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Summer Concert Series: Practically Petty

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Tom Petty Tribute Band, Practically Petty has been mesmerizing audiences since 2009. Every performance is true to the spirit and essence of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers.
The group also prides itself on using the same equipment as the Heartbreakers so as not to leave any stone unturned.
Their extensive song catalog includes all of Petty’s hits with the Heartbreakers as well as his solo work and other side projects like The Traveling Wilburys

Garth. w/ Yvette Diva Williams Opening

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A New York City-based singer, producer and multi-instrumentalist, with over 3 million streams on Spotify. His most recent studio EP, “Our Father” is described as being “as evocative sonically as it is lyrically.” With songs running the full gamut from deep soul grooves, to 80s-r&b-surf rock, Our Father gives Garth. the space to be reflective, jubilant and mournful. Garth. is a successful touring artist with performance highlights including shows at Carnegie Hall, Apollo Theater, Brooklyn Bowl, Bowery Ballroom and Irving Plaza.

A Summer Full of Free Music

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The Miami Valley is full of free music this summer.  Here’s a run down of some of the places you can catch a free concert:

Levitt Pavilion Dayton
134 S. Main Street, Dayton

With free concerts from June to mid- September,  bring a lawn chairs (or rent one for $5) and blankets, pack a picnic, BYOB (no glass bottles). If weather requires a show cancellation, updates also a posted on the Levitt Pavilion Dayton’s website,  Facebook page and Twitter.

There are two VIP patios to either side of the Levitt lawn that are available for private receptions. This is a great area to utilize for parties, company outings, and clients. It is $1000 to rent the larger patio and $500 for the smaller for the night. They provide tables, chairs, and linens. You are welcome to bring in catering for your group.

 

The Pavilion at RiverScape MetroPark
111 E Monument Ave, Dayton

The Five Rivers MetroParks RiverScape Summer Music series kicks off and is divided into 3 series:

Pickin’ in the Park is a free, all-ages event that features live, progressive bluegrass music and food trucks from 6 to 10 pm on select Friday nights. This year’s lineup is:

R&B Hot Summer Music:  These free concerts are held on select Fridays from 7:30 to 9:30 pm and presented by Buckeye Health Plan.

Big Band Nights: These free concerts are held select Thursdays from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.

All RiverScape Summer Music series concerts are free. Check out the Five Rivers MetroParks website for a full schedule and concert updates.

Centerville Community Amphitheater at Stubbs Park
255 W Spring Valley Pike, Centerville

Stubbs Park provides a great setting for theses free community concerts.  Bring your own chairs or blankets and plan on arriving early- these shows bring out big crowds.

All concerts are free and organized by the Centerville Arts Commission.

The City of Beavercreek Summer Concert Series
Dominick Lofino Park- 640 Grange Hall Rd Beavercreek

The concert series runs throughout June and July on Sundays from 7-8 pm

The Heights Summer Music Series
8625 Brandt Pike. Huber Heights, OH 45424

Free Concerts on select Saturdays June – September at the Eichelberger Amphitheater in Huber Heights from 6-9pm.

  • June 3 – Victorious KayBirds – Mixed Genre
  • June 10 – Retrobution – 80’s Tribute
  • June 15 – Ebony Burks – R&B/Soul
  • July 29 – Pandora Project – Mixed Genre
  • August 5 – Dayton Salsa Project – Salsa
  • August 12 – Ludlow Creek – Classic Rock
  • August 26 – Mar Monroe – Hip-Hop
  • September 23 – Ric Sexton – Jazz
  • September 30 – Premium Blend – R&B

All events are free to the public.  Schedule subject to change. Please bring blankets, chairs, food and beverages. Food/beverage sales during event subject to availability.

Springboro’s Summer Concert Series
North Park at 195 Tamarack Trail

Bring your own seating. We’ll have concessions and a variety of food trucks. Friday and Saturday, July 1 shows include beer sales.

Levitt Pavilion Season Opens Thursday

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The 2023 Eichelberger Concert Season of free concerts at the Levitt Pavilion Dayton kicks off  Thursday, June 1st with audience favorite, The Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band at 7PM. All concerts in the Eichelberger Concert Season begin at 7PM* and are free and open to the public.

The Levitt Pavilion is in the heart of downtown Dayton at the corner of 5th and Main Street and boasts the gorgeous CareSource lawn providing a green space amid Dayton’s urban core. Levitt Dayton’s free concerts have become a beloved tradition within the community, drawing music enthusiasts of all ages and backgrounds to experience the joy of live music.

“Music has the power to bring people together and uplift our spirits,” said Lisa Wagner, Executive Director of Levitt Dayton. “We are excited to kick off our sixth season and we invite everyone to join us for an unforgettable evening of music and celebration.”

Concerts at the Levitt Pavilion are held every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday through September 16 – apart from July 27-29. Audiences are welcome to bring their own lawn chairs, blankets and coolers with outside food and drink – including alcohol, although glass is prohibited. Food trucks will be present at each concert and beverages are available for purchase as well. Lawn chairs can be rented for a $5 donation.

For more information about Levitt Dayton and the full lineup of concerts, please visitwww.levittdayton.org.

SIMPLY QUEEN – Live Tribute

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Simply Queen is fronted by Freddie impersonator extraordinaire Rick Rock,
a Canadian songwriter, recording artist and live entertainer for over four decades.
Rick is a vocalist, guitarist, pianist and producer from Windsor, Ontario, now residing in Amherstburg, Ontario. Throughout his storied career, he has entertained countless thousands as both headliner and supporting act for many legendary international artists – often performing for charitable organizations and their associated fund-raising events along the way.
For many years, Rick contemplated a tribute to his iconic rock heroes – Freddie Mercury and Queen. Encouraged by the rising popularity of tribute shows across the globe, the time finally seemed right! With the release of the smash hit, bio-pic “Bohemian Rhapsody” and the ensuing accolades and awards, Queen has been thrust back into the public consciousness – not only rekindling the affections of existing fans but gaining whole new generations of them! It’s clear without a doubt that Freddie Mercury is revered and beloved as one of the greatest vocalists, showmen and songwriters of all time and in that spirit, Rick has been belting out the songs and channeling Freddie’s charisma and exuberance to sold-out audiences across North America and beyond for the past ten years now, thriving on the energy of his enthusiastic crowds from the moment he hits the stage!

West Carrollton Summer Concert Series: The Fries

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Get ready for a summer of great music at the West Carrollton Summer Concert Series! Join us for our monthly Summer Concert events, located at West Carrollton Center (right across from the fire station and beside the sand volleyball court) from 7-9pm. We promise to bring you fresh tunes every month, so grab your friends and come out for an evening of fantastic music.

To make the night even better, we’ll have cold brew and a delicious new lineup of food trucks on site. Make sure to grab a bite and a few adult beverages from the bar, where all beer sales proceeds will be benefiting our friends of the Lady Pirates Softball organization.
Be sure to check out our events calendar at www.westcarrollton.org/summerconcertseries for the full lineup of food trucks and all the exciting fun details we have in store for each show!
LOCATION: Right across from the Fire Station in West Carrollton
1 South Elm Street, West Carrollton OH 45449
May 25th – The Fries Band
Extra Fun: Free kids bounce house during the show as we gear up for Sandmazing!
Food Truck Lineup
Beer & Water for sale – all sales support local Lady Pirates Softball organization
Lil Tiki Weenies
El Meson
Batter Up Funnel Cakes

Liars for Hire Biergarten Bonanza

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The Liars are excited to announce that we will be repeating one of our favorite outdoor shows from last summer!

We will be boldly broadcasting a broad barrage of our best bangers before bedtime in the biergarten for your beguilement!

Come on out and see us while you enjoy some of the best beer and tunes the city has to offer! All ages are welcome so bring the bambinos!

Into Space w/ Dixon’s Violin

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You’ve never heard violin like this!  The world’s premier visionary violinist, Dixon’s life mission is to inspire people – and he has done so at over 1,000 concerts across North America, including giving four TED talks/performances, over ten years at Burning Man and Electric Forest, plus radio, TV, and film appearances.  A former technology leader and symphony violinist, Dixon walked away from a distinguished career to follow his dream full-time, and invented a whole new music genre.  Dixon now improvises on a 5-string electric violin with a looping system he developed to create an all-live one-man symphony, guided by his remarkable personal story of life transformation.

Wednesday, May 17 at The Brightside

7:00 PM Doors Open

7:30 PM J-Rose Loops
8:30 PM Dixon’s Violin
10:00 PM Zak & What Army?

Tickets only $15 online
Tickets $20 at the door if still available

Lee Brice at The Rose

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When Curb Records recording artist, Lee Brice, isn’t selling out arenas, writing and recording songs, or building new brands like American Born whiskey, you’ll find the family man with his wife Sara, two young boys, and daughter. Meanwhile, with over 3 billion on-demand streams, and over 3.6 billion spins on Pandora, Brice continues to enjoy massive success at country radio, digital streaming services, and on the road. He recently reached #1 at Country Radio with “Memory I Don’t Mess With,” which consecutively follows three prior #1s: ASCAP’s 2021 Country Song of the Year “One of Them Girls,” “I Hope You’re Happy Now” with Carly Pearce, and “Rumor,” which was nominated in the category Single of The Year at the 55th Annual ACM Awards. One of the most-played country artists of all time on Pandora, he was the second country artist behind Keith Urban to receive the Pandora Billionaire plaque. Lee is also a GRAMMY nominee, a CMA and ACM award winner, and he’s taken nine radio singles to Number One: “A Woman Like You,” “Hard to Love,” “I Drive Your Truck,” “I Don’t Dance,” “Drinking Class,” “Rumor,” “I Hope You’re Happy Now,” “One of Them Girls,” and “Memory I Don’t Mess With.” Garth Brooks, Jason Aldean, Kenny Chesney and others have recorded his songs, and he’s performed on numerous TV shows, including NBC’s Today, ABC’s The Bachelor, NBC’s The Voice and FOX’s Miss USA 2018. Lee performed as part of the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song honoring Garth Brooks, aired on PBS March of 2020. At the 54th Annual CMA Awards, Lee took home the prize for Musical Event of the Year for his song with Carly Pearce, “I Hope You’re Happy Now.” At the 56th ACM Awards, “I Hope You’re Happy Now” won Single of the Year and Music Event of the Year, and Lee and Carly Pearce performed the song live. Lee’s latest album, Hey World, features new radio single “Soul.”

Favorites – Bach Society of Dayton

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Beloved compositions of the 20th and 21st centuries

With the Bach Society of Dayton
directed by David Crean and accompanied by R. Alan Kimbrough

Featuring the Stivers School for the Arts Chamber Choir and guest soloist William Henry Caldwell

The Big ShaBang Concert Features Exciting Regional Music

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The Big ShaBang is back! The concert showcase is the brain child of 19 year old local music phenom, Eleanor Dakota with support from Venus Child Productions. Dakota launched her first showcase last fall at The Brightside, and is back with a “Volume 2” edition. This spring showcase features awesome five musical acts: Six Foot Blond, Crabswithoutlegs, Frank Calzada, Keita, along with Dakota herself performing.

If you are looking for a fun night out that of new, hip music (that’s early – over by 10:30pm!) – this is the show for you! Head over to The Brightside for another special evening. The venue has quickly become one of the city’s favorite places to discover emerging talent.

This particular event includes the Dayton Battle of the Bands winners, Crabswithoutlegs, along with special guest Six Foot Blond from Bloomington, who are making their Dayton debut! The show kicks off with three special solo sets. Prepare for an eclectic evening that will remind longtime Dayton music fans of a night at Gilly’s or Canal Street Tavern.

There will be a food truck on site: Phat & Rich. Check out their Mexican inspired menu here: https://phatandrich.com/

Six Foot Blond is making their Dayton debut on May 11th at The Brightside

HOW TO GO?

Thursday, May 11, 2023

at The Brightside Music & Event Venue (905 E 3rd St., Dayton, OH)

Doors open 7pm / Show starts 7:30pm / Ends at 10:30pm

All ages welcome!

Advance tickets $12 / Day of show $18

Direct link to tickets here: https://www.venuepilot.co/events/75151/orders/new

Note: The venue is handicapped accessible. There is free parking on either side of the building. For info about the venue visit thebrightsidedayton.com

Preview Crabswithoutlegs below!

Discover Classical’s 2023 Rising Stars Gala

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Support our local fine arts radio station and experience live performances from the winners of this year’s Young Talent Search.

The Gala is Saturday, May 13, at Daniel J. Curran Place. A VIP reception will be held from 6:00 to 6:45pm when you can meet the winners of Discover Classical’s Young Talent Search, enjoy a champagne toast and have early access to the auction.

Doors open for the main event at 6:45pm. Attendees can enjoy heavy hors d’oeuvres, complimentary beer and wine, a silent auction and, of course, performances by our Young Talent Search winners. Cocktail attire requested. Their will also  be a silent auction at the event.

Daniel J. Curran Place is located at 1700 S. Patterson Blvd, Dayton. Valet parking is available and lot parking is in Lot R1 (turn right at the digital sign). Discover Classical volunteers will be at the entrances to assist you.

Tickets to the Rising Stars Gala begin at $125 each, and a discounted rate is available for groups of four or more. A VIP reception is available for an additional $50. Reserved tables can be purchased for 6 guests. A group rate for a table of 6 also includes tickets to the VIP reception for $900.

If you have questions about the Rising Stars Gala, contact Martha Harris at [email protected] or (937) 222-9377.

 

Country Crooner Clint Black Coming to Fraze!

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Clint Black

SATURDAY, AUGUST 8:00 PM

Tickets go on sale  5/13 – 10:00 AM

$55 – Plaza
$50 – Orchestra
$35 – Lawn & Terrace

It is one of the most storied careers in modern music. Clint Black surged to superstardom as part of the fabled Class of ’89, reaching #1 with five consecutive singles from his triple-platinum debut, Killin’ Time. He followed that with the triple-platinum Put Yourself in My Shoes, and then a string of platinum and gold albums throughout the ’90s. Perhaps most impressively, Clint wrote or co-wrote every one of his more than three dozen chart hits, part of a catalog that produced 22 #1 and 30 top ten singles and made him one of the most successful singer/songwriters of the modern era. Along the way, Clint has sold over 20 million records, earned more than a dozen gold and platinum awards in the U.S. and Canada, landed nearly two dozen major awards and nominations and earned a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

JCC Jubano Jazz Concert

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KLEZMER COMPANY JAZZ ORCHESTRA

Accordionist and arranger Aaron Kula and Trumpeter/Arranger Chaim Rubinov will fly in from Florida for performances with Dayton’s own Flying Klezmerians for a mix of Latin rhythms and Klezmer melodies.

Chicago Rocks The Rose This Saturday

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Chicago is an American rock band formed in Chicago, Illinois, in 1967. The group began calling themselves the Chicago Transit Authority in 1968, then shortened the name in 1969. Self-described as a “rock and roll band with horns”, Chicago’s songs often combine elements of classical music, jazz, R&B, and pop music.

To date, Chicago has sold over 40 million units in the U.S., with 23 gold, 18 platinum, and eight multi-platinum albums. They have had five consecutive number-one albums on the Billboard 200[13] and 20 top-ten singles on the Billboard Hot 100.  The group has received ten Grammy Award nominations, winning one for the song, “If You Leave Me Now”.