N.C. Battle Of The Bands

Expanding Age Limit

2008-03-04T06:39:00.000-08:00

The age limit for the first Teen Battle of The Bands at Festival Park kept many bands with members older than the 19 limit from performing. IN 2008 we plan to expand the battle so the older groups will be eligible to participate.

We will have a N.C. Battle of The Bands which will accommodate the older members. Look for announcements coming soon.

Jessica Ray to Perform at HerbFest, 2008

2007-12-10T10:40:00.000-08:00

Welcome to our blogsite.

Jessica Ray will perform prior to the concert by Bull City Syndicate at HerbFest, 2008. HerbFest 2008 will be held at same location as Battle of The Bands, Festival Park.

Paul Miller of Flow Circus will also be performing with graduates of his Variety Arts camp. Meet young energetic children who will ply their new trade of balloon sculpture, juggling and many more vaudeville like acts.

Enjoy Herbfest in historic downtown Wake Forest and while here be sure to drop in to The Cotton Company and see the recently renovated Event Gallery. Perfect for weddings, receptions, business gatherings, prom parties etc.

Article on Sound and Amps

2007-11-15T08:01:00.001-08:00

Go here for more help on performing:

http://onstagemag.com/ar/performance_sounding_off/index.htm

Sound Man is the Pro..

2007-11-15T07:18:00.000-08:00

Hey, all of you younger musicians. One of the hardest things to learn is to keep your amps quiet. After 30 years I still catch myself doing it.

Keep your amp down and let the sound guys control the mix. When you try to participate in controlling the mix the levels rise feed back loops around, someone becomes louder than another...IT"S A MESS! It's simply not possible for us musicians on stage to hear the whole mix or know what's really going on. Listen to your sound man!!!

All of the greats, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Marshall Tucker, Eric Clapton, Jimmy Page, Satrianni, David Gilmore, Angus Young, Brian May, Carlos Santana, Richie Sambora, Kieth Richards, Kirt Hammett and even Slash use little bitty amps and keep the volume low.

I remember the first time I saw Stevie Ray at Constitution Hall. The curtain opened and there was this amp about the size of a lunch box. I was shocked! Then he picked up his guitar and smoked the house and you could hear every note!

Thank you,

Marc Duncan CEI
www.dundeeco.com

N.C. Battle Of The Bands

2007-11-14T08:55:00.000-08:00

We had many requests from other bands to expand the age group so other bands could participate. We heard you and will do so. Thanks and to keep up you can visit our web sites:

http://www.gjcae.org/ or http://www.festivalpark.org/