To me, the start of the Dayton Band Playoffs signal the start of the summer in the Dayton music scene. This year marks the 29th year for the Canal Street Tavern series of concerts that are part friendly competition and part amazing opportunity to hear and be heard by audiences and other musical acts from the area. Past winners include Magic Jackson, Shrug, Brainiac, The Method, just to name a few.

Signups for performers are now open via a downloadable form from Canal Street’s website – you can also pick one up at the club or call 927-228-2450 for more information. Round 1 of the Playoffs will begin later in June – we’ll bring you those dates and all of the standings as the Playoffs unfold here on Dayton MostMetro.com.

Here’s last year’s winners, the Connoisseurs, performing the timely Apocalypse Waltz.

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