-- Quick, who's cooler, Wolf Parade or Blitzen Trapper, above? Don't get your beard in a knot, it's just a question. If you can't decide, check 'em both out in Orlando, as both are coming to the Social -- Blitzen Trapper on Oct. 8, and Wolf Parade on Nov. 9.

-- Coming to the Ritz Ybor on Nov. 12: Badfish: A Tribute to Sublime. Seems a bit weird now that Sublime is actually touring again, doesn't it? Eh. Tickets are $18-$20. Click here.

-- Fans of Stella, The State and Wet Hot American Summer need to get to Orlando on Aug. 23. Michael Ian Black is performing at the UCF Arena at 8 p.m., with opening act Brendon Walsh. It's free for UCF students with valid ID, or $25 for ID. Click here.

-- Coming to Orpheum on Oct. 8: Enter Shikari with Haste the Day, Sleeping With Sirens, Ms. White and Lights Go Blue. TIckets are $13-$15, and they go onsale Friday.

-- We love Black Rebel Motorcycle Club. We also love the fact that they might be opening for Stone Temple Pilots at the St. Pete Times Forum on Oct. 8.

-- Coming to Ruth Eckerd Hall: REO Speedwagon and Eddie Money on Oct. 8, and Styx on Oct. 23. What is this, Ribfest? Click here and here for details.

-- Looks like comics Bruce Bruce and Finesse Mitchell are headlining the 2010 USF Round Up on Aug. 26 at the USF Sun Dome.

-- Cool news for Rebekah Pulley: She'll be featured on the Sirius satellite radio at 10 a.m. Aug. 29. Click here for the details.

-- Jay Cridlin, tbt*