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Exciting New Alternative Rock Takes the Stage at Jimmie’s Ladder 11

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The local promotional group Hear&See presents an exciting night of alternative rock with Pollyanna, on tour from New Jersey and making their only Ohio stop right here in Dayton!  They’ll be performing with support from Ohio bands COLLY, snarls andBeloved Youth at Jimmie’s Ladder 11on Saturday December 7, 2019.

Pollyanna is an up-and-coming pop punk trio (see video below).  Cincinnati’s Colly nimbly balances robust rock songcraft and electronic pop ambition with Kings of Leon influences. Snarls is an emo glitter pop group from Columbus, OH. And . Beloved Youth is a 4-piece alt rock band from the Cincinnati area, boasting strong pop melodies and compelling guitar arrangements. 

Don’t miss these fresh new alternative acts!

HOW TO GO?

  • Saturday December 7, 2019
  • Jimmie’s Ladder 11 – 936 Brown Street, Dayton, OH 45409
  • Music 10pm –  1:30am.
  • $5 cover at the door

Jimmie’s Ladder 11 Celebrates 8th Anniversary

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Jimmie’s Ladder 11 opened for business on 11-11-11  now they are celebrating their eighth year in business with 8 days of music, drink and food specials as well. This Brown Street eatery renovated an 1892 firehouse into a favorite local spot for great eats and late night entertainment.

Jimmies’ Ladder 11 is truly a family business and the Brandell family is a constant presence with owners Jimmie and Susie overseeing operations.  Son Jason runs the back of the house with Tommy Slade, while son Nick runs the front of the house with Brad Hull.  Brad and Nick also do most of the music booking with input from the staff.  The 3rd Brandell son Anthony has worked as a host, but is currently in his freshman year at UC.  Mom Sue shares “that many of the staff have been with us from the very beginning and we’re really all one big family.  It’s been a balancing act to figure out all the roles and responsibilities but we all really get along great.” Some health challenges for Dad Jimmie have him slowing down a bit, confident the rest of the family will keep things going.

Here’s a look at the celebration that kicks off tonight:

 Here are the menu’s for the 8 sandwich and 8 drinks specials they are featuring at part of the celebration:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jimmie’s is also a great place to celebrate your own special events taking advantage of the upstairs party loft that can accommodate up to 80.  For more intimate private occasions take advantage of their Greenhouse, located just behind the restaurant that is perfect for groups up to 30.

Jimmie’s Ladder 11

936 Brown St, Dayton, OH 45409

(937) 424-1784

Hours:

Sun – Thursday 11am – midnight

Fri & Sat 11am – 2am

 

Quest for Dayton’s Best: Pork Tenderloin Sandwich

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When I worked on the West Side of Dayton 15 years ago there was a place in Drexel, an old-fashioned Root Beer stand that had the best fried Pork Tenderloin. It came on an undersized bun with pickles, onions, and mustard. For a few bucks, this slice of fried breaded pork could keep you satisfied until way past dinner. It was reminiscent of the Fried Tenderloin you could only get at the county fair when I was a kid.
Locally I could guess that the Fried Pork Tenderloin is some kind of adaptation of a  traditional German-Austrian schnitzel but didn’t have much of the traditional veal. Here in the Midwest, they had pork and that works for me.
I began to search for the best Fried Pork Tenderloin in Dayton and this is what I found:

 

Hasty Tasty
Address: 3509 Linden Ave, Dayton, OH 45410
Hours: Open today · 5AM–10PM
Phone: (937) 254-8431
The Pork Tenderloin is thicker and not as wide as I am used to. A light breading that is crisp and still juicy on the inside. Hasty Tasty, known to most as a great breakfast diner, is also the defacto standard for the meat plus two dinner plate. I get the Tenderloin for lunch and they serve it with tomato, lettuce, onion, and mayo. It was a departure from my normal mustard, pickle, and onion but it worked. It really worked. I almost didn’t finish my fries, or the chili I had alongside it.
$4.50 and for $2.50 you can add two sides like I did. Skip the salad, get the fries and a cup of the chili.

 

Address: 836 Watervliet Ave, Dayton, OH 45420
Hours: Open today · 11AM–2:30AM
Phone: (937) 258-1222
I know, I know. Go to Slyder’s get the burger they said. I did that. Then I got the Reuben, and then I had the Pork Tenderloin. I am glad I did. At this rate, I’ll never get to their famous wings and that is okay with sandwiches and chips for under $7.00. This tenderloin is thinner, the way I like, served with lettuce, tomato, pickle, and onion. I left the pickle and onion, added mustard and we were headed down memory lane. Hot, crispy, then, hanging way over the bun like old times. Used three napkins and I am not even ashamed to say I wore some back to the office on my shirt.

 

Address: 936 Brown St, Dayton, OH 45409
Hours: Open today · 11AM–2:30AM
Phone: (937) 424-1784
I will freely admit that Jimmies is my go-to for a Shrimp Po-Boy. They make it like I remember from my days living in Baton Rouge. Man can not live on Fried Shrimp alone and for those days there is a huge slice of deep fried pork at Jimmies. It true Ladder 11 style, this thing is huge, like all their other sandwiches and comes with Dayton’s famous Mike Sells chips. They serve it with mayo as well and I always ask for mustard. Deep fried and crispy, thin and more meat than bun it’s a great spot for lunch. Too many beers on tap to name, you can get this lunch for $8.00.

 

Rootbeer Stand 

photo courtesy of Trip Advisor

Address: 1727 Woodman Dr, Dayton, OH 45420
Hours: Open today · 11AM–8PM
Phone: (937) 640-1114
This is my secret spot I am sharing with you. For only $4.29 you get the nostalgia of eating in the car, curbside one of the best sandwiches in town. Get a frosty mug of Rootbeer and thank me later.

 

Here’s my list to visit for this delightful sandwich in the coming weeks:
Their Tenderloin is a meal. Breaded, deep fried, topped with cheese, poppins bbq and slaw on a bun. What more do you need than a cold beer over lunch with this?
Who would you add to this list?

Dayton Musicians Remember Music Fan With Special Benefit Show

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Live music has a special way of bringing people together. Some refer to it as a scene, community, tribe, family, or simply “my people.” It’s a genuine form of self and group identity, that has a unique place in music lover’s hearts. When one of our people is tragically taken from us, it’s a ripple effect of sadness throughout the scene.

Sarah Vesey was a bright spot in the Dayton jam band family. She was a dedicated fan and friend to many in the area. This summer, Sarah died tragically, at the young age of 29, leaving behind a grieving family, parter and young son. Friends rallied together to pull together Stay Strong for Sarah Benefit Show to both remember Sarah, and help her family.

Sami Love, one of Sarah’s friends, and the organizer of this benefit described how the show came together. “Sarah’s passing has deeply affected us all. I wanted to put together this event in memory of Sarah. For all of us near and far to get together and show love for her, and for one another.”

The evening starts early, with music starting at 6:30pm, during the dinner hour with acoustic jams from Sway. A portion of dinner sales this evening will be donated to the family to help offset medical costs, and set up a college fund for Sarah’s son. What a great reason to stop in for food and fun with friends!

Music will be running on all evening, till 2:30am, with awesome local jam bands including Cheezcake starting at 9:30pm, followed by Subterranean and The Ohio All Stars. What an incredible line-up! This is certainly a don’t miss evening! Everyone will be feeling the love at this show!

While you’re there, check out the awesome raffle items they have gathered from various restaurants, tattoo parlours, music festival passes, art work, and surprise baskets donated from national to regional bands. Seriously, cool stuff they’ve gathered!

How to Go?

  • Stay Strong for Sarah benefit show at Jimmie’s Ladder 11
  • Thursday July 7th, 2017. Music from 7pm – 2:30am
  • Donations graciously accepted any time. Cover charge of $5 after 10pm.

 

Jimmie’s Ladder 11 & Ghostlight Coffee Turn Five

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989848_f3a052c9e1564ee7b81fb939775c2091-png_srz_129_208_85_22_0-50_1-20_0Hard to believe it’s been 5 years since the Fire House at 936 Brown St, which was built 124 years ago when the fire engines were run by horse drawn carriages, was revamped into Jimmie’s Ladder 11.   Dayton Fire Department memorabilia lines the walls of this beautiful dining area.  Antique wood floors and walls throughout the building develops a warm, nostalgic feel.  Time flies and Jimmie’s is inviting us all to celebrate with them all week long.

Anniversary Party Schedule

  • Monday 11/7: Josiah Whitley Residency with Megan Bee at 10 PM
  • Tuesday 11/8: Election Day, get out & VoteOpen Mic Jam hosted by Mikey Dread & Nick Brandell
  • Wednesday 11/9: Old Forrester Birthday Bourbon Night
  • Thursday 11/10: Great Lakes Christmas Ale Release Party
  • Friday 11/11: Anniversary Raffle from 11 AM to Midnight with all proceeds going to the local VA.  Cheesecake & the French will perform at 10 PM for $5
  • Saturday 11/12: Anniversary Raffle from 11 AM to Midnight with all proceeds going to the local VA.  Great Northern String Band will perform at 10 PM for $5

And Jimmie’s isn’t the only area business that debuted five years ago in November.  Shane Anderson opened Ghostlight Coffee on Wayne Ave in South Park.  This cozy gourmet coffee shop quickly became a pillar of the community, hosting art shows, poetry readings and so much more.  They’ve added housebaked treats, bagels, holiday pies and supported many area events providing coffee to go.  This coming Sunday they’ll colloborate with Jimmie’s for a very special celebration dinner.

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Sunday 11/13 at 6pm  Jimmie’s Ladder 11 & Ghostlight Coffee will collaborate together on a five-course dinner.  The after party and fifth course will be at Jimmie’s Greenhouse.  Tickets are limited with a cost of $40 and are available at Jimmie’s Ladder 11 or Ghostlight Coffee.

The Menu:

Course One:
Espresso Black Bean Chili & Cornbread Muffin paired with Fifth Street Brewpub’s JoJo’s Midnight Stout.

Course Two:
Mixed Greens tossed in Walnut Maple Vinaigrette topped with Applewood Smoked Bacon, Red Onion, Candied Espresso Walnuts & Asiago Cheese paired with Fernet Cold Brew Cocktail.

Course Three:
Grilled Cheesy Grits topped with Bourbon Coffee Glazed Shrimp paired with Toxic Brew’s Night Ender Stout.

Course Four:
Coffee Braised Short Ribs served with Roasted Root Vegetables, Whipped Potatoes & Red Eye Gravy paired with Warped Wing’s Esther’s Little Secret.

Course Five:
Gamma Bomb Brownies topped with Kentucky Bourbon Pecan Brittle or Ghostlight Celebration Torte paired with hand poured Ghostlight’s “Poet & Pilots Blend” coffee and Warped Wing’s Gamma Bomb IPA infused with Ghostlight Coffee.

SassafraZ Boogies Down at Jimmie’s Ladder 11

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Philadelphia-based super group Swift Technique will be in town Friday night!

Philadelphia-based super group Swift Technique will be in town Friday night!

If you like to dance to funky live music, Jimmie’s Ladder 11 is your spot this weekend. SassafraZ, a Columbus-based band, is in town and bringing along their friends Swift Technique, out of Philly. They love the live music scene in Dayton, and can’t wait to rock out Jimmie’s on Friday February 26th!

SassafraZ is a super collection of six great guys who make their music and live their lives with the emphasis on the offbeat. All of them really enjoy holding a groove, grooving out, grooving in, and just plain moving and grooving. Started by multi-instrumentalists Jack Gould and Zach Pontzer in 2012, SassafraZ quickly took the midwest music scene by storm, playing shows with notable groups such as Snarky Puppy, Galactic, Papadosio, The Werks, Dopapod, and many more. The band released its first album “Time Will Tell” in 2013 and the follow up “Move Your Body” a year later in 2014.

Swift Technique is a fiery funk extravaganza, who are entering 2016 after completing their most successful year to date. Most recently, the band has held several high profile support slots, including sharing the stage with Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe, The Motet, Fishbone, The Main Squeeze, Sister Sparrow & The Dirty Birds, JoJo Mayer, Big Sam’s Funky Nation and Sophistafunk. While introducing the powerhouse lead vocal tandem of Chelsea ViaCava & Nik Greeley, the band released two new singles, “Dress Shoes” & “Jay’s the Name” to critical acclaim. 2015 saw the debut of Swift Technique’s “Ultimate Funk Throwdown: Prince Vs. Morris Day”, which will continue to be performed on select dates throughout the country.

Don’t miss this great opportunity to see these rising stars in the midwest music scene! Only $5 admission!

SassafraZ is making a stop in Dayton on their Spring tour.

SassafraZ is making a stop in Dayton on their Spring tour.

How to go?

Friday February 26th. 

Jimmie’s Ladder 11

Music 10pm

$5 Cover

Subterranean St Valentine’s Funky Massacre

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12373300_812179338894094_6005434077180712637_nUnlike the chaotic streets of Chicago in the 1920’s where Speakeasy’s were the source of nightlife and the spot for bootleg alcohol, Subterranean invites you and your loved ones to Jimmie’s Ladder 11 for an open celebration to show our appreciation and love of our musical community!

The St Valentine’s Funky Massacre show is FREE for the both longtime and new fans, featuring free toasting, snacks and swag!

Each person will be given a raffle ticket at the door and be entered into a contest where you can win tickets to some festivals that we will be apart of. Thanks to Yes Please Entertainment we have 2 tickets to Hookah in the Hot Tub and thanks to Alchemy House Presents we have 1 ticket at the Alchemy Rising Festival to give away. Winners will be drawn randomly throughout the night and you must be present to win and claim your prize.

New to Subterranean? They approach improvisation with intent. Pushing stylistic boundaries and fearlessly exploring their musical journey while still presenting infectious grooves. They create a unique experience at every live performance making each one a must see!!

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Dayton’s Newest Food Truck: Jimmie’s StrEATery

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Ht5A5mZo_400x400It’s been a long time coming, but we’re happy to announce that Dayton’s newest foodtruck, Jimmie’s StrEATery, will be debuting at Warped Wing Brewing Company this Wed, August 27th at 7:00 pm!

 Jimmie Brandell, the chef and owner of Jimmie’s Ladder 11 got started on his truck last year, thought he’d have it out by the end of last summer, then had a little back surgery and the truck was parked while he recovered.  But good things are worth waiting for and the food coming out of this mobile kitchen should be good!

Here’s the list of street eats  that will be for sale on the truck:

Sandwiches

$8 Fried Green Tomato “BLT”- Green tomatoes beer battered with Warped Wing’s Flying Rye IPA, apple wood bacon, fresh spinach leaves, and Siracha mayonnaise on toasted wheat bread.

$8 Tom’s Turkey- Thinly sliced turkey topped with, creamy coleslaw cut daily, and a sliced hardboiled egg on a toasted hoagie roll.

$9 Blackened Chicken Sandwich- Grilled blackened chicken topped with, apple wood bacon, grilled onions, tomato, Swiss cheese, and Baja white sauce, stuffed inside a toasted hoagie roll.

$9 Arugula Pesto Chicken Sandwich- Grilled chicken topped with arugula pesto, roasted red pepper, asiago cheese, and a balsamic reduction on a toasted hoagie roll.

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$3 French Fries- House cut French Fries deep fried to perfection.

$3 Creamy Coleslaw- Hand cut creamy coleslaw cut daily.

$4 Spinach Salad- Spinach leaves, red onion, cucumber, tomato, feta cheese, with a garlic vinaigrette.

$4 Jimmie’s New Orleans Style Gumbo- Chicken, Andouille sausage, shrimp, and okra