Tag Archives: Music Tournament

Last Band Standing: Led Zeppelin Crowned as Champs!

Posted on March 31, 2012 by Janos Marton

After knocking off Blondie, David Bowie and Bruce Springsteen, Led Zeppelin is the first official winner of the Last Band Standing Championship!  Their road to the finals was impressive: vs. Blondie Heartbreaker v. Rip Her to Shreds W  105.45 – … Continue reading →

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Last Band Standing: Zeppelin seizes comeback Game 3 win

Posted on March 26, 2012 by Janos Marton

A lot of our coaches dumped their ho-hum stuff over the weekend, but we have some great tunes going tonight.  Listen here, and vote by commenting below before midnight on Wednesday.  Also, just wanted to note that my indoor soccer … Continue reading →

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Last Band Standing: Bruce knots series at 1; slugfest set for Game 3

Posted on March 24, 2012 by Janos Marton

Everyone’s doing a great job nominating so far.   For games 3-5 the nominating and listening order (“home field advantage”) reverse. Listen to Game 3 here and vote by commenting before close of business (10pm EST) on Monday. Game 2 … Continue reading →

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Last Band Standing: Led Zeppelin takes 1-0 lead – Gmo turns to ace

Posted on March 21, 2012 by Janos Marton

Our long-awaited championship round is underway, with contenders lurking around the corner.   Listen to Game 2 match-ups here and vote by commenting before midnight on Friday.   And read Guillermo’s Hurricane Camp stories on the site right now- late … Continue reading →

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Last Band Standing: Championship Round

Posted on March 19, 2012 by Janos Marton

In about a week, we’ll be ready to crown a champion.  Then that champ will have to turn around and face a new #1 contender.  All the while, undercards rise through the ranks.  That is Last Band Standing.  Listen to … Continue reading →

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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: 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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