Media Advisory
June 1, 2009
Led Sled Rocket Win Week 4 of Bandwarz 2009
When young musicians decide to form a band, the image of long hair, graphic tees and heavy metal comes to mind. But when Lead Sled Rocket arrived on the scene at Bandwarz, they brought something different.
With retro shirts for the guys and a pretty dress for the gal, Lead Sled Rocket is a rockabilly/surf/psychobilly band from Bownmanville, Ontario. Besides a unique look, Lead Sled Rocket’s oldies style with a twist sound won them week four of Bandwarz 2009.
The band consists of Mickey Sick, Stretch Smith, Mark Sytnyk and Little Vicious whose gentlemanly and ladylike manners match their ensembles. When asked about performing at Bandwarz, Stretch Smith says, “We’re humbled every time we grace the stage,” adding, “all the bands were great.”
Winning week four of band wars secures Lead Sled Rocket a spot in the final showcase on June 20th.
For more information on Led Sled Rocket visit: www.myspace.com/leadsledrocket
The competition continues Saturday, June 6th, with performances from Mixed Reality, The Joint, You bet Your Life, and The Dystopian Theory. All shows are held at The Groove Lounge, 200 John St. W. in the Midtown Mall in Oshawa. Tickets cost $10 in advance, available at Alcatraz Skate and Snow in Oshawa, or $12 at the door on the day of the show. Doors open at 4:30p.m.
Fans are encouraged to visit www.rogerstv.com to vote for their favorite band each week. Results from these polls will be taken in to consideration along with the bands showcase scores to determine which two bands will be brought into the Final Showcase as the lucky Wild Cards.
Bandwarz is the original rock music contest for bands looking to make their mark on the music industry. The event offers independent and unsigned bands the opportunity to showcase their talents in front of music industry representatives and booking agents.
The winner of the competition will not only benefit from the publicity but will also receive…$1,000 in cash, recording package from The Music Scene, a photo shoot courtesy of D.D.P Studios, 1 month rehearsal space at Oshawa’s Rehearsal Factory, a prize package from Alcatraz Skates, new shoes from Vans and be part of the Bandwarz 2009 show broadcast on Rogers Television. Groups in the Bandwarz 2009 final showcase will get a chance to perform for music industry representatives and booking agents.
Bandwarz 2009 is presented by Alcatraz Skates and sponsored by Long & McQuade, 94.9 The Rock, Vans, The Music Scene, Alcatraz Skates, Le Skratch, Groove Lounge, D.D.P Studios, Get Wrapped.ca, The Rehearsal Factory and Rogers Television.