Official St. Pat’s Pre-Party:
Bringin’ the Battle to Five Points

MOVED INDOORS - See Ya' At the Elbow Room!

May The Gnarliest, Blarniest Band Win!

Date:  Friday, March 12, 2010
Time:  5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Location:   Elbow Room - 2020 Devine Street
Cost:  FREE!

Six local bands will come to battle, but only one will get to play on the big stage at St. Pat's in Five Points.  Narrowed from a field of over 20 entries, the final contestants have proved their originality, song writing ability and overall like-ability.  These final contenders will strum, drum and wail for the ultimate opportunity to perform in front of thousands on the Direct Auto/Free Times stage at the 28th annual St. Pats in Five Points on March 13.

This year's showcase of talent goes a li’l like this:  
6:00PM-6:20PM Patchwork Medic
6:40PM-7:00PM Mercy Mercy Me
7:20PM-7:40PM kemp ridley.
8:00PM-8:20PM Concrete Jumpsuit
8:40PM-9:00PM Obraskai


9:00PM Judging
9:20PM Winner Announced

Group Therapy Rock Band Championship

The talent scouts will be out and the street will be rockin’ as Santee Avenue plays host to the Group Therapy Rock Band Competition.  Five Points has officially mounted the search for the Midlands’ top gaming guitarist, drummer and whaler!  Audience members will be able to form their own band to play Rock Band in competition for $200 in cold hard cash.  Winners will be selected based on contestant high scores.

To reserve your time to play, email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it with a contact person and phone number. Any available time slot during the event with be filled on a first come, first serve basis.  Contenders not on-hand within 15 minutes of their slot will forfeit their time to other hungry contestants.