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Where in the world is the local music scene?
Recently when I wrote a story about a local band playing a New Year’s Eve event in Middletown, and he told me one reason this event happened was because there were no places in Middletown for local bands to play anymore, and most of them go to Cincinnati or Dayton.
And I wondered, is that really true? I know a number of places in Middletown where local bands played, like Barb’s Pub and Coconuts have closed, so there aren’t as many places as there used to be. But what about places outside Middletown, like Froggy Blues in Monroe or Mutt’s Brewery in Trenton?
And for that matter, what’s the scene like in the Hamilton area? I’m less familiar with the music scene there, having only started to cover that region recently.
I’m going to be writing a news story on this topic that will publish in February, but I thought I would use this blog as a place to start getting some comments and ideas. Is it true there are no places for local bands to play? If you want to see a local band play, where do you go?
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By Britton Lane
January 14, 2010 1:58 PM | Link to this
Nothing much at the Stoneyridge in Monroe except if you want a hooker. Monroe loves their hookers there as that is where the cops hang out enjoying a soft drink.
By Bill
January 14, 2010 2:46 PM | Link to this
Two others that come to mind are Jen’s in FF Township and Putter’s in Liberty Twp.
By Bob Weber
January 14, 2010 2:59 PM | Link to this
Sonny Moorman has a blues jam every Weds night at Charlie’s Throttle in Fairfield. The Middletown Moose 501 has a great blues jam on Monday nights and the Middletown Orioles have a jam on Thursdays. The jams are the best as you get to see a variety of musicians play. I have played at all of them and would love to see this are become a hub for new music and new bands!
By Steve
January 16, 2010 3:49 PM | Link to this
The Rick House Band is playing at the Middletown Police Explorers Benefit Dance at the VFW at Dixie Hwy and Coles Rd. (Central Ave). January 23rd from 8pm till 1am. It is open to the public. Food is provided and a DJ plays dance musci in between the sets. Good time!!!
By Froggy Blues
January 20, 2010 7:45 PM | Link to this
Froggy Blues has live local music every Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights! Stagger Lee plays most Thursdays - no cover. The cover on Fri & Sat nights is $3.00. We will have Open Jams every other Friday starting this Friday. This Sunday (01/24) there is a benefit hosted by Stagger Lee for Saundra Masheck. There will be SEVEN local bands - Stagger Lee, Kelly Red, Double Cross, Danny Frazier, Prizoner, Dallas Moore and Pure Grain. $10 donation per person at the door. All door and raffle proceeds go to Saundra and her family. All bands are donating their time.
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By Donna
March 4, 2010 8:22 AM | Link to this
There is an untapped abundance of Musicians in the New Carlisle, area. I would love to see an open mic night around here. Our band “Just Us” is getting ready to play for the first time at Brandon’s graduation party in May!!! Rock On!!!
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