If your rock or country band wants to get a little bit more exposure and maybe win a few bucks, then check out a new battle of the bands which the Coaldale Kinsmen Club are organizing for Sept. 19 in conjunction with the Coaldale Foodbank Corn Roast.

“This is a rehearsal for next year’s Settler’s Days,” said organizer Monty Wells who had originally planned to hold the event during Settler Days in July.

“It’s just for country and rock bands because this is a family affair and we don’t want any vulgar language,” Wells continued adding four Lethbridge bands have already entered including Ernest and Rexx. There is no entrance fee and the winning band gets a cash prize to be determined depending on the number of bands who enter plus they get to play a show during the dance at the end of the night for all of their new fans. Each band must prepare between three and 15 songs.

A drum kit and amps will be supplied so all bands need to do is bring their  instruments, though Wells said keyboardists will have to bring their own keyboards and amps.

 Bands must register before Sept. 10 by calling Monty Wells at 403-315-1856

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