first-ever Teen Battle of the Bands

Saturday, April 27th from 4-8 pm in Creek Park!


The bands will be judged by a panel of judges and the winner will be awarded a $1,000 cash prize and an opportunity to play at Live on the Avenue 2024! The runner-up will win $500.

The winning band will also get one song professionally produced and recorded by two amazing producers and local musicians – Craig Bartock and Aidan Nelson.


BandS Participating

  • Central Nervous System (Marin Academy)

  • Coloration (Archie Williams HS, Marin Academy)

  • J - MANT (Marin Academy)

  • Kill the Lights (Marin Catholic)

  • Mauler (Archie Williams HS)

  • Mount Vesuvius (Archie Williams HS)

  • Outside Set (Archie Williams HS)

  • Ready for Geddy (Archie Williams HS, Marin Academy)

  • Solace (Archie Williams HS, Tam HS)

  • The Branson Rock Band (Branson)

  • The Ducs (Marin Catholic)


Judge Panelists

We have serious local talent joining us on our judge panel.

Johnny Colla of Huey Lewis and The News, Craig Bartock of Heart, Mark Nelson of Walking Mirrors (Live on the Avenue Rockstar Sponsor), Paul Liberatore, Marin IJ Rock Columnist, and Eileen Burke, Mayor of San Anselmo.

Pat Townsley of Creekside Pizza will be the Emcee of the evening.

Don’t miss this great community event!