Now that's what I'm talkin' bout...LAMC AND JACK DANIELS ANNOUNCE SEARCH FOR “LOCAL BANDS WE LOVE”

I haven't posted a blog in a while due to an amazing amount of months of awesome events, ridiculous amounts of travel, and hard work that I needed to sleep off. BUT, I'm back baby and it feels good!

My first blog post is dedicated to one of my favorite subjects; supporting local bands and especially in my case local Latin bands. I'm a fan of many and have watch many of them bloom into rockstars along the years. I'm so happy for all of them!

Now for the new, indie bands who still have some ways to go LAMC has teamed up w/ Jack Daniels to well, read below for yourself...

Expanding Upon Its “Artist Discovery” Contest, The LAMC Has
Partnered With Presenting Sponsor Jack Daniel’s To Find The Best
U.S.-Based Acts For An Exclusive “Local Bands We Love” Compilation

Since 2000, The LAMC Has Been Committed To Developing And
Highlighting New Talent, With Previous “Artist Discovery” Winners
Like Kinky, Pacha Massive, Banda De Turistas And Los Rakas

Eligible Bands May Submit Their Music For Consideration
At http://LatinAlternative.com Until January 31st

The Latin Alternative Music Conference (LAMC) has announced a search for U.S.-based Latin acts for consideration on an exclusive “Local Bands We Love” compilation. The compilation will be sponsored by Jack Daniel’s, long a fixture in the music industry and the LAMC presenting sponsor since 2009. Eligible bands may submit their music for consideration at http://LatinAlternative.com until January 31st.

Following the nationwide call for entries, a panel of industry experts will select approximately 12 participants to be featured on the compilation album. The album will be distributed by Jack Daniel’s throughout 2011 at various promotional events. In addition, “Local Bands We Love” applicants will also be considered for the Artist Discovery Contest to be awarded during the LAMC in New York City in July 2011.

“Jack Daniel’s has played an important role in the lives and songs of musicians for years, and we are excited to provide an outlet for new Latino musicians to achieve success,” said Joseph Carvajal, Latino Marketing Manager for Jack Daniel’s. “The ‘Local Bands We Love’ contest gives rising stars a chance to showcase their talents and receive national recognition.”

For official contest rules, please visit http://LatinAlternative.com. No purchase is necessary to apply to be a party of “Local Bands we Love”. All entrants must be at least 21 years of age.