Notes and quotes on the first regular day of 2018 Orlando Fringe Festival.

George Clinton is throwing a year-long retirement party. Parliament Funkadelic may go on without him, but the party lasts until 2019.

Notes and quotes on the third day of technical previews for the 2018 Orlando Fringe.

Notes and quotes on the second day of technical previews for the 2018 Orlando Fringe.

Notes and quotes on the first day of technical previews for the 2018 Orlando Fringe.

They Might Be Giants returned to Vinyl Music Hall in Pensacola for an early stop on the tour behind the band’s latest album, “I Like Fun.” Of course, Julio Diaz was there.

Andy Frasco and the UN hold a rock and roll revival and dance party at the Crowbar in Ybor City.

Shonen Knife play their first show in Tampa. If their fans have their way, it won’t be Shonen Knife’s last visit. Bob Pomeroy fills in the details.

The metallic, triple-bill onslaught attracted an enormous Orlando crowd. Christopher Long was there.

Southern Avenue gives Bob Pomeroy a chance to say “I knew them when…”

Keb’ Mo’ inspires Jacksonville, and Michelle Wilson, to dance in the aisles and bask in the good vibes of a feel-good concert.

The Baseball Project and Gritt ran the bases at The Crowbar. Bob Pomeroy gives us the play by play.

The Sun Ra Arkestra held sway over Bob Pomeroy in Jacksonville.

Doyle Bramhall II flat tore it up in Melbourne, and Michelle Wilson was there!

Inaugural Big Guava festival in Tampa, FL. 3 days of music, midway rides, craft beer, and local food. Phillip Haire breaks out the poncho and dives in!

One of Central FL’s favorite venues, Will’s Pub, hosted a four-act concert that featured some big names, and non-stop acoustic music.

The iconic rock band Chicago returned recently to Florida’s Space Coast, much to the delight of Michelle Wilson and the sold-out Melbourne audience.

Christopher Long and hardcore fans delight in Scottish chart-busting combo Big Country’s rock-out under the stars at Captain Hiram’s in Sebastian, Florida.

Charging faster than an angry Great White Buffalo, the Motor City Madman, Ted Nugent, unleashed a rock and roll love fest of Gonzo proportions in Orlando, nearly steamrolling Christopher Long.

Passion Pit gives concertgoers a song and dance to bounce to and a healthy bunch of streamers and sweat for Anna Allred to shake off at night’s end.