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The Pullouts at Rip Rap Roadhouse

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Many music fans in recent years have complained that modern music has lost something. Some indefinable quality, common in the musical landscape of decades past, is now missing in the mainstream.

Scott Houchens, songwriter and pianoman of Dayton, Ohio’s “The Pullouts”, wants to give listeners what they lost. The Pullouts’ 2014 album, The Thought of You Waiting on Me, is full of what Houchens describes as “weary songs laced with hope and happy songs with a sad message” that sound like they’d be more at home in your dad’s record collection than on your iPhone.

Blues and Roots Rock Extravaganza in Middletown

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Featuring the following artists and many more with great musical surprises in store!

-Fred Gillespie and the Swamp Bees, with special guests Ashley Baumgarten, Chuck Evans, and Randy Smith present a lively, take-no-prisoners mix of powerful musicianship, strong original material, blues, R&B and classic rock in a tight three-piece format featuring blazing lead guitar and strong vocals.

-Jimmy D. Rogers and I Dig Pig: Jimmy is a long-time regional favorite known for his keyboard mastery and extraordinary songwriting. He specializes in old-time boogie piano, and puts on a lively, engaging performance every time he takes a stage!

-Sister Salem, featuring James Clark and Ferris Gillespie, is an up-and-coming new band which has quickly become a fan favorite in Middletown and the surrounding area. Featuring the sultry vocals of Gabrielle Anais Sears, the smooth vocals of James Clark, and the stellar guitar playing tandem of Ferris Gillespie and James Clark, this band presents an eclectic and entertaining mix of rock, blues, and Americana.

Free parking behind the building off of Broad Street and off of First Street

Dixon’s Violin on the patio at The Brightside

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Join us for a rare opportunity to experience Dixon’s mesmerizing music, as seen on TED.com, at Electric Forest, & Burning Man.
Safety protocols: This is an outdoor event. Attendance is limited to allow for ample social-distancing. Please seat yourself at least 6 feet away from people you don’t live with. Masks are encouraged while entering/leaving the space and should be worn if/when having conversations with people you don’t live with. If you are feeling ill or having any COVID symptoms, please stay home and we will happily honor your refund request. We want you all to be comfortable and safe!

Luv Locz debut album release “Honey & Sage” 4/20 Party

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Buckle up for the highly anticipated debut album release from Dayton reggae band Luv Locz at The Brightside Music & Event venue on 4/20/21!

Please join us for a very special evening celebrating the highly anticipated debut album release “Honey & Sage” by The Luv Locz Experiment. This album is the fruit of years of labor, so we’d love to see you out to support this up-and-coming Dayton reggae band at the newly renovated Brightside Music & Event Venue downtown!

Route 88 Returns to Wings

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Route 88 is a southwest Ohio group fueled by bourbon and great music. Our music appeals to music lovers of all ages and consists of everything from rock to country with a few other surprises in between.

Springboro Reveals Concert in the Park Lineup

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The City of Springboro’s popular Concerts in the Park Series at the North Park Amphitheater, 195 Tamarack Trail, is set to kick off on June 25. Sing along to your favorite tunes as the City of Springboro and Park Board present a terrific lineup that includes 11 FREE concerts. Bring your own seating—we’re ready for summer! Here’s the lineup:

Friday, June 25 Face to Face – Tribute to Elton John & Billy Joel
Saturday, June 26 122nd Army Reserve Band
Sunday, July 4 Elvis Tribute & fireworks display
Tuesday, July 6 Blackwater Band
Friday, July 9 Slippery When Wet –The Ultimate Bon Jovi Tribute
Tuesday, July 13 Fleetwood Gold – Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
Friday, July 16 McGuffey Lane
Tuesday, July 20 Bohemian Funk
Friday, July 23 Hotel California – Original Tribute to the Eagles
Tuesday, July 27 The Little Mermen, featuring all Disney music
Friday, July 30 Resurrection– A Journey Tribute

Tuesday and Saturday concerts start at 7 pm and Friday and Sunday concerts begin at 7:30 pm. New this year is a July 4th concert ending with a fireworks display.

In addition, the City is planning a variety of free entertainment in the outdoor area at Wright Station to start in late June.

In response to COVID-19 restrictions, the City will follow all guidelines from the State which include monitoring the number of attendees, requiring facial coverings and social distancing in the seating areas and food and beverage lines, and providing hand sanitation stations in the concert area. There will be one entrance and one exit for the seating area.