Tampa, FL (July 8, 2011) - OurStage.com and Three Zebras Entertainment, the entertainment division of ExtremeTix, are pleased to announce the 5 Finalists for the “OurStage Takes the Stage“ competition, a virtual battle of the bands powered by OurStage.com. The final round of the competition will take place live on July 23 at The Ritz Ybor in the historic Ybor City district of Tampa. These talented Florida-based bands will compete for cash and prizes in addition to future performance opportunities.

The 5 Finalists are:

·        Cure for Caska from Winter Park, FL (winning song: “13 Hours, 3 State Line [Give Rosetta Away]”)

·        From This Fire from Clearwater, FL (winning song: “Days Go By”)

·        Not Tonight Josephine from Riverview, FL (winning song: “Carousel”)

·        Someday Souvenir from Tampa, FL  (winning song: “Shade of Gray”)

·        The August Name from Safety Harbor, FL (winning song: “Lions Roar, Tigers Bite”)

The Finalists will perform 20-minute sets LIVE at The Ritz Ybor and will feature their winning songs.  Judging of Finalists’ performances will be weighted 60% by industry professionals and 40% by the attending audience.

Tickets for this exciting evening are specially priced at only $10 and can be purchased at www.RitzYbor.com, The Ritz Ybor box office or charge-by-phone at 888-695-0888. “OurStage Takes the Stage” is presented in partnership with OurStage.com, ExtremeTix, Three Zebras Entertainment and 97X.

For further information go to: OurStage.com/go/takesthestage

About Three Zebras Entertainment:
As the entertainment division of ExtremeTix, Three Zebras services the arena, venue and festival communities with a complete range of entertainment, event management, booking, programming and consultation services.

About OurStage.com:
OurStage.com is a leading destination for new-music discovery and quality editorial content. With more than 175,000 artists from 40 genres of music, OurStage.com receives over 4.5 million unique visitors each month from more than 170 countries.  “OurStage Takes the Stage” expands the online element for new artists and brings it to life.

Media Contact: Bret Hart, Three Zebras Entertainment, 813-888-9804