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Did you know that if you like the big-name band Death Cab for Cutie, you'll probably like the Dayton-based band Towhee? Check out our match-up tool to find the local band that matched your taste. More »
Great music is being made in Dayton. Meet some of the people who are making it — from indie to blues to rap. More »
Featured artist: Ruckus Roboticus says his sound mixes Deee-Lite and Beck. We couldn't make that up. More »
Dayton has a rich musical history, but never had one distinct sound. The region is known equally well for exporting indie rock, funk and roots music styles to the world. To give the uninitiated a taste of what the region has to offer, here's a sampling of some of the best local albums released between 1970 and now. More »
"Back to the '80s," an area premiere, opens Friday, Nov. 6, for three weekends in Kettering. The retro show is an account of 1989 high school senior class, as recalled by a man in his 30s. Unrequited love, popularity (and its opposite), a debate about CDs replacing cassette tapes, student elections, a stolen speech, new kids in school and an English teacher in a magazine centerfold are among the plot lines. There are 20 songs, including "Footloose," "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun" and "You Give Love a Bad Name." Like, totally awesome! » More
Miserly Ebenezer Scrooge must face uncomfortable truths when three Christmas spirits take him on a journey through his past, present and future. More »
The Miami Valley is blessed with plenty of hidden restaurant gems. These eateries are in out-of-the-way places or sometimes simply tucked into the back of your mind, but are definitely worth checking out. More »
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