Hello everyone,
I just wanted to update you on the results of the contest last night at the Electric Factory: We didn't win - that honor went to some friends of ours in Dirty Blue.
We DID however play a fantastic show, had a fantastic time performing on the big stage with big lights & big sound, and totally held our own with the other truly great indie bands of the Philadelphia area.
To be included in the final group of 5 best bands out of hundreds that submitted their material to the contest... well, that is far from a disappointment in my book! The only real disappointment was that we were given no perks for our troubles (ie, no concert tickets to see Bon Jovi, etc.) But we made fast friends with the Q102 staff so hopefully we have a shot at getting some of our stuff on the radio... one day...
The other bands played great shows, and I recommend that you check them out sometime - there was quite a variety in the top 5, and I think these bands represent the best of the songwriting, performing, and diversity of the Philly music scene right now:
- Dirty Blue
- Steve Liberace
- (S)he
- Octane
- Kyle Justin
I also want to thank **all of you** again for your help and support - you made this all possible for me and the band and I am very, very grateful to you!!
While I was pleasantly surprised to find that our band had lots in common with the other great bands yesterday, I did notice one big difference: most of those bands don't have successful careers / day jobs. They play because they love it, but they also play to put food on the table. Please continue to support local music - I am convinced now more than ever that the local music scene cannot survive without it!
I most identified with the comments of
Octane's lead singer during their final song (paraphrased)- "We're all here to support each other and support local music!" It's important that you do the same!
