Press Release

Media Contact: John Bourget
phone: 860.231.6350
email: jbourget@mandelljcc.org

MANDELL JCC TO HOST TEEN BAND SLAM
Winner to Be Opening Act for Nationally Recognized Act

WEST HARTFORD, Conn., April 16, 2008- The Mandell JCC will host a Band Slam for teens on Saturday, May 3 from 8:00-11:00 pm at the Zachs Campus, 335 Bloomfield Avenue in West Hartford. The Mandell JCC is working collaboratively with the Webster Theater, WCCC Radio, Sling Slang Records and Aliehn Productions to produce this event. The winning act will open for a nationally acclaimed band at the Webster Theater, in addition to being allotted six free hours of free studio time.

The various contenders will be judged by a record label owner, music professionals and the audience. The competing bands must have at least one band member who is in high school. The event will be emceed by a disc jockey from WCCC.

The deadline for submitting demo tapes has passed but tickets are available for those who want to attend the event. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased by contacting the Mandell JCC at 860-236-4571 or may be purchased at the door. For more information, contact Glen Knafel at gknafel@mandelljcc.org.

About the MANDELL JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER
The Mandell JCC is a community and cultural center that offers a full range of activities, classes and special events for people of all beliefs, ages and stages. The JCC's offerings include early child centers and after school programs, a summer camp, recreation and wellness facilities, health spas, an indoor pool, a swim and tennis club, an arts center and more. The JCC has a rich history which dates back more than 90 years and has continued to expand and evolve into its current role as a significant community and family resource for the Greater Hartford area. The JCC also has childcare facilities in Simsbury and Glastonbury.