Nature and the Fates...
Apparently, Nature and the Fates wanted a vote!!!! The WZZO Battle of the Backyard Bands originally started at the end of August. The place was Allentown Fair. It was outside. After the first 3 bands (Break Neck Speed / Secret System / Back to the Action), storms hit. Nature cast her vote.
A little over a month later, it was the much anticipated finale. This time, indoors at Dave Phillips Music and Sound on Union Blvd. / Allentown. Making sure nature did not get a chance to cast another vote. The Fates decided it was their turn. Either that, or it was just cursed. With it being Halloween season, not sure which one I believe, seriously.
The fates vote? Technical difficulties. The start was delayed a few minutes. Then, about 30 seconds into MindMaze, Lights and sound go out! To quote John Bedics (Showgun Photography / Photographer Valley Beat): "It's not a metal show unless something blows out." I have to agree here. At least not a good one...
Hope you are not expecting a review, not happening. Basically, due to very short performances.
With the Fates vote cast, it was time to for music to have one. Starting with MindMaze really announcing their presence!
A little over a month later, it was the much anticipated finale. This time, indoors at Dave Phillips Music and Sound on Union Blvd. / Allentown. Making sure nature did not get a chance to cast another vote. The Fates decided it was their turn. Either that, or it was just cursed. With it being Halloween season, not sure which one I believe, seriously.
The fates vote? Technical difficulties. The start was delayed a few minutes. Then, about 30 seconds into MindMaze, Lights and sound go out! To quote John Bedics (Showgun Photography / Photographer Valley Beat): "It's not a metal show unless something blows out." I have to agree here. At least not a good one...
Hope you are not expecting a review, not happening. Basically, due to very short performances.
With the Fates vote cast, it was time to for music to have one. Starting with MindMaze really announcing their presence!
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Sorry if the video is a little shaky. It was very hard to stay still during both performances. What can I say? I love rock music and find it hard not to move to the songs!
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What can I say? MindMaze gave it everything they had. Sarah, Jeff, Kalin, Rich gave every note / word / movement a passion and power missing in most, major concerts.
Onto the last band, Honor. I have never heard of them. I give them a lot of credit in both music and overcoming another vote the Fates slid in: another, brief, technical problem.
Onto the last band, Honor. I have never heard of them. I give them a lot of credit in both music and overcoming another vote the Fates slid in: another, brief, technical problem.
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They had a break due to more technical problems. They points and credit for covering it very good. A few jokes and conversation got the crowd laughing!!! Like the other bands, Each member gave it their best.
Short article / quick wrap up
No, I was not too lazy for this one. Instead of running the risk of boring you with a long write up. I want you to watch the videos, go to the event page and pick your own winner.
Here is a quick summary of how WZZO did. Jain did a great job of thanking everyone for coming out and being here. Thanking all the bands for what turned out one of the hardest choices between all 5. She also gave a quick recap of what happened. At the end, someone asked about the criteria. Not a problem letting everyone know.
Everyone involved on the technical side did their best to make sure everything ran as smooth as possible. Yeah, I give them a lot of credit for pulling it off! Credit to WZZO, judges, Jain, bands and everyone for having the patience between beginning / end of the contest. I was there for part 1. Within an hour of it being called off, there was at least 1 foot of water everywhere. Up to 8 feet at places.
Here is a quick summary of how WZZO did. Jain did a great job of thanking everyone for coming out and being here. Thanking all the bands for what turned out one of the hardest choices between all 5. She also gave a quick recap of what happened. At the end, someone asked about the criteria. Not a problem letting everyone know.
Everyone involved on the technical side did their best to make sure everything ran as smooth as possible. Yeah, I give them a lot of credit for pulling it off! Credit to WZZO, judges, Jain, bands and everyone for having the patience between beginning / end of the contest. I was there for part 1. Within an hour of it being called off, there was at least 1 foot of water everywhere. Up to 8 feet at places.
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Overall, both parts were done very well. Jain announced that it was, originally, at night. So, the lights went down!!!!
Oh, "AND THE WINNER IS...."
Seriously, do you think I would let you know here? Read some of my other articles. I love keeping you in suspense. I also want you to check out the links and find out. :)
To find out who won and the event page listing all 5 bands:
https://www.facebook.com/backyardbands
https://www.facebook.com/events/309394275867153/?ref_dashboard_filter=upcoming
WZZO:
http://www.951zzo.com/main.html
Oh, "AND THE WINNER IS...."
Seriously, do you think I would let you know here? Read some of my other articles. I love keeping you in suspense. I also want you to check out the links and find out. :)
To find out who won and the event page listing all 5 bands:
https://www.facebook.com/backyardbands
https://www.facebook.com/events/309394275867153/?ref_dashboard_filter=upcoming
WZZO:
http://www.951zzo.com/main.html
