LACER’s Battle of the Bands competition brings together Rock Bands from five of our school sites - Bancroft, Fairfax, Hollywood, Irving, and Le Conte! Prizes include Bragging Rights, Awards, and Dinner!
Best Middle School Band
Best High School Band
People’s Choice
Winners will be announced on INSTAGRAM LIVE December 16th at 2pm.
HOW TO VOTE:
Band Videos will be posted on the LACER website and instagram for viewing on Dec. 10th.
People’s Choice Award- vote for your favorite band Dec. 10th-12th.
Give shoutout to your favorite band by clicking the link above to make a $5.00 donation by Dec 12th. Leave your shoutout and name in the comments.
PARTICIPATING BANDS
THE HOT DOGZ
Irving STEAM Magnet
Band Members: Joaquin Garcia (Lead Guitar), Nolyn Garcia (Bass), Marshall Graham (Drums), Hoku Lani Gonsalves (Rhythm Guitar) , Joseph Reyes (Vocals)
Instructor: Joshua Gomez
Song Title: “Smells like Teen Spirit” by Nirvana
GO IRVING!
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GO IRVING! ``
HOLLYWOOD LIVE
Hollywood High School
Band Members: Joey Jacob (Guitar), Elijah Marquez (Guitar), Lillie Machado (Bass), Camila Machado (Vocals), Yurem Laprada (Drums), Amaya Lumonsgod (Vocals), Sokari Allah (Vocals)
Instructor: Xabier Uria
Song Title: “Shout at the Devil” by Motley Crue
We’re so proud of you Hollywood Live! Keep bringing that Hollywood energy!
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Give it up for Hollywood Live! This band has shown me an impressive amount of talent and dedication, and I’m very proud of how far they’ve come in their musical journeys. Here’s an amazing performance! - Xabier Uria (Instructor)
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We’re so proud of you Hollywood Live! Keep bringing that Hollywood energy! 〰️ Give it up for Hollywood Live! This band has shown me an impressive amount of talent and dedication, and I’m very proud of how far they’ve come in their musical journeys. Here’s an amazing performance! - Xabier Uria (Instructor) ~~
LAS TORTILLAS
Le Conte Middle School
Band Members: Emily Bamac (Vocals), Samantha Garcia (Drums), Javier Morales (Lead Guitar), Damian Ávalos (Bass), Kinnari Blackwood (Rhythm Guitar)
Instructor: Joshua Gomez
Song Title: “Creep“ by Radiohead
GO LE CONTE!
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GO LE CONTE! 〰️
SNAKE BITES
Fairfax High School
Band Members: Akira Armstrong (Drums), Jax Ferraro (Lead Guitarist), Basil Butron (Vocals), Alex Maysse (Bass Guitar)
Instructor: Jayla Jones
Song Title: “My Own Summer” (Shove It) by Deftones
GO FAIRFAX!
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GO FAIRFAX! 〰️
MISTBORN
Bancroft Middle School
Band Members: Rock Rhodes-Hurt (Vocals), Mohammad Massud (Guitar), Nia Arroyo (Guitar), Sofia Cepeda (Bass), Wolff Ellis (Drums)
Understudies: Piper Mazzela (Bass), Isabella Kowalinska-Manalac (Guitar), Jayse Ligons (Drums), Isabella Disney (Vocals)
Instructor: Natalie Jansen & Mary Murray
Song Title: “Bulls on Parade” by Rage Against the Machine
While others just talk, we rock and roll with our band! Go Cougars! Go LACER!
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COME WITH IT NOWWWW! KABOOM!
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While others just talk, we rock and roll with our band! Go Cougars! Go LACER! 〰️ COME WITH IT NOWWWW! KABOOM! 〰️
EVENT SPONSORS
This event is made possible with the generous support of
THE WILBUR MAY FOUNDATION
and the
ADAMS MASTROVICH FAMILY FOUNDATION