The Battle showcases the talent, independent practice and dedication of the Northwest Corner’s “garage bands”.
Net proceeds from the event benefit the programs and services of HYSB, a non-profit dedicated to supporting youth and families in Northwest Connecticut.The winners of the 2011 HYSB Battle of the Bands, took home $800 in cash prizes. The winning band, Starcraft to Pluto, includes band members--all HVRHS students--Ben Paley on guitar, Van Daalhuyzen on bass, Dylan Vadakin on drums, and Michael Kenny on vocals.
For a photo album of Battle 11, visit John Atchley Photographs. "Starcraft to Pluto" Wins First Place and People’s Choice at 2011 Annual Battle of the Bands.
Winning Runner Up is a band from The Hotchkiss School, "We’ll Do It Live," with Franklin Darnis and Frina Lin on vocals, Chris Min and Jonathan Lo on guitars, and Robert Lazama on drums.
Other bands who won lots of applause were The Bedingtons, Runner and the Flying Contraption, Dylan and Steve, and Go Dog Go.
Judges at the 2011 event were Steve Katz, Brook Martinez, Mike Piraneo and Mimi Ramos Harney. Jon Grusauskas emceed the event, bringing the evening’s special guests with him: the talented young Millertonites, a group of grade school children who perform percussion and other instruments, and an all-star Battle alumni group featuring members from YOY, Big Ginger, Just be Giraffe/the Dream Angels and lespecial, who closed out the night.
The 2012 Battle of the Bands will be April 28. All area youth--high school age through 24--are invited to apply. For information and to download an application, click here.
Net proceeds from the event benefit the programs and services of HYSB, a non-profit dedicated to supporting youth and families in Northwest Connecticut.The winners of the 2011 HYSB Battle of the Bands, took home $800 in cash prizes. The winning band, Starcraft to Pluto, includes band members--all HVRHS students--Ben Paley on guitar, Van Daalhuyzen on bass, Dylan Vadakin on drums, and Michael Kenny on vocals.
For a photo album of Battle 11, visit John Atchley Photographs. "Starcraft to Pluto" Wins First Place and People’s Choice at 2011 Annual Battle of the Bands.
Winning Runner Up is a band from The Hotchkiss School, "We’ll Do It Live," with Franklin Darnis and Frina Lin on vocals, Chris Min and Jonathan Lo on guitars, and Robert Lazama on drums.
Other bands who won lots of applause were The Bedingtons, Runner and the Flying Contraption, Dylan and Steve, and Go Dog Go.
Judges at the 2011 event were Steve Katz, Brook Martinez, Mike Piraneo and Mimi Ramos Harney. Jon Grusauskas emceed the event, bringing the evening’s special guests with him: the talented young Millertonites, a group of grade school children who perform percussion and other instruments, and an all-star Battle alumni group featuring members from YOY, Big Ginger, Just be Giraffe/the Dream Angels and lespecial, who closed out the night.
The 2012 Battle of the Bands will be April 28. All area youth--high school age through 24--are invited to apply. For information and to download an application, click here.
