The “Final Five” to be announced
live on Q106.5 FM
July 8, 2011

 Thanks to all the fans for giving these 14 bands a listen, and making a difficult choice in determining the five finalists who will perform on July 29, 2011. KCQQ-FM on air personality “Gunner” will announce the finalists during his afternoon show on Friday, July 8, as well as emcee the concert itself later this month.

 As for the bands who entered, each is well worthy of a slot on the Main Stage billing. It takes a ton of confidence for a band to “let the music do the talking” for thousands of people to hear and evaluate them in such a format as this, and highlight their brand of homegrown music to new audiences.

 In our opinion, each of these bands are well worth the cover charge at any local music venue, and we hope you will continue to support your local bands when they perform near you in the future.