Dayton Battle of the Bands – Week 2 (Americana / Country / Folk)

🎶 DAYTON BATTLE OF THE BANDS 2026 CONTINUES!

Week 2: Americana / Country / Folk

Thursday, January 22, 2026 | The Brightside

We’re back for Week 2 of the 2026 Dayton Battle of the Bands — this week featuring an exciting mix of AMERICANA / COUNTRY / FOLK artists:

🎤 Amie Rulay
🐈 Catsteel
💨 Dak Janiels & The Holy Smokes
🌃 Open Sky Revival
💡 Wakelight

Not familiar with the artists? That’s the fun! DBOTB is your chance to discover brand new, original local music. Every in-person ticket buyer gets one vote to help choose the winning band. 🙌

🏆 The winner of this round earns a spot in the Dayton Battle of the Bands Finale — plus additional prizes!

📅 Event Details:

📍 The Brightside (905 E 3rd St, Dayton)
🕡 Doors: 6:30pm
🎵 Show: 7:15pm – 9:45pm
🏅 Winner Announced: approx. 10:15pm
👉 Arrive early so you don’t miss any of the performances!

🎟 Tickets: $10 advance / $15 at the door
Advance tickets strongly recommended!
Ticket link: https://tickets.venuepilot.com/e/dayton-battle-of-the-bands-week-2-americana-country-folk-2026-01-22-the-brightside-music-event-venue–4e0500

Your ticket purchase helps support production costs and prizes — thank you for fueling Dayton’s original music scene!

🔎 Important Notes:

📩 Ticket email missing? Check Spam/Junk. If your card was charged, you’re on the list.

👧🧒 All ages welcome! Under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

🚗 Free parking on both sides of the building.
🚫 No backpacks, outside beverages, or weapons.

🍽 No food truck is currently planned, but outside food is allowed (within reason). We highly recommend ordering from Tony & Pete’s, down the street on 3rd St.

🪑 General Admission. Seating not guaranteed, but we do our best.

🍺 Bar available with alcoholic & NA options.
🚫 No outside drinks allowed.

❌ Tickets are non-refundable. If you can’t attend, feel free to transfer your ticket or consider it a donation to the team supporting new, original music in Dayton.

🌨 Weather Notice: If roads are unsafe, a reschedule date will be announced.

See you at Week 2 as the competition continues! 🎶🔥