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Exciting indie tour at Brightside Sunday Jan 26th

January 23, 2020 By LIbby Ballengee

You know what they say in the live music world: Never miss a Sunday show! This Sunday, January 26th is certainly one of those instances. BravoArtist is bringing an exciting indie tour to The Brightside Music & Event Venue featuring the up-and-coming pop-rock band Mike Mains & The Branches.

Mike Mains and The Branches is a pop-rock band based in Michigan. Since their conception in 2012, the group has built a reputation for their fantastical instrumentation and unforgettable live performances. Mains began writing songs early in his career between shifts at a casino, which is an apt illustration of Mains perspective on life: it’s a comedy, a tragedy, and a fairytale. (Check out their music for yourself at link below).

A big bonus to this particular show: three amazing area bands kicking off an evening of live music: Gabe Maas and the Bruins, The American Landscape and Year of the Buffalo. The best  part? The value. Tickets are only $13 advance, $15 day of show. Such a deal for this amount of raw musical talent!

How to Go?

Where: The Brightside Music & Event Venue (905 E 3rd St, Dayton)

When: Sunday, January 26, 2020. Doors 6pm. Show 7pm.

Who: All ages welcome! Handicapped accessible. On site parking.

Cost: $13 advance. $15 day of show. 

Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mike-mains-the-branches-at-brightside-126-tickets-86353751395

 

 

 

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The 17th Annual HoliDayton features Dayton’s Best Original Rock!

December 26, 2019 By LIbby Ballengee

For local rock fans, one of the holiday season’s most beloved traditions is the 17th annual HoliDayton showcase. This year’s event is happening Saturday December 28th, 2019 at Blind Bob’s Bar. As with years prior, there will be two stages of performances alternating throughout the evening from 8pm to 2am! Come early, stay late and celebrate another year of great Dayton music.

HoliDayton is organized by Mark McMillon, the guitarist for Hawthorne Heights and The Story Changes. Despite his very busy touring scheduling, putting together this Dayton original music mini-festival is one thing he always prioritizes. It’s an awesome way to celebrate being back home for the holidays, see friends and check out old and new bands alike!

The 2019 lineup features lots of rock, punk and straight up fun from The Nightbeast, The Story Changes, Abertooth Lincoln, Legbone, YARDBOSS, New World Natives, Seth Canan & The Carriers, Better Anyway and Business Casuals.

 

How to Go?

The Story Changes will be among the original bands performing at HoliDayton.

When: Saturday December 28th, 2019 starting at 8pm.

Where: Blind Bob’s Bar in the Oregon District

Cost: $10 at the door

Who: 21 and up

Filed Under: Arts & Entertainment, Dayton Music, Downtown Dayton, The Featured Articles Tagged With: Blind Bob's, concert, Dayton Music, Downtown Dayton, holiday event, Holidayton, mark mcmillon, Metal, Oregon District, original, Punk, rock, show, Things to Do

Pop Punk Tour Makes Only Ohio Stop in Dayton on Tue Dec 10, 2019

December 9, 2019 By LIbby Ballengee

Don’t miss the only Ohio stop for two up-and-coming southern Progressive Pop-Punk bands:  Frontside  (North Carolina) and LIKE MIKE (Georgia), with special local guest Gabe Maas and the Bruins!. This exclusive performance is happening on Tuesday December 10th, 2019 at Dayton’s newest music venue: The Brightside! It’s promises to be a fun Tuesday night out!

Frontside is a 3-piece Progressive Pop-Punk band based in the heart of North Carolina. This trio puts a twist on the pop-punk scene. Their music weaves progressive sensibilities and influences, while maintaining traditional song structures. The end result is a new breed of pop-punk that is instantly catchy and technically impressive.

Like Mike hails from Marietta, Georgia, and is making their Dayton debut at this exclusive show! Local openers Gabe Maas & The Bruins kick off the music early at 7:30pm! It’s an early evening of music, with plenty of time to get home for work or school in the morning!

HOW TO GO?

The Brightside – 905 E 3rd St Dayton, Ohio

Tuesday December 10th. Doors 7:30pm. Show 8pm.

Tickets $10 advance:https://www.soundvalleydayton.com/events/pop-punk-from-frontside-and-like-mike

All ages welcome!

 

 

Filed Under: Arts & Entertainment, Dayton Music, DMM's Best Bets, Downtown Dayton, The Featured Articles Tagged With: alternative, concert, Dayton, Dayton Music, frontside, indie, like mike, live music, pop, pop punk, Punk, rock, shows, The Brightside, Things to Do, Venus Child

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

December 3, 2019 By LIbby Ballengee

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

Filed Under: Arts & Entertainment, Dayton Music Tagged With: alternative, Dayton, Dayton Music, hear&see, indie, jimmies ladder 11, live music, pollyanna, pop, Punk, rock, Things to Do

Thanksgiving Weekend features Rock’n’Roll Reunions at The Brightside

November 26, 2019 By LIbby Ballengee

Dayton’s finest guitarists reunite for an exclusive show at The Brightside on Thanksgiving Eve, Wednesday November 27, 2019

Thanksgiving weekend is a time to reunite with friends and family, from far and wide. It holds true for musicians too! This weekend, some very special reunions are happening at The Brightside over the holiday weekend.

On Wednesday November 27th, the weekend kicks off with a showcase that serves to reunite dozen of area’s finest psychedelic rock musicians and their fans for the ultimate Thanksgiving Jam! Dayton music lovers have been attending Werksgiving for years, so while The Werks are taking a break, lead guitarist Chris Houser has invited his friends for an epic line up featuring Subterranean, Kommunity Service (a super group featuring members from The Werks, Boogie Matrix, Subterranean & Arrows of Neon), and Oh Kee Pa performing a tribute to Phish. My advice? Wear comfy shoes and prepare to boogie!

This rockin’ weekend continues with a Black Friday Special on November 29th, which highlights an exclusive homecoming performance by Dayton native Charlie Tipton. He’s been working on his EP in Tennessee and is excited to perform this material with his hometown family! The night is topped off with high energy Blues Rock from Wolf Moon Revival! It’s going to be an incredible night of original Dayton music!

Bonus – both performances will have the Hunger Force Food Truck on site! Their specialty is comfort food, which is perfect for the holiday weekend. So come hungry for this special weekend of live music and reunions with old friends!

HOW TO GO?

Thanksgiving Jam! 

  • Wednesday, November 27, 2019
  • The Brightside (905 E 3rd St, Dayton)
    $10 advance at SoundValleyDayton.com through Tuesday at midnight
  • $15 day of show price
  • All ages welcome!
  • Doors 7:30pm / Show 8:30pm.
    • 8:30pm – Oh Kee Pa (a Celebration of Phish)
    • 10pm – Kommunity Service
    • 11:30pm – Subterranean (music over approx 1am)

 

Black Friday Special!

  • Friday, November 29, 2019
  • The Brightside (905 E 3rd St, Dayton)
    $10 advance at SoundValleyDayton.com
  • All ages welcome!
  • Doors 8pm / Show 9pm.
    • 9pm Charlie Tipton Solo Set
    • 10pm Charlie Tipton Band
    • 11:45pm Wolf Moon Revival (music over approx 1:45am)

Both shows are also produced by Venus Child Productions.

Filed Under: Arts & Entertainment, Dayton Music, DMM's Best Bets, Downtown Dayton Tagged With: Americana, arts, bands, Blues, Brightside, Charlie Tipton, concert, Dayton, Dayton Music, daytonmostmetro, downtown, Downtown Dayton, Food Truck, Holiday, hunger force, ohio, rock, show, Thanksgiving, The Brightside, The Werks, Things to Do, Things to do in Dayton, Venus Child, Werksgiving, Wolf Moon Revival

Bellwether Music Festival Brings the Best of Alternative Rock to Renaissance Festival Grounds

August 8, 2019 By LIbby Ballengee

The 2nd annual Bellwether Music Festival brings the best of alternative rock to the Renaissance Festival Grounds for a two-day, multi-stage extravaganza on August 9th & 10th, 2019. This year’s line-up is stacked with the likes of CAKE, Cold War Kids, Guided By Voices, Katie Pruitt, Real Estate, Beach House, Hailey Knox, Pinback and many more (see full line-up below or schedule here). Plus there is Rock-N-Roll Jousting and silent disco after parties both nights!

Tickets to this incredible festival are currently $69 for a single day pass and $119 2-day general admission. Camping, VIP, and additional ticketing options are available here.  Note: There is a ticket prices increase on August 9th.

Address to venue: 10542 OH-73, Waynesville, OH 45068

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THURSDAY PRE-FEST PARTY:
6pm-8:30pm – Blues Power
8:30-9:30pm – AJ & The Woods
10pm-11:30pm – Comedy Show with Kevin Downey Jr., Mark Riccadonna, Joshua Ryan
11:30pm-1am – Maria Carrelli

FRIDAY PERFORMANCES:

CAKE

Katie Pruitt

Real Estate

Cold War Kids

Quiet Hollers

We Are Scientists

Twin Shadow

Saint Aubin

The Brook & The Bluff

Caroline Rose

Frederick The Younger

Eldren

Friday After Party:

11am-12:30pm – TOBACCO (DJ Set) 

12:30am-3am – Silent Disco in the Campers’ Village

Silent Disco DJ: Firecat 451

 

Saturday Night Performances:

Beach House

Hailey Knox

Pinback

Guided By Voices

Young Heirlooms

Sego

STRFKR

Ring

Multimagic

Black Moth Super Rainbow

Souther

Fern Murphy

Saturday After Party:

11am-12:30pm – STRFKR DJ Set 

12:30am-3am – Silent Disco in the Campers’ Village

Silent Disco DJ: Firecat 451

Filed Under: Dayton Music, The Featured Articles Tagged With: alternative, annual, Bellwether, camping, Comedy, concert, Dayton Music, festival, Guided By Voices, live music, Renaissance, rock, Things to Do, Waynesville

Nashville Rock Band at Brightside

June 20, 2019 By LIbby Ballengee

Alternative rock fans are in for a treat this Sunday June 23rd with a showcase of up-and-coming bands at Dayton’s newest music venue, The Brightside Music & Event Venue.  Better Off is on tour from Nashville. They’ll be  rockin out with area original bands Weathervein, Overgrow and Better Anyway.

The great things is that fellow music promoter, Ian Baldwin made playlists to get you in the mood for this exciting upcoming show! Check out links to custom lists for Apple Music and Spotify below.

How to Go?

The Brightside Music & Event Venue – 905 E 3rd St Dayton OH 45402

Sunday June 23, 2019. 7pm Doors

$10 advance tickets here

All ages!

Check out the music at links below!

Apple Music Playlist

https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/better-off-at-the-brightside-6-23/pl.u-YGXgHxWrGXY?fbclid=IwAR0l5r64osdTVmDwZ-XEoAf0hKm3iiJ37rkF_xxk-0gOxK_YK_ndvHvCEJE

Spotify Playlist

Filed Under: Arts & Entertainment, Dayton Music, Downtown Dayton, The Featured Articles Tagged With: alternative, bands, bar, better off, Brightside, concert, Dayton, Dayton Music, Dayton Ohio, daytonmostmetro, downtown, Downtown Dayton, rock, Sunday, Things to Do, Things to do in Dayton, weekend

Rockin’ out to support Ronald McDonald House of Dayton!

April 9, 2019 By LIbby Ballengee

This weekend, April 12-13, 2019, you can rock out to a 2-night music event and fundraiser for the Ronald McDonald House. Come for one or both nights of this special event at the new Brightside Music & Event Venue!

Friday night serves as the pre-party for Saturday night’s main event. There you’ll enjoy an extra special Happy Hour, which kicks off at 4:30pm, featuring a tasting from Cutwater Spirits and food available from Godfather’s Pizza. Music starts at 6pm with Last Call Trio, featuring special guest Danny Voris. At 8pm you can witness the 6 year old piano sensation Avett Ray (as seen on CBS News, Good Morning America, People, Inside Edition). At 8:30pm, the Kerry Smith Band rehearses for their big show on Saturday. Tickets are $10 advance, $15 at the door. VIP ticket $30 (includes Saturday night ticket too + reserved seating) More info here.

Saturday night is the main event! Doors open at 6pm. Harvest Mobile Cuisine will be here and have food available for purchase. Avett Ray is back with another performance at 7pm. At 8pm, the Kerry Smith Band takes the stage for this rare reunion show. General admission tickets for Saturday are $15 advance, $20 at the door. VIP ticket $30 (includes Friday night ticket too + reserved seating.) More info here.

This is going to be a fantastic weekend for rock’n’roll fans, and a fabulous way to support Dayton’s Ronald McDonald House!

Filed Under: Arts & Entertainment, Dayton Food Trucks, Dayton Music, Downtown Dayton, The Featured Articles Tagged With: avett ray, bands, benefit, Brightside, charity, Dayton, Dayton Music, Dayton Ohio, downtown, Events, fundraiser, kerry smith, rock, Ronald McDonald House, Things to Do, Things to do in Dayton

Celebration of liFe at Blind Bob’s on Saturday

April 8, 2019 By LIbby Ballengee

One of the things I admire most about the Dayton music community, is its ability to bring everyone together and to lift each other up. This Saturday April 13th is no exception with the Celebration of liFe concert at Blind Bob’s Bar.

Organizers explain: “One year ago, our community lost a beacon of light. In memory of our dear friend Fe Meier, please join us for Celebration of liFe. To honor her smile, kindness and memory, all proceeds will be donated to NAMI Montgomery County Ohio. NAMI is dedicated to providing peer support, education and advocacy to individuals and families affected with mental illness.”

The night’s lineup includes local rock bands Abertooth Lincoln, Kelly Renea Hanus, Weathervein, VICE ON VICTORYandSmall Words. The show is $5 at the door, although additional donations are gladly accepted! This is a 21+ event. Doors 9pm. Music till 2am.

Want to donate but can’t attend? Please visit www.nami-mc.org. Want to help but can’t donate? Call a friend or loved one and tell them five amazing things about themselves. Give someone a hug. Make sure that YOU are taking care of your mental health and reaching out to others when you need to. You are never a burden. You are never too much. YOU ARE LOVED.

Filed Under: Arts & Entertainment, Charity Events, Community, Dayton Music, Downtown Dayton, The Featured Articles Tagged With: alternative, bands, benefit, Blind Bob's, celebration of life, Dayton, Dayton Music, Dayton Ohio, downtown, Events, Fe Meier, Metal, rock, Things to Do, Things to do in Dayton

Rock N Green Tomato Fest June 8th, Vendors needed !

March 5, 2019 By The Food Adventures Crew Leave a Comment

Ryan Roth and the Comeback Special Return

The green tomatoes will be frying again this summer in Miamisburg and the Elvis tribute band is tuning up.  Saturday, June 8th will be the 9th Annual Rock n Green Tomato Festival. 

There will be live music, food, kids activities, cornhole, hamburgers, and even a hula hoop and pie contest!

Free admission as always,  this family oriented fest will take place at Riverfront Park in downtown Miamisburg, behind Ron’s Pizza.

The event’s main sponsor is Mid USA Credit Union.

Expecting a big crowd this year

CRAFT AND BUSINESS VENDORS NEEDED !!
– Deadline to signup is June 1st, 2019

The festival is in need for craft and local vendors!  Booth spaces are 12 x 12 and only cost $50 for the day.  You are not allowed to sell food or drinks.  Food vendor booths are different and are available at $150.  You are expected to be there from 10am until 10pm unless sever weather persists.  For vendor info, or to sign up and register, for a booth please download the form and send it in per the instructions HERE.

 

Green Tomato Pie Baking Contest returns

HERE’S THE SKINNY on THE ROCK N GREEN TOMATO FESTIVAL:

— THE FESTIVAL IS SATURDAY, JUNE 8th FROM NOON- 11PM

— Live Music all day with the final band at 7:30pm being Elvis tribute band Ryan Roth and the Comeback Special.

— 10 Food Trucks /Food Vendors will include The Hamburger Wagon who for the first time in 106 years, will offer an option of green tomato on their burger !!   Also, Ron’s Pizza will have a booth selling Fried Green Tomatoes and Fried Green Tomato Pizza.

Kids Bouncy House and Pony rides in 2019

— At 11:30am Check in begins for the Cornhole Tournament with $250 Cash Grand Prize – SIGN UP HERE

— Kids games –  Bouncy House, Pony Rides, etc..

— There will be a Dunk Tank where you can soak it to Miamisburg Coaches and Athletes – proceeds go to Miamisburg Athletics

— At 2pm you have to sign-up or watch the Hamburger Eating Contest hosted by the Hamburger Wagon.

— At 2:30 pm is the Hula Hoop contest !  Trophy to the winner !

$250 will be paid to the cornhole winners

— Green Tomato Pie Baking Contest –5pm – judging by The Food Adventure Crew at the stage at 5pm..  Local restaurants and amateur chefs battle it out for the top 3 trophies.  Leftover pieces of pie will be sold to benefit the Miamisburg Athletic Boosters.

— Ron’s Pizza Tavern will be celebrating by selling Green Draft Beer in the dining room, bar area and on the patio

That is a full list of activities expected at the Rock n Green Tomato Festival.

All the rock, fun, food and Green Tomatoes you can take in a day !

FREE admission and family friendly as always – mark your calendars and tell your vendor friends to sign-up and pay by JUNE 1st .

Fried Green Tomatoes

Dunk Tank

Hamburger Eating Contest

hula hooper

The famous Hamburger wagon

Burger eating Champ 2016

Expecting 2000-4000 people

A double from the Hamburger Wagon

Mrs Pickles Green Tomato Pie Entry

Lots of eating for listening and eating

Ryan Roth leads the best Elvis Tribute ever ..

The Ice Cream Trolley is expected to attend

Filed Under: Dayton Dining, Food Adventures, The Featured Articles Tagged With: Dayton Music, festival, green, green tomato, hamburgers, miamisburg, River, rock, rockngreen, rons, tomato, tomatoes

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