The Clash, “the only band that mattered”, get the tribute treatment from a great group of Dayton, Ohio rockers tonight (November 7th) at the South Park Tavern. You can read all the details on ActiveDayton.
All this Clash talk has sent me back to my vinyl copies of London Calling
So what is YOUR favorite Clash song? Leave your thoughts in the comments. Hope to see you at the show!
Wilco: photo by by Joel.Oliphint
If you are a huge fan of Wilco, you have probably already seen them live, so this review won’t be news to you. But as a long-time fan who finally saw them in Columbus, Ohio (on Columbus Day) on a brisk Monday, Oct. 12th, I can now say that despite the fact that Wilco make fantastic albums (2007’s “Sky Blue Sky
Performing over two dozen songs that spanned most of their discography with some emphasis on their new release, “Wilco (The Album)
Tweedy chatted with the crowd, encouraging them to sing in his place on “Jesus, etc.”, and giving them a pat on the back even though he said that the crowd in Austin sang it better, and knew more of the words, even if they were drunker. Tweedy poked fun at a woman with using flash to take pictures, and later mildly scolded someone shooting video. When the perpetrator yelled back “It’s not illegal”, Tweedy simply replied “but we asked you not to”.
Wilco has come a long long way since its alt-country days of well-done albums like “Being There
Two things to add – Wilco’s Nels Cline continues to be my guitar hero, whether he’s spraying jagged-edge lead guitar all over a tune or just adding texture with his lap steel. He is amazing. Cline has several solo albums, “Draw Breath
The other thing – opener Liam Finn and his collaborator Eliza Jane were incredible. Finn, son of the famous Crowded House songwriter Neil Finn, performed intense singer-songwriter tunes with guitar loops, samples and a ferocity on the drums that may make him my new drum hero! His new EP with Eliza Jane, entitled “Champagne in Seashells
So I finally saw Wilco, and will definitely do so when the opportunity arises again. How about you? If you’ve seen Wilco, what’s your favorite aspect of their performance?
The Nick Kizirnis Band will be playing at Gilly’s for the Dayton Music Festival this Saturday Ocotber 3rd at 11:30, directly before headliners The Buffalo Killers!
I’ve got two free tracks from the Into the Loud CD for anyone who would like them. I only ask you leave a comment and let me know what you think of the tracks! If you make it to the show you’ll hear them, if you don’t you can still hear them!
Get ready Dayton, Ohio 30 bands, 7 clubs, $10 … the 2009 Dayton Music Fest is THIS Saturday Oct 3rd! Here’s the schedule! Who is going?
Hi everyone,
That’s right, the 2009 Dayton Music Festival kicks off on Saturday October 3rd across Downtown Dayton, featuring over two dozen bands at seven venues for $10!
The Nick Kizirnis Band will be appearing at Gilly’s at 11:30pm, followed by headliners The Buffalo Killers from Cinci, Ohio!
To get you ready for the show, I’ve got two free tracks from the Into the Loud CD for anyone who would like them. I only ask you leave a comment and let me know what you think of the tracks! If you make it to the show you’ll hear them, if you don’t you can still hear them!
The Nick Kizirnis Band will appear at the 2009 Dayton Music Festival, performing at 11:30 pm at Gilly’s, followed by headliners The Buffalo Killers.
The line-up for Gilly’s:
The Nick Kizirnis’ Band set will include songs from The Mulchmen’s Greetings! from Planet Stupider and Louder Than Dirt, Thicker Than Mud, Cage’s Magnificent Propaganda Opportunity, Kizirnis’ Into the Loud, Eyesinweasel’s Wrinkled Thoughts, and several new songs!
Over the weeks leading up to the festival, we’ll post more details, including special offers including some free music downloads!
Hope to see everyone at the festival!
Three new videos from Michael Kotur, one of the most accomplished and unique guitarists in the region are available on YouTube. Following his work with Ohio Silver and in his own band, Kotur, Michael has been travelling abroad but obviously still playing. Enjoy!
Michael Kotur – \”Hens and Chickens\”
Michael Kotur – \”Black Orpheus\”
So … What’s a Festiki? Well, it’s your ideal “summer staycation alternative,” coming to Dayton’s scenic Carillon Park on Saturday, August 15th.
Your island escape experience includes full day of live entertainment including traditional Hawaiian music and dancing (grass skirts optional), Caribbean steel drums, and three smokin’ hot surf bands!
Chill with a cold concoction and check out the vintage hot rod show while the kids build a sand castle. Get totally tubed on the Surf Ohio surfboard simulator or watch a tiki totem being hand-carved just for you. Feast on Polynesian cuisine by tiki-torchlight, and toast another day in paradise from your beach blanket as the sun sets on another endless summer.
A portion of Surf Ohio Festiki proceeds will benefit the Surfrider Foundation, a non-profit environmental organization dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of the world’s oceans, waves and beaches for all people, through conservation, activism, research and education.
Music Lineup:
12 noon: HARMONY ISLANDERS
2 PM: PANYARD
3 PM: JUMBIE JAMMERS w/Kerns
3:45 PM: PANYARD
5:00 PM: NICK KIZIRNIS BAND (all instro set)
7:15 PM: GO!TSUNAMI
8:40 PM: SOUL FIRE TRIBE
9 :00 PM: COCKTAIL PREACHERS
Mark the date: Saturday, August 15th at Carillon Park, Dayton, Ohio – Enjoy a full day of live entertainment including traditional Hawaiian music and dancing, Caribbean steel drums, and three smokin’ hot bands playing surf music!
The lineup includes Go! Tsunami, The Nick Kizirnis Band, and the Cocktail Preachers!
Check out the vintage hot rods show while the kids build a sand castle. Get totally tubed on the Surf Ohio surfboard simulator or watch a tiki totem being hand-carved just for you. Feast on Polynesian cuisine by tiki-torchlight … we think you get the idea!
Learn more at the Surf Ohio Festiki festival web site!
Wow! Watch the new Tobin Sprout video on YouTube. It’s from his upcoming Bevel Web CD!
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