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American Idol searches for 'best' undiscovered band

by Liz Finn-Arnold, posted May 10th 2007 10:57AM

Chris DaughtryAs the competition is winding down on this season of American Idol, a brand-new competition is about to begin. As announced by Ryan Seacrest on Wednesday night's live results show, the Idol producers have launched a nationwide search for the "best undiscovered group in America."

FOX must have been eager to greenlight the new series, tentatively titled "The Search for the Next Great American Band," hoping to take advantage of the Idol cash cow and garner even more of that American Idol ratings magic.

According to sources, the show will most likely air in the fall.

Like its predecessor, American Band will host nationwide auditions. A panel of judges will whittle the thousands of hopefuls down to a handful. The 10 semifinalists will compete live each week. And viewers will once again vote via phone calls or text messaging.

So undiscovered garage bands across America -- are you ready for the one audition that could change your lives? Are you ready to leave obscurity behind and enter the American consciousness right next to Sanjaya's hair? Are you ready to be American Idolized?

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cassie helms

DO THE CONTESTANCE HAVE TO PLAY EXISTING BAND'S SONGS? OR WILL THEY BE ABLE TO PLAY THIER OWN SONGS? IF THEY DO PLAY OTHER PEOPLE'S SONGS THIS SHOW WILL SUCK!!!!!!!!!!!! PLEASE LET THEM MAKE THEIR OWN MUSIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

August 02 2007 at 12:29 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
roro

I'm so excited about the American Idol Band,I have submitted my favorite band Midline and I sure wish all the hard working bands out there one hell yeah and good luck, keep your dream dont lose sight of it !!!!!

July 23 2007 at 12:02 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
vadamom

I think this is great ieda.. I just wish there was more information about when they will be "choosing" the bands etc. Our young boys sent in their application and DVD in May. Just curious about when they will be finished picking the bands for try-outs.

July 10 2007 at 9:40 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Tragic Circus

Well i think this is a great avenue for bands looking to just go put themselves out there and see what happens all while having the times of their lives ,, i know my band is down for it ..I mean we all want it . 3 of us are fathers and me personally iv'e strived for stardom for as long as i can remember and it's been a hellofa ride ..lolol..to all the other bands participating from all over good luck to you ..and believe .happy fathers day ... Duck (lead voc)Tragic Circus .

June 17 2007 at 2:25 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Tragic Circus

Wow , iv'e been searching for info on this event and wanting to participate .. so were gearing up and getting ready to submit our sH*^% ,, The Circus Is Coming ....Duck (vocs) TC

June 17 2007 at 1:30 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Musician

there is no deadline yet, theres hardly anything been said about it, ive been looking and all ive found was in that article... not much... and i disagree, all bands do NOT sound alike (even tho a lot do) and the whole theme thing is to see how diverse each band can be, like if they can play hardcore rock one night and something out of the boondocks the next, ok maybe not that extreme but u get the picture, i think it will be pretty fun to actually be one of those bands, my band is very diverse in itself

June 01 2007 at 10:26 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Nikki

when is the deadline to send in the DVD's?

May 31 2007 at 8:37 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Paul

When is the deadline to submit a DVD?

May 30 2007 at 4:44 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Rick

"Each week, the bands will be challenged to take on different music themes and styles."

They aren't looking for an original band, they want a lounge act.

May 17 2007 at 10:01 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Lizbeth

The mailing address is:

Band Show Casting Department
8391 Beverly Boulevard
PMB #464
Los Angeles, California 90048

You can get the rest of the details at the official American Idol website.

http://www.americanidol.com/news/view/?pid=835

May 17 2007 at 8:24 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply

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