Socks (Dayton new wave / indie), Cassette Stress (Nashville post-punk), The Fotons (Dayton garage rock) at South Park Tavern
Show 9pm
By Lisa Grigsby
Socks (Dayton new wave / indie), Cassette Stress (Nashville post-punk), The Fotons (Dayton garage rock) at South Park Tavern
Show 9pm
By Lisa Grigsby
Socks (Dayton new wave / indie), Cassette Stress (Nashville post-punk), The Fotons (Dayton garage rock) at South Park Tavern
Show 9pm
By Dayton937
For local rock fans, one of the holiday season’s most beloved traditions is the 17th annual HoliDayton showcase. This year’s event is happening Saturday December 28th, 2019 at Blind Bob’s Bar. As with years prior, there will be two stages of performances alternating throughout the evening from 8pm to 2am! Come early, stay late and celebrate another year of great Dayton music.
HoliDayton is organized by Mark McMillon, the guitarist for Hawthorne Heights and The Story Changes. Despite his very busy touring scheduling, putting together this Dayton original music mini-festival is one thing he always prioritizes. It’s an awesome way to celebrate being back home for the holidays, see friends and check out old and new bands alike!
The 2019 lineup features lots of rock, punk and straight up fun from The Nightbeast, The Story Changes, Abertooth Lincoln, Legbone, YARDBOSS, New World Natives, Seth Canan & The Carriers, Better Anyway and Business Casuals.
How to Go?

The Story Changes will be among the original bands performing at HoliDayton.
When: Saturday December 28th, 2019 starting at 8pm.
Where: Blind Bob’s Bar in the Oregon District
Cost: $10 at the door
Who: 21 and up
Don’t miss the only Ohio stop for two up-and-coming southern Progressive Pop-Punk bands: Frontside (North Carolina) and LIKE MIKE (Georgia), with special local guest Gabe Maas and the Bruins!. This exclusive performance is happening on Tuesday December 10th, 2019 at Dayton’s newest music venue: The Brightside! It’s promises to be a fun Tuesday night out!
Frontside is a 3-piece Progressive Pop-Punk band based in the heart of North Carolina. This trio puts a twist on the pop-punk scene. Their music weaves progressive sensibilities and influences, while maintaining traditional song structures. The end result is a new breed of pop-punk that is instantly catchy and technically impressive.
Like Mike hails from Marietta, Georgia, and is making their Dayton debut at this exclusive show! Local openers Gabe Maas & The Bruins kick off the music early at 7:30pm! It’s an early evening of music, with plenty of time to get home for work or school in the morning!
HOW TO GO?
The Brightside – 905 E 3rd St Dayton, Ohio
Tuesday December 10th. Doors 7:30pm. Show 8pm.
Tickets $10 advance:https://www.soundvalleydayton.com/events/pop-punk-from-frontside-and-like-mike
All ages welcome!
The local promotional group Hear&See presents an exciting night of alternative rock with Pollyanna, on tour from New Jersey and making their only Ohio stop right here in Dayton! They’ll be performing with support from Ohio bands COLLY, snarls andBeloved Youth at Jimmie’s Ladder 11on Saturday December 7, 2019.
Pollyanna is an up-and-coming pop punk trio (see video below). Cincinnati’s Colly nimbly balances robust rock songcraft and electronic pop ambition with Kings of Leon influences. Snarls is an emo glitter pop group from Columbus, OH. And . Beloved Youth is a 4-piece alt rock band from the Cincinnati area, boasting strong pop melodies and compelling guitar arrangements.
Don’t miss these fresh new alternative acts!
HOW TO GO?
Misra Records artist Crooks on Tape will be in Dayton on January 30th with Swim Diver, Bearer of Bad News and Swarm at Rock Star Pro Arena.
CROOKS ON TAPE is John Schmersal (Enon, Brainiac), Rick Lee (Enon, Skeleton Key, Butter 08) and Joey Galvan (Mannheim Steamroller, Anthrax). The band was created out of a simple idea of discovery and musical creation – in their own words: “convene, improvise, and record every moment.” You can listen to their record Fingerprint at The A.V. Club website. Crooks on Tape have been described by this columnist as an exciting and rocking John Cage and Philip Glass sound experiment! Do not miss this opportunity to see them in the area.
Swim Diver is an exciting new band featuring members of Brainiac, Captain of Industry, Oh Condor, Me & Mountains, Human Reunion, The Dirty Walk, and Vinyl Dies. Swim Diver’s music is based on appreciation of the grand and glorious Dayton music tradition. If you are a fan of rock and roll that appreciates your intelligence, than this band is for you.
Bearer of Bad News— one of Dayton’s finest hard rock outfits is also on the bill for that evening with music that melts the rusted fields of the Miami Valley into a sonic attack that is cathartic and empowering at the same time. Swarm plumbs the noise-metal-thrash adrenaline rush of 80s and 90s punk into an organic cacophony of sound with social, cultural and political criticism.
This show promises to be an exciting evening of musical exploration. This is an opportunity to see some terrific bands! Go here to check on PRESALE TICKETS!
Cross posted at Your Tuesday Afternoon Alternative.