…with the 2010 edition of Dayton Music Fest less than a week away, we’re getting really excited around these parts to see how this year’s edition goes down. This year the DMF features a day-long schedule, new venues, and lots of new bands participating. We’re continuing to preview some of the bands you’ll see at this year’s edition and today we have for you Hospital Garden and Okay Lindon…

Hospital Garden

BAND NAME: Hospital Garden
HOME BASE (city): Chicago
FORMED (year): 2008
STYLE OF MUSIC: Rock
MEMBERS (names and instruments played): Ian Spencer (drums), Sarah Carey
(bass, vocals), Lucas Hollow (guitar, vocals)
SHARED INTERESTS OF BAND MEMBERS: drinking dad’s root beer, making up fake
80’s metal songs.
DISCOGRAPHY (release title and year): *Hospital Garden* EP (2008), *Hospital
Garden *LP (2010)
SONG THAT BEST REPRESENTS YOUR BAND (and why): Right now, I’d say it’s
“Look Alive!” because it shows the band is able to be loud and noisy, while
keeping its hooks and melodies intact.
NUMBER OF DMF APPEARANCES (and years): This is our 3rd DMF (08, 09, 10)
LATEST NEWS (what’s up?): Lucas just got married!
PLANS FOR 2011: Release our 2nd album
WEB SITE: myspace.com/hospital garden,
and, yes, we are on facebook.

MP3: Hospital Garden “Look Alive!”

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Okay Lindon

BAND NAME: Okay Lindon

HOME BASE: Middletown, OH
FORMED: 2004
STYLE OF MUSIC: Pop
MEMBERS:Jordan Elam- drums Dustin Smith- guitar, vocals Charles Smith- guitar Eric Miller- guitar David Thomas- bass
SHARED INTERESTS OF BAND MEMBERS: pop music of all eras, 90s alt rock, punk music, good food of all sorts, funny stuff, going out, staying at home.
DISCOGRAPHY:Rotating Dates- 2010; Everything In Moderation- 2009; some old EPs and demos that you will never hear.
SONG THAT BEST REPRESENTS YOUR BAND: Table Talk- this is probably our strongest single and most successfully executed song from the new album.
NUMBER OF DMF APPEARANCES : this will be our first
LATEST NEWS : released newest full length, Rotating Dates, on August 17th 2010
PLANS FOR 2011: work jobs, hang out, make music
WEB SITE: www.arcadesoundltd.comwww.myspace.com/okaylindonhttp://www.facebook.com/pages/Okay-Lindon/187506547822?ref=ts (not sure if that link works or not- but we’re on facebook- look us up)

MP3: Okay Lindon “Table Talk”

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…while the music scene here in Dayton perpetually exists in a state of flux with bands coming and going, often without notice, we lost one of our favorite acts last summer as the grungy popsters of Hospital Garden bid adieu to the Gem City and relocated to Chicago. While we occasionally receive transmissions as to their endeavors in the Windy City [one of which was a recent opening spot for Evan Dando at the Double Door...nice!], it’s been far too long since we’ve seen them in action. Well, this weekend will change that as the lovable trio returns to Blind Bob’s to celebrate the release of their new self-titled debut album. We’ve been spinning it fairly relentlessly since receiving it and we’re likely to continue this trend as these delectable melodies and moods only further entrench themselves in our psyche. As guitarist/vocalist Lucas Hollow navigates his twangy warbled intropections through shimmering jangle and grungy sludge, bassist Sarah Carey and drummer Ian Spencer punctuate with workmanlike efficiency and nuance. While the disc certainly carries with it traces of indie icons like Built to Spill, Dinosaur Jr., early REM, Superchunk, and GBV, Hospital Garden somehow fuse these elements into a distinctive voice that transcends mere rehash into an engaging collection of quality tunes. Consider this yr advance notice for their show on Saturday night. Keep in mind, this disc is best enjoyed LOUD…

MP3: Hospital Garden “Look Alive!”

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…for the second time in less than a month, we at The Buddha Den have had the bittersweet opportunity to send off some of Dayton’s finest young talent to other cities. While earlier in August we said goodbye to Hospital Garden [off to Chicago], last evening at South Park Tavern we said goodbye to Jordan Hull, who is heading off to find his fortunes in Nashville. With his departure close at hand, there was no shortage of souls eager to come out and see him perform in his hometown one last time. Combing through his brilliant catalog, Hull juxtaposed newer material ["My Better Judgment"] against his most popular material ["On to Me", "Rusty Bones"] and even his earliest fan favorites {the all-to-poignant closer, “Home”}. While Hull will likely return from time to time, not having him on the home team is certainly a loss that will be felt for some time. We certainly wish him well…



…arriving through countless construction delays on the byways of America, Philadelphia’s Perkasie channeled whatever their collective traveling miseries into a set that the fortunate Daytonians in attendance will not soon forget. From the word go, Perkasie commanded the room in a way seldom seen in the Gem City, as the iconic Kate Foust veered between the posturing of Karen O and the flair of a traditional flamenco dance routine. Even better, Perkasie delivered songs of undeniable substance filled with impeccable musicianship [when was the last time you saw mandolin and washboard on-stage with an indie band?] and an unbridled passion for playing these songs together, recalling Arcade Fire on the cusp of their buzz. While many eyes certainly focused on Foust, pianist Alex Walsh and guitarist Ben Roth both delivered several tunes with equal conviction, and the way in which the whole lot chimed in on the singalong harmonies demonstrated the powerful connection that these seven musicians possess. Certainly, no one in attendance was left anything short of stunned at such a display on a Monday night in Dayton, Ohio…



For more photos from the evening, go here.

…if you were fortunate enough to have been part of last evening at South Park Tavern, you’ll likely acknowledge that it was an incredible evening of music and that the audience rose to the occasion as well, feeding enthusiasm back to the bands. Openers Electric Banana and The Turkish Delights both turned in sets that had the crowds on their feet and wanting more. For one band, however, the evening served as a goodbye. Here are a few words from Lucas of Hospital Garden…

Hospital Garden is moving to Chicago. When I moved to Dayton two years ago, it was never with the intent of permanence. I hoped to complete graduate school, and, once again, move on. However, I did not anticipate making so many amazing friendships. I was lucky enough to have met Ian and Sarah, thus forming Hospital Garden. The shows we have played and the songs we have created have been far beyond my expectations, thus moving as a band makes sense right now. It’s hard to leave the people and bands that we love here, but in Chicago there is a lot of opportunity in my field (Community Counseling), and a lot of new venues to play. Sarah and Ian are also going to be finding employment and continuing their educations there. We’re still young and it’s the right time to do something like this. We love Dayton and we love playing and hanging out here. We will be back regularly for as long as we are a band. Naturally, we will miss you all and can’t wait to see you again in the near future. Thank you so much for coming to our shows, listening to our demos, and singing along to our songs. It means more to us than you know.

Love,
Hospital Garden.

…in addition to their migration north, Hospital Garden are gearing up to release their debut album. Stay tuned for more on that as details emerge…

…in adhering to the sad and sickening status quo, one of Dayton’s finest will soon be relocating. In the process of becoming one of our favorites over the past year or so, Hospital Garden emerged as one of the Gem City’s leading contenders. Their scheduled departure to Chicago this fall saddens us greatly, but we’re very excited for their future. Tonight we will say goodbye with a very special show at South Park Tavern, featuring the next wave of Dayton goodness, The Turkish Delights and Electric Banana. Come on out and help us say goodbye…

MP3: Hospital Garden “Ypsi”
MP3: The Turkish Delights “Dig Yourself”
MP3: Electric Banana “Denim on Denim”

…from the start, it was obvious that Hospital Garden planned on making this a special evening at South Park Tavern for The Buddha Den Showcase. Suits. Ties. Dresses. Fedoras. Yeah, they looked sharp. They also brought an avalanche of songs. Melodies that burrow into yr soul. The incessant rhythms that slowly get every head bobbing in unison. The guitar histrionics of Lucas Hollow elevating the visceral impact of this trio. More than anything, Hospital Garden is a band that obviously enjoys what they do. You can see the evidence in the ear-to-ear grin of drummer Ian Spencer, the twirling of bassist Sarah Carey and most certainly in the trumpet-weilding freakouts of Hollow. These kids love the game. They can kill a song in any number of ways: grinding punk meltdowns, fist-pumping anthems, machine-gun breaks, slacker-shred solos, soul-bearing slowjams. Even covering the War classic “Low Rider”, Hospital Garden owned it, putting their imprint all over the song. By the end of their second set, the trio reveled in shared jubilation with their audience, bringing an incredible evening to a close with shared smiles all around…

For more photos from the evening, go here. Additional photos by Atomic Justin here.

…in case you missed the notice earlier this week, tonight is our big show with one of our favorite locals, Hospital Garden over at South Park Tavern. If you haven’t checked them out yet, tonight is a great opportunity since the show is FREE. Music starts at 9 PM sharp and the band will be doing two sets throughout the night. We’ll see you there…

…pretty much since The Buddha Den first started hosting our free monthly shows at South Park Tavern, we’ve been trying to get one of our favorite Dayton bands, Hospital Garden, on board. Well, this Saturday we’re finally making it happen as the boys and girl of HG will take to the stage for the entire evening…

…In case yr still in the dark on this outfit, Hospital Garden’s self-titled/self-released EP was one of the best releases out of the Gem City in 2008. Clearly in love with indie rock giants like Pavement, GBV, and Dinosaur, Jr., Hospital Garden echo traces of Murmur-era REM as well. Guitarist/vocalist Lucas Hollow spins triumphant underdog anthems splattered with searing guitars that are likely to inspire impromptu air-guitar singalongs. Tune in now and we’ll see you this weekend…

MP3: Hospital Garden “Prayer for Skeptics”
MP3: Hospital Garden “True”

…given that it was the first warm night this year in Dayton, we made our best effort to catch as much live music as possible. Lucky for us, we had a couple of great options…

…we thought our first stop of the night would be Blind Bob’s, but upon arriving we learned that local purveyors of mayhem and merriment, Sitandance, had taken to the streets. Literally. They had set up in the parking lot next to Ned Pepper’s with tiny amps and a makeshift drumkit, attracting enough of a crowd to get the cops called…

…we made our way back over to Blind Bob’s to kick off the night the way it usually closes: with Andrew & the Pretty Punchers. Even starting the evening, A&TPP hit a stride with a handful of newer tunes and old standards. Although usually where our night ends, it was only the beginning…

…being a nice night, we decided to walk up to Canal Street Tavern to catch the release party for Southeast Engine’s new album, From the Forest to the Sea. Stepping into the cozy confines of Canal Street, we were nearly stopped in our tracks by the heat building in the room due the crowd that had gathered to help celebrate the occasion. Arriving just in time to catch the start of their set, guitarist Adam Remnant quietly launched the band into a set that coursed through new and older material creating a seamless link that runs through Remnant’s powerfully reflective lyrics. Unfortunately, the crowd were as excited to see one another as they were Southeast Engine and in the quieter passages easily buried the band in chatter. Despite all the distractions, we wish Southeast Engine well as they head out on the road in support of their new album…

…we made one more tip along the old canal back to Blind Bob’s just in time to catch Hospital Garden kick things off. Although the crowd had thinned somewhat, the band still delivered a ferocious set of infectious melodies slathered in ear-splitting guitar, just the way we like it. We’ll be hosting Hospital Garden at South Park Tavern on March 28 for our monthly showcase, so tune in now and we’ll see you then…

For more photos from the evening, go here.

…with it being First Friday here in Dayton and the temperature supposed to get up near 70 degrees, it’s a great night to get out and enjoy some music. Over at Blind Bob’s, there’s a great triple bill featuring one of our newer Dayton faves, Hospital Garden, who just keep getting better every time we see them. Up from Lexington, KY, you’ve got Idaho, Alaska serving up a delectable fusion of early Flaming Lips/Pavement/Built to Spill. Opening the evening (for once) local faves, Andrew & the Pretty Punchers. See you there…

MP3: Hospital Garden “Ypsi”
MP3: Idaho, Alaska “Muscle Car”
MP3: Andrew & the Pretty Punchers “Our Modern Love”