Sea to Sky Battle of the Bands 2008

 

Sea to Sky Battle of the Bands is an annual talent competition to assist new Sea to Sky musicians, in particular young adults, in gaining performance experience and opportunities to take their music to the next level.

To accommodate the unique nature of the Sea to Sky Corridor communities (Horseshoe Bay, Lions Bay, Britannia Beach, Squamish, Whistler, Pemberton, Mount Currie, Birken, and D'Arcy, British Columbia), solo artists receive their own category and prizing, separate from the bands.
Come out on Friday, March 14 to support Sea to Sky musicians and vote for the Audience Choice winner!
 

 

 


     
 
Rachel Thom, 2007 Battle of the Bands Winner
 
     
 
Shiny Thing, 2006 Battle of the Bands Winner
 
     
     
     
  Sea to Sky Battle of the Bands 2008  
  Winner, Band: Jon Shrier Band  
  Winner, Solo Artist: Mike McDonald  
  Runner Up, Band: Slaughter Hollow  
  Runner Up, Solo Artist: Papa Josh  
  Audience Choice: Slaughter Hollow  
     
  Sea to Sky Battle of the Bands 2007  
  Winner: Rachel Thom  
  Runner Up: Tracey Saxby  
  Runner Up : Jesse Wilson  
  Audience Choice: Transmission Party  
  (Click here for YouTube video)  
  Sea to Sky Battle of the Bands 2006  
  Winner: Shiny Thing  
  Runner Up: Animal Nation  
  Runner Up: Rob Tamblyn  
     
     

 


Who is competing?

Sea to Sky Battle of the Bands 2008 is a showcase of two categories with three competitors in each: Band, and Solo Artist. At least one member is under the age of 35, and at least one member resides between Horseshoe Bay and D’Arcy. These bands and solo artists have not had a release nationally distributed by a major label.

Finalist Solo Artists: Mike McDonald (Whistler), Papa Josh (Pemberton), Jeremy Thom (Whistler)

Finalist Bands: Jon Shrier Band (Whistler/Pemberton), Animal Nation (Whistler), Slaughter Hollow (Squamish)

Come out to show your support for these Sea to Sky Corridor musicians on Friday, March 14 at Wildwood Pacific Bistro (Whistler Tennis Club), 8:00pm. Tickets are $7 each and are available in advance from the musicians, Sammy's Snacks on the mountain, by calling 604.935.8372, or at the door.

Saturday, March 8
SEMIFINALS

Closed audition sessions in Whistler.

Friday, March 14
FINALS

Wildwood Pacific Bistro
(Whistler Tennis Club) Entry $7, 8:00pm
Snacks and refreshments available

Susan Holden, 2007  

What are they playing for?

First Place Band, First Place Solo Artist:
Demo critique by a national music industry agent, demo critique by a national producer, a demo recording deal, opening spot for a headliner, professional photo session, air play and an interview on Mountain FM, and an artist marketing and development consultation deal (package valued at approximately $5,000)

Runners Up, Band and Solo Artist:
Interview and air play on Mountain FM, music equipment gift certificate


Audience Choice Award:
Awarded to Band or Solo Artist who wins audience popular vote

Pasqual Stufano, Juan Mackenzie, Barbara Haceo, 2006


Event Contributors: LUNA/RMOW, Club Shred, Echo One Productions, R.E.M.G.

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