In January of 2003, the Alive staff threw a concert at Skully’s featuring five especially promising Columbus musical acts. The event was such a smashing success they did it again the next year, and the following year, and on and on until here we are 10 years later.
A lot has changed since then. The staff is an entirely different bunch of people. The music scene has morphed too, as beloved bands, venues, record stores and recording studios have come and gone.
But the event is still essentially the same: Five awesome performers bursting with potential on stage together at Skully’s. We couldn’t be more excited to put on a show with Cadaver Dogs, The End of The Ocean, Forest & the Evergreens, The Girls! and The Saturday Giant. Read on for an in-depth look at each band.
We have tacked on a few fun frills over the years, though. In 2010 came the addition of a closing DJ set, which George Brazil (Dirty Triff, Sweatin’, Bradtoberfest) will ably handle this year. 2013 brings video portraits from the good folks at gingerATTACK!, viewable at ColumbusAlive.com and Saturday at the show.
We don’t know if every band featured this year will go on to rule the world, but we do know they are absolutely incredible right now. Plus, as always, admission is free. So come party with us Saturday at Skully’s and celebrate not just the enduring power of Bands to Watch but the ongoing excellence of the Columbus music scene.
Bands to Watch through the years
2012
The DewDroppers
Freaky Franz
Monster Rally
Meechie Nelson
Sundown
DJ set: Bruni
2011
Alleyes Path
P. Blackk & Fabrashay A
The Town Monster
Way Yes
The Wet Darlings
DJ set: Self Help
2010
Andrew Graham and Swarming Branch
Saintseneca
Shin Tower Music
Struck By Lightning
Nick Tolford & Company
DJ set: roeVy
2009
Couch Forts
The Crimson Armada
The Main Street Gospel
This Is My Suitcase
Tin Armor
2008
Fly Union
Rosehips
Sinkane
The Slide Machine
Young Wise
2007
Brainbow
The Catalyst
Blake Miller
Outer Spacist
Paper Airplane
2006
Heavy Mole
Pretty Weapons
Psychedelic Horseshit
The Squares
Zero
2005
Envelope
Necropolis
Sweetheart
Terribly Empty Pockets
Times New Viking
2004
The Blue Revision
The Cinema Eye
Deadsea
Diet
Illogic
2003
The Means
Monster Movies
Silencio
Teeth of the Hydra
Two Cow Garage
