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!

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.  

Clear Your Schedule For Winchester Gray Album Release – Friday, February 17th – Oscar’s Bar

The highly-anticipated new album, Missing Chapters, by Winchester Gray is set to be officially released this Friday at Oscar’s Bar in Vandalia, and folks had better clear their schedules for a night of musical delights!

 

2016 Best of Dayton Underground – Official Round 1 Polling Results!

After more than 23, 250 votes were cast in Round 1, we are proud to  present you the official results for Round 1 of the 2016 Best of Dayton Underground contest!

Micah Carli: The Ears, Eyes, Mind, & Experience That Truly Make Popside Recording an Art | STUDIO SPOTLIGHT (Part 2 of 4)

Let’s face it! The person behind the sound board can make or break your album, not to mention your bank, so getting to know the engineer and/or producer you’re going to work with, in advance, is crucial  to coming away with a great recording!

Before my band went to Popside Recording earlier this year, I had already checked out Micah Carli’s recordings, talked to friends, and learned that he’d been around the world and had earned a lot of experience touring with the band Hawthorne Heights.

As I began to learn more about his experiences in music though, it became clear to me that it wasn’t just  his experience with the band that makes him one of the hottest  engineers to record with right now.  

It’s the whole package. 

The Dayton Underground Series Continues Success With Roots Edition | WO Wrights – Beavercreek, OH

The second show in our Dayton Underground Series took place at WO Wrights in Beavercreek on Friday, April 15th!

If you missed this one, it was our Roots showcase featuring local acts TRUK, Jamie Suttle, and Jericho Thyme, and it was another packed house and fantastic evening!

Check out our video recap and pics and go grab your FREE 6-track download from the artists!

The Gangsta Rabbi Is At It Again With His 27th Studio Album | Jewish Punk Rock – NY

The Gangsta Rabbi has been at it again and is now releasing an amazing, 27^th studio album, an all new remix of The Who’s first rock opera, ‘Tommy’.  This twenty-track beast of an album was a monster to cover, but The Gangsta Rabbi does it with all of his trademark distortion, horns, and twisted angst!

“Lie” and “Finland” Deliver A FEAST of Soulful, Alt Rock With 2 Heavy-Hitters! | Blue Moon Harem – Boston, MA

We got our hands on two killer tracks this week from Boston-based alternative rockers, Blue Moon Harem, and we can safely say that “Lie” and “Finland” are gonna’ rock your world with a feast of gritty guitar riffs, dynamic melodies, rippin’ leads, and heartbeats that will get you pumped to the core!

The Dayton Underground Series KICK OFF & Music Connection Dayton’s 3rd Anniversary| 3/12/16 – WO Wrights – Able Danger, Left in the Dark, Crosley Court

March 2016 will be the unofficial, 3rd anniversary of Music Connection Dayton, and we’re marking that occasion by partnering with local musicians, artists, and businesses to kick off a new monthly showcase called The Dayton Underground Series!  

Each of these themed events which will feature some of the most talented and hard-working musicians and bands from in and around the Dayton area, and we’ll be rotating locations to bring you shows at some the hottest spots to catch local music in our region!