The season finale of the first-ever “Bodog Music Battle of the Bands” will air live from the House of Blues on Sept. 5 at 7 p.m. Tickets are now available for $20 at www.hob.com. After more than 7,000 bands entered the contest, months of competition decided the final list of 10 semi-finalists, who have spent the past month traveling across the U.S. performing showcases.The winner of the contest, to be decided by fan voting via text messaging, will land a $1-million dollar record contract with Bodog Music. The reality show accompanying the competition will be aired live that night on the Fuse network at 7 p.m.
Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on August 30, 2007. Read the original PDF.