Credit: Libby Ballengee
Credit: Libby Ballengee
Last weekend musicians gathered to help Chubby, and this weekend they play in Sarah's memory. There are also tons of incredible tribute shows happening as well! Think we'll all be feeling the love this weekend!
Tip: This summer, I'm putting weekend long festivals at the end of the blog. Be sure to scroll all the way down for info on weekend-long parties!
Thursday July 6th
- The StayStrongforSarah Benefit is happening all evening on Thursday July 6th at Jimmie's Ladder 11. Music starts early at 7pm, during the dinner hour. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Sarah's family & young son. There is no cover till 10pm, so swing on out for some great acoustic tunes from Sway. After 10pm, the $5 cover is absolutely worth price of admission to see Cheezcake, Subterranean, and the Ohio All-Stars. Can't say enough about how amazing the music and vibe is going to be! Please stop out and support this very sweet show.
- Over at Riverscape Metro Park you can enjoy The Kim Kelly Orchestra for free! Bring a lawn chair and your dancing shoes for a great night of music! Weather Dependent. 7:30-9:30pm. All ages show.
- Beatles fans! Head over to Springfield to check out The McCartney Experience at Springfield Summer Arts Festival. This is said to be one of the premiere McCartney experiences - and it's a free show! Win-win! Again, bring a lawn chair, and make yourself at home. Show from 6-8pm. All ages show.
Credit: Libby Ballengee
Credit: Libby Ballengee
Friday July 7th
- If you have an early start to your Friday, and you're south of town, stop by Treasure Aisles Flea Market conveniently located off of 75, for Music at the Market, a family friendly event. There will be an inflatable bounce houses for the kids, food trucks, raffles, and best of all, a live performance by Lost on Iddings. All ages show.
- Another lovely way to start off the evening is with a Wine Tasting with Duante Beddingfield & the Randy Villars Trio at the Emporium in Yellow Springs. The tastings are always a fun, informal, laid-back setting that's great even for wine novices. The band will be performing their unique jazz renditions of familiar standards and modern pop songs. A truly lovely evening all around! 7-10pm. 21+
- Late night, there are lots of great shows in the Oregon District, including the Paige Farewell And Pelatonia Fundraiser at Oregon Express with Duderus, Dead Tuth, and Franx. This will be Paige Beller's last show with punk band Duderus, and they want to send her off right. So please join them in this fun-filled send off! Proceeds of this performance will be donated to the James Cancer Hospital at the OSU Medical Center. 9pm-1am. $5 cover. 21+
- Local rock'a'billy fans love Cherry Lee & the Hot Rod Hounds. Always extra special when they're throwing it down at The Trolley Stop. Fun! 9:30pm 21+ $5 cover.
- One of my favorite guitarists in the region, John Gentry Jr . is live at Hannah's on Saturday night. Be prepared to get funky! 9pm-12am.
- Reggae fans are in for a real treat this weekend! Head over to Jimmie's Ladder 11 for the Dayton Reggae Party Seefari and his band, with special guests Da Squad, are gonna lively up night with some rootsy reggae vibes! $7 cover. 10 pm. 21+
- Hank's Pub is hosting a hard rock / punk night with Voice of God, Derailed, The Brain Dead Slobs, Robbie Deezle, and JaM/R. Music at 8:00. Doors: 7:00. No cover! All ages.
Saturday July 8th
- Looking for daytime fun? Head over to the Kickin' Chicken Wing Fest at Fraze Pavilion. If you like bold food, rockin' music and a hearty party, then you'll love this festival. Event and music starts at 3pm through 10pm. Bring a lawn chair. Sorry, no pets please. Free!
- Late night downtown, don't miss the LadyFest Benefit at Blind Bob's. This event combos asa birthday party for organizer and prolific local musician, Paige Beller. Paige will be DJ at this dance party / fundraiser. No cover charge however there is a $3 suggested donation at the door. Raffle tickets will also be sold. Be generous, please! LadyFest rocks! 9pm. 21+
- Another good one is going on down the street, with Novagold with special guests Bribing Senators at The Trolley Stop . Ryan Jones will open up with an acoustic set with NOVAGOLD following after. Bribing Senators will be rockin' the night out! 9:30pm. $5 cover. 21+
- Punk fans will be lovin the line-up at Oregon Express with The Raging Nathans, YardBoss, SKRT, and Negative Protein. Definitely a cool kid kind of show! 9pm - 2am. $5 cover. 21+
- The Somersaults are celebrating their CD release at South Park Tavern. Very special guest John Dubuc. 9pm. No cover!
- Definitely worth a trip up to Vandalia for a great night at Oscar's Bar. On the bill for the evening: The show will kick off at 8pm with Age Nowhere making their debut. Neo-American Pioneers will be next, then Todd the Fox will keep things rolling, followed by The Typical Johnsons to close out the night. Lots of great local music! 8pm-2am. $5 cover. 21+
- Feeling funky? Get down to Vibe & Direct at One Eyed Jack's across from Wright State. Free show! 2 full sets of music! Starts at 10pm. 18+
- Yellow Springs is rockin' out to McGuff and the Dumpster Fires and ThunderTaker at Peach's Grill. Newcomer Ellis Omega kicks off the night! 9pm. 21+
- The Order of Elijah and From Hollow Veins, along with 4 local opening bands, kick off a night of metal and hard rock at Hank's Pub . The event starts at 5pm to fit in all these bands!
- Another tribute band in the area is The Purple Xperience at Springfield Summer Arts Festival . It's free! Bring your lawn chair and enjoy! Will certainly be a fun time reliving Prince. I know we are all certainly missing him. 8-10pm. All ages.
- If you're not going to make it out to Springfield, but the idea of a Prince show, swing on by Victoria Theatre for Reel Late showing of Purple Rain. Oh yeah! Individual tickets are available at the Victoria Theatre Box Office one hour prior to showtime for $6. Free Popcorn & Cash Bar. Showtime 10:30pm. Before the show, at 10pm, check out live music from c.wright's Parlour Tricks. Playing a fiery brand of instrumental guitar-wrangling that gets toes tappin', heads turnin' and ears a'buzzin' — this is the new wave of boogie!
Weekend Festivals
- Country fans surely already have their plans set to come north for the annual Country Concert in Fort Loramie. It offers 3 fun and music filled days, camping with friends and family, coolers are welcome, Come on up for 1, 2, or all 3 days! The all star line-up includes Blake Shelton, Jake Owen, Florida Georgia Line, Justin Moore, Chase Rice, Brett Eldredge and many more! For the full schedule and info on tickets, click here.
As always, thank you for supporting live music!
Your Dayton Music Insider,
Libby Ballengee
Note to Readers: The information above is for July 6th-8th 2017. If I don’t list a price, I’m not sure what it is. Typically cover charges for local concerts are $5. Please click the hyperlinks to find out more about the bands, venues, and events, including start times, directions, and ticket availability.
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