Lkld Live

08/26/2022

12/18/2021

TONIGHT!! Last show @ LKLD Live. Nightrain is going to blow the roof off for an epic farewell! Come say your goodbyes and send us off in style. Show starts at 8pm! Lkldlive.simpletix.com

12/16/2021

When life gives you lemons, make lemonade! THIS IS OUR LAST SHOW @ LKLD LIVE! What better way to go out than to Guns N’ Roses. Show starts at 8pm. Tickets are $20! Come send LKLD Live off right! Lkldlive.simpletix.com

12/15/2021

After six years of having the privilege of bringing unique arts and music to Lakeland, it is with very heavy hearts that we have to announce the closing of Lkld Live at the end of this year.

Lkld Live was started as a non-profit to enrich the community through the arts and to also support the artists who create those arts. The organization grew from the vision of Randy Borden, the then-owner of the Lkld TV building at 202 N. Massachusetts Ave.

Lkld Live’s home at Studio B was a unique black box space where young artists could spread their wings and their messages on a great stage and space, allowing the public to discover music, comedy or arts that they may not otherwise have encountered. We hosted some incredible performances from both new artists and well-established performers, ranging from the Lakeland Symphony Orchestra, to the Swan City Improv to The Legendary JC's, who performed just last week. Lkld Live also became well known for its incredible tribute shows and as a host to the Buena Market events, start- up churches, political events and many others.

The Covid pandemic presented a particularly tough challenge for us, as it did countless live venues throughout the country and the world. Although we were able to secure funds and continue operations while we rebuilt, ultimately losing our leased space became the chief reason for us having to close our doors.

We'd like to thank our past and current executive directors: Shane Lawlor, who was the first director and set us on a great trajectory; Nate Fleming, who took over and endured with us through the shutdown; and finally Kathryne (Kat) Agner, our current director.

Kat's passion and ability have been a joy to witness, as she threw herself wholly into the job of re-establishing and rebuilding Lkld Live over these past few months, not only demonstrating that our mission could succeed, but also that Lakeland needs more live venues like ours. Kat has talent, and we wish her love and future success in her next chapter.

Thanks to all of you who supported Lkld Live, and understood its impact on the community. We loved seeing you at the events, and will always be thankful for your patronage and passion.

To the current Lkld Live Board of Directors - Randy Borden, Chuck McDanal, Barry Friedman, Natalie Oldenkamp, Dan Signor and former board members, who generously donated your time, enthusiasm and perseverance, THANK YOU!

Lakeland has grown so much in the 26 years since I moved here from Toronto. Our culture is richer and our talents as a community abound. Music and arts play a huge part in this equation, and with that, we ask that you keep supporting the arts in any way you can. Attend events, buy local, and always be thankful for our awesome city!

Lkld Live still has events continuing this month, and we would love to see you! So stay close, stay in touch, and we'll see you around.

Craig Morby
Board Chair
Lkld Live

12/08/2021

FRIDAY!! 8pm The Social Kicks Christmas is going to be an awesome show. Also on the bill is J. Bellamy and The Madaffari!

12/08/2021

SATURDAY!! 5 bands. Full bar. What more do you need for holiday cheer 🎄

12/02/2021

This Saturday 8pm!! Lkldlive.simpletix.com

11/28/2021

THIS IS THE BEST SHOW TO EVER HIT LKLD LIVE!! You don’t want to be the one to miss the party. We don’t want you to miss out so much that we are making it FREE TO PARTY with us. We are going to dance all night with The Legendary Jc’s and The Broke opening up. Show starts at 8pm THIS FRIDAY Dec 3rd.

https://youtu.be/rq-SJ2s2SFg

11/26/2021

Been stuck with the family all week? Need a laugh? Get out to LKLD Live tonight for a night of top notch comedy! 8pm

11/25/2021

Lkld Live would like to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving!! When you are done recovering from the Turkey coma, be sure to check the amazing shows we have coming up this weekend!! Lkldlive.simpletix.com

11/22/2021

This Friday! 8pm.

11/19/2021

We have an awesome Pop-Up show presented by Vakti Gallery tomorrow night from 5-9. Come support your local artists and enjoy music and cocktails ❤️

Come see this piece tomorrow at our November Pop-Up Show Lkld Live! The show will be from 5-9pm with art available for purchase during the whole event. Live music will be from 8-9pm by Derik Thomas! Can't wait to see everyone there 🎶

11/18/2021

Calling all Chamber members! Join us tonight @ 5:30! Entertainment by Mickenzie Peisher and a drawing for 2 complimentary tickets to The Legendary JC’s show on Dec 3rd! We also have a fully stocked bar ready for you to unwind. See you there!

Lkld Live is a non-profit that supports and educates the community on the arts and the artists that create them. Join us for a Biz & Brew with door prizes, live music and cocktails tomorrow at 5:30!

RSVP: http://ow.ly/RwH150GHkLX

11/12/2021

Last chance to reserve your VIP table for tonight’s show with Dan Signor & Johnny Bell from 102.5 The Bone! We only have three tables left. Comes with one free drink per person for $20. We also have regular seating still available for $12. See you there Lakeland! Lkldlive.simpletix.com

11/11/2021

We have an incredible weekend of music & comedy for ya! Friday night Dan Signor & Johnny B combine forces for a night of music and comedy and Saturday we have one of the BEST Grateful Dead Tribute bands, Dead Set, coming. Both shows start at 8pm! Lkldlive.simpletix.com

11/10/2021

SATURDAY!! Dead Set, A tribute to Grateful Dead is coming to LKLD Live! Show starts at 8pm. Lkldlive.simpletix.com

11/03/2021

***THIS JUST IN*** Joshua Plummer is going to open up for the Brimer, Madore, Baker & Mummey show coming to LKLD Live this Friday! Show starts at 7pm.

10/31/2021

AMAZING SHOW last night! The room was packed and music was on point. Big shout out to and for putting on a great show! Pics taken by Tampa Bay Photography!

10/30/2021

Michael Myers spilled a drink last night so he offered to mop the floor. Of course he did it in the most metal way possible lol 🤘🏼

10/28/2021

We have a full weekend of Halloween for you Lakeland! This Friday we have “The Horror Show”. All metal all night! Saturday we have the FREE Punk Block Party. It is also The Rec Rooms 1 year anniversary and the Buena Market downtown. Fat Maggies will be here to feed ya. It’s the place to be this weekend! See ya there!

10/26/2021

FRIDAY! The Horror Show @ LKLD Live! Show starts @ 8! Lkldlive.simpletix.com

10/23/2021

TONIGHT!! We already have a packed house coming. Get your tickets now before its too late. Its going to be metal all night 🤘🏼🎃👻lkldlive.simpletix.com

10/22/2021

Have you always wanted to learn how to run sound but just didn’t know where to start? LKLD Live is starting a new “Master Class” series called LKLD Lectures. Our first series will be Learning Live Audio with Chase Dixon! This 3 part series will cover everything from basic PA set up all the way through advanced techniques. Here is how it will run:

Nov 4th- 101- The Basics
Nov 9th- 201- Digital Audio
Nov 11th- 301- Advanced Live Sound Theory

**Each class will be $20 or you can purchase the entire series for only $50.

**Make sure to reserve your spot. These classes are filling up quick. Lkldlive.simpletix.com

**If you have another topic that you would like to see presented by LKLD Lectures, please be sure to comment below!

10/21/2021

TONIGHT!!! Comedy returns to Lkld Live! A full night of comedians for only $5! We have a full bar waiting for you guys too. Come shake off the stress of this week and have a laugh with us. See you guys there! Lkldlive.simpletix.com

10/20/2021

This SATURDAY!! Doors open at 7pm. Let’s get Halloween started off early. 🎃👻💀

10/19/2021

This Thursday we have Rainbow Comedy presents a LGBTQ and Friends Comedy Show! 18+ *explicit language may occur. Come support our local comics and the LGBTQ community 🏳️‍🌈

10/18/2021

We had sooooo much fun with Dames last night!! They are welcome back anytime! Check out this crowd ❤️

10/17/2021

We had an amazing time last night for the FrediDANCE Project presents The Great Gatsby Gala. Fredidance Studio is doing wonderful things for youth dance programs. Please check them out and give them a like. Big shout out to Sara Primary Lieck and Nate Crosby for putting all of this together.

10/17/2021

We have a special treat for you tonight ! full band with special guest Justin Bellamy is gracing our stage 8pm! We have already sold 30 presale tickets. It is going to be a beautiful night of music! Lkldlive.simpletix.com

10/16/2021

blew the roof off of LKLD Live last night!! They were incredible! Thank you so much for all that came out to support. We will definitely be having them back.