Battle of the Bands

General Event Information

DULUTH, MN - Sunday, April 18, 2010 is set for Junior Achievement’s 4th Annual High School Rocks- Battle of the Bands at the DECC. This unique event brings twelve middle and high school “garage bands” together in a head-to-head competition. Set on a massive stage with professional lighting and sound, the winning band receives a multi-day professional recording session, local radio air play and much more. In addition, this year introduces a NEW Youth Rocks Expo with vendors, services and products geared towards pre-teen and teenagers. High School Rocks-Battle of the Bands is a benefit for Junior Achievement and is presented by Subway.
Junior Achievement is excited to announce the twelve bands, and two alternates, that will be participating in this year’s battle. They are:

• “Aphamy” representing Ashland High School (WI)
• “Excuse Me Princess” representing Duluth East High School (MN)
• “T.B.T.” representing Durand High School (WI)
• “Badger Quest” representing Harbor City International School (MN)
• “Turpentine Brigade” representing Hermantown High School (MN)
• “Arise The Dawn” representing local home schools (WI)
• “Small Town Story” representing Lakeview Christian Academy (MN)
• “Resist The Armistice” representing Mora High School (MN)
• “Crescendo” representing Proctor High School (MN)
• “Crescent Moon” representing Superior High School (WI)
• “Silencing The Desperate” representing Two Harbors High School (MN)
• “Underground Til Sundown” representing Deer River School (MN)
• Alternate 1: “Take The Fall” representing Grand Rapids High School (MN)
• Alternate 2: “Compadre” representing Ely Memorial High School (MN)

“We created our Battle of the Bands event four years ago to encourage young musicians to consider becoming entrepreneurs; to raise awareness of Junior Achievement; and to bring local schools and their students together in a fun, safe and engaging event,” states Amber Madoll, District Manager for JA.

“In addition,” states Madoll, “we wanted community youth, in general, to know that if they have big dreams, they should definitely go after them. Students should study hard, get hands-on experience in their career choice and work diligently now on building career skills, rather than waiting until after school is over. Ultimately, this is what JA is all about. We want the students to know that no matter their age they can be entrepreneurs; we want the schools to know that we have the tools and curriculum they need to educate these students to best prepare them to achieve their dreams; and we want the community to know that JA is providing fiscal literacy, entrepreneurship, career development and workforce readiness to our community youth.”
Thanks to sponsors such as Subway, Sound Central, maurices, McNally Smith College of Music, Monster Energy, Holiday Inn and Suites, Red Rock Radio, the Reader, Fitzphoto, SMDC Health System, Hellsburgers, Tri Quantum Productions, and many other local businesses we have been able to lower admission tickets this year to $5 balcony and $10 main floor. In addition, Subway is offering $2 discount coupons at all of their restaurants across the region. Admission includes access to the NEW Youth Rocks Expo that will be occurring prior to and during the battle.

For the more information about High School Rocks- Battle of the Bands visit www.highschoolrocks.org. We are also on myspace and facebook.