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Friday Nights 2016 Band Inquiries

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Dayton Friday Nights 2016 

Band Inquiries

The Band Selection Committee will begin its work for Dayton’s 2016 Friday Nights series in early 2016. The events occur every Friday night from June 3rd to August 26th. The committee will review inquiries, CDs, electronic files and websites that are submitted between January 2016 and March 31st, 2016.

What we look for:

  • Family-friendly entertainment with broad intergenerational and cross-cultural appeal
  • Good musicianship
  • Performance from 6:30-8:30  p.m. with a 10-15 minute break
  • Must have sound system suitable for small park venue with residential zones adjacent to park
  • Priority given to local bands (Dayton or surrounding region)
  • Track record of playing – recordings available, references
  • Group performance (two or more performers)

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What we offer:

  • An award-winning event in its 3rd year
  • Covered historic bandstand in grassy park venue in the heart of downtown Dayton
  • Exposure to crowd of ~500 people, primarily from local area
  • “Neighborhood block party” atmosphere with audience enjoying vendors, cruise in cars on adjacent street, and socializing, as well as the performance
  • Opportunity to sell band’s CD and merchandise with 100% back to artist

Payments:

We do have a budget for performances, although it is a limited budget. The DCDA, the Friday Nights’ nonprofit host, works hard to raise funds to compensate performers.

If your band is interested in playing for Dayton Friday Nights 2016, please fill out and submit the online application form below or email the info to info@daytonoregon.org:

*Please indicate a website or venue where the committee may listen to your band, if possible.

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Dayton Receives Multiple Awards at the 2014 Excellence in Downtown Revitalization Awards

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Kelly Haverkate, DCDA Program Coordinator, accepts award at 2014 Main Street Conference

Dayton received several Excellence in Downtown Revitalization Award from Oregon Main Street Wednesday during the Oregon Main Annual Conference in McMinnville, according to a press release. Awards were received for:

  • Best Special Event Series: Dayton Friday Nights
  • Best Façade Renovation: The Barlow Room
  • Outstanding Business: Archie’s Ice Cream & Eatery

Accepting the awards were Mary Czarnecki for The Barlow Room, Ashley and Scott Archibald for Archie’s ice Cream and Eatery, and Kelly Haverkate, program coordinator for the Dayton Community Development Association. Attendance averaged 300-400 at the events, which enjoyed strong support from the community, businesses, and volunteers. “We are thrilled to present these awards to Dayton,” said Sheri Stuart, Oregon Main Street Coordinator. “The community has really come together to transform this tiny town in just a few short years through their downtown revitalization efforts.”

 

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Second Winds Community band at Dayton Friday Nights
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Cars line up for Friday Nights Cruise In
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Handmade By Michele vendor at Friday Nights

“Friday Nights” Kicks Off on May 23rd in Downtown Dayton, Oregon

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Dayton Friday NightsFriday nights in Dayton, Oregon are set to get a lot more exciting this summer, as the Dayton Community Development Association (DCDA) announces the launch of “Friday Nights”. Every Friday between Memorial Day and Labor Day, Downtown Dayton will come alive with family-friendly activities in the town’s historic square and local businesses will feature dining specials, cruise-ins, and more.

Every Friday Night between Memorial Day and Labor Day between 5 pm and 9 pm, downtown Dayton will come alive as businesses and local vendors offer exciting summertime specials, live music and fun activities around the historic town square. Presented by the Dayton Community Development Association (DCDA) and the downtown business community, with support from the City of Dayton, the “Friday Nights” events will kick off on May 23rd with a classic car cruise-in, children’s activities and a family-friendly atmosphere.

Throughout the summer, local businesses will offer special activities to entertain locals and visitors alike. Classic cars and unique vehicles of all kinds will line Dayton’s Fourth Street on Friday nights from 5 pm to 9 pm as Archie’s Ice Cream and Eatery hosts a free “cruise-in”. Another local business, Dayton Electric & Lighting, will offer a free drop-in art activity and balloons for families with children from 5 pm to 8 pm in the historic town square, close to the playground.
Restaurants and businesses on Dayton’s Ferry Street will offer specials and extended opening hours until at least 8 pm. Participating businesses at press time include Seufert Winery, The Barlow Room Restaurant & Bar, The Block House Cafe and Lupita’s Mexican Food.

For more information, visit the DCDA website at https://www.daytonoregon.org.
Performers and vendors interested in participating at Friday Nights in Downtown Dayton should call 971-241-2076 or contact us for more information.

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