Gems Announce Battle of the Band Semifinalists For Upcoming Faith & Family Night

Published on January 23, 2012 under Central Hockey League (CHL)
Dayton Gems News Release


Dayton, OH - The Dayton Gems professional hockey team, proud members of the "AA" Central Hockey League, have announced the finalists for their first annual Faith & Family Night "Battle of the Bands" contest.

New for this year is the Battle of the Bands contest to select the postgame performer, picked by the fans through a special online tally conducted on Facebook leading up to the event. The winning performer will earn the chance to perform a postgame concert on February 18 and win $250 in cash.

Due to the number of qualified nominations received, the Gems have decided to expand the semifinalist field to four. The selected semifinalists in no particular order are:

- Reece Lincoln Band (Dayton)

- Mindy Galvin (Dayton)

- All Changes Apply (Lima)

- Sunday Afternoons (Dayton)

Fans will then be asked to vote for their favorite nominee to perform the postgame concert at Hara Arena on February 18. Fan voting will close on February 3, with the winner being announced by February 6.

Fans can sample the four nominee's musical style and cast their vote on Facebook by visiting: www.facebook.com/daytongemsBOTB

The winning faith-based band or solo artist will receive the grand prize of performing the postgame concert at Hara Arena immediately following the Gems game, $250 in cash, tickets to the game, a Gems team autographed stick, Gems t-shirts, special meet and greet with the players and team chaplains and band promotion online and throughout the game.

For more information, call the Gems office at 275-7777 or visit www.DaytonGems.com .

The Gems return home on Friday, January 27 at 7pm when they host the Rapid City Rush on Cassano's Italian Ice. Tickets to are now available by calling the Gems ticket office at 275-7777 or by visiting www.DaytonGems.com. Discounted tickets are also available for groups of ten or more, and include special group perks.

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