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September 2006
Twelve Tribes and their Midwest Pandemic
Like a bad, yet believable, news headline the title of the new Twelve Tribes disc, Midwest Pandemic, basically says it all. It takes exactly five seconds for vocalists Adam Jackson to cut his lungs out and scream with the intense urgency that a regional plague would incite.
Midwest Pandemic is raw, loud, yet purposeful and prophetic. The maturity is powerfully evident in the song structures, musicianship, and lyrics. Andrew Corpus, Kevin Schindel, Matt Tacket, and Shane Shook (along with Jackson) have successfully captured the raw energy and feeling that the band gives off live and trapped it in a small circular cd.
Tracks like Librium and The Nine Year Tide combine the vigor of the overall mood of the album, yet exploit dynamics and give melody to the chaos. Other songs are just as volatile, but bring a message of hope such as the title track that ends with the lyric “were gonna make it out/ all your fear will come to pass.�
Twelve Tribes will officially release the new album in Dayton at their cd release show Saturday, September 30th at The Foundry. Show starts at 8pm with Vows, Mouth of the Architect, and Zombies Ate My Neighbors rounding out the bill. The new cd will be sold for a special price of $5.00 with purchase of a ticket at the door.
Here is what Jackson had to say about the new record.
KN – Tell me about the title of the new record and what it means?
AJ - Midwest Pandemic is an idea I had based on things going on in the world, and the album is a collection of narratives of those emotions and the underlying apprehension that we feel everyday.
KN –This album defiantly has a live feel to it, is that on purpose?
AJ - Yea, we wanted this album to be heavier and less produced so that the energy of our live show would translate onto the record.
KN – Despite the heaviness of your music you still seem to have a positive message, why did you choose hardcore to convey that message?
AJ - Hardcore started out having a positive message. Bands like Earth Crisis and Strife were very positive. Hardcore is so progressive and emotional that it is perfect for a positive message.
Check out www.myspace.com/twelvetribes for more info on the band and the new release.
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Swearing at Motorists, Dayton’s other woman
I was digging through the downtown library cd collection the other day looking for Swearing at Motorists cds. Their 2006 release, Last Night Becomes This Morning, has been an I-pod top five of mine for months, but I needed some classic Swearing stuff to curve my appetite. I found the album The Fear of Low Flying Clouds. This album is 1 and 2 minute home recorded bliss with low fi charm, and perfect for my current moody and jaded music taste.
Considering that the album is nearly 10 years old, it makes it pretty clear that Dave Dougman, front man and founder of Swearing, is Dayton rock n’ roll royalty. Dave currently lives in Berlin, Germany, but Dayton is a lot closer to him than across the vast Atlantic.
Swearing is coming back to their birthplace to headline next weekend’s Dayton Music Fest for the second consecutive year. The October 7th show, at Gilly’s, will be the first this year in Dayton for the band and will begin an American tour.
Lucky me, I got to talk to Dave via e-mail and here is what he had to say.
KN - This will be the 2nd year that Swearing At Motorists have headlined the Dayton Music Fest, what is it about the music fest that brings you all the way from Berlin to play?
DD - It is quite an honor to be asked to return to the Gem City as a representative of the local music scene, especially since Swearing At Motorists are only able to perform there once a year now. Although I have not been living in Dayton for a few years, it still feels like my hometown, and is the place that has been the inspiration and setting for the majority of my songs.
KN - I heard you might be doing an acoustic set by yourself before you play in the headlining spot, is this true?
DD - Still trying to work out the details, but yes I am hoping to be able to play the all-ages show earlier in the evening at Creative Sound Cafe.
KN - Is playing Dayton any different for you then playing another city?
DD - Of course, because Dayton is where the band started, and where my closest friends and family still live. Some of these people were there when we were just putting out our first cassette and playing to 30 people at the Sub Galley. There is no other city in the entire world that gets me as excited to play like Dayton does.
KN - Will you play any new material? any covers?
DD - The set-list will probably be heavy on songs from the new album, but you never know. If anyone has a request, they should send them to us in the form of a comment at www.myspace.com/swearingatmotorists.
KN - I finally got to pick up Last Night Becomes This Morning a few months ago . What do you hope people take away from it?
DD - I have to tell you, I never think about how a listener might interpret the songs or the album as a whole. In fact, I think it would be pretentious of me to assume anyone is going to listen at all. I have been fortunate that so many people do enjoy the music, but I am not trying to make any statements, or create some new style of music.
KN - What’s the worst part about the road?
DD - Number 1: being away from the one you love.
KN – What is the best?
DD - The time spent onstage.
Go to www.swearingatmotorists.com for more on the band and their tour dates.
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Orange Willard wins playoffs
Simply stated, Saturday night at Canal Street Tavern was wild. It was the finals of the 26th annual Dayton Band Playoffs and arguably the biggest annual music event in town.
The 9pm line to get in the door stretched nearly to the First Street stoplight and wrapped back down Patterson. Inside the drinks were flowing and the energy was electric and quite overwhelming.
First to perform was the all-original, conventional 4-piece rock band, AVO. By performing first, AVO got to play in front of a larger crowd than the other two bands and that was a slight advantage. They mixed classic rock and blues-rock with an up-tempo, modern vibe, and a slight hint of The Black Keys. Their low ranged, charismatic front man belted out songs about women loved and lost in double rhyme schemes and catchy hooks to a receptive and rowdy crowd.
Orange Willard grabbed the middle spot and took the stage to loud applause, flashing cameras, and whistles. They played through a hard rocking set of guitar heavy groove rock with Seattle song structures and a little funk. The hair-slinging vocalists mixed melody and Chris Cornell styled yells in an attractive blend of mood and power. The highlight was the rocked-out version of the Outkast hit, Hey Ya that fired up the crowd and heightened the excitement in the bar.
Drawing the smallest straw was the last band to perform, The Smoky Basement Project. Their loyal fans waited until well after midnight to catch a glimpse of this southern fried acoustic trio that included two busy guitars and a bass. The band played socially conscious story songs about hitchhikers, the homeless, and Hurricane Katrina. They mixed in a mandolin on the bluegrass numbers including a picked and grinned version of Folsom Prison Blues by Johnny Cash. With their fans chanting “DUI,� the band finished their set with their sing along trademarked drinking song Goddamn DUI.
In the end all the bands performed well-rehearsed and moving sets. But like all competitions their had to be a winner. Once all the ballots were counted it was announced over the PA that Orange Willard was the 2006 champ with Smoky Basement Project a close second.
A side note: Congratulations to AVO, Smoky Basement Project, and Orange Willard. Here’s to bright futures all around.
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A new champion will be crowned
AVO, Orange Willard, and The Smoky Basement Project have sat idle for a month awaiting their chance at the big stage. Saturday, September 23rd is the 2006 Dayton Band Playoff Finals and these final three bands will finally get that chance.
Like previous finals, expect a large crowd, no parking, and lots of nervous energy. But, unlike previous finals, this year there is no clear cut favorite to win. Here are a few observations and ideas of what fans can expect.
AVO - Their energy is infectious and this makes them dangerous. AVO’s a very charismatic band and very easy to get behind. Their ability to draw big crowds show after show has really surprised me. If they stay true to what got them here, they will succeed. However, their biggest shortfall is their inexperience. They have only been a band three monthes longer than the playoffs have lasted. They may fold under pressure.
Orange Willard - This final is a long time coming for this hard rock band. They have been a mainstay in the last four playoffs, but this is their first final. The band should use this as motivation to inspire their explosive energy. Expect a some surprises from OW. They have been known to pull out a few recognizable covers. Also expect that their talented frontman could sway swing voters on his own. If I could make one suggestion to OW it would be to play the hot rockers and not the ballads. With only one set to fill, the more you rock the better.
Smoky Basement Project - These guys will really stand out against two hard rock bands. Their musicianship and songwriting are both very sharp. They have a strong set of songs that has really grown since the beginning of the playoffs. Keys to their success include crowd interaction and set time. In most of the previous rounds, SBP has played in the second time slot. When they draw straws Saturday I think it is important that they get that slot and stay in their comfort zone.
The show starts at 9pm at Canal Street Tavern. For more info go to www.canalstreettavern.com.
Let your voice be heard. Make a comment and tell me who you think is going to win.
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Do the Midpoint
An estimated 60,000 music fans are expected to converge on Cincinnati this weekend for the 5th annual Midpoint Music Fest. This very zealous estimation will make this year’s Midpoint the largest to date.
The fans will be entertained by 300 independent bands from all corners of the United States, including Oregon, California, New York, and Florida. The bands will play at 17 different venues within downtown Cincinnati and Over the Rhine. Besides the music Midpoint offers a weekend’s worth of industry seminars and conferences with keynote speakers from within the Industry.
15 of those bands playing Midpoint are from Cinci’s northern neighbor, our fair city of Dayton. The impressive list includes, Captain of Industry, Jayne Saches, Ruetschele, Oxymoronatron, Late Nite Drivers, Shrug, Sleepybird, Jet Kid Committee, Side Show!, Luxury Pushers, The Villians, and others.
For a complete list of all 300 bands, venues and times of concerts, ticket information, and other info go to www.mpmf.com.
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Dayton music fest schedule
Here is the official schedule for the Dayton Music Fest on October 7th. I am posting it so that fans can print it out and have it to take with them to the Fest. This way you will not miss any of your favorite bands. Tell all your friends to come to this blog and print out their own schedules. I will post the schedule again the week of the fest.
SCHEDULE/ Gilly’s (9:30 PM)/ Oxymoronatron, Late Nite Drivers, The American Static, Shrug, Swearing at Motorists.
The Foundry (9:30 PM)/ Sputnik Halo, Yakuza Heart Attack, The Black Cloud, 8-bit Revival, The Story Changes.
Canal Street Tavern (9:30 PM)/ Once-ler, Electric Dots, Murder Your Darlings, Luxury Pushers.
Oregon Express (9 PM)/ Towhee, Northwest Ordinance, The Professors, Lab Partners.
Nite Owl (9 PM)/ Widows Walk, My Latex Brain, The Sailing, Sohio.
The Trolley Stop (9 PM)/ Steven Gullett, Sleepybird, Wil Cope, Joe Anderl and the Universal Walkers, Wes Tirey and the Easy Hearts.
Tumbleweed Connection (9 PM)/ Flyaway Minion, Romance of Young Tigers, Mitch Mitchell’s Terrifying Experience, Wild and Free.
The Pearl (7 PM)/ Atomic Johnny, Vows, Mona.
Creative Sound Cafe/ free all-ages venue.
Pre-party/ Dayton Band Playoffs winner, Kentucky Overflow, Ruetschle. at Canal Street October 6th
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Jodi Jett’s triumphant return to the Midwest
When Jodi Jett sat down with five-time Grammy award winning producer, Elliot Scheiner (Beck, Fleetwood Mac, Flaming Lips), to record the songs for her debut album, entitled Revelations, she was told she sang too pretty. Jett decided she did not want to be “pretty,� and scraped her original vocal tracks and rerecorded them with grit and attitude. Her raw and honest approach is why she has been label the next Patti Smith.
Born and bred deep in the Bible belt of Kansas she moved to New York City shortly after high school, but music was not on her mind. Her strict background kept her in school and got her a day job as a Physicians Assistant.
But Jett fell in love with rock n’ roll and quickly became a local and regional favorite because of her swaggered style and emotional live performances.
This week Jett makes her way back to the calm and quiet Midwest and right through Dayton. She is performing at Canal Street Tavern on Wednesday, September 20th, and then she will make her way south to perform at the annual Midpoint Music Fest in Cincinnati on Friday, September 22nd at Guido’s Corner Tap.
I caught up with Ms. Jett on her way out of the big city and here is what she had to say.
KN – So are you a city girl or a country girl?
JJ - I don’t know I like both the city and the country. I like the openness and culture of the city, but I miss the calmness and discreetness of the Midwest. They have different values, the Midwest is more focused on family, and NYC is more career minded.
KN – You have been called the next Patti Smith, does a title like that bring added pressure with it?
JJ - Well, when I first heard that I was compared to her I cried because I just felt so honored. Smith is amazing not only as an artist, but as a person. I mean she like started an entire cultural movement and so yea I guess that’s a lot to live up to, but it really hasn’t hit me yet.
KN – I noticed that your cd has a touch of country mixed in with the rock. Does that go over well in NY?
JJ - Surprisingly yes. There is a pretty strong alt-country movement going on in New York right now, and that’s the cool thing about New York, there are all these little niches. There is a punk niche and an alt-country niche.
KN – Why did you decide to play the Midpoint Music Fest?
JJ – I haven’t really done the festival thing yet and I thought it would be fun and good exposure. I’m really excited to play it and I hear it is huge.
KN – Will you quit your day job if this rock n roll thing continues like it is?
JJ – Absolutely, growing up my mom pounded into my head that I had to have a job. It is more of those Midwest values. But my passion is with music for sure.
For more on Jodi Jett go to www.JodiJett.com.
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The Sailing, video games, and Skyline Chili
In the last corner booth at the Skyline Chili on Wilmington Pike I found Tech, Gus, James, and Mike of the sonic rock band, The Sailing. The guys were sharing a soda and a smoke, and getting ready to go to the studio to lay down drum tracks for their first full length they are self recording.
The Sailing’s sound is big and mixes soft keys with loud guitars, bass, and dynamic drum lines. They made a name for themselves around the Dayton scene by being the runner-up in 2005’s Dayton Band Playoffs. They did the playoffs again this year, but were knocked out earlier than expected.
The band is gearing up for a prime spot at the Dayton music fest on October 7th, and then a long winter of recording. They have a very dedicated and rather large local following that is dying to get their hands on The Sailing’s first LP.
I joined the band at the corner window booth for a soda, a smoke, and a chance to talk about the music fest, recording, and the playoffs.
KN – This is the first year you guys will play the music fest, is it exciting to be involved?
Mike - It is a real honor, especially to be in the spot were in at the Nite Owl. We have been trying to take over Dayton for so long, and its like were finally there.
KN – Which other bands are you most looking forward to seeing at the fest?
Gus - Yakuza Heart Attack for sure. Flyaway Minion. I guess Captain of Industry and Oxymoronatron dropped out so that sucks.
KN – Well, I know that this year did not turn out the way you planned it, but are you still glad you played the Dayton Band Playoffs?
Tech - Yea, it was fun. Last year was so amazing that we wanted to do it again, and we thought we could win the money.
Mike - This year was fun because we got to play with a lot of our friends like Halos were Found at the Landing Site, Five Deadly Venoms, and Yakuza.
James - We had this dream that the finals would be us, Jet Kid Committee, and Yakuza, but I guess it was not meant to be.
KN – Tell about the new LP your recording?
Tech - We have two ep’s out right now that we are really unhappy with so we hope to really take our time and do this one right. We are trying to have it done by the end of the year.
KN – I noticed by watching you guys that you guys have a thing for video games?
Tech - We have a huge passion for video games and often cover video game music in our set. Its more for us than the fans though like we just finished a version of the closing credits from Gremlins 2 for NES and its not like many people know what it is, but we just want to play it.
Mike - We have kicked around the idea of putting out a whole ep of video game music. Like we cover Sonic the Hedgehog theme and Legend of Zelda.
James - It is just like those guys who write that music are so under appreciated. Their like these talented Japanese composers who need to be recognized.
Check the band out at the Nite Owl on September 24th with Jet Kid Committee and Low Skies (Chicago). For more info got to www.myspace.com/thesailing.
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The weekend is here
The next few weeks are huge for local and regional music. Next weekend is the three day Midpoint Music Festival in Cincinnati and September 23rd is the finals of the Dayton Band Playoffs. Also, do not forget October 7th is the Dayton Music fest. Check back to this blog next week and the following week for a in-depth preview of the Dayton Band Playoff finals, Midpoint, and the Dayton Music Fest. I will also post the offical complete schedule of the Dayton Music Fest so that you can print it out and take it along with you. This way you will not miss any of your favorite bands at the festival.
Here’s a few shows to look out for this weekend.
Friday, September 15th: Early Day Miners (Simply Canadian Records), American Static, and Romance of Young Tigers at The Nite Owl; Friday, Saturday and Sunday, September 15-17th: Todd Synder at Canal Street Tavern; Doug Hart at Oregon Express.
Saturday, September 16th: Gem City Rockers, Onceler, and Atomic Johnny at Oregon Express; Johnny Cash Tribute at The Southgate House; Mission Man at Nite Owl.
Sunday, September 17th: Skip X-Fest and go see The Story Changes, The Plus Ones, and The Late Nite Drivers at The Nite Owl.
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Flyaway Minion in studio
Flyaway Minion might be Dayton’s least pretentious band, and I mean that in the most pretentious way. Tim Pritchard, Patrick Himes, Adam Edwards, Brian Hoeflich, and Brian Greaney, make up this local favorite whose brand of rock music is limitless and simplistic all at the same time. They mix melody driven indie rock with a touch of pop and a few synths, organs, pianos, and harmonies.
Flyaway Minion has taken over Dayton fairly quickly. This past June the band released a new 5-song ep, entitled Evil Press. This diverse mix of classic and indie rock was their follow-up to the band’s debut full length, Fair Travels.
The band is in the studio again recording a new and currently untitled full length. But a couple times in October the band will get of the studio to perform. October 4th the band is in Yellow Springs at the WYSO benefit, and on October 7th the band is one of 35 bands playing in the second annual Dayton Music Fest.
I had a chance to chat with Tim Pritchard (vocals/guitars) about the music fest and being in the studio again.
KN – This year will be your first year to play the music fest. Are you looking forward to it?
TP - Yea were defiantly looking forward to it and we really regret not being apart of it last year. I imagine that after the success of last year’s Fest that this year will be even better.
KN – Which of the bands playing (besides yourself) will you most want to see?
TP - Swearing at Motorists for sure. Also are good friends in Shrug.
KN – From what I have heard from your past recordings I noticed that they are very musically diverse. Is this something you strive for?
TP - We really try not to limit our sound and the sounds we bring into the band. We do not edit anything out of our music and so yea we don’t mind being diverse.
KN – I also noticed that at the same time as being diverse it is also quite simple?
TP - Yea we try to keep songwriting simple so that we can arrange around the structure and ideas easily.
KN – Are you guys working on anything new?
TP - Yea were currently focused on recording new material for a new full length we hope to have out by January.
Grab both of Flyaway Minion’s releases at Gem City Records, CD Connection, and Dingleberry’s. Or buy it online at www.cdbaby.com. Check out www.flyawayminion.com for more on the band
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September and October cd releases
It seems like every band in Dayton is about to release a cd. The next couple monthes is jammed with cd releases and release parties. Here is a quick list of upcoming local releases in September and October. If you are in a band (or know a good local band) who has a cd coming out, hit me with a comment about it so I can post it.
September and October expected releases:
The Professors (in stores now), Sleepybird (Oct. 13th), 8-bit Revival (Oct. or Nov.), Orange Willard (Fall), Twelve Tribes (Sept. 30th), Vows, (Oct. or Nov.), Mona (Sept.), Lab Partners (Fall).
Check back to this blog for cd reviews of these and other local releases.
Where to be this weekend
The obvious choice for music lovers this weekend is the AACW Blues, Jazz, and Culture fest at the Antioch Amphitheater in Yellow Springs. Even if blues is not your favorite, the blues fest is always fun, and the bands are always entertaining. The blues fest will run Friday, Saturday, and Sunday and is $10.
Other Shows to check out:
Friday, September 8th: Flyaway Minion, the Kyle Sowashes, and The Hot Pipes at Oregon Express Friday, September 8th: The Maji and The Sandals at Canal Street Tavern Friday, September 8th: Magnolia Bolthead at Peaches
Saturday, September 9th: Jayne Sachs, Emily Strand, and Tracy Walker at Peaches Saturday, September 9th: Legbone, Only Flesh, and Atomic Johnny at The Brewery (Troy) Saturday, September 9th: Human Reunion, Staggering Statistics, and The Give-ups at Oregon Express Saturday, September 9th: Willie Porter and Natalia Zuckerman at Canal Street Tavern
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Hey local music fans
I really want to hear from all the local music fans and bands. Please let me know what bands and shows you want me to write about. make a comment and let your voices be heard. This blog is here for those interested in local music and those involved in local music. I will cover the events and bands you want me to.
Also, calling all Dayton Band Playoff fans. Were only a little over two weeks away from the finals featuring Orange Willard, AVO, and Smoky Basement Project. Who do you think is going to win?
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Sleepybird’s crazy schedule
There are not very many open dates on the Sleepybird calendar for the next couple months. Later this month the band is slated to play at the Midpoint Music Fest in Cincinnati for the third time. The band is also set for an encore performance at the Dayton Music Fest on October 7th. All the while the band is pressing a brand new full-length ready for an October 13th release.
Nick Tertel, Jamie Legato, Jason Dryden, Dustin Malone, and Elizabeth Landis make up this forward thinking and creative local band. The band blends strings, acoustics, brass, samples, and synths to make captivating art rock.
The new album is entitled All Things Are Mine and is the first recording with the band’s trombone player, Malone. Sleepybird recorded and produced the record themselves and got help from local artist, Amy Kollar Anderson, who designed the cover art. The release show is October 13th at the Goloka Gallery downtown. But, if you cannot wait, check out the band next week, September 15th at the Front Street Galleries for the Art Hop.
I got to talk to Nick about the band’s busy schedule and the music fest.
Kn – You guys played the Dayton Music Fest last year, are you excited to play again?
Nt - We were so surprised by the success of last year’s fest and I think this year will be even better. Yea were really looking forward to it.
Kn – Which band(s) beside yourselves will you be looking forward to seeing at the Dayton Music Fest?
Nt - Well I always enjoy Wes Tirey and My Latex Brain, and I have never seen the Lab Partners, but I hate to elevate any one band over another. The Music Fest is the best of the best and I’m just glad to be included.
Kn –Lets touch on the other festival coming up, the Midpoint Music Fest.
Nt - Midpoint is kind of like band camp. They give us a pass for three nights of music. We have met a lot of great people and made great connections the past two years playing at Midpoint. I cannot wait to play again this year
Kn – The new album, how is it different from your first one, No Flood?
Nt - It is a bit of a switch. We recorded both of the records ourselves so the first one we were still learning what to do and this one we already knew what to do. We also had a lineup change when our first violinists quit, and we added Dustin who plays the trombone. So it is a little like the first one only less violin and more trombone.
Check out the band’s website at www.sleepybird.net
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The Professors release new ep
Once in a while I come across a local band that romances my eardrums and temporarily cures me of my jaded view of music. This time around I have to credit The Professors for doing just that.
The brand new release from The Professors is everything you would expect from this tremendously trashy retrograde rock n’ roll 5-piece. It is fun, raw, hip, and nostalgic. The 6-tracks from the new ep, entitled Get Out Of My Head, will get your hips shaking and your wheels turning with enough energy, bloody beats, and non-filtered vocal wailing for anyone who loves rock music from bands like The Sonics.
Some of the most intriguing tracks on the cd are the horror blues of Hell on Wheels, and the title track, Get Out of My Head. Get Out Of My Head closes out the cd with a distorted bass walk-up, an active organ, and the scratchy voice of Richard Stockton yelling out the hook.
Along with Stockton, The Professors also include Tony Moore (guitar), Nick Yates (organ), Derek Gullett (bass), and Phil Cavenous (drums). The guys got together Sunday, September 3rd at Canal Street Tavern for the official release of the cd. The band is also releasing a 7-inch split with My Latex Brain simultaneously with the ep.
The band will drag their vintage guitars out on October 7th for The Dayton Music Fest. Pick up the ep at Dingleberry’s, Gem City Records, or CD Connection before you head out to see them and bring your dancing shoes.
Check out www.theprofessorslab.com for more on the band.
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8-Bit Revival ready for music fest
The name 8-Bit Revival has been dropped more and more around town of late. The word on the street is that this alt-rock 4-piece is ready to blow. They mix quirky pop hooks with noise, energy, and rock for a unique early 90’s Chicago sound.
They have kept to themselves for most of the summer recording a new full length slated for a fall release. The cd entitled, Under the Fairweather, will be released on the local label Bettawreckonize Media (also includes Joe Anderl and Captain of Industry). It is their follow-up to Up and Atom, their critically acclaimed self released e.p.
8-Bit Revival will take a break from recording to play this year’s Dayton Music Fest on October 7th. They played last year and were one of the dark horse favorites from the fest.
I had a chance to chat with Tim (guitar, keys, voice) from 8-Bit Revival about the music fest and the new record.
KN – Are you guys excited about playing the music fest again this year?
Tim - Last year went super well so we really wanted to be apart of it again. So, yea were really stoked.
KN – Of all the bands playing this year, which one are you most looking forward to see?
Tim - Swearing at Motorists and The Lab Partners mainly, but I think all the bands are pretty good this year.
KN – The new album, when can we expect it to be released?
Tim - The cd is in production and we may even have them ready before the music fest. We are planning a big cd release show in October or November.
KN – How different is the new stuff from the old?
Tim - The new record is actually made up of songs that we wrote of the past two years. We wrote a lot of this stuff with our old bass player and just wanted to get it all on tape so we could start on the new stuff with our new bass player.
KN – I hear a lot of different bands and sounds in your songs, which would you say are the biggest influences for you guys?
Tim - We grew up on the noisy rock of bands like Braid, Sonic Youth, and My Bloody Valentine. I think those types of early 90’s rock bands have really influenced us.
Check out www.8bitrevival.com or myspace.com/the8bitrevival
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What it be
There is a lot of great shows this weekend. Here are a few to check out.
Friday, September 1st - Joan of Arc, Owen, Captain of Industry at The Nite Owl, show starts at 9pm
Friday, September 1st - Canal Street Tavern’s Dayton Band Playoffs consolation show featuring - The Sandals and Sputnik Halo, show starts a 9pm.
Friday, September 1st - Heartless Bastards, Lab Partners, Fairmount Girls at Southgate House.
Friday, September 1st - Wes Tirey and the Easy Hearts at The Trolley Stop.
Saturday, September 2nd - The Story Changes, Koufax, The Forcast at The Nite Owl.
Saturday, September 2nd - Mona, Flyaway Minion at Canal Street Tavern - show starts at 9:30pm
Saturday, September 2nd - The Violet Burning at The Southgate House
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