Lifestyles Editor

It’s a classic rock weekend at Universal Studios Orlando today as ZZ Top and 3 Doors Down take the stage at Universal Orlando as part of the resort’s Summer Concert Series.

Multi-platinum rock band 3 Doors Down will kick off the night.  The group has topped music charts since their debut album “The Better Life,” which was certified multiplatinum and includes smash hits like “Kryptonite,” and “Loser.”  The band’s most recent studio album, “Time of My Life,” debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard 200 and includes the singles “Every Time You Go” and “When You’re Young.”

One of the most recognizable bands in rock history takes the stage next.

ZZ Top has some more than 25 million albums and recorded classic rock staples such as “Cheap Sunglasses,” “La Grange” and “Sharp Dressed Man.” The band has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for their musical contributions. They recently released four all-new songs on an extended play album, “Texicali,” on June 5, and their legendary song, “Gimme All Your Lovin,” appears on Universal Studios’ most rockin’ coaster, Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit.

Universal Orlando’s Summer Concert Series is included in admission to Universal Studios Florida and gives guests the opportunity to add a major concert to a day of theme park thrills.  

You can sail the sea, gamble and listen to classic music or stay on dry land and pretend you are at a 1950s sock hop at some of the Central Florida’s upcoming music scene options.

Elvis and more

The Elvis Continentals, an original Elvis Presley Fan Club located in Kissimmee, will host a fundraiser to benefit the Russell Home of Orlando, July 14. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. for the 6 p.m. show at Teresa’s Lounge in downtown Kissimmee.

The Sha na na Tribute Band the Studebakers will be performing and hosting a special Tribute to guest stars, Elvis, Cher, Buddy Holly, Ricky Nelson, The Big Bopper, Jay Black,Shelly Fabares,Fats Domino, Paul Anka, Gene Pitney, Barry Mcguire and more.Starring Jim Jinelli, Jeremy Ewbank,Tom Burkhead, Patrick Sebastian, Nancy Tint, Dennis DeFalco, Steve Demetrius, Sue Demetrius, Diane Barrett, Bill Langston, Karen Langston, Onie Casanove, Miriam Medina and Cody Lent and special guest star Ajay doing a tribute to Motown.

There will be food as well as  music and you can dress the part too.

There will be special parking for classic cars.

Admission is $15, $18 at the door.

Buy tickets early for best seating. Food and drinks available for purchase.  

Victory Casino

There will be some legendary acts at sea as Victory Casino presents its Summer Concert Series beginning Friday, June 22.

It starts with the legendary group The Coasters Featuring Carl Gardner, Jr., A Tribute, The Legacy Continues. Two nights later, Victory presents a SaiLebrity Cruise with Chris Kirkpatrick from Nsync and Nigels11 (June 24). Other acts to follow include Terry Sylvester, formerly of The Hollies (July 13), Fran Cosmo, former lead singer of Boston (July 27), John Ford Coley, formerly of England Dan and John Ford Coley (August 17) and Denny Laine, formerly of The Moody Blues and Wings (August 31t).

All of the concerts are free with a Victory boarding pass.

“We are increasing our entertainment offerings as we find musical acts becoming more and more a complimentary draw to the casino business,” said Greg Karan, Victory Casino Cruises Chief Operating Officer. “Victory is allocating more resources to entertainment, booking talent not typically found on gambling cruise operations.”

The Sizzling Summer Swipe & Win continues with major prizes like a Victory motorcycle, a custom one of a kind Victory surfboard, scooters and more for Victory’s first year anniversary bash in July.

To book a reservation on Victory, call 855-GO-VICTORY. Skip the lines and reserve online.  Print your convenient web to gate boarding pass at www.victorycasinocruises.com.