The time has finally arrived! First, let me say what an honour it was to host the work of such a broad range of accomplished musicians this year, and I look forward to hearing more from all of you.  DylanRadio.com will proudly broadcast your talent for the world to hear for as long as we’re online.  Thank you to each and every one of you who participated – whether that’s as an artist, as a lister/fan, as a voter or financial supporter.  I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again… DylanRadio.com listeners are a cut above the rest.  You guys n’ gals rock.

Now, on to the matter at hand!  The winner of DylanRadio.com’s 2nd annual Battle of the Dylan Cover Bands is…

**** David Bertsch ****

That, of course, means that our first runner-up is BIG SON!  The winner of the second runner-up poll is Jacques Mees!  I will be contacting all three of you later this week to start turning the wheels on your upcoming promotional opportunities!  Of course, all of our competitors are going to continue to receive promotion here on DylanRadio.com through requests and regular airplay.  Remember, the best promotion you can get  is gained through interaction with your fans, so if you’re new to DylanRadio.com, I hope you stick around and become a valued member of our little community.

My personal thanks to our judges, Bill Herman, Fred Bals and Darrin Harvey, and our partner Paradiddle Records. Without their involvement and commitment to the music, none of this would have been possible.  Thanks guys!  Please leave comments of encouragement for our judges and all the artist who made this year’s Battle so amazing.  Look forward to Battle 2011!

This is it, folks!  THE FINAL BATTLE! Our judges will have their work cut out for them trying to choose between two fantastic versions of “If Not For You” as performed by BIG SON and David Bertsch.  They’re going to need your help on this one, so please cast your votes:

BIG SON vs David Bertsch

There’s also a neck & neck battle for the 3rd place position!  Since the judges are going to be busy in the other race, we’re placing the decision for this battle in the hands of our listeners.  Your votes will decide who will be our 3rd place winner, either Jacques Mees or Zelda Michele.  The winner will have their song available on Paradiddle Records featured download area, so cast your vote!

Jacques Mees vs Zelda Michele