BE THERE AS LOCAL BANDS BRING DOWN THE HOUSE OF BLUES
Tickets on Sale Now for the October 25 Concert and Competition
Thirteen local bands, groups, and solo performers will take the stage at House of Blues Las Vegas (3950 Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas) as part of the International House of Blues Foundation ® (IHOBF) Bringin’ Down the House 2012 competition for high school musicians on Thursday, October 25 at 5 p.m.; Doors at 4:30 p.m. Tickets are now on sale at www.HOB.com/LasVegas or call (702) 632-7600.
Offered as part of IHOBF’s Action for the Arts® initiative, this event creates opportunities for youth to perform onstage at House of Blues, to pay tribute to blues and blues-inspired music, and to support local youth arts programs.
“This competition is an outstanding opportunity for youth from our community to showcase their talent,” said IHOBF Program Manager Laura Clark.
Prizes include Guitar Center gift cards, concert tickets, and more! First place winners will advance to a national online competition. Details available on www.ActionForTheArts.org. Open to high school students enrolled in grades 9-12, Bringin’ Down the House 2012 will link today’s young performers with their musical roots.
“This is more than a competition – we’re really paying tribute to some of the great musical innovators and innovations that have contributed to the development of blues and blues-inspired music,” said IHOBF Program Manager Laura Clark. “Blues has influenced so many genres, from jazz to gospel, soul, funk, rhythm and blues, rock, rap and hip hop.”
Bringin’ Down the House 2012 is sponsored by Guitar Center, 24HourPoster.com, KVVU-TV FOX5 and MORE, Las Vegas Weekly, House of Blues, House of Blues Foundation Room Members and Live Nation. For full competition details and highlights from previous competitions, go to www.ActionForTheArts.org.
About IHOBF
IHOBF is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization dedicated to enriching young lives through the arts. Created in 1993, IHOBF provides arts educational programs and resources to thousands of students and teachers nationwide annually. IHOBF is supported by House of Blues, House of Blues Foundation Room members, Live Nation, and other donors. To learn more about IHOBF’s mission and activities visit www.IHOBF.org and www.ActionForTheArts.org.
