2008 Woodie Awards
Are you ready to rock?
Battle of the Bands competition will raise money for KRFH radio
Heather Birchard
Issue date: 4/16/08 Section: Community
Local musicians will have the chance at cash prizes through a battle of musical skill this Thursday, at 10 p.m. at Jambalaya in Arcata.
Five rock bands will compete against each other for the chance to win a first-place cash prize of $300 and a second-place prize of $200 dollars. In addition, the top two winners get a spot to perform at SLAMfest 2008, the campus sustainable living, arts and music celebration.
Battle of the Bands is an annual benefit for Humboldt State University's student-run KRFH radio station. Funding for Battle of the Bands comes from the cover charge ($3 with student I.D. and $5 without) and through SLAMfest organizers.
The two-part goal of Battle of the Bands is to highlight musical talent and get music enthusiasts to gather and vote for their favorite performer.
Justin Vanegas, Local Lixx and concert manager for KRFH, said that Battle of the Bands has been going on for many years. "It has been around longer than I've been at the station, so at least five years," he said.
Vanegas also said that last year Battle of the Bands attracted roughly 200 people. Attendees get to choose the winners. "We use ballots and people in attendance pick the band they like the best," Vanegas said.
KRFH station manager Daniel Giannotta said that there will not be a live broadcast of Battle of the Bands, so people will have to show up if they want in on the event. "There will be a broadcast of highlights of the event later on, but for the full experience, people should come," Giannotta said.
The types of music submissions the station received this year varied from a cappella and jazz to rock. The bands that ended up making the cut are all rock bands. However, there are some distinct variations. Anslinger is comedic rock, whereas Dreamgoats has more of an experimental sound. Other acts include Shay's Rebellion, Sour Cream, and Svelte Velvet.
Jeanne Selden, public relations manager for KRFH, said KRFH has been doing this for years as a way to reach a broader listening base. "Right now we have a low listener base and we're trying to step it up," Selden said. However, Selden also said that KRFH is ahead of rival student radio stations because they are the first student station that streams from the internet.
The bulk of the work that goes into Battle of the Bands comes from the dedication of the managers at KRFH. The reason for Battle of the Bands comes from students who are concerned about the future of KRFH.
Selden said that roughly 60 students per semester work for KRFH and learn how a radio station is run. If not for student participation, such events as Battle of the Bands would not be possible.
This Thursday, despite variations of the bands, it all comes down to the performers sharing their own brand of music and uniting with other musicians.
"Getting individual bands together to perform is the best part of Battle of the Bands," Giannotta said. "Despite it being called a battle, it's a friendly competition."
Five rock bands will compete against each other for the chance to win a first-place cash prize of $300 and a second-place prize of $200 dollars. In addition, the top two winners get a spot to perform at SLAMfest 2008, the campus sustainable living, arts and music celebration.
Battle of the Bands is an annual benefit for Humboldt State University's student-run KRFH radio station. Funding for Battle of the Bands comes from the cover charge ($3 with student I.D. and $5 without) and through SLAMfest organizers.
The two-part goal of Battle of the Bands is to highlight musical talent and get music enthusiasts to gather and vote for their favorite performer.
Justin Vanegas, Local Lixx and concert manager for KRFH, said that Battle of the Bands has been going on for many years. "It has been around longer than I've been at the station, so at least five years," he said.
Vanegas also said that last year Battle of the Bands attracted roughly 200 people. Attendees get to choose the winners. "We use ballots and people in attendance pick the band they like the best," Vanegas said.
KRFH station manager Daniel Giannotta said that there will not be a live broadcast of Battle of the Bands, so people will have to show up if they want in on the event. "There will be a broadcast of highlights of the event later on, but for the full experience, people should come," Giannotta said.
The types of music submissions the station received this year varied from a cappella and jazz to rock. The bands that ended up making the cut are all rock bands. However, there are some distinct variations. Anslinger is comedic rock, whereas Dreamgoats has more of an experimental sound. Other acts include Shay's Rebellion, Sour Cream, and Svelte Velvet.
Jeanne Selden, public relations manager for KRFH, said KRFH has been doing this for years as a way to reach a broader listening base. "Right now we have a low listener base and we're trying to step it up," Selden said. However, Selden also said that KRFH is ahead of rival student radio stations because they are the first student station that streams from the internet.
The bulk of the work that goes into Battle of the Bands comes from the dedication of the managers at KRFH. The reason for Battle of the Bands comes from students who are concerned about the future of KRFH.
Selden said that roughly 60 students per semester work for KRFH and learn how a radio station is run. If not for student participation, such events as Battle of the Bands would not be possible.
This Thursday, despite variations of the bands, it all comes down to the performers sharing their own brand of music and uniting with other musicians.
"Getting individual bands together to perform is the best part of Battle of the Bands," Giannotta said. "Despite it being called a battle, it's a friendly competition."
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DanB
Dan
posted 4/23/08 @ 6:17 PM PST
Battle of the Bands is a fun thing to do. You never know if you will be watching the next big success. I know that because, as a youth, I got to see a 'new' garage band before they became famous. (Continued…)
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