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315-445-2360 | www.jccsyr.org Posted win 2017 JCC Battle of the Bands Nine bands rocked the Sam Pomeranz Jewish Community Center for four-anda-half hours Saturday night, January 14. This 15th annual high school Battle of the Bands concert drew a crowd of over 300 to the JCC Neulander Family Sports & Fitness Center’s Schayes Family Gymnasium where the many up-and-coming musicians played a wide range of musical styles. The fans grooved and ate it all up. In the end, returning classic rock band Posted from Marcellus Sr. High School rose to the top and was crowned this year’s winner. Along with bragging rights, Posted received a $200 cash prize, eight hours of studio time at More Sound Recording Studio in Syracuse, an interview segment on 95X radio’s Locals Only show, an opening act slot for an upcoming show at The Lost Horizon and the headline slot at this summer’s Contact Community Services’ TeenFest event. “This has truly been a milestone Battle of the Bands concert,” said Mick Hagan, JCC’s director of children and teen services. “For 15 years we’ve been bringing local high school musicians together to showcase their talents and make them rock stars for an evening. It’s so awesome that we’ve been able to grow this thing into Central New York’s biggest battle of the bands competition exclusively for high school musicians. I’m so impressed by the bands that played this year and how successful our Battle of the Bands event has become.” The hard rocking Posted is no stranger to the Battle of the Bands. They were tied for third in last year’s show. This year the fivemember group came out swinging with a boat load of confidence and enthusiasm. It was like they had something to prove. And they did indeed prove that they were up to the task. Playing a high-energy set that included both originals and some cover The JCC’s Mick Hagan (far left), director of children and teen services, is pictured with 2017 Battle of the Bands winner Posted after awarding their $200 prize. The band’s members, from left, are Dan Wrona, guitar; Nate Murphy, lead vocals; Sam Hayduke, percussion; Riley Burns, bass; and Josh Winoski, percussion. songs, Posted delighted their large and vocal fan contingent. In fact, they brought out more fans than any other band. “We’d like to thank the JCC for putting on this awesome event,” said Posted’s lead singer Nate Murphy. “It’s so great how they pull all of this together and give high school bands a chance to play out. It was so incredible to be here with so many good bands.” The other members of Posted are Dan Wrona, lead guitar; Josh Winoski, percussion; Riley Burns, bass guitar; and Sam Hayduke, percussion. They’ve been playing together for about four years. They describe their musical style as classic rock influenced by jazz, fusion, progressive rock and funk. Some of the bands that have influenced them include Rush, Phish, Steeley Dan and Led Zeppelin. “We think that this is such a cool event and we were Rock band Posted from Marcellus High School won the JCC’s Battle of the Bands competition on Saturday, Jan. 14. The concert, held at the JCC, featured nine high school bands from across Central New York. Pictured, from left, are Posted members Josh Winoski, percussion; Dan Wrona, lead guitar; Nate Murphy, lead vocals; and Riley Burns, bass guitar. Not pictured is Sam Hayduke, percussion. so glad to be a part of it twice,” said Posted guitarist Dan Wrona. “A great event to get people out to see and support local live music, and for us to meet more people like ourselves.” The other bands that battled it out with Posted this year were White Moorman from Fayetteville-Manlius High School; XLATERALS from East Syracuse Minoa Central High School; Summer School Valedictorian from Liverpool High School; Band2oh9 from Marcellus; Vivid Recall from Christian Brothers Academy, Liverpool and Baker High School (Baldwinsville); Decent from Lafayette Junior-Senior High School; Final Velocity from Baldwinsville; and The Mutants from F-M, Jamesville-DeWitt High School and Baldwinsville. Coming in second place was Vivid Recall and third was XLATERALS. Judges for the 2017 Battle of the Bands were Scott Dixon (dXn), 95X radio personality; Bob Staffa (B.O.B), 95X radio personality; and Garrit Peck and Max Marcy from last year’s winning band The Cuddlefish. This year’s Battle of the Bands was sponsored by More Sound Recording Studio, 95X, Pepsi and Contact Community Services. For every high school student admission, the JCC donated $1 to his or her school district’s music department. For more information about the Battle of the Bands, contact Mick Hagan at 315- 445-2040, ext. 129, or mhagan@jccsyr.org. http://bit.ly/2ktHPoq Visit our website for more Battle of the Bands photos. 22 JCC of Syracuse | 2017 Spring CenterPost
Tributes 315-445-2360 | www.jccsyr.org The following tributes were received from November 1, 2016 to February 10, 2017. TO FROM BEN MELTZER ENDOWMENT FUND Sheila Greenbaum In memory of Al Greenbaum, father of Sheila & Stanley Greenbaum. Jo Frances Brown Alyse Holstein In memory of Philip L. Holstein Jo Frances Brown BERT & LAURA ERLEBACHER CULTURAL & EDUCATION FUND David Horowitch Wishing a complete and speedy recovery and good Health to David Horowitch. Ilene & Herb Mendel BOBBIE EPSTEIN LEWIS SENIOR ADULT DINING PROGRAM FUND Gary & Vicki Rothman Bernard Brenner A tree was planted in Israel. Happy Chanukah and a wonderful New Year! Ivy Besdin Roy Gutterman In memory of your mother. Mark & Marci Erlebacher Mrs. George Wladis In memory of George Wladis. Ivy Besdin Mrs. George Wladis In memory of George Wladis. Helaine Sherman GENERAL OPERATING FUND Steven Sisskind In honor of Steve Sisskind as a thank you for all of his help. Arnie & Libby Rubenstein Celebrate, honor and remember To commemorate special occasions —births, birthdays, graduations, anniversaries, weddings, Bar or Bat Mitzvah, or to perpetuate the memory of a loved one—the JCC welcomes tax-deductible gifts to one of our many endowments and special funds. The JCC will send an acknowledgement card to the individual (or next of kin) in whose name the contribution was made. Some of our funds are listed below. For further information, please call 315-445-2360. Ava & Irving Raphael Maccabi Endowment Fund Ben Meltzer Endowment Fund Bert & Laura Erlebacher Cultural & Education Fund General Operating Fund Ida Rubin Senior Adult Nutrition Endowment Fund Jeffrey Sussman Athletic Scholarship Fund Leadership Development Fund Morris & Dorothy Cohen Endowment Fund Sydelle Rothman ECDP Scholarship Fund Introducing... THE HUB Online portal for JCC members and families http://bit.ly/hubjccsyr Swim Lessons In the JCC’s outdoor heated pool Private & semi-private lessons • Ages 6 months to adult. • Pool opens May 27. • Everyone welcome! Look for our Pool Guide coming out in May! 315.445.2360 | www.jccsyr.org Access your JCC of Syracuse account via your computer or smart phone. • Check your balance. • Make payments and reprint receipts. • Update your personal information. • More features to come! We’ve started providing login information for The Hub to JCC members and families. If you haven’t received it yet, you will shortly. In the meantime if you have any questions, please contact us at 315-445-2360 or info@jccsyr.org. A place where everyone belongs. Everyone welcome! Please join us... 6 th ANNUAL PASTA DINNER Coming this spring! Look for more info soon. PROCEEDS TO SUPPORT JCC GYMNASTICS JCC of Syracuse | 2017 Spring CenterPost 23
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