A Huge Weekend for Loud and Heavy Booking & Spacecamp Studios Bands
This past weekend marked a major milestone for Loud and Heavy Booking and Spacecamp Studios. Across two high-energy Battle of the Bands events, our artists showed up, showed out, and proved exactly why this scene is on the rise.
Two competitions took place: one at Shark Beach Burgers during the 1887 Fest, and another at the Dumas Chamber’s Battle for Smoke n Sounds. Both events brought together an incredible mix of talent, community, and opportunity.
And the results?
1st Place Winners:
2nd Place Winners:
- Bardown
These wins didn’t happen by accident. They’re the result of long hours, intentional preparation, and a deep commitment to growth.
1st Place winner of the Battle for Smoke n Sounds, Black Tie Revolt
1st place winner of the 1887 Fest, The Obvious Few
The Bands That Represented
We’re proud of every band that stepped onto those stages:
- Sevity
- Black Tie Revolt
- The Obvious Few
- Stealing Handshakes
- Bardown
And several other AMAZING bands!
Each brought something unique, and each contributed to an unforgettable weekend.
2nd place winner of the Battle for Smoke n Sounds, Bardown
Inside the Preparation
We asked some of the artists what went into preparing for a moment like this, and their answers show exactly why they stood out.
Robert Reyes of Sevity shared how intentional their approach was:
“We rehearsed our set using a timer, made it a priority to play to our strengths. We made a point to choose songs from our setlist that would be crowd-friendly and that judges would love.”
That level of strategy made a difference. Not just playing well, but playing smart.
Peyton Gonzalez highlighted the community as something just as important.
“Very impressed with how supportive the other bands were, this competition really showed the group what they are capable of doing. We rehearsed for nearly 6 hours in a day to prep for the battle. This battle brought the band closer together.”
Competitions can divide, but this one did the opposite.
From out of state, Joe Madrid of UZ Band (Taos, NM) emphasized preparation and professionalism:
“It was a nice 5-hour trip to make it out to Dumas. We did some research on the other bands to know what to expect.
We enjoy playing cover songs and wanted to choose the ones that showcase our sound and got the crowd excited.
We are also very thankful to the organization for setting us up in a hotel to stay in.”
And finally, Danny “Freeze” Dobervich of Plemons Bridge spoke on performance focus:
“I enjoyed our time on stage, the band made more connections with each other and had a great vibe moving and dancing to our songs.
Doing a shorter set of 25 minutes helped me to prep and focus on my strengths.”
Members of Plemons Bridge, Bardown, and Black Tie Revolt
More Than a Competition
This weekend wasn’t just about trophies, it was about growth, connection, and momentum.
Bands pushed themselves creatively. They learned how to perform under pressure. They built relationships with each other and with the community. And most importantly, they proved that this region is full of serious talent worth watching.
We’re incredibly proud of every artist involved.
Stealing Handshakes and The Obvious Few getting ready to play
What’s Next?
If this weekend is any indication, this is just the beginning.
Make sure to follow Loud and Heavy Booking and all of these bands to see what’s coming next, because things are moving fast, and you’ll want to be part of it.
— Loud and Heavy Booking
