Start your weekend right with the acoustic tunes of Velvet Crush. No cover charge – just pure musical enjoyment!
Dayton Music
Sunday Funday Blues Jam
Spend a Sunday afternoon at the Phone Booth Lounge with amazing musicians doing what they do best. Hosted by Casey Ott and featuring Gary Guitar Williams.
The Nautical Theme Plays Trolley Stop
Bring your friends and family and join us for our first show of 2024!
Harmony driven modern folk featuring male/female vocals, ivory keys & steel strings, from Dayton, OH
We’re thrilled to take the stage at The Trolley Stop for a night of sharing songs.
Dayton Battle of the Bands 2024 Line-Up Announced
It’s here! The Dayton Battle of the Bands 2024 line-up has been announced! The 4th annual local music showcase features 6 weeks of playoff rounds starting on January 18, 2024, and a finale on March 9, 2024 at The Brightside Music & Event Venue.
The series was launched in 2020 pre-pandemic by The Brightside, Venus Child Productions, and Sound Valley Dayton. A few of the features that differentiate this showcase from other Battle of the Bands include: playoff rounds are decided by a mix of audience and judge’s votes, each week of the playoff rounds features a different genre of music, and plays down the idea of it being a “competition.”
Photo by Jordan Lynn Freshour
Organizers explained that in this competition, simply participating is a “win.” All the bands who participate get to network with industry professionals, perform in front of area music bookers, and get professional photos from Jordan Lynn Freshour. The finalists who move on all get a cash prize, the opportunity to perform on the big stage at The Brightside, and get a live music video of one of their songs from Ashley Karsen, of Sound Valley Dayton. The grand prize winner gets all of the above, plus free pizza for rehearsals from Dayton Pizza Factory, custom band merchandise from Little Monster Printing, a performance next summer at Levitt Pavilion, and an EP recording session at Dayton Sound Studios.
Along with helping up-and-coming bands get to the next level in their music journey, the Dayton Battle of the Bands team is inspired to help introduce Dayton audiences to new music to love.
“People are busy, so it’s hard to keep up with what’s new with the local music scene,” organizer Libby Ballengee shared with us. “Having a curated showcase like this during the winter especially, when people have fewer other entertainment options, makes it more enticing to come out and check out new bands. We’re trying to stimulate Dayton’s curiosity about the music being created here. Plus the shows are 7:30-10pm, so plenty of time to get home and to sleep!”
FULL SCHEDULE:
Jan 18, 2024 – WEEK 1 – POP / ROCK
– Ace Slite, Arianna Holiday, Dukes of Owls, The Bruins
Jan 25, 2024 – WEEK 2 – AMERICANA / FOLK / SINGER-SONGWRITER
– Austin Wolfe, Jeff William Butcher, Mrs. Midwestern, The Nautical Theme
Feb 1, 2024 – WEEK 3 – HIP-HOP / R&B
– Blanch Robinson, Damac, D. Knight, Dos.Grandiose, MelinaMarie
Feb 8, 2024 – WEEK 4 – ALTERNATIVE / PUNK / METAL
– ATTN Deficit Squirrel, DayGloom, Sheller, Toxic Nobility
Feb 15, 2024 – WEEK 5 – COUNTRY / BLUEGRASS
– Controversy For Breakfast, Possum Creek Ramblers, The Barnharts, The Shady Pine
Feb 22, 2024 – WEEK 6 – FUNK / JAM / PROGRESSIVE / JAZZ
– EverybodyEats, Freakquency, Intergalactic Spaceforce, KindHost
HOW TO GO?
The Brightside, 905 E 3rd St., Dayton, OH
Tickets available at thebrightsidedayton.com by Jan 1, 2024
$10 advance / $15 day of show for the playoff rounds
7pm Doors open / 7:30pm – 10pm music starts
All ages welcome
More information: https://www.daytonbattleofthebands.com/
Locking Up Otis at Phone Booth Lounge
A high energy classic rock band ready for a Friday night party.
The Jimmy Leach Jazztet Holiday Show
The Jimmy Leach Jazztet will be at the Hidden Gem Music Club this Sunday night. Two sets begin at 7 p.m. and 8:30.
Come hear all your holiday favorites with a tribute to “A Charlie Brown Christmas” by Vince Guaraldi. Jimmy Leach will be singing and playing trumpet and flugelhorn with the million dollar rhythm section: Brian Cashwell, piano; Chris Berg, bass; Jim Leslie, drums. The Hidden Gem is in Centerville at 507 Miamisburg Centerville Road. Great drinks and food from the Pizza Gem.
Set List includes:
Christmas Time is Here
Linus and Lucy
Skating
You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch
What Child is This
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
My Favorite Things
Blue Christmas
Carol of the Drum
O Tannenbaum
Jingle Bells
God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen
Frosty the Snowman
Silent Night
ekoostik hookah & Subterranean
It’s a holiday tradition! Two of Ohio’s favorite psychedelic bands – ekoostik hookah & Subterranean – are rockin’ out togethe at The Brightside. It’s the “don’t miss” jam band family reunion for the season 🎄
Doors 7:30pm / Show 8pm
$15 advance
$20 day of show
All ages (must be over 21 & have ID to drink; under 18 need to be supervised with adult)
LeAnn Rimes: Joy-The Holiday Tour
LeAnn Rimes is an international, multi-platinum-selling, acclaimed singer and ASCAP award-winning songwriter who has sold more than 48 million units globally, won 2 Grammy® Awards; 12 Billboard Music Awards; 2 World Music Awards; 3 Academy of Country Music Awards; 2 Country Music Association Awards and one Dove Award. At 14, Rimes won “Best New Artist,” making her the youngest recipient to take home a Grammy® Award.
Rimes has been honored with the Ally of Equality Award by the Human Rights Campaign for over 20 years of equal rights support, the 2019 HOPE Award for Depression Advocacy, and 2009 ACM Humanitarian Award, among other recognitions, solidifying her dedication to making the world a better place.
The APAC is honored to celebrate the joy of the Christmas season with LeAnn Rimes!
Voctave: It Feels Like Christmas
A cappella sensation VOCTAVE has had over 150 million social media views of their videos, and their albums are frequently in the Top 10. The Spirit of the Season, Deluxe Edition, reached No. 6 on the Billboard charts and The Corner of Broadway & Main Street Vol. 2, debuted at number 3 on the iTunes charts. VOCTAVE’s most recent release is an album of lullabies entitled, Goodnight, My Someone. Formed in 2015 by producer and arranger Jamey Ray, the voices that bring their arrangements to life represent a wealth of diverse backgrounds and musical experiences. Hailing from Central Florida, the eleven members of VOCTAVE have performed across the globe and appear on countless recordings. The group has performed with Grammy, Dove and American Music Award recipients including Sandi Patty, Pentatonix’s Kirstin Maldonado, Mark Lowry, David Phelps, and Jody McBrayer. VOCTAVE’s nine albums are digitally available on all platforms.
Jazz Jam at Wholly Grounds
Looking for a perfect way to wind down your weekend? Look no further than Sunday Jazz Jam at Wholly Grounds! This Sunday evening, enjoy the soulful stylings of singer and host Kelli Campbell, pianist Keigo Hirakawa, bassist Connor Smith and drummer Noah Ramirez. The cozy atmosphere of Wholly Grounds is the perfect setting to enjoy a delicious baked good, sip on a coffee or wine, and let the smooth sounds of jazz wash over you. This event runs from 7pm-9pm and admission is only $8. Don’t miss out on this incredible evening of music and relaxation!
LeAnn Rimes: Joy-The Holiday Tour
LeAnn Rimes is an international, multi-platinum-selling, acclaimed singer and ASCAP award-winning songwriter who has sold more than 48 million units globally, won 2 Grammy® Awards; 12 Billboard Music Awards; 2 World Music Awards; 3 Academy of Country Music Awards; 2 Country Music Association Awards and one Dove Award. At 14, Rimes won “Best New Artist,” making her the youngest recipient to take home a Grammy® Award.
Rimes has been honored with the Ally of Equality Award by the Human Rights Campaign for over 20 years of equal rights support, the 2019 HOPE Award for Depression Advocacy, and 2009 ACM Humanitarian Award, among other recognitions, solidifying her dedication to making the world a better place.
The APAC is honored to celebrate the joy of the Christmas season with LeAnn Rimes!
Gay Men’s Chorus Holiday Show
Don We Now Our Gay Apparel
DGMC Holiday Concert
Saturday December 2, 2023
2:00 PM & 6:00 PM
A Mariachi Christmas
Jump start the holidays with A Mariachi Christmas featuring Mariachi Herencia de México! The Latin GRAMMY-nominated band performs Mexican and American Christmas favorites, including the group’s reimagined holiday hits “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year,” “It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas,” “Winter Wonderland,” and many more! Filled with music and holiday cheer, this colorful celebration of holiday traditions is perfect for the whole family.
Tickets: $25 – $45 (Plus $3 processing fee)
Ticket Office: 937.328.3874
Purchase tickets online: https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/8220557/the-mariachi-christmas-show-springfield-clark-state-performing-arts-center-kuss-auditorium
” Small Band Saturday” at The Boonshoft
Two live bands will “light up” the Boonshoft Planetarium the Saturday after Thanksgiving. Billed as “Small Band Saturday” the two bands will include Cincinnati’s CC3 (Chris Comer Trio) who has played in the planetarium before; and Dead Centric, an all-Grateful Dead tribute band. Weather permitting, the Apollo Observatory will be open for guests to view the sky though the museum’s 20-inch telescope. Drinks and adult refreshments will also be available.
The Chris Comer Trio – CC3 brings a high level of musicianship and improvisation that will appeal to fans of jam bands such as The Grateful Dead and Phish as well as classics like Pink Floyd and Brian Eno. CC3’s music features elements of jazz, ambient, funk, psychedelia, rock and free improvisation. The music will be a perfect match for the projection of the night sky and the special effects provided by the planetarium head-space environment.
CC3 has released three new albums on bandcamp including “Live At The Dayton Planetarium” recorded last year at the same Boonshoft Planetarium. Free downloads of these albums are available at CC3music.bandcamp.com
Dead Centric is one of Ohio’s leading jam bands “centered” on the music and free flowing spirit of the Grateful Dead. Every performance is different with unique interpretations and combinations of Grateful Dead favorites and more.
Tickets for Small Band Saturday are $20/$15 for museum members the night of the event at The Boonshoft Museum of Discovery.
Werksgiving on Thanksgiving Eve
DASYTON! Bring the whole family to WERKSGIVING this Thanksgiving week on Wed November 22 
WERKSGIVING returns to The Brightside, featuring Dayton’s own, THE WERKS, with special guest Dustin Smith & the Daydreamers!
Doors 7pm / Show 8pm
Ryan Roth and the Comeback Special: Elvis Tribute Show
Award! winning Elvis Tribute Artist, Ryan Roth and The Comeback Special will take you back to the early ’70s when Elvis and his legendary TCB band or rocking Arenas across the country!
