New Canaan Restaurant To Host Battle Of The Bands Competition

NEW CANAAN, CT — Gates Restaurant, a live music venue located on Forest Street in New Canaan, will stage its third annual "Battle of the Bands" competition Saturday.

Hosted by radio presenter Jon Kamal, sponsored by Karl Chevrolet and produced by Rock Paper Scissors Custom Events, this fierce competition brings in talented bands from all over Fairfield County and beyond, according to a news release.

Fifty percent of all ticket sales from the event will go to Meals on Wheels in New Canaan.

Competing in the finals Saturday, beginning at 8:30 p.m., are:

• Rock Paper Soul
• Mind The Gap
• All Night Thing

At the final, each band will play a 20-minute set and one will be eliminated by an expert panel of guest judges. The two remaining bands must then play the same song given in advance, which is "Fat Bottomed Girls" by Queen this year.

According to the restaurant, this is no easy feat for the bands, who must share the stage, basic equipment and learn the song in advance. For the audience, however, it is electrifying.

The panel of judges include international best-selling author James Frey, School of Rock founder Paul Green, international artist Saida Fikri and radio presenter Jon Kamal. Previous winners include Mind The Gap (2019) and All Night Thing (2020).

Space is limited, so those interested in attending are encouraged to book tickets early here. Further information can be found at www.gatesrestaurant.com.