INTERVIEW: Yonder Mountain String Band

If you are a fan of music festivals, bluegrass, alt-country or jambands, you have probably seen a Yonder Mountain String Band (YMSB to a lot of their fans) show recently. If you haven’t caught them yet, put them on your short list (you won’t be disappointed). You can expect a ...

• 10:56 a.m. Monday, May 27, 2013

Run-D.M.C. still spreading the gospel of hip-hop

Darryl “D.M.C.” McDaniels is frank, bold and completely unabashed in his passion for the forefathers of hip-hop. A founding member of Run-D.M.C. — hip-hop pioneers in their own right — McDaniels has endured a string of personal challenges (depression, alcoholism) and professional ones. In 2002, he and Joseph “Rev. Run” ...

• 12:00 a.m. Monday, May 27, 2013

June events calendar

June brings the official start of summer, festivals of all kinds, Pride, an Art Ball, Father's Day, the Dayton Air Show and wraps up with the Cityfolk festival. And if none of that appeals to you, there are plenty of other things happening throughout the month to keep you and ...

• 12:00 a.m. Sunday, May 26, 2013

Concert announcements: Artists coming to the area

Tickets are on sale at the individual venues and all Ticketmaster outlets, except where noted. The Basement 391 Neil Ave., Columbus www.promowestlive.com, (614) 461-LIVE (5483) Recently announced: Capital Cities with Youngblood Hawke, June 25; Bushwalla, June 26 Upcoming: Dead Confederate, May 29; PJ North with Mayhem Like Me, AJ Quiero, ...

• 11:30 p.m. Thursday, May 23, 2013

Memorial Day weekend special edition: The top 10 things to do this week

Memorial Day is a time for celebration. It is a time to remember military personnel who died during active service, and it is also a reminder that summer is less than a month away. If you are still looking for some last-minute activities for the long weekend, there here are ...

• 11:29 p.m. Thursday, May 23, 2013

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 ...

• 12:05 a.m. Thursday, May 16, 2013

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 ...

• 12:00 a.m. Thursday, May 16, 2013

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 ...

• 12:00 a.m. Thursday, May 16, 2013

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 ...

• 12:00 a.m. Thursday, May 16, 2013

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 ...

• Updated: 2:35 a.m. Wednesday, May 15, 2013

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 ...

• 12:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 15, 2013

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 ...

• 11:00 a.m. Monday, May 13, 2013

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 ...

• Updated: 5:38 p.m. Friday, May 10, 2013

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 ...

• 12:00 a.m. Thursday, May 9, 2013

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 ...

• 12:25 p.m. Wednesday, May 8, 2013

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 ...

• 12:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 8, 2013

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 ...

• 5:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 8, 2013

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 ...

• 12:00 a.m. Thursday, May 2, 2013

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.