The state of the scene in Florida is not strong. There's exception to this issue, but largely the scene in Florida does not share the prevalence and relevance that other acts, foreign and domestic have. Traffic to shows is down, as well as to most websites the nation over.

Today I had the chance to meet with Mike Fortnier, founder of Morbid Subculture Promotions and singer for Nailshitter. Mike's an interesting guy. He knows volumes about the scene in Florida, which makes him very valuable to chat with.

Title: Wearing Out Our Welcome Tour 2009 at The Engine Room, in Tallahassee, FL
Location: The Engine Room, in Tallahassee, FL
Description: Legendary Boston hardcore act, Anal

Title: Absu at The Culture Room in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Location: The Culture Room in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Description: Absu will play with others (who knows?) at The Culture Room in Ft. Lauderdale, FL on June 27, 2009
Start Time: 19:00
Date: 2009-06-27

Title: Abigail Williams, Abysmal Dawn, and SWWAATS at The Garage in St. Petersburg, FL
Location: The Garage in St. Petersburg, FL
Description: Abigail Williams, Abysmal Dawn, and SWWAATS will perform at The Garage in St.

Title: Abigail Williams, Abysmal Dawn, and SWWAATS at Jack Rabbits in Jacksonville, FL
Location: Jack Rabbits in Jacksonville, FL
Description: Abigail Williams, Abysmal Dawn, and SWWAATS will perform at Jack Rabbits in Jacksonville, FL on June 25, 2009
Start Time: 19:00
Date: 2009-06-25

Alex Webster, the bassist for legendary Tampa Death Metal act, Cannibal Corpse, was recently interviewed by Contraband Candy (huh?). Anyways, the interview is pretty awesome.

Title: Blasphemy and Hallucinations Tour at The Brass Mug in Tampa, FL
Location: The Brass Mug in Tampa, FL
Description: The Blasphemy and Hallucinations Tour, featuring Vital Remains and Florida's own Gigan, will play at
Start Time: 18:00
Date: 2009-03-19

Title: Blasphemy and Hallucinations Tour at Big Daddy's in Tallahasee, FL
Location: Big Daddy's in Tallahasee, FL
Description: The Blasphemy and Hallucinations Tour, featuring Vital Remains and Florida's own Gigan, will play at Big Daddy's in Tallahasee, FL on March 18
Start Time: 18:00
Date: 2009-03-18

Title: The Atticus Metal Tour at Fuel in Jacksonville, FL
Location: Fuel in Jacksonville, FL
Description: Hardcore metal show \'The Atticus Metal Tour\' will play the Fuel in Jacksonville, FL on March 26, 2009 at 8:00pm
Start Time: 20:00
Date: 2009-03-26