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Rising Stars 2009 20 competing musical acts and 2 featured acts came together on Saturday November 7th. The day long music competition was a fund-raiser for Ukiah Boys & Girls Club of Ukiah and a chance for Lake and Mendocino County musicians to display their talents for the public. Through the support of the community, family and friends this event was a resounding success. Over $3000 was raised for the Boys & Girls Club of Ukiah Starting at 12PM, each of these acts had 30 minutes to perform with the featured bands, II Big and Faded At Four playing at the halfway point and the end respectively. Contestants were placed in groups with each act individually judged based upon talent, musicianship and audience participation. Every participating act received prizes donated by Russian River Records. Top Prizes included studio time at Russian River Records. In an effort to raise funds for The Boys & Girls Club of Ukiah, the public was encouraged to donate money throughout the day along with a silent auction of other items donated by various area merchants. The total raised for this worthy cause was over $3000.00
The winners of this event were: First
Place: One Moment Acoustic:
Steven Bates
We had some very talented photographers taking pictures of the whole day! Check out the links below to the photos on our Facebook:
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