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Dayton Celtic Festival isn’t happening this year, but we’re still coming to play some tunes, raise some pints and some ruckus with you Dayton! This is our Roots & Stones CD Release Tour, and we are stoked to play a TON of new music. There will be seating as well as a dance floor. Join us for both nights and get a FREE show poster!
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The Blues are back and you can enjoy them at this free festival downtown Dayton!
Enjoy the Acappella sounds of Fourth Avenue. Bring your own seating.
A special night dedicated to celebrating the music of Phish featuring Dayton’s own fantastic four: Chris Houser (The Werks), Dino Dimitrouleas (The Werks), Nathan Springhart (Arrows of Neon) & Rob Brockman (Subteranean)- featuring 2 full sets of music from 8:30pm – midnight on Sat July 10th at The Brightside in downtown Dayton!
The Kettering Civic Band is celebrating the return to community gatherings with free concerts at Polen Farm!
Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy the mix of patriotic marches, folk and hymn tunes, classical masterworks, and more. The concerts are free and family-friendly. Convenient parking is available at the adjacent Kennedy Park, while the parking space at Polen Farm is reserved for those needing to minimize their walking distance. We are excited to see you there!
The Lucky Lemonade Concerts are a free series in Hayner’s Courtyard on Tuesdays in July at 7:30 pm. The theme of these concerts is current, regional, original music. Terrilynn Meece, Music Manager at the Hayner says, “This is our ninth year supporting our dynamic local musicians. It has been exciting to share these artists that are actively involved in the current music scene and helping to shape our regional sound.”
Tuesday, July 6 at 7:30 pm
Paisha Thomas Quartet
Paisha Thomas is a native of Troy and Piqua. As a young woman, she followed her dream to pursue music as her full-time career. You can find her in the heart of Ohio’s music scene in Columbus, Ohio but her roots here inform much about her soulful, bluesy, folksy songs that ring with the truth of her experience. Paisha calls her style “Miami County soul/funk/gospel.” She is a descendant of the Randolph Freedpeople, a well-documented Miami County story of black migration. Like these stories, the poetry of her songs can be cutting, as well as full of hope and power. She is bringing her songs, especially the songs of her ancestors, the Randolph FreedPeople, back home to Troy. She will be joined by Chris Shaw on fiddle and guitar, Reggie Jackson on drums and Paul Vineyard on bass and harmonica.
Tuesday, July 13 at 7:30 pm
Someday MorningLive
The musicians of the Someday Morning band came together in 2016 after a chance meeting at a party in Mechanicsburg, Ohio. Each had recently returned home after years of touring the country with different bands. Each had come back thinking about settling down in Ohio. It did not take long after the party for them to realize that this chance meeting could be the start of something they were looking for. They call themselves Someday Morning and describe themselves as:
“A four-piece band from small town Ohio with nothing to prove and nothing to lose. Great story telling with simple arrangements and melodies that go down as easy…It’s country, it’s rock, but at its core it’s just a group of blue-collar guys doing what they love.”
Someday Morning is their passion project. Troy Brown plays guitar, Reed Jones is lead guitar, mandolin, banjo and Jordan Powell plays bass and keys with Dann Burd on percussion.
Tuesday, July 20 at 7:30 pm
Berachah Valley
Berachah Valley has been playing bluegrass together in our area for over 16 years. Their sound is associated with tight female vocal harmonies and exceptional musical talent. Berachah Valley is what we have come to associate as the traditional southern Ohio bluegrass style. They have performed around this half of the country at every festival you can imagine and opened for so many talents such as Rhonda Vincent, Pine Mountain Railroad, Paul Williams and the Victory Trio, Joe Mullins and the Radio Ramblers and many more. In 2021 they were recognized on a national level and were asked to be the bluegrass behind the new movie, “Mayberry Man.” It has been an exciting year for the Miami County band. We are fortunate to share it with them. This six-piece band includes the harmonies of Cathy Baker, Michelle Edester, Leisa Hinkle and Larry Collins. You will find Cathy on guitar, Michelle on mandolin, Becky Meyers on banjo, Leisa on percussion and Larry on stand-up bass.
This talented band is a staple of bluegrass in our area and has been playing here for over 16 years. In 2021 they were recognized on a national level and were asked to be the bluegrass behind the new movie, “Mayberry Man.” It has been an exciting year for the Miami County band. We are fortunate to share it with them.
Tuesday, July 27 at 7:30 pm
Alyssa Hanson
Alyssa Hanson is very involved in the Dayton music scene. At one time she was the host of Mick Montgomery’s “Musician’s Co-op.” You will find her performing throughout the area at places like Yellow Cab, Dayton Music Fest, Piqua Arts Council and Moeller Brew Barn. A classically trained vocalist, she studied at Lee University in Tennessee. Eventually she made her way to Nashville and developed her own soulful-folk style with a bit of Broadway around the edges. She was co-writer and lead singer for Red In The Water on the album, “Chasing Change” in 2017. Alyssa will be performing as a duo for our final Lucky Lemonade Concert of the season. Her brother Tyler Hanson will join her on vocals and guitar.
Alyssa Hanson is active in the Dayton music scene and has her own soulful style. She is a classically trained musician with a dose of Nashville and a bit of Broadway around the edges.
The Troy-Hayner Cultural Center is proudly supported by the citizens of the Troy City School District through a local tax levy and generous gifts to the Friends of Hayner. Special thanks to the Friends of Hayner for helping support this community concert series. For more information regarding these free events and to receive a complete listing of Hayner Events, please call 339-0457 or visit our website at www.TroyHayner.org for complete details.
Troy-Hayner Cultural CenterThe program will include Aaron Copland’s moving “Fanfare for the Common Man” and familiar marches by Sousa, including “The Stars and Stripes Forever.” The organ console will be visible by way of a projection screen.
Featuring the Blue Heron Trio – their 1st show since 2019!
Sam, Brenda and Steve…. original members of Flashback BAND coming to you unplugged
After a 16 month vacation, the Sauerkrauts take the stage outdoors at sunny Lofino Park for a free concert
Tank and the Bangas are a five-piece group that has a rare knack for combining various musical styles—fiery soul, deft hip-hop, deep-groove R&B, and subtle jazz—into one dazzling, cohesive whole that evokes the scope of New Orleans music while retaining a distinctive feel all its own. Tarriona “Tank” Ball came up in the strong local slam poetry scene before meeting her bandmates: Merell Burkett on keyboards, Joshua Johnson on drums, Norman Spence on bass and synth keys, and, eventually, Albert Allenback on alto sax and flute.
Spill the Wine (formerly Toni Hates Jazz) is a five piece band that is perfect for clubs or parties that want a more quiet sound, but still what something energetic and powerful. The band features mostly acoustic style music, with an emphasis on vocals and harmonies. Some keyboard and electric guitar are added as well. Instead of a traditional drummer, they have a percussionist, which allows them keep their softer sound, yet still hold a good groove.The song list is diverse, and includes music from artists like The Eagles, America, The Beatles, Sheryl Crow, Bonnie Raitt, Crosby Stills and Nash, and others from the 70’s era
Rip Rap Roadhouse presents a free concert with The Locals, Rusted Reserve and The Menus! Bring blankets and chairs. Music starts at 2pm.
The Lebanon Country Music Festival is an annual festival held in Lebanon, Ohio to celebrate country music, family fun, and one-of-a-kind vendors.
Festivities kick-off on Friday evening. Saturday brings you amazing music, great food, drinks, and shopping with Main Street Lebanon merchants and visiting vendors.
Last year we had 12,000 people come and enjoy this festival and we want you to be a part of it this year as we grow with you! So come on and start Stompin’ in the Street!
