Last month, you learned that ARREIS is teaming with Chicago-bred festival organizers Local Nation on presenting a Battle of the Bands competition this summer and fall throughout Nashville.

The first event will take place Wednesday, June 12 at The End (2219 Elliston Pl.), and we have your lineup right here…

• All Poets & Heroes (Alternative/rock)
• Bear Island (Alternative/rock)
• BLUPHORIA (Rock/blues/alternative)
• Gentry Blue (Rock/alternative)
• Limestone Loveseat (Folk/rock)

Judges for the June 12 event include:

• Gerard Longo (UMC/The Quinn Spinn)
• James Costello (Phantom Power Music)
• Justin Vorp (Drummer for Hunter Girl)
• Taylor Friesth (Garden Groove Recording Studio)

Want to perform at a future Battle of the Bands? Applications are still open through May 24. Submit for consideration!