Vega Cough Ritual

...only further bolstering our position that Thursday is the new Friday in Daytonia, here's the rundown of how to get yrself into a mess tonight...

...if yr into the usual Thursday scene at Pearl, they've got a good one for your tonight. Newbies New Vega headline along with The Host (Cincinnati), Halos Were Found at the Landing Site, and Stone the Mayor Sheriffs....

...if yr looking for something a little edgier, head on over to the Dayton Dirt Collective for a night of serious sludgy action. You've got a stacked deck with the pulverizing sludge trio Cough (Richmond, VA), the all-girl hardcore of Red Thread (Boston), the brutal grind of Churches Burn (Columbus), and local flavor from
Dripfeeder and Treefingers...

...now if yr looking to get way out, head on over to Acid Fever House for a night of noise and psychedlia. Slated to appear are Altars, Cult Ritual, Vile Gash, and K. Anible. If you dare...

I Can't Explain

...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...

The Gluons/Kanible/Sitandance-Tonight @ Acid Fever House

...we apologize for the late notice on this one, but it's just come to our attention that there will be a show this evening over at Acid Fever House. Noise/pop commandos The Gluons headline a show that also includes Kanible and Sitandance. Should be a good one....

Acid fever and cornerstones....

...it's a good night for Dayton music yet again, kids. If you're inclined to get yr drink on, head down to Jimmie's Cornerstone to witness the garage-trash maelstrom that is Switchblade Serenade. Sharing the bill will be fuzzed-out newbie duo Mountain Screamer...

...if perchance you long for the intimate setting of a house show, we've got a great one for you tonight over at Acid Fever House. Opening the evening will be The 1984 NFL Draft (nee Joe Anderl), fresh off an East Coast tour. Next up you've got one of our absolute favorites, Toads and Mice. Closing the night will be perennial Columbus faves The Kyle Sowashes, who will be celebrating the release of their new album, Yeah, Buddy! Should be a great one...

Out-a-Towners Noise Buffet-Tonight @ Acid Fever House

...this evening, your good friends over at Acid Fever House invite you to come and share in a buffet. Leave your silverware at home friends, this will be a noise buffet. The house will be hosting four touring noise bands that seem to veer more toward the electronic end of the noise spectrum. Head down and get yr fill...

Pretty Punches & Young Tigers...

...as with a typical Friday night in D-town, you got some quality options based on your various wants and needs. As always, we'll break it down for you....

...over at the Nite Owl, you've got the more folk/acoustic end of the spectrum, featuring Umbrella Men, Andrew & the Pretty Punchers, and Ruckus and the Trousers. Keep in mind, these bands may favor acoustic guitars, but this is not a light event. Should be a really good time...



...if you're inclined to trudge into the underground, head over to Acid Fever House and dig the wall of white noise. For you tonight: Antilles, Romance of the Young Tigers, Concrete Artery, Lungs, and Hills. Truly for the initiated, but they will be rewarded...

The New American Folk Presents... Tonight @ Acid Fever House

...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....