Serving the Big Horn Basin for over 100 years
Serving the Big Horn Basin for over 100 years
Day by Day band members Adrian Melin, Jordan Jackson, Oscar Garay, Jess Bakken and Julius Cesar Garay pose with their $1,000 check after winning first place in Worland's first Battle of the Bands competition.
WORLAND – Seven bands from across the state competed for the coveted first-place prize of $1,000 at Worland's first Battle of the Bands.
The winners were Day by Day, a band of five made up from Greybull and Powell. Band members Adrian Melin, Jordan Jackson, Jess Bakken and brothers Oscar Garay and Julius Cesar Garay said it felt great to win.
Julius said they plan to use the money for their upcoming tour and to get started on recording and get a demo out.
In addition to winning Battle of the Bands, Day by Day played a set at Rumors Sports Bar and Grill on Saturday night following the Battle of Bands.
The second-place winners, Rattlesnake Ridge from Worland won second place and $500 and the Ethan Hopkins Project won third and $250.
Worland Community Center Complex Marketing Director Sheryl Ley said, "I think all the bands were pleased with how it was run. Overall, the event at center was success and the all bands seem to want to come back."
