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 Girlsvs.Black Belt Jones TrioWinners: Canary GirlsLearn about and listen to the bands |
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WEEK 3:Week of Thursday, March 15 |
Sleepy Sparrowsvs.Beggar's BestWinners: Sleepy SparrowsLearn about and listen to the bands |
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WEEK 2:Week of Thursday, March 8 |
Fleet Streetvs.Bryan Johnson & FamilyWinners: Bryan Johnson & FamilyLearn about and listen to the bands |
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WEEK 1:Week of Thursday, March 1 |
Ten Cent Howlvs.Sleepless CityWinners: Sleepless CityLearn about and listen to the bands |
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BOOM 2011-2012 Contestants, Round 3 Winners: '92 Bills
WEEK 4:Week of Thursday, February 9 |
The Absentee Projectvs.Big Tree RoadWinners: The Absentee ProjectLearn about and listen to the bands |
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WEEK 3:Week of Thursday, February 2 |
86 to Nowherevs.The FreeeekWinners: The FreeeekLearn about and listen to the bands |
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WEEK 2:Week of Thursday, January 26 |
The Screaming Jeansvs.BreckenwoodWinners: BreckenwoodLearn about and listen to the bands |
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WEEK 1:Week of Thursday, January 19 |
'92 Billsvs.The Lake EffectWinners: '92 BillsLearn about and listen to the bands |
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BOOM 2011-2012 Contestants, Round 2 Winners: The Tins
WEEK 4:Week of Thursday, December 8 |
Stonehedvs.Third RealmWinners: Third RealmLearn about and listen to the bands |
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WEEK 3:Week of Thursday, December 8 |
Contagious Woovs.Big CasinoWinners: Contagious WooLearn about and listen to the bands |
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WEEK 2:Week of Thursday, December 8 |
Ol Dubvs.Mr. BonelessWinners: Mr. BonelessLearn about and listen to the bands |
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WEEK 1:Week of Thursday, December 1 |
Whiskey Reverbvs.The TinsWinners: The TinsLearn about and listen to the bands |
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BOOM 2011-2012 Contestants, Round 1 Winners: Patrons of Sweet
WEEK 4:Week of Thursday, November 10 |
Lazlo Hollyfeldvs.The SteakoutsWinners: The SteakoutsLearn about and listen to the bands |
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WEEK 3:Week of Thursday, November 3 |
Patrons of Sweetvs.AvaeyaWinners: Patrons of SweetLearn about and listen to the bands |
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WEEK 2:Week of Thursday, October 27 |
Lazyrusvs.Jae-SkeeseWinners: Jae-SkeeseLearn about and listen to the bands |
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WEEK 1:Week of Thursday, October 20 |
Chester Copperpotvs.Next StationWinners: Chester CopperpotLearn about and listen to the bands |
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