Leucadia 101's Battle of the Bands Taking Submissions

The following is an announcement from Leucadia 101 Main Street:

Leucadia 101 Main Street is hosting a Battle of the Bands on Saturday May 18 at the Paul Ecke Central School.  We’re looking for musicians of high school age or younger who play in a band, and this could their lucky break to win the opportunity to play at the 2013 Summer Fun on the 101: Leucadia’s Music Festival on June 28 and 29.

One band will be chosen by audience ballot, and one more band will be chosen by our expert judges.  Contestants must perform one rock song, which can either be an original or cover song, such as a song by The Beach Boys or Dick Dale, for example, and also perform two songs of their choice. Winners of this competition also receive prizes from Spy Optic.

The public is also invited to attend this event, which will start at noon on May 18.  Ticket prices are $10 for adults and $5 for seniors, students and small children.  Contestants are free.

Those interested in entering the competition need to send us the following information no later than May 8.  Entries will be accepted on a first come, first served basis and room is limited, so  information needs to be sent in as soon as possible.  Information needed:   the name, age and school of your band members with proof of school enrollment and age. 

At least one member of your band must show proof of living in the city of Encinitas, and no band members may be older than high school age.  Written consent from parent or legal guardian is needed for any contestants still enrolled in elementary school.    

Also include a recording of your band in one of the following formats: a link to a streaming video or recording on the web; an Mp3 of other universal digital format; or a physical CD recording Please email this information and music to both of the following: ruthlesshippies@gmail.com and to leucadia101@sbcglobal.net.

Also include an email address, phone number and mailing address and wait one day for a confirmation reply by us. This information may also be mailed or hand delivered to the Leucadia 101 Main Street office, 386 N. Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas, CA  92024.

Information regarding the equipment and set times for the day of the event will be sent out to all participating bands on May 13.  Start time for the competition is yet to be determined, but contestants will be notified.   For more information, call 760-436-2320 or visit the Leucadia 101 Main Street website:  www.leucadia101.com. The Leucadia Highway 101 Main Street Association is a non-profit organization that formed in 2003 and is dedicated to the historic preservation and revitalization of Leucadia’s North Highway 101 Corridor.