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Big hair, big tunes accent ‘Rock of Ages’
Expect nothin' but a good time as the latest national tour of the 2009 hit jukebox musical "Rock of Ages" receives its local premiere at the Schuster Center on Tuesday and Wednesday as a special Star Attraction courtesy of the Victoria Theatre Association. The recipient of five Tony Award nominations ...
A welcome home to pop/rock singers embracing country
The majority of my friends are not country music fans, which may lead you to ask, “Then why are they your friends?” Here’s the deal, I just let them keep hating and thinking that they don’t like country, when it fact they do, and have for years. You may hear ...
The top 10 things to do this week
1) A World A’fair Each spring for four decades, A World A’Fair has provided Daytonians with the opportunity to sample a cross-section of international culture without bothering with pesky airport lines or hassles with customs officials and this year is no exception. The long-running festival returns to the Dayton Convention ...
Blues Hall of Famer discusses honor
Joe Louis Walker was cleaned out at the International Blues Music Awards in Memphis on May 9. He didn’t win any of the four categories he was nominated for — B.B. King Entertainer of the Year, Contemporary Blues Album of the Year, Contemporary Male Blues artist and the Gibson Guitar ...
Concert announcements: Justin Timberlake coming to Columbus
Each week, we compile a complete listing of upcoming concerts and new concert announcements to save you time and help you plan your social calendar. HOT TICKETS Justin Timberlake is coming to Columbus, and tickets go on sale Friday at noon. The show is Nov. 16 at Nationwide Arena, 200 ...
4 Babes to share Mid Life Vices
Mix comedy and music and divide by Four Bitchin’ Babes and you have Mid Life Vices.Four Bitchin’ Babes return to Springfield with their latest musical revue, Mid Life Vices, at the Clark State Performing Arts Center’s Kuss Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. Friday.The show is part of the Clark State Performing ...
Dayton band The Werks is taking the country by storm - one festival at a time
If there is one thing you will never heard said about The Werks (or its members) it is that they don’t work hard. The Dayton band is on the road, out playing with friends, recording an album or generally just immersed in music nearly 100 percent of their lives. This ...
Sheryl Crow performs private show at Cox Media Group Ohio headquarters
Rocker Sheryl Crow is now more than a little bit country; she’s completely crossed over. The singer arrived at Cox Media Group Ohio’s headquarters in Dayton about 4:30 this afternoon and is performing for the company’s staffers and 10 K99.1FM listeners and their guests. Prior to the show, K99.1FM host ...
Concert announcements: Artists coming to the area
Tickets are on sale at the individual venues and all Ticketmaster outlets, except where noted.The Basement391 Neil Ave., Columbuswww.promowestlive.com, (614) 461-LIVE (5483)Recently announced: Trapt, June 11Upcoming: Joe Robinson, May 17Bogart’s2621 Vine St., Cincinnatiwww.bogarts.com, (513) 872-8801Recently announced: Kelly Rowland, June 22Upcoming: Insane Clown Posse, May 13; Foals, May 14; Falling in ...
Milwaukee to Vietnam and now Cincinnati and Dayton
Breaking into the music industry has never been easy, but apparently it has now grown so onerous that some of our talented aspiring musicians are fleeing to the Third World. A few years ago, twentysomething Milwaukee native Brett Newski, having split from his previous band and desiring a change, booked ...
The top 10 things to do this week
1) Urban Nights You never know what will happen on Urban Nights. Like a fingerprint, each mounting of the twice-yearly event is distinct. However, change will certainly be in the air when an estimated 30,000 people turnout for the spring installment of this popular downtown street party in downtown Dayton ...
Clint Black Q&A: acoustic shows, excess material
It has been eight years since Clint Black released a new album, but don’t for second think he has retired. The country superstar is busier than ever. Presenting an acoustic band concert at Clark State Performing Arts Center in Springfield on Wednesday, May 15, Black has expanded his resume to ...
Concert announcements: a look at artists coming to the area
Tickets are on sale at the individual venues and all Ticketmaster outlets, except where noted.The Basement391 Neil Ave., Columbuswww.promowestlive.com, (614) 461-LIVE (5483)Upcoming: Trixie Whitley, May 8; Joe Robinson, May 17Bogart’s2621 Vine St., Cincinnatiwww.bogarts.com, (513) 872-8801Upcoming: Oily Murs, May 4; Limp Bizkit, May 5; Insane Clown Posse, May 13; Foals, May ...
Could Dayton get 2 funk museums?
Dayton could be the home of not one, but two museums celebrating funk music if plans proceed.
Local band makes Sports Illustrated
Like a lot of sports fans, Joe Anderl of Kettering always dreamed of getting mentioned in Sports Illustrated. He just never imagined it would be for being in a band.
George Jones seemed like one of the family
My heart is saddened with the passing of a family member. I hadn’t seen him since last summer, but he didn’t have time to talk and seemed a bit tired. I last spoke to him in 2007 when he, my dad and mom all had a pleasant, but brief, conversation ...
The top 10 things to do this week
1) Free Comic Book Day Comic books still wield plenty of power in Hollywood, but there are still a lot of people not hip to the original source material inspiring blockbuster film franchises such as “The Avengers” and “Batman” and television programs such as AMC’s “The Walking Dead” and the ...
Metal pioneers descend on McGuffy’s
Fear Factory isn’t the most commercially successful metal band working today, but there’s no disputing its considerable musical influence. Here’s some background on the group, performing at McGuffy’s House of Rock, 5418 Burkhardt Road, Dayton, at 8 p.m. Friday. Early days: The band formed as Ulceration in 1989 but changed ...
School of rock to rock out on stage
After years of conducting music lessons at Hauer Music, Rob MacPherson recognized the need for another form of instruction providing full-immersion into the music-making process. In 2003, the Dayton-based musician launched Rock Music Camp, a three-month program geared toward youth ages 6 to 18. MacPherson, 49, is presenting a 10th ...
Leader of the ‘band’ steps to the forefront
Local musician Ricky Terrell has been promoting Starving in the Belly of the Whale as a viable band since he began using the name in 2009. He did have a steady lineup for several years, but in reality the songwriter has worked primarily with a revolving cast of musicians. With ...
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