The stage is set for the City of Boca Raton’s Sixth Annual Battle of the Bands, taking place at Mizner Park Amphitheater August 7, from 6 to 10:30 p.m.
The free community event will feature eight bands competing across two age categories (Under 20 and Over 20), along with the return of the Pop-Up Youth Market, showcasing products and businesses created by young local entrepreneurs.
This year’s finalists are:
Under 20
- Plan 9 (Boca Raton and Pompano Beach): Leonardo Lino, guitar; Izze Lino, drums; Ravi Rodriguez, bass; and Rubi Regan, vocals.
- Prickly Dogfish (Miami): Taylor Andreu, vocals; Noah Orellana, guitar; Santiago Soto, keyboards; Miguel Castillo, bass; and Mateo Schiengoltz, drums.
- The Ruffles (Delray Beach): Paris Woolley, guitar; Charlotte Woolley, drums; and Kenzington Woolley, keyboards.
- The Introverts (Coral Springs and Parkland): Reagan Emery, drums and vocals; Clayton Singer, guitar; Camryn Woodham, bass; Mason Martinez, vocals; and Nikhil Ramchandran, guitar.
Over 20
- Rock Candy (Parkland): Stacey Isaacs, vocals; Nick Montgomery, vocals; Javi Chiriboga, lead guitar; Eddie Espinoza, drums; Daniel Socek, bass; and Paul Gandy, rhythm guitar and keyboards.
- Box of Rocks (Coral Springs): Steve “Berlo” Berlowski, lead vocals, guitar and harmonica; Ken Grueniesen, bass and backing vocals; Josh Davis, drums; Scott Gafney, keyboards and saxophone; and John Hogan, lead guitar and backing vocals.
- Foxy Dubs (Davie): Stu “Sauce” Kalver, guitar and vocals; Caleb Jerome Morales, keyboards and vocals; Rod Reiter, bass and vocals; Cody Orange, drums and vocals; and Erica Gard, vocals.
- The Marina Effect (Miami): Gabriel Arias-Maduro, vocals and acoustic guitar; Jenni, vocals and tambourine; Evans, vocals; Jeff, electric guitar; Jan, bass; and Ryan, drums.
Bands will compete for a $2,500 grand prize in both categories. All finalists will also receive a $500 performance stipend.
Pop-Up Youth Market
Before and during the competition, guests can shop the Pop-Up Youth Market. The market highlights businesses created by entrepreneurs ages 13 to 20, and gives participants an opportunity to introduce and sell their products to the community.
This year’s participating businesses include:
- ReSurf Sisters
- Zoe’s Books
- Baked by Mila
- Framez by Fran
- Diaspora Doll
- French Finds and Finery
- AWeissdesigns
- Art by Emily Pulido
- Sibs ’n Nibbs
For more information, visit myboca.us/battle.
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