Seattle Subsonic

Sound Off 2009 finals! You pick the 4th band!

March 2nd, 2009

The third and last of the semi-finals went down this weekend at the EMP Sound Off, giving us 3 of the 4 bands slated to perform at the finals happening this Saturday, March 7th. (and we have tix for you to win!-see below)
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The winners of the 3 semi’s competing for the title are as the brassy hip-hop compilation, Dyno Jamz, that slayed the first round. Tacoma minimalist rockers, Makeup Monsters from round 2 and hip-hop aficionado SOL rounded out round 3.

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Well now, that gives up 75% of the finals’ lineup. The last band is the “Wild Card” and it’s up to you to choose. Those bands placing second in the 3 semis are eligible for the last spot in and they will be decided by your votes. Below are the “Wild Card” bands with a sample from each. Have a listen and cast your vote for you fave. And be sure to enter our contest below for the Sound Off Prize Package.

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Dearboy – “You Live in Your Head”
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The Mission Orange – “Hammer Fever”
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Cyrus Fell Down – “The Epoch”
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—CAST YOUR VOTE NOW!!—
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One vote per person. Voting is open from 11:00 pm on Saturday, February 28 through 5:00 pm on Monday, March 2. The wild card winner will be announced on Tuesday, March 3. Listen to Harms show on 107.7 The End for the breaking news announcement.

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To enter, just send an email here (info at SeattleSubsonic.com)
with SOUND OFF! in the subject and name in the body.
(winner drawn today Monday March 2nd)
(congrats April!!)
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Competition Prizes – after the break

First Place Winner Prizes
Performance at Bumbershoot 2009
Live on-air performance on 1077 The End’s Locals Only
2 Days Studio Time at Orbit Audio
Production of a song by producer Glenn Lorbecki of Glenn Sound Studio
Shure microphones
KORG equipment
Epiphone Thunderbird-IV bass
Epiphone Les Paul Standard Plain Top guitar
Epiphone Valve Jr. Combo amp
Industry Consultation from the Recording Academy
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Second Place Winner Prizes
Performance at Northwest Folklife 2009
2 Days Studio Time at London Bridge Studio with producer
Shure microphones
KORG equipment
Epiphone Dot guitar
Industry Consultation from the Recording Academy
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Third Place Winner Prizes
Performance at the Gibson Seattle Showroom
2 Days Studio Time at The Vera Project studio
Shure microphones
KORG equipment
Epiphone AJ-200SCE guitar
Industry Consultation from the Recording Academy
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Fourth Place Winner Prizes
Performance at the Gibson Seattle Showroom
2 Days Studio Time at the Redmond Firehouse studio
Shure microphones
KORG equipment
Tech clinic at the Gibson Showroom
Industry Consultation from the Recording Academy
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Semifinals Audience Response Prize
KORG equipment
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Finals Audience Response Prize
$500 IKEA Gift Card