Get ready for loud and crunchy guitar riffs at the library because Battle of the Bands is back!! We are so excited to host our second battle! Join us for a fun musical event Saturday, August 10, 2024, from 1-3pm at the Dundee Library's Meeting Room (Lower Level). Three professionals will be joining us as our judges. Click here to save your seat.
MEET THE JUDGES:
Justin Kellerman -- Touring musician and guitar instructor
Professional musician, Justin Kellerman has been playing guitar for 19 years. His passion grows each day by teaching others and working on his musical project Empyrean Sanctum.
Music is a huge part of Justin’s life and with his extensive creative background, he loves to share his musical knowledge with those who have the same love and passion for music. Justin welcomes all players from novice to advanced, and with his detailed hands-on approach, patience and positive nature, whatever your goals are, your musical journey will be an amazing one.
For top quality guitar lessons from Justin, click here.
Tyler Ford -- Owner of Park Street Recording Studio
I’ve been a music lover since I was very little and a multi-instrumentalist for almost 10 years. After I graduated from Columbia College Chicago with a bachelor’s degree in Audio Production, I started my own recording studio in Elgin, and I’ve had the honor to work with many very talented musicians and be a part of making their music come to life.
Are you interested in recording at a professional level? Click here.
Gene Barish -- FRVPLD Music trivia host and music enthusiast
Since seeing Willie Nelson in concert back in the seventies, I have enjoyed a love of diverse music and especially seeing and hearing it performed live. While not a trained musician by any stretch of the imagination, I still have that respect and admiration for those musically gifted who can bring their thoughts and ideas to life for our enjoyment. I appreciate and have witnessed some great performances over the years, including being awestruck for 19 RUSH performances. I've enjoyed larger than life productions by diverse global talents like Elton John, Genesis, The Eagles, Scorpions, Iron Maiden, Harry Belafonte and Gloria Estefan to name a few. I look forward to using my "experienced" ear to hear all the great local talent at the Library's Battle of the Bands!
MEET THE BANDS:
SATARA
Formed in 2023, Satara is a heavy metal band from the Chicagoland area. Their first album is in the works!
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PIE
Pie is Chicago’s premiere clown core band. Inspired by 80’s B Horror movies, hardcore punk, and a desire to have fun making music. Pie brings a face painted chaos into any space. Their debut EP called This Time for America is out now!
Click here to follow them on instagram.
COMMIT THIS TO MEMORY
Aurora, IL pop punk band Commit This To Memory brings modern and classic elements to create high-energy and catchy sing-alongs. Getting their line up in 2022, they have played many shows in the Chicago area, as well as many out of state. Releasing their first EP in 2024, the quintet is looking to build momentum as they increase their show volume and prepare more songs for follow up singles.
Live, Commit This To Memory strives to have a set that focuses on crowd participation and positive energy. Their goal is to provide an enjoyable escape while not completely bypassing the need to address and express the human experience.
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URIEL
Uriel is a singer proud of his Mexican roots. He began singing in 2023 and is still learning something new each day. He loves to bring music and joy to all who listen.
THREE DAY WEEKEND
A long time ago in the early 2000s Montgomery Ward had it's going out of business sale, Shaun turned to Kurt and said if you buy that triangle we can form a band. That band is Three Day Weekend. Originally a studio band that would just capture lightning in a bottle by never practicing or refining a song but just making musical magic in the moment. Three Day Weekend doesn't like to be pigeonholed. They switch genres from rap to punk rock to repetitive anthems, all usually with a comedic leaning. Though the body of work can best be categorized as part of Chicago's suburban Diaper Rock movement with bands like local scene favorite Appraisal. Diaper Rock is about the de-evolution of music. The core of Three Day Weekend is the duo of Shaun & Kurt. Both are vocalists who don't play instruments outside of the occasional triangle. Like Wu-Tang Clan, Three Day Weekend rolls deep with members from various other bands who can actually play instruments and read music. Dan & Chandler from Early Autumn Station are two supremely talented musical dynamos who are joining for this battle of the bands like Gandalf at the turn of the tide. We don't care if Sharif don't like it, Three Day Weekend rocks the Casbah.
RODRIGO AND RAMIRO FABREGA
Two brothers from Carpentersville that want to make music. Influences include Rock En Español bands such as Caifanes, Fobia, and Heroes del Silencio. FRVPLD Battle of the bands 2024 will be the first time they perform in front of people!
FELYX
Felyx is an acoustic guitar player from Carpentersville. He enjoys playing originals and covers. He is very excited to perform.
Wow! I can't wait to see the performances!! Come and rock with us and support your local musicians. If you'd like to save your seat please click here.