April 14, 2008   2008 Battle of the Bands press release

Fourth Annual RJL Battle of the Bands

The Ryan J. Lariviere Memorial Fund is a non-profit music-orientated foundation created in May of 2003 after, Ryan J. Lariviere, a member of the band dismal, passed away.  Ryan’s passion for music inspired his parents to establish a memorial to honor his memory and help emerging artists gain recognition. The grand prize winner is rewarded with enough support and funds to record a CD.

Total prizes worth more than $10,000

With donations from the RJL Memorial Fund, the Music Drives Us Foundation and our sponsors, the grand prize winner will receive 50 hours of recording/mastering time, 1,000 professionally illustrated and packaged CDs, online distribution, radio promotion, and will be featured for a month on PIXY’s Home Grown. All finalists win prizes including gear and internet services.  

RJL, MDU & Bang Camaro’s Rock N’ Roll Boot Camp

In addition to the Battle, RJL Memorial Fund, Music Drives Us and Bang Camaro present the first Bang Camaro “Rock N’ Roll Boot Camp” taking place the afternoon of the Battle. The Boot Camp features nationally respected panelists who work in the trenches of the music business; they will share their expertise and tips for breaking in to the business and address topics such as how to put together a band the right way, booking venues, marketing, management, new media, video/TV, radio and retail information.  Attendees will learn how to advance – whether musicians or manager -- with the tools they need to make it to the next level in a music career.  

One Day: Three Events

This amazing opportunity takes place on August 16, 2008.  The event kicks off with the Bang Camaro Rock N’ Roll Boot Camp from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Those attending the Boot Camp will have a unique opportunity to attend Bang Camaro’s sound check.  An afternoon break for semi finalists to sound check will follow and doors will open for the Battle at 6 p.m.  The Battle will feature seven original bands competing for the grand prize. The night will end with a special performance by Bang Camaro who MTV calls "The Premiere Party Band in America.”  

Judging the Battle

Choosing the semi finalists will be the surviving members of Ryan’s band - dismal.  They will choose seven bands based on the EPK’s posted on Sonicbids.  The winner will be chosen at the Battle by a panel of judges comprised of industry pros.  Past judges have included such names as Carter Alan (mid-day DJ at WZLX), Michael Sweet (lead singer for Stryper), Martin Vasquez (Accomplished drummer and instructor), David Wood (Accomplished drummer and Grammy Member) and Patrick Faucher (CEO, Nimbit.com).  This year we are proud to announce the inclusion of Paul Geary (former drummer for Extreme and agent to bands such as Smashing Pumpkins and Godsmack) and Anthony J. Resta (producer/engineer/programmer working with bands like Duran Duran and Collective Soul).  

Enter TODAY!

The application fee for the Battle is $40 with all proceeds going to help fund future Battles. Complete and official contest rules are available at www.rjlmemorialfund.org.

All applications entitle the applicant/band to over $125 in free stuff and discounts:

• Every member of the band gets to attend the Rock N’ Roll Boot Camp at ½ price $25 value
• A free three-month membership to Sonicbids a ($49 value)
• A year of Nimbit Retail direct-to-fan sales platform and one free product set-up ($65 value)

Anyone interested in learning more about the music industry may attend the Bang Camaro Rock N’ Roll Boot Camp. Tickets for the Boot Camp are $50 per person. 

This is an all-ages event. Minors (under the age of 17) must be accompanied by an adult. Special transportation will be in place for those coming from Boston and Cape Cod. 

All proceeds go directly to RJL Memorial Fund and Music Drives Us and will fund future battles and grants for deserving musicians.

April 4, 2008  Bang Camaro was on Fox TV this AM.

This event includes the world premiere screening of the band's new video by Adam Moyer the director/producer of the #1 rated TV show "American Chopper."

Moyer, who is a big fan of the band, directed the video here in Boston using The Roxy as the backdrop. The video features the OCC stars, Paul Sr., Paul Jr., and Mikey along with the 5 musicians and 19 lead singers of Bang Camaro and members of several other Boston bands.

Openers are: Township and The Rob Benton Band.

Here is the info:

This Saturday, April 5th!

Bang Camaro @ The Hard Rock Café
22-24 Clinton Street
Faneuil Hall, Boston, MA

tickets: http://boston.going.com/invite-26189;BANG_CAMARO_Return_Home_to_ROCK_the_Hard_Rock_Cafe

VIP Reception: 7:00-8:30 (meet and greet, booze, food, free stuff)
Doors for the Concert: 9:00 (Bang Camaro, Township, Rob Benton)
Tickets $50 VIP Reception and Concert/$20 Concert Only

This is a benefit concert for the Music Drives Us Foundation.

March 25, 2008   WPXC-FM, PIXY 103, on air talent, the "Rock Babe”, Suzanne Tonaire will announce the Ryan J. Lariviere Memorial Fund 2008 Battle of the Bands date on April 5th at Hard Rock Cafe, Boston, MA

For more info contact:
Gretch Moran, Promotions Director, WPXC-PIXY 103
Suzanne Tonaire, Program Director, WPXC-PIXY 103
508-775-5678//gmoran or stonaire @nassaubroadcasting.com

PIXY 103’s Rock Babe, Suzanne Tonaire, special guest announcer
at Hard Rock Café, Fanueil Hall, Boston Saturday, April 5^th.
Benefit concert featuring performance by
2007 RJL Memorial Battle of Band winners, The Rob Benton Band

West Yarmouth, MA, March 24, 2008--WPXC-FM, PIXY 103, on air talent, the Rock Babe”, Suzanne Tonaire will announce the Ryan J. Lariviere Memorial Fund 2008 Battle of the Bands date on April 5th at Hard Rock Cafe, Boston, MA. Headlining the evening will be Bang Camaro and also features the 2007 Battle of the Bands winner, The Rob Benton Band and Township, winner of the 2007 Rock and Roll Rumble. Join us for this special event to help raise money for the Fund and Music Drives Us as we pioneer a new and innovative format for the 4th annual Battle of the Bands!

The Ryan J. Lariviere Memorial Fund was set up by Rick and Marie Lariviere, in memory of their son Ryan Lariviere taken from this world way before his time. The vision for the Fund is to give new original unsigned musicians a chance to be discovered.

The Fund hosts an annual "Battle of the Bands" where musicians from New England compete to win a recording prize package. Each year musicians, whose musical talents and ideologies reflect those of Ryan's, competes for the grand prize. Using a panel of judges in the music industry, performers are judged using a set of established criteria consisting, in part, of musical style, content, quality, skills, originality, stage presence, and personal interests.

Music Drives Us (www.musicdrivesus.org) was founded by the Boch family as a way to support music education and outreach throughout New England. "We are thrilled that Bang Camaro has chosen to support the efforts of the Music Drives Us Foundation" says Ernie Boch Jr. To have Bang Camaro adopt our mission and work to help us achieve this task is a thrill. With these types of partnerships we can do more to bring access to music and all of its benefits to the underserved populations. We are looking forward to accomplishing a great deal together in the coming year. The fact that they are willing to make a difference as they climb to stardom says a lot for the band and its members."

WHAT: Benefit concert to benefit Music Drive Us
WHERE: Hard Rock Café, Fanueil Hall, Boston
WHEN: Saturday, April 5, 2008
Websites: www.rjlmemorialfund.org//www.musicdrivesus.org//www.pixy103.com
Admission: VIP Reception: 7:00-8:30PM Doors for the Concert: 9:00PM
                    Tickets:$50 VIP Reception and Concert
                    $20 Concert Only
Information: Suzanne Tonaire, 508-775-5678

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