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Juliet Fromholt

Looking Back on Local Music in 2009

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SkylineOn Saturday night I  was standing at Blind Bob’s in a huge crowd of new and old friends for HoliDayton.  It was a great night, and the perfect way to cap off a great year of music.

True, it hasn’t all been smooth sailing.  Bands have broken up or moved away.  Ace Music closed, and I’m still getting a lump in throat every I drive down Fifth Street and see the “store closing” sign on Gem City Records.

The good news is that the future of Dayton’s music scene is looking brighter than ever.  I counted at least 20 new releases from local artists in 2009.  We had our 5th Dayton Music Fest and our 7th HoliDayton.  We saw some of our favorite bands celebrate anniversaries and newer venues like Blind Bobs and the Dayton Dirt Collective increase their commitment to local artists.

I was originally going to write about some of my favorite local music moments of 2009, but there are simply too many to choose from.  Plus  it’s way more fun to hear from all you.  So tell me, Dayton Most Metro reader, what was your favorite musical moment from 2009? What or who surprised you this year and what albums and shows do you want to see in 2010?

Tis the Season for Holidayton

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HolidaytonSeven years strong, Holidayton brings together some of the area’s best bands to celebrate the year in music and enjoy the season with friends from near and far.  This year’s show will take place on Saturday, December 26th at Blind Bobs.  Two stages will play host to ten acts ranging from the singer-songwriter David Payne to the Story Changes who’ve just returned to town after touring with Hawthorne Heights and Nightbeast.  To sweeten the celebration, the Motel Beds and the Smug Brothers will be offering up new EPs the night of the show.

The Story Changes’ Mark McMillon will be on Kaleidoscope on Wednesday, December 23 to play an acoustic set and talk about Holidayton.  Tune in Kaleidoscope Wednesday nights, 8-11pm on 91.3FM WYSO or listen online at wyso.org.

Holiday Cheer Comes to the Dayton Dirt Collective

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BillyWillyThis year the Dayton Dirt Collective has become a home to many of Dayton’s aspiring comedians, and this Thursday, they’ll put a holiday spin on the laughs.  Friendly, West Virginia’s Billy Willy will headline an evening of music, comedy and good cheer at the Dayton Dirt Collective on Thursday, December 17th.  The show is called Billy Willy’s Miracle on Third Street will feature the songs and stories of Billy Willy and local comedians Michelle Metzner and I Que.  Local musician Akillis Green will perform live music at this Toys for Tots benefit show.

The show starts at 8pm, and the evening’s cost is a new, unwrapped toy or a $5 donation that’ll go to Toys for Tots.

Billy Willy, Akillis Green and show organizer, Shelly Hulce will be appearing on Kaleidoscope on WYSO on Wednesday, December 16th to talk about the show.  Kaleidoscope airs 8-11pm on 91.3FM or wyso.org.

Shrug to record live album at Canal Street Tavern, open for MINK reunion

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ShrugShrug recently celebrated their 15th anniversary of bringing music to Dayton and beyond.  That celebration will continue on Friday, November 27th at Canal Street Tavern, and it promises to be quite a treat for local music fans.  Shrug will open the show with a set of songs ranging from their 1995 album, Straight to Beta to present-day material.  Shrug’s set will be recorded for a live album (so come out and make some noise!).  The evening will be headlined by a reunited MINK, who took the Dayton music scene by storm in the 90’s.  It should be a great night to be thankful for our local musical offerings.

Shrug will also appear on Kaleidoscope on Wednesday, November 25.  They’ll be doing an acoustic set and chatting about Friday’s show, the live album, and their 15 years of making music.  Tune in from 8 to 11pm on 91.3FM WYSO or listen online at www.wyso.org

Bonneville Gears Up For Winter Tour, Stops by WYSO

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bonnevilleBonneville has accomplished a lot for a young band.  They participated in the Dayton Band Playoffs in 2002, before their freshman year of high school.  They’ve released several CDs, and in a few weeks, they’ll embark on a winter tour taking them from Columbus to Nashville and South Carolina.  Before their journey begins, they’ll perform at Canal Street Tavern on November 29.

This week, the band will appear on Kaleidoscope on WYSO (Wednesday 8-11pm) for a live  set and interview.

The Rebel Set to Release New Album on Saturday

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RebelSetThe Rebel Set is gearing up to release a follow-up to their debut album, Ghost Town Silence.  The new offering is called Across the Relentless Sea and will be available as both physical CDs and digital copies on iTunes, Amazon, etc on November 14th.  To celebrate the release, The Rebel Set will perform at the Oregon Express on November 14 along with fellow Dayton bands Akillis Green and To Catch a Matador.

The band will also be stopping by the WYSO studios on Wednesday, November 11th for a live performance and interview on Kaleidoscope at around 9pm.

Pacchia Grooves Into the Holiday Season

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pacchia_logoIn September, Pacchia introduced groove., a weekend concert series that marked a return to live music for the restaurant/bar. Recently, groove. announced its Pre-Thanskgiving rock show featuring music from The Story Changes, Stone the Mayor Sheriffs and Luxury Pushers on November 25.

Tonight on Kaleidoscope, WYSO listeners will get an update groove., including information on some upcoming shows.  Kaleidoscope airs 8-11pm every Wednesday night on WYSO.

Swearing at Motorists: WYSO on Wednesday, Canal Street on Thursday

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Back in mid-September there were whispers that Swearing at Motorists would be returning to Dayton after a 3 year hiatus and performing a single US show at Canal Street Tavern.  Those whispers have turned into shouts of joy as the show date rapidly approaches.  Tomorrow night (Thursday, Oct 29) Dave Doughman will be joined onstage at Canal Street Tavern by original Swearing at Motorists drummer (and current Smug Brother) Don Thrasher.  They’ll be playing 2000 release Number Seven Uptown in its entirety.  Completing an amazing evening of local music, the Smug Brothers will also perform along with Rev. Davis Kettering and Fab Gear DJs.  The doors at Canal Street will open at 8pm, and music is set to start at 9pm.

Dave Doughman will also be a guest on Kaleidoscope tonight (Wednesday) on WYSO.  The show is from 8-11pm, and Dave will be dropping by during the second half of the show, sometime after the open house at the Dayton Dirt Collective.

Horrorama is Friday – Get the Inside Scoop from the Organizers and Dr. Creep on WYSO

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horrorama 09It’s been over 20 years since Shock Theatre graced the TV sets of Dayton residents, but as Halloween approaches the Miami Valley, you can still catch Dr. Creep at many area events.  One event that’s been a become a seasonal tradition for fans of scary movies is Horrorama, a charity horror film marathon that’s been in the area since 1997.  Dr. Creep will be on hand to host this year’s festivities this Friday, October 23 starting at 7pm at the Englewood Theater.

Dr. Creep and two of the organizers of Horrorama will be guests on WYSO’s Kaleidoscope this Wednesday night, October 21 around 9pm.  Tune into WYSO at 91.3Fm or listen online at wyso.org.

State School Embarks on Tour, Stops by WYSO

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StateSchoolIf you haven’t checked out State School’s Cats in Boxes EP, you’re missing out on one of the fantastic newer bands Dayton has to offer. Fresh from their performance at Dayton Music Fest, this indie folk act is preparing for their upcoming Southern tour. But before they leave, they’ll be stopping by WYSO for a live set on Kaleidoscope, this Wednesday (October 14th).

You can catch Kaleidoscope on Wednesday nights, 8-11pm on 91.3FM, or you can listen online at wyso.org. You can also catch State School at their next local gig on November 8th at Blind Bob’s in the Oregon District.

Dayton Music Fest and Poster-tastic: Downtown on Saturday, WYSO on Wednesday

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dmf2009For many local music fans, the first week of October has become an unofficial holiday thanks to Dayton Music Fest.  The festival is celebrating it’s fifth anniversary by once again offering a fine sampling of over 30 local bands at a variety of downtown Dayton venues.  This year’s festival is October 3rd, and the excitement is building.  It’s a great opportunity to see a bunch of your favorite local bands in a single evening, but you needn’t be a part of “the scene” to enjoy yourself.  The festival is also the perfect opportunity to see just some of the amazing music Dayton has to offer every weekend.

There are also several local events that have popped up in conjunction with Dayton Music Fest.  One of them is  Poster-tastic, an art show celebrating local gig poster art, at Derailed Salon Hair Salon in the Oregon District.

On  September 30, Kaleidoscope will present a special Dayton Music Fest show with music from many of the festival bands as well as interviews with the organizers of Dayton Music Fest and the organizer of Poster-tastic.  Kaleidoscope airs Wednesday nights from 8 to 11pm on WYSO.

The Turkish Delights Win the 2009 Dayton Band Playoffs

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TurksWinIt was a packed house at Canal Street Tavern on Saturday, September 26 as the final round of the 2009 Dayton Band Playoffs began.  Oxymoronatron and the Turkish Delights each performed high energy sets for the crowd.  At the end of the night, the count began on the over 300 votes cast.  It came down to 4 votes to determine the Turkish Delights were this year’s winner.  You can catch both of the finalists live October 3rd at Dayton Music Fest.

Dayton Band Playoffs Final Round This Weekend at Canal Street Tavern

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CanalLogoThe 26th Annual Dayton Band Playoffs are coming to a close, but not before this Saturday’s highly anticipated final round.  The Turkish Delights will take the stage against Oxymoronatron at Canal Street Tavern in what is sure to be an amazing performance by both bands.

Remember, the winner of the Dayton Band Playoffs is determined by the audience so the only way to ensure that your pick will win is to show up.  Past winners include Magic Jackson, Orange Willard, Shrug and Brainiac.

Flotation Walls to Play Dayton Dirt Collective…and WYSO

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Flotation WallsSince it’s creation, the Dayton Dirt Collective has played host to many unique local and regional bands.  On Thursday, September 24th, Flotation Walls will make a return visit to the DDC as part of a handful of regional shows they’re playing with New York act Finding Fiction.  In addition to bringing their experimental pop arrangements to the DDC, Flotation Walls will also be making an accoustic appearance on WYSO’s Kaleidoscope on Wednesday, September 23rd 98-11pm).

You can tune into WYSO at 91.3FM or listen online via their website.  The performance will also be available to stream on WYSO’s website on Thursday, September 24th.  For more information on upcoming live performances on Kaleidoscope, check out the show’s Facebook page.