🎶 DAYTON BATTLE OF THE BANDS 2026 CONTINUES!Week 2: Americana / Country / FolkThursday, January 22, 2026 | The BrightsideWe’re back for Week 2 of the 2026 Dayton Battle of the Bands — this week featuring an exciting mix of AMERICANA / COUNTRY / FOLK artists:🎤 Amie Rulay 🐈 Catsteel 💨 Dak Janiels &amp; The Holy Smokes 🌃 Open Sky Revival 💡 WakelightNot familiar with the artists? That’s the fun! DBOTB is your chance to discover brand new, original local music. Every in-person ticket buyer gets one vote to help choose the winning band. 🙌🏆 The winner of this round earns a spot in the Dayton Battle of the Bands Finale — plus additional prizes!📅 Event Details:📍 The Brightside (905 E 3rd St, Dayton) 🕡 Doors: 6:30pm 🎵 Show: 7:15pm – 9:45pm 🏅 Winner Announced: approx. 10:15pm 👉 Arrive early so you don’t miss any of the performances!🎟 Tickets: $10 advance / $15 at the door Advance tickets strongly recommended! Ticket link:&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://tickets.venuepilot.com/e/dayton-battle-of-the-bands-week-2-americana-country-folk-2026-01-22-the-brightside-music-event-venue--4e0500">https://tickets.venuepilot.com/e/dayton-battle-of-the-bands-week-2-americana-country-folk-2026-01-22-the-brightside-music-event-venue--4e0500</a>Your ticket purchase helps support production costs and prizes — thank you for fueling Dayton’s original music scene!🔎 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 &amp; Pete's, down the street on 3rd St.🪑 General Admission. Seating not guaranteed, but we do our best.🍺 Bar available with alcoholic &amp; 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 at Week 2 as the competition continues! 🎶🔥