Battle of the Bands, Band Management & Gigs For Local Bands

The Battle of the Bands has become more popular than ever. It is attracting huge crowds and a mammoth amount of interest in local music scenes across the country. Gorilla Music works with prestigious concert clubs in over 65 cities nationwide. Gorilla Music helps to opens doors for local bands hoping to make an impact within their music scene.

Through a battle of the bands, groups are able to gain experience, play in great venues for great crowds, and learn more about the music business itself. Groups recognize that a battle of the bands can help them build a fan base, improve their bio, and gain the respect of their fans, other bands, promoters, and club owners. Winning a battle of the bands is the fastest way to take your group to the next level. Seeing that crowd and hearing hundreds of people screaming your group’s name will make an incredible impact on everyone there the night of your performance. Gorilla Music events are some of the biggest local shows in the country and probably the world.

After a battle of the bands, groups are cherry-picked for other gigs, concerts and other opportunities. Our regional and national music fests attract thousands of people including fans, record label reps, and talent scouts. Our weekend showcases help groups define their status in their market place and actually increase their value to clubs and fans alike. We work with some of the greatest venues across the United States, such as Sullivan Hall in New York City, World Cafe Live in Philadelphia, The Waiting Room Lounge in Omaha, Peabody’s in Cleveland, and The Curtain Club in Dallas, just to name a few. In addition to all our great shows and gigs we have an amazing Band Management Program and learning center, with literature and educational videos available online.

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The 2013 Cleveland Music Festival

Gorilla Music is proud to announce that the Cleveland Music Festival is back! Submit your band early to get a spot on one of the biggest music fests in the country showcasing local bands and artists! This year’s Cleveland Music Festival will take place September 5th through the 8th and will take place at venues including Peabody’s, The Foundry, The House of Blues, and more TBA! Check back soon for more info and more exciting news about the Cleveland Music Festival!

Gorilla Music Festival - The Cleveland Music Festival

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(Photos by Colin Evans)

To see more photos from this and other Gorilla Music Concerts, check out the Gorilla Music Photo Gallery

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Battle of the Bands

The Battle of the Bands is one of the best ways network, build relationships, and bond with your fans.  After you win a battle of the bands, your group will gain the respect of friend and fans. You’ll create a stronger bond with your fans, while you add this great acheivement to your group’s bio. Find out why the battle of the bands is more popular than ever!

Gorilla Music Festivals

Our local music festivals, which we book along with our sister company EagleOne Entertainment, range from 60 to 300 live acts, and attract thousands of people. This is your chance to be a part of something big!  A Gorilla Music Fest is one of the best way to get your band noticed. But there are other great music fests taking place across the country as well! Also check out the 2013 Red Gorilla Music Fest; find more info about Red Gorilla Music Fest and their schedule of events.

Gorilla Music Management

As band managers, we help groups to write songs that can get the world’s attention, while we teach and guide them on how to become one of the biggest groups in their market.  In addition to band management we also offer band coaching.

Rock X Records

Rock X Records is our new record label venture. Rock X Records hand selects talent discovered through Gorilla Music Events. Rock X Records is not currently accepting submissions.

Band with the Coolest Name – Monthly Contest

Cast your vote in our monthly contest for the Band with the Coolest name!
May 1st, 2013 – Winning Band Name: Before They Rise ! Congratulations!
The top 5 coolest band names from each month will move on to our finals, including our monthly winner!
April Finalists:
The Manimals
Relative Souls
Luscious Monsters
Cold Blood Kids
Rule Number Six

The Coolest Band Name of 2012

Congratulations to Zombiance who won our Coolest Band Name of 2012 Contest with 5,694 votes! Thanks to all of the bands, fans, friends, and family who participating in voting in 2012! Be sure to come back and vote every month in 2013!

2012 Runners Up:
West End – 4,583 votes
As Dreams Fade – 3,707 votes
StitchedApart – 1,570 votes
Ohailno – 1,362 votes

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Rock Your City: 5 Steps to Becoming the Biggest Band in Town!

Gorilla Music is proud to announce its new book Rock Your City: 5 Steps to Becoming the Biggest Band in Town AVAILABLE NOW!

Rock Your City is fueled by John Michalak and Dan Cull’s experiences in the music industry. The book is jam-packed with advice for bands on how to book and prepare for shows, how to effectively network and promote themselves, and much, much more.

“You can’t make it in this business without being able to network and without being able to write great songs,” says John, “this book shows you how to do both.”

John and Dan, co-owners of Gorilla Music and Rock X Records, have over 40 years of experience in the music industry. They’ve done it all, from performing their own music to running their own recording studio, owning and operating Peabody’s concert club in downtown Cleveland, Ohio, to running one of the most successful concert production companies in the country specializing in music festivals and battle of the bands. They have been booking and managing local bands across the country for the past 15 years.

Rock Your City is the first book of its kind and a must-read for not only musicians, but also for managers, agents, talent buyers, club owners, and anyone plugged into the music industry.

You won’t want to miss this book release!

Order ROCK YOUR CITY today for only $19.95!


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