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GainesvilleShows @gainesvilleshows.com · 12h

Sunday October 19, 2025

3 shows happening today in Gainesville:

• Loosey's 15th anniversary night 4: [object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object] @ [object Object]

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• BobFest: [object Object],[object (1/2)

Sunday October 19, 2025 - Loosey's 15th anniversary night 4 [object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object] @ [object Object]

Sunday October 19, 2025 - [object Object],[object Object],[object Object] @ [object Object]

Sunday October 19, 2025 - BobFest [object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object] @ [object Object]

GainesvilleShows @gainesvilleshows.com · 1d

Gainesville PUNK Scene - 1980's

Mon October 18, 1993 (32 years ago)
at Reitz Union Ballroom
The Decline of Democracy: Public Opinion and the Intellectual Culture
Noam Chomsky
source: Jessica Mills

Tue October 18, 1994 (31 years ago)
at The Hardback Cafe
Spiltmilk
source: Gainesville Punk (2/5)

October 18 1995 - NEW MUSIC NIGHT Egypt, Soma, Spladow @ Covered Dish

October 18 1997 - Hickey, Disrespect, Struggle, Rare Snail Habitat of the Ichetucknee, The Lexingtons @ Civic Media Center

October 18 1997 - Franklin, I Hate Myself, Atom and His Package, Third Harmonic Distortion @ The Hardback Cafe

October 18 1997 - Mighty Blue Kings @ Covered Dish

GainesvilleShows @gainesvilleshows.com · 1d

Featured shows from October 18 in Gainesville Shows History

Tue October 18, 1988 (37 years ago)
at Central City
The Smegmas, Just Demigods
source: The Gainesville PUNK Scene - 1980's

Wed October 18, 1989 (36 years ago)
at Horsefeathers
the Silos, Beggar Weeds, What Anne Likes
source: The (1/5)

October 18 1988 - The Smegmas, Just Demigods @ Central City

October 18 1989 - the Silos, Beggar Weeds, What Anne Likes @ Horsefeathers

October 18 1993 - The Decline of Democracy: Public Opinion and the Intellectual Culture Noam Chomsky @ Reitz Union Ballroom

October 18 1994 - Spiltmilk @ The Hardback Cafe

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GainesvilleShows @gainesvilleshows.com · 4d

Wednesday October 15, 2025

1 show happening today in Gainesville:

• Pierre Rigaud Chéry @ Baby J's

See all 127 Upcoming Shows at GainesvilleShows.com

#GainesvilleShows

@babyjsbar

Wednesday October 15, 2025 - Pierre Rigaud Chéry @ Baby J's

GainesvilleShows @gainesvilleshows.com · 5d

Tuesday October 14, 2025

2 shows happening today in Gainesville:

• Action Research #246: Compactor, Ironing, Deterritory, Waking Woodcuts, Cat Battle, Frog @ The Atlantic

• Standard Tuesdays: The Jake Newcomb Trio @ Baby J's

See all 108 Upcoming Shows at (1/2)

Tuesday October 14, 2025 - Action Research #246 Compactor, Ironing, Deterritory, Waking Woodcuts, Cat Battle, Frog @ The Atlantic

Tuesday October 14, 2025 - Standard Tuesdays The Jake Newcomb Trio @ Baby J's

GainesvilleShows @gainesvilleshows.com · 6d

Monday October 13, 2025

1 show happening today in Gainesville:

• New Fools, Beat Up, Post Purity, Get Bent @ The Ox

See all 96 Upcoming Shows at GainesvilleShows.com

#GainesvilleShows

@the.ox.gnv @postpurity

Monday October 13, 2025 - New Fools, Beat Up, Post Purity, Get Bent @ The Ox

GainesvilleShows @gainesvilleshows.com · 7d

sources: Dave Drobach, @handbillsandticket, Alex Leon

Fri October 12, 1973 (52 years ago)
at University Auditorium
New Days Ahead
sources: Gainesville Rock History The 60s and 70s Bands Venues Stories, gainesvillerockhistory.com

Sat October 12, 1974 (51 years ago)
at Great Southern Music (2/5)

October 12 1984 - Mr. Whoopee @ Reality Kitchen

October 12 1994 - Due Process, Greg's Fault, Target America @ The Hardback Cafe

October 12 1995 - Tin Angel, Relish, Rosa Rugosa @ Covered Dish

October 12 2002 - House on Fire, Darius Axis, Goalie, Woke Up Drowning @ Wayward Council

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GainesvilleShows @gainesvilleshows.com · 7d

Featured shows from October 12 in Gainesville Shows History

Sat October 12, 1996 (29 years ago)
at The Hardback Cafe
Quit, Fay Wray, Panthro U.K. United 13
source: Bryan Yeager

Thu October 12, 2000 (25 years ago)
at Ark Warehouse
Murder City Devils, Sissies, Hello Shitty People, Bitchin' (1/5)

October 12 1996 - Quit, Fay Wray, Panthro U.K. United 13 @ The Hardback Cafe

October 12 2000 - Murder City Devils, Sissies, Hello Shitty People, Bitchin' @ Ark Warehouse

October 12 1973 - New Days Ahead @ University Auditorium

October 12 1974 - Muddy Waters @ Great Southern Music Hall

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GainesvilleShows @gainesvilleshows.com · 7d

Sunday October 12, 2025

1 show happening today in Gainesville:

• Nurture Fest: Lexi Braun, Natalie Rella, Maggie Clifford, Mei, Sarah Hinds, Eowyn Sage @ Heartwood Soundstage

See all 92 Upcoming Shows at GainesvilleShows.com

#GainesvilleShows

@heartwoodsoundstage

Sunday October 12, 2025 - Nurture Fest Lexi Braun, Natalie Rella, Maggie Clifford, Mei, Sarah Hinds, Eowyn Sage @ Heartwood Soundstage

GainesvilleShows @gainesvilleshows.com · 10d

Featured shows from October 9 in Gainesville Shows History

Sat October 9, 1982 (43 years ago)
at 2912 W University Ave
Roach Motel
sources: Gainesville Punk History, Rick Saffy

Sun October 9, 1983 (42 years ago)
at The Bandshell
THE SINKHOLE CONCERT

source: The Gainesville PUNK Scene - (1/5)

October 9 1982 - Roach Motel @ 2912 W University Ave

October 9 1983 - THE SINKHOLE CONCERT @ The Bandshell

October 9 1984 - Tales Of Terror, The Flower Children @ House Show

October 9 1986 - Lois' Farewell Tour '86 The Black Potato Society, Mutley Chix @ House Show

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GainesvilleShows @gainesvilleshows.com · 10d

banjo/fiddle workshop: Chuck Levy @ Nightjar Gallery

• DJ Zion Orpheus @ Baby J's

See all 113 Upcoming Shows at GainesvilleShows.com

#GainesvilleShows

@the.ox.gnv @long.knife @curleys_eat @wireduprocknroll @looseyspub @legbiters @beelinetheband @tigersunsetband @theatlanticgainesville (2/3)

Thursday October 9, 2025 - banjo/fiddle workshop Chuck Levy @ Nightjar Gallery

Thursday October 9, 2025 - DJ Zion Orpheus @ Baby J's

GainesvilleShows @gainesvilleshows.com · 10d

Thursday October 9, 2025

6 shows happening today in Gainesville:

• Long Knife, Vägra, Curleys, Wired Up, Rubes @ The Ox

• Leg Biters, Beeline, Tiger Sunset @ Loosey's

• Homicyde, Coralines Collapse, Grave Filth @ The Atlantic

• The Mantras, Cooper, Light Ages, Hey! Tv Boy! @ House Show

• (1/3)

Thursday October 9, 2025 - Long Knife, Vägra, Curleys, Wired Up, Rubes @ The Ox

Thursday October 9, 2025 - Leg Biters, Beeline, Tiger Sunset @ Loosey's

Thursday October 9, 2025 - Homicyde, Coralines Collapse, Grave Filth @ The Atlantic

Thursday October 9, 2025 - The Mantras, Cooper, Light Ages, Hey! Tv Boy! @ House Show

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GainesvilleShows @gainesvilleshows.com · 11d

Wednesday October 8, 2025

2 shows happening today in Gainesville:

• Daikaiju, the Mermers @ Loosey's

• Category is Goth Night Karaoke: DJ Alley Star @ Baby J's

See all 109 Upcoming Shows at GainesvilleShows.com

#GainesvilleShows

@looseyspub @teamdaikaiju @themermers @babyjsbar

Wednesday October 8, 2025 - Daikaiju, the Mermers @ Loosey's

Wednesday October 8, 2025 - Category is Goth Night Karaoke DJ Alley Star @ Baby J's

GainesvilleShows @gainesvilleshows.com · 13d

Featured shows from October 6 in Gainesville Shows History

Wed October 6, 1999 (26 years ago)
at Wayward Council
Wayward Council Record Store Opening

source: Mike Taylor

Fri October 6, 1967 (58 years ago)
at The Place
Allen and Rossi, The Brothers Four, The Metrics
source: (1/4)

October 6 1999 - Wayward Council Record Store Opening @ Wayward Council

October 6 1967 - Allen and Rossi, The Brothers Four, The Metrics @ The Place

October 6 2000 - Benefit show for his broken foot. Love You Dead, Hello Shitty People, Bitchin' @ Full Circle

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GainesvilleShows @gainesvilleshows.com · 13d

Monday October 6, 2025

1 show happening today in Gainesville:

• Rugh, Brace Position For Moment Of Impact, Loris, Speed Dating @ The Atlantic

See all 100 Upcoming Shows at GainesvilleShows.com

#GainesvilleShows

@theatlanticgainesville

Monday October 6, 2025 - Rugh, Brace Position For Moment Of Impact, Loris, Speed Dating @ The Atlantic

GainesvilleShows @gainesvilleshows.com · 15d

O'Brien

Sat October 4, 1986 (39 years ago)
at The Big Yellow House
Psychic Violents, White Lunch, Young Pioneers
source: The Gainesville PUNK Scene - 1980's

Sat October 4, 1997 (28 years ago)
at House Show
101 NW 7th Terrace
Human Television, cerebral posse
sources: Dave Drobach, (2/4)

October 4 1997 - The American Analog Set, Congratulations, Macha @ Covered Dish

GainesvilleShows @gainesvilleshows.com · 15d

Featured shows from October 4 in Gainesville Shows History

Thu October 4, 2001 (24 years ago)
at Common Grounds
Army of Ponch, True North, The "Adult" Party, The Crush, Apparatus Engine
source: Mark Rodriguez

Thu October 4, 1984 (41 years ago)
at Metro
Mr. T Night

source: Margaret Griffis (1/4)

October 4 2001 - Army of Ponch, True North, The "Adult" Party, The Crush, Apparatus Engine @ Common Grounds

October 4 1986 - Psychic Violents, White Lunch, Young Pioneers @ The Big Yellow House

October 4 1997 - 101 NW 7th Terrace Human Television, cerebral posse @ House Show

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GainesvilleShows @gainesvilleshows.com · 16d

grabasscharlestons.com

Thu October 3, 1996 (29 years ago)
at Covered Dish
Slack Season CD Release Party
Slack Season, Jared Flamm
source: Bill Bryson

Fri October 3, 1997 (28 years ago)
at The Hardback Cafe
Assholeparade, No Comply, The End of the Century Party, The Warning Voice
sources: (2/4)

October 3 1997 - Day By The River, Carolyn Wonderland And The Imperial Monkeys @ Covered Dish

GainesvilleShows @gainesvilleshows.com · 16d

Featured shows from October 3 in Gainesville Shows History

Sat October 3, 1992 (33 years ago)
at Covered Dish
Radon, Paste Eater, Wordsworth
source: Gainesville Punk History

Fri October 3, 2003 (22 years ago)
at Ark Warehouse
Whiskey & Co., Grabass Charlestons, Samantha Jones, Fiya
source: (1/4)

October 3 1992 - Radon, Paste Eater, Wordsworth @ Covered Dish

October 3 2003 - Whiskey & Co., Grabass Charlestons, Samantha Jones, Fiya @ Ark Warehouse

October 3 1996 - Slack Season CD Release Party Slack Season, Jared Flamm @ Covered Dish

October 3 1997 - Assholeparade, No Comply, The End of the Century Party, The Warning Voice @ The Hardback Cafe

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GainesvilleShows @gainesvilleshows.com · 18d

Featured shows from October 1 in Gainesville Shows History

Fri October 1, 1971 (54 years ago)
at University Auditorium
Lynyrd Skynyrd, Dixie Ramblers
sources: gainesvillerockhistory.com, Gainesville Rock History The 60s and 70s Bands Venues Stories

Sat October 1, 1983 (42 years ago)
at The (1/4)

October 1 1971 - Lynyrd Skynyrd, Dixie Ramblers @ University Auditorium

October 1 1983 - Grand Opening @ The Culture Club Pub

October 1 1988 - End of NW 15th Terrace Big Soul, The Smegmas, Dangers & Benefits @ House Show

October 1 1993 - Grain, Toltec, Garlic @ The Hardback Cafe

GainesvilleShows @gainesvilleshows.com · 18d

Wednesday October 1, 2025

2 shows happening today in Gainesville:

• Bryan Raymond, Dumpster Meds, Tim Holehouse, A Sunroom @ Loosey's

• Joe Courter 50 years in Gainesville: @ First Magnitude Brewing Company

See all 110 Upcoming Shows at GainesvilleShows.com

#GainesvilleShows

@looseyspub (1/2)

Wednesday October 1, 2025 - Bryan Raymond, Dumpster Meds, Tim Holehouse, A Sunroom @ Loosey's

Wednesday October 1, 2025 - Joe Courter 50 years in Gainesville @ First Magnitude Brewing Company

GainesvilleShows @gainesvilleshows.com · 20d

Monday September 29, 2025

1 show happening today in Gainesville:

• Enthronement, Bay Street, Day Dreaming @ The Ox

See all 107 Upcoming Shows at GainesvilleShows.com

#GainesvilleShows

@the.ox.gnv @enthronementtx @baystreetfl @daydreaminggnv @respite.events

Monday September 29, 2025 - Enthronement, Bay Street, Day Dreaming @ The Ox

GainesvilleShows @gainesvilleshows.com · 21d

Center

• Taylor Hollingsworth, Kyle Keller @ Loosey's

• Occupy Pancakes: Mei, Cavities, Tapewerm, Apex, Jenarchy, Oh Ya & The You Betchas, Tom Miller, Auntie Bobo @ University Club

See all 108 Upcoming Shows at GainesvilleShows.com

#GainesvilleShows

@the.ox.gnv @jvktheband @fangfaceband (2/3)

Sunday September 28, 2025 - Taylor Hollingsworth, Kyle Keller @ Loosey's

Sunday September 28, 2025 - Occupy Pancakes Mei, Cavities, Tapewerm, Apex, Jenarchy, Oh Ya & The You Betchas, Tom Miller, Auntie Bobo @ University Club

GainesvilleShows @gainesvilleshows.com · 21d

Sunday September 28, 2025

6 shows happening today in Gainesville:

• JVK, Fang Face, Jackie + The Mosquito Bites, The Afghan Hounds @ The Ox

• Parrotfish, Madwoman, Visit Neptune @ The Wooly

• Greasy Bitches, blacksunblackmoon, Ash Shadow @ 117

• How to Make an Event Flyer: @ Civic Media (1/3)

Sunday September 28, 2025 - JVK, Fang Face, Jackie + The Mosquito Bites, The Afghan Hounds @ The Ox

Sunday September 28, 2025 - Parrotfish, Madwoman, Visit Neptune @ The Wooly

Sunday September 28, 2025 - Greasy Bitches, blacksunblackmoon, Ash Shadow @ 117

Sunday September 28, 2025 - How to Make an Event Flyer @ Civic Media Center

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GainesvilleShows @gainesvilleshows.com · 22d

Saturday September 27, 2025

7 shows happening today in Gainesville:

• Internet hometown hero World tour: Mico @ The Wooly

• The Hails, Edgehill, Oceanic, Jupiter Bloom @ Vivid Music Hall

• Porch Swing @ 4th Ave Food Park

• Hey! Tv Boy!, Ill Star, Broken Joints, Piss Test @ HASS Kitchen

• (1/3)

Saturday September 27, 2025 - Internet hometown hero World tour Mico @ The Wooly

Saturday September 27, 2025 - The Hails, Edgehill, Oceanic, Jupiter Bloom @ Vivid Music Hall

Saturday September 27, 2025 - Porch Swing @ 4th Ave Food Park