Post Time Lounge Cafe and Patio pays tribute to the late owner, Michael Pinter Jr., with a show on Sunday, October 12, 2025. Michael Pinter Jr. passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at 80 years old. His estate is selling the long-time bar and restaurant after he lost his brave battle with cancer. Post Time Lounge Cafe and Patio will close its doors on November 2, 2025. Located on the corner of 17-92 and Dog Track Road, in Longwood, Florida. The name Post Time was fitting as the entertainment hub was located between the two dog tracks in Longwood until Amendment 13 was passed in 2018, prohibiting dog racing in Florida. Mr. Pinter once contacted me a few years ago, inquiring why I didn’t cover more bands at his establishment, and I told him it was because of the stage lighting. Well, I have shot two shows at his club the past three months, and the lighting was spectacular. It is going to be a shame that this entertainment spot is closing their doors after over 50 years.
Post Time’s manager, Deanna Shearer, put together a wonderful tribute show, which included local cover bands Signal 20 , Hairborn, and Blandini. Blandini is a side project that included guitarist/vocalist Jeff Blando (Slaughter/Vince Neil), drummer Will Hunt (Evanescence/Godsmack), and bassist Paul Drennan (Lynch Mob/38 Special). The trio has been playing together for 27 years and is super tight even without rehearsing.
The show started a bit after 4:00 pm with Hairborn taking the stage.
Hairborn Members:
Rick Lococo – Lead Vocals
Eron Chambers – Guitars, Vocals
Bernie Conatser – Bass, Vocals
Randy Bagnell – Drums, Vocals
Setlist:
1.Somebody Save Me
2. Never Enough
3. Wicked Sensation
4. Night Train
5. We All Die Young
6. Smooth Up In Ya
7. Burning Heart
8. Inside Out
9. Reach For The Sky
10. Modern Day Cowboby
11. Piece Of Your Action
12. Gig Guns
13. Over The Mountain
14. Tooth & Nail
Signal 20 was next on stage.
Signal 20 members:
Dave Ellwood – Bass, Vocals
Richie Parker – Guitar, Vocals
Mike Treat – Drums, Vocals
Wally Harper – Guitar, Vocals
Setlist:
1.Machine Head
2. Go My Way
3. Wildflower
4. Tie Your Mother Down
5. Shook Me All Night Long
6. Fire Woman
7. Detroit Rock City
8. Free For All
9. My Hero
10. Little Suzy
11. Shine
12. Sanctuary
13. Even Flow
Finally, at 8:00 pm, the venue was full to occupancy and Blandini hit the stage. The place just erupted, welcoming the hometown legends.
Blandini Members:
Jeff Blando – Guitar/Vocals
Paul Drennan – Bass/vocals
Will Hunt – Drums
Setlist:
1.We Will Rock You
2. Free For All
3. Stay With Me
4. Strangle Hold
5. Outshined
6. Still of The Night
7. “Zepplin Medley”
Whole Lotta Love
The Ocean
Dazed and Confused
How Many More Times
Stairway To Heaven
8. Crying In The Rain
9. Still of the Night
10. Rainbow in The Dark
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