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The first-ever Bruce Battle of the Bands 2024 at Lakeshore Recreation was a roaring success, as Bruce and Grey Counties showed once again why it's the heart of rock!
From Tobermory to Walkerton, local talent brought everyone together for an unforgettable night of music, dancing, community spirit and fundraising.
Families, friends, and music lovers of all ages filled the venue, cheering on their favorite bands as kids danced with their dads, and beach balls bounced through the air.
The energy was palpable, and the excitement grew with each performance as the four finalist bands—Grey Road 1, Nuclear Vibes, Jonas Brown, and Boiler Beach—went head-to-head, competing to be crowned the Ultimate Bruce County Rock Star at the Bruce Battle of the Bands 2024.
Check out the Bands that competed in The Bruce Battle of the Bands 2024
Grey Road 1
Grey Road 1 embodies the heart of Bruce County, bringing raw energy and classic rock vibes to the stage. Named after the childhood home of front man Fred Dawson, Grey Road 1 has been bringing their brand of Classic Rock, Funk and Blues to Concert Halls, Pubs and Theatres for nearly a decade.
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Nuclear Vibes
Nuclear Vibes is a developing husband and wife duo from Bruce County, Ontario. Their captivating performance intertwines powerful vocals with soulful guitar melodies, creating an unforgettable musical journey.
Video Credit: 97.9 the Bruce
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Jonas Brown
Jonas Brown is an independent artist from Ontario, Canada, making music that blends pop punk and hip hop. He began his music career in his bedroom, creating acoustic covers on Facebook. Now, Jonas travels across Canada, performing and networking with the best underground talent in the provinces.
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Boiler Beach
Boiler Beach is stylistically influenced by 90’s alternative music with the goal of BRINGING! THE! FUN! Boiler Beach entertains for hours with a wide variety of popular cover songs and fun, catchy originals. THEY BRING THE FUN!!!
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A Big Thank You for Making The Bruce Battle of the Bands 2024 Possible!
A big shout-out to 97.9 The Bruce, Lakeshore Recreation, and all our incredible sponsors—E.S. Fox Constructors, Tobermory Princess Hotel, The Hungry Hiker, Roote's Gas Bar, Bruce Power, Westside Nurseries & Greenhouses Ltd., and Smitty's Furniture—for making The Bruce Battle of the Bands 2024 possible.
Every band brought something special, from electrifying solos to crowd-pleasing hits, and it was clear that local talent here in Grey Bruce counties is second to none.
Creating our Next Hockey Warriors too!
Beyond the music and fun, what truly made this event meaningful was the cause. All proceeds are supporting the Nawash Warriors and Saugeen Stars Little Native Hockey League Fundraising Committees, bringing our community together not just for a night of entertainment, but to make a real difference.
Congratulations to this Year's Winner: Grey Road 1
Congratulations to the winning band—you rocked the stage and earned the title at The Bruce Battle of the Bands 2024!
We can't wait to see you Grey Road 1 headline the next Bruce Birthday Bash. Heck, we can't wait to see all these bands in 2025 and beyond! To all the other performers, thank you for making this night unforgettable, and to all our attendees, thank you for being part of such a vibrant celebration of local music.
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There can be only one winner of the Bruce Battle of the Bands competition … but the real winners are everyone who was part of this amazing night. Until next year, keep rocking, Bruce and Grey Counties!
Disclosures: AI helped me prepare this post. Lakeshore recreation is an Mi6 client.
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