Gasoline Heart conjure the spirit of Backbooth Credit: Facebook
In the history of Orlando indie clubs, much-missed downtown spot Backbooth is, without question, in the hall of fame. Among the many reasons, one was its double duty as both concert venue and dance club.
Well, this weekend Will’s Pub will, in effect, become Backbooth for a night. First, erstwhile local legends Gasoline Heart will return to bring back those glory days of the 2000s with their triumphant rock anthems.
But because it’s also a celebration of Gasoline Heart bassist John Fortson’s 50th birthday, the concert will be followed by a reunion of iconic Backbooth indie dance night Midnight Mass spun by DJ Zouain. Indie-rock cover band New Eagles opens. This one will be a greatest-hits parade all night long.
8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, Will’s Pub, $10.
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This article appears in Oct. 15-21, 2025.
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