Burden Of A Day - Formed in January of 2004, they've fast developed a natural chemistry, allowing them to constantly evolve as musicians, aiming beyond the simple, straight-forward song writing that plagues a lot of bands in their genre. Genre is a bit of a tricky subject... When asked, they'd probably tell you Post Hardcore/ Screamo or something along those lines. Although watching them play, one might be prone to question the 'Post' part of that description. These boys are hard. They are heartfelt and melodic, but not afraid to throw in a breakdown or two... which is more than occasionally. Influences include the likes of Thrice, The Bled, Refused, Thursday, Beloved, All That Remains, and many more. While staying true to the music they love and grew up with, Burden of a Day is ready and able to progress forward and pass the message on to the next generation. With their new CD “Blessed Be Our Ever After” dropping March 4th, this new Rise Records band from Sarasota are going to defiantly throw down at Real Fest!!

Crimson Soul -  Emerging from the depths of west Texas, Crimson Soul is a four piece pop rock band with huge hooks, infectious
melodies, and thought provoking twists, each of which combine
to create a phenomenal live performance that will blow your mind. From 2001 to date Crimson Soul has built a monstrous fan-base across the nation, released three EP's and two full length albums, performed at several music festivals including "Rock the Desert, Sunburn music festival, Red Letter Rock Fest, ...etc", and shared the stage  with numerous acts including Switchfoot, TFK, Audio Adrenaline, Skillet,  Toby Mac, Rhythm, Disciple, Project 86, Hawk Nelson, Kutless, Family Force Five, and many many more.

The Last Of A Dying Breed - We love to laugh and be as dumb as it gets some times, but when it comes to music we don't mess around. If you come to our shows you can tell that we love what we do and we love doing it for God, and all of our fans. We break it down farther than the inner core of the earth. We love to put on a good show by going crazy, which means guitars flying, heads banging, the drummers hands bleeding every show, and keyboards that aren't kitars used like kittars. Expect the unexpected. Dont let your guard down. And God Bless

Showbread - Probably one of the craziest bands you will ever see, EVER!!! Since their formation in 2007 this band has given the world some of the craziest live performances anyone has ever seen. This band will surely blow you away. If you have not seen this band live before, it is worth the price of admission.

Regret  & Forgive Again -  Haines City is not known for producing many bands, but this band is certainly not a sleeper. Regret and Forgive Again is making a name for it's self across Central Florida. This versatile quartet can throw down heavy breakdowns and come back with melodic rhythms. If you have not heard of Regret and Forgive Again yet, make sure you go to Real Fest and check them out! They are sure to make a great show!

Strengthen What Remains - Formally, Yesterday is Gone, this up and coming band is sure to put a performance that you have never seen before.  With passionate lyrics over heavy music, you are sure to feel what they are screaming. Make sure you check them out!

Three In One - It seems like Florida is producing more and more female led Heavy Rock bands. Flyleaf and Fire Flight really paved the way for bands like Three In One to be a success. Miami native band is making a scene for them selves down there and on the Bodog music stage by “stealing the stage and winning first place in a battle of the bands

 David's Victory - Coming out of the heart of Florida, David’s Victory is a Christian hardcore band with an uncanny twist on metal and 2-step beats. With lots of harmonized dueling guitars and an aggressive rhythmic and melodic sound like no other. These boys love nothing more then playing in front of a crowd and put their hearts into every note. As David's Victory slowly emerges out of the underground scene, they are quickly making it known they are here to stay.

Eliudine  =  Eliudine is a four piece band that originated from Auburndale, Florida. This band's sole intention is to spread God's love to as many people as possible. We truly believe that God has a amazing plan for this band

Holy Moly Band - The Holy Moly band is rockin! Raw energy, musical styles blended with experience of live performance, and intriguing lyrics compose the core of the Holy Moly Band. Check out their new CD "The Now & Not Yet". HOLY MOLY BAND receiving regular air play on TheSpiritRadio.net / check out the ad below!

Send Out Scuds - If you think you know Ska, you're in for a big surprise! Born and raised amidst the Florida hardcore scene, Send Out Scuds is poised and ready to destroy any pre-conceived notions you had about the antiquated reggae/punk infusion and give the genre a long awaited overhaul! With musical influences ranging from the O. C. Supertones to Dragonforce, the eight members of S. O. S each bring a unique style to their, sometimes happy, sometimes heavy style of music. But it doesn't stop there! A live S. O. S show is nothing to be missed with a powerful stage presence that would put even the most hardcore band to shame! These Servants of Christ Until Death have been Sent Out on a mission to change the hearts and minds of a generation and to renew the way the world perceives the entire Christian rock genre.

Great Day - Great Day is a fusion of “The W's” and “The Supertones” meets some what of a reggae feel. A Real Fest veteran these guys are going to blow you away with their Miami Ska. Get ready to dance to these guys!

200 Proof - Brother band to Great Day. The guys of 200 Proof are excited to rock the house with their blend of Ska and Pop Rock. With their crazy stage show and wild music. These guys are a must see at Real Fest!

Belly Of The Whale -  Belly of the Whale strives to touch peoples' hearts with their words and move peoples' spirits with a diverse style of music that is for the worship of the Lord. Whether it's a "Hank Williams/Led Zepplin" mesh heard in "More Like You", or a ripping rendition of the crowd pleaser "Ready to Go/Ready to Stay" you will find Belly of the Whale's music and style uplifting.

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