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Introducing Music Video Mondays

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I won’t even bother with all those jokes about “having a case of the Mondays.”  All I know is that after a weekend of enjoying the arts and music in the Dayton region, the first day back to work often needs a little extra kick.  So starting today (okay, technically starting unofficially last week), the Dayton Music section of DaytonMostMetro will be presenting Music Video Mondays.

Every Monday we’ll post a video that has something to do with music in our area.  If you shot some footage from a recent show, are in a band that just produced your first music video or just have a favorite you’d like to see featured on the site, send us a link in the comments, on DaytonMostMetro’s Facebook page or email it to [email protected]

Now, onto this week’s video, which comes to us from The Music Scene.  Astro Fang‘s been getting a lot of buzz recently as one of two local bands on the Midpoint Music Fest bill (Me & Mountains is the other band).  Another cool piece of Astro Fang news came last week when Semi Precious Weapons (who’s currently on tour with Lady GaGa) named them as one of two bands that they would like to sign.

So here’s Astro Fang performing their song Mr. Bloodsuck in Dayton earlier this year.

The Story Changes celebrates Dayton homecoming

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The Story Changes have been making tracks across the country for the last 8 weeks on their summer tour with fellow locals, Hawthorne Heights.  The tour wrapped up a few weeks ago, and now the band will celebrate their return to the Gem City with a show this Saturday night at Blind Bob’s.  They’ll be joined onstage by 8-bit Revival, Rad Company and Ed vs. Radio who may be going back into the studio this fall to work on a new album.  It’s a 21+ show that costs $5.

First Friday in Music: August Edition

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Another month has come and gone which means we’re due for another First Friday celebration in downtown Dayton.  Here’s your guide to some of the  musical offerings around the city this Friday night:

Reyna and Dana

—Canal Street Tavern will welcome the Black Who’s? to the stage around 9:30pm.  There’s also an extra special early/opening show by Rob MacPherson’s Rock & Roll Workshop.  That’s set to get started around 8pm (doors at 7:30pm)

–For something smooth, head over to J’Alan’s on Ludlow.  Reyna and Dana will be performing along with Al Holbrook.  Holbrook performed a few live tunes on WYSO’s Excursions earlier this week.  You can listen here.

—The Elderly Brothers will be playing at the Trolley Stop on 5th Street.  They bill themselves as cosmic Americana and are reported to have a great live show.

Team Void

-It’ll be a lovely evening to enjoy Garden Station on 4th Street, and you can explore a great community space while hearing some music courtesy of Luchador surf rockers Team Void.  They’ll be joined by A Shade of Red who just moved on to Round 3 of the Dayton Band Playoffs.  It’s free music starting at 8pm with a bonfire after the sun goes down.

-If Yellow Springs is a bit closer to home or you find yourself out that way and needing some live music, then check out Romeo Champagne at Peach’s Grill.  They’ll be joined onstage by Mercury Mouth for a $5 show that starts around 10pm.

What are you excited about doing on First Friday?  Share your plans for the evening in the comments.

Human Reunion release Arc De Square tonight at Blind Bob’s

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It feels like just yesterday that we were telling you about Human Reunion’s Carbonics 7″.  This weekend it’s time to celebrate the band’s debut full-length album, Arc De Square.  The album was recorded with Enon’s John Schmersal and is being released on Minor Manor.  Our good friend Kyle over at the Buddha Den has been offering up some great sample tracks from the album so check them out.

Or you can come to Blind Bob’s tonight (Friday) for the album release show featuring Human Reunion and their friends Astro Fang, The Dirty Socialites and Michigan’s Letter Camp.  The show is 21+ and starts around 9pm.

Lions Rampant, Sohio and Thee Pistol Whips tonight

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The last time the Lions Rampant were here, they were celebrating the release of their new album.  The Cincinnati band is making a return visit to the Gem City tonight.  They’ll be playing at Canal Street Tavern along with Sohio and Thee Pistol Whips.  The show gets started around 9:30pm and is $5.

Here’s a video of the title track from the Lions Rampant’s latest album, It’s Fun to Do Bad Things.

Bob Log III at South Park Tavern

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Bob Log III

We’re very lucky to have a chance to experience Bob Log III right here in Dayton this week.  I say experience because Log’s live shows are definitely an experience.  Log performs his unique take on Delta blues as a one-man band in a cannonball suit.  It’s a lively show and there’s usually some audience participation. Check out the video below of Log performing in San Francisco last fall.

Bob Log III will be at South Park Tavern tomorrow (Thursday) night along with Thee Pistol Whips and Pork Torta from Tucson.  Unlike most shows at South Park Tavern, this one is 21+ and costs $7.  The doors are at 9pm and the music starts at 10.

Last week for Dayton Music Fest submissions

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As we prepare for another week of great music in Dayton, I wanted to put a quick reminder out there that this is the last week to submit your band for consideration to play in this year’s Dayton Music Fest.  Submissions end on Saturday, July 31st so stop by the Dayton Music Fest website to get your submission off to the organizers before then.

To get you in the festival mood, here’s Swearing at Motorists playing at the first ever Dayton Music courtesy of our friends at the Music Seen.

Gilly’s features rock & roll from 3 local bands

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Gilly’s doesn’t often host rock shows, and when they do, it’s cause for great excitement.  This Saturday night is no exception when 3 great local rock bands will take the stage at the venue on the corner of Fifth and Jefferson.  It’s the second show for Floods, the new band we told you about a few weeks ago featuring Tod Weidner (Shrug) and Tim Pritchard (Flyaway Minion).  They’ll be sharing the stage with C. Wright’s Parlour Tricks who’ve been getting great reviews for their weekly pizza parlor gig.  Also on the bill is Me & Mountains, who’s reported to already be working on a followup to their self-titled debut album that was released last month.  The music gets started around 9:30pm, and admission is $5.

Here’s a sampling of music from Me & Mountains and C. Wright’s Parlour Tricks to get you in the mood.


Auburndale prepping new album/show this Saturday

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There’s been a lot of buzz since Auburndale came back from hiatus this winter and began work on a new album.  That album, Alive in the Dying City, is slated for release this fall.

You can hear a preview of the new album as well as an interview and acoustic set with Auburndale from this week’s edition of Kaleidoscope on WYSO.

You can also see Auburndale live this Saturday night at Blind Bob’s with the Sound for Language, Columbus’ Ships in Masses and Segments who are making their live debut.  This 21+ show is $5 and starts around 9pm.

Here’s some video of the band performing on Kaleidoscope earlier this week.

Griffin House to perform in Springfield, on WYSO

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Springfield native Griffin House has been getting a lot of attention.  He was featured on the Huffington Post and as one of CBS’ Emerging Artists.  This weekend, he’ll be back in his hometown to perform at a special event at the Wescott House on Saturday night.  Wright Now is a showcase of innovation in art and design and House will perform accompanied by the Now Device, a multimedia production company founded by fellow Springfield native Rod Hatfield whose work you may have experienced as part of the FilmDayton Festival this spring. Full information about the Wright Now event is available here.

House will also be stopping by the WYSO studios on Friday morning for a live performance and interview with Niki Dakota, host of Excursions.  Tune in to 91.3FM at 11am or listen online at wyso.org

Here’s a music video of House’s newest song “Head for the Hills.”

Bonneville unveils Drawing Maps

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This Friday will be your first chance to get a copy of Bonneville’s first full length album, Drawing Maps.  It’s more polished album overall than the band’s previous EPs and shows that this foursome has grown up a lot since their days playing together in junior high.

Here’s the title track:

You can pick up your very own copy and check out Bonneville live at their CD release party Friday night at Canal Street Tavern.  They’ll be joined onstage by Orange Willard with Michael Shoup opening.  The show is 18+ and costs $5.

Dayton Blues Fest this Sunday

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The Michelob Dayton Blues Festival is the second of three free summer festivals presented by the City of Dayton Department of Recreation & Youth Services and The Downtown Dayton Partnership.  It’s a day of music from Ohio blues acts beginning at 1pm.  San Antonio’s Jose’ Alvarez with Los Blancos will headline at 8pm.  The festival takes place at Dave Hall Plaza (Fourth & Jefferson Streets) and is hosted by Earl “Southside” Hayes

Jose Alvarez

Here’s the full lineup:

1pm  Austin “Walkin’ Cane” (Cleveland)
2pm  Swamp Rhinos (Dayton)
3pm  The Soulcasters (Dayton)
4pm  Average Joe’s (Dayton)
5pm  Jimmy Baker & Blues Encounter (Dayton)
6pm  Long Tall Deb & The Drifter Kings (Columbus)
7pm Mississippi Red & The Bumble-Bee-Licious Blues Band (Dayton)
8pm  Jose’ Alvarez with Los Blancos (San Antonio)

There’s also an after-party/birthday celebration for the Dayton Blues Society hosted by the Soulcasters.  That’s at Brixx Ice Company on First Street.  The music starts at 9:30pm.

Ruckus Roboticus releases The Chicks EP

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Local turntable master, Ruckus Roboticus has spent the last few month working on remixes of other artists’ materials.  This Saturday night (July 17th) is a celebration of Ruckus’ latest original effort, The Chicks EP.  It’s being released on his on own imprint, Dance Or Die Records, and features remixes from Frankie J (The Sound Republic), Hot Mess (Dirty Circuit / Drumz), and DJ Wood (Good Groove).

The release party is at Peach’s Grill in Yellow Springs and will feature sets from Ruckus himself and  local DJs Ill Poetic and Skratchmatik.  Admission to the 21+ show is $5.

Here’s one of the tracks from The Chicks EP
Chicks (Original Mix) by Ruckus Roboticus
THIS JUST IN: You can hear the radio debut of tracks from The Chicks EP this Friday night on WYSO during Around the Fringe.  Rev Cool and Andy will be spinning the tracks and offering you a chance to win a free download of Ruckus’ new EP.  You can hear it on WYSO 91.3FM, Friday night 8pm-midnight.  Thanks to Andy Valeri for the tip!

Local bands pay tribute to Nirvana

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It’s been over 15 years since Kurt Cobain’s death, and many of today’s musicians claim him as an influence.  On Saturday, July 17th, 10 local bands will pay tribute to Nirvana with “No Recess,” a show at Canal Street Tavern. This is another show put on by Dayton’s DJ Misterkid, and will feature both Nirvana covers and original material from each band.  DJ Joseph Nicholson will be spinning 90’s Alternative tunes between the bands.

Performers include:
idiedtrying.
Thee Pistol Whips
Atomic Euphoria
Gem City Saints
Splattertude
Sleepfleet
The Show
Red Blast Radio, with guests David A. Berry & Louie Wood jr.
Paige Beller with Jay Madewell and A Sides, B Sides
Shattered Reality