A local trio called the Jacob Evan Smith Band has begun to take flight, battling other bands from all over the world in the Stone Pony’s Rock to the Top Competition. First- and second-place winners receive promotional packages and recording perks, which serve to boost exposure for any up-and-coming band. First-place winners will be given the opportunity to open for a national act on the Stone Pony summer stage.
The three young men have been performing for just over a year, but wasted no
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