I ran across this article eariler today and thought it might be helpful or interesting to some of the local bands out there. Check it out... you can find a link to the original article at the bottom of this page. As my computer gives a figurative sigh every time I still have to type in a band’s URL on Myspace, it becomes more and more prevalent that the once prime location for fans to interact with bands is now merely a barren wasteland filled with page loading ...

Ernie Ball and VANS want to see your band play at Warped Tour! They're currently hosting an online Battle of the Bands and offering slots to the winners. In all, four bands will be chosen to play live on the Ernie Ball Stage for each date of the 2011 tour. One 'ULTIMATE' grand prize winner will receive $15,000 Guitar Center Shopping Spree, a trip to Hollywood, record a 3 song EP with Matt Squire, Ernie Ball endorsement, and a 2-week slot on the 2012 Tour! Here's ...