Thank you Izzy and the folks at The Gem City Podcast for taking the time to talk about music with us! You are terrific!
Dayton Music
13th Annual Holidayton
What do you want to do after the holiday? How about taking in some of the very best of Dayton music? Doesn’t that sound fun. We thought so too!
The 13th annual HoliDayton showcase will be held on Saturday December 26th, 2015 at Blind Bob’s, 430 E. 5th Street, Dayton, Ohio in the lovely and historic Oregon District. Seven dollars is all it will cost to get you in to a demonstration of the health and vitality of the area music scene.
As with all of the previous years, there will be two stages — a side stage and a main stage. Throughout the night bands will play one stage and then the music will move to the other stage. Performances alternate seamlessly throughout the evening.
Come early as music is scheduled to start at 8pm, stay late and celebrate another complete revolution of the earth around the sun of great Dayton music with your community, friends, family, and all who are free to join along.
Once again the lineup of Dayton musicians promises to be stellar and takes a slice from several different genres and approaches to rock and roll music.
Mark and Poppy not only curate Holidayton every year for over a decade, they contribute to the event in sonic fashion as well. While these artists now comprise one half of Hawthorne Heights, The Story Changes is a powerful duo with a legacy of well crafted songs and incredible ability. Their last TSC album, ‘Never in Daydream’ was one of our favorite records of 2014. With all of the projects that Mark and Poppy taken on, honestly one has to wonder when these guys ever sleep. But as long as they keep making such fine songs with intelligent lyrics and energetic performances, does it matter?
PJ and Tommy (of The Motel Beds)
The ‘Beds released an incredible record this year with Mind Glitter! While the full band was not able to play Holidayton this year, an acoustic set from PJ and Tommy is one of those rare oft-discussed musical moments that you will need to see. And between PJ’s charisma and Tommy’s fantastic guitar prowess – everyone in the audience will not be able to take their eyes off of these musicians who are at the height of their power.
Moira is one of the most exciting new bands in town. This band is part dream pop, part atmospheric psychedelia with a healthy mix of keyboards and electronic effects that are only used to serve the songs. Their EP – ‘Asleep//Repeat/Awake’ is one of our favorite CDs from 2015. Intelligent lyrics that are cleverly constructed and beautifully performed is the hallmark of Moira. Add to that the band is fronted by Alicia Grodecki who is well known for her captivating performances. This band is not to be missed. We have seen this band play on the street during Cincinnati’s Midpoint Music Festival and as they played people stopped what they were doing and were engrossed in the music created by this talented trio.
What can be said about The ‘Draft that has not been said elsewhere? Some of the most authentic and emotional performances in Dayton were created by Joe Anderl, Justin Satinover, Eli Alban, and most recent addition Chip Heck. Their new EP ‘Heisman Trophy Winner’ includes a new version of ‘Capo’ and the standout tune for us at Your Tuesday Afternoon Alternative – ‘Sinking.’ The raw feeling and connection that this band creates with its audience demonstrates the necessity of seeing them on Saturday night. Community and connection are created every time The 1984 Draft play. Every. Single. Time. Do yourself a favor and go see them!
The New Old-Fashioned released two of our favorite records of 2015. The powerful ‘Low Down Dirty Summer Nights’ and the split EP with The Repeating Arms – ‘Hilltops and Highways.’ Both are on our best of list for this year. The harmonies, arrangements, and skill shown on both of those records leads any music lover to wonder “why hasn’t this band blown up big!” If there is any justice in the world, The New Old-Fashioned will take their Midwestern country-infused rock and roll to the same level that Jason Isbell and others in the Alt-Country movement have accomplished in the last few years. And the single, ’27’ is one of our very favorite songs of 2015.
This groove focused power trio not only has the talent and skill to command attention wherever they play, they have great songs. Remember songwriting? This band reminds us what a well written song sounds like, feels like, and demands to be noticed. Their new songs from the forthcoming record, ‘Classic Jurassic’ promise to leave audience members shocked that such a young band can play with such finesse. The local music scene in Dayton is in great shape if this band is any indication of the future of Dayton music.
As one of Dayton’s finest rock and roll band’s, Bribing Senators bring a relentless heavy indie attack to all that they do. Their uncompromising approach is characteristic of their songs and their performances. This is what real down and dirty authentically played rock and roll is supposed to be.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bNido1IZFao
From Springfield, Ohio – Jetty Bones deconstructs the archetype that indie music has to be created according to a particular playbook. This band is focused on making music that speaks to all of us in terms of the missed opportunities, real connection, and long lingering that holds us together when we should be coming unglued; that is what Jetty Bones captures.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eXWOy2umpbs
Intense, fuzzy, evocative arrangements including incredible work on guitar. Not to be missed. Imagine if Roky Erickson had not been institutionalized and continued to make music in his ‘middle period’ with members of The Stooges and The Rolling Stones — that is The Tombstone Tremblers sound and possibly their wake up call to the slick overproduced music found on the so-called Top 40.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JdpyjDEgpp4
Atmospheric shoegazing indie rock from one of Dayton’s most interesting bands. The arrangements will remind you of the Cocteau Twins at a party for Robert Smith hosted by Radiohead. Some of the most interesting deconstruction of indie music in the Dayton area.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FVGA8iN7yBw
So, yeah you should go to the show on Saturday. See you there.
This week we celebrate the New Split EP from The New Old-Fashioned and The Repeating Arms
This week we are beyond excited about new music from two of our favorite Dayton, Ohio bands – The New Old-Fashioned who are already finishing up their sophomore full length hot off the heels of The Ladies 7″ record and The Repeating Arms who always are incredible in all that they do!
The two bands are not only “splitting” a six-song EP ‘Hilltops and Highways’ but in the truest sense of collaboration these two bands recorded and worked directly with each other on the songs. No where does this shine more brightly than on the tracks that open and close this EP. County Jail Hymnal showcases the vocal abilities of the singers of both bands. This lonesome (dare we say Hank Williams-eque) plaintive aching song demonstrates what is captivating about both of these bands: quality song-craft! And the combination of both bands on ‘Some Nights” is a powerful gestalt of the vocals, guitars, steel, drums, and more. Rarely has a song taken on such real authentic urgency. And the ending of that tune has to be experienced. Heartbreak and sadness are simply palatable in the songs on this EP; throughout it you have fine musicianship, excellent chemistry and all around exemplary effort among the musicians.
The fact that they have collaborated on-stage so much is well demonstrated in the work on these songs. ‘My Heart Still Loves You’ has Kent Montgomery of The New Old-Fashioned sounding like a countrified version of Matthew Sweet. We bet that Sweet wishes he could sound like that! While ‘Radio Waves’ – a real song about the devastating loss of a radio station to water damaged is powerfully evoked by David Payne. When he sings about ‘the signal getting weaker…” you feel the sense of losing a musical friend. And ‘Honey’ demonstrates why The Repeating Arms should be household names. Forget what you hear on country, folk, and alt-country radio – this is “the Real McCoy.” When Harold Hensley pleads with Honey not to go out tonight…” the hair on the back of your neck stand up. These musicians capture something that cannot be bottled and sold from a shelf.
You can see these bands play these songs on June 27th in Dayton at Gilly’s Jazz!
So join us this week from 3-6pm (eastern) as we play the songs on this incredible EP on WUDR – where we live our motto “Support Your Local Music Scene!” 
Of course, you can also count on a wide variety of terrific indie, folk, country, and more on the program tomorrow. We have tons of new music from so many… hang on to your hats: Waxahatchee, Lucero, Ryan Adams, The Mowgli’s, Vaadat Charigim, Thee Oh Sees, Mac McCaughan, Timeshares, BRONCHO, Great Lake Swimmers, Alvvays, Bully, The Mountain Goats, Built to Spill, Smug Brothers, Mittenfields, Charming Disaster, Gringo Star, and more!
You can also expect some classic indie with Guided By Voices, The Afghan Whigs, and Teenage Fanclub!
Fifteen Days and Counting…
Dayton’s own SMUG BROTHERS “WOODPECKER PARADISE” is coming out in fifteen days on 2.24.14 on the indie GAS DADDY GO! RECORDS
And this release will be out on CD and Digital download which is a new form for GDG! And we could not be more excited. Really. Its exciting for all lovers of great indie music!
From the Press Release: “Following the one two punch of the 2014 releases “Strictly Triggers” [EP] and “On the Way to the Punchline,” Smug Brothers spent the summer and fall recording to 4track in guitarist Kyle Melton’s home studio and touring out in support of their recent releases, reaching out to new audiences in Philadelphia, Louisville, Indianapolis, Morgantown, WV, and Fort Wayne, IN.
A chance conversation with ex-Smug Brother, current Motel Beds guitarist, and Dayton engineer extraordinaire Darryl Robbins led toward the fruition of “Woodpecker Paradise.” After submitting a batch of 35 demos to Robbins for consideration, nine were hand-selected and the Smug Bros set to work as a quartet, recording the album live in just two sessions.
In the course of the band’s 10 year history, this is the first time an entire album was recorded live by all its members. The results are fresh and impulsive, urgent and commanding. While the record’s sound is singular and consistent, the material remains eclectic, as has been the trademark of the Smugs since the beginning. From the restrained yet anthemic indie rock of lead track “Meet A Changing World” to the esoteric “One Question Too Many” to the fragmented 60s pop of “Venus Out at Night,” Smug Brothers run through a myriad of sounds over the course of “Woodpecker Paradise” while retaining their singular voice throughout.”
You can find the Smug Brothers on all the social media!
- gasdaddygo.bandcamp.com
- smugbrothers.bandcamp.com
- facebook.com/smugbros
- youtube.com/smugbrothers
- twitter.com/smugbrothers
So, you may want to keep eyes peeled for more information on this fine band! You can sleep easy knowing that the Dr. J’s will be all over this so you will not miss a thing!
Last Show of 2014
This is it for this year. Yup. No more for this year at all! Its true! All done… no more Your Tuesday Afternoon Alternative‘s until next year. Uh huh!
Ok, ok we know it’s not funny… so our show this week is full of great releases from 2014, previews of new stuff from Grenades!? and The Tyler Cochran Trio! If you live in the Dayton area remember to head out on New Year’s Eve for Grenades!? Album Release & New Years Bash! And if you live elsewhere than the Gem City, go to a club, venue, music place that is having independent bands play! You already have your fill of corporate radio for the year! Always, always, always – Support Your Local Music Scene!
We are also exploring some new discoveries from Ipps and more on the show! We will have some previews of music from 2015 and some comments about musical stuff and things. So, you know the drill – 3-6pm on wudr.udayton.edu or 99.5 and 98.1fm in Dayton. It will be fun.
Expect quite a bit of music from 2014, discussions of great shows both local and farther flung!
Have you Seen ‘Fields’ Yet?
The Great Wide Open – “Fields”
Official music video for “Fields” – The Great Wide Open
From the 2014 Self Titled release. They are on iTunes and do not forget to check them out on Spotify!
10th Anniversary show is coming soon… real soon… in a matter of days!
The Self and Community in the Twenty-First Century LLC in collaboration with WUDR Flyer Radio are hosting a Late Night Concert Event to Celebrate 10 Years of Your Tuesday Afternoon Alternative as our final C21 LLC music event for the Fall 2014 semester.
Co-sponsored by the Center for Student Involvement, the College of Arts and Sciences, ArtStreet, the Social Science Departments and Programs (Communications, Criminal Justice Studies, Political Science, Psychology, and Sociology, Anthropology, and Social Work) and the Department of English this program is a late night concert featuring two Dayton bands, The Motel Beds and Ghost Town Silence. All semester first year students in the social sciences have been attending C21 LLC events focused around the theme of self identity, music, and community. This event brings two outstanding Dayton bands who have released new music in 2014 to the University of Dayton campus. The concert will be held at the McGinnis MultiPurpose room from 10pm to 1:30am. A Facebook event page is ready for all who seek.
Social media hashtags for the event include: #c21llc #YTAA #WUDR #UDLATENIGHT
Let’s Talk Festivals and Shows on Your Tuesday Afternoon Alternative
This week we discuss upcoming festivals, shows, events, and activities that will shape your Summer plans. What musical events are you looking forward to this Summer? What are your must attend events? Let us know.
We will also be talking about the Summer Music Read – remember that you should be reading that book now for later this month when we chat about it!
And, yeah… you can expect bunches of new music on the ol’ program. You can try and contain your excitement as we play music from Sam at Eleven, The Repeating Arms, HEXADIODE, Me & Mountains, Me Time, The Connells, Miles Tackett, Naomi Shelton & The Gospel Queens, The Afghan Whigs, David Payne, Sleepy Kitty, Jeremy Porter, Gulp, and much more!
So, join us from 3-6pm on wudr.udayton.edu or 99.5 & 98.1 fm in the Dayton area this Tuesday!
Rock and Roll Wedding Present
From our friends at Poptek HQ:
The lead singer and bassist of Kris N. (Kris and Lindsey) are running away and getting married this Sunday. To celebrate we are giving away their latest album “The Thankful Parade” as a wedding gift for a limited time. We would love to share this with everyone as part of our celebration!
Anyone can head to to these sites to download some amazing music – The Thankful Parade:
http://poptek.com/thethankfulparade.html
http://poptek.com/news.html
Well, there we have it! Go download some amazing music, for free and for true love!
Help out Canal Street’s Mick Montgomery!
We can all help out a consummate Dayton music legend! How often is it that we can do that? A man who has created an amazing venue that has given a stage to a regular weekly musician’s cooperative, hosted local musicians and bands, been a venue for great regional and national acts, and treated all musicians with kindness and support needs our help.
Mick has been ill for a while now and has seen medical bills escalate. Please take a few minutes and give a small bit of support to someone who has gone out of his way on a regular basis for great music.
Take a moment to visit the effort — Mick Montgomery’s Hospital Bills Fund http://ow.ly/rjnmI — at GiveForward.com!
Your Tuesday Afternoon Alternative Presents Smug Brothers!
Join Dr. J and Mr. Dayton Music Don Thrasher for a discussion of Smug Brothers, great music, and more. Expect new music from Smug Brothers to be played during the show along with classics from the Smug Brothers. We will also be talking about upcoming music from Wussy, Dear Fawn and The Rebel Set
Local music will be a focus of our show with other music from The Motel Beds, M Ross Perkins, Kris N., XL 427 and Vanity Theft!
We will also be playing new music from The Head and Heart, We are SnapDragon, Grandfather Child, The Melismatics, Youth Lagoon, Action Camp, and Ha Ha Tonka!
So, come along and enjoy the ride this Tuesday from 3-6pm on WUDR!
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