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Downtown Dayton Revival Music Fest Announces Schedule

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Here is your Downtown Revival Music Festival Schedule! (subject to change)

Saturday, September 8th

Budweiser Stage CareSource Stage Monster Stage
12:15 – 12:45
Prima Luce
Facebook
1:00 -2:00
Burnt Sugar 1:15 – 1:45
1:30 – 2:30 ReverbNation Facebook The Giant Steps
Bronze Radio Return Facebook
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2:15 – 2:45
2:30 -3:30 Customer Service and the Gem City Horns
Kristy Lee ReverbNation Facebook
3:00 – 4:00 ReverbNation Facebook
Griffin House 3:15 – 3:45
Facebook The Right Now
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4:00 – 5:15
The Werks 4:15 – 4:45
ReverbNation Facebook Crusher
5:00 – 6:15
Ivan Neville’s Dumpstaphunk 5:15 – 6:00
Facebook Wheels
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6:15 – 7:30
Cowboy Mouth 6:30 – 7:15
ReverbNation Facebook Motel Beds
ReverbNation Facebook
7:15 – 8:30
Guster
Facebook 7:45 – 8:30
Jordan Hull
8:15 – 9:30 ReverbNationFacebook
Guided by Voices
Facebook
9:00 – 10:15
Needmore
9:30 -10:45 ReverbNationFacebook
John Legend
Facebook

Sunday, September 9th

Budweiser Stage CareSource Stage Monster Stage
12:15 -12:45
Good English
1:00 -2:00
Stephen Kellogg & the Sixers 1:15 -1:45
1:30 -2:30 ReverbNationFacebook Lauren Eylise
Heartless Bastards ReverbNationFacebook
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2:15 – 3:00
2:30 – 3:30 Bad Sines
Red Wanting Blue ReverbNationFacebook
3:00 – 4:00 ReverbNationFacebook
Andy Grammer
ReverbNationFacebook 3:30 – 4:15
Green Light Morning
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4:15 – 5:30
Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe
Facebook 4:45 – 5:30
5:00 – 6:15 Buffalo Killers
Rusted Root ReverbNationFacebook
Facebook
6:00 – 6:45
6:15 – 7:30 The Cliftones
The Ohio Players ReverbNationFacebook
7:15 -8:30 7:15 – 8:00
Matt Kearney Brent James and the Contraband
Facebook ReverbNationFacebook
8:30 -9:45 8:30 – 9:45
Robert Randolph and the Family Band Tony Lucca
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9:30 – 10:45
Train
Facebook

R&B, Soul Singer Tony Williams to Perform at Oral Funk Poetry Show

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Tony Williams

If the name Tony Williams doesn’t ring an immediate bell, his voice probably will. Williams has performed with numerous hip-hop and R&B artists including Jay-Z, Nas, Rick Ross and Kanye West. In fact, Williams’ recent performance on West’s “All of the Lights” earned the vocalist his fourth Grammy.

Williams will be at the Loft Theatre in Dayton on July 20th to headline Oral Funk Poetry’s latest installment of “The Signature: A Poetic Medley Show,” This time around the theme is Poetic Soul Fusion and Fyah’ Stahtahs will play live jazz, funk, R&B and neo-soul music in addition to Williams’ performance.

Also on the bill is international poet I Am Tasha Jones, who’s opened for Lauryn Hill’s Moving Target tour and has performed with Erykah Badu. Columbus based poet Williams Evans will emcee the evening.

The show is 9-11pm on July 20th. Tickets are available through Ticket Center Stage’s website.

For information on future events from Oral Funk Poetry Productions, visit their website.

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Music Video Monday: June 18, 2012

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According to Okay Lindon’s Facebook page, the band has been hard at work to a follow up to their 2012 album, Rotating Dates.  A release date for the new project hasn’t been announced yet, but in the meantime you can check out the band live this Friday night at Blind Bob’s along with Roley Yuma, Post Coma Network and Bridget Egan.  For details on this and other upcoming shows, check out the Dayton Most Metro events calendar.

This week’s video features Okay Lindon performing one of my favorite songs from Rotating Dates, “Table Talk,” shot by Drexel Dave Sparks.

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Music Video Monday: June 11, 2012

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This Wednesday marks the latest edition in the Dirty Little Secrets series of shows at Wiley’s Comedy Club.  This time around the theme of the variety show is Social Consciousness and will feature comedy, debate and beatboxing from Dayton’s own ErratiC and Chubbs.  We’re featuring them as this week’s video with some footage of their performance at South Park Tavern.  Skip ahead to about 1:05 when the tunes really get rolling, and get more details on the Dirty Little Secrets Social Consciousness Show at the Dayton Most Metro events calendar.

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More Bands For Your Buck: Downtown Dayton Revival Music Fest Adds to Lineup

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Griffin House

15 bands is good, but 23 is even better.  If you haven’t already marked your calendar for the Downtown Dayton Revival Music Festival on September 8th and 9th, you’ve got 8 more reasons to do so.  Festival organizers have just announced the following additions to their lineup including:

Red Wanting Blue (Columbus)

Griffin House (Springfield native)

The Werks (Dayton/Columbus)

Needmore

Brent James and the Contraband

Burnt Sugar

Bad Sines (Dayton)

Wheels (Yellow Springs)

Wheels

“We are very excited to add this group of talented artists to our already exceptional lineup,” said Matt Luongo, President, Downtown Revival, LLC.    “With these additions to our existing lineup, as well as one more round of  bands to be announced at the end of May, we are confident there will be  something for everyone at the first ever Downtown Dayton Revival and cannot  wait to bring these great bands to downtown Dayton in September.”

That’s right, there are still more band announcements to come.  In the meantime, two day passes and are available at www.downtownrevival.com.  Early bird ticket prices are $55 and include entry into a contest for a VIP package upgrade including access to the VIP hospitality tent, invitations to a Friday night preview party, artist meet and greet, and other exciting upgrades.  Early bird tickets are limited in quantity and will be on sale until May 31st or  until sold out.

The Werks

CONFIRMED ARTISTS: John Legend, Train, Guided By Voices, Guster, Rusted Root, Heartless Bastards, Motel Beds, Red Wanting Blue, Karl Denson’s Tiny  Universe, Andy Grammar, Griffin House, Brent James and the Contraband, Mat  Kearney, Stephen Kellogg and the Sixers, Kristy Lee, Tony Lucca, Ivan  Neville’s Dumpstaphunk, Bronze Radio Return, Bad Sines, Burnt Sugar, The Werks, and Wheels.

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Dayton Music Fest Sets Dates, Opens Band Submissions

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Fall 2012 is shaping up to be a great season for music around town, and we’ve got yet another opportunity for music fans to go to some great shows and for local bands to get involved.  Dayton Music Fest 2012 marks its return to the first week of October with festival dates of October 5th and 6th, 2012 at locations around downtown Dayton.  More details will be reveled soon, but in the meantime, bands can submit their music for consideration by following this link. 

We’ll have more on Dayton Music Fest in the coming months here in the Dayton Music section of Dayton Most Metro.

Music Video Monday: April 23, 2012

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Last week Dayton’s own Ruckus Roboticus unleashed a brand new video for his new single, “Take Me to the Disco.”  Ruckus’ new album will be digitally released on Friday, April 27th.  That evening you can catch him at the UpDayton Summit After Party at the CADC.  The event is free for Summit attendees, $10 for everyone else.  More details are available at the Dayton Most Metro Events Calendar.

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Shrug, The Rebel Set & Sam at Eleven Play Cancer Benefit on Saturday

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The Rebel Set performing at Blind Bob's

One of the things that makes the Dayton music scene great is a willingness on the part of so many bands to play shows that help out the larger community (in addition to keeping us all entertained.  One such show is happening this Saturday (April 14th at Blind Bob’s in the Oregon District.  Shrug, The Rebel Set and Sam at Eleven will perform an evening of music for a mere $5 at the door.  That money will go to the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life in Greene County. More details are available at the Dayton Most Metro Events Calendar.

Guggenheim Grotto Comes to Canal Street Tavern

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The Guggenheim Grotto (Photo by Deborah Lopez)

Originally compared with Simon & Garfunkle, Dublin alt-folk duo The Guggenheim Grotto has been hard at work prepping a new album while touring in support of their third album, The Universe Is Laughing.  The album was largely written and recorded in hotel rooms and living rooms while the duo toured the United States.  They’ve been praised by NPR’s World Cafe and KCRW for their folk tunes mixed with a bit of electro-pop.

You can see Guggenheim Grotto tomorrow night (April 12th) at Canal Street Tavern along with Dayton’s own BJSR.  This will be BJSR’s last local show until August as Ben Rivet is heading out on the road in promotion of his Go W/The Flow project with local yoga instructor Tori Reynolds. 

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Music Video Monday: April 2, 2012

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This Friday (which also happens to be First Friday), the Dublin Pub is offering music fans a chance to check out some of the best in modern bluegrass with Bloomington, Indiana’s The New Old Cavalry.  They’ll give you plenty of opportunity to tap your feet along to some great arrangements that go from Bluegrass to Jazz to Psychedelia.  More info on this and other shows is available on our events calendar.

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Music Video Monday: March 12, 2012

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A few weeks ago, we told you about Oh Condor’s new cassette EP, Reflector, out now on Gas Daddy Go Records.  What we didn’t tell you is that the band also has a new music video.  You can catch them live on March 24 at South Park Tavern with the Lab Partners and The Flesh Pets.

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Music Video Monday: February 27, 2012

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First Friday is once again upon us, and there are tons of great options for live music this month.  There are also tons of great food options downtown so why not combine the two and head over to Jay’s Restaurant on 6th Street.  Puzzle of Light will be performing at 9pm so you can do a late dinner (reservations recommended) or just enjoy desert or something from the bar and some tunes.  Puzzle of Light will be joined by guest artist Laylia, a local dancer.

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Vinyl Party Tonight at UD ArtStreet

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If you haven’t already found that perfect thing to do tonight, grab your favorite record and head over to UD’s Artstreet Cafe for Vinyl Party Vol 2.  The free event is hosted by The Jaywalkers’ Sean Kaschak and sponsored by Omega Music on 5th Street.  It’s an opportunity to share your favorite music and meet new musically-minded people.  It runs from 7-9pm so if you do have other plans, you can make this your first stop.

It’s Here: 2 of 3 from Sean Kaschak on Vimeo.

Dayton Art Institute Announces 2012 Vectren Jazz & Beyond Series

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Fareed Haque

The Dayton Art Institute has long been a home for jazz in the Miami Valley with the Vectren Just Jazz series performances taking place on the first Thursday of March – November (save for July when they take a month off).  This year the series is being renamed the Vectren Jazz & Beyond Series and will feature performances from some established favorites as well as some newer artists.  All performances are 5:30-830pm in the Dayton Art Institute’s Shaw Gothic Cloister. Admission is free for museum members or $8 for non-members.

The 2012 Vectren Jazz & Beyond Season Lineup:

March 1: Fareed Haque Trio
April 5: Kick-N-Flava
May 3: Chicago Afrobeat Project
June 7: Soul Express
August 2: Dayton Jazz Orchestra
September 6: Rob Dixon Quartet
October 4: MathGames!
November 8: Puzzle of Light

Gas Daddy Go! Records Celebrates Releases from Motel Beds, Oh Condor

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Founded in 1989, Gas Daddy Go! Records had been mostly inactive for the past 10 years.  However, after the label’s relaunch in late 2011, the label has wasted no time in putting out some great local music.  Their first release was the Smug Brothers’ Treasure Virgins EP, which coincided with the label’s relaunch.  Treasure Virgins was the first in what will be a series of EPs released on cassette and accompanied by download codes.

“I’m excited to have the label up and running again,” said Don Thrasher, found of Gas Daddy Go! Records, upon the label’s relaunch. “I’m even more stoked that we’ve returned to our roots and are once again releasing new projects on cassette. Of course, now we have added the modern twist of being able to include a free download with each tape we release so we can offer the perfect balance of analog and digital.”

Oh Condor on stage at Blind Bob's (Photo by Carly Short)

Thrasher has teamed up with Smug Brothers bandmate and Dayton Music Fest co-organizer, Kyle Melton for this incarnation of the label.

Saturday, February 25th, will mark two more releases from Gas Daddy Go!: new EPs from The Motel Beds and Oh Condor, both on the cassette/download format.  Both EPs are currently available for pre-order at the official Gas Daddy Go! website.  There will be a release party for the “Low Noise” and “Reflector” on February 25th at South Park Tavern featuring performances by the Motel Beds, Oh Condor, Roley Yuma and Pretty & Nice (Boston).

Look for more local releases from Gas Daddy Go! later this year including music from King Elk, Astro Fang, Me and Mountains, Roley Yuma, and The Esther Caulfield Orchestra.

Music Video Monday: February 20, 2012

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It’s funny when things work out.  I spent all morning trying to find the perfect Presidents’ Day music video to no avail, but luckily, our friends at The Music Seen tipped me off to a great show happening this week with a slight presidential or rather First Lady connection.  Hailing from Louisville, KY, The Ladybirds will perform Thursday night at South Park Tavern with local openers, Army of Infants.  Check out our events calendar for more info.

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