This week gives me an excuse to share one of my favorite classic Dayton videos from a band that’s still rocking and rolling around town. You can catch Real Lulu this weekend as part of Ladyfest Dayton 2010. We’ll tell you more about Ladyfest later on this week. In the meantime, enjoy this video and check out the Ladyfest flier and other details on the Dayton MostMetro events calendar.
Dayton Music
WYSO’s Summer Concert celebrates Rev Cool and local music
This Sunday, WYSO 91.3FM will be presenting a free summer concert at Carillon Park. It’s going to be a night of music and dancing headlined by the Rev Cool Arkestra and Dance Ensemble.
If you aren’t a regular WYSO listener, you may be wondering about Rev Cool, whose name adorns a variety of bumper stickers around the Miami Valley. Jim Carter has been hosting Friday evening programming at WYSO for nearly 30 years under the name Rev Cool. The show is called Around the Fringe and airs on WYSO every Friday night from 8pm until midnight. It features music from “around the world and right here in your own backyard.”
The Rev Cool Arkestra and Dance Ensemble (Photo by Joey London)
Rev Cool’s local music connection predates his time on the WYSO airwaves. In fact, by the time he started hosting Around the Fringe he was already president of his own record label, I WANNA. The label was responsible for the very first Guided by Voices release and an Earth Island Orchestra release featuring Macarthur Genuis Grantee Regina Carter.
“He had already proven himself as a cutting-edge live music promoter. And he was already firmly established at the center of a Dayton’s vibrant local music scene,” says WYSO Music Director Niki Dakota.
In the past few years, Rev Cool has taken the great dance-able vibe from his radio show and turned into a live performance. The Rev Cool Arkestra and Dance Ensemble features DJs accompanied by live musicians and dancers coordinated by Cityfolk’s Kelsa Rieger.
“Over the last two years, The Rev Cool Arkestra and Dance Ensemble have come to be nothing short of a live-music REV-o-lution. It’s a sensation to the ears and the eyes, it lifts your spirits, and it leaves you powerless not to dance. It just may be the perfect stage show. Simply exhilarating,” says Dakota.
Designed by Colleen Reinhart
This perfect stage show will be rounded out by two other great local acts, C. Wright’s Parlour Tricks and Ruckus Roboticus.
C. Wright’s Parlour Tricks has been making a splash around the Miami Valley with their unique brand of instrumental, guitar-driven boogie. Featuring a stellar lineup of local musicians, their set promises to get the audience ready to dance. Arrive at 5pm sharp so you don’t miss a minute of their set.
After Parlour Tricks, Ruckus Roboticus will be spinning a DJ set that promises to lots of fun. If you didn’t make it to his EP release show I told you about a few weeks ago, now is the time to see him in action.
This is a family friendly event and should be wrapped by 9pm so bring the kids. Hopefully they’ll be so worn out from dancing that you’ll have no problem getting them to bed when you get home.
For the rest of the details, check out the event listing on our calendar here at Dayton MostMetro.
Music Video Monday: August 23rd edition
Whew! It’s been a busy Monday so far…so busy, in fact, that I’m just now getting around to delivering this week’s music video. Last week, I received some exciting news from the ladies of Jasper the Colossal. This Wednesday night, they’ll playing at Riverbend Music Center in Cincinnati opening for Stone Temple Pilots and Cage the Elephant. It’s a great achievement for a great hometown band, and our congratulations goes out to them.
So if you hadn’t already guessed, this week’s video featuring a live performance from Jasper the Colossal. This particular video comes from a Cure tribute show at the now defunct Dayton Dirt Collective. Enjoy!
Friday: Shrug with Jesse Remnant and the Trainwrecks
Jesse Remnant and the Trainwrecks
Jesse Remnant and Trainwrecks have been busy prepping a new album, but that hasn’t kept them from performing live shows around town. This Friday you can catch them at Canal Street Tavern beginning at 9:30pm. Also on the bill is Shrug (with whom the Trainwrecks share several members).
Check out Jesse Remnant and the Trainwrecks performing their song, Ohio 35 earlier this year.
Jesse Remnant and the Trainwrecks – Ohio 35 from Jill Stahl on Vimeo.
Local nominations for the Ohio Hip Hop Awards
The 2010 Ohio Hip Hop Awards and Music Conference is slated for mid-September in Cleveland. The nominations for the awards portion of the event were recently announced, and Dayton got two nods this year. Status Flo Entertainment was nominated in the Best New Group category. Additionally, The Lady T Show on WWSU 106.9FM (Wright State’s student-run radio station) was nominated as Best College Radio Show. You can vote on the winners in each category from now until September 13th.
Do you have a favorite local hip hop artist? Tell us about them in the comments.
Three shows for your Thursday
The Black Who's?
Why wait for the weekend to see some live music? This Thursday our local musicians will be serving up some great tunes at the following shows:
- The Black Who’s? are hosting two bands from Atlanta at Blind Bob’s. They’ll be joined onstage by The Biters who are currently touring with The Booze. Take the next 24 hours to practice saying, “I’m going to see The Black Who’s at Blind Bob’s with The Biters and The Booze” five times fast.
- If you’re craving something harder, South Park Tavern may be the place for you. Turlock, California hardcore band Verona will be stopping by to play with By Way of Sunstorm, who are finished up their first full length album.
- The Dayton Band Playoffs are getting down to wire. Thursday marks the last show of Round 3 and will determine who the last band is to move on to the Semi-finals at Canal Street Tavern. A Shade of Red and Less Than 3 are on the bill so go out and put your vote in for one of these local bands.
What are your plans for Thursday night?
Music Video Monday: August 16th edition
For this week’s video, we’re going to travel back in time to last Monday. Okay, so the video wasn’t shot last Monday, but I had the idea for this week’s feature while re-discovering yet another one of the great things to do in Dayton. Have I totally confused you yet? Here’s the story:
Last Monday evening I found myself at Therapy Cafe on Third Street. When I arrived I vaguely remembered that Ben Rivet who performs under the name BJSR does a gig on Monday nights. What I didn’t know was what a great start to the week it would be. It’s a free show every Monday night that gets started around 8pm. The atmosphere is very relaxed and the music is both fun and soothing – like I said, a great way to start the week. If you happen to check it out this week, you’ll get a special treat as Rivet will be accompanied by Kelly Fine. The two have a collaboration called Honey and the Milk.
So this week’s video comes from BJSR. It was shot in a large empty house in Dayton as part of a series called the Empty House Sessions (which reminds me of the Burn to Shine series by Trixie Films) that I hope to see more videos from in the future.
As always, if you’ve got a video suggest leave a comment, connect on Facebook or email [email protected]
Wednesday night: dreamy music from near and far
The Delta Mirror
A break in routine can provide a refreshing look, or in this case listen. Forgoing the usual Rock and Roll Playdate, this Wednesday South Park Tavern will be welcoming The Delta Mirror from LA. This trio began as a hip-hop duo in the 90’s and now produces dreamy ambient rock with an electronic beat.
Take a listen to their track, And The Radio Played On:
The Delta Mirror will be joined onstage by local electronic-experimental artist Outside Residential and electro-acoustic singer-songwriter BJSR. The show gets started around 9pm and costs $5. The Rock and Roll Playdate will return to South Park Tavern next Wednesday.
The Glenn Miller Orchestra comes to Dayton
Although Glenn Miller disappeared on a plane flying over the English Channel in 1944, the orchestra that bares his name is still alive and well under the leadership of trombonist Larry O’Brien. The Glen Miller Orchestra will be performing at Gilly’s this Friday, August 13th beginning at 7:30pm. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased in advance from Half Price Books and Huber Music & Video. It’ll be an evening of big band music with a dance floor.
Here’s a little something to put you in the mood for Friday night’s show. It’s the original Glenn Miller Orchestra performing one of their signature songs from the movie Sun Valley Serenade.
Introducing Music Video Mondays
I won’t even bother with all those jokes about “having a case of the Mondays.” All I know is that after a weekend of enjoying the arts and music in the Dayton region, the first day back to work often needs a little extra kick. So starting today (okay, technically starting unofficially last week), the Dayton Music section of DaytonMostMetro will be presenting Music Video Mondays.
Every Monday we’ll post a video that has something to do with music in our area. If you shot some footage from a recent show, are in a band that just produced your first music video or just have a favorite you’d like to see featured on the site, send us a link in the comments, on DaytonMostMetro’s Facebook page or email it to [email protected]
Now, onto this week’s video, which comes to us from The Music Scene. Astro Fang‘s been getting a lot of buzz recently as one of two local bands on the Midpoint Music Fest bill (Me & Mountains is the other band). Another cool piece of Astro Fang news came last week when Semi Precious Weapons (who’s currently on tour with Lady GaGa) named them as one of two bands that they would like to sign.
So here’s Astro Fang performing their song Mr. Bloodsuck in Dayton earlier this year.
The Story Changes celebrates Dayton homecoming
The Story Changes have been making tracks across the country for the last 8 weeks on their summer tour with fellow locals, Hawthorne Heights. The tour wrapped up a few weeks ago, and now the band will celebrate their return to the Gem City with a show this Saturday night at Blind Bob’s. They’ll be joined onstage by 8-bit Revival, Rad Company and Ed vs. Radio who may be going back into the studio this fall to work on a new album. It’s a 21+ show that costs $5.
First Friday in Music: August Edition
Another month has come and gone which means we’re due for another First Friday celebration in downtown Dayton. Here’s your guide to some of the musical offerings around the city this Friday night:
Reyna and Dana
—Canal Street Tavern will welcome the Black Who’s? to the stage around 9:30pm. There’s also an extra special early/opening show by Rob MacPherson’s Rock & Roll Workshop. That’s set to get started around 8pm (doors at 7:30pm)
–For something smooth, head over to J’Alan’s on Ludlow. Reyna and Dana will be performing along with Al Holbrook. Holbrook performed a few live tunes on WYSO’s Excursions earlier this week. You can listen here.
—The Elderly Brothers will be playing at the Trolley Stop on 5th Street. They bill themselves as cosmic Americana and are reported to have a great live show.
Team Void
-It’ll be a lovely evening to enjoy Garden Station on 4th Street, and you can explore a great community space while hearing some music courtesy of Luchador surf rockers Team Void. They’ll be joined by A Shade of Red who just moved on to Round 3 of the Dayton Band Playoffs. It’s free music starting at 8pm with a bonfire after the sun goes down.
-If Yellow Springs is a bit closer to home or you find yourself out that way and needing some live music, then check out Romeo Champagne at Peach’s Grill. They’ll be joined onstage by Mercury Mouth for a $5 show that starts around 10pm.
What are you excited about doing on First Friday? Share your plans for the evening in the comments.
Tonight: 80s Night at Vex
Tuesday night is 80s night at Club Vex on St. Clair, and this one is going to be extra special. Tonight, house DJs Matt Freeman and Infidel-icious will be mixing it up with special guest, DJ Jay of L’Eighties Night and Fab Gear. This cool collaboration begins at 9pm with drink specials at the bar and no cover charge for 18+.
2 Months Til Dayton Music Fest (video)
Happy Monday! There are a lot of great shows to talk about this week. So while I’m getting organized and caffeinated, take a look at this great video by Shelly ‘GladGirl’ Hulce featuring music from the Turkish Delights. Only 2 months until Dayton Music Fest…..
Human Reunion release Arc De Square tonight at Blind Bob’s
It feels like just yesterday that we were telling you about Human Reunion’s Carbonics 7″. This weekend it’s time to celebrate the band’s debut full-length album, Arc De Square. The album was recorded with Enon’s John Schmersal and is being released on Minor Manor. Our good friend Kyle over at the Buddha Den has been offering up some great sample tracks from the album so check them out.
Or you can come to Blind Bob’s tonight (Friday) for the album release show featuring Human Reunion and their friends Astro Fang, The Dirty Socialites and Michigan’s Letter Camp. The show is 21+ and starts around 9pm.
Lions Rampant, Sohio and Thee Pistol Whips tonight
The last time the Lions Rampant were here, they were celebrating the release of their new album. The Cincinnati band is making a return visit to the Gem City tonight. They’ll be playing at Canal Street Tavern along with Sohio and Thee Pistol Whips. The show gets started around 9:30pm and is $5.
Here’s a video of the title track from the Lions Rampant’s latest album, It’s Fun to Do Bad Things.
