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About Tommy Johnson

Tommy Johnson moved to the Dayton area 10-plus years ago from a small town and hasn’t looked back. With his obsession for music, a love affair with Dayton, and a passion for writing, Tommy recently developed a blog called The Dayton Scene. Tommy guides readers through local events, and shows from local talent. He also visits local shops, and gives you an in-depth look into what the business brings to the Gem City. Tommy is also on Twitter @thedaytonscene.

The Rebel Set/Sam at Eleven/Mavis Pearly Are Going to ‘Kick Cancer’ with Benefit Show

May 10, 2013 by
Rebel Set Poster

When cells in a part of the body start to grow out of control, they grow and form new, irregular cells.  These cells can also grow onto other tissues.  There is DNA in every cell and it directs all the cell’s actions. In a normal cell, when DNA gets damaged the cell either repairs the damage or the cell dies. In the irregular cells, the damaged DNA is not repaired, and the cell doesn’t die like it should. Instead, the cell goes on making new cells that the body doesn’t need. These cells all have the same abnormal DNA as the first cell does.  This is what is considered cancer.  The … [Read more...]

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Dayton Sideshow 8: The Art and Music Lovers Weekend Celebration Welcomes Another Year

May 8, 2013 by
Dayton Sideshow

The definition of art is the expression or application of human creative skill and imagination.  A person’s imagination can come to life in a variety of different styles.  A single swipe of paint onto a canvas could be the start of an elegant painting.  A photographer snaps a picture of a moment in time.  A block of clay is the start of amazing, with the finished product being able to have unlimited possibilities in the end.  Art is everywhere around us, whatever or realize it or not.  Every year around this time, Dayton’s artists have a two day event that gives them the platform to … [Read more...]

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The Charlie Tipton Band-Spotlight Is Bright On Band’s Upcoming Future

May 3, 2013 by
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I have been writing about Dayton musicians and bands during the past year.  I have seen some of the best music that is played in any town across the United States.  One musician that continues to have people feels the same way that I feel is Charlie Tipton.  Charlie Tipton is a lot like most of the musicians that play in Dayton.  He has the desire and dedication that one needs to continue making the music scene so amazing.  He is always out and about, supporting his peers that are performing nightly.  After he is done playing his set, he comes and floats around, personally thanking … [Read more...]

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Record Store Day 2013: A Guide To Celebrate The Music Holiday

April 18, 2013 by
Omega Music RSD

Remember your first experience visiting a local record store shop.  Remember that day.  The mystifying styles of music blasting through the speakers placed all around the building. The abundant rows of compact discs alphabetically placed by band name and genre. The sections of vinyl records that contain music from all generations.  The smells of hundreds of incents in clear glass jars waiting to be fired up.  Remember the individuals that were always in the shops.  You had the clusters of people standing around flipping thru the vinyl records, with a focused look on their faces. They have … [Read more...]

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Musician/Filmmaker Henrique Couto Has Halloween Come Early With ‘Babysitter Massacre’

April 11, 2013 by
Henrique Couto and his team

In just a little over seven months from now, people will put on costumes of the usual choices-policeman, firefighter, doctor, witches, devils, etc.  There will be an overly large group of people who will be dressing up like their favorite character from the hit show ‘The Walking Dead’, along with the possibility of dressing as a ‘walker’.  And don’t forget about the vampires.  Once the costume is chosen, the fake blood is applied, among a few other features to add to the whole presentation.  From that point, those individuals are ready to celebrate Halloween. So, you are … [Read more...]

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Mayliner Looking To Join Area Punk Rock Elite

March 27, 2013 by
Mayliner

The elderly hate it.  Some groups of people find it repulsive.  People question whether or not it's actually considered music.  There are also those that would fight you for daring to speak out of line about what they are passionate about; those same individuals also say they have found something that makes them feel like they are part of a family.  What I am talking about is punk rock. Punk rock music is beloved by many around the world.  The Ramones, The Clash, and Sex Pistols brought a brash, rebellious sound that was unapologetic and wild.  Full of energy and emotion, catching a … [Read more...]

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Two More Venues To Begin Your Open Mic Night Journey: Canal Street Tavern and Tumbleweed Connection

March 14, 2013 by
Victoria Baumgardner onstage at Canal Street Tavern

Back in the beginning of January, I wrote about my experiences diving into the world of open mic nights. I had been going around the Dayton area scoping out the hidden gems that are playing in town. At these open mic nights, I have noticed some great music being played by artists and bands that have been playing for some time; they are just fine-tuning their music. I have also seen music played by people who are just starting to get their feet on stage. I wrote about the RnR PlayDate, which is on Sundays at One Eyed Jacks in Fairborn. I also talked about the open mic night that is held on … [Read more...]

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The Last Waltz: Bringing The Movie To Life

February 13, 2013 by
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“You never know what to expect when they came on stage.  However you know that it was going to be great.”  This is what Jeff Opt said to me while the two of us sat around inside the Yellow Cab building.  What he was referring to in his statement about of the iconic groups of the 60s, The Band.  Jeff Opt is truly special.  He is one of the main coordinators of the yearly event Dayton Sideshow, an annual two day event that highlights the unique art that is being done in town.  Each year, the Sideshow will have a theme to the exhibition that will include a variety of work, which … [Read more...]

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Team Void: Dayton’s Own Lucha Libre

February 8, 2013 by
Team Void

Before you start to dive into the article, please start the music… The Mexican culture has various lures to it.  From the Meso-American ruins that cover all around the land, the fantastic climate that awaits you at any time, to the rich beauty of the country’s art.  Mexico is a true gem to the world that we live in.  One of the country’s most unique, interesting, and pleasurable attributes that it brings is the history of the lucha libre. The lucha libre (aka luchador) is Spanish term for “free fighting” in the wrestling community.  The luchador travels all around the … [Read more...]

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Learning How To Play Vol. 1

February 6, 2013 by
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It all began with a thought… I grew up in the small town of Jamestown, Ohio.  Jamestown is your typical small town-just about 2000 citizens.  A McDonalds  sits right between a Dollar General and the local pizza establishment, Bentinos Pizza.  You have the two traffic lights that await you when you come to town.  On Friday nights in the fall season, the Greeneview Rams take to the field that is located in the same parking lot of the old high school.  On weekends, you grab a couple of cases of cold, cheap beer and drive out to the outskirts of the town, and into the never-ending acres … [Read more...]

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