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1st ANNUAL BATTLE OF THE BANDS : VIRTUAL EDITION


  • L.A.C.E.R. Afterschool Programs 1277 N. Wilcox Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90038 USA (map)

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 A SHOUT OUT ($5)!

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