Short's Brewing Co. Announces Anni Party 13 Battle of the Bands Lineup

Short's Brewing Company announces the lineup for their Anni Party 13 Battle of the Bands. Over the course of the next two months, 21 selected bands will battle for a paying gig to perform as the opener at Short's 13th Anniversary Party on April 29th, 2017.

Selected bands will take the pub stage on seven Sundays this winter and spring, three each evening, to show off their skills. Each band will play three songs (one song must be original) in front of a live audience and Short's panel of celebrity judges including representatives from the Crosshatch Center for Art and Ecology and Earthwork Music. Bands will be evaluated on their stage presence, "tightness," original song, and overall party "vibe." The band(s) with the highest overall scores will move on to the semi-finals. A final battle will be held on Sunday, April 2nd.

The Battle of the Bands will begin this Sunday, January 22nd, with performances by Benjamin James and Zander Michigan beginning at 4:30 pm. Other bands vying for a spot in the musical lineup for Short's 13th Anniversary Party include Hurry Home, Red Herring, The Gasoline Gypsies, Jack Pine, ellyeahdehd, Impulsive Hearts, Dos Ultra, Tell Yo Mamma, and Strobelite Honey. A full lineup can be found by visiting shortsbrew.com/battleofthebands2017.

About Short's 13th Anniversary Party

Celebrated each April, Short's Anniversary Party brings an estimated 3,000 party attendees to downtown Bellaire for Short's brews, Starcut Ciders, live music, and local food trucks. Headlining acts for #SBCANNIPARTY13 will be announced with ticket sales on Friday, February 17th.

About Short's Brewing Company

Located in the heart of Downtown Bellaire, MI, Short's Brewing Co. was established in 2004 by Joe Short. In 2009, Short's began keg and bottle distribution in Michigan via their Elk Rapids Production Facility. Starcut Ciders is a division of Short's Brewing Company born out of a desire to celebrate the bounty of Michigan orchards. The brewery is known widely for their flagship and experimental brews including Huma Lupa Licious and Soft Parade. Short's prides themselves on producing fearlessly creative beers, handmade by people who care in Northern Michigan.