…while we’ve been tantalizing all of you with the prospect of a single Swearing At Motorists performance in the States for weeks now, the time has finally come. Tonight. It happens. Dave Doughman returns from Berlin to join up with original drummer Don Thrasher to perform the band’s critically acclaimed 2000 release, Number Seven Uptown, in it’s entirety [with the possibility of some bonus treats]. It’s going down tonight at 8 pm at Canal Street Tavern. With special guests Smug Brothers and Rev. Davis Kettering kicking things off. In addition, Jay Madewell makes his CST debut with Fab Gear, spinning all the best vintage soul, funk, and garage before, between, and after the bands….

…if you’re thinking about being fashionably late to this one, we’d advise you to reconsider…

…also, if you’re downtown for lunch today, Dave Doughman has extended an open invitation to join him at Flying Pizza downtown for a pre-show slice at noon today…

…we’ll see you all there tonight….

…if you’ve been reading this blog for any length of time, yr well aware of our infatuation with Dayton’s storied musical past. We’ve been fortunate enough to cover some of Dayton’s most recognizable names over the past few years, but one has steered conspicuously under our radar….

…until now…

…late yesterday we received this communique from somewhere deep on the Continent. Check it out…

Where in the hell is Dave Doughman?
he’s in Berlin,
but he’s heading to Dayton,
Thursday October 29, when Swearing At Motorists play Canal Street Tavern.
For S@M’s first (and only) North American show in 3 years,
Dave will team up with Don Thrasher to perform Swearing At Motorists’ critically acclaimed album Number Seven Uptown in sequence.

…that’s right! Swearing at Motorists will make a single US appearance in Dayton at Canal Street Tavern with original drummer, Don Thrasher. We suspect that this will be a homecoming of EPIC proportions. Also on the bill for this event are Thrasher’s new outfit, Smug Brothers, and Jay Madewell makes his triumphant return DJing Fab Gear, spinning soul, funk, 60s garage and more. If yr in the dark, Fab Gear is one of Dayton’s best dance parties and will be spinning before, between, and after the bands…

…over the coming weeks we’ll have several special Swearing at Motorists exclusives and rarities here at The Buddha Den in anticipation of this big show. Here’s the first offering: a special new track called “It’s Love that Chooses You”, recorded on March 22 of this year for the I Will Not Return Your Records internet radio program…

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…with the weekend fast approaching, it’s time again for another great show at Pearl. Yet again, Fab Gear has yr back with a double bill for ya to get yr fill. Tonight you have Andrew & the Pretty Punchers, hot off the release of their stellar debut disc Goodbye Ohio, and the always-surprising Sitandance. In addition, DJ Nonekned will be spinning vinyl throughout the night. Head on down…

…racing back to Daytonia afer our appearance on WOXY’s Local Lixx program last evening, we said goodbye to July with a great night of music at Pearl, courtesy of Fab Gear. Opening the evening were Troy’s Electric Banana with their patented brand of dancefloor-filling guitar-slashing anthems. As the duo’s backing tracks oozed big, sensual beats that got the kids moving, the guitar army of two fired off big riffs and dual guitar solos that elevated the whole mess to an absolute frenzy. If you haven’t caught Electric Banana yet, you need to make it a point to do so…



…next up we had the primal punk of BoomBarian. Armed with a refreshing sense of humor and an unabashed love of what they’re doing, the trio recalled female punk pioneers The Slits, as well as the riot grrrl bands coming from the American northwest. Even their cover of the Stones’ “Mother’s Little Helper” was draped in the sounds that can only come from Boombarian. Really, how can you not love a band with a girl drummer that stands up and puts baking pans over top of her cymbals?



…although we weren’t sold on Thee Pistol Whips in previous reviews, on this night the band opened up a fury that we simply cannot deny. Gone were the organ and apparently two of the go-go singers and instead we found a band that leaving behind its garage tendencies in favor a much more muscular, guitar-driven sound. Laced with tinges of surf and favoring the sounds of vintage Detroit, we’re looking for this band to improve even more in the coming months…



…closing out the evening, Brian Hoeflich & the All-Nighters served up a giant slab of vintage surf/garage that filled the dancefloor. Pulling songs from rock n’ roll’s earliest days (including a rollicking cover of Eddie Cochran’s “Something Else”), by the end of the evening the club could very easily have been mistaken for Delta House to any passerby…

For more pics from the evening, go here.

…the good kids at Fab Gear are serving up yet another excellent Thursday night dish for you tonight at Pearl. Head on down to dig the surf/garage of Brian Hoeflich & the All-Nighters, the go-go garage of Thee Pistol Whips, metal/disco duo Electric Banana (highly recommended), and the primal punk of Boombarian…

…if yr up for getting out tonight, you’ve got a couple of good options…

…the good folks over at Fab Gear are bringing you a special night tonight of Heavy Hitters tonight at Pearl. The bill includes Electric Smoke, The Vectors, and Reaper. In addition, members of the bands will be spinning some of their favorite tracks…

…if yr feeling a bit more subdued, head over to the cozy confines of South Park Tavern for the triumphant return of Echos Dayton. After spending a couple of months out near Wright State, the Echos Dayton kids are bringing their event back with a bang. In addition to the writer’s workshop (starts at and the numerous poets, music this evening will be provided by none other than the one-two punch of Scott Deadelus and The Gluons. You know yr ready for this…

…as is becoming custom here in Daytonia, looks like Thursday night is gonna be alright. Here’s the lowdown…

…over at Pearl tonight, Fab Gear presents a very special show, featuring The Buddha Den DJ hour from 9-10, followed by garage/punk faves The Northwest Ordinance and special guests The Wholigans (The Who tribute band). Afterward, the Fab Gear DJs will be spinning all the best vintage jams you can think of…

…another good option tonight is the show over at Jimmie’s Cornerstone featuring up-and-coming sludge purveyors Mountain Screamer. Also on the bill are Gem City Saints and space-age punk of Atomic Johnny…

…if your tastes seem to be leaning a bit more toward the avant this evening, head over to Acid Fever House to check out sludge/funk/experimentalit drum/bass duo E=MC Hammer (from Milwuakee), one-man noisefest Mannequin Hollowcaust (from Tennessee), and the electronic/noise machinations of The Killbot…

…that’s right! It’s time again for our monthly DJ hour, courtesy of the good kids at Fab Gear. Head over to Pearl, where from 10 to 11 this evening will be playing our favorite Dayton tracks from past, present, and future. Starting at 11, Fab Gear takes over and will be playing the best vintage jams in town. It’s totally FREE, so you have no excuses. See you there….

…that’s right kids! It’s time again for the monthly DJ hour with The Buddha Den over at the Pearl. Thanks to the good kids over at Fab Gear, we’ll be bringing you a solid hour of the best Dayton music and more from the past, present, and future. We’ll be spinning from 10-11, followed promptly by Fab Gear who will be spinning the best in vintage garage, soul, British Invasion, punk, new wave, and funk. On top of all this great music, it’s totally FREE to get in. We’ll see you there….

…if yr into real underground shows, check out this one over at Acid Fever House in East Dayton (122 S. Philadelphia St. to be exact…). They’ve got a slew of acts, including Brandon Hawk and Kyle Sowash (from Columbus). There’s a small suggested donation to help the out-of-town bands, so do the right thing if you head over…

…if you’re more in the mood for dancing, the Fab Gear DJs will be hosting a free event over at Pearl tonight. As always, expect the finest vintage jams and a number gems they’ve dug up for you….