When the music ended at the battle of the country bands competing for the right to be the “House Band” at Smokin Joe’s Native Center in Niagara Falls it was JB Aaron and the Brethren taking top prize. The Hootz claimed the second place prize of $500 and Alision Pepitone Band took home $250 for third.

JB Aaron and the Brethren with Lee Wallace, Bob Koshinski and Katie Morse

The six bands who competed for the top prize of $750 were The Heenan Brothers, North of South, The Hootz, Alison Pepitone Band, 2nd Time Around and JB Aaron.

An estimated crowd of one hundred loyal country music fans were on hand to applaud their favorite bands enjoying a selection of wings, pizza, beer, wine and softdrinks. MC Bob Koshinski also distributed dozens of free giveaways during the night including tee shirts, hats, frisbees and mugs. Future entertainment events including country and other genre of music are expected over the summer months.

WKBW-TV anchor Katie Morse, 97 Rock‘s Dave Jickster and Town of Niagara Supervisor Lee Wallace served as judges for the competition.

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