Music

Since the band's last visit to Kaleidoscope, Blue Moon Soup has been staying very busy.  The band released its second full length album last fall and has been touring frequently since then.  Kaleidoscope host Juliet Fromholt spoke with Blue Moon Soup's Robbie Marion about writing, recording and touring ahead of the band's next local show.

Blue Moon Soup will perform February 28th at Gilly's in downtown Dayton with Fletcher's Grove and the Subterranean House Band.

After releasing their full-length album, the New Old-Fashioned had some additional songs ready for release.  So the band returned to Nashville to work some tracks for a vinyl release.  The result is Ladies, a 7 inch record, being released on Yellow Springs' Toxic Beauty Records.  David Payne from the New Old-Fashioned visited the WYSO studio for an acoustic set on Kaleidoscope and talked to host Juliet Fromholt about the record and the band's upcoming shows.

James Daniel, Charles Heck, Micah Kemplin and Jesse Mayes have been playing together as Dinosaurus for over a year with one EP, Wrecks, already under their belt.  The band visited the WYSO studios for a live set on Kaleidoscope and talked about writing, recording, and the elements of their instrumental sound.

Dinosaurus will perform Saturday, March 1st at Blind Bob's in downtown Dayton along with The Nighbeast, Oreo Jones and Yip Deceiver. 

In the debut edition of Shake's Hall Pass, The Eric Jerardi Band (Eric Jerardi, Gary Gates and Adam Wheeler) visited the WYSO studios for a live performance.  The trio chatted with Hall of Fame Blues host Shakin' Dave Hussong about recording, guitar playing and inspiration, and their shared blues history.

Comedian and Saturday Night Live alum, Julia Sweeney talks family, comedy, her ongoing tour with musician Jill Sobule. 

The Jill & Julia Show is coming to the Dayton Art Institute on February 28 at 6pm.  Proceeds will benefit the scholarship fund at the Antioch School.  Tickets are available at 937. 767. 7642