Wednesday, October 1, 2003
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Wednesday, October 1, 2003 |
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Local bands come toether to help in battle against breast cancer By MICHAEL
BOYLAN
It seems that there is an increasing number of "Battles of the Bands" in the area each year. Not only does it give up-and-coming bands a chance to show their supremacy over other acts, but it also gives them a place to play. This is especially important as more and more venues shut their doors to aspiring acts and their audiences. When a friend of Mark Nichols approached him for help in organizing a "Battle of the Bands," Nichols jumped at the opportunity. Nichols, a McIntosh senior, soon decided to see if the 10 bands would rather battle breast cancer than each other. The issue is important to Nichols because his mother is currently battling breast cancer herself, and all money raised by ticket sales at what is now called "The MHS Rock For a Cure" will go to the American Breast Cancer Society. So far, the response has been tremendous. All of the bands involved are happy to help out for a good cause and they are looking forward to presenting what is sure to be a night filled with great music. The bands playing are Ardency, Spooner D, Parkside View, Freestyle Inc., The Apps, Truth to You, Tomorrow's Regret, Gravel Undertone, Slow Children at Play and, of course, The Kopouts. There will be many varieties of music played at the show, ranging from hip hop and emo to street punk, ska and classic rock. Some bands like Slow Children at Play, Parkside View and Gravel Undertone have been around for several years, while others like Spooner D are making their debut at the concert. Nichols is also very grateful that the school and especially the teacher sponsor for the event, English teacher Jana Rinaldi, have been so supportive of the event. In addition to raising money for breast cancer research, the proceeds from refreshment sales will benefit WMHS, the school's morning news announcement program. Nichols is hoping to make the concert an annual event and is hoping that some of the freshman and sophomore members of the bands playing will pick up the slack in years to come. Admission to the MHS Rock for a Cure is $5 and the show will take place in the MHS Cafeteria. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the show will start at 7 p.m. |
