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Ultimate Oldies Radio Vinyl Sale-April 24/25

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…if yr a vinyl junkie like us, odds are yr gonna drool on this little local treat. Thanks to GladGirl Shelly for bringing this to our attention:

Ultimate Oldies Radio is holding a record sale! WSWO, FM 97.7 and FM 101.1, has accumulated over 7,000 LPs and over 2,000 45s, and is holding a public sale. Having digitized everything needed for its on-air library, these like-new records will be sold at bargain prices. Everything is priced at $4 or less! All sales are cash only. Most of this vinyl is from the 60s, 70s and 80s. The sale will be from noon to 6pm each of two days – Saturday, April 24; and Sunday, April 25. It is first-come, first-served for these exceptionally clean records! Additional discounts will be offered to anyone spending at least $50.

Plan to come up to 6232 Chambersburg Road – just west of Brandt Pike in Huber Heights. Saturday, April 24 from noon to 6pm; and Sunday, April 25 from noon to 6pm.

For further information, call the WSWO business line at 937-367-7383

…odds are yr gonna want to make plans to get there early to clean up. See you there…

VIDEO: We Do This Every Week

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Canal Street Tavern…you can take the kids out of Dayton, but you can’t take Dayton out of the kids. Or something like that. Longtime Daytonians Steven & Angelle Gullett, recently completed a short clip that pays homage to Dayton’s legendary Canal Street Tavern Musician’s Co-Op, which Steven dutifully hosted for several years. Throughout the clip, we see interviews with several musicians as well as performances from Summer 2006 that feature some of the newest talent coming up at that time, as well as some performers that have been playing the Co-Op since it began in 1981. For those not in the know, the Canal Street Tavern Musician’s Co-Op is still running every Tuesday night. We’d highly recommend you stop in and check out a truly original Dayton institution as soon as you can…

Dance with the Dead to Help the Sideshow

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n106479089380190_8105This Thursday, April 8th, Club Vex will host Disco of the Dead, an art show/concert/costumed dance party to benefit the Dayton Circus’ Sideshow event that happens during Urban Nights in May (we’ll be bringing you more details on the Sideshow and Urban Nights in the coming weeks).  The evening will include DJ sets from Etch a Scratch, Yeti Master, and 209 Sins as well as a performance by hip hop act, Zombies of Phunk.  The cost is $5 dollars and zombie attire is encouraged.

The Weekend in Music (It’s a big one)

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Before a certain rabbit brings baskets of chocolates and marshmallow birds, there’s going to be a lot happening in Dayton.  You’ve got a lot of choices when it comes to live music this weekend, so here’s a rundown of just some of the shows worth hearing and seeing:

FRIDAY – 8_bit

-Singer/songwriter, BJSR will perform at Practice Yoga on Fifth Street as part of First Friday celebrations.  Practice Yoga’s spring party runs from 7 to 10pm and will feature a photography display from Matthew J. Cline, free yoga class passes for first time visitors and more.

-Also part of First Friday, Puzzle of Light will perform at Jay’s Seafood Restaurant in the Oregon District.  Call ahead for dinner reservations, but if you’re planning on coming for dessert or a drink and the music, it’ll get started around 9pm.

–Bonneville and Shrug will be hitting the stage at Canal Street Tavern around 9:30pm.  This show is $5 and promises to be a great way to usher in the weekend.

–Over at Blind Bobs, 8-Bit Revival and The Lab Partners will be celebrating the duel release show along with Okay Lindon that I told you about a few posts ago.

SATURDAY-

–Me & the MountainMe & Mountains will perform at South Park Tavern with recently reformed Ed vs. Radio and Covington’s Frontier Folk Nebraska.  This all-ages show begins at 9pm and the cost is $5.

-Touring band Lollipop Factory will stop by Canal Street Tavern to celebrate the release of their new EP.  They’re sharing the bill with the Luxury Pushers and The Dirty Socialites who are making their local debut.  This show should be getting underway around 9pm.

–Mountain Screamer will celebrate the release of their debut album at Jimmie’s Cornerstone on Brown Street.  They’ll share the stage with Northwest Ordinance and last year’s Dayton Band Playoff winners, the Turkish Delights.  This show is $5 and the music starts at 9pm.

These are just some of the great shows you can catch this weekend right here in Dayton.  Who are you excited about seeing this weekend?  What other weekend plans do you have?

Thursday: Wake Up Mordecai at South Park Tavern

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n357909660348_5681Poptek Records artist Wake Up Mordecai will be playing at South Park Tavern on Thursday, April 1st.  Also on the bill are Cincinnati’s The Minor Leagues and local act Sleep Fleet (formerly All Alliteration Aside).  This all-ages show gets underway at 9pm – so perfect timing to enjoy one of South Park Tavern’s great pizzas and hear some great music.  Puns about being a fool for missing this show are entirely optional.

For a preview, check out Wake Up Mordecai’s live performance on Kaleidoscope from last summer.

The Lions Rampant and The Professors at South Park Tavern

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ProfsCincinnati-based act The Lions Rampant will be celebrating the release of their new full-length album, It’s Fun to Do Bad Things this Saturday, March 27 at South Park Tavern.  They’ll be hitting the stage with local act The Professors whose latest album, Will Not Lie Down, is available for free download here. This is an all-ages and the cost is $5.  Don’t forget that shows at South Park Tavern generally start and end a little earlier than some of the other venues in town so get there at 9:30pm to catch all the music.

For more on The Lions Rampant’s new album, check out my interview with members of the band a few days ago on Kaleidoscope.

Squids Eye Celebrates 3rd Anniversary with 2 New Releases at Blind Bob’s

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Squid's EyeSquids Eye Recording Collective has been responsible for releasing some great albums from area bands for the past three years.  On Saturday, March 27, they’ll celebrate their third anniversary and two new releases with a show at Blind Bob’s featuring live music from members of the Squids Eye lineup including Yakuza Heart Attack, Astro Fang, Creatures and Golden Kong.

Local hip hop collective and Squids Eye artist Trunk Bound Regime is also on the bill for the evening and will be celebrating the release of their new album.  Squids Eye will also be releasing their Dayton, OH Vol II compilation that night.  Both albums are available for preorder on the Squids Eye website.

WOXY Suspends Live Broadcasts

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…although they left our region last year for Austin, we were still saddened to hear that the iconic WOXY has suspended its broadcast today due to “current economic realities and the lack of ongoing funding”. The station’s website offers the glimmer of hope that they are exploring their options for funding to keep the station alive, so it may be too early to tell whether this is curtains or not. If you or anyone you know happens to have a ton of money laying around for investment opportunities, may we suggest you contact the station here…

Pop Empire//Twirling

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popempire…Although Cincinnati is renowned as a haven for garage rock enthusiasts, the Queen City is also home to the art rock synth/pop duo Pop Empire. While the duo boasts an impressive pedigree, Henry Wilson (son of famous rock photographer Michael Wilson) and Cameron Cochrane (ex-Sheds, producer for The Lions Rampant, instigator for The Seedy Seeds) chart a distinctive course with their debut EP, Rainy Child. Fueled by propulsive drum machines, slashing garage guitars, and moody synthesizers, Wilson serves up vintage glam vocals with Cochran providing a subdued counterpoint. Currently, the band is offering Rainy Child as a free download via their website, so stop by and grab this little goody. Pop Empire will be stopping through Dayton this weekend at Blind Bob’s, performing with XL427, Toads and Mice, and Jesse Remnant & the Trainwrecks. Tune in now…

MP3: Pop Empire “Twirling”
Download audio file (Twirling.mp3)

Dayton Native Returns to Miami Valley with Corigliano Quartet

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headshot-MELIADayton native Melia Watras will soon be returning to the Miami Valley for two performances with the critically-acclaimed Corigliano Quartet, of which she is a founding member. The string quartet, named in honor of the Pulitzer Prize-winning American composer John Corigliano, will perform in Yellow Springs on Sunday, March 21, and again at the University of Dayton on Monday, March 22.

Melia, a graduate of Colonel White High School, also served as chair in the viola section of the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra and in the Dayton Youth Philharmonic Orchestra. After high school, she attended Indiana University, where she co-founded the Corigliano Quartet in 1996. The group has since performed in many of the nation’s leading music centers. In fact, Corigliano himself has said that this quartet is “truly one of the great quartets of the new generation.” Anything but average, the Corigliano Quartet is dedicated to presenting new American music as well as the standard classical repertoire. To preview their performance, check out the audio clips at http://www.coriglianoquartet.com.

The Chamber Music Yellow Springs performance will be held Sunday, March 21, at 7:30 pm at First Presbyterian Church (314 Xenia Avenue in Yellow Springs). Tickets are $18 ; $6 for students. For more info, call 937-374-8800.

The University of Dayton Arts Series performance will be held on Monday, March 22, at 8 pm in Sears Recital Hall on the UD campus. Tickets are $14; $8 for seniors, University faculty, staff and alumni, and non-University of Dayton students, $5 for University of Dayton students. For more info, call 937-229-2545 or 937-229-2787.

Photo from http://www.coriglianoquartet.com.

8-Bit Revival and the Lab Partners to Release Albums on April 2

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8bitRevivalA while ago I had predicted that 2010 would be a big year for local music and between what’s already been released this year and what’s coming up, I stand by that prediction.  Two big names in local music are teaming up for a joint release show on April 2nd at Blind Bob’s.

8-Bit Revival (pictured on the left) will unveil their second full-length album, You’ve Been Believed (Minor Manor) as they prepare to kick off a spring tour.  The Lab Partners will celebrate the release of their latest album, Moonlight Music (Pravda Records).  They’ll share the stage with Middletown’s  Okay Lindon.

8-Bit Revival will also stop by WYSO’s studios on St. Patrick’s Day (March 17th) for a live performance on Kaleidoscope (8-11pm).

Monday Night Girl Fight Brings an All-Ages Show to C-Space

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l_81c56c399f2e42c0ba3901c6e6c395f8Start your week off with some good old fashion rock and roll.  On Monday, March 15th, local ladies Jasper the Colossal will play host to national act The Dollyrots (Blackheart Records).  It’s all an all-ages show called Monday Night Girl Fight at C{Space (20 N. Jefferson St, Dayton, Ohio 45402) and will also feature music from Sucker Punch Sally and Misunderstood.  The doors open at 8pm, and entry is $5

Swearing at Motorists to Play Local House Shows

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298549289_bd1825a732It’s always an occasion for excitement when Swearing at Motorists plays a show in the Miami Valley, and their up coming trip to Dayton is no exception.  They’ll be playing two very intimate house shows, one of which is already sold out.

There are a limited amount of tickets to the show on Thursday, March 18 so if you’re interested in going, I recommend getting tickets soon.  Here’s how to do it.

Go to this link to purchase tickets to the show, and a few days before the show, location and details will be emailed to you.  You’ve also got the option to get tickets by pledging to WYSO’s Spring Pledge Drive during Kaleidoscope on March 10 8-11pm.

ANNOUNCEMENT: The Buddha Den NTRO/XPO Moves in March

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The Buddha Den…after 18 months at Oregon Express, tonight will be our final edition of The Buddha Den NTRO/XPO at that location. Tonight we will wrap up our February Residency with Brandon Hawk performing a solo acoustic set and also with his band, By Way of Sunstorm. Certainly, this will be the icing on the cake of our stint at the Oregon Express. We’d like to thank Joe Bavarro and the staff at OE for providing us with such an incredibly opportunity and an amazing room in which to host this event. Thank you to everyone that came out and supported the event and thanks to all the musicians that took time out of their week to come by and play. It’s been an incredibly rewarding experience and we learned a lot about hosting shows and just exactly how much incredible talent there is in Dayton…

…as we move into March, we’ll be moving The Buddha Den NTRO/XPO across town to the cozy confines of South Park Tavern. Additionally, we will be changing the night of the week for the NTRO/XPO from Wednesday to Tuesday. The event will continue to be FREE, however, and will now also be ALL AGES. We will kick off our March Residency on Tuesday, March 9 with an amazing young band that we recently discovered, Roley Yuma.

Re:Vibe Special Benefit/Art Show

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From promoter/event coordinator Mary K. Burnside:

n281374010212_4638EDMOhio presents Re:Vibe, a dance party on the last Thursday of every month featuring techno, house, and other electronic music hosted by Gunner and The Snark, and featuring incredible special guest DJs.

Re:Vibe aims to help stimulate and restore the once thriving electronic dance music scene in Dayton, by providing a regular event for dance music lovers who are looking to go clubbing outside of the realm of typical top-40 music. Support electronic music in Dayton!

Based on the success of our January event, with amazing sets from our guests Tony DeSaro, Trepp, and Eric Heilman, we have decided to dedicate this month’s event to Bike & Build, a charitable organization which has contributed over 2.3 million dollars to affordable housing groups.

February has a fantastic lineup in store:

Ruckus Roboticus – When he’s not busy remixing the stars (Bloc Party, Lady Tigra, Vampire Weekend, Pase Rock), or winning “Best DJ Mix” awards from Rockstar Games, Scion, and Solid Steel Radio, this bot can be found tearing the roof off of your local dancehall, art gallery, fashion show, and house party with a fierce live-set. Ruckus has land countless shows across country, and even a few in the U.K., Canada and South Korea. He’s rocked on stage with Crystal Castles, RJD2, The Juan Maclean, Peanut Butter Wolf, Prince Paul, DJ Jazzy Jeff, DJ Food, The Rub DJs, DJ Premier, Mitsu The Beats, and Mr. Lif. And he has heads nodding to his beats featured on Nickelodeon, MTV, and a Progressive Car Insurance commercial… It’s no wonder his fans call him “the second hardest working man in show business.”

Matt Freeman – Matt has been ahead of the nightlife curve for 15+ years. His DJ career started in 1994 as the resident DJ at the infamous ASYLUM night club laying down top industrial & techno tunes. Along with travelling quite extensively through the U.S.,
Matt also held residencies at almost every nightclub that has popped up in his hometown of Dayton, Ohio including FOUNDRY, AREA 51, PEARL, CLUB VEX, EL DIABLO, DNA, & PARALLAX just to name a few.

John Chapel – This well-known local in the scene has been playing shows all over the Dayton area. Our favorite Therapy Cafe resident DJ joins us to share his energetic blend of progressive and electro-house.

Warmup sets provided by event hosts Gunner & The Snark.

In addition to the music, we will be hosting an art show and silent auction, with commissioned pieces by:

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Photo courtesy of clubvex.com.

Charlie Gast
Heather Lee Reid
Etch
Natasha Lee Evans
Lissa Lush
Kidtee Hello
Richard Lober’
Mike Betts
Tamra Wallace
Matt James
& More

Please join us in our cause to help boost Dayton’s dance music scene, and support this month’s cause! Cost is only $5 at the door, and the event is 18+.

Thursday, February 25, 2010 at 9:00pm

Club Vex

101 S St. Clair St.

Dayton, OH