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Round 2, Week 3: Paul's Grandfather vs. Wildebeast Wontabeast

Wow! In all the time we’ve run our Battle of Original Music, we’ve never had a contest as close as last week’s. But now the votes have been counted, and we’d like to say CONGRATULATIONS to Fashion Expo 1990!

With that, they win a spot on our next live showdown at Nietzsche’s on Friday, February 13.

This week, it’s a battle of the sexes as the all-girl trio Paul’s Grandfather faces off against the all-boy trio Wildebeast Wontabeast. Check out both the bands below, and cast a vote for your favorite by January 27.

Of course, bands are encouraged to get out the vote any way they can short of stuffing the ballot box. Our IT guy is very savvy, and he’ll be monitoring the votes more closely than an election lawyer in Ohio. If you’re caught cheating, you can be disqualified. And there’s nowhere to appeal our decision.

Musicians, there’s still time to enter BOOM, even if you’ve entered before. Click here to find out how your band can enter the fray.

The rewards for the winners are great. They will receive a recording package from Audio Magic, and 100 CDs of that recording from ESP CD & DVD Manufacturing. The four winners of our live quarterfinals will face off in our Grand Finale in May. The winner that night will win a slot on WBFO’s Wednesday night concerts live from Allen Hall, a video produced by Artvoice, and a nice cash prize as well.

We’re happy to present this contest with the help of our great sponsors below. They all play a vital role in making our town a hotspot of original music. But we can’t make msic without u. Visit Artvoice.com and vote. And may the best band win.


Voting for these bands is over!
For results and the current contestants visit http://boom.artvoice.com


Paul’s Grandfather

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Listen to Cat Song by Paul’s Grandfather


When did the band form? We found each other fall of 08’ at SUNY Fredonia and have been close friends and band mates ever since.

You might like us if you like: The Avett Brothers, the Beatles, the Dixie Chicks (haha just kidding!)

List of recorded releases: Whaleplane!

Best show ever played: The best show we have ever played was in the “Longitude Global Headquarters” aka a living room. We played with the band Mock Orange who are basically the number one band in Japan and a personal favorite. We bonded over each other’s music and it was an incredible night all around.

Worst show ever played: I don’t think any show is a bad show really...but it would probably be the first one. We had one mic. No kickdrum. Katie didn’t have a piano yet so we were playing on a mini Korg synth. And alot of wine. But it was alot of fun!

Why you should win the Artvoice.com Online Battle of Original Music: We deserve to win BOOM! because there is no-one else out there like us. We all have great senses of humor and can harmonize like nobody’s business!

Contact information:

www.myspace.com/paulsgrandfathermusic

Wildebeast Wontabeast

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Listen to Makes Me Feel Older by Wildebeast Wontabeast


When did the band form? November 2007, through myspace—we didn’t even know each other yet.

You might like us if you like: Fleet Foxes, Blitzen Trapper, Animal Collective, Simon and Garfunkel, Bob Dylan, Bright Eyes, Sufjan Stevens, and Elliott Smith.

Best show ever played: The Best Shows we’ve ever played were at small venues. They were very comfortable and close to the fans. just being able to see people really enjoying what we play makes each show the best.

Worst show ever played: We’ve had a few close calls but they usually turn into something memorable and helpful

Why you should win the Artvoice.com Online Battle of Original Music: There really aren’t a lot of 19-21 year olds making the same sounds that we can. We strive hard for a pure and ghostly sound. Once you’ve seen us play live or even some of Bryan’s Bedroom Recordings we guarantee that you will want to hear more from us in the future.

Contact information:

myspace.com/wbwt


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