Author Archives: Janos Marton

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About Janos Marton

Janos Marton is a lawyer, advocate and writer.

Last Band Standing: Farewells and Futures

Posted on March 18, 2012 by Janos Marton

This weekend saw the departure of four bands and the coaches who went to battle for them. Dancing in the Dark (Bruce Springsteen) defeated Train in Vain (Clash), 97-88.5, to take the series 4-1.  Cristina used a lot of ammo … Continue reading →

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Last Band Standing: Endgame

Posted on March 16, 2012 by Janos Marton

I hope everyone is fine with me using random themes for each set of match-ups, as opposed to my usual, “Round 3, Day 4” stylings.  It’s partially based on quest to re-watch The Wire.  Maybe I’ll start with a quote … Continue reading →

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Last Band Standing: Madness of March

Posted on March 13, 2012 by Janos Marton

I’ve been boosting music tournaments since 1994, but even earlier than that I was a big fan of the Weather Channel.  It’s part of waking up, Folgers in your cup and all.  That’s why I was delighted to see that … Continue reading →

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Last Band Standing: Turning Points

Posted on March 11, 2012 by Janos Marton

Right now all of the matches are in the Game 3-4-5 stretch where the underdogs have to nominate their songs first.    Coaches on both sides have to start going to their big songs to survive, and second-round songs have … Continue reading →

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Last Band Standing: Down to the Wire Action

Posted on March 8, 2012 by Janos Marton

Some real nail-biters tonight.  Check out the scores below.  Also, we’re putting another call for coaches.   In case folks are wondering what the endgame is here, I’d like to run about five waves of artists through the system before calling … Continue reading →

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Last Band Standing: The Next Generation

Posted on March 6, 2012 by Janos Marton

Tonight we bid adieu to two terrific artists that battled through seven game series, and forge ahead into a new round of voting. Listen to all the new match-ups here, and vote by commenting below before 10pm (EST) on Thursday. … Continue reading →

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Last Band Standing: Game 7 and a new generation of contenders

Posted on March 4, 2012 by Janos Marton

Two dramatic series come to an end as we enter Game 7.  Major props to Midnight Mike, Cristina, Grant and Lindsay for their coaching thus far.   It’s a shame only two will advance to the next round.   Meanwhile, … Continue reading →

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Last Band Standing: Game 6 Results

Posted on March 3, 2012 by Janos Marton

Three artists faced elimination coming into tonight, and two of them survived.  Unfortunately for the Super Furry Animals, they went down swinging against Bruce Springsteen, as Because the Night topped Down a Different River, 120-87 .  Bruce takes the series … Continue reading →

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Last Band Standing: Game 6 Match-ups (and Game 5 Results)

Posted on March 2, 2012 by Janos Marton

Stuff just got real.  One band eliminated, more to follow.  They will be replaced, however, in the days ahead by Stevie Wonder (coached by Jacob), Paul Simon (Ilya), Fleetwood Mac (Mark) and the Foo Fighters (Astrid).  More details on how … Continue reading →

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Last Band Standing: Game 5 Match-ups (and Game 4 Results)

Posted on February 28, 2012 by Janos Marton

Note (1:40 am/Thursday): Grooveshark is back up, but that was a scary few hours. The Shark’s days seem potentially numbered, and we’ll continue figuring out what service we should use instead (Spotify, PlayIt, YouTube.) Calling all coaches!   We’re on … Continue reading →

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