nightrider19 Posted August 17, 2004 Share Posted August 17, 2004 I don't know if anything like this has been done in the past, or if anyone else would see it as a good idea, but i think pki should have a battle of the bands, heck they have Star Search, it would be the perfect setting, they could even have local radio stations out to help, and there are 2 theaters they could use. this is how they could run it, every saturday, 6 bands get 1/2 hour, to play and impress the crowd, after all six(or whatever) bands are done playing, the people or some judges some how vote for the top 2 bands, the first place band goes on to play head to head against the top band from the previous week to see who goes on, and at the end of each month the top two bands from each week play a set, with the reigning champ closing, and with the $$ the park has, the could help the bands find a break, and get them exposed to alot of ppl, while providing entertainment to the park, and the attendence of their followers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterbilly Posted August 17, 2004 Share Posted August 17, 2004 not a bad idea, it would bring in lots of people i bet, i think you should call up PKI and ask. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightrider19 Posted August 17, 2004 Author Share Posted August 17, 2004 thats what i'm going for, but personally, i don't want to goto the park myself, i want one of the people who always talk about when they talked to jeff last week or whatever, to read this and post their views, and maybe take it to him, or tell me how i can talk to him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoskins123 Posted August 18, 2004 Share Posted August 18, 2004 The idea is awesome. They could even make people pay a small amount to watch and give out some prize money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DegenRider Posted August 18, 2004 Share Posted August 18, 2004 Could call it the "School of rock battle of the bands?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightrider19 Posted August 19, 2004 Author Share Posted August 19, 2004 i have also heard of places doing a thing where u get a ticket when u pay an admission, should there be an admission charge, and u vote for the band u like, and they get the money for each vote Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatGuyInTheEmporium Posted August 19, 2004 Share Posted August 19, 2004 Couldn't they hold it at Timberwolf or at International Showplace. All they would have to do is hold it between the Tuned In shows or hold it on weekends when House of Blues doesn't have anyone scheduled for Timberwolf. It is a very feasible idea, especially since the bandstand in front of the tower has stuff for Star Search all set up, they could just use the mixing board they have there. It wouldn't cost hardly anything except for a little more electricity and maybe a couple of associates. Most rock bands have their own equipment. I see this as a real possibility for 2005. The only thing that might kill it off before it even starts is the bands themselves. PKI might not agree with the lyrics of today's upstart bands, (vulgarity, innuendoes, etc. etc.) All they would have to do is prerequire set lists and a copy of all lyrics just to be sure they can preserve their precious family oriented reputation. In all honesty, I can see it for 2005. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOB/Gun Steve-O Posted August 19, 2004 Share Posted August 19, 2004 What's wrong with Bogarts? I can't see them doing this. It would be way to easy for stuff to get out of hand, especially when you're dealing with rock bands and teenagers here. Not to mention that these bands tend to bring people that most folks at the park (employees and customers alike) probably don't want to see. Xtended Play clearly didn't work, what makes you think that this would? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PKI Homey Posted August 19, 2004 Share Posted August 19, 2004 Sobrider, I like the name School of Rock: Battle of the Bands. I would go see this. These things are ususally pretty fun. Having been in a couple of battle of the bands, it is exciting from a musician's standpoint. To be up on stage and having everyone hear your music is awesome, especially if it goes over well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dxrunner Posted August 20, 2004 Share Posted August 20, 2004 Steveo no offense bro but, Bogarts has security, and so do we. P{lus Bogarts dont do the new guys last time i checked, the do bands like ohhh say, Three Days Grace, Simple Plan, Switchfoot, Mudvayne, Staind and many other big names, not the smaller guys trying to get a break. Anyways back on topic sounds like a great idea, someone should talk to jeff, or whoever, and the name pat gave sounds good even though its kinda cheesy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erniebald57 Posted September 3, 2004 Share Posted September 3, 2004 It is a good idea. The trick would be finding enough bands who don't suck. There would probably be a lot of groups wanting to participate, but if you have ever been to or participated in a BOB, than you know what I'm talking about by my previous statement. They would have to hold prescreening auditions to weed out the crap and the raunch (gotta keep it clean for the kiddies). There is nothing worse than for a promoter to have bad acts. As someone who works and plays in the music business, I've seen these things flop a time or three. They should do it tournament style over the course of the summer, and have the final at the end of the season. That would bring interested people back to the park more often. Offer a big fat prize, like a week's worth of studio time in a nice place, some cash or music gear, and a spot on the opening bill of a big Timberwolf concert, and more bands would be interested. The locations would be important. Have the prelims and early stages in PKI's small venues in the evenings, and then when it gets down to the last 4, move it to the Timberwolf with full PA powered up behind the bands. Have the bands do 30 minute sets in the semifinals one day, and then 45 minutes to an hour in the finals the next. With some careful planning, good execution, and some of that PKI PR and marketing magic, it could be a success. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightrider19 Posted September 6, 2004 Author Share Posted September 6, 2004 heck, maybe they could bring in a real band to have the winners open for them, and not aaron carter or weird al! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRickster Posted September 8, 2004 Share Posted September 8, 2004 Great idea but Im not sure of the crowd it would draw and the park might be alittle less likley to experiment with the concert scene after xtended play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOB_TOM Posted September 9, 2004 Share Posted September 9, 2004 Wont happen, but great idea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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