Story 17: Last Band Standing “About 10 years in, we realized that while Band Together was growing, we needed to do more to celebrate the incredible local musicians around us.

Jim Graves and I created Last Band Standing, a true showcase with judges, audience voting and *most importantly* pay for every participating band. The winner received a cash prize and the chance to open our main event alongside nationally recognized artists. It became a way to invest in North Carolina music while keeping local talent at the heart of our mission.” -Danny Rosin 25 Years. 25 Stories. 🎸