The first Battle of the Bands/Jasper Jams will be tonight at Aces Teen Center in Newton.
The event, which is sponsored by the Newton Transformation Council Connect Youth to the Vision Action Team, will pit bands against one another for cash prizes of $250 for first place, $100 for second place, and $50 for third place.
The five bands competing describe themselves as follows:
Something Stripped Away, a modern rock band from Marshalltown, which has “glass shattering vocals and face melting guitar riffs,” and they have been said to be the next “Hootie and the Gang.”
Hadrian’s Crossing presents a powerful mix of melody and metal. Influences include Dream Theatre, Lamb of God, Tool, Children of Bodom and Between the Buried and Me. The band is currently seeking to fill out their lineup and will be moving to Los Angeles at the end of the summer. Members include “Samuel The Quick” on guitar, “Taylor The Triumphant” on guitar, “Wilhem the Wicked” on drums, and “Jordan The Temporary” on bass
The Nemo Orchestra has been together for almost two years. They enjoy the musical stylings of Hanson, Meatloaf and Kansas. However, the band does not play these genres, They also enjoy playing freestyle/progressive and dancing music. Band members include Nathan Smith, Matt Ibbitson, Adam Pettyjohn and Nic Smith.
The Postulates have been in existence for roughly three months. They’re a combination of rock, jazz, alternative and love. Band practices consist of intense jam sessions, Alex taking his shirt off and Chris eating all of Nate’s food. The band is from Newton. Band members include Alex Gearhart, Au Dunn, Nate Hill, Chris Tomlin and Jordan Leckband.
Capitol Hill is from Colfax. The band is young but on the rise. Capitol Hill mixes punk rock with fast paced melodic hooks. With influences like Anti-Flag, Rancid, NOFX and Clash, audience members can expect to see a good show.
Along with winning the $250 first place prize at Battle of the Bands, the winning band will be asked to perform at the Family Fun Festival in Maytag Park on July 2.
Jasper Jams will be from 5 to 11 p.m. at Aces Teen Center. The event is for high school students only. Those planning to attend must bring a school ID, a driver’s license or another form of photo ID that has a birthdate on it.
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