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Beavercreek Summer Concert Series: The Hathaways

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Join us Sunday for a fun evening of music and family fun at Beavercreek Parks, Recreation & Culture’s Summer Concert Series at Dominick Lofino Park! ☀️🎶
The fun starts at 5 p.m. with an educational puppet show by nationally recognized Madcap Puppets. Little ones will experience an exciting adventure with “When You Wish Upon a Fish!” 🐟 Afterwards, Beavercreek Community Library will host Chalk the Walk in conjunction with summer reading at the park. 📖
At 7 p.m., The Hathaways, a five-member pop and rock band with a few original tunes, will take the stage.

“The Heights” Presents Ebony Burks Performing Live

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Dayton native Ebony Burks returns home to perform a free live concert in partnership with Huber Heights Summer Music Series.

As an accomplished vocalist, vocal producer, and hit songwriter from Dayton, Ohio. Her talent & professionalism has allowed her much success in multiple music genres. In a business where longevity is a rarity, she maintains her relevance by writing from her heart and singing from her soul.

Touring as backing vocalist or opening act for major artists such as Nikka Costa, Kci & Jojo, Ron Isley, Earth Wind & Fire, New Edition, Dru Hill, and El Debarge has opened many of her doors.

Her list of writing credits are extensive. Many artists have covered & released her records. Her credits include Bj The Chicago Kid, Antonique Smith, The Hamiltones, Heather Victoria, Kaitlyn Nikol,  Brandy Norwood, Bridget Mendler, Adam Hicks, Toni Braxton, Raheem Devaughn, Jhene Aiko, Gloria Gaynor, Timbaland, Blu Cantrell , Dr. Dre, Wu Tang Clan, Karen Clark Sheard, Layzie Bone, Quincy Jones’s signee XRiss, and more. After collaborating with successful Dance Music producer Alexander Perls, she gained major chart success by crossing over to EDM & House music. Scoring hits and remixes by some of Dance music’s popular DJ’s. Her credits include remixes with Tiesto, Dj Antoine, Dj Chus, Barillo, Kylian Nash and BBX.

 

Film & Tv  credits include Starz Network “BMF”, BET+ “The Family Business”, Fox’s “Shots Fired”, Disney’s “Lemonade Mouth”, BET’s “Gun Hill”, Warner Bros “New York Minute”, The CW’s “Hair Show”, Exodus Ent “30 Years To Life”, “Law & Order”, “Soul Food”, and more.

An Evening with Nick Kizirnis & Kyleen Downes

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You’re invited for a very special evening of live music with Nick Kizirnis & Kyleen Downes on the Brightside’s Patio! ☀️🎶🎸😎 These prolific songwriters are 2 of Dayton’s favorites, and we’re thrilled to get to host them! They’ve put together a super special evening of live music!
Tickets, as always, are super affordable! Just $10 advance! $15 at the door.
All ages welcome (under 18 needs to be supervised, all need ID to drink)

Donate Your New or Used Instruments to DPAA!

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Did you know that the Dayton Performing Arts Alliance collects new or used orchestra and band instruments?  DPAA, in partnership with Discover Classical 88.1FM/WDPR & 89.9/WDPG (Dayton’s public, full-time classical music station), is seeking musical instruments to benefit students in the Dayton region. Our It’s Instrumental program collects used orchestra and band instruments in good condition are immediately placed into the hands of a young musician.

Other instruments are repaired or reconditioned and then given to deserving students at Stivers School for the Arts and the Q the Music Strings and Band programs at Ruskin Elementary and Edwin Joel Brown Middle Schools. Even unplayable instruments may be sorted for parts. Your gift will give these children the opportunity to shine musically and improve academically. If you have a musical instrument sitting around unused, help get it into the hands of an aspiring young musician.

Last year, we collected over 85 instruments from Grismer locations during the It’s Instrumental campaign.

What Instruments Do You Need?

While almost all instruments are needed, there are several priorities:

  • 1/4 to 1/2 size violins, violas, cellos, and bows for students at Ruskin Elementary School’s Q the Music program
  • Band instruments, i.e. trumpets, cornets, trombones, saxophones, clarinets, flutes, keyboards, drums, guitars, and tambourines for students in Dayton Public Schools and Q the Music at EJ Brown Middle School
  • We are unable to accept pianos and organs
  • While all donations are appreciated, instruments in good playable condition are critical, as a quality instrument can often positively impact a student’s desire to continue with music. You can donate a used instrument—including accessories like bows, strings, mouthpieces, and reeds—to help a young musician who might not otherwise have access to a quality instrument.

How Can I Donate?

Drop off new or used instruments at any Dayton area Grismer Tire & Auto Service Center location during business hours between now and July 31, 2023. All donations are tax-deductible.

If I Do Not Have an Instrument, Do You Take Cash Donations?

Yes! You can make a tax-deductible online donation by clicking here:

Make a Donation

Belinda Carlisle Plays The Rose

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Legendary Pop music icon Belinda Carlisle is hitting the road in 2023 with an all-new headlining tour. Hear songs from Carlisle’s internationally acclaimed recording catalog performed live at Rose Music Center at The Heights on Tuesday, July 11. M. Ross Perkins will join the show as support.

Rock stars come and rock stars go. In an everchanging landscape of shifting musical trends, few artists stand the test of time. Belinda Carlisle is one of those rare talents who continues to remain relevant after nearly four decades in the business. Amidst changing tastes, the gifted and glamorous singer-songwriter has indelibly touched the hearts of pop fans around the world with her unique blend of gutsy vocals, emotively charged melodies and picturesque lyrics.

Funk, Afrobeat, and Jazz with 70s Psychedelia and Hard Rock

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Tonight at Levitt Pavilion Ernie Johnson from Detroit is a Cincinnati based big band that blends funk, afrobeat, and jazz with 70s psychedelia and hard rock to create a hypnotic, danceable sound that is both accessible and boundary pushing at the same time. Their stage show is known to be a high-energy, infectious dance party that centers on intense, spontaneous improvisation combined with tight, sophisticated compositions that live inside the groove.

Naked Karate Girls in Springboro

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We’re bringing the heat with our Concert Series at North Park, 195 Tamarack Trail. Featuring a Classical Series on Sunday evenings, Tuesday shows highlight oldies and goodies and our powerhouse Friday lineup of classics and tribute bands,

Sing along to your favorite tunes as the City of Springboro and Park Board present an entertaining schedule of FREE concerts.

Sunday and Tuesday concerts start at 7 p.m.

Friday concerts and the Saturday, July 1 concert start at 7:30 p.m.

Bring your own seating

Concessions and food trucks available

Friday shows and July 1 show also include beer sales

Salvadore Ross/Nightbeast at Levitt Pavilion

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Salvadore Ross:

Salvadore Ross is a fuzz-inspired psychedelic rock and roll band from Dayton, OH, featuring equal parts space rock, heavy greasy riffs, and 1960s style songwriting.

Nightbeast:

Comprised of a tight knit group of six fun-loving best friends, Nightbeast, out of Dayton, Ohio, is one-part nerdcore, one-part pop-punk, and 100% the hottest party band in the Mid-West. Best of all—the hangover is completely optional.

Phish Announces 2 Nights in Dayton!

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Phish has just released their fall tour schedule, which includes stops in Chicago, Nashville and two nights at Dayton’s Nutter Center. October 10 and 11, Phish returns to  the campus of Wright State University.

The group first played what was then known as the Ervin J. Nutter Center on November 30, 1995. Another stellar Phish performance at the venue came during the legendary Fall Tour 1997 on December 7, 1997. Twenty years later the band was back at the Nutter Center on July 18, 1997.  Phish fans refer to that show as what is still one of the best sets of their career, Phish’s Dayton show on this day in 1997 saw the band ride a massive swell of momentum to one of the most complete, fluid, well-crafted shows they’ve ever played.

 

Registration for a ticket lottery is open now at tickets.phish.com. The request window closes on Monday, July 10 at 12 p.m. ET. Tickets then go on sale to the general public on Saturday, July 15 at 10 a.m. ET. You can purchase Phish fall tour tickets via Ticketmaster.com.

The Brightside is planning an afterparty, stay tuned for details!

Santana at The Rose

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Rock and Roll Hall of Fame guitarist Carlos Santana Delivers with a level of passion and soul equal to the legendary sonic charge of his guitar, the sound of Carlos Santana is one of the world’s best-known musical signatures. For more than five decades – from Santana’s earliest days as a ground-breaking Afro-Latin-blues-rock fusion outfit in San Francisco – Carlos Santana has been the visionary force behind artistry that transcends musical genres and generational, cultural, and geographical boundaries. To date, Santana has won ten GRAMMY Awards and three Latin GRAMMY Awards, with a record-tying nine GRAMMY Awards for a single project for 1999’s Supernatural (including Album of the Year and Record of the Year for “Smooth”). He has received the Billboard Century Award (1996), was ushered into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (1998), received the Billboard Latin Music Awards’ Lifetime Achievement honor (2009), and was the recipient of the Kennedy Center Honors Award (2013). Among many other distinctions, Carlos Santana has been cited by Rolling Stone as #15 on their list of the “100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time;” and has joined the Rolling Stones as one of only two bands to have an album reach the Top 10 in every decade since the 1960s. In 2018, he released his first MasterClass, and recently celebrated three epic milestones – the 20th anniversary of his ground-breaking album Supernatural, the 50th anniversary of his legendary performance at Woodstock, and the 50th anniversary of his masterpiece Abraxas. His most recent album, the powerful, energy-infused Blessings and Miracles (2021) features collaborations with Rob Thomas, Chris Stapleton, Steve Winwood, and many others. Santana continues his residency at the House of Blues Las Vegas where he celebrated his 10th anniversary of performing in the intimate venue in May 2022.

Riverside Jaycees Host Music Festival This Weekend

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Get ready to rock out and two-step your way into the weekend at the Riverside Jaycees Music Festival! We’re back for our second annual event, and this year we’re bringing you two days of non-stop entertainment. On Friday night, we’re turning back the clock with some of the best 80’s hits that will have you dancing all night long. And on Saturday, we’re excited to announce that we’re adding a new country twist to the mix! So grab your cowboy boots and join us for a weekend of great music, delicious food, and good company.

Scythian Plays Levitt Pavilion

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Rousing and raucous, Scythian (sith-ee-yin) plays roots music from Celtic, Eastern European and Appalachian traditions with thunderous energy, technical prowess, and storytelling songwriting, beckoning crowds into a barn-dance, rock concert experience.  Nashville’s Music City Roots says Scythian is ‘what happens when rock star charisma meets Celtic dervish fiddling’, and the Washington Post says “Scythian’s enthusiasm is contagious, and shows seem to end with everyone dancing, jumping around or hoisting glasses.”

Centerville Summer Concert Series: Hotel California

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All concerts begin at 7:00 p.m. Food trucks and concessions will be available at all shows. ASL interpretation is provided by Miami Valley Interpreters, LLC. Bring your own chair!

Hotel California is billed as the premier tribute to the Eagles and will be performing an extensive body of the legendary band’s work.

Grateful Dead Cover Band – I Dig Pig

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Get ready to groove to the classic tunes of the Grateful Dead with the I DIG PIG cover band! This event is happening on Sat Jun 17 2023, 8:00 PM at 3725 Presidential Drive, Beavercreek, OH 45324.

Experience the magic of the Grateful Dead’s music with I DIG PIG – a band that’s all about capturing the essence of the legendary band’s sound with Ron “Pig Pen” McKernan. With their high-energy performances and attention to detail, they’re sure to transport you to a different era.

FREE SHOW! NO COVER CHARGE!!

So gather your friends and head over to the venue for a night of great music, good vibes, and unforgettable memories. Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity to relive the magic of the Grateful Dead with I DIG PIG!

Phillip-Michael Scales Sings the Blues Tonight at Levitt

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Phillip-Michael was born in Michigan, forged in Chicago, and now lives in Nashville, TN. He grew up with B.B. King calling him “nephew” and calls his music “Dive Bar Soul,” a blend of Indie Rock storytelling and the passion of the blues. In 2022, he caught the attention of Ellen DeGeneres who invited him to perform on her final season.