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Crooks On Tape: Schmersal Putting ‘Fingerprint’ Back On His Hometown

January 30, 2014 By Dayton Most Metro Leave a Comment

 John Schmersal is frantically running around his Los Angeles apartment during our recent phone conversation.  In the  background, you can hear him shuffling papers, closing and opening doors to what could be cabinets and his vehicle.    “Sorry, I’m just getting everything taken of around here before I head out,” Schmersal says to me.  He’s heading out to start touring around the United States and parts of Europe with his band, Crooks on Tape, and they’ll be stopping in Dayton Thursday night for an album release show at the Rockstar Pro Arena on East Third Street.

In 1994, Schmersal joined Dayton area band Brainiac.  The band had originally formed in 1992 with vocalist/guitarist/keyboard player Tim Taylor, bassist Juan Monasterio, guitarist Michelle Bodine and drummer Tyler Trent.  A typical Brainiac show would consist of an exhilarating high-energy mix of punk and electronic blasts.

With the shows being dubbed some of the best to catch, the band quickly received attention outside Dayton.  They opened for bands like The Breeders and Jesus Lizard, and Beck.  In 1993, Brainiac released their first album Smack Bunny Baby.  After Bodine left, Schmersal joined and Brainiac went back to the studio soon releasing Bonsai Superstar.  The following year Hissing Prigs in Static Couture dropped.  The albums sparked major record labels to start coming and sign the band.  Brainiac was ready to take the world by storm, and highlight just how incredible the music scene in Dayton was.

Then tragedy stuck.  In 1997, a car accident took Taylor’s life, and soon after, the band disbanded.  “We tried to make it work after his passing”, Schmersal said.  “It just didn’t feel right.”

After the disbanding of Brainiac, Schmersal formed the band Enon in 1999 while living in New York.  That band consisted of Schmersal and Rick Lee and Steve Calhoon, previously of the New York rock band Skeleton Key.  Enon would follow the footsteps of Brainiac with synthesizers and with a number of percussion sounds that Lee created.  The band would release their first full length album Believo! in 1999 with Onhold following in 2001, High Society in 2002, and Hocus Pocus in 2003.  In 2005, Enon released Lost Marbles & Exploded Evidence, which was a collection of singles and internet-released songs along with a bonus DVD.  2007 came, and Enon dropped it’s final album Grass Geysers…Carbon Clouds, and disbanded for good in 2011.

In the winter of 2010, Schmersal and Lee met up with drummer Joey Galvan in Los Angeles.  The plan was simple, according to Schmersal.  “The three of us got together and started to jam out.  See what happened.  We didn’t record anything, which was really a shame.”  Following the sessions, the trio realized they had something special.  So, the next time they reconvened, they started the tape and began recording everything.  Those sessions went on until the spring of 2012 and were then compiled and edited into Crooks On Tape’s first album Fingerprint.

Fingerprint is a dazzling display of the blending of Schmersal and Lee’s work with guitars, synthesizers, samplers, and loopers and Galvan’s drumming.  “Galvan really brings a different style to the music.  It really comes together”, Schmersal says.

The opening song, ‘Duper’ is full with compelling hooks that immediately grab your attention.  The heavy-guitar riffs on ‘River Bait’ give you the glimpse on what Schmersal took out of the Brainiac and Enon experiences.  Geto Boys sampled ‘A Hazmat Dream’ gives way to distorted vocals. The slow-build to quick finish ‘Clergyman Segway’ gives way to the dreamy, beautiful, R&B-like ‘Barging In’.  Fingerprint doesn’t let you get you comfortable.  It jumps around with all kinds of diverse sounds and rhythm.  The improvisation of the recordings gives the album a freedom of experimentation, which is wonderful.

For Schmersal, the show Thursday will be a great homecoming for him.  “I still have family around town.  So it will be fun to get to see them, catch up, and enjoy being home again”, Schmersal said when asked about returning to Dayton.  “It will be cool to see the old town again.”  What’s even special about the return of Schmersal is the fact that Crooks On Tape’s Fingerprint is the first album released from their venture with Misra Records, now located in Dayton, Ohio.  “Leo [DeLuca, head of Misra] and I was always kept in touch, and he really wanted to sign the band”, Schmersal explained.

Crooks On Tape are currently on tour, and will perform at the Rockstar Pro Arena Thursday night, starting at 7:30pm.  $8 cover in advance and $10 at the door.  The show is for all ages.

Fingerprint is now available from Misra Records.

Track List:

1. Duper

2. If Feelings Mean a Thing

3. Tito’s Riser

4. The Regiments

5. Melting the Ice

6. Summer’s End

7. River Bait

8. Milo’s Creeper

9. A Hazmat Dream

10. Wandered Again

11. Clergyman Segway

12. Barging In

 

Filed Under: Dayton Music Tagged With: Crooks on Tape, Dayton Music, Misra Records, Rockstar Pro Arena

Looking Forward to Days To Come

January 30, 2014 By Dayton937 Leave a Comment

Motel_Beds_MSR071_PromoThere are bands that become successful because of intense and expensive record company promotion that repeatedly tell us that this entertainer is a musician, regardless what your ears may tell you.  There are bands that dominate the radio, the ‘net stream, and iTunes because they have a look.  There are bands that become well known because of the producer that records the music, even before we hear that first chord.  And there are bands that become successful for the simple reason that they are good, they successfully write music that captures the often ignored inner need we all have for a great song.  Dayton’s own Motel Beds are one example of a band that is simply a good band that consistently delivers great songs.

With the Misra Records recent release of their recent collection, These Are The Days Gone By, PJ Paslowsky, Tommy Cooper, Ian Kaplan, Derl Robbins, and Tod Weidner remind us that even without the music industry machine, without some hypoallergenic created look, great music can not only be consistently created – it can be created in your home town.

Days starts with the eponymous album track, a rocking reminder that art and commerce should connect when the time is right. And for this band, the time is right with every song you hear on this collection.  These are the Days Gone By – a standout track from the ‘Beds Tango Boys album – demonstrate the way that the guitars-bass-drums approach of rock and roll can still be made fresh and exciting.  If you do not start to sway when you hear the twin guitars of Cooper and Robbins, you should check your pulse; and if the bass does not make you dance… “Well, how you feeling right now? Are you still with us?”

The next song Ocean Flows from the ‘Beds 2009 EP Go For A Dive connects the listener to the best in high intensity yet rocking lofi-ish sound.  Songs such as this recall the early and best of bands like R.E.M. when the vocals did not have to be so highly mixed as to over-power the music.  While this lesson is repeatedly ignored by Top 40 radio, The ‘Beds are able to make the most out of a mix that encourages the listener to feel the different instruments of the song.  It is important to note that the current arrangement of Ocean Flows illustrates the impressive drop-your-jaw drumming of Ian Kaplan that becomes a full out attack on later ‘Beds recordings such as Sunfried Dreams and Dumb Gold.  And live, wow… you will wonder how Kaplan can lift his arms after a show.

With Skymade Suit and Cactus Kiss the band reveals early ideas that will be more fully realized on later work.  Skymade Suit was the first track on the ‘Beds 2003 EP Hasta Manana and show a different side to the band.  Suit was recorded with only Paslosky, Cooper and Kaplan before being joined by current members Derl Robbins and Tod Weidner.  The evolution of the band is demonstrated when comparing songs such as Skymade Suit and more recent work such as Surfjerk, Smoke Your Homework, and Valentimes.   Cactus Kiss originally appeared on the 2007 collection Local Losers – a release to benefit WWSU radio — and then on The ‘Beds Moondazed album and more importantly helps place The ‘Beds into a constant evolving swirl of Beach Boys influenced rock psychadelia.

The alternative version of Sunfried Dreams is a welcome visit into the creative process of the band.  It is one of only two songs on the album to include keyboards; the alt version of Dreams has a different all around feel than the version that ended up on the album of the same name.  One has to wonder if this alternative version is a glimpse of a band that would have moved along a different path than the road taken.

Standouts on the record include Tropics of the Sand that include the vocals of the always terrific Kelley Deal (R. Ring, The Breeders), Surfjerk, Lights On and Smoke Your Homework –  Songs that have long been featured on local radio, all four songs in rotation on WUDR.  It is impressive how Paslosky and Deal wrap their vocals around the song.  They sing and sound as if they have been singing together for years!  When their cascading vocals hit the song title together, you believe that they are yearning for a tropic somewhere together.  You feel it.  With Lights On and Surfjerk you hear the welcome addition of Tod Weidner (Shrug and heck too many projects to list here).  The additional strength on bass and on vocals on other tracks greatly strengthens the overall sonic texture of The Motel Beds.  And if you have seen the band live, you know firsthand how much Weidner adds to the performance!

One of the best discoveries on the album is the cover – and it is the only cover on the album – of Matthew Sweet’s I’ve Been Waiting, an often overlooked track from his terrific album Girlfriend!  The ‘Beds demonstrate their understanding of indie-college music by tacking the song and infusing urgency in the song that Sweet’s focus on classic indie-pop melody understates.  The Motel Beds make the song feel more immediate and more plaintive than Sweet ever could.  And considering that Matthew Sweet once had an indie hit with a song called Sick of Myself – that is really saying something.

Throughout all twelve tracks on this album you almost miss noting the captivating vocals of PJ Paslosky. Instead of grand standing and singing in some strange grandiose manner, Paslosky extends his voice in ways that draw the listener into the songs.  Whether listening to an early song by the band or something from their latest album of new material, Dumb Gold, you find yourself drawn to him.  Drawn not because of an industry manufactured buzz or some odd notoriety, but a gravity that a gifted vocalist creates.

Do not miss this collection – part retrospective, part review, and part exploration – consider this a road map of good songs for your music loving soul.

Information about the band can be found at motelbedsmusic.com and misarecords.com.

Track List for These are the Days Gone By: 

1. These are the Days Gone By
2. Ocean Flows
3. Skymade Suit
4. Cactus Kiss
5. Surfjerk
6. Valentimes
7. Lights On
8. Western Son
9. Tropics Of The Sand
10. Sunfried Dreams (alternate version)
11. I’ve Been Waiting
12. Smoke Your Homework

Cross posted at Your Tuesday Afternoon Alternative

Filed Under: Dayton Music Tagged With: Dayton Music, Misra Records, motel beds, These Are The Days Gone By

Motel Beds Celebrate New Album, New Record Deal With A Special Twist

January 14, 2014 By Dayton Most Metro Leave a Comment

Ian Kaplan, drummer for the Dayton rock band Motel Beds, is sitting at one of the tables near the bar area at South Park Tavern with myself and the band’s manager, Dave Obenour.  The establishment has a pretty decent crowd on this night, even with snow blanketing the city.  The mix of classic rock along with some other genres is blaring through the speakers.  The superior collection of beers and their fantastic pizza once again gives the patrons the feeling of ecstasy and fulfillment.  To those who come here frequently, it’s just another night.  While sitting at our table, Kaplan leans his back on the column that is positioned right behind him. While I was drinking one of the assortments of MadTree Brewery that South Park Tavern has on tap and Obenour was taking in his beer of choice, Kaplan slips on a glass of water with a lemon floating around with the ice cubes.  It seems that he is savoring this evening at the tavern.

In all actuality, this evening at the tavern is probably a nice break from the chaotic road that Kaplan and his other band mates (Tommy Cooper, Darryl Robbins, PJ Paslosky, Tod Weidner) have been traveling on.  For starters, the group re-released their 2011 album Sunfried Dreams on vinyl for the first time in July from Brian Candy Creative and threw a vinyl release party at Blind Bobs.  In August, two huge events took place: the band signed a deal with Misra Records and played at the Fraze Pavilion located in Kettering, Ohio.  This Saturday, Motel Beds will be releasing their first album under the Misra Records label These are the Days Gone By and will be playing a show at Yellow Cab.

The signing of Motel Beds to Misra Records is one of the recent big splashes for the label.  Leo DeLuca, who is part of the folk rock band Southeast Engine, took over the company in 2010 from Cory Brown.  Brown, who is owner of Absolutely Kosher Records located in Emeryville, California, signed Southeast Engine while he was running Misra.  When DeLuca took over, he operated the label in Durham, North Carolina till 2012.  At the time he decided that it was time to pack it up and move back to his hometown, Dayton.  DeLuca has signed R. Ring, which features The Breeders’ Kelley Deal and Ampline’s Mike Montgomery, and also has released the debut album from Crooks on Tape (which includes Brainiac’s John Schmersal).

“I have talked to Leo a couple of times over the past couple of years”, Kaplan said on the beginning of Motel Beds being signed on to the label.  “I think he saw the momentum building and he said let’s try this out.  We were very flattered.”

These are the Days Gone By will consist of 10 songs that the band has previously released over the years, along with two never-before-released tracks.

“With us getting signed with Misra and us being together for 10 years, Leo wanted to put out a ‘retrospective’ of sorts”, explained Kaplan.  “We thought that this would be a good introduction for people who don’t know us yet.”  These are the Days Gone By has been remastered by Carl Saff,  who has helped master albums by Guided by Voices, Dinosaur Jr. just to name a few.  Another new wrinkle to the album, Weidner went back and added bass parts to the songs.  For fans that have come to know and love the band, they will be thrilled to have this as part of the already impressive catalog that the band has released.  For folks that will be hearing the band for the first time, they will be experiencing the band’s eclectic blend of surf rock to the hypnotic lo-fi play.  The songs are quick in time with most not going longer than 3 minutes, but leave a long-lasting impression that make you continue coming back for more.  To most around the Dayton area, Motel Beds is one of the premiere bands that give outsiders an inside look at just how good our scene is here.

The first 500 LP’s released will have a little something distinctive.  Each of the album covers has been individually hand-painted by the artists at We Care Arts, which is located locally in Kettering, Ohio.  We Care Arts is a non-profit organization that helps emotionally, mentally and physically disabled adults and youth achieve greater personal independence. To do so, We Care Arts provides a variety of art classes and experiences.  They also promote the artist’s individuality, self-esteem, community skills, and ability to focus, life skills, responsibility, confidence and job skills.  Extensive training is provided for each artist in a creative area appropriate for his/her interests including painting, pottery, computer art/design, jewelry making and sewing.  Through the creation and sale of their individually crafted items, artists are able to affirm their self-worth, take steps back into the mainstream of society and receive a supplemental income. We Care Arts provide all training and materials to artists and a portion of the proceeds of all sales is returned to the artist. The remainder goes back to program funding.

Portions of the sales from These are the Days Gone By will be donated to We Care Arts.  The band posted on their Facebook page recently some of the covers that will be gracing the cover, and the response was incredible.  “We are getting interest from all over the United States and we even had someone from Europe wondering how they could get their hands on one of them”, Kaplan revealed.  This past Sunday, the band, along with Obenour, went to We Care Arts to check out the album covers and filled the sleeves.

The Motel Beds plans for 2014 as of now include performing at their second South By Southwest Music Festival between March 11-16 in Austin, Texas.  They will be also performing at the Nelsonville Music Festival in Nelsonville, Ohio on the weekend of May 29-June 1.  Motel Beds also plan on playing some other shows on top of those two festivals.  Most importantly, their second album under the Misra label will be started.  “We have been writing for over a year already”, Kaplan stated.  “We really want to keep our hand close on this next one and really knock it out of the park.”

Before the shows start to come, before the chaotic rush begins again, Kaplan was able to take a deep breath and relax for a second on this cold and snowy evening at South Park Tavern.

And that was plenty good for him.

Motel Beds will be releasing a soft, limited release of These are the Days Gone By and will be playing alongside Good English and Smug Brothers at Yellow Cab this Saturday night.  Doors open at 7pm, with the show starting at 8pm.  To purchase your tickets early, click on this website:  http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/546766.

Here is the track listing for These are the Days Gone By:

1. These are the Days Gone By

2. Ocean Flows

3. Skymade Suit

4. Cactus Kiss

5. Surfjerk

6. Valentimes

7. Lights On

8. Western Son

9. Tropics Of The Sand

10. Sunfried Dreams (alternate version)

11. I’ve Been Waiting

12. Smoke Your Homework

Filed Under: Dayton Music Tagged With: Dayton Music, Misra Records, The Motel Beds, We Care Arts, Yellow Cab

Motel Beds ‘These are Days Gone By’ Vinyl Pre-Release show

January 13, 2014 By Dayton937 Leave a Comment

Motel Beds 'These are Days Gone By' Vinyl Pre-Release show

The fantastic Motel Beds are presenting a rare opportunity for Dayton and Miami Valley music fans on January 18th (doors open at 7pm and show starts at 8pm sharp — so get there early)!

In conjunction with We Care Arts and Misra Records, The Motel Beds invite you to join them as they review their musical career with friends and musical allies Smug Brothers and Good English at an All Ages show at the Yellow Cab building on Saturday, January 18!

The ‘Beds are doing what we call a soft, limited release of a retrospective that they are titling after one of their best songs, “These are the Days Gone By.”  500 hand-painted LP covers will be available at the show.  The artists at We Care Arts who will receive a portion of the proceeds — created the unique and distinctive covers (some of which you can see on the poster to the right).  This is a soft, pre-release — meaning you cannot get this anywhere else — for the first 500 LPs and only the first 5oo; they’ve all been hand-painted by the artists at We Care Arts (“changing disabilities into possibilities”) you can learn more about WCA at their website – http://www.wecarearts.org/.  The album will be released internationally later in 2014 on Misra Records.

According to the band, “These are the Days Gone By” is a collection of Motel Beds singles, outtakes, and live favorites that represent the history and development of the band. The songs have been remastered by Carl Saff (Dinosaur Jr, GBV, etc) and include added bass parts by local Dayton music legend, Tod Weidner.  This is a musical experience not to be missed!

BIO FOR MOTEL BEDS “THESE ARE THE DAYS GONE BY” (courtesy of The Motel Beds)

MOTEL BEDS are a rock & roll band from Dayton, Ohio – a delightfully detached underdog city nestled in the heart of The Heartland. Seasoned veterans, Beds have worked alongside local music advocates Kelley Deal (Deal duets on the lusciously hushed “Tropics of the Sand”) and Robert Pollard (guitarist Derl Robbins has recorded Guided By Voices). Allies aside, when it comes to rock & roll, The Motel Beds speak for themselves.

“These Are the Days Gone By” reveals the fruits of Beds’ labor these latter years. The album is an electrifying collection of “hits,” remastered by Carl Saff (GBV, Dinosaur Jr., etc.) and featuring added bass parts by new(est) member and local ace Tod Weidner. Over a 12-song cycle, the proficiency with which Tommy Cooper and P.J. Paslosky (Motel Beds’ core songwriting duo) augment a solid hook is clearly set on display.

While “Days” largely finds Ian Kaplan at work as one of the finest rock drummers around today (not an embellishment), Beds demonstrate their versatility with two never-before-released tracks: a poppier version of 2011’s “Sunfried Dreams” and a beautiful acoustic cover of Matthew Sweet’s “I’ve Been Waiting”; the latter proving Paslosky to be much more than a rock vocalist. In addition to recording Motel Beds in a visionary manner, guitarist Derl Robbins adds his own unmistakable style and sound.

True to Dayton (see GBV’s “Propeller”), the first 500 LPs are all one-of-a-kind. Each cover was individually hand-painted by the artists at We Care Arts: a non-profit dedicated to “changing disabilities into possibilities.” A portion of the proceeds from these first 500 will go to benefit WCA.

In his glowing review of “Dumb Gold” (2012), AllMusic Senior Editor Stephen Thomas Erlewine noted, “[This] is an album that deserves to break them out of the Rust Belt and onto the larger stage; it’s one of the best straight-ahead indie rock records of 2012.” “Days” takes all of “Dumb Gold’s” assets – song writing, hooks, musicianship, energy and ups them ad infinitum. It’s a remarkable rock record and one that finds Motel Beds carrying the torch for Dayton, Ohio’s independent music scene.

Track List:

1. These are the Days Gone By
2. Ocean Flows
3. Skymade Suit
4. Cactus Kiss
5. Surfjerk
6. Valentimes
7. Lights On
8. Western Son
9. Tropics Of The Sand
10. Sunfried Dreams (alternate version)
11. I’ve Been Waiting
12. Smoke Your Homework

Cross posted at Your Tuesday Afternoon Alternative

Filed Under: Dayton Music Tagged With: Good English, Misra Records, motel beds, Smug Brothers, We Care Arts, Yellow Cab Building

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Camping World Summer RV Showcase

11:00 am
Camping World

Freda’s Food Truck

11:00 am
Fairborn Sweet Corn Festival

wrappin&rollincafe

11:00 am
Fairborn Sweet Corn Festival

Dayton African American Cultural Festival

12:00 pm
Island MetroPark

Classics on the Lawn

1:00 pm
Oakwood House Museum

Skinner Pipe Organ Concert

2:00 pm
Dayton Art Institute

Fresh Mozzarella Class

4:00 pm
Grist

Wheel Fresh Pizza

4:00 pm
Miami Valley Sports Bar

THE GRATEFUL DEAD MOVIE

5:00 pm
The Neon

“The Play That Goes Wrong!”

6:00 pm
la comedia
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Week of Events

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11:00 am - 9:00 pm

$1 Oysters

August 11 @ 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

$1 Oysters

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

$1
5:00 pm - 10:00 pm Recurring

$3 Burger Night

August 11 @ 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm Recurring

$3 Burger Night

From 5-10pm you can choose from the following: for $3 - it's a plain burger on a bun, $4 -...

$3
6:00 pm

Trivia Shark

August 11 @ 6:00 pm

Trivia Shark

the best Live Trivia in town AND help our host, the lovely Joselyn celebrate her birthday!! Don't forget $4 Margaritas...

6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Recurring

Trivia at The Greene

August 11 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Recurring

Trivia at The Greene

Got a case of the Mondays?  Come in and enjoy a night of trivia, good food, drinks, and company. Join...

Free
7:00 pm

Trivia Night

August 11 @ 7:00 pm

Trivia Night

We're excited to share that Monday night is now TRIVIA NIGHT at WW Springboro! This evening at 7pm! It's free...

7:00 pm

Pinball & Pints

August 11 @ 7:00 pm

Pinball & Pints

Come hang out for a night of laid-back fun—no pressure, no strings attached! Bring a friend or roll in solo,...

7:30 pm - 11:30 pm Recurring

Justin’s LOTD Scotch Doubles Pool Tournament

August 11 @ 7:30 pm - 11:30 pm Recurring

Justin’s LOTD Scotch Doubles Pool Tournament

EVERY MONDAY NIGHT at Miami Valley Sports Bar - Justin's Famous Luck of the Draw Scotch Doubles Pool Tournament!!! Each...

$10.00
8:00 pm Recurring

Monday Night Laughs!

August 11 @ 8:00 pm Recurring

Monday Night Laughs!

  Join us every Monday at Oregon Express for Comedy Open Mic hosted by the hilarious G-Money! Sign-ups at 8:00PM...

11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Q & A for Medicare

August 12 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Q & A for Medicare

An open forum to ask your questions about Medicare. Light refreshments may be available.

11:00 am - 1:00 pm

What the Taco?!

August 12 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

What the Taco?!

Chipotle Chicken Taco GRILLED CHICKEN, SHREDDED LETTUCE, PICO DE GALLO, CILANTRO SOUR CREAM & MONTEREY JACK $10.00 Ground Beef Taco...

4:00 pm - 8:00 pm Recurring

Cloud Park Food Truck Rally

August 12 @ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm Recurring

Cloud Park Food Truck Rally

Get ready for a delicious summer in Huber Heights! Join us every other Tuesday starting May 6th through September 9th...

4:00 pm - 11:00 pm Recurring

Half Price Wine every Tuesday at Whisperz Speakeasy

August 12 @ 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm Recurring

Half Price Wine every Tuesday at Whisperz Speakeasy

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

Free
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Overdose Awareness Day

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

Overdose Awareness Day

The Community Overdose Action Team invites you to join us for Overdose Awareness Day on Tuesday, August 12, from 5:00...

6:00 pm

Lasa: A Filipino Tasting Journey

August 12 @ 6:00 pm

Lasa: A Filipino Tasting Journey

Join us for a special evening as Sous Chef Josh Braceros, with the support of Chef Margot Blondet, presents a...

$75
6:00 pm - 10:30 pm

Second Tues Open Music Stage

August 12 @ 6:00 pm - 10:30 pm

Second Tues Open Music Stage

Second Tuesdays is the monthly musical event held at the esteemed Hidden Gem Music Club. Each evening features numerous musicians...

6:00 pm - 11:00 pm Recurring

Cinn-Wagon

August 12 @ 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm Recurring

Cinn-Wagon

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10:00 am - 3:15 pm

Illy’s Fire Pizza

August 13 @ 10:00 am - 3:15 pm

Illy’s Fire Pizza

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

11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Resume Rescue with Clothes That Work

August 13 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Resume Rescue with Clothes That Work

Looking to land your dream job? Your resume is the key to getting your foot in the door! Join us...

12:00 pm - 10:00 pm

National Filet Mignon Day Deal

August 13 @ 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm

National Filet Mignon Day Deal

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$24.95
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Recurring

Adult Stretch

August 13 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Recurring

Adult Stretch

Adults ages 16 and up are invited to an afternoon session of stretching and more! Donna Gambino is owner of...

Free
3:00 pm - 7:00 pm Recurring

Trotwood Community Market (presented by American Legion Post 613)

August 13 @ 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm Recurring

Trotwood Community Market (presented by American Legion Post 613)

A celebration of locally sourced foods and products from small businesses in Trotwood and the surrounding communities! Stop by and...

3:00 pm - 7:00 pm Recurring

Miamisburg Farmers Market

August 13 @ 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm Recurring

Miamisburg Farmers Market

Miamisburg Farmers MarketAt Miamisburg Christian Church parking lot.1146 E. Central Ave in Miamisburg.Fresh Produce, sweet treats, food trucks and more..

4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Professionalism in the Workplace with Clothes That Work

August 13 @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Professionalism in the Workplace with Clothes That Work

Stand out and succeed in any workplace by mastering the key principles of professionalism! This interactive workshop explores the essential...

5:00 pm

Murder Junkies

August 13 @ 5:00 pm

Murder Junkies

From the depths of non conformity. Notorious backing band of late great GG Allin. You don't know what to expect...

$15
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11:00 am - 2:00 pm Recurring

Freakin Ricans

August 14 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm Recurring

Freakin Ricans

11:00 am - 3:00 pm Recurring

ShowDogs HotDogs

August 14 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Recurring

ShowDogs HotDogs

All Beef Hot Dogs, Walking Tacos, Nachos, and Quesadillas! Veggie options available

11:00 am - 5:00 pm

“The Play That Goes Wrong!”

August 14 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

“The Play That Goes Wrong!”

Welcome to opening night of Cornley University Drama Society's production of The Murder at Haversham Manor, where things are quickly...

11:30 am - 12:15 pm Recurring

Art Start Pre-School Storytime

August 14 @ 11:30 am - 12:15 pm Recurring

Art Start Pre-School Storytime

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

Free
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Recurring

Open Coworking

August 14 @ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Recurring

Open Coworking

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

12:00 pm - 8:00 pm Recurring

Launch Pad

August 14 @ 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm Recurring

Launch Pad

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

Free
4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

The Lumpia Queen

August 14 @ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

The Lumpia Queen

The Lumpia Queen specializes in the most popular dishes of the Philippines. Drawing from a rich cultural history and diversity...

4:00 pm - 11:00 pm Recurring

$10 Tini Time every Thursday

August 14 @ 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm Recurring

$10 Tini Time every Thursday

Every Thursday night at Whisperz Speakeasy we'll be handcrafting an array of different fabulous martinis for just $10 each. Come...

Free
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9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Chippin’ at the Firehouse

August 15 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Chippin’ at the Firehouse

We’re teaming up with the amazing crew at the Harrison Township Fire Department to help keep our community’s pets safe...

Free
9:00 am - 7:00 pm

Camping World Summer RV Showcase

August 15 @ 9:00 am - 7:00 pm

Camping World Summer RV Showcase

The Camping World Summer RV Showcase is coming to Huber Heights, OH from August 15th to 17th! Shop special RV...

11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Cousins Maine Lobster

August 15 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Cousins Maine Lobster

12:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Hearts for ABA Carnival

August 15 @ 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Hearts for ABA Carnival

Hearts for ABA provides quality services to children and young adults ages 2-22 with autism and other disabilities. We strive...

Free
3:30 pm

Steins up!

August 15 @ 3:30 pm

Steins up!

Steins up! The competition is fierce, and the beer is cold at The Pub! Join us Friday, August 15 at...

4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Charm at the Farm August Market

August 15 @ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Charm at the Farm August Market

WHAT Charm at the Farm is an open-air vintage market located on a 56-acre former horse farm in quaint, Lebanon,...

$9 – $20
4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Cousins Main Lobster

August 15 @ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Cousins Main Lobster

5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

GODOWN’S FIXINS

August 15 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

GODOWN’S FIXINS

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9:00 am - 4:00 pm Recurring

Charm at the Farm August Market

August 16 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Recurring

Charm at the Farm August Market

WHAT Charm at the Farm is an open-air vintage market located on a 56-acre former horse farm in quaint, Lebanon,...

$9 – $20
9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Shop for Dignity Arts & Craft Fair

August 16 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Shop for Dignity Arts & Craft Fair

Supports Local Nonprofit’s Fight Against Period Poverty This two-day indoor event will feature over 40 local vendors, offering a diverse...

$3
9:00 am - 7:00 pm Recurring

Camping World Summer RV Showcase

August 16 @ 9:00 am - 7:00 pm Recurring

Camping World Summer RV Showcase

The Camping World Summer RV Showcase is coming to Huber Heights, OH from August 15th to 17th! Shop special RV...

10:00 am - 11:00 am Recurring

Yoga in the Park

August 16 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Recurring

Yoga in the Park

Fun and effective workouts under the pavilion Harness your strength, enhance your mobility, and create a deeper connection with yourself....

Free
10:00 am - 2:00 pm Recurring

6888 Summer Marketplace

August 16 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Recurring

6888 Summer Marketplace

Mark your calendars! The 6888 Kitchen Summer Marketplace returns for 2025! Join us on the 1st & 3rd Saturdays (June...

Free
10:30 am

Huffman Prairie Nature Walk

August 16 @ 10:30 am

Huffman Prairie Nature Walk

Join us as Dave Nolan leads us on a hike on one of the trails at this restored prairie where...

11:00 am - 12:00 pm Recurring

Chair Yoga

August 16 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Recurring

Chair Yoga

Saturdays / 11 a-12 p / June 21 / July 19 / Aug 16 No experience necessary, bring your own...

Free
11:00 am - 7:00 pm

The Fairborn Sweet Corn Festival

August 16 @ 11:00 am - 7:00 pm

The Fairborn Sweet Corn Festival

The 43rd Annual Fairborn Sweet Corn Festival will be held at Community Park, 691 E. Dayton-Yellow Springs Road, Fairborn, Ohio....

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10:00 am - 3:00 pm Recurring

Charm at the Farm August Market

August 17 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Recurring

Charm at the Farm August Market

WHAT Charm at the Farm is an open-air vintage market located on a 56-acre former horse farm in quaint, Lebanon,...

$9 – $20
10:00 am - 3:00 pm Recurring

Shop for Dignity Arts & Craft Fair

August 17 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Recurring

Shop for Dignity Arts & Craft Fair

Supports Local Nonprofit’s Fight Against Period Poverty This two-day indoor event will feature over 40 local vendors, offering a diverse...

$3
10:00 am - 11:00 pm Recurring

E-Town Shakedown Music & Arts Festival

August 17 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 pm Recurring

E-Town Shakedown Music & Arts Festival

3rd Annual E-Town Shakedown Music & Arts Festival kicks off! August 16th & 17th – two full days of 11...

$15 – $20
11:00 am - 12:00 pm Recurring

Free Belly Dancing Class

August 17 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Recurring

Free Belly Dancing Class

Free
11:00 am - 5:00 pm Recurring

Camping World Summer RV Showcase

August 17 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm Recurring

Camping World Summer RV Showcase

The Camping World Summer RV Showcase is coming to Huber Heights, OH from August 15th to 17th! Shop special RV...

11:00 am - 6:00 pm

Freda’s Food Truck

August 17 @ 11:00 am - 6:00 pm

Freda’s Food Truck

11:00 am - 6:00 pm

wrappin&rollincafe

August 17 @ 11:00 am - 6:00 pm

wrappin&rollincafe

12:00 pm - 6:00 pm Recurring

Dayton African American Cultural Festival

August 17 @ 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm Recurring

Dayton African American Cultural Festival

Join us on Saturday to experience an African village with drumming and storytelling, explore displays of paintings, authors and illustrators,...

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