Saturday April 24, 2021 Hazzard County American Saloon ~ Cedar Rapids
Due to the Coronavirus Pandemic the BOTB 2020 was canceled "in person" and held virtually. This year, The Battle of The Bands 2021 is on!!
Scheduled to begin at 3pm April 24th, 2021 at Hazzard County Saloon in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, this large facility, once the Downtown Goodyear Tire Store, is large enough for proper social distancing and with the huge overhead doors, plenty of fresh air for everyone to feel safe in the Covid-19 age. Masks are encouraged inside the facility.
In February, 80+ Bands competed online garnering votes from friends, family and fans, in a poll, until the final 10 bands were decided by the fans!! The Final 10 (Listed Below) will go on to compete for 15 mins each at Hazzard County American Saloon.
Here Are The 10 Bands to Compete in #BOTB2021 :
Skarlett Roxx - 3 p.m.
Abstract Forms - 3:30 p.m.
Northbrook Band - 4 p.m.
Sorry, Pluto - 4:30 p.m.
Wicked Wizards - 5 p.m.
NonGrata - 5:30 p.m.
Eugene Levy - 6 p.m.
Dark Agenda - 6:30 p.m.
Plea of the Sword - 7 p.m.
Legacy Band - 7:30 p.m.
This year's event features a panel of judges (including myself!) and, a wide array of music genres . The victors will take home a $1,000 cash prize!
All ages are welcome to attend, but anyone under the age of 21 will have to leave by 8:30 p.m. Sponsors for the 2021 Cedar Rapids Battle of the Bands include Coors Light, Electrical Concepts, Central States Concrete, Moochie's Boutique LLC, Music Builder Live, Iowa Live Music, and MH Entertainment.
For more information and updates regarding this year's event, you can follow the official Facebook page HERE.
Represent Iowa Live Music and GRAB SOME GEAR!