Orlando Calling Music Festival
November 12 - 13, 2011

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The hottest new music festival ORLANDO CALLING will feature full sets from its power line up of headline artists! The Killers will perform a rare US show, their first public appearance in over two years, as Saturday night’s headline act.  Sunday night’s headliner, Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band, will perform on an outdoor festival bill for the first time in decades, and for a rare and unique Festival appearance, Kid Rock will join the bill. Other artists will include seminal indie rock acts The Raconteurs and Pixies, and the popular folk rock ensemble, The Avett Brothers. Read more on how to enter a chance to win the ultimate VIP experience!

The Avett Brothers	The Raconteurs	Bob Seger

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Check out Orlandocalling.com for more info on this epic music festival!

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September 18, 2011, Orlando, Florida –   Announced with much fanfare recently by the City of Orlando and Festival Republic, this Fall’s newest music Festival Orlando Calling is proving yet again that it’s a true “fans festival” by announcing the “Perfect Day” contest.  The “Perfect Day” gives fans a forum to submit and discuss a “Perfect Day” at the Festival simply by going online and filling out a Perfect Day form.  Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer, championship golfing legend Arnold Palmer, and many of the acts performing at the Festival have all submitted their Perfect Day scenarios. Fans can go online now and CLICK HERE to fill out their own Perfect Day forms. One lucky winner chosen randomly will win a VIP upgrade package to watch their favorite artists from their “Perfect Day” from an exclusive side of the stage viewing spot!

Kid Rock

"My perfect day at Orlando Calling starts out early with my favorite Orlando band, the Hindu Cowboys.  After they wrap up I spend the next few hours going back and forth between the stages checking out some bands I haven't gotten the chance to hear before and eating some delicious food from the many local vendors.  Then, I get the chance to see some of my favorite acts all in a row with Buddy Guy, the Doobie Brothers and finish it all off with Bob Seger," said Mayor Dyer.

And golf legend Arnold Palmer added “My perfect day would allow me the opportunity to thank all the fans and artists who helped raise funds for the Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children."

“I plan on only doing two things on Saturday, playing one helluva show for Orlando and then planting my ass on the lawn at the main stage to check out The Killers and The Roots. I’m also trying to orchestrate a plan to kidnap Alto Reed so I can play sax with Bob Seger.  If anyone has any pointers, let me know,”  Jerry DePizzo of O.A.R.

	The Killers

 

The Festival also added The Ettes for Saturday and Del McCoury for Sunday as new artists on the bill.  Orlando Calling previously announced the schedules of all 4 stages of artists which includes full headline sets from The Killers (Saturday) and the only Florida show all year by Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band (Sunday) with Kid Rock, their first time ever sharing a major live engagement.

Orlando Calling will be a weekend long action-packed festival set in America’s entertainment playground of Orlando, Florida at the world famous Citrus Bowl Park. Featuring four stages of American Artists, Orlando Calling will present platinum-selling marquee acts, icons from the genres of Blues, Country, Rock, Alternative, Nu Folk and R&B.  The Festival will also showcase exciting young talent emerging from the Central Florida area and across the nation.  Tickets and ticket packages are on sale now at www.orlandocalling.com.

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New artists recently added:

Kid Cudi

Less Than Jake

Kids These Days

Parachute

Elizabeth Cook

Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit

Deep Dark Woods

The Apache Relay

States

Jessica Hernandez & The Deltas

Aunt Martha

Quiet Company

Gonzo Jones

Local Orlando Favorites:

Hindu Cowboys

Kaleigh Baker

Thomas Wynn & the Believers

Big 10-4

Le Blorr

Jubal's Kin

Andy Matchett & The Minks

Savannah

Danny Leggett

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Stage One headliners will be the only live music during their headline set – but during the weekend, Festival fans will be able to experience all the action from multiple stages and performance areas in a way that is accessible, inclusive, and designed as a shared celebration of American music heritage and culture.  Additionally, a  ‘coffee house’ venue will spotlight traditional folk, bluegrass, jazz and other legacy artists, and will promote the work of local and regional artisans, visual artists, and craft vendors.

 

Blues Favorite Robert Randolph & the Family Band
Local Florida Band Less Than Jake Check out the LTJ Interview

Fans will be able to enjoy a downtown music festival in a major regional hub, utilizing local hotel accommodations and free and frequent shuttle bus service directly from downtown to the festival site at the Florida Citrus Bowl Park. Additional late night shows and other activities are planned throughout the weekend in Downtown Orlando.

Additional information will be available at orlandocalling.com

FULL LIST OF ARTISTS PERFORMING

SATURDAY:

The Killers

The Raconteurs

Pixies

The Avett Brothers

The Roots

Gogol Bordello

Kid Cudi

O.A.R.

Gavin DeGraw

Iron and Wine

Jenny and Johnny

Kids These Days

Parachute

Drive-By Truckers

Dr. Dog

Pete Yorn

Lucero

Civil Twilight

The Felice Brothers

Deep Dark Woods

Less Than Jake

Kaleigh Baker

States

Le Blorr

Renee & the Translators

Jubal's Kin

Andy Matchett & The Minks

Jessica Hernandez & The Deltas

Danny Leggett

SUNDAY:

Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band

Kid Rock

Blake Shelton

Doobie Brothers

Warren Haynes Band

Hindu Cowboys

Dwight Yoakam

Chris Isaak

Buddy Guy

Robert Randolph & The Family Band

The Flatlanders

Elizabeth Cook

Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit

Blues Traveler

Brandi Carlile

Justin Townes Earle

Michelle Branch

Los Lonely Boys

The David Mayfield Parade

The Apache Relay

The Supervillains

Thomas Wynn & The Believers

Big 10-4

Ben Sollee

Aunt Martha

Quiet Company

Gonzo Jones

Savannah

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FESTIVAL REPUBLIC

Festival Republic, which is 51% owned by Live Nation, is the UK’s leading festival and event promoter.  Its portfolio includes Reading & Leeds Festivals (UK), Latitude (UK), The Big Chill (UK), Electric Picnic (Republic of Ireland), Hove (Norway), and Berlin Festival (Germany).

Melvin Benn, CEO of Festival Republic, also has operational responsibility for and is the license holder of Glastonbury Festival (UK).  He is also the Chairman of Wembley Stadium (UK).

festivalrepublic.com

FLORIDA CITRUS BOWL STADIUM:

The City of Orlando recently completed $10 million in the first phase of planned enhancements at the Florida Citrus Bowl Stadium.  Improvements included structural work, lighting and technology that will allow the Citrus Bowl to remain competitive in attracting world-class events and Bowl Games.  Currently, the stadium is home to the annual Capital One and Champs Sports Bowls, Florida Classic ethune-Cookman vs. Florida A&M football game and other events.