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Buffalo Soldiers: An Interview with Zachary Gabbard of Buffalo Killers

November 28, 2014 By Dayton Most Metro

The Cincinnati-based rockers Buffalo Killers have been busy since the beginning of this year.

First, they helped kick off this year’s Dayton Music Festival 10th year anniversary with a special show featuring a church choir in the  Christ Episcopal Church in downtown Dayton back in April.  They followed that with a coast to coast summer tour, which was in  support of the release of Heavy Reverie, which was released in May.  During their time on the road, the made their annual stop in  Austin, Texas and performed at South by Southwest “This past year was probably the wildest one,” bassist and vocalist Zachary  Gabbard says during our phone conversation.  “A lot more people, taking every band from everywhere, bunch of people think that  they are rock stars, and throw them into one city.   It was nuts.”

Whatever they will admit or not-Zachary, along with his brother and guitarist/vocalist Andy, and drummer Joseph Sealy-they are  fast approaching their own unique rock star status through their growing library of hook heavy, homegrown rock.  The music encompasses the rawness of blues and psychedelic basics.  Buffalo Killers play loud and unrestrained, free with a beauty and ease.  The trio recently added lap steel/guitarist Sven Kahn’s into the band this year.  The guys of the band knew Kahn’s for some time, with him filling in from time to time during shows, and playing in some during the recordings of their album, 3.

Music was always around when Zachary and Andy Gabbard were growing up in their home.  Along with hearing the classic records spin from Neil Young, Grateful Dead, and CSNY-their father would play some strung the guitar with friends, and co-workers after work.  When Zachary decided that he wanted to pick up playing on his own, he was given a bass because his father said that “guitar players are a dime a dozen.”  Andy started to play guitar at a young age as well, playing with a small Fender with a small neck.  Along with being taught by their father, Andy particularly would play along AC/DC records.

The Gabbard brothers formed their garage rock band Thee Shams in 1999, along with Sebaali, Max Bender, and Keith Fox.  Thee Shams released four albums on four record labels, and toured extensively.  The toll of the touring and recording took a toll on the band, and the band broke up in 2005.  “It became where we were obviously the three guys (Zachary, Andy, and Sebaali) that were committed to this project,” Gabbard explained.  “Us three were ready to go-that’s all we wanted to do.  So when it started to slow down, we just say let’s start over.”

The newly formed trio of Buffalo Killers quickly picked up where their previous band left off.  They started to gain followers everywhere they went, and even caught the eye of the folks over at Alive Records.  The record label received the five-song demo that Zachary sent out to several other labels.  It took less than a week for Alive to call the band to sign them.  The first album under the label helped Buffalo Killers obtain the opportunity to go play a string of shows with The Black Crowes in 2007.  When they returned from touring with The Black Crowes, the band went to work on their second album, Let It Ride, with Black Keys guitarist/vocalist Dan Auerbach serving as producer.  With their time being under the Alive Records name, Buffalo Killers would go on to release three more albums: 3 (2011), Dig. Sow. Love. Grow. (2012), and the 2013 Record Store Day only release of Ohio Grass.

This past year, Buffalo Killers made the move over to Sun Pedal Records, and subdivision of Warner Bros.   The goal wasn’t to move on from Alive, because the band were happy being with them.  The people from Sun Pedal started showing up at the shows more.  Conversations began to become more and more frequent, to which the decision was made to make the move.  “Alive was super good to us,” Gabbard says.  “It just worked out.  They were into doing the record, and making it come out fast.  With them having distribution through Warner Bros., we all knew that the records could get out there more.  Alive were supportive, and helped us get the deal done with Sun Pedal.  It was good for everyone.”

While working on the direction and vision of producer Jim Wirt (Fiona Apple, Incubus), Heavy Reverie and their second release this year Fireball of Sulk have given Buffalo Killers a more cleaner sound while maintain their hard rocking ways and reducing the overdubs being used.  While both Gabbard brothers would rely on each other with the vocals, and self-produce most of the albums, working with Wirt also helped the band get out of their comfort zone.  “We were open to anything,” Gabbard says.  “Jim captured it well.”  The making of Fireball of Sulk was documented with a camera crew and photographers to release in relation with the record.  The filming included learning the songs to recording them, which allows their fans and others to take a peek into the process of making the album.

When it’s all said and done, 2014 will be remembered to being some kind of year for Buffalo Killers.  Under the Sun Pedal name, they have been getting more exposure, including being in a segment on Last Call with Carson Daly this summer when they on the West Coast.  “Ah man, that was a big deal for us,” Gabbard gleefully mentions.  “My kids think it’s the biggest thing in the world.”

The band also have a new place to practice, Zachary’s home in the country outside of Dayton and Cincinnati.  “We can get as loud as we want out there,” Gabbard says.

Something that bearded fellas of Buffalo Killers have no problem doing.

Buffalo Killers will be performing at Canal Public House in support of their latest album Fireball of Sulk with Good English and Tombstone Tremblers.  Friday November 28th.  Doors open at 7.  Show is at 10.  $10.00 Day of Show.

Filed Under: Dayton Music Tagged With: Buffalo Killers, Canal Public House

Buffalo Killers Kick Off DMF’s 10th Year Anniversary With Special Show

April 21, 2014 By Dayton Most Metro Leave a Comment

For the past nine years, the Dayton Music Fest has spotlighted the burgeoning music scene in Dayton, Ohio.  Founded by Dan Clayton, Andy Ingram, and Shawn Johnson, the Dayton Music Fest features artists and bands from all around the area over two days in several area establishments.  Within walking distance from each other, festival attendees are able to experience live, local music in ways that they never thought possible.  The event also allows people who don’t come down and watch live shows often the opportunity to witness the rich musical talent that is coming out of Dayton.

Now curated by Kyle Melton and Don Thrasher, the tenth anniversary of the Dayton Music Fest will undoubtedly be one of the best yet.  For starters, the DMF organizers, along with David C. Obenour and Ghettoblaster Magazine, will be having their kickoff event this Friday night at Christ Episcopal Church in downtown Dayton (20 West First Street).  The kickoff event will feature Dayton’s/Cincinnati’s own Buffalo Killers.

Lead by songwriting brothers Zachary and Andrew Gabbard, along with Joseph Sebaali and Sven Kahns, Buffalo Killers have drawn the attention of the likes of The Black Crowes’ own Chris Robinson and Dan Auerbach from the Black Keys.  Robinson enjoyed the band so much that he even invited the Buffalo Killers to open a string of dates.  The band’s previous albums, Buffalo Killers (2006), Let It Ride (2008), 3 (2011), Dig. Sow. Love. Grow. (2012), Ohio Grass (2013) present signature hook heavy homegrown rock n roll play with an undeniable Southern psychedelic tone.

Buffalo Killers have recently released their fifth studio album, Heavy Reverie this month via Sun Pedal Recordings.  Heavy Reverie was recorded in Cleveland, OH at Crushtone Studios with producer Jim Wirt (Incubus, Fiona Apple).  The show on Friday will feature a backing choir accompanying the band for select songs,  truly a once in a lifetime experience that fits perfectly into Dayton Music Fest’s vision each and every year.

Tickets are limited to 250.  Advanced sales are available through Monday at: http://daytonmusicfest.bandcamp.com/, and additional tickets will be available at the door.

Also on the night of the show, Toxic Brew Company will be releasing the limited edition Buffalo Killer Brown Ale.  The tapping will be at 5pm.

 

Filed Under: Dayton Music, The Featured Articles Tagged With: Buffalo Killers, Dayton Music, Dayton Music Fest, Ghettoblaster

Downtown Dayton Revival Music Festival Band Spotlight – Volume I

August 15, 2012 By Dayton Most Metro 5 Comments

On September 8th and 9th, Dayton will be participating in the first annual Downtown Dayton Revival, a festival that will celebrate music of all kinds.  With three stages planned to be set up, people that attend the festival will be enjoying chart-topping entertainers, up and coming talent, along with some artists and bands that have become classics over the years.

Buffalo Killers

Andy Gabbard, Joe Sabaali, Zach Gabbard

One of the bands that will be taking the stage is the boys from Cincinnati, Buffalo Killers.  The trio consist of brothers Andrew (vocalist and guitarist) and Zachary Gabbard (bass guitarist), along with drummer Joseph Sebaali.  In 1999, Zach formed a garage rock band Thee Shams.  The band released four albums before disbanding.  In early 2006, Sebaali joined the brothers to form what the band is today.

Buffalo Killers have released four albums since their inception.  The first self-titled album was released in 2006.  The album was originally set to be a five-song demo that was going to be released independently.  However, the band received a call from Alive Records wanting the band sign with them.  The band agreed, and went to the studio and recorded an additional five songs.  The band quickly developed a following that included The Black Crowes lead singer, Chris Robinson.  Robinson loved the band so much he had the band open up for the The Black Crowes fall tour in 2007.  In 2008, Buffalo Killers released their second album, Let It Ride.  The album was produced by Black Keys guitarist/vocalist Dan Auerbach.  3, the band’s third album, was released in 2011.  And just recently, the band released Dig. Sow. Love. Grow.

Buffalo Killers’ undeniable sound is pouring with their influences from the music they grown up listening to-Neil Young, The Grateful Dead, Rolling Stones.  With their garage rock roots still embedded, they also have a Southern psychedelic sound with them.  Without question the minute you start to listen to the band’s music, you instantly become infatuated.

Burnt Sugar

Our second band that will be highlighted helms from the streets of New York.  In 1999, guitarist and writer Greg Tate wanted to start a band and experiment with playing music outside of the boundaries.  Burnt Sugar, as he named the band, started to dig into the libraries of great soul and funk legends Chaka Khan, Nina Simone, George Clinton and the P-funk All Stars, along with jazz musician Miles Davis, and big band great Duke Ellington.  As the band improvises while playing, Tate will direct them by doing conducting them.  The unusual 12 person mash-up themed band has seen over 40 musicians come and play.

Burnt Sugar has over 15 albums out, with their latest in 2011 All Ya Needs That Negrocity.  Each album highlights the bands distinctive sound of soul, jazz, funk, blues, rock, and reggae.  A perfect blend of styles soar through each album.

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Rusted Root

 

90’s music is still widely popular throughout the United States.  Many consider the decade to be the best time for music ever.  One band that is still seeing fans come in hordes for their live shows, and will see their share of fans at the Downtown Revival is the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania band, Rusted Root.

Rusted Root released their first major-label album in 1994, When I Woke.  Now, in the 20th year as a band, the band have released 7 albums and sold over 3 million records worldwide.  In the fall of this year, Rusted Root plans on releasing their new album, tentatively titled Fortunate Freaks.  “Send Me On My Way” has become the band’s most popular song, both commercially and with fans.  Rusted Root’s blend of acoustic and rock, mixed with influences from the many musical styles of the world have given the band a following that many compare them to the likes of the Grateful Dead and Dave Matthews Band.  Having talked to some people that have seen Rusted Root perform live, I have been told that their jam sessions during their live shows is simply poetic.

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 The Cliftones, Robert Randolph and the Family Band

The Cliftones

The Cliftones will be generating some dancing with the crowd at the Downtown Revival.  The 10 piece Cincinnati-based band will be supplying the masses with rich reggae music.  On the band’s website, they declare that ‘the crowd always leaves their show a sweaty mess every time’.   If you are a fan of The Gladiators, The Congos, and of course the best reggae singer possibly of all time-Bob Marley, then you won’t be disappointed with The Cliftones performance.

If Rusted Root, and The Cliftones are not simply enough to satisfy your appetite for soul music, Robert Randolph and the Family Band are going to make sure that changes in a hurry.

Randolph was trained as a pedal steel guitarist in his church at the age of fifteen.  By the age of nineteen, he started to get interested in listening and watching guitar legend Stevie Ray Vaughan.  The influence of the way Vaughan played gave Randolph the fuel to evolve his way of playing the pedal steel.  The change caused people to take notice quickly.

Randolph and the Family Band started playing together around 2000.  They started like most bands do small venues and local watering holes.  Rapidly, the band started to sell out clubs.  The band has played with great musical talent.  Eric Clapton, Dave Matthews, B.B. King are some of the people who have had the pleasure of performing with the band.

According to Randolph, the group’s sound is inspired by successful 70s funk bands such as Earth, Wind & Fire and Sly & the Family Stone.  The live shows are legendary.  Randolph is known to bust a moves while the band’s go into a jam session.  Crowd involvement is greatly encouraged.  Dayton-you have been put on notice.  You better be ready to get down, and dance the day and night away as the smooth soul and vibrate funk come out of the band during their performance.

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Downtown Revival is without question going to be showcasing a lot of diverse music from all walks of life.  And that is why this is going to be an amazing weekend.  More highlights of the bands performing on the 8th and 9th of September headed your way…

See all of our Downtown Dayton Revival Music Festival Band Spotlights

  • Downtown Dayton Revival Music Festival Band Spotlight – Volume I
  • Downtown Dayton Revival Music Festival Band Spotlight – Volume 2: Werking Hard On The Duck Farm
  • Downtown Dayton Revival Music Festival Spotlight – Volume 3: Shake! Shake! Shake! with Bronze Radio Return
  • … more to come…

Filed Under: Dayton Music, The Featured Articles Tagged With: Buffalo Killers, Dayton Music, Downtown Dayton Revival Music Festival

Buffalo Killers Celebrating Dig Sow Love Grow, Looking Ahead to the Fall

August 10, 2012 By Juliet Fromholt 1 Comment

A little over a year ago the Buffalo Killers were celebrating the release of their third full-length album, simply titled “3.” But the three piece band hasn’t let the last 12 months go by quietly. In addition to a steady schedule of touring, the Buffalo Killers spent some time at Candyland Studios in Cincinnati working with engineer Mike Montgomery on what would become their fourth full-length.

Dig Sow Love Grow was released nationally on Tuesday via Alive Records and is available at local record stores and digitally. The Buffalo Killers will celebrate the release locally with a show this Saturday (August 11th) at Canal Street Tavern. Joining them onstage is Goodbye, a new band featuring M Ross Perkins, Ian Kaplan, Nick Eddy and Chris Green.

Following Saturday’s show, the Buffalo Killers will begin touring in the support of the album. Your next local opportunity to see them live will be at the Downtown Dayton Revival Music Festival in September. The festival is two days and features 3 stages with over 30 bands including Robert Randolph and the Family Band, Rusted Root, Burnt Sugar and many more. The Buffalo Killers are scheduled to perform on Sunday, September 9th at 4:45pm on the Monster Stage.

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(“Circle Day” – from the Buffalo Killers “3” album)

Filed Under: Dayton Music Tagged With: Buffalo Killers, Canal Street Tavern, Dayton Music, Downtown Dayton Revival Festival

GearFest Brings Music to the Great Outdoors

September 28, 2011 By Dayton Most Metro Leave a Comment

The great outdoors will get a little louder this weekend as the seventh annual GearFest sets up at Eastwood Metro Park.

The original vision for the festival was to create an event that brought the outdoor community together and showcased all the resources available in the area, said Tom Helbig, special events coordinator for Five Rivers MetroParks in his fifth year working on GearFest.

“The festival really offers something for everybody,” said Helbig. “There’s a lot of opportunity to get involved in the outdoor activities and competitions. But then, if you’re just going to check out the scene, there’s all the vendors, the beer garden and the music.”

“I’m very excited about the music line-up this year. We always try to match the type of music at the festival with the outdoor culture, so expect a folk/Americana/jam band vibe from the sound.”

GearFest was originally located at PNC 2nd Street Market, before moving to Eastwood Metro Park four years ago.

“Moving to Eastwood Metro Park gave us the ability to grow the event,” said Helbig

He said organizers hope to partner with a big name sponsor and eventually bring in a high profile, national act.

“The music is getting better each year,” said Helbig. “This is the best line-up the festival has had in my time coordinating it.”

Helbig said he is especially looking forward to the Buffalo Killers show Saturday at 6 p.m.

The Buffalo Killers (Photo by Erin Volk)

This is the first time the Buffalo Killers, a Cincinnati three-piece, have played GearFest, said Zach Gabbard, bassist and vocals.

The other band members are Gabbard’s younger brother Andrew on guitar and vocals and Joey Sebaali on drums.

Though this is their first time at GearFest, the band is no stranger to Dayton.

“In the last couple of years, we’ve been hitting Dayton pretty hard,” said Gabbard. “We were there a few weeks ago for the Dayton Music Festival.”

Gabbard said they have been playing the Dayton area more since they all recently moved north out of Cincinnati.

“Dayton is a very cool town,” said Gabbard. “It’s got a great music scene. People love coming out to see shows and have a good time.”

The Gabbard brothers write all their songs, have countless albums under their belts and are very comfortable playing with drummer Selaabi.

“We just put out a brand new album called ‘3’,” said Gabbard. “So we’ll definitely be playing a lot of that this Saturday.”

Even with the success of the Buffalo Killers- they opened for some Black Crowes shows in 2007 and Dan Auerbach of the The Black Keys produced their 2008 sophomore album “Let It Ride” – Gabbard still remains humble.

“I didn’t have any concept that I could ever make a living playing music,” Gabbard said. “Now, to play and perform for people is the best part of my day.”

He said seeing the success of bands like Guided by Voices, Brainiac and the Afghan Whigs was a great inspiration for him.

“We’re excited for GearFest,” said Gabbard. “Anything to get people outside.”

Check out the Buffalo Killers songs, albums and tour dates at their website: http://www.buffalokillers.com/

For more information on GearFest or to volunteer visit: http://www.metroparks.org/gearfest/

Filed Under: Dayton Music Tagged With: Buffalo Killers, Dayton Music, GearFest

Buffalo Killers To Unveil New Songs on Kaleidoscope, Perform at Peach’s Grill

May 25, 2011 By Juliet Fromholt Leave a Comment

The Buffalo Killers

Tonight you can catch the Buffalo Killers live on the air on WYSO during Kaleidoscope.  They’re performing at Peach’s Grill in Yellow Springs on Friday, May 27th beginning at 10pm.  On tonight’s radio show, which begins at 8pm, the band will unveil some new songs from the album they’re releasing later this summer.  The local release party for “3,” is scheduled for Friday, July 15th at Canal Street Tavern.  The Buffalo Killers will be joined onstage by R.Ring, a collaboration between Kelley Deal and Mike Montgomery that recently did a month long residency at South Park Tavern.  You can hear a preview track from “3” by clicking here.

Kaleidoscope airs every Wednesday night on 91.3FM WYSO and stream live on www.wyso.org.

Filed Under: Dayton Music Tagged With: Buffalo Killers, Canal Street Tavern, Dayton Music, Kaleidoscope, Peach's Grill, WYSO

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Sat 10

Sun 11

6:30 am - 4:30 pm

Aullwood Audubon’s Birdathon

May 5 @ 6:30 am - 4:30 pm

Aullwood Audubon’s Birdathon

It’s time again for good fun, good friends and good birding with Aullwood Audubon’s Birdathon 2025 brought to you by...

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Oh Boy Sweets

May 5 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Oh Boy Sweets

We are retired veteran own truck that serves up so amazing sweets and food to go along with them! Your...

10:30 am

Montgomery County’s State of the County

May 5 @ 10:30 am

Montgomery County’s State of the County

This event is designed to showcase the progress we’ve made, our investment in critical services and our vision for the...

11:00 am - 9:00 pm Recurring

$1 Oysters

May 5 @ 11:00 am - 9:00 pm Recurring

$1 Oysters

all day monday oysters are just $1 when ordered in increments of 6 valid in the bar or at tables

12:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Cinco de Mayo

May 5 @ 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Cinco de Mayo

Join us for our annual Cinco de Mayo celebration, where we will be honoring the rich cultural and culinary history...

$40
4:00 pm - 9:00 pm

5 de Mayo

May 5 @ 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm

5 de Mayo

OPEN- A new way to enjoy this festive day! Offering a tasty El Meson style buffet with Mexican flavors and...

$25
5:30 pm

Cruise-In Night

May 5 @ 5:30 pm

Cruise-In Night

Mondays at Flying Pig Tavern Cruise-In Night . Cruise-in night will be held EVERY Monday beginning May 5th from 5:30 -...

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Mommy and Me Yoga

May 5 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Mommy and Me Yoga

You asked for it, and here it is- EVENING Mommy and Me Yoga at The Well! https://bit.ly/mommyandmeyogathewell But it's not...

$18
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8:00 am - 12:00 pm

The Beanhive Coffee Company

May 6 @ 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

The Beanhive Coffee Company

8:00 am - 5:00 pm Recurring

Bargain Tuesday: $6.50 Movie Day

May 6 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Recurring

Bargain Tuesday: $6.50 Movie Day

Tuesday at the Neon in Downtown Dayton movies are just $6.50

$6.50
11:00 am - 1:30 pm

El Caporal Food Truck

May 6 @ 11:00 am - 1:30 pm

El Caporal Food Truck

Partnership with the El Caporal Restaurants in Mason and Liberty to bring restaurant quality food to you!

4:00 pm Recurring

Half Price Wine every Tuesday

May 6 @ 4:00 pm Recurring

Half Price Wine every Tuesday

We're pouring amazing boutique wines from independent winemakers around the world, join us for a glass at half price any...

4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Lumpia Queen

May 6 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Lumpia Queen

The Lumpia Queen specializes in the most popular dishes of the Philippines. 1 Lumpia Crispy Filipino Spring Rolls Perfectly hand...

4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Oh Boy Sweets

May 6 @ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Oh Boy Sweets

We are retired veteran own truck that serves up so amazing sweets and food to go along with them! Your...

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Tai Chi & Qigong at the River

May 6 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Tai Chi & Qigong at the River

Offered by Immortal Tree Qigong. Each hour-long Tai Chi & Qigong session will start with breathing exercises, warm up, and...

Free
8:00 pm - 11:00 pm Recurring

Open Mic Night

May 6 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm Recurring

Open Mic Night

Get ready for your weekly refill of music during Tuesday Open Mic Night at Peach's Grill with host Kyleen Downes....

9:45 am - 3:00 pm

ILLYS Fire Pizza

May 7 @ 9:45 am - 3:00 pm

ILLYS Fire Pizza

We are a mobile wood fired pizza company that specialize in turkey products such as Turkey pepperoni, Italian Turkey sausage,...

10:30 am - 11:30 am Recurring

Preschool Storytime with Chef Lester

May 7 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am Recurring

Preschool Storytime with Chef Lester

Join us for stories, songs, and other fun learning activities designed to develop the language, literacy, and social skills your...

12:00 pm - 7:00 pm

wrappin&rollincafe

May 7 @ 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm

wrappin&rollincafe

Southwest Chicken Wrap Marinated Chicken, Cheddar Cheese, Zesty Cilantro Lime Sauce, Black Beans/Grilled Corn Mix, Lettu... $11.00 Club Wrap Marinated...

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

South Dayton Young Professional Spring Speed Networking

May 7 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

South Dayton Young Professional Spring Speed Networking

South Dayton Young Professional Spring Speed Networking Welcome to the South Dayton Young Professional Spring Speed Networking Event! Are you...

Free – $10
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Live Music from Danny Voris at Whisperz Speakeasy

May 7 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Live Music from Danny Voris at Whisperz Speakeasy

Beginning Wednesday, April 16 and continuing every Wednesday thereafter, talented local classical guitarist, performer, and educator, Danny Voris, will perform...

5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Yoga – Arcade Arts & Wellness

May 7 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Yoga – Arcade Arts & Wellness

The 2025 Arcade Arts & Wellness Series is a rejuvenating journey with a variety of local yoga instructors amidst the...

Free
5:30 pm - 8:00 pm

The Lumpia Queen

May 7 @ 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm

The Lumpia Queen

Chicken Pancit w/1 Lumpia The Signature Dish of Philippines! Made with Boneless and Skinless Chicken Thighs, Fresh Vegetabl... $10.00 Chicken...

5:30 pm - 8:00 pm Recurring

Wannabe Tacos

May 7 @ 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm Recurring

Wannabe Tacos

Dayton area business serving up tacos, tots and dogs. Our specialty all-beef hots and loaded tots are piled high. And...

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11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Partnering for Peace: WWII & Beyond – Conversation with Sir Dermot Turing

May 8 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Partnering for Peace: WWII & Beyond – Conversation with Sir Dermot Turing

Join us for a special event with Sir Dermot Turing, nephew of the legendary codebreaker Alan Turing, as we explore...

Free
11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Fashion Show and Dessert Auction

May 8 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Fashion Show and Dessert Auction

Come join us for a fabulous day filled with the latest fashion trends and delicious desserts up for auction. Get...

$75
11:30 am - 12:15 pm Recurring

Art Start Pre-School Storytime

May 8 @ 11:30 am - 12:15 pm Recurring

Art Start Pre-School Storytime

Art Start Pre-School Storytime 2nd Thursday of the month 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM Rosewood Arts Center 2655 Olson Dr....

Free
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Recurring

Open Coworking

May 8 @ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Recurring

Open Coworking

Join us in The Hub for open co-working from 12pm to 5pm. Ever wonder how The Hub could work for...

12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Sisters: A Cyanotype Series by Suzi Hyden

May 8 @ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Sisters: A Cyanotype Series by Suzi Hyden

The Dayton Society of Artists is pleased to present Sisters, a cyanotype series by our member Suzi Hyden. This show...

Free
12:00 pm - 8:00 pm Recurring

Launch Pad

May 8 @ 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm Recurring

Launch Pad

Meet the people you need to move your business forward This monthly LaunchPad event series brings you opportunities to expand...

Free
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Recurring

Thursday Night Wine Tastings at Meridien

May 8 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Recurring

Thursday Night Wine Tastings at Meridien

Our reps choose a handful of great wines every week for tasting.  Purchase individual tastes or a flight.  If you...

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Recurring

Grapes & Groves

May 8 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Recurring

Grapes & Groves

Join us every Thursday to Taste Wine at your own pace. Each Thursday we will have one of our highly...

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9:00 am Recurring

Hot Yoga & Reiki

May 9 @ 9:00 am Recurring

Hot Yoga & Reiki

Come join us for hot yoga class Fridays at 8:00a!!! $25 Drop-In; yoga packages and memberships available! We're going to...

$25
11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Twisted Greek

May 9 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Twisted Greek

11:00 am - 2:30 pm

Cousins Maine Lobster

May 9 @ 11:00 am - 2:30 pm

Cousins Maine Lobster

11:30 am - 1:00 pm

Mother’s Day Brunch

May 9 @ 11:30 am - 1:00 pm

Mother’s Day Brunch

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$25
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Recurring

Sisters: A Cyanotype Series by Suzi Hyden

May 9 @ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Recurring

Sisters: A Cyanotype Series by Suzi Hyden

The Dayton Society of Artists is pleased to present Sisters, a cyanotype series by our member Suzi Hyden. This show...

Free
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

PEACE TALKS: DSA’s Spring Juried Exhibition

May 9 @ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

PEACE TALKS: DSA’s Spring Juried Exhibition

The Dayton Society of Artists (DSA) proudly presents PEACE TALKS, our annual spring juried exhibition. This timely exhibition reflects on Dayton’s...

Free
4:00 pm - 8:00 pm Recurring

Xenia Food Truck Rally

May 9 @ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm Recurring

Xenia Food Truck Rally

Grab family, friends, picnic blanket, or chair and join Xenia Food Truck Rallies every Friday till August from 4-8PM for...

4:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Briella’s Hot Dogs

May 9 @ 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Briella’s Hot Dogs

Step up to Briella's, where we transport you to the bustling streets of the big city with our authentic Chicago...

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8:00 am - 9:00 am Recurring

Free HIIT Bootcamp

May 10 @ 8:00 am - 9:00 am Recurring

Free HIIT Bootcamp

This is a high-intensity interval training and bootcamp style class hosted by Virgil Carter from Express Fitness Studio at Dick's...

Free
9:00 am - 11:00 am

Spring Migration Bird Walk

May 10 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am

Spring Migration Bird Walk

Your guide’s favorite time of the year! We’ll be looking for our year-round residents, and colorful spring migrants like Baltimore...

9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Assembling Picnic Tables for the Sycamore Trails

May 10 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Assembling Picnic Tables for the Sycamore Trails

🌳 Join the Miamisburg Rotary for a Day of Park-Building Fun! 🛠️ We’re teaming up to assemble picnic tables for the brand-new Sycamore...

10:00 am - 11:00 am Recurring

Fundraiser YOGA

May 10 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Recurring

Fundraiser YOGA

Saturdays just got a whole lot better! ✨ Join us at Entropy Brewing Co. in beautiful downtown Miamisburg for Yoga...

$25
10:00 am - 3:00 pm Recurring

Annual Plant Sale

May 10 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Recurring

Annual Plant Sale

Come get all the veggie plant starts you need for a successful garden this year. Each vegetable plant is started...

10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Waynesville Street Faire

May 10 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Waynesville Street Faire

Discover the charm of historic Waynesville, Ohio, at the Waynesville Street Faire! Browse through racks of vintage clothing, discover unique...

10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Claybourne Grill

May 10 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Claybourne Grill

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10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Millionaire’s Row Historical Walking Tour- Miamisburg

May 10 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Millionaire’s Row Historical Walking Tour- Miamisburg

In coordination with the Miamisburg Historical Society, the Dayton Metro Library is offering a walking tour of Millionaire's Row in historic...

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7:00 am - 5:00 pm

Coffman Sprint Triathalon

May 11 @ 7:00 am - 5:00 pm

Coffman Sprint Triathalon

Join the Coffman YMCA and Milano’s for the Sprint Triathlon on May 11, 2025, at 7:00 A.M.! A portion of...

8:00 am - 2:00 pm

Mother’s Day Buffet

May 11 @ 8:00 am - 2:00 pm

Mother’s Day Buffet

Celebrate Mom with an unforgettable brunch on Sunday, May 11th, from 8AM-2PM! Buffet Only: $25 Buffet + Bloody Mary Bar:...

$25
8:30 am

5th Annual Mother’s Day 5K Run/Walk!

May 11 @ 8:30 am

5th Annual Mother’s Day 5K Run/Walk!

Registration is OPEN for the 15th Annual Mother’s Day 5K Run/Walk!  Lace up those sneakers and get ready for a...

10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Meals con Madre – a Mother’s Day Brunch

May 11 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Meals con Madre – a Mother’s Day Brunch

Join Sueño and Miami Valley Meals for our Meals con Madre - a Mother’s Day Brunch benefitting hunger relief across...

$55
10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Mother’s Day Brunch Edition

May 11 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Mother’s Day Brunch Edition

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND: 2nd Sunday Brunch! Once a month we will be open Sunday with a Special Brunch Menu....

10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Mother’s Day Brunch!

May 11 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Mother’s Day Brunch!

Celebrate Mom with a delicious brunch she’ll love! Treat the special women in your life to a relaxing, memorable meal!

10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Mother’s Day Brunch

May 11 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Mother’s Day Brunch

Menu:Fresh fruitHash brown casseroleBacon and sausageFrench toastScrambled eggsGlazed hamRoasted turkey breastMashed potatoes and gravyCorn bread stuffingSeasonal steamed vegetablesDinner rollsDessert tableCoffee...

$25
10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet

May 11 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet

Mother’s Day at The Florentine Brunch Buffet: 11AM–2PM Dinner Service: 3PM–7PM Treat mom to something unforgettable. Menu details dropping soon....

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