…since everyone’s in town for the big Thanksgiving feat tomorrow, we’ve got a big party for you all tonight. Come on down to the Oregon Express to check out Andrew & the Pretty Punchers, multi-instrumentalist Levi Weaver (Nashville; pictured), and a homecoming for Joshua Conway, who will be performing tonight with Joanna Taylor (The American Static/Joe Anderl). Oh, did we mention it’s FREE?!? Music starts around 9, so come on out early. We’ll see you there…

…we know it’s Monday, but here’s a great early show at the Dayton Dirt Collective that is sure to be an experience. You’ve got the post-everything Romance of the Young Tigers, the haunting Ghastly City Sleep (Brooklyn), and the savage up-and-comers, Lungs [highly recommended]. Things get rolling around 7, so you can still be home in time to make it to work tomorrow, if that’s what you need to do…

…that’s right kids! You’ve got two great Cincinnati bands in town tonight with some of our great local flavor, so head on out…

…over at Blind Bob’s, you’ve got a few great local talents that don’t make too many appearances: XL427 and Kris N. are both getting ready to release new albums on local label Poptek Records and are hitting the stage tonight. Also along for the ride are Towhee and The Lions Rampant (from Cincy)…

…over at the Oregon Express there’s a great bill of rock n’ roll tonight. Hosting this evening is one of our faves, The Northwest Ordinance. These guys are bringing in some great out of town talent in White Girls (Cincinnati) and Hans Condor (Nashville). Wanna see something different? Here’s yr chance…

…head on down to Canal Street Tavern tonight to catch one of Dayton’s finest. Epic-rockers The Sailing headline a bill which includes Russian Tombstones (Morgantown, WV) and 2007 Dayton Band Play-Offs Champs, The Audible Influence. See you there…

…you’ve got an exciting and potentially history-making show tonight at Pearl. Squids Eye Records is serving some of their finest, some of their friends, and, well, someone they just met. Headlining will be the incomparable Astro Fang, who will be celebrating the release of leader Brian Baker’s new album from Grizzzzy Bear. Along for the ride are Dead By Wednesday (who are also celebrating a CD release), Ceschi Ramos, Cry Baby Genius, and up from Texas, Complete. This is one you can’t afford to miss…

…if it’s Wednesday, it must be time again for The Buddha Den NTRO/XPO at Oregon Express. Tonight we’ve got two great young talents: the jazz-inflected post-rock of Black Wolf Fight and the debut of Ben Schwab, who incidentally happens to be the first act we’ll be featuring that first came to us through the open mic we host at the beginning of the evening. As always, tonight is FREE so head on down and we’ll see you there…

…it seems as if those who enjoy working the lo-fi realm tend to favor quantity in place of quality. Luckily, fans of lo-fi appreciate that. Poptek Records has announced that Kris N. has amassed quite the stockpile of material that has never seen the light of day. Seems that much of it won’t even make the two album Poptek has slated for release from Kris N. As a result, the label has announced a new feature on their website: Kris N. Song of the Week. You can head over now and pick up the new track “Turning 31″, which is bouncy acoustic number with ruminations on the inevitable aging process. Be sure to check back weekly for more from Kris N. You can also head out to Blind Bob’s this weekend to catch an uber-rare performance from Kris and let him know in person what you think of his new tracks…

…hey kids, you’ve got a pair of great shows to get out to tonight. Here’s the details…

…over at Canal Street Tavern tonight the brothers Remnant celebrate the release of their split 7″ from Southeast Engine and Jesse Remnant. Although older brother Adam Remnant’s Southeast Engine is sporting a leaner lineup these days, their delivery is still potent. Jesse Remnant will be getting backing from members of Shrug. Opening the evening will be youngster Jordan Hull…

…you could also swing over to Oregon Express to catch a solid bill of garage/punk goodness. Between Thee Pistol Whips, Mountain Screamer, Hospital Garden, and newcomers Turkish Delights, you’ve got plenty of good rockin’ tonight. We’ll see you out…

…since the 1980s, one of the sole radio outlets for Dayton musicians has been Wright State’s WWSU 106.9. As documented by the resourceful I Remember Dayton blog, the station has issued a number of 7″ and CD comps over the years that have broadened horizons for many locals. Well, the new program director, Johnathon Gallienne, has put out a call to all local musicans/bands for submissions to the station’s local catalog..

…How do you get in the game??? You can head down to Gem City Records in the Oregon District and put your goodies in the WWSU Drop Box, or you can go old-fashioned and mail said goodies to the following address:

Attn: Music Director
WWSU 106.9 – 018 Student Union
Wright State University
3640 Colonel Glenn Hwy.
Dayton, OH 45435

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…if you know much about the legacy of American punk rock, then tonight is an exceptionally rare opportunity to see one of the individuals responsible for the emergence of CBGB’s as the mecca of punk rock. Ex-Television guitarist Richard Lloyd will make a stop at Canal Street Tavern this evening along with The Sufi Monkey Trio, which also features ex-Television drummer Billy Ficca. According to reports, the band are performing some Television material, so this is great opportunity to get out and catch one of the guys who changed so much in the musical landscape. Opening the evening will be locals Halos Were Found at the Landing Site…