Best Band in America – Bands
Submit Your Sound. Claim the Stage.
Are you America’s next big band? Best Band in America is scouring the USA—14 cities, 14 shows—to find raw, undiscovered talent. No solo acts, no acoustic strummers—just full bands ready to rock small-town stages from Richmond to Austin. The prize? A recording contract at Bakehouse Studios, sealed with a finale twist: interpreting AI-crafted songs your way.
How to Submit
- Who: Full bands (3+ members), original music, unsigned or indie—no tribute bands.
- What: Send us:
- Band name, home city, and genre.
- Link to a live performance video (YouTube, Vimeo, etc.)—keep it real, no studio polish.
- Short bio (100 words max)—who you are, why you’re the best.
- Where: Email bands@bestbandamerica.com
- Deadline: Rolling—first shows lock by March 20, 2025, for our March 26 kickoff.
The Journey
We’re hitting clubs like The Camel (Richmond, VA) and Mohawk (Austin, TX)—200-900 capacity, built for loud. Starting May 26, 2025, every episode streams on YouTube—your shot at millions of eyes. Make it to the final 3, and you’re at Bakehouse Studios, battling for the crown.
Think You’ve Got It?
Submit now— Denis O’Brien, Showrunner & Director, and our crew are listening. This is your stage. Own it.