leading into the Labor Day holiday weekend.

Maitland’s Enzian Theater is calling all cat people to two separate, upcoming movie events celebrating both our feline friends and late pop legend David Bowie in August and September.

Central Florida Community Arts is hosting a Beatles and Beach Boys tribute concert at Northland Church at 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 26.

Joel De Souza brings his love of afrobeats and highlife music from his home in Africa to Orlando.

To celebrate the 25th anniversary of the only R&B station in Orlando, Daytona Beach-based Star 94.5 is inviting R&B fans to a live concert featuring superstars Maxwell, Xscape and Joe.

Looking back at my college years, before I became News 6 meteorologist and Riff On This podcast host Samara Cokinos, there were plenty of memorable moments, but one really stood out: Being a student of Dr. Lou McNally at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach.

Breaking news: Orlando is hosting the regional qualifier in a national break dancing competition this August.

Long Doggers Bar & Grill is celebrating 25 years in Brevard County by hosting its 5th annual beachside bash event this weekend.

From Nov. 11-13, Orlando will play host to dozens of different bands at Tinker Field stadium located at 287 S. Tampa Ave.

Multi-Grammy award-winning artist For King + Country are putting the country in Christmas during their festive-themed tour.

The Orlando Ballet S.T.E.P.S. program is now in its 30th year of providing free dance classes to children who might not otherwise have access to quality dance education.

Heavy metal monsters Gwar will be making a stop in Orlando on their Black Death Rager world tour.

Born and raised in Orlando DJ Danny Garcia turned not one, but two passions into his bread and butter.

Concerts can be loud, energetic or soothing depending on type of music.

Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band announced their U.S. 2023 tour dates Tuesday making Orlando their third stop, according to their website.

Riff On This: Former musician and music store owner Jim Ownby brings a nostalgic look at how the music scene changed in Daytona Beach over the years.