The Brightside Dayton

The March Story Slam Dayton is happening on March 25th! The theme is "Sheroes" 🦸‍♀️ Ticket $5 adv / $10 atq the door. Stories start at 6pm. Get info & tickets at thebrightsidedayton.com

Dayton Battle of the Bands 2026 - Week 5: Pop / Indie Rock (Concert Replay) YouTube video by Robot Stop Productions

Re-live Week 5 of Dayton Battle of the Bands on YouTube!
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Jazz Jam | The Brightside Venue A fun, mid-week pick me up with a Jazz Jam hosted by Kelli Campbell!

Calling all musicians and live jazz enthusiasts, it's a hump day Jazz Jam! All levels are welcome! Stiver's Jazz Ensemble will bring a short set before the jam. Bring your instrument and sit in!

March 18, 2026 from 7-9pm
Cover $10 with 1 drink minimum.
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Dayton Battle of the Bands 2026 - Week 4 Hard Rock / Punk / Metal (Concert Replay) YouTube video by Robot Stop Productions

Relive Week 4 of Dayton Battle of the Bands featuring hard rock, punk, and metal bands 🤘 Premieres at 7pm tonight!

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Winner of the 2026 Dayton Battle of the Bands: Paid Leave After six finalists took the Brightside Ballroom stage Saturday night, Midwest Americana band Paid Leave took home the crown for the 2026 Dayton Battle of the Bands.

Thank you to Brandon Berry & Dayton Daily News for this great piece! We appreciate your support! We're still glowing from such a fantastic night!

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Congratulations to PAID LEAVE Winner of the 2026 Dayton Battle of the Bands! WOW! What a finale! We truly appreciate the community support—fans, judges, sponsors, bands, and our team—that made this th... Girl Talk with Beauty Boost Dayton Wednesday, March 11th

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You’re invited to celebrate 35 Years of ekoostik hookah - Ohio’s longest runnin jam band! Their friends, Subterranean and Austin & The Syd Experience, kick off this party at The Brightside! Join us for an unforgettable evening of live music on Friday, April 10th.
Tickets at thebrightsidedayton.com

Your wedding venue should be as unique as your relationship. Just saying. 👀 💍

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Dayton Battle of the Bands 2026 - Week 2: Americana / Country / Folk (Concert Replay) YouTube video by Robot Stop Productions

The replay of Week 2 of Dayton Battle of the Bands - featuring bands in the Americana / Folk / Country / Bluegrass umbrella - were featured. This was a very special evening! Check it out: www.youtube.com/watch?v=3fbB...

Thank you so much!! We had so much fun!

We appreciate your support. ❤️

Photos: Paid Leave wins the 2026 Dayton Battle of the Bands The 2026 edition of Dayton Battle of the Bands culminated in a final performance on Saturday, March 7 on the main stage of the Brightside Music and Event Venue with Paid Leave emerging as the winning ...

Such an amazing event! And sold out for the Finale!! Way to go @venuschild.bsky.social and @brightsidedayton.bsky.social !
#music #Dayton
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✨ TICKETS ON SALE NOW! ✨ Music Fans! Don't miss guitar legends JD Simo & Luther Dickinson at The Brightside in Dayton, OH! 🎸 Get info and tickets here 👇https://www.handstamp.com/e/jd-simo-luther-dickinson-bp8hkzos

Your Life Your City [Ep. 11] YouTube video by WDTNTV

Thanks to WDTN-TV for having me on for "Your Life, Your City" show! So much fun to chat with these ladies about all the FUN we're having downtown!

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RESCHEDULED - "Clue" 40th Anniversary Interactive Movie Mystery Party | The Brightside Venue Dress up as your favorite character and enjoy this interactive movie experience!

Was it Col. Mustard? In the ballroom? With the candlestick? 🕯️ Find out at Clue's 40th Anniversary Interactive Movie Party — Sun, Mar 15 @ 6 PM. Costumes encouraged. Suspects welcome. 🎟️ www.thebrightsidedayton.com/event-detail...

Dayton Battle of the Bands 2026 - Week 1: Alt / Rock (Concert Replay) YouTube video by Robot Stop Productions

🎸 DAYTON BATTLE OF THE BANDS is back on YouTube! Relive the ENTIRE 7-week series — all local, all original, all Dayton 🔥 Premieres start THIS WEEK on @ RobotStopProductions on YouTube! 🎬

Tonight! Re-live Week 1 (alternative / rock bands)

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Trying to make new friends in Dayton? We got you 💛

💅 Wed 3/11 — GirlTalk Social w/ Beauty Boost (6:30 PM)
🌸 Thu 3/12 — BLOOM: Spring Reset Meetup (7 PM)

Two events. Zero awkward vibes. Come as you are. 🎟️ www.thebrightsidedayton.com/upcoming-shows

Sold out finale. Female-led team. Happy International Women's Day. 💪🌸 The women behind Dayton Battle of the Bands showed OUT this year — and we couldn't be prouder. Here's to them. 🎸✨

🎸 YOUR 2026 DAYTON BATTLE OF THE BANDS CHAMPION IS PAID LEAVE! 🏆

Sold-out show. Incredible performances. Dayton showed up BIG tonight. Thank you to every fan, sponsor, band, and volunteer who made it happen. What a night. 🙌

🤘 THANK YOU to Toxic Brew Company for throwing the After Party tonight! While we count ballots - you can hang and watch past winner Freakquency perform live! Best part? Their beer is on tap! 🍻

Dayton Battle of the Bands finale is March 7 at The Brightside Libby Ballengee and Ashley Karsten spoke with Kaleidoscope host Juliet Fromholt about this year's finale for Dayton Battle of the Bands.

Learn all about this weekend's Dayton Battle of the Bands Finale from our friends at WYSO 91.3 FM / Novaphonic 🎶
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Dayton Has a Music Scene. Battle of the Bands Is Proving It. Six local bands battle for the crown at The Brightside on March 7, and the whole city’s invited. If you’ve spent any time in Dayton’s music scene lately, you’ve probably felt it, something is happe…

Today's the day! Join us tonight for the FINALE!

3.7.26 - 7pm - All ages - $15 online / $20 at door
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From 27 bands down to 6 for the ultimate local music showcase SATURDAY, March 7th! This is an affordable and FUN way to check out original music. 7 total bands (w after party) for just $15 online ($20 at door). All ages! Get info & ticket here: www.thebrightsidedayton.com/event-detail...

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The Dayton Battle of the Bands Finale is almost here! Join us on Saturday, March 7th - a showcase featuring 7 original, local bands - just $15 advance ($20 day of show). All ages welcome! Get tickets here: tickets.venuepilot.com/e/dayton-bat...

💍 We'll be at the Prime Time Wedding Show THIS Saturday, March 7th!

Planning your big day? Come find us! @TheBrightside offers:
✨ Affordable pricing
🍽️ Your choice of catering
🎀 Amazing decorative add-ons

We make your dream day EASY. 👰🤵

📍 Stop by our booth & visit thebrightsideweddings.com

🍀 Today's the Day!! 🍀 Our friends from Scythian take the stage this evening at The Brightside for one of our funnest shows of the season! Show starts at 7pm with My Brother's Keeper. Get tickets & info for all our upcoming events at thebrightsidedayton.com

JD Simo & Luther Dickinson | The Brightside Venue These trio shows are rare. The music is greasy. And this is your chance to feel it live.

Do you have your tickets?! 🎫 Tables are almost sold out for this show! We're so thrilled to host the amazing JD Simo & Luther Dickinson on May 17th - get tickets & details here:
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We have SEVEN bands performing Saturday night at the Dayton Battle of the Bands Finale!! 🤩 So much original, local music for just $15 advance or $20 at the door. We highly recommend advance tickets for this 3/7 show. Get info @ thebrightsidedayton.com 👇

Scythian brings Celtic rock revelry back to Dayton Celtic rock roots band Scythian will return to Dayton to “shamrock” the house ahead of St. Patrick’s Day.

Friday, March 6th!! Don't miss SCYTHIAN! 🍀 This is such a fun music event - and one that's sure to get you in the St Pat's spirit!

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YSFF Mini-Fest Presents: IN CONVERSATION with SANDRA BERNHARD Join us for a moderated conversation, Q&A + meet and greet with Sandra Bernhard who will be discussing her career in film, comedy and TV. DOORS: 7:00p / SHOW: 8:00p – Meet and Greet to fo…

SHOW ANNOUNCEMENT!
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