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From organ recitals to indie rock costume parties, every music lover can find an event to celebrate the spookiest week of the year. Check out a roundup of some of the concerts and music events happening in Gainesville.<\/p>\n
Monday, Oct. 27<\/b><\/p>\n
MUB 101: <\/b>UF Percussion Ensemble & Sunshine Steelers Fall Concert at 7:20 p.m.<\/p>\n
The UF percussion ensemble and the Sunshine Steelers, UF\u2019s very own steel drum ensemble, play selections from composers Ravel and Maslanka.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Tuesday, Oct. 28<\/b><\/p>\n
MUB 101: <\/b>Lauren Hodges at 7:20 p.m.<\/p>\n
Violist Lauren Hodges presents her faculty recital, performing pieces by composers Brahms and Bach.<\/p>\n
Heartwood Soundstage: <\/b>Alberto Lombardi with Taylor Roberts at 7 p.m.<\/p>\n
The \u201cItalian Fingerstyle Master\u201d comes to Gainesville, joined by guitarist Taylor Roberts.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Wednesday, Oct. 29<\/b><\/p>\n
MUB 101: <\/b>UF Low Brass Hal-LOW-ween Concert at 7:20 p.m.<\/p>\n
UF\u2019s Low Brass studio performs its annual Halloween concert. Attendees are encouraged to wear costumes.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Reitz Union North Lawn: <\/b>Live from the Lawn at 5 p.m.<\/p>\n
Gainesville favorites Noise Next Door, Sigs Inside, Dogs Can Wear Hats, Alex Willow and Paul\u2019s Ribs play a free show in front of the Reitz Student Union, accompanied by activities and food.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Thursday, Oct. 30<\/b><\/p>\n
MUB 101: <\/b>Bass Studio Recital at 5:10 p.m.<\/p>\n
UF\u2019s Bass Studio, led by Alex Pershounin, performs its studio recital.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Loosey\u2019s: <\/b>Rustler, Deadharrie and Hey! TV Boy! at 8 p.m.<\/p>\n
This weekly free indie concert features \u201cshoegaze, twangy indie rock and pop punk.\u201d Attendees are encouraged to wear costumes to the event.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Friday, Oct. 31<\/b><\/p>\n
University Auditorium: <\/b>UF Pipe Organ Centennial: Annual Halloween Spooktacular at 7:20 p.m.<\/p>\n
This spooky concert featuring Scott Ziegler is part of celebrations honoring the 100th anniversary of the UF pipe organ\u2019s installation.<\/p>\n
The Wooly: <\/b>The Rocky Horror Picture Show at 8 p.m.<\/p>\n
The annual fall run of the show features a live shadowcast from local actors to accompany the cult-classic movie.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Heartwood Soundstage: <\/b>Indie Live Halloween Party at 7 p.m.<\/p>\n
The Jins, Cheerleader Roadkill and Buko Boys put together a spooky show to celebrate Halloween. Audience members are encouraged to wear costumes.<\/p>\n
The Wooly: <\/b>Fright Night at 10 p.m.<\/p>\n
This spooky movie soundtrack dance party with DJ Cam features a costume contest.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The Ox: <\/b>Rat-O-Ween at 7 p.m.<\/p>\n
Heavy metal bands gather for a night of ghoulish fun. Highlights include Gainesville horror punk band Horror Fiend\u2019s very first performance, and Pensacola out-of-towners Infernem.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The Lynx: <\/b>Literary Monsters at 7 p.m.<\/p>\n
DJs Jordie Ortiz and Bliss Music set the stage for a night of literary horror, featuring tarot readings, food and a costume contest.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The Atlantic: <\/b>Halloween 2025 at 9 p.m.<\/p>\n
Dunce Party sets the scene for a night of frightening fun at this downtown venue.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Saturday, Nov. 1<\/b><\/p>\n
Heartwood Soundstage: <\/b>West 22nd with Stellus at 7 p.m.<\/p>\n
Austin-based \u201ccarousel rock\u201d band West 22nd comes to Gainesville with the support of indie Miami natives Stellus on \u201cthe nowhere to be\u201d tour.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The Atlantic: <\/b>Grave Filth, Doomsday Profit and Seeker at 8 p.m.<\/p>\n
Gainesville metal bands Grave Filth and Seeker are joined by North Carolina\u2019s Doomsday Profit.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The Wooly: <\/b>Nature Calls at 6 p.m.<\/p>\n
SPLAT magazine and Top Secret Events present a nature photography and art show benefitting the Friend of Paynes Prairie. The show will feature musical accompaniment from Ill Star, Loris, Kyle Keller and DJ Wax Atom.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The Ox: <\/b>Post, Dude, Chill, Ch3rrystardust and The Tilt at 8 p.m.<\/p>\n
This show features a blend of acoustic and electric acts, leaving something for anyone to enjoy.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Sunday, Nov. 2<\/b><\/p>\n
The Atlantic: <\/b>Suicide Forest, Vorn, Apex and The Pine Drape at 8 p.m.<\/p>\n
This collection of metal bands brings a dark sound to Gainesville\u2019s Halloween celebrations.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Heartwood Soundstage: <\/b>Jammy Buffet at 7 p.m.<\/p>\n
This Colorado\u2013Tennessee jam band plays something for every parrothead, from Jimmy Buffet\u2019s greatest hits to his deepest cuts. <\/p>\n
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