Beta Testing Announced for New Music & Service Directory! | Dayton, Ohio

Music Connection Dayton is proud to announce the launch of our new music and service directory!

 

We’re creating a centralized online space for
Dayton area music, both present and past.

Why?
To put it simply, we want to harness our collective community power and help separate our community from the overload of information on other sites!

Jay Clark Band is ‘Turning It Up’ with Rowdy, 2nd Album of 2017 | Southern Rock – Dayton, OH

Aggressive, Southern Rock is a defining style for the Jay Clark Band, and the only way to properly finish out 2017 for these guys is to release their 2^nd album this year, ‘Turning It Up’, which comes out on December 17^th!

While Jay Clark’s strong, raspy vocals are definitely a signature piece of the new album, the same can also be said about the lyrics and the band.

Best of Dayton Underground 2017 Kicks Off with Public Voting

For the 2nd year, Music Connection Dayton presents our Best of Dayton Underground contest, featuring local, original music from the region, & our Public Voting Round has officially kicked off!   

ThunderTaker Boldy Rocks Out With ‘Alternate Universe’ EP Release | 12-8-17 | Yellow Cab – Dayton, OH

The crew in ThunderTaker are coming into their own with their newest EP, Alternate Universe, and a special sneak peak I got this month boldly rocked out and made me stoked for the Alternate Universe EP Release coming up at Yellow Cab on December 8^th!

Join Your Local Scene! Grab your VIP Passes to The Dayton Underground Series!

Dayton’s Underground Music is HOT, & Music Connection Dayton Has Your Ticket IN!

The Dayton Underground Series will be presenting the last two shows of the 2017 concert series at Courtyard Lounge in Englewood on 10/14/17 (Pushing Boundaries) and at Oscar’s Bar in Vandalia on 12/28/17 (End of Year Bash), and VIP passes are currently on sale for just $25!   The VIP pass will get you entry to both shows as well as delicious food and two free drinks at the End of Year Bash.  Bringing a gently-used clothing donation for Helping the Homeless to either event will get you some cool goodies and a free drink!

Workhorse Reunites for All-Star Neckbreaker! | Oddbody’s- Dayton, OH – 9.16.17

This past Sunday night, I had the chance to sit down with icons of Dayton hardcore from the early days, Workhorse! They’re headlining what is sure  to be a mind-blowing showcase of heavy hitters at Oddbody’s in Dayton this Saturday!   

When Music Is Your Life, Heart Means More! | Show Alert – Oddbody’s – 8/25/17

This week, I had the awesome opportunity to learn more about an up and coming, Ohio alternative band called Heart Means More and the killer show they’ll be playing tomorrow night (Friday, August 25th) at Oddbody’s in Dayton!   

Dayton Underground Series: Get Up! Get Down! | Photo Recap – Jimmie’s Ladder 11

We are so honored to have veteran music photographer, Jennifer Taylor, photographing our artists in The Dayton Underground Series this year! Here’s the latest beauties taken by Taylor for our Get Up! Get Down! show that went down at Jimmie’s Ladder 11 on July 15, 2017!

Dayton Underground Series: IndieWild – Visual & Audio Recap!

The Dayton Underground Series: IndieWild show at Yellow Cab in Dayton was a phenomenal showcase of local indie music featuring Seth Canan & The Carriers, The Florals, and Sam At Eleven, and our Dayton Underground Series sponsors, Jennifer Taylor Photography and Dayton Music Scene on DATV captured it all for your enjoyment if you missed it or just need a refresher!

A ‘Rustbelt Renaissance’ Is What You Need! | The Typical Johnsons – Minster, Ohio

Combining passionate songwriting and storytelling with soulful guitar licks and sensible grooves, ‘Rustbelt Renaissance’ is the newest album slated for release by Minster, Ohio natives, The Typical Johnsons, and this one should definitely be on your summer playlist of cool, new music!

As ‘Rustbelt Renaissance’ unfolds in your mind and really starts to sink in, you’ll be intrigued and inspired by the journey it takes you on!  Ranging from rowdy, roadtrip-worthy, heavy hitters like “Genesis”, “Bear”, and “Have Heart” to melodic, softer tunes like “Saint Jennifer” and the acoustic track “Another Night Without You & Me”,  there’s a cool mix of Folk, Americana and Rock vibes on this album, layered with loads of attitude, harmony, relatable experiences, and emotional depth.