I don’t know about you, but I’m counting down the days until Saturday October 2nd. That’s when Dayton Music Fest highlights some of the best music in the region for the sixth year in a row. It was hard to choose a video to feature from the 20+ bands that are playing this year’s festival. So I made my decision based on the fact that I’ve been spending a lot of time listening to this band’s latest release. Bonneville’s newest album is called Drawing Maps and is available now. You can see them at the Trolley Stop on Saturday beginning at 9pm as part of the Dayton Music Fest lineup. For a complete list of Dayton Music Fest shows, check out the Dayton MostMetro Events Calendar.
Archives for September 2010
Looking for a Sunday Farmers Market? Try the Garden Station Sunday Market and Harvest Festival
(from Lisa Helm of Garden Station)
Sunday, October 3rd will be a special day at Garden Station. It’s true that local art and produce are not something new to find here. The space at 4th Street and Wayne Avenue is already home to 13 “urban farmers” throughout the growing season and everywhere you look there are different works of art. There are colorful murals that adorn the 600′ of wall space, sculptures dotted throughout the two acre lot, and whimsical touches such as the wooden man and the toilet planter and even the garden shed itself with its colorful bottle wall. However on Sunday, October 3rd you can take some of the local art and produce home with you during the first ever Garden Station Sunday Market and Harvest Festival.
“There are already lots of farmer’s markets in the area, but nothing on Sunday, and we would mix it with local artists and crafters that you often see at Circus events.” Garden Manager Lisa Helm says, referring to the Dayton Circus Creative Collective, the group that started Garden Station and has hosted regular underground art and music events including “The Sideshow” and “50 Under 50”.
“I would love to see something like the Portland Saturday Market here,” Helm says, “ we have the art scene to supply it and groups like Miami Valley Grown and some of the urban farms that have started in the area. Our market could attract some of the smaller growers who can’t afford to participate in the larger more established markets in the area.”
So far the line up includes fiber arts, vegetable plants, free range eggs, glass art, fresh vegetables, homemade jams, locally made color cosmetics, bird houses and more. “We especially want to showcase locally grown, locally made goods, produce and foods.” Local acoustic musicians “The Corndrinkers” will also entertain during the market, which will run from noon until 3pm. “We hope to make this a regular weekly event next season.” Garden Station is on the NE corner of 4th Street and Wayne Avenue in downtown Dayton.
For more information contact [email protected] 937-610-3845 or [email protected] 937-276- 7053
More information about Garden Station can be found at www.facebook.com/GardenStation and the Dayton Circus at www.DaytonCircus.org
DMF 2010 Q&A: Astro Fang//Kuan
…we’re continuing on today with our previews featuring bands you will be able to see live on Saturday, October 2 at Dayton Music Fest 2010. Today we’re featuring two of Dayton’s favorite live acts, Astro Fang and Kuan…
Astro Fang
BAND NAME: ASTRO FANG
HOME BASE (city): DAYTON OHIO
FORMED (year): 2006
STYLE OF MUSIC: PROGRESSIVE PUNK
MEMBERS (names and instruments played): BRIAN BAKER GUITAR, BRYAN
SAUNDERS GUITAR, CHRISTIAN ROERIG BASS, COLIN CROOM DRUMS
SHARED INTERESTS OF BAND MEMBERS: KING CRIMSON WEEZER BLACK SABBATH LADIES
AND FAST CARS
DISCOGRAPHY (release title and year): ASTRO FANG EP
SONG THAT BEST REPRESENTS YOUR BAND (and why): GALACTIC DRACULA LANDING – IT
IS THE TALE OF OUR ORIGINS, INTERESTS, AND ANTICS
NUMBER OF DMF APPEARANCES (and years): VIRGINS
LATEST NEWS (what’s up?): RECORDING MORE TRACKS AND MUSIC VIDZ
PLANS FOR 2011: RECORDING TOURING PLAYING BARFING
WEB SITE: WWW.MYSPACE.COM/ASTROFANG
THIS IS OUR FACEBOOK LINK I GUESS
http://www.facebook.com/pages/ASTRO-FANG/101617948240?ref=search
MP3: Astro Fang “Galactic Dracula Landing”
Download audio file (Galactic_Dracula_Landing.mp3)
Kuan
BAND NAME: Kuan
HOME BASE (city): Dayton, Fairborn, Yellow Springs
FORMED (year): 2006
STYLE OF MUSIC: The kind that makes sweet sounds
MEMBERS (names and instruments played): Brett-Drums, Bryan-Bass and keys, Chip-Guitar, Paul-Guitar and keys
SHARED INTERESTS OF BAND MEMBERS: Haven’t figured that out yet
DISCOGRAPHY (release title and year): On/Standby-2009 Colors-2010
SONG THAT BEST REPRESENTS YOUR BAND (and why): N- it’s hard to pick one, but N probably best represents our love for jazz and our roots in angular rock.
NUMBER OF DMF APPEARANCES (and years): 0
LATEST NEWS (what’s up?): Just released our new ep Colors & got back from a national tour
PLANS FOR 2011: We’re going to work hard on trying to write material for full length. While we we’re on tour we got attention from a pretty sweet label that doesn’t do eps so we’ve got our work cut out.
WEB SITE: http://www.myspace.com/kuankuankuan
MP3: Kuan “M”
Download audio file (M.mp3)
Daytonians Tell Us Their Favorite Restaurants
Check out this video as locals tell us there favorite place to dine! They sure named some great restaurants! Check it out!
Did they name your favorite place? If not, be sure and comment below and tell others why you like it!
DMF 2010 Q&A: Human Reunion//Bonneville
…we’re continuing our Dayton Music Fest 2010 Q&A sessions today with two more excellent local talents that have both recently issued excellent new albums that were featured on this very website recently, Human Reunion and Bonneville…
Human Reunion
AND NAME: *HUMAN REUNION*
HOME BASE (city): *DAYTON, OH*
FORMED (year): *2004*
STYLE OF MUSIC: *WEIRDO POST-POP / INDIE QUIRK WRANGLERS*
MEMBERS (names and instruments played): *JEREMY FREDERICK: VOCALS,
SYNTHESIZER, GUITAR / TIM KRUG: VOCALS, SYNTHESIZER, GUITAR / ALAN BAKER:
VOCALS, BASS, SYNTHESIZER / MIKE CHASE: DRUMS, DRUMS, DRUMS*
SHARED INTERESTS OF BAND MEMBERS: *music, synths, strange noises, dumb
things that we think are funny, not getting beat up, pizza, long drives,
sleeping on your floor*
DISCOGRAPHY (release title and year):
*DEMO CDr: 2005*
*CARBONICS 7″: 2010*
*PRELUDE TO A MISS CASSETTE: 2010*
*ARC DE SQUARE CD: 2010*
SONG THAT BEST REPRESENTS YOUR BAND (and why): Let’s say *the Rub,* people
like to yell that at our shows. It’s dark, weird, annoying, dancy, and
abrasive, yet palatable. Just like us!
NUMBER OF DMF APPEARANCES (and years): *DMF07, DMF08, DMF09*
LATEST NEWS (what’s up?): *Our full-length album, Arc de Square, produced by
John Schmersal is finally available. 13 songs of “**time-warped synth
sounds, twisting grooves and joyous rock absurdism” ***
*** YouIndie.com*
PLANS FOR 2011: WRITE MORE NEW SONGS, PRESENT MORE RELEASES
WEB SITE:
www.humanreunion.com
www.facebook.com/humanreunion
www.myspace.com/humanreunion
www.last.fm/music/human+reunion
www.reverbnation.com/humanreunion
www.stereokiller.com/humanreunion
MP3: Human Reunion “Carbonics”
Download audio file (Carbonics.mp3)
Bonneville
*BAND NAME:* BONNEVILLE
HOME BASE: Columbus, Ohio
FORMED: 1999
STYLE OF MUSIC: Alternative Pop Rock
MEMBERS:
Ryan Pitts (Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards)
David Miklos (Guitar, Vocals)
Kevin Sanders (Bass, Vocals)
Nick Frye (Drums, Vocals)
SHARED INTERESTS: Other than music, Art of all forms; be it painting,
cinema, comedy, architecture, literature. etc.. This probably goes without
saying, but we’re all pretty interested in women.. Tube amps, vintage
guitars. World News.. We all enjoy NPR (National Public Radio). South Park
DISCOGRAPHY:
*Drawing Maps LP (2010)
In Stereo EP (2006)
Bonneville Self-titled EP (2005)
*SONGS THAT BEST REPRESENT US:
We just completed a new song titled “The Uniform”. We think this song best
represents us for a number of reasons. It’s a song that began with a simple
chord progression that we’d been toying around with about a year. Then at a
band practice a few months ago, we started jamming on the idea, and ended up
creating an entire arrangement. Ryan had some vocal melodies in the works
and at the next practice we spent about two hours collaboratively finishing
the lyrics and creating the vocal melodies. Ryan leads sings the song, while
Kevin, Nick, and I sing backup harmony. The song is a great example of the
direction we’ve been moving in with our songwriting. More collective
creativity and contribution from every member. We just love to share ideas
and build off of each others strengths.
NUMBER OF DMF APPEARANCES: This will be our first appearance at DMF
LATEST NEWS:
We’ve been playing shows as often as possible to promote our latest release
*Drawing Maps*. The summer went really well, and we’re going into fall with
several shows in Columbus and Dayton. We’ll be playing at Canal St. Tavern
with Vanity Theft on November 12th. We’re really looking forward to that
show. We’re already thinking about recording a new album as well. We’ve
written two new songs since the release of *Drawing Maps* and have a lot of
ideas that we’re excited to start working on. We’re considering recording
the album at Reel Love Studios in Nashville, and having Patrick Himes be our
engineer/producer. Nothing is set in stone, but we’re scheming.
PLANS FOR 2011:
Hopefully we’ll be releasing a new album. We’ve been talking about creating
a list of labels to shop a new record to. We have lots of ideas on how to
keep moving forward and take it to the next level. We’re hoping to make our
way back down to South Carolina sometime next year to play with our friends
Sequoyah Prep School. The first time we played down there we had a great
time and made a lot of new fans. We’ll have to wait and see what’s in store.
WEBSITES:
http://www.bonnevilleband.blogspot.com
http://www.myspace.com/bonneville
Search “Bonneville” on Facebook to find our page.
MP3: Bonneville “Drawing Maps”
Download audio file (Drawing_Maps.mp3)
Lupe Fiasco, Poets, Spoken Word Artists Convene in Dayton
Grammy-nominated, national recording artist Lupe Fiasco is the keynote speaker at the second annual Regional Academic and Cultural Collaborative (RACC) – an urban arts and entertainment showcase and networking event -Saturday, Oct. 2 at the Dayton Convention Center.
The Chicago native, who has recorded with hip-hop heavyweights Kanye West, Pharrell Williams and Snoop Dogg, will present “Being a Hip Hop Artist in the 21st Century: What Does Hip-Hop Mean to You?”, a examination of the hip-hop movement, the state of music industry and the responsibilities of the hip-hop artist today.
The 28-year old, one of the brightest, wittiest and lyrically gifted artist in rap, tackles a broad range of topics in his rhymes. He skillfully avoids traveling down the well-worn formula of “sex, drugs and money” by remaining true to the core values of hip-hop music and crafting songs that inspire, educate and entertain. Since the release of his debut album, 2006’s Lupe Fiasco’s Food and Liquor, the outspoken activist has addressed social issues like terrorism, poverty and religious intolerance in his music.
“When the music cuts off, you have to go home and live with what you say.”
Preceding the keynote presentation Saturday is a music seminar featuring local and national music and entertainment industry executives. Aspiring artists or anyone interested in breaking into the music industry will find the Business of Entertainment/Music Seminar informative and well worth the price of admission.
“We are examining numerous areas of music so everyone will find the seminar informative and beneficial,” said Andrew Bryce Hudson, event co-organizer. “We hope everyone who loves music, Hip Hop, business entertainment and more will support this collaborative effort from greater Dayton’s colleges and universities.”
After Lupe Fiasco’s keynote presentation, RACC continues with “The Signature: A Poetic Medley Show,” a spoken word and poetry showcase with headliners Lemon Andersen, who has appeared in Russell Simmons Def Poetry Jam on Broadway, and author, actress and musician Jessica Care Moore. Local poetry and spoken word artists will also be featured.
Tickets to the events are available through Ticket Center Stage by calling 937-228-3630 or visiting www.ticketcenterstage.com. Prices are:
• Business of Entertainment/Music Seminar, $15
• Lupe Fiasco’s keynote presentation, $10
• The Signature: A Poetic Medley Show, $15 in advance, $20 at the door
Regional Academic and Cultural Collaborative
Schedule of Events
Friday, Oct. 1
Hop Hop Tribute: The Cipher
8 p.m. to midnight: c{space, 20 N. Jefferson St.
$5 donation
Philly Phill Entertainment and Wright State University present DAS EFX, along with opening acts Yeti Master; world champion beat boxer Amotions; Ohio Hip Hop Award winners Status Flo, Money Baby and JR 150; and the Skratchmatik DJ Crew featuring Many Styles and Bah Daddy Shabazz. 18 and older.
Saturday, Oct. 2
The Business of Entertainment/Music Seminar
presented by the International College of Broadcasting
11 a.m. to 3 p.m.: Dayton Convention Center, 22 E. Fifth St.
$15
• 10:30-11 a.m.: registration
• 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m.: workshops
• 12:30-12:45 p.m.: business card exchange session
• 12:45-2 p.m.: celebrity panel discussion
• 2-3 p.m.: workshop action session
Learn more about the entertainment/music industry during this seminar, which will offer two workshop tracks: one for independent artists and the other for aspiring executives. The seminar will include small workshop sessions and a panel discussion with national and local entertainment executives and artists. Workshop presenters and panelists include:
• Byron Wright, director of writer/publisher relations for Broadcast Music Inc.
• Luther Adamson, A & R and special events for Disturbing The Peace
• Dr. Ebony Utley, hip hop expert
• Rockey Love from Urban Radio 95.7, The WMIX in Toledo, Ohio
• Keith Harrison, a Grammy Award winner, producer and singer
• Scott Sharp, WDHT-FM 102.9
• Lee L. Croxx, CEO of Tripple Croxx Entertainment
• Jay, CEO of JManagement “Pretty Boy Swag Production Rep”
• Lemon Andersen, actor and spoken word artist
• representatives from the International College of Broadcasting, studio engineering and TV broadcasting
Dear Dr. Hip Hop Keynote Presentation by Lupe Fiasco
“Being a Hip-Hop Artist in the 21st Century: What Does Hip-Hop Mean to You? In its Realist and Essence … Is Hip Hop Dead?”
5 to 7 p.m.: Dayton Convention Center, 22 E. Fifth St.
$10*
Grammy award-winning hip hop artist, community activist and actor Lupe Fiasco will give a presentation on the basic elements of hip hop, the core culture of hip hop as a movement and what it means to be a hip hop artist in the 21st century. Also a producer and the CEO of 1st and 15th Entertainment, Lupe Fiasco hit the scene in 2006 with his album Food & Liquor. He also has made music with such well-known artists as Kanye West, Snoop Dogg, Pharrell Williams, Jay Z and others. Lupe Fiasco recently finished his third album, rumored to be titled Lasers and set to be released by the end of the year.
This event also will include live music and performances by the Stivers School for the Arts Dance Ensemble and the Street Style Hip Hop Dancers: 20/Twenty Cru and Mighty Zulu Kingz .
The Signature: A Poetic Medley Show featuring Lemon Andersen and Jessica Care Moore
9 to 11 p.m.: Dayton Convention Center
$15 in advance, $20 at the door
RACC /Oral Funk Poetry Productions presents The Signature: A Poetic Medley Show. This monthly showcase features a vibrant production that includes local and national poets, musicians, actors, vocalist, dancers and visual arts. This month’s theme is “flowing lava.”
Lemon Andersen is an original member of the Tony Award-winning Russell Simmons Def Poetry Jam on Broadway who will be on tour in South Africa this fall performing his staged memoir, Country of Kings. Andersen also has appeared in several films, including Inside Man, Sucker Free City, The Soloist and the upcoming Son of No One, starring Al Pacino and Channing Tatum.
Jessica Care Moore is an internationally known award-winning poet and author of three books, including God is Not an American. In addition, she had a lead role in the film Love Never Gets Lost and currently is recording the rock music album Black Tea. Moore also is the CEO of Moore Black Press and executive producer for Spoken TV.
In addition, El Coats and The Funk Point will perform a melting pot of R&B and jazz with a neo-soul twist. This month’s host will be spoken word artist Cola Rum, a poetic icon in the South. This two-hour production also will include a variety of local poets and singers, and Lupe Fiasco will make a special guest appearance
Spinoza’s Craft Beer Dinner Showcases Pennsylvania Brewer
Victory Brewing Company was founded in 1996 and has quickly established itself as a brewhouse that has successfully produced a huge variety of distinctly flavored beers. Not familiar with Victory? Here’s your chance for a great introduction, on Tues, Sept 28th at 7pm as Spinoza’s in the Fairfield Commons Mall hosts a beer dinner with representatives from the renowned Victory Brewing Company on hand to talk about craft brewing and the unique style of their beers.
This is a reservation-only event and will no doubt sell out quickly. Please call Spinoza’s at 937-426-7799 for reservations and information. Cost is only $26.95 per person plus tax & gratuity. Bellow is the menu and beer pairings:
Welcome Beer: Prima Pilsner (draft) Style German Pilsner ABV: 5.3%
Heaps of hops give this pale lager a bracing, herbal bite over layers of soft and smooth malt flavor. This refreshing combination of tastes makes Prima a classy quencher in the tradition of the great pilsners of Europe.
Paired with Pizza “sushi” rolls with Citron Vodka Smoked Salmon, Cream cheese, and Mango Wasabi Coulis
APPETIZER: Golden Monkey Ale Style: Tripel ABV: 9.5%
Strong and sensual, this golden, Belgian-style ale glows. The richness of German malts and Belgian yeast are tempered by a sparkling approach and overall light body. Abundant herbal, fruity notes make this one to savor.
Paired with San Marzano Creamy Tomato Soup with Fresh Baked Crostini
SALAD: Hop Devil (draft) Style: American IPA ABV: 6.7%
Menacingly delicious, with the powerful, aromatic punch of whole flower American hops backed up by rich, German malts. HopDevil Ale offers a roller coaster ride of flavor, coasting to a smooth finish that satisfies fully.
Paired with Toasted Curried Couscous and Chickpea Salad on a bed of hydroponic Bibb lettuce
INTERMEZZO TASTE: Old Horizontal Style: Barleywine ABV: 11.0%
A luxurious, warming barleywine rich with aromatic hops and dark, candied fruit character that hides its epic strength masterfully.
Served with Danish Blue & authentic English Farmhouse Cheddar Cheese
ENTRÉE: Hop Wallop Style: Double IPA ABV: 8.5%
We celebrate the pioneering spirit of old Horace ‘Hop’ Wallop and those who dare mighty adventurous things in this vivid, robust ale. As our annual homage to the hop harvest, expect loads of aromatic splendor and bitter beauty.
Paired with Fresh Ground Free Range Buffalo Stromboli with Ricotta Cheese, Sun Dried Tomato Pesto, Gruyere Cheese, Ripe California Olives and Hop Wallop-Roasted Corn Aioli
DESSERT: Storm King (draft) Style: Russian Imperial Stout ABV: 9.1%
With a huge, Pacific Northwest hop aroma & character upfront, Storm King subsides into massive, roast malt complexity. Rich and substantial, it will warm your heart.
Paired with Duo of Dark Chocolate and Espresso Mousse served in a French Chocolate Cup
Detroit Lives… Dayton Next?
Detroit is the poster child for failed rust belt cities, having lost over a million people in the past few decades – not to mention auto manufacturing jobs and possibly the city’s soul itself . The massive scale of abandonment combined with the stunning architecture from a golden era long gone has made Detroit a ground zero for photography and documentary films in what has been called “ruin porn”, but there is much more to the story that hasn’t been told nearly as much. A fashion company called Palladium Boots decided to (in a possibly genius buzz marketing strategy) tell the other story of Detroit by producing a short film series that may leave you with a much more optimistic feeling about the future of this once great city.
Before you watch the videos (below), consider the parallels between Detroit and Dayton you may have heard others talk about. Some claim Dayton to be a smaller version of Detroit, with its own rich manufacturing legacy and subsequent decline and abandonment. Like Detroit, many have given up on Dayton altogether and have left for other cities or have retreated to the burbs where jobs, shopping and entertainment have followed to the point that many no longer have a reason to go into the city-proper. Yet while many have given up on Dayton, there are others who have figured out that they can do things in this city that are almost impossible in most other cities – like pursuing creative passions while enjoying an extremely low cost of living, being part of an inviting community of like-minded urban dwellers, or getting involved and being able to make a real impact on the reinvention of the city.
Watching “Detroit Lives”, I saw many similarities in some of the cool things happening in Detroit and Dayton. Russell Industrial is Detroit’s version of Front Street in Dayton. Northend Studios is Detroit’s version of c{space in Dayton. Greg Willerer of Brother Nature Produce is doing in Detroit what Ken Carman and Feed Dayton are doing in Dayton. Yes, the parallels are there indeed, though I did notice the differences that may give Detroit the advantage. It seems as though many of Detroit’s young creatives (most from other cities) have moved into abandoned neighborhoods where they can buy a house for less than the price of a used car; Dayton has certainly seen its share of abandonment but young creatives are nowhere to be found in Dayton’s empty neighborhoods, instead choosing to live in historic districts that are vibrantly thriving in comparison but sometimes with entrenched “you can’t do that here” attitudes. And while Dayton’s government is struggling with perhaps its worst budget crisis ever, there are still at least for now enough resources to make sure that strict downtown building codes are enforced – making efforts such as c{space still enormously difficult if not impossible without large amounts of money. I’m not suggesting that building codes shouldn’t be enforced but I sense that Detroit’s lack of enforcement resources compared to its massive size (not to mention decades of corrupt and inept government) has allowed for the DIY creative culture there to thrive in an almost wild wild west environment. It is ironic that Dayton may have failed to fail enough to become known as a creative magnet like Detroit!
Still, after watching Detroit Lives I was left with a new optimism for the future possibilities in Dayton. That optimism has been a series of ebbs and flows in my seven years of living downtown (with the past couple years being the most challenging) but I continue to be energized by the MANY people who have planted their stakes in the ground here and fight to make Dayton into what we all know it can be. And for non-believers who say it is impossible, just take a look at what people are doing to bring back Detroit – it can happen here.
(more interesting commentary about Detroit at the excellent blog The Urbanophile, including this money-quote: “Though a lot of the examples in the film are old hat, it is very exciting to see the Urban Laboratory/New American Frontier/Rust Belt Chic meme continuing to spread like crazy. I’m telling you, for many people now is the time to be alive in many of these Rust Belt cities. How often do you have the opportunity to get in on the ground floor like this, to be a pioneer, to be a founder? This is the generation and these are the people that will be written about in tomorrow’s history books. The call of being able to shape history is worth more than all the triple soy half-caf lattes you could sip by the light rail in some other city where your presence won’t make one bit of difference good or bad.“)
“This Madhouse is My Home”
August: Osage County
HUMAN RACE THEATRE COMPANY & WRIGHT STATE UNIVERSITY
September 23 – October 10, 2010
Warning: This play contains strong language, alcohol abuse, stronger language, legal drug abuse, really strong language, illegal drug abuse, sibling rivalry, verbal abuse, latent pedophilia, patent nastiness, strong psychological tension, sordid dramatic subplots, and enough laughs to cause possible severe injury to persons inclined toward knee-slapping.
Well! Considering that disclaimer, it’s not surprising that August: Osage County has been talked about so much lately. Besides being provocative but scathingly funny, August has also received numerous awards, and this performance marks the first collaboration between the Human Race Theatre Company and Wright State University as well as the show’s regional premiere.
August: Osage County, by Tracy Letts, explores the story of three generations of the Weston family of Oklahoma, who unexpectedly reunite after the disappearance of the family patriarch. Repressed and unsettled secrets are revealed in this searchingly powerful portrait of the dysfunctional American family at its finest – and absolute worst.
The show enjoyed a highly successful Broadway run, winning five Tonys, the Pulitzer, and Time Magazine’s “Play of the Year” designation. The HRTC/WSU production is making national news, as well: this is the first staging (throughout the entire United States) of August: Osage County since it left Broadway.
Just as the script is a perfect combination of pain and pathos, this production is a smooth blend of the professional and collegiate. The cast of 13 includes seven professionals (including two who understudied August’s Broadway production) and six WSU students, with technical responsibilities also shared evenly. This, the first such collaboration, has been a successful experience for both sides: HRTC Resident Artist and August co-director (with HRTC Artistic Director, Marsha Hanna) Scott Stoney observed,
“Relationships are starting to happen. I think the students are impressed with the professionals, and the professionals appreciate the students’ enthusiasm and talent.”
Playwright Tracy Letts, originally from Oklahoma and since 2002 a resident at Chicago’s Steppenwolf Theatre Company, is only too familiar with the hardship and family dysfunction prevalent in August. New York Times writer Patrick Healy described,
“A recovering alcoholic and former pack-a-day smoker who could have majored in profanity had he not dropped out of college, [Letts] has a well-earned dark side that mixes with a surprising sweetness and exuberant humor.”
His family members strongly influenced his writing: the character of Violet, the drug-addicted and abusive matriarch of the Weston family, is distinctly modeled after Letts’ own grandmother (listen for the line in the play about Violet’s method of stealing pills; her tactic Letts directly observed in his grandmother. Toss that bit of trivia out to your date during intermission and enjoy looking impressive).
In its explosive combination of pain and pathos, this is definitely not a production for the faint-at-heart: besides everything in the disclaimer above, its running time is 3 ½ hours (with two intermissions). But during that time, August: Osage County will grab hold of you, if it hasn’t already, and refuse to let go.
Tickets and showtimes: http://humanracetheatre.org/1011aoc.shtml
*all photos courtesy of Scott Kimmins
~KN
Katherine Nelson is a senior theatre major at Cedarville University who focuses on performance, playwriting, and stage management. She’s the Literary Intern with locally based Encore Theater Company, where contributors Shane Anderson and David Brush also work. ETC recently moved into the new arts collective space in the Oregon District, along with Zoot Theatre Co. & Rhythm in Shoes. Anderson, Brush & ETC just concluded their summer season of new musicals in downtown Dayton, which featured Johnathan Larson’s RENT, [title of show] & the new musical in development Next Thing You Know.
Film Connections
Tuesday September 28, 2010
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Cost:
Free
Location:
ThinkTV
110 S. Jefferson St.
Dayton, OH 45402
LGBT Film Fest + 2 New Films This Weekend at THE NEON.
I had such a great time in Toronto! Thanks for so many of your well-wishes. I saw some really wonderful films and met some incredibly talented people. What a blast! Reviewing my notes from last year’s festival, I had 8 films that topped my list of favorites. Over the past several months, we’ve managed to bring 7 of those films to THE NEON…and #8 – I KILLED MY MOTHER – screens this Friday as part of The 5th Annual Downtown Dayton LGBT Film Festival. (The other 7 were A SINGLE MAN, MICMACS, I AM LOVE, BRIGHT STAR, FISH TANK, BROKEN EMBRACES, and AN EDUCATION.) In the coming days, I’ll assemble my “Toronto Wrap-Up” – and I’ll keep you posted as to where you can read that.
The projection booth will be busy at THE NEON this weekend. In addition to the LGBT Film Fest, we have 2 films opening – RESTREPO and WILD GRASS – as well as 2 films holding. The schedule changes quite a bit, so make certain you look at the times listed below. (As an FYI – this will more than likely be the final week for GET LOW. WILD GRASS will 100% play for one week only!)
Synopsis for RESTREPO: “To make their bracingly visceral documentary Restrepo, winner of the Grand Jury Prize at the 2010 Sundance Film Festival, award-winning journalists Tim Hetherington (Liberia: An Uncivil War) and Sebastian Junger (the books The Perfect Storm and the upcoming War) embedded with the soldiers of Second Platoon, Battle Company, as they fought to build and maintain a remote 15-man outpost in Afghanistan’s rugged Korengal Valley named “Restrepo,” after a platoon medic who was killed in action, which was one of the most dangerous postings in the U.S. military. Hetherington and Junger avoid outside commentary and politics to present the war as it is actually lived by soldiers, through their own eyes and in their own words – their backbreaking labor, deadly firefights, boredom and camaraderie – the terrifying and exhilarating experiences they can never forget.” (taken from movieweb.com) With the access that these soldiers had, it’s incredible that this film was even made.
Synopsis for WILD GRASS: “Alain Resnais, one of the towering figures of the French New Wave, demonstrates he still has plenty to say in this drama based on a novel by Christian Gailly. Marguerite (Sabine Azéma) is a successful dentist with a busy practice and an offbeat hobby, flying small airplanes. One day, while running errands, Marguerite loses her wallet, and it’s found by Georges (André Dussollier), a seemingly happy man with a wife, Suzanne (Anne Consigny), and two children (Vladimir Consigny and Sara Forestier). As Georges looks through the wallet and examines the photos of Marguerite, he finds he’s fascinated with her and her life, and soon his curiosity about her becomes an obsession. Georges’ attempts to integrate himself into Marguerite’s life begin to alarm her, and she hires a private security team (Mathieu Amalric and Michel Vuillermoz) to keep him away, but Georges is determined that his new love for her will not be denied. Les Herbes Folles (aka Wild Grass) received its world premiere at the 2009 Cannes Film Festival.” (Mark Deming, Rovi)
The Downtown Dayton LGBT Film Festival starts Friday, and we still have plenty of single tickets left! (Single tickets are just $8.00 each.) My mantra this year: “You don’t have to be Greek to go to the Greek Festival…you just have to love music, dancing and great food! You don’t have to be gay to go to the LGBT Film Festival…you just have to love good films.”
Check out the official website for images and trailers at www.daytonlgbt.com. We’re flying in 4 artists from NYC and L.A. to attend this year’s festival. Casper Andreas – director of VIOLET TENDENCIES (Saturday, Sept. 25 at 9:30), Sarah Louise Lilley – star & producer of NOTHING HAPPENED and Jessica Provenz – writer and producer of NOTHING HAPPENED (Saturday, Sept. 25 at 3:00), and Heath Daniels – writer, star and producer of GO-GO REJECT (also on Saturday, Sept. 25 at 3:00) will attend the fest. I hope they’ll have a warm reception with an enthusiastic crowd at each screening – please help to make it happen. We also need your help spreading the word in order to make this the best festival yet! Below is a trailer from Saturday night’s film – A MARINE STORY. With the Senate’s decision to turn down the repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,” there couldn’t be a more timely film.
Here’s more great news. On Oct. 1, we will begin a one-week run of THE ELEPHANT IN THE LIVING ROOM. “The Elephant in the Living Room is an award winning documentary about the controversial world of raising the deadliest and most exotic animals on earth as common household pets. The story follows the journey of two men at the heart of the issue. One, Tim Harrison, an Oakwood, Ohio police officer whose mission is to protect exotic animals and the public, and the other, Terry Brumfield, a big-hearted man who struggles to keep two pet African lions that he loves like his own family.
Since its premiere in Dayton, Ohio earlier this year, the movie has been playing to sold out crowds all over the country. It has been selected by no less than fifteen film festivals from New York to Chicago to Los Angeles and winning three BEST DOCUMENTARY awards, including one from Academy Award winning director Michael Moore who called the film ‘One of the scariest, most entertaining and technically perfect documentaries.'” (taken from press notes)
Living City Film Fest is at it again! This year, the festival will be a celebration of the career of Jeff Bridges. Here’s the line-up:
THE BIG LEBOWSKI (sponsored by Dublin Pub) – Oct. 15, 16 at 10PM, Oct. 18 at 7PM
THE FABULOUS BAKER BOYS (sponsored by Downtown Dayton Partnership) – Oct. 25 at 7PM
THE LAST PICTURE SHOW (sponsored by Chisano Marketing) – Nov. 1 at 7PM
THUNDERBOLT AND LIGHTFOOT (sponsored by Jeff Martin Florist) – Nov. 8 at 7PM
RANCHO DELUXE (sponsored by CityWide Development) – Nov. 15 at 7PM
Single tickets will be $8 each available before each show. A festival pass (available soon) will be just $30 for all five screenings.
With all that’s going on, we hope to see you this weekend. There’s truly something for everyone!
Take care,
Jonathan
SHOWTIMES for September 24 – September 30:
GET LOW (PG-13) 100 Minutes
Friday, Saturday, Sunday: 1:00, 5:10
Monday – Thursday: 5:10
JOAN RIVERS: A PIECE OF WORK (R) 84 Minutes
Friday: 3:00, 5:10, 9:45
Saturday: 5:10
Sunday: 7:30, 9:45
Monday – Thursday: 5:10, 7:30
WILD GRASS (PG) 104 Minutes
Friday, Saturday, Sunday: 12:50
Monday – Thursday: 3:00
RESTREPO (R) 93 Minutes
Friday, Saturday, Sunday: 3:10, 7:20, 9:30
Monday – Thursday: 3:10, 7:20
LGBT FILM FEST
I KILLED MY MOTHER (with FREE afterparty in Oregon Dist.) – Friday: 7:30
TOP DRAWER SHORTS (with guest artists) – Saturday: 3:00
A MARINE STORY – Saturday: 7:15
VIOLET TENDENCIES (with guest artists) – Saturday: 9:30
STONEWALL UPRISING – Sunday: 3:00
UNDERTOW – Sunday: 5:15
As always, all dates are tentative. Some of these dates will change.
Oct. 1 MAO’S LAST DANCER
Oct. 8 IT’S KIND OF A FUNNY STORY
Oct. 8 LEBANON
Oct. 15 NEVER LET ME GO
Oct. 15 A WOMAN, A MAN & A NOODLE SHOP
Oct. 22 YOU WILL MEET A TALL DARK STRANGER
Nov. 5 CAIRO TIME
Nov. 12 INSIDE JOB
Nov. 19 TAMARA DREW
Dec. 24 MADE IN DAGENHAM
TBD ANIMAL KINGDOM
TBD FAREWELL
Good Eats at Local Festivals
As a foodie I have to admit fall is often a hard time to choose from so many great festivals featuring some great eating. Here’s a quick rundown of some of the options to tempt you this weekend:
DAI’s Oktoberfest – preview tonight and continuing Saturday & Sunday, read all about it here.
Chocoolate Festival on Saturday at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds features 50 booths full of fudge, brownies, candy, cake & things “like chocolate covered Jalapeno peppers & chocolate covered crickets.
Applefest on Saturday turns downtown Lebanon into a craft festival, with lots of live entertainment, old fashioned apple cookoff featuring bread this year.
Germantown Pretzel Fest is Sat and Sun – It’s free and packed with great
food, unique crafts, live entertainment and of course-pretzels!
Enjoy your weekend, I know I will!
This Week in Dayton Theatre
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2010 – TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2010
From the regional premiere of an already-legendary work to an all-childrens’ play, the events of this week, and their diversity and quality, make it clear why the Dayton metro region has such a thriving theatre scene. Three of the shows mentioned this week also appeared in Shane and David’s Top Season Picks article a couple of weeks ago, so seeing one or two or all of them is definitely worth your time! Here’s what’s happening this week…
Another Openin’, Another Show
…SHOWS OPENING THIS WEEK
August: Osage County
HUMAN RACE THEATRE COMPANY AND WRIGHT STATE UNIVERSITY
September 23 – October 10
By Tracy Letts
Three generations of the Weston family of Oklahoma reunite after the disappearance of the family patriarch one hot summer night, where long-held secrets are unflinchingly and uproariously revealed in a portrait of the dysfunctional American family at its finest – and absolute worst (para. from Samuel French). A mixture of fierce humor and powerful drama, August: Osage County has won five Tonys and a Pulitzer, is Time Magazine’s “Play of the Decade,” and is premiering this week here in Dayton as a professional and collegiate collaboration.
I’ll be publishing a feature article later this week with a lot more details about the show and the collaboration, so be watching for that. In the meantime, get your tickets soon! Curtain times vary, and a performance calendar is available at http://humanracetheatre.org/1011aoc.shtml . Tickets are available through the WSU Box Office at (937) 775-2500. Also, the Inside Track talkback with the directors will be before the September 23 preview performance, and the While We’re on the Subject discussion is after the October 2 matinee.
…SHOWS STILL UP
Disney’s Alice in Wonderland, Jr.
TOWN HALL THEATRE – All Children’s Theatre
September 17 – October 3, 2010
There’s still time to see Town Hall’s production of Alice in Wonderland, Jr., featuring performers in grades 2 through 12! Read a more detailed synopsis and see pictures from previous shows in last week’s post.
To recap: the show runs 70 minutes and is recommended for children ages 2 and up. Performances will be held on Fridays at 7 pm and Saturdays and Sundays at 3 pm; additional matinee performances are scheduled on Thursday, September 23 and 30 at 4:30 pm. Reserve tickets online at http://www.townhalltheatre.org or call 937-433-8957.
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
LA COMEDIA DINNER THEATRE
Book by Jeffrey Lane; Music & Lyrics by David Yazbek; based on the film by Frank Oz
September 8 – October 31, 2010
Read last week’s column here for a synopsis and full description of this show! But, here’s basic ticket information: Arrival times for Wednesday to Sunday evening performances are 5:30 – 6:00 pm; Wednesday and Thursday matinees and Sunday brunch, 10:30 – 11:00 am. For more information or tickets, call 1-800-677-9505 or (937) 746-4554 or visit http://www.lacomedia.com. Also check out the DMM event page here.
…SHOWS TO CATCH BEFORE THEY CLOSE
The Spitfire Grill
BEAVERCREEK COMMUNITY THEATRE
Music & Book by James Valcq; Lyrics & Book by Frank Alley; based on the film by Lee David Zlotoff
September 17 – September 26
Last week for its opening, I described this show and included a couple of pictures. So, I won’t go into all of the details here again, but check out the original article here.
Just a reminder, performances of The Spitfire Grill are Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 pm, and Sundays at 3:00 pm, at Beavercreek Community Theatre in the Lofino Center (3868 Dayton-Xenia Rd, Beavercreek). Tickets are $13 for adults and $11 for students, seniors, and BCT members. For more information or to reserve tickets, call (937) 429-4737, email [email protected], or visit http://www.bctheatre.org. This is the final weekend, so catch it if you haven’t yet.
One Short Day
…SPECIAL EVENTS FOR THE THEATRICALLY MINDED
The 7th Annual ArtBeat Festival of the Arts
UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON
Friday, September 24: 4-7 p.m.
“The University of Dayton’s ArtStreet hosts ArtBeat, the annual visual and performing arts festival featuring performances by University of Dayton Community Artists-in-Residence, Dayton Contemporary Dance Company, Dayton Jazz Ensemble and other local and student performing groups. The festival will also feature a variety of food, professional and student art vendors and is held at the ArtStreet Amphitheatre. ArtStreet is located at the intersection of Lawnview Avenue and Kiefaber Street on the University of Dayton campus. For more information about ArtStreet, call (937) 229.5101 or visit http://artstreet.udayton.edu.”
Blue Man Group
VICTORIA THEATRE ASSOCIATION – SCHUSTER CENTER
September 28 – October 3, 2010
Some tickets are still available for the Blue Man Group’s touring production, part of their first national tour! From the official description, “Blue Man Group is best known for its widely popular theatrical shows and concerts that combine music, comedy and multimedia theatrics to produce a totally unique form of entertainment in a blissful party atmosphere.”
Ticket prices vary based on seat and multiple showtimes are available, with evening performances Tuesday through Sunday as well as weekend matinees. Visit the official website for information about the group, and The Victoria Theatre Association to learn about and get tickets for the show at the Schuster.
Part of it All
…AUDITIONS AND CASTING CALLS
Junie B. Jones: Jingle Bells, Batman Smells
TOWN HALL THEATRE – LANDMARK CHILDREN’S THEATRE COMPANY
Auditions: Saturday, October 2, 2010
Performances: December 3 – 19, 2010
Directed by Brittany Hayden-Hinkle (THT’s education director)
The Story: Everyone’s favorite girl is back and this time it’s personal! The holidays should be that special time of year when everyone spreads peace and goodwill… but not when Junie B. draws her sworn enemy’s name for the secret Santa gift exchange at school. Things get especially ugly when their music teacher announces that the two will perform together in the school’s holiday pageant…
Open auditions for this show will be held on Saturday, October 2nd beginning at 8:45am for those in grades 2 through adult. Those interested in auditioning for the show must register in advance of the audition date online at http://www.townhalltheatre.org or by calling the box office at (937) 433-8957. Actors must prepare (1) one-minute memorized monologue only (no song is necessary). Headshots or photos are required and resumes are encouraged. There will be a registration fee of $130 for participants if cast. The production begins rehearsals October 26th and will be held Mondays through Thursdays from 7-10pm and Saturdays 9-12pm at the theatre.
Schuster Center Celebration Choir
If you’re looking for to get involved in something musical but don’t have the time commitment to audition for a show, the Schuster Center Celebration Choir may be a great opportunity for you! The Choir was convened in 2003 to celebrate the opening of the Schuster Center for the Performing Arts, and its members enjoyed singing together so much that the temporary choir became a permanent group. This intergenerational, multi-ethnic group for adults of all ages mirrors the diversity of the Greater Dayton community and its repertoire encompasses a broad range of styles.
The SCCC is open to all and participation is free. It typically rehearses Tuesdays, although the schedule is flexible. Upcoming performances will be at the Kroc Center, Grande Illumination, and Wintergarden Wonderland at the Schuster Center. For more information, visit The Schuster Center Celebration Choir website, and to join the choir, contact Tina McPhearson at [email protected].
~KN
Katherine Nelson is a senior theatre major at Cedarville University who focuses on performance, playwriting, and stage management. She’s the Literary Intern with locally based Encore Theater Company, where contributors Shane Anderson and David Brush also work. ETC recently moved into the new arts collective space in the Oregon District, along with Zoot Theatre Co. & Rhythm in Shoes. Anderson, Brush & ETC just concluded their summer season of new musicals in downtown Dayton, which featured Johnathan Larson’s RENT, [title of show] & the new musical in development Next Thing You Know.
Tour Guides Needed for Oct 7-9 Conference
The Regional Neighborhood Network Conference is quickly approaching and we are in NEED of VOLUNTEERS for the Neighborhood Tours. We are looking for friendly ambassadors that can help acquaint the attendees with all of the fabulous things that Dayton has to offer!
RNNC Conference
October 7-9, 2010
Dayton Convention Center and Crowne Plaza Hotel
Needed:
1. Nightlife Tour Leaders (4) – Looking for energetic souls that can lead small groups to various hot spots in the Oregon District on Thursday evening from 8-10 p.m. A list of establishments will be provided and all arrangements will be set ahead of time. All you have to do is lead the way and enjoy a wonderful evening in the Oregon District. Must be 21 to be a tour leader.
2. Tour Assistants (5 morning / 5 Afternoon) – Looking for assistants for each scheduled tour on Friday. Assistants will ride on the bus with the participants, attend the tour, and return with attendees to the Dayton Convention Center. The assistant will be responsible for ensuring that the tour stays on schedule, all participants return to the conference, and be the point person for any possible issues with the participants during the tours. Tour Assistants will need access to a cell phone during the time of the tour.
3. Saturday Morning Market Tour Leader (5) – Can you think of a better way to start your Saturday morning? Tour leaders will lead small groups of participants to the 2nd Street Public Market Saturday morning from 9-10:30 a.m. Some groups will walk to the Market, others will be transported via Trolley. Participants and Tour Leaders will be able to enjoy everything that the 2nd Street Market has to offer on a bustling Saturday morning.
If you would like to fill any of these positions please let me know by September 29th by e-mailing [email protected] or calling 333-3814. All help is greatly appreciated!
Jane’s Best Bets (9/22 – 9/26)
Wow, it’s hard to believe that it is officially autumn! And in Dayton, do you know what “falls” in autumn? If your answer is leaves, sorry, you only get partial credit. Although leaves do fall in the autumn, there are also many fun festivals and events that fall during this time of the year! So let’s not waste anytime in checking out our options for the first week of fall!
On Wednesday, head to the Community Blood Center to Give the Best Pint in Town, as blood donations are vital to the health of our community. Whether you’re a pessimist or optimist, it really doesn’t matter. You can “B Negative” or “B Positive”, as the Community Blood Center is accepting of all types! Plus, you get a cool Octoberfest shirt for donating, which will be just in time for Oktoberfest going on at the Dayton Art Institute this weekend! Speaking of blood/health issues… are you tired of hearing biased opinions when it comes to our nation’s health care bill? If so, join HYPE (Helping Young Professinals Emerge) and the Troy, Tipp City, Covington, and Piqua Areas Chamber of Commerce for the presentation, Demystifying the Nation’s Health Care Bill, which will discuss an un-biased, non-partisan view on this important issue. In case anyone is wondering, I am by no means a politician (my friends tell me I’m too honest), nor do I have any political agenda. Also on Wednesday…if you enjoy outdoor activities and would like to volunteer at GearFest this year, make sure you attend the GearFest Volunteer Orientation. Or, if you had a rough day, perhaps you need a glass of wine, so check out the Pina Winery in Napa Valley Tasting at the Wine Gallery downtown.
On Thursday, put away your iPod for the day and tune into Mix 107.7 for their Radiothon for RMHC (Ronald McDonald House Charities). The event is happening all day (6:00AM-7:00PM), so even if your boss doesn’t let you listen to music at work and you work the standard 9-5 job, you still have 5 hours to be listening! You will also be able to make donations online and at some McDonald’s locations. Also Thursday…if you enjoy the theater scene, there are several plays from which to choose: Disney’s Alice in Wonderland Jr. at Town Hall Theatre, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels at La Comedia (dinner and a show), and August: Osage County at Wright State’s Festival Playhouse, which is about an Okalahoma family. I’m not sure why they didn’t just call it Oklahoma.
On Friday, if you don’t already have lunch plans and enjoy networking with other area young professionals, head on over to Murray’s Place for Generation Dayton’s ‘4th Friday Lunch’. If you are a UD grad like me and are itching for an excuse to make it back on campus, check out the ArtBeat Festival of the Arts, which will feature local and student performing groups, as well as food and art vendors. In downtown Tipp City, check out the Tipp City Mum Festival. Although the theme of this year’s festival is Law Enforcement, “Mum’s the Word! You Have the Right to Remain Silent”, you can see I’m not good at keeping mum about it…I just hope I don’t get in trouble for mentioning it here. If you’ve decided to spend Friday night at The Greene, be sure to check out the 80s cover band Stranger. And if you want to preview the Dayton Art Institute’s Oktoberfest, listen to the band Velvet Crush, and avoid the crowds, be sure to purchase tickets for their Preview Party, which is also happening on Friday. And, if you have extra tickets, feel free to send them my way!
On Saturday, get your walking shoes out to support one of two great causes. Participate in the St. Vincent de Paul – 2010 Friends of the Poor Walk or the Great Strides – Walk for Cystic Fibrosis. After getting your exercise in, if you’re the “sweet” type, head to the Montgomery County Fairgrounds for the Chocolate Festival. And if you’re the “salty” type, the Germantown Pretzel Festival is the place to be. Or, if you’re the healthy type, head over to Lebanon (the city, not the country) for the Country Applefest or to the Aullwood Audubon Center and Farm for the Aullwood Apple Fest. If you’re the shy type, head back to the Tipp City Mum Festival. If you enjoy Hispanic food and breaking piñatas, then check out the Hispanic Heritage Festival and Flea Market at College Hill Community Church in North Dayton. And, the “must attend” festival of the week is the DAI Oktoberfest, which will feature live entertainment, unique arts and crafts, and a variety of beers and international foods. Plus, if you attended the jumpstART event last week, you will be able to get in free with your admission pass! Or, check out this article to find out more about Oktoberfest AND how to win tickets from DMM! Also, just in case outdoor festivals are not your thing and you’d instead prefer to kick back and watch movies, make a trip to The Neon for the LGBT Film Festival, where several films will be featured, including Top Drawer Shorts, A Marine Story, and Violet Tendencies.
On Sunday morning, head to The Winds in Yellow Spring and then to The Little Art Theatre for Brunch and a Movie. Or, check out one (or more!) of the festivals you missed or liked so much that you want to explore again! The Aullwood Apple Fest, the Tipp City Mum Festival, the Pretzel Festival, and DAI’s Oktoberfest will still be happening places to be!
And now it’s time for the Dumb Joke of the Week. Drum roll please…
Why did Humty Dumpty have a great fall?
He wanted to make up for a lousy summer.
These are just a few best bets from the DMM Calendar. There are plenty more events listed there, so if you haven’t, I encourage you to check it out today! Also, if you have an event to share or promote, please submit it – it’s great marketing and better yet, it’s FREE! And finally, if you have a dumb joke to share, I’m all ears!
Have a great week Dayton!
DMF 2010 Q&A: Jesse Remnant &; the Trainwrecks//Eat Sugar
…as we are rapidly approaching this year’s edition of the Dayton Music Fest, we’ll be previewing participating bands with a little Q&A to help our loyal readers find out a little more about the bands. Here’s what we have for you today:
Jesse Remnant & the Trainwrecks
BAND NAME: Jesse Remnant & The Trainwrecks
HOME BASE (city): Dayton, OH
FORMED (year): 2008
STYLE OF MUSIC: indie/pop/rock
MEMBERS (names and instruments played):Jesse Remnant:guitar, lead vocals,
Eric Cassidy: guitar, vocals, Ken Hall: keys, vocals, Dan Stahl: Drums,
Bryan Lakatos: Bass Guitar
DISCOGRAPHY (release title and year): The Human Cannonball (2008)
NUMBER OF DMF APPEARANCES (and years): 1-2009
LATEST NEWS (what’s up?):we are working on finishing up an album which
should be released in the next few months
PLANS FOR 2011: see above
WEB SITE: myspace.com/jrandthetrainwrecks
MP3: Jesse Remnant & the Trainwrecks “Same Sun”
Download audio file (Same_Sun.mp3)
HOME BASE (city): Cincinnati, OH
FORMED (year): 2006
STYLE OF MUSIC: Synth Pop
MEMBERS (names and instruments played):
Aidan Bogosian – Vocals
Mike McBride – Synths
Jim Reynolds – Bass & Synths
Greg Poneris – Drums
SHARED INTERESTS OF BAND MEMBERS: Movies, Books, Muscle Cars, Breakdancing, Shark Week
DISCOGRAPHY (release title and year):
Eat Sugar – 2007
It’s Not Our Responsibility! – 2009
Levantense! – 2010
SONG THAT BEST REPRESENTS YOUR BAND (and why):
“Shadowside”. Because you never know what’s going to happen.
NUMBER OF DMF APPEARANCES (and years): 1 in 2009.
LATEST NEWS (whats up?): New record, Levantense!, out now.
PLANS FOR 2011: Touring & recording.
WEB SITE: http://www.eatsugarmusic.com
MP3: Eat Sugar “Shadowside”
Download audio file (Shadowside.mp3)