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Artvoice presents B.O.O.M!
Buffalo's Battle of Original Music

Congratulations to our BOOM 2011-2012 Grand Champions, The Tins!

A record turn-out at The Tralf this past April 21st enjoyed great sets from all four of this year's finalists, Patrons of Sweet, Sleepless City, '92 Bills, and this contest's winners, The Tins - who collected the most votes, and took home this year's grand prize. We can't thank everyone enough - from all the bands who've participated at every level in the contest, to the fans who came out to our five live events and participated in voting for our weekly battles. This year's contest was a success because of you.

Check out a tune from The Tin's performance below, and find more video from all five of this year's BOOM shows, and year's past, on Artvoice TV. We hope to hear from and see everyone again (along with plenty of new faces!) when we re-start the contest.



The Tins, BOOM Grand Champions:



Since 2006, the Artvoice Battle of Original Music has provided exposure to hundreds of area artists, through our weekly online contests and our live shows. We couldn’t have done it without the generous sponsors who’ve supported our contest with their time, talent, and treasure over the years. We’ve given away everything from musical gear, to recording time, to packaged CDs, to tattoos! Plus over $15,000 in cash. But the thing never would have lasted a week without all the musicians who are out there working to create their own unique sound, and craft their own sincere message to share with us. And of course, it would all be for naught were it not for the great, enthusiastic local music fans who’ve visited our Web site and packed the venues at our live shows. We’re lucky to have such a happening scene, and Artvoice is proud to play a little part in it.

Past B.O.O.M. Grand Champions include local notables Dali’s Ghost, TypeRelevant, Photos of Wagons, and The Etchings.

Band registration for BOOM 2011-2012 is now closed!

Please check the "How BOOM Works" page to familiarize yourself with the contest format. Then go over our "Rules & Registration Help" for the details. Once you've gathered your materials and are ready to submit, head over to the Band Registration page, and sign up!.



Rules & Registration Help  •  How BOOM Works  •  Band Registration (Now closed!)

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BOOM! Video on Artvoice TV



BOOM 2011-2012 Contestants, Round 4 Winners: Sleepless City

WEEK 4:

Week of Thursday, March 22

Canary Girls

vs.

Black Belt Jones Trio


Winners: Canary Girls

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WEEK 3:

Week of Thursday, March 15

Sleepy Sparrows

vs.

Beggar's Best


Winners: Sleepy Sparrows

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WEEK 2:

Week of Thursday, March 8

Fleet Street

vs.

Bryan Johnson & Family


Winners: Bryan Johnson & Family

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WEEK 1:

Week of Thursday, March 1

Ten Cent Howl

vs.

Sleepless City


Winners: Sleepless City

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BOOM 2011-2012 Contestants, Round 3 Winners: '92 Bills

WEEK 4:

Week of Thursday, February 9

The Absentee Project

vs.

Big Tree Road


Winners: The Absentee Project

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WEEK 3:

Week of Thursday, February 2

86 to Nowhere

vs.

The Freeeek


Winners: The Freeeek

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WEEK 2:

Week of Thursday, January 26

The Screaming Jeans

vs.

Breckenwood


Winners: Breckenwood

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WEEK 1:

Week of Thursday, January 19

'92 Bills

vs.

The Lake Effect


Winners: '92 Bills

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BOOM 2011-2012 Contestants, Round 2 Winners: The Tins

WEEK 4:

Week of Thursday, December 8

Stonehed

vs.

Third Realm


Winners: Third Realm

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WEEK 3:

Week of Thursday, December 8

Contagious Woo

vs.

Big Casino


Winners: Contagious Woo

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WEEK 2:

Week of Thursday, December 8

Ol Dub

vs.

Mr. Boneless


Winners: Mr. Boneless

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WEEK 1:

Week of Thursday, December 1

Whiskey Reverb

vs.

The Tins


Winners: The Tins

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BOOM 2011-2012 Contestants, Round 1 Winners: Patrons of Sweet

WEEK 4:

Week of Thursday, November 10

Lazlo Hollyfeld

vs.

The Steakouts


Winners: The Steakouts

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WEEK 3:

Week of Thursday, November 3

Patrons of Sweet

vs.

Avaeya


Winners: Patrons of Sweet

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WEEK 2:

Week of Thursday, October 27

Lazyrus

vs.

Jae-Skeese


Winners: Jae-Skeese

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WEEK 1:

Week of Thursday, October 20

Chester Copperpot

vs.

Next Station


Winners: Chester Copperpot

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