
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 2012 Podunk Festival.
Schedule on Sunday
| Time |
Band |
12:45 -1:15 PM |
Jersey Corn Pickers |
1:15 - 1:45 PM |
TBD |
1:45 - 2:15 PM |
Hub Hollow |
2:15 - 2:45 PM |
TBD |
2:45 - 3:15 PM |
Three Tall Pines |
Grand Prize
In addition to prize money, the Champion band will
receive either:
a) 2 days of studio time atMore Sound ($1,500 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 andMore 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:
- 1st place $1,000 plus a slot at 2013 Podunk, fee to be negotiated, and grand prize
- 2nd place $750
- 3rd place $600
- 4th place $500
- 5th place $400
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. 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 fromthe buckets will go towards the Podunk Kids' Academy. Bandmembers 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:
- Content - Repertoire
- Appropriateness of material
- Originality
- Use of time
- MC Work
- Originality
- Original material
- Interpretation of others works
- Musical Ability
- Vocal
- Lead
- Phrasing
- Pitch
- Emotiveness
- Harmony
- Pitch
- Emotional Expression
- Instrumental ability
- Tone
- Difficulty
- Appropriateness
- Rhythm
- Timing
- Stage Presence
- Group Communication
- Audience appeal and entertainment value
- Appearance
- Use of Time
- MC Work
- Overall Impression
Performance On The Workshop Stage
All bands selected are invited to play a 30 minute set on theWorkshop 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
- All bandsmust arrive at least an hour before the start of the contest on Sunday.
- 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 bandwill be responsible for keeping track of their own time. Judgeswill also be keeping track for their own
records. Points will be deducted for playing over the time limit.
- Any bandmember 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 o fmusic. Three band selectionsmust be the following types:
- A slow vocal song,
- An instrumental song
- A fast vocal song. Tempos are relative.
- Bands will be required to play the winning song of the Songwriters Competition. The words and CD with the
song will bemailed to each band in June to learn the song. Pitch and tempomay be changed but the integrity of
the song should stay intact.
- 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, Podunkmust be notified in advance of any personnel changes.
Failure to complymay result in disqualification.
- No drum sets or standing percussion allowed.
- Bands entering the contest may have no common members.
- Bandsmay consist of 3-6members. Themusic 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 bandmembers will be allowed to park on festival grounds on Sunday, August 5, 2012. Camping will also be
available for performing bandmembers 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) 828-9818.
The Podunk Bluegrass Music Festival will celebrate its 17th year with an outstanding line-up the exemplifies
our history. The festival will run from Thursday, August 4th through Sunday, August 7th. People always ask, "How nice can this festival be if it's in a city?". But once you arrive, you will find all the city sounds melt away.
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