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Sonic Springs Benefit Concert features Talib Kweli, Cloud Nothings, Monograms & more!

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On Friday, July 22nd, 2022 at 7:00 pm The Brightside in Dayton, OH will host a benefit concert featuring national recording artists Talib Kweli, Cloud Nothings, local DJ Fatty Lumpkin, and Brooklyn-based indie rock band Monograms. All proceeds above operating costs will be donated to the independently owned radio station WYSO in Yellow Springs.

Since its inception in 1958, the mission of WYSO has been to serve the Miami Valley and beyond with trusted journalism and artistic inspiration that improves lives and builds community. In 2023 WYSO will be moving from their home on Antioch’s campus to a new studio, including much-needed equipment upgrades and new performance spaces for live-in studio music concerts.

The event will be held under the moniker of “Sonic Springs” and is slated to be an annual concert to bring unique musical performances to the Dayton area. The event is being curated and produced by Eric Mahoney, a filmmaker/producer best known for directing the feature documentary Brainiac: Transmissions After Zero. Eric and his family recently moved to Yellow Springs from Brooklyn, NY.

 

HOW TO GO?

Friday, July 22nd, 2022 at 7:00 pm

The Brightside Music & Event Venue (905 E 3rd St, Dayton, Ohio)

Food truck on-site: Phat & Rich

Tickets can be purchased here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sonic-springs-a-benefit-concert-for-wyso-tickets-304403126947

Bands & Sand Summer Concert

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Grab your friends and ROCK OUT with us at our monthly Bands & Sand summer concert series located at West Carrollton Centre (right across from fire station #56 and beside the sand volleyball court)! We promise to bring you some fresh tunes every month from 7-9pm. Nothing goes better with live tunes than cold brew and a delicious food truck so be sure to grab a bite and a few adult beverages from the bar, all beer sales proceeds will be benefiting our friends at West Carrollton Wee Pirates.

Lynyrd Skynyrd At Fraze Sun Night

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The legacy began some 41 years ago in Jacksonville, Florida, and halted for a decade by the 1977 plane crash that killed three band members, including Ronnie Van Zant and Steve Gaines. Since then, the band tragically lost Allen Collins, Billy Powell, Leon Wilkeson and Hughie Thomasson, yet Lynyrd Skynyrd rocks on with original member Gary Rossington joined by Johnny Van Zant, Rickey Medlocke, Mark “Sparky” Matejka, Michael Cartellone, Johnny Colt, Peter Keys, Dale Krantz Rossington and Carol Chase.

And so Skynyrd stands, “still unbroken.” “People may say, ‘they need the money,’ well I don’t think any of us need the money,” Van Zant says. “It’s just that we love the music, it’s bigger than the money, it’s not even about that any more. We have to make a living, sure, but it’s about the legacy of Lynyrd Skynyrd, and what it stands for, what the fans are all about. There’s nothing like getting out there playing a great show with Skynyrd and seeing people love this music.”

Adds Rossington, “We’re still standing, still keeping the music going. We wanted to do the guys who aren’t with us any more proud, and keep the name proud, too.”

With a catalog of over 60 albums, sales beyond 30 million worldwide and their beloved classic American rock anthem “Sweet Home Alabama” having over two million downloaded ringtones, Rock & Roll Hall of Famers Lynyrd Skynyrd remains a cultural icon that appeals to all generations.

“After the Levitt” concerts continue at the Arcade’s new event space – The Tank!

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The “After the Levitt” event series is a live musical experience in the Arcade, which is the hottest and most coveted space in downtown Dayton. Under the Arcade’s famous Rotunda is a newly opened underground event space, called The Tank, inspired by CenterPoint Energy. It’s a vibrant venue that provides a cool, theater-in-the-round style seating for an intimate audience experience. 

After a few select Levitt Pavilion shows this summer, The Tank opens its doors for this “After the Levitt” live music series which features up-and-coming original musicians. For music fans who want to keep the music going, the Tank’s entrance is just a half block from Levitt Pavilion. It’s an easy walk over! Just look for the Large glass subway entrance on West 4th street in Dayton between Main and Ludlow Streets. 

The series, which is hosted by Culture Works, kicked off on June 23rd with an evening of female R&B/hip-hop style singer/songwriters Anna Nichole and Mariah J. The concerts continue Thursday, July 14th with the funk-rock band Solistic. This crowd pleaser has hints of blues, reggae, and psychedelic rock influences too! The cover charge is $10 and is open to patrons over 18. Doors open at 8pm. The music starts at 8:30pm. Beverages are available for purchase at the venue.

“As the leading Arts advocate in Dayton, Culture Works aims to use the After the Levitt series as a way of activating the Arcade, and more specifically, the Tank. We want to bring cultural vibrancy back into Dayton through a space that is both new and nostalgic, memorable, and magical. Having local artists in the Tank will bring crowds together and elevate the creative arts from an individual to collective experience!” Benjamin Baugham, the Community Engagement Coordinator of Culture Works, shared with us. 

The series will continue on July 28th with a night of reggae from Luv Locz, August 4th featuring spoken word from Broken English, August 11th is a country music evening with Drift Mouth, August 25th pop rock from Pagu & Isicile,  with more dates to be announced soon!

HOW TO GO?

The Tank under the Arcade (glass cube entrance near 35 W 4th St, Dayton, OH 45402)

$10 cover charge at the door

Ages 18+

Doors 8pm

Music 8:30pm

Drinks for Sale!

The Electric Light Orchestra Experience at Fraze

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Evil Woman, The American ELO is widely recognized as the world’s premier tribute to ELO due to their brilliant arrangements, flawless musicianship & superlative vocals.

Picking up where the Beatles left off in 1970, the UK-based ELO expanded the concept of great melodies, epic song structures and grand orchestrations where cellos coexisted with guitars, and where classically tinged progressive rock intersected with hook-filled, radio-friendly pop songs resulting in ELO becoming one of the most popular groups of the 1970’s and perhaps even more so today.

Numerous hit songs include “Evil Woman,” “Telephone Line,” “Mr. Blue Sky,” “Xanadu,” “Livin’ Thing,” “Don’t Bring Me Down,” among numerous others.

Big Bad Voodoo Daddy To Play Levitt Pavilion

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Swing sensations, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, will play a FREE concert at the Levitt Pavilion Dayton on September 15 as part of the 2022 Eichelberger Concert Season. The date was previously listed as “to be announced” on season calendars.

Together for over 28 years, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy has appeared in concert venues across the world, sold millions of records, and had their music appear in hundreds of movies and television shows. With sold out concerts from the Hollywood Bowl to Lincoln Center, appearances with many of the country’s finest symphony orchestras, and television appearances ranging from Dancing with the Stars to Superbowl XXXIII, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy continues its decades long mission to celebrate and revitalize jazz and swing music — America’s original musical art form — and bring joy to audiences around the world.

Audiences will be able to find new print calendars around town and at Levitt concerts beginning next week. These also include a change to the September 8 concert, now featuring rock duo Jocelyn & Chris.

 

Screaming Orphans Concert at RiverScape

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Kick off the countdown to the Dayton Celtic Festival with a free concert by Screaming Orphans. Rain or shine
6:00pm – Moma’z Boys Food truck opens
7:00-9:00pm – Music
Screaming Orphans are a Pop and folk band from Bundoran, County Donegal, Ireland. The band consists of the four Diver sisters – Joan, Angela, Gràinne, and Marie Thérèse. The group combines their own original melodic old-school pop songs with a modern take on traditional Irish music and song, inherited from their family roots.

Killer Queen at The Fraze

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Living up to the promise they will rock you since 1993, Killer Queen has won countless awards including “Worldwide Best Tribute Band” and “Best Concert of the Year.” They’ve represented Queen in Bob Geldof’s LiveAid concert, had a residency in the West End, and even scored a number one hit recording the harmonies for “The Real Life” with Fatboy Slim!

Now this wildly successful show is heading to Fraze Pavilion. Looking at their journey so far, Patrick Myers said “The concerts grew and grew and we’ve ended up playing and selling out the same arenas that Queen played at their peak. It’s been quite a surreal ride.”

Described as “Very accurate. Almost frightening… unbelievably similar to the original” – it’s A Kind of Magic how Patrick Myers channels Freddie Mercury!

Springboro’s Summer Concerts: Practically Petty

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Springboro’s North Park Amphitheatre‘s Summer Concert Series:
Month of June…
Friday 24th ~ Practically Petty: Tribute to Tom Petty from Canada
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All Concerts are Free! Tuesday concerts are 7:00 until 9:00, and Fridays are 7:30 until 9:30 with Concessions by the Rotary Club of Springboro. Additional Concessions and Beer on Friday nights with Local Food Trucks like Craves, El Meson and others. Beer sales support Springboro Wee Panther Football.
Bring Lawn Chairs or Blankets, and your Dancing Shoes.
North Park Amphitheatre has Handicap Accessibility, and is located on Tamarack Trail, off State Route 741 in Springboro, Ohio 45066

Darius Rucker at The Rose

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Multi-Platinum star Darius Rucker has announced plans for a summer run of shows, bringing a who’s who of rising Nashville stars along on 14 dates while also appearing at several fairs, festivals and special events.

The announcement follows Rucker’s recently concluded spring theater tour, which brought the three-time GRAMMY winner to iconic venues across the country he had never previously played, earning rave reviews along the way and setting the stage for a lively summer of music.

“With a six-piece band, he delivered a simple, straightforward, delightful 90 minutes of country and pop, with songs from his solo repertoire and from Hootie & the Blowfish,” noted the St. Louis Post-Dispatch of his show at the city’s Fox Theater. At Detroit’s venue of the same name, the Oakland Press remarked that his “potent” performance was “genuinely special,” while The Boot celebrated his “charm and enthusiasm” on display at New York City’s Beacon Theater while “showcasing his mastery of country music” with his “sheer vocal power” and “roguish charm.”

One Day Celtic Fest is Back at Renaissance Park!

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Celtic Fest Ohio returns to Renaissance Park on Saturday, June 18 with exciting experiences and activities for all ages. Celtic Fest Ohio will utilize approximately half of the Renaissance festival village for its one-day Celtic extravaganza. Featuring two stages of music from traditional to Celtic Rock, tastings galore, 50+ vendors, and so much more, this year’s event offers something for everyone. 

Eat. You won’t leave Celtic Fest Ohio hungry! The event features fare from Bangers & Colcannon Potatoes to Corned Beef & Cabbage, Shepherd’s Pie to Fishermen’s Pie, and blueberry scones and Bailey’s cheesecake. Bring your appetite and save room for dessert!  For true foodies, check out the Taste of the Isles– small plate tasting being offered in the Main Feast Hall at 3 pm and 7 pm.  The $50 ticket includes

  • Cornish Pasty with Guinness Demi
  • Pork Pie with Sage Cream Sauce
  • Guinness Beef Stew
  • Haggis with Ale Onion Gravy & Soda Bread
  • Irish Soda Bread Cookies
  • Irish Slammer Cupcake

Drink. Celtic Fest Ohio proudly serves Guinness along with a variety of ciders, ales, and mead. Keepsake stainless steel pints are available at the pubs or grab a tumbler from the official merch booth and keep your drink cold until its gone. Soft drinks and iced tea are also available. 

If you are 21+, tastings galore can be found at Celtic Fest Ohio. A Guinness etching event with a tasting conducted by a Guinness Ambassador will teach you everything you ever wanted to know about this beloved Irish brew. Roe & Co Irish Whiskey tastings featuring neat pours and cocktails is available with an ambassador to teach you all about this up-and-coming Irish Whiskey. The crew from Woodchuck Hard Cider will deliver a little Cidercation featuring hard to find varieties and dive into the history of hard apple cider. 

Rock. This is a big one at Celtic Fest Ohio. . .The event features the most diverse Celtic music lineup found anywhere. From the traditional Celtic of Poor Man’s Gambit and Father Son and Friends to the Celtic Rock of Bastard Bearded Irishmen, to the thunderous pipes and drums of Albannach the two stages will be filled all day long. Whether you want toe tapping jigs or subtle listening, there is a sound for every ear.  

Shop. Celtic Fest Ohio boasts 50+ vendors in the marketplace. Each shop is full of handmade wares, a service to offer, or unique items to fill your closet or decorate your home. Browse the marketplace while you make your way through the festival grounds from one stage to another. 

Celtic Fest Ohio happens Saturday, June 18 at Renaissance Park in Waynesville. Hours are 11am to 10pm, rain or shine. Visit www.celticfestohio.com for more information

Travis Tritt Takes on The Fraze

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Travis Tritt is coming off his most recent album release, Set In Stone; his first original full-length studio album in more than a decade. Released through Big Noise Music Group and produced by Dave Cobb (Chris Stapleton, The Highwomen, Sturgill Simpson), the album features 11 new songs, 8 of which were co-written by Tritt.

Travis Tritt’s albums, seven of which are certified platinum or higher, have led him to amass more than 30 million in career album sales, two GRAMMY® Awards, four CMA Awards, including the CMA Horizon Award (now known as the New Artist Award); a Billboard Music Award for Top New Artist, an invitation to become a member of the world-famous Grand Ole Opry and a devoted fan base that has filled venues coast-to-coast. He is also dubbed one of “The Class of ‘89,” which includes Country music superstars Garth Brooks, Clint Black, and Alan Jackson, who dominated the charts in the ‘90s.

Boy George & Culture Club Coming to The Rose

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Grammy award-winning pop sensation Boy George & Culture Club will bring their 2022 tour to Huber Heights, OH for a performance at Rose Music Center at the Heights onThursday, September 15 with special guest The English Beat.  Fans can expect to hear classics including “Karma Chameleon” and “Do You Really Want to Hurt Me,” among other chart-topping hits.

Culture Club needs little introduction. With a career spanning over 30 years, the GRAMMY® Award-winners first shot to international stardom in the 1980’s as one of the UK’s biggest exports of the 20th Century.

Culture Club was formed by front man Boy George and bassist Mikey Craig and were joined by Jon Moss (who had drumming stints with the Damned and Adam and the Ants) and then guitarist Roy Hay shortly thereafter. Realizing they had a crossdressing Irish singer (George), a black-Briton (Craig), a Jewish drummer (Moss) and an ethnic Englishman (Hay), they settled on the name Culture Club, referring to the various ethnic backgrounds of the members. A multi-racial band, with an openly gay front man, Culture Club was ahead of the curve.

When Boy George and Culture Club exploded onto the scene in 1982, they sent shockwaves around the world and changed popular culture forever. Simultaneously shifting perception in music, fashion and art. Over the next three decades, the Boy George/Culture Club name has become an iconic global brand.

In 1984, the band picked up the Grammy Award for Best New Artists, and the awards for Best British Group and Best British Single at the BRIT Awards. Culture Club became the first group since The Beatles to have three Top 10 hits in America from a debut album, and the first group in music history to have an album certified diamond in Canada. The New Romantic pop sensations went on to achieve seven UK Top 10 singles, nine Top 10 singles in the USA, and nine Top 20 singles in Australia – including ‘Karma Chameleon’ and ‘Do You Really Want to Hurt Me’ and went on to sell over 100 million singles and 50 million albums worldwide.

Culture Club are without a doubt living legends, with their front-man Boy George recognized as one of the first true, unapologetic innovators in the music and fashion world and irrevocably, of our time – they are clearly back to stay.

Tickets will go on sale to the public beginning at 10am on Friday, June 17th at Ticketmaster.comand RoseMusicCenter.com.