Battle of The Bands: Meet The Bands

In the first place in the band category for battle of the bands, a Tacoma-based group focusing on indie pop rock music called "Hot Stepmom." Their members feature Sophia Barger and Anna Norris as their singers, Ben Babcock on the drums, Cameron McLennan as their guitarist and Jarin Szewczyk playing bass. With their placement, they gained the chance to perform during the Bremerton Bridge Blast that comes...

In second place for the band category of the battle of the bands. CK originating band focusing on 90s rock or alternative music, "Pistol Pete", having Judah Grant switching between bass and guitar, Caesar Cruiz as their vocalist switching between guitar and bassist, with Grant, Seth Turner playing on guitar and Cooper Hall holding down the whole group on the drums. The four of them got a set at th...

In third place for the band category of the battle of the bands, a metal music focused group calling themselves "The Rev." The band consists of James Taylor as their bassist, Abby Potter on the piano, Pedro Serrano as the guitarist, and Hunter Ask playing the drums. Due to their placement, they gained the chance to play as the opening act at the Music Fest Festival. "At first, I was talking with M...

As for the winner of the solo artist category for battle of the bands, a  guitarist who's been playing the instrument for six years, focusing on a blues rock foundation named Avery Andrews. Having a unique pedal which made them stand out from the other solo guitarists. "I have this pedal where I click it, play something on the guitar, and then click it again, it's called a loop pedal, and it allows...

Joshua Casey is an instrumental pianist who had only started learning and playing the piano a few months before the event. This year's Battle of the Bands was his first time actually participating.  “I am excited but also a little nervous,” said Casey. “I’ve always loved music since I was a kid.”  Casey hopes for people to listen to his music and understand its ability to convey ...

Tommy Runs and Sabriya Gotidoc, both singers who bring a unique mixture of alternative pop and R&B into Battle of the Bands this year. Tommy is a recent graduate from Central Kitsap High School and explains what he feels his responsibilities are as an artist. “You know, inspiring new people in this industry, and just building a whole new environment,” said Runs. He performed in CK’s ...

Calvin Lumadue, CKHS senior director and solo guitarist of this year's Battle of the Bands “Starting it like it was, There wasn’t anything before this for anyone who wasn’t in a band or orchestra or anything like that, they didn’t have a show to show what they can do, and this kind of event gives people that opportunity,” said Lumadue, “[When] making a new song  you have a certain point w...