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Heather Redman & The Reputation and Ernie Johnson at Blind Bob’s

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Together for the first time Heather Redman & The Reputation and Ernie Johnson From Detroit will take the stage at Blind Bobs with a special solo set from Seth Gilliam! Join us for an electric night of soul, garage and psychedelic funk!  Doors at 8p music at 9p
Heather Redman & The Reputation blends the bite of late-60s garage with 70s soul to concoct a nostalgic yet timeless sound. Hailing from Dayton, Ohio’s vibrant music scene, this energetic ensemble — fronted by Redman and featuring some of the scene’s finest players puts on explosive stage shows with a sound reminiscent of artist such as Black Pumas, Alabama Shakes and Sharon Jones. Their self-titled debut spotlights Redman’s robust vocals alongside unforgettable brass refrains, cozy vintage keys, and raucous psychedelic guitar licks.
Ernie Johnson From Detroit is a Cincinnati based band that blends afrobeat, funk, and jazz with 70s psychedelia and hard rock to create a hypnotic, danceable sound that is both accessible and boundary pushing. Their stage show is a high-energy, infectious dance party that centers on intense, spontaneous improvisation combined with tight, sophisticated compositions that live inside the groove. Some of the group’s many musical influences include Fela Kuti, James Brown, Mulatu Astatke, The Budos Band, Huey Lewis, and Dio amongst others.
Seth Gilliam combines elements of rock, folk, and soul, this Dayton songsmith puts on a captivating performance with superb dynamic control, ranging from quiet and contemplative all the way to loud and defiant.

Songwriters’ Round Across 4 Generations

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Live music at the Little Art Theatre!
An event celebrating Women’s History Month with a songwriters’ round across four generations. Featuring Sharon Lane, Dawn Cooksey, Kyleen Downes, and Rhue Buddendeck.
Songs and stories with be shared in the round with each songwriter on stage, taking turns playing a song. A performance style that originated in Nashville.
Doors 6:30pm. Music at 7pm. Tickets $20.

Sing Out Loud Community Choir Concert

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Culture Works, the Dayton Region’s United Arts Fund and Local Arts Agency, presents Sing Out Loud!, a concert featuring the Sing Out Loud! Community Choir and the Stivers School for the Arts Chorale, led by event artistic director and conductor Mark Hanson with performances from Dayton Opera’s Artist-in-Residents Isabel Randall (mezzo-soprano) and Randell McGee (baritone), Dayton Contemporary Dance Company dancers Countess Winfrey and Devin Baker, Wright State University professor In-Hong- Cha (violin), and, Dayton Mayor Jeffery Mims (drums). The evening celebrates Culture Works’ annual Campaign for the Arts, now running through June 30.

Air Supply Returns to The Rose

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Today, Air Supply announces their return to Huber Heights, OH for a special 50thAnniversary Celebration at Rose Music Center at The Heights on Sunday, August 3.

If it’s true that practice makes perfect, then Graham Russell and Russell Hitchcock – beloved by their millions of fans across the planet as Air Supply – have had nearly half a century to hone their skills, harness their passion and unleash the beautifully intimate yet rockin’ romantic energy of those instantly identifiable 80s hits that made them global superstars.

As they close in on 50 years (exact date, May 12, 1975) since they met in the chorus of the Australian touring company of Jesus Christ Superstar, the duo is ever-present on the road in North America and overseas to the tune of 130 dates a year – and look forward to a milestone 5500th live show in fall 2024. This run includes being the first Western group to tour China and several other countries who prior to their breakthrough would not allow pop music across their borders, as well as performing for a record 175,000 people in Cuba in 2005.

Air Supply’s overall sales and airplay stats are equally astounding, equaling their heroes The Beatles’ run of five consecutive Top Five Singles (“Lost in Love,” “All Out of Love,” “Every Woman in the World,” “The One That You Love,” “Here I Am”); selling a collective total of 20 million copies of their first three albums (Lost in Love, The One That You Love, Now & Forever) and the 1983 Greatest Hits collection; achieving multi-million radio plays for five of their hits (including “Sweet Dreams” and the Jim Steinman-penned “Making Love Out of Nothing At All”); and having Graham honored with a BMI Million-Air Certificate recognizing three million performances of “All Out Of Love.”

2025 will bring more seemingly nonstop rousing performances of the smash hits by their powerhouse band. Under musical direction of lead guitarist Aaron McLain, the ensemble includes Mirko Tessandori (piano/keyboards/vocals), Pavel Valdman (drums) and Doug Gild (bass). Graham and Russell will mark their milestone with exciting projects in a variety of media. These include a biopic titled All Out of Love: The Air Supply Story, a Broadway comedy-drama musical featuring their songs (Lost in Love) and a yet to be titled autobiography by Graham and Russell. The duo will also be releasing their 18th studio album A Matter of Time, produced by Brian Howes, along with a very special vinyl compilation.

Tickets will go on sale to the public beginning at 10AM on Friday, March 21 at Ticketmaster.com and the Rose Music Center Box Office.

Reserved Seating: $41.50* – $88.50*

Click here to view ticket prices.

LIVE + Collective Soul Coming to The Rose

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Today, Collective Soul and +LIVE+ announced their 2025 co-headlining Summer Unity Tour with an epic video. Watch HERE. The 30-date tour includes a stop in Huber Heights, OH for a performance at Rose Music Center at The Heights on Sunday, July 20. Special guests Our Lady Peace and Greylin James Rue will join on all upcoming dates.

The 2025 Summer Unity Tour marks +LIVE+ and Collective Soul’s first tour together in 17 years, since their extended 2008 co-headline run.

“+LIVE+ is thrilled to be joining forces with the amazing Collective Soul! The great vibes between our two bands on and offstage is something we have both enjoyed for years, and here we come in 2025!  This will be a very special night of music for all of the fans; I know everyone is gonna get rocked and uplifted right along with us…come on out!” – Ed Kowalczyk

“It was August 1994, and we, Collective Soul, were on our way to Woodstock. As our van pulled up to the grounds, another one pulled up beside us and out jumped the band +LIVE+. We became immediate friends, exchanging guitar picks with each other as soon as we met. Since that day, the Ed and Ed show has been nothing but pure, genuine friendship, and rock and roll. We’re excited that 31 years later, we still not only enjoy each other’s company, but enjoy playing music. It’s going to be a fun summer sharing it with fans, friends and +LIVE+.” – Ed Roland

Tickets will go on sale to the public beginning at 10AM on Friday, March 21 at Ticketmaster.com and the Rose Music Center Box Office.

Reserved Seating: $58.50* – $108.50*

ABOUT +LIVE+           

+LIVE+ have sold over 23 million albums worldwide and earned two number one albums: Throwing Copper and Secret Samadhi. Their catalog is filled with such gems as “Lightning Crashes,” “I Alone,” “All Over You” and “Lakini’s Juice,” which live on today as classics on rock radio. Throwing Copper—which the band celebrated in 2019 with a deluxe 25th anniversary edition along with a global tour across major festivals, amphitheaters and arenas–produced the band’s biggest single, “Lightning Crashes,” which was #1 at Modern Rock radio for ten consecutive weeks. Throwing Copper reached #1 on the Billboard Top 200 and eventually surpassed sales of 10 million albums sold, with Rolling Stone honoring the album with placement on their list, “1994: The 40 Best Records From Mainstream Alternative’s Greatest Year.” Secret Samadhi (1997) immediately shot to #1 on the Billboard Top 200 and eventually went double platinum. The release of the platinum-selling The Distance to Here (1999) turned +LIVE+ into an international powerhouse and moved the band from arenas into stadiums. +LIVE+ has been and remains today a global concert juggernaut.

ABOUT COLLECTIVE SOUL

Hailing from Atlanta, GA, Collective Soul celebrated their 30th Anniversary in 2024 with the release of their highly anticipated and critically acclaimed 12th studio album, HERE TO ETERNITY, May 17, 2024 on their Fuzze-Flex Records label. It was written and produced by E. Roland and co-produced by Shawn Grove, and recorded at Elvis Presley’s estate in Palm Springs, CA. They’re the only other music artist to ever record at the historical landmark. Very special guest appearances include Paul McCartney guitarist Brian Ray, longtime Sheryl Crow bandleader Peter Stroud, and Mickey Thomas of Jefferson Starship. With 11 studio albums—including 1995’s self-titled COLLECTIVE SOUL album, which went triple Platinum–and 8 #1 hits under their belt, frontman and chief songwriter Ed Roland is unwaveringly driven in his desire to double down on doing more of what he does best – making music, sweet music, both in the studio and onstage. Seeing eye to eye, and ear to ear, is part of the secret sauce of why Collective Soul continues to both record and play together at an uncompromised level of high quality. They were one of only five artists to have performed at both Woodstock festivals in ’94 and ’99. With electrifying newer material that accompanies the everlasting Collective Soul classic hits like “Shine,” “December,” “The World I Know,” “Heavy,” and “Where The River Flows,” these five fiery rockers are only just getting started with the next phase of their thriving career that has moved millions of records and wow multitudes of fans across the globe.

ABOUT OUR LADY PEACE

One of Canada’s most influential rock bands, Our Lady Peace has shaped the alternative rock landscape for over three decades. With multi-platinum-selling albums and global hits like “Superman’s Dead,” “Clumsy,” and “Somewhere Out There,” OLP has sold over 5 million albums worldwide and garnered more than 360 million streams. They are among the elite 13 Music Canada Diamond-certified artists, holding 3x-Triple and 5x-Double Platinum certifications. With 19 Top 10 radio hits in Canada—including five #1 singles – OLP has won four JUNO Awards and ten MuchMusic Video Awards, making them one of the most celebrated bands in MMVA history. Their extensive touring history includes sharing stages with The Rolling Stones, Guns N’ Roses, Smashing Pumpkins, Foo Fighters, and Alanis Morissette. As they close the OLP30 chapter with OLP30 Vol. Three, the band looks ahead to a monumental year that includes their induction into Canada’s Walk of Fame on June 14, 2025, and a hometown show at Toronto’s Budweiser Stage on July 24. Our Lady Peace is Raine Maida (lead vocals), Duncan Coutts (bass), Steve Mazur (guitar), and Jason Pierce (drums).

ABOUT GREYLIN JAMES RUE

Greylin James Rue’s music explores the deep shifts that accompany life’s transformations. A singer and songwriter whose work blends emotional introspection with life, Greylin draws inspiration from the natural world, finding beauty in its raw, unfiltered forms. Greylin debuted in her first major show in the summer of 2024, opening for the legendary Smashing Pumpkins in Muskoka Canada. On the horizon, Greylin is set to release new music produced by Gavin Brown, who is known for his work with artists like Billy Talent and Three Days Grace. Her next single will be featured in an upcoming thriller movie, marking an exciting new chapter in her growing career. Though primarily a musician, Greylin’s talents and interests extend far beyond music alone. Recently, she finished filming a horror movie in Belize, set against the mysterious backdrop of the Mayan ruins in San Ignacio. Greylin’s diverse interests showcase her range as an artist, blending the eerie and the beautiful in both her music and visual storytelling.

The Dicey Pints @ Hidden Gems

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The Dicey Pints are a dynamic Irish band based in Dayton, Ohio, known for their engaging performances that often feature lively sing-alongs. They’ll be making their Hidden Gem debut for St. Patrick’s day 2025!
Doors 6pm
Muisc 7-10pm
$5, all ages welcome

Pre St. Patrick’s Day, Funky G Reunion

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Doing It Again! Another Funky G Reunion Show! Saturday night before St. Patrick’s Day, Funky G performs once more at Moe Harrigan’s Tavern under the big white tent! Come celebrate with us! It’s been a whole year and we can’t wait to see your faces!

Toad The Wet Sprocket Coming to The Rose This August

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Toad The Wet Sprocket continue to uplift audiences with their melodic alt rock guitars, introspective lyrics, and signature vocal harmonies that catapulted them to mainstream success 30+ years ago on the 2025 Good Intentions U.S. headlining tour.  The tour will come to Rose Music Center at The Heights on Tuesday, August 5 with special guests Semisonic and Sixpence None The Richer.

Throughout their career, Toad The Wet Sprocket have been staunchly independent in their artistic integrity. “We were young and it was us against the record company,” recalls guitarist Todd Nichols of their early days. “We had a bit of punk-rock ethos.”

This commitment to stay true to themselves, and DIY mentality also spilled over into the enduring relationship with their fans. Amassing a mailing list of 70,000 at the start of their career, the band forged deep connections with a devout and loyal core of fans, who they’ve continued to grow with.“It’s like a reunion of sorts,” reflects bassist Dean Dinning. “It’s almost like having family in the audience every night.”

Following the success of their second platinum selling album, Dulcinea, Toad The Wet Sprocket released a collection of B-sides and rarities, In Light Syrup, in 1995. The album single, “Good Intentions” – the namesake of this upcoming tour – found success at radio peaking at #23 on theBillboard Hot 100 Airplay chart and is featured amongst the likes of R.E.M., The Rembrandts, and Barenaked Ladies on the platinum-selling Friends soundtrack. It has since been in rotation on set lists including their most recent tours.

“I think the enduring appeal of our band is the songs,” says Dean. “Even though we were young when we made those early records, they don’t only speak to youth. As people have grown older, the songs have taken on new meaning in their lives.”

“As an artist, it feels good to know we can still make music that’s resonating,” adds singer Glen Phillips. “When we play ‘The Moment’ or ‘Transient Whales’ at our shows now, there’s a huge percentage of the audience who know every word of those songs, too.”

As in years past, Toad The Wet Sprocket will partner with a non-profit organization with shared values to inspire fans and give back. This year, Toad The Wet Sprocket will spotlight the National Parks Foundation (nationalparks.org) to support and protect our natural treasures.

The Rose Music Center box office will be open on Friday, March 14 from 10am – 3pm for the Toad The Wet Sprocket on sale.

Reserved Seating: $38.50* – $88.50* Click here to view ticket prices.

David Howley Live at UD

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Join us for this intimate performance at the Sears Recital Hall, located inside the Jesse Philips Humanities Center at the University of Dayton.

David Howley is an award-winning folk artist from Ireland, blending traditional Irish music with modern folk. Founder of Billboard World #1 band We Banjo 3, Howley has performed with renowned artists like The Chieftains, Billy Strings, and Mumford & Sons. Known for his soulful vocals and evocative storytelling, David’s solo work continues to captivate audiences. With a rich, emotionally resonant sound, David’s shows promise a unique, magical experience that blends Irish heritage with contemporary folk innovation.

Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Fame inductees Chicago Returns to The Rose

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Multi-Grammy award winning band and Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Fame inductees Chicago announced today their return to Huber Heights, OH for a performance at Rose Music Center at The Heights on Sunday, July 6.

Hailed as one of the “most important bands in music since the dawn of the rock and roll era”, the legendary rock and roll band with horns, Chicago, came in as the highest charting American band in Billboard Magazine’s Top 125 Artists Of All Time. Chicago is the first American rock band to chart Top 40 albums in six consecutive decades.

Chicago released their 38th studio album, BORN FOR THIS MOMENT in 2022, which included the hit single “If This is Goodbye.” Featuring the signature sounds Chicago fans have come to love, BORN FOR THIS MOMENT captures the true heart of this legendary band. Over the entire course of 14 vibrant new songs, BORN FOR THIS MOMENT encapsulates the unique blend of award-winning and personal songwriting, multilayered harmonic vocalizations, and world-class arrangements that have been electrifying audiences across the globe for decades.

Chicago received The Recording Academy’s Lifetime Achievement Award. The Lifetime Achievement Award celebrates performers who have made outstanding contributions of artistic significance to the field of recording.

Chicago was inducted into the 2016 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. This was their first nomination. They’ve been eligible since 1994. A long time coming!

Chicago’s first album, Chicago Transit Authority, was inducted into the GRAMMY Hall Of Fame in 2014.  Chicago managed to fuse pop, rock and jazz together perfectly in this double album.

Robert Lamm and James Pankow have become inductees of the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2017. These legendary songwriters wrote mega-hits such as, “25 or 6 to 4,” “Saturday In The Park,” “Feelin’ Stronger Every Day,” “Make Me Smile,” and many others.

The International Trombone Association presented its 2020 Lifetime Achievement Award to James Pankow. The Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes people who have distinguished themselves by their contributions to the trombone profession over a long career.

Chicago’s lifetime achievements include two Grammy Awards, two American Music Awards, Founding Artists of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, a Chicago street dedicated in their honor, and keys to and proclamations from an impressive list of US cities. Record sales top the 100,000,000 mark, and include 21 Top 10 singles, 5 consecutive Number One albums, 11 Number One singles and 5 Gold singles. An incredible 25 of their 38 albums have been certified platinum, and the band has a total of 48 gold and platinum awards.

Chicago has toured every year since the beginning – they’ve never missed a year.  The original three band members are Robert Lamm on keyboards and vocals, Lee Loughnane on trumpet and vocals and James Pankow on trombone. The band line-up also includes Wally Reyes, Jr. on drums, Tony Obrohta on guitar, Loren Gold on keyboards and vocals, Ray Herrmann on sax and flute, Neil Donell on vocals, Eric Baines on bass and Ramon “Ray” Yslas on percussion.

From the signature sound of the Chicago horns, their iconic Vocalists, and a few dozen ever-Classic Songs, this band’s concerts are celebrations.  2025 marks the band’s 58th consecutive year of touring!

Chicago continues to be true ambassadors for their beloved hometown, carrying the city’s name with pride and dignity around the world.

Tickets will go on sale to the public beginning at 10AM on Friday, March 7 at Ticketmaster.com and the Rose Music Center Box Office.

 

Bachman-Turner Overdrive, Marshall Tucker Band Coming to The Rose

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Today, Bachman-Turner Overdrive, the legendary rock n’ roll band behind worldwide hits such as “Takin’ Care Of Business” and “You Ain’t Seen Nothin’ Yet”, announced a new run of US tour dates dubbed, Roll On Down The Highway 2025 Tour. Co-headlining with southern rock pioneers The Marshall Tucker Band, with the 70s/80s hitmakers Jefferson Starship as the special guest, the tour will stop in Huber Heights, OH for a performance atRose Music Center at The Heights on Saturday, July 26.

Last year, Randy Bachman revived BTO, and has continued to tour throughout 2024 with a run of US dates wrapping up next week. Led by Bachman, BTO’s latest lineup also includes his son Tal Bachman. With Randy’s legendary guitar and Tal’s contemporary flair, BTO forges ahead, blending their classic hits with a fresh energy that captivates audiences worldwide. The band will also be performing hits from The Guess Who, the iconic classic rock group which Bachman co-founded with Burton Cummings. The BTO legacy lives on, promising unforgettable performances and a continued impact on the ever-evolving rock landscape.

Bachman has become a legendary figure in the rock and roll world through his talents as a guitarist, songwriter, performer and producer. Bachman has earned over 120 gold and platinum album/singles awards around the world. His songwriting has garnered him the coveted #1 spot on radio playlists in over 20 countries and over the course of his career he has sold over 40 million records. Randy’s songs have been recorded by a broad range of artists and have been placed in dozens of TV shows, films and commercials. Impressively, his music has provided a veritable soundtrack of the last thirty years of popular music.

Founded in Spartanburg, SC over five decades ago, the 5x Gold, 3x Platinum-selling rock band The Marshall Tucker Band have sold millions of albums worldwide thanks to hits such as “Can’t You See,” “Heard It in a Love Song,” “Fire on the Mountain,” and “24 Hours At a Time.” CMT once named “Can’t You See” the #4 Greatest Southern Rock Song while Ultimate Classic Rock crowned it the #1 Southern Rock Song. Their self-titled debut album reigns as Gibson Guitar’s #5 Greatest Southern Rock Album of all time, and GRAMMY Magazine named the group’s logo as one of the most distinctive and iconic brands in music. In 2023, the MTB was awarded Pandora’s Billionaires Plaque, recognizing over one billion streams on the platform.

Tickets will go on sale to the public beginning at 10AM on Friday, February 28 at Ticketmaster.comand the Rose Music Center Box Office.

Scythian – Celtic Rock

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Join us for a throwdown at the hoedown with Scythian at The Brightside Music & Event Venue in Dayton! Prepare for pints, tunes, and a few jigs to get into the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day. This event promises to be a blast, so round up your friends and come on down for a great time.

Hang out with the band at the VIP Meet n’ Greet Happy Hour and get a FREE poster for the show along with GUARANTEED Premium Seating (space is limited and sells out every year). This weekend show will sell out so buy your tickets in advance and BE THERE!

HOW TO GO?

Friday, March 7, 2025

5pm – VIP Doors

6pm – General Admission Doors

General Admission $22 in advance

General Admission $27 at the door

VIP $60

Get advance tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/scythian-friday-at-the-brightside-in-dayton-tickets-952833609977

ALL AGES SHOW!

Dayton Battle of the Bands: Funk / Jam / Reggae / Ska

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Dayton Battle of the Bands 2025 ends the playoff rounds with our Funk / Jam / Reggae / Ska bands, featuring:
Empire Pool
Probably Just Paranoid
Tasting Colour
Whiskey Brisket
Not familiar with any of the bands participating? That’s the fun! This is a fantastic way to discover original, local music! Each ticket buyer gets one vote (in person).
The winner of this round earns a spot at the Dayton Battle of the Bands Finale, among other prizes!
Week 6 is held on Thursday, February 27, 2025 at The Brightside (905 E 3rd St, Dayton).
Doors open at 7pm (NOTE: due to equipment load in, we cannot let patrons in earlier than 7pm).
Show runs from 7:30pm – 10pm. Winner announced at 10:30pm
Please be prompt to see all the bands performing!
Tickets are $10 advance / $15 at the door.
Advance tickets are recommended.
Ticket link – https://tickets.venuepilot.com/…/dayton-battle-of-the…
Ticket sales are used to cover production costs and prizes. Thanks for contributing!

Keb’ Mo’ and Taj Mahal at The Rose

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TajMo – the historic collaboration between two generations of American music masters – have announced their long-awaited return with Room On The Porch, a new full-length album out May 23 on Concord Records. The ten-song collection finds Keb’ Mo’ and Taj Mahal reuniting for their first release together since 2017, when their debut collaboration brought them from The Late Show with Stephen Colbert to the GRAMMY stage where they took home Best Contemporary Blues Album. Taj Mahal and Keb’ Mo’ will also bring their TajMo live show back on the road in 2025. The duo will celebrate Room On The Porch in over a dozen cities across the United States, including Huber Heights, OH for a performance at Rose Music Center at The Heights on Tuesday, June 10.

“We’re just trying to keep the culture moving forward,” said Taj Mahal during the duo’s acceptance speech that year; a joint mission statement that radiates as strong as ever with Room On The Porch.

“That first album turned out so great that part of me wondered if maybe we just got lucky,” jokes Keb’ Mo’ on reuniting with Taj Mahal. “But when we got back into the studio together, I felt that same magic again, and I realized it wasn’t luck at all.”

Featuring a tracklist with more original, co-written songs than ever before, Room On The Porch (which Taj Mahal and Keb’ Mo’ also co-produced together) brings out the best in both of these legends. The music is warm and inviting, rooted in the joy of human connection and the power of positivity. There’s no greater example than the album’s title track, which unites TajMo with Ruby Amanfu for a much-needed ode to friendship and community in these divisive times: “Stay as long as you like / That’s alright / Come up on / There’s room on the porch for everyone.”

Tickets will go on sale to the public beginning at 10AM on Friday, February 28 at Ticketmaster.com and the Rose Music Center Box Office.

 

Hyryder- Grateful Dead Tribute

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Immerse yourself in the timeless magic of the Grateful Dead with x dedicated to capturing the spirit, improvisation, and musical exploration that defined an era.
Hyryder brings the legendary dead tunes to life with passion and authenticity.
Come and join the ride—where the spirit of Jerry Garcia and the Grateful Dead lives on, revitalized by the sonic mastery of Hyryder.
Elevate your concert experience, relive the magic, and let the music carry you away with the ultimate Grateful Dead tribute–Hyryder.
HOW TO GO?
Hyryder at The Brightside, 905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH
Friday, February 21, 2025
Doors 7pm / Show 8pm
Tickets $15 advance
$20 day of show
Ticket link: https://tickets.venuepilot.com/…/hyryder-a-celebration…
All ages welcome!

The Rose Announces Two More Shows

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DAVID FOSTER and CHRIS BOTTI Featuring KATHARINE MCPHEE at Rose Music Center on June 19!

Two of the most popular Grammy-award winning artists in the world announced they will tour together. Grammy-winning trumpeter Chris Botti and 16 -time Grammy-award winning producer/songwriter David Foster, who have both collaborated with some of the biggest superstars on the planet, will put their musical talents together on a 12-City summer tour. Katharine McPhee will be a featured special guest. The triple-stacked tour will stop in Huber Heights, OH for a performance at Rose Music Center on Thursday, June 19.

Not only does this tour merge two of the top musicians in the world, it merges two musical genres: jazz and pop.  The show is billed as a musical experience watching two of the most gifted artists of our time create a show and come together on stage.

Foster and Botti performed together for two very special events last year and had so much fun they decided to join forces for a US tour.  David has always been a huge fan of jazz and of Chris Botti. David produced Chris’s latest album, Vol1.

Says David of Botti, “Simply put, Chris Botti is my favorite musician-yes he is an incredible “jazz” musician but he embraces every genre of music making him totally unique in the jazz world. He devotes his incredible talent to quality, not genre! It is my deep honor and privilege to share the stage with this gifted monster talent. We will definitely have a lot of fun and so will all those who come to the show.”

Says Chris of the tour and David Foster, “Working with the legendary David Foster has been one of the greatest journeys of my musical career. He is the most celebrated and talented producer, truly deserving of every accolade he has earned. Beyond that, he’s a dear friend, and I’m thrilled to be hitting the road with him this summer. We can’t wait to perform for you and share with you a very special night of music. Thank You, David – you are the greatest!”

 

Straight No Chaser Summer: The 90’s Part 2with special guest O-Town

After a totally fly 2024 summer tour packed full of 90s boy band, pop, and R&B hits, RIAA-certified Gold a cappella group Straight No Chaser is back by popular demand with “Straight No Chaser Summer: 90s Part 2.”. Featuring special guest O-Town, the not-to-be-missed concert of the summer returns to Rose Music Center at The Heights on Friday, July 25.

Featuring their own twist on 90s classics like Lisa Loeb’s “Stay (I Missed You),” “Everybody” by Backstreet Boys, “Linger” from The Cranberries, and Santana’s “Maria Maria,” Straight No Chaser brings audiences of all ages back to a simpler time, one unafraid of bright neons, loud prints, and cool boy bands.

“The ’90s were a time when music impacted people in a way that only nostalgia can recreate,”said Straight No Chaser member Seggie Isho. “We felt that connection with audiences last summer. Our fans are ready for more of that throwback magic and we’re ready to bring it! It’s not just about the songs though; it’s about reliving the energy, the vibe, and those unforgettable moments. Plus, we’ve got new 90’s inspired fits, new music, and even more hair gel (for some of us). Get ready to party!”

 

“I believe that everyone gets three rounds in their life,” says musician, songwriter, composer, arranger, producer, and recording artist David Foster. “For me, two are completed and I’m on to Round Three. I think you have to change it up every round. My mantra is retreat and attack in another direction, which I’vedone twice. Now I’m going to do it again.”

 

Foster’s first round was as a studio musician, arranger, and recording artist. His second round was becoming one of the most successful songwriters and record producers in history — shepherding albums that have collectively sold in the hundreds of millions. This period of his four-decade career also found him creating The David Foster Foundation and volunteering his time and talent to over 400 charities, as well as becoming a household name as a performer throughout Asia where he tours annually.

 

For his third round, Foster is gearing up to take on Broadway with several projects. These include writing the music for a new musical about the iconic, animated character Betty Boop, which will be directed by Tony Award-winner Jerry Mitchell. He is writing the music for a musical based on the Amy Bloom novel and New York Times bestseller Lucky Us, directed by Tony Award-nominee Sheryl Kaller. Foster is also developing a scripted narrative one-man show based on the story of his career that he will perform himself.

 

As one of the most illustrious composers of our time, Foster’s skill set of creating hits, writing indelible melodies, and building dramatic moments, has primedhim for this third round. “I think Broadway and I are a perfect fit,” he says. “The story becomes the co-writer. It’s a new adventure and creative outlet for me that I’ve always believed I could do and now it’s become a reality. It’s also exciting because, as a producer, I’ve spent 35 years in a room with no windows, churning out music. Now I plan to immerse myself in New York theater culture and learn the ropes slowly, and I’m not afraid of that.”

 

Foster seems constitutionally incapable of resting on his laurels, and his relentless drive has propelled him throughout his career. Few other individuals can claim to have their fingerprints on more major moments in all of popular music than David Foster. He has created hit songs and award-winning gold and platinum albums for a diverse array of artists including Barbra Streisand, Celine Dion, Whitney Houston, Michael Jackson, Madonna, Andrea Bocelli, Michael Bublé, Josh Groban, Rod Stewart, Stevie Wonder, Earth, Wind & Fire, Diana Krall, Natalie Cole, Michael Bolton, Seal, Chaka Khan, Kenny Rogers, Dolly Parton, Chicago, Hall & Oates, Brandy, ’N Sync, Boz Scaggs, and Gloria Estefan. He has escorted singers who have straddled both pop and classical styles like Andrea Bocelli and Josh Groban into the mainstream. He has created culture-defining soundtracks for blockbuster films like The Bodyguard, Urban Cowboy, and St. Elmo’s Fire; and crafted timeless holiday classics, including perennial best-sellers like Josh Groban’s Noel, Michael Bublé’s Christmas, Celine Dion’s These Are Special Times, Rod Stewart’s Merry Christmas Baby, Andrea Bocelli’s My Christmas, and Mary J. Blige’s A Mary Christmas.

 

For his remarkable work, Foster has won 16 Grammy Awards, including three for Producer of the Year, an Emmy Award, a Golden Globe, and racked up three Oscar nominations for “Best Original Song.” He has also earned a reputation as a keen spotter of new talent, playing a key role in the discovery and career launches of Celine Dion, Josh Groban, and Michael Bublé.

Tickets will go on sale to the public for both these shows  beginning at 10AM on Friday, February 14 at Ticketmaster.comand the Rose Music Center Box Office.