Best Band in America—Schedule
14 Cities. One Road to Bakehouse.
Get ready—Best Band in America is hitting the road to uncover the nation’s best undiscovered bands. From dive bars to indie hubs, we’re staging 14 showdowns across Spring and Summer 2025, ending at Bakehouse Studios for the ultimate prize. Check the lineup below—full bands, raw talent, no fluff. Want in? Stay tuned or reach out.
Pilot Season – 15+ Shows
- May 30, 2025 – Band: New Wild Horses
- New Paltz, NY , The Lemon Squeeze, TBD – (845)-633-8618
- Show Link: https://bestbandamerica.com/new-wild-horses/
Revised SCHEDULE:
- June 5-8 , 2025 Bands TBD
- VT Burlington, VT
- June 14, 2025 Staff Johnson
- Pembroke, MA: Soundcheck Studios Pembroke
- June 20, 2025 Band: JT Hayden Band
- Toledo Ohio: The Bait House– 8-11 PM (205) 703-9545
- June 21, 2025 Band: Kougaran
- Chesterfield, MI: The Diesel Concert Lounge . (662) 236-0050
- June 27 TBD, 2025
- July – Mid South
- August – NY & NJ & CT
The Finish Line: Back to Bakehouse Studios in July—final 3 bands battle with AI-crafted songs, winner scores the recording contract. All live on YouTube—raw, real, and ready.
Shooting Starts: May 30, 2025 – New Paltz, NY
Stay Tuned: More details dropping soon—clubs, bands, and how you can join the ride.
Alt Sites
Burlington, VT: The Higher Ground (200 capacity) – Indie Rock Northeast Showdown (802) 652-0777