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Tuesday, November 8, 2011

Chevy Sonic Sounds music competition_Deadline 11/23


Chevy Says, “Leave Your Amp at Home”
For DFW Singer-Songwriter Competition
Chevy Sonic Sounds music competition offers chance to perform live
and win a Taylor acoustic/electric guitar

FREE COMPETITION_DEADLINE NOVEMBER 23, 2011—Dallas-Fort Worth-area singer-songwriters looking for a change of scenery away from coffee shops and wine bars: listen up! Chevrolet today announced the launch of its Sonic Sounds acoustic music competition for local artists. 

Solo and duet performers of any genre from the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex are invited to become one of five musical acts to perform live at The Loft (1135 S. Lamar Street, Dallas, TX) in front of a panel of judges, and compete for a chance to win prizes including an acoustic-electric guitar provided by Taylor Guitars.

“Cool music and cool cars – like the new Chevy Sonic—have always gone hand-in-hand, and that connection is what the Chevy Sonic Sounds competition is all about. We hope to discover some terrific acoustic, ‘indie’ talent right under our noses,” says Mark Harland, Chevrolet regional marketing manager. “Great music doesn’t always have to be turned up to eleven. We’re looking for outstanding singer-songwriters who can make big musical moments happen on a simpler, smaller scale.”

Beginning today, musicians can log onto www.ChevySonicSounds.com to submit a video or MP3 recording of original music, along with a photo, and brief biographical information. All eligible submissions will be posted to the site and voted on by website visitors. The deadline for entries is November 23.

The top 15 vote-getters will be named semi-finalists, advancing to the second round of the competition, in which a panel of judges will choose five finalists based on an evaluation of their online submissions. The five finalists will participate in a showcase performance at The Loft on December 13.  Each finalist will perform in front of the panel of judges who will score performances based on quality of songwriting, instrumentation, and vocal performance.

Immediately following the showcase, a single grand prize winner will be chosen and awarded a prize package including a $100 gift certificate, a one-year subscription to an online gig-booking service, and a brand new acoustic-electric guitar from world-renown guitar maker, Taylor.

To be eligible, entries must be:
·         An acoustic solo or duet musical act
·         Legal residents of the Dallas-Fort Worth area
·         At least 21 years of age
·         Without a music recording contract, or agreement relating to the use of your name ,voice and/or likeness, or music

Semi-finalists will be notified by December 2. For the complete list of contest rules and guidelines, please visit www.ChevySonicSounds.com
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