Bands interested in competing must do the following to be considered for
the competition
- Each band must submit the following items.
A screening board will listen to 5-6 minutes of
each entry and decide if they will be chosen to perform at the Podunk Bluegrass
Band Competition.
- press kit
including shows performed the past 6 months
- a photo
- stage plot indicate how many vocal and instrument mics are used by your group.
- Completed applications must be received no later
than March 5, 2011.
Send all material to:
Podunk Bluegrass Band Competition
50 Chapman Place
East Hartford, CT 06108
- Bands selected to compete will be informed no later
than March
15, 2011. We anticipate accepting 5 bands to compete.
- Bands will compete on Sunday, August 7, 2010
between 1pm and 4:30pm.
- Rosewood Sound will provide a professional audio
technician to mix all bands. However settings will be left the same
throughout the competition to keep a fair level for all bands.
- Bands must adhere to the Rules and Regulations
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Grand Prize
In addition to prize money, the Champion band will
receive either:
a) 2 days of studio time at More Sound ($1,000 value). Stay for free at the furnished studio apartment and Jocko will help you produce a work of art.
or
b) mixing/mastering service on a full length album - i.e. mail home recorded tracks and More Sound will mix it (approximate $1,500 value). This is great for those folks who have a small recording setup at home but want to really take the final product to the next level.
More Sound recording studio: Check out this fantastic studio
http://www.moresound315.com
cell: 315.569.2810
fax : 315.410.5374
email: jocko@moresound315.com
Prize Money:
Fan Favorite
Audience members will vote for their favorite band. Votes will be sold for $1.00 a piece and the audience will place tickets in the bucket of the band of their choice. Top 3 place winners will be awarded trophies. Audience members will be able to cast votes up to 20 minutes after the last band has played. After that boxes will be removed and numbers will be tallied. The band that has the most tickets in their bucket will be declared the winning band. Proceeds from the buckets will go towards the Podunk Kids' Academy. Band members are expected to be present for the presentation.
Judging
We will have qualified panel of judges. The bands meet with judges afterwards to be given feedback to their performance. Judging will be based on the following categories:
1. Content - Appearance, Use of time, appropriate material.
2. Originality - Original material or interpretation of others works.
3. Musical Ability - Vocal/instrumental ability, tone, intonation and difficulty.
4. Stage Presence - Group communication, fluidity, audience appeal and entertainment value.
5. Overall Impression
Performance On The Workshop Stage
All bands selected are invited to play a 30 minute set on the Workshop Stage on either Friday or Saturday. Once slots are selected you will be expected to arrive and perform at that time. This is not judged and available to the bands in the competition only.
Rules & Regulations
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Each band will be allowed up to 30 minutes total for set-up, performance and tear down. For example: 5 minutes set-up, 20 minutes performance and 5 minutes tear down. Set-up and tear down time will overlap with the bands preceding and following your own for less down time.
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Each band will be responsible for keeping track of their own time. Judges will also be keeping track for their own records. Points will be deducted for playing over the time limit.
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Any band member who appears to be under the influence of alcohol, drugs or any other controlled substance will result in band disqualifications.
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Recommended time limit: 3-5 minutes per song.
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Bands need to adhere to the bluegrass theme and style of music. 3 band selections must be the following types: 1. A slow vocal song, 2. An instrumental song, 3. A fast vocal song. Tempos are relative.
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Bands will be required to play the winning song of the Songwriters Competition. The words and CD with the song will be mailed to each band in June to learn the song. Pitch and tempo may be changed but the integrity of the song should stay intact.
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There will be no electrical amplification of instruments except bass allowed.
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One optional microphone for bass will be provided.
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Up to five vocal microphones will be provided.
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All acoustical instruments must be used.
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After you have been notified of your acceptance, Podunk must be notified in advance of any personnel changes. Failure to comply may result in disqualification.
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No drum sets or standing percussion allowed.
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Bands entering the contest may have no common members.
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Bands may consist of 3-6 members. The music should be "Bluegrass" or "Old Time" we will consider bands that are bluegrass in the broadest sense but will expect the bands performance to respect the fact that this is a "Bluegrass Festival".
Where To Park or Camp?
All performing band members will be allowed to park in Martin Park on Sunday, August 7, 2011. Camping will also be available for performing band members in tent or RV parking without hookups for those wishing to come early and stay on the festival grounds. All others will be allowed to park or camp at regular ticket prices.
Need More Information?
Complete festival information may be found on the web or by calling Roger Moss at (860) 291-7166.
The Podunk Bluegrass Music Festival will celebrate
its 16th year with one of its most outstanding line-ups
to date. The festival will run from Thursday, August 4th
through Sunday, August 7th at Martin Park in East Hartford,
Connecticut. People always ask, "How
nice can this festival be if it's in a city?".
But once you arrive at Martin Park you will find all
the city sounds melt away and the mature park keeps
the city sounds out and the bluegrass in.
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