Case's Music's Battle of the Bands, SNFU, And Some Kiss Updates!!!

Greetings, everyone! Well, I hope you're all voting in the poll on the SMS about concert attendances (to your left, big red poll under the concert listings!) It's nice to see some definite trends coming up, but there are still voices to be heard, so VOTE TODAY!! Now, I plan on having a concert preview post sooner or later, but for now, here's some assorted news items!

First off, it's time to start talking about this year's Battle of the Bands from Case's Music! In case you don't know much about this battle, it's geared towards students in high and elementary school, and it's a way to get some exposure and progress into the local music scene! Hell, last year, Stillbroke won the high school division, and look how far they've came since then!

So, I know there's gotta be some viewers who are still in elementary or secondary school, so here's where you come in! If you or your band are interested in taking part in Case's Music's 2009 Battle of the Bands, call 256-7338 to register! The fee for registration is $10 per band member, and your band must play a cover and an original song. The deadline for registration is May 15th, and the Battle takes place on Sunday, May 31st, at 2:00 PM at The Canadian!

Last year, the winning bands received $100 and recording time with Green Room Productions. I don't know if the prize will be the same as last year, but I'll keep you guys posted! I also don't know any bands confirmed for the battle, but if I hear of any definite metal bands, you'll hear it here! Also, check out SooToday's coverage from last year's Battle at this location!

And finally, I've added the official Case's Music website to the Other Local Metal Links section to the right of the page! Located on 173 Spring Street, Case's Music is both a music store, and a school where you can get lessons in various instruments and singing! The site hasn't been updated recently, but there's some information about Case's, and lots of photos too!

Next up, we have some more updates to the SNFU punk show at The Lock City Grand Theater on May 5th featuring local metallers Operation: Killdozer! Another new band has been added to the lineup! Joining SNFU, Snatchback, The Scary Uncles, Nebraska Arms, and Operation: Killdozer are Toronto based punk band EndProgram! Tickets are also now for sale at The Rad Zone in The Wellington Square Mall! There are only 100 or less tickets left, at $20 a pop, so get yours while you still can! (And, check out the updated poster!)

And, finally, just some updates on the campaign to get Kiss in Sault Ontario! How could I forget about this and get away with it? As of 2:12 AM on Thursday, we were still in third! Hopefully we don't fall from there, but I would love to see us make second place on the totals! Apparently, over 6,700 people have demanded Kiss in Sault Ontario so far, and I'm glad to announce that through the Kiss widget on the SMS (Upper left above the concert listings), we've contributed nine clicks towards the vote! Thanks everyone! WE WANT THE BEST, AND WE SHALL GET THE BEST!!!