It has been non-stop battling for LiveFeed the last couple weeks. We've seen some bands pit against each other, competing for a coveted spot at some of this summer's biggest live shows in St. Louis. The music has been impressive, and the competition's ferocity has, so far, given LiveFeed a substantial increase in attention and support for our cause. We thank iChannel and Loyal Family for inviting us into these battles to take donations and, in many cases, a portion of the door price, and promote our cause to hundreds of people and musicians alike.

Friday the 25th at the Old Rock House and Saturday the 26th at Off Broadway are our next dates for the SoCo Tasty Band Competition. The bands in the past have surprised us with their music, and the winners from the first two nights were Illphonics and Madahoochi, respectively. This weekend, we anticipate, should involve another 7 great bands, and two winners (based on a vote by the fans in attendance at the show) will move on to the Pageant on September 6th.

Saturday the 26th, our biggest night of the week, is also the night of the finals for iChannel's Battle of the Bands for iFest. This night will include all winners from the past nights' competition, and these bands have absolutely rocked the house down at Cruisin' Rte. 66 and The Pit thus far. Come check out the finals and watch and vote, as the fans determine two winners for iFest!

>Aaron<

The first night of the 5-part battle came down to the wire between Team Relevance and Illphonics. All groups put on a very entertaining show, and got everyone pretty pumped to be at the Gramophone. However, there would be only one qualifying group to proceed to play at the finals. By two and a half votes, Illphonics took the first spot given for the concert at The Pageant.

Congrats to all groups involved. You have served the community and the fans well! We really enjoyed the show and appreciate the donations.

After such a close, exciting show last Saturday night, we are really looking forward to next Saturday at Lucas School House. It looks to be another kick-ass line-up of bands, and the venue is spectacular. Come check out Roly Poly, Youth & Roots and Via Dove July 19th. If you missed last Saturday, you won't want to let it happen again because everyone is getting fired up about this competition, and the talent is remarkable.

Click the LiveFeed calender to see what's coming up, and plan to see some great live music on just about any night of the week. The summer is heating up- in more ways than one.

^Aaron