The Phantom A.D.
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According to the big middle aisle in Walgreens, the Halloween season is upon us. Never mind the actual calendar, just give in to the Aisle.

Well, this weekend, Will’s Pub will also get into the spooky spirit with The Phantom A.D., a California act that blends and bends classic horror like Dracula and Wolfman with classic rock & roll like garage, surf and rockabilly. It’s a kooky schtick of haunted, campy kicks that rocks like The Munsters at a beach party.

Opening will be Orlando notables American Party Machine, who exist in their own ridiculously costumed alternate reality, and Caustic Bats, a dark punk band who actually have bats in their name.

8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11, Will’s Pub, willspub.org, $15.

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This article appears in Sept. 9-15, 2026.

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