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Patch Battle of the Bands Concert is Tonight

Local musicians voted by Patch readers play The Harp in Boston -- and you're invited.

It’s been months in the making, but the Patch Battle of the Bands concert is finally here.

Tonight, local musicians voted by you will perform at The Harp in Boston. The winner of our Battle of the Bands Contest, , will hit the stage after contest runners up and start the night off with their own sets.

The President, aka Nicholas Kermelewicz of Wakefield, was the . The contest kicked off with a call for videos in February. Twenty-four bands and musicians squared off in three separate regional contests: , and .

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The top two finishers by region went to the finals, which was won by The President.

Kermelewicz has already taken advantage of one part of his grand prize when he and his friends went on a .

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At tonight’s concert, The President will be rapping 14 to 16 original songs and he promises a surprise in his grand finale.

Patch has created an Event Brite page so you can register for the free event. In addition to the great local musicians, the event will feature Patch swag created just for the event.

What:  Patch Battle of the Bands Concert 2012
           Featuring the winner, The President 
           With opening acts, The Truezoos and Forget the Former 

Where: The Harp
            85 Causeway St.
            Boston 

When: Tonight, June 28, 8-11 p.m. 
           No cover charge. Under 21 not permitted after 10 p.m.


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