Local Bands Invited to Audition to Perform at 2013 Clovis Music Festival

The “Clovis Sound” will be celebrated at the 2013 Clovis Music Festival on Thursday, September 5th with local bands being featured.

Bands are invited to submit audio clips which will be reviewed by an audition committee.  Four bands will be selected to have the honor of performing as part of the historic Clovis Music Festival.  Selected bands will each play a set of 30-45 minutes. The deadline to submit clips is June 7th.

While bands will not be compensated monetarily for performing, this is a wonderful opportunity to gain exposure within the community and showcase local talent.

For more information or to submit clips, please e-mail Events Coordinator Courtney Bailey at events@clovisnm.org or call the Chamber at (575) 763-3435.

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2013 Clovis Music Festival Lineup Announced

This year will mark the 26th anniversary of the Clovis Music Festival which honors one of Clovis’ most influential and successful residents, world renowned recording artist Norman Petty and his wife, Vi Petty. The event is scheduled to take place September 5-7, 2013 at the Curry County Events Center.

Local bands will be featured at the event on Thursday night and Bill Medley of the Righteous Brothers Band as well as “The World’s Best Young Elvis,” Travis LeDoyt, on Friday night.  Featured on Saturday night  will be Night Ranger known for their songs: “Sister Christian,” “(You Can Still) Rock in America” and “Don’t Tell Me You Love Me” and Jack Russell’s Great White known for their songs: “Once Bitten, Twice Shy,” “Rock Me” and “Call It Rock ‘n’ Roll.”

Tickets and ticket pricing are not available yet.

“We’re excited to move into the next generation and draw more people to the history of Clovis,” says music festival chairman, Randy Petty.

Local bands interested in performing at the music festival and anyone wanting more information may contact the Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce at 575-763-3435.

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