Nearly seventy (70) bands from Arkansas, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri, New York, and Tennessee entered The Battle of The DAM Bands. Judges have selected eight (8) finalists that will compete, on May 13, 2023, for over $16,000 in prizes. They are (in no particular order):

The Scarecrows (Hartsville, TN)

Philomuse (Paducah, KY)

Corduroy Orbison (Evansville, IN)

Skipping Stone (New Albany, IN)

Tripp (Jonesboro, AR)

Wyld Ryde (Louisville, KY)

Van Winkle & TheSpirits (Bowling Green, KY)

Indy Annies (Indianapolis, IN)

The finalists will each perform on Saturday, May 13, 2023, at Beaver Dam Amp. Gates open at 5:00 pm, and the competition begins at 6:00 pm. An impartial Music & Entertainment Industry professionals judging panel will announce the winners immediately following the competition.

Tickets to the finals are $7.50 in advance and are ON SALE NOW