BATTLE OF THE BANDS BY DEBBIE D
Hosted by StMcC Presents Battle of the Bands, this is where you listen to different artists and choose the one you prefer. Votes will be tallied and posted the following week. Care to join us on the 1st of every month? (Optionally also on the 15th.) Contact our host, by clicking on the above link (in red) and leaving a comment on his blog. The more, the merrier!

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August 09, 2023

AUGUST MOON #BOTB RESULTS

WELCOME BACK TO BOTB! 
It’s time to announce the results of the August 1st showdown.


Apologies for any confusion! I had to delete the previously published post as it created some major technical glitches on the blog site, due to incorrect formatting.
 
This battle featured two different flamenco instrumentals by accomplished guitarists Ottmar Liebert and Armik Dashchi

At first, it looked like a shutout in the making, with Ottmar getting all the votes. Then, a few for Armik trickled in.

I thought both versions were excellent and had to listen a couple of times. In the end, Armik's dramatic flair resonated more.

Here’s how it went down:

August 01, 2023

AUGUST MOON #BOTB

WELCOME TO ANOTHER INSTALLMENT OF #BOTB!

♫I'm going with instrumentals honouring the two super moons this month
The first one is tonight (Aug. 1)!

July 08, 2023

JULY #BOTB RESULTS

WELCOME BACK TO BOTB! 
It’s time to announce the results of the July 1st showdown.

This battle featured two relatively unknown male vocalists, Micky from the UK,
 and Finnian from Australia, covering a Noah Cyrus (Miley's little sister) tune.

It was a tough choice for many of us, me included. Both versions were excellent and I had to listen a couple of times. In the end, Micky's rough-hewn vocals resonated more.

HERE'S HOW IT WENT DOWN:
MICKY
Arlee, Birgit, Chris, Debbie, Stephen
Total: 05

FINNIAN
Anonymous (Who are you??), Cathy, diedre, Judge Al (Stephen's bro), Mary
Total: 05

Holy Crap! It's a tie!!
Oh well! Better than a shutout. 

CONGRATULATIONS TO
Micky AND Finnian!
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Next Battle on this site will be  July 1st.
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ROCK ON!

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July 01, 2023

JULY #BOTB

WELCOME TO ANOTHER INSTALLMENT OF #BOTB!

    
This site is dedicated to Battle of the Bands exclusively.

♫ Today, I'm going with contemporary music, for a change.
Sometimes, you CAN teach an old dog new tricks. ♫
And, it's perfect for this month! ๐Ÿ˜‰
In fact, I plan on going with month-themed songs for the rest of the year. 

June 10, 2023

RAINY DAY IN JUNE #BOTB RESULTS

WELCOME BACK TO BOTB! 
It’s time way overdue to announce the results of the June 1st showdown.

This battle featured an international cast of artists:
Gene Pierson (born in Italy, famous in Oceania) & 
Clas Yngstrรถm, a Swedish composer.
The turnout was slightly better this month, but still fairly sparse. Oh well, summer weather beckons...

Time slipped away from me as well, and I must apologize for not responding to the voting comments, or getting the results in on time. 
Most of you preferred Clas' version, as did I. Gene captured the spirit of The Kinks' song well, and the thunder was a nice touch, but I cannot resist great guitar riffs and Clas had plenty of those! ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐ŸŽธ๐Ÿ”ฅ

Here’s how it went down:

June 01, 2023

RAINY DAY IN JUNE #BOTB

WELCOME TO ANOTHER INSTALLMENT OF #BOTB!

    
This site is dedicated to Battle of the Bands exclusively.

♫ Today's showdown features two international male singers,
covering a tune by a famous British band. ♫ And, it's perfect for this month! ๐Ÿ˜‰
In fact, I plan on going with month-themed songs for the rest of the year. 

May 26, 2023

#BOTB JUNE 1ST PREVIEW



Summer's coming, and I'm getting excited about the next Battle of the Bands!

Here's a sneak preview of what you can expect on June 1st. Can you guess which song and the artists featured?

May 08, 2023

FIRST OF MAY #BOTB RESULTS

WELCOME BACK TO BOTB! 
It’s time to announce the results of the  May 1st showdown.

This battle featured Mari Wilson vs Cilla Black, two fabulous British singers.

The turnout was even more sparse than last time, which is disappointing. ๐Ÿ˜ข Here's hoping for better results next month!
Most of you preferred Cilla's version, as did I. The original Bee Gees song holds many special memories for me. I have a hard time accepting any covers, but Cilla captured the spirit it of it, so I had to choose her. Not that Mari didn't do a great job, too!

Here’s how it went down:

May 01, 2023

FIRST OF MAY #BOTB

WELCOME TO ANOTHER INSTALLMENT OF #BOTB!

 
This site is dedicated to Battle of the Bands exclusively.

♫ Today's showdown features two formidable females,
covering a tune by a famous trio of brothers. ♫ And, it's perfect for this date! ๐Ÿ˜‰ 

April 22, 2023

#BOTB MAY 1st PREVIEW


Spring is in the air, and I'm getting excited about the next Battle of the Bands!

Here's a sneak preview of what you can expect on May 1st. Can you guess which song and the artists featured?