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Friday, February 07, 2025

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Kristian Nairn, who plays Hodor on “Game of Thrones,” will perform a live DJ set at Simon’s Night Club downtown tonight at 10 p.m.
THE AVENUE  |  MUSIC

Rave on with Kristian Nairn aka Hodor from ‘Game of Thrones’ tonight

You probably recognize Kristian Nairn as Hodor from “Game of Thrones,” but you probably didn’t know he moonlights as a DJ and electronic music producer. Whether you’re a fan of his acting or his musical abilities, Hodor fans can rejoice: Nairn is in Gainesville tonight for Rave of Thrones, a live DJ set starting at 10 p.m. at Simon’s Night Club downtown at 8 S. Main St. 


Florida Alligator
THE AVENUE  |  MUSIC

George Ezra’s debut album takes listeners on a voyage

British singer-songwriter George Ezra finished off last year with the debut of his first studio album “Wanted on Voyage,” released Jan. 27 in the U.S. Ezra’s sound and lyrics presented on the album permeate through the soul of the listener, where goosebumps are the lingering sensation left in each of the 12 tracks.


Florida Alligator
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Long overdue album from Mikky Ekko a rollercoaster of emotions

Artist Mikky Ekko started the year off with the release of his debut LP, “Time,” which felt long overdue for fans who discovered his passion-driven vocals after his feature on Rihanna’s hit song, “Stay.” Ekko bares his soul on each of the 12 tracks on the album, which was released Jan. 20. His album references the concept of love and time all the way through. Each song provides diverse sound, perspective and emotion to the listeners who lend their ears to this album.


King Tuff Band Photo
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Glorious heap of rock: Q&A with Kyle Thomas, aka King Tuff

You may or may not have heard about King Tuff, but you knew someone like him once. He was the guy perpetually in and out of rock bands in high school, the guy in the faded Black Sabbath T-shirt reading a Richard Brautigan novel and the white guy who worshipped Jimi Hendrix. He was the guy you suspected might actually make it.



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