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Vandaveer, Sean Rowe and BJSR THURSDAY at South Park Tavern

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Vandaveer (Photo by Sarah Law)

Yesterday I told you about Marnie Stern performing at Blind Bob’s with the promise of another show featuring touring artists.  Well, here it is.  Thursday night you can catch DC’s Vandaveer at South Park Tavern along with Sean Rowe (also hailing from DC) and Dayton’s own BJSR.  Vandaveer is a songwriting project headed by Mark Charles Heidinger who’s been joined on vocals by several collaborators.  Heidinger has roots in Ohio and Kentucky that inform Vandaveer’s alt-folk tunes. Vandaveer released their latest album, Dig Down Deep, earlier this year.

Admission for this all-ages show is $7, and the music starts around 9pm.

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A Night of Contrasts: The Dayton Band Playoffs Finale

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Editor’s note: please welcome Joshua McGrath, another Dayton Campus Connect intern, to the Dayton Music section.

Canal Street Tavern was abuzz with excitement on Saturday night. The last few months had been leading up to this evening, and the crowd was ready. The front of the house was loud and rowdy, while in the back corner, one could find a more relaxed atmosphere. This is where I set up shop, pen and paper ready for the spectacle. As the crowd quickly grew to standing room only, the first band took the stage. A smooth, bluesy bass line and a driving drum rhythm kicked off the finale of the 29th annual Dayton Band Playoffs.

The Outliers at the Dayton Band Playoffs (Photo by Joshua McGrath)

The smooth rhythm that kicked off the show compliments of The Outliers, an alternative indie outfit. The band chose to take the stage in parts; John Winch [Bass] and Sam Pickard [Drums] with their bluesy rhythm, joined shortly thereafter by Jack Badgley layering in his guitar, then David Busarow filling out the sound with the lyrics.

When it comes to The Outliers, the instrumentals are the name of the game. Much focus is given to the strong, riff-driven guitar and bass. The vocals mainly exist as an embellishment, a sleepy compliment to the band’s primary sound. The band was so focused on their music that they seemed to forget the crowd. This didn’t keep them from receiving near-constant applause, especially when Badgley broke out of repeating riffs to offer a well-placed solo.

Gathering Mercury, a young pop-punk/pop-rock group, took the stage next. This band provided a much louder contrast to The Outliers. Gathering Mercury spared no time with a build up, kicking right in to full gear with their first song. Loud, rolling drums with talented hi-hat work (courtesy of JJ Parker), a strong driving bass line from Quique Bucio, and chord-heavy overdriven guitars provided by Josh Davis got the crowd to their feet as Ashley Stacy’s strong voice led the way.

Gathering Mercury performing at the Dayton Band Playoffs (Photo by Joshua McGrath)

More focus was given to Davis’ guitar work, with his impressive speeding solos a change of pace from the riff-focused Outliers. Gathering Mercury peppered a few covers into their set, covering both Foo Fighter’s “Walk” and The Beatles’ “Come Together” between their original songs, always adding a power-punk-pop flavor to the tracks. About midway through their set, the band begin hitting their stride: more complex guitar-work, faster rhythms, and the members jumping around the stage having a good time.

By the time Gathering Mercury finished their set, it was nearly midnight, and the crowd had begun to wane. However, each band still had one more set to play. Unfortunately, I was unable to catch the second set of sets, but I was still able to learn one important bit of news. This was, after all, the Dayton Band Playoffs, so there must be one question on everyone’s mind: who won? Well, ladies and gentlemen, allow me to present you with the name of your 2011 Dayton Battle of the Band Champions…

It was a hard-fought battle, but coming out from the rubble victorious, please congratulate The Outliers! Their brand of bluesy, riffy alt-rock led them to the hard-earned title of the best of the local scene! Although only one can come out on top, the show and playoffs were an impressive display of local talent, and further proof of the strength of Dayton’s musical offerings. Keep an ear out for both of these young local bands, as after this impressive feat, one can be sure that they’re going places!

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Music Video Monday: September 27, 2011

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In addition to being a fantastic blues guitarist, Noah Wotherspoon is also a very talented singer-songwriter.  Writing and performing under the name Noah and the Rescue Radio, Wotherspoon has been forging a different sound for himself, one I’m pretty fond of.  Check out this video created by Noah Wotherspoon & Jessi Bair.  If, like me, you’re a fan of the film The Science of Sleep, I think you’ll enjoy this one.

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Urban Nights Street Jams in Front of Feathers

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Jay Madewell drumming in front of Feather's

Among the many cool things to check out during Urban Nights tonight, be sure to cruise by Feathers Vintage Clothing on 5th Street where Jay Madewell will present a street jam consisting of 7 different musical acts each backed by Madewell on the drums, an idea he got while hosting South Park Tavern’s Rock n’ Roll Play Date.

“For 8 months I provided a drumkit for others to use or I was available to sit in, my goal was to play 4-6 sets every Wednesday night to improve my drumming & help others w/their music,” says Madewell.  He then devoted Monday nights to music sessions with other players, to develop the music.  “I really enjoyed not having any idea what I was about to play at those open mics, yet I never felt as if I ‘fell on my face’ with any the songs.  It made me fearless as a drummer. I’ve met so many new friends through this experience. I like watching how people react to the various players’ songs; all of the performers are unique.”

Madewell says he’s considering starting a new Rock n’ Roll Play Date, something we’ll look forward to bringing you news of here on DaytonMostMetro.com.

Here’s the lineup for Friday night:

6:30 Ed Pittman (former Toxic Reasons vocalist!)
7:00 Scott J. Lee
7:30 Bucketmouth (Michael Todd Morrow)
8:00 Asides/Bsides (Aaron Altman & Bryan Beaupre),
8:30 E Ryan Roth
9:00 Brian Wells
9:30 Henrique Couto w/Joshua Egeland & Moriah Yux (of Jasper The Colossal!)

Ladyfest Dayton Celebrates Women in Music, the Arts

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The idea of Ladyfest has been around since 2000 when the first event was held in Olympia, Washington and featured acts like Cat Power, Neko Case and the Gossip.  From there, the non-profit celebration of women in music and the arts has expanded into a network of community-based festivals around the world.  The Dayton community has been lucky enough to have our own Ladyfest since 2008, and the event has become a regular in the late summer/early fall lineup of festivals downtown.

The Fourth Annual Ladyfest Dayton will be help this weekend: Friday, September 16th and Saturday, September 17th at the Yellow Cab Building on E. Fourth Street.  The event will feature displays from visual artists, handmade and food vendors and a great lineup of music and performance on indoor and outdoor stages.  Although it’s called Ladyfest, the men of the Miami Valley are welcome and encouraged to attend.  As you’ll see from the performance line up below, Ladyfest Dayton has a wide variety of offerings:

Friday Live Music and Performance Schedule
Indoor Stage 5:30 Natalie McCollum
Performance 6:00 Fusion Crew
Indoor Stage 6:25 – 6:55 Michelle Bullock
Performance 7:00 Kira’s Oasis
Indoor Stage 7:20 – 7:50 Ashley Watson
Outdoor Stage 8:00 Eric Henry & Miss Lissa
Outdoor Stage 9:00 Vag Speak
Outdoor Stage 9:40 Wet Night
Outdoor Stage 10:20 Misunderstood
Indoor Stage 11:00 Paige Bellar
Outdoor Stage 11:35 The Dirty Socialities
Indoor Stage 12:30 DJ Mistress

Saturday Live Music and Performance Schedule
Indoor Stage 5:30 – Little Cub
Outdoor Stage 6:30 – A Shade of Red
Outdoor Stage 7:45 – The Rough Customers
Performance 8:20PM – Soul Fire Tribe
Outdoor Stage 8:45PM – Good English
Performance 9:30PM – Belly Dance by Bronwen
Outdoor Stage 10PM – The Seedy Seeds
Outdoor Stage 11:30PM – Jasper the Colossal
Indoor Stage 12:15AM – Szilvi J

Click here for a list of visual artists and vendors.

An Introduction to the Scene with Dayton Music Fest

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Sad Cadillac performing at Dayton Music Fest (Photo by Don Thrasher)

Editor’s note: please welcome Justin Guinn, one of our Dayton Campus Connect interns.

The 7th annual Dayton Music Festival this past weekend allotted a surprisingly vast, wholesome and weird introduction into the Gem City’s live music scene.

Sad Cadillac kicked-off the noise Saturday night at the Oregon Express. Their sound was an excellent balance of crunchy rhythm and stellar lead guitar mixed with hard, smooth vocals. It’s somewhat reminiscent of Black Rebel Motorcycle Club knotted with a faint ‘90s grunge vibe. The three piece(two guitars and drums) laid it down right and left me yearning for a full length set sometime soon.

Oxymoronatron performing at Dayton Music Fest (Photo by Don Thrasher)

After Sad Cadillac, I made my way up 5th Street to catch Oxymoronatron at the Tumbleweed Connection. Little did I know of the strangeness that awaited. Oxymoronatron was unlike anything I’ve ever witnessed before. They come on like a traumatic dose of amphetamine and leave you confused and exhausted. These four performers bring an intensity that could, under the roof of a more appropriate venue, be instantaneously fun and contagious. But in the Tumbleweed, the band seemed cramped and reserved. The weirdness of Oxymoronatron came out of nowhere and moved in leaps and bounds. After their set, my auditory pallet was significantly over-saturated.

To distract my mind from the craziness of Oxymoronatron, I traced my steps back to the Oregon Express to check out Moon High. I was afraid I’d be stuck in an Oxymoronatronic daze, but immediately the beach-folk-Americana of Moon High calmed my nerves. Their sound was firmly driven, but in a smooth, natural way. They had this indie folk, SoCal beachy quality like a raw, modern CSNY that made me want to take a road trip to the coast, any coast. Their set was a perfect blend of peaceful serenity and harmonious musical talent. They definitely earned a top spot on my list of bands to watch.

Natalie Felker and Michael Campbell of the Fervor (Photo by Don Thrasher)

I could have easily floated downstream on Moon High’s beautiful sound all night, but they followed suit with a half-hour set and, of course, I had a job to do. I was still looking for a deep, driving, in-your-face rock band. My wish was granted at back the Tumbleweed. After meeting up with an old friend and ordering a Moe-garita, we made our way to the balcony to observe The Fervor. What a sight they were. I knew I was in for a good time when their lead girl, Natalie Felker threw a verbal right hook at a heckling, over-served patron. She is reminiscent of a Grace Slick/Zooey Deschanel mix with stellar piano skills. Add to that the impressive sound and energy of their guitarist, her husband, Ben Felker, and the result is pretty damn soulful. It was no surprise when I read on their MySpace that they teamed up with My Morning Jacket frontman Yim Yames to release their latest album, Arise, Great Warrior.

Each of these bands were entirely unique from the others, except that they all had this very apparent organic, “we do this because we love it” quality. I was blown away by the sounds they put out, and honestly, I didn’t think I would be. They all laid it down hard, leaving me wishing they had been slotted for full sets. The music was on point, but what really stood out to me was the Oregon District itself.

That .2 mile stretch between Patterson and Wayne is timelessly hip. Not in the sense of wayfarers, flannel and tight jeans, but in a freak power/destined for the edge way. It’s hospitable, but the air carries this slightly unstable energy capable of break at any moment. Come as you are, stay as long as you like, return soon or never, it doesn’t matter. It’s something every town/city ought to have, but something not all towns/cities could handle. I’m ashamed that I’m in my fourth year at UD and have just now discovered this magical place. Saddening, but at least I realize it. I got my first real dose of the Oregon District last Saturday and now I yearn for another.

Spotlight on Huun-Huur-Tu

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Photo by Vladislav Efimov

Back in February, lousy weather caused us to cancel the much-anticipated return of the amazing Tuvan throat singers of Huun Huur Tu. Happily, we were able to reschedule at a time when the weather is much less likely to be an issue: Tuesday, October 4. They will be in the intimate Boll Theatre on the University of Dayton campus.

Tuvan throat singing is truly one of the most amazing things I’ve ever heard. The range of sounds they’re able to make with their voices is mind-boggling. The last time they were in Dayton, they told the Standing Room Only crowd that the music originated from Tuvan reindeer herders who used it to give each other directions. They sang the landscape to each other! Fascinating. But enough superlatives from me. Here are some YouTube videos that will show you what I mean better than my words can.

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Music Video Monday: September 12, 2011

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Sometimes, especially on a Monday, you just need to take a moment to rock out.  Today’s video will aid you in just that.  It comes to us from Back Stabbath, (via our friends at The Music Seen) and was performed at Blind Bob’s 3rd Anniversary weekend.  Enjoy!

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Downtown’s Biggest Street Party Is Getting Bigger

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A child paints the street as part of an interactive component of Urban Nights.

If you are looking to take your weekend to new heights, look no further than downtown Dayton.

Urban Nights will be back with even more fun activities on Friday, Sept. 16, from 5 to 10 p.m. New this year is Over the Edge, a challenge that combines fundraising with adventure. Participants who raise at least $1,000 will be given the opportunity to rappel over the side of the 27-story KeyBank Tower. All proceeds will benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Greater Miami Valley. Space is limited; for more information, call 220-6857.

Urban Nights has plenty of live entertainment. Check out the stage featuring Celtic and folk music, including performances by  Norman’s Conquest. Back by popular demand is the Community Stage. For the first part of the evening, local bands and performers will be allowed 10-minute slots on the stages. The second half will feature karaoke, when anyone can take a turn at the mic.

Urban Nights is filled with interactive activities. The public pianos that debuted

A street performer juggles fire.

during the fall 2010 Urban Nights are also back by popular demand. Hauer Music will provide four pianos to be placed on street corners throughout downtown, which pedestrians are invited to play. Other interactive activities will include an opportunity to help create a work of art with jelly beans, a chalk walk on the sidewalk, and a chance to learn how to break dance and juggle.

K12 Gallery for Young People, 510 E. Third St., will host Round 1 of Art-Off, a new fundraising event in which individuals battle to create the greatest art-making spectacle in an Iron Chef-like competition. Participants will receive materials (announced the night of the event) to create artwork within the theme “chaos vs. order.” Ten artists will compete during six 30-minute time slots from 6 to 9 p.m., and audience members will vote on each time slot’s winning artist based on the artists’ performances in crafting their pieces, as well as their finished products. To sign up to participate, contact Kelly Sexton at 461-5149 or [email protected].

Winning entries from the Downtown in Focus amateur and professional photography contest will be on display in the Kettering Tower lobby during Urban Nights. One amateur winner and one professional winner were selected in each of the following categories: My Downtown Favorite, Downtown at Night and Abstract Downtown. A panel of judges awarded a $250 cash prize to the Best in Show winner in each division. In addition, City of Dayton Mayor Gary Leitzell selected one photo that best represents the City’s “Dayton Originals” motto.

The weekend-long Taste of Miami Valley will kick off during Urban Nights at RiverScape MetroPark. Guests can sample food from more than 30 area restaurants. Admission is free, and most tastes are $3 each.

A street painter illustrates the vibrant downtown atmosphere.

A map of participating venues and a complete performance schedule, including a listing of all participating locations’ events and specials, is available online at www.downtowndayton.org. Follow Urban Nights on Facebook at www.facebook.com/UrbanNightsDayton for regular updates and more information.

The best way to see as much as possible during Urban Nights is to walk, and many of the destinations are just a short distance from each other. Greater Dayton RTA also will provide free event trolleys to help visitors get around. In addition, cyclists will gather at 5:15 p.m. at Don Crawford Plaza in front of Fifth Third Field for Urban Bikes @ Urban Nights, a community ride through the action hosted by Bike Miami Valley.

For more information, contact Krystal Luketic at 937-224-1518 ext. 227 or [email protected].

Urban Nights is presented by the Downtown Dayton Partnership, Culture Works, Montgomery County and the City of Dayton, with additional support from WDTN-TV2, DP&L, Greater Dayton RTA, Budweiser Select, the Downtown Priority Board, Clear Channel and Mix 107.7-FM, Wright Dunbar, Inc., Generation Dayton and the Ohio Arts Council.

Dayton Music Fest TONIGHT and TOMORROW

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So what are your plans for this weekend?  If you’re a music fan, I hope that Dayton Music Fest is on the agenda.  This 2 day event is great way to see a variety of the best music in Dayton, including some acts that you probably haven’t seen before.  The action begins tonight with a free, all-ages showcase at Omega Music on 5th Street and then moves to Canal Street Tavern.  Tomorrow is the big day with music at 6 local venues starting with an all-ages (paid) show at South Park Tavern.  Festival wristbands are $10 and are good for both days.

Here’s the lineup from the DaytonMusicFest website.  I suggest going there and printing out the page to take along with you on Saturday night in particular.  Who are you most excited to see?

FRIDAY, SEPT 9

OMEGA MUSIC

CANAL STREET TAVERN

SATURDAY, SEPT 10

SOUTH PARK TAVERN

TROLLEY STOP

TUMBLEWEED CONNECTION

BLIND BOB’S

OREGON EXPRESS

CANAL STREET TAVERN

WSWO Holds Annual Record Sale

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Vinyl junkies, start your engines!  This weekend promises to be full of good finds.  WSWO is holding their annual vinyl record sale.  It’s a chance to get your hands on some classic albums for a great price (everything is $4 or less).  It’s also a chance to support a great community radio station.

If you aren’t hip to WSWO, they’re a low power radio station broadcasting out of Huber Heights at 97.7FM and 101.1FM.  They’re a community station meaning that all of their DJs are volunteers and the station is considered a non-profit.  So purchases at the record sale do go back into helping the station with day to day operations (and trust me, running a radio station isn’t cheap).  But the best part is most certainly the music.  WSWO broadcasts “ultimate oldies” tunes from 50s, 60s and occasionally the early 70s.  They also play big band music on Saturdays and broadcast Wayne Warriors sports events.

The WSWO vinyl sale is Saturday, Sept 10 and Sunday, Sept 11, noon to 6pm at the Huber Center in Huber Heights (6182 Chambersburg. Rd.)

Dayton Band Playoffs: Semifinals This Week

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It’s time for the Final Four! No, I didn’t forget what month it is.  We’re talking Dayton Band Playoffs, not March Madness.  This week it’s up to you, local show goers, to pick which bands will compete in the championship show on September 24th at Canal Street Tavern.  The semifinal shows are Wednesday, September 7 and Thursday, September 8 at Canal Street.  Here’s the breakdown:

Wednesday, September 7: Blue Moon Soup vs. The Outliers

Thursday, September 8: Market Street Dream vs. Gathering Mercury

And just in case you need more enticement to attend these shows and place your vote, here’s a taste of each band performing live:

Blue Moon Soup:

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The Outliers

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Market Street Dream

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Gathering Mercury

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Kim Waters brings smooth jazz to Gilly’s

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Friday night marks the return of smooth jazz saxophone player Kim Waters to the Miami Valley.  Waters and his band combine jazz, R&B and soul with original compositions and new interpretations of classic songs.  Kim Waters will perform two shows on Friday, September 9th at Gilly’s in downtown Dayton at 7 and 10pm.  There are still some tickets available for each show at the following locations: Omega Music, The Record Gallery (both in the Oregon District), Half Priced Books and Huber Music and Video.  Tickets may also be available at the door (depending on advanced sales).

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Music Video Monday: September 5, 2011

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Although fall doesn’t officially start for a few more weeks, I’ve already started getting excited for orange leaves, pumpkin-flavored everything and upcoming fall releases from some of the region’s best bands.  In that spirit, today’s video is a sneak peek of just one of the great local releases coming this fall, The Motel Beds’ Tango Boys.

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Remembering Irish Dance Teacher Ann Richens

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by Cityfolk Founder Phyllis Brzozowska

I was shocked and broken hearted receiving the news this week that Ann Richens had died. I can’t begin and actually don’t want to imagine the world without her.

One of my fondest memories of Ann Richens is seeing her dance with John Timm on the stage of the Victoria Theatre. It was during one of the Rhythm in Shoes concerts that Cityfolk produced in the early nineties. She danced with such joy, grace, precision and the embodied beauty of the Master dancer and teacher she was. It was a rare treat to see her on the big stage. Her role as teacher usually had her standing in the wings or coaching from the sidelines or judging at a competition.

I was still in high school when I first met Ann. My cousins, Mary and Bridget Palmer, took Irish dance lessons from her. I went to a number of feis (Irish dance competitions) to see Bridget and Mary compete and you couldn’t help but to get to know Ann. She knew everyone. She had an open and welcoming way, a pixie-impish beaming smile, an energy that seemed inexhaustible and an organizer’s skill that you couldn’t say no to.

In 1978, before Cityfolk was formed, I was doing a Celtic music radio show on WYSO-FM and a band I knew from Pittsburgh called “Devilish Merry” was coming through town. They were a great dance band that played ole’ timey music and Irish traditional music and I thought, “they could probably do a great ceili.” So, I called up Ann and suggested the idea. Ann was all for it. Ann and I together organized what I think was the first ceili with live music in Dayton at the Dayton Leiderkrantz Club on E. Fifth Street. We had a blast!

In the very beginning years of Cityfolk, (the early eighties) a lot of the Irish music we presented was in bars, Gilly’s and Canal Street Tavern, even the long defunct Sam’s. When we wanted to make the leap to go into a concert hall, I asked Ann and group of other local Irish and Scottish cultural supporters to act as “guarantors.” Ann led the way and was the first to step up to the plate with backing money which allowed us to take the concert into the auditorium at the Dayton Art Institute. Ann and all the guarantors got their money back and the Cityfolk Celtic Series was off and running. In just a few years, it moved into the Victoria Theatre with our very first presentation of the Chieftains and of course, Ann was in the audience along with many, many of her dance students and their families.

Ann’s dancers have graced the stages of Cityfolk concerts and the Festival more times than I can remember.

John Timm performs with
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2005 Cityfolk Festival.
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I actually took some Irish dance classes, myself, with Ann for a few years. I remember loving it. Ann was an extraordinary teacher. It was inevitable that the world champion John Timm would come from her school, along with numerous others after him qualifying and ranking as top Irish dancers in the world. She had the ability to perceive each person’s ability, communicate and demonstrate exactly what they needed to take them to the next level and to keep growing to higher and higher levels of excellence. Dedicated and hard working sound wimpy when used to describe the fierce focus she brought to her life’s passion.

I take some comfort in knowing that her incredible skills have been passed to the next generation of teachers. Still, the world has lost a most exquisite gem, a glorious emerald of an artist, cultural treasure and brilliant human being.

I only got to glimpse a small portion of Ann’s rich and full life but it seems to me, to paraphase Rumi, “the beauty she loved was what she did.” I know the gifts I received from knowing and working with Ann will always stay with me. And, I’m eternally grateful her support and the collaborations that lead to the formation and growth of my passion– Cityfolk. She was a partner at every major turn and Dave Barber tells me she was involved in projects that have yet to happen.

May the grace and beauty Ann cultivated and nourished continue to shine in the countless lives she touched and may that light surround and carry her as she “sevens and threes” now with God.

Local Drummers: Get Ready for Battle of the Moons

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Goodnight Keith Moon by Bruce Worden & Clare Cross has taken the world by storm.  The rock and roll parody of the beloved children’s book sold out its printing, but if you haven’t gotten a copy for you and everyone you know, never fear.  The second printing of the book will be in stock at Omega Music in Dayton when it’s released later this fall.

In celebration, CatEye Media, the authors of Goodnight Keith Moon and Omega Music are sponsoring a “Battle of the Moons!”  Drummers of all sizes, shapes and ages are invited to participate in a full on Keith Moon impression on October 28th at Omega Music.  You’ll be judged on:

Performance as a Drummer
Best Imitation of Keith Moon
Best Costume, Make-up & Hair.

2 finalists will then compete in a drum off for the grand prizes including a signed copy of the book “Goodnight Keith Moon,” an Omega Music gift certificate and a video of the winning drummer’s performance on the book’s website.  More details will be announced throughout the fall, but you can visit the Facebook page for the event to sign up for the competition.

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