Feelin' Alright! A Celebration of Joe Cocker's Mad Dogs & Englishmen

About this event

Feelin' Alright! A Celebration of Joe Cocker's Mad Dogs & Englishmen

November 6, 2026 | The Brightside | Dayton, OH | All Ages

Local powerhouse vocalist Matt Byanski leads this massive ensemble through the classic songs from the Deluxe soundtrack that accompanied the iconic 1971 concert film. Covering the invaluable role of the great Leon Russell, veteran Dayton rockers Casey Ott and Jimmy Rogers bring decades of stage experience to the guitar and keys.

True to the spirit of the original tour, this show goes big— featuring a 3 pc horn section led by Gary King, a 10-piece choir led by Sharon Lane, Kat Givens, Khrys Blank, and Vicki Brown alongside a roster of talented local singers. And just like Cocker's famous lineup, the band rolls with dual kit drummers Josh Johnson and Steve Phelps, anchored by percussionist Erich Reith.

This is more than a tribute. It's a full-scale revival of one of rock's greatest live moments, performed by a community of musicians who live for this music.

Full Cast:

Lead - Matt Byanski

Choir-

Sharon Lane

Vicki Brown

Phyllis Turner

Diane Peters

Kat Givens

Khrys Blank

Shelly Hulce

Raechel Morgan

Special Guest Singer- Nick Mitchel

Drums and Percussion-

Steve Phelps

Josh Johnson

Erich Reith

Bass-

Dave Woehrle

Piano and organ-

Scot Givens

Jimmy Rogers

Guitar-

Pete Price

Casey Ott

Horns-

Saxophone- Mike Bisig

Trumpet- Phil Bradley Hutchison

Trombone- Gary King

He's gonna need a little help from his friends — and they showed up.

How to Go

• Date: Friday, November 6, 2026

• Venue: The Brightside, Dayton, OH

• Doors: 7:00 PM

• Show: 8:00 PM

• Tickets: $20 advance / $25 day of show

• *Reserved Tables: Available

• Ages: All ages welcome

*Tables can only be purchased one at a time. If you want multiple tables, please make multiple purchases.