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Albany Hosts Battle Of The Bands This Friday

October 8, 2009 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Albany River Rats News Release


ALBANY, NY - The Albany River Rats announced today that they will host a "Battle Of The Bands" during select Friday home dates during the 2009-10 regular season at the Times Union Center. Round One of the eight-round competition will see musical acts "Gordon Street" and "The Reverberators" battle it out for fan and judge's votes on Friday, October 9th when the River Rats host the Portland Pirates at 7:00 p.m. The team also announced the introduction of the Molson Canadian Biergarten for all Friday home match-ups this season.

The Battle of the Bands is presented by Success Recordings and Coors Light, featuring bands that will face-off in opening round battles during Friday night River Rats home games between October 9 and November 13, 2009. Fan and judge's votes will have an equal say in which bands advance to the semi-final and final rounds with a winner to be decided when the club hosts the Manchester Monarchs on January 8, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. A full schedule of the opening round bracket can be found below.

The Molson Canadian Biergarten is set up at ice level and is an exclusive area for fans to enjoy River Rats hockey from the best seats in the house. It will feature white picket fences, foliage, specialty seating along with food and beverage options all right on the glass. Fans will get the opportunity to enjoy the Molson Canadian Biergarten on Friday nights by listening for their chance to win on 104.9 The Edge or through additional Molson Canadian/River Rats contests during the 2009-10 regular season.

Success Recording Studios and Production is a full service recording studio, specializing in audio, video, graphic design, promotional items and show production. With all of those resources under one roof, Success Recording is a one-stop solution for your production needs. Success Recording Studios and Production is located in the Historic Stockade of Schenectady.

Albany's next home game is on Friday, October 9th at 7:00 p.m. when the faceoff with the Portland Pirates at the Times Union Center. River Rats 2009-10 season and flex ticket packages are now on sale at the River Rats executive offices at the Times Union Center, by calling (518) 487-2244 or by logging onto www.albanyriverrats.com.

Albany River Rats Battle of the Bands Opening Round Schedule:

Friday, October 9 - Gordon Street vs. The Reverberators

Friday, October 23 - Stript Smyle vs. Mariaville Cattle Company

Friday, November 6 - DC Theory vs. The Getdown

Friday, November 13 - Idette & the Sun Runners vs. The Juice Junkees



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