Orlando Overdrive IV

Saturday, June 8th, 2019
5:00PM-1:00AM
The Geek Easy – 114 S Semoran Blvd, Ste 6, Winter Park, FL 32792

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What is Orlando Overdrive?

Orlando Overdrive is a celebration of Orlando’s best video game music, nerdcore, chiptune, and geek rock as well as our thriving independent game development community. The fourth annual Orlando Overdrive will take place at Saturday, June 8th at The Geek Easy in Winter Park, Florida.

Tickets

Advance: $12
Day of Show: $15
This event is 18+ with ID

How Orlando Overdrive Came to Be

Every Spring, Ongaku Overdrive has presented Orlando Overdrive, showcasing the best nerd music acts in Orlando. the genesis of this event began from a conversation between Ongaku Overdrive founder Kent Ward and Orlando hip hop artist EyeQ on the lack of spotlight our local nerd music acts receive at events. The idea was to have an event fully dedicated to purely Orlando music acts.

After discussing this concept with many acts within the community, Orlando Overdrive was born! The inaugural Orlando Overdrive was held downtown at the former Backbooth. The second edition introduced a fan-voting aspect for several performer spots. The third edition added a local independent game showcase, and  has made it to the finals of Orlando Weekly’s Best of Orlando for Best Local Music Festival or Music Series.

Orlando Overdrive IV Musical Lineup

EyeQ

Based out of Orlando, Florida, EyeQ has played all over the country from PAX to MAGFest to SXSW, and everywhere in-between. His hustle, dedication, and passion to honing his craft and getting out there can not be overstated. EyeQ has a variety of powerful raps that always make a connection with fans, especially with his Attack on Titan album, Walls of Maria, which has been supported by Funimation social media on several occasions.

In 2018, EyeQ was voted Best Hip Hop Act by the readers of Orlando Weekly in their annual “Best of Orlando” awards and has played at every year of our Orlando Overdrive event.

                

 

Jackson Parodi

You’ve seen him at past Ongaku Overdrive events and maybe even on stage at MAGFest, Video Games Live, or Zeldathon. Jackson Parodi is the King of Accordion Style, weaving in his comedic timing and rapier wit with improvisational musical performance. Whether it’s on his Twitch broadcasts or at live events, Jackson specializes in playing anything and even taking audience requests. In addition to performing music, Jackson enjoys sewing, baking, and professional wrestling.

           

 

Geekapella

Geekapella, as you have guessed, is a nerdy a capella group that performs their renditions of your favorite video game, anime, and movie music. Geekapella are no strangers to Orlando Overdrive, and they have also performed at conventions all over the east coast, including DragonCon, Anime Festival Orlando, MomoCon, Holiday Matsuri, and MegaCon. No matter where they play, Geekapella looks to bring fans an evening of fun and laughter.

          

 

Under Polaris

Under Polaris is a duo that shares their love of video games and metal. These good brothers, Robert and Steven, have been playing music together and have worked hard to show that there is no idea too silly, and no song too heavy! Under Polaris has become one of Orlando’s favorite acts to see live, playing all over town with the likes of Powerglove, Professor Shyguy, and Peelander-Z. Under Polaris released their debut self-titled album last Summer. (Photo by Vikka Leoni)

             

dj-Jo

dj-Jo is one of the world’s best anime and vgm remixers. You saw him tear it up at last year’s Power, Wisdom, and Courage and now he’s on Orlando Overdrive IV. dj-Jo has made his mark on the YouTube community with his hard hitting, melody driven arrangements of popular anime and video game franchises, including Legend of Zelda. His live shows are high-energy spectacles, where he performs his music on stage with his trusty keytar.

                           

Mag.Lo

Mag.Lo is an offbeat musical artist and producer that has become hip hop’s best kept secret. Since 2012, fans and newcomers have enjoyed Mag.Lo’s intricate flow and lyricism, high energy performances and off-kilter beats and compositions. Or something like that. Mag.Lo has been crushing stages all over and has been working on soundtracks for independent video games as well as his next album.

                       

 

Marc With a C

For nearly 20 years, Orlando-based indie pop singer-songwriter Marc With a C has devoted himself to making raw, lo-fi music about a hi-def world. Through countless original albums, EPs and live recordings, Marc With a C uses infectious melodies and salty language to tell the stories of a generation caught between the analog and digital worlds.

                    

 

Ben Briggs

Ben Briggs is a full-time musician, entertainer, and DJ best known for remixing video game music. Ben is also the co-Founder and Dad of the popular EDM/VGM netlabel Tiny Waves and composes music for the YouTube gaming series The Completionist.

                      

 

Have Spotify? Marc with a C made a playlist with many of the acts performing at Orlando Overdrive IV!

Orlando Overdrive IV Indie Game Lineup

We’ll have several indie video games made in Orlando that you can play in-between your favorite acts. Plus, you get to meet the devs!

Jungles of Maxtheria

Search for the lost treasure of the infamous “Jaxton Max”. Your quest for fortune and glory will not be easy however. This adventure is full of baddies aimed at stopping you dead in your tracks. Few ever return from their expeditions into the deep jungles. So, if you are brave enough, the “Jungles of Maxtheria” awaits! Presented by Slifker Games.
 
Jungles of Maxtheria website




Reaver Zero

Reaver Zero is a third person action brawler where players take control of an experimental, jet-packed, powersuit and stop the hordes of the Yellow Skulls Gang from destroying the city before it’s too late. Presented by Void Art Studios
 
Reaver Zero website


Knockout University

It’s finals week at K.O.U. and Final(s) Fight will soon commence. Final(s) Fight is a school-wide all-out battle royal and only the last one-hundred students left-standing will graduate. The pressure is on as siblings and rising stars Logan and Luci team up to ensure one of them lands the spot at the top. Presented by Astral Punch Studios
 
Knockout University website


Jai-Alai Heroes

Jai-Alai Heroes is a four player couch co-op game based on the relatively obscure sport of Jai-Alai. Jai-Alai Heroes is a fun all-ages competitive game with an arcade feel similar to classic games like NBA Jam, Super Dodge Ball, and Windjammers. The game blends simple 3D environments with hand-drawn 2D pixel animations for a colorful “almost 80’s” vibe. Presented by Astro Crow
 
Jai-Alai Heroes website

Drink Specials

The Geek Easy Will Have Drink Specials To Be Announced.

Parking

Parking at The Geek Easy is free and first come, first serve. Overflow Parking exists next To the plaza at the Baldwin Park Crossfit Gym.

Patreon “Legend of” Supporters

Pedro Hernandez

Past Orlando Overdrive Performers

2018

Ben Briggs, dj-Jo, EyeQ, Ivy Hollivana, Geekapella, Mag.Lo, Marc with a C, O_Super, Under Polaris

2017

Ben Briggs, Boy Without Batteries, EyeQ, Geekapella, Jackson Parodi, Marc with a C, Sci-Fried, Shammers, Under Polaris

2016

Ben Briggs, Boy Without Batteries, EyeQ, Marc with a C, NESkimos, Quartz Relic, Sci-Fried, Random Encounter