Posts Tagged ‘battle of the bands’

14 Jun. 2010

Indianapolis Concert: High School Battle of the Bands at ES Jungle


Battle of Birdy’s isn’t the only battle going on this summer.  For those who don’t prefer the bar scene (or maybe aren’t old enough), there is another option. Last February, I got to interview Stephen Zumbrun, the man responsible for booking shows out of ES Jungle.  During our lengthy interview, he mentioned how he would …

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02 May. 2010

…and then there was 1 Ambassador of Rock


Two qualifying rounds, two bands, two towns, two styles. One goal. Two weeks have come and gone.  We’ve seen the field narrowed from eight bands eager to chase a dream down to just two.  Both bands have shown that they deserved to be in the finals, but there’s only room for one Indianapolis Ambassador of …

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30 Apr. 2010

…and then there were 2 potential Ambassadors of Rock


Alter Ego-They brought the rock during night 1.  They have one of the most loyal fan bases I’ve ever seen at a local show.  They took the stage like they owned the Hard Rock.  Not even technical difficulties could stop them from becoming the big winners of the first night of qualifying. Thorn 4 Memory-Against …

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24 Apr. 2010

Night 2: Hard Rock gets a little heavier


While Alter Ego awaits its next challenger, three bands would be battling it out for that coveted spot in the finals on April 30 during Hard Rock’s Ambassadors of Rock Battle of the Bands.  After seeing the kind of performance AE had (and how many loyal fans they had), the winner of night 2 would …

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21 Apr. 2010

A new day, a new potential Ambassador of Rock


The search for Hard Rock’s next Ambassador of Rock continues this Thursday (4/22) at 10:00 p.m. Last week, four aspiring local bands left it all on the hard wood floors of the Hard Rock Cafe for a chance to perform in London.  Last week, fan favorites Alter Ego walked away the winners of the first …

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14 Apr. 2010

Hard Rock Ambassadors of Rock Battle of the Bands: Indy Style


Spending cash?  A trip to London?  A chance to perform at Hyde Park during Hard Rock Calling and share the stage with such acts as Stevie Wonder, Pearl Jam and Paul McCartney? Sounds like that dream all aspiring bands have when they start out jamming in a garage.  Some will keep dreaming about that day.  …

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