Shiner Rising Star KHYI 2012 coming to a close

The Shiner Rising Star competition for 2012 is about to wind down. The top 4 bands which survived Rounds One and Two are meeting one another on the Love & War in Texas (Plano) stage Thursday night (Nov. 1, 7:30 p.m.) to see who will walk away with a recording contract with Shiner Records, new equipment from Kono Guitars, a slot on the Texas Music Revolution festival in March, A four-day gig at Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar & Grill in Dallas, and some other career-enhancing perks. Dallas radio station KHYI (95.3), Shiner Beer, and Shiner Records have been the sponsors of this contest, this year and all those before.

One could say that Thursday night’s contest will be “four of a kind” vying to become “ace high.” But, it’s not a gamble who will win, it is a tight contest between four bands, each with unique talents of their own and each of which will have worked hard to become ace high. There will be a full table of judges, some of whom will be former Shiner Rising Star winners themselves. And they will announce the winner before the night closes down.

The bands competing are New Old West, The Kerry Davis Jr.Band, The Bigsbys, and 121 North.

As a reminder of those who also competed, after knocking out nearly 200 others to get into Round One (and these are in alphabetical order) were: American Jenny, Blacktop Outlaw, Jackson Eli, Fishing With Dynamite, Matt Ingram Band,, Adrian Johnston Band, Lord North, Manny & The Gringoderos, Miller Row Band, Matt Nix Band, Parallel Play, Tim Platt & All That Is Beautiful, Jeremy Powers Band, Rev. Leon & The Repenters, Rhythm n Roses, Mark Shelton & The Greater Good, Shotgun Jimmys, Stone Rosevelt, Twisted Pistols, and Andrew Wade Band.  These bands were heard by new venue management, made new fans along the way, and earned the respect of every other band they vyed against. And, through Shiner Rising Star, eight venues have been introduced to many new  musicians and fans.

The four finalists are from Lewisville (The Kerry Davis Jr. Band), Dallas (New Old West), McKinney and Grayson County (121 North), and the farthest, Palestine, Texas, (The Bigsbys). Because Thursday night, there won’t be anything to be said, hardly, except for “attaboy” and “you were great” and “there’s always next year,” Scene In Town asked each band to comment now on their experience in being in the contest. Here are their comments and links to the photos taken during their two previous showings in the contest.

For New Old West Round Two pix, click here

For New Old West Round One pix, click here

Jon Beaumont, lead singer for New Old West, said, “So far, this has been a great thing for us and we can’t say enough how much we appreciate KHYI 95.3 The Range and Shiner for putting this together and especially the fans for their tremendous support! Whatever the outcome, everyone is a winner on this.”

For The Bigsbys Round Two pix, click here

For The Bigsbys Round One pix, click here

The Bigsbys said, “We are looking forward to Thursday night. It’s been a long few weeks waiting for Nov. 1st. When our band kicks off our first song Thursday night we won’t be holding anything back. We’re ready to go head-to-head with some damn good bands and see who comes out on top. 
A contest like Shiner Rising Star should be a growth moment for any band. Just being judged by the pros instead of having friends and fans tell how good your band is, that’s valuable. It can be hard to hear that criticism when you’ve poured your heart into a band making your own music.



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For 121 North Round Two pix, click here

For 121 North Round One pix, click here

121 North said, “We are humbled and proud to have the opportunity to share the stage with so many great musicians, songwriters, and people throughout the Shiner competition, and are so thankful to KHYI, Shiner, and our fans for the opportunity and support. We are excited to see everyone at the finale on November 1st at Love and War in Plano.”

For The Kerry Davis Jr.Band Round Two pix, click here

For The Kerry Davis Jr. Band Round One pix, click here

Kerry Davis said, “The Kerry Davis Jr. Band is looking forward to the opportunity to showcase our talent at Love and War in Plano on Thursday. And we are absolutely ready to make a great album with Joshua Jones & Shiner Records if given the chance.”

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