Battle of the Bands will have high school rocking
BY DAVE BENJAMIN
Staff Writer

JACKSON - There will be heart-pounding drums, gripping guitars and maybe even a metallic meltdown for those who attend the first Battle of the Bands.

Sponsored by the Jackson Education-al Foundation, the Battle of the Bands will be held on Feb. 10 from 7-11 p.m. at the Jackson Memorial High School Fine Arts Center, Don Connor Boulevard.

Eight bands are scheduled to perform. Prizes will be awarded to the top three bands. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

Bands scheduled to appear are Boy Judas, The Charming, Out of the Box, Overdrive, The Executives, The Monty Pythons, Learning Takes a Lifetime and Endless Escape.

Comedian Mike Sgroi will entertain the audience in between band set-ups.

"These kids have so much talent and enthusiasm so we need to get everybody out to support them," said Rosanne Tarnofsky, fundraising chairwoman for the event. "I just know we're going to have a great night. There will be great bands, food, prizes and more."

Tickets are $10 in advance and can be purchased at the following locations: Jackson Memorial High School Fine Arts Center ticket booth, between 7-7:15 a.m. or after dismissal and Friday in the Fine Arts Office, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Jackson Liberty High School main office, 7 a.m. to 2:15 p.m.; George Realty, 2200 W. County Line Road; and the Jam Room recording studio, 1805 Route 9, Howell. Tickets purchased at the door will be $12.

Proceeds will benefit the Jackson Educational Foundation, a nonprofit organization which works with the Jackson Board of Education and provides enrichment for Jackson's school children.

JEF fundraising chairman Mike Kafton said, "I would be remiss if I did not extend my gratitude to Rosanne Tarnofsky, who has done a masterful job for this event. We hope the community comes out to this exciting event and we hope to arrange for other fundraising events to keep the momentum going."

More information about the Battle of the Bands can be seen on the Fine Arts Features program on Cablevision channel 77 at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 6. Anyone interested in supporting the ad journal for the event may call Kafton's office at (732) 905-7898.