Bands turn up the music at Rock for a Cause

The second Rock for a Cause and Battle of the Bands takes over Payne Park Saturday, Nov. 21.

  • By Amanda Morales
  • | 11:58 a.m. November 22, 2015
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Local bands and musicians played their hearts out for the 2nd Rock for a Cause Saturday, Nov. 21 at Payne Park. 

The event was a combined effort between Sarasota Young Professionals Group and S-One Holdings Corporation to promote music in Sarasota County Schools. 

Every aspect of the event was designed to give back to local schools and children. Admission for the event was either $1 or a donation of school supplies that will benefit the Boys and Girls Club of Sarasota County. 

Six bands competed for the chance to earn the cash prize of $1,500 for themselves as well as to present the local school music program of their choice with $3,500. Attendees could vote during the performances or online all-day during the event. 

Lakewood Ranch High School student and performer Paige Merriman was declared the winner. The 15-year-old singer and songwriter represented LRHS for the competition as well. 

Sarasota Young Professionals Group member and lead singer for Jah Movement Shantal Norman.
Sarasota Young Professionals Group member and lead singer for Jah Movement Shantal Norman.
Justin Green of Jah Movement performs the saxophone.
Justin Green of Jah Movement performs the saxophone.
Three-year-old Kymani Caines looks back at the drummer during a performance with Jah Movement.
Three-year-old Kymani Caines looks back at the drummer during a performance with Jah Movement.
Adam and Rebecca Bragg with their daughter Claire
Adam and Rebecca Bragg with their daughter Claire
Andrew Kalina, Chase Cannon and Daniel Vasquez
Andrew Kalina, Chase Cannon and Daniel Vasquez
Raymmar Tirado, Anna Foster and Andrea Knies
Raymmar Tirado, Anna Foster and Andrea Knies
Corie Wentzell and Kobey Oglesby
Corie Wentzell and Kobey Oglesby
Wes Conover and Lorie Smith with Costa
Wes Conover and Lorie Smith with Costa
Mike Rigo and Ares
Mike Rigo and Ares
Mia Popaja, Jessica Hale and Gianna R. Kramer with Lady Godiva
Mia Popaja, Jessica Hale and Gianna R. Kramer with Lady Godiva
Melody and Jim Kelley with Zoey Kimbrell
Melody and Jim Kelley with Zoey Kimbrell
Lakewood Ranch High School student Paige Merriman during her performance. Merriman won the competition and took home a check for $1,500.
Lakewood Ranch High School student Paige Merriman during her performance. Merriman won the competition and took home a check for $1,500.
Ciara-Marie Dallas, Izabella and Adryana Perez all had their faces painted like KISS.
Ciara-Marie Dallas, Izabella and Adryana Perez all had their faces painted like KISS.
Heather Charles and Jenny Townsend
Heather Charles and Jenny Townsend
Julianna Jones and her mother Katie
Julianna Jones and her mother Katie
Nora Wood and Isaiah Horneman
Nora Wood and Isaiah Horneman

 

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