On Friday, August 25 J.D. Legends got slaughtered with the music and presence of one of the ‘90s most hard-hitting bands. Slaughter missed the glam era coming out with 1990’s Stick It To Ya cementing their legacy with immediate hits “Up All Night,” “Fly to the Angels,” and “Mad About You” among others. Though they did flirt with the ’80s and Elm Street with Vinnie Vincent. It was great seein...[Read More]
On Friday, June 30, J.D. Legends held another loud, open air, sandy beach party for everyone to come and get their cover tune and retro ‘80s fix in. Area favorite Mad Hatter warmed up an already quite humid stage readying the spotlights for Southern California veterans Sunset Strip brethren L.A. Guns. The history, lore and reputation they brought spoken,, official and what will never be publically...[Read More]
Friday, July 29 the outside stage area of J.D. Legends was packed for ‘90s rockers and ballad kings Firehouse as the reigning queen of metal Lita Ford took over the stage later in the evening. The place was filled with everyone from teens to classic generations ready to experience the veteran Runaway play everything from deep cuts to the favorites. Youth took stage early with acoustic guitars and ...[Read More]
Friday July, 9 the sands of J.D. Legends were once again tossed and trampled by dancing feet as the summer schedule continued its return of live music celebration. The evening brought one of Dayton’s most diverse and traveled group, Bohemian Funk to the stage. A group that dressed for the occasion bringing back waves of nostalgic ‘60s, and ‘70s vagabond vibes along with some magical, mystical mojo...[Read More]
Blues Traveler has been around for a while to say the least. Road traveled and tested with 13 records to date. During 2020, the year that really wasn’t, they took the downtime to record a group of tribute tunes. Songs deep in history and tradition from blues and rock dating all the way back to the roaring 20’s up to the rockin’ ‘70s. A collection called Traveler’s Blues. Now that the worst of the ...[Read More]
The following conversation took place pre-show on site at MR. Speed’s May 18 performance at J.D. Legends in Franklin, Ohio. On May 18, Cleveland KISS tribute band MR. Speed returned to Franklin’s J.D. Legends for their first non-distanced, unmasked show. What was originally scheduled as an outdoor event on the big stage was moved indoors to the secondary stage due to weather and safety conc...[Read More]
On Friday June 18, the hottest KISS tribute band in the land, Cleveland’s MR. Speed returned to J.D. Legends in Franklin for a scaled down but very memorable show. The previously planned outdoor experience was moved inside due to mother-nature’s attitude. Whether you were seeing them for the first or 15th time, a consolidated show was better than a cancellation with refunds offered. Turned out go...[Read More]