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Originally from Cleveland, Josh McGrath is currently a Broadcasting student at Wright State University. Outside of classes, Josh also works as Programming Director at WWSU 106.9 out of Fairborn/Dayton, and as an associate at The Wharf, the largest tobacconist in the midwest. After graduation, he is planning to enter the music business, either opening a record label or working in band management.
Dayton MostMetro.com is a proud media sponsor for Record Store Day! If you haven’t been keeping up with music trends in the past few years, I have some news for you: vinyl records are making a comeback. Surprising, right? I have even more news for you, then: there is an entire day devoted to vinyls… (continue…)
There was an unusual calm as I stepped into the Mainstay Rock Bar in downtown Cincinnati on the evening of St. Patrick’s Day. Expecting a loud and rowdy crowd, I was greeted with relatively quiet groups of people hanging around the bar, with bands slowly moving their equipment up to the stage. If I may… (continue…)
Canal Street Tavern is well known in the Dayton music scene for its great sound, up-close atmosphere, and excellent shows. Nearly every night, one can find all kinds of local acts putting on a show on the Tavern’s stage. Outside of regular shows, Canal Street also enjoys putting on different kinds of specialty shows, such… (continue…)
Well, folks, after a quick holiday break, it’s officially January in Ohio! The weather is cold, the snow is coming, and we’ll soon have to break out the ice skates to get to work. Eventually, there might be a time that the roads get too bad for us to make it out to see our… (continue…)
A couple of weeks ago, New York City was under occupation. No, it’s not what you’re thinking, but good job keeping up with the news! I am talking about a completely different group of people. On Tuesday, October 25th, NYC was overrun by college radio staff, DJs, bands, various artists, and many more people from… (continue…)
Most radio these days has too narrow a vision. Pandering to corporations and very specific groups of people, it is hard to find a station that shows a spark of creativity in the wasteland. However, there still exists a shining ray of hope for those looking for something unique: independent radio. More specifically, college radio.… (continue…)
In the world of music, time moves fast. Bands come and go within a couple of years, genres grow and then wither, and what’s popular today can be looked upon with disdain by tomorrow. In my short three years in the Dayton area, I have seen a number of bands form and then break up.… (continue…)
Canal Street Tavern was abuzz with excitement on Saturday night. The last few months had been leading up to this evening, and the crowd was ready. The front of the house was loud and rowdy, while in the back corner, one could find a more relaxed atmosphere. This is where I set up shop, pen and paper ready for the spectacle. As the crowd quickly grew to standing room only, the first band took the stage. A smooth, bluesy bass line and a driving drum rhythm kicked off the finale of the 29th annual Dayton Band Playoffs.
