Entries are now being accepted at any Pasco Library or by e-mail to pauls@pascolibraries.org. Bands ages 13-20 from any Florida county are eligible to enter!
CLICK HERE TO ACCESS THE ENTRY FORM AND COMPETITION INFORMATION. (pdf file)
This year's competition will involve 6 weeks of online videos in February and March of 2010, with viewers voting for their favorite band each week via our MySpace page, following by a live band battle at Crews Lake Park (16739 Crews Lake Dr, Shady Hills, FL 34610) on March 26th, 2010. Two different prize categories will be available this year. The top two bands of the online voting will receive $500 and $250 music store gift cards to buy instruments, repairs, etc. The winners of the live battle will get a recording package worth $3500 for first, $1750 for second, and $1000 for third at a local recording studio.
CLICK HERE to view past videos from previous Rockus Maximus events.
CLICK HERE to visit our main MySpace page.
For more information, contact Paul Stonebridge, Teen Services Manager, at 813-929-1214 or 727-861-3040 or e-mail pauls@pascolibraries.org.
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Pasco County Library System's original Battle of the Bands ain't dead yet! That's right, Rockus Maximus is coming back for another year with another round of live concerts and hilarious online competitions.
We need 8 bands once again to take the Rockus Maximus challenge. Beginning December 11th and until December 29th, bands can register at any Pasco County Library location or online. Entry forms and all the other Battle of the Bands information are available now. Bands must have a minimum of 3 members with the majority of members under 21, must play their own instruments, must have at least 2 original songs on CD, DVD, or online, and must have an online presence such as MySpace, Facebook, YouTube, etc.
CLICK HERE TO ACCESS THE ENTRY FORM AND COMPETITION INFORMATION. (pdf file)
A free kickoff concert will be held on December 11, 2009 at Land O Lakes Branch Library (2818 Collier Parkway, Land O Lakes, FL 34639) from 6:00-10:30pm, featuring 4 local acts including past Battle winner Variance and Shallow Waters. Entry forms will be accepted from bands at this event.
This year's competition will involve 6 weeks of online videos in February and March of 2010, with viewers voting for their favorite band each week via our MySpace page, following by a live band battle at Crews Lake Park (16739 Crews Lake Dr, Shady Hills, FL 34610) on March 26th, 2010. Two different prize categories will be available this year. The top two bands of the online voting will receive $500 and $250 music store gift cards to buy instruments, repairs, etc. The winners of the live battle will get a recording package worth $3500 for first, $1750 for second, and $1000 for third at a local recording studio.
CLICK HERE to view past videos from previous Rockus Maximus events.
CLICK HERE to visit the Pasco County Library System MySpace page.
For more information, contact Paul Stonebridge, Teen Services Manager, at 813-929-1214 or 727-861-3040 or e-mail pauls@pascolibraries.org.
That's right, our first highlight video from Battle of the Bands XII on March 20th at Crews Lake Park is now up. If you didn't hear, Variance was our winner, pulling off a victory for the 2nd year in a row. Scilter came in 2nd, followed by Tomatoes & Radio Wires and The Distance. Our online voting winner was Hippodrome, with Tomatoes & Radio Wires pulling off another showing in 2nd place.
Check out the video below or watch it in larger format HD on our YouTube page!
Yes - it's finally here! The event we all have been waiting for - Pasco County Library System's 12th Annual Battle of the Bands!
Join us at Crews Lake park in Shady Hills for our latest and biggest concert extravaganza, now in its 12th year. We have 8 bands lined up to play and compete for fabulous prizes on the earth stage. As if 5 hours of solid music isn't enough, we will have a covered pavilion where we will have numerous game systems hooked up to play Guitar Hero and Rock Band, plus a food booth selling pizza, ice cream, and snacks.
We will also be giving away hundreds of glowsticks and wands for your after sundown amusement. The best part is that admission is free as long as you have a library card!
Friday, March 20th from 6:00-11:00pm.
Be there!
Get ready to par-tay! The Land O' Lakes Library is hosting the Battle of the Bands massive kick-off party on Friday, February 6th from 6:30-10:00pm. This is your first chance to get a preview of the bands that will be competing in the Rockus Maximus Retro: Battle of the Bands XII Competition. Come and get a first look at four of the bands that will be competing: The Distance, For Every Endeavor, Hippodrome and Tomatoes & Radio Wires.
If you'd like to check out the other four bands that will be competing, the New River Library will also be having a concert on Friday, January 30th from 6:30-10:00pm. There you can get a first look at: Dead Like Emily, Set the Sights, Vanessa I Promise, and Variance (last year's defending Champs.)
The on-line voting begins on February 8th, where you can check out videos of each band and vote for your favorite. You can only vote one time each day, so visit the site daily to support your favorite band. The votes will be counted weekly, and voting will continue for the six weeks that new videos will be posted for each band. On-line voting will end on March 20th at 12 noon and the results will be announced at the final concert that night at Crews Lake Park in Shady Hills. To get more information, visit our my space page at MySpace.com/pascolibraries.
Free concert, free food, awesome competition. You can't beat that!
Rock on!
What a fantastic night we had on Saturday, November 22nd for our Battle of the Bands XII: Rockus Maximus Retro Kick-Off Party! We had a huge turnout of about 300 people to see John Gold and 7 other bands perform live. And, John gave away over 100 CD's!
See the blog below to view pictures from the event. To check out pictures and videos of last year's event, go to our websight at pascolibraries.org and select "teen page."
Don't miss your chance to get your band's registration form as 10 bands have already picked up their forms. Remember, only the first 8 bands with properly completed registrations can compete, so don't wait!
Stay tuned to find out which bands will be the select few to compete in this year's awesome Battle of the Bands tournament.
Rock on!
Ready to rock out? Let's go! It's time for the Battle of the Bands XII: Rockus Maximus Retro Kick-Off Party!
Saturday, November 22nd from 6:00-10:30pm.
Be here to see John Gold in concert and celebrate the release of his brand new CD. We'll also have "special guests" you won't want to miss!
This is your first and only chance to get your band's registration form early. Remaining registration forms will be available at a later date. You must be present to register and only the first 8 bands with properly completed registrations can compete, so don't wait!
Now get ready for this year's awesome Battle of the Bands tournament. This year promises to be bigger, better, badder than ever!
Rock on!
Update!!!
Images from the Kick-Off Party