Brainiac Live Archive Project

...perpetually looming large in Dayton's musical legacy, Brainiac still stands for many as THE Dayton band. Pioneering a sound that still informs countless lesser practitioners, Brainiac's legacy and influence seems likely to continue well into the future. For anyone that was fortunate enough to see them back in the day, they'll likely rattle on about what an incredible force the band were live. Well, one fan in particular, Bryan Seitz, has dedicated countless hours to collecting every last scrap of information and footage at the Brainiac Live Archive Page. Making available, for free, hours of audio and video, as well as a thoroughly researched timeline of the band's history, this page is essential for any Brainiac fan. Seitz notified us of a new find that had though to be lost forever: a 1995 John Peel Session. Although only three of the four songs performed were found, it's a pretty sweet little sesh...

MP3: Brainiac "Go Freaks Go"

Canal Street Tavern's Dayton Band Play-Offs Registration NOW OPEN

...yes, it's summer again and that can only mean one thing in Dayton: time for the Annual Dayton Band Play-Offs at Canal Street Tavern. For the uninitiated, the Dayton Band Play-Offs has been an annual right of passage for nearly 25 years. Such Dayton icons as The Method, Brainiac, Real Lulu, and Shrug have all championed the event. More recently, bands such as Bluekarma, Mona, and Orange Willard have done the same. More than that, ask pretty much any musician that has spent any time playing in Dayton and they'll most likely admit to having done at least one year in the Play-Offs. If your band is looking to make a mark, this is a great place to start. You can download your registration form right here. Get 'em in...

I Remember Dayton

Most of us here in Dayton struggling to make something happen or those still talking about the "good old days" of the scene all have a strong sense of Dayton's legacy...

Well, thanks for my friend Christina for pointing me toward this. Pat Jones formerly of several punk bands, most notably the Oxymorons, has started compiling and posting tons of old (I mean late 80s and early 90s) punk/indie releases for your enjoyment. In many cases, Pat is putting up original artwork that accompanied the releases. Oftentimes, these aare hand-scrawled cassette covers. Classic. Also buried in his archives (in the July section, I think) is a zine review of what I think might have been one of the first Brainiac shows at the Rathskellar at Wright State. Even way back then, reviewers couldn't gush enough...

Being a fan of history, I'd highly recommend checking this out. Thanks, Pat!