There’s a 2 day celebration scheduled for Blind Bob’s 10th Anniversary! Join the fun in the Oregon District!
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Bellwether Music Festival busts out the best alternative rock!
There is certainly no shortage of summer music festivals in the greater Miami Valley region, however many of them lean towards jam, folk, bluegrass, and country fans. For the many alternative and indie rock fans, there are far fewer festival options, especially ones with camping.
That’s the gap that Bellwether Music Festival is hoping to fill. Referred to as a “mini-Bonnaroo”- this two-day, two-stage alternative music festival features an impressive lineup of both national and local acts, along with one of the most unique festival grounds anywhere: The Renaissance Park in Waynesville! Last year, my friend mentioned how great it would be to have a music festival there, and low and behold, someone did it!
Not only did organizers nab a prime location, they are pulling in some major acts, including: MGMT, The Flaming Lips, Local Natives, Echo & The Bunnymen, Dr. Dog, The Psychedelic Furs, Whitney, AJ & The Woods, Allah-Las, Japanese Breakfast, Bob Schneider, Erika Wennerstrom (of Heartless Bastards), This Pine Box, Alex Lahey, Dawg Yawp, Speaking Suns, The Cordial Sins, Cherry Lee & The Hot Rod Hounds and Carriers. Full schedule is posted here. Plus there are After Parties in the campground, as well as morning yoga. For the best experience, download the Bellwether app on the App Store or Google Play for map, schedule and info.
These festival organizers are tuned into what festival audiences want, so they put the stages are across from one another and set times don’t overlap. YES! Nothing more frustrating than going to music festival, and you can’t see everyone on the lineup because they are playing at the same time. Organizers say you’ll have time to grab a beer or run to the restroom and catch every band. Plus they have people and performers coming from 45 states and 8 countries. What a great event to meet all kinds of people! Plus, this festival is already committed to year two and will offer special early-bird ticket prices to those who attend this year. They thought of everything!
How To Go?
When: August 10-11, 2018. Campers can load-in starting at noon on Thursday, August 9 and must load-out by 11am on Sunday, August 12. Click here to learn more about camping at Bellwether. Not into camping? That’s cool. Click here to book your hotel room through Hotels for Hope and get the best rate.
Where: The Renaissance Festival grounds in Waynesville. The entrance to the camping grounds and festival is off OH-73. If you are traveling west, you’ll cross OH-52 and then it will be on your right. If you are traveling east, you’ll cross Harveysburg Road and then it will be on your left. They have a big ol’ field with plenty of parking. Buy your parking pass now for only $5. It’s $10 – cash only – at the gate. (see festival map below)
NOTE: Bellwether is a rain or shine event. We monitor the weather and have various protocols based on the severity of the weather. We ask you pay attention to announcements and follow instructions, so we can keep everyone safe and sound.
Who: The Bellwether Festival is a family friendly event. Kids 10 and under are admitted free when accompanied by an adult ticket holder. The number of free admissions is at the discretion of gate management. IMPORTANT! Kids that enter for free DO NOT have access to the VIP tent. Only VIP wristbands will be admitted.
Tickets: LOTS of ticket options! You can get passes for all weekend, or Friday or Saturday only. There are VIP options plus camping options. Bonus -Complimentary tickets to the Ohio Renaissance Festival when you purchase either Friday or Saturday tickets. Get the full run down of ticket options here: https://www.xorbia.com/e/bellwetherfest/2018
Dayton Jam Band fans gather at The Werk Out!
If you are one of the many avid jam band fans in the Dayton area, no doubt you have heard of The Werk Out. In it’s 9th year, this major music and arts festival is one of the “don’t miss” events of the summer. It takes place on the historic grounds at Legend Valley in Thornville, Ohio, just east of Columbus, where the Grateful Dead, among others, took the stage many times. The venue’s storied past is why Dayton’s homegrown heroes, The Werks, chose to host their yearly musical extravaganza there.
The natural valley serves as an ideal spot for viewing multiple stages and comfortably camping all weekend long. You pull in right off of I-70, get parked, put your tent set up, then wander down the tree lined path, which is peppered with hammocks, vendors, food on your way to the massive stage set up. There you’ll get to see some of the most exciting national jam and rock bands touring today, including: Umphrey’s McGee (2 sets), Joe Russo’s Almost Dead (2 sets), Lettuce, Papadosio, Pigeons Playing Ping Pong (2 nights), Twiddle, Turkuaz, Spafford, The Marcus King Band, KNOWER (full band), Zach Deputy, Steady Flow, ekoostik hookah, TWERKAPOD: A Tribute to the 90s,, Rumpke Mountain Boys, Octave Cat, Ghost Light featuring Holly Bowling, Tom Hamilton, Steve Lyons, Raina Mullen, Scotty Zwang Music, Mungion, Mom and Dad (featuring Chuck Jones & Neal Evans of Dopapod), Mike Perkins, Electric Orange Peel, and Conscious Pilot.
When I think of seeing all that great music individually, it would be so expensive. That’s what makes this festival a real value for music fans like me! Plus, it’s not just music that you can take part in, as there are tons of cool classes and “Werkshops” happening as well. From yoga and classes on tarot reading, to ecological leadership classes (yeah!) and kids activities, there is something for everyone. Or just kick it at your camp site with all the new friends you are bound to make!
How to Go?
Legend Valley Music Center and Campground: 7585 Kindle Rd, Thornville, OH 43076
Wednesday, August 1, 2018 at 6:00 PM –Sunday, August 5, 2018 at 12:00 PM (EDT)
NOTE: Wednesday “early bird” admission is an extra fee.
Click here for ticketing information.
Don’t Miss Unique Indie Rock Show at Yellow Cab Tavern
Three great local alternative bands, Swearing At Motorists, Human Cannonball, Smug Brothers have come together for a very unique benefit show for Dayton musician Ian Kaplan [of Motel Beds, Lioness, Lab Partners] who recently underwent a liver transplant. This is a cool way for the bands to give back to Ian. He once rescued Smug Brothers when their regular drummer and fellow Dayton music writer Don Thrasher fell ill the day of the release show for their Fortune Rumors album. Ian volunteered to learn their set the day of the show and did an incredible job.
That’s not the only cool thing about this show. While Human Cannonball and Smug Brothers will open the show with live performances at Yellow Cab, Swearing At Motorists will be performing via live video feed from Hamburg, Germany. Wow!
How to Go? Head over to Yellow Cab Tavern Saturday, July 28th. Doors open at 8pm
Tickets are $7 advance, or $10 at the door.
Artwork for “Attic Harvest” by Smug Brothers
The other way you can get involved in the Dayton music scene, whether you attend the event or not, is by helping Smug Brothers get their “Attic Harvest“ album release on vinyl! The band commissioned original collage artwork to grace the covers from FLIRST Handmade Collages in Cagliari, Italy. This is a 30-DAY fundraiser, wrapping up on August 16. The band explains “We’re very excited about the way these 18 tracks flow as a listening experience and how the artwork we’ve got going for it is a great visual component. It would be such a thrill for us to put this one out on vinyl.” Visit this link for more information on how you can help!
Listen to a preview track here: https://soundcloud.com/smugbrothers/rare-double-clutch-preview
It’s Time For The Dayton Celtic Festival
Celtic Fest is continually rated the top festival in Dayton, and it boasts three solid days of non-stop entertainment. In addition to the four stages with continuous live entertainment, other festival activitieswill include a 5K Run/Walk, Celtic Bike Ride, Whiskey Tastings, Cultural Exhibits, and a fabulous Children’s Area. Come early Sunday morning for a Celtic Breakfast and Celtic Mass.
Enjoy Music & The Great Miami at Adventures Fest
Put some adventure into your summer with 12-hours of uninterrupted music at the first ever Adventures Fest, held on Saturday, July 21 at Adventures on the Great Miami in Tipp City, Ohio. Located along the banks of the Great Miami River, Adventures on the Great Miami occupies over 34 acres along two and a half miles of riverfront. The concert bowl sits right on the Great Miami, making for the perfect setting to enjoy a day of music, the river, and friends. Attendees can watch the bands, throw a few holes of frisbee golf, take a walk in the woods, or rent a canoe, kayak or SUP for a leisurely river trip.
If you’ve been waiting for a perfect summer music fest to enjoy the Dayton’s best original music, this is the lineup for you:
ADVENTURES MAIN STAGE:
12-1pm Neo American Pioneers
1:30-2:30 Sylmar
3-4 M Ross Perkins
4:30-5:30 Shrug
6-7 This Pine Box
7:30-8:30 Lioness
9-10 Young Heirlooms
10:30-12 Jessica Lea Mayfield
RIVERBANKS ACOUSTIC STAGE:
1-1:30pm Kyleen Downes
2:30-3 Charlie Jackson of Charlie Jackson and the Heartland Railway
4-4:30 Thaddeus Williams of The American Landscape
5:30-6 David Payne of The New Old-Fashioned
7-7:30 Andy Smith of Me Time
8:30-9 Age Nowhere Duo
10-10:30 The Neverly Brothers of Shrug & The Boxcar Suite
WHEN & WHERE:
Saturday, July 21. Gates open at 10am and music goes until midnight. (Optional Pre-Party the night before Great Miami River Parade)
Located at: 1995 E Ross Rd, Tipp City, Ohio
Jessica Lea Mayfield is among the highly anticipated musical acts to perform at the first ever Adventures Fest on Saturday July 21, 2018.
PRICING & TICKETS:
Tickets for this one-day event are $20 in advance or $30 at the gates. Kids four and under are free. Primitive camping and river trips are not included, but will be available at the event. Presale Tickets end on Friday July 20th at 11:30pm. Tickets are available at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/adventures-fest-tickets-45521070748?ref=estw
PRE-PARTY INFO:
On July 20, the Friday night before Adventures Fest, for a one-of-a-kind musical adventure as we host Max and Harold from The Repeating Arms for the Great Miami River Parade. From the stage of a 18-foot Stand Up Paddle Board, float alongside and listen to the sounds of music and nature. Wear a costume, make a flag for your boat, bring along your own instrument to join in the jam – it’s a River Parade! Please note that this event is not included in the cost of admittance to Adventures Fest and Adventures on the Great Miami boat rentals are $25 per person, $15 for personal craft transport, and primitive riverside camping for that night is available for $10 per person. More details to be announced as we get closer – come join us!
ADDITIONAL DETAILS:
Food and beer sales will be offered at both events, featuring exclusive beers from Dayton’s Warped Wing Brewing Company and the Trotwood Trailer, featuring: Ermal’s, Liquid Picnic, Gamma Bomb, Trotwood, Golden Glow.
Primitive camping is not included with ticket, but available.
Please note that this event is not included in the cost of admittance to Adventures Fest and Adventures on the Great Miami boat rentals are $25 per person, $15 for personal craft transport, and primitive riverside camping for that night is available for $10 per person.
No RVs are permitted. No weapons, fireworks, glass, styrofoam or outside alcohol will be permitted.
Miami Valley Music Festival raises money and spirits!
Miami Valley Music Festival is a beloved, family friendly music festival that raises money and awareness for local charitable causes. MVMF features multiple stages where you can experience the best regional, original musical talent, along with unique vendors and children’s activities. This year’s festival features over 20 exciting, up-and-coming bands on multiple stages. Lots of variety! Couldn’t be more of a win-win for everyone!
More information can be found at www.miamivalleymusicfest.com. See below for the full music schedule and event details:
DATE AND TIME
Fri, Jul 20, 2018, 12:00 PM – Sun, Jul 22, 2018, 12:00 PM EDT
FULL MUSIC SCHEDULE:
Friday Music Schedule:
Stage 1: 6:30pm The Vibe / 10:00pm The Ark Band
Stage 2: 5:00pm Grampybone / 8:00pm Subterranean / 12:00am (midnight) Spikedrivers
Acoustic Stage: 6:00pm Joseph Gillis / 7:00pm Scott Lee
Saturday Music Schedule:
Stage 1: 11:30am Scott Lee / 1:30pm OldNews / 3:30pm Mike Perkins / 6:00pm Krunk Town Boogie / 8:00pm Charity Announcements and Movement Arts Performance / 8:30pm Wolf Moon Revival and Sharon Lane / 11:30pm D-Funk All-Stars
Stage 2: 10:00am Mystical Flutes and Tribal Drums with Yoga by Beth Weaver (The Space Between Studio in Tipp City) / 12:30pm Stringus Kahn / 2:30pm Typical Johnsons / 5:00pm Dustin Smith and the Daydreamers / 7:00pm R.I.N.D. / 10:00pm Jah Soul
Acoustic Stage: 12:00 – 3:00pm Open Mic (sign ups start Friday at the opening of the festival) / 3:00pm Vicki Brown / 4:30pm Dillon Brown / 6:00pm Tony Herdman / 7:30pm Amber Hargett
VIP EXPERIENCE
As with many festivals, there is a VIP upgrade, which includes the perks listed below. More information and pricing details here.
- Access to the VIP Hospitality Tent, sponsored by local vendors
- Beverages and water
- Back stage & front of stage seating and viewing area access
LOCATION
TICKETS
Full detailed ticket information here.
$60 for 2 day weekend, including camping
$60 VIP upgrade
$40 for single day passes
$25 VIP car pass
$75 Reserved camping spot
$25 Car camp pass (this allows you to camp by your car)
NOTE
No refunds. Please no pets.
Daughtry Adds Huber Heights Date To Tour
Grammy nominated and multi-platinum selling band Daughtry released their new single “Deep End” this week.
The anthemic first single will be featured on the band’s forthcoming 5th studio album Cage To Rattle, which is set for release on July 27th via 19 Recordings/RCA Records and is available for pre-order now. Fans who pre-order the album will receive “Deep End” as well as “Backbone” as an instant download. Additionally, the group announced more tour dates in the US and overseas for this summer and fall, including a stop in Huber Heights, OH at Rose Music Center on Wednesday, August 15th.
Tickets for the Huber Heights show will go on sale to the public beginning 11am on Friday, June 22nd at www.Ticketmaster.com,www.Rosemusiccenter.com and the Rose Music Center Box Office. Charge by phone at 1.800.745.3000. *Ticket prices include parking and are subject to applicable Ticketmaster fees. Dates, times and artists subject to change without notice. All events rain or shine.
For special fan club pre-sales and ticket information please visit www.daughtryofficial.com. For the newly announced dates in the US, every pair of tickets purchased online will include one physical CD copy of Cage To Rattle. Customers will receive an email from Ticketmaster with instructions on how to redeem their album.
“Deep End” was produced by Jacquire King (Niall Horan, Kings of Leon, James Bay) and co-written by Chris Daughtry.“ Cage to Rattle has been the most fun yet most challenging album we’ve ever made,” says Chris. “It’s a musical stew we’ve been cooking up for more than 2 years and we can’t wait to satisfy the appetites of our amazing fans who’ve been patiently waiting for this record!”
Jaquire King states, “the thought of working with Chris really intrigued me. Undoubtedly, he’s truly a great singer and we took the opportunity to go on a creative journey with his band to find something new for them. The outcome will showcase new dimension and inspiration that hopefully shows new and old fans the evolution of an artist.”
Daughtry have released four studio albums, scored four No. 1 hits and garnered 4 GRAMMY nominations. Additionally, the band has sold over 8 million albums and 16 million singles, as well as selling out concerts around the globe. At radio, the band has also earned four No. 1 singles, including the mulit-format hit No. 1 song “It’s Not Over.” Daughtry’s self-titled album was the fastest-selling rock debut in Soundscan history, and its follow up, Leave This Town, marked the quintet’s second consecutive No. 1 album. The band’s third album, Break The Spell, was certified GOLD within four weeks of its release, and their last studio effort, Baptized, produced the certified GOLD single, “Waiting For Superman.”
Marsha Ambrosius and Eric Benét Coming To The Rose
Boundless Entertainment presents Platinum-selling recording artists and songwritersMarsha Ambrosius and Eric Benét at the Rose Music Center on Friday, June 29th.
Eric Benét is known for his dedicated commitment to crafting authentic music that engages the soul. Benét, a Grammy nominee, perfects the smooth and crystal-clear sound of traditional R&B, with influences from the likes of Stevie Wonder, Ella Fitzgerald, and Queen.
Marsha Ambrosius has been at the forefront of soul music since her beginnings in Floetry and continues to reinvent herself as a solo artist. Nominated for a total of six Grammys and honored as BMI’s Songwriter of the Year, Marsha’s music is a frank and candid glimpse of her life and perspectives as a woman.
Benét and Ambrosius will share the spotlight in one of the most exhilarating performances of 2018 as they share “A Lifetime Of Music In One Night.”
Tickets for the Huber Heights show will go on sale to the public beginning 11am on Wednesday, May 30th atwww.Ticketmaster.com, www.Rosemusiccenter.com and the Rose Music Center Box Office. Charge by phone at 1.800.745.3000. *Ticket prices include parking and are subject to applicable Ticketmaster fees. Dates, times and artists subject to change without notice. All events rain or shine.
Singer-Songwriter Series
Join us every Sunday on our Acoustic Patio, May 20th – September 10th from 5:00 – 8:00 pm for the Singer Songwriter Series. We will have 2 – 3 Singer-Songwriters each week.
Sideshow 13 – An Artistic Extravaganza
The annual music and art extravaganza Sideshow is being held again at Yellow Cab Tavern (700 E 4th St, Dayton Ohio) this weekend on May 25th from 5pm‐1am and May 26th from 3pm‐1am. Admission is free! All ages are welcome too.
Sideshow is celebrating its 13th anniversary of creating a free show of Art and Music that all ages can enjoy. Sideshow is run entirely by volunteers and uses fundraisers and donations to offset the cost of hosting a show featuring more than 100 local artists and musicians.
This event will be the biggest Sideshow yet with sculpture, painting, music, performers, wrestling, dancers, comedy, food trucks, local brews, photography and much more. It will also feature a special Kid’s Sideshow portion. Over the years this has become an event that draws creators from all backgrounds, all levels of skill and all media. Fostering an open creative environment that will grow talent of all kinds has been the organizer’s goal from the start.
Yellow Cab Tavern is a community art space and music venue in Dayton, Ohio in the Motor Car District near the Oregon District. Formerly, home to a taxi business for more than 40 years, they now host a variety of events – art shows, live music, food truck rallies and much more.
Music Schedule:
Friday Main Stage
7:00pm-7:40pm John Dubuc and the Guilty Pleasures
7:40pm-8:20pm NOVAGOLD
8:20pm-9:00pm The Repeating Arms
9:00pm-9:40pm The Zygotes
9:40pm-10:20pm Nasty Bingo
10:20pm-11:00pm The New Old Fashioned
11:00pm-11:40pm Bribing Senators
11:40pm-12:20am Todd the Fox
12:20am-1:00am Dip Spit vs. Duderus
Friday Acoustic Stage
7:00pm-7:40pm Max B Greene
7:40pm-8:20pm Mandy Jewell
8:20pm-9:00pm Doug Nichols
9:00pm-9:40pm Steve Makofka
9:40pm-10:20pm Sam Stone
10:20pm-11:00pm Rich Reuter
11:00pm-11:40pm McGuff and the Dumpster Fires
11:40pm-12:20am Ryan Jones
12:20am-1:00am The Typical Johnsons
Saturday Main Stage
5:00pm-5:40pm Evil Eye Gypsy
5:40pm-6:20pm The Vibe
6:20pm-7:00pm Lord Kimbo/Flam Feeva
7:00pm-7:40pm Enzo
7:40pm-8:20pm Thank The Maker
8:20pm-9:00pm Neo American Pioneers
9:00pm-9:40pm The 1984 Draft
9:40pm-10:00pm Scarecrow Sideshow
10:20pm-11:00pm Stella’s Demise
11:00pm-11:40pm Dark Backward
11:40pm-12:20am Burn the Dead
12:20am-1:00am Far From Eden
Saturday Acoustic Stage
5:00pm-5:40pm Achilles Tenderloin
5:40pm-6:20pm Debbie DeCasio
6:20pm-7:00pm Moringa Moon
7:00pm-7:40pm Chris Ball
7:40pm-8:20pm Boo Lee Crosser
8:20pm-9:00pm Vincent Holiday
9:00pm-9:40pm Dan Sebree
9:40pm-10:00pm XL247
10:20pm-11:00pm Sharon Lane
11:00pm-11:40pm Dayton Poetry Slam
11:40pm-12:20am Dayton Poetry Slam
12:20am-1:00am Kevin Milner
Visual Artists Featured:
Bradley the Dark
Cherry Fullam
Chris Corn
Christina Lewis
Christine Gaffney
Coco Birdi
David Kenworthy
Elysia Pritchett
Gary Mitchell
Grant Nikanowicz
Hannah Jones
Heather Lea Reid
Jackie Wagner
Jen Dyke
Jenny J. Ink
Jess Fecke
Jess Gilbert
Joe Augustin
Josh Arnold
Kara McCray
Lauren Wantz
Mal Thokey
Marishah Paddock
Matthew Reynolds
Megan Fiely
Melanie Dufresne
Michelle Carr
Mikee Huber
Nashonba Hostina
Phil Preston
Reilly Stasienko
Ron Rollins
Samantha Farkas
Sarah Mackenzie
Seth Ratliff
Summer Rose Fig
Tara Moore
Tiffany Hunter
Tom Gilliam
Travis Waller
Wendy Wagener-Harris
Whitney Marie
Freight to debut Album
Have you heard of Freight? Join them and hop on the elevator with the release of their debut album Start The Night Off Easy, set to be released May 2018!
Officially formed in the summer of 2017, this Dayton band has been tirelessly writing and performing original music around town. Their already released single “12 Bar Crawl” has been well received as it talks about 12 of the local Dayton bars.
Fans also hold dear Freight’s released cover of “My Funny Valentine”, which puts a funky twist on the 1937 jazz standard.
Being primarily categorized as rock, Freight incorporates aspects of funk and jazz into their music and are compared to the likens of Led Zeppelin, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and Cake, with hints of the Beatles, Nirvana, and Gem City. This 5-piece band is composed of Matt Huntington on keys and vocals, Tim Schroeder on guitar and vocals, Ethan Steinmetz on guitar, Adam Knox on bass, and Matthew Stevenson on drums. Their album was recorded by Adam and Matthew at 14 Chambers Studios and produced by Adam.
Start The Night Off Easy is sure to be a hit, including favorites such as “12 Bar Crawl” and “Needle’s Eye”, as well as never before heard songs like “Waiting” and “Lies”. Fans have been tuned in to their Instagram and Facebook accounts @udfreight, eagerly awaiting news of the release.
Be sure to listen to Freight and catch their debut album on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, Amazon Music, as well as other platforms! This is a band you don’t want to miss.
-Comet Stone
Alabama Brings THE HITS TOUR To The Rose
Country music legends ALABAMA will bring THE HITS TOUR 2018 to Huber Heights, OH at Rose Music Center on Friday, September 14th.
Fans can expect the once in a lifetime show that continues to attract multiple generations of fans that flock to see ALABAMA, driving them to be named the ‘Greatest Country Band of All Time.’ The iconic performers will showcase the unprecedented collection of 43 No. 1 singles spanning 21 GOLD, PLATINUM, and MULTI-PLATINUM albums and a musical tradition and legacy that continues.
“This year’s tour is for the lifelong fans, and also the younger generations just now discovering the music,” Randy Owen notes.
Tony Conway continues, “The band is having fun, selling tickets, and sounding unbelievable vocally. This tour is about the music of the past 49 years the band’s 43 No. 1 singles. ALABAMA is still and will always be the greatest country band in American History.”
Tickets for the Huber Heights show will go on sale to the public beginning 11am on Friday, May 25th atwww.Ticketmaster.com, www.Rosemusiccenter.com and the Rose Music Center Box Office. Charge by phone at 1.800.745.3000. *Ticket prices include parking and are subject to applicable Ticketmaster fees. Dates, times and artists subject to change without notice. All events rain or shine.
ABOUT ALABAMA
It’s been over 40 years since Randy, Jeff and Teddy, left the cotton farms of Fort Payne, Alabama, to spend the summer playing in a Myrtle Beach, South Carolina bar called The Bowery. Having grown up working in the fields, the cousins were no strangers to hard work. They didn’t flinch when it took six long years of working for tips and living hand to mouth playing in the bar.
Finally, word of mouth earned the major label deal they’d been dreaming of. In 1980 the band broke through with their first Top 20 hit “My Home’s In Alabama.”
ALABAMA is the band that changed everything. They brought country music to the mainstream and from side stage to the main stage. ALABAMA introduced rock style guitars, lights, pyrotechnics and sounds to the country audience.
ALABAMA’s reach goes far beyond their impact on other artists; their music is timeless and can be heard today as a part of every cover band’s set list in nearly every college town in America.
While their music continues to stand the test of time, their numbers and stats are beyond compare. The band has sold over 80 million albums. They have charted 43 #1 singles including 21 #1 singles in a row, a record that will likely never be surpassed in any genre. They have won over 178 CMA Awards, Grammy Awards, ACM Awards and counting. They’ve earned 21 Gold ®, Platinum ® and Multi-Platinum ® albums and were named the RIAA’s Country Group of the Century. They are members of the Country Music Hall of Fame and have a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. They are also world-class philanthropists who have raised over 250 Million dollars for charity.
The band continues to perform to legions of loyal fans, selling out venues night after night. They were honored with the ACM Career Achievement Award at the Ryman Auditorium in the Fall of 2015 and were named “Album Of The Year” at the 2015 Dove Awards for ANGELS AMONG US” HYMNS & GOSPEL FAVORITES.
After 49 years ALABAMA continues to thrill fans as THE HITS TOUR 2018 rolls on through the US and Canada. ALABAMA is and always will be the greatest country band in American history.
Jana Kramer to Headline Hollywood Dayton Raceway Outdoor Festival on May 19
Photo credit: Justin Higuchi
Your blazing summer is about to get even hotter as country music star Jana Kramer is set to headline the first leg of the Free Summer Concert Series at Hollywood Gaming, Dayton Raceway’s famous racino. 101.5 Hank FM believes that there’s a good chance that the concert will pull in quite the crowd. Kramer is not just any country singer; in 2013, she received the Academy of Country Music’s New Female Artist Award, and in 2016, she was nominated for the award for Female Vocalist of the Year. The former One Tree Hill and Dancing With the Stars regular has certainly come a long way.
This news is followed by Kramer’s recent reconciliation with former NFL player Mike Caussin. E News writes that the on-and-off couple recently sat down for the Whine Down with Jana Kramer podcast to discuss their reconciliation in public for the first time ever. As Caussin explains, “I don’t want to lose her. I don’t want to lose Jana. I don’t want to lose our family. I don’t want to lose what we’re trying to build.” So, as far as her personal life is concerned, Kramer will be in high spirits prior to her coming performance at Hollywood Gaming this May.
Ohio’s thriving concert scene will mean there will be plenty of music fans looking forward to the series of concerts. Apart from Jana Kramer, they already have plenty of other big name acts in line for their ongoing Free Summer Concert Series. The list includes the rock band Fuel, who’s currently celebrating the 20th anniversary release of their debut album Sunburn. Legendary 70s blues-rock outfit Foghat will also be playing at the venue very soon. And if you’re into funk, you’ll be pleased to know that George Clinton and Parliament/Funkadelic is also set to headline one of Hollywood Gaming’s upcoming free concerts.
It should come as no surprise that Hollywood Gaming is offering big-name performances for free to the public; it’s one of the simplest ways for a racino to diversify its audience. Whether or not concert-goers are into racing or casino gaming, the free concerts are a good way to spread the word about the venue. It’s actually a strategy that’s not unheard of – following their recent drop in gaming revenues and tourist numbers.
Even Las Vegas aka the Entertainment Capital of the World is now showcasing a much more varied array of entertainment. In an article by the Las Vegas Review-Journal, the city will soon open The MSG Sphere, a 360-foot tall and 500-foot wide spherical building which will primarily be used for musical performances. Thanks to a technique called “beamforming,” the thousands of tiny speakers that will be embedded in the building’s wall can be used to direct sound and music with the utmost precision, ensuring sound clarity at any location inside the venue. Vegas is already known for having some of the top stages and attractions in the world. PartyPoker lists 10 attractions in Vegas that, like the free concerts at the Dayton Raceway, are designed to appeal to visitors who want more than just to roll into a casino and play at a table until the early hours of the morning. In today’s digital world, America’s casinos are relying on good old fashioned entertainment to bring back the crowds. Because at the end of the day, people just want to be entertained with something unique.
If this casino/racino trend continues, we can expect more big names to follow in Jana Kramer’s musical footsteps in the coming months.
Country Music Sensation Jamey Johnson at JD Legends
Country music artist Jamey Johnson is returning to JD Legends in Franklin for 2 nights this weekend. After playing 5 years of sold out shows in a row, he’s coming back to JD Legends, this time for a 2-night set! May 19th is already sold out, so be sure to get your tickets for the May 20th 4:30pm show.
Hailing from Montgomery, Alabama, Jamey Johnson has been passionate about country music since a very young age. While serving in the US Marine Corps Reserve for eight years, Jamey would often play music to entertain the troops and his friends. Upon finishing his Marine service, he set out to pursue a career in country music. By 2000, he procured a gig opening for country legend David Allan Coe. This was just the beginning of Jamey’s long, successful musical career. After working closely with other well-known acts such as Gretchen Wilson, Trace Adkins, and Hank Williams, Jr., Jamey’s solo career began to take off.
In 2006, Jamey’s first single, The Dollar peaked at number 14 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs. Two years later, after helping to write multiple hits for George Strait and Trace Adkins, Jamey experienced more personal success with his single In Color, reaching number 9 on the country charts. Since then, he has experienced sustained success on the country charts and in top-tier music venues nationwide. He’s even collaborated with non-traditional acts such as Allison Kraus and Elvis Costello, sharing his passion with a wide variety of artists across many genres.
From early favorites such as The Dollar to Top 10 hits like In Color, Jamey will be playing all of the songs that you want to hear at JD Legends. He’s also been working hard at writing and producing new tunes, so fans should be in for a treat as he puts forth a blend of old favorites and debuts fresh songs. If his past shows are any indication, Legends will be rocking all night long and no fans will be going home disappointed after a night of dancing, singing, and enjoying the heartfelt country tunes of Jamey Johnson.
Put These Free Music Events on Your Calendar!
The city of Dayton has just announced the dates for their free summer music series that will be held at RiverScape MetroPark.
First up is the Dayton Jazz Festival on June 9 from 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm. In July the city will have its Dayton Blues Festival from 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm, July 15. On September 2, from 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm, the city will put on the Dayton Reggae Festival. Talent lineup will be released closer to the events.
In celebration of the 4th of July, the annual Light in Flight Fireworks festival will be held on Tuesday, July 2 from 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm with fireworks going off at 10:00.
