The Buddha Den NTRO/XPO May Residency w/Black Wolf Fight Ends Tonight @ Oregon Express

...in case you've not made it out this month to The Buddha Den NTRO/XPO at the Oregon Express, we've had a really good time hosting our May Residents, Black Wolf Fight. From their folkier explorations to their bombastic instrumental flourishes, this is a great young band that we highly recommend you check out. Tonight will be their last week as residents, so come join us tonight as we bid farewell to May. Remember, The Buddha Den NTRO/XPO is always FREE. Oh, did we mention that Mission Man will be opening? Yeah, we'll see you there...

MP3: Black Wolf Fight "Sacred Machine Gun"

Black Wolf Fight

...over the past several months, we've had the distinct pleasure of hosting The Buddha Den NTRO/XPO. We've been fortunate enough to see some great young bands come through, refining their sound with each subsequent visit. One of our favorites during the past several months and a band that we had back several times was the instrumental quartet, Black Wolf Fight. While the band would most easily be relegated to the post-rock realm, their arrangements seem to be a little less rigid than some of that genre's most notable practitioners. Likewise, the band throw a little more jazz and even a trace of folk on occasion that helps to set them apart...

...BWF are currently wrapping up work on their debut disc, Songs From The Black Forest, which should be out this summer. The band are also slated to perform at the Gem City Jam, which will take place at Garden Station the weekend of April 24-25...

MP3: Black Wolf Fight "Sacred Machine Gun"

The Buddha Den NTRO/XPO feat. Ben Schwab/Black Wolf Fight-Tonight @ Oregon Express

...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...

Gotta Get Over the Hump....

...well kids, it's midweek and even so you've still got a couple of good reasons to get out tonight in Dayton...


...if you're looking to save a few bucks, The Buddha Den NTRO/XPO is FREE tonight over at the Oregon Express. In addition to the open mic (which is always surprising), we also have the jazz-tinged experimentalism of Black Wolf Fight. Action starts at 8:30, so you can still make it home early...


...you could also swing out to Canal Street Tavern tonight to catch a good bill. We recommend checking out new experimental dreampop outfit New Vega, as well as Low Red Land and Giant Jerk...

Pretty Lowland Sailors

...with the electricity still being out in some parts of the Dayton area, tonight is a good opportunity to get out and remember electricity...

...The Buddha Den Presents is very pleased to bring you another great bill at Canal Street Tavern. Headlining this evening are the always-incredible Andrew & the Pretty Punchers. Up from Tallahassee, FL, we've got the indie pop of Soft Targets who are out on an extensive tour in support of their new album, Heavy Rainbows. Opening up will be the sublime indie pop of Towhee....


...if yr feeling a little more subdued tonight, head over to Oregon Express to catch the second week of The Buddha Den NTRO/XPO. Tonight we will feature the jazz-rock explorations of Black Wolf Fight and the soulful stomp of The Lowland Healers, as well as the open mic to start the night. As always, it's totally FREE...

...if you still need another option for a Wednesday, head on over to Dayton Dirt Collective to check out the return of Joe Anderl (aka The Challenger Disaster) to the stage. Also on tap are The Gunshy (Chicago), a revamped version of The Story Changes, and Accidently On Purpose. This one starts early, around 7 pm....

Introducing The Buddha Den NTRO/XPO @ Oregon Express

...we at The Buddha Den are very pleased to announce a very special new event that we will be hosting in Dayton. The good folks over at Oregon Express have asked us to host a weekly event on Wednesday nights that we have dubbed The Buddha Den NTRO/XPO. Here's the format: the night will be partly open mic that will be fueled by sign-ups the night of and will also feature two acts that are hand-selected by us in advance. The best part is that the event is FREE. We would encourage all local and regional performers to come out and try out new material. Perhaps you have a side project that you would like to play out with sometime. Maybe you're a new band looking for a gig. All of these scenarios are what we're looking for with The Buddha Den NTRO/XPO....

...so, when does it start? We're kicking this off on Wedensday, September 10. Here's our lineup of featured acts in September...

SEPTEMBER 10: STATE SCHOOL/HACKPLANT

SEPTEMBER 17: THE LOWLAND HEALERS/BLACK WOLF FIGHT

SEPTEMBER 24: ENGINE THE GUN/TBA

If you would like to be a part of this event, contact us over at our Myspace...

An Eye for an Eye

...it's another Thursday night, which you all know means some quality shows are coming yr way. The ubiquitous Squids Eye Records will be hosting their big monthly show tonight over at Pearl and you don't want to miss it. The big story here is that the extended hiatus of the incredible Yakuza Heart Attack has officially ended and they'll be performing tonight along with Southeast Engine (Misra Records), whose fiery brand of Americana is out for a short weekend jaunt which includes a stop in Rock Island, Illinois for an illustrious appearance for a Daytrotter session on Saturday. Stepping out as a sideman for older brother Adam in Southeast Engine, Jesse Remnant is slated for an all-too-rare solo set this evening. You've also got a special treat in Cry Baby Genius, who will be celebrating the release of his mixtape tonight as well...

...if all that isn't enough for you, earlybirds can swing over to Dayton Dirt Collective tonight for an eclectic bill. In from Columbus Ease the Medic and Winter Makes Sailors are out on tour for a few days that will take them into the deep South. Also on the bill are The Salt March and the jazz-tinged rock of newbies Black Wolf Fight...