🎷 DAYTON BATTLE OF THE BANDS 2026 – WEEK 6!
FUNK / BLUES / JAM NIGHT
Thursday, February 19, 2026 | The Brightside
We close out the preliminary rounds with the grooviest night of the series — Funk, Blues, & Jam bands bringing soulful riffs, deep rhythms, and feel-good vibes! Featuring:
🎵 The Cadillac Preachers
🎵 The Gage Thomas Band
🎵 The Groove Essentials
🎵 Paid Leave
🎵 The Westside Players
If you're new to the artists — perfect! DBOTB is built for discovery. Every in-person ticket buyer gets one vote to choose the Week 6 winner. 🕺
🏆 The winning band earns the final spot in the Dayton Battle of the Bands Finale — plus additional prizes!
📅 Event Details: Thursday, February 19, 2026
📍 The Brightside (905 E 3rd St, Dayton)
🕡 Doors: 6:30pm
🎵 Show: 7:15pm – 9:45pm
🏅 Winner Announced: approx. 10:15pm
👉 Come early — you don’t want to miss a single set!
🎟 Tickets:$10 advance / $15 at the door
Advance tickets strongly recommended.
Ticket link: https://tickets.venuepilot.com...
Your ticket purchase helps support production costs & prizes. Thank you for backing local music!
🔎 Important Notes:
📩 Ticket email missing? Check Spam/Junk. If your card was charged, you’re on the list.
👧🧒 All ages welcome! Under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
🚗 Free parking on both sides of the building.
🚫 No backpacks, outside beverages, or weapons.
🍽 No food truck is currently planned, but outside food is allowed (within reason). We highly recommend ordering from Tony & Pete's, down the street on 3rd St.
🪑 General Admission. Seating not guaranteed, but we do our best.
🍺 Bar available with alcoholic & NA options.
🚫 No outside drinks allowed.
❌ Tickets are non-refundable. If you can’t attend, feel free to transfer your ticket or consider it a donation to the team supporting new, original music in Dayton.
🌨 Weather Notice: If roads are unsafe, a reschedule date will be announced.
See you for Week 6 — the final showdown before the Finale! 🎶🔥