Naive Children performs at X1039’s Localpalooza at Citizens Business Bank Arena in Ontario Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2012. (2012/File Photo)
Localpalooza isn’t just another battle of the bands; it’s a competition that gives the winner a spotlight on an arena stage.
Nearly a dozen groups will face off at M15 in Corona on Saturday, Nov. 2 and the winner will go on to open KCXX X103.9 FM’s Merry Meltdown concert on Dec. 14 at Citizens Business Bank Arena in Ontario with Korn, Stone Temple Pilots, Sick Puppies and more.
This is the second year that the San Bernardino-based radio station has held the competition. The 2012 winners, Dose of Adolesence, have had a huge year since, even netting some dates on the Vans Warped Tour this summer. I will be one of the judges for the competition again this year.
There has been a change to the lineup for the show. Late Night Revival had to drop off, but The Red Level has stepped in.
Here’s the list of bands facing off (and where they’re from). The only returning competitors are Assuming We Survive and As You Were.
Click on the links to get to know a little bit more about the bands.
Assuming We Survive, Rancho Cucamonga
As You Were, Rancho Cucamonga
El Robo, Riverside
Pandemic Unleashed, Riverside
Slivir, Mira Loma
SlowFall, Corona
Star Off Machine, Costa Mesa
T4P, Rancho Cucamonga
The Action Potential, Riverside
The Red Level, Lake Elsinore
The Rebel Noise, Palm Springs
5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2, M15, 9022 Pulsar Ct. Suite H, Corona, $10, all ages.
Visit www.facebook.com/Localpalooza and www.x1039.com for more information.