Battle of the Bands supports Bannock House

Who: Local Pocatello Bands
What: Battle of the Bands - Fund Raiser
Where: Ross Park Bandshell, Pocatello, ID - map
When: Saturday, May 30, 2009, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Why: Raise funds for the Bannock House

Organized by Danielle Swenson.

On Saturday May 30th from 2:00-4:00 pm, local bands will "battle it out" at the Ross Park band shell to support the Bannock House. Admission is free. The winner is decided on popular vote, and each vote is $1. The winner will receive a $150 gift certificate to Mike's Music. There will be snacks and drinks there for people to purchase.

As of now there are five bands, but its not too late for bands to sign up! If you're interested in participating, contact Danielle at (208) 380-5484.

On the roster:
Nyr Lif - indie acoustic bluegrass
Casey Cathey (Guitar)
Shawn Barkdull (Vocals, Guitar)
www.myspace.com/nyrlif


Seven Feet Below - classic rock covers
Spencer Ruchti (Drums, Vocals)
Joseph Bellegante (Guitar)
Drew Ruchti (Rhythm Guitar, Vocals)
Tristan Paz (Bass)
www.myspace.com/7feetbelow


Last Regrets - acoustic alternative rock
Brian Hermansen (Guitar, Vocals)
Rod Villalba (Electric Violin, Vocals)
Luke Wenzinger (Bass)
Jake Abernathy (Drums)
www.myspace.com/lastregretsmusic




Paint it Plaid - pop punk rock
Clint Doggett (Guitar, Vocals)
Kolton Jackman (Drums, Vocals)
Hemantha Waliliyadda (Bass)
Costa Savarikas (Guitar)
www.myspace.com/paintitplaidrock

Ice Cold Crickets
*no information available at this time*

The Bannock House is located at 620 W. Fremont St. in Pocatello, Idaho. Bannock House provides residential treatment for young people. It also provides recruitment for licensing and case management of up to six therapeutic foster homes.