We have a fairly eclectic bill tonight at the Nite Owl, thanks to Do Tell Records. Opening the show will be local stoner rock practioners Marijuana Johnson. Following will be the reggae stylings of Zorba the Buddha. The evening’s headliners will be NYC hardcore legends, Murphy’s Law, who are currently out on tour.

With so many different sounds tonight, should be an interesting scene……

Tomorrow night should be more than anyone can handle….

Over at the rarely-used Gilly’s, we’ve got a fantastic local bill. Captain of Industry, 8-Bit Revival, John Gassett’s new project Goatherd, and the recently reconfigured Mouth of the Architect are poised to have one of the best local shows of the season. If you want to know more about the “benefit” aspect of the show, ask someone there….

Meanwhile…up Fifth Street at the Nite Owl, touring juggernauts The Story Changes will make an appearance before their Dayton Music Fest set next weekend. Also on the bill will be Simply Waiting, Accidently on Purpose, and Fairweather Fan….

One more good show on Saturday…over at the Oregon Express, a little lighter fare with Wes Tirey opening for Sleepybird, who will be heading out on tour in the next few weeks…

This should be a good warm-up for the Dayton Music Fest next weekend….

Over at Pearl tonight, the good girls of Sarasvati Productions are putting on Hip Hop Thursday. Scratchmatik from Dayton will be spinning, among others. Also on the bill is The Lab Rats from Columbus, bringing their indie/hip-hop flavors that sound like a significantly less bitter Eminem. We understand there will also be some kind of art, maybe graffiti/tattoo artists….we’ll see…..

For a rainy Tuesday night, you couldn’t have asked for much more….

Out on tour all the way up from Houston, Over Sea, Under Stone delivered some excellent 80s-flavored indie pop. Recalling everything from Human League to Bryan Ferry and even a little of the darker Franz Ferdinand at times, OSUS had everyone moving by the end of their set.

Closing out the night was the indie/folk of Andrew & the Pretty Punchers. Although the band is young and apparently still trying to solidify its lineup, the songwriting is in place. Give them a few more months and this is going to be one of the bands to watch in this town….have a look….

There’s gonna be some good ol’ timey music tonight over at Canal Street Tavern….

Opening the show will be Dayton Band Play-Offs runners-up, Umbrella Men. The brothers Tuss recall the Carter Family and Sweetheart of the Rodeo-era Byrds, and the Band, but definitely have a more modern, DIY ethic about them that makes them anything but a retro novelty act. Not to mention they write really good songs.

Headlining the night is Red Stick Ramblers from Baton Rouge. Combining western swing and a little bit of cajun flavor, RSR should be a really good time.

Red Stick Ramblers on Myspace
Umbrella Men on Myspace

If you still want old punk rock, your show is tonight at the Nite Owl. Four local bands of pre-approved, full-on, old school punk rock. Junkpile dishes out more of the Detroit proto-punk and early British versions, while the Sics fall more into the early-80s California thrash punk of Dead Kennedys. Also on the bill will be The Adversaries with a more ska/punk flavor, as well as J Boozer.

The Dayton Music Fest organizers have posted the times for the festival here. They did a good job this year of staggering start and finish times, allowing attendees to catch at least partial sets of more bands. Start marking up your score cards and get ready to walk….

Tonight at the Nite Owl should be an interesting affair. Up all the way from Houston we have Over Sea, Under Stone with their dark, synth-heavy sound. Wavering between male and female lead vocals, the band draws heavily on post-punk and 80s synth bands.

Balancing the night out will be the acoustic flavors of Mascot and Andrew & the Pretty Punchers. While both relatively new outfits, both have very strong songs and will likely continue to increase their visibility in Dayton. Andrew & the Pretty Punchers have the full band and bring instant singalongs, while Mascot performs solo, veering between melancholy and anthemic. Catch them now before everyone else does….

Over Sea, Under Stone on Myspace
Andrew & the Pretty Punchers on Myspace
Mascot on Myspace

Here’s a live acoustic performance by Wild and Free over at the Goloka Gallery from a recent show with Andrew and The Pretty Punchers. The song is called “Love Me Too” and is currently one of the most addictive songs in Dayton. Get free!

Tonight at the Nite Owl, Farewell Flight from Harrisburg, PA will make a stop in Dayton. Digging through the sounds of Death Cab for Cutie, Rogue Wave, and Elliot Smith, Farewell Flight create swirling, sentimental melodies that you can wrap yourself up in. They have a couple of EPs, Lost at Sea and Northern, currently on release. Also on the bill will be Lunarium.

Farewell Flight on Myspace