By Fan

September 27, 2010 12:17 PM | Link to this

Spungewurthy!!!

By MIA

September 27, 2010 12:57 PM | Link to this

So where are The Fries, Stranger, This Side Up, or 5 Story Plunge? Of course, the results mean nothing when some of the biggest names aren’t even on the list, but Shadowlife for me, baby!

By who

September 27, 2010 1:46 PM | Link to this

where’re Michael Locke & the Repeat Offenders?!?!? They can’t be touched!

By Da Truth

September 27, 2010 1:47 PM | Link to this

Best band I’ve ever seen in town is BLUE:30. Unbelievable sound from 2 instruments & 3 vocalists. Once again, it’s a pretty-boy contest.

By hahaha

September 27, 2010 2:56 PM | Link to this

hahaha pretty boy contest. there’s like fifty bands on the list.

By MommaJ

September 27, 2010 3:47 PM | Link to this

Caught “Emily and the Lost Cat Ramblers” at Canal Street last Friday. They really rocked! Lots of original music, some well known songs, very interesting musical mix. Dynamite lead vocalist!

By CJMRO

September 27, 2010 7:53 PM | Link to this

Where is Crazy Joe and the Mad River Outlaws or just Joe? I don’t think that anyone on this list has been featured in Guitar Player Magazine or Vintage Guitar like Joe. Oh well.

By KLMB

September 28, 2010 6:19 AM | Link to this

Whoever wrote this list did not include Mona or Needmore - two Dayton bands that are BLOWING UP right now. Mona is on a UK tour, and Needmore just released a single to NATIONAL radio. This contest should be taken down until research is conducted.

By yeddi18

September 28, 2010 6:44 AM | Link to this

Pollard…..nuff said.

By KAW

September 28, 2010 10:33 AM | Link to this

Citizens Unrest Rocks!! Great lead vocals!! Jennifer was a winner in Dayton Icon contest. Outstanding singer and so Hot!! Jeff is so talented with his musical instruments and vocals. Mike hits those drums like no other. Pat does a hella of a job on base. Bruce is one of the most talented on the keys I have ever seen!! Vote for them!!

By Corky

September 28, 2010 1:09 PM | Link to this

Shrug : -)

By Candace

September 28, 2010 1:22 PM | Link to this

What about Me & Mountains???

By cindy

September 28, 2010 2:35 PM | Link to this

uh, an alphabetical list might be nice.

By Ben Havdahl

September 28, 2010 2:42 PM | Link to this

Dirty Socialites!!!!!!!

By Big Fan

September 28, 2010 2:53 PM | Link to this

The Motel Beds ROCK! And Derl is one sexy guitarist. He shredz!!!

By tim

September 28, 2010 4:35 PM | Link to this

do i have to vote for astro fang AND astrofang?

By Gruntled

September 28, 2010 4:51 PM | Link to this

Some very key bands missing and a few other noteworthy ones…. Mouth of the architech ?? Radcompany sok raging nathans 8bit sound for language breakyourself bywayof sunstorm newvega kuan auburndale just off the top of my head some might be on the list already I cant remember it all but all these bands bring a decent crowd to blind bobs

By J.R.

September 28, 2010 5:05 PM | Link to this

Where is Blue:30 on the list? have seen them a bunch of times! Most interactive and fun band in the area!

By Mattheu

September 28, 2010 8:24 PM | Link to this

Okay seriously…….why are Needmore, Audible Influence, and Mona not on here. They are the top bands in Dayton by a long shot. What a political load of crap.

By Stevie Crawford

September 28, 2010 8:25 PM | Link to this

There is a new band to the scene that is kicking tail! “Sick Delicious” featuring Cassandra Silvers on vocals, Stevie (me) on lead guitar, (formerly The Paul David Bach Band) and the rest of the boys filling out drums, bass, and 2nd guitar. You all gotta hear Cassandra’s vocals!! She is poised to dominate the females around here!!! Lata!

By Genghis

September 28, 2010 8:57 PM | Link to this

Seriously? You left Me & Mountains off this list? Their music is the best sound ever to come out of this town.

By Susie Creamcheese

September 28, 2010 9:02 PM | Link to this

Where is drexel?

By anemone

September 28, 2010 10:05 PM | Link to this

You seriously excluded Me & Mountains? That’s just sad.

By Catherine

September 28, 2010 10:44 PM | Link to this

Why isn’t the “Warehouse Sound Project” listed on the best entertainment for live bands in the Dayton area? They’re a great band and draw a crowd everytime they play! They will be at the Dayton Mall Frickers on Oct.22, and 23rd 2010.

By mdw

September 28, 2010 11:30 PM | Link to this

For all of you that are asking what about this band or that band!! Duh!! You were suppose to nominate them to get on the list!!!!!!!!!!!!

By Richard D.

September 29, 2010 7:03 AM | Link to this

BONNEVILL*E

By One who's reading posts

September 29, 2010 8:09 AM | Link to this

People! It’s a fun poll, not American Idol. You don’t win anything but bragging rights! No record deal, no money, nothing.there are so many bands in Dayton that are not on the poll and are persuing real recognition by trying to land a deal. They could care less about this poll, so let’s not get too upset because your pals aren’t on here!!Lot’s of talent in this town and you’re only seeing about 30% of who’s out there. Have fun!!!!

By CrazyKeys

September 29, 2010 8:59 AM | Link to this

Matter of Chance Melts Faces!!! Enough said.

By BeBe

September 29, 2010 9:07 AM | Link to this

LOVE

By NO EGO'S ALLOWED

September 29, 2010 11:52 AM | Link to this

We’re just a bunch of musicians who get to play and have fun in our great city of dayton!Remember the people who make this possible for us!OUR FANS!So just relax and enjoy your favorite band no matter who they are or where they place!

By JT

September 29, 2010 2:33 PM | Link to this

Quite a few good ones on here. Wish I knew them all. Great that there’s plenty of activity in music for Dayton. Voted Skilless Villains — great group of guys, great times in Oregon District.

By :)

September 29, 2010 6:54 PM | Link to this

What about Betty Lane?? Awesome instrumentation, not to mention a fantastic lead singer! They should be on this list.

By Kayla

September 29, 2010 8:43 PM | Link to this

Just because your friend is in a band does not make them Dayton’s best band. These polls are always laughable.

By JMH

September 29, 2010 8:43 PM | Link to this

I think they should have a best original band and a best cover band catergory

By Nameless

September 29, 2010 8:59 PM | Link to this

Agree — tough to compare a great cover band to an original band, and both have their place.

By Stumpy

September 30, 2010 1:30 AM | Link to this

The Stumps have been around longer than some of these bands members have been alive, they rocked Go 4th and the lead player has a talkbox, need I say more? Wish they would play some different places though!

By weeg

September 30, 2010 8:37 AM | Link to this

This band are true professionals that have been around for a long time. Thanks for a great summer of entertainment and fun. See you next year. YOU ROCK !

By weeg

September 30, 2010 8:49 AM | Link to this

The Stumps are the best band in Dayton. This band are true professionals and have been playing for a long time. Thanks for a Great season of entertainment and fun. YOU ROCK.!!!!

By The Hit King

September 30, 2010 10:37 AM | Link to this

HEY DAYTON, WAKE UP: GUIDED BY VOICES

By Jenny

September 30, 2010 1:17 PM | Link to this

Skilless Villains!!!! Love them and Brad rocks!!!!

By Oh Well

September 30, 2010 3:22 PM | Link to this

Sleep Fleet!

By Dave

September 30, 2010 4:29 PM | Link to this

blaxeed

By ActiveDayton.com

September 30, 2010 5:53 PM | Link to this

Just a reminder to all: The best way to get your favorites on any of our Best of Dayton lists is to nominate them! We take nominations for any given category up until 11 a.m. the day the poll starts (usually on Mondays).

By Daytonian

September 30, 2010 9:04 PM | Link to this

What about Touch, Darron Bell group

By Dave

September 30, 2010 10:51 PM | Link to this

MAPUTO! Local smooth jazz group….not your same old same old. Check em out!

By Mary

October 1, 2010 7:40 AM | Link to this

Wow-the top band is a cover band. Yea for original music.

By Jeromy Owens

October 1, 2010 9:51 AM | Link to this

THE WERKS!! www.thewerksmusic.com

By Lyly Runner

October 1, 2010 10:06 AM | Link to this

Where is Lyle or since I’m a solo artist I don’t count? And where’s my band Paradijm Shift? I’ve been playing in Dayton for 5 years… www.myspace.com/lylesmusic

By Your Mom

October 1, 2010 10:20 AM | Link to this

I wanna see Paradijm Shift

By James

October 1, 2010 10:30 AM | Link to this

Oh man… just saw Mercury Mouth last night at Canal Street and I was blown away. These kids got something special and it rocked the house…you gotta check em out!

By David

October 1, 2010 10:35 AM | Link to this

Oh man, I can’t believe anyone cares about this at all, besides, the bands that don’t even write songs are going to crush everyone.

By Lyle

October 1, 2010 10:49 AM | Link to this

It’s the 1st I’ve heard of this today.. I don’t care about winning this but it sure would of been nice to be nominated for my solo music and my band Pardijm Shift.. Oh well maybe next year.. Mercury Mouth did rock last night at Canal Street that’s a fact.. So many genres of music.. Not really a fair poll.. I mean The Jackalopes are freaking awesome and a lot of these other bands are also.. The Professors.. Emily and the Lost Cat Ramblers. I vote for everyone on the ballot..

By Uncle Ted

October 1, 2010 12:11 PM | Link to this

Last Call ROCKS! I’ve travelled all the way from Tampa, Fl to see them play. That Evan Wheeler dude is friggin Awesome.

By Uncle Ted

October 1, 2010 12:13 PM | Link to this

Last Call ROCKS! I’ve travelled all the way from Tampa, Fl to see them play. That Evan Wheeler dude is friggin Awesome.

By admin

October 1, 2010 1:48 PM | Link to this

Remember… as stated in the rules… admin is WATCHING how fast votes come in and from where. You CAN be Disqualified.

By Anon

October 1, 2010 2:17 PM | Link to this

Admin wasn’t watching the ‘Best Bar for Beer’ Poll….lots of weird voting patterens and 12 votes in the last few seconds to win by 7 votes, very very ODD.

By wow

October 1, 2010 3:28 PM | Link to this

wow teach me how to get 100 votes in a day by only playing a couple shows a year. amazing. last years winners did it too.

By Erin

October 1, 2010 4:20 PM | Link to this

Well, considering the guitar player had a bone marrow transplant this year, it kind of knocked us out of our rotation. But the three years prior, we averaged 130 shows a year. We just found out we were on here late last night so all we did was let our fans know via Facebook and emails. Thanks to all of the Higgins/Madewell fans who are voting. It mean so much to us to know you haven’t forgotten us. The last year has been very challenging.

By Penny

October 1, 2010 6:14 PM | Link to this

Higgins and Madewell is Our Best Local Band….Good Luck and Best Wishes for the Future…

By Lissa

October 1, 2010 6:26 PM | Link to this

Love Jeff and Erin! Higgins/Madewell should be the top band…..they have rocked for several years and their comeback this fall was awesome! Way to go Jeff and Erin! Even if you do not make the top band you know in all our hearts you always will be!

By Donna Clark

October 1, 2010 8:14 PM | Link to this

Higgins and Madewell are the best, if you had a bad day at work or just want to enjoy some beautiful music, this is the group, they are always friendly, kind and a hoot to watch. Noone like higgins & madewell

By Deb Ross

October 2, 2010 9:59 AM | Link to this

There are a lot of excellent bands listed here. We go to see several of them as much as we can. Higgins Madewell have so MUCH more than unbelievable talent. When they play you feel as if they are playing just for you. This IS soul music. They are always quick to thank everyone & once again I must reiterate…NO… THANK YOU! No. 1 in our hearts!

By Deb Ross

October 2, 2010 10:16 AM | Link to this

One more thing. They do cover excellent songs..however it is their original music that we all wait to hear. They will fill your “love tank” & you will feel “like a stone” skipping across a quiet lake!! So glad to have you back Jeff! We love, Jimmy & Jason too!

By PAUL DAVID BACH

October 2, 2010 10:26 AM | Link to this

Higgins & Madewell is one of the best bands i have ever herd and injoy seeing thim play and do there show+ thay are just great people

By Cat

October 2, 2010 12:12 PM | Link to this

THE WERKS!!! Hands down the best ever & put ya in a fantastic dancin’-groovin’ mood no matter what!

By Joe

October 2, 2010 2:00 PM | Link to this

No Guided By Voices?!? Robert Pollard?!? What about Esther Caulfield Orchestra? This list is incomplete

By Hmmm?

October 2, 2010 2:27 PM | Link to this

NO FRIES BAND, Stranger, White Rabbit? Come on, this Poll is a Major joke!

By Glus

October 2, 2010 5:13 PM | Link to this

I like The Elderly Boys

By Freak

October 2, 2010 11:38 PM | Link to this

Emily & The Lost Cat Ramblers gets my vote! check ‘em out at myspace.com/thelostcatramblers

By Joby

October 3, 2010 12:06 AM | Link to this

Mercury Mouth is 0.35% (8 votes) in one listing and 0.26% (6 votes) in another listing… that’s messed up… you would think that they could have had just a single listing for them. This whole poll is off now…

By bob u

October 3, 2010 12:33 AM | Link to this

This list blows and so does most of the bands on it. The best talent in this town is not on this list. this is a list of fag boys.

By Locash

October 3, 2010 4:37 AM | Link to this

Skilless Villains get my vote! Those guys always put on a great show and that keyboard player tears it up. Keep on keepin on.

By kenny

October 3, 2010 10:41 AM | Link to this

No matter who wins or loses dayton is the best city for live music! Rock on! thanks

By pspraul

October 3, 2010 3:46 PM | Link to this

just because your band didn’t make the list, don’t hate on the ones that did. Many hours of practice go into making a good band and it’s nice to see some of that effort recognized. Lots of bands weren’t on the list, but I also saw names I’ve never heard of, which is good advertising to listen to some of these other bands. Good luck to all

By Conor

October 3, 2010 7:10 PM | Link to this

With mercury mouth, accidentally has our name twice, please fix and combine the votes.

By Combzee

October 4, 2010 9:21 AM | Link to this

A lot of great talent on here, not so muchin the comment section though. Next year; pay attention. Higgins and Madewell are doin it. Would like to see The Alabastards a little higher on the list…maybe next time.

By Spungewurthy

October 4, 2010 10:17 AM | Link to this

Congrats to all who keep LIVE music happenin in Dayton! Nice work everybody! If you don’t recognize some names on the list, get out and check em out!

By Erin

October 4, 2010 3:14 PM | Link to this

Thanks to everyone who voted for Higgins/Madewell. Not sure if Jeff knows yet so I am trying to get ahold of him to tell him the news!! What a bright spot at the end of a really hard time in his life. See you guys soon.

By Carla

October 13, 2010 2:15 AM | Link to this

Someone mentioned Betty Lane. They are good, but they play the same songs as the band the singer was in before.

By Daytona Explora

October 16, 2010 12:36 AM | Link to this

Dayton Fail.

By impower insurance group

December 9, 2010 11:03 PM | Link to this

Great writing! You might want to follow up to this topic!!

By Kools

March 9, 2011 9:26 PM | Link to this

How about Gem City Starship,Reel 2 Real,Delvons,The Bad Bunch, Young Underground and Rawfunk..