The folks at Wakarusa are looking for a few new bands for the festival lineup this summer, and one of them will be chosen here in Fayetteville next month.
The festival will host another installment of its annual Waka Winter Classic, and the winner of the battle-of-the-bands-style competition will earn a place on a Wakarusa stage.
The classic will travel to 16 cities beginning Jan. 10, and will stop in Fayetteville on Jan. 25 at George’s Majestic Lounge.
Wakarusa 2013 is set for May 30 – June 2, 2013 on Mulberry Mountain.
To submit your band for consideration for this year’s showcase, follow the instructions at reverbnation.com.
Waka Winter Classic Tour
Jan. 10 – Denver, CO – Cervantes’ Other Side
Jan. 11 – Ft. Collins, CO – Hodi’s Half Note
Jan. 12 – Chicago, IL – Double Door
Jan. 18 – St. Louis, MO – Old Rock House
Jan. 19 – Lincoln, NE – Bourbon Theatre
Jan. 25 – Fayetteville, AR – George’s Majestic Lounge
Jan. 26 – Little Rock, AR – Stickyz
Jan. 31 – Tulsa, OK – Cain’s Ballroom
Feb. 1 – Springfield, MO – Outland Ballroom
Feb. 2 – Des Moines, IA – Vaudeville Mews
Feb. 7 – Austin, TX – Antone’s
Feb. 9 – Dallas, TX – Trees
Feb. 14 – Memphis, TN – Hi-Tone Café
Feb. 15 – Lawrence, KS – The Bottleneck
Feb. 15 – Birmingham, AL – WorkPlay
Feb. 16 – Athens, GA – New Earth Music Hall
It should be made clear that bands have to pay at least $15 to even be considered for this “showcase.” It’s the kind of pay-to-play gig that is bleeding independent musicians dry, and making festivals like this a ton of money.
$15!!!!!!
OMG, that is out of control! Damn capitalist are ruining everything. Has to be George Bush’s fault
I think its worth it… However, Georges could front the bill if they wanted. They probably even have an accountant who could take it off on their taxes.
Musicians who win, play at waka. Musicians who play at waka are exposed to thousands of potential fans. Therefore, the 15 dollar risk of not winning the classic, is well worth the reward.
It looks like the submission fee is $10 per band for the Fayetteville showcase.
That’s not including the fee for the Reverbnation press kit, which is $5.95 per month.
@Wakarusa – Good luck to the local bands! See you at the Winter Classic and then at the Festival.
To the Winning band in Fayetteville, I would like to set up an interview with you for Honest Tunes FM. I’ve interviewed most of the past winners of this annual battle-of-the-bands. Get in touch after the contest winner is announced if you don’t see me at the show.
Dgold, Honest Tunes Media
are they still taking submissions?
Groovement is excited to perform at the Waka Winter Classic this year! Big thanks to The Winter Classic for the nod!