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2009 Project Rock Band Playoffs

18 Bands-18 Nights-3 Winners
1Project Rock 2009 Champion

Final Rankings:

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Bernoulli
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FAQÕs:

Project Rock 2009 is a playoff competition to detemine the new Project Rock Champions. Any band based within 50 miles of Xenia, OH is invited to compete. Applications for Project Rock will be accepted until Jan 15, 2009 or until 18 bands and 5 alternate bands have entered. The entry fee for ÒProject RockÓ is $30 per band. This fee must be paid before you can be guaranteed a first round play date and is non refundable. Assignment of play dates for Round 1 will be determined on a first come first served basis. Assignment preference will be given to bands of similar genres on the same night. Assignment decisions will be based on the requests of the participating bands, but The Cavern will have final discretion concerning assignments. Failure to pay the entry fee by Jan. 15 will cause your band to be removed from Project Rock. You must be able to play the later round dates if you win a given round. Check the chart before choosing your first date. Failure to appear at an assigned show will result in disqualification from Project Rock.

Musical challenges will be issued at each level of the competition. In order to reward both musicall excellence and fan appeal, 10 points will be awarded for each paying supporter in attendance and up to 150 points will be awarded by the judges for each performance.

First Round begins Jan. 16 - 18 bands, 3 per night, All 3 bands will advance to the second round. Playing order to be determined by lot the night of each show.

Second Round begins February 27 - 18 bands, 3 per night Scores from the first two rounds will be added and the three nightly winners plus the top non-winning Òwild cardÓ band of each bracket will advance to the third round. Playing order to be determined by ranking.

Third Round begins April 4 - 9 bands, 3 per night, The 3 nightly winners plus the runner up band each night will go to the semifinals. Top ranked band each night to headline.

The Semifinal Round will be held May 10 & 17 - 3 bands each night. The top 3 bands will play at the Final Round show. Top ranked band each night to headline.

The Project Rock Finals will be held on Saturday June 13, 2008.

Prizes:
Top Band - $500 plus 2 days of studio time at Black Disco Ball Studios and 5 hours of production assistance from Gary King Productions.
Second Place Band - $100 plus 1 day of studio time at Black Disco Ball Studios and 3 hours of production assistance from Gary King Productions.
Third Place Band - $100 plus 1 day of studio time at Black Disco Ball Studios and 2 hours of production assistance from Gary King Productions.
Participants Payments: SponsorÕs awards plus $1 per vote received during the first and second round shows. $1.50 per vote received during the third round show. $2 per vote during the semifinal round show. No per-vote paid for the Final Round show due to fixed cash prizes.

For more information go to ExpressYourselfCoffeehouse.com or myspace.com/thecavernclub To participate as a sponsor, please contact Alan King by e-mail at xeniacoffee@sbcglobal.net or by phone at (937)372-7446


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Full Series Playoff Chart
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