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Battle of the Bands
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Kelsey White modeled the snazzy PTSA Palooza t-shirts sold at the event. All food, ticket, and t-shirt sales headed towards the PTSA's scholarship fund.
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Well Played performed catchy rock-ska songs during their set at PTSA Palooza. Singer Geoff Kubas (left) was hard at work with guitarist Justin Zetts (right).
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Neighbors | Sarah Foor .The Boardman punk band Big Ginge and the Nobodies hung out with some fans after thier show at the PTSA Palooza on Jan. 15. Showing off their Big Ginge shirts include fans Alyssa Stemer (left) Adam Sinclair, and Alexis Madeline (center). The band (to right) include Scott McMaster (a.k.a. Big Ginge), Timmy Mook, and Austin Bayer (right).
By SARAH FOOR
Boardman High School’s performing arts center echoed with the crash of cymbals and guitar riffs on Jan. 15, as 10 area high school bands gathered to rock at the fourth annual PTSA Palooza.
Parent Teacher Student Association president Joyce Reid helped plan the first program after the PTSA’s student delegate offered the idea to support local music.
“Since our first year, our purpose has been to give a great space for young bands to play. Our performing arts center has a gigantic stage, great acoustics, and space for a big crowd. It’s a pretty big deal for an up-and-coming band.”
The ticket and food sales at the event went toward the PTSA scholarship program. With last year’s earnings, the PTSA was able to give two $500 and two $250 scholarships. Reid said the PTSA hopes to do even better this year.
The band Big Ginge and the Nobodies consistes of three Boardman sophomores who played in the show. Scott McMaster, a.k.a. Big Ginge, thought the show was a success.
“The guitarist’s cord came out of the amp about eight times during the show because we were head-banging so hard,” said McMaster, of the band’s aggressive punk style. “We premiered a new song. A great show all-around.”
McMaster’s band already has a fan club in Alyssa Stemer, Adam Sinclair, and Alexis Madeline.
“All the bands have been great, but Big Ginge are original, fun, and have a crazy amount of energy,” said Stemer.
Although Big Ginge’s fans pushed hard for the Palooza’s “Fan Favorite,” the $150 prize went to Hold No Grudge, a four-piece band from Lowellville.