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Musicians encouraged to apply to Dayton Porchfest

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Tim Spoores performs at Dayton Porchfest. Photo by Libby Ballengee

Musicians are encouraged to apply to be part of this year’s Dayton Porchfest. The annual neighborhood musical event is held on porches throughout the historic and charming downtown St Anne’s Hill. This year’s event is planned for Saturday, August 20, 2022.

Organizers at The Collaboratory are asking area musicians of all styles to apply to perform. Dayton Porchfest is a multi-genre festival, open to all Dayton-area musicians and bands. Dayton PorchFest is free to attend, and a tips-only festival. Organizers supply the tip jars and aggressively promote tipping the performers. Bands are welcome to sell CDs and merchandise.

For 2022 Dayton Porchfest will be selecting 45-50 performers. The selection of artists will be based on curating five-musically diverse music blocks. Sets are 45-50 minutes and start at 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 PM. The application deadline is 11:59 PM, Monday, February 28, 2022. Link to application: https://daytonporchfest.wixsite.com/home/application

Dayton Porchfest was founded in 2017, inspired by the original Porchfest, which was started in 2007 in Ithaca, NY. Today there are over 150 Porchfests throughout the United States and Canada. Dayton was 94!

Dayton has a rich musical history and active music scene, which continues today. Dayton Porchfest is committed to reflecting that in its selection of musical artists, from funk and hip-hop to blues to indie rock, classical, and country, to bluegrass and old-timey music that has deep Appalachian traditions here. We also celebrate the ethnic diversity of the region, a reflection of our “Welcome Dayton” spirit that has contributed to a significant influx of immigrants and refugees over the past decade. 

Dayton Porchfest is an initiative of The Collaboratory, a civic innovation lab that moves ideas to action. The Collaboratory provides infrastructure for people and organizations to collaboratively develop community initiatives that generate new economic, civic, and creative opportunities and value. The result is a healthier, more thriving region. All proceeds from Dayton Porchfest go to support the work of The Collaboratory.

SAVE THE DATE: DAYTON PORCHFEST SATURDAY, AUGUST 20, 2022.

Dayton Dinner Theater presents “Airplane!”

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Dayton Dinner Theater presents “Airplane!” See a classic favorite on the big screen in a fun group, interactive setting on Sunday, February 27th at The Brightside Music & Event Venue.

Enjoy Chef-inspired themed food, desserts, and cocktails from Brock Masterson. Before the movie, organizers have arranged for live-themed music featuring the renowned Dr. Willie Morris and the University of Dayton Jazz Ensemble.

During the movie, show your skills with DDT’s famous interactive quote contest, fun facts, theme spotting, and a trivia contest during intermission. Although these movie parties are geared more towards adults, they are family-friendly.

When? Feb 27, 2022, 6:00 PM – 9:10 PM. Doors open at 5:45pm. Food and live music are available from 6-7pm, the movie starts at 7pm,  a short intermission for dessert and trivia will start at 8pm. The movie ends around 9 pm.

Where? The Brightside Event Center, 905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402
Note: Table reservations only for parties of 6 or more, otherwise, we have open seating.

Cost: $35 tickets available at daytondinnertheater.com. Advance tickets are required.

About the Event:

Themed Food: TBA (last time we had a choice of steak or fish…. I had the lasagna)

Themed Drinks: TBA (we cater to those with a drinking problem)

Themed Attire: pick your occupation… doctor, pilot, stewardess, auto pilot, or Hare Krishna salesman

Fraze Announces Country, Rap/Hip Hop and Pink Floyd Tribute Concerts

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Here are the latest shows coming to Fraze Pavilion this summer:

FRIDAY, AUGUST 5, 2022.  8:pm

Tracy Lawrence

One of several rock-tinged honky tonk singers who rose to fame in the early ’90s, Tracy Lawrence has gained a loyal audience for his mix of modern and traditional country sounds. Debuting in 1991 with Sticks and Stones, Lawrence became a linchpin in the neo-traditional country scene after releasing Alibis (1993) and Time Marches On (1996), both certified double-platinum. The ensuing decades saw him land 40 singles on the Billboard Country charts, including the number ones “Can’t Break It to My Heart,” “My Second Home,” and “Find Out Who Your Friends Are.” In 2021 he issued the career-spanning triple-LP Hindsight, which was released to coincide with his 30th anniversary as a country singer.

TICKETS GO ON SALE 2/12 – 10:00 AM

$46 – Plaza
$41 – Center Orchestra
$36 – Side Orchestra
$29 – Lawn & Terrace
(Ticket prices increase $5 day of show)

Sat, Aug 6, 2022. 8pm

I Love the 90s Tour

featuring Vanilla Ice, All 4 One, Coolio, Rob Base, Tone Loc, and Young MC

The I Love the 90’s Tour features performances by a revolving line-up of iconic ‘90’s artists that bring you back to the trend-setting decade with some of the most iconic, indelible names in rap, hip hop and R&B.

The tour features performances by a revolving line-up of iconic ’90s artists including Vanilla Ice, All 4 One, Coolio, Tone Loc, Rob Base, Tone Loc and Young MC.

Audiences can expect to hear chart-topping hits like “Ice, Ice Baby,” “I Swear,” “Funky Cold Medina,” “Wild Thing,” “It Takes Two,” “Gangsta’s Paradise” and many more.

$75 – Plaza
$70 – Orchestra
$50 – Lawn & Terrace
(Ticket prices increase $5 day of show)
Limit 4 tickets per person first day of sale.

Thurs, Sept 1   7:30pm

The Australian Pink Floyd Show

Having sold over four million tickets in concerts that have taken place in 35 countries, The Australian Pink Floyd Show is rightfully hailed as one of the most in demand touring entities currently operating; The Times described them as “The Gold Standard”. This act is so good they were even engaged by David Gilmour to perform at his 50th birthday celebration!

The band has spent a long time getting to this level; the years have been invested in getting things right: the sound, the feel, the experience. While the Daily Telegraph rightly described them as being at “the top of the tribute band tree”, the journey has been a long one and began in 1988 in Adelaide, South Australia.

They eventually decided to relocate to the UK in pursuit of greater success. It was here they began to take off, and became the first Pink Floyd tribute band to tour the UK in 1993, starting off with the first International Pink Floyd Fan Convention at Wembley Convention Centre. They have been hailed by various sources as one of the best Pink Floyd cover bands and continue to tour the world.

$65 – Plaza
$60 – Center Orchestra
$55 – Side Orchestra
$30 – Lawn & Terrace
(Ticket prices increase $5 day of show)
Limit 4 tickets per person first day of sale.

 Tickets for all 3 shows go on sale at 10am Saturday, Feb 12th.   You can buy online at fraze.com or etix.com or Charge By Phone 1-800-514-3849.  Or pick them up at Fraze FanFare, located in the east hallway of Town & Country Shopping Center
(across from Figlio’s Restaurant) at 424 East Stroop Road, Kettering, Ohio 45429

Fraze FanFare Hours:
Wednesday & Thursday: 1PM to 6PM
Friday & Saturday: 10AM to 6PM
Closed Sunday – Tuesday

A Rare Indoor Show for The Fries Band

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The Fries Band will be playing a very rare INDOOR show at the fairly new Hidden Gem Music Club venue in Centerville (right behind the Submarine House) 7:30-9pm FREE! No cover…..Our drummer’s other band, Nasty Bingo will be playing after us from 9:30-? FREE!

Tickets on Sale Friday for Tori Amos at Taft Theatre

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A trailblazing musician, author and activist, Tori Amos has announced a massive North American 2022 tour today, which includes a stop at Taft Theatre in Cincinnati, Ohio on Tuesday, May 24, 2022.

Ocean to Ocean was released digitally and on CD in October and had been made available as a beautiful vinyl package last Friday, January 28. The record received widespread acclaim by fans and media alike, with features spanning Pitchfork, Entertainment Weekly, Stereogum, SPIN and NPR. The record debuted at #2 on the Billboard Current Alternative Albums Chart and #6 on the Billboard Album Sales Chart, marking her tenth “Top 10”appearance.

Ocean to Ocean is Amos’ most personal work in years – an album bursting with warmth and connection, with deep roots in her earliest song writing. As communities around the world suffered the loss of life, live music, travel, and much at all to observe, Tori had a difficult time during the pandemic. She descended to an emotional state lower than she had been to for a long time – but the depths became creative, forcing a return to the kind of introspection she recognized from her debut album Little Earthquakes. The new collection is an expression of kinship and love, of emotional and geographical dislocation. It explores environmental concerns, the restraints of the pandemic for those on the cusp of adulthood, empowerment, loss & healing delivered with Tori’s trademark urgency and passion.

A pioneer across multiple platforms, Tori Amos’ second book RESISTANCE, a New York Times Bestseller, was released in 2020. Unrepentant Geraldines was her eighth studio album to debut in the Top 10 of the Billboard 200 Chart. Her decidedly feminist stage musical The Light Princess debuted at #2 on the Broadway Billboard Chart. Nominated for multiple Grammy Awards, she was the first major label artist to offer a single for download, has had her songs turned into graphic novels and has produced ground-breaking videos throughout her career. In late 2016 she released the title song “Flicker” to the acclaimed Netflix documentary Audrie and Daisy, addressing issues of high school rape. A noted humanitarian, Tori was the first public voice for RAINN (Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network), which is the United States’ largest anti-sexual assault organization and continues to be member of its National Leadership Council.

Tickets will go on sale to the public beginning at 10am on Friday, February 4 at Ticketmaster.com. Tickets can also be purchased without service fees at the Taft Theatre box office during regular box office hours. 

Classic Albums Live Performs Creedence Clearwater Revival: Chronicle

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Note for note. Cut for cut. That’s what you’ll experience live at the Victoria Theatre. This unique series recreates classic rock albums in their entirety. Not a cover band, not an impersonation, these world class musicians go to great lengths to faithfully create every sound on the original album in a concert setting. The result is a trip and a half.

Grateful Dead Tribute Festival At Mother Stewart’s

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If you’re a fan of the Grateful Dead you will not want to miss the return of our “Dead of Winter” music festival at Mother Stewarts on Jan 28th and 29th!
We’re excited to welcome FOUR Grateful Dead Tribute bands to the Mother Stewarts’ stage as we find some warmth in the deepest part of winter with dancing, grooving, friends, and family over a whole weekend!
On Friday, January 28th you’ll be able to enjoy the amazing sounds of Arrows of Neon and Great Northern String Band. On January 29th join us as we welcome I Dig Pig playing the early sounds of the Grateful Dead and celebrating Ron “Pig Pen” McKernan alongside one of the longest running Grateful Dead tribute bands, Terrapin Moon!

Dayton Battle of the Bands series kicks off at The Brightside

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The Katawicks, the 2020 winners of Dayton Battle of the Bands

The 2nd annual Dayton Battle of the Bands series kicks off at The Brightside on Thursday, January 20, 2022. The six-week series seeks to highlight emerging, original musical talent in Dayton through a unique community collaboration between The Brightside, Sound Valley, Venus Child Productions, and Levitt Pavilion Dayton.

The series runs on Thursday evenings from 7-10pm at The Brightside (905 E 3rd St, Dayton) starting January 20th and running through February. Each Thursday evening features 4 bands performing 20 min sets. Each paying patron gets a ballot and one vote. There are also 3 local music industry judges voting too. Judges and audience votes are split 50/50 during the playoff rounds. The winner of each Thursday competition will move onto the finale, which is held on Saturday, February 26, 2022.

Dayton Battle of the Bands launched in January of 2020, ran 6 weeks, and concluded before the pandemic started. Organizers were unable to host the competition in 2021 due to the shutdown, so they are extra excited to be hosting this series once again.

One major thing that is different this time is that each finalist (6 total) will get an opening spot on Levitt Pavilion Dayton’s 2022 summer schedule! This is a major opportunity for all the bands. Each finalist will also receive a video of one song performed live during the finale from Sound Valley Dayton. The winner of the entire competition will earn studio time to record an EP, which was generously donated by Dayton Sound Studios.

“Despite ‘battle’ being in the name, this is actually a really friendly competition and a great way for bands to network with each other and get feedback from the judges,” Carli Dixon, owner of The Brightside, shared with us.

HOW TO GO?

Thursdays, January 20 through February 24, 2022

Located at The Brightside (905 E 3rd St, Dayton).

Doors open at 7pm / Show 7:30-10:30pm. Please be prompt to see all the bands!

$10 adv or day of show. Advance tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/246759372927

NOTE: The venue has installed UV-C filters to sanitize the circulated air. Masks are strongly recommended.

Dayton Native David Poe Release New Single

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David Poe returns with his stirring new single “People Clap Hands” (ECR Music Group). The first track from his highly-anticipated new album Everyone’s Got A Camera (September 23rd, 2022), “People Clap Hands” is vintage Poe, with all the melodic immediacy and lyrical depth one would expect from the celebrated songwriter, producer, and recording artist.

“Every songwriter worth their salt is striving for the kind of balanced poetry and simplicity that Poe seems to just pour out,” said No Depression of Poe’s most recent full-length effort God & The Girl. NMEdescribes Poe’s songs as “Storytelling with beautiful, lush, guitar-underpinned music.” The Village Voicedeclared him “The major domo of songwriters.”

Poe has toured the world with Bob Dylan, Joan Baez, Tori Amos, The Jayhawks, and Glenn Tilbrookof Squeeze. A composer fellow of the Sundance Institute, his work features in numerous film, TV, dance and theater projects, official selections of the Sundance Film Festival, and commercials for humanitarian projects like the Malala Fund and the You Mean The World Foundation.

Poe’s songs have been performed by a wide array of artists, including Curtis Stigers, Oh Land, Ana Moura, C.C. White, Thomas Dybdahl and the cast of ABC’s Nashville, and recorded by producers including T-Bone Burnett, Larry Klein, Buddy Miller, and Dave Sitek. He has also produced recordings for other artists, including Regina Spektor and Kraig Jarret Johnson.

Shadowland, a collaboration with contemporary dance company Pilobolus, toured for a decade and was performed on five continents, for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, and was released as a feature film.

Transplanted from Dayton to New York City, David Poe served as the sound engineer at CBGB’s 313 Gallery before signing with Sony/Epic. He currently lives in Los Angeles.

Travis Tritt Coming To Fraze

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Fraze Pavilion has just announced that Multi-platinum selling and award-winning artist Travis Tritt will appear at the Kettering amphitheater on Thursday, June 16, 2022 at 8pm.   Fans will have the opportunity to experience a special concert featuring Tritt and his band performing songs off his new album, Set In Stone, and some of his biggest hits, including “Anymore,” “T-R-O-U-B-L-E,” “It’s A Great Day to Be Alive,” and “Best of Intentions.”

Last year, Tritt released Set In Stone, his first original full-length studio album in over a decade. The Grammy winner delivers the quintessential Travis Tritt sound with a touch of Americana and Roots on the album. He pays homage to all sides of his musical personality along with the trademarks of his originality. The Grand Ole Opry member will bring his award-winning songs to life and leave the audience with a memorable experience.

Also appearing on the show, The Desert City Ramblers.  The sound of The Desert City Ramblers combines a gritty Southern rock edge and blistering musicianship with the kind of compelling storytelling that is the foundation of old school country music.

Comprising this musical effort are lead singer and former Top 10 solo artist Brian McComas, guitarist Scotty Bratcher, keyboard player Andy Smith, bassist Kieran Cronley, drummer Matt Salvo and guitarist Bart Walker (who also plays in Hank Williams Jr.’s band).

TICKETS GO ON SALE 1/22 at 10AM
Tickets $37 to $60*
(Limit 4 tickets per person on first day of sale)

Fraze Pavilion Announcing Start of Summer Season

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While it may be frigid outside now, in just 5 months things will heat up and the music will start flowing at Kettering’s Fraze Pavilion. They’ve just announce the first few concerts of the summer season and here they are:

Killer Queen
The Premier Tribute to Queen
Wednesday, June 29, 2022   8:00 PM
TICKETS GO ON SALE 1/15 at 10AM
Tickets $20 to $35*
(Limit 4 tickets per person on first day of sale)

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!

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

The Electric Light Orchestra Experience
Celebrating 50 Years of ELO!
Thursday, July 14, 2022    8:00 PM
TICKETS GO ON SALE 1/15 at 10AM
Tickets $21.50 to $29.50*
(Limit 4 tickets per person on first day of sale)

The Electric Light Orchestra Experience is the UK’s official no. 1 tribute to the Electric Light Orchestra! Playing nationally, come see this incredible show for yourself!

ELO’s top hits include “Mr. Blue Sky,” “Last Train to London,” “Telephone Line,” “Livin’ Thing,” “Rock n’ Roll Is King,” “Hold On Tight,” “Turn to Stone” and “Evil Woman.”

 

 

Goodwill Easter Seals Miami Valley presents
The Menus
$5 Concert Series
Friday, August 12, 2022      8:00 PM
TICKETS GO ON SALE 1/15 at 10AM
Tickets $5 General Admission

The Menus perform at Fraze Pavilion again in 2022 for “Summer’s Best Music Under the Stars.” In an energetic give and take, The Menus bring the flair, the tunes and the jokes, while the audience gives thanks with shattering cheers, pumping fists and swaying hips.  The epic relationship between performer and audience member can be witnessed when The Menus take the Fraze stage every summer. Punctuated by crazy costumes and hilarious antics, it’s no wonder this show sells out every year.  Be sure to get your tickets quick before this season’s Menus concert is sold-out.

 

*BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND
Get The Led Out
A Celebration of “The Mighty Zep”
Wednesday, August 17, 2022     7:30 PM
TICKETS GO ON SALE 1/15 at 10AM
Tickets $25 to $29*
(Limit 4 tickets per person on first day of sale)

The Philadelphia-based group consists of six veteran musicians intent on delivering Led Zeppelin live, like you’ve never heard before. Utilizing the multi-instrumentalists at their disposal, GTLO re-create the songs in all their depth and glory with the studio overdubs that Zeppelin themselves never performed. When you hear three guitars on the album…GTLO delivers three guitarists on stage. No wigs or fake English accents, GTLO brings what the audience wants…a high energy Zeppelin concert with an honest, heart-thumping intensity.

 

Spass Nacht 2022
An Austrian Festival
Wednesday, June 15, 2022     5:30 PM – 9:30 PM
6:00 PM Chardon Polka Band
FREE FESTIVAL in Lincoln Park

The 34th Annual
Art on the Commons
Presented by Rosewood Arts Center
and the Kettering Arts Council
Sunday, August 14, 2022     11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
FREE EVENT in Lincoln Park

 

TO BUY TICKETS:
In person at the Fraze FanFare Store
Located in the east hallway of Town & Country Shopping Center across from Figlio’s Restaurant).
Wednesday & Thursday: 1PM to 6PM
Friday & Saturday: 10AM to 6PM

Online at fraze.com or etix.com

Charge By Phone 1-800-514-3849.

Matthew Allen Acoustic at Jayne’s on Main

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Matthew Allen is a solo acoustic musician who performs Pop, Rock, Country, & Blues favorites from well-known artists, around the central and southwestern regions of Ohio. On Wednesday Jan. 5th he is performing at Jayne’s on Main (formerly A Taste of Wine) in Miamisburg so you don’t wanna miss it! Enjoy the welcoming atmosphere, an excellent selection of wine and spirits, and popular acoustic music. Admittance is Free, and the Volume level is Modest. See you there!