The Story Changes/The Sound for Language/Stone the Mayor Sheriffs/8-Bit Revival-Tonight @ Blind Bob's

...having recently returned from a 6-week bout of touring that took them from coast to coast, The Story Changes make their triumphant return to the Gem City tonight at Blind Bob's to celebrate the release of their new split album, Analogies. Sharing disc time with AZ outift Let Go, Analogies is the result of a trip out west earlier this year to record with producer Jaime Woolford (Let Go/Punchline/Gin Blossoms) who mixed the songs together for a consistent sound and feel. This is the first release from TSC since 2007's The Way of the Dinosaur. Also along for the ride this evening are good friends The Sound for Language (with a new lineup), Stone the Mayor Sheriffs, and 8-Bit Revival. See you there...

MP3: The Story Changes "Move Forward"
MP3: The Sound for Language "You're Not Alone"
MP3: Stone the Mayor Sheriffs "Intuition Is Now"
MP3: 8-Bit Revival "We Space Out"

The Story Changes Reissue Debut

...earlier this week, The Story Changes announced that they've partnered up with their label Future Destination Records to re-release the band's debut, Last Night a Rock Band Saved My Life. The reissue disc will also feature bonus tracks not on the original issue. Always ones to add a personal touch to everything they do, guitarist Mark McMillon prepped this cool little video clip for the announcement. Check it:


...you can grab this newness over here.

The Forecast/The Story Changes/Vows/All Alliteration Aside-TONIGHT @ Blind Bob's

...there was a recent venue shift over to Blind Bob's for this one and we wanted to make sure that all interested parties were made aware. Yes, we know it's Monday, but it will be early start. We're guessing music will get going somewhere around 8:30. Headliners The Forecast are in from Peoria, IL and locals The Story Changes, Vows, and newbies All Alliteration Aside are sure to make it an evening worth of yr attendance...

Halloween Rundown

...tonight is the close of all the Halloween festivities kids, and you've got some excellent options to help you celebrate...


...if you head out early, swing by the Dayton Dirt Collective for their Misfits Tribute show. Twenty bands are gonna take turns bashing out a couple of tunes each, so it should be a good time...

...after that, you've got some choices to make. You can head over to Blind Bob's for a fun bill with good friends. The Story Changes is hosting and have brought compatriots The Sound For Language, Stone the Mayor Sheriffs, and 8-Bit Revival along for the ride...


...or...you've got one of the single-longest-running annual events in Dayton music with the Monster Hop over at Canal Street Tavern. Brought to you by local punk icon Jamy Holliday, his Luxury Pushers will host Toronto's Saigon Hookers and yet another local icon, Mitch Mitchell's Terrifying Experience. Your eardrums will never be the same....

Shawen Acres/The Story Changes/Human Reunion-Tonight @ Canal Street Tavern

...tonight at Canal Street Tavern, you've got the chance to see three guys who have part of the Dayton scene for over fifteen years each. Shawen Acres is the newest project from Nate Farley who has served time in GBV, The Amps, and The Method. Punk outfit The Story Changes has been led by Mark McMillon in numerous incarnations and names for years. Tonight will also be the farewell show for TSC bassist Kyle, who will be returning to Minnesota. Human Reunion features Jeremy Fredricks who played in Cigarhead, Lazy, Let's Crash, and The Dirty Walk before landing in this project. Head on down tonight and learn how it's been done in Dayton for years...

The Story Changes Seeks New Bassist

...after hiring bassist Kyle Sando from Minneapolis last winter, The Story Changes announced today that Sando will be leaving the band to further pursue his education back home. The band are currently seeking a bassist. Here's the info from the band:

We're currently on the lookout for a bassist and want to explore as many options as possible.

We have things worked out to continue playing live so we won't have to cancel any shows or rush any decisions, but we're still in need of finding a fulltime guy or girl for the spot. If you are interested please get in touch and we will get some info from you and touch base from there about a possible get together.

We call Dayton, OH home and practice in town quite a bit when home. Good gear is a must. Backing vocal ability is a big plus. We travel a lot and need someone who can pick up and go. We have a new album out on Future Destination Records along with two other discs of material. We have a lot of fun doing this, but there's also a lot of work involved and a ton of scheduling. We need someone reliable who is amped on the band and ready/able to hit the road.
An active list of shows and past touring schedule is listed under the tour link at www.theStoryChanges. com to get an idea of a workload.

Summary:
- Good gear is a must
- Backing vocal ability is a big plus
- Ready and able to hit the road
- A positive and hardworking attitude is mandatory
- Dayton, Ohio area or able to commute regularly

Message us on myspace or email band@theStoryChanges.com with all inquiries.

Best of luck to The Story Changes during this transition...

Datyon @ Warped Today

...if you're looking for something to do this afternoon, head on down to Riverbend Ampitheatre for the Vans Warped Tour where a pair Dayton favorites will be taking the stage. Punk mainstays The Story Changes (pictured above) will be taking the stage somewhere around 12:15 and industrial-thrash monsters My Latex Brain will be on sometime this afternoon...

The Story Changes, My Latex Brain @ Warped Tour

...over the last decade or so, the Vans Warped Tour has become a beacon of opportunity for burgeoning punk bands looking to break on through. This year, a pair of Dayton bands have made the cut and will be performing at the big show. Both The Story Changes and My Latex Brain will grace stages at the festival next Wednesday, July 30 at Cincinnati's Riverbend Ampitheatre. If you're willing to endure a day in the sun, head on down and represent...

...in other news, The Story Changes have recently contributed an exclusive track, "I Remember", for a comp called the Good Times. The comp is out via the band's label, Future Destination Records, and is available now right here. The Story Changes also completed a video shoot last week for the track "Don't Fall" off of last year's album, The Way of the Dinosaur. According to the band, the clip prominently features the Gem City skyline and more. We'll keep you posted as to when and where you can check the clip...

The Story Changes/Stone the Mayor Sheriffs/My Latex Brain/Lumaera-Tonight @ Pearl

...on a rare Sunday evening at Pearl, The Story Changes will make a rare appearance in Dayton tonight. Also on the bill are Stone the Mayor Sheriffs, My Latex Brain, and Lumaera. Guaranteed, you won't get much more rock than this tonight...

The Story Changes On Tour

...as the weather gets warmer, it's always a good time for bands to hit the road. Very few Dayton bands take to touring like the juggernaut that is The Story Changes, so we're gonna let you know where you can see them over the next couple of months. In addition to a couple of hometown shows, the boys will be all over the Midwest and West during the summer, so if you know people you should let them know about catching one of Dayton's hardest-working bands in their town. Here's the facts...

Saturday June 14th - 8pm
Tempe, AZ
Last Exit
with: Let Go, Source Victoria, Domo
18+

Sunday June 15th - 8pm
Mesa, AZ
Hollywood Alley
21+

Monday June 16th - 7pm
Flagstaff, AZ
Macy's Coffee House
ALL AGES

Wednesday June 18th - 8pm
Grand Junction, CO
the Spotlight Lounge
with: Riveter
21+

Thursday June 19th - 8pm
Colorado Springs, CO
the Rocket Room
21+

Friday June 20th - 9pm
Omaha, NE
T.O. Garcias(Papio Bowl, behind the Rock)
All Ages

Saturday June 21st - 9pm
Cedar Falls, IA
The Reverb
with: Give Away the Plot
18+

Saturday June 28th - 2pm
Dayton, OH
Downtown Dayton Main Garden in the Public Library
FREE
ALL AGES

Saturday June 28th - 7:30pm
Troy, OH
The Moose
with: After the Accident, Models, the Off Season
ALL AGES

Sunday June 29th - 7pm
Columbus, OH
Bernies
with: Queen City Station
ALL AGES

Thursday July 10th - 9pm
Cincinnati, OH
Dirty Jack's
18+

Saturday July 12th - 5pm
Sidney, OH
The Sidney Salvation Army
with: I Was Totally Destroying it, the Machine, Gold Plated Ocean
All Ages

Saturday July 12th - 7pm
Union, OH
Trish's Cafe
with: After the Accident, the Off Season
All Ages

Sunday July 13th - 9pm
Dayton, OH
the Pearl
18+

Tuesday July 15th - 9pm
Brookville, OH
the Leiber Center
with: The Sound For Language, the Great American Beast
All Ages

Friday July 18th - 8pm
Milwaukee, WI
The Ring
ALL AGES

Saturday July 19th - 8pm
Houghton, MI
Level 2 Skatepark
ALL AGES

Sunday July 20th - 8pm
Madison, WI
The Loft
with: the Readiness
ALL AGES

Tuesday July 22nd - 9pm
Cedar Falls, IA
The Reverb
with: Give Away the Plot
18+

Thursday July 24th - 7pm
Omaha, NE
PS Collective
ALL AGES

Friday July 25th - 7pm
Ottumwa, IA
Flipside
ALL AGES

Saturday July 26th - 8pm
St Cloud, MN
Revival
with: A Short Lived Tragedy, No Pride
ALL AGES

Friday August 22nd - 9pm
Dayton, OH
Canal Street Tavern
18+

beaches and bye-bye....

...if you're ready to kick off summer the right way, head down to Oregon Express tonight where the kids will be having a Beach Party and bands. Headlining the night is The Goody Two Shoes, who have really hit a stride as of late. Up from Cincinnati, you've got the consummate songwriting/musicianship of The Turnbull ACs. Opening the night will be the surf rock stylings of Brian and the All-Nighters...



...over at South Park Tavern tonight, The Story Changes kicks off an extended tour that will take them deep into the west over the next few weeks. Take a look at their dates and let anyone you know out there to go check them out. Also on the bill tonight are After the Accident and Models. Big rock party...

The Story Changes/After the Accident/Stone the Mayor Sheriffs/HQAX-Tonight @ Pearl

...we've got a big rock show to kick off yr weekend over at Pearl tonight. Perennial faves The Story Changes will headline a bill that includes Fuse kids After the Accident, the blistering algorithms of Stone the Mayor Sheriffs, and alterna-rockers HQAX. If that isn't enough, the venerable Jay Madewell will be spinning before, in between, and after the bands. Get there...

The story from the southeast....

...sure, the weather isn't ideal for going out. If, however, you're braver than most and simply have get yr fix of local rock, you've got quite the options tonight...

...if you need big rock n' roll tonight, we'd advise you head over to Nite Owl for an incredible bill. The perpetually touring The Story Changes headlines a hometown show that features The Great American Beast, one of our faves Grizzzzzy Bear, Vows, and Brian Whitten....


...if your mood seems to correlate a little stronger to the introspection of the season, you might drop in over at Oregon Express to catch Southeast Engine (Misra Records) and Frontier Ruckus *from Lansing, MI), who are certain to deliver a night of humble rock you won't wanna miss...

HoliDayton-Tonight @ NIte Owl

...with 2007 winding down and an amazing year of local music behind us, The Story Changes, along with Joe Anderl, will be hosting the Fifth Annual HoliDayton show. This year's lineup features 5 bands and 5 solo acts on two separate stages, allowing for a seamless transition of music throughout the night. This will be one of the last big events of the year, so take a look at the bill and tell us how you can afford to miss this one. Get yourself something nice for the Holidays: HoliDayton!

Are you a Celebrity or a Nite Owl???

Hey kids, you got two hot options tonight....seriously, there are no losers on this one...

...if you're up for a drive, then you're in for a treat...The Story Changes headlines the bill down at Celebrity's in Centerville (right behind Blockbuster on SR 725). Should be a great rock show with DJ Jay Madewell of Fab Gear fame spinning his top jams in between the bands...or...

...if you're inclined to stay in the Gem City proper, head over to the Nite Owl where the always incendiary Human Reunion plays host to Cincinnati faves Eat Sugar and The Seedy Seeds. This is gonna be a synthy good time....

...either way, get up and get out!

Legalize Gassett!!!

Tomorrow night should be more than anyone can handle....

Over at the rarely-used Gilly's, we've got a fantastic local bill. Captain of Industry, 8-Bit Revival, John Gassett's new project Goatherd, and the recently reconfigured Mouth of the Architect are poised to have one of the best local shows of the season. If you want to know more about the "benefit" aspect of the show, ask someone there....


Meanwhile...up Fifth Street at the Nite Owl, touring juggernauts The Story Changes will make an appearance before their Dayton Music Fest set next weekend. Also on the bill will be Simply Waiting, Accidently on Purpose, and Fairweather Fan....


One more good show on Saturday...over at the Oregon Express, a little lighter fare with Wes Tirey opening for Sleepybird, who will be heading out on tour in the next few weeks...

This should be a good warm-up for the Dayton Music Fest next weekend....

Review: The Color Fred/The Story Changes/Captain of Industry/Joe Anderl @ Celebrity 9/13

For a show so far out of downtown, there were a lot of people that showed up. Everyone had energetic sets, but for me, Joe Anderl really stole the show, even in the opening slot. It was also great to see so many people out in Centerville supporting a new club, Celebrity, which relocated from N. Main St. Do Tell Records is looking to do more all-ages shows there, so keep your eye out for that.


Captain of Industry


The Story Changes


The Color Fred

The Color Fred/The Story Changes/Joe Anderl/Captain of Industry @ Celebrity 9/13

Tomorrow night. Way out in Centerville. I haven't been out to this club yet, but it's going to be an all-ages show with some really great bands. I've been told that The Color Fred (Fred Mascherino of Taking Back Sunday and Breaking Pangaea) is going to be a real treat. Not to mention 3 of Dayton's best all on one bill, all of whom have recently released new a new CD/EP.

Thanks to Do Tell Records for putting this one together...

The Story Changes on Myspace
Joe Anderl on Myspace
Captain of Industry on Myspace