at the La Salette Shrine in Enfield, NH!


Congratulations to Straggler's Plea, winner of the 2008 Catholic Battle of the Bands!
See their MySpace page for bio and music samples.

Please check back for details on the band and upcoming appearances. Thanks to all the bands and those who participated in anyway. This was a fun first event, and we hope to do it again next year.

HERE ARE THE BANDS THAT COMPETED:
See the lineup here


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As a fan of Proud 2B Catholic and other events, you may know many different Catholic bands and musicians, but there are so many more out there hoping for their chance to share their ministries.

This May 31st, Proud 2B Catholic and the Missionaries of Our Lady of La Salette will give 8 bands the chance to showcase their music ministries to you - their future fans - in an outdoor Catholic music festival atmosphere, from Noon to 6:00 pm. The final performance will be by the Jon Niven band (from LIFT Ministries). Mass will be available at the Shrine at 6:30 pm (Jon Niven will provide music for liturgy).

Special guest speaker, Rodd Blessey, coordinator of the Fan the Fire Youth Rally in CT will also be our host.

This should be a fun event for all, and the crowd will play a pivotal role as the panel of judges will be swayed by crowd noise, cheering and participation.

RAIN PLAN: A rep from Proud 2B Catholic checked in Friday, at the La Salette Shrine, and all checks out well. The chapel can seat plenty of people. Come one, come all!

BYOC: bring your own camp or folding chair. 
A barbecue and refreshments will be on-sale throughout the afternoon.

Coming from afar? Check out the campground about only one mile from the Shrine: Mascoma Lake Campground

Tickets are only $10.00 per person and may be purchased online or at the event on May 31. Children 12 and under are FREE with adult admission.

BUY ONLINE NOW!

If you are a new or relatively unknown Catholic band in New England, you may submit your samples, photo and info to us by April 30. Please click here for details.

-- COMPETING BANDS ANNOUNCED! ---
See the lineup here

Our panel of j