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The New Duncan Imperials

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We are delighted to welcome The New Duncan Imperials along with special guests Nick Kizirnis Rock’n’Roll Trio to The Brightside!

The New Duncan Imperials is a roots rock band from Chicago, Illinois, established in the late 1980s by members of the band The Service. Nick Kizirnis, based in Dayton, Ohio, is a songwriter and guitarist known for his uniquely moody approach to Indie-Rock, Americana, and Surf Rock, providing catharsis for those facing life’s toughest challenges.

How to go?

May 21, 2025

Doors 7pm / Show 7:30pm

All ages welcome!

$15 advance / $20 at the door

Reserved tables for 2 and 4 are also available = $45 bistro w 2 tickets / $90 table w 4 tickets

Ticket link: https://tickets.venuepilot.com/e/the-new-duncan-imperials-wsg-nick-kizirnis-rock-n-roll-trio-2025-05-21-the-brightside-music-event-ven-813e55

Chayce Beckham

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Join the incredible Chayce Beckham live at The Brightside on Friday, May 9th! After making history as the only artist to win American Idol with his original songs, Chayce has proven that he knows how to carve his path.

With a fiery spirit and a dedication to his art, he has captivated audiences everywhere. Don’t miss the chance to hear his #1, PLATINUM hit single “23,” which has earned him a nomination for Breakthrough Male Video of the Year at this year’s CMT Music Awards.

Experience an unforgettable night filled with authentic music and passion! Come join Chayce’s journey and witness his unique creative vision live.

HOW TO GO:

Friday May 9th!

Doors @ 7:00pm / Show @ 8:00pm

Tickets $28.84 – https://dice.fm/event/ry78dw-chayce-beckham-at-the-brightside-9th-may-the-brightside-dayton-tickets

Presented by BravoArtist

All Ages welcome!

Levitt UpClose – a secret concert

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Uncover the mystery: Three artists, one secret location… endless memories!

Join us on Wednesday, March 12, at 7:30pm* for the next show in the Levitt UpClose concert series! Purchase a ticket for a unique concert-going experience to keep the Levitt Dayton energy going all year. We’ll give you a little information before you buy, but here’s the fun part: we’ll let you know the exact location the day before the concert, and you’ll find out the bands as you hear them at the show!=

Ticket proceeds will support free concerts at the Levitt Pavilion Dayton next summer.

  • Location: 45402 zipcode
  • Accessible building and ground floor venue.
  • Seating will be available at the venue – no need to bring chairs.
  • Beverages/Snacks will be available for purchase at this event. No outside coolers, beverages, or snacks are permitted.

Scythian – Celtic Rock

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Join us for a throwdown at the hoedown with Scythian at The Brightside Music & Event Venue in Dayton! Prepare for pints, tunes, and a few jigs to get into the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day. This event promises to be a blast, so round up your friends and come on down for a great time.

Hang out with the band at the VIP Meet n’ Greet Happy Hour and get a FREE poster for the show along with GUARANTEED Premium Seating (space is limited and sells out every year). This weekend show will sell out so buy your tickets in advance and BE THERE!

HOW TO GO?

Friday, March 7, 2025

5pm – VIP Doors

6pm – General Admission Doors

General Admission $22 in advance

General Admission $27 at the door

VIP $60

Get advance tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/scythian-friday-at-the-brightside-in-dayton-tickets-952833609977

ALL AGES SHOW!

I DIG PIG 🐷 Grateful Dead Tribute Jam Session at the Wandering Griffin! 🧸❄️

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I DIG PIG Grateful Dead Tribute Jam Session at the Wandering Griffin!

Can YOU dig the pig?

Mark your calendars for January 24th, 2025! We’re bringing the spirit of Ron “Pigpen” McKernan and the early Grateful Dead to life with I Dig Pig to the Wandering Griffin Brewery & Restaurant in Beavercreek, OH (across the street from Wright State, close to WPAFB).

Tie-Dye encouraged, but not required.

Send this event to a friend who LOVES the Grateful Dead!

#SupportLocalMusic #GratefulDead #DaytonOhio #CraftBrewery

Levitt UpClose: Secret Concert

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Join us on Thursday, January 16, for the next show in the Levitt UpClose concert series presented by CareSource! We’ll give you a little information before you buy, but here’s the fun part: we’ll let you know the exact location the day before the concert, and you’ll find out the bands as you hear them at the show!

Sponsored by Faruki+

Ticket proceeds will support free concerts at the Levitt Pavilion Dayton next summer.

Location: 45402 zipcode

Accessible building with elevator.

Seats will be provided. 

Beverages will be available for purchase at this event. No outside coolers, beverages, or snacks are permitted.

Limited tickets available.

Tickets – $45

 

NYE Ekoostik Hookah

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You’re invited to jammin’ New Year’s Eve with ekoostik hookah & Subterranean! If you’re a music lover – this is a fun way to ring in 2025!

HOW TO GO?

Tue, December 31, 2024

The Brightside, 905 E 3rd St Dayton

7:00 PM Doors, 8:00 PM Show

General admission tickets $30 – get yours here: https://www.venuepilot.co/events/114610/orders/new#/

Oh Condor / Place Position / Black Spot / Oyoxoyo

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ALL AGES SHOW!
Doors 7pm
Music 8pm – Midnight
looking to blow off a little steam after the big holiday dinner with the family? Need to cut the rug after standing in line all day making returns on Boxing Day? Dreading picking up the tux from the dry cleaners to watch the ball drop at the stuffy office party?
Try out the Hidden Gem on December 27th to catch an avalanche of high energy and delay drenched experimental leaning punk and indie rock. Maybe we’ll finally play some of those old 8-bit Revival songs you keep asking for.
OH CONDOR “plays a hard to pin down form of alt rock that occupies that nebulous space between subgenres; Adroitly flitting between math rock, shoegaze, and straight ahead college rock with impressive ease” – GREY GORDON
https://ohcondor.bandcamp.com/
PLACE POSITION is a band who likes Fugazi enough to call themselves Place Position, but not quite enough to hang upside down from a basketball hoop.
https://placeposition.bandcamp.com/
BLACK SPOT is a three piece experimental punk band from Dayton Ohio. Did they name themselves after one of my favorite supernatural French detective dramas? We’ll have to ask!
https://blackspotband.bandcamp.com/
OYOXOYO is a newer act from Cincinnati featuring members of MILKMINE, THORNEBERRY, JOSEPH AIRPORT, CULTURE QUEER and more. What if the producers of the Judgement Day Soundtrack instead paired Gang of Four with US Maple and tweaked us into a brand new, better timeline.
https://oyoxoyo.bandcamp.com/

Joe Waters + Trio FREE BLUES CONCERT at the Wandering Griffin!

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🎶 Live Blues with Joe Waters + Trio at our Ugly Sweater Holiday Party🎶

Celebrate the Christmas/Holiday season at the Wandering Griffin’s Ugly Sweater Holiday Party, featuring a live Blues concert 💙

Join us as local legend Joe Waters takes the stage with his award-winning trio, bringing you raw, soulful blues that have earned him 1st place in the 2024 International Blues Challenge and the 2022 Telluride Blues Challenge. 🎸✨

📅 Date: Saturday, December 21

🕕 Event Starts at 6 PM | Joe Waters Trio from 7:30–9:30 PM | FREE ENTRY

📍 Location: Wandering Griffin, Beavercreek, OH

Bring your friends, family, and your ugliest holiday sweater for a party you won’t want to miss!

#UglySweaterParty #WanderingGriffin #SupportLocalMusicians #BluesNight #BeavercreekEvents #WPAFB #DrinkBeerMadeHere #FairbornFun #CraftBeerLovers #LiveBlues #PetFriendlyEvent #FreeConcert #FreeEvents #BluesMusician #LiveBluesMusic

Werksgiving

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The Werks are back with WERKSGIVING 2024 on November 27 🔮🍂 It’s a hometown throwdown with support from Chalk Dinosaur and Tasting Colour! On saIe now 🤘

HOW TO GO?

November 27, 2024

The Brightside Dayton – 905 E 3rd St

Doors 7pm | Show 7:15pm

All Ages

Get your ticket here: https://werkoutpresents.ticketspice.com/werksgiving2024

An Evening of Latin Jazz kicks off The Brightside’s 2023-2024 Season

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Natalie Cressman & Ian Faquini

Between the amazing sound system, chic decor, and friendly staff have contributed to fans, The Brightside has quickly become one of Dayton’s favorite indoor music and event venues. While the bulk of their events are private, typically weddings, they are excited to kick off the concert series this fall.

“We have so many amazing outdoor venues around town that are putting out great concerts all summer,” Libby Ballengee, the venue’s music booker said. “We don’t really want to compete with them. So we’re opting for more of a performing arts style calendar, with the majority of our public events happening September through early May.”

The Brightside’s 2023-2024 season kicks off on Wednesday, September 6th with a night of Latin Jazz in their VodVil Bar space. It has an intimate, jazz club feeling that gives old school Dayton music fans a Gilly’s or Canal Street vibe. The evening starts off with local guitarist Frank Calzada, who is reminiscent of early Carlos Santana. The headliners, Natalie Cressman and Ian Falquini, hail from New York City, and are making their Brightside debut.

Natalie is known for being part of Trey Anastasio’s Band, and touring major venues with that ensemble. This duo is her side project and one that’s dear to her heart. Hailed as a “rising star” in the jazz world, she is not only an amazing musician, she’s a fabulous singer too.

Frank Calzada (Photo by Fea Fotos)

Ian Faquini is a Brazilian composer, guitarist, and vocalist who was born in Brazil and has lived in Berkeley, California since the age of eight. He was a member of the renowned Berkeley High School Jazz program, and at the age of 15, Ian met the legendary Brazilian composer Guinga, who became his mentor and inspired him to pursue a career in music.

The combination of these two artists creates an intimate collaboration, drawing from impressionism, jazz, and the great Brazilian songwriting tradition. This is a concert that Latin and jazz fans alike will not want to miss!

The rest of the concert series at The Brightside continues to be eclectic, with a Korean-American folk singer headlining a female songwriter showcase on September 25th. You can find anything from Blues, Celtic, Jam, Rock, and Hip-Hop shows to Dayton Dinner Theater and fundraisers peppered throughout the Brightside’s season. Get tickets and information here: thebrightsidedayton.com

HOW TO GO?

The Brightside Music & Event Venue (905 E 3rd St., Dayton)

Wednesday, Sept 6

Doors 7pm / Show 8pm

$18 advance or $25 day of show – https://www.venuepilot.co/events/81810/orders/new

All ages welcome!

 

 

Dayton Music Rundown for March 2023

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The Ballroom at The Brightside Music & Event Venue

Dayton Music Rundown for March 2023


1. Name of the concert: Jazz Jam
Event Location: Wholly Grounds
825 Wayne Avenue, Dayton, OH 
Date: March 2 , 2023
Time: 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Brief event description: NA
Cost of ticket: NA
Ages allowed: NA
Link: https://dayton937.com/event/jazz-jam/2023-03-02

2. Name of the concert: Dayton Ohio – Art Hops at Front Street
Event Location: Front Street
1001 East 2nd St, Dayton, OH 45402
Date: March 3 , 2023
Time: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Brief event description: Enjoy live music throughout the complex as you explore studios and galleries, open house style! Shop original artwork, handcrafted home decor, jewelry, clothing, and more from over 250 local artists and artisans. While you hop around campus, enjoy the murals, sculptures, and the architecture of our buildings. Our campus is family and pet friendly. Arthops are always free to attend and we offer free onsite and surrounding parking.
Cost of ticket: NA
Ages allowed: NA

3. Name of the concert: Clark DD Rockin’ Ball
Event Location: Clark County Fairgrounds
4401 South Charleston Pike, Springfield, OH 45502
Date: March 3 , 2023
Time: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Brief event description: Celebrate DD Awareness Month with Developmental Disabilities of Clark County and the Deron Bell Band! Dance the night away with your friends to a mix of funk, Motown, blues, and rock hits. Refreshments will be available for sale.
Cost of ticket: $5 and at the door are $10
Ages allowed: 18+

4. Name of the concert: Dayton Ohio – Contra Dance
Event Location: The Michael Solomon Pavilion
2917 Berkley St., Kettering, OH 45409
Date: March 3 , 2023
Time: 7:30 PM – 11:00 PM
Brief event description: Let the rhythms lift your feet and your spirits! Join us on first Fridays to dance, socialize, or just sit and listen to some of the best bands and callers in the region. No experience is necessary, all ages are welcome and you don’t need to bring a partner. The caller teaches all dances before they start. Live music at every dance.

5. Name of the concert: MJ Live! – A Tribute to Michael Jackson
Event Location: Arbogast Performing Arts Center
500 S Dorset Rd, Troy, OH 45373
Date: March 4 , 2023
Time: 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Brief event description: As the #1 Michael Jackson tribute show in the world, MJ LIVE recreates the electrifying stage show of one of the greatest performers of all time. From iconic dance moves like the moonwalk to timeless hits like “Bad,” “Billie Jean,” “Thriller” and “Beat It,” the spot-on show brings all the Gloved One’s staples to life. Dazzling lighting and effects, plus the MJ LIVE dancers and a live band, make this show a true spectacular fitting of the King of Pop. Relive the energy, excitement, spectacle and pure joy of this legendary superstar and his music.
Cost of ticket: $15-$55
6. Name of the concert: Dayton Ohio – Adult Prom 2023
Event Location: Dayton Arcade
35 W Fourth Street, Dayton, OH 45402
Date: March 4 , 2023
Time: 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Brief event description: It is a time to relive the glory days of High School Prom. Put your dancing shoes on, get your prom photo taken, and enjoy the night with friends.
Ages allowed: Adults only

Link: https://www.dubpub.com/st.-patrick-s-day-1.html

7. Name of the concert: Red Temple Pray
Event Location: Blind Bob’s
430 E 5th St, Dayton, OH 45402
Date: March 5, 2023
Link: https://blindbobs.com/?p=367

8. Name of the concert:  Chloé Arnold’s Syncopated Ladies LIVE
Event Location: Victoria Theatre
138 North Main St., Dayton, OH 45402
Date: March 9 , 2023
Time: 7:30 PM
Brief event description: SYNCOPATED LADIES’ viral videos have amassed over 100 million views. They have worked with mega star Beyonce, Fox’s “So You Think You Can Dance” as the winner of the first dance crew battle, performed on “Good Morning America,” at the U.S. Open, and they have also performed to sold-out audiences in their full-length concert, Syncopated Ladies: Live!
Cost of ticket: $20 – $35

9. Name of the concert:  Perspectives: War and Peace
Event Location: The Schuster Center
1 W 2nd St, Dayton, OH 45402
Date: March 10, 2023 and March 11, 2023
Time: 7:30 PM
Brief event description: Dayton Philharmonic 2022–2023 Masterworks Series – Perspectives: War and Peace – Schuster Center, downtown Dayton.

10. Name of the concert: Amber Hargett, Jonah Leatherman
Event Location: Blind Bob’s
430 E 5th St, Dayton, OH 45402, United States
Date: March 10, 2023
Link: https://blindbobs.com/?p=367

11. Name of the concert: DAYTON BATTLE OF THE BANDS FINALE!
Event Location: The Brightside 
905 E 3rd St., Dayton, OH
Date: March 11, 2023
Time: 6pm Doors / 7pm Show
Brief event description: The finale of the Dayton Battle of the Bands features 6 up-and-coming bands! 
Cost of ticket: $15 advance / $20 day of show
Ages allowed: All ages
Link: daytonbattleofthebands.com

12. Name of the concert: Decent Criminal, Vacation
Event Location: Blind Bob’s
430 E 5th St, Dayton, OH 45402
Date: March 11, 2023
Link: https://blindbobs.com/?p=367

13. Name of the concert:  The Mysterious Maestro
Event Location: The Schuster Center
1 W 2nd St, Dayton, OH 45402
Date: March 12, 2023
Time: 2:30 PM
Brief event description: The Dayton Performing Arts Alliance Family Series: The Dayton Philharmonic Youth Orchestra presents The Mysterious Maestro at The Schuster.

14. Name of the concert:  Duane Malinowski Band
Event Location: American Czechoslovakian Club
922 Valley Street, Dayton, OH 45404
Date: March 12, 2023
Time: 3:00 – 7:00pm
Brief event description: Your favorite ballroom selections for your dancing pleasure
Cost of ticket: $10 Members, $11 non-Members

15. Name of the concert:  Dayton Dinner Theater: The Big Lebowski
Event Location: The Brightside Event & Music Venue
905 E. Third Street, Dayton, OH 45402
Date: March 12, 2023
Time: 6:00 PM
Brief event description: Welcome to our movie party! Before the show … indulge in a Chef-inspired creatively-themed dinner from Brock Masterson catering. While you eat … enjoy live music and soundtrack presen
Cost of ticket: $35.00

16. Name of the concert: St. Patrick Day Dance with Duane Malinowski Band
Event Location: American Czechoslovakian Club
922 Valley St. Dayton, OH 45404 
Date: March 12, 2023
Time: 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Brief event description: Duane Malinowski Band, St. Patrick Day Dance
Your favorite ballroom selections for your dancing pleasure!
Cost of ticket: $14 Members, $15 non-Members
Link: https://dayton937.com/event/st-patrick-day-dance-with-duane-malinowski-band

17. DUBLIN PUB 25 year Anniversary ST. PATRICK’S DAY
Event Location:  300 Wayne Ave, Datyon OH
Date: Marcy 17th 

4:30a Admission line pre-check at Wayne Ave entrance, ID’s must be 21 and $10 cover cash only.
5:30a Open serving Breakfast & Guinness – First 100ppl get free St. Patrick’s Day T-shirt.

5:30a Mix 107.7 Morning Show live remote

7a PAUL CULLEN from Ireland (inside stage 7a-10a) 7a JAMESON’S FOLLY, main stage (7a-10a)
10a Free Shuttle Bus starts from Dublin Pub to Flanagans10:30a Master of Ceremonies JIM BUCHER THE TV GUY Hosts Dublin Pub St. Patrick’s Day
10:30a Celtic Academy of Irish Dance, main stage
11a JAMESON’S FOLLY, inside church stage (11a-2p)1a JAMESON’S FOLLY, inside church stage (11a-2p)
11a Jameson Girls on main stage in tent
11a Jameson free photo booth till 5pm
12p MIAMI VALLEY PIPES & DRUMS, main stage
1p MCGOVERN IRISH DANCE main stage
2:30p FATHER, SON & FRIENDS, main stage (1:30p – 5:30p)
3p UNTIL RUST, inside church stage, rock covers (4p-8p)
3:30p MCGOVERN IRISH DANCE main stage
5p Guinness Girls main stage
5:30p CELTIC ACADEMY OF IRISH DANCE – ADULTS
6p Jay Tieber tribute to those who have passed featuring Shawn MacIntyre Hall and “Amazing Grace” on bagpipes. Main stage
7p Jameson Girls Main Stage
8:30 9 CASTLE CLOSE, Celtic Rock, main stage
9p WHITE KNUCKLE WEEKEND, rock covers, inside church stage (9P – 1A)


18. Name of the concert:  St. Patrick’s Day at Yellow Cab
Event Location: Yellow Cab Tavern
700 E. 4th Street Dayton, OH 45402
Date: March 17, 2023
Time: 7:00 PM
Brief event description: Green Dayton is a high energy, fun lovin’, hard rockin’ tribute to the band Green Day. Justin Roseberry on guitar and vocals, Bruce Hull on bass and vocals, and Brian Hoeflich on drums.

19. Name of the concert:  Hits! The Musical
Event Location: Victoria Theatre
138 North Main St., Dayton, OH 45402
Date: March 17, 2023
Time: 7:30 PM
Brief event description: HITS! THE MUSICAL is a high energy production featuring America’s best young superstars. MAR 17 at the VICTORIA THEATRE, downtown Dayton.
Cost of ticket: $32-$102

20. Name of the concert: Saint Hellion ROCKS Wings for Saint Paddy’s Day! 
Event Location: Wings Sports Bar and Grille- Dixie
7902 N Dixie Dr, Dayton, OH 45414 
Date: March 17, 2023
Time: 2:00 pm – 11:30 pm
Brief event description: We are ROCKING 2 shows in one day!!! Join us at Wing’s for their ALL-DAY EVENT, where Saint Hellion will be headlining at 2pm!
We will then head over to the Courtyard in Englewood to finish them off with all that is ROCK at 7:30pm…
It’s gonna be a WILD DAY so come on out and don’t forget to wear that green!
Link: https://dayton937.com/event/saint-hellion-rocks-wings-for-saint-paddys-day

21. Name of the concert: Paddywhacker
Event Location: Star City Brewing Company
319 S. Second St. Miamisburg, OH 45342 United States
Date: March 17, 2023
Time: 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Brief event description: The second of two shows on St. Patrick’s day at Star City Brewing Company!!!
Link: https://dayton937.com/event/paddywhacker

22. Name of the concert: Giant St. Patrick’s Day Blues Party
Event Location: Hidden Gem Music Club
507 Miamisburg-Centerville Road, Washington Township, OH 45459 United States
Date: March 17, 2023
Time: 8:00 pm
Brief event description: The second of two shows on St. Patrick’s day at Star City Brewing Company!!!
Cost of ticket: $20 – $25
Link: https://dayton937.com/event/giant-st-patricks-day-blues-party

23. Name of the concert:  Branford Marsalis Quartet
Event Location: Victoria Theatre
138 North Main St., Dayton, OH 45402
Date: March 18, 2023
Time: 7:30 PM
Brief event description: Branford Marsalis has stayed the course. From his early acclaim as a saxophonist bringing new energy and new audiences to jazz, he has refined and expanded his talents and his horizons as a musician, composer, bandleader, and educator – a 21st century mainstay of artistic excellence. The NEA Jazz Master, Grammy Award winner and Tony Award nominee is equally at home performing concertos with symphony orchestras and sitting in with members of the Grateful Dead, but the core of his musical universe remains the BRANFORD MARSALIS QUARTET.
Cost of ticket: $29 – $79
Link: https://www.daytonlocal.com/concerts/branford-marsalis-quartet.asp

23. Name of the concert: Left Lane Cruiser, The Whiteouts, The Most Falcons
Event Location: Blind Bob’s
430 E 5th St, Dayton, OH 45402, United States
Date: March 18, 2023
Link: https://blindbobs.com/?p=367

24. Name of the concert: Stake Driver, Repentless, Cadaverous, Yfel
Event Location: Blind Bob’s
430 E 5th St, Dayton, OH 45402
Date: March 19, 2023daytonbattleofthebands.com
Link: https://blindbobs.com/?p=367

25. Name of the concert: Dayton Ohio – TobyMac at the Nutter Center
Event Location: Wright State University Nutter Center
3640 Colonel Glenn Highway, Dayton, OH 45435
Date: March 20, 2023
Time: 7:00 PM
Brief event description: Multi-Platinum-selling artist TobyMac and the Awakening Foundation announce the 2023 TobyMac Hits Deep Tour artist line-up featuring TobyMac and the DiverseCity band with support from CROWDER, Cochren & Co., Tasha Layton, Jon Reddick, and Terrian. The annual arena tour features 30 dates and will be a night of music and fun for the entire family beginning on January 26th through March 31st.
Cost of ticket: $15-$89

26. Name of the concert: Dayton Ohio – Divas 3
Event Location: Centerville High School
500 East Franklin Street, Centerville, OH 45459
Date: March 20, 2023
Time: 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Brief event description: Three female powerhouse voices that sing the biggest hits of the greatest divas in this vibrant show. Spanning 4 decades of chart-toppings hits. Covers the ’60s through the ’90s.
Cost of ticket: $35 adults/$5 students

27. Name of the concert: Dayton Ohio – Anastasia
Event Location: The Schuster Center
1 W 2nd St, Dayton, OH 45402
Date: March 21, 2023 – March 26, 2023
Time: 7:30 PM
Brief event description: Inspired by the beloved films, the romantic and adventure-filled new musical ANASTASIA is on a journey to Dayton at last!
Cost of ticket: $26 – $109

28. Name of the concert: Special Guest Wycliffe Gordon and the UD Faculty Jazztet
Event Location: Sears Recital Hall, University of Dayton
300 College Park, Dayton, Ohio 45459
Date: March 22, 2023
Time: 07:30 PM – 09:00 PM
Brief event description: Musical ambassador and interpreter of America’s music, Wycliffe Gordon experiences an impressive career touring the world performing hard-swinging, straight-ahead jazz receiving great acclaim from audiences and critics alike.
Link: https://www.wyso.org/community-calendar/event/special-guest-wycliffe-gordon-and-the-ud-faculty-jazztet-04-02-2023-07-40-37

29. Name of the concert: Neil Berg’s 50 YEARS OF ROCK’N’ROLL
Event Location: Hidden Gem Music Club
507 Miamisburg-Centerville Road, Washington Township, OH 45459 United States
Date: March 25, 2023
Time: 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Brief event description: With a cast of stars from Broadway’s greatest rock musicals, as well as incredible rock’n’roll singers, celebrated composer and lyricist Neil Berg shares the often-unknown songs and stories behind the fifty-year history of the music that changed the world!
Cost of ticket: $20 – $25
Link: https://dayton937.com/event/giant-st-patricks-day-blues-party

30. Name of the concert: Papalli, Too Soon Jokes, Endless Mike and The Beagle Club
Event Location: Blind Bob’s
430 E 5th St, Dayton, OH 45402, United States
Date: March 24, 2023
Link: https://blindbobs.com/?p=367

31. Name of the concert: Inferious, Monochromatic Black, Alukah
Event Location: Blind Bob’s
430 E 5th St, Dayton, OH 45402
Date: March 25, 2023
Time: NA
Brief event description: NA
Cost of ticket: NA
Ages allowed: NA
Link: https://blindbobs.com/?p=367

32. Name of the concert: Celebration of the Arts
Event Location: 1 W 2nd St
Dayton, OH 45402 United States
Date: March 29, 2023
Time: 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Brief event description: Spring department-wide showcase!
Link: https://dayton937.com/event/celebration-of-the-arts


33. Name of the concert: Joshua Goodloe, Karly Driftwood
Event Location: Blind Bob’s
430 E 5th St, Dayton, OH 45402, United States
Date: March 30, 2023
Link: https://blindbobs.com/?p=367

34. Name of the concert: Dayton Ohio – Hearts on Fire Band
Event Location: American Czechoslovakian Club
922 Valley Street, Dayton, OH 45404
Date: March 31, 2023
Time: 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Brief event description: Dance to Hearts on Fire
Cost of ticket: $10 Members, $11 non-Members

35. Name of the concert: The Queers, Suzi Moon, Raging Nathans, House Ghost
Event Location: Blind Bob’s
430 E 5th St, Dayton, OH 45402
Date: March 31, 2023
Link: https://blindbobs.com/?p=367



Werksgiving rocks the Wednesday before Thanksgiving!

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The Wednesday before Thanksgiving is known as one of the biggest bar nights of the year. This year, The Brightside is hosting the biggest party of them all with the annual Werksgiving concert event, featuring The Werks! If you’re not familiar, they are a nationally touring rock band that formed in Dayton, and this is their yearly big hometown concert.

This year they are joined by Dizgo, an up-and-coming band from Bloomington, Indiana.  Both bands will take the Ballroom stage at The Brightside located at 905 E 3rd St in downtown Dayton on Wednesday, November 23rd. 

For those who get hungry during the show, the beloved food truck Phat & Rich will be on site serving up their famous Tex-Mex inspired dishes.

Doors open at 7:30pm. All ages are welcome. Pre-sale tickets are $20 – and available here: https://werkoutpresents.ticketspice.com/werksgiving2022. At door, the cost is $25.

About The Werks

From the hungry young quartet that emerged out of Dayton, OH in 2005 to the mature, road-tested group they are now, The Werks are returning to their roots to reconnect with their identity. With over a decade’s worth of The Werk Out Festivals to their name, five studio albums, and a passport stamped with sets at Electric Forest, Summer Camp, The Peach, High Sierra, The Hang Out, and more, The Werks are bringing their musical wisdom and experience into a new chapter.

The four-piece jam-funk meets livetronica act was proud to welcome back original bassist Chuckie Love to the band in 2021, joining fellow founders Rob Chafin (drums/vocals) and Chris Houser (guitar/vocals) who play alongside Dan Shaw (keyboards). With Love back in the group, The Werks have tapped into the communal spark that birthed the band almost two decades ago, emerging with a renewed sense of purpose. Simply put, they are more of The Werks than ever before.

As they transition into this next chapter, The Werks are reaffirming their focus on live performances. With this rededication to the road, the band will come armed with a new studio album, their first since 2017’s Magic. Fans can look forward to the long-awaited full-length Sonder LP, the arrival of which signifies yet another artistic awakening for The Werks. With their 20th anniversary on the horizon, The Werks’ commitment to one another, to their fans, and to their craft strengthens with each passing note.

About Dizgo

Dizgo is a three-piece electro-psychedelic-funk-rock band from Bloomington, IN. Since their formation in 2016, the band has built a strong following, packing rooms and building a name for themselves in the jam circuit. Known for their electrifying performances, the band reels in their audience with a unique blend of funky, electronic rock-shredding guitar, synth-driven grooves, and ethereal vocals.

Jazz Supergroup Performs Exclusive Show at The Brightside

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I first saw Jennifer Hartswick perform at a sold-out concert in New York City.  She was playing trumpet for Trey Anastasio’s solo project. I was blown away by the entire horn section’s talent, which included trumpet, trombone, and sax players. It’s the kind of musical experience that truly removes you from your troubles, and delivers a true sense of joy. I longed to bring talent on that level to my friends in Dayton.

The members of The Jennifer Hartswick Band

A few years later, I had just an opportunity. My friend Carli Dixon had opened The Brightside on East 3rd St downtown and allowed me to host concerts of my choosing. What a gift! And funny enough, Jennifer had a solo project that was touring through venues just like The Brightside. I had the pleasure of hosting Jennifer not once,  but two times in our first year open, before the pandemic hit. In fact, Jennifer Hartswick was the last show we hosted, on March 10, 2020. Each time she’s brought her immense talent to our stage, the audience is enthralled, moved to actual tears of joy. 

So now that things are getting back to “normal,” I leaped at the opportunity to host Jennifer again. However, this time there was a twist. She is visiting us with a full band, including her writing partner Nick Cassarino on guitar, Conor Elmes on drums, and fellow Trey Anastasio Band members Dezron Douglas on bass and James Casey on sax. 

All of these musicians are superstars in their own right. Douglas is a protégé of the great Jackie McLean, and is currently a Jazz Studies professor at NYU Steinhardt. Elmes is a  member of the YoungBlood Brass Band. Cassarino may look familiar as he’s performed multiple times at The Brightside, and this summer on the Levitt stage with his band The Nth Power.

Casey being in Dayton is particularly special because he is currently going through cancer treatment for Stage 3 colon cancer. This week he posted: “The amount of planning it takes for me to be able to come on the road these days is more than you could imagine, and along with my fam, team and docs, they made (and continue to make) it happen. Total appreciation!”

I compare this group to the Wrecking Crew, who were the subject of a recent documentary. The Wrecking Crew was a loose collective of studio musicians who were the actual musicians who recorded hundreds of Top 40 songs during the 1960s and 1970s. The group was not publicly recognized but was viewed with reverence by industry insiders.

Dayton blues performer Steven Gregory

The Jennifer Hartswick Band is a live music version of the Wrecking Crew. You’ve probably seen them backing bigger names, but this is their time to shine! As a music nerd myself, I’m one of the industry insiders who views this group in absolute awe. 

A  lot of times, we have the tendency to want to hear what we know. That’s why tribute bands and cover bands are so popular. That’s why seeing bands that were popular during high school is so appealing. And while all of that is great, I’m interested in what’s happening now. Instead of clinging to nostalgia only, I’m wanting to bring musicians that are on fire right now, whom you normally can only see in the biggest cities. In fact, this group is only performing a very limited tour, and they selected Dayton specifically to visit because they enjoy visiting here so much. 

I truly hope Dayton audiences find some space in their lives for musical curiosity and check out this concert! Local blues musician, Steven Gregory, kicks off the show at 8 pm at  The Brightside on Thursday, October 13th.

 

HOW TO GO?

  • The Jennifer Hartswick Band
  • The Brightside Music & Event Venue  (905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH)
  • October 13, 2022. Doors open at 7:30pm. Concert starts at 8pm.
  • All ages welcome
  • Tickets advance: $20 (Click link here)
  • Day of Show: $25

 

“After the Levitt” concerts continue at the Arcade’s new event space – The Tank!

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The “After the Levitt” event series is a live musical experience in the Arcade, which is the hottest and most coveted space in downtown Dayton. Under the Arcade’s famous Rotunda is a newly opened underground event space, called The Tank, inspired by CenterPoint Energy. It’s a vibrant venue that provides a cool, theater-in-the-round style seating for an intimate audience experience. 

After a few select Levitt Pavilion shows this summer, The Tank opens its doors for this “After the Levitt” live music series which features up-and-coming original musicians. For music fans who want to keep the music going, the Tank’s entrance is just a half block from Levitt Pavilion. It’s an easy walk over! Just look for the Large glass subway entrance on West 4th street in Dayton between Main and Ludlow Streets. 

The series, which is hosted by Culture Works, kicked off on June 23rd with an evening of female R&B/hip-hop style singer/songwriters Anna Nichole and Mariah J. The concerts continue Thursday, July 14th with the funk-rock band Solistic. This crowd pleaser has hints of blues, reggae, and psychedelic rock influences too! The cover charge is $10 and is open to patrons over 18. Doors open at 8pm. The music starts at 8:30pm. Beverages are available for purchase at the venue.

“As the leading Arts advocate in Dayton, Culture Works aims to use the After the Levitt series as a way of activating the Arcade, and more specifically, the Tank. We want to bring cultural vibrancy back into Dayton through a space that is both new and nostalgic, memorable, and magical. Having local artists in the Tank will bring crowds together and elevate the creative arts from an individual to collective experience!” Benjamin Baugham, the Community Engagement Coordinator of Culture Works, shared with us. 

The series will continue on July 28th with a night of reggae from Luv Locz, August 4th featuring spoken word from Broken English, August 11th is a country music evening with Drift Mouth, August 25th pop rock from Pagu & Isicile,  with more dates to be announced soon!

HOW TO GO?

The Tank under the Arcade (glass cube entrance near 35 W 4th St, Dayton, OH 45402)

$10 cover charge at the door

Ages 18+

Doors 8pm

Music 8:30pm

Drinks for Sale!

Brooklyn’s Jonathan Scales Fourchestra Performs at The Brightside

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Brooklyn’s Jonathan Scales Fourchestra is in town on Thursday November 18, 2021 performing at The Brightside (905 E 3rd St, Dayton). This inventive crew delivers complexities for the modern ear. It promises to be a joyous evening of steel pan jazz fusion!

Jonathan Scales is one of the most innovative steel pannists on the planet, and is redefining and challenging traditional expectations of his signature instrument. In his hands, the sonic palette of an instrument often associated with cruise ships and tropical resorts is radically expanded to mimic the role of horns, piano, vibraphone or marimba due to his stunning, virtuosic technique. Scales’ mesmerizing compositions have captivated listeners and elevated him to the status of a true composer, forging new territory in the medium of instrumental music.

This concert will take place in the Brightside’s cozy Vodvil Bar. $12 advance. $15 day of show. All ages are welcome. Thursday November 18, 2021. Doors open at 7pm. Music from 8-10pm. Tickets can be purchased at this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/jonathan-scales-fourchestra-tickets-204834614847

Covid Policy: The Brightside wants everyone to enjoy music safely, so they ask that patrons wear masks while moving through the building, unless patrons wants to optionally show proof of vaccination, or a negative covid test. The venue has installed UV-C air filters to sanitize superbugs, like covid.
To learn more about The Brightside’s concert season, visit thebrightsidedayton.com