KYSR to spotlight local bands in free summer concerts
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Rock alternative KYSR-FM (98.7) is looking to break a few good local bands this summer.
The radio station has launched a free concert series to spotlight a handful of emerging local artists, it announced Thursday. Dubbed ‘Close to Home’ after the station’s local-music show, the concerts are set for each Friday between July 15 and Aug. 12 at the newly minted 5 Towers outdoor concert arena at Universal CityWalk. Pop/psychedelic outfit Incan Abraham launches the series tonight.
‘The scene in Southern California is rich, creative, and totally thriving with talent that is breaking through on a complete DIY level. We wanted to support the movement not only through airplay and exposure but through our resources and getting bands the things they need to help get off the ground,’ KYSR program director Julie Pilat said in a statement.
Pilat said that in addition to paying the bands to perform, the station is offering them grants ‘to help them succeed.’
The grants includes studio time from the School of Audio Engineering, a professional photo shoot, a chance to work with Live Nation to open a show at venues such as the Wiltern or Hollywood Palladium and legal advice from entertainment lawyers.
Check out the full lineup after the jump:
July 15 – Incan Abraham
July 22 – Vanaprasta
July 29 – Audible Mainframe
Aug. 5 – Billy Boy on Poison
Aug. 12 – Eastern Conference Champions
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-- Gerrick D. Kennedy
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