Dainon Moody
Senior Staff Writer: 

 

I’ve been known to play Neil Young’s Harvest loudly on the turntable at three o’clock in the morning. I’m a freelance writer currently living in Orlando, Florida. I earned my Bachelor’s degree in Journalism from Utah State University.

 
If you wish to contact me, email
dainon@showsigoto.com
  
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  A Conversation w/ Heavy Petty | Playing Southern Fried Sunday, January 21 | Will’s Pub, Orlando, FL

  by Dainon Moody

  When news of Tom Petty’s death hit late last year, it was one of the more unwelcome surprises of 2017. And whatever level of

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  Bon Iver Live Review | St. Augustine Amphitheatre | November 2017

  by Dainon Moody

  Here’s a suggestion, if you’re going to see Bon Iver at this stage in the band’s relatively short career, see how wide you

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  Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats Live Review + Photos | St. Augustine Amphitheatre | April 26, 2017

  by Dainon Moody

  Does this happen to you? Sometimes I feel like seeing a favorite band or singer in concert makes me feel like I’m nose down and

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  PREVIEW: Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats | St. Augustine Amphitheatre, FL | April 26, 2017

  by Dainon Moody

  Can we cut to the chase? Nathaniel Rateliff has always had a hell of a voice, right from the start. He’s just become far better

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  PREVIEW: An Evening with Jake Shimabukuro | Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts Orlando | April 22, 2017

  by Dainon Moody

  Allow us to plan your upcoming Saturday afternoon or night for you: Jake Shimabukuro is landing in The City Beautiful on April 22

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  LIVE REVIEW: DISENCHANTED! THE HILARIOUS HIT MUSICAL | The Plaza Live, Orlando | April 11-20, 2017

  by Dainon Moody

  This is so much that could be said, but it comes down to this and mostly this: DISENCHANTED! is really, really funny. And they do

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  MINUS THE BEAR + BEACH SLANG LIVE REVIEW & PHOTOS | The Beacham, Orlando, FL | March 20, 2017

  by Dainon Moody

  Mondays are an easier pill to choke down when they come at you in disguise. Think Mom’s applesauce trick. Or your poor dog

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  KOLARS LIVE REVIEW & VIDEO | Will’s Pub Orlando | February 21, 2017

  by Dainon Moody

  It’s a rare thing, being afforded the opportunity to see a new band in its infancy. It’s more rare when that band’s able to

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  GroundUP Music Festival Review & Photos 2017 | Snarky Puppy, Esperanza Spalding, Jeff Coffin, and more! | Miami Beach, FL | Feb. 10-12, 2017

  by Dainon Moody

  No sentences I attempt can adequately describe the first ever GroundUp Music Festival experience. That sounds like some kind of

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  TICKET GIVEAWAY: GROUNDUP MUSIC FESTIVAL — Snarky Puppy, The Heavy Pets, Nikka Costa, Esperanza Spalding, David Crosby, MAZ, Late Night Jazz … and 30 more! | Miami Beach, FL | February 10-12, 2017

  by Dainon Moody

  It’s always a welcome breath of fresh air to see a festival break out of the traditional mold and do things their own way.

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  The Gambler’s Last Deal: Kenny Rogers Live Review | The Sharon L. Morse Performing Arts Center, The Villages | January 20, 2017

  by Dainon Moody

  If this tour is truly Kenny Rogers’ last go-round as he’s promised, then The Gambler is going out with less a triumphant

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  Dr. John & The Night Trippers Live Review | Ponte Vedra Concert Hall | January 18, 2017

  by Dainon Moody

  A rock and roll legend rolled—slipped, sauntered, and whisked—his way through our Sunshine State last week. Chances are good

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  Preview: Dr. John & The Nite Trippers | Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, Ponte Vedra, FL | January 18, 2017

  by Dainon Moody

  If you were to share your excitement to see a singer whose given name is Malcolm John “Mac” Rebennack, then you would be

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  BEST OF 2016 | Best Shows, Best Albums, Best Songs, Best Moments, Best Photos

  by Mitch Foster

  Shows I Go To is more than an online music magazine. We are a family of music loving weirdos who have created a “music

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  Snarky Puppy | Coming to Irving Plaza, NYC | Friday & Saturday, December 30 & 31, 2016

  by Dainon Moody

  All in favor of having your heads opened wide, raise your hands. Keep them raised. Snarky Puppy is prepared to blow your