Battle of the Bands moves to final round at Side Street Studio Arts

Side Street Studio Arts, in conjunction with Fat Cat Custom Guitars and Repair, Rediscover Records, and Nightmare on Chicago Street, is proud to announce the final battle for the 2015 Battle of the Bands.

Local bands Oceans and Oceans and Wayfarer have battled their way into the finals of the second annual competition. This summerlong event is a celebration of local and regional musicians.

The final battle will be held at 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28, at the studio, 15 Ziegler Ct., Elgin.

The winner will receive prizes from Fat Cat, Rediscover Records, and Side Street Studio Arts, as well as a cash prize and a performance slot on the main stage during Elgin's Nightmare on Chicago Street in October.

Each band has already won three rounds of battles, which begin in May. On Friday, they will perform sets of 60 minutes or less of original music. Audience members in attendance have the opportunity to vote for the one band they prefer, the band with the most votes will move on to the semi finals.

In an exciting twist Elgin-based musician Adrian Medriano is performing with both bands.

Side Street Studio Arts was founded in 2013 by Melvin and Erin Rehberg as an outlet for the Elgin arts scene. Currently under the direction of Amanda Harris, Melvin, and Rehberg, it provides educational and creative resources and an accessible space, run by artists. Its mission is to support the artist and artistic journey through collaboration. For more information on Battle of the Bands 2015 or any of its programs, visit www.SideStreetStudioArts.org, call (847) 429-2276 or email SideStreetStudioArts@gmail.com.