Cover photo is a screen shot of Wreck Loose’s submission.
Submissions for NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert Series contest has ended and thousands have entered. The series hosted by Bob Boilen has seen such artists as Trey Anastasio, Adelle, T-Pain and Wilco. The winner of the contest will perform at NPR tiny desk studio in Washington D.C. and a trip to Austin,TX for Lagunitas’ CouchTrippin’ to Austin showcase. There will be two rounds of judging. Artists will be scored on 40% musical quality and appeal, 40% originality and 20% stage presence and charisma. Judges include Bob Boilen, John Congleton, Valerie June, Robin Hilton, Reggie Watts and Thao Nguyen. The winner will be announced February 12th. Good luck to Pittsburgh Bands Wreck Loose, Wind and Waves, Ferdinand the Bull, Caleb Pogyor and the Talkers, Joy Ike, Diamond Shapes, Arlo Aldo and Crystal Lee Morgan. Check out their submissions below. If you are a Pittsburgh band that entered let us know.
Wreck Loose – New Years Day
Wind and Waves – Moving On
Ferdinand the Bull – Carolina
Caleb Pogyor and the Talkers – Dog Park
Joy Ike – No Matter What
Crystal Lee Morgan – This Life
Diamond Shapes – River Man
Arlo Aldo – New Project 4
