…as we mentioned yesterday, Ladyfest Dayton carries this weekend over at C}Space. Here’s the lowdown on today’s schedule…

Acoustic: 3:00-3:20 – Vag Speak

Main: 3:25-3:55 – Jadis

Dance: 4:00-4:15 – Shyra

Acoustic: 4:20-4:40 Michelle Bullock

Dance: 4:45-5:05 – Miami Valley Lady Warriors

Acoustic: 5:10-5:40 – Jayne Sachs

Main: 5:45-6:15 – Misunderstood

Dance: 6:20-6:45 – Kira’s Oasis

Main: 6:50-7:20 – Drift

Acoustic: 7:25-7:55 – Paige Beller

Main: 8:00- 8:35 – The Last Internationale

Acoustic: 8:40-9:10 – Little Cub

Main: 9:15-9:45 – Boombarian

Outside: 9:50-10:10 – Soulfire Tribe

Main: 10:15-10:45 – Sarah Carey & Band

Acoustic: 10:50-11:10 – Audrey Isabelle

Main: 11:15-11:45 – Jasper the Colossal

Acoustic: 11:50-12:20 – Becky Junker and Matt Randolph

Main: 12:25-12:55 – The Goody Two Shoes

Main: 1:15-1:45 – Thee Pistol Whips

Acoustic: 1:45-Close – DJ Miss Mack

…in preparation for the kick-off of Ladyfest Dayton this evening, we thought we’d present this new clip from the ladies in Vanity Theft for the hit-in-waiting, “Where’s the Action?” off of their excellent 2008 debut, Post Script Pace Yourself. As if the track itself wasn’t enough to attract listeners, this video should seal the deal. Have a look and head out tonight to catch the ladies in action at LadyFest Dayton…

…for the second year in a row, Ladyfest Dayton punctuates the depths of summer with a celebration for the females in the local music scene. Just like last year, the fest will take place Friday through Sunday at C}Space [20 N. Jefferson]. We couldn’t be happier that this is going down again this year, thanks to organizers Mary Katherine Burnside and Jen Money. Earlier this week they stopped into WYSO Studios to speak with Kaleidescope host Juliet Fromholt about the fest. You can listen to that HERE. If you’re heading out this evening and making yr plans, have a look at the schedule below to help you on yr way…

FRIDAY SCHEDULE:

Acoustic: 5:00-5:30- Joy Hollon

Performance: 5:35-5:50 – Leslie Naushbauer

Dance: 6:00-6:30- Never Quit Dance Crew and The Ballet Company

Main: 6:35-7:10- Good English

Dance: 7:15-7:35- Fusion Dance crew

Main: 7:40-8:10- Ashley Watson and Trunk Bound Regime

Dance: 8:15-8:30 – Persephone

Acoustic: 8:35-9:05 – Sandy Bashaw

Main: 9:10-9:50- The Seedy Seeds

Acoustic: 10:00-10:30- Kelly Campbell

Main: 10:35-11:10- Vanity Theft

Acoustic: 11:15-11:45 – State School

Main: 11:55-12:30- Accidently On Purpose

Acoustic: 12:35-1:00 – Kanible

Main: 1:05-1:35- Fairy Tale Suicide

Acoustic: 1:40 – 2:30 – DJ Mistress

…more to come tomorrow and Sunday, so stay tuned…

…thanks to Each Note Secure, we came across this new video from one of our favorite Cincy bands, The Seedy Seeds. The clip [done by Soft City Lights] totally captures the urgency and jubilant release of the track itself with the fun-living energy we like associate with the band. See for yrself…

…The Seedy Seeds will be performing this Friday at Ladyfest Dayton 2.0…

…ladies and gentlemen, we’d like to open by saying thank you to everyone that has expressed their opinion in the lack of activity on The Buddha Den as of late. Rest assured, we are still here and very much active in the Dayton music scene and what is going on. Unfortunately, we haven’t had all the time in the world to write. So, we rest…

…this morning, we received notice of the 2009 Ladyfest Dayton schedule and wanted to pass that along to you:

Time Band Stage
Friday, August 21
5:00-5:30 Joy Hollon Acoustic
5:35-6:05 Wetnight Main
6:10-6:35 Never quit dance crew Dance
6:40-7:10 Good English Main
7:15-7:35 Fusion Dance Crew Dance
7:40-8:10 Ashley Watson Acoustic
8:15-8:35 Belly Dancers (sandstorm/shira?) Dance
8:40-8:55 Persephone Acoustic
9:00-9:30 Abi cook and crew Main
9:35-10:05 Sandy Bashaw Acoustic
10:10-10:50 The Seedy Seeds Main
10:55-11:20 State School Acoustic
11:25-12:00 Vanity Theft Main
12:05-12:35 Kelly Campbell Acoustic
12:40-1:10 Accidentally on purpose Main
1:15-1:45 Fairy Tale Suicide Main
Close DJ

Saturday, August 22
3:00 PM-3:20 Vag Speak Acoustic
3:25-3:55 Jadis Main
4:00-4:15 Leslie N Performance
4:20-4:40 Michelle Bullock Acoustic
4:45-5:05 Miami Valley Lady Warriors Dance
5:10-5:40 Jayne Sachs Acoustic
5:45-6:10 Kira’s Oasis Dance
6:15-6:45 Paige Beller Acoustic
6:50-7:20 Drift Main
7:25-8:00 The Last Internationale Acoustic
8:05-8:35 Misunderstood Main
8:40-9:10 Little Cub Acoustic
9:15-9:45 Boombarian Main
9:50-10:10 Soulfire Tribe outside
10:15-10:45 Sarah Carey & Band Main
11:00-11:30 Jasper the Colossal Main
11:35-12:05 Becky Junker and Matt Randolph Acoustic
12:10-12:45 The Goody Two Shoes Main
1:00-1:35 Thee Pistol Whips Main
close DJ

…for anyone still keeping score, you’ll know that we’re looking for the 2009 edition of Ladyfest Dayton to be a red-letter day on the Dayton music scene calendar. The organizers have the dates for this year’s event pinned down as August 21-22, with August 23 being a workshop/movie date, all to take place at C{Space (20 N. Jefferson St.). Submissions for participation in this year’s event are currently open through May 31. To get an application or for general inquiries, you can contact the organizers at ladyfestdayton@gmail.com. If you’re band is at least 50% female, we’d encourage to get in on this incredible event…

…we apologize for the late notice on this, but we just got word that there will be a planning meeting today for the second annual Ladyfest Dayton. From the fest organizers:

Our first planning meeting will be this Sunday, March 29, at 2 pm, at C{Space (The venue we had Ladyfest in September). For those of you who don’t remember, we are located at 20 N. Jefferson St., Dayton, OH 45402. We can’t make Ladyfest Dayton 2 happen without your help! You, and you and you, are welcome to come join us (and feel free to bring snacks if you like!) We want this to have as many creative hands involved as possible this year, so that it can be a huge success and raise lots of money for charities, and awareness about why Ladyfests are needed. Ladyfest 2 will most likely take place mid-August. We will need more ways of raising money, fundraisers, and benefits. If you have some ideas for us then come join us. Bring yourself, a pen, some paper and lots of ideas… What you do depends on what you want to bring to the table. You are welcome to join us on Sunday, if you cannot make meetings but still want to contribute in some way, or any way feel free to email us at: ladyfestdayton@gmail.com

…if you’re at all inclined to lend your time and services to this event, we would highly encourage you to do so…

…tonight is a perfect opportunity to explore some of the more esoteric aspects of the Dayton music scene. Head over to Dayton Dirt Collective tonight to catch the ethereal sonic wave that is Romance of the Young Tigers, the jazzy explorations of the CJ Boyd Sexxxtet (Chicago), the prog onslaught of Yakuza Heart Attack, and Hills….

…also, remember that LadyFest Dayton continues tonight. In from the Pacific Northwest, be sure to check out the dirgey blues duo The Pack A.D. who will be performing later tonight…

…hey kids! Tonight is the big biannual celebration in downtown Dayton known as Urban Nights. This time around, the city is trying to prove that we are not a city in decline, as Forbes magazine so kindly put it….

…The Buddha Den is trying to do our part to dispel these rumors tonight by doing what we do best: presenting some of the best Dayton music. We’ll be hosting bands at a couple of stages tonight. At 6 pm, head over to Kettering Tower on 2nd Street to catch a short set by Towhee. Then, head over to the St. Clair Lofts where we will be hosting a stage in their courtyard (in the back of the building). Starting at 7 pm and running until 9 pm, we will have The Goody Two Shoes, Andrew & the Pretty Punchers, and Grizzzzy Bear (we’re not sure which name they’re going with these days…). You know it’s gonna be a party…

…also starting tonight and running through Sunday night, the first LadyFest Dayton kicks off over at 20 N. Jefferson St. in the Dayton Arts Incubator. All weekend long there will be plenty of female-driven bands, artists, and workshops. Here’s what’s on tap for tonight:

G-​Miche​lle Bullo​ck 5:30
M- Hot Kiss – 6pm
G- Audre​y Isabe​lle 6:15
M- Bette​r than Sax – 6:45
G- Julie​ Roth 7:45
M-​Dawn Cooks​ey and 68 South​ 8:15
G- Kelly​ Campb​ell 8:45
G-​Jayne​ Sachs​ 9:30
M-​Paige​ & Trace​y 10pm
G-​Miran​da Penni​ngton​ 10:​30
M-​Fairm​ount Girls​ 11:​00
G-​Audre​y Ryan 11:​30
M-​Vanit​y Theft​ 12:​15

Be sure to head over and check out what the ladies in Dayton are doing…

…serving as the final benefit show before Ladyfest Dayton kicks off on September 12, tonight at Pearl presents some of the best ladies (and gents) in Dayton. Headlining the evening will be the grungy punk of Accidently on Purpose, as well as Good Sir Con Artist, the gothic/country of The Twitches, the twee/folk of State School, and a solo set from Paige (Jasper the Colossal). Head on down and support the ladies…