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 Schedule

May 30, 2025

Band: New Wild Horses
Location: The Lemon Squeeze, New Paltz, NY
Time: TBD
Contact: (845) 633-8618
Show Link: New Wild Horses

June 14, 2025

Band: Staff Johnson
Location: Soundcheck Studios, Pembroke, MA
Time: TBD

June 28–29, 2025

Band: JT Hayden Band
Location: Sneaky Pete’s & Party on the Park, Toledo, OH
Time: TBD

August 9, 2025

Band: Carrie Zazz Band
Location: Hudson House Distillery, West Park, NY
Time: TBD

August 28, 2025

Band: Blue Velvo
Location: Stills Partners, Sea Cliff, NY
Time: TBD

August 30, 2025

Band: The Irregulars
Location: Williston Park, NY
Time: TBD

September 26, 2025

Band: The Jason Cale Band
Location: Hampton, VA
Time: TB

The Finish Line: Back to Bakehouse Studios in the Fall & 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.

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