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The Big ShaBang Concert Features Exciting Regional Music

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The Big ShaBang is back! The concert showcase is the brain child of 19 year old local music phenom, Eleanor Dakota with support from Venus Child Productions. Dakota launched her first showcase last fall at The Brightside, and is back with a “Volume 2” edition. This spring showcase features awesome five musical acts: Six Foot Blond, Crabswithoutlegs, Frank Calzada, Keita, along with Dakota herself performing.

If you are looking for a fun night out that of new, hip music (that’s early – over by 10:30pm!) – this is the show for you! Head over to The Brightside for another special evening. The venue has quickly become one of the city’s favorite places to discover emerging talent.

This particular event includes the Dayton Battle of the Bands winners, Crabswithoutlegs, along with special guest Six Foot Blond from Bloomington, who are making their Dayton debut! The show kicks off with three special solo sets. Prepare for an eclectic evening that will remind longtime Dayton music fans of a night at Gilly’s or Canal Street Tavern.

There will be a food truck on site: Phat & Rich. Check out their Mexican inspired menu here: https://phatandrich.com/

Six Foot Blond is making their Dayton debut on May 11th at The Brightside

HOW TO GO?

Thursday, May 11, 2023

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

Doors open 7pm / Show starts 7:30pm / Ends at 10:30pm

All ages welcome!

Advance tickets $12 / Day of show $18

Direct link to tickets here: https://www.venuepilot.co/events/75151/orders/new

Note: The venue is handicapped accessible. There is free parking on either side of the building. For info about the venue visit thebrightsidedayton.com

Preview Crabswithoutlegs below!

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



“Sing Out Loud” community choral event kicks off the Campaign for the Arts!

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Culture Works invite you to join them as they launch their 2023 Campaign for the Arts this Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at the Victoria Theatre for a special “Sing Out Loud” event. During this special performance you’ll hear from the Culture Works team and Dr. Sue Edwards, President of Wright State University and this year’s Campaign Chair, about the importance of supporting our local creative community.

The stars of the program are our friends and neighbors! Sing Out Loud will feature more than 100 local arts champions coming together as one choir singing familiar songs from the stage and the screen. You’ll be certain to spot a familiar face or two on stage, and you’ll leave with a smile on your face and a song in your heart!

HOW TO GO?
Tuesday, March 7, 2023
at the Victoria Theatre
Doors open by 7pm
Program begins promptly at 7:30pm
Tickets available at this link: https://www.daytonlive.org/events/sing-out-loud/

SING OUT LOUD SPONSORS:
Dayton Live
Agape Media
The Dayton Foundation

Newly Announced: Dayton Battle of the Bands Finale line-up is set!

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The 3rd annual Dayton Battle of the Bands Finale is happening on March 11, 2023 at The Brightside, and the line-up is now set. After 6 weeks of competition at The Brightside, the top 6 bands will compete in one amazing show!

The finalists include the following bands (alphabetical order – not performance order of the night)

– Crabswithoutlegs
– Josh Webb & The Home Sown Band
– The Luv Locz Experiment
– R3G
– Sam King & The Suspects
– Wreck League

Not familiar with any of the bands participating? That’s the fun! This entire series is a fun way to check out new, local, original music!

How does it work? Each ticket buyer gets one vote (in person). You’ll be asked to rank your top 3 bands in 1st, 2nd and 3rd places. Unlike the rounds, which were a combination of judge and audience votes, the finale is decided by the audience only.

The grand prize is an EP session at Dayton Sound Studios, the title sponsor of this series. The grand prize winner also gets to perform at Levitt Pavilion Dayton during the summer 2023 concert season, a merch package from Little Monster Printing, pizza for rehearsals from Dayton Pizza Factory & $1000 cash prize.

HOW TO GO?
March 11, 2023
Doors 6pm. Show 7pm.
Music starts at 7pm – we highly recommend you get there by 7 to see all the bands perform.
The Brightside (905 E 3rd St, Dayton)
Tickets are $15 advance
$20 at the door. 
Note: Advance tickets are recommended (this event has sold out!)
Ticket link – https://www.venuepilot.co/events/70559/orders/new

Hip Hop Showcase at The Brightside on Friday

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This year marks 50 years since the birth of Hip Hop, and The Brightside is celebrating with a special local showcase put together by up-and-coming musical artist and songwriter, Eman Jones. Last year, Jones won The Brightside’s Dayton Battle of the Band’s Hip Hop round, and went to onto perform at Levitt Pavilion and other local venues.

Putting together these types of showcases is very fulfilling to Jones. “Every year I give artists that are my favorites their flowers,” he shared with us. “I’m just pushing the blessings forward and giving our artists and my friends a voice.”

The showcase features 11 performers, including Jones himself (see full schedule below).

How to Go? 

Friday, February 10, 2023

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

Free on-site parking!

$10 advance ticket / $15 at the door

Ticket link: https://www.venuepilot.co/events/68609/orders/new

Ages: 18+

Doors open 7:30pm

Makkiah malan 8:15- 8:20
Ken dawwg- 8:30-8:40
Vonna – 8:45- 8:55
Racks ima rental – 9:00-9:10
Vader- 9:15-9:25
Tay Dan- 9:30-9:40
Cee – 9:45-9:55
Sgb x Candy – 10:00-10:10
D Knight – 10:15-10:25
Eman Jones x Luther : 10:30-11:00

 

Bohemian Funk releases “Roots” album with party at The Brightside

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The acclaimed local band Bohemian Funk releases their  “Roots” album with an epic party at The Brightside Music and Event Venue on Saturday, January 28th. This band makes Dayton proud, and everyone is invited to join in the celebration!

Bohemian Funk hit many people’s radars last spring when they won the Dayton Battle of the Bands competition. They were electrifying live and seemed to come out of nowhere. Who are these guys? the audience asked themselves. They formed in 2019, shortly before the pandemic hit, so they didn’t get the opportunity to play out much. What they did have time for was lots of practice and time to refine their signature look and sound. They were preparing for that kind of opportunity!

Bohemian Funk’s style is best categorized as Rock’n’Soul since they combine a contemporary interpretation of traditional rock’n’roll with nuances of gospel, alternative, southern rock, reggae, and blues. They have created a rich and diverse music collection with more than 40 unique songs they wrote and performed.

Since their big win at the Battle of the Bands, the 4-piece has been touring the Midwest extensively. While touring, the band was discovered by a talent scout while visiting Nashville, who introduced them to the Grammy award-winning producer and engineer Jeffrey Thomas. Working with musicians like Rod Stewart, The Rolling Stones, Toto, Metallica, and many more, Jeff has a resume that is miles long. He became interested in the band right away. Jeff’s industry knowledge and rock music experience made the two an ideal match. The band started working with him to make their first debut album in June 2021 in his Nashville, Tennessee, facility, Stormbringer Sound. They released “Back Home,” the first song they had made with Jeff, in December 2021.

Bohemian Funk is comprised of Rocko Dalian (lead vocalist, guitarist), Patrick Arnold (lead guitar), and Graham Werts (drums). Casey Beasley (bass) is the newest member of the band, who joined in late 2021. They deliver a fantastic live experience with their stage presence, contagious energy, and expert musicianship at every performance.

“I am excited and proud to share this record with the world for many reasons but most of all I just want to give people a glimpse of light in their darkness because music has always been my light, my church, and my therapy,” Dalian shared with us. Drummer, Werts, continued, “You can expect greatness from us, and greatness is what we will give! I’m extremely thankful for the help we had throughout this whole experience and the love Dayton has shown in the process. This album release party is going to be one for the books!”

Join in the album release celebration – get all the details on how to go below!


HOW TO GO?

Event Name: “Roots” Album Release Party

Venue: The Brightside Music & Event Venue

Address: 905 E 3rd St, Dayton, Ohio

Date: Sat, January 28, 2023

Time: 7:00 PM Doors, 8:00 PM Show

Tickets Available at: https://bit.ly/3iyt4B3

Ticket Price: $15 advance which comes with an event poster! Or $25 at the door.

All ages welcome! No outside beverages, weapons or backpacks allowed in.

Meet local author of “See You At San Diego: An Oral History of Comic-Con, Fandom, and the Triumph of Geek Culture”

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Local author Mathew Klickstein completes his national book tour promoting his latest pop culture history book, See You At San Diego: An Oral History of Comic-Con, Fandom, and the Triumph of Geek Culture, right here in Dayton!

Klickstein will be making appearances at stops throughout the Greater Dayton area during November. He is particularly looking forward to his author talk with Dayton937 writer and editor, Libby Ballengee from 6:30-8:30pm on Friday, November 4th at Omega Music (318 E. 5th St in Oregon District). He’ll also be signing books, which will be  available at the beloved local record store.

See list below for additional local dates to meet the author. More info on dates, special guests, and locations: www.MathewKlickstein.com

Local tour schedule includes stops at:

Dayton Ballet kicks off 85th Season with “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow”

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The Dayton Ballet proudly celebrates its 85th anniversary in an electric and exciting 2022–2023 Season. In this anniversary season, the company presents a spooky time with The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, the classic holiday story of The Nutcracker, a celebration of all things dance in the 85th Diamond Anniversary, and a family favorite with Peter Pan.

The launch to this anniversary season starts on October 28, 2022 with a historic spooky tale. Halloween weekend is the perfect setting for Dayton Ballet’s brand-new production of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.

The haunting story of the Headless Horseman comes to life with all the same characters of this familiar tale. Ichabod Crane, Brom Bones, and the full ensemble of Dayton Ballet take the stage to bring to life Artistic Director Karen Russo Burke’s fresh approach to the timeless classic. Composer Austin Jaquith provides a brand-new original score, performed live by musicians from the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra.

The Dayton Ballet rehearses for Sleepy Hollow

How To Go?

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow at the Victoria Theatre

7:30 pm Friday, October 28, 2022

7:30 pm Saturday, October 29, 2022

2:30 pm Sunday, October 30, 2022

Tickets to performances are $5 – $86 and available at https://www.daytonlive.org/events/legend-of-sleepy-hollow/






Local Domestic Violence Resource Agency, Artemis Center, Sees Increase in Services

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As the provider of Montgomery County’s 24/7 domestic violence hotline, Artemis Center saw a 47.7%* increase in calls from 2020 to 2021. Nationally, the increase was a little over 12%* and in Ohio, the increase was 29%*. With this significant increase in calls, and an overall 30%* increase in the total number of clients served in the same time frame, Artemis is seeking support now more than ever. 

The 24/7 Domestic violence hotline is the hub of all of Artemis Center’s services. Through this hotline, Artemis provides safety planning and emergency assistance which includes safe housing, transportation, access to pantry services, and referrals to other community partners. Artemis Center provided services to over 4,100* people in 2021 and answered over 6,600* hotline calls. 

In October, Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Artemis Center will be sharing information with the Dayton community through events, campaigns, and stories.

The signature fundraiser for Awareness Month is the Breaking the CycleFundraising Breakfast, held on Thursday, October 13, 2022, from 8:00-9:00 am at Sinclair’s Conference Center.

The Breaking the Cycle Virtual 5k is held during the entire month of October. The goal is to raise $100,000 in support of survivors in the Miami Valley. Support for Artemis Center will help increase the number of trained advocates to answer the 24/7 hotline and sustain other programs and services needed in the Dayton community. 

With such an increase in services, it is vital that we continue to make our community aware of the resources that ArtemisCenter provides free to all that need them!

 

 

More about Artemis Center:

  • Location: 310 W. Monument Ave., Dayton, OH 45402
  • Hotline: 937.461.HELP
  • Website: Artemiscenter.org

Comedian Todd Barry comes to Dayton – 1 night only!

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Renowned comedian Todd Barry comes to Dayton for 1 night only on Thursday, September 15th for a special engagement with special guest Mary Santora at The Brightside Music & Event Venue in Dayton Ohio (905 E 3rd St). This promises to be a very funny evening you won’t want to miss!

Todd Barry has released three one-hour stand-up specials including his latest one for Netflix, Spicy HoneyHe’s appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, The Late Show with David Letterman, Conan and Late Night With Seth Meyers and his acting credits include The Wrestler, Road Trip, Flight of the Concords, Chappelle’s Show, Spin City, Sex and the City. You may have heard his voice on the animated series Bob’s Burgers, Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist, and Aqua Teen Hunger Force.Todd is also the author of the critically-acclaimed 2017 travel memoir Thank You For Coming To Hattiesburg.

Bonus – A VIP option is available for this show. This event is done in partnership with Sonic Springs Booking.

HOW TO GO?

Thursday, September 15, 2022

The Brightside Music & Event Venue in Dayton Ohio (905 E 3rd St)

Doors 6:30pm / Show 7:30pm

Advance General Admission Tickets: $25 / GA Day of Show: $30

VIP Table of 4: $160 – includes early door open time at 6pm (for best parking options), reserved table, and table service. Tickets available  here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/393149680277

All ages are welcome

 

Sound Valley Summer Music Festival this Saturday

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The 2022 Sound Valley Summer Music Festival is happening this Saturday, August 27th at Yellow Cab Tavern. This year, they are teaming up with Channel 99.9 Dayton & Dayton’s New Country 103.9 to bring another incredible lineup to the Miami Valley. 

Each year organizers partner with a local nonprofit to continue their mission of building community through music. This year they are taking our mission quite literally and are proud to be teaming up with Habitat for Humanity of Greater Dayton. The organization brings people together to build homes, communities and hope.

This year’s festival features 13 local bands:

ENMY
Age of Nowhere
Ryan Mundy
K.Carter
Serin Oh
Seth Canan & The Carriers
Knavery
Seth Gilliam & The Fake News
Bribing Senators
Heather Redman & The Reputation
Scary Hotel
The Kadence
Dak Janiels & The Holy Smokes

There will also be plenty of good food on hand from The Pizza Bandit and Phat & Rich. Drinks available at the Yellow Cab bar. Gates Open at 4pm on Saturday, August 27th at Yellow Cab Tavern. Music starts at 4:30pm. Tickets are available at: https://www.soundvalleydayton.com/SummerFestivalTickets

About Sound Valley: Sound Valley is a community driven initiative with the goal of bringing regional and national attention to Dayton’s vibrant and growing music scene. Sound Valley is a group of Dayton musicians, journalists, promoters, and music supporters who are working to build a vibrant music scene through promotion and production. We believe that by working together we can put a national spotlight on the natural homegrown talent that exists right here in the Miami Valley.

 

Dayton Porchfest delivers 50 free concerts this Saturday

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This Saturday, don’t miss the 6th annual Dayton Porchfest, a free neighborhood music festival in St Anne’s Hill Historic Neighborhood. This beloved community-building event is facilitated by The Collaboratory, a civic think tank that launches exciting new projects from idea to reality.

One of those ideas is Porchfest, which is held on International Play Music on a Porch Day. The event offers 6 hours of free live music held on porches throughout the St. Anne’s Hill neighborhood. It’s a lovely opportunity to meet the neighborhood and celebrate the quality and diversity of the Dayton music scene.

Dayton Porchfest was founded in 2017, inspired by the original Porchfest, which was started in 2007 in Ithaca, NY, and Larchmere Porchfest in Cleveland, which was started in 2009. Today there are over 150 Porchfests throughout the United States and Canada. Dayton was 94.

Dayton has a rich musical history and active music scene, which continues today. Dayton Porchfest is committed to reflecting that in its selection of musical artists, from funk and blues to indie rock and jazz, classical and country, to bluegrass and old-timey that has deep Appalachian traditions here. We also celebrate the ethnic diversity of the region, a reflection of our “Welcome Dayton” spirit that has contributed to a significant influx of immigrants and refugees over the past decade. The St. Anne’s neighborhood welcomes all Daytonians to join in this celebration!

Dayton Porchfest is an initiative of The Collaboratory (www.daytoncollaboratory.org). This local volunteer organization provides infrastructure for people and organizations to collaboratively develop community initiatives that generate new economic, civic, and creative opportunities and value. The result is a healthier, more thriving region. All proceeds from Dayton Porchfest go to support the work of The Collaboratory. Tips collected at the event go directly to the musicians performing. Please be generous!

HOW TO GO?

Saturday, August 20, 2022 from 1pm – 7pm

Free!

All ages welcome

St Anne’s Hill Historic Neighborhood – see map here

 

1:15 – 1:45 PM KICK-OFF

T.R.S.S. Drum Corps – 10 LaBelle

 

2:00 PM MUSIC BLOCK

Amber Hargett, Singer/Songwriter – 1601 E. Fifth Street (Henry)

Five Rivers Drum Ensemble, African Drumming – 33 Potomac

Good Time Accordion Guys, Sing-Along – 624 McLain

Jimmy D. Rogers, Blues and Roots – 126 Henry

Our Sacred Vanity, Folk – 48 High Street

Patricia Berg Trio, Jazz  – 212 South Dutoit

Sadbox, Rock – 15 Henry

Syrodesy Flue Trio, Classical Contemporary – 48 McClure

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3:00 PM MUSIC BLOCK

As Is, Jazz – 1432 E. Fourth Street

Café con Leche, Acoustic/Jazz/Eclectic  – 126 LaBelle

Charlie and Amanda, Country – 214 South Dutoit

Chris Heider and The Red Bandana Band, Folk Rock – 154 South Dutoit

Fin Tan, Irish Pub Music – 600 McLain

Gabe Maas and the Bruins, Pop – 54 LaBelle

(CANCELED) Nick Kizirnis, Americana – 18 LaBelle

Rum River Blend, Americana – 1535 E. Fifth Street (Henry)

Sharon Lane, Blues – 62 High Street

The Nautical Theme, Modern Folk – 34 High

TINO, Hip Hop – 52 McClure

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4:00 PM MUSIC BLOCK

A Sweet Sound, Americana – 22 LaBelle

Age Nowhere, Country/Rock – 222 South Dutoit

Emory Road, Folk Rock – 616 McLain

Harold Hensley, Americana – 216 Henry

Jonathan Hamilton, Folk – 66 McClure

Kyleen Downes, Singer/Songwriter – 42 High Street

Miami Valley Klezmer Ensemble, Klezmer – 65 LaBelle

Mike Bankhead, Indie Rock – 133 LaBelle

Nasty Bingo, Folkadelic at Its Finest – 1514 E. Fourth Street

Novena, Folk Rock – 50 Henry

Sam King, Americana/Folk – 130 Henry

Ty Spacely, Hip Hop/Rap – 244 Henry

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5:00 PM MUSIC BLOCK

Charlie Tipton, Singer/Songwriter – 1436 E. Fourth Street (Henry)

Cry Baby Cry, Rock – 51 McClure

Dayton Salsa Project, Salsa – 517 McLain

Ghost Town Silence, Rock/Americana – 39 Henry

John Dubuc’s Guilty Pleasures, Rock-N-Roll – 18 LaBelle

K. Carter, Hip Hop – 1616 E. Fifth Street (Backyard)

Kris n., Indie/Pop-Rock – 234 South Dutoit

Serin Oh, Alt Pop – 30 LaBelle

Somersault, Original Rock – 145 McClure

The Hitchhiker Band, Irish – 154 South Dutoit

The Touchy Feelys, Folk/Indie/Country – 201 Henry (McLain)

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6:00 PM MUSIC BLOCK

Mariah J, Soul/Funk/R&B – 605 McLain

NeoAmerican Pioneers, Indie Rock – 222 South Dutoit

Rich Reuter, Rock – 234 Henry

Solistic, Little Bit of Everything – 44 High Street

The Jaywalkers, American Folk/Rock – 1514 E. Fourth Street

The Kadence, Pop – 10 Henry

Todd the Fox, Rockabilly & Blues – 55 McClure

Tori Adams, Roots/Folk/Americana – 630 McLain (High)

Wild Forrest Blackberri, Root Rock/Folk-Blues – 28 LaBelle

 

Bingo Fundraiser to Benefit Domestic Violence Survivors

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The Home Experts Realty’s Dayton Real Estate Crush team is partnering with Yellow Cab Tavern to host Crush for a Cause: Bingo Nite benefiting Artemis Center on Tuesday, August 16th.

The Dayton Real Estate Crush team presents several philanthropic opportunities for its real estate agents each year. Team Founder, Elizabeth Cooper, explains that this is central to the heart of their mission. “We love supporting our neighbors and helping to build a strong community by investing in the efforts of wonderful organizations like Artemis Center.”

Artemis Center empowers survivors of domestic violence to make decisions and choices to establish and maintain safety for themselves and their children. They work collaboratively with other community services and provide education and advocacy programs that help create community best practice responses for survivors of domestic violence.

Kelly Sexton, Director of Development for Artemis Center, stated the organization is thrilled to be the recipients of this fundraiser. “We thank the Dayton Real Estate Crush team for including us in this event. In 2021, Artemis saw a 47% increase in calls to our 24/7 hotline. We know there is a great need for our services, and funds from events like this help us to continue offering these services free of charge to the Dayton community.“

Home Experts Realty’s Dayton Real Estate Crush

If you or someone you know needs help, please call the Artemis Center 24/7 hotline at 937-461-HELP (4357). You can learn more about their extensive domestic violence supportive services at www.artemiscenter.org.

There is no cover charge for this event. There will be six rounds of bingo. Each round, the winner will get a $10 gift certificate to either Yellow Cab or Pizza Bandit with the final cover all round getting a $25 gift certificate! Players can get as many bingo boards as they like for $5 each, which goes directly to The Artemis Center!

You can also participate in a 50/50 Raffle, or bid on raffle baskets provided by the Dayton Real Estate Crush team, their partners, and affiliates.

HOW TO GO?
Tuesday, August 16th ,2022, at 6:30 pm
Yellow Cab Tavern
700 E. Fourth St.,
Dayton, OH 45402

This Summer, a Once-in-a-Half-Century Party Calls Neighbors Back to South Park

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The 2001 Rehabarama of “The Weis-Leissentritt House” at 307 Oak Street was once two houses. These 1800s-era homes were updated with a unique glass-walled passageway to create one classic home with warm, comfortable living space and bold design statements.

With music, food, storytelling, and a beer garden, South Park’s Reunion Block Party celebrates its 40-year struggle to become safe, livable and inviting.
DAYTON, Oh. July 7, 2022 – On Saturday, July 30, from 3-6pm, a massive meet-up of neighbors who live in South Park or have called it home over the past forty years will gather to mark the 40-year anniversary of becoming Dayton’s largest Historic District.

In 1981, South Park’s historic landmark designation gave neighbors powerful leverage to reverse blight, combat slumlords, and drive out crime. It launched South Park’s evolution from a neighborhood of last resort to a desirable place to live.

“It’s been quite a journey,” shares Mark Manovich, president of the Historic South Park neighborhood council. “When my wife Karin and I moved here in 1992, it was known to be rough. The parents of our kids’ school friends wouldn’t allow them to come here for playdates.”

ut even then, Mark recalls, it was unpretentious and friendly with that “we’re all in this together” camaraderie. Many neighbors have become lifelong friends after bonding over alley sweeps, beautification projects, old-house repairs, grant-writing, crime-fighting, but most of all the parties.

“We have a reputation for our parties,” says event coordinator Karin Manovich. “We’ve got great stories and before-and-after pictures to share at the Reunion, along with food and drink from South Park’s own establishments.” Even the sponsoring organizations were founded by South Parkers – Square One Salon & Spa, The Brightside Venue, and The Rubi Girls.

The sense of community in South Park has always been as unique as its built environment. It brings people closer. This 150-acre area south of downtown Dayton includes 800 structures, circa 1880 to 1900, designed for people from all walks of life. “There’s no other neighborhood that we know of with housing stock like this that attracts such interesting and diverse people. Tiny cottages next to big showy Victorians, corner storefronts, and everything in between,” says Karin.

The 2001 Rehabarama of “The Weis-Leissentritt House” at 307 Oak Street was once two houses. These 1800s-era homes were updated with a unique glass-walled passageway to create one classic home with warm, comfortable living space and bold design statements.

As with any inner neighborhood, South Park’s work continues. But it’s time to hit pause and celebrate. Says Karin, “We want everyone to enjoy their share of credit for taking a chance, investing the sweat, money and emotion it takes to create a neighborhood that feels like family.”

HOW TO CELEBRATE: Plan to meet up with old friends and neighbors, bring a lawn chair, enjoy the party, take a stroll, and congratulate yourself for helping make South Park a place to live kindly, fearlessly, and prosperously.

Who: South Parkers past and present, and all who have contributed to the neighborhood’s recovery (City staff, contractors, Rehabarama partners, AIA architects, former Community Based Police Officers, preservationists, patrons of our tours, plays and festivals) and those interested in the neighborhood today.

What: South Park Reunion Block Party is a free event presented by the Historic South Park neighborhood council, Square One Salon & Spa, The Brightside Venue, and The Rubi Girls.

When: Saturday, July 30, 3-6pm

Where:  The Gazebo and Boulevard at Park Drive (near Wayne Avenue). Park at Oak Street Health (Wayne & Wyoming), Hope Lutheran Church and Emerson Academy (both at Perrine & Hickory).

Sonic Springs Benefit Concert features Talib Kweli, Cloud Nothings, Monograms & more!

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On Friday, July 22nd, 2022 at 7:00 pm The Brightside in Dayton, OH will host a benefit concert featuring national recording artists Talib Kweli, Cloud Nothings, local DJ Fatty Lumpkin, and Brooklyn-based indie rock band Monograms. All proceeds above operating costs will be donated to the independently owned radio station WYSO in Yellow Springs.

Since its inception in 1958, the mission of WYSO has been to serve the Miami Valley and beyond with trusted journalism and artistic inspiration that improves lives and builds community. In 2023 WYSO will be moving from their home on Antioch’s campus to a new studio, including much-needed equipment upgrades and new performance spaces for live-in studio music concerts.

The event will be held under the moniker of “Sonic Springs” and is slated to be an annual concert to bring unique musical performances to the Dayton area. The event is being curated and produced by Eric Mahoney, a filmmaker/producer best known for directing the feature documentary Brainiac: Transmissions After Zero. Eric and his family recently moved to Yellow Springs from Brooklyn, NY.

 

HOW TO GO?

Friday, July 22nd, 2022 at 7:00 pm

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

Food truck on-site: Phat & Rich

Tickets can be purchased here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sonic-springs-a-benefit-concert-for-wyso-tickets-304403126947

“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!