April 15, 2008

PSUB event to feature 5 groups in Battle of the Bands

The competition, which has been held since 1999, will take place from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. at the Recreational Sports Center. It is free and open to the public.

The event will feature The Fastest Kid Alive, Project Hero, The Educated Guess, GWAP Team and Debris. All of the bands have at least one Purdue student member.

Special guest performers Oh Discretion! will kick off the show. Tara Madison and Jake from the Z96.5 Morning Zoo will serve as the emcees for the evening.

During the Battle of the Bands, a panel of judges will judge the bands on overall impression, cohesiveness, originality, stage presence and quality of sound. First prize is $250, second prize is $150 and third prize is $100.

The battle is part of this year's Grand Alternative, a week of substance-free activities leading up to the annual Grand Prix celebration.

Writer: Christy Jones, (756) 494-1089, christyjones@purdue.edu

Sources: Chris Chapman, Purdue Student Union Board director of concerts, (765) 494-8976, psub-concerts@purdue.edu

Margie Stoltz, Purdue Student Union Board program manager, (765) 494-8907, mcstoltz@purdue.edu

Purdue News Service: (765) 494-2096; purduenews@purdue.edu

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