It seems that

there is an increasing number of "Battles of the Bands" in the

area each year.

Not only does

it give up-and-coming bands a chance to show their supremacy over other

acts, but it also gives them a place to play. This is especially important

as more and more venues shut their doors to aspiring acts and their audiences.

When a friend

of Mark Nichols approached him for help in organizing a "Battle of

the Bands," Nichols jumped at the opportunity.

Nichols, a

McIntosh senior, soon decided to see if the 10 bands would rather battle

breast cancer than each other. The issue is important to Nichols because

his mother is currently battling breast cancer herself, and all money

raised by ticket sales at what is now called "The MHS Rock For a

Cure" will go to the American Breast Cancer Society.

So far, the

response has been tremendous. All of the bands involved are happy to help

out for a good cause and they are looking forward to presenting what is

sure to be a night filled with great music.

The bands playing

are Ardency, Spooner D, Parkside View, Freestyle Inc., The Apps, Truth

to You, Tomorrow's Regret, Gravel Undertone, Slow Children at Play and,

of course, The Kopouts. There will be many varieties of music played at

the show, ranging from hip hop and emo to street punk, ska and classic

rock. Some bands like Slow Children at Play, Parkside View and Gravel

Undertone have been around for several years, while others like Spooner

D are making their debut at the concert.

Nichols is

also very grateful that the school and especially the teacher sponsor

for the event, English teacher Jana Rinaldi, have been so supportive of

the event. In addition to raising money for breast cancer research, the

proceeds from refreshment sales will benefit WMHS, the school's morning

news announcement program. Nichols is hoping to make the concert an annual

event and is hoping that some of the freshman and sophomore members of

the bands playing will pick up the slack in years to come.

Admission to

the MHS Rock for a Cure is $5 and the show will take place in the MHS

Cafeteria. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the show will start at 7 p.m.

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