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Thursday, September 16, 2010
Dayton’s hosting a rock lover’s dream weekend
It’s quite the rock-filled weekend in Dayton. If your favorite band isn’t playing locally this weekend, then check out the bands at these bar best bets and discover a new favorite.
Rock Concert Benefit
“2 Lungs 1 Life” is holding a rock fundraiser at McGuffy’s House of Rock to help with their goal of raising $12,000 for the Great Lakes Lung Transplant Fund in honor of 25-year-old Dustin Madden.
Madden, who has cystic fibrosis, is in need of a double lung transplant.
The Impalaz, DJ JC, No Love Lost and Sizter Machyne will perform.
Where: McGuffy’s House of Rock, 5418 Burkhardt Road, Dayton
When: Doors open at 7 p.m., show at 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 17
The bite: $5 for 21 and older, $8 for 18-20.
More info: rockconcert.2lungs1life.org
Classic Rock Night
Carl & The Compensations will turn back the calendar, playing favorites from Pink Floyd, U2, The Pretenders, Bruce Springsteen, Steely Dan, REM, Aretha Franklin, David Bowie, Styx, Led Zeppelin, Elton John, Manfred Mann, Billy Joel, Blondie, The Cars, Tears for Fears, Fleetwood Mac and Aerosmith.
Get there at 8 p.m. for a multi-media performance of Pink Floyd’s classic “The Dark Side Of The Moon” in its entirety.
Where: Talegators, 6720 Far Hills Ave., Centerville
When: 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 17
More info: (937) 424-4858
Dayton Band Playoffs Finals
Whether you’ve been to every playoff round all summer, or you’re just jumping in, watching The Connoisseurs battle Side Show for Dayton music scene supremacy is guaranteed to be a great show.
Where: Canal Street Tavern, 308 E. First St., Dayton
When: 9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 18
The bite: $7
More info: (937) 461-9343
Hot Tub Time Machine Party
Rock it to the ’80s at Vex on Saturday. Get in free before midnight if you’re in ’80s attire. Cash prize for the guy and girl in the best gear. $3 Time Machine drinks all night.
Where: Club Vex, 101 S. St. Clair St., Dayton
When: 10 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 18
The bite: $5 for 21 and older, $7 for 18-20.
If rap is more your thing than rock:
Rapper Appreciation Night
A great opportunity for lovers of the local rap scene to perform, listen, network and show off their skills. Legitimate Music and Locnez Promotions are hosting Rapper Appreciation Night at Stubbies. Performers will include Mdot Lee, 20 & Sheeno, and Problem Child, plus TWS Crew competitive dance team.
Any amateur rappers who want some stage time can perform two songs. Show up early to get a spot.
Where: Stubbies, 722 W. National Road, Vandalia
When: 10 p.m., Friday, Sept. 17
More info: 18 and older welcome, www.myspace.com/stubbiesbar
If you prefer Industrial, Goth and Japanese pop culture:
Harajuku Nights
Vex is throwing a party celebrating everything Harajuku. Anyone dressed in proper fashion styles including gothic lolita, visual kei or decora, as well as cosplayers get $2 off the cover charge.
DJ Kris, Matt Freeman, Infidel-icious, Kurtimus Prime and DJ Cin will be spinning the EBM, Goth, Synthpop, Darkwave and Industrial.
Where: Club Vex, 101 S. St. Clair St., Dayton
When: 10 p.m., Friday, Sept. 17
The bite: $5 for 21 and older, $7 for 18-20.
More info: myspace.com/nightofsyn
Irish music anyone?
Halfway to St. Patrick’s Day Party
Because once a year just isn’t enough, Dublin Pub is celebrating the halfway mark in true St. Patrick’s Day style — with plenty of beer. They’re also hosting a Jameson promotion which can only mean free swag and lots of Irish Whiskey. Plus enter to win a trip to Las Vegas. Live music courtesy of 9 Castle Close.
Where: Dublin Pub, 300 Wayne Ave., Dayton
When: all night, Friday, Sept. 17
More info: www.dubpub.com
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