Victoria Theatre Sets NIVERSAL 1 CREDIT UNION VIC150 MUSIC SERIES

Victoria Theatre Association announces the UNIVERSAL 1 CREDIT UNION VIC150 MUSIC SERIES, a part of the Victoria Theatre 150th anniversary celebration. The Series hosts three nights of music in 2016 beginning with the rock genre and featuring local bands BUFFALO KILLERS, MOTEL BEDS and GOOD ENGLISH on Saturday, May 7 2016 at 8 p.m. October 2016 brings bluegrass and funk to the Victoria stage. Tickets for the May 7 concert go on sale, Wednesday, March 30 at 10 a.m. at Ticket Center Stage, by calling 937-228-3630, toll-free 888-228-3630 and online at www.ticketcenterstage.com.

Music is back at Dayton's oldest spot for music and theatre! Now known primarily for theatre, the Victoria Theatre hosted its share of concerts back in the day. From classical to rock 'n' roll, jazz to bluegrass, the theatre at the corner of First and Main was known for some pretty sweet acoustics.

"So we seized the opportunity to celebrate the Victoria's 150th Anniversary and the variety of the musical styles that have played the Victoria over the years, plus highlight our local musicians at the same time," says Ken Neufeld, President & CEO of Victoria Theatre Association. "A team of staff members have pulled this new VIC150 Music Series together. We have rock, funk and bluegrass events which are three of the styles of music that are really rich in heritage for Dayton and the Miami Valley. I'm really excited about it."

The three-concert series starts this spring and continues next fall:

UNIVERSAL 1 VIC150 MUSIC SERIES

Saturday, May 7, 2016 at 8 p.m.

BUFFALO KILLERS

With opening acts MOTEL BEDS and GOOD ENGLISH (both from Dayton)

Reserved seats - all $15.

Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016 at 8 p.m.

Dayton's own ZAPP

With opening act THE D-FUNK ALL STARS (also from Dayton)

Saturday, Oct. 15, 2016 at 7 p.m.

LONESOME RIVER BAND

With opening acts NIGHTFLYER

and REPEATING ARMS (from Dayton)

Tickets for the first concert with BUFFALO KILLERS are $15 and go on sale Wednesday, March 30 with the other two shows going on sale later this summer. For tickets call the Ticket Center Stage at (937) 228-3630 or toll free (888) 228-3630, or go online www.ticketcenterstage.com or visit the Box Office located in the Wintergarden of the Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center in downtown Dayton.

For more information about Victoria Theatre Association's entire 2016-2017 season and the rest of the 2015-2016 season, visit www.victoriatheatre.com.

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