Battle Otha Bands

April 18, 2004

Emcee Script

7:00 p.m. (TIMES LISTED ARE ESTIMATES BASED ON SHOW PROJECTIONS.)

Show start = music for emcee intros
On stage, music cut
 Introduce your selves (E3K and JSquared)

 Welcome to the Second Annual Battle Otha Bands!

Band #1 Introduction
 What you are about to hear is the organic music of the soul entangled in the
grind of a diesel engine. No partially hydrogenated oils added. No MSG,
emulsifiers, or artificial coloring. Surgeon General’s Warning: Not for the weak
of heart. Ladies and gentlemen, IDLE.

BAND PERFORMS
BAND EXITS STAGE LEFT

7:15 p.m.
EMCEES ENTER STAGE RIGHT
 Again, welcome to the Battle Otha Bands! Tonight we are going to witness
nine bands competing for some amazing prizes to be awarded by a panel of
seven judges and YOU! How precisely does all this work? …Has anyone here
seen Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? It’s sort of like that.

 First of all, many of you are holding ballots in your hands. The scores of each
band will be used to determine who tonight wins THE PEOPLE’S CHOICE
AWARD! On the screen to your right, you see some criteria for evaluating
Idle’s performance. This screen will appear after each band so that you can
vote!

 Just push a number ONCE in order to vote and that handy antenna will be
constantly collecting the data. Can you change your mind? Yes. But it will
certainly take longer to tally, so think then push. Think….then push. Chuck J,
our master electronic voting coordinator, will greatly appreciate it. Say hello
to Chuck. (He works in the Auditing Office, so let’s be sure to show him a
great time tonight.)

 Also, just a note that the ballots you’re holding cost money. It’s true. Any
guesses? …..Yeah, they’re $250 a piece. That’s why we have your ID for
ransom and you are responsible for the return of your ballot to the table
located at the main doors. You may choose to allow others to vote with your
ballot, but only one number from each will be tallied.

 Tonight’s event is brought to you by the letters I-R-A – and that doesn’t stand
for the Irish Republican Army. It’s the InterResidence Association, a student-
driven organization that represents all on-campus students. Elections for thei
executive board positions will be next week, so keep your eyes peeled if you
 live on-campus! Ask the staff here tonight how to run for a position to work
on awesome events like this, among other things.

 After our next band, we’ll take a few moments to meet our incredible panel of
judges. While this turnover is finishing up, however, we have a little trivia
contest in the spirit of tonight’s musical event. Can we get two raffle tickets
drawn for the audience participation portion?

 Trivia

 Winners of each of tonight’s contests get a FREE ticket to the April 24 th

Springfest Mainstage Event where Particle and Cake will be playing, preceded
by the winner of tonight’s event! To claim your tickets, just go out to the foyer
table and talk to the event staff. By the way, they can hear what’s going on,
so don’t try to just sneak back there and snake one.

Band #2 Introduction

 Rolling Papyrus is a jazz/funk/rock band hailing from Rutland and Charlotte,

Vermont. Their influences range from the music of Frank Zappa and Miles
Davis to the Screaming Headless Torsos and Spinal Tap. Their band members
include Ethan “Squirrel” Snyder on drums, Nathaniel Marro on saxophones,
Erik Gundel on guitar and lead vocals, and Jeremy Gartner on bass. Rolling
Papyrus will be playing two original compositions for tonight’s performance.
The first song is entitled Dig To China and was written solely by guitarist Erik
Gundel. The second piece is entitled Rubber Walrus and was written
collectively by the whole group. Rolling Papyrus would like to thank their
friends, family, Christopher Walken, cream soda, Canada, Gradnitos (the
exceptionally large burritos) and the color purple.

BAND PERFORMS
BAND EXITS STAGE LEFT

7:38 p.m.
EMCEES ENTER STAGE RIGHT

 It’s VOTING TIME. Get your numbers in, people. Running commentary on
voting results as they are tallied and concluded

Judge panel introductions

 We’d just like to take a moment to introduce the judges, perched up there in
the balcony with their little clipboards and lights. How about each of you
wave or stand up – do something distinctive – when we start talking about
you.

 In hot seat number one….COMING TO YOU LIVE FROM THE DEAN OF

STUDENTS OFFICE, WE PRESENT DR. ANNIE STEVENS!! SHE IS THE ASST.
VICE-PRESIDENT FOR STUDENT AND CAMPUS LIFE, BUT YOU CAN JUST CALL
HER DR. COOL! SHE IS AN AMERICAN-IDOL WANNA-BE WHO LOVES LIVE
MUSIC - ESPECIALLY PLAYED BY UVM COLLEGE STUDENTS! SHE HAD SUCH A
 GREAT TIME LAST YEAR AT THIS EVENT, THAT SHE HAS RETURNED FOR A
SECOND YEAR OF JUDGING!

 Moving along the line-up, please welcome Danielle Kordani, a first-year

student here at UVM. Danielle enjoys sewing, helping people, and rocking out
to Megadeth. She will do just about anything for a back massage, loves
music, and can’t live without either….wait, no, that’’s just the music. For
Danielle, music is a basic need, like food, water, or chocolate. She has a radio
show on WRUV 90.1 and is also in SA concerts, which is producing Springfest.
Her motto tonight and perhaps always is “Party like a rockstar!”

 Mix the driest of wit with the punkest of style; throw in a pinch of ironic
cynicism and you get yourself one DJ Llu. She has love for the folk, the
techno, the hip-hop and most importantly the homegrown, Vermont sound.
Working in radio for over 10 years around Vermont and freelancing as a
concert promoter for the last 5, DJ Llu currently is in charge of the new music
program at 99.9 the Buzz on Sunday nights called Early Warning. Check it
out.

 Next, we’d like to welcome our very own Juror #4 - Joseph Thibault! Joe is the
current Student Government Association President and Chair of the Spring
Fest Committee. He loves music of all genres and especially enjoys live band
performances. He is happy to have the winner of our Battle Otha Bands as
an opener for spring fest this year, which is slated to be the biggest Fest
ever!

 An active saxophonist and woodwind player in New York City for over fifteen
years, he now joins us here as a Professor in the Music Department. Dr.
Alexander Stweart knows performing well and has recorded with many of the
greats. Before joining UVM's music department in 1999, Dr. Stewart served as
Director of Jazz Studies at Long Island University's C.W. Post Campus. He
earned a Master of Music from Manhattan School of Music and received a
Ph.D. in music with a concentration in ethnomusicology from the Graduate
Center of the City University of New York. We’re honored to have him here
tonight!

 TRACY?

 GEORGE?

 That, my friends, is the promised incredible panel of judges for tonight’s

event! We’ll see more of them at the end of the show as prizes are awarded!

Band #3 Introduction

 THISNESS INTRO

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7:56 p.m.
EMCEES ENTER STAGE RIGHT

 VOTING TIME!

 DANCE PARTY TIME?

 TRIVIA TIME?

Band #4 Introduction
 Attention audience members! This just in: Please keep your shoes on unless
you want your socks to get ROCKED OFF> A cunning hybrid of sound is in
store for you tonight weighing in at approximately six hundred pounds and
wielding the most undeniable catchy melodies known to Vermont. – blending
together ONE part emotion, TWO parts pop, THREE parts ROCK and FOUR
guys you’ve never heard of….but are ABOUT TO HEAR. Ladies and
Gentlemen, please hold on to your faces….The Year’s Best.

BAND PERFORMS
BAND EXITS STAGE LEFT

8:14 p.m.
EMCEES ENTER STAGE RIGHT

 VOTING TIME!

 DANCE PARTY TIME?

 TRIVIA TIME?

Band #5 Introduction
 Since they wrote their very first song together in eighth grade, Chillum has
grown exponentially into a highly energetic and vastly entertaining
performance trio. Their sound can only be described as “a deeply layered
soul quaking tornado of intergalactic mojo.” This impressive group has been
dazzling audiences of al ages with their cosmic performances. The band (Josh
Korr on drums and vocals, Avi Salloway on guitar and vocals, and Jamie Riotto
on upright and electric bass AND vocals) has successfully blended their
different influences ranging from jazz to blues to rock and roll to down and
dirty funk. This band began gigging in Providence, Rhode Islane, but has
regular shows in MA, VT, and NYC. They recorded their first professional
album in 2003 with keyboardist Allon Dubler and are quickly broadening their
audience. Most importantly, Chillum puts on a good live show, never failing to
surprise and impress audiences everywhere they go. Put your hands together
for Chillum!

BAND PERFORMS
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8:32 p.m.
EMCEES ENTER STAGE RIGHT

 VOTING TIME!

 TRIVIA TIME?

Band #6 Introduction
 THE BUTTERFAT BROTHERS INTRO

BAND PERFORMS
BAND EXITS STAGE LEFT

8:50 p.m.
EMCEES ENTER STAGE RIGHT

 VOTING TIME!

NOTE: This time can be wicked short, because these two bands will be
sharing most equipment. There might be time for a trivia question, but it
will be rapid.

Band #7 Introduction
 (This band needs no introduction) Ladies and Gentlemen, the Groove
Components!

BAND PERFORMS
BAND EXITS STAGE LEFT

9:08 p.m.
EMCEES ENTER STAGE RIGHT

 VOTING TIME!

 Dance Party Time?

 Trivia Time?

Band #8 Introduction
 The next band, made up of three UVM students, formed at the beginning of
this semester. After getting kicked out of practice rooms because of noise
complaints from professors, they finally found a place to play and write some
music. The band includes Greg Abbot on drums, John Peterson on guitar, and
Sam Dingley on bass and vocals. Please welcome Gyrus!
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BAND EXITS STAGE LEFT

9:26 p.m.
EMCEES ENTER STAGE RIGHT

 VOTING TIME!

 Dance Party Time?

 Trivia Time?

Band #9 Introduction
 The Josh Cramoy Band hails from Lake Placid, NY. They are known for their
stunning vocals, powerful songwriting, and infectious passion for music. Band
members include brothers Josh and Jeremiah Cramoy and their sister, Tanya,
along with drummer Joe Steadman. The band’s first full-length original album,
Saving Grace, was released last June. The Josh Cramoy Band is committed to
helping others by using their music to benefit non-profit organizations such as
the AIDS Council of Northeasters New York, The Ronald McDonald House
Charities of Burlington, and the Hole in the Wall Gang Camps. They hope you
join them on May 2nd, when they host the AIDS Council Spring Jam, a gala
fundraiser bandfest, at the SUNY Plattsburgh Fieldhouse. Now, please enjoy
the original music of The Josh Cramoy Band!

BAND PERFORMS
BAND EXITS STAGE LEFT

9:44 p.m.
EMCEES ENTER STAGE RIGHT

 VOTING TIME!
 Now that all of our amazing bands have performed tonight, their judge scores
will be tallied for prize awarding.
 FILL TIME:
o Frozen t-shirt contest
o More music trivia
o Definitely a dance party
o Urban Flava (UNCONFIRMED)
o Tally of People’s Choice Award (keep it secret from the bands – they
should all be in the hospitality suite anyway)

10:00 p.m.
Prize Awarding and Thank Yous
 At this point, we would like welcome all of our performers tonight back to the
stage.
 Also, our judge panel should join us for awarding the prizes. First, however,
we’re turning the mic over to Melissa Conly, current Vice-President for IRA
and a member of the Battle Otha Bands Committee. Melissa?
Melissa: Tonight, you’ve all witnessed a true community event. From professors to
administrators to students to community members, this event would not be possible
nor successful without you! We’d like to take just a moment to thank the following
people. Please give each a huge round of applause:

 Rachel Bischoff of RMB Sound

 Charles (Chuck) Jefferis on the Resolver Ballots
 Abram Corbett, our videographer
 Our incredible judges
 All of our student volunteers this evening
 SA Concerts for volunteer collaboration
 The Springfest Committee in for bringing BOB into the mix
 Green Mountain Security for keeping the show under control
 UVM Media Services and Facilities for their support of this event

We’d also like to extend a special thank you to two people who have dedicated
enormous amounts of time and energy into making this event particularly enjoyable
even in the midst of their work and schoolwork: Your emcees for the night, E3K and
JSquared.

Another special recognition should be given to the nine students who’ve been
working for two months to get this show absolutely together. They’ve put in
countless behind-the-scenes hours working through selection process, event
logistics, publicity, and much else. This event is student-driven and, because of you,
was able to fly. Could all the member of the Battle Otha Bands Committee step
forward and receive a round of applause?

Finally, IRA and the BOB Committee would like to sincerely thank all the bands who
submitted sound clips for the selection process this year. We listened to 19 different
bands and had to make tough decisions about who would constitute this year’s
show. We wish the best to all bands that participated and encourage everyone to go
for it again next year! It doesn’t end tonight!

Don’t forget that IRA is looking for amazing student leaders to fill some leadership
positions for next year and we can give you information tonight. Thank you so much
for coming out for the show. Now, I’ll turn it back over to E3K and JSquared for prize
awarding.

Prize Awarding
 There are four prizes to be given tonight and the first was determined by the
very people in front of you (speaking to the bands). The People’s Choice
Award this evening was determined by the greatest total score of the bands
from audience feedback. At this time, we would like to recognize the
recipients of the Battle Otha Bands 2004 People’s Choice Award:
_________________________________!

 For the remaining three prizes, the judges will be presenting. A representative
or two from each band should come forward to claim their prizes. Third Place
prize will be awarded by Lluvia Mulvaney-Stanek and Danielle Kordani.
AWARD THIRD PLACE: $250 credit at East Coast Printers toward shirts with band
logo on them

 Second place will be announced by Dr. Alexander Stewart and Dr. Annie
Stevens.

AWARD SECOND PLACE: $500 gift certificate at Advance Music in Burllington, VT.

 Finally, audience members, judges, performers, the final and first place prize
tonight will be awarded by George of Last Exit Recording Studio, Tracy of
_____________________, and Joe Thibault, SGA President. Please stay after the
announcement for one last set by tonight’s winning band!

AWARD FIRST PLACE: 21 hours of recording time at Last Exit Studio and opening
performance at the Springfest 2004 Mainstage Event with bands Particle and Cake.

10:10 p.m.
BAND PERFORMS

TEAR DOWN