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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”.

McGuffey Lane – LIVE!

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McGuffey Lane, a country rock band from the Athens and Columbus areas, played throughout the late 70s and 80s at many local bars and festivals in Ohio. The group scored several minor hits on the country charts and toured with several nationally known bands. Their album, Aqua Dream, featured the single “Start It All Over”, which spent three weeks on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number 97 in February 1982. Combined sales of McGuffey Lane’s four albums on Atlantic Records total nearly 300,000 units and record sales continue to increase. The release of the Greatest Hits CD featuring the hit single “Long Time Lovin’ You” earned the band a six-week stint as number one on the charts and a much-deserved regional gold record. Over the years McGuffey Lane has worked with such artists as The Allman Brothers Band, The Judds, The Atlanta Rhythm Section, Exile, Marshall Tucker Band, and most recently with Charlie Daniels and Pure Prairie League. They were grateful to open for Merle Haggard on his final tour.

McGuffey Lane continues to compose new favorites adding original songs to their already beloved list of tunes such as “People Like You”, “Stagecoach”, “Green Country Mountains”, “Music Man”, “Ain’t No One To Love You Like I Do”, and much more. Molly Pauken, When Randy Huff, and Kevin Reed joined original members, John Schwab, Terry Efaw and Steve Reis during the 90s, a whole new generation was added to their loyal list of fans. Their polished harmonies and innovative talent continue to wow their audiences. From their high energy music to beautiful ballads, this band has something for everyone and all, who are fortunate enough to see their show, walk away with feeling truly entertained.

Blues-Based Hard Rockers Tesla Coming To Fraze

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Fraze Pavilion has just announced that TESLA with special guest Steelheart will be performing on Tues, August 1st at 8pm.

That they are still roaring and soaring should be no surprise. That’s just how they are built. TESLA may have been born in the mid 80s, but their bluesy, soulful sound is strongly embedded in the roots of organic, authentic, 1970s rock and roll. The same roots that produced bands like The Allman Brothers, Grand Funk Railroad, AC/DC, Lynyrd Skynyrd, and Aerosmith.

The ground started shaking in Sacramento, CA, in 1984; gold country that would soon be producing some platinum. They started out as City Kidd, until a suggested name change to TESLA, honoring the eccentric inventor Nikola Tesla who pioneered all things electrical. Their 1986 platinum debut album, Mechanical Resonance, included Top 40 hits “Modern Day Cowboy” and “Little Suzi.” 1989’s double-platinum The Great Radio Controversy included hits “Heaven’s Trail (No Way Out)” and “Love Song.” Suddenly, TESLA, who had been touring with bands such as Def Leppard and David Lee Roth, earned headlining status. In 1990, TESLA helped reshape the face of modern rock music by stripping down to the Five Man Acoustical Jam, an informal collection of their biggest hits peppered with rock and roll classics by the Beatles, Stones, and others. This album produced their biggest hit single to date, a cover of Five Man Electrical Band’s “Signs.” Other 90s albums from Tesla include platinum selling Psychotic Supper and Bust a Nut. The band continues to record and release material including 9 new albums since 2000 and recently debuted their new single, “Time To Rock!”

SteelHeart’s self titled debut album SteelHeart was released in 1990, bringing them almost immediate commercial success, with critics comparing their forceful hard rock sound to Led Zeppelin’s. Since then, Miljenko and band-mates have showcased their broad influences and the raw strength of his vocals; their sound drawing comparisons to hard rock and pop metal greats like Ratt and Whitesnake.

TICKETS GO ON SALE 5/6 – 10:00 AM

$65 – Plaza
$60 – Orchestra
$35 – Lawn & Terrace
(Ticket prices increase $5 day of show)

ELVIS ELVIS ELVIS – A Tribute to The King

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Millions around the world still buy his music. Hundreds of thousands visit Graceland annually. Now, the greatest entertainer of modern times is brought back to the stage in this entertaining concert featuring three decades of Elvis Presley’s extraordinary music!
From his early days at Sun Studios, to his movies, to his unforgettable Vegas era, and everything in between, ELVIS! ELVIS! ELVIS! A Tribute to The King captures “the King of Rock and Roll” at the pivotal points in his legendary reign.
Relive the magic of Elvis, as World Championship Elvis entertainers Ted Torres Martin and Tim “E” Hendry take center stage, transporting you on a journey through Elvis’ extraordinary career and his most memorable hits!
(Presented by The Springfield Arts Council)

Jethro Tull Tour Coming To Huber Heigts

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Legendary rock band Jethro Tull announced today “The Seven Decades Tour”. Led by Ian Anderson, the concert will feature a rich collection of the best-known Jethro Tull repertoire from 1968 to date. Fans will recognize the key songs from various albums – songs which put Jethro Tull and Ian Anderson on the map during these seven decades. The Seven Decades Tour will stop in Huber Heights, OH for a performance at Rose Music Center on Sunday, August 20.

Jethro Tull’s 23rd studio album, RökFlöte, is set for release this Friday, April 21 via InsideOutMusic. Following 2022’s ‘The Zealot Gene’, Ian Anderson and the band are returning with a 12-track record based on the characters and roles of some of the principle gods of the old Norse paganism, and at the same time exploring the ‘RökFlöte’ – rock flute – which Jethro Tull has made iconic. Pre-order RökFlöte here.

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

Donny Osmond Coming to Fraze

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Donny Osmond has been a singer, actor, triple-threat television series host (talk show, game show, variety show), best-selling author (his autobiography entered the UK bestseller chart at #1), commercial spokesman, motivational speaker, and even a racecar driver.

Wed, July 26th 8pm

Tickets on sale 4/22 at 10am

$80.50 – Plaza
$75.50 – Center Orchestra
$70.50 – Side Orchestra
$45.50 – Lawn & Terrace
(Ticket prices increase $5 day of show)
Buy online

Throughout his illustrious career, Donny has earned 33 gold records; selling over 100 million albums becoming a worldwide music legend. He has made history by celebrating almost 6 decades in show business with the release of his 61st album, One Night Only: a live album accompanied by a DVD of his sold out UK tour in January, 2017.

Donny’s latest album Start Again which debuted in the fall of 2021, marks a milestone 65th album for the performer. The 12 track Pop/R&B Start Again is Donny’s first full length solo album in 7 years and features collaborations with such notable performers as Charlie Wilson and Pierre Bensusan and songwriters 9am, Ant Clemons, Dalton Diehl, Jason Mater, Jonas Myrin, Larrance Dopson, Ne-Yo, Seth Reger, Space Primates and Amy Wadge. Additionally, in a career first, Start Again is entirely co-written and produced by Donny. The album was directly inspired by Donny’s own unique career journey of constant reinvention over the course of his six decades as a world recognized performer. The first single “WHO” and its accompanying music video were released on June 30, 2021 and quickly rose to the top of iTunes charts.

 

ELVIS ELVIS ELVIS – A Tribute to The King

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Millions around the world still buy his music. Hundreds of thousands visit Graceland annually. Now, the greatest entertainer of modern times is brought back to the stage in this entertaining concert featuring three decades of Elvis Presley’s extraordinary music!
From his early days at Sun Studios, to his movies, to his unforgettable Vegas era, and everything in between,
ELVIS! ELVIS! ELVIS! A Tribute to The King captures “the King of Rock and Roll” at the pivotal points in his legendary reign.
Relive the magic of Elvis, as World Championship Elvis entertainers Ted Torres Martin and Tim “E” Hendry take center stage, transporting you on a journey through Elvis’ extraordinary career and his most memorable hits!
(Presented by The Springfield Arts Council)