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8-Bit Revival and the Lab Partners to Release Albums on April 2

March 16, 2010 By Juliet Fromholt 1 Comment

8bitRevival A while ago I had predicted that 2010 would be a big year for local music and between what’s already been released this year and what’s coming up, I stand by that prediction. Two big names in local music are teaming up for a joint release show on April 2nd at Blind Bob’s.

8-Bit Revival (pictured on the left) will unveil their second full-length album, You’ve Been Believed (Minor Manor) as they prepare to kick off a spring tour. The Lab Partners will celebrate the release of their latest album, Moonlight Music (Pravda Records). They’ll share the stage with Middletown’s Okay Lindon.

8-Bit Revival will also stop by WYSO’s studios on St. Patrick’s Day (March 17th) for a live performance on Kaleidoscope (8-11pm).

Monday Night Girl Fight Brings an All-Ages Show to C-Space

March 12, 2010 By Juliet Fromholt Leave a Comment

l_81c56c399f2e42c0ba3901c6e6c395f8 Start your week off with some good old fashion rock and roll. On Monday, March 15th, local ladies Jasper the Colossal will play host to national act The Dollyrots (Blackheart Records). It’s all an all-ages show called Monday Night Girl Fight at C{Space (20 N. Jefferson St, Dayton, Ohio 45402) and will also feature music from Sucker Punch Sally and Misunderstood. The doors open at 8pm, and entry is $5

Swearing at Motorists to Play Local House Shows

March 10, 2010 By Juliet Fromholt Leave a Comment

298549289_bd1825a732 It’s always an occasion for excitement when Swearing at Motorists plays a show in the Miami Valley, and their up coming trip to Dayton is no exception. They’ll be playing two very intimate house shows, one of which is already sold out.

There are a limited amount of tickets to the show on Thursday, March 18 so if you’re interested in going, I recommend getting tickets soon. Here’s how to do it.

Go to this link to purchase tickets to the show, and a few days before the show, location and details will be emailed to you. You’ve also got the option to get tickets by pledging to WYSO’s Spring Pledge Drive during Kaleidoscope on March 10 8-11pm.

Ed vs. Radio is Back

February 11, 2010 By Juliet Fromholt Leave a Comment

EVR--Flyer-2-13-2 Ed vs. Radio was a big name in local music between 2004 and 2006 when band members decided to pursue individual interests. Toward the end of last year, there were rumblings of the band’s return, and I’m happy to report that Ed vs. Radio is indeed back in action. Original members Jason Gilmore (guitar and vocals) and Jeff Coates (drums) will be joined by James Daniels on bass and Jasper the Colossal’s Paige Bellar on vocals.

Ed vs. Radio will be playing an all-ages show at the Attic in Kettering on Saturday, February 13. The following Friday (Feb 19th), they’ll hit the stage at Blind Bob’s with Me & Mountains, The Javeline Dance, and 8-Bit Revival. As a prelude, the band will be playing live on Kaleidoscope on Wednesday, February 10 beginning at 8pm on WYSO.

Looking Back on Local Music in 2009

December 29, 2009 By Juliet Fromholt 5 Comments

Skyline On 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?

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

November 25, 2009 By Juliet Fromholt Leave a Comment

Shrug Shrug 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

November 17, 2009 By Juliet Fromholt Leave a Comment

Bonneville 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.