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FREE Live Music from RLJQ Afro-Cuban Jazz Band

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Join us as we welcome RLJQ Afro-Cuban Jazz Band back to the Whisperz Speakeasy stage on Friday, June 12th from 8-11pm with a blend of exciting, eclectic Afro-Cuban Jazz! This ensemble features Rolando Matias alongside some of Cincinnati’s best Afro-Cuban jazz musicians!

Please remember, we do not accept reservations. Guests are seated on a first-come, first-serve basis. We require guests dress in appropriate attire, meaning business casual through evening elegance or period-appropriate attire, if you wish (jeans are acceptable but must be well-kempt). We are 25 & up and require a valid ID for entry!

Please remember, there is no cover charge for free live music at Whisperz Speakeasy, but the password is required for entry and can be found on our website! www.thedrinkerys.com

FREE Live Music from Doug Hart Solo

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Doug Hart takes the Whisperz Speakeasy stage solo Thursday evening, June 18th, from 7-10 pm alongside our Thursday $10 Martini specials when all of our premium, handcrafted martinis are just $10 all night every Thursday!

Please remember, we do not accept reservations. Guests are seated on a first-come, first-serve basis. We request guests dress appropriately, meaning business casual through evening elegance or period-appropriate attire, if you wish (jeans are acceptable but must be well-kempt). We are 25 & up and require a valid ID for entry!

Please remember, there is no cover charge for FREE LIVE MUSIC at Whisperz Speakeasy, but the password is required for entry and can be found on our website! www.thedrinkerys.com

Raging Nathans Bring Punk Back to Dayton for First Hometown Show in 3 Years

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This Friday, May 29 at the SideDoor at The Brightside is going to get loud. Dayton’s own Raging Nathans are headlining their first hometown show in three years, and they’re not coming back quietly. Expect the melodic punk and full-throttle live energy that’s earned them a following on stages well beyond the Gem City.

They’re bringing friends, too. Sheller, Knavery, and Houseghost round out a four-band bill stacked with Midwest punk energy and heavy riffs. It’s a night built for anyone who likes their Friday fast, fuzzy, and unfiltered.

The details:

Friday, May 29

Doors at 7:00 PM, music at 8:00 PM.

Tickets are $15 presale / $20 day of show (if available)

The Brightside is at 905 E. Third St. in downtown Dayton.

All ages welecome

Grab your tickets before they’re gone: thebrightsidedayton.com

 

 

FREE Live Music from Golden Hour

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Taking the stage from 7-10 pm on Wednesday, May 20th, for the first time at Whisperz Speakeasy – Golden Hour joins us for a night to remember! Golden Hour is a relaxing performance with stellar musicianship, sultry vocals, and song selection that pairs perfectly with a night out for drinks. Golden Hour has been honing their craft everywhere between Florida, and Alabama to Wisconsin, and Illinois. This solo performance includes songs from artists such as Jack Johnson, Pearl Jam, Amy Winehouse, Tom Petty, Jimmy Buffet and many more. Making it an event you don’t want to miss!

Every Wednesday, we offer 25% off standard whiskey, bourbon, and scotch pours & cocktails!

Please remember, we do not accept reservations. Guests are seated on a first-come, first-serve basis. We require guests dress in appropriate attire, meaning business casual through evening elegance or period-appropriate attire, if you wish (jeans are acceptable but must be well-kempt). We are 25 & up and require a valid ID for entry!

Please remember, there is no cover charge for FREE LIVE MUSIC at Whisperz Speakeasy, but the password is required for entry and can be found on our website! www.thedrinkerys.com

Buckeye Country Superfest

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Buckeye Country Superfest returns for its ninth year at Ohio Stadium headlined by Tyler Childers alongside a powerhouse lineup of iconic country and Americana performers. Enjoy top-tier music, free pre-show Tailgate Fanfest, and an epic cultural celebration of live sounds and community.

FromOhio Festival Lands in Springfield May 29–30, and Yes, It’s Free!

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Remember IndieCraft? It got a glow-up. The festival formerly known as IndieCraft is back this spring under a new name, a new mission, and a lineup that leans hard into its best instinct: that you don’t actually need to fly anyone in to throw a great music festival in this state. FromOhio Music Festival takes over downtown Springfield Friday, May 29 and Saturday, May 30, with eleven Ohio indie acts, two historic venues, and a weekend of craft beer and local food — all free and open to the public.

The pitch is right there in the name. Cincinnati, Columbus, and Dayton have quietly been running one of the more interesting regional indie scenes in the country, and FromOhio is built around the idea that a great festival bill doesn’t have to look outward to fill itself out. This year’s lineup is a real cross-section of where the corridor is right now:

  • The Ophelias (Cincinnati) are arriving fresh off Spring Grove, their new Julien Baker–produced LP on Get Better Records
  • Carriers (Cincinnati) — Curt Kiser’s heartland-rock-meets-dream-pop project is touring behind their 2025 LP Every Time I Feel Afraid. Stereogum’s been calling them “dreamy, Dylan-esque” for a reason.
  • M Ross Perkins (Dayton) is a 60s-inspired psych-pop charmer, written up in American Songwriter and Uncut
  • crabswithoutlegs (Dayton / Columbus) is an amazing 12-piece neo-soul-fusion powerhouse and 2023 Dayton Battle of the Bands winners
  • Heather Redman & The Reputation, Mol Sullivan, Visitor, Multi Ultra, Novel Vibrations, Rug, and Jess Lamb rounding out the bill across indie, soul, shoegaze, and rock

Mol Sullivan is one of the performers at this year’s FromOhio Music Festival

Performances split between Mother Stewart’s Brewing (a craft brewery in a beautiful old downtown warehouse) and the historic State Theatre, which are both walkable and genuinely lovely venues to see a band in. More food vendor and brewery partner announcements are rolling out in the weeks ahead, so keep an eye on socials.

Springfield’s about 30 minutes up I-70. Call it a day trip, call it a mini-vacation, call it the easiest free weekend on your spring calendar, but get it on the calendar!

The details:

  • When: Friday, May 29 & Saturday, May 30, 2026
  • Where: Mother Stewart’s Brewing (102 W. Columbia St.) & the State Theatre (19 S. Fountain Ave.), Downtown Springfield
  • Cost: Free and open to the public
  • More info & schedule: fromohiofest.com | @FromOhioFest | search “FromOhio” on Spotify for the official playlist

Midwestern Mrs Album Release Show

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Midwestern Mrs | Album Release Show with Sam King, Amber Heart & Rachel Morgan

Celebrate the arrival of something new. Midwestern Mrs takes the Brightside stage for an unforgettable album release show, joined by a stellar lineup of special guests: Sam King, Amber Heart, and Rachel Morgan. This is a night of live music, community, and the kind of moment you’ll want to say you were there for. See you there. ✨

HOW TO GO?

📅 Thursday, May 14

📍 The Brightside | Dayton, OH

🚪 Doors: 7:00 PM | Show: 8:00 PM

🎟 $15 General Admission advance (seated) / $15 day of show

🪑 Reserved Tables also available, limited seating, grab yours before they’re gone!

Live Music from Estrada Do Sol

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Returning to Whisperz Speakeasy Friday, May 1st, Estrada Do Sol. They will take the stage from 8-11 pm for an unforgettable night of live music! Be sure to arrive early, grab a fine handcrafted cocktail and a few small plates, and get settled in for a night you won’t want to miss. The show starts at 8 pm and goes til approximately 11 pm.

Please be reminded, we seat on a first-come, first-serve basis and there are NO RESERVATIONS accepted, and seating is limited! Appropriate attire is requested, guests are required to be age 25 & up, and the password is required for entry!

Live Music from PC & Jeon McConnell

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Join us Wednesday night, April 29th, as we welcome the PC & Jeon McConnell to the stage for fabulous jazz, blues, and R&B. This is their first time taking the Whisperz Speakeasy stage and we’re sure it’ll be a night to remember! They’ll groove from 7-11 pm alongside our Whisperz Whiskey Wednesdays, when standard whiskey, bourbon, and scotch pours and cocktails are 25% off all night long!

Please remember, we do not accept reservations. Guests are seated on a first come, first serve basis. We request guests dress appropriately – meaning business casual through evening elegance or period appropriate attire, if you wish (jeans are acceptable but must be well-kempt). For more information about our dress code, click here. We are 25 & up and require valid ID for entry!

Please remember, there is no cover charge for FREE LIVE MUSIC at Whisperz Speakeasy, but the password is required for entry and can be found on our website! www.thedrinkerys.com

FREE Live Music from Heather & The Swing Set

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One of our club favorites, returning Friday, April 25th, to Whisperz Speakeasy — Heather & The Swing Set. This vocally led jazz ensemble will take the stage from 8-11 pm for one night of unforgettable live music! Be sure to arrive early, grab a fine handcrafted cocktail, a few small plates, and get settled in for a night you won’t want to miss. The show starts at 8 pm and goes until approximately 11 pm.

Please remember, we do not accept reservations. Guests are seated on a first-come, first-serve basis. We request guests dress appropriately, meaning business casual through evening elegance or period-appropriate attire, if you wish (jeans are acceptable but must be well-kempt). We are 25 & up and require a valid ID for entry!

Please remember, there is no cover charge for FREE LIVE MUSIC at Whisperz Speakeasy, but the password is required for entry and can be found on our website! www.thedrinkerys.com

FREE Live Music from Heather & The Swing Set

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One of our club favorites, returning Friday, April 24th, to Whisperz Speakeasy — Heather & The Swing Set. This vocally led jazz ensemble will take the stage from 8-11 pm for one night of unforgettable live music! Be sure to arrive early, grab a fine handcrafted cocktail, a few small plates, and get settled in for a night you won’t want to miss. The show starts at 8 pm and goes until approximately 11 pm.

Please remember, we do not accept reservations. Guests are seated on a first-come, first-serve basis. We request guests dress appropriately, meaning business casual through evening elegance or period-appropriate attire, if you wish (jeans are acceptable but must be well-kempt). We are 25 & up and require a valid ID for entry!

Please remember, there is no cover charge for FREE LIVE MUSIC at Whisperz Speakeasy, but the password is required for entry and can be found on our website! www.thedrinkerys.com

FREE Live Music from RLJQ Afro-Cuban Jazz Band

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Join us as we welcome RLJQ Afro-Cuban Jazz Band back to the Whisperz Speakeasy stage on Saturday, May 30th, from 8-11 pm with a blend of exciting, eclectic Afro-Cuban Jazz! This ensemble features Rolando Matias alongside some of Cincinnati’s best Afro-Cuban jazz musicians!

Please remember, we do not accept reservations. Guests are seated on a first-come, first-serve basis. We require guests to dress in appropriate attire, meaning business casual through evening elegance or period-appropriate attire, if you wish (jeans are acceptable but must be well-kempt). We are 25 & up and require a valid ID for entry!

Please remember, there is no cover charge for free live music at Whisperz Speakeasy, but the password is required for entry and can be found on our website!

The Figureheads of Dayton & Catsteel

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Pull up a chair and let the music do the talking. The Figureheads of Dayton and Catsteel bring an evening of Americana / bluegrass to The Brightside’s SideDoor on Saturday, May 2nd. Enjoy two local bands, one cozy room, and the kind of music that makes a Saturday night feel like it’s supposed to.

HOW TO GO:

📅 Saturday, May 2nd
🎵 Music 7–11pm (Doors at 6pm)
📍 The Brightside — SideDoor room, 905 E. 3rd St., Dayton
🎟️ $10 at the door (seating available)
👨‍👩‍👧 All ages welcome

Spring Cocktail Class: Ticketed Event

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Spring Cocktail Class

We cordially invite you to our spring cocktail class April 27th, at 7 until 9 pm. This class with provide you with a unique drink and food pairing experience. This event costs $80 and is going to be a night to remember, trying Honey Old Fashioned, Flower Drop Martini and Banana Your way Cocktails. Buy tickets on our website! www.thedrinkerys.com

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FREE Live Music from Doug Hart Solo

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Doug Hart takes the Whisperz Speakeasy stage solo Thursday evening, April 23rd, from 7-10 pm alongside our Thursday $10 Martini specials when all of our premium, handcrafted martinis are just $10 all night every Thursday!

Please remember, we do not accept reservations. Guests are seated on a first-come, first-serve basis. We request guests dress appropriately, meaning business casual through evening elegance or period-appropriate attire, if you wish (jeans are acceptable but must be well-kempt). We are 25 & up and require a valid ID for entry!

Please remember, there is no cover charge for FREE LIVE MUSIC at Whisperz Speakeasy, but the password is required for entry and can be found on our website! www.thedrinkerys.com