OC Music Awards 2012 Showcase Series Finalists Announced!

[Photos] OC Music Awards Showcase Series…

Celebrating its 11th anniversary, the OC Music Awards kicked off on January 3rd with seven weeks of free showcases at different venues across the county. 35 local artists competed for the titles of Best Live Band or Best Live Acoustic and a performance slot at the 2012 OC Music Awards, March 3 at the Grove of Anaheim.

Out of hundreds of artists that submitted online, thirty-five amazing artists were picked (trust me, all the shows were great, get thee down to the OC for shows!) to play the Showcase Series.

Seven weeks later, five acoustic artists and five not-so-acoustic bands were selected to go on to the finals.

Artists were scored on musicianship, originality, song composition, stage presence and audience participation.

Find out here who the finalists are, listen to their music, and learn more about their life stories in exclusive interviews.

First, check out some videos from all the showcases hosted by the beautiful Piper!

Night One:

Night Two:

Night Three:

Night Four:

Night Five:

Night Six:

Night Seven:

At each showcase, the winner will be announced at the end. All showcase finalists will receive an Ernie Ball Tour Pack filled with strings and accessories.

The Best Live Acoustic category winner will receive a four-day recording session at Red Bull Studios, an Ernie Ball Full Endorsement, the category title and performance slot at the 11th annual OC Music Awards on Saturday, March 3 at The City National Grove of Anaheim.

The winner of Best Live Band will receive the same plus 4 Southern California 2012 Vans Warped Tour Dates.

BEST LIVE ACOUSTIC FINALS
Wednesday, 2/22, 7:30pm – The Coach House

All Ages, FREE

FAN VOTE WINNER: Kacie Yoshida (8pm)
Tully Wilkinson (8:45pm)
Parker Macy Blues (9:30pm)
Allensworth (10:15pm)
Moonsville Collective (11pm)
RSVP and Details: FACEBOOK

BEST LIVE BAND FINALS
Friday, 2/24, 7:30pm – Samueli Theater

All Ages, FREE

FAN VOTE WINNER: We Are the Arsenal (8pm)
Midnight Hour (8:45pm)
Slime Kings (9:30pm)
Robert Jon & the Wreck (10:15pm)
Railroad to Alaska (11:00pm)
RSVP and Details: FACEBOOK

2012 Best Live Band winner will receive a performance slot on the four Southern Califonia Vans Warped Tour stops!

LEARN MORE AT: OCMUSICAWARDS.COM