TONIGHT: Battle of the Bands finale to choose final Best of Fresno band
Much-discussed in the comments section as of late, tonight is the finale of the Best of Fresno Battle of the Bands at Crossroads.
The show starts at 8 p.m. and has a $5 cover charge.
The winner becomes the 10th name on the lineup for the Best of Fresno Music Festival, going on Saturday at Engelmann Cellars.
Competing are Suppressors, J.J. Brown & From Now On and Flywright.
Who you pulling for?
RELATED:
- Best of Fresno — name your snubs
COMING UP:
- Watch for more Best of Fresno festival coverage on The Beehive this week and in this Friday's issue of 7.
Comments:
I really hope that the turnout for this is huge. I've never heard of JJ Brown but i have heard Flywright and they are pretty great. The Suppressors are my favorite and amazing as well. I'll be screaming the loudest for them plus i need to get my skank on and properly!
Plus, i need a margarita in this sweltering heat!
Come on Fresno, support local talent and the hardest working bar in Fresno.
yeah, Club Fred, i said it!
Posted by: MsJoey at July 8, 2008 3:44 PM
Joey:
While I agree with you that the turnout for tonight should be huge, I REALLY hope the turnout for Saturday's festival is HUGE.
I know the heat doesn't scare people away.
It's a good chance to get to know some of the best music Fresno has to offer.
Posted by: Mike Oz at July 8, 2008 3:52 PM
I fully agree Mike. I for one would be there but I'm throwing my daughter a 13th birthday party.
The heat does tend to mess things up BUT hopefully Fresno can see past that.
Its true that Fresno has some incredibly talented musicians and the fact that they are being showcased at Saturday's venue is great.
It reminds me of the days when the battle of the bands was held in the parking lot behind the Tower Theatre. On that black asphalt it was hotter than hell but the mosh pit for Circus Bogus didnt seem to mind.....oops! did i just date myself?
Posted by: MsJjoey at July 8, 2008 4:05 PM
There were about 40 paying patrons there when we last did the battle of the bands. This being the finals, I hope there are more people. I know we ramped up our advertising... and I think most of us have decided to wear G-strings... in hopes of getting a larger female contigency there. Cross your fingers...!
Posted by: The Suppressors at July 8, 2008 4:10 PM
Manu,
G-string or not, we're still not buying you ice cream.
~Lola
Posted by: MsJoey at July 8, 2008 4:17 PM
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