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HYSB Battle of The Bands
Since 2005, HYSB’s Annual Battle of the Bands has been a venue for the Northwest Corner’s hottest "garage bands." The spring event accepts applications from talented youth in the area and lets up to eight bands compete for cash prizes and audience accolades.
Bands must have a minimum of three members (high school to 24 years of age) with all musical genres welcomed. Further details will be outlined once bands are selected to participate.
4th Annual Battle of the Bands
April 26, 7-10 p.m., 2008, at Housy
Six bands competed this year for cash prizes in four categories – although the spirit of the evening was far from contentious. The Elevator Ladies won 1st Place and People’s Choice Award, with a very close Runner-Up going to Window Box Failures. Best New Band went to The Allegory. This That, Blu Mantra and Mark and Will Go Acoustic added flare to the show as well.
The YSB is extremely grateful to all who helped make the evening a success. John Atchley designed the posters and photographed the event: please visit his website to view his wonderful photoarchive of the evening.
Master of Ceremonies, Hall Lefferts, returned - masterly “moving things right along”. A slate of new judges with diverse musical talents of their own featured John Christinat, Louise Lindenmeyr and Joshua Stone. Our wonderful sponsors were Salisbury Bank and Trust, Harney & Sons Fine Teas, Robert Bird, DDS and Stop & Shop, North Canaan. Troy Ramcharran of Handy Boys Enterprises added a light show complete with band graphics. Alex Harney of Harney Entertainment once again took superb charge of the sound and stage. Thanks again to our major sponsors:
Salisbury Bank & Trust Co.
Harney & Sons Fine Teas
Robert J. Bird, D.D.S.
2007 HYSB Battle of the Bands
Last year’s concert was a great success! Ten bands played sets of two or three songs each for the enthusiatic crowd gathered at the Housatonic Valley Regional High School auditorium. The April 28th event featured Master of Ceremonies, Hal Lefferts, well known in the area for his musical expertise and familiarity with various genres, and returning judges Tyler Beaujon, Susan Mieras and Damon Osora, along with newcomer B.J. Atchley. Choosing the best from among these Northwest Corner-based bands, all of them good, was a difficult, but enjoyable task. Ultimately First Prize went to Lespecial. The Ballroom Jacks, last year's winners, took home Runner-Up and People's Choice awards. Thanks to the generosity of Salisbury Bank & Trust and Lights Out Production, $1200 in prize money was given out. Sound equipment was provided by Alex Harney, of Harney Entertainment. Tiernan O'Rourke handled lights. John Atchely provided the poster artwork. Photo shows 2007 winners, Lespecial, with emcee Hal Lefferts.