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Traditional_Ale · 03-12-2008, 05:31 PM

Hey everyone.

I guess I'll start by explaining that one of my sources of income is doing sound engineering at a local live music venue, and currently I am in a situation where I am going to see about 40 young, local bands by the time Stampede week hits.

I had NO IDEA about what a WEALTH OF TALENT this city has.

Aside from gig nights, we are currently doing a promotion with Big Rock and 92.9fm called "The Original Music Showcase" in which bands perform their original sets for an hour to a panel of judges (as well as a crazy packed house). The winner will get gear money, a record contract, and radio play!

While all the bands have been outstanding, the best band so far in the contest by leaps and bounds has been "The Council" (formerly Jay Burns and the Council). They're usually a cover band, but I don't understand why? Their originals kick serious ass, as well as their stage show. All of them are very accomplished players, and they're all young!

Lots of other bands to check out include:

- Downtown Prophets (punk)
- In For Life (rock)
- Monstrus In Animo (metal....kind of like SYL with a female vocalist)
- Tree Burning (metal)
- Flashmob (rock/house...I don't know...kind of reminded me a little of the Killers without being so...gay...)
- End of Compromise
- Johnny and the Band
.......

Actually, I need to stop there because I just realized how rediculous this list could get.

SO.........

How about some other wicked live local acts (no cover bands allowed!) that the membership here on CP might enjoy/play in?

03-12-2008, 05:31 PM	#1
Traditional_Ale Franchise Player Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: CGY Exp:	Best LOCAL Bands Hey everyone. I guess I'll start by explaining that one of my sources of income is doing sound engineering at a local live music venue, and currently I am in a situation where I am going to see about 40 young, local bands by the time Stampede week hits. I had NO IDEA about what a WEALTH OF TALENT this city has. Aside from gig nights, we are currently doing a promotion with Big Rock and 92.9fm called "The Original Music Showcase" in which bands perform their original sets for an hour to a panel of judges (as well as a crazy packed house). The winner will get gear money, a record contract, and radio play! While all the bands have been outstanding, the best band so far in the contest by leaps and bounds has been "The Council" (formerly Jay Burns and the Council). They're usually a cover band, but I don't understand why? Their originals kick serious ass, as well as their stage show. All of them are very accomplished players, and they're all young! Lots of other bands to check out include: - Downtown Prophets (punk) - In For Life (rock) - Monstrus In Animo (metal....kind of like SYL with a female vocalist) - Tree Burning (metal) - Flashmob (rock/house...I don't know...kind of reminded me a little of the Killers without being so...gay...) - End of Compromise - Johnny and the Band ....... Actually, I need to stop there because I just realized how rediculous this list could get. SO......... How about some other wicked live local acts (no cover bands allowed!) that the membership here on CP might enjoy/play in? __________________ So far, this is the oldest I've been.