Lead Alliance Media Group, Alice 105.9, American Finance, Westword, 42 Below Vodka, Bar Optic, & Colorado Music Buzz Bring You: "Almost famous Denver" Denver Band Battle 2009 Almost Famous is a 10-week battle of the bands of the region's top 32 acts on Friday nights at Herman's Hideway in Denver, CO from January 16 - April 10. The outcome is simple for the winner. Impress the judges, wow the crowds, and simply put play the best music for a shot at becoming an emerging national act with widespread reputation. Almost Famous isn't your normal battle of the bands. You'll have an opportunity to work with one of the hottest media and marketing agencies in the country who will help you develop your sound, your style and the overall definition of the genre your music falls into. First place goes home with a prize package worth over $15,000 including: $2,500 in cash One Weekend of Studio Time at Coupe Studios in Boulder which includes all equipment and two engineers recording a 4 song EP. ($2500 value) a Co-bill headlining spot at a Denver show with Meniskus, a national up and coming Boulder band, at a major Denver Venue. A one-year clothing sponsorship from Kid Dangerous Grime Couture Clothing PR Package including press release, media alert, Electronic Press Kit, Professional Photo shoot and more ($1,500 value) $100 Sonicbids account Second and Third place take home $500 and $300 respectively along with other valuable prizes. Judging is based off attendance, stage presence, and crowd approval (Db meter). Pre Sale tickets are $7 at http://www.hermanshideaway.com/show/detail/18612#tickets. Door is $10