A local rock band now knows the true meaning of competition.
Brian Shepanek, Jon Brown, Brandon Boozer, Alex Johnson, Greg Davis and Brennan Haase make up 11 Letters Long. The group performed in the Detroit News? ‘Battle of the Bands? on March 19, and placed third out of 125 bands.
‘This was only our fourth live show,? said Shepanek, lead guitar. ‘To hear the screaming fans and the stage lights beaming, it was an experience that none of us will forget.?
The competition brought local fans together, supporting the group with t-shirts.
‘This was the most rewarding time our band has ever had,? said Shepanek. ‘Everyone just pumped energy to us and we sent it right back.?
So, what is next for 11 Letters Long?
The group will be recording a demo and will begin distributing them to local venues. Thry also hope to eventually record for a label and sign a contract.
‘We all decided that to make music a career is not our first choice in life,? said Shepanek. ‘If everything goes well, we will definitely ride it as long as possible.?