Special thanks to
Discount Trophy for their donation for trophies.
Submission for this year's competition has closed.
We are very excited to announce the bands that will
be competing for this year's top prize and a spot at
the 2009 Podunk Festival.
Bands will compete on Sunday, August 3, 2008 between
1:45 and 5:00 PM.
Rosewood Sound will provide a professional audio technician
to to set the mics. There will be no actual mixing
of the bands during the competitions.
Order of performance Schedule:
1:45-2:10 – Gold Heart
2:10-2:35 – Adirondack Truegrass
2:35-3:00 – 49 Fingers
3:00-3:25 - Hillbilly Waters
3:25-3:50 – The Dewayne Brothers
3:50–4:50– Bands meet with judges.
4:50 – Awards
We have accepted 6 bands to compete in the 8/3/08
competition. They are:
Rules and Regulations
- 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.
- 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.
- Any band member who appears to be under the influence
of alcohol, drugs or any other controlled substance
will result in band disqualifications.
- Recommended time limit: 3-5 minutes per song.
- 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.
- There will be no electrical amplification of instruments
except bass allowed.
- One optional microphone for bass will be provided.
- Up to five vocal microphones will be provided.
- All acoustical instruments must be used.
- 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.
- No drum sets or standing percussion allowed.
- Bands entering the contest may have no common members.
- 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".
- Thank you for all your continued support of the
festival.
Grand Prize
In addition to prize money, the Champion band will
receive either:
a) 2 days of studio time at More Sound ($800 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 (appx. $1,000 value). Great for those folks
who have a small recording setup at home but want
to really take the final product to the next level.
Provided by "More Sound" in
Syracuse, NY
Prize Money:
- 1st place $750 plus a slot at 2009 Podunk
- 2nd place $500
- 3rd place $400
- 4th place $300
- 5th place $200.
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
Judging We will have qualified panel of judges.
It is our plan to have the bands meet with judges
afterwards to be given feedback to their performance.
Tentative Judges include: Ken Irwin, President Rounder
Records, Vicki Simmons, Performer and Arnie Fleischer,
Promoter Emelin Theatre in Mamaroneck, NY.
Judging will be based on the following categories:
- Content - Appearance, Use of time, appropriate
material.
- Originality - Original material or interpretation
of others works.
- Musical Ability - Vocal/instrumental ability,
tone, intonation and difficulty.
- Stage Presence - Group communication, fluidity,
audience appeal and entertainment value.
- Overall Impression
Where To Park or Camp?
All performing band members will be allowed to park
in Martin Park on Sunday, August 3, 2008. 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 here on
the web or by calling the East Hartford Parks and
Recreation at (860)528-1458.
The Podunk Bluegrass Music Festival will celebrate
its 13th year with one of its most outstanding line-ups
to date. The festival will run from Thursday, July 31st
through Sunday, August 3rd 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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