Hundreds of enthusiasts of all ages packed into downtown Orlando’s ultra-hip nightspot, The Abbey, for a high-energy matinee dance-off hosted by the dynamic Minneapolis-based duo Koo Koo Kanga Roo. Hey! Who brought all those cats to the party?

Christopher Long braved his way into one of Orlando’s nastiest venues to get a glimpse of one of today’s grooviest bands, Palaye Royale.

A spectacular multi band shredfest that provided Orlando fans maximum bang for minimal bucks entertained Christopher Long.

Jen Cray returns for a dip in the summertime pool of musical evolution that is Warped Tour – along with a hundred thousand fans or so.

Jen Cray returns for a dip in the summertime pool of musical evolution that is Warped Tour -- along with a hundred thousand fans or so.

Don’t Tell Me What I Can’t Do. Review by Jen Cray.

Riverboat Gamblers can always be counted on to give fans a live music aurogasm, and Jen Cray can always be counted on to cheer them on whenever they play her hometown.

Lynn Wallace talks to Pepper drummer Yesod Williams about touring with Pennywise, the band’s new live album, Kona Gold, and what keeps the band going strong.

Cobra Starship decided to bring a bit of sass to Philadelphia with the SassyBack Tour, and Brittany Sturges revels in the guilty pleasure.

The Saint Alvia Cartel (Stomp). Review by Jen Cray.

A review of Projekt Revolution 2008, presented by Linkin Park.

The Dollyrots and Suffrajett conquer a small crowd in Orlando, Jen Cray included.

Gallows breathe new life into the choking corpse of hardcore punk, and while the rest of America may not yet have caught on to the chaotic phenomena from England, Jen Cray - and a few hundred Orlando kids- sure the hell have.

With the absence of rap groups from this year’s lineup, and the addition of a stellar Saosin, this year’s Projekt Revolution tour is the best it has ever been – which isn’t saying much. Mark Fredrickson endured 11 long hours of annoying parents, smelly kids and groups like My Chemical Romance and Mindless Self Indulgence so you don’t have to.

Glory Bound (Cement Shoes). Review by Jen Cray.

It’s 300 degrees in the shade, the Orlando streets are teeming with teenagers, and Jen Cray was about to throw down $6 for a Bud Light. This can only mean one thing: it’s time for another Warped Tour.

The 3rd annual Rockstar Taste of Chaos Tour once again set down roots deep within Orlando’s Tinker Field. Jen Cray spent a gorgeous day in the sun with The Used, 30 Seconds To Mars, and a handful of up and coming bands.

Even this far into her career Joan Jett is all about the music. Why else would she bring two show-stealing bands- Eagles of Death Metal and Riverboat Gamblers - on tour with her? Jen Cray falls into the celebratory atmosphere of one perfect lineup of rock n’ roll.

NYHC legends The Casualties bring their traditional Punk sounds to Orlando. Packed in amongst the sweaty, bloody, sticky miscreants is Jen Cray.

Street Drum Corps (Warcon). Review by Jen Cray.