39 cover bands compete for $40,000 in cash prizes April 11 through June 20
April 9, 2010 (Alpine) – It’s southern California’s biggest cover band smack-down, as Viejas Casino hosts the 4th annual Ultimate Music Challenge.
Thirty-nine of the area’s best cover bands will compete at Viejas Casino’s DreamCatcher Lounge every Sunday night from April 11th through June 20th from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.Up to five bands will perform each Sunday, with the winning bands advancing to the semifinals, then to the Championship on June 20th.
The winning cover band takes home $25,000, second place earns $10,000 and 3rd place pays $5,000. A panel of distinguished judges will score each band’s performance in the categories of showmanship, musical ability and audience response.
“This is a chance for area music fans to see some of the best cover bands performing on one stage over the course of 11 weeks,” said Anthony San Pietro, President of Viejas Entertainment & Production. “There’s a remarkable buzz and the excitement builds as bands go head to head through the various levels of competition. This year we have bands representing just about every genre of music, including rock, R&B, pop, funk, Latin, honky tonk and more. There’s something for everyone.”
For more information, including dates, times and participating cover bands, visit
http://www.ultimatemusicchallenge.com/dates.html
It’s free to attend the Ultimate Music Challenge, but you must be at least 21 years old. The event is sponsored by Svedka vodka and $5 Svedka drinks will be available throughout the competition.
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