Tilly & The Wall have a tap-dancer instead of a drummer. That’s all it took to convince Jen Cray that she had to check them out.

With five Mtv buzz-worthy bands on the bill (six if you count the unannounced special guest) and tickets going for a mere $22 a pop, it was no wonder that the 30 Seconds to Mars’“Welcome to the Universe Tour” sold out Orlando’s Hard Rock Live. Jen Cray joined the echelon.

An evening with Canadian jokesters Barenaked Ladies was an almost illegal amount of fun. Between the energy of BNL and catchy grooves of Mike Doughty it was enough to leave Linda Tate spent.

The Club @ Firestone is once again booking rock shows, and Seattle’s Minus The Bear packed the place for an eclectic evening of sounds. Jen Cray found the venue to be more inspiring than the bands.

It’s the best and the rest of year-end holiday theater in Central Florida reviewed from the front row. Carl F Gauze promises not to sneak out during the intermission.

From The Casualties show down the block, Jen Cray rushed over to the much more relaxed atmosphere of the Tapes ‘n’ Tapes show, and finally found a band doing Indie Rock justice.

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

The Fun Fun Fun Tour it’s called. How could you not want to check that one out? Esspecially when Ben Lee and Rooney are sharing the bill! Jen Cray was in on the fun!

Joining forces on a co-headlining tour, Rise Against and Thursday are bringing their seasoned skills to mid-sized theaters this winter. Jen Cray caught the Orlando set.

On their first big headlining tour Atreyu participate in the tour mashup of metal, emo, and hardcore. Jen Cray reports on the West Side Story of girly boys versus manly men.

Go west on I-4, young man! Carl F Gauze heads out to the Hard Rock Cafe to get dazzled by the Pet Shop Boys.

Touring in support of his latest album – a double CD no less – Frank Black takes the stage at the House of Blues in Orlando for a spooky Friday-the-13th set. Ian Koss , for one, is glad for the lack of Pixies covers.

Small stage or large, the brilliantly weird rock sounds of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs - and the over the top charisma of Karen O- did not fail in turning Jen Cray into a screaming fan.

On this, the 2nd annual Gigantour, Megadeth took out a cast of new and old metal acts. Jen Cray found her place admist a sea of headbangers.

Strike Anywhere plus Bane… the perfect combination of hardcore and politi-punk for Jen Cray to shake out the frustrations of a long week to.

Ever heard of Aberdeen City or The Blue Van? Neither had Jen Cray , but if her predictions are correct, you soon will.

Ska was pronounced dead over a decade ago, yet the tours go on and the crowds keep coming. For The English Beat’s current refusal to fade, Dave Wakeling and crew brought along a couple surprise UK ska legends- Lynval Golding of The Specials, and The Selecter’s Pauline Black. Jen Cray saturated herself in the ska sounds of yesterday’s England.

Rockabilly veterans Reverend Horton Heat tend to come to town about once a year- and always with a kick-ass opening act. This year’s guests of honor were Denmark’s Horrorpops. Jen Cray was there to report on the fun.

Jack White silenced the death rattle of rock music with The White Stripes and has gone on to ensure the future of modern music with The Raconteurs. Was there ever any doubt that Jen Cray would be at their Orlando show?!

Despite the Raconteurs’ gravitational pull, Art Brut and We Are Scientists managed to pack The Social on Wednesday night. Steven Green squeezed his way inside.