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Local Music Adds Hip Flair to Outdoor Recreation Festival

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moximage2By now, you probably already know that the Midwest Outdoor Experience presented by Subaru is the best weekend event to experience all things outdoors, from the intense (like the slackline skills area, practicing yoga on a stand-up paddleboard or trying out the mountain biking challenge course) to the more laid-back (fly fishing, orienteering and hiking are all great ways to relax with Mother Nature). But did you know that in addition to presenting a plethora of premier park pursuits, visitors to the annual Midwest Outdoor Experience also have access to fantastic local music, co-presented by public radio station WYSO and Dayton Music Fest?

The Midwest Outdoor Experience, set for Friday, October 4, through Saturday, October 5, will feature some of the best musicians Dayton has to offer. Celebrating nine years in the local music scene, the annual Dayton Music Fest “seeks to shine a spotlight on Dayton’s indie music scene” with performances taking place October 4-6 at several venues, including Eastwood MetroPark, home to the Midwest Outdoor Experience.

WYSO also contributes to the fun, presenting the musical lineup for Friday night, Oct. 4, featuring:

6:45-8:15 p.m.                   Jah Sol: With their combination of not only reggae, but soul, funk and disco, Jah Sol supplies the good times with their music. The eight member band gets the party going.

8:30-10 p.m.                      William the Accountant: Formed in 2009 in Columbus, Ohio, William The Accountant composes a musical playground of late ’70s new wave, Brazilian samba and New Orleans second line that defiantly incites activity and impulse.

Check out the Dayton Music Fest lineup at the Midwest Outdoor Experience, taking the stage moximage1Saturday, Oct. 5, featuring:

11 a.m.                                 Josh Eagle: This Cincinnati coffee-house regular shares personal, soft, longing, winged Folk. Eagle’s gripping voice, touching finger picking and bleeding harmonicas snatch you up like the raw, intimate music of Ray Lamontagne. Soothing and originally raspy, songs hurt and heal, gliding into calmness.

12 p.m.                                 Good English: Good English is a three-sister rock band from Dayton whose musical style is reflective of the indie, roots, blues, and folk rock that has influenced its members. Running counter to the usual young girl-band stereotypes, the band’s authentic instrumentation and rich vocals proves their budding talent as musicians, while their original songwriting and irresistible grace and beauty makes them a powerfully appealing package. They know how to rock, and they carry themselves with a sense of poise and style that is well beyond their years.

1 p.m.                                   Meghna & the Majority: Singer/songwriter Meghna Mahambrey first stepped on stage for a solo performance in her elementary school musical. She went on to cover the hits of Mariah Carey, Whitney Houston and Etta James in her middle and high school talent shows. In college, she recorded an R&B/pop album; in graduate school, she recorded an acoustic/folk album. In December 2012, alongside her career in education, she released a jazzy, singer-songwriter album and formed her new band, Meghna & the Majority. With her soulful, seasoned voice, she sings – not for the fame, not for the fortune. She sings because she has a song.

2 p.m.                                   Kris N: With his second release and first full-length, “Lo-Fi Movement,” Dayton-based Kris N. has made a great pop record. Marked by strong melodies and lyrics that explore the place he is in and his life as a husband and father.

3 p.m.                                   Jah Sol: This group brings back the bass and keys, returning to the stage to bring the funk to attendees at the Midwest Outdoor Experience for a second time.

4 p.m.                                   Starving in the Belly of the Whale: Starving in the Belly of the Whale is the music of Ricky Terrell. Terrell is accompanied by a changing cast of musicians on each album to capture a unique, desired sound.

5 p.m.                                   The Repeating Arms: Max Nunery plays banjo, guitar, lap steel and sings back-up. Harold Hensley plays acoustic guitar and sings. Chip Pritchard plays upright bass and sings back-up vocals. Brian Spirk plays mandolin and fiddle.

6 p.m.                                   New Vega: The Southern Ohio four piece New Vega brims with vibrant hooks and aching melodies. Their debut album Tempo has captured the attention of major festivals and media outlets.

7 p.m.                                   PUBLIC: Formerly known as “crown” – PUBLIC is comprised of three friends who wish to always be allowed to dance, yell, and have fun with their music as long as inhumanly possible.

Other awesome activities that pair nicely with a fun-filled afternoon of outdoor adventure include:

That’s just a small slice of everything there is to do at the annual Midwest Outdoor Experience. Stop by (perhaps for a little overnight in the Eddie Bauer Campground camping) and discover why Dayton has rightfully earned the title “Outdoor Adventure Capital of the Midwest”!

2013 Dayton Does Dayton: 5 Bands To Watch For

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Of all the concerts and shows that people have attended at time or another, there has usually been a cover a song that the act performs.  The artist or band will put their spin on it, either by playing a different riff on the guitar, or by singing it a different way.  A lot of artists will even go as far as recording the cover and releasing their version.  It’s the sincerest form of flattery to be able to have people care that much about the original artist/band’s song to go on stage and perform it live to an audience.

One of Dayton’s rising events focuses primary on this concept, and presents bands from all over town and come play live.  The event is called Dayton Does Dayton, and the two day event will be going on this weekend, Friday and Saturday at the legendary Canal Street Tavern.  The event will be entering its third year by local promoter Louie Wood Jr.  Each band will perform songs from Dayton bands past and present, along with their own material.  With over 25 local bands scheduled to take the stage over 2 days, it would be difficult for most to see all every single one.  Here are 5 bands that you should at least get a chance to check out.

City of Kings

City of Kings is an up and coming band that you should be keeping your eyes on.  The 5 piece group got their start in the small town of Marion, Ohio.  Dalton Sipes, Matt Woodrum, Drew Mosley, and Kevin Hardy all played in different groups in town, playing in battle of the bands shows.  Eventually the guys are synched up and soon realized that their small town wasn’t going to be able to give them the chance to showcase their talent.  So, the guys all packed up and moved to Dayton.  They met lead singer Jake Rose at a wedding of one of the band member’s family. The group’s unreal psychedelic sound mixed with garage rock flair is unreal, and the lyrics to the songs are simply mystifying.  City of Kings is a tour de force that is only slated to become stronger over time.  Be prepared to fall into a trance when listening to these guys.  Their debut album, The Foundation is simply a music lover’s delight.

 

 

Jah Soul

Reggae is extremely popular throughout the world, with the great Bob Marley giving us music that has become a staple of our lives.  The up-tempo, funky beats along with the loose play of the guitar makes anyone and everyone stand up and just to become unrestricting and free from all the problems that they have.  It’s all about having fun with reggae music, we have a band that offers it-Jah Soul.  With their combination of not only reggae, but soul, funk and disco, Jah Soul will be supplying the good times with their music.  The eight member band gets the party going and has the positivity flood the club in the only way the can.  Jah Soul will be bringing a different flair to the weekend that will be anything but boring.

 

 

The New Old-Fashioned

The Midwest is considered to many to be viewed as a hardworking, blue collar area of the United States.  The New Old-Fashioned conveys that feeling in their music.  With the influences of Tom Petty and The Old 97s, The New Old-Fashioned is slowly building a rapport with their fans with incorporating rock and roll with country music.  The lyrics of the band represent the life of living in the lush, beautiful Americana land.  When listening to the band, you instantly notice the band’s outstanding harmonies.  The New-Old Fashioned recently released their self-titled debut in 2012.  If you haven’t had the pleasure of seeing The New Old-Fashioned, do yourself a favor and go see them live this weekend.

 

 

Cinder Home

If you have ever listened to Old Crow Medicine Show, Mumford and Sons, and Fleet Foxes know that each of these bands have a folk sound that stands about apart from most.  These bands have seen their popularity rise as of yet because of the low-key vibe and beautiful instrumental play.  Cinder Home belongs with these bands in the picture as well.  The band began with two of the band members hanging around playing music.  They both realized that they had something amazing, and decided to add a couple of members.  Cinder Home not only brings a new age folk sound, but also add elements of bluegrass roots.  The passion of the band playing live is nothing but astonishing.  The crowds that will fill Canal Street are going to be treated to a band that will bring they got, and will without question give everyone something to talk about for days to come after their set.

 

 

William The Accountant

William The Accountant’s sound is anything but ordinary, and that is why they are a band that can’t be missed.  The band brings all types of instruments into their music, including a didgeridoo.  Don’t be surprised if William The Accountant brings a saxophone and some ukulele to their shows.  As far as their sound?!  Try one moment hearing alternative rock to jazz to Caribbean music.  Each of their songs brings an emotional aspect to the front.  Don’t be shocked if the band’s performance stretches beyond the five members.

 

 

 

Dayton Does Dayton will be celebrating its third this year with no plans of stopping.  It has become yet another reason to celebrate the amazing music that continues to be played each and every night.  To check out these bands, and to see the others lined up, Dayton Does Dayton will taking place tonight and tomorrow night, starting at 7pm at the hollow grounds of the great Canal Street Tavern.