Tech Jam 2011 Battle of the Bands

Stay tuned to see which bands will be participating in Battle of the Bands competition. We will announce them very soon!

Each band will play for fan votes ($1 = 1 vote). All the money raised will go to the TBTF Foundation. The band that obtains the most votes will receive the title of the Battle of the Bands Champion and studio time at Mana Recording Studios.

14 Beers

TBTF MEMBER COMPANY:
Atkins (formerly PBS&J)

Band Members:

  • Scott Taylor
  • Doug Homan
  • Micky Williams
  • Michael Gilliand
14 Beers

Limited Bandwidth

TBTF MEMBER COMPANY:
Sykes

Band Members:

  • Gary Castilla
  • Shelton Hook
  • James Pullen
  • Jesse Pullen
  • Ryan Cannon
  • Lisa Burford
  • Roxanne Lowery
  • Geoffrey D'Angelo
  • Margaret Chappars
Limited Bandwith

The Sykes band started off as just that, a band of IT professionals that wanted to get together for the company picnic and play some music. That was nearly ten years ago, and some players have come and gone. But once the band and company got serious about entertainment for award ceremonies, company events and local charitable events, we became Limited Bandwidth, LBW for short (an ailment that IT professionals always suffer from). Almost all of the members of LBW have played in other bands, some for decades. We do truly miss our founding percussionist and drummer, Geoffrey Lewis, who passed away recently. We dedicate all of our performances to him.

Out by Nine

TBTF MEMBER COMPANY: Telovations

Band Members:

  • Zack Biss
  • Sidney Wright
  • Angelo Lombardi
  • Ginny Swanson
  • Chelsey Donald
  • Mark Swanson
Out By Nine

They range in age from 10 to 14. BUT DON’T LET THEIR AGES FOOL YOU! They are professional, and have our own equipment. Zack Biss Has been playing guitar for about 2 years. Sidney Wright has played drums since he was 3, and practices almost every day. Angelo Lombardi is the funkiest bassist around, and he has been playing a several years. They are joined by the Telovations’ CEO, Mark Swanson (who is actually mentally our age), and Mark’s daughter, Ginny (Age 12) and Telovations CFO's daughter, Chelsey (Age 11).

Pitbull Toddler

TBTF MEMBER COMPANY:
Cox

Band Members:

  • Mike "Cowhead" Calta
  • Greg "Galvin"
  • John Brennan
  • Josh Maloney
  • Pete Larios
Pitbull Toddler

Formed… Nay… BORN! Out of the popular Cowhead Show (102.5 The Bone) in 2008, PITBULL TODDLER has kicked in the door of the Tampa music scene.

It is Pitbull Toddler, and ONLY Pitbull Toddler, who can proudly wear the badge of Creative Loafing Magazine’s “Worst Band Name” and still tear through Tampa putting music into your earholes.

The members, Cowhead (Bass), Galvin (Drums), John Brennan (Guitar/vocals) and Pete Larios (Guitar) have been performing for nearly a decade in separate projects throughout the area. It was not until Pitbull Toddler however, that the five reached the potential, decibel levels and temperatures high enough to melt your face!

Whether it is the Ford Amphitheatre, a hole in the wall bar, or your backyard, Pitbull Toddler owns it. Backed by heavyweight sponsors like Budweiser and Dean Guitars, they bring their combination of blues/metal driven originals and popular covers.

Relentless

TBTF MEMBER COMPANY: Advanced Protection Technologies

Band Members:

  • Robert Stanley
  • Dave McMonigle
  • Russ Peelman
  • Steve Christy
Rekentless

Relentless, formed in 2009, is an American Alternative/Hard Rock band from Tampa, FL. Each member is a business professional from the local community, with a passion for creating music. Relentless’s performances are exciting, electric, and energetic. Relentless’s members have performed in live events, in front of thousands of fans. During their musical careers, they have played with acts such as Tool, The Warren Brothers, Warrant, and Kiss Army. Having collectively performed in excess of 200 live shows, Relentless is no stranger to the stage. Since forming in 2009, Relentless has focused on writing, recording, and producing their self-titled debut album, Relentless. This album is due to be released on Hav U Heard Records in August, 2011. Relentless is anticipating a Southeastern tour announcement to support the album release.

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