Teen Bands Set to Battle it out in Palatine

Palatine Park District and Salt Creek Rural Park District present the annual Palatine Teen Battle of the Bands on June 13 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm as part of the Illinois Teen Battle of the Bands statewide competition offered through the Illinois Park and Recreation Association (IPRA). The Illinois Teen Battle of the Bands series is sponsored by Tribeca Flashpoint College. The Teen Battle of the Bands event has been held for over 25 years in Palatine. The winner of the teen battle will move on to compete in the regional event; the winner of the regional battle will compete in Springfield, IL at the statewide competition held during the state fair in August. To qualify for the teen category, band members must be between the ages of 12 and 20, and fifty percent of the band must be no older than 19 years as of August 15, 2016 to qualify for this age group. The presenting sponsor of this year’s Palatine Teen Battle of the Bands is Quest Academy.

Three teen bands have been selected to perform on June 13:

Nothing Yet covers songs of artists from the 60's through today with an emphasis on classic and alternative rock. The band also has original material. Band members have all grown up in Palatine, attended Palatine High School and have been playing together for over 6 years. Nothing Yet has played talent shows, block parties, local bars, and fests. In 2015, they won local and regional Illinois battle of the band contents. They love performing live and are all about having a good time with the audience. Check them out on Facebook or their YouTube channel.

Nova consists of Ryan Carlson (vocalist and guitar), Nathan Boldt (lead guitar), Bailey Carlson (bass guitar), and Tim Boldt (drums). Formerly known as Blue Moon, the band has played at events and competitions since July 2013. Their public debut occurred on July 4, 2013 at the Fred P. Hall Amphitheater where they performed during the intermission of a performance by Nothing Yet.

The Rand Band has been making music and performing locally at various events since 2008. They mostly play contemporary rock and pop tunes where a majority of the songs are written by band members. The Rand Band currently has five original songs and their first single "Freedom" was recently released. They can be seen and heard on Facebook and their YouTube channel.

This event will take place at the Fred P. Hall Amphitheater, 256 E. Palatine Road, Palatine. In the event of inclement weather, the Teen Battle would be held in the Cutting Hall Performing Arts Center, 150 E. Wood Street.

For more information, contact Michael Noens, Cultural Arts Coordinator, at 847-496-6237 or mnoens@palatineparks.org.

The mission of Palatine Park District is to provide a variety of safe, enjoyable and affordable parks, programs and recreational facilities that will enhance the quality of life by promoting good health and well-being for all residents and visitors while being fiscally responsible stewards of community assets and tax dollars.